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Results built on 
strong fundamentals

FINANCIAL REPORT
30 June 2016

 
 
 
 
 
Contents

Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Managing Director and CEO

Directors’ Report

Operating and Financial Review

Directors

Corporate Governance

Remuneration Report – Audited

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C 
of the Corporations Act 2001

Consolidated Statements of Profi t or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements

Consolidated Notes

Directors’ Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Security Information and Key Dates

Glossary

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE….

The aim of the text in ‘Keeping it simple’ 
boxes is to explain more complex 
sections in plain English.

Notes to the fi nancial statements 
provide information required by law, 
accounting standards or ASX Listing 
Rules to explain a particular feature 
of the fi nancial statements. The notes 
to the fi nancial statements will also 
provide explanations and additional 
disclosure to assist readers’ 
understanding and interpretation 
of the fi nancial statements.

GLOSSARY

Capitalised terms and acronyms 
used in this Report are defi ned 
in the Glossary.

Contents

Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Managing Director and CEO

Directors’ Report

Operating and Financial Review

Directors

Corporate Governance

Remuneration Report – Audited

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements

Consolidated Notes

Directors’ Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Security Information and Key Dates

Glossary

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C 

of the Corporations Act 2001

Consolidated Statements of Profi t or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

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122

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE….

The aim of the text in ‘Keeping it simple’ 

Notes to the fi nancial statements 

boxes is to explain more complex 

sections in plain English.

GLOSSARY

Capitalised terms and acronyms 

used in this Report are defi ned 

in the Glossary.

provide information required by law, 

accounting standards or ASX Listing 

Rules to explain a particular feature 

of the fi nancial statements. The notes 

to the fi nancial statements will also 

provide explanations and additional 

disclosure to assist readers’ 

understanding and interpretation 

of the fi nancial statements.

Letter from  
 the Chairman

All three of our core 
businesses are realising 
the benefits of our 
strategy, underpinned 
by our strong balance 
sheet and our focus on 
operational excellence.

GRAHAM BRADLEY AM
CHAIRMAN

Accordingly, our distribution policy from 
FY17 will be the higher of 100% of Trust 
taxable income or 75–85% of funds from 
operations. This is equivalent to our current 
distribution policy to pay the higher of 100% 
of Trust taxable income or 80–90% of 
underlying profit.

In recognition of our consistent profit growth 
over the last three years, we are targeting  
to increase distributions to 25.5 cents per 
security in FY17, assuming there is no 
material change in market conditions. 

Governance
Following more than 10 years of service, 
director Peter Scott retired from the 
Stockland Board in August 2016. With his 
engineering and construction background 
and his broad business management 
experience, Peter has brought many insights 
to us and contributed enormously throughout 
his time on the Board. I thank Peter sincerely 
for his long and dedicated service. 

Dear Securityholders,

I am very pleased to report that Stockland 
has continued to deliver good value for 
securityholders with another strong profit 
performance in FY16.

Strong Performance
Funds from operations grew by 12.5% to 
$740 million and underlying profit rose 8.5% 
on FY15, to $660 million. Funds from 
operations per security grew 11.1% on the 
prior year, exceeding the target growth 
range of 9–10%. Underlying earnings per 
security rose by 7.3%, at the top end of the 
target range of 6.5–7.5%. Statutory profit 
was $889 million.

These excellent results show the progress 
we have made over the last three years in 
our disciplined pursuit of sustainable growth.

All three of our core businesses are realising 
the benefits of our strategy, underpinned  
by our strong balance sheet and our focus 
on operational excellence. Progress includes 
more than $681 million commercial property 
developments underway, seven medium 
density residential projects launched across 
four states, the launch of our unique Retire 
Your Way selling proposition, and several 
new greenfield developments that 
demonstrate our ability to create 
outstanding masterplanned communities.

We also achieved international recognition 
for our sustainability leadership, being 
named the 2015-2016 Global Real Estate 
Industry Leader in the Dow Jones 
Sustainability Index, and we retained our 
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 
citation from Australia’s Workplace Gender 
Equality Agency.

Distribution
As forecast, our full year distribution was 
24.5 cents per security, representing a 
payout ratio of 88% of underlying profit.

Looking ahead, from FY17 funds from 
operations will replace underlying profit  
as our primary reporting measure, 
recognising the importance of this measure 
in enabling comparison across the Australian 
property industry1. 

1  Funds from operations (FFO) has been determined with reference to the Property Council of Australia’s voluntary disclosure guidelines to help investors and analysts compare 

Australian real estate organisations. FFO is calculated by adding back tenant incentive amortisation and non-cash tax benefit/expense to underlying profit and deducting straight-line 
rent from underlying profit.

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Letter from the Chairman  |As part of the Board renewal process, we 
were delighted to welcome Stephen Newton 
to the Board in June 2016. Stephen is a 
highly experienced director with an 
extensive career history in the property and 
investment sectors. His deep experience 
across real estate development, property 
management and infrastructure investment 
makes him an excellent addition to our team 
and we look forward to his contribution.

As required by the Stockland Constitution, 
Stephen will offer himself for election by 
securityholders at the 2016 Annual General 
Meeting on 26 October 2016.

I am confident that the strong 
fundamentals we have established 
over the last three years will allow 
Stockland to sustain solid growth 
in the year ahead.

GRAHAM BRADLEY AM
CHAIRMAN

Stockland CARE Foundation
I am delighted to report that the Stockland 
CARE Foundation has made a real impact  
in its first full year of operation, contributing 
much needed funds in the areas of health, 
wellbeing and education and also boosting 
volunteering and giving among our 
employees, business partners and the 
broader community. 

In addition to the $200,000 donated by the 
CARE Foundation Trust in FY16, Stockland 
and its employees, customers and residents 
donated over $100,000 and more than 
2,200 hours of support to chosen charity 
partners, Redkite and Touched By Olivia 
Foundation (TBO). Through these efforts  
72 families who have children or young 
people with cancer gained access to 
Redkite’s suite of programs in FY16, and  
four inclusive play spaces and four social 
enterprise cafés based in our communities 
were added to TBO’s expanding national 
network. As Chair of the Foundation,  
I congratulate all involved.

Conclusion
In closing, I would like to thank my Board 
colleagues and Stockland’s talented 
employees for their continued dedication  
in supporting our many achievements over 
the past year. I am confident that the strong 
fundamentals we have established over the 
last three years will allow Stockland to 
sustain solid growth in the year ahead.

GRAHAM BRADLEY AM 
CHAIRMAN

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Letter from the  
Managing Director and CEO

Dear Securityholders,

This has been a year of strong and sustained 
performance for Stockland as we continue 
our disciplined approach to growing asset 
returns and our customer base, improving 
our capital strength, and delivering 
operational excellence. 

We have achieved strong results across  
all of our key metrics in FY16 and I am very 
pleased that our Commercial Property, 
Residential and Retirement Living 
businesses have each made significant 
contributions to the performance of the 
Group. This demonstrates that our strategy 
set in 2013 is working and we are succeeding 
in positioning our business to capitalise  
on good market conditions. 

Our focus remains squarely on implementing 
our strategy to deliver sustainable growth 
and creating inspiring places where people 
want to live, work, shop, and invest. Our aim 
is to continue to improve our customer 
experience and take advantage of new 
opportunities so that our business is more 
stable and resilient for the long term. 

Grow Asset Returns and Customer Base
Commercial Property accounts for around 
70% of our assets and remains a key profit 
driver, delivering comparable growth in funds 
from operations of 4.5% across the portfolio, 
with 3.7% in Retail, 3.7% in Logistics and 
Business Parks, and 9.9% in Office. 

Our Retail portfolio performed well, with 
high occupancy and positive leasing spreads, 
and continued sales growth, with total 
Moving Annual Turnover up 4.6%, driven  
by 6% growth in specialty retail. 

We have also made good progress on major 
redevelopments, completing Harrisdale in 
Perth and the remodelling of our Pitt Street 
Mall asset in the Sydney CBD. Wetherill Park 
in Sydney has achieved practical completion 
over the majority of stages and is trading well. 
We have also commenced our $372 million 
Green Hills redevelopment in New South 
Wales and progressed a number of small but 
important projects, including casual dining 
precincts at Rockhampton in Queensland 
and Shellharbour in New South Wales. All of 
these projects have been very well received 
by customers. Stockland has a future retail 
development pipeline of $1.0 billion and is 
targeting stabilised funds from operations 
yields of 7–8% from this activity.

The good performance in our Logistics and 
Business Parks portfolio reflected our active 
asset management, disciplined acquisition 
strategy and good progress on our $467 million 
development pipeline. We executed leases 
on more than 25% of our portfolio in FY16 
and also acquired three new sites in Sydney 
and Melbourne.

We have achieved strong 
results across all of our 
key metrics in FY16 and 
we are confident that  
our strategy set in 2013  
is working.

MARK STEINERT
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO

In Office we continue to focus on optimising 
returns from the portfolio while managing 
our exposure tactically. The bulk of our 
assets are located in the improving Sydney 
market where our assets are fully occupied.

Our Residential business settled a record 
6,135 lots in FY16 and achieved significant 
operating profit growth of 38.8% as well  
as a lift in return on assets to 19.6% on the 
core portfolio.

This strong result reflected our repositioning 
of this business over the last three years  
to enhance our community creation 
capabilities and capitalise on supportive 
market conditions. We have activated a  
high proportion of our Residential portfolio 
in key growth corridors and more than 90% 
of our net funds employed are in projects 
that are actively selling, up from 60% in 
FY13. We also broadened our market reach 
with the introduction of medium density 
homes and completed homes within  
a number of our communities, and we  
are now exploring mixed use apartment 
opportunities at Merrylands in Sydney.

