Ryder Capital Limited
Ryder Capital Limited
Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report
Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Details of Reporting Period
Details of Reporting Period
Current:
Current:
Previous corresponding:
Previous corresponding:
Year ended 30 June 2023
Year ended 30 June 2023
Year ended 30 June 2022
Year ended 30 June 2022
Results for announcement to the market
Results for announcement to the market
Revenue from ordinary activities
Revenue from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
before capital profits and tax attributable to members
before capital profits and tax attributable to members
Profit from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
after tax attributable to members
after tax attributable to members
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period attributable to members
for the period attributable to members
Details of dividends
Details of dividends
2023 Interim dividend (cents per share) - paid on 7 March 2023
2023 Interim dividend (cents per share) - paid on 7 March 2023
2023 Final dividend (cents per share)
2023 Final dividend (cents per share)
Final dividend dates
Final dividend dates
Declaration date
Declaration date
Ex-dividend date
Ex-dividend date
Record date
Record date
Payment date
Payment date
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
N/A
N/A
Net tangible assets (NTA)
Net tangible assets (NTA)
Net tangible assets (per share) backing before tax*
Net tangible assets (per share) backing before tax*
Net tangible assets (per share) backing after tax*
Net tangible assets (per share) backing after tax*
$
$
Movement
Movement
3,141,375
3,141,375
1,182,751
1,182,751
1,510,245
1,510,245
(6,884,171)
(6,884,171)
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▲
▲
Movement
Movement
(40.09)%
(40.09)%
(61.70)%
(61.70)%
(56.55)%
(56.55)%
67.72%
67.72%
Cents per
Cents per
share
share
3.00
3.00
Franked amount
Franked amount
per share
per share
3.00
3.00
Tax rate for
Tax rate for
franking
franking
30%
30%
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
25%
25%
16 August 2023
16 August 2023
21 August 2023
21 August 2023
22 August 2023
22 August 2023
5 September 2023
5 September 2023
30 June 2023
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
30 June 2022
1.19
1.19
1.25
1.25
1.36
1.36
1.40
1.40
* Post exercise of nil options in FY23 at $nil and 17,643,593 options in FY22 at $1.50; and buyback of 1,300,246 shares in FY23 and 217,634 shares in FY22.
* Post exercise of nil options in FY23 at $nil and 17,643,593 options in FY22 at $1.50; and buyback of 1,300,246 shares in FY23 and 217,634 shares in FY22.
Audit
Audit
This report is based on the financial report which has been audited. All the documents comprise the information required by Listing Rule 4.3A.
This report is based on the financial report which has been audited. All the documents comprise the information required by Listing Rule 4.3A.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held on 7 November 2023.
The AGM is to be held on 7 November 2023.
Signed on behalf of Ryder Capital Limited
Signed on behalf of Ryder Capital Limited
Peter Constable
Peter Constable
Chairman
Chairman
Ryder Capital Limited
Ryder Capital Limited
Sydney, 16 August 2023
Sydney, 16 August 2023
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Annual report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
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Contents
Page
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
Investment Manager’s Report
Directors’ Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Audit Report to the Members
Top 20 Shareholders
Corporate Directory
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Ryder Capital Limited
Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Ryder Capital Limited
Annual Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
Details of Reporting Period
Dear fellow Shareholders,
Let me start by stating that Ryder Capital Limited’s (Ryder) recent
poor performance has been disappointing and unacceptable.
Strong, positive performance at a meaningful margin above the
risk-free rate is everything to us. Without it, or a plan to achieve
strong performance going forward invites all Shareholders to
consider investing elsewhere. This is something your Directors are
acutely aware of and aligned with.
Changes, including ongoing enhancements to our investment
process have been made to improve returns. Whilst too early to
point to evidence of a sustainable improvement I believe there are
early signs of progress.
As we approach Ryder’s 10-year anniversary as a Listed
Investment Company in September 2025, your Directors and I
are focussed on delivering significantly enhanced Shareholder
value. This needs to be achieved not only via materially improved
performance, but also the provision of an efficient mechanism for
Shareholders to realise their investment by improving liquidity and
reducing the discount to NTA per share.
Progress on delivering improved returns was dealt a blow with
the recent write-down to the carrying value of our unlisted
investment in Updater Inc. (Updater). Our decision to maintain
a material holding in Updater post its delisting from the ASX in
2018 has cost us dearly in capital, opportunity, and distraction.
Further commentary regarding the write-down and outlook for
Updater can be found in the Portfolio Performance section of the
Investment Manager’s Report.
Pre-tax NTA per share decreased to $1.1865 per share from $1.3598
per share during the reporting period, noting this decrease was
after the payment of 7.0 cents per share in fully franked dividends.
When reviewing the Company’s investment performance for
FY23 we focus on measuring the Company’s pre-tax undiluted
NTA period to period which, once adjusted for tax payments
and dividends, resulted in a loss of (8.86%) (including the
material write-down of the Updater investment in May 2023). The
Company’s diluted and undiluted pre-tax NTA return together with
a detailed Portfolio disclosure, discussion, performance and risk
analysis is presented in the Investment Manager’s Report which I
encourage you to read.
Excluding the write-down in carrying value of our unlisted
investment in Updater, the Portfolio generated a positive gross
return of +2.30%. Including the Updater write-down, gross
performance was (7.41%). Given the large reduction to the carrying
value of Updater, much of the damage is now done with the
investment representing a modest ~2.6% of the Portfolio. Across
the balance of the Portfolio of listed securities, we continue to focus
on managing underperformance and work actively to generate
incremental gains.
The Company’s share price decreased from $1.295 to $0.965 during
the year. When taking into account $0.07 in fully franked dividends
paid during the year, the FY23 share price return was (20.08%)
compared to the undiluted pre-tax NTA return of (8.86%), reflecting
a widening of the discount to pre-tax NTA from 4.77% to 18.63%
- noting this analysis excludes the tax benefits of franking credits
distributed.
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Year ended 30 June 2023
Current:
Our investment strategy is to run a concentrated Portfolio of
Year ended 30 June 2022
Previous corresponding:
value biased small and micro caps and it goes without saying it
has been another difficult year for Shareholders. There can be
Results for announcement to the market
no sugar-coating our underperformance despite the challenging
investing environment for micro and small cap stocks in general.
Whilst cold comfort, we continue to see much of this Portfolio
underperformance as being ‘on paper’, driven by movements in
share prices and not changes in underlying intrinsic value in what
was principally a risk-off/de-rating year in micro and emerging
companies in Australia.
Profit from ordinary activities
before capital profits and tax attributable to members
Revenue from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
after tax attributable to members
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period attributable to members
The Company’s share buyback was more active in FY23, buying
back ~1.3m RYD shares at an average cost of ~$1.15, deploying
$1.5m into the buyback. With a wide discount between the
share price and NTA and an undervalued Portfolio, it is the
Board’s intention to operate the share buyback whenever it is
meaningfully accretive.
Details of dividends
Despite recent Portfolio performance, our accumulated profits
and franking credit balance together with dividends received and
expected from Portfolio companies (currently supporting over
2023 Interim dividend (cents per share) - paid on 7 March 2023
40% of Ryder’s annual dividend payments) provides the basis for
Ryder’s current dividends to be maintained.
2023 Final dividend (cents per share)
This year Ryder’s tax rate fell from 30% to 25% reducing tax
payable for the year, resulting in the imputation rate for dividends
Final dividend dates
paid in FY24 to also fall to 25%. So that shareholders are no worse
Declaration date
off after tax, the Board has decided to lift the final full year dividend
Ex-dividend date
by $0.0025 (or +6.25% on FY22) to compensate Shareholders
for the reduction in the imputation rate by declaring a $0.0425
Record date
fully franked final dividend. This brings the total FY23 dividends
declared to $0.0725 per share fully franked (up from $0.07 per share
Payment date
fully franked in FY22).
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
The Company has $0.36 per share (compared to $0.35 in FY22)
N/A
of available distributable profits from which $0.25 per share is
available as fully franked dividends as at 30 June 2023. Ryder
Net tangible assets (NTA)
remains in a strong position to continue to pay steady to increasing
fully franked dividends over time.
$
Movement
3,141,375
1,182,751
1,510,245
(6,884,171)
▼
▼
▼
▲
Movement
(40.09)%
(61.70)%
(56.55)%
67.72%
Cents per
Franked amount
Tax rate for
per share
franking
3.00
4.25
30%
25%
share
3.00
4.25
16 August 2023
21 August 2023
22 August 2023
5 September 2023
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 7 November
Net tangible assets (per share) backing before tax*
2023 where the formal business of the Company will be conducted
together with a detailed update covering the FY24 year to date
Net tangible assets (per share) backing after tax*
Portfolio performance and Company strategy. At the AGM there
will be an opportunity for Shareholders to ask questions regarding
* Post exercise of nil options in FY23 at $nil and 17,643,593 options in FY22 at $1.50; and buyback of 1,300,246 shares in FY23 and 217,634 shares in FY22.
the investment Portfolio, investment markets and the outlook for
Audit
the Company.
This report is based on the financial report which has been audited. All the documents comprise the information required by Listing Rule 4.3A.
Finally, I would like to thank all Shareholders for their continued
support, and I look forward to seeing you at our AGM.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held on 7 November 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Signed on behalf of Ryder Capital Limited
1.36
1.40
1.25
1.19
Peter Constable
Peter Constable
Chairman
Chairman
Ryder Capital Limited
Sydney, 16 August 2023
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Investment Manager’s Report
Gross portfolio performance for the year to 30 June 2023 (FY23) was (7.41%), underperforming both the Portfolio’s absolute return
performance hurdle (RBA Cash Rate + 4.25%) and that of the most comparable Australian equity index being the ASX Small Ordinaries
over the period. Our inability to outperform these measures on a relative basis was disappointing reflecting an investment process that
failed to adapt to the current investment environment.
Set out in the table below is the Company’s gross Portfolio performance, pre-tax undiluted and diluted NTA performance (net of capital
reductions as a result of the Company’s share buyback and dividends paid) to compare against those returns of cash and other relevant
equity market indices.
We encourage Shareholders to focus on the net movement in Ryder’s pre-tax undiluted NTA from period to period and compare those
returns to that of cash and other relevant equity market indices as per the table below.
Ryder Capital - Gross Portfolio Performance
Ryder Capital - Pre-tax Undiluted NTA Return(1)
Ryder Capital - Pre-tax NTA Return(2)
S&P / ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index
S&P / ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index
RBA Cash Rate
Ryder Capital Hurdle Rate - RBA Cash Rate + 4.25%
Source Bloomberg + Apex
6 months
(%)
1 Year
(%)
3 Years
(% p.a.)
5 Years
(% p.a.)
Since Inception(3)
(% p.a.)
-12.62
-13.28
-13.45
4.65
1.32
1.81
3.25
-7.41
-8.86
-8.17
14.75
8.45
3.02
5.52
1.84
-1.45
-6.44
11.42
5.16
1.11
4.82
5.34
2.22
-1.98
7.35
2.25
1.09
5.12
11.86
8.02
4.79
9.03
7.68
1.29
5.37
1. Adjusted for the dilution of 26.7m RYDO options and 26.5m RYDOA options. Calculation of pre-tax NTA is prior to the provision and payment of tax.
2. Fully diluted for all options exercised since inception.
3. Inception date is 22 September 2015.
Shareholders should note the ~3.2% difference between Ryder’s pre-tax undiluted NTA return since inception of 8.02% compared to the
pre-tax NTA return since inception of 4.79% is due to:
- 1.2% from tax payments. As a Listed Investment Company (unlike a managed fund) we pay tax on behalf of shareholders and will
always have a tax drag impacting pre-tax NTA (assuming the Company generates a profit). Although, shareholders receive a benefit
from Ryder’s payment of tax in the form of a franking credit attached to dividends;
- 2% from the exercise of initial options at $1.25 (expiring December 2018) and secondary options at $1.50 (expiring December 2021).
The initial and secondary options were granted to IPO participants and increased the Company’s issued capital from $37m at the IPO
(September 2015) to $104m (December 2021).
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
The cumulative impact of these two factors over time is illustrated in the chart below which breaks down cumulative dividends, tax
payments to 30 June 2023 and option dilution to reconcile to the NTA at 30 June 2023.
Undiluted NTA breakdown
$2.70
$2.50
$2.30
$2.10
$1.90
$1.70
$1.50
$1.30
$1.10
$0.90
Dec-15
Jun-16
Dec-16
Jun-17 Dec-17
Jun-18
Dec-18
Jun-19
Dec-19
Jun-20
Dec-20
Jun-21
Dec-21
Jun-22
Dec-22
Jun-23
Diluted NTA
Tax payments
Cumulative Dividends
Dilution
The Portfolio held an average cash exposure through the year of approximately 7.92%, as well as two market hedging strategies to provide
Portfolio insurance against an anticipated market decline which dragged on performance by (0.86%) in what was a volatile year for micro
and small cap equities. Except for the write-down of the unlisted Updater Inc. (Updater) investment, the Portfolio suffered few material
declines within our core listed high conviction holdings.
