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Select Harvests Limited
Annual Report 2021

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Supplies bulk product 

to major bakeries, 

manufacturers and 

wholesalers who 

depend on quality 

and service

Product range

almonds and other 

nuts, dried fruit, seeds, 

nut pastes, pralines 

and muesli 

Bulk and 

convenient packs

Products sold to 

local and overseas 

food manufacturers, 

wholesalers, 

distributors and 

re-packers

Select Harvests Limited

ABN 87 000 721 380

PO Box 5

Thomastown VIC 3074

360 Settlement Road

Thomastown VIC 3074

T (03) 9474 3544

F (03) 9474 3588

E info@selectharvests.com.au

www.selectharvests.com.au

ASX ticker code: SHV

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DELIVERING ON GROWTH

WHETHER SOLD IN INDIA, CHINA OR ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD, OUR 
ALMONDS CAN BE TRACED TO THE ORCHARD WHERE THEY WERE GROWN.

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SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

  One of the world's largest almond growers, 
  with a geographically diverse 9,262 hectare 
  almond orchard portfolio.
  Strategic Priorities:
•  Optimise the Almond Base 

Increase productivity and achieve sustainably high 
yields from our growing almond orchard base

•  Grow our Brands 

Grow our industrial brands, aligned to the increasing 
consumption of plant based foods

•  Expand Strategically 

Pursue value accretive acquisitions that align with our 
core competencies in the plant based agrifoods sector.

GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY OF SELECT HARVESTS ORCHARDS

SOUTHERN
REGION

PARINGA

WAIKERIE

LAKE
CULLULLERAINE

HILLSTON

EUSTON

Adelaide

LOXTON

ROBINVALE

NORTHERN
REGION

GRIFFITH

Sydney

CENTRAL
REGION

THOMASTOWN

Melbourne

PROCESSING CENTRES

SELECT HARVESTS ORCHARDS

PIANGIL ALMOND ORCHARD

AUSTRALIA

9,262 HA

(22,886 ACRES)

TOTAL 
PLANTED AREA

2,670 HA

(6,597 ACRES)

4,644HA

(11,475 ACRES)

1,948 HA

(4,814 ACRES)

SOUTHERN REGION
PLANTED AREA

CENTRAL REGION
PLANTED AREA

NORTHERN REGION
PLANTED AREA

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20213

Select Harvests is one of the world's largest 
almond growers, and a leading manufacturer, 
processor and marketer of almond products. 
We supply the Australian retail and industrial 
markets plus export almonds globally.

largest  almond 
We  are  Australia’s  second 
producer  and  marketer  with  core capabilities 
across:  Horticulture,  Orchard  Management, 
Almond  Processing,  Sales  and  Marketing. 
These  capabilities  enable  us  to  add  value 
throughout the value chain.

Our Operations

Our  geographically  diverse  almond  orchards 
are  located  in  Victoria,  South  Australia  and 
New South Wales, with a portfolio that includes 
more  than  9,262  hectares  (22,886  acres)  of 
company owned and leased almond orchards 
and land suitable for planting. These orchards, 
plus  other  independent  orchards,  supply  our 
state-of-the-art  processing  facility  at  Carina 
West near Robinvale, Victoria.

Our  Carina  West  processing  facility  has  the 
capacity  to  process  above  30,000MT  of 
almonds in the peak season and is capable of 
meeting  the  ever  increasing  demand  for  in-
shell, kernel and value-added products.

Export

Select  Harvests  is  one  of  Australia’s  largest 
almond  exporters  and  continues  to  build 
fast  growing 
strong  relationships 
markets  of 
India  and  China,  as  well  as 
maintaining  established  routes  to  markets  in 
Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

in  the 

Industrial Value-Adding Almond Business

Demand  for  Select  Harvests  value-added 
industrial almond products continues to grow 
under our Renshaw and Allinga Farms brands.

Our industrial almond business supplies a full 
range of premium value-added almond products 
(blanched, roast, sliced, diced, meal and paste) 
in  multiple  customer  categories  (beverage, 
bakery, confectionery, cereal, snacking, health, 
dairy (ice cream), re-packers and wholesalers) 
to over 600 customers globally.

Our Vision

To be a leader in the supply of better for you 
plant-based foods.

Company 
Profile

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN OUR ORCHARDS

TONNAGE TOTALS
WEIGHT OF KERNELS PER ANNUM

28,250
MT

23,250
MT

22,690
MT

15,700
MT

14,500
MT

14,200
MT

14,100
MT

10,500
MT

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

METRIC
TONNES

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82

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72

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62

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52

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SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20214

Contents

   3  Company Profile

   5  Performance Summary

  6  Chair & Managing Director’s Report

  8  Business Highlights

  9 

In control of our destiny

 1 0  2021/22 Triple Bottom Line Focus Areas

 1  1  Triple Bottom Line in Action: 

  Co-Waste Projects

 1 2  Executive Team

 1 3  Board of Directors

 1 4  Historical Summary

 1 5  Financial Report

 1 6  Directors' Report

 2 4  Remuneration Report

 3 6  Auditor's Independence Declaration

 3 7  Annual Financial Report

 3 8  Statement of Comprehensive Income

 3 9  Statement of Financial Position

 4 0  Statement of Changes in Equity

 4 1  Statement of Cash Flows

 4 2  Notes to the Financial Statements

 7 1  Directors' Declaration

 7 2 

Independent Auditor’s Report

 7 9  ASX Additional Information

 8 1  Corporate Information

Using technology to 
improve traceability

Being one of Australia's largest almond  
exporters, it is important to be able to 
trace our almonds sold around the world 
to the orchard where they were grown.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021  
Performance Summary

5

Results - Key Financial Data

$'000 (EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED)

REPORTED RESULT (AIFRS)

VARIANCE

VARIANCE (%)

Revenue from Continuing Operations
Almond Crop Volume (MT)
Almond Price (A$/kg)

EBITDA from Continuing Operations1
Depreciation & Amortisation

EBIT1
From Continuing Operations
From Discontinued Operations
Underlying EBIT1
One off items from discontinued operations
Reported EBIT1
Interest Expense
Profit Before Tax
Tax Expense
Net Profit After Tax (NPAT)

Earnings Per Share (EPS) (cents)
Dividend Per Share (DPS) - Interim (cents)
Dividend Per Share (DPS) - Final (cents)
DPS - Total (cents)

Net Debt (inc. lease liabilities)
Gearing (inc. lease liabilities)
Share Price (A$/Share as at 30 September)
Market Capitalisation (A$M)

41,487
5,000
(0.70) 

(9,286)
(2,675)

(11,961)
389
(11,572)
(8,989)
(20,561)
(209)
(20,770)
10,885
(9,885)

22.2%
21.5%
(9.3%)

(14.7%)
(14.5%)

(26.8%)
6.7%
(29.9%)
(>100%)
(53.1%)
(10.1%)
(56.7%)
93.3%
(39.5%)

(13.3)

(51.2%)

FY2021
 228,595 
28,250
 6.80 

53,717
(21,111)

32,606
(5,452)
27,154
(8,989)
18,165
(2,273)
15,892
(776)
15,116

12.7
0
8
8

 351,223
66.7%
 8.29 
 996.7

FY2020
 187,108 
23,250
 7.50 

63,003
(18,436)

44,567
(5,841)
38,726
0
38,726
(2,064)
36,662
(11,661)
25,001

26.0
9
4
13

 322,311
79.6%
 5.57 
 538.3

Note: 

It should be reiterated that, as is always the case at the time the Company develops the crop value estimate, there is the potential for changes to occur both in yield outcomes 
(as the crop harvest and processing progress) and the pricing environment (driven by almond market or currency) shift. 

Definitions: 
1  EBITDA & EBIT are Non-IFRS measures used by the company are relevant because they are consistent with measures used internally by management and by some in the investment  

community to assess the operating performance of the business. The non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit or review.

After the shake: Hull split occurs early January to late February and harvested typically between February and April.

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Chair & Managing Director’s Report

The  2021  crop  yields  were  again  higher  than 
industry  average.  Following  two  very  high 
yielding  years  the  mature  orchards’  yields 
were  slightly  down  on  2020  crop  rates.  The 
three  year  average  yield  rates  remain  very 
encouraging.  The  immature  orchards  again 
delivered yields above business case levels as 
their  rate  of  increase  slows  as  they  near  full 
maturity.  The  improved  level  of  quality  and 
higher volume of inshell produced minimised 
the impact of the lower FY2021 almond price.
Crop  production  costs  increased  2.9%  as  a 
higher  percentage  of  costs  are  recognised 
based on the maturity profile of the immature 
orchards.  The  benefit  of  current 
lower 
temporary  water  entitlement  prices  will  flow 
into  FY2022’s  results  as  a  large  volume  of 
FY2020  carryover  water  was  used  to  grow 
the FY2021 crop. 
The continuing industrial almond value-adding 
results  were  very  encouraging.  Despite 
almond  prices  decreasing  the  additional 
volumes  transacted  through  this  area  led  to 
higher a higher EBIT contribution in FY2021.
The discontinuing consumer branded results 
were  lower  with  continued  margin  pressure 
applied  by  the  major  retailer’s  private  label 
alternatives.  This  was  partially  offset  by  cost 
saving  process 
the 
Thomastown processing facility.
Due to the sale and shut down of the consumer 
branded  food  business  the  Company  has 
recognised  $9.0  million  in  non-recurring 
costs  to  cover  planned  redundancies,  asset 
impairments and other restructuring costs.
The Company’s balance sheet remains in a very 
strong position. Net bank debt remains below 
$100 million and bank debt gearing levels are 
below  20%  leaving  us  well  placed  to  pursue 
further growth opportunities as they arise.
in  FY2021 
Increased  shipping  of  product 
delivered  a  sizeable  increase  in  operating 
cashflow  to  $38.2  million  (FY2020  $13.2 
million). This assisted in achieving the Piangil 
driven increase in investing cashflows. 
As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  solid  financial 
position, and the expectation of future levels 
of  profitability,  the  Directors  are  pleased  to 
declare an $0.08 fully franked dividend for the 
FY2021 year.

improvements  at 

SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY & WELLBEING
Select Harvests’ Zero Harm Safety & Wellbeing 
strategy holds the aim of improving our safety 
performance  by  15%  per  annum  until  we 
operate in a zero-harm environment. It holds 
many elements to achieve this, one example 
being  a  focus  on  reporting  hazards,  so  they 
don’t  become 
incidents.  This  proactive 
approach  is  important,  and  is  supported  by 
Hazard Identifications increasing by 152%.
In  the  COVID-19  environment  it  might  seem 
that  all  wellbeing 
issues  would  relate  to 
implementing  appropriate  protocols  and 
procedures to protect our employees in the 
face of this risk, however our focus on wellbeing 
is wider. Two new enhanced employee benefit 
policies  are  now  available  to  our  people: 
company-funded  Paid  Parental  Leave  and 
company-funded Community Service Leave.

integrated 

Achievements, challenges and optimism – all these words have their place in considering 
Select  Harvests’  performance  in  FY2021  and  the  situation  for  the  company  at  time  of 
writing (November 2021).
Achievements  came 
in  the  form  of  two 
significant  strategic  activities  successfully 
executed; the acquisition of the Piangil orchard 
and divestment of the Lucky and Sunsol Brands. 
On 1 October 2020, Select Harvests announced 
it  had  entered  into  an  Implementation  Deed 
and  Sale  Agreements  to  acquire  the  1,566Ha 
Piangil  Almond  Orchard,  along  with  a  $120 
million  capital  raising  to  assist  in  funding  the 
acquisition. Completed in December 2020, the 
acquisition increased our planted area by 20%. 
We have since invested in irrigation infrastructure 
immature  portion  of  the 
to  support  the 
orchard  and  successfully 
the 
additional area into our business, with the first 
year’s crop meeting our business case volumes.
On  30  August  2021,  following  an  extensive 
review, the sale of the Lucky and Sunsol brands 
–  the  consumer  branded  and  non-almond 
segments of our business – was announced to 
Prolife  Foods.  The  Thomastown  facility  will 
close  during  FY2022  and  the  capital  released 
will be reinvested in our almond value-adding 
capability and capacity at Carina West.
Optimism  is  present  because  thanks  to  the 
dedication, ongoing adaptability and sheer effort 
by our employees, the company weathered a 
second year of COVID-19 operating restrictions 
very well. Our 2021 crop, including production 
from the Piangil orchard, met our forecast of 
28,250 tonnes.
The quality of the crop was good. A combination 
of the good quality and our investment in the 
upgrading  of  our  inshell  sorting  technology 
resulted in 28% of the crop being marketed as 
inshell  into  the  China  and  India  markets.  Add 
to  this  the  reality  that  almonds  are  a  health 
food  and  the  global  interest  in  consuming 
healthy, plant-based foods continues to grow 
– our optimism is justified.
Challenges,  some  of  them  industry-specific 
and others global, clearly affected the business 
as  our  FY2021  results 
indicate  and  some 
challenges are still present.

The  almond  market  has  faced  significant 
downturns after California last year produced 
a  record  3.2  billion  pound  crop  that  was 
aggressively  sold  to  export,  driving  export 
almond prices  to extremely  low levels, which 
in turn resulted in record monthly US shipments. 
The silver lining was that demand for almonds 
grew by an unprecedented 22% as buyers took 
advantage  of  the  low  prices.  While  prices 
recovered  somewhat  for  a  period,  shipping 
backlogs have turned prices lower again.
Global container shipping difficulties wrought 
by the effects of COVID-19 have and continue 
to  affect  almost  every  industry.  Delays  in 
movement of full containers, empty containers 
and  freight  rate  increases  have  been  well 
documented in daily media.
We expect the external environment to remain 
volatile  and  unpredictable.  Our  response  to 
the challenges is to focus on our sound business 
base,  flexible  thinking,  good  execution, 
dedicated staff and understanding the things 
we  can  control.  We  understand  almond  yield 
drivers 
(improved  horticultural  practices, 
efficient  use  of  water/fertiliser).  We  prioritise 
quality (improvement through processing and 
product selection). We control costs. We seek 
to grow our business base to increase revenue, 
price realisation  and profit (purchases such as 
Piangil). We pursue sustainability and effective 
waste  management  (electricity  cogeneration 
and composting).
As  always,  Select  Harvests  is  focused  on  the 
key internal value drivers of our business and 
remains  committed  to  our  long-term  growth 
strategy of our almond assets.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Select Harvests delivered a FY2021 Underlying 
Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) result 
of $27.2 million. Another record almond crop 
volume  of  28,250Mt  (2020  crop  23,250Mt) 
represented  the  fourth  consecutive  year  of 
increased  volumes  produced.  The  result  was 
offset  by  a  reduction  in  almond  prices  and 
increased growing and depreciation costs.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021Commodity Price Trend 2017-2021 - AUD$/KG CFR

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Aug Oct

Dec

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Apr Jun

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Dec

Feb

Apr Jun

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Dec

Feb

Apr Jun

Aug Oct

Dec

2017

2018

2019

2020

SOURCE: COMPANY DATA

Feb Apr Jun
2021

Aug Oct

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Inshell R&S

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Kernel SSR

SHV Theoretical Harvest Volume (MT)*

SOURCE: COMPANY DATA

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& Immature New Plantings†

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Orchard‡

*  The almond crop is biennial in nature with expected +/- 10% per annum variation in tonnage.
†  Assumes a 3.3MT per ha (1.35MT per acre) mature yields and immature yields based on 

the average of the 2019, 2020 and 2021 crops.

‡  Assumes a 3.5MT per ha (1.40MT per acre) mature yields for Piangil Orchard.

7

Sustainability continues to grow in importance and 
the Company formed a dedicated sustainability 
committee  in  FY2021  to  solely  focus  on  the 
opportunities  to  improve  performance  in  this 
area. Sustainability may be defined in a range of 
ways,  but  in  essence  for  Select  Harvests  it 
means doing the right thing today and into the 
future.  This  short  statement  actually  expands 
into  a  wide  field  of  systems  and  actions,  as 
described in our 2021 Sustainability Report.

ALMOND MARKET OUTLOOK
It is too early to determine the final 2021 almond 
crop  size  in  California  (which  accounts  for 
approximately 80% of global almond production), 
although  it  is  anticipated  to  be  around  2.8-2.9 
billion  pounds.  Their  ongoing  drought  and 
water storage situation continue to present the 
Californian  almond  industry  with  difficulties, 
however we do not underestimate the productive 
capacity of this region.
The challenges facing the global logistics network 
are  considerable  and  while  many  people  in 
industries and governments are seeking to solve 
them, the situation makes it very difficult to predict 
future almond prices with any degree of certainty.
In this environment Select Harvests is focused 
on its plans on optimising the performance of its 
orchards and processing facility in order to meet 
the growing long-term demand for almonds. 
Our  orchards  are  currently  performing  well, 
with our 2021/22 crop set to begin harvesting in 
March 2022.

THANK YOU
The  ongoing  impacts  of  COVID-19,  volatile 
global  markets  and  supply  chain  constraints 
markets  have  led  to another  challenging year, 
yet  as  explained,  it  has  also  been  a  year  of 
significant achievement.
Select  Harvests’  dedicated  employees,  our 
sound and consistent strategy and our strong 
financial position are enabling the company to 
successfully  navigate  through  the  challenges 
and continue seeking new opportunities.
The  underlying  fundamentals  of  the  almond 
industry remain strong. We are very well placed 
to benefit from the market settling and demand 
and supply patterns returning to normal. 
Our  targeted 
in  growing  the 
company’s  almond  base  and  expanding  our 
value-adding  capacity  and  capability  will 
ensure, as one of the world’s largest vertically 
integrated almond producers, ongoing growth 
and improved returns.
We  would  like  to  thank  our  shareholders, 
suppliers  and  employees  for  all  their  support 
and  commitment  during  FY2021  and 
look 
forward  to  the  growth  and  opportunities  that 
lie ahead in FY2022 and beyond.

investment 

Michael Iwaniw, Chair

Paul Thompson, Managing Director

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 
 
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Business Highlights

Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation
and Amortisation (EBITDA):

$40.4 million

Net Profit After Tax (NPAT):

$15.1 million

Continuing operations: $53.7 million

Continuing operations: $25.3 million

Net Bank Debt to Equity:

18.6%

Almond Crop:

28,250MT

Continue to maintain better than
industry standard yields

Average SHV Almond price:

$6.80/kg

Total Almond Production Costs:

$5.63/kg

Growing costs remain well controlled

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): 

Down 25%

Operating Cash Flow:

$38.2 million

Piangil Almond Orchard:

4,592MT

Increase of $25.0 million, with FY2020
impacted by COVID-19 shipping delays

Yield and quality in line with expectations

BELOW: Dan Wilson has been appointed as General Manager, Almond Operations.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021In control of our destiny

Select Harvests – In control of Our Destiny

VISION

To be a Leader in the Supply of Better for You Plant Based Foods

9

VALUES

STRATEGIC 
PRIORITIES
THE PATHWAY  
TO ACHIEVING  
OUR VISION

OPERATIONAL 
FOCUS 
WHAT WE DO 
EVERYDAY

TRUST AND  
RESPECT

INTEGRITY AND 
DIVERSITY

SUSTAINABILITY

PERFORMANCE

INNOVATION

DO THE  
RIGHT THING

BE ONE  
TEAM

PROTECT AND 
GROW

OWN IT

THINK OUTSIDE 
THE SQUARE

Optimise the Almond Base
Increase productivity and achieve  
sustainably high yields from our growing  
almond orchard base

Grow our Brands
Grow our industrial brands,
aligned to the increasing
consumption of plant based foods

Expand Strategically
Pursue value accretive acquisitions that 
 align with our core competencies in the  
plant based agrifoods sector

Customers
Exceed our current 
 customer’s expectations
and grow our customer  
base, focused on the  
Asian marketplace  

Supply Chain
Optimise our end-to-end  
supply chain to achieve  
maximum value for the  
business as a whole

People
Focus on a safe working  
environment, well-being, 
company culture, leadership 
development and staff  
training, attraction  
and retention

Capital
Target capital discipline, 
 balance sheet strength, 
 superior shareholder returns  
and long term growth

GOAL

Sustainable Shareholder Value Creation

BELOW: Inspection of one of our young orchards.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 
 
 
 
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2021/22 Triple Bottom Line Focus Areas

Planet

People

Water Efficiency
100% of our orchards use
drip irrigation tree and soil
monitoring systems

Sustainability
Develop sustainability targets
to build on 2020
Sustainability report

Co-Waste Projects
Continue developing
three promising
co-waste projects

Securing Labour
Commenced securing
harvest labour
for 2022

HRIS System
HRIS System to be
implemented over the
next 12 months

Investment in Skills
Graduate program
and ongoing career
development in place

Profit

Food Division Restructure
Transition Thomastown
almond production
to Carina West

Carina West Investment
Increase the volume
and range of value-added
almond products

Water Costs
Lower water costs to flow into
FY2022, with estimated savings
of $6M to $8M due to favourable
carryover rates

BELOW: 1 00% of our orchards use drip irrigation tree and soil monitoring systems.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021Triple Bottom Line in Action: Co-Waste Projects

11

Almond Hull
to Energy

Almond Hull
to Fertiliser

Fly Ash to
Liquid Fertiliser

Waste Ash
to Compost

Select  Harvests  co-generation 
power  station  is  the  integral  link 
for our three sustainable co-waste 
projects, bringing together several 
sustainability  initiatives  through 
waste recycling, compost generation 
as well as carbon neutral power.

Almost  30%  of  Select  Harvests’ 
almond  by-product  is  consumed 
by  the  H2E  Power  Station  to 
produce 
low  carbon  emissions 
energy that is used to power our 
Carina  West  processing  facility 
and neighbouring orchards.

Select Harvests developed a novel 
process for digesting almond hull 
and  olive  pit  waste  with  urea  to 
produce liquid and solid fertilisers.

Received  a  1:1  grant  to  scale  this 
process up. A pilot plant has been 
commissioned  for  Q1  2022,  with 
agronomy trials planned for Q2 2022.

A provisional patent application has 
been issued with full patent pending.

Burning almond hull generates an 
ash.  In  2020/21  Select  Harvests 
developed  a  novel  process  to 
convert waste ash into high-grade 
potassium rich liquid fertiliser.

On farm trials conducted in 2020/21 
demonstrated  that  this  product 
could be delivered as a potassium 
supply while also providing benefits 
in drip irrigation cleaning.

A  pilot  plant  has  been  identified 
using  a  Lamella  clarifier  to  scale 
up  the  process.  Lamella  is  a  thin 
layer, membrane or tissue designed 
to remove particulates from liquids.

In 2021/22 the waste ash by-product 
generated  by  Select  Harvests’ 
co-generation  power  station  will 
be used to produce over 45,000MT 
of  high-quality  compost  that  will 
be  returned  to  Select  Harvests 
almond orchards.

Led  to  a  significant  reduction  in 
for  external 
the  requirements 
chemical 
improved 
fertigation, 
soil health, generated cost saving 
and returned carbon to soils.

Currently  seeking  EPA  approval 
for a commercial license to supply 
3rd party horticulture producers.

All natural, recycled 
and low cost:

Our closed loop compost program 
uses the waste hull ash from the 
CoGen power plant, which is high 
in potassium, and everything that 
comes out of the orchards, 
being almond hull, shell 
and tree trimmings.

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Executive Team

PAUL THOMPSON
Managing Director and CEO 
Appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Select Harvests Limited on 9 July 2012. Paul has over 30 years of 
management experience. Formerly President of SCA Australasia, part of the SCA Group, one of the world’s largest personal care and 
tissue products manufacturers. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has formerly held positions as 
a Director of the Food and Grocery Council and councillor in the Australian Industry Group

BRADLEY CRUMP
CFO and Company Secretary 
Brad  joined  Select  Harvests  as  Chief  Financial  Officer  in  2017  and  was  appointed  Company  Secretary  on  7  August  2018.  He  is  a 
Certified  Practising  Accountant  and  has  over  15  years  experience  in  senior  financial  management.  Most  recently  he  has  been 
the CFO of Redflex Limited and previously gained extensive experience in agribusiness as CFO of Landmark (Australia’s largest 
rural services provider) and senior roles within AWB Limited. He brings extensive agribusiness, agri services and related capital 
management experience to the role.

PETER ROSS
General Manager Performance, Improvement and Sustainability
Peter joined Select Harvests in 1999. He has held the positions of Plant Manager, Project Manager and General Manager for the 
Processing area of the Almond Division, General Manager Horticulture, General Manager Almond Operations and was appointed 
General Manager Performance, Improvement and Sustainability in August 2021. Prior to joining Select Harvests, Peter ran his own 
maintenance and fabrication business servicing agriculture, mining and heavy industry.