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Our Retirement Living business operating 
profit was up 19.7% on FY15 reflecting strong 
sales and active management. Cash return 
on assets also increased by 50 basis points 
to 5.8%, reflecting our continuing focus on 
operational efficiencies and growing our 
development pipeline. 

In FY16 we sold more than 1,000 retirement 
living homes and apartments, which is a 
record number of settlements, including the 
first apartments at Cardinal Freeman in 
Sydney. We also launched a new village 
within our Willowdale community in Sydney 
and we continued to reshape our portfolio, 
embedding eight South Australian villages 
acquired in FY15 and selling five relatively 
small, low return on asset villages in 
Western Australia in July 2016. 

Capital Strength
We have maintained our strong balance 
sheet and A-/stable credit rating,  
supporting investment in the future  
growth of our business. 

Our disciplined capital management has 
seen us improve our weighted average cost 
of debt and increase our average debt 
maturity. Gearing at the end of FY16 was 
23.8%, at the lower end of our 20–30% 
target range, due to disciplined capital 
management, the strong and increasing 
velocity of operating cash flows and growth 
in the value of our investment portfolio.

Operational Excellence
Our people remain highly engaged, 
delivering great outcomes and contributing 
to a range of initiatives that improve the way 
we work. Our new Stockland Support Centre, 
established in June 2015 to outsource some 
finance and IT functions, is progressing well 
and providing more flexible and scalable 
support for our in-house teams. We have 
also made significant progress improving 
our Group system capabilities, including the 
commitment to implement SAP and 
Salesforce as core systems, with deployment 
to take place during the next two years.

Stockland has also maintained its leadership 
in sustainable operations. We have 
continued our commitment to engage 
effectively and improve the liveability, 
convenience and efficiency of our 
communities and commercial operations, 
and to continue to reduce our impact on  
the environment, particularly energy and 
water efficiency. Recognising these efforts, 
we were proud to be named the 2015–16 
Global Real Estate Industry Leader in the 
Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the third 
time we have received this outstanding 
acknowledgement. 

Stockland has been a signatory to the 
United Nations Global Compact since 2015, 
and we remain committed to its principles 
and to promoting the Global Compact  
where we operate. I am pleased to  
confirm our continued support of this 
important initiative.

Outlook
The low interest rate, moderate population 
growth environment in Australia is 
supportive of economic growth and we  
have set our business on a course that 
provides us with a positive outlook for FY17, 
despite considerable uncertainty in 
macroeconomic conditions.

Assuming no material change in market 
conditions, our commercial properties are 
expected to maintain moderate growth in 
returns and our retail centres remain highly 
productive. Expected residential lot 
settlements and retirement living net 
reservations also remain buoyant for the 
year ahead.

I am confident in the strategy we are 
executing and that Stockland is well placed 
to generate profitable business growth  
in FY17 and beyond. We have forecast 
growth in funds from operations per 
security of 5–7% and distribution growth  
of 4.1% in FY17, assuming no material  
change in market conditions.

MARK STEINERT  
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO

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Directors’ Report
Directors’ Report 
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Year ended 30 June 2016 

The Directors of Stockland Corporation Limited (ACN 000 181 733) and the Directors of Stockland Trust 
Management Limited (ACN 001 900 741, AFSL 241190), the Responsible Entity of Stockland Trust 
(ARSN 092 897 348), present their report together with the Financial Report of Stockland and the 
Financial Report of Trust for the year ended 30 June 2016 and the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon. 
The Financial Report of Stockland comprises the consolidated Financial Report of Stockland Corporation 
Limited (‘the Company’) and its controlled entities, including Stockland Trust and its controlled entities,  
(collectively referred to as ‘Stockland’ or “Group’). The Financial Report of Trust comprises the consolidated 
Financial Report of the Trust and its controlled entities (‘Stockland Trust Group’ or ‘Trust’). 

Operating and Financial Review 

About Stockland 

Stockland is one of the largest diversified property groups in Australia with more than $15.8 billion of real estate 
assets. We own, manage and develop shopping centres, logistics centres and business parks, office assets, 
residential communities, and retirement living villages.  

Founded in 1952, today Stockland leverages its diversified model to help create thriving communities where people 
live, shop and work. Our vision is to be a great Australian real estate company that makes a valuable contribution to 
our communities and our country. 

This approach is underpinned by our purpose – “we believe there is a better way to live” – and is brought to life  
by our employees who are guided by Stockland’s values of Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence 
(CARE). 

Our primary objective is to deliver earnings per security growth and total risk-adjusted securityholder returns above 
the Australian Real Estate Investment Trust index average, by creating quality communities and property assets 
and delivering great customer experiences. 

To optimise value to securityholders we are structured as a stapled security: a combination of a unit in Stockland 
Trust and a share in Stockland Corporation that are together traded as one security on the Australian Securities 
Exchange. This stapled structure allows Stockland to efficiently undertake property investment, property 
management and property development activities to create sustainable risk/reward outcomes. 

Our strategy  

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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Year ended 30 June 2016 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

We focus on three strategic priorities: 
We focus on three strategic priorities: 
•  Grow asset returns and our customer base - driving returns in our core businesses 
•  Grow asset returns and our customer base - driving returns in our core businesses 
•  Operational excellence - improving the way we operate across the Group to drive efficiencies and effectiveness 
•  Operational excellence - improving the way we operate across the Group to drive efficiencies and effectiveness 
•  Capital strength - actively managing our balance sheet to maintain diverse funding sources and an efficient cost 
•  Capital strength - actively managing our balance sheet to maintain diverse funding sources and an efficient cost 

of capital 
of capital 

Our progress in FY16 against these priorities is set out below: 
Our progress in FY16 against these priorities is set out below: 
Strategic priorities  
Strategic priorities  
Grow asset returns 
and our customer base  
Grow asset returns 
and our customer base  

FY16 progress 
FY16 progress 
4.5% growth in comparable FFO in our Commercial Property portfolio 
• 
$681 million Retail development under construction and a pipeline of $1.0 billion 
• 
4.5% growth in comparable FFO in our Commercial Property portfolio 
• 
$400 million Logistics and Business Parks future development pipeline 
• 
• 
$681 million Retail development under construction and a pipeline of $1.0 billion 
•  A record 6,135 settlements and 4,567 contracts on hand in our Residential business 
$400 million Logistics and Business Parks future development pipeline 
• 
Improvement in return on assets on our core Residential portfolio to 19.6%, 
• 
•  A record 6,135 settlements and 4,567 contracts on hand in our Residential business 
excluding impaired projects 
• 
Improvement in return on assets on our core Residential portfolio to 19.6%, 
•  Over 90% of Residential capital employed in projects actively selling 
excluding impaired projects 
•  Broadening our customer reach in Residential, with seven medium density projects 
•  Over 90% of Residential capital employed in projects actively selling 
•  Broadening our customer reach in Residential, with seven medium density projects 
•  A record 1,013 Retirement Living settlements 
• 
•  A record 1,013 Retirement Living settlements 
• 
• 
• 
•  Recognised as Global Real Estate Sector Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability 

launched across four states 
19.7% increase in Retirement Living operating profit 
Launched our unique selling proposition 'Retire Your Way' 
19.7% increase in Retirement Living operating profit 
Launched our unique selling proposition 'Retire Your Way' 
Index (DJSI) for 2015-16 

•  Recognised as Global Real Estate Sector Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability 
•  Strong employee engagement of 83%, equal to the Global High Performing Norm 

launched across four states 

Index (DJSI) for 2015-16 
and eight points above the Australian National Norm 

and eight points above the Australian National Norm 

•  Strong employee engagement of 83%, equal to the Global High Performing Norm 
•  Retained our Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA citation 
•  Embedded Flexibility@Stockland, a program to improve flexible working practices 
•  Retained our Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA citation 
•  Established the Stockland Support Centre offshore team, adding capacity and 
•  Embedded Flexibility@Stockland, a program to improve flexible working practices 
•  Established the Stockland Support Centre offshore team, adding capacity and 
• 
•  Significant progress improving Group system capabilities including commitment to 
• 
•  Significant progress improving Group system capabilities including commitment to 
•  Maintained A-/stable credit rating for over ten years and gearing remains within our 

capability across a range of finance and IT activities 
Improved ROE from 9.9% to 11.0%1 
capability across a range of finance and IT activities 
Improved ROE from 9.9% to 11.0%1 
implement SAP and Salesforce as our core systems 

implement SAP and Salesforce as our core systems 
target range 

•  Maintained A-/stable credit rating for over ten years and gearing remains within our 
•  Extended pro forma weighted average debt maturity from 5.3 to 5.9 years 
•  Reduced average FY16 cost of debt by 40bp to 5.8% 
•  Extended pro forma weighted average debt maturity from 5.3 to 5.9 years 
•  Maintained diversification of our funding sources 
•  Reduced average FY16 cost of debt by 40bp to 5.8% 
•  Significant improvement in operating cash flows, from $401 million to $787 million 
•  Maintained diversification of our funding sources 
•  Significant improvement in operating cash flows, from $401 million to $787 million 

target range 

Operational excellence 

Operational excellence 

Capital strength 

Capital strength 

1 Return on Equity accumulates individual business Return on Assets and incorporates cash interest paid and average drawn debt for the 12 month 

period. Excludes residential communities workout projects.  

1 Return on Equity accumulates individual business Return on Assets and incorporates cash interest paid and average drawn debt for the 12 month 

period. Excludes residential communities workout projects.  
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Risks and opportunities  
Stockland adopts a rigorous approach to understanding and proactively managing the risks faced in the business. 
We recognise that making business decisions that involve calculated risks, and managing these risks within 
sensible tolerances, is fundamental to creating long-term value for securityholders and meeting commitments to  
our employees, tenants, customers, business partners, consultants and the communities in which we do business. 
More information on Stockland’s risk management policy is available at stockland.com.au.  