The unlisted Updater investment suffered a material mark down in valuation at the end of May 2023 after a deeply discounted capital
raising, responsible for (9.70%) of the years overall (8.86%) decrease (i.e. FY23 pre-tax undiluted NTA return would otherwise have been
+0.84%).
We continued to manage out underperforming positions that have contributed negatively to the full year outcome. Amplifying these
limited, but negative contributions was our inability to generate material wins from within both existing and new portfolio positions. This
limited number of successful ideas generated less than expected positive contributions or low alpha, primarily as the market focused on
larger cap, liquid or popular sectors such as energy and battery metals.
The Investment Manager sold several long-term Portfolio investments on valuation grounds realising net gains after tax of $4.5m before
the payment of dividends of $5.9m which is reflected in the Company’s capital profits reserve decreasing 5% to $27.4m.
The Company’s profit reserve rose from $1.1m to $2.7m which when added to the Company’s capital reserve takes total distributable profits
to $30.2m, equivalent to $0.36 per share (compared to $0.35 in FY22). This increase in total distributable profits is net of $5.9m in dividends
paid during the period and excludes ($17.9m) of net unrealised losses in the Portfolio as at 30 June 2023.
Dividends paid during the year totalled $0.07 per share fully franked, steady on FY22. The Company has $0.36 per share (compared to
$0.35 in FY22) of available distributable profits from which $0.25 per share is available as fully franked dividends as at 30 June 2023.
Ryder remains in a strong position to continue to pay steady to increasing fully franked dividends over time.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
Ryder’s top 20 Portfolio positions at 30 June 2023 were:
PORTFOLIO – 30 June 2023
Name
SRG Global Ltd
Macmahon Holdings Ltd
BCI Minerals Ltd
Janison Education Group Ltd
Austin Engineering Ltd
Cash Converters International Ltd
Aurelia Metals Ltd
Count Ltd
Service Stream Ltd
Capitol Health Ltd
3P Learning Ltd
Updater Inc.
Jupiter Mines Ltd
Imdex Ltd
ETFS Ultra Short NASDAQ 100 Hedge Fund ETF
Urbanise.com Ltd
Adore Beauty Group Ltd
Wide Open Agriculture Ltd
Fineos Corp
Airtasker Ltd
Other Equities
Total Equities
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets
Total Gross Portfolio Value
Ticker
SRG
MAH
BCI
JAN
ANG
CCV
AMI
CUP
SSM
CAJ
3PL
Unlisted
JMS
IMD
SNAS
UBN
ABY
WOA
FCL
ART
Total Value
$15,169,086
$7,634,295
$7,381,519
$7,128,750
$6,868,895
$5,912,530
$4,845,261
$4,504,786
$4,499,909
$4,183,706
$3,075,266
$2,604,778
$2,361,436
$1,890,000
$1,554,000
$1,429,981
$1,382,317
$1,358,131
$1,051,154
$783,640
$2,811,108
$88,430,548
$11,045,847
$99,476,395
Total %
15.25%
7.67%
7.42%
7.17%
6.91%
5.94%
4.87%
4.53%
4.52%
4.21%
3.09%
2.62%
2.37%
1.90%
1.56%
1.44%
1.39%
1.37%
1.06%
0.79%
2.83%
88.90%
11.10%
100.00%
The Portfolio at 30 June 2023 held meaningful exposures to the industrials, materials, technology and financial sectors. This larger
exposure to industrials and materials is reflective of the Investment Manager’s value bias strategy with many companies in the industrials
sector trading at a deep discount to their intrinsic value. While technology is not traditionally seen as a value biased sector, the Portfolio's
technology exposure is primarily made up of high conviction positions in Janison Education Ltd, Updater and Fineos Corp where the
Investment Manager sees growth prospects over the medium to longer term.
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(cid:5)(cid:20)
The Investment Manager actively avoided Consumer Discretionary, Energy and Real Estate whilst remaining sector agnostic across other
sectors, adjusting Portfolio composition as a function of our assessment of an individual Portfolio holding’s intrinsic value.
RYD Portfolio Composition 30 June 2023
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(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:10)(cid:26)(cid:30)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:20)
(cid:3)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:24)(cid:9)(cid:6)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:23)(cid:2)(cid:20)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:30)(cid:25)(cid:24)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:21)(cid:20)
(cid:1)(cid:26)(cid:16)(cid:30)(cid:16)(cid:18)(cid:26)(cid:30)(cid:25)(cid:23)(cid:127)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:129)(cid:26)(cid:18)(cid:28)(cid:24)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:22)(cid:20)
(cid:4)(cid:16)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:20)
(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:12)(cid:20)
(cid:143)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:25)(cid:29)(cid:17)(cid:18)(cid:30)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:23)(cid:7)(cid:20)
5
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
Portfolio Performance
The top 3 contributors and detractors (on both a realised and unrealised basis) in dollar terms to Ryder’s Portfolio were:
FY23 Top 3 Contributors and Detractors
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(cid:29)(cid:2)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:18)(cid:21)(cid:8)(cid:13)(cid:20)(cid:9)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:21)
(cid:2)(cid:10)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:13)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:21)
(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:4)(cid:3)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:3)(cid:6)(cid:19)(cid:8)(cid:13)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:127)(cid:3)(cid:9)(cid:21)(cid:8)(cid:14)(cid:1)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:21)
(cid:11)(cid:10)(cid:17)(cid:18)(cid:9)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:18)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:9)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:21)
(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:21)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:12)
(cid:31)(cid:30) (cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:157)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:25)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:24)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:27)
(cid:31)(cid:24)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)
(cid:31)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:27)
Top 3 Contributors
SRG Global Ltd (SRG) performed strongly as the company continued to execute against its strong pipeline of work leading to earnings
upgrades. 4D Medical Ltd (4DX) bounced off extreme lows following a series of positive updates with US Department of Defence and
Veterans Affairs. Duratec Ltd (DUR) surprised the market by delivering strong earnings growth and further defence wins leading to a
material re-rate by the market.
Top 3 Detractors
Lumos Diagnostics Holdings Ltd (LDX) materially underperformed due to ongoing operational challenges and delays in regulatory
approvals. Aurelia Metals Ltd (AMI) suffered a large fall in share price due to several factors including, but not limited to poor operating
and cash flow performance, a failed capital raising and suspension of the development of a key asset (and value driver) of the business.
AMI has now successfully recapitalised the business (which Ryder took part in).
Turning to the write-down in carrying value to the Portfolios unlisted investment in Updater (which occurred in May 2023 as reported
to the ASX on 13 June 2023 and included in the May NTA monthly report). Updater completed a USD40m placement of preferred stock
at a material discount to the Portfolio’s carrying value for this investment in order to fund growth initiatives including the delivery of the
US TRANSCOM Global Household Goods contract. As at 30 June 2022, the Portfolio’s carrying value for the Updater investment was
AUD9.87m, equivalent to $0.1161 per share or a 8.53% Portfolio weighting. Based on a post-money enterprise value of USD295m following
the placement of preferred stock, Ryder revalued the investment’s carrying value down by ($0.1111) per Ryder share (from 30 June 2022),
consistent with the preferred stock issuance price.
Ryder subscribed for USD1.4m of preferred stock in the Updater placement, resulting in a portfolio valuation (post investment) of
~AUD2.6m, noting this excludes the value of warrants attaching to the placement shares. Ryder will hold ~600k warrants post the
placement exercisable at USD1.50 per warrant (with a 3 year term expiring May 2026). Despite a very disappointing process and capital
raising outcome we concluded there was sufficient value in the Updater investment thesis to justify risking additional capital, specifically
given the proximity of the valuable US TRANSCOM Global Household Goods contract (which is scheduled to launch in September 2023).
The enterprise value implied at the capital raising transaction price does not reflect the inherent value in Updater in our opinion, but rather
reflects poor timing for an undercapitalised company seeking equity during an extremely challenging period for private loss-making US
technology companies. The capital raised under the placement (and subsequent rights issue) stabilises the company, enabling it to pursue
its near-term growth objectives and deliver the US TRANSCOM Global Household Goods contract. Ryder also welcomes an enlarged and
more independent Board structure for Updater as part of the capital raising transaction.
Unlike FY22, the Portfolio’s underlying higher conviction positions were by and large relatively stable year over year, with the exception of
SRG Global Ltd (SRG) with a gain in share price from $0.61 to $0.75 (+23%) and Count Ltd (CUP) which fell from $0.72 to $0.54 (-25%). In
relation to the remaining core Portfolio positions:
• Macmahon Holdings Ltd (MAH) increased from $0.135 to $0.155 (+14.8%)
• BCI Minerals Ltd (BCI) decreased from $0.265 to $0.24 (-10.4%)
• Janison Education Ltd (JAN) increased from $0.435 to $0.445 (+2.2%)
• Cash Converters Ltd (CCV) decreased from $0.23 to $0.2225, (-3.4%)
• Austin Engineering Ltd (ANG) increased from $0.2355 to $0.275 (+16.8%)
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Portfolio Activity
Portfolio Purchases
Whilst not a core conviction position for the Portfolio at the start of the period, we added to Aurelia Metals Ltd (AMI) after it suffered a
large fall in value as previously discussed. AMI has now successfully recapitalised the business - which Ryder took part in, lifting the
Portfolio exposure in AMI to ~4.9% at year end.
We opportunistically added a trading position to our holding in Janison Education Ltd (JAN) at a moment of market madness when the
stock briefly fell below $0.30, closing the year at $0.445. Similarly, following a downgrade in May due to revenue timing issues we added
to our position in Austin Engineering Ltd (ANG) at attractive prices. We supported the SRG Global Ltd (SRG) equity placement at $0.72 to
assist in the funding of the ALS Asset Care business acquisition that we expect will be an accretive business unit.
We used price volatility to add exposure in Macmahon Holdings Ltd (MAH). We remain confident MAH will improve margins, grow
earnings and begin to generate strong free cash flow in FY24 – at which point we expect the market will meaningfully re-rate the stock.
We initiated a position in Fineos Corp (FCL), a high quality company we have previously owned, and added to our position in Service
Stream Ltd (SSM) at attractive prices (under $0.70) after a disappointing result driven by one problem contract which has now been
provisioned for and is set to be resolved/completed this calendar year. We increased our holding in Adore Beauty Ltd (ABY) based on our
view of strategic value within its highly engaged customer base in a valuable industry not recognised by the market.
Finally, as previously discussed we added USD1.4m to Updater in its recent capital raise.
Portfolio Disposals
We trimmed positions in 3P Learning Ltd (3PL) due to a weaker UK economic outlook and LGI Ltd (LGI) on valuation grounds following
strong share price performance post its IPO in April last year. We reduced exposure to Imdex Ltd (IMD) due to our expectations of a higher
cost environment for its clients and a weaker macroeconomic outlook. Fineos Corp (FCL), was also recently trimmed on valuation grounds
after a strong re-rate in the stock price.
We exited our long-held position in Duratec Ltd (DUR) on valuation grounds, realising a strong gain. Our position in 4DMedical Ltd (4DX)
was also realised on the back of strong price gains from its lows and our requirement for cash towards year end. We exited our position in
Peel Mining Ltd (PEX) in order to remove exposure to riskier exploration companies requiring funding in a difficult market. Our investment
in Tubi Ltd (Tubi) (~1.0% of exposure) has been delisted from the ASX. We wrote down the value of Tubi to $0.03 during 2H23 to broadly
reflect a net cash on hand position, despite the company’s intentions to make acquisitions and relist on the ASX.
Portfolio Income
The Portfolio generated $2,651,751 of franked divided income and interest income of $227,375, which covers more than 40% of Ryder’s
interim and final fully franked dividends.
Portfolio Strike Rate
Shareholders will recall our interest in presenting our strike rate analysis. Consistent with the analysis presented in prior years, the
Portfolio has now completed its seventh full financial year and the analysis set out below is based solely on realised profits since inception.
Strike Rate Analysis (ITD)
Gross Realised Portfolio Profits
Gross Realised Portfolio Losses
Net Realised Portfolio Profit
Win/Loss
Strike Rate
Portfolio
$80,971,017
($19,373,512)
$61,597,505
76.07%
$4.18
Referring to the analysis above, the Portfolio column identifies the Portfolio’s gross realised profits since inception to 30 June 2023 of
$80,971,017, compared to the Portfolio’s gross realised losses since inception of ($19,373,512). The net of these results is a net realised
Portfolio profit since inception of $61,597,505.
Observing the above, we note that:
1. we retained 76.07% of gains, or thinking of it as a decision ratio, our poor decisions eroded our successful decisions by approximately
23.93%; and
2. total profits divided by total losses since inception to 30 June 2023 is 4.18x, indicating that for every $4.18 profit made, $1.00 was lost.