BEN BROWN
General Manager Horticulture
Ben joined Select Harvests in 2014. Ben held the position of Project and Technical Manager of the Horticultural Division, before 
being appointed General Manager Horticulture in April 2018. Ben is an Applied Science graduate with Honours in Soil Science and 
has 20 years experience across perennial irrigated horticulture with expertise in: orchard development; production horticulture; 
development of detailed RD&E strategies; and extension and technology transfer of best practice. Prior to joining Select Harvests, 
Ben was the Industry Development Manager at the Almond Board of Australia and an irrigation and soil agronomist.

SUZANNE DOUGLAS
General Manager Consumer 
Suzanne  joined  Select  Harvests  in  2019.  Suzanne  is  a  highly  experienced,  successful  and  senior  manager  who  has  extensive 
experience in both the Australian and international Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry. Before joining Select Harvests, Suzanne 
has led HJ Heinz Australia, and held senior management roles at Devondale Murray Goulburn and McPherson’s Consumer Products.

NICOLE FEDER
General Manager, People Safety & Culture
Nicole joined Select Harvests in January 2021. Nicole is a highly experienced HR Leader and Organisational Psychologist with a track 
record of helping businesses achieve success and sustainable growth by developing capable, diverse and engaged workforces. 
Nicole has worked across a range of diverse business sectors including: PwC, Carlton & United Breweries, Amcor, Toll Group and 
Mayne Nickless. Most recently, Nicole held the role of GM Human Resources for Database Consultants Australia. She is a Member 
of the Australian Human Resources Institute and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society.

DAN WILSON
General Manager, Almond Operations
Dan joined Select Harvests in 2017. He has held the positions of H2E Cogen Manager, Operations Manager - Mechanical Engineering, and 
was appointed General Manager of Almond Operations in July 2021. Before joining Select Harvests, Dan was the Plant Manager for the 
BOC bulk gas division in the Northern Territory and brings with him extensive knowledge in production, processing and operations.

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MICHAEL IWANIW
Chair 
Appointed  to  the  board  on  27  June  2011  and  appointed  Chair  on  3  November  2011.  He  began  his  career  as  a  chemist  with  the 
Australian Barley Board (ABB), became managing director in 1989 and retired 20 years later. During these years he accumulated 
extensive  experience  in  all  facets  of  the  company’s  operations,  including  leading  the  transition  from  a  statutory  authority  and 
growing the business from a small base to an ASX 100 listed company. Michael was instrumental in the successful merger of ABB 
Grain, AusBulk Ltd and United Grower Holdings Limited to form one of Australia’s largest agri-businesses. He has a Bachelor of 
Science, a graduate diploma in business administration and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Michael is 
the immediate past Chair of Australian Grain Technologies and has extensive non-executive director experience with several listed and 
private companies. He is Chair of the Nominations Committee and is a member of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee. 

PAUL THOMPSON
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD) of Select Harvests Limited on 9 July 2012. Paul has over 30 
years of management experience. Formerly President of SCA Australasia, part of the SCA Group, one of the world’s largest personal 
care and tissue products manufacturers. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has formerly held 
positions as a Director of the Food and Grocery Council and councillor in the Australian Industry Group.

FRED GRIMWADE
Non-Executive Director 
Appointed to the board on 27 July 2010. Fred is a Principal and Director of Fawkner Capital, a specialist corporate advisory and 
investment firm. He is Chair of CPT Global Ltd (ASX: CGO; director since October 2002) and XRF Scientific Ltd (ASX: XRF; director 
since May 2012) as well as being a director of Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX: AUI; director since March 2014). 
He was formerly Chair of Troy Resources Ltd (2013-2017), a non-executive director of AWB Ltd., and has held general management 
positions  with  Colonial  Agricultural  Company,  Colonial  Mutual  Group,  Colonial  First  State  Investments  Group,  Western  Mining 
Corporation and Goldman, Sachs and Co. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

NICKI ANDERSON
Non-Executive Director 
Appointed  to  the  board  on  21  January  2016.  Nicki  Anderson  is  an  accomplished  leader  and  non-executive  director  with  broad 
experience in strategy, sales, marketing, and innovation within food, beverage and consumer goods businesses both in Australia 
and  Internationally  (including  Coca  Cola  Amatil,  Cadbury  Schweppes,  McCain,  Nestlé  and  Kraft).  Nicki  has  strong  links  to 
Australia's e-commerce, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. She is currently Acting Chair of Mrs Mac's Pty Ltd; Deputy Chair 
of  the  Australian  Made  Campaign  Limited  and  a  non-executive  director  for  Toys  "R"  Us  ANZ  (ASX:TOY;  director  since  October 
2018), Graincorp Limited (ASX: GNC; director since October 2021) and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. She is Chair of the 
Remuneration & Nominations Committee for both Mrs Mac's Limited and Toys "R" Us ANZ. Nicki is a Member and Former Chair of 
the Monash University Advisory Board for the marketing faculty. She is Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee and 
a member of the Nominations Committee. 

FIONA BENNETT
Non-Executive Director 
Appointed to the board on 6 July 2017. Ms Fiona Bennett is a Chartered Accountant and an experienced non-executive director with 
an extensive background in business management, corporate governance, audit and risk. She is currently on the board of BWX Limited 
(ASX: BWX; director since December 2018) and is also Chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board. Ms Bennett has previously served 
on the board of Hills Limited (2010 – 2021) and Beach Energy Limited (2012-2017). She has previously held senior executive roles at BHP 
Limited and Coles Limited and has been Chief Financial Officer at several organisations in the health sector. She is Chair of the Audit and 
Risk Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee.

GUY KINGWILL
Non-Executive Director 
Appointed to the board on 25 November 2019. Guy joins the Board with an extensive background in horticulture, international soft 
commodity marketing and water investment and trading. He is currently on the Boards of Tasmanian Irrigation and ACMII Australia 
1 Group and serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee at Tasmanian Irrigation. Guy has previously served as Managing Director of 
Tandou Limited, and as a non-executive director of Lower Murray Urban and Rural Water Corporation. He is a member of the Audit 
and Risk Committee and the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee.

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Historical Summary

Select Harvests consolidated results for years ended 30 September/June

$'000 
(EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED)

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014*

2015

2016

2017

2018

2018†

2019

2020

2021

YEAR/PERIOD ENDED

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 JUNE

30 SEPT†

30 SEPT

30 SEPT

30 SEPT

Total sales

248,581

238,376

248,316

246,766

190,918 188,088

223,474 285,917

242,142

210,238

67,581  298,474

 248,262

  288,217

Earnings before interest and tax

26,827

26,032

22,612

(2,495)

5,241

31,288

85,845

49,785

16,979

34,869

(1,052)

 80,065

Operating profit before tax

23,047

23,603

18,473

(8,743)

198

26,833

80,514 44,290

11,978

29,464

(2,089)

 76,108

Net profit after tax

16,712

17,253

17,674

(4,469)

2,872

21,643

56,766

33,796

9,249

20,371

(1,536)

 53,022

Earnings per share (Basic) (cents)

42.6

43.3

33.7

(7.9)

5.0

37.5

82.9

46.7

12.6

23.2

(1.6)

55.5

Return on shareholders' equity (%)

Dividend per ordinary share (cents)

Dividend franking (%)

Dividend payout ratio (%)

Financial ratios

Net tangible assets per share ($)

Net interest cover (times)

Net debt/equity ratio (%)

Current asset ratio (times)

16.6

12

100

28.2

1.56

7.10

51.9

0.79

15.2

21

100

48.5

1.87

10.70

39.6

1.44

10.5

13

100

38.6

2.17

6.70

43.3

1.96

(2.8)

8

100

1.8

12

100

(101.3)

239.8

2.19

(0.4)

41.7

1.42

2.14

1.0

49.6

1.61

12.3

20

55

53.5

2.38

6.9

54.0

4.02

19.8

50

-

62.8

3.35

15.9

38.2

3.36

11.6

46

54

99.1

3.22

9.0

23.1

1.90

3.3

10

100

79.4

2.95

3.4

52.5

1.05

42.9

12

100

51.7

3.34

6.4

18.7

4.49

12.7

32

100

50.0

3.60

20.0

 6.6 

2.74

0

N/A

N/A

0.00

N/A

15.9

3.23

 38,726

 36,662

 25,001

26.0

6.2

13

100

50.0

3.46

18.7

 79.6 

2.39

 18,165

 15,892

 15,116

12.7

2.9

8

100

62.9

3.68

8.0

 66.7 

2.22

Balance sheet data as at 30 September/June

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

81,075

83,993

91,228

76,936

123,303

136,639

207,782

155,521

136,610

162,118

159,721

 173,667

 217,397

 257,838

133,884

145,612

214,352

202,371

180,542 194,080 280,130 294,251

343,081

354,435

362,900  379,190

 607,497

 745,967

214,959 229,605 305,580 279,307

303,845

330,719 487,912 449,772 479,691

516,553

522,621  552,858

 824,894  1,003,805

102,348

58,469

46,454

54,369

76,800

33,988

61,893

81,783

130,371

36,104

49,412

 63,457

 91,062

 116,050

Non-current liabilities

11,735

57,515

90,311

64,608

67,540

121,325

138,632

77,088

71,701

101,809

102,570  73,398

 328,822

 360,799

Total liabilities

Net assets

Shareholders' equity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained profits

114,083

115,984 136,765

118,977 144,340

155,313 200,525

158,871

202,072

137,913

151,982  136,854

 419,884

 476,849

100,876

113,621

168,815

160,330

159,505

175,406

287,387 290,901

277,619 378,640 370,639  416,003

 405,010

 526,956

46,433

47,470

95,066

95,957

97,007

99,750

170,198

178,553

181,164 268,567

268,567  271,750

 279,096

 397,343

12,949

11,327

11,201

41,494

54,824

62,548

10,472

53,901

9,144

12,190

12,818

11,168

11,602

9,601

9,802

 10,417

53,354

63,466

104,371

101,180

84,853

100,472

92,270  133,836

 14,280

 111,634

 7,657

 121,956

Total shareholders' equity

100,576

113,621

168,815

160,330

159,505 175,406 287,387 290,901

277,619 378,640 370,639 416,003

 405,010

 526,956

Other data as at 30 September/June

Fully paid shares ('000)

Number of shareholders

Select Harvests' share price

39,519

39,779

56,227

56,813

57,463

57,999

71,436

72,919

73,607

95,226

95,226

95,737

3,296

3,039

3,227

3,359

3,065

3,779

4,328

8,908

11,461

11,943

11,884

10,331

96,637

11,258

120,224

10,236

- close ($)

2.16

3.46

1.84

1.30

3.27

5.14

11.00

6.74

4.90

6.90

5.32

7.69

5.57

8.29

Market capitalisation

85,361

137,635

103,458

73,857

187,904

298,115

785,796 491,474

360,674 657,059 506,602

736,218

538,268

996,660

*  The 2014 result has been restated due to the early adoption of changes to Accounting Standards, AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment, and AASB 141 Agriculture, impacting 'bearer plants'.
 As a result of implementation of AASB16 Leases on 1 October 2019, the Company recognised Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in its books
†  3 month transition period  

‡ 

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Financial Report

 1 6  Directors' Report

 2 4  Remuneration Report

 3 6  Auditor’s Independence Declaration

 3 7  Annual Financial Report

 3 8  Statement of Comprehensive Income

 3 9  Statement of Financial Position

 4 0  Statement of Changes in Equity

 4 1  Statement of Cash Flows

 4 2  Notes to the Financial Statements

 7 1  Directors' Declaration

 7 2 

Independent Auditor’s Report

 7 9  ASX Additional Information

 8 1  Corporate Information

RIGHT: 

The Murray River 
at Robinvale.

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Directors’ Report

The  directors  present  their  report  together  with  the  financial  report  of  Select  Harvests  Limited  and  controlled  entities  (referred  to 
hereafter as the “Company”, “the Group” or “the consolidated entity”) for the year ended 30 September 2021.

DIRECTORS

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a director of Select Harvests Limited at any time during or 
since the end of the financial year is provided below, together with details of the company secretary. Directors were in office for this entire period 
unless otherwise stated.

NAMES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

M Iwaniw, B Sc, Graduate Diploma in Business Management, MAICD (Chair)
Appointed to the board on 27 June 2011 and appointed Chair 3 November 2011. He began his career as a chemist with the Australian Barley Board (ABB), 
became managing director in 1989 and retired 20 years later. During these years he accumulated extensive experience in all facets of the company’s 
operations, including leading the transition from a statutory authority and growing the business from a small base to an ASX 100 listed company. 
Instrumental in the successful merger of ABB Grain, AusBulk Ltd and United Grower Holdings Limited to form one of Australia’s largest agri-businesses. 
He has a Bachelor of Science, a graduate diploma in business administration and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Michael 
is  the  immediate  past  Chair  of  Australian  Grain  Technologies  and  has  extensive  non-executive  director  experience  with  several  listed  and  private 
companies. He is Chair of the Nominations Committee and is a member of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee.
Interest in shares: 220,588 fully paid shares.

P Thompson, B Bus and MAICD (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer)
Appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD) of Select Harvests Limited on 9 July 2012. Paul has over 30 years of management 
experience. Formerly President of SCA Australasia, part of the SCA Group, one of the world’s largest personal care and tissue products manufacturers. 
He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has formerly held positions as a Director of the Food and Grocery Council and 
councillor in the Australian Industry Group.
Interest in Shares: 624,379 fully paid shares.

F S Grimwade, B Com, LLB (Hons), MBA, FAICD, SF Fin, FCIS (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed to the board on 27 July 2010. Fred is a Principal and Director of Fawkner Capital, a specialist corporate advisory and investment firm. He is 
Chair of CPT Global Ltd (ASX: CGO; director since October 2002) and XRF Scientific Ltd (ASX: XRF; director since May 2012) as well as being a director of 
Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX: AUI; director since March 2014) and AgCap Pty Ltd. He was formerly Chair of Troy Resources Ltd (2013-
2017), a non-executive director of AWB Ltd., and has held general management positions with Colonial Agricultural Company, Colonial Mutual Group, 
Colonial First State Investments Group, Western Mining Corporation and Goldman, Sachs and Co. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Interest in shares: 92,699 fully paid shares.

F Bennett, BA (Hons), FCA, FAICD (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed to the board on 6 July 2017. Ms Fiona Bennett is a Chartered Accountant and an experienced non-executive director with an extensive 
background in business management, corporate governance, audit and risk. She is currently on the boards of BWX Limited (ASX: BWX; director 
since December 2018) and is also Chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board. Ms Bennett has previously served on the boards of Hills Limited (2010-
2021) and Beach Energy Limited (2012-2017). She has previously held senior executive roles at BHP Limited and Coles Limited and has been Chief Financial 
Officer at several organisations in the health sector. She is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee. 
Interest in shares: 19,245 fully paid shares.

N Anderson, B Bus, EMBA, GAICD (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed to the board on 21 January 2016. Nicki Anderson has held key leadership positions at numerous Australian consumer goods businesses 
within the food and beverage sector. She is an accomplished leader and non-executive director with broad experience in strategy, sales, marketing 
and innovation within food, beverage and consumer goods businesses both in Australia and Internationally (including Coca Cola Amatil, Cadbury 
Schweppes, McCain, Nestle and Kraft). Nicki is a true global citizen having lived in Denmark, Canada and the United States, where she was Vice 
President Innovation for Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages based in New York. Nicki has strong links to Australia’s e-commerce, manufacturing 
and agricultural sectors. She is currently Acting Chair of Mrs Mac’s Pty Ltd; Deputy Chair of the Australian Made Campaign Limited; non-executive 
director for ASX listed Toys “R” Us ANZ (ASX: TOY; director since October 2018) and Graincorp (ASX: GNC, director since October 2021), Craig 
Mostyn Group and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. She is Chair of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee for Mrs Mac’s Pty Ltd, Craig 
Mostyn Group and Toys "R" Us ANZ. Nicki is a member and former Chair of the Monash University Advisory Board for the marketing faculty. She is 
Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee. 
Interest in shares: 11,585 fully paid shares.

G Kingwill,B Com, CA, FAICD (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed to the board on 25 November 2019. Guy joins the Board with an extensive background in horticulture, international soft commodity 
marketing and water investment and trading. He is currently on the Boards of Tasmanian Irrigation and ACMII Australia 1 Group and serves as the 
Chair of the Audit Committee at Tasmanian Irrigation. Guy has previously served as Managing Director of Tandou Limited, and as a non-executive 
director of Lower Murray Water Urban and Rural Water Corporation. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration and 
Sustainability Committee. 
Interest in shares: 16,212 fully paid shares.

NAMES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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M Carroll, B Ag Sc, MBA, FAICD (Non-Executive Director)
Joined the board on 31 March 2009 and retired on 26 February 2021. He brought to the Board diverse experience from executive and non-executive 
roles in food and agribusiness. Current non-executive board roles include Rural Funds Management (RE for ASX: RFF; director since April 2010), 
Paraway Pastoral Company, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and Viridis Ag Pty Ltd. Previous board roles include Queensland Sugar Limited, 
Elders Limited (ASX: ELD, 2018-2020), Tassal (ASX: TGR, 2014-2018), Warrnambool Cheese & Butter, Rural Finance Corporation, Sunny Queen Farms 
and Meat and Livestock Australia. During his executive career Mike established and led the NAB’s agribusiness division with earlier senior executive roles 
including marketing and investment and advisory services. Prior to Mr Carroll’s retirement, he was Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

B Crump, B Bus, CPA, AMP INSEAD (Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary)
Joined  Select  Harvests  as  Chief  Financial  Officer  on  20  November  2017  and  appointed  Company  Secretary  on  7  August  2018.  He  is  a  Certified 
Practising Accountant and has over 15 years experience in senior financial management. Most recently he has been the CFO of Redflex Limited and 
previously gained extensive experience in agribusiness as CFO of Landmark (Australia’s largest rural services provider) and senior roles within AWB 
Limited. He brings extensive agribusiness, agri services and related capital management experience to the role.
Interest in shares: 2,785 fully paid shares.

CORPORATE INFORMATION
Nature of operations and principal activities
The  principal  activities  during  the  year  of 
entities within the Company were:
•  The  growing,  processing  and  sale  of  almonds 
to the food industry from company owned and 
leased almond orchards; and

•  Processing,  packaging,  marketing  and 
distribution  of  edible  nuts,  dried  fruits,  seeds, 
muesli and a range of natural health foods.

full 

EMPLOYEES
The  Company  employed  611 
time 
equivalent  employees  as  at  30  September 
2021  (30  September  2020:  533  full  time 
equivalent employees).
Full time equivalent employees include: executive, 
permanent,  contractor  and  seasonal  (casual 
and labour agency hire) employment types.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Highlights and Key developments during 
the year
The  acquisition  of  the  Piangil  orchard  and 
another  year  of  consistent  yields  delivered  a 
record crop 21.5% higher than FY2020. FY2021 
was another good year for growing conditions, 
enhanced by ongoing protection from frost fan 
investments and a well executed, comprehensive 
and targeted horticultural program, leading to 
a  consistent  high  volume  production  level. 
The  2021  crop  mature  orchards’  yields  were 
down slightly on 2020 however remain above 
their  five  year  average  yield  profile.  The 
immature orchards’ yields continue to perform 
above their business case assumptions.

The 2021 crop had been fully processed by the 
end  of  the  FY2021  year.  Despite  the  wet 
conditions  this  was  completed  earlier  than 
FY2020 due to the use of conditioners on farm 
and the less than 2% downtime of the Carina 
West processing facility.

81%  of  the  FY2021  crop  is  either  shipped  or 
committed  for  sale  with  the  majority  of  the 
remaining tonnage targeted to be shipped to 
key markets based on demand levels over the 
next two quarters.
Investment in quality related technology led to 
the company producing increased levels of higher 
priced  inshell  product.  Costs  of  production 
per kg increased by 2.9% as immature orchards 
cost  recognition  increased  in  line  with  their 
age  profile.  Consistent  yields  delivered  by  a 
targeted horticultural management approach 
and supported by investment in technology to 
improve quality levels, remains the key strategic 
focus  in  order  to  maximise  returns  from  the 
company’s almond base.
An increase in rainfall across the Murray Darling 
Basin catchment areas has led to a significant 
drop in costs in the temporary water market. 
The financial benefit of this will flow into Select 
Harvests’ FY2022 results as the cost of previously 
acquired  carryover  water  was  recognised  in 
the FY2021 results.
This  solid  production  result  was  more  than 
offset by a $0.70/kg reduction in the almond 
price.  Lower  almond  pricing  was  due  to  a 
record 2020 crop being produced in the U.S. 
leading to an increase in global supply. Record 
shipment  levels  of  the  2020  crop  out  of  the 
U.S.  have  meant  a  major  portion  of  the  2020 
crop has been sold and dispatched. This factor, 
increased  demand  for  value  added  product 
and the ongoing drought issues in California, 
led  to  prices  firming  during  the  FY2021  year 
but still 9.3% lower than last year. Global almond 
prices  currently  remain  flat  as  congestion  in 
key  ports  (impacting  the  physical  movement 
of stock) along with stocks still held by export 
markets from purchases of the 2020 U.S. crop 
have  meant  levels  of  demand  have  slowed. 
Additionally,  a  number  of  sellers  are  not 
entering into the market with the expectation 
that prices will rise.

related  activities 

Food 
(continuing  and 
discontinuing)  delivered  an  improved  result 
compared  to  FY2020.  This  result  was  driven 
by  continuing  growth  in  demand  for  value 
added almond related products. Additionally, 
implemented process improvements resulted 
in material costs savings across the company’s 
Thomastown operations. The result was partially 
offset by lower margins recorded in branded 
food sales as competitive pressures with retailer 
private label products continue.
The consumer branded food business (made 
up of the Lucky and Sunsol brands) was sold 
during  the  FY2021  year.  The  Thomastown 
almond  based  industrial  food  business  will 
transfer to Select Harvests’ processing facility 
near  Robinvale  and  the  remaining  private 
label  packing  and 
industrial  non-almond 
business  will  be  sold  or  wound  down  in  the 
first half of FY2022.
Operational cashflows improved in FY2021 as 
shipment movements increased as key export 
locations  and 
food  customers 
industrial 
opened up from COVID-19 imposed lockdowns. 
While  volume  movements  have  increased, 
shipment bookings have had to be stretched 
further  in  advance  as  available  container 
space  is  increasingly  limited.  However,  the 
company has successfully continued to deliver 
on  its  sales  program  throughout  the  year. 
Logistics  costs  in  general  have  increased 
significantly  adding  further  pressure  to  the 
global almond price. 
The  acquisition  of  the  Piangil  Orchard  was 
partially  debt 
funded,  however  strong 
operational  cashflows  and  control  of  capital 
expenditure has led to net bank debt as at 30 
September 2021 being $98.1M (FY2020 $57.5m) 
and a healthy bank debt to equity ratio of 18.6%.
The options for greenfield expansion, mature 
orchard  acquisition,  non-almond  related 
opportunities and further expansion into value 
adding  to  almonds  continue  to  be  assessed 
for future growth.

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Directors’ Report

Continued

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Profitability 

Reported Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) is $15.1 million. Reported Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) is $40.4 
million and Reported Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is $18.2 million.

Results Summary and Reconciliation

($‘000)

EBIT from continuing operations
EBIT from discontinued operations
Underlying EBIT
One off items from discontinued operations
Reported EBIT
Interest Expense
Net Profit Before Tax
Tax (Expense)
Net Profit After Tax
Earnings Per Share (cents)

Company Profitability
Company revenue from continuing operations 
of  $228.6  million  was  generated  for  FY2021. 
This was 22.2% higher than last year due to the 
opening of export markets following COVID-19 
related  global 
in  key  export 
lockdowns 
locations. The increase in revenue recognised 
was despite the fall in the FY2021 almond price 
as  volumes  shipped  increased  compared  to 
the COVID-19 impacted FY2020.

The  FY2021  continuing  operations  EBIT  of 
$32.6  million  was  $12.0  million  lower  than 
FY2020. This excludes the operating results of 
the  sold  consumer  branded  business  and 
related activities that was finalised prior to the 
end of the financial year and related reported 
significant items. The lower result was due to a 
$0.70 per kg reduction in the almond price to 
$6.80 per kg (FY2020 almond price was $7.50 
per kg). Additionally, production costs per kg 
increased  by  2.9%  due  to  higher  costs  in  line 
with  immature  tree  profiles  and  increased 
depreciation  costs  related  to  the  Piangil 
orchard. This result was partially offset by FY2021 
almond volumes produced increasing by 21.5% 
to 28,250 MT (FY2020 volume was 23,250 MT) 
and an increase in volumes of Industrial value-
added  almonds  sold  to  the  food  industry 
sector internationally and domestically.