There are various risks that could impact our business. The nature and potential impact of these risks change over 
time. These include, but are not limited to: 

  Risk 

Response and opportunities 

Short  
term –
strategy 
execution 

Increased 
competition and 
changing market 
conditions impact 
our opportunities 
for growth 

focus on retaining a strong balance sheet with appropriate gearing  
use diverse funding sources 
concentrate on efficiency and cost management  

Continue to:  
•  maintain a diversified business model at scale in each sector 
• 
• 
• 
•  maintain a prudent approach to provisioning 
• 
•  maintain discipline and agility in our investment decision making 
• 

replenish our land and asset pipeline 

use a rigorous whole of business approach informed by detailed research to drive our 
capital allocation process 

Delays or changes 
to the delivery of 
infrastructure and 
amenities affect 
customer 
satisfaction 

Continue to: 
•  use our proprietary Liveability Index research to understand priorities of residents in our 

communities and drive property management and development decisions 

•  focus on stakeholder engagement plans for all projects that minimise obstacles to 
infrastructure and amenity delivery and provide appropriate communication with all 
stakeholders about these matters 

•  improve our project delivery through enhanced supply chain management 

Housing 
affordability is 
increasingly 
challenging in 
Australia 

Systems 
enhancements 
affect business 
process efficiency 

Regulatory 
changes impact our 
business and 
customers 

Stockland’s Residential business is influenced by the dynamics of the Australian residential 
market. Housing affordability remains of key concern for Australians as the price of housing and 
rental properties continues to increase. We will continue to: 
• 

seek opportunities to provide market leading sustainable communities and a broader mix of 
value for money housing options including house and land packages, completed housing, 
medium density and apartments 
balance the demand from home owners and investors so that our residential communities 
remain attractive to future buyers 
engage with government to seek effective solutions on land supply issues 

• 

• 

As part of our continued investment in the efficiency of our operations, we have made significant 
progress on improving the Group’s systems capabilities including the commitment to implement 
SAP and Salesforce as core systems. With deployment to take place during the next two years, 
we will continue to maintain two-way engagement with employees across the business to 
enable a smooth transition 

Continue to: 
• 

engage with industry and government on policy areas including taxation and 
planning reform  
develop in areas where governments support growth  
focus on good practice to remain well positioned in the market 

• 
• 

Longer  
term – 
changing 
marketplace 

Community 
resilience to 
evolving security 
and safety risks 

Continue to: 
• 
• 
• 
• 

train our employees and increase their risk awareness  
undertake regular scenario testing 
engage with peers and across industry 
invest in asset upgrades 

Capital market 
volatility impacts 
our ability to 
access suitable 
capital 

Stockland’s long term growth is dependent on our ability to access capital at the appropriate 
time and cost even as capital markets fluctuate in response to domestic and global economic 
shifts. So that we are able to continue to raise sufficient capital to fund growth, we will continue 
to: 
• 
•  maintain diverse funding sources 
•  maintain our prudent capital management policies 

focus on retaining a strong balance sheet at appropriate levels of gearing 

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  Risk 

Response and opportunities 

Continue to: 
• 

Continue to: 
• 

Ability to develop 
products that meet 
anticipated future 
customer and 
societal demands 

Digital disruption 
affects customer 
behaviour and 
transforms the 
market 

• 

• 
• 

• 

• 

foster a culture of innovation where we remain flexible, and identify and take advantage of 
opportunities to leverage movements in stakeholder preferences  
evolve our market leading product innovation and deepen our customer insights using our 
proprietary Liveability Index research and platforms such as Stockland Exchange (our 
online research community) and Quantium (which provides customer transactional data to 
inform how we view markets and opportunities) 
focus on creating sustainable and liveable communities and assets 
enhance our design excellence, providing greater functionality and value for money 

identify, develop and integrate technical enhancements across our business, including 
online residential and retirement living engagement opportunities 
support Stockland retail centres as thriving community hubs by delivering quality services 
and community spaces that are e-enabled 
promote employee innovation and collaboration through Ideas@Stockland to further enable 
us to take advantage of new opportunities 

Stockland results and outlook 

Key metrics: 
•  Full year distribution was 24.5 cents per security  
•  Statutory profit was $889 million, down 1.6% on FY15 
•  Statutory EPS was 37.4 cents, down 2.9% on FY15 
•  FFO was $740 million, up 12.5% on FY15 
•  FFO per security was 31.1 cents, up 11.1% on FY15 
•  Underlying profit was $660 million, up 8.5% on FY15 
•  Underlying EPS was 27.8 cents, up 7.3% on FY15 

Stockland has performed strongly for the full year ended 30 June 2016. We achieved this by delivering on our 
purpose across our portfolio of communities and properties to grow asset returns sustainably, broaden our customer 
base and take advantage of supportive market conditions.  

Profit growth from business activities was strong, with FFO of $740 million, up 12.5% on FY15.  

Statutory profit was $889 million. This was marginally down on the prior year, primarily due to a number of 
unrealised fair value items including the mark to market movement in Stockland's debt and derivatives as well as 
the prior year realised gain of $73 million from the sale of Stockland’s investment in Australand.  

We delivered solid underlying EPS growth of 7.3% and FFO per security growth of 11.1%. We also delivered our 
target distribution per security of 24.5 cents in FY16, which represents a payout ratio of 88% of underlying EPS and 
79% of FFO. Statutory EPS was 37.4 cents.  

ROE increased 1.1% to 11.0%, excluding workout assets. 

Our Commercial Property, Residential and Retirement Living businesses have each made significant contributions 
to the performance of the Group. Our Commercial Property business delivered comparable FFO growth of 4.5% 
and we achieved a record number of settlements in both our Residential and Retirement Living businesses.  

We have been disciplined in the implementation of our three strategic priorities to grow our asset returns and 
customer base, deliver operational excellence, and maintain and improve on our capital strength. Over the last  
three years we have positioned each business to take advantage of good market conditions and deliver sustainable 
profit growth.  

We continue to build resilience into our businesses so that we are well placed to deliver above sector average FFO 
growth through the cycle. 

Stockland has maintained its strong balance sheet and A-/stable credit rating, supporting investment in the future 
growth of the business. Gearing at the end of FY16 was 23.8%, at the lower end of our 20–30% target range, due to 
disciplined capital management, the strong operating cash flows and growth in the value of our investment portfolio. 

Our active debt management program has seen us improve our weighted average cost of debt and, partly as a 
result of our post year-end US Private Placement, increase our average weighted debt maturity to 5.9 years on  
a pro forma basis.  

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Recognising the importance of FFO in managing our business and the use of FFO as a comparable performance 
measurement tool in the Australian property industry, FFO will replace underlying profit as Stockland’s primary 
reporting measure from FY17. We will also continue to report underlying profit. 

Outlook 
Stockland is well placed to generate profitable business growth in FY17 and beyond.  

We have been refining our business strategy to improve our customer experience and take advantage of new, 
synergistic opportunities, to create a business that is more stable and resilient to any potential changes in market 
conditions. Our approach to maintaining project contingencies within the Residential business is a key part of this. 

The low interest rate environment is supportive of economic growth and we have set our business on a course that 
provides us with a positive outlook for FY17, despite considerable uncertainty in macroeconomic conditions. 

Assuming no material change in market conditions, Commercial Property should maintain moderate growth in 
returns, with comparable FFO growth of 2–3%, including comparable Retail FFO growth of 3–4%. We expect to 
achieve more than 6,000 residential lot settlements, with a strong profit skew towards the second half of FY17 as a 
result of medium density settlements and project timing. We also expect to achieve further improvement in 
Retirement Living returns as we continue to focus on operational efficiencies and our development pipeline. 

From FY17, our distribution policy will be based on FFO and will reflect a payout ratio of 75–85%. We are targeting 
growth in FFO per security of 5–7% with a skew to the second half in FY17, and a distribution per security targeted 
at 25.5 cents, assuming no material change in market conditions. 

Group results summary  

Underlying profit and statutory profit reconciliation 

Year ended 30 June 

Revenue 

Cost of property developments sold: 

• 

Land and development 

•  Capitalised interest 

•  Utilisation of provision for write-down 

of inventories 

Investment property expenses 

Share of profits of equity-accounted 
investments 

Management, administration, marketing 
and selling expenses 

Net change in fair value of investment properties: 
•  Commercial Property 

•  Retirement Living 

Net change in fair value of Retirement 
Living resident obligations 

Impairment of intangibles 

Net gain on other financial assets 

Net loss on sale of other non-current assets 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before income tax 
benefit/(expense) 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Profit attributable to securityholders 

EPS (cents) 

2016 

2015 

Underlying 
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

Underlying
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

2,312 

16 

2,328 

2,087 

27 

2,114 

(1,049) 

(124) 

67 

(239) 

31 

(270) 

– 

26 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8 

(81) 

681 

(21) 

660 

27.8 

– 

– 

– 

– 

59 

(1) 

373 
45 
(85) 

– 

4 

(2) 

– 

(171) 

238 

(9) 

229 

– 

(1,049) 

(124) 

67 

(239) 

90 

(983) 

(126) 

113 

(226) 

44 

– 

– 

– 

– 

44 

(983) 

(126) 

113 

(226) 

88 

(271) 

(258) 

– 

(258) 

373 

71 

(85) 

– 

4 

(2) 

8 

(252) 

919 

(30) 

889 

37.4 

– 

18 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8 

(73) 

604 

4 

608 

25.9 

253 

50 

(70) 

253 

68 

(70) 

(43) 

(43) 

73 

(2) 

1 

(40) 

293 

2 

295 

– 

73 

(2) 

9 

(113) 

897 

6 

903 

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Underlying profit excludes items such as unrealised fair value gains/losses, unrealised provision gains/losses and 
adjustments arising from the effect of revaluing assets/liabilities (such as derivatives, financial instruments and 
investment properties). These items are required to be included in statutory profit in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards.  