Our FY23 strike rate was up slightly from $4.13 in FY22 as we realised some profits but continued to exit positions at losses due to weak or
deteriorating investment thesis.
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Risk Adjusted Returns & Relative NTA Performance
Our goal at Ryder is to achieve medium to long term returns above the Company’s hurdle of RBA Cash rate + 4.25% while minimising
risk and disappointingly we have failed to achieve that goal in the last 2 years. Ryder places a significant emphasis on risk and the errors
made in our analysis of risk in recent underperforming investments have negatively impacted our strong long-term track record on a risk-
adjusted basis.
Investment risk is commonly measured using the standard deviation of returns over time from the mean return of an asset, or in our case,
Ryder’s pre-tax undiluted NTA return. The higher the standard deviation (think volatility) the riskier the underlying investment and/or
strategy. Typically, the two travel together, that is risk and return correlate over time since additional risk should be compensated for with
additional returns.
The following chart plots returns against risk and helps to illustrate the quality of returns achieved. It is important to note the return
measures used for Ryder and other domestic investment managers are not directly comparable to the indices as while they are presented
before provided for tax they are post the payment of realised tax which creates an unfair drag on Ryder and other domestic investment
managers when compared to the ASX market indices. However, this chart is still useful to assess the quality of the relative performance.
Relative Risk Adjusted Performance
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1. Returns are calculated using monthly pre-tax NTA values including dividends (excluding franking) and adjusted for the dilutionary impact of options exercised resulting in an increase in issued capital by 5%
or greater during the period.
2. A sample of 37 domestic equity managers are included in this analysis taken from the Bell Potter and Morningstar research universe. Funds included in this analysis are only a selection of Listed Investment
Companies (LIC) on the ASX and are intended to form a representative sample of LICs based on strategy, size and past performance.
The ideal position is towards the top left corner with the highest returns and lowest level of risk. During the last 24 months Ryder has
underperformed both the comparator indices and investment manager median largely due to concentrated positions delivering outsized
negative returns and heightened portfolio volatility as flagged previously eroding risk adjusted returns over a longer time period. Ryder
remains confident in our ability to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over the long term despite these measures and are committed to
delivering this for shareholders.
Risk and return can be analysed using two well known ratios, the first being the Sharpe Ratio which is calculated as excess return over a
benchmark divided by volatility (standard deviation). The Sharpe ratio measures excess return per unit of risk, including both downside
and upside volatility.
The second ratio is a variant on the Sharpe Ratio, called the Sortino Ratio which only looks at downside standard deviation, i.e. downside
volatility with respect to a specified benchmark, the most commonly used being the cash rate. This would be the most appropriate
measure to consider since upside volatility is what investors seek to target, i.e. positive returns and therefore upside volatility should not
be taken into account the same way as downside volatility. A greater amount of consistent positive monthly performance compared to
negative performance over time will result in a higher Sortino ratio value.
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Annual Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
The below table sets out Ryder’s Sharpe and Sortino ratios and those of two ASX market indices for comparator purposes:
Ryder
Small Ords Accumulation Index
All Ords Accumulation Index
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
1 year
3 years
5 years
ITD
1 year
3 years
5 years
ITD
-0.61
-0.16
0.07
0.45
-0.69
-0.19
0.09
0.64
0.26
0.22
0.06
0.36
0.41
0.32
0.07
0.50
0.77
0.74
0.37
0.54
1.38
1.18
0.50
0.73
Ryder has underperformed on a risk-adjusted basis which is disappointing given our bias to value and focus on risk. A few key positions
underperformed materially compared to the Investment Manager’s assessment of downside risk producing an outsized negative
contribution to Portfolio returns and impacting longer term metrics as mentioned earlier.
It is important to note that while we include the ASX All Ordinaries Index in this analysis, the constituents of this index typically have a
larger market cap than the Ryder portfolio. These companies have benefitted from a year of lower volatility and stronger returns which is
particularly evident when comparing this to the risk adjusted performance of the ASX Small Ordinaries Index.
Another way to compare the level of risk between the returns of Ryder and that of the ASX market indices is to look at the distribution of
monthly returns. Whilst we do not usually focus on short term returns, it is important to note that long term returns are made up of a series
of short term returns over time and therefore should still be examined. The tables below analyse the distribution of Ryder’s monthly returns
since inception with two comparator ASX indices. On average, Ryder outperformed both indices during negative periods consistent with
our value bias however the differential has reduced over the past 12 months partially due to the significant impact of the revaluation of our
investment in Updater Inc.
Average monthly return
Average monthly return in Small Ords positive month
Average monthly return in Small Ords negative month
Positive Months
Negative Months
Average monthly return
Average monthly return in All Ords positive month
Average monthly return in All Ords negative month
Positive Months
Negative Months
Ryder
0.95%
2.57%
-1.54%
58%
42%
Ryder
0.95%
2.35%
-2.01%
58%
42%
Small Ords Accumulation Index
0.74%
3.51%
3.50%
60%
40%
All Ords Accumulation Index
0.77%
2.76%
-3.44%
68%
32%
Further to the above, we have also taken the opportunity to illustrate how Ryder has performed on a pre-tax undiluted basis versus its
peers (36 other ASX Listed Investment Companies (LIC) from the Bell Potter Research and Morningstar universe). Note some funds have
been excluded as the data does not allow for meaningful comparison due to factors such as period of operation (fund commenced after
September 2015), fund strategy, fund size and data integrity. This analysis is somewhat imperfect as each fund pursues slightly different
strategies however, the one common goal for each fund and investment manager is to generate the highest available return per unit
of risk over time. As such, analysing each LIC’s relative returns, Sharpe and Sortino ratios are instructive when reviewing absolute and
comparative performance over time.
Set out below are Ryder’s Since Inception to Date (ITD) returns, Sharpe and Sortino ratios in comparison to 36 other ASX LICs (using
an inception date of September 2015). Ryders position within these charts has dropped meaningfully over the past 12 months. Whilst
performance has been unsatisfactory, this analysis includes global funds which have benefitted from the significant outperformance of the
US markets and funds which invest in the large cap space which continues to outperform the small and micro-cap market.
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Ryder Capital Limited
Annual Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
Annualised returns (September 2015 to June 2023)
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
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CDM
NSC
WAA
SNC
NCC
QVE
CAM
PIA
PMC
CIN
ALI
PAI
WAM
TOP
WAX
IBC
DJW
FGG
WHF
BKI
FGX
NAC
RYD
FSI
GVF
AMH
ACQ
ARG
AFI
KAT
PIC
AUI
MIR
DUI
PGF
MFF
Sharpe ratio (September 2015 to June 2023)
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
-0.1
GC1
CDM
NSC
WAA
NCC
CAM
SNC
CIN
QVE
TOP
NAC
PIA
FSI
DJW
WAX
PAI
WAM
PMC
WHF
ACQ
RYD
ALI
BKI
AMH
FGX
MIR
ARG
FGG
KAT
PGF
AUI
AFI
PIC
IBC
MFF
DUI
GVF
Sortino ratio (September 2015 to June 2023)
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
GC1
CDM
NSC
WAA
NCC
CAM
SNC
CIN
QVE
TOP
NAC
DJW
WAX
WAM
PIA
FSI
WHF
ACQ
PAI
PMC
RYD
BKI
FGX
ALI
AMH
ARG
MIR
KAT
AUI
AFI
IBC
PGF
FGG
PIC
GVF
MFF
DUI
1. Annualised returns are calculated during the period of 30 Sep 2015 to 30 June 2023 using monthly pre-tax NTA values including dividends (excluding franking) and adjusted for the dilutionary impact of
options exercised resulting in an increase in issued capital by 5% or greater during the period.
2. Funds included in this analysis are only a selection of Listed Investment Companies (LIC) on the ASX and are intended to form a representative sample of LICs based on strategy, size and past performance.
3. Sharpe ratio is calculated as excess annualised return above the risk free rate (RBA Cash rate) divided by standard deviation of monthly returns (annualised) for the period of 30 Sep 2015 to 30 June 2023.
4. Sortino ratio is calculated as excess annualised return above the risk free rate (RBA Cash rate) divided by downside deviation of monthly returns (annualised), using a benchmark of the risk free rate (RBA
Cash rate) for the period of 30 Sep 2015 to 30 June 2023.
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Investment Manager’s Report (Continued)
Outlook
We remain cautious and unconvinced that we are set for a ‘soft landing’, where monetary tightening sufficiently cools inflation without
causing a recession and an associated decline in company earnings. Whilst the labour market remains tight, there are early signs the
Australian economy is slowing and we expect to see a change to the current conditions as employers are forced to figure out a way to do
the same (or more) with less cost.
We don’t know how things will play out in the short term. Since the beginning of calendar 2023 equity markets have taken on an optimistic
view that as inflation cools, rates will level out and/or begin to moderate and the hardship of a recession can be averted. This outcome in
our view remains very much unclear, despite the market pricing this in as more than less likely.
Many companies within our emerging and small cap universe continue to be impacted by a tight and costly labour market, high input
costs, weakening consumer confidence and a higher cost of capital. The impacts of an increased cost of living and mortgage stress is only
just beginning and as Covid era savings buffers shrink, so will spending and consumer confidence.
We adjusted Portfolio risk thresholds to new investments over six months ago, while we continue to scrutinise Portfolio positions to ensure
they have robust/defensive business plans and resilience to the evolving demand and supply side factors within the economy.
At the time of writing this report equity market volatility is returning, albeit from historically low levels. Should this dynamic continue, we
expect market movements will churn out impatient capital to the benefit of patient, diligent capital – a backdrop that favours Ryder.
Despite our cautious outlook we believe the Portfolio is undervalued and we expect it to benefit from the performance of several well
positioned high conviction positions. With a permanent capital base, cash on hand and an enhanced investment process we are confident
in our ability to generate positive incremental returns in FY24.
Peter Constable
Chief Investment Officer / Portfolio Manager
David Bottomley
Portfolio Manager
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Your directors present their report on Ryder Capital Limited (“Company”) for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Information on directors
The following persons were directors of the Company from registration date and up to the date of this report (unless otherwise indicated):
Peter Constable - BEc Chairman
Experience and expertise
Peter has over 25 years’ experience in both Australian and international equity capital markets. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from
Macquarie University and has broad investment experience covering identification, evaluation, strategic analysis and management of
capital.
Peter began his career in 1993 as a graduate funds manager with the United Bank of Kuwait, London. Peter established AM Constable
Limited in 1999 which later merged with MMC Asset Management Ltd (MMC) in 2003. Peter was the Chief Investment Officer and
Executive Director of MMC until June 2008.
Peter co-founded Ryder Investment Management in July 2008 where he is the Chief Investment Officer. He has acted as Executive
Chairman of Ryder Capital Limited since the Company’s inception in September 2015.
Other current directorships
Peter is not currently serving a directorship for any other listed companies.
Former directorships in the last 3 years
Nil.
Special responsibilities
Chairman of the Board and member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Interests in shares and options
Details of Peter Constable’s interests in shares of the Company are included later in this report. Since the end of reporting period,
Peter Constable indirectly acquired 40,000 shares. There has been no other change in the shareholdings since year end to the date of
this report.
Interest in contracts
Peter has no interests in contracts of the Company.
David Bottomley - BA LLB (Hons) F Fin Director and Company Secretary
Experience and expertise
David has over 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, M&A and equity capital markets advisory. He holds a Bachelor of Arts
(Economic History) from the University of Sydney, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Bond University and is a Fellow of the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia.
David previously held executive positions at Kleinwort Benson (UK Corporate Finance division), Merrill Lynch & Co (London) investment
banking division and was Managing Director, Australia of US-based investment bank GMCG, LLC from 2004 until June 2008.
David co-founded Ryder Investment Management in July 2008 where he is a Portfolio Manager. He has acted as an Executive Director of
Ryder Capital Limited since inception and currently serves on the board of Tetratherix Pty Ltd.
Other current directorships
David is not currently serving a directorship for any other listed companies.
Former directorships in the last 3 years
Nil.
Special responsibilities
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Interests in shares and options
Details of David Bottomley’s interests in shares of the Company are included later in this report. On 24 July 2023, David Bottomley
indirectly acquired 90,000 shares. There has been no other change in the shareholdings since year end to the date of this report.
Interest in contracts
David has no interests in contracts of the Company.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023Directors’ Report Directors’ Report (Continued)
Ray Kellerman - BEc , LLB, MBA, F Fin Non-Executive Director
Experience and expertise
Ray was appointed as a Director of Ryder Capital Limited in June 2015.
Ray has over 35 years’ of experience in the funds management and corporate and structured finance industries. Ray was with Perpetual
Trustees Australia for 10 years before establishing his own compliance consulting and advisory business in 2001.
He currently acts as a director and audit, risk and compliance committee member for a number of major fund managers and financial
services companies including as Chairman of Count Limited.
Ray is an owner and Executive Director of Quentin Ayers, an implemented asset consultant specialising in alternative private market
investments.