The FY2021 underlying EBIT of $27.2 million was 
$11.5  million  lower  than  FY2020.  Underlying 
EBIT includes the operating results of the sold 
consumer  branded  business  and  related 
activities  that  will  finalise  prior  to  the  end  of 
FY2022  but  excludes 
reported 
significant  items.  In  addition  to  the  factors 
related  to  the  lower  continuing  operations 
EBIT, the discontinued operations delivered an 
improved result due to implemented efficiencies 
and cost savings at the Thomastown processing 
facility.  This  was  partially  offset  by  lower 
margins achieved on branded products due to 
retail private label competitive pressures.

related 

FY2021  operating  EBIT  of  $18.2  million  was 
$20.6 million lower than FY2020.

In addition to the factors detailed above, $9.0 
million  of  non-recuring  costs  have  been 
recognised relating to the sale and closure of the 
discontinued operations including redundancy 
provisions, other associated business restructure 
costs  and  asset  impairments  (refer  Note  5.5). 
These costs recognised are non-recurring and 
relate specifically to discontinued operations.

Interest Expense
Interest expense of $2.2 million reflects the lower 
interest  rates  applicable  to  current  finance 
facilities  and  the  ongoing  close  management 
of operating cashflows and resultant debt levels.

Statement of Financial Position
Net assets as at 30 September 2021 are $527.0 
million,  compared  to  $405.0  million  as  at  30 
September 2020. The acquisition of the Piangil 
orchard  in  December  2020  was  the  major 
driver for the increase in net assets during the 
FY2021 year. This has resulted in the increase in 
property plant and equipment and intangibles 
(water)  balances.  This  has  also  led  to  higher 
working capital levels as almond inventory has 
also increased. Partially offsetting this increase 
is the higher level of borrowings as a result of 
the  debt  portion  of  funding  the  Piangil 
acquisition  and  the  provision  raised  for  the 
costs  associated  with  the  sale  and  closure  of 
the branded consumer food business. 

Net working capital has increased by 9.4%. This 
increase is due to additional stocks (inventory & 
biological assets) from higher almond production 
levels  (Piangil  acquisition)  in  addition  to  an 
adjusted export sales program that will extend 
through to the receival of the 2022 crop.

$’000

Trade & other receivables
Inventories
Biological assets
Trade & other payables
Net working capital

FY2021
84,842
114,316
51,321
(64,967)
185,512

FY2020
69,154
100,549
42,432
(42,517)
169,618

REPORTED RESULT (AIFRS)

FY2021
32,606
(5,452)
27,154
(8,989)
18,165
(2,273)
15,892
(776)
15,116
12.7

FY2020

44,567
(5,841)
38,726
-
38,726
(2,064)
36,662
(11,661)
25,001
26.0

Cash flow and Net Bank Debt 
Total  net  debt  as  at  30  September  2021  was 
$98.1 million (30 September 2020: $57.5 million), 
with a gearing ratio (total net debt excluding 
lease liabilities/equity) of 18.6% (30 September 
2020:  14.2%).  The  increase  in  borrowings  is  a 
result of the debt funding portion of the Piangil 
orchard acquisition.

Operating  cash  inflows  generated  for  FY2021 
amounted to $38.2 million (2020: $13.2 million). 
This improved result was due to increased levels 
of shipments to export markets compared to 
the delayed shipping program in FY2020 as a 
result of COVID-19 impacting ports and supply 
chains  in  general.  Additionally,  taxes  paid 
reduced due to the lower profits generated in 
FY2020 (compared with FY2019).

Investing cash outflows of $169.7 million were 
$134.4  million  higher  than  FY2020  due  to  the 
acquisition  of  the  Piangil  orchard  and  related 
water  assets.  Other  capital 
items  and 
development  costs  were  in  line  with  FY2020. 
Dividend  payments  for  the  year  were  lower 
due to the final dividend payment relating to 
the  FY2020  result  (paid  in  FY2021)  and  no 
interim FY2021 dividend paid. Net cash outflow 
for FY2021 was $155.8 million which was funded 
through an increase in bank debt and the issue 
of  new  shares  (completed  as  part  of  the 
acquisition of the Piangil orchard).

Dividends
A final dividend of 8 cents per share has been 
declared,  resulting  in  a  total  dividend  of  8 
cents  per  share  for  the  financial  year.  This 
compares  to  a  total  dividend  of  13  cents  per 
share declared for the previous financial year.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202119

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Focus continues towards achieving Zero Harm, 
with  annual  targets  to  improve  year  on  year 
performance by driving a 15% reduction in the 
number of incidents and injuries and reducing 
the level of injury severity. To prevent harm, a 
15%  target  to  increase  hazards  identified  and 
resolved has been put in place.

The key focus for the year has predominantly 
been to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our 
employees,  during  the  COVID-19  pandemic, 
whilst not diverting our attention from key risk 
areas in the business. 

The key strategic priorities for the year were:

1.  COVID-19 Management & Response Plan
2. Process improvement and 
System Implementation

3.  Building on the Safety Culture 

and Safety Leadership

4. Commence Policy Reviews to enhance our 
employee wellbeing and safety culture.

The key activities that were implemented included:

•  Activating  and  continually  updating  the 

COVID-19 Management & Response Plan

•  A  major  focus  for  the  year  was  to  identify 
hazards to eradicate unsafe environments to 
avoid accidents.

•  Continued  education  to  increase  utilisation 
of  our  technology  to  support  compliance 
management  and  real  time  incident  and 
hazard  reporting.  There  was  a  big  push  on 
increasing  our  Safety  reporting  culture 
resulting  in  significantly  increased  Hazard 
reporting  and  a  growing  number  of  Minor 
incident reports (see table below).

•  Actioning  process  improvements  in  incident 
investigation reporting and risk assessment.
•  Reinforcing the strong safety culture, through 
the revised Company Values and Behaviours, 
company-wide  training  on  updated  WH&S 
policies  and  expected  behaviours  delivered 
to  all  managers  and  supervisors  across  the 
business,  visible  safety  leadership,  including 
safety  walks  and  frequent  toolbox  training 
sessions and discussions

•  Review  and  implementation  of  new  Policies 
to support the wellbeing of our employees and 
communities,  with  a  focus  on  the  Parental 
Leave Policy and Community Service Policy.

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Total Recordable Incidents

Number Reported

Hazards
Medical Treatment Injuries

Lost Time Injuries Severity

Lost Time Injuries

Frequency Rate
Number Reported
Number Reported
Frequency Rate
Days Lost
Severity Rate
Number Reported
Frequency Rate

Overall, total number of recorded incidents in 
FY2021  increased  markedly  from  68  to  164 
incidents  primarily  due  to  a  significant 
increase  in  minor  incident  reporting  (Near 
Miss, No Treatment and Damage to Property) 
via the ManGo Incident Management system. 

The  total  number  of  Hazards  reported  in 
FY2021 increased by 152% from 627 hazards in 
FY2020 to 1,582 reported in FY2021. 

The  number  of  Medical  Treatment  Injuries 
reduced by 31% during FY2021 (from 13 to 9), 
with the Medical Treatment Injury Frequency 
Rate  decreased  by  29%  from  14  Medical 
Treatment  Injuries  per  million  hours  worked 
in  FY2020  to  finish  at  10  per  million  hours 
worked in FY2021. 

The number of Lost Time Injuries sustained in 
FY2021 reduced by 57% from 14 LTIs in FY2020 
to 6 recorded in FY2021. The Lost Time Injury 
Frequency  Rate  reduced  by  25%  in  FY2021 
from  16  Lost  Time  Injuries  per  million  hours 
worked in FY2020 to 12 Lost Time Injuries per 
million hours worked in FY2021. 

Due  to  injuries  sustained  in  FY2020,  the 
number  of  Days  Lost  in  FY2021  increased 
slightly by 2% from 374 days lost in FY2020 to 
381 total days lost in FY2021.

Community

Select Harvests is a significant employer and 
proud  member  of  the  community  with 
orchards in regional Victoria, South Australia 
and  New  South  Wales  and  the  Company  has 
significant processing facilities at Thomastown 
in the Northern Metropolitan area of Melbourne 
and  Robinvale,  in  North  West  Victoria.  The 
Company  is  actively  involved  in  all  our  local 
communities. Many employees contribute to 
local community organisations on a regular basis.

Select Harvests supports the local communities 
with both financial and non-financial support 
and through product donations. 

This year the company donated $40,000 to 33 
charitable organisations across VIC, NSW & SA. 
In addition, Select Harvests set up COVID-19 
vaccination hubs at our Carina West Processing 
Facility to support vaccination for employees, 
families and other nearby community members 
to receive their vaccinations.

Fair Employment Practices

Our policies, practices and procedures ensure 
that  all  our  employees  and  contractors  are 
treated in a fair and reasonable manner. We are 
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, 
who  values  and  respects 
Inclusion  and 
Diversity in our workplace. 

All  third-party  labour  providers  engaged  are 
subject to meeting our Contractor Engagement 
and Recruitment Policies that warrant compliance 
with  Australian  labour  laws  and  legislative 
obligations.  We  undertake  regular  reviews  to 
ensure compliance, with a focus on the payment 
of wages and eligibility to work in Australia. 

This  year  we  introduced  a  new  Company 
funded  Parental  Leave  Policy  to  support  the 
health and wellbeing of our employees going 
through  their  parental  journeys.  In  addition, 
we  introduced  a  new  company-sponsored 
Community  Service  Policy  to  encourage  our 
employees to undertake 2 days of community 
service activity to benefit our overall employee 
wellbeing  and  to  action  our  community 
corporate responsibility. 

Select Harvests has an Ethical Sourcing Policy 
in  place,  with  the  objectives  of  upholding 
human  rights,  protecting  the  environment 
and operating in a sustainable manner, whilst 
being  a  respected  leader  in  the  industry  and 
communicating the same expectations of our 
suppliers and their supply chains. The Company 
is  committed  to  managing  the  economic, 
environmental  and  social  challenges  across 
our  supply  chain  and  this  will  be  achieved  by 
committing to:

•  Employing  innovative  approaches  to  conserve 
resources and reduce impacts to help preserve, 
improve and protect the environment

•  Promoting  responsible  agricultural  and  food 

manufacturing practices

•  Safeguarding  the  quality  and  integrity  of  the 

food we produce, market and manufacture 

•  Respecting people and human rights by treating 
our employees, suppliers, and contractors with 
dignity and respect and providing safe, secure 
and healthy work environments, and expecting 
the same from our supply.

The Ethical Sourcing Policy is available on the 
Select Harvests website:
www.selectharvests.com.au/governance 

FY2020

FY2021

VARIANCE 
FY2020 VS FY2021

68

53
627
13
14
374
9
14
16

164

58
1,582
9
10
381
11
6
12

+141.2%

+9.4%
+152.3%
-30.8%
-28.6%
+1.9%
+22.2%
-57.1%
-25%

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Directors’ Report

Continued

Sustainability 

Approach to Sustainability
We  are  cognisant  of  the  impact  we  have  on 
our  environment,  employees,  and 
local 
communities.  Customers,  consumers,  and 
investors  are  increasingly  seeking  assurance 
of  high  food  safety  standards,  workplace 
ethics and care for the environment. Without 
consideration of natural resources, reduction 
of  greenhouse  gases  and  protection  of 
ecosystems  the  long-term  viability  of  any 
horticultural business is in jeopardy. 
Our approach to sustainability is a core value 
underpinning our business strategy and centres 
across  three  platforms:  Planet,  People  and 
Profit.  When  making  decisions  at  Select 
Harvests,  we  seek  to  ensure  a  balance 
between creating value for our shareholders 
and  broader  stakeholder  groups  such  as 
customers,  employees,  suppliers,  and  the 
government.  We  are  committed  to  tracking 
our performance, delivering on environmental, 
social,  and  economic  best  practices,  and 
providing continual improvement by setting
objectives, measuring progress, and 
communicating our results.
Sustainability Actions
In February 2021, we published the company’s 
2019/2020 Sustainability Report 
Priority  topics  were 
identified  by  being 
assessed against the relevant United Nations 
Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) for 
our business. The agreed priorities were:
•  Water Management & Stewardship
•  Food Safety, Product Labelling & Quality
•  Financial Performance & Business Strategy
•  Climate Change
•  Environmental Impact
•  Occupational Health and Safety
•  Labour Practices
•  Human Rights, Anti-Corruption, 

Ethics & Integrity. 

We look to continually build on our disclosure 
against  the  SDGs  and  develop 
initiatives, 
metrics  and  targets  that  support  the  Triple 
Bottom Line Focus of Planet, People and Profit. 
Select Harvests commits to the alignment of its 
reporting  standards  to  the  Task  Force  on 
Climate-Related  Financial  Disclosures  (TCFD). 
TCFD has developed a framework to help public 
companies & other organisations disclose climate-
related risks and opportunities. 
Select Harvests has continued to focus on our 
planet priorities to Reduce, Recycle, Reuse and 
Recover as we aim to close the resource loop. 
This includes:
•  The  composting  program  of  recycling 
34,000  tonnes  of  biogen  ash,  hulls,  and 
other organic materials. 

•  Select  Harvests  has  obtained  a  grant  from 
Recycling  Victoria.  The  grant  is  to  co-fund 
the  construction  of  a  Pilot  Plant  to  trial  the 
recovery  of  solid  almond  waste  into  liquid 
and  granulated  fertiliser  alternatives  for 
in  the  company’s  orchards,  with 
reuse 
potential to supply these alternates to other 
horticulture and agricultural sectors. 

•  The  Hull  to  Energy  biomass  facility  used 
recovered hull and organic processing waste 
to generate19,810 MWh  of  electrical  energy 
this  year  which  equates  to  a  reduction  of 
22,385 tons in GHG emissions. 

Water stewardship is always front of mind, the 
company’s focus is to target optimum output:
•  100% of orchard use drip irrigation;
•  Where appropriate water is recycled & reused;
•  100%  of  the  company’s  orchards  use  soil 

moisture monitoring technology; and

•  We are rolling out tree water uptake technology 
to  all  orchards  to  ensure  accurate,  timely 
irrigation delivery and practices.

In  2022  we  will  be  undertaking  an  extensive 
project  to  understand  our  current  carbon 
footprint & opportunities to reduce our impact.

The 2019/20 Sustainability Report is available 
on the company website :

www.selectharvests.com.au/sustainability

Governance structure 

The  Board  of  Select  Harvests  is  responsible 
for  the  overall  corporate  governance  of  the 
Company, this also includes sustainability. 

The Remuneration and Sustainability Committee 
continues to guide and monitor the progress 
on Select Harvests' sustainability journey. The 
Board  Sustainability  Committee  gives  input 
into  the  strategy  and  assures  accountability 
for targets and timelines set.

An Executive Sustainability Committee has been 
formed, in addition to an internal re-structure 
leading to the creation of a new executive role of 
General Manager - Performance, Improvement 
and Sustainability.

A  Group  Quality  and  Sustainability  Manager 
has also been appointed to ensure sufficient 
resourcing to support the ever-growing demand 
for  sustainability  programs.  This  role  also 
chairs the Executive Sustainability Committee.

The Executive Sustainability Committee’s overall 
role is to formally engage Select Harvests in 
strategic  sustainability  decision  making, 
encourage  long  term  sustainability  planning 
and facilitate sustainability initiatives to ensure 
Select Harvests core value of sustainability is 
achieved. Committee members consist of senior 
representatives from Horticulture, Operations, 
Engineering, Trading, Strategy Development, 
Finance and Human Resources.

Our  updated  Environment  and  Sustainability 
Policy and its related procedures and systems 
govern our sustainability procedures & practices.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021Climate Change 

Select Harvests is focused on the impacts of 
climate change. The Company’s Sustainability 
Committee is developing strategies to ensure 
the  impact  to  the  climate  of  current  and 
is  minimised  wherever 
future  operations 
possible.  Reporting  on  this  critical  area  is 
further  extensive 
being  developed  and 
information, 
including  clear  metrics  and 
targets, will be publicised in future Company 
released announcements. 

Risk Management

Select  Harvests  has  a  risk  management 
process  in  place  to  identify,  analyse,  assess, 
manage  and  monitor  risks  throughout  all 
parts of the business. The Company maintains 
and refreshes its detailed risk register annually. 
The  register  provides  a  framework  and 
benchmark  against  which  risks  are  reported 
on  at  different  levels  in  the  business,  with  a 
biannual report presented to the Board.

Each month major risks are reviewed by Senior 
Management and the Board. They include:

•  Safety Risks (including employee safety, fire 

prevention and plant operation);

•  Horticultural Risks (including climatic, disease, 
water management, pollination and quality);

•  Food Safety Risks (including product quality, 
utilities supply, major equipment failure); and

•  Financial Risks (including currency, customer 

concentration, market pricing).

In addition to the above the risk and impacts of 
climate change on the business is considered 
regularly throughout the year. Areas that are 
reviewed, monitored and mitigation strategies 
put  in  place  are  water  management  and 
ownership,  global  orchard  plantings  and 
removals (impact on almond pricing), energy 
consumption and production (through use of 
Biomass technology), regeneration of orchards 
through compost production and internal liquid 
fertiliser  opportunities  to  minimise  reliance 
on external fertiliser production and supply.

The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  Charter  is 
available on the Select Harvests website:

www.selectharvests.com.au/governance

Outlook

The  global  macro  outlook 
for  almonds 
continues to remain positive moving forward, 
driven by increasing wealth and a higher number 
of consumers adopting and consuming healthier 
diets, including the increased consumption of 
plant-based  products,  particularly  almonds. 
FY2021 continued to be impacted by COVID-19 
related  global  supply  chain  issues.  There 
continues  to  be  delays  in  available  shipping 
space and disruptions to port facilities. However, 
almond  shipments  have  been  positive  both 
out of the USA and Australia. Select Harvests 
remains well placed to successfully deliver on 
both  the  export  of  raw  almond  product  and 
the  processed  value-added  options  both 
domestically and internationally. 

The horticultural program for the 2022 crop is 
well  underway.  Conditions  to  date  have  been 
favourable  with  the  trees  receiving  sufficient 
chill  hours  through  the  dormancy  period  and 
the pollination process has completed without 
issue. There have been a limited number of frost 
events  and  the  previous  investment  in  frost 
fans  implemented  in  key  areas  has  mitigated 
any  negative  impact.  There  have  been  some 
isolated storm events impacting orchard areas. 
The damage to date has been minimal.

Based on industry standard yields and the age 
profile  of  the  orchards,  and  assuming  normal 
growing  conditions  for  the  season,  the  Select 
Harvests  2022  theoretical  crop  would  be 
approximately 30,000MT. 

in  FY2022  from  the 

Continuing increased levels of rainfall have led 
to  temporary  water  prices  remaining  at  lower 
than  average  levels.  Select  Harvests  will  fully 
lower  priced 
benefit 
temporary  water  market  with  all  previously 
carried forward water utilised in the 2021 crop. 
Our policy of owning water entitlements, long 
and  medium  term  leasing  entitlements  and 
acquiring annual allocations on the spot market 
means  we  are  not  fully  exposed  to  annual 
fluctuations in water prices.

The  USD  almond  price  increased  from  its  10 
year  lows  early  in  FY2021.  The  increase  was 
driven  by  the  likely  outcome  of  the  2021  US 
crop being 15% lower than the 3.2 Billion pound 
2020 crop and the anticipated drought impact 
on quality and sizing levels. Additionally, continued 
record breaking shipment levels out of the USA 
gave  the  market  confidence  that  carryover 
levels  would  be  manageable  leading  into  the 
2021  crop.  While  prices  have  stabilised,  it  is 
expected that further increases will occur once 
markets  continue  to  become  less  restricted 
and  the  food  services  sector  gets  back  to  full 
operating  capacity.  The  continuing  drought 
conditions  in  California  are  expected  to  add 
further supply pressure to the global market. 

The Company continues to pursue opportunities 
to  further  maximise  returns  from  its  core 
almond  asset  base.  This  occurs  through 
increased production (yields), improved quality 
and greater efficiency. This is achieved through 
the following:
•  Increasing the use of technology to provide a 
more  targeted  horticultural  management 
approach delivering improvements to yield, 
quality and lower water usage

•  Further  investment  in  advanced  equipment 
in our Robinvale processing facility to deliver 
additional  scale,  quality  and  productivity 
improvements

•  Additional 

capabilities 

and  operating 
efficiency  from  our  Parboil  value  adding 
facility  through  targeted  investment  and 
new product manufacturing processes

•  Consistent  maximum  power  generation 
from our H2E bio-mass facility using hull and 
horticultural  waste  and  producing  high 
quality pot ash to be composted and applied 
to current orchard assets

21

In addition to the above, domestic greenfield 
developments and mature orchard acquisitions 
continue  to  be  assessed.  On  18  December 
2020 Select Harvests successfully completed 
the acquisition of the Piangil Almond Orchard. 
This acquisition has been seamlessly added to 
the  portfolio  of  highly  productive  almond 
orchards. The Piangil 2021 crop yield and quality 
were  in  line  with  expectations  and  the  2022 
crop is on track to meet business case levels.

Following  a  detailed  strategic  review  Select 
Harvests  commenced  a  process  to  sell  the 
Consumer Foods section of the Food Division. 
This process resulted in the decision to close 
the  Thomastown  processing  facility  and  exit 
the branded and non-almond related areas of 
the  business.  As  part  of  this  process  Select 
Harvests completed the sale of the Lucky and 
Sunsol brands to Prolife Foods on 30 September 
2021. The Thomastown based almond related 
industrial business is in the process of being 
transferred to the Robinvale based processing 
facility and the private label packing and non-
almond processing areas will either be sold or 
wound  down.  Select  Harvests  is  planning  to 
finalise all production out of Thomastown by 
31 March 2022.

An extensive capital program is underway in 
Select Harvests’ Robinvale processing facility to:

•  Increase production and efficiency levels of 
currently produced almond based products

•  Allow  for  the  production  of  additional 
almond based products previously catered 
for out of the Thomastown facility

•  Develop  new  products 

in  the  growing 

almond based value add sector 

Additionally,  the  company  continues  to 
carefully assess (through internally set hurdle 
its  growth 
rates  and  strategic  benefits) 
opportunities. These comprise:

•  Continued  expansion  in  almond  orchards, 

both greenfield and mature

•  Diversification into other nuts

•  Growth  opportunities 

in  value  adding 
processes  to  almonds.  This  covers  both 
expanding  and  becoming 
increasingly 
efficient in current capabilities and looking 
for new opportunities in the health benefits 
of almond related products. 

•  Development of opportunities in the use of 
almond  hull  and  husk,  particularly 
in 
compost and fertiliser.

The macro outlook for the almond industry and 
‘better for you’ plant-based foods remain very 
strong both domestically and internationally. 
Select  Harvests  has  high  quality  assets,  a 
sustained increasingly efficient and consistent 
production  profile  supported  by  world  class 
technology. We remain well placed to deliver 
on  the  opportunities  that  will  arise  from 
continued demand growth globally for plant 
based  foods  both  as  a  raw  and  value  added 
processed product.

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Directors’ Report

Continued

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN 
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There have been no significant changes in the 
state of affairs of the Company.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE 
BALANCE DATE 

On  26  November  2021,  the  Directors  of  the 
Company  declared  a  final 
franked 
dividend  of  8  cents  per  share  payable  on  4 
February 2022 to shareholders on the register 
on 10 December 2021.

fully 

NON IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The  non  IFRS  financial  information  included 
within  this  Directors’  Report  has  not  been 
audited  or  reviewed 
in  accordance  with 
Australian Auditing Standards.

information 

IFRS  financial 

Non 
includes 
underlying EBIT, underlying result, underlying 
NPAT,  underlying  earnings  per  share,  net 
interest expense, net bank debt, net debt, net 
working capital and adjustments to reconcile 
from reported results to underlying results.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF 
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

During the year the Company entered into an 
insurance contract to indemnify Directors and 
Officers  against  liabilities  that  may  arise  from 
their  position  as  directors  and  officers  of  the 
Company and its controlled entities. The terms 
of the contract do not permit disclosure of the 
premium paid. 

indemnified 

include  the  company 
Officers 
secretary,  all  directors,  and  executive  officers 
participating 
in  the  management  of  the 
Company and its controlled entities.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

During or since the end of the financial year, the 
Company had an Audit and Risk Committee, a 
Remuneration and Sustainability Committee, 
and  a  Nominations  Comittee  comprising 
members of the Board of Directors. Members 
acting on the Committees of the Board during 
or since the end of the financial year were:

AUDIT AND RISK

F Bennett (Chair)
F Grimwade
G Kingwill

DIVIDENDS

Final fully franked 
dividend declared for 
30 September 2021*

*  On ordinary shares

CENTS
8

2021 
($’000)
9,618

REMUNERATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

N Anderson (Chair) 
M Iwaniw
G Kingwill
M Carroll (Chair) - retired 26 February 2021

NOMINATIONS

M Iwaniw (Chair)
F Bennett
N Anderson

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of meetings of directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the financial year and the number of meetings 
attended by each director was as follows:

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

Audit and Risk

Number Eligible 
to Attend
12
12
12
12
12
12
6

Number 
Attended
12
12
12
12
12
12
6

Number Eligible 
to Attend
-
4
4
4
-
4
-

Number 
Attended
-
4
4
4
-
4
-

M Iwaniw
P Thompson
F Bennett
F Grimwade
N Anderson
G Kingwill
M Carroll*

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES
Remuneration & Sustainability
Number Eligible 
to Attend
4
4
-
-
4
3
1

Number 
Attended
 4
4
-
-
4
3
1

Nominations

Number Eligible 
to Attend
4
4
-
-
4
-
1

Number 
Attended
 4
4
-
-
4
-
1

*  Retired 26 February 2021

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DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS

Directors’ interests in contracts are disclosed in Note 5.3 to the financial statements.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 36.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

Non-audit services provided by the external auditor are approved by resolution of the Audit and Risk Committee and approval is provided in writing 
to the Board of Directors. The amounts paid or payable to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for non-audit services provided during the year was 
$250,000. The Board has formed the view that the provision of those non-audit services by PwC is compatible with, and did not compromise, the 
general standards of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Amounts paid to PwC are included in Note 6.4 to the 
financial report.