Other adjustments are made to Statutory profit for realised transactions occurring infrequently and those that 
are outside the course of Stockland’s core ongoing business activities. Underlying profit is the basis on which 
distributions have been determined.  

Despite the strong underlying performance of the business in FY16, statutory profit fell slightly to $889 million.  
While revaluation gains from Commercial Property investment properties are higher than the previous year, net 
losses on marked to market derivatives and financial instruments were significantly higher than in FY15. Net credit 
derivative losses of $171 million (FY15: $40 million) reflect market volatility, particularly in relation to forward interest 
rate expectations. Our FY15 result also benefited from a realised gain of $73 million from the sale of our investment 
in Australand. 

Commercial Property, including equity-accounted investments, contributed $432 million (FY15: $297 million)  
to statutory profit from valuation movements, primarily due to continued capitalisation rate compression, 
income growth across the portfolio and valuation uplift from completed Retail developments (namely Baldivis 
and Wetherill Park).  

No impairments of intangible assets were recorded in FY16. The prior year included impairment charges of 
$43 million on the carrying value of goodwill and software assets. 

Funds from operations reconciliation 

$ million 

Group FFO 

Adjust for: 

Amortisation of fit out incentives 

Amortisation of rent-free incentives 

Straight-line rent 

Tax (expense)/benefit on underlying profit 

Underlying profit 

Commercial Property revaluations (including equity investments) 

Change in fair value of Retirement Living investment properties 

Impairment of IT intangibles and Retirement Living goodwill 

Mark to market loss on financial instruments 

Net gain on other financial assets 

Net loss on sale of other non-current assets 

Other items 

Tax (expense)/benefit on statutory profit adjustments 

Statutory profit 

FY16 

740 

(49) 

(18) 

8 

(21) 

660 

432 

(24) 

– 

(171) 

4 

(2) 

(1) 

(9) 

889 

FY15 

657 

Change 

↑12.5% 

(45) 

(16) 

8 

4 

608 

297 

7 

(43) 

(39) 

73 

(2) 

– 

2 

903 

↑8.5% 

↓1.6% 

FFO has been determined with reference to the Property Council of Australia’s voluntary disclosure guidelines to 
help investors and analysts compare Australian real estate organisations. FFO is calculated by adding back tenant 
incentive amortisation and non-cash tax benefit/expense to underlying profit and deducting straight-line rent from 
underlying profit. Apart from Stockland’s Commercial Property business, underlying profit and FFO reported for the 
other business units remain the same. FFO will become our primary reporting measure from FY17. Underlying profit 
will continue to be reported in the medium term. 

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Business unit performance and priorities  
Business unit performance and priorities  
Commercial Property  
Our Commercial Property business comprises retail centres, logistics and business parks, and office assets.  
Commercial Property  
Our Commercial Property business comprises retail centres, logistics and business parks, and office assets.  
We are one of the largest retail property owners, developers and managers in Australia. Our 42 retail centres 
accommodate more than 3,500 retailers. The Logistics and Business Parks portfolio comprises 27 properties, with 
We are one of the largest retail property owners, developers and managers in Australia. Our 42 retail centres 
1.3 million square metres of building area. These properties are strategically positioned in key locations for logistics, 
accommodate more than 3,500 retailers. The Logistics and Business Parks portfolio comprises 27 properties, with 
infrastructure and employment. The Office portfolio comprises nine assets, mostly in Sydney. 
1.3 million square metres of building area. These properties are strategically positioned in key locations for logistics, 
infrastructure and employment. The Office portfolio comprises nine assets, mostly in Sydney. 
Portfolio at 30 June 2016 

Approximate value* 

42 retail centres 
Portfolio at 30 June 2016 

27 logistics and business parks  
42 retail centres 

9 office buildings 
27 logistics and business parks  

78 Commercial Property assets 
9 office buildings 

78 Commercial Property assets 
*Stockland’s ownership interest 

*Stockland’s ownership interest 
Performance  

Performance  

Commercial Property 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 
Commercial Property 
•  Retail 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 

• 
•  Retail 

Logistics and Business Parks 

•  Office 
• 

Logistics and Business Parks 

Net overheads 
•  Office 

Total Commercial Property 
Net overheads 

ROA 
Total Commercial Property 

$6.8 billion 
Approximate value* 

$2.0 billion 
$6.8 billion 

$0.8 billion 
$2.0 billion 
$9.52 billion 
$0.8 billion 

$9.52 billion 

Funds from operations 

Underlying profit 

FY16 

Funds from operations 
FY15  Change 

Comparable
growth 
Comparable
↑3.7% 
growth 

Underlying profit 

FY16 

FY15  Change 

371 
FY16 

↑5.8% 
FY15  Change 

351 

Comparable
growth 
Comparable
↑3.2% 
growth 

402 
FY16 

↑6.1% 
FY15  Change 

379 

132 
402 

68 
132 

(18) 
68 

584 
(18) 

584 

131 
379 

78 
131 

(18) 
78 

570 
(18) 

570 

↑0.5% 
↑6.1% 

↓13.0% 
↑0.5% 

↓13.0% 

↑2.4% 

↑2.4% 

↑3.7% 
↑3.7% 

↑9.9% 
↑3.7% 

↑9.9% 

↑4.5% 

119 
371 

53 
119 

(18) 
53 

525 
(18) 

120 
351 

64 
120 

(18) 
64 

517 
(18) 

↑4.5% 

8.3% 
525 

8.4% 
517 

↓1.3% 
↑5.8% 

↓17.0% 
↓1.3% 

↓17.0% 

↑1.4% 

↑1.4% 

↑1.0% 
↑3.2% 

↑5.9% 
↑1.0% 

↑5.9% 

↑3.0% 

↑3.0% 

8.4% 

8.3% 

ROA 
Commercial Property accounts for around 70% of our assets and remains a key component of our stable earnings 
growth, delivering comparable FFO growth of 4.5% across the portfolio in FY16 (FY15: 4.8%), with 3.7% in Retail 
Commercial Property accounts for around 70% of our assets and remains a key component of our stable earnings 
(FY15: 4.8%), 3.7% in Logistics and Business Parks (FY15: 5.1%), and 9.9% in Office (FY15: 4.2%). 
growth, delivering comparable FFO growth of 4.5% across the portfolio in FY16 (FY15: 4.8%), with 3.7% in Retail 
(FY15: 4.8%), 3.7% in Logistics and Business Parks (FY15: 5.1%), and 9.9% in Office (FY15: 4.2%). 
Retail
Stockland’s Retail portfolio performed well in FY16 and maintained high occupancy and positive leasing spreads.  
Retail
Stockland’s Retail portfolio performed well in FY16 and maintained high occupancy and positive leasing spreads.  
The Retail portfolio recorded 3.7% growth in comparable FFO and continued sales growth, with total Moving Annual 
Turnover (MAT) up 4.6%, driven by 6% growth in specialty retail. The best performing categories continued to be 
The Retail portfolio recorded 3.7% growth in comparable FFO and continued sales growth, with total Moving Annual 
communication and technology, retail services, food catering and fast casual dining.  
Turnover (MAT) up 4.6%, driven by 6% growth in specialty retail. The best performing categories continued to be 
communication and technology, retail services, food catering and fast casual dining.  
Some areas of specialty retail, such as apparel, slowed in the June quarter due to unseasonably warm weather. 
Comparable growth in supermarket sales has been impacted by strong competition in pricing.  
Some areas of specialty retail, such as apparel, slowed in the June quarter due to unseasonably warm weather. 
Comparable growth in supermarket sales has been impacted by strong competition in pricing.  
While the number of retailer closures in the last six months has been slightly elevated and retail trade at some 
centres has moderated, we have continued to produce sales growth and our centres are highly productive. 
While the number of retailer closures in the last six months has been slightly elevated and retail trade at some 
Comparable specialty sales per square metre is 9.8% above the Urbis average. 
centres has moderated, we have continued to produce sales growth and our centres are highly productive. 
Comparable specialty sales per square metre is 9.8% above the Urbis average. 
We have made good progress on major redevelopment projects. We opened Stage 3 of the $228 million Wetherill 
Park redevelopment in Sydney, which is trading well. We completed construction of the $51 million Harrisdale 
We have made good progress on major redevelopment projects. We opened Stage 3 of the $228 million Wetherill 
neighbourhood centre, which is a key part of our Newhaven community development in Perth, and opened the 
Park redevelopment in Sydney, which is trading well. We completed construction of the $51 million Harrisdale 
remodelled Pitt Street Mall asset in the Sydney CBD, incorporating flagship H&M and Zara Home stores. We also 
neighbourhood centre, which is a key part of our Newhaven community development in Perth, and opened the 
commenced the $372 million redevelopment of Green Hills in New South Wales, which will be anchored by David 
remodelled Pitt Street Mall asset in the Sydney CBD, incorporating flagship H&M and Zara Home stores. We also 
Jones, JB Hi-Fi Home and a new Harris Scarfe department store, and is targeting an accretive FFO yield of 7.0% 
commenced the $372 million redevelopment of Green Hills in New South Wales, which will be anchored by David 
and IRR of 12.6%.  
Jones, JB Hi-Fi Home and a new Harris Scarfe department store, and is targeting an accretive FFO yield of 7.0% 
and IRR of 12.6%.  
During FY16, we also commenced and completed a number of relatively small but important projects, creating new 
casual dining precincts at Rockhampton in Queensland and Shellharbour in New South Wales, and undertaking 
During FY16, we also commenced and completed a number of relatively small but important projects, creating new 
anchor retailer redevelopment and remixing activities at Point Cook in Melbourne and Cairns in Queensland. 
casual dining precincts at Rockhampton in Queensland and Shellharbour in New South Wales, and undertaking 
anchor retailer redevelopment and remixing activities at Point Cook in Melbourne and Cairns in Queensland. 