Previous appointments include Independent Chairman of ClearView Wealth, an ASX listed life insurance and financial services company;
and Independent Chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management Australia.
Other current directorships
Other than acting as Chairman of Count Limited, Ray does not act as a director for any other listed companies.
Former directorships in the last 3 years
Nil.
Special responsibilities
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Interests in shares and options
Details of Ray Kellerman’s interests in shares of the Company are included later in this report. There has been no change in the
shareholdings since year end to the date of this report.
Interest in contracts
Ray has no interests in contracts of the Company.
Attendance at Meetings
Board of Directors Meetings
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
Audit and Risk Committee Meetings
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
Meetings held and entitled to attend
Meetings attended
4
4
4
4
4
4
Meetings held and entitled to attend
Meetings attended
2
2
2
2
2
2
Principal activity
The principal activity of the Company during the year was investing in a concentrated portfolio of ASX and small to mid capitalisation
securities, bonds and cash consistent with the Company’s permitted investments and stated investment objective of achieving long term
growth in capital in excess of its benchmark (RBA cash rate plus 4.25% p.a.).
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Directors’ Report (Continued)
Review of Operations
Portfolio performance was weak resulting in a total comprehensive loss after tax of ($6.9m) compared with a FY22 total comprehensive
loss after tax of ($21.3m).
Gross Portfolio performance of (7.41%), underperformed the Company’s performance benchmark resulting in a nil performance
fee payable to the Investment Manager for the year. As a result of the Investment Manager’s underperformance of the Company’s
performance benchmark during the period there is a notional carry forward performance fee make up at balance date of $11.6m. Until
such time as the Investment Manager has outperformed the Company’s performance benchmark to cumulatively offset this accrual and
compounding performance hurdle, no performance fees are payable.
The Company’s Net Asset Value (NAV) on 30 June 2023 was $104.6m compared to the closing NAV on 30 June 2022 of $118.9m reflecting
a decrease in net assets of ($14.3m).
During the year, the Company bought back ~1.3m shares for an outlay of $1.5m or average cost per share value of $1.15. The Company will
continue to buy back shares where it is accretive, balanced against the benefits of holding cash for generating further performance and
growth in the Company’s Net Tangible Assets (NTA).
Pre-tax NTA per share decreased to $1.1865 per share from $1.3598 per share during the reporting period. Noting this decrease was after
the payment of $0.07 per share in fully franked dividends and the refund of realised tax equivalent to a future $0.0078 per share set out in
the waterfall chart below.
Ryder (pre-tax) Performance
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:24)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:25)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:7)‡(cid:6)(cid:5)‰Š(cid:3)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:25)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:28)(cid:28)
(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:6)‡(cid:5)(cid:3)(cid:26)(cid:14)
(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:25)(cid:14)
(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:26)(cid:5)ˆ(cid:14)
(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:14)
(cid:7)‡(cid:6)‡(cid:4)(cid:3)(cid:4)
(cid:7)‡(cid:6)‡(cid:3)‹‰
(cid:7)(cid:25)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:4)
(cid:7)(cid:25)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:25)(cid:4)(cid:3)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:25)(cid:26)(cid:26)
(cid:24)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:27)(cid:21)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:14)
(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:11)(cid:10)(cid:13)(cid:27)
(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:19)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:19)(cid:9)(cid:16)(cid:29)(cid:8)(cid:28)
(cid:2)(cid:10)(cid:1)(cid:10)(cid:127)(cid:28)(cid:29)(cid:127)
(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:129)(cid:9)(cid:28)(cid:29)(cid:17)
(cid:141)(cid:143)(cid:9)(cid:17)(cid:27)(cid:144)(cid:27)(cid:2)(cid:10)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:8)(cid:17)(cid:13)(cid:19)(cid:27)
(cid:157)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:27) (cid:27) (cid:15)€(cid:28)(cid:29)‚(cid:28)‚
(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:19)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:19)(cid:9)(cid:16)(cid:29)(cid:8)(cid:28)
(cid:157)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:22)(cid:8)(cid:8)(cid:19)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:127)
ƒ(cid:30)(cid:129)„(cid:16)(cid:8)…(cid:27)
(cid:22)(cid:8)(cid:8)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:17)(cid:10)(cid:13)(cid:29)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:25)(cid:26)(cid:5)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)
(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:10)(cid:127)(cid:28)(cid:127)(cid:27)(cid:144)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:10)(cid:127)
(cid:24)(cid:28)(cid:17)(cid:27)(cid:23)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:27)†(cid:28)(cid:12)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:127)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:25)(cid:26)(cid:5)(cid:27)(cid:24)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:27)
(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:10)(cid:127)(cid:28)(cid:127)
The Investment Manager sold several long-term Portfolio investments on valuation grounds realising net gains after tax of $4.5m before
the payment of dividends of $5.9m which is reflected in the Company’s capital profits reserve decreasing 5% to $27.4m.
The Company’s profit reserve rose from $1.1m to $2.7m which when added to the Company’s capital reserve takes total distributable profits
to $30.2m equivalent to $0.36 per share (compared to $0.35 in FY22). This increase in total distributable profits is net of $5.9m in dividends
paid during the period and excludes ($17.9m) of net unrealised losses in the Portfolio as at 30 June 2023.
Dividends paid during the year totalled $0.07 per share fully franked, steady on FY22. The Company has $0.36 per share (compared to
$0.35 in FY22) of available distributable profits from which $0.25 per share is available as fully franked dividends as at 30 June 2023. Ryder
remains in a strong position to continue to pay steady to increasing fully franked dividends over time.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Directors’ Report (Continued)
Review of Operations (continued)
The growth in the Company’s profits reserve and dividends paid over time is demonstrated in the chart below.
RYD Distributable Profits and Dividends Paid since Inception
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:22)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:23)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:24)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:25)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:27)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:129)(cid:25)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:26)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:23)(cid:21)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:25)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:24)(cid:23)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:27)(cid:21)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:24)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:21)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:27)(cid:27)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:27)(cid:23)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:27)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:25)(cid:24)(cid:22)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:21)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:25)(cid:28)(cid:129)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:129)(cid:129)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:22)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:27)(cid:129)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:28)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:30)(cid:25)(cid:30)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:21)(cid:27)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:24)(cid:26)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:26)(cid:24)
(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)(cid:26)(cid:23)(cid:30)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:23)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:23)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:22)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:22)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:129)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:129)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:21)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:21)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:30)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:30)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:28)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:28)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:27)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:27)
(cid:28)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:26)
(cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:12)(cid:11)(cid:17)(cid:10)(cid:12)(cid:9)(cid:8)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:9)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:14)(cid:6)(cid:10)(cid:18)(cid:5)(cid:12)(cid:17)(cid:14)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:4)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:14)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:11)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:10)(cid:7)
(cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:1)(cid:8)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:7)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:7)(cid:127)(cid:13)(cid:11)(cid:14)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:11)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:10)(cid:7)
At 30 June 2023 approximately 89.90% of the Company’s capital was deployed in equities with approximately 11.10% held in cash, term
deposits and net receivables.
Ryder revalued the investment in Updater to USD 0.75 per Updater share in May 2023 consistent with the preferred stock issuance price.
Updater continues to be held as a US Dollar equity asset and is marked to market in line with currency fluctuations. To date the Investment
Manager has not hedged any of the US dollar Updater exposure.
The Portfolio continues to be actively managed to reduce risk while taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. Ryder has tightened
its new investment criteria while also taking steps to sell out of historical positions that may underperform in the future.
Ryder has policies to ensure that the Investment Manager is able to continue operations without interruption with all employees having the
facilities to work from home if required.
The Company is mindful of high interest rates on deposits of the Company’s cash and near-cash asset reserves and maximises the return
it earns on cash daily. The Portfolio companies operate in stable industries with low levels of debt, prudently managing their own capital
requirements balanced against dividend payments. Ryder is well positioned to withstand dividend payment fluctuations as the Portfolio’s
primary objective is to generate long term capital growth with income generation as a secondary objective.
The Company’s dividend declared for the year increased to $0.0725 per share fully franked in FY23. Notwithstanding recent market
volatility and the mark to market decline in the value of the Portfolio, the Board remains confident in the Company’s ability to continue the
payment of steady to increasing dividends over time.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Directors’ Report (Continued)
Dividends
On 16 August 2022, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 4.00 cents per share paid on 5 September 2022 on ordinary shares
held as at record date 22 August 2022 (ex-dividend date of 19 August 2022).
On 14 February 2023, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 3.00 cents per share paid on 7 March 2023 on ordinary shares held
as at record date 21 February 2023 (ex-dividend date 20 February 2023).
Unissued Shares
During the year, nil Secondary Options were exercised (30 June 2022: 17,643,593) and nil Secondary Options lapsed (30 June 2022:
221,133).
Net Assets
As at 30 June 2023 the net assets of the Company were $104,594,019 (30 June 2022: $118,881,008). Please refer to the Statement of
Financial Position for further details.
State of Affairs
During the financial year there was no significant change in the state of affairs of the Company.
Events Subsequent to Balance Date
Except in relation to the dividend declared subsequent to balance date and referred to in the Note 16, no matter or circumstance has arisen
since the end of the financial year that has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the result of
those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years.
Likely Developments
The Company will be managed in accordance with the Constitution and investment objectives as detailed in the Prospectus dated 12
August 2015. Please refer to the Chairman's and Investment Manager's reports for further guidance.
Insurance of Officers
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium for an insurance policy insuring all directors and officers against liabilities for costs
and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in their capacity as director
or officer of the Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. In accordance with common
commercial practice, the insurance policy prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability insured against and the amount of the premium.
Environmental Regulations
The Company’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations.
Rounding of Amounts to Nearest Dollar
In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, the amounts in the directors’
report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar (unless otherwise indicated).
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Directors’ Report (Continued)
Remuneration Report (Audited)
This remuneration report sets out information about the remuneration of the Company’s directors for the year ended 30 June 2023, under
the requirements of Section 300A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Key Management Personnel
The directors and other key management personnel of the Company during the whole of the financial year, and up to the date of this
report are (unless otherwise indicated):
Peter Constable - Chairman
David Bottomley - Director and Company Secretary
Ray Kellerman - Non-Executive Director
Directors’ Remuneration
Directors’ base fees are set out in the Constitution at an amount that must not be more in aggregate than the maximum amount approved
by the Company in a general meeting. The Company paid no remuneration directly to Peter Constable or David Bottomley. However, they
are indirectly remunerated through related party, Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd. Refer to ‘Director Related Entity Remuneration’
below.
Directors’ remuneration received or receivable was as follows:
Year ended 30 June 2023
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman1
Position
Chairman
Director
Non-Executive Director
Year ended 30 June 2022
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman1
Position
Chairman
Director
Non-Executive Director
1. Director fees (for the sole Non-Executive Director) total $40,000 per annum including superannuation
Short-term employee
Cash salary
Post-employment
Superannuation
$
-
-
36,199
36,199
$
-
-
3,801
3,801
Short-term employee
benefits
Cash salary
Post-employment
benefits
Superannuation
$
-
-
36,364
36,364
$
-
-
3,636
3,636
Total
$
-
-
40,000
40,000
Total
$
-
-
40,000
40,000
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Directors’ Report (Continued)
Remuneration Report (Audited) (Continued)
Director Related Entity Remuneration
The Company has outsourced its investment management function to Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd (the "Investment Manager")
a company controlled by Peter Constable and David Bottomley. The Investment Manager is privately owned and was incorporated in July
2008.
(a) Management fee
The Investment Manager is entitled to be paid a management fee equal to 1.25% p.a. (plus GST) of the Portfolio Net Asset Value. The
management fee is paid monthly in arrears.
(b) Performance fee
The Investment Manager is entitled to receive a performance fee of 20% (plus GST) of the outperformance of the Portfolio above the
Benchmark. The Benchmark is the RBA Cash Rate plus 4.25%. The performance fee is accrued monthly but is not paid until the end of
each 12 month period ending on 30 June (Performance Calculation Period).
Management and performance fees during the year and payable to the Investment Manager at year end were as follows:
Management fees during the year
Year ended
30 June 2023
$
1,578,278
Year ended
30 June 2022
$
1,922,468
Management fees payable at year end
104,756
121,924
There were no performance fees paid or payable during the year (2022: nil).