ROUNDING

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) under the 
option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/ Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. The Company is an 
entity to which the Class Order applies.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

There are no material legal proceedings in place on behalf of the Company as at the date of this report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the directors of Select Harvests Limited support and 
have adhered to the ASX principles of corporate governance. The Company has previously adopted Listing Rule 4.10.3 which allows companies to 
publish their corporate governance statement on their website rather than in their annual report. A copy of the statement along with any related 
disclosures is available at:

www.selectharvests.com.au/governance

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

M Iwaniw

Chair

Melbourne, 26 November 2021

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Remuneration Report

Introduction from the Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee
Dear Shareholder,

On  behalf  of  the  Board,  I  am  pleased  to 
present  the  2021  Remuneration  Report  and 
my  first  as  Chair  of  the  Remuneration  and 
Sustainability  Committee.  The  financial  year 
2021  (FY2021)  has  seen  challenging  market 
conditions  associated  with  the  ongoing 
impact  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic.  Our 
customers,  employees  and  the  broader 
community have all been affected on various 
levels.  Our  focus  has  been  on  ensuring  the 
health  and  well-being  of  our  staff  and  their 
families,  and  supporting  our  customers  and 
the broader community.

The objective of Select Harvests' remuneration 
strategy is to attract, retain and motivate the 
people we require to sustainably manage and 
grow  the  business.  Executive  remuneration 
packages include a balance of fixed remuneration, 
short term cash incentives and long term equity 
incentives. The framework endeavours to align 
executive reward with market conditions and 
shareholders’ interests.

Fixed remuneration is aligned to the market mid-
point for similar roles in comparable companies. 

The health and well-being of our people remains 
the paramount priority for the business, with the 
short term incentive payments conditional on 
the foundations being in place for a safe work 
environment, demonstration of a strong safety 
culture  and  our  values.  The  board  assessed 
the safety environment to be sound.

The short term incentive program is based on 
annual  performance  and  assessed  against  key 
financial & operational performance indicators 
(KPIs).  The  performance  targets  are  based  on 
the annual business plan and set at a level that 
results  in  a  50%  payout  on  achievement  of  a 
stretching  but  realistically  achievable  level  of 
performance.  Maximum  payout  only  occurs 
where  there  is  a  clearly  outstanding  level  of 
performance across all KPIs.

In  addition  to  KPIs  for  their  business  unit  and 
areas of direct responsibility all Key Management 
Personnel  (KMP)  share  a  company  NPAT  KPI  to 
encourage  a  strong  executive  team  dynamic 
and cross business unit collaboration. 

Setting KPIs for a business such as ours has the 
challenge of a number of factors such as climatic 
conditions,  commodity  prices  and  exchange 
rates  having  a  significant  effect  on  results. 
While  management  can  to  some  degree 
mitigate these “agricultural risks” and should be 
encouraged to do so, they are largely out of our 
control.  The  Board  retains  some  discretion  in 
evaluating overall performance and taking into 
account operating conditions. KMP STI vesting 
levels ranged from 29% to 36% of the maximum 
opportunity.  The  higher  vesting  levels  were 
primarily  driven  by  strong  orchard  yields, 
innovation,  improved  culture  and  strong  cost 
control in the orchards, processing, manufacturing 
and head office.

The  long  term  incentive  plan  is  based  on  3 
year  compound  annual  growth  in  earnings 
per share and relative total shareholder return 
against ASX listed industry peers and absolute 
Earnings  Per  Share  (EPS)  growth.  The  EPS 
band is broad with vesting starting at 5% and 
full vesting occurring at 20%.

The choice of a broad band reflects our desire 
for  the  start  point  to  have  a  reasonable 
probability of occurring and for full vesting to 
only  occur  when  there  is  a  strong  outcome 
for  shareholders.  TSR  over  the  three  year 
performance  period  was  64.3%  which  came 
out at the 93rd percentile of the peer group 
and  resulted  in  100%  vesting.  EPS  growth 
target  was  not  met.  No  adjustments  were 
made  to  the  reported  statutory  EPS 
in 
determining this outcome. Overall LTI vesting 
was at 50%.

The  remuneration  outcomes  resulting  from 
the  FY2021  performance  are  set  out  in  this 
Remuneration Report.

Nicki Anderson

Chair – Remuneration & 
Sustainability Committee

The report has been prepared and audited 
against the disclosure requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

1. KEY QUESTIONS

What are our remuneration objectives and guiding principles?

OBJECTIVE
To deliver 
sustainable returns 
as a leader in “better 
for you” plant based 
foods.

Align management 
and shareholder 
interests.

PRINCIPLES
Deliver competitive 
advantage in 
attracting, 
motivating and 
retaining talent.

Encourage a diverse 
workforce.

Simple, easily 
understood, 
rewarding 
performance and 
creating a culture 
that delivers 
shareholder value.

Reflect our values of:

•  Trust & Respect

•  Integrity & 
Diversity

•  Sustainability

•  Performance 
& Innovation

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The table below provides an overview of the different remuneration components within the framework.

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PURPOSE

DELIVERY

FY21 APPROACH

OBJECTIVE

Attract and 
retain the best 
talent

REMUNERATION 
COMPONENT
Total Fixed 
Remuneration 
(TFR)

Reward 
current year 
performance

Short Term 
Incentive 
(STI)

Base salary, 
superannuation and 
salary sacrifice 
components based on 
total cost to the 
company

Annual cash payment

TFR is set in relation to the 
external market and takes 
into account:
•  Size & complexity of the role
•  Individual responsibilities

STI ensures appropriate 
differentiation of pay for 
performance and is based on 
business and individual 
performance outcomes

Reward long 
term 
sustainable 
performance

Long Term 
Incentive 
(LTI) 

LTI ensures alignment to 
long-term overall company 
performance and is 
consistent with:
•  Profitable growth 
•  Long-term shareholder return

Performance rights 
(vesting after three 
years, subject to 
performance)

Target TFR positioning is Median of 
Comparator Group 
Comparators: ASX Listed Food and 
Agribusiness Companies

STI Performance Measures1
•  NPAT (50%)
•  Culture/ Executive Development (15%)
•  Capital management (5%) 
•  Personal & Operational performance (10%)
•  Board discretion (20%)

With a tollgate for safety & values

LTI Performance Measures
•  Relative TSR (50%)
•  EPS growth (50%) 

With a positive TSR gate

•  Holding Lock 

The participant’s holding is equal to 
their fixed annual remuneration

•  Clawback conditions  

For fraud or dishonest conduct 
breach of obligations to the Company 

1  This summarises the MD’s Performance Measures. Other KMP’s measures are tailored to their responsibilities

Who and how much did you pay your Key Management Personnel for the financial year (non IFRS)? 

In financial year 2021, Key Management Personnel (KMP) comprised the Non-Executive Director, Managing Director (MD) and Executives (Other 
KMP). KMP is defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity directly 
or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity.

The table below presents the remuneration paid to, or vested for, MD and Other KMP for the financial year.

$

TERM AS KMP

Paul Thompson 
Managing Director & CEO
Brad Crump 
CFO & Company Secretary
Ben Brown 
GM Horticulture
Peter Ross 
GM Performance Improvement 
& Sustainability
Suzanne Douglas 
GM Consumer
Dan Wilson 
GM Almond Operations
Nicole Feder  
GM People, Safety & Culture
Laurence Van Driel 
GM Trading & Industrial Sales

Urania Di Cecco 
GM People, Safety & Sustainability

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

From 1 July 2021

From 1 July 2021

Resigned 30 July 
2021
Vale 9 March 
2021

TOTAL FIXED 
REMUNERATION
659,251

410,827

341,881

348,130

337,835

58,750

68,156

306,603

123,626

STI ACHIEVED1

93,335

64,242

43,567

43,383

45,676

9,358

10,526

-

-

VESTED PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS2
343,272

91,588

68,691

68,691

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

1,095,858

566,657

454,139

460,204

383,511

68,108

78,682

306,603

123,626

1  Cash STI will be paid after the FY2021 financial statements have been finalised.
2  The vested performance rights value in this table has been determined using the closing share price on the last trading day of FY2021. Vesting occurs after the finalisation of the 

FY2021 financial statements and hurdle testing is completed by an independent expert. Sale of shares emanating from vested performance rights under the current plan  
are subject to a holding lock which requires Executive KMPs to accumulate and hold a value equivalent to their annual TFR.

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Continued

1. KEY QUESTIONS (CONTINUED) 

When remuneration is earned and received?

The remuneration components are structured to reward executives progressively across different timeframes. The diagram below shows the period 
over which FY2021 remuneration was received and when the awards were granted and vested.

TFR

STI

LTI

AGM

Monthly

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

Date Paid

Date Granted

Vesting Date

Performance Period

What is the remuneration mix for Key Management Personnel? 

The remuneration mix for KMP is balanced between fixed and variable remuneration.

•  Non-Executive Director: 100% of remuneration is fixed remuneration.

•  MD: 50% of remuneration is performance-based pay and 25% of remuneration is delivered as performance rights to shares. 

•  Other KMP: 50% of their remuneration is performance-based pay and 25% of their remuneration is delivered as performance rights to shares.

Non-Executive
Director

MD

Other
KMP

100%

50%

50%

7%
(Max 25%)

6.2-8.0%
(Target 25%)

22%
(Max 25%)

22%
(Max 25%)

Total Fixed
Remuneration

Peformance
Dependent STI

Peformance
Dependent LTI

STI payments are based on 50% of the fixed remuneration, with maximum payment on achievement of a stretching but achievable target, with 
regard to past and otherwise expected achievements.

LTI grants are at face value, where face value represents the share pricing at 30 September 2021. Other KMP have minimum shareholding requirements.

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What equity was granted for year ended 30 September 2021? 

Equity was granted to the MD and other KMP in FY2021, as detailed in the table below. The methodology used for the allocation was determined 
using the face value of full vesting based on the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) over the 10 days preceding the date of the 26 February 2021 
Annual General Meeting.

NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS GRANTED

FACE VALUE

MD
Paul Thompson 
Managing Director & CEO
Other KMP
Brad Crump 
CFO & Company Secretary
Peter Ross 
GM Performance Improvement & Sustainability
Ben Brown 
GM Horticulture
Suzanne Douglas 
GM Consumer
Nicole Feder 
GM People, Safety & Culture
Dan Wilson 
GM Almond Operations

77,903

18,622

15,742

15,361

15,337

-

8,066

$423,013

$101,117

$85,479

$83,410

$83,280

-

$43,798

Is there alignment between management and shareholder interests? 

The following chart shows the alignment between shareholder interests as measured by reported profit and earnings per share and management’s 
interests as measured by the proportion of STI that pays out and the number of performance rights vesting. The Board believes these outcomes 
show “at risk” remuneration has varied appropriately.

100

80

60

40

20

0

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

STI Vesting % of
maximum dollars (%)

LTIP vesting % of
maximum rights (%)

Basic Earnings
per Share (cents)

Reported NPAT ($’m)

Note: 

This report excludes the FY18 transition period (3 months period ending 30 September 2018) as no STI or LTIP were vested.

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2. MD AND OTHER KMP REMUNERATION

2.1 How STI outcomes are linked to performance

At  the  commencement  of  each  annual  operating  cycle  the  Board  sets  KPIs  for  the  MD  and  the  MD  sets  KPIs  for  the  KMP  with  target  levels  of 
performance based on the Board approved annual operating plan. At the end of the operating cycle the Board assesses performance against these 
KPIs and how these rate against the scales set out in the following table. This determines the STI reward.

PERFORMANCE 
LEVEL

Unsatisfactory
Threshold 

PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

Unacceptable level of performance
The minimum acceptable level of performance that needs 
to be achieved before any reward would be available.

Target

Represents the planned level of performance. Financial 
and other quantitative KPIs are set at the budgeted level 
assuming plans are challenging but achievable

Outstanding

A clearly outstanding level of performance and evident to 
all as an exceptional level of achievement

SUBJECTIVE 
TARGETS 
(BASED ON A 1 TO 5 SCALE)
Score 1 or < 2
Score 2

STI REWARD 
(% MAXIMUM)

STI REWARD 
(% TFR)

No payment
1%

No payment
0.5%

Score > 2 & < 3

Score of 3

Pro-rata from 
1% to 49.9%
50%

Pro-rata from 
12.5% to 24%
25%

Score > 3 & < 5

Score of 5

Pro-rata from 
50.1% to 99.9%
100% (double on 
target reward)

Pro-rata from 
26% to 49%
50%

For FY2021 the KMP score cards range from 24% to 32% as a percentage of the potential maximum score and resulted in STI rewards as a percentage 
of TFR of 12%. This level of performance is reflective of the delivery of a solid result through a challenging year.

2.2 Overview of FY2021 remuneration framework

FIXED REMUNERATION

Base salary 

Short Term Incentive (STI)
Opportunity

Purpose
Term
Instrument
Performance measures

Why these were chosen

Long Term Incentive (LTI)

Opportunity

Consists of cash salary, superannuation and salary sacrifice arrangements based on total cost to the company. 
Reviewed annually with reference to the market median for comparable companies, the individual’s performance and 
potential and the company’s future plans. There is no guaranteed base pay increase in any executive contract.

% of Fixed Remuneration

MD
Unsatisfactory – 0% 
Threshold – up to 12.5% 
Target – up to 25% 
Maximum - up to 50%

Other KMP
Unsatisfactory – 0% 
Threshold – up to 7.5-12.5% 
Target – up to 15-25% 
Maximum – up to 50%

To provide incentive to exceed the annual business objectives.
1 year
Cash
KPI Score Card
Company NPAT
Culture/Executive Development
Capital management
Personal & Operational performance / Project delivery
Board discretion
With a safety and values tollgate
To provide a balance between outperforming the annual operating plan, individual business unit plans, focus on 
the efficient use of capital and strengthening the balance sheet, on time and budget delivery of strategic projects 
and sustained orchard productivity. The Board retains some discretion to adjust the outcomes based on whether 
they were influenced by uncontrollable “headwinds” or “tailwinds” and the degree to which behaviours reflect our 
values. The health and wellbeing of our people remains paramount and no incentive is paid if the foundations for a 
safe work environment were not maintained.

Other KMP
40% 
15%
5% 
20%
20%

MD
50%
15%
5%
10%
20%

% of Fixed Remuneration

MD
Face Value – up to 50%

Other KMP

Face Value – up to 25%

Purpose
Term
Instrument

Reward achievement of long term business objectives and sustainable value creation for shareholders.
3 years, vesting at the end of the period.
Performance rights

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FIXED REMUNERATION
Performance conditions*

Why these were chosen

1.  Continuing service
2. Positive absolute shareholder return
3.  50% Compound Annual Growth in underlying earnings per share† over three years. 
  The performance targets and vesting proportions are as follows:
•  Below 5% CAGR
•  5% CAGR
•  5.1% - 19.9% CAGR
•  20% or higher CAGR
4. 50% Total Shareholder Return relative to a peer group of ASX listed companies over three years. 
  The performance targets and vesting proportions are as follows:
Nil
•  Below the 50th percentile
25%
•  50th percentile
Pro rata vesting
•  51st – 74th percentile
•  At or above 75th percentile
50%
Underlying EPS represents a strong measure of overall business performance. 
TSR provides a shareholder perspective of the Company’s relative performance against comparable companies. 

Nil
25%
Pro rata vesting
50%

*  The Remuneration and Sustainability Committee is responsible for assessing whether the targets are met and in doing so obtains the advice of an independent expert.
†  EPS adjustments are made consistent with the guidance issued by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Financial Services Institute of Australasia in March 2009 and 
  ASIC Regulator Guide RG230 ‘Disclosing Non-IFRS financial information’.

OTHER

Hedging policy 
Clawback

Minimum shareholding 
requirements

Individuals cannot hedge Select Harvests equity that is unvested or subject to restrictions. 
The Board may determine that any unvested share rights will lapse or be forfeited in certain circumstances such as 
in the case of fraud, wilful misconduct or dishonesty. 
Vested performance rights are to be held until the accumulated value is equal to 100% base salary. 

The safety tollgate, which requires maintenance of a safe work environment, was passed.

The individual KMP actual STI payments and potential maximum payments are set out in the following table in section 2.3.

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2. EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION (CONTINUED)

2.3 What we paid to the MD and other KMP in FY2021 – Further detail

The following pages compare the maximum potential and actual remuneration for the financial year ended 30 September 2021 for current KMP. 
Amounts include:

•  Total fixed remuneration

•  STI achieved as a result of business and individual performance (versus the maximum potential cash STI)

•  Share performance rights that vested during the year at face value (versus the maximum initial award face value) for the performance testing 

period concluding in that year.

This information differs from the statutory remuneration disclosures presented in Section 5.1 (which are presented in accordance with the accounting 
standards) as the performance rights value is based on the closing share price on the day the tranche of performance rights were approved.

The directors believe that the remuneration received is more relevant to users for the following reasons:

•  The statutory remuneration expensed is based on historic cost and does not reflect the value of the equity instruments when they are actually 

received by the KMPs;

•  The statutory remuneration shows benefits before they are actually received by the KMPs.

Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential
Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential
Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential

Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential
Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential
Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential
Actual Remuneration
Maximum Potential

2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021

2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021

TOTAL FIXED 
REMUNERATION
659
659
411
411
348
348

SHORT TERM 
INCENTIVE
93
330
64
206
43
174

PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS
421
 487
101
117
84
97

342
342
338
338
68
68
59
59

44
171
46
169
11
34
9
31

84
97
-
-
-
-
-
-

TOTAL

1,173
1,476
576
734
475
619

470
610
384
507
79
102
68
90

$’000

Paul Thompson 
Managing Director & CEO

Brad Crump 
CFO & Company Secretary

Peter Ross 
GM Performance Improvement 
& Sustainability
Ben Brown 
GM Horticulture

Suzanne Douglas 
GM Consumer

Nicole Feder* 
GM People, Safety & Culture

Dan Wilson* 
GM Almond Operations

*  Commenced as KMP on 1 July 2021

2.4 FY2022 Outlook

The Committee and Board continue to review our remuneration strategy:

•  The 2022 STIP KPI’s focus on priorities and outcomes budgeted for as part of annual business plans, maintaining the focus on safety, financial 

metrics, cost of production and culture.

•  Our LTIP performance rights are allocated annually, ensuring closer alignment to current strategic plans and financial targets. 

•  The focus of LTIP moves to delivery of strategic sustainable growth in shareholder value over the medium and longer terms. Performance metrics: 

Absolute TSR (40% weighting), ROCE (40% weighting) and strategy delivery (20% weighting).

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202131

2.5 Long Term Performance Perspective

The following table provides the performance outcomes over a five year period which align to the STI and LTI outcomes for Executive KMP.

Net profit / (loss) after tax ($'000)
Basic EPS (cents)
Basic EPS Growth
Dividend per share (cents)
Opening share price 
1 Oct / 1 July ($)
Change in share price ($)
Closing share price 
30 September / 30 June ($)
TSR % p.a.†

2021 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
15,116
12.7
(51%)
8.0
5.57

2.72
8.29

50%

2020 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
25,001
26.0
(53%)
13.0
7.69

(2.12)
5.57

(26%)

2019 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
53,022
55.5
3,552%
32.0
5.32

2018* 
3 MONTH PERIOD 
ENDED 30 SEPT
(1,536)
(1.6)
(107%)
Nil
6.90

2.37
7.69

51%

(1.58)
5.32

(23%)

2018 
YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE
20,371
23.2
84%
12.0
4.90

2.00
6.90

(26%)

2017 
YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE
9,249
12.6
(73%)
10.0
6.74

(1.84)
4.90

(35%)

*  No assessment made against this period but shown for the purpose of completeness
†  TSR is calculated as the change in share price for the year plus dividends announced for the year, divided by opening share price

Vesting of performance rights is based on performance against the hurdles over the three years prior to vesting. 

The following illustrates the Company’s performance against the criteria in the LTI plan.

EPS GROWTH

Basic EPS (cents)
Underlying EPS (cents)‡
3 Year EPS CAGR
3 Year EPS CAGR target 5% - 20%
Percentage vested

2021 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
12.7
18.0
(7.5%)

2020 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
26.0
26.0
24.9%

2019 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT
55.5
55.5
11.9%

2018 
3 MONTH PERIOD 
ENDED 30 SEPT
(1.6)
(1.6)
N/A

2018 
YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE
23.2
23.2
(36%)

0%

100%

73%

N/A

0%

‡  Underlying EPS is adjusted for the loss on sale of the Consumer Brands and restructuring costs for the Thomastown site. Please refer to note 5.5 for more information.

RELATIVE TSR PERFORMANCE�

SHV 3 Year TSR %
SHV 3 Year TSR Ranking
Peer group 3 Year Median TSR
SHV Rank against peer group
Percentage vested

2021 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT

2020 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT

2019 
YEAR ENDED 
30 SEPT

2018 
3 MONTH PERIOD 
ENDED 30 SEPT

2018 
YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE

64.3%
93rd percentile
(5.8%)
2nd out of 16
100%

24.5%
62nd percentile
20%
6th out of 14
73%

22.8%
29th percentile
50%
11th out of 15
0%

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

(22.5%)
0th percentile
27%
15th out of 15
0%

�  TSR ranking relative to ASX Consumer Staples also included in the All Ordinaries index.

2.6 Terms of KMP Service Agreements

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the KMP are formalised in service agreements. These service agreements set out the base salary 
arrangements and future review. Each of these agreements provide for participation in a Short Term Incentive Plan and a Long Term Incentive Plan.

Other significant provisions of the agreements are that the term is on-going with a 6 month notice period for the MD and 3 month notice period for 
Other KMP.

Other than the notice periods, there are no specific termination benefits applicable to the service agreements.

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Remuneration Report

Continued

3. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ ARRANGEMENTS

On appointment to the Board, all Non-Executive Directors enter into a service agreement with the Company in the form of a letter of appointment. 
The letter summarises the Board policies and terms, including compensation, relevant to the office of Director.

Non-Executive Directors receive fees (including statutory superannuation) but do not receive any performance related remuneration nor are they 
issued options or performance rights on securities. This reflects the responsibilities and the Group’s demands of directors. Non-Executive Directors’ 
fees are periodically reviewed by the Board to ensure that they are appropriate and in line with market expectations.

Non-Executive Directors’ professional development is supported and funded through the company’s training budget. There is no equity ownership 
requirement for Non-Executive Directors. Directors are encouraged to acquire and hold shares equivalent in value to their annual fees.

The  current  aggregate  fee  limit  of  $950,000    was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  21  February  2020  Annual  General  Meeting.  For  the  FY2021 
reporting year, the total amount paid to Non-Executive Directors was $724,187.

The remuneration is a base fee with the Chair of each of the Committee receiving additional fees commensurate with their responsibilities. The 
current directors’ fees are as follows:

Current Base Fees (including superannuation)

Chair 

Other Non-Executive Directors 

Additional Fees (including superannuation) 

Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee 

Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee 

$250,791

$108,749

$14,501

$14,501

4. GOVERNANCE

4.1 Role of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee

The Remuneration and Sustainability Committee operates under its own Charter and reports to the Board. The Charter, which the Board reviews 
annually, was last approved in April 2021. A copy of the Charter is available on the Company’s website:

www.selectharvests.com.au

4.2 Use of Remuneration Advisors

During the year, the Remuneration Committee engaged Godfrey Remuneration to:

•  Prepare reports on market benchmarking of executive remuneration; 

•  Review of short-term variable remuneration plan; and

•  Review of long-term variable remuneration plan

The following arrangements were made to ensure that the engagement and delivery of services from Godfrey Remuneration are free from undue 
influence by members of the Group’s Key Management Personnel and are as follows:

•  Remuneration consultants are to be engaged by, and report directly to, the Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee. Agreements 
for the provision of remuneration consulting services are to be executed by the Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee under 
delegated authority on behalf of the Board.