2 Total does not add due to rounding. 
2 Total does not add due to rounding. 

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Retail strategic priorities 
The Retail business maintains its focus on creating market leading centres, redeveloping its most productive 
Retail strategic priorities 
assets to create community and entertainment hubs and maximise trade area share. We have $681 million of 
The Retail business maintains its focus on creating market leading centres, redeveloping its most productive 
retail development under construction and a future pipeline of $1.0 billion, targeting incremental IRRs of 11–14%3 
assets to create community and entertainment hubs and maximise trade area share. We have $681 million of 
and stabilised FFO yields of 7–8% from this activity.  
retail development under construction and a future pipeline of $1.0 billion, targeting incremental IRRs of 11–14%3 
and stabilised FFO yields of 7–8% from this activity.  
Stockland’s retail mix continues to evolve, underpinned by supermarkets, mini majors, food catering and fast casual 
dining and speciality food and retail services. The business will continue to focus on tailoring its offering to each 
Stockland’s retail mix continues to evolve, underpinned by supermarkets, mini majors, food catering and fast casual 
specific trade area, cultivating retailer relationships and long-term sustainable rent, and invest in industry research 
dining and speciality food and retail services. The business will continue to focus on tailoring its offering to each 
and technology to adapt to an evolving retail landscape. 
specific trade area, cultivating retailer relationships and long-term sustainable rent, and invest in industry research 
and technology to adapt to an evolving retail landscape. 
Logistics and Business Parks 
Our Logistics and Business Parks portfolio delivered good profit growth, with comparable FFO up 3.7%, reflecting 
Logistics and Business Parks 
positive leasing momentum. 
Our Logistics and Business Parks portfolio delivered good profit growth, with comparable FFO up 3.7%, reflecting 
positive leasing momentum. 
We have been very active in our asset management, executing leases on more than 300,000 square metres in 
FY16, representing more than 25% of our Logistics and Business Parks portfolio.  
We have been very active in our asset management, executing leases on more than 300,000 square metres in 
FY16, representing more than 25% of our Logistics and Business Parks portfolio.  
We have been disciplined in our acquisition strategy, buying three new assets including Wonderland Drive in 
Sydney on an 8.0% initial FFO yield, Mulgrave in Melbourne on a 7.1% initial FFO yield and a development site at 
We have been disciplined in our acquisition strategy, buying three new assets including Wonderland Drive in 
Erskine Park in Sydney. We are also making good progress on our development pipeline, with more than $67 
Sydney on an 8.0% initial FFO yield, Mulgrave in Melbourne on a 7.1% initial FFO yield and a development site at 
million worth of accretive projects underway and a further development pipeline of $400 million, also targeting IRRs 
Erskine Park in Sydney. We are also making good progress on our development pipeline, with more than $67 
of 11–14%3 and stabilised FFO yields of 7–8%. Our Logistics and Business Parks business is well positioned to 
million worth of accretive projects underway and a further development pipeline of $400 million, also targeting IRRs 
achieve solid growth and deliver consistent returns. 
of 11–14%3 and stabilised FFO yields of 7–8%. Our Logistics and Business Parks business is well positioned to 
achieve solid growth and deliver consistent returns. 
Logistics and Business Parks strategic priorities 
Our focus is on growing a quality portfolio of logistics centres and business parks. We will leverage our existing 
Logistics and Business Parks strategic priorities 
assets and land, strong tenant relationships and asset management skills to become a scale player in this market. 
Our focus is on growing a quality portfolio of logistics centres and business parks. We will leverage our existing 
assets and land, strong tenant relationships and asset management skills to become a scale player in this market. 
Office
Comparable Office FFO increased 9.9%, reflecting the strength of the Sydney market where the bulk of our assets 
Office
are located. We also completed the sale of Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier in Brisbane in October 2015.  
Comparable Office FFO increased 9.9%, reflecting the strength of the Sydney market where the bulk of our assets 
are located. We also completed the sale of Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier in Brisbane in October 2015.  
Our exposure to the office sector remains tactical, reflecting our view on the state of the market. The majority of 
our portfolio is located in the improving Sydney market, with our assets in this market currently fully occupied. The 
Our exposure to the office sector remains tactical, reflecting our view on the state of the market. The majority of 
Perth and Australian Capital Territory markets remain very challenging. 
our portfolio is located in the improving Sydney market, with our assets in this market currently fully occupied. The 
Perth and Australian Capital Territory markets remain very challenging. 
Office strategic priorities 
In Office we continue to focus on optimising returns from the portfolio while managing our exposure tactically. 
Office strategic priorities 
We intend to retain the majority of our residual office portfolio whilst we maximise returns and highest and best 
In Office we continue to focus on optimising returns from the portfolio while managing our exposure tactically. 
use opportunities over time. Joint ventures (or part sales) will also be considered as appropriate. 
We intend to retain the majority of our residual office portfolio whilst we maximise returns and highest and best 
use opportunities over time. Joint ventures (or part sales) will also be considered as appropriate. 
Residential  
Stockland is the largest residential land developer in Australia. The business has 56 communities across New 
Residential  
South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. We are focused on delivering a range of masterplanned 
Stockland is the largest residential land developer in Australia. The business has 56 communities across New 
communities and medium density housing in growth areas across the country. We hold 76,800 lots in our portfolio, 
South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. We are focused on delivering a range of masterplanned 
with a total end value of approximately $18.8 billion4. 
communities and medium density housing in growth areas across the country. We hold 76,800 lots in our portfolio, 
with a total end value of approximately $18.8 billion4. 
Performance 
Residential Communities 
Performance 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 
Residential Communities 
Lots settled (lots) 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 
Revenue  – Retail 
Lots settled (lots) 

FY15 

FY16 

6,135 
FY16 
1,373 
6,135 
109 
1,373 
354 
109 
23.9% 
354 
230 
23.9% 
15.5% 
230 
19.6% 
15.5% 
13.8% 
19.6% 

5,876 
FY15 
1,194 
5,876 
51 
1,194 
290 
51 
23.3% 
290 
166 
23.3% 
13.3% 
166 
17.0% 
13.3% 
12.7% 
17.0% 

Change 

↑4.4% 
Change 
↑15.0% 
↑4.4% 
↑111.1% 
↑15.0% 
↑21.9% 
↑111.1% 
↑ 
↑21.9% 
↑38.8% 
↑ 
↑ 
↑38.8% 
↑ 
↑ 
↑ 
↑ 

– Superlots5 

Revenue  – Retail 
EBIT (before interest in COGS) 
– Superlots5 

EBIT margin 
EBIT (before interest in COGS) 
Operating profit (funds from operations) 
EBIT margin 
Operating profit margin 
Operating profit (funds from operations) 
ROA – core portfolio6 
Operating profit margin 
ROA – total portfolio 
ROA – core portfolio6 

ROA – total portfolio 

3 Unlevered 10 year IRR on incremental development from completion. 
4 Excluding value on projects identified for disposal and assuming no material change in market conditions. 
3 Unlevered 10 year IRR on incremental development from completion. 
5 33 superlot settlements in FY16; 30 superlot settlements in FY15. FY16 includes the part disposal of impaired projects Bahrs Scrub (Queensland) 
4 Excluding value on projects identified for disposal and assuming no material change in market conditions. 
5 33 superlot settlements in FY16; 30 superlot settlements in FY15. FY16 includes the part disposal of impaired projects Bahrs Scrub (Queensland) 
6 Core excludes impaired projects. 

and the disposal of The Islands Apartments at Southbeach (Western Australia). 

and the disposal of The Islands Apartments at Southbeach (Western Australia). 