Equity Instrument Disclosures Relating to Directors
The relevant interests of the Directors and their related entities in the securities of the Company were:
Shares as at 30 June 2023
Director
Peter Constable1
David Bottomley1
Ray Kellerman
Shares as at 30 June 2022
Director
Peter Constable1
David Bottomley1
Ray Kellerman
Opening
balance
Acquisitions /
Options
exercised
Shares
acquired
/ (disposed)
Closing
balance as at
30 June 2023
12,447,985
4,875,485
1,565,000
18,888,470
-
-
-
-
170,680
24,436
-
12,618,665
4,899,921
1,565,000
195,116
19,083,586
Opening
balance
Acquisitions /
Options
exercised
Shares
acquired
/ (disposed)
Closing
balance as at
30 June 2022
10,819,501
3,535,001
1,530,000
1,303,000
550,000
-
325,484
790,484
35,000
12,447,985
4,875,485
1,565,000
15,884,502
1,853,000
1,150,968
18,888,470
1. Director and shareholder (>20%) of Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd which has power to control the voting rights as a discretionary investment manager. As at 30 June 2023, 659,982 shares (30 June
2022: 675,485 shares) in the Company was held by Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Peter Constable and David Bottomley.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Directors’ Report (Continued)
Remuneration Report (Audited) (Continued)
Options (RYDOA) as at 30 June 2023
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
Options (RYDOA) as at 30 June 2022
Director
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
End of Remuneration Report (Audited)
Opening
balance
Issued /
acquired
Lapsed /
exercised
Closing
balance as at
30 June 2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Opening
balance
Issued /
acquired
Lapsed /
exercised
Closing
balance as at
30 June 2022
1,303,000
550,000
-
1,853,000
-
-
-
-
(1,303,000)
(550,000)
-
(1,853,000)
-
-
-
-
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Ryder Capital Limited
Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Details of Reporting Period
Current:
Previous corresponding:
Year ended 30 June 2023
Year ended 30 June 2022
Results for announcement to the market
Revenue from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
before capital profits and tax attributable to members
Profit from ordinary activities
after tax attributable to members
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period attributable to members
Details of dividends
$
Movement
3,141,375
1,182,751
1,510,245
(6,884,171)
▼
▼
▼
▲
Movement
(40.09)%
(61.70)%
(56.55)%
67.72%
2023 Interim dividend (cents per share) - paid on 7 March 2023
Cents per
share
3.00
Franked amount
per share
3.00
Tax rate for
franking
30%
2023 Final dividend (cents per share)
Directors’ Report (Continued)
4.25
4.25
25%
Final dividend dates
Declaration date
Proceedings on behalf of the Company
Ex-dividend date
There are no proceedings that the Directors have brought, or intervened in, on behalf of the Company.
Record date
Non-audit services
Payment date
16 August 2023
21 August 2023
22 August 2023
5 September 2023
The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the Audit and Risk Committee, is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The
N/A
Directors are satisfied that the services disclosed in Note 12 did not compromise the external auditor's independence for the following
reasons:
Net tangible assets (NTA)
(a) all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
objectivity of the auditor;
Net tangible assets (per share) backing before tax*
1.19
Net tangible assets (per share) backing after tax*
(b) None of the services contravene the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or any applicable code of
1.25
1.36
1.40
professional conduct in relation to the audit.
* Post exercise of nil options in FY23 at $nil and 17,643,593 options in FY22 at $1.50; and buyback of 1,300,246 shares in FY23 and 217,634 shares in FY22.
Audit
Auditor's independence declaration
This report is based on the financial report which has been audited. All the documents comprise the information required by Listing Rule 4.3A.
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is set out on page 21.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held on 7 November 2023.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Signed on behalf of Ryder Capital Limited
Peter Constable
Peter Constable
Chairman
Chairman
Ryder Capital Limited
Ryder Capital Limited
Sydney, 16 August 2023
Sydney, 16 August 2023
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Investment income
Interest income
Dividend income net of franking credits
Net gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Other income
Total investment income
Expenses
Management fees
Directors' fees
Other operating expenses
Total expenses
Profit / (loss) for the year before income tax expense
Income tax benefit
Profit / (loss) for the year
Other comprehensive (loss) / income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Note
Year ended
30 June 2023
Year ended
30 June 2022
$
227,375
2,651,751
262,249
-
3,141,375
(1,470,668)
(40,000)
(447,956)
(1,958,624)
1,182,751
327,494
1,510,245
$
41,475
4,766,514
420,798
15,067
5,243,854
(1,791,391)
(40,000)
(324,413)
(2,155,804)
3,088,050
387,864
3,475,914
14
14
4(a)
Movement in fair value of long term equity investments, net of tax
11(d)
Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year
(8,394,416)
(6,884,171)
(24,799,416)
(21,323,502)
Basic earnings / (losses) per share
Diluted earnings / (losses) per share
5
5
1.79 cents
4.36 cents
1.79 cents
4.36 cents
The above Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements which follow.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Statement of Financial Position
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
Prepayments
Current tax asset
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Long-term equity investments
Deferred tax asset
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables
Current tax liability
Derivative liabilities
Total current liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Accumulated losses
Profit reserve
Capital profits reserve
Asset revaluation reserve
Total equity
Note
13(a)
6
4(c)
7, 3
4(d)
9
4(c)
7, 8, 3
10(a)
11(a)
11(b)
11(c)
11(d)
As at
30 June 2023
$
9,792,650
1,236,805
16,392
-
11,045,847
88,550,173
5,980,678
94,530,851
As at
30 June 2022
$
14,904,218
50,698
16,118
1,095,627
16,066,661
100,806,039
2,132,053
102,938,092
105,576,698
119,004,753
106,577
756,477
119,625
982,679
123,745
-
-
123,745
104,594,019
118,881,008
102,231,314
(9,963,479)
2,743,024
27,435,049
(17,851,889)
103,720,754
(9,875,984)
1,145,284
28,870,734
(4,979,780)
104,594,019
118,881,008
The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements which follow.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Statement of Changes in Equity
Note
Issued
capital
Accumulated
losses
$
$
Profits
reserve
$
Capital
profits
reserve
Asset
revaluation
reserve
Total equity
$
$
$
Balance at 30 June 2021
77,524,855
(9,754,028)
105,462
30,768,597
20,970,041
119,614,927
Profit for the year
Net revaluation of investments
Total comprehensive income for the year
Other
Transfer of realised gains on sale of
investments, net of tax
11(c)
Transfer to profit reserve
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,475,914
-
3,475,914
-
–
-
-
-
1,150,405
(1,150,405)
(3,597,870)
3,597,870
-
-
(3,597,870)
3,597,870
1,150,405
(1,150,405)
–
-
-
–
3,475,914
(24,799,416)
(24,799,416)
(24,799,416)
(21,323,502)
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Shares issue under the exercise of second-
ary options
Shares acquired under buy-back during
the year
Dividends paid
10(a)
26,465,391
10(a)
(269,492)
11(b),(c)
-
26,195,899
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,558,048)
(3,048,268)
(3,048,268)
-
-
-
-
26,465,391
(269,492)
(5,606,316)
20,589,583
Balance at 30 June 2022
(9,875,984)
1,145,284
28,870,734
(4,979,780)
118,881,008
Profit for the year
Net revaluation of investments
Total comprehensive income for the year
Other
Transfer of realised gains on sale of
investments, net of tax
Transfer to profit reserve
11(c)
11(a)
–
-
-
-
-
-
1,510,245
-
1,510,245
-
–
-
-
-
4,477,693
(4,477,693)
(1,597,740)
1,597,740
-
-
(1,597,740)
1,597,740
4,477,693
(4,477,693)
–
-
-
–
1,510,245
(8,394,416)
(8,394,416)
(8,394,416)
(6,884,171)
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Shares acquired under buy-back during
the year
Dividends paid
10(a)
(1,489,440)
11(b),(c)
-
(1,489,440)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,913,378)
(5,913,378)
-
-
-
(1,489,440)
(5,913,378)
(7,402,818)
Balance at 30 June 2023
102,231,314
(9,963,479)
2,743,024
27,435,049
(17,851,889)
104,594,019
The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements which follow.
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Interest received
Dividends received
Other income received
Management fees paid
Performance fees paid
Directors' fees paid
Other operating expenses paid
Income tax received/(paid)
Note
Year ended 30 June 2023
Year ended 30 June 2022
$
$
222,206
2,651,751
-
(1,487,836)
-
(40,000)
(441,757)
654,848
29,918
4,766,514
15,067
(1,814,874)
(7,040,139)
(40,000)
(344,200)
(3,487,682)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
13(b)
1,559,212
(7,915,396)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of investments
Payments for purchase of investments
27,163,822
(26,431,784)
37,990,415
(56,602,053)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
732,038
(18,611,638)
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid
Proceeds from shares issued
Payments for share buy-back
(5,913,378)
-
(1,489,440)
(5,606,316)
26,465,391
(269,492)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
(7,402,818)
20,589,583
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
(5,111,568)
(5,937,451)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the financial year
14,904,218
20,841,669
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial year
13(a)
9,792,650
14,904,218
The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements which follow.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Ryder Capital Limited ("the Company") is a publicly listed company, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The Company was
incorporated with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") on 26 June 2015. The registered office and principal
place of business of the Company is Level 28, 88 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The Company's principal activity is investing in a
concentrated portfolio of ASX and small capitalisation securities, bonds and cash consistent with the Company's permitted investments
and stated investment objective of achieving long term growth in capital and income.
Updater Inc. delisted from the ASX in October 2018 and became a privately held Delaware incorporated company. In September
2018, the Board of Directors resolved to amend the Company’s investment strategy to allow for continued ownership of Updater Inc.
notwithstanding it being an unlisted Delaware incorporated company.
These general purpose financial statements are for the year ended 30 June 2023, and were authorised for issue by the Directors on 16
August 2023.
The material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements is set out below:
(a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, issued by
the Australian Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”) and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). For the purposes of preparing financial
statements, the Company is a for-profit entity.
The financial statements, except for cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs,
modified where applicable, by the measurement of fair value of selected assets and liabilities.
(b) Statement of compliance
The financial statements and notes thereto comply with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the AASB and International
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
(c) Investments
i) Recognition / derecognition
The Company recognises financial assets and financial liabilities on the date it becomes party to the contractual agreement (trade
date) and recognises changes in fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities from this date.
Investments are derecognised when the right to receive cash flows from the investments has expired or the Company has transferred
substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.
ii) Classification and measurement
The Company’s investments are categorised as follows:
Financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss (short-term equity investments)
Financial assets and liabilities held at fair value through profit or loss are measured initially at fair value excluding any transaction costs
that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability. Transaction costs on financial assets
and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are expensed immediately. Subsequent to initial recognition, all instruments
held at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with changes in their fair value recognised in the Statement of Profit
or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
Derivative financial instruments such as options and futures are included under this classification. The Company designates any
derivatives as cash flow hedges in a hedging relationship.
Financial instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (long-term equity investments)
Long-term equity investments are recognised initially at cost and the Company has irrevocably elected to present subsequent
changes in the fair value of the investments in the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income.
Long term equity investments comprise holdings in marketable equity securities which are intended to be held for the long term.
iii) Fair value
The Company determines the fair value of listed investments at the last quoted price. The fair value of investments that are not traded
in an active market are determined using valuation techniques. These include the use of arm's length market transactions, reference to
the current fair value of a substantially similar other instrument, discounted cash flow techniques, option pricing models or any other
valuation techniques that provide a reliable estimate of prices obtained in actual market transactions.
iv) Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses whether the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly based on the change in the risk of
default since initial recognition. In making this assessment, the Company considers both quantitative and qualitative information that is
reasonable and supportable, including historical experience and forward-looking information to determine the expected credit losses.
Such information includes:
- contractual payments are more than 30 days past due, unless the Company has reasonable and supportable information that
indicates otherwise;
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(c) Investments (Continued)
iv) Impairment of financial assets (continued)
The Company considers the following to represent default events for the purpose of measuring expected credit losses:
- contractual payments are more than 30 days past due, unless the Company has reasonable and supportable information that
indicates a more lagging default criterion is more appropriate;
The foregoing indicators of default have been selected based on the Company’s historical experience.
(d) Foreign currency translation
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the Company’s financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which
it operates (the “functional currency”). This is the Australian dollar, which reflects the currency of the economy in which the Company
competes for funds and is regulated. The Australian dollar is also the Company’s presentation currency.
(ii) Transactions and balances
Transactions during the period denominated in foreign currency have been translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the transaction
date. Overseas investments and currency, together with any accrued income, are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at
the balance date. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions, and from the translation
at balance date exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognised in other
comprehensive income. Net exchange gains and losses arising on the revaluation of long-term equity investments are included in
gains presented in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
(e) Income tax
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the taxable income for the period. It is calculated using the tax rates that have
been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is accounted for using the liability method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition
of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is settled.
Current and deferred taxes are recognised in profit or loss except where they relate to items that may be recognised directly in equity,
such as unrealised gains and losses on long-term equity, in which case they are adjusted directly against equity.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against which
deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change
will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the Company will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable
the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by law.
(f) 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 (ATO). In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as being part of the cost of acquisition of the
asset or as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown exclusive of GST.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as an asset or liability in the Statement of Financial
Position.
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.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(g) Income
Dividend income is recognised in profit or loss on the day on which the relevant investment is first quoted on an “ex-dividend” basis.
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method, taking into account the effective yield on the financial
asset.
Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the 'financial assets at fair value through profit or
loss' category are included in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. This may also include foreign exchange gains and losses
when applicable.
(h) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are
subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, taking into account the effective yield on the financial asset.
(i) Receivables
Receivables may include amounts for dividends, interest and securities sold. Dividends are receivable when they have been declared
and are legally payable. Interest is accrued at the balance date from the time of last payment. Amounts receivable for securities sold
are recorded when a sale has occurred.
Such assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment.
Receivables are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to determine the need to raise a loss allowance for expected credit
losses. The entity has applied the simplified approach to measure expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss
allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, review is undertaken of the nature of the receivables, the counterparty, the days
overdue and the economic environment.
(j) Payables
These amounts represent liabilities for amounts owing by the Company at balance date which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured
and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Amounts payable for securities purchased are recorded when the purchase has
occurred.
(k) Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in
equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(l) Earnings per share
i) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company, excluding any costs of
servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.
ii) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after
income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average
number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.
Potential ordinary shares are anti-dilutive when their conversion to ordinary shares would increase earnings per share or decrease the
loss per share from continuing operations. The calculation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise or other
issue of potential ordinary shares that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.
(m) Dividends
Provisions for dividends payable are recognised in the reporting period in which they are declared, for the entire undistributed amount,
regardless of the extent to which they will be paid in cash.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(n) Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, the Board of the Company is required to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions about the carrying amounts of some assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates
and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are considered to be relevant, and
reasonable under the circumstance. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in
the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if
the revision affects both current and future periods. The methods used in the valuation of investments are set out in Note 1(c) of these
financial statements.
(o) New and amended standards adopted by the Company
There are no new standards, interpretations or amendments to existing standards that are effective for the first time for the financial
year beginning 1 July 2022 that have a material impact on the Company.
(p) New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 July 2023,
and have not been early adopted in preparing these financial statements. None of these are expected to have a material effect on the
financial statements of the Company.
(q) Rounding of amounts to nearest dollar
In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, the amounts in the directors’
report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar (unless otherwise indicated).
2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
(a) Objectives, strategies, policies and processes
The objective of the Company is to achieve long term growth in capital and income through investments in a concentrated portfolio of
ASX and small to mid capitalisation securities, bonds and cash consistent with the Company’s permitted investments. The Company
is managed from an Australian investor’s perspective with tax and currency exposures forming important considerations in the daily
management of the Company whilst complying with the Company’s Prospectus dated 12 August 2015. Financial risk management is
carried out by the Investment Manager under the guidance of its Chief Investment Officer.
The Company’s activities are exposed to different types of financial risks. These risks include market risk (including foreign currency
risk and other price risk), being the primary risk, and credit risk. The Company may employ derivative financial instruments to hedge
these risk exposures in order to minimise the effects of these risks.
(b) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an
obligation.
Market prices generally incorporate credit risk assessments into valuations and risk of loss is implicitly provided for in the carrying
value of assets and liabilities as they are marked to market at balance date.
The total credit risk for assets is therefore limited to the amount carried in the Statement of Financial Position.
The Investment Manager is responsible for ensuring there is appropriate diversification across counterparties and that they are
of a sufficient quality rating. The Investment Manager minimises the Company's concentration of credit risk by undertaking most
transactions in ASX listed securities with a large number of approved brokers. Payment is made to the broker as the stock is received
simultaneously on a delivery versus payment basis.
Cash
The majority of the Company's short term deposits are invested with financial institutions that have a Standard and Poor's credit
rating of AA-. The majority of maturities are within three months. The weighted average interest rate of the Company's cash and cash
equivalents at 30 June 2023 is 2.52% (2022: 0.15%).
Receivables
The majority of the Company's receivables arise from interest and dividends yet to be received. None of these assets exposed to credit
risk are overdue or considered to be impaired.
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2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
(c) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. This risk is
controlled through the Company’s investment in financial instruments, which under market conditions are readily convertible to cash.
In addition, the Company maintains sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet normal operating requirements.
Maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities
The table in the succeeding page analyses the Company’s non-derivative financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based
on the remaining period at reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted
cash flows.
As at 30 June 2023
Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities
As at 30 June 2022
Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities
Less than 1
month
$
106,577
106,577
123,745
123,745
1-6 months
6-12 months Over 12 months
$
-
–
-
-
$
-
–
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
Total
$
106,577
106,577
123,745
123,745
Maturities of net settled derivative financial instruments
The table below analyses the Company’s net settled derivative financial instruments based on their contractual maturity. The Company
may, at its discretion, settle financial instruments prior to their original contractual settlement date, in accordance with its investment
strategy, where permitted by the terms and conditions of the relevant instruments.
As at 30 June 2023
Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities
(d) Market risk
Less than 1
month
1-6 months
6-12 months Over 12 months
Total
-
-
(119,625)
(119,625)
-
-
-
-
(119,625)
(119,625)
Market risk represents the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in
market prices.
By its nature, as a listed investment company that invests in tradeable securities, the Company will always be subject to market risk as
it invests its capital in securities which are not risk free. The market prices of these securities can and do fluctuate in accordance with
multiple factors.
The Company seeks to reduce market risk by investing in equity securities where there is a significant 'margin of safety' between the
underlying companies' value and share price. The Company has set parameters as to a minimum margin of safety in addition to having
set parameters regarding a maximum amount of the Portfolio that can be invested in a single company or sector as prescribed in the
Prospectus.
(i) Interest rate risk
The Company's interest bearing financial assets expose it to risks associated with the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of
market interest rates on its financial position and cash flows, the risk is measured using sensitivity analysis on page 32.
Interest rate risk is actively managed by the Investment Manager. The majority of the Company's interest bearing assets are held
with reputable banks to ensure the Company obtains competitive rates of return while providing sufficient liquidity to meet cash flow
requirements.
The table below summarises the Company's exposure to interest rate risk. It includes the Company's assets and liabilities at fair
values, categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
(d) Market risk (Continued)
Weighted
average effective
interest rate
Non interest
bearing
Fixed interest
rate
As at 30 June 2023
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Long-term equity investments:
Listed equities
Unlisted equities
Convertible notes
Total financial assets
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Derivative liabilities
Total financial liabilities
As at 30 June 2022
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Long-term equity investments:
Listed equities
Unlisted equities
Convertible notes
Total financial assets
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities
(ii) Other price risk
Floating
interest rate
$
9,542,111
-
-
-
-
-
$
250,539
1,236,805
16,392
84,567,157
3,312,118
-
9,542,111
89,383,011
106,577
119,625
226,202
%
2.52
10
-
-
-
0.15
14,331,330
-
-
-
-
-
10
572,888
50,698
16,118
90,400,621
9,871,412
-
14,331,330
100,911,737
$
-
-
-
-
-
670,898
670,898
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
534,006
534,006
Total
$
9,792,650
1,236,805
16,392
84,567,157
3,312,118
670,898
99,596,020
106,577
119,625
226,202
14,904,218
50,698
16,118
90,400,621
9,871,412
534,006
115,777,073
-
-
123,745
123,745
-
-
123,745
123,745
Other price risk is the risk that fair value of equities decreases as a result of changes in market prices, whether those changes are
caused by factors specific to the individual stock or factors affecting the broader market. Other price risk exposure arises from
the Company's investment Portfolio.
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2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
(d) Market risk (Continued)
(iii) Foreign currency risk
The Company may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts both to hedge the foreign currency risk implicit in the value of
Portfolio securities denominated in foreign currency and to secure a particular exchange rate for a planned purchase or sale of
securities.
(iv) Sensitivity analysis
The following tables show the sensitivity of the Company’s operating profit/other comprehensive income and equity to price
risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. The reasonably possible movements in the risk variables have been determined
based on the Investment Manager's best estimate, having regard to a number of factors, including historical levels of changes in
interest rates, historical correlation of the Company’s investments with the relevant benchmark and market volatility. However,
actual movements in the risk variables may be greater or less than anticipated due to a number of factors, including unusually
large market shocks resulting from changes in the performance of the securities in which the Company invests. As a result,
historic variations in risk variables are not a definitive indicator of future variations in the risk variables.
Price risk impact on other
comprehensive income
Interest rate risk impact on other
comprehensive income
Foreign currency risk impact on other
comprehensive income
30 June 2023
-10%
(8,855,017)
+10%
8,855,017
-100 bps
(671)
+100 bps
671
-10%
(260,478)
+10%
260,478
Price risk impact on other
comprehensive income
Interest rate risk impact on other
comprehensive income
Foreign currency risk impact on other
comprehensive income
30 June 2022
-10%
(10,080,604)
+10%
10,080,604
-100 bps
(534)
+100 bps
534
-10%
(987,141)
+10%
987,141
Price risk impact on impact on operating
profit / (loss)
Interest rate risk impact on
operating profit / (loss)
Foreign currency risk impact on operating
profit / (loss)
30 June 2023
-10%
11,963
+10%
(11,963)
-100 bps
(213)
+100 bps
213
-10%
-
+10%
-
Price risk impact impact on
operating profit / (loss)
Interest rate risk impact on
operating profit / (loss)
Foreign currency risk impact on operating
profit / (loss)
30 June 2022
-10%
-
+10%
-
-100 bps
(143)
+100 bps
143
-10%
-
+10%
-
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The Company measures and recognises the following assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis:
- Long-term equity investments
- Derivative financial instruments
Fair value hierarchy
AASB 13: Fair value measurement requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 - measurements based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability; and
Level 3 - measurements based on unobservable inputs from the asset or liability.
(a) Recognised fair value measurements
The following table presents the Company’s assets measured and recognised at fair value as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
Level 1
$
Level 2
$
83,209,026
1,358,131
-
-
-
-
83,209,026
1,358,131
Level 3
$
-
3,312,118
670,898
3,983,016
Total
$
84,567,157
3,312,118
670,898
88,550,173
119,625
119,625
89,245,299
-
-
89,245,299
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
119,625
119,625
1,155,322
9,871,412
534,006
90,400,621
9,871,412
534,006
11,560,740
100,806,039
As at 30 June 2023
Financial assets
Long-term equity investments
Listed equities
Unlisted equities
Convertible notes
Total financial assets
Financial liabilities
Derivative liabilities
Futures
Total financial liabilities
As at 30 June 2022
Financial assets
Long-term equity investments
Listed equities
Unlisted equities
Convertible notes
Total financial assets
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (CONTINUED)
(b) Transfer between levels
The Investment Manager’s policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the
reporting period.
The following table presents the transfers between levels for the year ended 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
As at 30 June 2023
Long-term equity investments
Listed investments
Level 1
$
(1,358,131)
Level 2
$
1,358,131
Level 3
$
-
At the end of 30 June 2023, management has transferred the Fund’s investments in the amount of $1,358,131 from level 1 to level 2 on
the fair value hierarchy on the basis that Wide Open Agriculture Limited (ASX code: WOA) was temporarily suspended from official
quotation on 24 April 2023.
As at 30 June 2022
Long-term equity investments
Listed investments
Level 1
$
(1,155,322)
Level 2
$
-
Level 3
$
1,155,322
At the end of 30 June 2022, management has transferred the Fund’s investments in the amount of $1,155,322 from level 1 to level 3 on
the fair value hierarchy on the basis that Tubi Ltd (ASX code: 2BE) was suspended from official quotation on 8 April 2021.
(c) Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
The following table presents the movement in level 3 instruments for the year by class of financial instrument.
Listed
investments
Convertible
notes
Unlisted
equities
$
$
Opening balance – 1 July 2021
Transfer into / (out) from level 3
Expired
Purchases
Sales
Unrealised gains recognised in the Statement of
Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Closing balance – 30 June 2022
Transfer into / (out) from level 3
Reclassification of equities removed from ASX
official list*
Purchases
Sales
Unrealised gains / (losses) recognised in
the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income
Closing balance – 30 June 2023
Options
$
-
3,515
(3,515)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
1,155,322
-
-
-
-
1,155,322
-
(1,155,322)
-
-
-
-
500,000
9,041,727
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$
9,541,727
1,158,837
(3,515)
-
-
34,006
534,006
829,685
9,871,412
863,691
11,560,740
-
-
-
-
-
1,155,322
-
-
2,184,238
2,184,238
-
-
136,892
(9,898,854)
(9,761,962)
670,898
3,312,118
3,983,016
*On 11 April 2023, Tubi Ltd (ASX code: 2BE) was removed from the ASX. Therefore, it has been reclassified from listed equities to unlisted
equities on the same date.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Notes to the Financial Statements
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (CONTINUED)
(c) Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) (continued)
(i) Valuation inputs and relationships to fair value
The following table summarises the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the level 3 fair value
measurements
Description
As at 30 June 2023
Fair value $
Unobservable inputs
Range of inputs
(probability weighted
inputs)
Relationship of
unobservable
inputs to fair value
Updater Inc. Series A Preferred Stock
2,168,980
Market approach
Updater Inc. Common Stock
Tubi Ltd
435,798
707,340
Market approach
Asset approach
As at 30 June 2022
Updater Inc. Common Stock
Tubi Ltd
(ii) Valuation processes
9,871,412
1,155,322
Income approach
Asset approach
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Portfolio reviews are undertaken regularly by the Investment Manager to identify securities that potentially may not be actively
traded or have stale security pricing. This process identifies securities which possibly could be regarded as being level 3 securities.