•  Reports containing remuneration recommendations are to be provided directly to the Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committee; and

•  Remuneration consultants are permitted to speak to management throughout the engagement (if required) to understand company processes, 

practices and other business issues and obtain management perspectives. 

As a consequence, the board is satisfied that the recommendations were made free from undue influence from any members of the key management 
personnel. The total consulting fees paid were $88,000 (ex GST).

4.3 Share Trading Policy

The Share Trading Policy was last reviewed by the Board in December 2020. A copy is available on the Company’s website:

www.selectharvests.com.au

Under the policy senior executives may not hedge Select Harvests equity that is unvested or subject to restrictions. 

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5. KMP STATUTORY DISCLOSURES

5.1 Details of FY2021 and FY2020 Remuneration

Remuneration of the Directors and other key management personnel of Select Harvests Limited and the consolidated entity.

$

ANNUAL REMUNERATION

LONG TERM

Base Fee

Short Term 
Incentives

Non Cash 
Benefits

Superannuation 
Contributions

Long Service Leave 
Accrued & Paid

Performance 
Rights Granted1

Total

F Grimwade

N Anderson

Financial 
Year
Non Executive Directors
2021
M Iwaniw
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020

G Kingwill

F Bennett

M Caroll*

P Ross

B Brown

S Douglas

N Feder†

D Wilson†

L Van Driel‡

U Di Cecco�

2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020

2 2 3,821
223,788
97,578
96,924
105,205
96,924
121,168
112,458
9 7, 5 7 8
82,634
4 5 , 7 7 0
109,849

388,491
383,614
321,901
321,063
316,595
312,782
315,499
304,378
60,696
-
53,409
-
278,185
334,521
112,730
260,362

Executive Director
P Thompson

2021
2020

631,699
574,553

Other key management personnel
B Crump

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

93,335
87,807

64,242
59,660
43,383
56,417
43,567
65,560
45,676
56,632
10,526
-
9,358
-
-
47,532
-
42,189

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

5,216
45,517

-
-
3,862
3,888
2,919
4,997
-
-
1,498
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
-

-
-
9,329
9,208
10,061
9,208
-
7,827
9,329
7,850
4,348
10,436

22,336
21,003

22,336
21,003
22,367
21,003
22,367
21,003
22,336
21,003
5,962
-
5,341
-
18,418
21,003
10,896
21,003

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

14,312
11,993

-
-
7,351
5,986
10,262
53,751
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,465
-
-

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

2 2 3,821
223,788
106,907
106,132
115,266
106,132
121,168
120,285
106,907
90,484
50,118
120,285

(4,253)
231,037

762,645
971,910

(3,289)
64,481
(926)
43,824
(1,253)
43,824
17,478
4,298
-
-
2,263
-
(58,999)
43,824
(3,545)
3,545

471,780
528,758
397,938
452,181
394,457
501,917
400,989
386,311
78,682
-
70,371
-
247,604
453,345
120,081
327,099

*  Retired 26 February 2021 

†  Commenced as KMP 1 July 2021 

‡  Resigned 30 July 2021 

�  Vale 9 March 2021

1  The amortisation approach for the performance rights has been amended to include the service period when the award was earned. This typically results in amortisation over an  

additional month to the vesting date. In prior years, the amortisation approach only considered the respective performance period. The 2020 values have been restated to align with  
the current year presentation. As the 2020 restatement was not considered material to the users of financial statements, no restatement was made in the financial statements.

Notes: 

It should be noted that performance rights granted, referred to in the remuneration details set out in this report, comprise a proportion of rights which have not yet vested  
and are reflective of rights that may or may not vest in future years.

The elements of remuneration have been determined based on the cost to the consolidated entity.

Performance rights granted have been independently valued using the Monte Carlo simulation option pricing model, which takes account of factors such as the exercise price 
of the rights, the current level and volatility of the underlying share price and the time to maturity of the rights. The amount shown here is an accounting expense and reflects  
the value as determined using this model. The value is expensed over the vesting period of the rights.

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Continued

5. KMP STATUTORY DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

5.2 Details of LTI Performance Rights Granted, Vested and Exercised
Performance rights granted to the Managing Director and Other KMP during the year.

Opening balance 
1 Oct 2020

Granted during the 
year

NUMBER
Vested during the 
year

Forfeited during 
the year

Closing balance 
30 Sept 2021

Executive Director
P Thompson
Other key management personnel
B Crump
P Ross
B Brown
S Douglas
D Wilson*
L Van Driel†
U Di Cecco�

204,660

51,338
40,940
40,940
9,369
4,500
40,940
7,729

77,903

18,622
15,742
15,361
15,337
8,066
-
-

64,875

15,570
12,975
12,975
-
-
12,975
-

10,125

2,430
2,025
2,025
-
-
27,965
7,729

207,563

51,960
41,682
41,301
24,706
12,566
-
-

*  Commenced as KMP 1 July 2021 

†  Resigned 30 July 2021 

‡  Vale 9 March 2021

All vested rights are exercisable after the performance period, subject to a holding lock that requires KMP to hold shares with a value equivalent to 
their base salary.

5.3 Active Plan Performance Rights Granted 
Performance rights granted to executives under the LTI Plans that are relevant to FY2020 and beyond.

GRANT 
DATE
29 April 
2019

27 March 
2020

28 July 
2021

VESTING CONDITIONS

•  EPS Compound Annual 

Growth 

•  Relative TSR performance 

to peer group

•  Continuous service

•  Holding Lock
•  EPS Compound Annual 

Growth 

•  Relative TSR performance 

to peer group

•  Continuous service

•  Holding Lock
•  EPS Compound Annual 

Growth 

•  Relative TSR performance 

to peer group

•  Continuous service

•  Holding Lock

PERFORMANCE 
PERIOD
30 September 2021

PARTICIPATING 
EXECUTIVES
P Thompson 
B Crump 
P Ross 
B Brown

PERFORMANCE 
ACHIEVED
30 September 2021 
rights achieved 0% 
of EPS condition 
rights and 100% of 
TSR condition rights

VESTED %

EXPIRY DATE

50% of 
30 September 
2021 rights

28 October 
2021

30 September 2022

30 September 2023

P Thompson 
B Crump 
P Ross 
B Brown 
S Douglas 
D Wilson

P Thompson 
B Crump 
P Ross 
B Brown 
S Douglas 
D Wilson

2022 period to be 
determined

N/A

31 October 
2022

2021 period to be 
determined

N/A

31 October 
2023

The LTI Plan provides for the offer of a parcel of performance rights with a three year performance period to participating employees. The rights vest 
at the end of the period on achievement of the performance hurdles. Performance rights are granted under the plan for no consideration.

The plan rules contain a restriction on removing the ‘at risk’ aspect of the instruments granted to executives. Plan participants may not enter into 
any transaction designed to remove the ‘at risk’ aspect of an instrument before it vests.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20215.4 Grants of Performance Rights 
The table details the grants of performance rights to the Managing Director and Executive team.

NAME

YEAR GRANTED

NUMBER 
GRANTED

VALUE PER 
RIGHT*

VESTED %

RIGHTS TO DEFERRED SHARES
FORFEITED 
NUMBER

VESTED 
NUMBER

P Thompson

B Crump

P Ross

B Brown

S Douglas

D Wilson

L Van Driel

U Di Cecco

2017
2019
2020
2021
2018
2019
2020
2021
2017
2019
2020
2021
2017
2019
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2017
2019
2020
2020

75,000
82,815
46,845
77,903
18,000
22,095
11,243
18,622
15,000
16,571
9,369
15,742
15,000
16,571
9,369
15,361
9,369
15,337
4,500
8,066
15,000
16,571
9,369
7,729

$4.07
$5.18
$4.22
$6.29
$3.65
$5.18
$4.22
$6.29
$3.38
$5.18
$4.22
$6.29
$3.38
$5.18
$4.22
$6.29
$4.22
$6.29
$4.22
$6.29
$3.38
$5.18
$4.22
$4.22

87%
-
-
-
87%
-
-
-
87%
-
-
-
87%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
87%
-
-
-

64,875
-
-
-
15,570
-
-
-
12,975
-
-
-
12,975
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,975
-
-
-

10,125
-
-
-
2,430
-
-
-
2,025
-
-
-
2,025
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,025
16,571
9,369
7,729

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FINANCIAL YEARS IN WHICH 
RIGHTS MAY VEST

MAX. VALUE YET 
TO VEST†

30-Sep-21
30-Sep-22
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-21
30-Sep-22
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-21
30-Sep-22
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-21
30-Sep-22
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-21
30-Sep-22
30-Sep-23
30-Sep-23

-
$428,982
$197,686
$490,010
-
$114,452
$47,445
$117,132
-
$85,838
$39,537
$99,017
-
$85,838
$39,537
$96,621
$39,537
$96,470
$18,990
$50,735
-
-
-
-

*  The value per right for each grant has been amended to include  
both  the  TSR  and  EPS  vesting  conditions.    In  prior  years,  this  
disclosure only considered the respective value of the TSR and  
EPS vesting conditions to the extent the hurdle was expected to  
be achieved:

YEAR GRANTED
2020

2021

PERFORMANCE HURDLES
TSR
EPS
TSR
EPS

FAIR VALUE
$2.83
$5.60
$5.30
$7.28

†  The  values  disclosed  for  2020  have  been  
revised to reflect changes made to the way the  
  weighted average fair value has been calculated.

5.5 Number of shares held by directors and other key management personnel
The  movement  during  the  year  in  the  number  of  ordinary  shares  of  the  company  held,  directly  or  indirectly,  by  each  director  and  other  key 
management personnel, including their personally related entities, is as follows:

HELD AT 
1 OCTOBER 2020

RECEIVED ON EXERCISE OF 
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

OTHER –DRP, SALES 
AND PURCHASES

HELD AT 
30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Non-executive directors 
M Iwaniw
F Grimwade
N Anderson
F Bennett
G Kingwill
Executive director
P Thompson
Other key management personnel 
B Crump
P Ross
B Brown
S Douglas
N Feder
D Wilson
L Van Driel
U Di Cecco

205,856
80,000
7,467
7,919
5,361

511,425

-
135,867
3,445
-
-
-
5,475
-

-
-
-
-
-

64,875

15,570
12,975
12,975
-
-
-
12,975
-

14,732
12,699
4,118
11,326
10,851

48,079

(12,785)
11,370
3,776
4,000
-
-
(18,450)
-

220,588
92,699
11,585
19,245
16,212

624,379

2,785
160,212
20,196
4,000
-
-
-
-

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
As lead auditor for the audit of Select Harvests Limited for the year ended 30 September 2021, I 
declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:  

(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

(b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Select Harvests Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
period. 

Alison Tait 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Melbourne 
26 November 2021 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK  VIC  3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE  VIC  3001 
T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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ABOVE: Daniel Wilson has overseen the successful installation of the upgraded H2E filter system.

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Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Continuing Operations Revenue
Total revenue

Other income
Fair value adjustment of biological assets
Gain on sale of assets
Total other income

Expenses
Cost of sales
Distribution expenses
Marketing expenses
Occupancy expenses
Administrative expenses
Finance costs
Others
PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX
Income tax (expense)
PROFIT / (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Profit / (loss) from discontinued operations
PROFIT / (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED

Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other comprehensive income for the year

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF 
SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Members of Select Harvests Limited arises from:
Continuing Operations
Discontinuing Operations

Earnings per share for profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary 
equity holders of the company:
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company:
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

The above Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

NOTE

2021

2020

2.2

3.3
2.3

2.3

2.3

2.3

2.4

5.5

2.5
2.5

2.5
2.5

228,595

187,108

(4,203)
1,945
(2,258)

(179,220)
(812)
(9)
(239)
(12,387)
(2,181)
(1,064)
30,425
(5,136)
25,289
(10,173)
15,116

13,988
289
14,277

(142,304)
(906)
(3)
(317)
(14,748)
(1,932)
1,464
42,639
(13,454)
29,185
(4,184)
25,001

(6,543) 
(6,543)

4,383
4,383

8,573

29,384

18,746
(10,173)
8,573

33,568
(4,184)
29,384

21.3
21.2

12.7
12.7

30.4
30.3

26.0
25.9

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021Statement of Financial Position

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Biological assets
Current tax receivable
Derivative financial instruments
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Other receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Intangible assets
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Current tax liabilities
Deferred gain on sale
Provisions
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other payables
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred gain on sale
Provisions
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS

EQUITY
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained profits
TOTAL EQUITY

The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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2020

1,451

69,154
100,549
42,432
-
3,811
217,397

1,891
298,715
236,444
70,447
607,497
824,894

42,517
6,235
31,264
-
5,398
175
5,473
91,062

3,525
52,750
233,513
36,312
2,452
270
328,822
419,884
405,010

279,096
14,280
111,634
405,010

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

NOTE

4.2

3.1
3.2
3.3

3.4

3.5
3.6
3.7

3.8
4.3
3.9
3.4

3.10
3.12

3.8
4.3
3.9
3.11
3.10
3.12

4.1

2021

1,995

84,842
114,316
51,321
5,286
78
257,838

1,825
437,607
222,550
83,985
745,967
1,003,805

64,967
5,063
31,661
3,626
-
175
10,558
116,050

2,761
95,000
221,494
38,851
2,277
416
360,799
476,849
526,956

397,343
7,657
121,956
526,956

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202140

Statement of Changes in Equity

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 
ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Balance at 1 October 2019

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs and deferred tax
Deferred tax credit on transaction costs
Dividends paid or provided
Employee performance rights
Balance at 30 September 2020

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders:
Contributions of equity - net of transaction costs and deferred tax
Placement and Share Purchase Plan - net of transaction cost
Deferred tax credit on transaction costs
Dividends paid or provided
Employee performance rights
Balance at 30 September 2021

NOTE

CONTRIBUTED 
EQUITY
271,750

3.4

4.1
4.1
2.6
6.3

3.4

4.1
4.1
4.1
2.6
6.3

-
-
-

6,289
1,057
-
-
279,096

-
-
-

1,962
115,382
903
-
-
397,343

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

RESERVES

10,417

-
3,326
3,326

-
-
-
537
14,280

-
(6,543)
(6,543)

-
-
-
-
(80)
7,657

RETAINED 
EARNINGS
114,445

25,001
-
25,001

-
-
(27,812)
-
111,634

15,116
-
15,116

-
-
-
(4,794)
-
121,956

TOTAL

396,612

25,001
3,326
28,327

6,289
1,057
(27,812)
537
405,010

15,116
(6,543)
8,573

1,962
115,382
903
(4,794)
(80)
526,956

The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021Statement of Cash Flows

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received
Interest and finance costs paid
Income tax received / (paid)
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Government grants
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of brand names
Proceeds from sale of water rights
Payment for water rights
Payment for property, plant and equipment
Payment for bearer plants and plantation land
Payment for tree development costs
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of shares net of transaction costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Principal elements of lease payments
Dividends on ordinary shares, net of Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Reconciliation to cash at the end of the year:
Cash and cash equivalents
Bank overdrafts

41

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

NOTE

2021

2020

275,193
(214,672)
60,521
24
(15,155)
(7,201)
38,189

50
4,310
1,500
1,929
(19,192)
(21,392)
(124,943)
(11,986)
(169,724)

115,382
275,090 
(232,840)
(21,549)
(2,832)
133,251

1,716
(4,784)
(3,068)

1,995
(5,063)
(3,068)

4.2

4.2
4.2

236,617
(189,755)
46,862
5
(15,440)
(18,274)
13,153

-
1,058
-
-
-
(26,103)
-
(10,216)
(35,261)

-
246,519
(193,769)
(21,848)
(21,523)
9,379

(12,729)
7,945
(4,784)

1,451
(6,235)
(4,784)

The above Statement of Cash Flow includes both continuing and discontinued operations and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Amounts related to discontinued operations are disclosed in Note 5.5.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202142

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

1.1 Basis of Preparation

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been 
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are for the Company consisting of Select Harvests 
Limited and its subsidiaries. Where appropriate, comparatives have been reclassified to enhance comparability with current year disclosures.

This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements 
of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Select Harvests Limited is a for profit entity which is incorporated and 
domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:

Select Harvests Limited 
360 Settlement Road 
Thomastown   Vic   3074

This financial report covers the Group consisting of Select Harvests Limited and its subsidiaries. The financial report is presented in Australian currency.

A description of the nature of the Company’s operations and its principal activities is included in the review of operations in the directors’ report, 
which is not part of this financial report.

The financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 26 November 2021. The Company has the power to amend and reissue the financial report.

Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our corporate reporting is timely, complete, and available globally at minimum cost to the 
Company. All financial reports and other information are available on our website: www.selectharvests.com.au.

Compliance with IFRS

The consolidated financial statements of the Select Harvests Limited group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial 
assets, financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through the income statement and biological assets.

Critical accounting estimates

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  AIFRS  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher level of judgement 
or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 1.2.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted during the financial year

During the year, the Group adopted IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) Agenda item 5 - Cloud computing arrangement costs. The impact was 
determined as not material to the Group. Refer to note 3.7 for further information. 

The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board 
(‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting year. These do not have a material effect on the Group’s financial statements.

Any new, revised or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 30 September 2021 reporting period and 
have not been early adopted by the Company. The group’s assessment of these new standards and interpretations concluded that they will not have 
a material impact on the financial statements of the Group in future periods. The new standards and interpretations are as follows:

•  AASB 2018-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards definition of a business- AASB 3 Business Combinations (effective 1 January 2020)

•  AASB 2018-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards definition of material- AASB 101and AASB 108 (effective 1 January 2020)

•  AASB 2019-1 Revised conceptual framework for financial reporting (effective date 1 January 2020)

•  AASB 2019-3 Interest rate benchmark reform on hedge accounting- AASB 7, AASB 9 and AASB 139 (effective 1 January 2020)

Principles of consolidation

(i) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the group has control. The group controls an entity when the group is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the 
activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from 
the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also 
eliminated  unless  the  transaction  provides  evidence  of  an  impairment  of  the  transferred  asset.  Accounting  policies  of  subsidiaries  have  been 
changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202143

Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency

Items  included  in  the  financial  statements  of  each  entity  comprising  the  Company  are  measured  using  the  currency  of  the  primary  economic 
environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”).  The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, 
which is the functional and presentation currency of Select Harvests Limited.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Foreign  currency  transactions  are  translated  into  the  functional  currency  using  the  exchange  rates  prevailing  at  the  dates  of  the  transactions. 
Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the  settlement  of  such  transactions  and  from  the  translation  at  year  end  exchange  rates  of 
monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  recognised  in  the  income  statement,  except  when  deferred  in  equity  as 
qualifying cash flow hedges.

Comparatives 

Where necessary, comparatives have been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

Rounding

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) under the 
option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/ Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. The Company is an 
entity to which the Class Order applies.

Parent entity financial information

The financial information for the parent entity, Select Harvests Limited, disclosed in Note 5.2 has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated 
financial statements, except as set out below.

(i) Investments in subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the financial statements of Select Harvests Limited.  

1.2.  Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates may not, by definition, equal the related 
actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within 
the next financial year are discussed below.

Inventory - Current Year Almond Crop 

The 2021 almond crop is classified as inventory once the crop is harvested in accordance with AASB 102 Inventories. The Company's estimated 
average almond selling price at the point of harvest was $6.80 per kilogram. It was determined with reference to the Company's committed sales 
contracts, market values for the uncommitted inventory, quality and foreign exchange rates at the point of harvest. 

At balance date, the company had completed hulling and shelling of all its almonds with a yield of 28,250MT and 81% of this crop had been sold or 
committed to be sold.

Fair Value of Acquired Assets

In determining the allocation of fair value across the assets acquired, in particular the bearer plants, the Company has made various assumptions. 
These include cash flow projections based on future almond price, yield and associated costs. 

Discontinued Operations

The Company disposed of the Consumer Brands section of the business on 30 September 2021. The associated revenue and expenses have been 
disclosed as discontinued operations, in note 5.5. As part of the discontinuation, the Thomastown factory is to be closed, and a provision for the 
restructuring costs of the business has been taken. In deriving the costs of the restructure, the Company has made various assumptions including 
closure dates, recoverable amount and various costs estimates.

An impairment loss has been recognised for the write-down of assets to fair value less costs to sell.

Carrying value of intangible assets

The Group tests annually whether intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in Note 3.7. The 
recoverable amounts of cash generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. 

Key assumptions and sensitivities are disclosed in Note 3.7.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202144

Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

2. RESULTS FOR THE YEAR 

2.1 Segment Information

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief 
operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as 
the Chief Executive Officer.

Segment products and locations

Following the sale of the Consumer Foods Branded business, the reporting and operational information internally presented to the Chief Executive 
Officer has been adjusted. The Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management now assess the performance of the Group on an integrated and 
consolidated basis. Therefore, no specific segments will be reported on in the FY2021 results and going forward.

The Group grows, processes and value-adds to almonds from company owned and leased almond orchards. Raw and processed product is exported 
or sold domestically to consumers and Business to Business for industrial related almond products. The Group operates predominantly within the 
geographical area of Australia. The total of the reportable segments’ results, profit, assets and liabilities is the same as that of the Consolidated 
Group as a whole and as disclosed in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and the Statement of Financial Position.

2.2 Revenue From Continuing Operations

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Revenue from continuing operations
Sale of goods
Management services
Government grant and other revenue
Total revenue

NOTE

2021

2020

(a)

(b)

218,079
10,183
333
228,595

176,764
9,953
391
187,108

(a)  Revenue from the Sale of goods includes sales of value-added almond products of $89.0m (2020: $84.3m) and non value-added products of 

$129.0m (2020: $92.4m).

(b)  A government grant of $50,000 was received during the year for export marketing purposes. The Company did not apply for or receive any 

JobKeeper payments.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, 
and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and control of the goods or 
services have passed or been provided to the buyer. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods and services

The sale of goods and services represents a single performance obligation and accordingly, revenue is recognised in respect of the sale of these 
goods at the point in time when control over the corresponding goods and services is transferred to the customer (i.e. at a point in time for sale of 
goods when the goods are shipped to the customer or when the services have been provided).

Management services

Management services revenue relates to services provided for the management and development of farms as well as acting as sales agent for 
external growers by selling almonds on their behalf. Sales for external growers are not included in the Group’s revenue. However, the Group receives 
a  marketing  fee  for  providing  this  service.  Revenue  from  providing  services  is  recognised  in  the  accounting  period  in  which  the  services  are 
rendered, on the basis of quantity of almonds sold by Select Harvest on behalf of the external grower.

The above services are recognised as revenue when services are provided. All revenue is stated net of the amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

As at 30 September 2021 the group held almond inventory on behalf of external growers which was not recorded as inventory to the Group. 

Government grants

Government grants are assistance by the government in the form of transfers of resources to the Group in return for past or future compliance with 
certain conditions relating to the operating activities of the consolidated entity. 

Government grants relating to income are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs. Government 
grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the 
Group with no future related costs are recognised as income of the period in which they become receivable. 

Government grants whose primary condition is that the Group should purchase, construct or otherwise acquire non-current assets are deducted 
from the carrying amount of the asset on the Balance sheet. The Grant is recognised in profit or loss over the life of the depreciable asset as a 
reduced depreciation expense. 

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20212.3 Other Income and Expenses

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Profit before tax from continuing operations includes the following specific expenses:
Inventory write off
Depreciation of non-current assets:
•  Buildings
•  Plantation land and irrigation systems
•  Plant and equipment
Bearer plants
Total depreciation of non-current assets
Depreciation charge of right-of-use assets:
•  Property

•  Plant and equipment

•  Orchard

Interest on leases

Amortisation of software

Employee benefits

Short term and low-value lease rental payments

Net (gain)/ loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Net (gain)/ loss on disposal of permanent water

NOTE

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

2021

-

565
4,035
11,323
-
15,923

189

3,055

1,125

4,369

928

820

41,204

557

(986)

(959)

45

2020

16,275

537
2,185
9,948
-
12,670

197

3,641

1,106  

4,944

1,101

820

41,535

527

(289)

-

(a)  Included in Cost of Sales were write down of inventories to net realisable value for the 2020 almond crop (due to the market almond price 
reducing from $8.20/kg to $7.50/kg) amounting to $16.28 million. As the market almond price has not reduced during the period, there was no 
write down in relation to the 2021 almond crop. 