6 Core excludes impaired projects. 
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12.7% 

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Our Residential business settled a record 6,135 lots in FY16, achieved significant operating profit growth of 38.8% 
and lifted ROA to 19.6% on the core portfolio.  
Our Residential business settled a record 6,135 lots in FY16, achieved significant operating profit growth of 38.8% 
and lifted ROA to 19.6% on the core portfolio.  
This strong performance is a direct result of our strategy to activate the highest possible proportion of our 
Residential portfolio. More than 90% of our net funds employed are in projects that are actively selling, up from 
This strong performance is a direct result of our strategy to activate the highest possible proportion of our 
60% in FY13.  
Residential portfolio. More than 90% of our net funds employed are in projects that are actively selling, up from 
60% in FY13.  
The results also reflect our repositioning of the business over the last three years to enhance our community 
creation capabilities and capitalise on supportive market conditions in key growth corridors as well as the positive 
The results also reflect our repositioning of the business over the last three years to enhance our community 
impact of new projects, efficiency improvements and our broader product range. 
creation capabilities and capitalise on supportive market conditions in key growth corridors as well as the positive 
impact of new projects, efficiency improvements and our broader product range. 
We launched five major projects in FY16 including Aura, Pallara and Newport in Queensland, Altrove (formerly 
Schofields) in Sydney, and Cloverton in Melbourne.  
We launched five major projects in FY16 including Aura, Pallara and Newport in Queensland, Altrove (formerly 
Schofields) in Sydney, and Cloverton in Melbourne.  
We have also broadened our market reach with the introduction of medium density homes and completed homes 
within a number of our communities. We settled 110 completed homes and 74 medium density homes in FY16. We 
We have also broadened our market reach with the introduction of medium density homes and completed homes 
are now exploring mixed use apartment opportunities within our portfolio, including at our Sydney asset in 
within a number of our communities. We settled 110 completed homes and 74 medium density homes in FY16. We 
Merrylands, adjacent to our regional shopping centre. 
are now exploring mixed use apartment opportunities within our portfolio, including at our Sydney asset in 
Merrylands, adjacent to our regional shopping centre. 
We continue to focus on affordability and community creation within our Residential business; over 75% of our 
buyers are owner-occupiers. We commenced FY17 with 4,567 residential contracts on hand, a record for the 
We continue to focus on affordability and community creation within our Residential business; over 75% of our 
Group. 
buyers are owner-occupiers. We commenced FY17 with 4,567 residential contracts on hand, a record for the 
Group. 
Residential strategic priorities 
Residential strategic priorities 
The Residential business is making good progress on its plans to make the portfolio more resilient and profitable in 
the future by continuing to focus on:
The Residential business is making good progress on its plans to make the portfolio more resilient and profitable in 
the future by continuing to focus on:
(1)  Reshaping the portfolio – actively manage the portfolio to improve returns and achieve and maintain an optimal 
pipeline with a preference to acquire land on capital efficient terms. We continue to make good progress in 
(1)  Reshaping the portfolio – actively manage the portfolio to improve returns and achieve and maintain an optimal 
activating our land through the launch of new projects and working through low margin and impaired stock. 
pipeline with a preference to acquire land on capital efficient terms. We continue to make good progress in 
activating our land through the launch of new projects and working through low margin and impaired stock. 
(2)  Improving efficiency – continue to manage costs. Project management has been embedded into the business 
and is driving significant cost savings. 
(2)  Improving efficiency – continue to manage costs. Project management has been embedded into the business 
and is driving significant cost savings. 
(3)  Delivering revenue growth – increase revenue by creating a better community value proposition that drives high 
customer referrals and broaden market reach through a medium density/built form offering.  
(3)  Delivering revenue growth – increase revenue by creating a better community value proposition that drives high 
customer referrals and broaden market reach through a medium density/built form offering.  

Retirement Living  
Retirement Living  
Stockland is a top three retirement living operator within Australia, with over 9,600 established units in 70 
established villages across five states and the Australian Capital Territory. The portfolio includes a development 
Stockland is a top three retirement living operator within Australia, with over 9,600 established units in 70 
pipeline of over 3,100 units. 
established villages across five states and the Australian Capital Territory. The portfolio includes a development 
pipeline of over 3,100 units. 
Performance 
Performance 
Retirement Living 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 
Retirement Living 
($m, unless otherwise stated) 
EBIT 

FY15 
54 

FY16 

FY15 

FY16 
64 

Change 

Change 
↑20.5% 

EBIT 
Operating profit (funds from operations) 

Transaction value7 
Operating profit (funds from operations) 
Transaction value7 
Occupancy 

Occupancy 
ROA 

ROA 
Established 

Established 
Established settlements (units) 

Established settlements (units) 
Average re-sale price 

Average re-sale price 
Turnover cash per unit 

Turnover cash per unit 
Turnover cash margin 

Turnover cash margin 
Reservations on hand (units) 

Reservations on hand (units) 
Development 

Development 
Average price per unit 

Average price per unit 
Average margin – excludes DMF 

Average margin – excludes DMF 
Development settlements (units)  

Development settlements (units)  
Reservations on hand (units) 

Reservations on hand (units) 

64 
57 

57 
393 

393 
94.9% 

94.9% 
5.8% 

5.8% 

716 

716 
$329k 

$329k 
$81k 

$81k 
24.7% 

24.7% 
155 

155 

$509k 

$509k 
16.8% 

16.8% 
297 

297 
67 

67 

54 
48 

48 
333 

333 
94.4% 

94.4% 
5.3% 

5.3% 

663 

663 
$329k 

$329k 
$84k 

$84k 
25.4% 

25.4% 
132 

132 

$413k 

$413k 
15.9% 

15.9% 
282 

282 
119 

119 

↑20.5% 
↑19.7% 

↑19.7% 
↑18.0% 

↑18.0% 
↑ 

↑ 
↑ 

↑ 

↑8.0% 

↑8.0% 
- 

- 
↓3.1% 

↓3.1% 
↓ 

↓ 
↑17.4% 

↑17.4% 

↑23.3% 

↑23.3% 
↑% 

↑% 
↑5.3% 

↑5.3% 
↓43.7% 

↓43.7% 

7 Reflects gross sales value of established villages and new developments settlements. 

7 Reflects gross sales value of established villages and new developments settlements. 

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Directors’ Report 
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Year ended 30 June 2016 

Operating profit in the Retirement Living business was up 19.7% on FY15 reflecting strong sales, active management 
and improved efficiency.  
Operating profit in the Retirement Living business was up 19.7% on FY15 reflecting strong sales, active management 
and improved efficiency.  
Retirement Living sold more than 1,000 homes and apartments in FY16, which is a record number of settlements. 
We also lifted our cash ROA by 50 basis points in the last 12 months to 5.8%, reflecting our continued focus on 
Retirement Living sold more than 1,000 homes and apartments in FY16, which is a record number of settlements. 
operational efficiencies and growing our development pipeline. Our development margin was 16.8% in FY16, which 
We also lifted our cash ROA by 50 basis points in the last 12 months to 5.8%, reflecting our continued focus on 
is at the top end of our target range. 
operational efficiencies and growing our development pipeline. Our development margin was 16.8% in FY16, which 
is at the top end of our target range. 
We completed and sold the first 57 apartments in two buildings at Cardinal Freeman The Residences in Sydney, 
with the next building of 40 apartments due for completion in the second half of FY17. We also launched a new 
We completed and sold the first 57 apartments in two buildings at Cardinal Freeman The Residences in Sydney, 
village within our Willowdale community in Sydney in the second half of FY16. 
with the next building of 40 apartments due for completion in the second half of FY17. We also launched a new 
village within our Willowdale community in Sydney in the second half of FY16. 
We have continued to reshape our business, embedding the eight new South Australian villages acquired in FY15 into 
our portfolio, and selling five relatively small, low ROA villages in Western Australia in July 2016. We will continue to 
We have continued to reshape our business, embedding the eight new South Australian villages acquired in FY15 into 
recycle capital, drive our development pipeline, which currently comprises 400 homes under development, and grow 
our portfolio, and selling five relatively small, low ROA villages in Western Australia in July 2016. We will continue to 
profits and returns. 
recycle capital, drive our development pipeline, which currently comprises 400 homes under development, and grow 
profits and returns. 
Retirement Living strategic priorities 
The business remains focused on being a preferred operator and developer of Retirement Living villages. The 
Retirement Living strategic priorities 
business has a clear strategy to continue to improve its return on assets by: 
The business remains focused on being a preferred operator and developer of Retirement Living villages. The 
business has a clear strategy to continue to improve its return on assets by: 
(1)  Actively managing the portfolio; 
(2)  Growing development volumes; and 
(1)  Actively managing the portfolio; 
(3)  Differentiating the customer experience through access to a range of resident care and other services. 
(2)  Growing development volumes; and 
(3)  Differentiating the customer experience through access to a range of resident care and other services. 
Capital management 
Capital management 
Financial position 
We maintained our focus on prudent balance sheet management, continuing to utilise diverse funding sources 
Financial position 
throughout the year. Our gearing level increased marginally to 23.8% at 30 June 2016 (2015: 23.4%), as continued 
We maintained our focus on prudent balance sheet management, continuing to utilise diverse funding sources 
reinvestment into our businesses was largely offset by the impact of revaluation gains across the commercial 
throughout the year. Our gearing level increased marginally to 23.8% at 30 June 2016 (2015: 23.4%), as continued 
property portfolio. This remains within our target range of 20–30% and the Group continues to retain its A-/stable 
reinvestment into our businesses was largely offset by the impact of revaluation gains across the commercial 
credit rating.  
property portfolio. This remains within our target range of 20–30% and the Group continues to retain its A-/stable 
credit rating.  
The fixed/hedged ratio has increased to 96% at 30 June 2016 (2015: 72%) as we continue to take advantage of low 
fixed interest rates. The weighted average cost of debt for FY16 has decreased to 5.8% (2015: 6.2%) following the 
The fixed/hedged ratio has increased to 96% at 30 June 2016 (2015: 72%) as we continue to take advantage of low 
termination of three swaps during the first half of FY16, funded from gains on asset sales. 
fixed interest rates. The weighted average cost of debt for FY16 has decreased to 5.8% (2015: 6.2%) following the 
termination of three swaps during the first half of FY16, funded from gains on asset sales. 
Interest cover has increased to 4.5:1 (2015: 4.0:1) due to stronger earnings across the business.

Interest cover has increased to 4.5:1 (2015: 4.0:1) due to stronger earnings across the business.
Balance Sheet 

$ million 
Balance Sheet 

Cash 
$ million 
Real estate assets8:  
Cash 

•  Commercial Property 
Real estate assets8:  
•  Residential 
•  Commercial Property 

•  Retirement Living 
•  Residential 

•  Other 
•  Retirement Living 

Other assets 
•  Other 

Total assets 
Other assets 

Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Total assets 

Resident loan obligations 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 

Other liabilities 
Resident loan obligations 

Total liabilities 
Other liabilities 

Net assets/total equity 
Total liabilities 

Net assets/total equity 

FY16 

208 
FY16 

208 

9,706 

2,517 
9,706 

3,589 
2,517 

– 
3,589 

922 
– 

16,942 
922 

3,800 
16,942 

2,427 
3,800 

1,461 
2,427 

7,688 
1,461 

9,254 
7,688 

9,254 

Change 

↑22.4% 
Change 

↑22.4% 

↑8.5% 

↓1.4% 
↑8.5% 

↑7.6% 
↓1.4% 

nm 
↑7.6% 

↑26.6% 
nm 

↑26.6% 

↑15.7% 

↑9.8% 
↑15.7% 

↑0.9% 
↑9.8% 

↑0.9% 

FY15 

170 
FY15 

170 

8,942 

2,552 
8,942 

3,335 
2,552 

7 
3,335 

723 
7 

15,729 
723 

3,283 
15,729 

2,211 
3,283 

1,448 
2,211 

6,942 
1,448 

8,787 
6,942 

8,787 

8 Includes non-current assets held for sale, inventory, investment properties, equity-accounted investments and certain other assets. 