Further analysis, should it be required, is undertaken to determine the accounting significance of the identification. Changes in
allocation to or from level 3 are analysed at the end of each reporting period.
(d) Description of fair value of level 3 financial assets
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorised within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are
explained below.
Updater Inc. (Updater) an unlisted Delaware incorporated company, completed a Series A Preferred Stock financing round on 14 June
and raised USD 40 million at a USD 255 million pre money enterprise value (implying a price of USD 0.75 per Preferred Stock), Ryder
invested USD 1,443,782 (or AUD 2,184,238) in the financing round. Directors are satisfied that following the financing round, Updater’s
business plan remains sound, operational progress is positive as they prepare for imminent delivery of the valuable TRANSCOM
contract and notes the Company’s stated strategic initiative to list on the NASDAQ when markets stabilise. The valuation of Updater
has been determined using a market approach from the recent financing round.
Updater continues to be held as an US Dollar equity asset marked to market in line with currency fluctuations, the investment has been
revalued to a value of USD 0.75 from USD 17.55 (or AUD 1.13 from AUD 24.875) per Common and Preferred Stock based on the last
financing round (noting Updater is engaging an independent valuer to determine the value of Common Stock). To date the Investment
Manager has not hedged any of the US Dollar Updater exposure.
Tubi Limited (Tubi or Company) was delisted from the ASX on 11 April 2023 after being suspended from trading for a continuous period
of two years. The Company is considering several options for its future following the appointment of a new Board member. These
options are not sufficiently formed for us to have a definitive view on outcomes or impact on valuation at this time. We therefore carry
the investment at slightly above the company’s net assets reflecting that there could be potential upside value from these options.
(e) Fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value
The carrying value of trade receivables and trade payables approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of the
instruments and low credit risk.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Notes to the Financial Statements
4. TAXATION
(a) Numerical reconciliation of income tax benefit
Prima facie tax (benefit) on profit before income tax at 25% (2022: 30%)
295,688
926,415
Adjusted for tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable
income:
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
Imputation gross up on dividends received
Franking credits on dividends received
Prior year under provision
Change in tax rate to 25%
Income tax benefit
227,766
(911,064)
60,015
101
(327,494)
563,263
(1,877,542)
-
-
(387,864)
Applicable weighted average effective tax rate
28%
13%
The income tax benefit results in a:
Current tax asset
Current tax liability
Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax asset
Income tax benefit
(b) Amounts recognised directly in equity
Aggregate deferred tax arising in the reporting period and not recognised in profit or loss or
other comprehensive income but debited or credited directly to equity.
Transaction costs on equity issue
Unrealised gains on long term equity investments
Realised gains on long term equity investments
Net deferred tax - debited directly to equity
(c) Movement in current tax (asset)/liability
Opening balance
Income tax payment made
(Credited) / charged to profit or loss
to profit or loss
directly to equity
Closing balance
36
(295,308)
3,467
-
(35,653)
(327,494)
(86)
5,950,629
(1,492,564)
4,457,979
(1,095,627)
654,848
(295,308)
1,492,564
756,477
(390,991)
(3,467)
-
6,594
(387,864)
(716)
2,134,191
(493,031)
1,640,444
2,290,015
(3,487,682)
(390,991)
493,031
(1,095,627)
Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
4. TAXATION (CONTINUED)
(d) Deferred Tax
Deferred income tax comprises the estimated tax payable at the current income tax rate of
25% (2022: 30%) on the following items:
Interest receivable
Deferred tax liabilities
Movements:
Opening balance
Charged / (credited):
to profit or loss
directly to equity
Closing balance
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets comprises the estimated tax deductible at the current income tax rate of
25% (2022: 30%) on the following items:
Transaction costs on equity issue
Reduction in transaction costs on equity issue
Tax on unrealised losses on investment portfolio
Deferred tax assets
Movements:
Opening balance
Charged / (credited):
directly to equity
Closing balance
As at 30 June 2023
As at 30 June 2022
$
-
-
$
3,467
3,467
3,467
8,988,215
(3,467)
-
-
3,467
(8,988,215)
3,467
-
86
5,980,592
5,980,678
113,949
(112,621)
2,134,192
2,135,520
2,135,520
2,043
3,845,158
5,980,678
2,133,477
2,135,520
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
5,980,678
2,132,053
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share
Earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
1.79 cents
1.79 cents
1,510,245
1,510,245
$
4.36 cents
4.36 cents
3,475,914
3,475,914
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share
84,342,153
79,649,255
Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share
84,342,153
79,649,255
The weighted average number of shares used as a denominator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted
average number of shares from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
6. RECEIVABLES
Interest receivable
Due from brokers - receivable for securities sold
GST receivable
As at 30 June 2023
As at 30 June 2022
$
16,726
1,187,411
32,668
1,236,805
$
11,557
-
39,141
50,698
Terms and conditions
GST receivable can be recovered from the Australian Tax Office. No interest is applicable to any of these amounts. The maximum credit risk
exposure in relation to receivables is the carrying amount.
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023
Notes to the Financial Statements
7. INVESTMENTS
Financial assets designated at fair value through other comprehensive income
Listed equities
Unlisted equities
Convertible notes
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
84,567,157
3,312,118
670,898
90,400,621
9,871,412
534,006
Total financial assets designated at fair value through other comprehensive income
88,550,173
100,806,039
Total financial assets
88,550,173
100,806,039
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
Futures
Total financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
Total financial liabilities
119,625
119,625
119,625
-
-
-
The total dividends received on investments sold which are included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income were:
Dividend income comprises:
Listed equity securities held at year-end*
Listed equity securities sold during the year*
*Dividend income amounts are disclosed gross of franking credits.
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
3,461,771
101,044
2,756,749
3,887,307
During the year, the total fair value of investments sold in the normal course of the business and to preserve capital were:
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
28,351,971
37,562,822
4,477,692
1,150,405
Fair value at disposal date
Listed equity securities
Gain on disposal after tax
Listed equity securities
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In the normal course of business the Company enters into transactions in various derivative financial instruments which have certain risks.
A derivative is a financial instrument or other contract which is settled at a future date and whose value changes in response to the change
in a specified interest rate, financial instrument price, commodity price, foreign exchange rate, index of prices or rates, credit rating or
credit index or other variable.
Derivative financial instruments require no initial net investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other
types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors.
Derivative transactions include a wide assortment of instruments, such as forwards, futures and options. Derivatives are considered to
be part of the investment process. The use of derivatives is an essential part of the Company’s Portfolio management. Derivatives are not
managed in isolation. Consequently, the use of derivatives is multifaceted and includes:
- hedging to protect an asset or liability of the Company against a fluctuation in market values or to reduce volatility;
- a substitution for trading of physical securities; and
- adjusting asset exposures within the parameters set in the investment strategy, and adjusting the duration of fixed interest portfolios or
the weighted average maturity of cash portfolios.
The Company holds the following derivative instrument:
Futures
Futures are contractual obligations to buy or sell financial instruments on a future date at a specified price estabilished in an organised
market. The futures contracts are collateralised by cash or marketable securities. Changes in futures contracts values are usually settled
net daily with the exchange.
Options
An option is a contractual arrangement under which the seller (writer) grants the purchaser (holder) the right, but not the obligation, either
to buy (a call option) or sell (a put option) at or by a set date or during a set period, a specific amount of securities or a financial instrument
at a predetermined price. The seller receives a premium from the purchaser in consideration for the assumption of future securities price
risk. Options held by the Company are exchange-traded. The Portfolio is exposed to credit risk on purchased options to the extent of their
carrying amount, which is their fair value. Options are settled on a gross basis.
The Company’s derivative financial instruments at 30 June 2023 are detailed below
Futures
Options
Contract / notional
Fair Values
As at 30 June 2023
Values
$
(9,846,375)
-
(9,846,375)
Assets
$
-
-
-
(Liabilities)
$
(119,625)
-
(119,625)
The Company’s derivative financial instruments at 30 June 2022 are detailed below.
As at 30 June 2022
Contract / notional
Fair Values
Values
Assets
(Liabilities)
$
-
-
$
-
-
$
-
-
Options
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As at 30 June 2023
As at 30 June 2022
$
104,756
1,821
106,577
$
121,924
1,821
123,745
9. PAYABLES
Management fees payable
Directors fees payable
10. ISSUED CAPITAL
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number
of and amounts paid on the shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is
entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.
Capital risk management
The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor and market confidence. The overall strategy
remains unchanged. To achieve this, the Board of Directors monitors the monthly NTA results, investment performance and share price
movements. The Board is focused on maximising returns to shareholders with capital management a key objective of the Company. The
Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
Options
No options were issued during the year (2022: nil). At balance date the Company has nil options (2022: nil).
(a) Movements in ordinary share capital
Opening balance
Share buy-back
Shares issued upon the exercise of options
Closing balance
(b) Options issued
Opening balance
Options exercised during the year
Options lapsed during the year
Closing balance
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
Units
$
Units
$
85,050,629
(1,300,246)
-
103,720,754
(1,489,440)
-
67,624,670
(217,634)
17,643,593
77,524,855
(269,492)
26,465,391
83,750,383
102,231,314
85,050,629
103,720,754
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,864,726
(17,643,593)
(221,133)
-
-
-
-
-
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Notes to the Financial Statements
11. RESERVES AND RETAINED PROFITS
(a) Accumulated losses
Balance at the beginning of the year
Net profit / (loss) attributable to members of the Company
Transfer to profit reserve
Balance at 30 June
(b) Profits reserve
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
(9,875,984)
1,510,245
(1,597,740)
(9,963,479)
(9,754,028)
3,475,914
(3,597,870)
(9,875,984)
The reserve is made of amounts transferred from current and retained earnings that are preserved for future dividend payments.
Balance at the beginning of the year
Dividends paid
Transfer from retained earnings
Balance at 30 June
(c) Capital profits reserve
The reserve records gains or losses arising from disposal of long-term equity investments.
Balance at the beginning of the year
Realised profit on sale of investments, net of tax
Dividends paid
Balance at 30 June
(d) Asset revaluation reserve
The reserve records revaluations of long-term equity investments.
1,145,284
-
1,597,740
2,743,024
105,462
(2,558,048)
3,597,870
1,145,284
28,870,734
4,477,693
(5,913,378)
27,435,049
30,768,597
1,150,405
(3,048,268)
28,870,734
Balance at the beginning of the year
Movement in fair value of long-term equity investments, net of tax
Realised profit on sale of investments, net of tax transferred to capital profits reserve
Balance at 30 June
(4,979,780)
(8,394,416)
(4,477,693)
(17,851,889)
20,970,041
(24,799,416)
(1,150,405)
(4,979,780)
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements
12. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the Company, its related practices and non-
related audit firms:
Grant Thornton
Audit and other assurance services
Audit and review of financial statements
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
61,435
55,850
Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services
61,435
55,850
Taxation services
Taxation services
Total remuneration of Grant Thornton
8,000
69,435
8,000
63,850
The Company's Audit and Risk Committee oversees the relationship with the Company's external auditors. The Audit and Risk
Committee reviews the scope of the audit and the proposed fee. It also reviews the cost and scope of other audit-related tax compliance
services provided by the audit firm, to ensure that they do not compromise independence.
13. CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(a) Reconciliation of cash
For the purposes of the statement of financial position and statement of cash flows, cash and
cash equivalents comprise:
Cash at bank
Total cash and cash equivalents
(b) Reconciliation of net profit / (loss) attributable to members of the
Company to net cash (outflow) from operating activities
Profit / (loss) attributable to members of the Company
Net gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Income tax received/(paid)
Net change in receivables and prepayments
Net change in payables
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
As at 30 June 2023
As at 30 June 2022
$
$
9,792,650
9,792,650
14,904,218
14,904,218
As at 30 June 2023
As at 30 June 2022
$
$
1,182,751
(262,249)
654,848
1,030
(17,168)
1,559,212
3,088,050
(420,798)
(3,487,682)
(31,344)
(7,063,622)
(7,915,396)
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14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions with related entities were made on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than transactions with
other parties unless otherwise stated.
(a) Management and performance fees
The Company has outsourced its investment management function to Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd (the "Investment
Manager"), a company controlled by Peter Constable and David Bottomley. The Investment Manager is privately owned and was
incorporated in July 2008.
(i) Management fee
The Investment Manager is entitled to be paid a management fee equal to 1.25% p.a. (plus GST) of the Portfolio Net Asset Value.
The management fee is paid monthly in arrears.