(b)  Depreciation on almond trees relating to Property, Plant and Equipment amounting to $11.05 million (2020: $5.98 million) was capitalised as part 

of growing crop which will then unwind as part of cost of sales when the almonds are sold.

(c)  Right-of-Use asset depreciation amounting to $12.33 million (2020: $11.89 million) and $6.18 million (2020: $5.64 million) was capitalised as part 

of growing crop and leasehold improvement respectively. 

(d)  Lease interest amounting to $7.14 million (2020: $7.63 million) and $4.69 million (2020: $4.50 million) was capitalised as part of growing crop and 

leasehold improvement respectively.

(e)  The expense represents lease rentals that are short-term leases (terms of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets charged directly to 

the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202146

Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

2. RESULTS FOR THE YEAR (CONTINUED) 

2.4 Income Tax Expense

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)
(a) Income tax expense
Current tax
Deferred tax
Over / (under) provided in prior years

Total current tax expense

Deferred income tax benefit included in income tax expense comprises:

Increase / (Decrease) in deferred tax assets 

(Increase) / Decrease in deferred tax liabilities

Income tax expense is attributable to:

(Profit) from continuing operations 

Loss from discontinued operations

Aggregate income tax (expense)

(b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2020 – 30%)

Tax effect of amounts that are not deductible/ (taxable) in calculating taxable income

Other non-assessable income

Other non-deductible items

(Under) / Over provided in prior years

Income tax (expense)

NOTE

2021

2020

3.11

3.11

5.5

(522)
(4,258)
4,004

(776)

(1,758)

(2,500)

(4,258)

(5,136)

4,360

(776)

30,425

(9,128)

(12)

-

4,004

(5,136)

(7,222)
(4,162)
(277)

(11,661)

1,219

(5,381)

(4,162)

(13,454)

1,793

(11,661)

42,639

(12,792)

-

(386)

(276)

(13,454)

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national income tax rate 
adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and 
their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

(i) Investment allowances and similar tax incentives

Companies  within  the  group  may  be  entitled  to  claim  special  tax  deductions  for  investments  in  qualifying  assets  or  in  relation  to  qualifying 
expenditure (e.g. the Research and Development Tax Incentive regime in Australia or other investment allowances). The group accounts for such 
allowances as tax credits, which means that the allowance reduces income tax payable and current tax expense. A deferred tax asset is recognised 
for unclaimed tax credits that are carried forward.

(ii) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:

•  Where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised 

as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and

•  Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing 
activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20212.5 Earnings Per Share

CENTS

(a) Basic earnings per share
From continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company
From discontinued operations
Total basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

(b) Diluted earnings per share
From continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company
From discontinued operations
Total basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

(c) Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share 
Profit/ (Loss) attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic 
earnings per share
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations

47

2020

30.4
(4.4)
26.0

30.3
(4.4)
25.9

NOTE

2021

21.3
(8.6)
12.7

21.2
(8.5)
12.7

25,289
(10,173)
15,116

29,185
(4,184)
25,001

The following reflects the share data used in the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share:

NUMBER OF SHARES 

NOTE

2021

2020

(d) Weighted average number of shares 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Effect of dilutive securities: 
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share

118,919,084 

96,137,435

119,261,156

96,517,979

Basic Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

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 weighted average 
number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive ordinary shares, and after income 
tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares.

2.6 Dividends

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

(a) Dividends paid during the year
(i) FY2021 Interim Dividend
Nil (30 September 2020: 9c paid on 3 August 2020)
(ii) FY2020 Final Dividend – paid 5 February 2021

Fully franked dividend 4c per share (30 September 2020: 20c paid on 6 January 2020)

(b) Dividends proposed and not recognised as a liability.

A final fully franked dividend of 8 cents per share (2020: 4 cents per share) has been declared by the 
directors $9,617,950 (2020: $4,793,810). 

NOTE

2021

2020

-

8,656

4,794

4,794

19,156

27,812

(c) Franking credit balance

Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%)

29,048

23,901

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account (presented as the gross dividend value) as at the end of the period, adjusted for:

(i)  Franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date

(ii)  Franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202148

Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

3.1 Trade And Other Receivables

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Trade receivables
Loss allowance

Other receivables
Prepayments

Trade Receivables

NOTE

2021
60,082
-
60,082
3,279
21,481
84,842

2020
39,941
-
39,941
5,666
23,547
69,154

Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. They are recognised 
initially at the amount of consideration that is unconditional and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 
Details about the Company’s impairment policies and the calculation of the loss allowance are explained below.

(a) Impairment of trade receivables

The group applies the AASB 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss 
allowance for all trade receivables.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The 
expected  loss  rates  are  based  on  the  payment  profiles  of  sales  over  a  period  of  24  months  before  30  September  2021  and  the  corresponding 
historical credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on 
macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.

The ageing analysis for FY2021 was determined as follows:

GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT ($'000)

Current
Up to 3 months past due
More than 3 months past due

Note: 

Expected credit loss on aged receivables is immaterial and not disclosed above.

The reconciliation of the closing balance of the loss allowances as at 30 September 2021 are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Opening loss allowances
Increase in loan loss allowance recognised in profit or loss during the year
Unused amount reversed
Receivables written off during the year
At 30 September

(b) Effective interest rates and credit risk

All receivables are non-interest bearing. 

NOTE

NOTE

30 SEPT 2021
59,404
678
-
60,082

30 SEPT 2020
37,908
2,033
-
39,941

2021
-
-
-
-
-

2020
15
-
-
(15)
-

The Company minimises concentrations of credit risk in relation to trade receivables by undertaking transactions with a large number of customers 
from across the range of business segments in which the Company operates. Refer to Note 4.4 for more information on the risk management policy 
of the Company as well as the effective interest rate and credit risk of current receivables.

(c) Fair value 

Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to approximate their fair value.

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CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Raw materials
Finished goods and work in progress
Other inventories

49

NOTE

2021
34,826
72,986
6,504
114,316

2020
75,001
20,175
5,373
100,549

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. There were no write-downs made for the 2021 almond crop (2020- $16.3 million 
was recognised as an expense during the year and included in ‘Cost of Sales’ in the Statement of Comprehensive Income).

Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition, are accounted for as follows:

•  Raw materials and consumables: purchase cost on a first in first out basis;

•  Biological assets reclassified as inventory (included within raw materials in the table above): the initial cost assigned to agricultural produce is the 

fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvesting in accordance with AASB 141 Agriculture;

•  Finished goods and work in progress: cost of direct material and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating 

capacity; and

•  Other inventories comprise consumable stocks of chemicals, fertilisers and packaging materials recorded at cost on a first in first out basis.

3.3 Biological Assets

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Growing almond crop
Reconciliation of changes in carrying amount of biological assets
Opening balance
Increases due to purchases / growing costs

Decreases due to harvest

Gain arising from changes in fair value

Closing balance

NOTE

2021
51,321

42,432
171,298

2020
42,432

34,144
134,327

(i)

(ii)

(195,433)

(190,650)

33,024

51,321

64,611

42,432

(i) 

Includes biological assets reclassified as inventory at the point of harvest

(ii)  Includes physical changes as a result of biological transformation such as growth. Net increments in the fair value of the growing assets are 

recognised as income in the statement of Comprehensive Income.

Fair value adjustment of biological assets recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income relates to:

•  the recognition of 2021 crop fair value margin throughout growth, accrued evenly between harvests and taking into account major cash outflows

•  the unwinding of 2020 crop fair value margin previously recognised, at the point of sale

The movement is disclosed as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Fair value margin recognised on 2021 almond crop (FY2020: 2020 almond crop) 
Unwinding of fair value margin recognised on 2021 and 2020 crop upon sales 
(FY2020: 2020 and 2019 crop)

NOTE

2021
33,024
(37,227)

2020
64,611
(50,623)

(4,203)

13,988

Recognition and Measurement

Almond trees are bearer plants and are therefore presented and accounted for as property, plant and equipment (see note 3.5). However, almonds 
growing on the trees are accounted for as biological assets until the point of harvest. Almonds are transferred to inventory at fair value less costs to 
sell when harvested (see note 3.2). Biological assets relate to the almond crop and are measured at fair value less costs to sell in accordance with 
AASB141 Agriculture. Where fair value cannot be reliably measured or little or no biological transformation has taken place, biological assets are 
measured at cost. 

At  30  September  2021,  the  biological  asset  balance  relates  to  the  2022  almond  crop,  which  is  recorded  at  cost  and  has  little  or  no  biological 
transformation. The 2021 almond crop has been transferred to inventory when fully harvested.

The change in estimated fair value of the biological assets are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Fair value measurements have 
been categorised as Level 3 fair values based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used, which are not based on observable market data. It is 
measured taking into account the following:

•  estimated selling price at harvest and estimated cash inflows based on forecasted sales;

•  estimated yields; and

•  estimated remaining growing, harvests, processing and selling costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

3.4 Derivative Financial Instruments

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current Assets
Forward exchange and option contracts – cash flow hedges

Current Liabilities
Forward exchange and option contracts – cash flow hedges

NOTE

2021

78

2020

3,811

3,626

-

(a) Derivatives
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value 
at the end of each reporting period. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a 
hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Company designates derivatives as either; (1) hedges of the fair value of 
recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges).

(i) Hedge effectiveness
Hedge  effectiveness  is  determined  at  the  inception  of  the  hedge  relationship,  and  through  periodic  prospective  effectiveness  assessments  to 
ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument. The Company documents the relationship between 
hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. 
For hedges of foreign currency purchases and sales, the Company enters into hedge relationships where the critical terms of the hedging instrument 
match  exactly  with  the  terms  of  the  hedged  item.  The  Company  therefore  performs  a  qualitative  assessment  of  effectiveness.  If  changes  in 
circumstances  affect  the  terms  of  the  hedged  item  such  that  the  critical  terms  no  longer  match  exactly  with  the  critical  terms  of  the  hedging 
instrument, the Company uses the hypothetical derivative method to assess effectiveness. Ineffectiveness may arise if the timing of the forecast 
transaction changes from what was originally estimated or if there are changes in the credit risk.
In  hedges  of  foreign  currency  purchases  and  sales,  ineffectiveness  may  arise  if  the  timing  of  the  forecast  transaction  changes  from  what  was 
originally estimated, or if there are changes in the credit risk of Australia or the derivative counterparty.

(ii) Fair value hedge
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the income statement, together with any 
changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

(iii) Cash flow hedge
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in the cash flow 
hedge reserve within equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in Other Expenses in the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income.
When option contracts are used to hedge forecast transactions, the Company designates intrinsic value options as the hedging instrument. Gains 
and losses relating to the effective portion of the change in value of the options are recognised in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity. 
When forward contracts are used to hedge forecast transactions, the Company designates the full change in fair value of the forward contract as the 
hedging instrument. The gains or losses relating to the effective portion of the change in fair value of the entire forward contract are recognised in 
the cash flow hedge reserve within equity.
Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified in Cost of Sales in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the periods when the hedged item 
will affect profit or loss (for instance when the forecast sale that is hedged takes place). However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged 
results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory) or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously deferred in 
equity are transferred from equity and included in the measurement of the initial cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability.
When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative 
deferred gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the 
income statement. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately 
transferred to Other Expenses in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The Company entered into forward foreign currency contracts to buy and sell specified amounts of foreign currency in the future at stipulated 
exchange rates. The objective of entering the forward foreign currency contracts is to protect the Company against unfavourable exchange rate 
movements for highly probable contracted and forecasted sales and purchases undertaken in foreign currencies
At balance date, the details of outstanding foreign currency contracts are:

LESS THAN 6 MONTHS

FEC Buy USD Settlement

LESS THAN 6 MONTHS

FEC Sell USD Settlement
Option Sell USD Settlement

MORE THAN 6 MONTHS

FEC Sell USD Settlement
Option Sell USD Settlement

SELL AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS ($'000)
2020
USD1,954

2021
USD1,783

AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE ($)

2021
0.74

2020
0.73

BUY AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS ($'000)
2020
USD20,195
USD7,500

2021
USD34,179
-

BUY AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS ($'000)
2020
USD21,000
USD7,000

2021
USD37,674
USD15,000

AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE ($)

2021
0.75
-

2020
0.65
0.68

AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE ($)

2021
0.74
0.75

2020
0.69
0.65

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(iv) Credit risk exposures

Credit risk for derivative financial instruments arises from the potential failure by counterparties to the contract to meet their obligations at maturity. 
The credit risk exposure to forward exchange contracts is the net fair values of these instruments. 

The net amount of the foreign currency the Company will be required to pay or purchase when settling the brought forward foreign currency contracts 
should the counterparty not pay the currency it is committed to deliver to the Company at balance date was USD $85,070,534 (2020: USD $53,740,749).

The Company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments entered into by 
the Company.

(v) Hedging reserves

The Company’s hedging reserves as presented in Statement of Changes in Equity relate to the following hedging instruments:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Closing balance 30 September 2019
Add: Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI
Less: Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss
Less: Deferred tax
Closing balance 30 September 2020
Add: Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI
Less: Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss
Less: Deferred tax
Closing balance 30 September 2021

(vi) Market risk

INTRINSIC VALUE 
OF OPTIONS
(186)
(137)
178
(13)
(158)
(896)
137
228
(689)

SPOT COMPONENT OF 
CURRENCY FORWARDS
(718)
3,948
762
(1,413)
2,579
(2,652)
(3,948)
588
(3,433)

TOTAL HEDGE 
RESERVES
(904)
3,811
940
(1,426)
2,421
(3,548)
(3,811)
816
(4,122)

The effects of the foreign currency related hedging instruments on the Company’s financial position and performance are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)
Foreign currency forwards
Carrying amount asset / (liability)
Notional amount
Maturity date
Hedge ratio
Change in discounted spot value of outstanding hedging instruments since 1 October
Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness
Weighted average hedged rate for the year (including forward points)

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)
Foreign currency forwards
Carrying amount asset / (liability)
Notional amount
Maturity date
Hedge ratio
Change in discounted spot value of outstanding hedging instruments since 1 October
Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness
Weighted average hedged rate for the year (including forward points)

Foreign currency options
Carrying amount asset / (liability)
Notional amount
Maturity date
Hedge ratio
Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments since 1 October
Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness
Weighted average strike rate for the year

2021 BUY USD

2020 BUY USD

78
1,783
Oct 2021
1:1
78
(78)
0.7437

42
1,954
Oct-Nov 2020
1:1
42
(42)
0.7269

2021 SELL USD

2020 SELL USD

(2,731)
71,854
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
1:1
(2,730)
2,730
USD$0.7418: AUD$1

3,905
41,195
Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
1:1
3,905
(3,905)
USD$0.6678: AUD$1

(896)
15,000
Apr-July 2022
1:1
(896)
896
USD$0.7520: AUD$1

(136)
14,500
Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
1:1
(136)
136
USD$0.6627: AUD$1

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

3.5 Property, Plant and Equipment
(a) Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment for the current financial year.

($'000)

NOTES

BUILDINGS

LEASEHOLD 
IMPROVEMENT

PLANTATION 
LAND AND 
IRRIGATION 
SYSTEMS

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT

BEARER 
PLANTS

TOTAL

CAPITAL 
WORK IN 
PROGRESS

At 30 September 2019
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount

Year ended 
30 September 2020
Opening net book amount
Finance lease assets 
reclassified to right-of-use 
assets
Restated opening net book 
amount
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Transfers
Closing net book amount

At 30 September 2020
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount

Year ended 
30 September 2021
Opening net book amount
Additions
Acquired through business 
combinations
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Impairment loss
Transfers
Closing net book amount

At 30 September 2021
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount

(i) Impairment loss 

(b), 3.6

(i)

21,589
(3,564)
18,025

18,025
-

18,025

-
-
(537)
303
17,791

21,892
(4,101)
17,791

17,791
-
869

(2)
(565)
-
19
18,112

22,777
(4,665)
18,112

-
-
-

-
-

-

-
-
-
29,098
29,098

29,098
-
29,098

29,098
10,873
-

-
-
-
-
39,971

39,971
-
39,971

113,495
(37,334)
76,161

142,968
(75,543)
67,425

156,213
(34,917)
121,296

25,016
-
25,016

459,281
(151,358)
307,923

76,161
-

67,425
(13,309)

121,296
(22,776)

25,016
-

307,923
(36,085) 

76,161

54,116

98,520

25,016

271,838

-
-
(2,186)
2,075
76,050

115,570
(39,520)
76,050

76,050
-
33,089

-
(4,035)
-
5,133
110,237

7,049
(782)
(10,294)
20,968
71,057

10,216
-
(5,980)
1,392
104,148

29,391
-
-
(53,836)
571

46,656
(782)
(18,997)
-
298,715

146,244
(75,187)
71,057

139,146
(34,998)
104,148

571
-
571

452,521
(153,806)
298,715

71,057
1,833
152

-
(11,742)
(2,507)
9,255
68,048

104,148
11,986
90,833

-
(11,048)
-
-
195,919

571
19,578
-

(422)
-
-
(14,407)
5,320

298,715
44,270
124,943

(424)
(27,390)
(2,507)
-
437,607

153,791
(43,554)
110,237

152,026
(83,978)
68,048

241,964
(46,045)
195,919

5,320
-
5,320

615,849
(178,242)
437,607

With  the  sale  of  the  Consumer  Brands  division  and  the  impending  closure  of  the  Thomastown  processing  facility  expected  in  June  2022,  an 
impairment loss was taken amounting to $2.5m of the total $3.2m Net Book Value of assets held at Thomastown. The amount is disclosed as part of 
the discontinued operations results. Please refer to note 5.5(b).

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Cost and valuation

All classes of property, plant and equipment are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from 
those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets’ employment 
and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to present values in determining recoverable amounts.

An independent valuation was performed by CBRE in September 2019 for specific assets of our Almond Division (seven owned orchards and the 
Carina West Processing Facility). The orchards were valued using a direct comparison summation and a discounted cashflow to determine their 
market value. This was performed on the basis of ‘highest and best use’ being the most probable use of a property which is physically possible, 
appropriately justified, legally permissible, financially feasible, and results in the highest value of the property being valued. The valuation approach 
used for the processing facility was capitalisation of EBITDA and a productive unit basis to determine its market value. The book value of the assets 
at 30 September 2019 was $169.8 million against the September 2019 market valuation of $249.7 million. As the inputs to determine the fair value are 
unobservable, the valuation is considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.   

Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings, but excluding freehold land are depreciated on a straight line basis over their estimated 
useful lives to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Bearer plants are assumed ready for use when a commercial crop 
is  produced  from  the  seventh  year  post  planting.  The  depreciation  on  the  almond  trees  amounting  to  $11.05  million  (2020:  $5.98  million)  was 
capitalised into the inventory cost base. Leasehold improvements commence depreciation when a commercial crop is produced from the seventh 
year post planting and depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. 

The useful lives for each class of assets are:

Buildings:  

25 to 40 years

Plant and equipment: 

5 to 20 years

Bearer plants: 

Irrigation systems: 

10 to 30 years

10 to 40 years

Leasehold improvements 

13 to 14 years

Capital works in progress

Capital works in progress are valued at cost and relate to costs incurred for owned orchards and other assets under development.

(b) Reclassification of Leased assets - 2019

As at 30 September 2019, plant and equipment and bearer plants included the following amounts where the group was a lessee under finance leases.

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Leasehold plant and equipment and bearer plants
At cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Adjustment to 2019 finance lease recorded at 30 September 2019

Net book amount transferred to right-of-use assets on 1 October

NOTE

2019 RESTATED

47,643
(13,652)
33,991

2,094

36,085

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

3.6 Right-Of-Use Assets

($'000)

At 1 October 2019
Transition from operating lease
Finance leases reclassified to right-of-use assets*
At 1 October 2019*
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 September 2020
Additions
Disposal
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 September 2021

NOTE

PROPERTY

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

ORCHARD (a)

TOTAL

2,071
-
2,071
87
(803)
1,355
50
-
(806)
599

(b)

(b)

1,299
13,309
14,608
1,920
(3,995)
12,533
962
(187)
(3,640)
9,668

206,711
22,776
229,487
11,475
(18,406)
222,556
8,911
-
(19,184)
212,283

210,081
36,085
246,166
13,482
(23,204)
236,444
9,923
(187)
(23,630)
222,550

*  Pre 1 October 2019, the group only recognised lease assets and lease liabilities in relation to leases that were classified as ‘finance leases’ under AASB 117 Leases. The assets were presented 

in property, plant and equipment and the liabilities as part of the group’s borrowings. These have now been transferred to Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities respectively.

A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial 
amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, by any lease payments made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives 
received, any initial direct costs incurred, and an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and 
restoring the site or asset.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever 
is shorter. Where the consolidated entity expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is expensed 
over its estimated useful life. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities.

The group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms of 12 months or less 
and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to the income statement as incurred.

(a) Orchard

The orchards comprise leases with Arrow Funds Management, Rural Funds Management and Aware Super. A total of 11,729 acres  of land are leased 
over a 20 year term (with extension options) in which the Company has the right to harvest almonds and citrus from the trees for the term of the 
agreement. The Company also has first right of refusal to purchase the properties in the event that the lessor wishes to sell.

(b) Orchard depreciation

Depreciation relating to the orchards have either been capitalised as part of growing crop and leasehold improvements or expensed directly to the 
Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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GOODWILL

BRAND 
NAMES

PERMANENT 
WATER RIGHTS

SOFTWARE

TOTAL

25,995
-
25,995

25,995
-
25,995

25,995
-
25,995

25,995
-
-
-
-
25,995

25,995
-
25,995

2,905
-
2,905

2,905
-
2,905

2,905
-
2,905

2,905
-
-
(2,905)
-
-

-
-
-

37,859
-
37,859

37,859
-
37,859

37,859
-
37,859

37,859
5,755
13,437
(1,929)
-
55,122

55,122
-
55,122

5,586
(1,078)
4,508

72,345
(1,078)
71,267

4,508
(820)
3,688

71,267
(820)
70,447

5,586
(1,898)
3,688

72,345
(1,898)
70,447

3,688
-
-
-
(820)
2,868

70,447
5,755
13,437
(4,834)
(820)
83,985

5,586
(2,718)
2,868

86,703
(2,718)
83,985

3.7 Intangibles

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

At 30 September 2019
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount

Year ended 30 September 2020
Opening net book amount
Amortisation of software
Closing net book amount

At 30 September 2020
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount

Year ended 30 September 2021
Opening net book amount
Acquisition
Acquired through business combination
Disposal
Amortisation of software
Closing net book amount

At 30 September 2021
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Company’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired 
subsidiary/business at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortised.  Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if 
events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired and is carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses 
on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the 
purpose of impairment testing.

Brand names

Brand name assets principally relate to the Lucky brand, which has been assessed as having an indefinite useful life. On 30 September 2021, the 
Group announced the completion of the sale of the Lucky and Sunsol brands. Please refer to note 5.5 for more information.

Brand names are measured at cost. Directors are of the view that brand names have an indefinite life.  Brand names are therefore not amortised. 
Instead, brand names are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be 
impaired and are carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Permanent water rights

Permanent water rights are recorded at historical cost. Such rights have an indefinite life, and are not amortised. As an integral component of the 
land and irrigation infrastructure required to grow almonds, the carrying value is tested annually for impairment. If events or changes in circumstances 
indicate impairment, the carrying value is adjusted to take account of any impairment losses.

The value of permanent water rights relates to the Group’s Cash Generating Unit (CGU) and is an integral part of land and irrigation infrastructures 
required to grow almond orchards. The fair value of permanent water rights is supported by the tradeable market value, which at current market 
prices is in excess of book value. 

The Company’s portfolio of water rights is currently recorded at a historical cost value of $55.1 million (2020: $37.9 million). A market value assessment 
was performed at the end of the financial year. This was completed by accessing the State Water Registers and determining the median price for the 
applicable class of water rights. This value is then applied on a like for like basis to the company’s water portfolio. As water prices fluctuate due to 
seasonal factors current market rates has been valued internally at $106.9 million  (2020: $97.7 million). As the inputs to determine the fair value are 
observable, the valuation is considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

3.7 Intangibles (CONTINUED)
Software

Costs  associated  with  maintaining  software  programmes  are  recognised  as  an  expense  when  incurred.  Development  costs  that  are  directly 
attributable  to  the  design  and  testing  of  identifiable  software  products  controlled  by  the  group  are  recognised  as  intangible  assets  when  the 
following criteria are met:

• 

it is technically feasible to complete the software so that it will be available for use

•  management intends to complete the software to use it

•  there is an ability to use the software

• 

it can be demonstrated how the software will generate probable future economic benefits

•  adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development of the software

•  the expenditure attributable to the software during its development can be reliably measured

Directly  attributable  costs  that  are  capitalised  as  part  of  the  software  include  employee  costs,  consultant  costs  and  an  appropriate  portion  of 
relevant overheads. Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is ready for use.