8 Includes non-current assets held for sale, inventory, investment properties, equity-accounted investments and certain other assets. 
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Directors’ Report 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

The Commercial Property investment portfolio has increased by $764 million to $9,706 million primarily due to 
valuation uplift across all three asset classes (up $432 million including equity-accounted joint venture investments). 
The overall increase also reflects continued capital and development expenditure predominantly on the Retail 
development pipeline, and acquisitions across Retail, and Logistics and Business Parks. The valuation gains were 
largely in Retail assets in New South Wales, namely Green Hills ($35 million), Merrylands ($32 million), Balgowlah 
($21 million), Glendale ($21 million) and Wetherill Park ($87 million), all benefitting from income growth and 
capitalisation rate compression. The Group’s Office portfolio recorded a net valuation gain of $21 million, while 
Logistics and Business Parks similarly delivered strong valuation gains of $77 million during the period. Valuation 
gains across the portfolio saw the Group’s weighted average capitalisation rate reduce from 6.9% to 6.4%. 

Residential assets (mainly land under development) decreased slightly to $2,517 million at 30 June 2016. Strong 
settlement volumes in FY16 led to a reduction in inventory, while a disciplined approach to development 
expenditure throughout the year ensured that production did not exceed sales. Land acquisitions reflect our focus 
on acquiring land on capital efficient terms. Finished goods levels remain appropriate. 

The value of the Retirement Living assets, net of resident loan obligations, was $1,162 million, an increase of 
$38 million from June 2015. This primarily reflects capital expenditure on the development pipeline, partly offset 
by an increase in resident loan obligations created on first sales of development units.  

Total debt increased by $517 million to $3,800 million at 30 June 2016 as a result of increased operating activity 
satisfied by the issuance of Domestic Medium term notes and US Private Placement notes, partly offset by the 
repayment of bank facilities and Asian Private Placement notes. Unfavourable foreign exchange and fair value 
movements on debt were largely offset by net favourable movements in derivative financial instruments. Movements 
in other assets and liabilities mainly reflect the changes in value of the Group’s financial instruments and intangibles. 

Cash flows 

$ million 

Operating cash flows 

Investing cash flows 

Financing cash flows 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at the end of the period 

FY16 

787 

(508) 

(241) 

38 

208 

FY15 

401 

184 

(646) 

(61) 

170 

Change % 

↑96.3% 

nm 

↓62.7% 

↑37.7% 

↑22.4% 

Operating cash flows are up significantly on the prior year, primarily as a result of improved trading revenues across 
the business combined with a disciplined approach to Residential development spend and lower land acquisitions in 
Residential during the year. 

Net cash outflows from investing activities reflect lower proceeds from the sale of investment properties and 
investments in the current year. FY16 includes investment proceeds from the disposal of Waterfront Place while 
the prior year includes disposal proceeds from the 50% disposal of Townsville ($223 million), the remaining assets 
in the UK ($44 million), aged care ($20 million) and our investment in Australand ($506 million). Overall net cash 
payments in relation to Commercial Property and Retirement Living capital expenditure are in line with the prior year. 

Net financing cash outflows reflect the net proceeds from borrowings to fund acquisitions and development 
expenditure, as well as payments for the termination of derivatives. The prior year included the net repayment 
of borrowings from the proceeds on the sale of our investment in Australand. 

Equity 

Distribution/Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
On 20 June 2016, Stockland announced that the DRP would operate for the final distribution to 30 June 2016 and 
that investors participating in the DRP will be entitled to receive a full distribution.  

The DRP security price was determined to be $4.85 being the average for 15 daily volume weighted average prices 
of Stockland securities for the 15 trading days from 5 July 2016 to 25 July 2016 inclusive, with a discount of 1.0% on 
the securities acquired under the DRP.  

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Distributions 
The dividend and distribution payable for the full year ended 30 June 2016 is 24.5 cents per security. Our distribution 
policy in FY16 has been to pay the higher of 100% of Trust taxable income or 80–90% of underlying profit. For FY17, 
we are targeting distribution per security at 25.5 cents which reflects the higher of 100% of Trust taxable income or  
75–85% of FFO, within our distribution policy. 

The distribution for the full year comprises: 

Stockland 

Trust distribution 

Corporation dividend, fully franked 

Total dividend and distribution 

FY16
Cents 

24.5 

– 

24.5 

FY15
Cents 

24.0 

– 

24.0 

Registers closed at 5.00pm on 30 June 2016 to determine entitlement to the full year-end dividend and distribution, 
which will be paid on 31 August 2016. 

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Directors  

The Directors of the Company and the Responsible Entity at any time during or since the end of the financial year 
(‘the Directors’) were: 

Graham Bradley 
BA, LLB (Hons 1), 
LLM, FAICD 
Chairman 
(Non-Executive) 

Duncan Boyle  
BA (Hons), FCII, FAICD 
(Non-Executive) 

Carolyn Hewson 
BEc (Hons), MA (Ec), 
FAICD 
(Non-Executive) 

Barry Neil 
BE (Civil) 
(Non-Executive) 

Mr Bradley was appointed to the Board on 9 February 2004 and was appointed Non-
Executive Chairman on 25 October 2005. He is Non-Executive Chairman of HSBC Bank 
Australia Limited (appointed December 2004), Virgin Australia International Holdings 
Limited (appointed March 2012) and Energy Australia Holdings Limited (appointed June 
2012). He is a Non-Executive Director of GI Dynamics Inc. (appointed June 2011) and The 
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (appointed November 2012) and is 
Chairman of Infrastructure NSW (appointed July 2013). He was formerly Chairman of the 
Film Finance Corporation of Australia Limited (January 2004 to June 2008) and a Director 
of MBF Australia Limited (November 2003 to November 2007), and Singapore 
Telecommunications Limited (May 2004 to July 2011). Mr Bradley also chairs the 
Sustainability Committee and the Stockland CARE Foundation, and is a member of the 
Human Resources Committee. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Mr Bradley was Chairman of Po Valley Energy Limited from September 2004 to April 2016. 

Mr Boyle was appointed to the Board on 7 August 2007 and retired from the Board on 
27 October 2015. He has over forty years’ experience within the insurance industry in 
Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr Boyle is Chairman of TAL 
Dai Ichi Life Australia Pty Ltd and TAL Life Limited (appointed May 2014) and formerly a 
Director of QBE Insurance Group Limited (September 2006 to December 2014). He was a 
Director of O’Connell Street Associates Pty Limited (until 30 June 2013) and Clayton Utz 
(until June 2014). Prior to his retirement Mr Boyle was a member of the Human Resources 
and Sustainability Committees and was a member of the Stockland Audit Committee until 
1 October 2014.  

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Mr Boyle was a Director of QBE Insurance Group Limited from September 2006 to  
31 December 2014. 

Ms Hewson was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2009. She has over thirty years’ 
experience in the financial sector, with extensive financial markets, risk management 
and investment management expertise. Ms Hewson is a Non-Executive Director of BHP 
Billiton (appointed March 2010), and previously served as a Director on the Boards of the 
Australian Gas Light Company, AGL Energy Limited, AMP, CSR Limited, BT Investment 
Management, South Australia Water, the Economic Development Board of South Australia 
and Westpac Banking Corporation. Ms Hewson is Chair of the Human Resources 
Committee and a member of the Sustainability Committee and was Chair of the Risk 
Committee until 1 October 2014. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Ms Hewson was a Director of BT Investment Management Limited from December 2007 to 
December 2013. 

Mr Neil was appointed to the Board on 23 October 2007 and has over forty years’ experience 
in property, both in Australia and overseas. He is Chairman of Keneco Pty Limited and 
Bitumen Importers Australia Pty Limited, a Director of Terrace Tower Group Pty Ltd and was 
previously Director of Property for Woolworths Limited. He also served as Chief Executive 
Officer, Investment Division (1999 to 2004), and Executive Director (1987 to 2004) of Mirvac 
Limited. Mr Neil is Chairman of Stockland Capital Partners Limited, the Responsible Entity 
for Stockland’s unlisted funds and a member of the Stockland Audit and Sustainability 
Committees. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
None. 

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Stephen Newton 
BA (Ec and Acc), 
M.Com, MICAA, MAICD 
(Non-Executive) 

Tom Pockett 
BComm, FCA 
(Non-Executive) 

Mr Newton was appointed to the Board on 20 June 2016*. 

Mr Newton is currently a Director of BAI Communications Group, Gateway Lifestyle 
Residential Parks Group, VIVA Energy REIT Group and the University of Notre Dame 
Australia. He is also an Advisory Board Member, representing Alberta Investment 
Management Corp (Canada), of the Forestry Investment Trust, and Chairman of the 
Finance Council for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. He is a former Director of 
Campus Living Funds Management Limited, Australand Property Group and Newcastle 
Airport Limited. 