(ii) Performance fee
The Investment Manager is entitled to receive a performance fee of 20% (plus GST) of the outperformance of the Portfolio above
the Benchmark. The Benchmark is the RBA Cash Rate plus 4.25%. The performance fee is accrued monthly but is not paid until
the end of each 12 month period ending on 30 June (Performance Calculation Period).
Management and performance fees during the year and payable to the Investment Manager at year end were as follows:
Management fees during the year
Performance fees during the year
Management fees payable at year end
Performance fees payable at year end
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
1,578,278
-
104,756
-
$
1,922,468
-
121,924
-
(b) Remuneration of directors and other key management personnel
In accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), all detailed information regarding the remuneration of directors
and other key management personnel has been included in the remuneration report in the director's report of this Annual Report.
A summary of the remuneration of directors and other key management personnel for the year is set out below:
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
36,199
36,199
3,801
3,801
$
36,364
36,364
3,636
3,636
40,000
40,000
Cash salary, fees and commissions
Short-term employee benefits
Superannuation
Post-employment benefits
Total employment benefits
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14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
(c) Shareholdings
2023
Ordinary Shares
Peter Constable1
David Bottomley1
Ray Kellerman
2022
Ordinary shares
Peter Constable1
David Bottomley1
Ray Kellerman
Opening balance
Acquisitions /
options exercised
Shares acquired
/ (disposed)
Balance
at 30 June 2023
12,447,985
4,875,485
1,565,000
18,888,470
-
-
-
-
170,680
24,436
-
12,618,665
4,899,921
1,565,000
195,116
19,083,586
Opening balance
Acquisitions /
options exercised
Shares acquired
/ (disposed)
Balance
at 30 June 2022
10,819,501
3,535,001
1,530,000
1,303,000
550,000
-
325,484
790,484
35,000
12,447,985
4,875,485
1,565,000
15,884,502
1,853,000
1,150,968
18,888,470
1. Director and shareholder (>20%) of Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd which has power to control the voting rights as a discretionary investment manager. As at 30 June 2023, 659,982 shares
(30 June 2022: 675,485 shares) in the Company was held by Ryder Investment Management Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Peter Constable and David Bottomley.
(d) Options to acquire shares
2023
Options (RYDOA)
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
2022
Options (RYDOA)
Peter Constable
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
All shares and options acquired on the same basis as all shareholders.
Opening balance Options exercised
Balance
at 30 June 2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Opening balance Options exercised
Balance
at 30 June 2022
1,303,000
550,000
-
(1,303,000)
(550,000)
-
1,853,000
(1,853,000)
-
-
-
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Notes to the Financial Statements
15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
As at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022, the Company had no contingent liabilities or commitments.
16. DIVIDENDS
On 16 August 2022, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 4.00 cents per share paid on 5 September 2022 on ordinary shares
held as at record date 22 August 2022 (ex-dividend date of 19 August 2022).
On 14 February 2023, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 3.00 cents per share paid on 7 March 2023 on ordinary shares held
as at record date 21 February 2023 (ex-dividend date 20 February 2023).
Subsequent to balance date, on 16 August 2023, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 4.25 cents per share paid on
5 September 2023 on ordinary shares held as at record date 22 August 2023 (ex-dividend date of 21 August 2023).
Dividend franking account
Opening balance of franking account
Franking credits on dividends received
Franking credits on dividends paid
Tax (refund) / payment made
Closing balance of franking account
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
$
$
9,381,846
911,064
(2,534,305)
(654,848)
7,103,757
6,419,329
1,877,542
(2,402,707)
3,487,682
9,381,846
Franking credits on tax payable in respect of the current period’s profits
756,477
-
Adjusted franking account balance
7,860,234
9,381,846
The impact on the dividend franking account of the dividends proposed after balance sheet date but not recognised as a liability is to
decrease it by $1,185,203 (2022: $1,485,010).
The Company's ability to pay franked dividends is dependent upon the receipt of franked dividends from investments and the payment
of tax.
17. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has only one reportable segment and one industry. It operates predominantly in Australia and in the securities industry. It
earns revenue from dividend income, interest income and other returns from the investment Portfolio. The Company invests in different
types of securities, as detailed in Note 7 Investments and Note 3 Fair Value Measurement.
18. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Except in relation to the dividend declared subsequent to balance date and referred to in the dividends note above, no matters or
circumstances have arisen since the end of the period which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the
Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.
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Ryder Capital Limited
Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
$
Movement
3,141,375
1,182,751
1,510,245
(6,884,171)
▼
▼
▼
▲
Movement
(40.09)%
(61.70)%
(56.55)%
67.72%
Details of Reporting Period
Current:
Previous corresponding:
Year ended 30 June 2023
Year ended 30 June 2022
Results for announcement to the market
Revenue from ordinary activities
Profit from ordinary activities
before capital profits and tax attributable to members
Profit from ordinary activities
after tax attributable to members
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period attributable to members
Details of dividends
2023 Interim dividend (cents per share) - paid on 7 March 2023
2023 Final dividend (cents per share)
Final dividend dates
Declaration date
Ex-dividend date
Record date
Payment date
The Directors declare that:
Directors' Declaration
Cents per
share
3.00
Franked amount
per share
3.00
Tax rate for
franking
30%
4.25
4.25
25%
16 August 2023
21 August 2023
22 August 2023
5 September 2023
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
(a) In the Directors' opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
N/A
including compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, and giving a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2023
and performance of the Company, for the year ended 30 June 2023;
Net tangible assets (NTA)
(b) In the Directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
become due and payable;
Net tangible assets (per share) backing before tax*
(c) In the Directors' opinion, the attached financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as
1.19
1.36
stated in Note 1(b) of the financial statements;
Net tangible assets (per share) backing after tax*
(d) The Directors have been given the declarations required by S.295A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); and
* Post exercise of nil options in FY23 at $nil and 17,643,593 options in FY22 at $1.50; and buyback of 1,300,246 shares in FY23 and 217,634 shares in FY22.
(e) The remuneration disclosures contained in the Remuneration Report comply with S300A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Audit
This report is based on the financial report which has been audited. All the documents comprise the information required by Listing Rule 4.3A.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to S.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
1.40
1.25
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held on 7 November 2023.
On behalf of the Directors
Signed on behalf of Ryder Capital Limited
Peter Constable
Peter Constable
Chairman
Chairman
Ryder Capital Limited
Ryder Capital Limited
Sydney, 16 August 2023
Sydney, 16 August 2023
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members
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To the Members of Ryder Capital Limited
Report on the audit of the financial report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Ryder Capital Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement
of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income,
statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act
2001, including:
a giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 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 Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements
of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional 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.
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Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Existence and valuation of Level 3 financial instruments – refer to Note 3 and Note 7
The Company carried financial assets designated at
fair value through other comprehensive income of
$88,550,173 as at 30 June 2023. 96% of the
financial assets are non-complex in nature, with their
fair value obtained from quoted prices in active
markets. These investments are classified as ‘Level
1’ financial assets under AASB 13 Fair Value
Measurement.
The Company also carried an investment position of
$1,358,131 in Wide Open Agriculture Ltd, which has
an ongoing trading suspension with the ASX. This
investment is classified as Level 2 financial assets in
view of the foregoing trading suspension.
The Company also carried an investment position of
$2,604,778 in Updater Inc. and $707,340 in Tubi
Ltd, both unlisted companies classified as ‘Level 3’
financial assets under AASB 13 Fair Value
Measurement. Level 3 financial assets have
significant unobservable inputs, which make their
valuation complex.
This area is a key audit matter due to the quantum
of the financial assets designated at fair value
through other comprehensive income and the
significant estimation involved in the valuation of
Level 3 financial assets.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
• Obtaining and understanding the investment
management process and controls;
• Reviewing and evaluating the independent audit report
on internal controls (ISAE 3402 Assurance Reports on
Controls at a Service Organisation) for the period 1
July 2022 to 30 June 2023 for the Custodian;
• Agreeing the investment holdings against the custodian
statements as at 30 June 2023;
• Assessing the Company’s valuation of individual
investment holdings for Level 3 investments where
there was no observable market data, including a
critical evaluation of the judgement, assumptions and
inputs applied in management’s determination;
• Evaluating the accounting treatment of revaluations of
financial assets for appropriate current and deferred
tax accounting effects; and
• Assessing the adequacy of financial statement
disclosures.
Accuracy & completeness of management fees - refer to Note 9 and Note 14
The Company recorded management fees of
$1,578,278 during the year ended 30 June 2023.
These fees are the most significant operating
expense for the Company and are charged by the
related party – Ryder Investment Management Pty
Ltd.
Related party transactions may be entered into
under terms or conditions other than ordinary
business considerations available to independent
third parties. AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures
contain specific requirements for transactions with
related parties.
The management fees are calculated per the
Investment Management Agreement and use
metrics such as investment portfolio value and other
key inputs.
This area is a key audit matter due to the quantum
of the management fees and the inherent risk
associated with related party transactions.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
• Understanding and evaluating the processes and
controls for calculating the management fees and the
completeness and accuracy of underlying records;
• Making enquiries of the Investment Manager with
respect to any significant events during the period and
associated adjustments made to the fee calculation, in
addition to reviewing ASX announcements;
• Verifying the accuracy of key inputs to the calculation,
including company dividends, tax payments, capital
raisings and other relevant expenses used in the
calculation of management fees;
• Recalculating the management fees in accordance with
our understanding of the terms and conditions in the
Investment Management Agreement; and
• Assessing the adequacy of financial statement
disclosures.
Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included
in the Company’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the financial report and our
auditor’s report thereon.
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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 Company’s ability to continue as
a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements
can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and
Assurance Standards Board website at: https://auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.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 17 to 19 of the Directors’ report for the year
ended 30 June 2023.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Ryder Capital Limited for the year ended 30 June 2023 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
G S Layland
Director – Audit & Assurance
Sydney, 16 August 2023
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Ryder Capital LimitedAnnual ReportFor the year ended 30 June 2023 Top 20 Shareholders
The Shareholder information set out below was applicable at 31 July 2023.
Listed below is additional information required by the ASX Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report.
A. Distribution of equity securities
Holding Ranges
1 to 1000
1001 to 5000
5001 to 10000
10001 to 100000
100001 and Over
Total
B. Equity security holders
Twenty largest equity security holders
Name
CONSVEST PTY LTD
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
PETER CHARLES CONSTABLE
MR ROBERT JULIAN CONSTABLE & MRS JANET MARIE CONSTABLE
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD
MR TIMOTHY LINDSAY MCCAUGHEY
DAHO PTY LTD
S LE M SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD
MAYUMI AND ZENTA INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
RK SYDNEY PTY LTD
HALE UNION PTY LTD
BS CARTER SUPERANNUATION FUND PTY LTD
CEDAYU PTY LTD
DOOHAN SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD
GERICHTER SUPER INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
DHAULAGURI PTY LTD
ALEYA INVESTMENT PTY LTD
FARIWEST PTY LTD
FIR NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
GERICHTER FAMILY INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
C. Substantial shareholders
Peter Charles Constable
David Harold Bottomley
D. Voting rights
Investors
49
82
66
254
121
572
Shares
17,768
257,555
527,628
9,324,611
73,561,362
83,688,924
%
0.02
0.31
0.63
11.14
87.90
100.00
Shares
5,326,183
4,976,649
3,100,000
2,500,000
2,400,000
2,298,000
2,100,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,400,000
1,300,000
1,270,000
1,120,000
1,111,000
1,020,000
%
6.36
5.95
3.70
2.99
2.87
2.75
2.51
1.79
1.79
1.79
1.79
1.79
1.79
1.79
1.67
1.55
1.52
1.34
1.33
1.22
Shares
12,658,665
4,989,921
%
15.13
5.96
The voting rights attaching to each class of equity security are set our below:
Each share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each member present at a meeting or by proxy has one vote on a show
of hands. Options do not have any voting rights until they vest and are exercised.
E. Stock exchange listing
Quotation has been granted for all of the ordinary shares and options of the Company on all member exchanges of the ASX.
F. Unquoted securities
There are no unquoted securities.
G. Securities subject to voluntary escrow
There are no securities subject to voluntary escrow.
H. Investment transactions
There were 725 investment transactions during the period, total brokerage paid on these transactions was $75,215.45.
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Corporate Directory
Directors
Peter Constable (Chairman)
David Bottomley
Ray Kellerman
Company Secretary
David Bottomley
Registered Office
Level 28
88 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Contact Details
P: (02) 9000 9020
W: www.rydercapital.com.au
Share Registry
Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
P: 1300 554 474
W: www.linkmarketservices.com.au
Auditor
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd
Level 17, 383 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
P: (02) 8297 2400
Stock Exchange Listings
Ryder Capital Limited securities are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
under the following exchange code: RYD
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Level 28, 88 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000
T +61 (2) 9000 9020
E enquiries@rydercapital.com.au
www.rydercapital.com.au