Software costs are amortised on a straight line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being 7 years.

During the year, the Group adopted IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRC) Agenda item 5- Cloud computing arrangement costs. This relates to 
configuration and customisation costs incurred in implementing Software as a Service arrangements. The Group assesses whether the arrangement 
contains a lease and if not, whether the arrangement provides the Group with a resource it can control. The Group’s assessment indicates that these 
costs can be controlled as the implementation costs are customised and kept separate from other clients. Therefore, it was deemed appropriate 
that the costs are capitalised in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

Impairment of assets 

Goodwill, brand names and permanent water rights that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for 
impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 
carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  for  the  amount  by  which  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  exceeds  its 
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing 
impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).

Following the sale of the Consumer Foods Branded business, the company have determined it appropriate to operate as a single segment.

The Group operates one cash generating unit, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The goodwill is allocated to the 
CGU at the level that is monitored for internal management purposes.

(a) Impairment tests for goodwill 

In accordance with AASB 136 Impairment, the Company undertook an impairment assessment at 30 September 2021. The recoverable amount of the 
CGU was determined based on a value-in-use calculation which uses cash flow projections based on financial budgets and forecasts approved by 
management and the Board covering a five-year period. The cash flow projections take into account past performance and its expectations for the future.

Based on a set of key assumptions it was determined that the company’s implied value in use was above the carrying value of its assets therefore no 
impairment adjustments were necessary.

Key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations for impairment included a real pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (of 10.7%), long term growth 
rate (of 2%), harvest volumes, almond price, growing crop costs and water prices. Additionally, assumptions around capital expenditure and working 
capital changes were incorporated. The real pre-tax weighted average cost of capital takes into account industry related gearing levels, risk premiums 
and benchmarking peer group rates used. This rate differs to what the company uses internally to assess strategic opportunities and asset performance.

Based on these assumptions, the recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded the carrying amount of the CGU.

(b) Impact of possible changes to key assumptions

The recoverable amount of the goodwill exceeds its carrying amount based on impairment testing performed at 30 September 2021. The Directors 
and management have considered and assessed reasonably possible changes in key assumptions. The recoverable amount of the CGU would equal 
its carrying amount if the key assumptions were to change as follows: 

•  Average almond price growth between FY23 - FY26 reduced from 1.2% to 0.69%  

•  Post-tax discount rate increase from 7.5% to 7.845% 

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CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current
Trade creditors
Other creditors and accruals

Non-Current

Other creditors and accruals

57

NOTE

2021

2020

28,754
36, 213
64,967

22,997
19,520
42,517

2,761

3,525

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the year which are unpaid. These amounts are 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

3.9 Lease Liabilities

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current
Non-current

NOTE

2021
31,661
221,494
253,155

The following table sets out the maturity analysis of lease payments, showing the undiscounted lease payments after the reporting date.

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Within one year
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years

NOTE

2021
33,765
121,987
175,381
331,133

2020
31,264
233,513
264,777

2020
34,698
123,217
173,209
331,124

A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present value of the lease payments 
to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the 
consolidated entity’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease 
payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when 
the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend 
on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured if there is a change in the 
following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and 
termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of-use asset, or to profit or loss if the 
carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down.

Leases are secured with the orchards, property and plant and equipment

3.10 Deferred Gain On Sale

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current
Sale and leaseback

Non-Current
Sale and leaseback

NOTE

2021

175

2020

175

2,277

2,452

The deferred gain on sale relates to the sale and leaseback of bearer plants for three orchards that were sold to First State Super on 22 September 
2015 and 1 January 2016. The lease is for a 20 year term.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

3. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

3.11 Deferred Tax

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Deferred tax liabilities (Non-current) 
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Amounts recognised in profit and loss
Receivables
Inventory
Biological assets
Property, plant and equipment (includes bearer plants)
Right-of-use assets
Intangibles
Accruals and provisions
Lease liabilities

Amounts recognised in profit and loss
Cash flow hedges

Amounts recognised directly in equity
Equity raising costs
Net deferred tax liabilities

Movements
Opening balance 1 Oct
Prior period under provision
Charged/ (Credited) to income statement
Charged/ (Credited) to other comprehensive income
Debited/ (Credited) to equity
Closing balance at 30 September

NOTE

2021

2020

(668)
4,714
14,855
35,848
64,511
-
(3,462)
(75,947)
39,851

11
5,974
9,194
33,626
67,883
749
(3,704)
(78,141)
35,592

327

1,143

(1,327)
38,851

36,312
-
4,258
(816)
(903)
38,851

(423)
36,312

39,629
30
4,162
1,425
(8,934)
36,312

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or 
liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative 
amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary 
differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary 
differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting 
profit or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will 
be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred  tax  liabilities  and  assets  are  not  recognised  for  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amount  and  tax  bases  of  investments  in 
controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

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CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current
Employee benefits
Others

Non-Current
Employee benefits

59

2020

5,218
255
5,473

NOTE

2021

(a)

5,513
5, 045
10,558

416

270

(a)  A  provision  was  taken  for  the  restructuring  costs  of  the  business  at  Thomastown.  The  amount  includes  employee  retention  incentives, 

redundancy costs and other associated costs. Refer to note 5.5 for more information.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow 
of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated. 

Employee benefits

This covers the leave obligations for long service leave and annual leave which are classified as either short-term benefits or other long-term benefits 
explained below. The current portion of this liability includes all of the accrued annual leave, the unconditional entitlements to long service leave 
where employees have completed the required period of service and also for those employees who are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain 
circumstances. The entire amount of the provision is presented as current, since the group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement 
for any of these obligations.

Contributions are made by the Company to employees' superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred.

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of 
the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period 
and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 

The liability for annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented 
as payables.

(ii) Other long-term benefit obligations

The liability for long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which 
the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future 
payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. 
Consideration  is  given  to  expected  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of  employee  departures  and  periods  of  service.  Expected  future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency 
that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

4. CAPITAL, FINANCING AND RISK MANAGEMENT

4.1 Equity

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

(a) Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares issued and fully paid

Contributed equity

NOTE

2021

2020

(b)

397,343

279,096

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. The value of new shares or options issued is shown in equity.

(b) Movements in shares on issue

Beginning of the year
Issued during the year
•  Dividend reinvestment plan
•  Long term incentive plan – tranche vested
•  Placement and Share Purchase Plan – net 
of transaction cost and deferred tax*
•  Deferred tax credit on transaction costs
End of the year

2021

2020

NUMBER OF SHARES
96,637,013

$'000
279,096

NUMBER OF SHARES
95,736,628

379,116
125,858
23,082,383

-
120,224,370

1,962 
-
115,382

903
397,343

856,584
43,801
-

-
96,637,013

$'000
271,750

6,289
-
-

1,057
279,096

*  Capital raising completed in October 2020 as part of the Piangil acquisition. Please refer to note 5.4 for details on Piangil acquisition

Performance Rights

Long Term Incentive Plan

The Company offers employee participation in long term incentive schemes as part of the remuneration packages for the employees. In determining 
the quantum of rights offered the board considers a number of factors including: the corporate strategy; the appropriate mix of fixed and at risk 
remuneration; the fair value and face value of the rights; and the market relativity of employees with equivalent responsibilities.

The long term scheme involves the issue of performance rights to the employee, under the Long Term Incentive Plan. The market value of ordinary 
Select Harvests Limited shares closed at $8.29 on 30 September 2021 ($5.57 on 30 September 2020).

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 group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns 
for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, 
issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

(c) Reserves
Asset revaluation reserves
Options reserve
Cash flow reserve

(i) Asset revaluation reserve 

NOTE

2021

2020

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

7,644
4,135
(4,122)
7,657

7,644
4,215
2,421
14,280

The asset revaluation reserve was previously used to record increments and decrements in the value of non-current assets. This revaluation reserve 
is no longer in use given assets are now recorded at cost. 

(ii) Options reserve

The options reserve is used to recognise the fair value of performance rights granted and expensed but not exercised

(iii) Cash flow hedge reserve

The cash flow hedge reserve is used to record gains or losses on the fair value movements in the interest rate swap and foreign currency contracts 
in a cash flow hedge that are recognised directly in equity.

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Reconciliation of the net profit after income tax to the net cash flows from operating activities

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Net profit after tax
Adjustments
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation Right-Of-Use asset (net of capitalised amount)
Capitalised lease interest payments
Impairment loss
Net (gain) / loss on sale of assets
Options expense
Deferred gain on sale
Changes in assets and liabilities
(Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables
(Increase) / Decrease in inventory
(Increase) / Decrease in biological assets
Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables
Increase / (Decrease) in income tax receivable/payable
Increase / (Decrease) in deferred tax liability
Increase in provisions
Net cash flow from operating activities

61

2020
25,001

19,816
17,548
(4,502)
-
(291)
537
(175)

(20,822)
(15,092)
(8,289)
13,696
(11,591)
(3,317)
634
13,153

NOTE

2021
15,116

28,209
17,451
(4,693)
2,507
(539)
(80)
(175)

(15,621)
(13,767)
(8,888)
21,581
(10,684)
2,539
5,233
38,189

Non-cash financing activities
During the current financial year ended 30 September 2021, the company issued 379,116 of new equity (September 2020: 856,584) as part of the 
Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
(a) Net debt reconciliation 
Net debt movement during the year as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)
Cash and cash equivalents
Bank overdrafts
Borrowings- repayable after one year
Lease liabilities- repayable within one year
Lease liabilities- repayable after one year
Net debt

NOTE

2021
1,995
(5,063)
(95,000)
(31,661)
(221,494)
(351,223)

2020
1,451
(6,235)
(52,750)
(31,264)
(233,513)
(322,311)

Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial 
institutions, money market investments readily convertible to cash within two working days, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within 
borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

($'000)

CASH/ BANK 
OVERDRAFT

Net debt as at 30 September 2019
Adjustment on adoption of AASB16
Cash flows - Principal
Cash flows - Interest
Additions to leases
Foreign exchange adjustments
Other non-cash movements
Net debt as at 30 September 2020
Cash flows - Principal
Cash flows - Interest
Additions to leases
Foreign exchange adjustments
Other non-cash movements
Net debt as at 30 September 2021

7,945
-
(15,820)
-
-
3,091
-
(4,784)
(7,863)
-
-
9,579
-
(3,068)

LIABILITIES FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

TOTAL

LEASES DUE 
WITHIN 1 YEAR
(4,468)
(26,992)
35,215
(13,367)
(13,482)
-
(8,170)
(31,264)
34,407
(12,858)
(9,927)
-
(12,019)
(31,661)

LEASES DUE 
AFTER 1 YEAR
(30,903)
(210,780)
-
-
-
-
8,170
(233,513)
-
-
-
-
12,019
(221,494)

BORROWINGS DUE 
WITHIN 1 YEAR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

BORROWINGS DUE 
AFTER 1 YEAR
-
-
(52,750)
-
-
-
-
(52,750)
(42,250)
-
-
-
-
(95,000)

(27,426)
(237,772)
(33,355)
(13,367)
(13,482)
3,091
-
(322,311)
(15,706)
(12,858)
(9,927)
9,579
-
(351,223)

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

4. CAPITAL, FINANCING AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 

4.3 Borrowings

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current - Secured
Bank overdraft

Non-current - Secured
Debt facilities

Borrowings

NOTE

2021

5,063

2020

6,235

95,000

52,750

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any 
difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the income statement over the period of 
the borrowings using the effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan 
to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw down occurs. To the 
extent there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity 
services and amortised over the period of the facility to which it relates.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months 
after the reporting period.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and 
prepare the asset for its intended use. All other borrowing costs, inclusive of all facility fees, bank charges, and interest, are expensed as incurred.

(a) Interest rate risk exposures

Details of the Company’s exposure to interest rate changes on borrowings are set out in Note 3.

(b) Assets pledged as security

The bank overdraft and debt facilities of the parent entity and subsidiaries are secured by the following:

(i)  A registered mortgage debenture is held as security over all the assets and undertakings of Select Harvests Limited and the entities of the 

wholly owned group.

(ii)  A deed of cross guarantee exists between the entities of the wholly owned group.

The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for current and non-current borrowings are:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Current
Floating charge
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
Inventories
Biological assets
Current tax receivables
Derivative financial instruments
Total current assets pledged as security

Non-current
Floating charge
Other receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Permanent water rights 
Total non-current assets pledged as security
Total assets pledged as security

Financing arrangements

NOTE

2021

2020

1,995
84,842
114,316
51,321
5,286
78
257,838

1,825
437,607
55,122
494,554
752,392

1,451
69,154
100,549
42,432
-
3,811
217,397

1,891
298,715
37,859
338,465
555,862

On 16 December 2020, the Company had signed new debt facility agreements with NAB and Rabobank which provide a total facility to the extent of 
$210 million (30 September 2020: $100 million) for a period of 3 years. The additional facilities have been/ will be used to partly fund the Piangil 
acquisition, capital equipment purchases and working capital for the Piangil farm. There was no change to other bank facilities in place. 

As a result of the likely lower FY2021 almond price, the Company sought and received waivers from NAB and Rabobank not to test two of its three 
covenants (Debt Leverage Ratio and Interest Coverage Ratio) for the period ending 31 March 2021. These two covenants have now been replaced 
with a Liquidity Ratio and Fixed Charge Cover Ratio which better reflect movements related to a commodity based agricultural business. The new 
covenants for the 30 September 2021 period have been met.

There was no change made to the Company’s bank overdraft facilities which amounted to US$5 million (2020: US$5 million). The current interest 
rates at balance date are 1.62%  (2020: 1.44%) on the debt facility, and 1.675 % (2020: 1.675%) on the United States dollar bank overdraft facility.

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4.4 Financial Risk Management

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk), credit 
risk and liquidity risk. The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity 
analysis in the case of interest rate risk, foreign exchange and other price risks, and ageing analysis for credit risk.

Risk management is carried out by management pursuant to policies approved by the Board of Directors.

(a) Market risk

(i) Foreign exchange risk

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

The Group sells both almonds harvested from owned orchards through the almond pool and processed products internationally in United States 
dollars, and purchases raw materials and other inputs to the manufacturing and almond growing process from overseas suppliers predominantly in 
United States dollars. The Group also acquires capital related items internationally in both United States dollars and European Euros.

Management and the Board review the foreign exchange position of the Group and, where appropriate, enter into a variety of derivative financial 
instruments, transacted with the Group’s bankers to manage its foreign exchange risk. These include formulating various strategies, forward foreign 
currency contracts, and options. 

The exposure to foreign currency risk at the reporting date was as follows

GROUP

Trade receivables net of payables 
Overdraft
Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC)
• 
• 
Sell foreign currency option contracts*

 buy foreign currency (cash flow hedges)
 sell foreign currency (cash flow hedges)

2021 
(USD $'000)
30,520
(3,648)

2021 
(EUR €'000)
-
-

2020 
(USD $'000)
13,347
(4,432)

2020 
(EUR €'000)
(10)
-

1,783
71,854
15,000

-
-
-

1,954
41,195
14,500

-
-
-

*  Foreign currency option contracts have a number of possible outcomes depending on the spot rate at maturity. These contracts are shown at face value. Depending on spot rate 

at maturity, the value of the contract can be USD$15 million (2020: USD$14.5 million) or USD$30 million (2020: USD$29 million).

Group sensitivity analysis

Based on financial instruments held at 30 September 2021, had the Australian dollar strengthened/ weakened by 5% against the US dollar and the 
EUR,  with  all  other  variables  held  constant,  the  Group’s  results  for  the  period  would  have  been  $3,935,000  lower/$4,349,000  higher  (2020: 
$2,520,000 lower/$2,785,000 higher), mainly as a result of the US dollar denominated financial instruments as detailed in the above table. Equity 
would have been $5,178,000 lower/$5,723,000 higher (2020: $2,938,000 lower/$3,247,000 higher), arising mainly from forward foreign currency 
contracts designated as cash flow hedges.

(ii) Cash flow interest rate risk

The Group’s interest rate risk arises from borrowings issued at variable rates, which exposes the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. The Group’s 
borrowings at variable interest rate are denominated in AUD.

At the reporting date the Group had the following variable rate borrowings:

Debt facilities (AUD)
Overdraft (USD)

An analysis of maturities is provided in (c) below.

2021

2020 

INTEREST RATE (%)

BALANCE ($'000)

INTEREST RATE (%)

BALANCE ($'000)

0.90% 
1.68%

95,000
3,648

0.94%
1.68%

52,750
4,432

The Group analyses interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the debt facility, cash flow and capital management. With the 
current low interest rate environment and the future expectation that interest rates will remain at low levels, management has not entered into any 
interest rate swap agreement during the year. 

Group sensitivity

At 30 September 2021, if interest rates had changed by +/- 25 basis points from the weighted average interest rate with all other variables held 
constant, the result for the period would have been $173,000 lower/higher (2020: $100,000 lower/higher).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

4. CAPITAL, FINANCING AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 

4.4 Financial Risk Management (CONTINUED)

Interest rate risk

The  Company's  exposure  to  interest  rate  risks  and  the  effective  interest  rates  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  both  recognised  and 
unrecognised at the balance date, are as follows:

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Floating Interest Rate

Non-interest bearing

Total carrying amount as per 
the balance sheet

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

1,995
84,842
78

1,451
69,154
3,811

1,995
84,842
78

86,915

74,416

86,915

74,416

5,063
95,000
253,155
-
-
-

6,235
52,750
264,777
-
-
-

-
-
-
28,754
36,213
3,626

-
-
-
23,290
19,227
-

5,063
95,000
253,155
28,754
36,213
3,626

6,235
52,750
264,777
23,290
19,227
-

353,218

323,762

68,593

42,517

421,811

366,279

2020

1,451
69,154
3,811

Weighted average effective 
interest rate
2021 (%)

2020 (%)

-
-
-

1.68
1.01
4.99
-
-
-

-
-
-

1.80
1.25
4.99
-
-
-

$('000)
(i) Financial assets
Cash
Trade and other receivables
Forward foreign currency 
contracts
Total financial assets
(ii) Financial liabilities
Bank overdraft – USD @ AUD
Commercial Bills 
Lease liabilities
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Forward foreign currency 
contracts 
Total financial liabilities

Financial Assets

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Trade receivables are carried at full amounts due less expected credit losses 
which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables.

Amounts receivable from other debtors are carried at full amounts due. Other debtors are normally settled on 30 days from month end unless there 
is a specific contract which specifies an alternative date. Amounts receivable from related parties are carried at full amounts due. 

Financial Liabilities

The bank overdraft disclosed within interest bearing liabilities is carried at the principal amount and is part of the Net Cash balance in the Statement 
of Cash Flows. Interest is charged as an expense as it accrues. Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods and services 
received, whether or not billed to the Company. 

(b) Credit risk

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, favourable derivative financial instruments and deposits with banks and financial institutions, as 
well as credit exposures to wholesale, retail and farm investor customers, including outstanding receivables and committed transactions.

The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. The Group has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to 
customers with an appropriate credit history. Derivative counterparties and cash transactions are limited to high credit quality financial institutions.

The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired can be assessed by reference to external credit ratings (if available) and 
to historical information. The majority of the Group’s sales are derived from large, established customers with no history of default.

The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets is the 
carrying amount of those assets, net of any provisions for doubtful debts of those assets, as disclosed in the balance sheet and Notes to the financial 
statements.

The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade 
receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days 
past due. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 24 month and the corresponding historical credit losses 
experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors 
affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. 

The Group’s banking partners have long-term credit ratings of AA- and A+ (Standard and Poor’s ).

(c) Liquidity risk

The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets 
and liabilities.

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202165

Financing arrangements 

The following debt facilities are held with National Australia Bank (NAB) and Rabobank (RABO).

DEBT FACILITIES
1. Working Capital

2. Acquisition
2. Seasonal*

HELD WITH
NAB
RABO
RABO
RABO

3. Overdraft†

NAB

EXPIRY DATE
18/12/2023
18/12/2023
18/12/2023
30/06/2023

28/02/2022

*  The facility is reviewed annually and available for the period 1 March to 30 June each year
†  Held with NAB only and reviewed annually. 

FACILITY LIMIT
$105,000,000
$42,500,000
$42,500,000
$20,000,000
$210,000,000
USD $5,000,000

AMOUNT DRAWN 30 SEPT 2021
$95,000,000
Nil
Nil
Nil
AUD $95,000,000
USD $3,648,375

The interest rate paid on these facilities is determined by an incremental margin on the BBSY or LIBOR rate.

The Group had access to the following undrawn borrowing facilities at the reporting date:

FLOATING RATE ($'000)

Term / Seasonal‡
Bank Overdraft Facility USD

‡  Subject to seasonal restrictions as mentioned above

2021
AUD $115,000
USD $1,352

2020
AUD $47,250
USD $568

The bank overdraft facility may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank without notice. The debt facilities (term and seasonal) may 
be drawn at any time over the term subject to restrictions noted above on the seasonal facility.

Maturities of financial liabilities

The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities, net and gross settled derivative instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on the 
remaining period at the reporting date of the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows

($'000)

Group at 30 September 2021
Non-derivatives 
Variable Rate
Debt facilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities
Bank Overdraft 
Derivatives
FEC USD buy – outflow
FEC USD sell – (inflow)
USD Sell option
Net USD
Group at 30 September 2020
Non-derivatives 
Variable Rate
Debt facilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities
Bank Overdraft 
Derivatives
FEC EUR buy - outflow
FEC USD buy – outflow
FEC USD sell – (inflow)
USD Sell option
Net USD

LESS THAN 
6 MONTHS

6-12 
MONTHS

1-5 
YEARS

OVER 5 
YEARS

TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 
CASH FLOWS

CARRYING AMOUNT 
(ASSETS) / LIABILITIES

-
64,967
16,818
5,098

-
-
16,947
-

96,330
-
121,987
-

-
-
175,381
-

-
-
-
-

-

173,209
-

1,783
(34,179)
-
(32,396)

-
(37,674)
(15,000)
(52,674)

-
-
-
-

-
42,517
17,633
6,278

-
-
17,065
-

53,609
-
123,217
-

1,954
(20,195)
(7,500)
-
(25,741)

-
(21,000)
(7,000)
(7,000)
(28,000)

-
-
-
-
-

96,330
64,967
331,133
5,098

1,783
(71,853)
(15,000)
(85,070)

53,609
42,517
331,124
6,278

1,954
(41,195)
(14,500)
(7,000)
(53,741)

95,000
64,967
253,155
5,063

78
(2,731)
(896)
(3,549)

52,750
42,517
264,777
6,235

(42)
(3,905)
136
179
(3,811)

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

4. CAPITAL, FINANCING AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 

4.4 Financial Risk Management (CONTINUED)

(d) Fair Value Measurement

The fair value of certain financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

The fair value of financial instruments, such as foreign currency forwards and foreign currency options, are valued using specific valuation techniques 
as follows:

•  for foreign currency forwards- the present value of future cash flows based on the forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date

•  for foreign currency options- option pricing models

The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value 
of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is 
available to the Company for similar instruments.

Disclosures are required of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

(a)  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level one);

(b)  Inputs other than quoted prices included within level one that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly 

(derived from prices) (Level two); and

(c)  Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level three).

At 30 September 2021 the group’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value comprised the forward foreign currency contracts and 
foreign currency options. These are level 2 measurements under the hierarchy.

5. GROUP STRUCTURE

5.1. Controlled Entities

The financial statements of the Group include the consolidation of Select Harvests Limited and its controlled entities. Controlled entities are the 
following entities controlled by the parent entity (Select Harvests Limited).

COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION

PERCENTAGE OWNED (%)

Parent Entity: 
Select Harvests Limited (i)

Controlled Entities of Select Harvests Limited:
Kyndalyn Park Pty Ltd (i)
Select Harvests Food Products Pty Ltd (i)
Meriram Pty Ltd (i)
Kibley Pty Ltd (i)
Select Harvests Nominee Pty Ltd (i)
Select Harvests Orchards Nominee Pty Ltd (i)
Select Harvests Water Rights Unit Trust (i)
Select Harvests Water Rights Trust (i)
Select Harvests Land Unit Trust (i)
Select Harvests South Australian Orchards Trust (i)
Select Harvests Victorian Orchards Trust (i)
Select Harvests NSW Orchards Trust (i)
Jubilee Almonds Irrigation Trust Inc

(i)  Members of extended closed group

Australia

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

2021

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

2020

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 20215.2. Parent Entity Financial Information

(a) Summary financial information
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:

($'000)

Current Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
•  Cash flow hedge reserve
•  Options reserve
Retained profits
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Profit / (loss) for the year

Total comprehensive income / (expense)

67

2021
9,471
532,295
7,313
105,400

2020
7,318
360,704
14,429
72,212

397,344

278,039

(4,122)
4,135
29,538
426,895
31,676

24,316

3,479
4,215
2,759
288,492
32,707

37,090

(b) Tax consolidation legislation
Select Harvests Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of 1 July 2003. The 
head entity, Select Harvests Limited, and the controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated group  account  for their  own current and deferred  tax 
amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a standalone taxpayer in its own right. In 
addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, Select Harvests Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred 
tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.
The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully compensate Select Harvests Limited for 
any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by Select Harvests Limited for any current tax receivable and deferred tax assets relating to 
unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Select Harvests Limited under the tax consolidation legislation.  The funding amounts 
are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the wholly-owned entities' financial statements.
The amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding agreement is due upon receipt of the funding advice from the head entity, which is issued as 
soon as practicable after the end of each financial year.
The head entity may also require payment of interim funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments. The funding amounts are 
recognised as current intercompany receivables or payables.
Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as current amounts receivable from or 
payable to other entities in the group.
Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are recognised as a contribution 
to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

(c) Guarantees entered into by parent entity
Each entity within the consolidated group has entered into a cross deed of financial guarantee in respect of bank overdrafts and loans of the group.
Loans are made by Select Harvests Limited to controlled entities under normal terms and conditions.

5.3.  

Related Party Disclosures

(a) Key management personnel compensation

CONSOLIDATED ($)

Short term employment benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long service leave
Share based payments

NOTE

2021
3,503,907
185,426
31,925
(52,524)
3,668, 734

2020
3,684,049
191,550
78,195
490,541
4,444,335

Other disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in the Remuneration Report.

(b) Director related entity transactions

There were no director related entity transactions during the year.

(c) Directors’ interests in contracts

Michael Carroll, who retired during the period, is a director of Rural Funds Management, the responsible entity for Rural Funds Group, which leases 
orchards to Select Harvests. These transactions are on normal commercial terms and Mr. Carroll was not involved in meetings where these items 
were discussed. 

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202168

Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

5. GROUP STRUCTURE (CONTINUED)

5.4. Asset Acquisition

Summary of Acquisition
On 18 December 2020, Select Harvests completed the acquisition of Piangil Almond Orchard (which was previously announced on 1 October 2020) 
for $129 million. The acquisition amount comprised of 3,870 acres of almond orchards, 1,584 acres of unplanted land, 2,499ML of permanent water 
and farm equipment. 
The fair values of assets recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows

($'000)

Plantation land and irrigation systems
Buildings
Bearer Plants
Plant and equipment
Permanent water rights
Net identifiable assets
Net cash outflow on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

30,641
806
84,267
152
13,134
129,000
129,000
129,000

The above amount excludes stamp duty and transaction costs which amounted to $9.31 million and were capitalised proportionately to the above 
asset base. A further operating cost of $11.78 million was paid to the vendor for the 2021 Piangil crop growing costs incurred from 1 July 2020 to 18 
December 2020. Piangil’s 2021 crop of 4,592 MT forms part of Select Harvests’ almond yield.
5.5. Discontinued Operations
(a) Description
On 23 February 2021, the Group announced its intention to exit the Consumer Brands and non-almond Industrial related business and initiated an 
active program to locate a buyer for the Lucky, Sunsol and Nuvitality brands in addition to the relevant Industrial contracts. On 30 August 2021, the 
Group announced the sale of the Lucky and Sunsol brands to Prolife Foods Pty Ltd with the sale completed on 30 September 2021.
(b) Financial performance and cash flow information
The financial performance and cash flow information presented reflects the discontinued operations for the financial year ended 30 September 2021. 

($'000)
Revenue
Expenses
Underlying EBIT
Interest expense
Loss on sale of brands
Restructuring expense
(Loss) before income tax
Income tax benefit
(Loss) after income tax of discontinued operations

NOTE

5.5 (c)
(i)

2021
59,622
(65,074)
(5,452)
(92)
(2,184)
(6,805)
(14,533)
4,360
(10,173)

2020
61,154
(66,995)
(5,841)
(136)
-
-
(5,977)
1,793
(4,184)

(4,344)
Net cash (outflow) from ordinary activities
(1,714)
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities
Net decrease in cash generated by the business
(6,058)
(i)  Following the sale of the Consumer Food Brands division and the impending closure of the Thomastown factory, a provision has been taken for 
the restructuring costs of the business amounting to $4.3m and recognising an impairment for the assets held at Thomastown facility amounting 
to $2.5m (refer to note 3.5). The provision for restructuring costs includes employee retention incentives, redundancy costs and other restructuring costs.

(9,748)
(607)
(10,355)

CENTS

Basic (loss) per share from discontinued operations
Diluted (loss) per share from discontinued operations

(c) Details of the Sale of Assets

($'000)

Total disposal consideration
Carrying amount of net assets sold:
Brand Names
Finished Inventory

Sale of business costs
Loss on asset sale

NOTE

2021
(8.6)
(8.5)

NOTE

2020
(4.3)
(4.3)

2021
2,500

2,905
1,000
3,905
(779)
(2,184)

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202169

6. OTHER INFORMATION

6.1.  Contingent Liabilities

(i) Guarantees

Cross guarantees are given by the entities comprising the Group. Group entities are set out in Note 5.1.

(ii) Bank Guarantees 

As at 30 September 2021, the company had provided $6.16 million (2020: $6.16 million) of bank guarantees as security for the almond orchard leases.

6.2. Expenditure Commitments

Upon adoption of AASB 16 on 1st October 2019, the operating and finance lease commitments have been disclosed as lease liabilities except for 
leases on water rights which are classified as intangibles and therefore excluded from AASB16 scope.

(a) Operating lease commitments  

Commitments payable in relation to leases contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)
Minimum lease payments
•  Within one year
•  Later than one year and not later than five years
•  Later than five years
Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date

Operating leases

NOTE

2021

2020

9,744
9,277
-
19,021

11,022
10,831
-
21,853

The minimum lease payments of operating leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the 
leased item, are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the term of the lease

(b) Capital Commitments

Significant capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting year but not recognised as liabilities is as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($'000)

Property, plant and equipment

6.3. Share Based Payments

Long Term Incentive Plan

NOTE

2021
17,524

2020
4,366

The Group offers executive directors and senior executives the opportunity to participate in the long term incentive plan (LTI Plan) involving the 
issue of performance rights to the employee under the LTI Plan. The LTI Plan provides for the offer of a parcel of performance rights with a three year 
performance  period  to  participating  employees  on  an  annual  basis.  Rights  vest  each  year,  with  half  of  the  rights  vesting  upon  achievement  of 
underlying earnings per share (EPS) and the other half vesting upon achievement of total shareholder return (TSR) targets. The underlying EPS 
growth targets are based on the Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the company’s underlying EPS over the three years prior to vesting. The 
TSR targets are measured based on the company’s average TSR compared to the TSR of a peer group of ASX listed companies over the three years 
prior to vesting. The performance targets and vesting proportions are as follows:

MEASURE
Current Issues
Underlying EPS
Below 5% CAGR
5% CAGR
5.1% - 19.9% CAGR
20% or higher CAGR
TSR
Below the 50th percentile*
50th percentile*
51st – 74th percentile*
At or above 75th percentile*

*  Of the peer group of ASX listed companies as outlined in the directors’ report.

RIGHTS TO VEST

Nil
25%
Pro rata vesting
50%

Nil
25%
Pro rata vesting
50%

SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 202170

Notes to the Financial Statements

Continued

6. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

DATE

20/10/2014
29/09/2016
02/12/2016
20/11/2017
29/04/2019
27/03/2020
28/07/2021

31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2021
31/10/2022
31/10/2023

30 September 2020
GRANT DATE VESTING 

DATE

20/10/2014
29/09/2016
29/09/2016
20/11/2017
29/04/2019
27/03/2020

31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2020
31/10/2021
31/10/2022

6.3. Share Based Payments (CONTINUED)
Summary of performance rights over unissued ordinary shares
Details of performance rights over unissued ordinary shares at the beginning and ending of the reporting date and movements during the year are 
set out below:
30 September 2021
GRANT DATE VESTING 

EXERCISE 
PRICE

BALANCE 
AT START OF 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
75,000
30,000
22,500
18,000
169,557
122,578
-

GRANTED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
-
-
-
-
-
-
175,542

FORFEITED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
(10,125)
(4,050)
(3,037)
(2,430)
(16,571)
(17,098)
-

VESTED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 
(NUMBER)
(64,875)
(25,950)
(19,463)
(15,570)
-
-
-

BALANCE AT END 
OF THE YEAR

ON ISSUE

VESTED

-
-
-
-
152,986
105,480
175,542

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

PROCEEDS 
RECEIVED 
($)

SHARES 
ISSUED 
(NUMBER)

FAIR VALUE 
PER SHARE 
($)

FAIR VALUE 
AGGREGATE 
($)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

4.21
3.23
3.23
3.65
5.18
4.22
6.29

-
-
-
-
792,467
445,126
1,104,159

EXERCISE 
PRICE

-
-
-
-
-
-

BALANCE 
AT START OF 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
150,000
100,000
30,000
18,000
169,557
-

GRANTED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
-

7,500
-
-
122,578

FORFEITED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
(NUMBER)
(47,625)
(59,050)
(9,524)
-
-
-

VESTED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 
(NUMBER)
(27,375)
(10,950)
(5,476)
-
-
-

BALANCE AT END 
OF THE YEAR

ON ISSUE

VESTED

PROCEEDS 
RECEIVED 
($)

SHARES 
ISSUED 
(NUMBER)

FAIR VALUE 
PER SHARE 
($)

FAIR VALUE 
AGGREGATE 
($)

75,000
30,000
22,500
18,000
169,557
122,578

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

4.21
3.23
3.23
3.65
5.18
4.22

315,750
96,900
72,675
65,700
878,305
517,279

Fair value of performance rights granted
The assessed fair value at grant date is determined using a Monte Carlo option pricing model that takes into account the term of the rights, the 
impact of dilution, the share price at offer date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free 
interest rate for the term of the right. This assessment was made by an external expert.
The model inputs for rights granted in the tables above included:

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS 
ISSUE

Share price at grant date
Expected volatility*
Expected dividends
Risk free interest rate

28 JULY 
2021
$7.66
40%
0.52%
0.02%

28 MARCH 
2020
$7.05
40%
4.95%
0.35%

29 APRIL 
2019
$6.49
40%
1.83%
1.33%

20 NOVEMBER 
2017
$4.64
45%
2.13%
1.85%

2 DECEMBER 
2016
$6.23
45%
7.87%
1.58%

29 SEPTEMBER 
2016
$5.62
45%
7.87%
1.58%

20 OCTOBER 
2014
$5.95
45%
3.31%
2.84%

*  Expected share price volatility was calculated with reference to the annualised standard deviation of daily share price returns on the underlying security over a specified period.
Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the period as part of employee benefit expense were as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ($)

Performance rights granted under employee long term incentive plan

NOTE

2021
(79,938)

2020
536,897

Share-based payments
Share-based  compensation  benefits  are  provided  to  employees  via  the  Select  Harvests  Limited  Long  Term  Incentive  Plan  (LTIP).  The  fair  value  of  
performance rights granted under the Select Harvests Limited LTIP is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. 
The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the performance 
rights.  The fair value at grant date is independently determined using a Monte Carlo option pricing model that takes into account the term of the right, the 
vesting and performance criteria, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected 
dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the right. The fair value of the performance rights granted is adjusted to reflect market vesting 
conditions,but  excludes  the  impact  of  any  non-market  vesting  conditions  (for  example,  profitability  and  sales  growth  targets).  Non-market  vesting 
conditions are included in assumptions about the number of rights that are expected to vest. At each balance sheet date, the entity revises its estimate of 
the number of rights that are expected to vest. The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate. The 
impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. 

6.4 Auditors' Remuneration

CONSOLIDATED ($)

Audit and other assurance services
Audit and review of financial statements
Other services
Total remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopers

NOTE

2021

2020

(a)

372,500 
250,000 
622,500

337,600
-
337,600

(a)  Other services relate to corporate transactions undertaken during the year.

Events Occurring After Balance Date

6.5. 
On 26 November 2021, the Directors declared a final fully franked dividend of 8 cents per share in relation to the financial year ended 30 September 
2021 to be paid on 4 February 2022.

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71

In the directors’ opinion:

(a) 

the financial statements and Notes set out on pages 37 to 70 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) 

(ii) 

complying  with  Accounting  Standards,  the  Corporations  Regulations  2001  and  other  mandatory  professional  reporting 
requirements; and

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 September 2021 and of its performance for the  
financial year ended on that date; and

(b) 

(c) 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and

at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed group identified in Note  
5.1 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee  
described in Note 5.2.

Note  1.1  confirms  that  the  financial  statements  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as  issued  by  the  International 
Accounting Standards Board. The directors have been given the declarations by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer required under 
section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

M Iwaniw 
Chair

Melbourne, 26 November 2021

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Independent Auditor’s Report

Independent auditor’s report 
To the members of Select Harvests Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Our opinion 

In our opinion: 

The accompanying financial report of Select Harvests Limited (the Company) and its controlled 
entities (together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a)  giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 September 2021 and of its 

financial performance for the year then ended  

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

What we have audited 
The Group financial report comprises: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

the statement of financial position as at 30 September 2021 

the statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended 

the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended 

the statement of cash flows for the year then ended 

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies 
and other explanatory information 

the directors’ declaration. 

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

Independence 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional & 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. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK  VIC  3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE  VIC  3001 
T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021  Our audit approach An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report. We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates.  Materiality Audit scope • For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $2.39 million, which represents approximately 5% of the Group’s three year weighted average profit before tax from continuing operations.  • We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the financial report as a whole. • We chose Group profit before tax from continuing operations because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group is most commonly measured.  We chose a three year average to address volatility in the profit before tax from continuing operations calculation caused by fluctuations in the almond price between years. • We utilised a 5% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly acceptable thresholds.  • Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events. 74

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Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit 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. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a 
particular audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the 
Audit and Risk Committee. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Inventory valuation – current year 
almond crop 
(Refer to note 3.2 and 3.3) 

The Group held inventory of $114.3 million 
at 30 September 2021. The inventory 
balance includes almonds that have been 
fully harvested at the year end. Australian 
Accounting Standards require agricultural 
produce (such as almonds) from an entity’s 
biological assets to be included in inventory 
and measured at fair value less costs to sell, 
at the point of harvest.  

The inputs used by the Group in the 
valuation of inventory include the harvest 
volumes, growing costs and the key 
assumptions for the fair value of almonds.      

We consider the valuation of the current 
year almond crop to be a key audit matter 
because of the financial significance of the 
inventory balance relating to the current 
year almond crop for the year ended 30 
September 2021 and the judgement 
involved in the key assumptions. 

We performed the following procedures, amongst others: 

•  Developed an understanding of the Group’s processes 
and controls over determining the harvest volumes of 
almonds produced and testing the operating 
effectiveness of a sample of related controls. 

•  Attended the Group’s stocktakes in September 2021, 
where we observed the Group’s count procedures and 
tested the existence of a sample of almond crop 
inventory on hand. 

•  Obtained external confirmations for a sample of third 

party inventory storage locations and agreed quantities 
per the confirmations to the Group’s inventory listing. 

•  Reconciled opening to closing inventory and tested a 
sample of almonds inflows from harvest, almonds 
processed, and sales outflows during the year. 

•  Evaluated the net realisable value of almond crop 

inventory by comparing the value held at 30 September 
2021, to actual selling prices achieved since harvest for 
a sample of items, agreed a sample of committed sales 
to contracts and considered external spot price 
information. 

•  Agreed a sample of costs of harvesting and processing 

the almond crop during the year to supporting 
documentation and agreed the allocation of these costs 
to inventory at 30 September 2021. 

• 

Tested the mathematical accuracy of the Group’s 
almond crop valuation. 

•  Evaluated the reasonableness of the disclosures made 
in notes 3.2 and 3.3 in light of the requirements of 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

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SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021  Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter Carrying value of intangible assets (Refer to note 3.7) The Group has goodwill of $26.0 million and permanent water rights of $55.1 million and is required to assess intangible assets for impairment at least annually, under Australian Accounting Standards.   For the year ended 30 September 2021, the Group identified one Cash Generating Unit (CGU), for growing, processing and selling almonds.  The Group performed an impairment assessment for the CGU, by preparing a financial model to determine if the carrying value of the assets is supported by forecast future cash flows, discounts to present value (the “model”). We consider the carrying value of intangible assets to be a key audit matter because of the financial significance of the carrying value of the CGU (including intangible assets, plant and equipment and right of use assets) and the significant judgements and assumptions applied by the Group in estimating future cash flows.  We performed the following procedures, amongst others: • Assessed whether the Group’s determination of Cash Generating Units (CGUs) was consistent with our knowledge of the Group’s operations and its internal group reporting. • Tested the mathematical accuracy of the calculations in the model. • Compared the forecast future cash flows used in the model with the forecasts formally approved by the Board. • Assessed whether the forecast growth rate assumptions used in the model were appropriate with reference to our understanding of the key drivers, such as forecast harvest volumes, water prices and almond pricing. • Evaluated the Group's ability to forecast future cash flows by comparing historical budgets with reported actual results for the past 3 years. • With the assistance of PwC valuation experts, assessed whether the discount rate applied in the model is reasonable by comparing it to market data and comparable companies. • Evaluated the reasonableness of the disclosures made in note 3.7, including key assumptions and sensitivities to changes in such assumptions, in light of the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards.    Acquisition accounting - Piangil almond orchard acquisition (Refer to note 5.4) In December 2020, the Group acquired the assets of the Piangil Almond Orchard, which included land and irrigation systems, bearer plants, permanent water rights, buildings and other plant and equipment, for cash consideration of $129 million, plus stamp duty and transaction costs of $9.3 million.      We performed the following procedures, amongst others: • Agreed the purchase price to the sale and purchase agreement and agreed the cash paid to relevant banking and accounting records.  • Read the key terms of the Sale and Purchase agreement, and determined the reasonableness of the identified assets and liabilities associated with the acquisition. • Agreed the recognised fair value of the land and irrigation systems, bearer plants, permanent water rights, buildings and other plant and equipment to 76

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

third party valuation reports, and assessed the 
appropriateness of the valuation methodology used in 
the reports with reference to external market 
information from comparable asset sales and 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

•  Assessed on a per acre basis, the appropriateness of the 

acquisition value allocated to bearer plants in 
comparison to comparable properties held by the 
Group.  

• 

• 

Tested, on a sample basis, transaction costs incurred to 
supporting documentation and determined the 
appropriateness of the allocation of these costs across 
the asset base acquired.  

Tested the mathematical accuracy of the allocation of 
transaction costs across the fair values of assets 
acquired.  

•  Evaluated the reasonableness of the disclosures in notes 

5.4 in light of the requirements of Australian 
Accounting Standards.  

We performed the following procedures, amongst others: 

•  Read the key terms of the Sale Agreements.  

•  Agreed the proceeds on sale to the relevant bank 

statement.  

•  Recalculated the gain on sale by comparing the carrying 
value of the assets for the business to the consideration 
received less the cost to sell. 

•  Evaluated by reference to Australian Accounting 

Standards, the reasonableness of the disclosure in note 
5.5 including the discontinued portion of revenue, and 
expenses, and associated restructuring expenses. 

Under Australian Accounting Standards, 
the Group is required to identify all assets 
and liabilities acquired and estimate the 
fair value of each item. Transaction costs 
were capitalised by the Group 
proportionately to the asset base acquired. 

We consider the accounting for the 
acquisition of the Piangil Almond Orchard 
to be a key audit matter because of the 
magnitude of the asset acquisition 
transaction, and the significant judgement 
required by the Group in identifying the 
assets and liabilities acquired and 
determining their fair value. 

Accounting for the Food Division 
restructure  
(Refer to note 5.5) 

On 30 September 2021, the Group sold the 
Consumer Brands portion of the Food 
Division. The sale included the Lucky and 
Sunsol brand names and associated 
finished goods inventory. The financial 
performance of the Consumer Brands 
portion of the Food Division has been 
disclosed as a discontinued operation in the 
Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

We consider the accounting for the sale of 
the Consumer Brands portion of the Food 
Division to be a key audit matter because of 
the non-routine nature of the transaction, 
and the significant judgements required by 
the Group in estimating recoverable 
amounts of the assets, and the costs 
associated. 

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SELECT HARVESTS ANNUAL REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021  Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report for the year ended 30 September 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, 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 ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 78

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Report on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 24 to 35 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 September 2021. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Select Harvests Limited for the year ended 30 September 
2021 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.   

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Alison Tait 
Partner 

Melbourne 
26 November 2021 

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Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Limited and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows.

(a) Distribution of equity securities

The following information is current as at 29 October 2021. The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share is:

NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES

1 to 1,000
1,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
10,001 to 100,000
100,001 and over

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of shares is:

NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES

7,408

(b) Twenty largest shareholders

NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS
4,746
3,790
888
655
42

NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS
550

The following information is current as at 29 October 2021. The names of the twenty largest registered holders of quoted shares are:

1.  HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
2.  CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
3.  J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 
4.  NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
5.  HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
6.  UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD
7.  BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD  
8.  HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED – A/C 2
9.  CS THIRD NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
10. BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
11.  SMARTEQUITY EIS PTY LTD
12. MR JOHN PATERSON
13.  BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD SIX SIS LTD  
14. RATHVALE PTY LIMITED
15.  MIRRABOOKA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
16. BNP PARIBAS NOMINEESS PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD 
17.  NEWECONOMY COM AU NOMINEES PTY LIMITED <900 ACCOUNT>
18. REZANN PTY LTD 
19.  CS FOURTH NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
20. INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY LIMITED 
Total securities of Top 20 holdings
Remaining holders balance
Total

NUMBER OF SHARES
20,932,690
19,610,998
18,017,278
7,126,223
5,275,534
4,964,404
2,245,809
1,875,681
877,942
715,002
620,342
480,000
467,451
407,115
375,000
280,352
269,222
269,000
219,120
215,000
85,244,163
34,980,207
120,224,370

PERCENTAGE OF SHARES
17.41%
16.31%
14.99%
5.93%
4.39%
4.13%
1.87%
1.56%
0.73%
0.59%
0.52%
0.40%
0.39%
0.34%
0.31%
0.23%
0.22%
0.22%
0.18%
0.18%
70.90%
29.10%
100%

(c) Substantial shareholders

The substantial shareholders as disclosed by notices received by the Company as at 29 October 2021 are:

Perpetual Limited
Yarra Capital Management Limited
Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd

(d) Voting rights

All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.

The Company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The home exchange is Melbourne.

NUMBER OF SHARES
12,420,240
9,481,714
9,041,243

% HOLDING
10.33% 
7.89% 
9.40% 

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Corporate Information

ABN 87 000 721 380

DIRECTORS

M Iwaniw (Chair) 
P Thompson (Managing Director) 
F S Grimwade (Non-Executive Director) 
N Anderson (Non-Executive Director) 
F Bennett (Non-Executive Director) 
G Kingwill (Non-Executive Director) 
M Carroll (Non-Executive Director) - retired 26 February 2021 

COMPANY SECRETARY

B Crump

REGISTERED OFFICE - SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED

360 Settlement Road 
Thomastown VIC 3074

Postal address 
PO Box 5 
Thomastown VIC 3074 
Telephone (03) 9474 3544

Email info@selectharvests.com.au

SOLICITORS

Minter Ellison Lawyers

BANKERS

National Australia Bank Limited 
Rabobank Australia

AUDITOR

PricewaterhouseCoopers

SHARE REGISTER

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Yarra Falls 
452 Johnston Street 
Abbotsford VIC 3067

Telephone (03) 9415 4000

WEBSITE

www.selectharvests.com.au

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Supplies bulk product 
to major bakeries, 
manufacturers and 
wholesalers who 
depend on quality 
and service

Product range
almonds and other 
nuts, dried fruit, seeds, 
nut pastes, pralines 
and muesli 

Bulk and 
convenient packs

Products sold to 
local and overseas 
food manufacturers, 
wholesalers, 
distributors and 
re-packers

Select Harvests Limited
ABN 87 000 721 380
PO Box 5
Thomastown VIC 3074
360 Settlement Road
Thomastown VIC 3074
T (03) 9474 3544
F (03) 9474 3588
E info@selectharvests.com.au

www.selectharvests.com.au
ASX ticker code: SHV

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DELIVERING ON GROWTH

WHETHER SOLD IN INDIA, CHINA OR ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD, OUR 

ALMONDS CAN BE TRACED TO THE ORCHARD WHERE THEY WERE GROWN.