Mr Newton has deep experience across real estate investment, development and 
management and infrastructure investment and management. He is a Principal of Arcadia 
Funds Management Limited, a real estate investment management and capital advisory 
business he established in 2002. Prior to this, Mr Newton was the Chief Executive Officer - 
Asia/Pacific for the real estate investment management arm of Lend Lease Corporation 
and a member of the global senior executive management group. His career at Lend Lease 
spanned almost 23 years including experience across residential development, retail 
shopping centres, and commercial and industrial property as well as real estate investment 
in Australia and overseas. 

Mr Newton is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Stockland Sustainability Committee. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Mr Newton was a Director of Australand Property Group from December 2007 to October 
2014. 

*As required by the Stockland Constitution, Mr Newton will offer himself for election by securityholders 
at the 2016 Annual General Meeting to be held in October. 

Mr Pockett was appointed to the Board on 1 September 2014. He is a Director of Insurance 
Australia Group Limited (appointed 1 January 2015), O’Connell Street Associates Limited 
(appointed 1 November 2014) and Sunnyfield, a not for profit disability services provider in 
New South Wales. Mr Pockett was Chief Financial Officer of Woolworths Limited from 
August 2002 to February 2014. He was an Executive Director of Woolworths Limited from 
November 2006 to 1 July 2014. He previously held the position of Deputy Chief Financial 
Officer at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and prior to that held several senior finance 
roles within the Lend Lease Group following a successful career with Deloitte. Mr Pockett 
was formerly Chairman of The Quantium Group Holdings Pty Limited (September 2014 to 
February 2016), and a Director of ALH Group Pty Ltd (September 2014 to February 2016) 
and Hydrox Holdings Pty Ltd (September 2014 to December 2015). Mr Pockett was a 
member of the Financial Reporting Council from March 2003 to March 2006, National 
President of G100 from August 2000 to January 2003. Mr Pockett was appointed as the 
Chair of the Stockland Audit Committee and the Stockland Capital Partners Limited Audit 
Committee in October 2015, having previously been a member of the Audit Committee 
from 2014. He is also a member of the Stockland Risk and Sustainability Committees. 
Mr Pockett is a Chartered Accountant. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Mr Pockett was a Director of Woolworths Limited from November 2006 to 1 July 2014. 

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Nora Scheinkestel 
LLB (Hons), PhD, FAICD 
(Non-Executive) 

Dr Scheinkestel was appointed to the Board on 19 August 2015. She is an experienced 
company director, having served for over 20 years as a non-executive chairman and 
director of companies in a wide range of industry sectors and in the public, government and 
private spheres. She is currently Chairman of Macquarie Atlas Roads Limited (appointed 
28 August 2014) as well as a Director of its stapled entity, Macquarie Atlas Roads 
International Limited (appointed 17 April 2015) and of Telstra Corporation Limited 
(appointed 12 August 2010). Dr Scheinkestel is also an Associate Professor at the 
Melbourne Business School (MBS) at Melbourne University and a former member of 
the Takeovers Panel. 

Dr Scheinkestel’s executive background is as a senior banking executive in international 
and project financing, responsible for the development and financing of major projects in 
Australasia and South East Asia. She is a published author of Rethinking Project Finance – 
Allocating and Mitigating Risk in Australasian Projects. 

In 2003, she was awarded a centenary medal for services to Australian society in business 
leadership. Dr Scheinkestel is a member of the Stockland Audit, Risk and Sustainability 
Committees. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
Dr Scheinkestel was a director of Orica Limited from August 2006 to December 2015 and 
Insurance Australia Group Limited from 1 July 2013 to 16 September 2014. 

Carol Schwartz 
BA, LLB, MBA, FAICD 
(Non-Executive) 

Ms Schwartz was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2010. She has extensive experience 
in business, property and community organisations. Ms Schwartz is on the Board of a 
number of organisations including Bank of Melbourne, Qualitas Property Partners and the 
Australian Chamber Orchestra. Her other appointments include Chair of the ASX-listed 
entity Temple and Webster, Chair of Our Community and Creative Partnerships, Australia, 
and Chair of Women’s Leadership Institute Australia. Ms Schwartz serves on the Risk, 
Human Resources and Sustainability Committees. 

Peter Scott 
BE (Hons), MEng Sc, 
FIE. Aust, CPEng, MICE 
(Non-Executive) 

Mark Steinert 
BAppSc, G Dip App Fin 
& Inv (Sec Inst),  
F Fin, AAPI 
Managing Director 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
None. 

Mr Scott was appointed to the Board on 9 August 2005. He is Chairman of Perpetual 
Limited, where he was appointed a Director on 31 July 2005 and Perpetual Equity 
Investment Company Limited (appointed 18 December 2014). Mr Scott is a Director of 
Igniting Change, a not-for-profit making organisation and O’Connell Street Associates 
Pty Limited. Mr Scott is also a Director of Transurban Group (appointed 1 March 2016). 
He was Chairman of Sinclair Knight Mertz Holdings until December 2013, and a member 
of the Advisory Board of Laing O’Rourke Australia from August 2008 to August 2011. 
Mr Scott was the Chief Executive Officer of MLC and Executive General Manager, Wealth 
Management of National Australia Bank until January 2005. Prior to this, he held a number 
of senior positions with Lend Lease, following a successful career as a consulting engineer 
in Australia and overseas. Mr Scott is Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the 
Sustainability Committee. He also served as Chair of the Human Resources Committee 
until October 2014. Mr Scott will retire from the Board in August 2016. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
None 

Mr Steinert was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Stockland 
on 29 January 2013. Mr Steinert has over twenty-six years of experience in property and 
financial services including eight years in direct property primarily with Jones Lang LaSalle 
and ten years in listed real estate with UBS. Mr Steinert was appointed as Head of 
Australasian Equities at UBS in 2004 and as Global Head of Research in New York in 
late 2005. In 2012 he was appointed as Global Head of Product Development and 
Management for Global Asset Management at UBS, a $559 billion Global Fund Manager. 
Mr Steinert is President of the Property Council of Australia, a Director of the Shopping 
Centre Council of Australia and Stockland Capital Partners Limited, the Responsible Entity 
for Stockland’s unlisted property funds. He is a member of the Sustainability Committee. 
Mr Steinert is a former Director of The Green Building Council of Australia. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
None. 

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Terry Williamson 
BEc, MBA, FCA, 
FCIS, MACS 
(Non-Executive) 

Mr Williamson was appointed to the Board in April 2003 and retired from the Board on 
27 October 2015. He is a Director of Avant Insurance Limited and The Doctors Health 
Fund. Mr Williamson was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Bankers Trust Australia 
Limited/BT Financial Group Pty Limited from 1997 to 2002 and prior to that was a partner 
of Pricewaterhouse for seventeen years. Prior to his resignation Mr Williamson was Chair 
of the Stockland Audit Committee, the Stockland Capital Partners Audit Committee, the 
Stockland Financial Services Compliance Committee, the Stockland Capital Partners 
Financial Services Compliance Committee and a member of the Sustainability Committee. 

Former Directorships of listed entities in last three years 
None. 

External Independent Committee Members and  
Independent Directors of Stockland 

Anthony Sherlock 
BEc, FCA, MAICD 

Mr Sherlock was appointed as a Director of Stockland Capital Partners Limited, the 
Responsible Entity for Stockland’s unlisted funds, in August 2004. He is a former Senior 
Partner of Coopers & Lybrand having national responsibility for credit risk management. In 
that capacity, he obtained experience in the banking and finance, mining, agriculture, 
building, construction and development sectors. Mr Sherlock is a non-executive Director of 
Equatorial Mining Limited and Kerrygold Limited. He is the former Chairman of Australian 
Wool Corporation Limited and The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd, a former Non-Executive 
Director of Austral Coal Limited, Sydney Attractions Group Limited, IBA Health Limited and 
Export Finance Insurance Corporation Limited and has acted on a number of committees 
for both Federal and State Governments. He is a member of the Stockland Capital 
Partners Audit Committee. Mr Sherlock was also a member of the Stockland and the 
Stockland Capital Partners Financial Services Compliance Committees prior to the 
incorporation of these committees into the Audit Committee and Stockland Capital Partners 
Audit Committee respectively. 

Company Secretaries 

Katherine Grace 
BA (Hons), LLB (Hons 
1st Class), MPP, MAICD 
Company Secretary 

Ms Grace was appointed as General Counsel and Company Secretary in August 2014. 
Ms Grace has over 15 years’ experience specialising in the property sector. Most recently 
Ms Grace was General Counsel and Company Secretary for Westfield Retail Trust. She 
has extensive experience in corporate, property, debt and capital market transactions. 
Prior to Westfield Retail Trust, Ms Grace was General Counsel at Valad Property Group. 
She has previously held positions in legal private practice (where she acted for a variety 
of corporations and financial institutions in relation to landmark developments across 
Australia and overseas) and at Multiplex Limited and Pacific Capital Partners.  

Ms Grace reports directly to the Managing Director and also has accountability directly 
to the Board of Directors, through the Chairman, on all matters regarding the proper 
functioning of the Board. 

Derwyn Williams 
BComm, CPA, FCIS, 
FGIA, MAICD 
Company Secretary 

(resigned 20 November 
2015) 

Mr Williams joined Stockland in December 2004 and has over twenty years’ experience 
as a Company Secretary. Prior to joining Stockland he was General Manager, Corporate 
Governance & Group Secretary at CUSCAL Limited and prior to that Deputy Group 
Secretary at St. George Bank Limited. He has held a number of senior management, 
accountancy, risk management and internal audit positions across the property, finance, 
heavy and light industry and public sectors. 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

Directors’ meetings 

The number of meetings of the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) and of the Board Committees and the number of 
meetings attended by each of the Directors during the financial year were: 

Stockland (Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust Management Limited) 

Scheduled 
Board 

Audit 
Committee 

Financial 
Services 
Compliance 
Committee1 

Human 
Resources 
Committee 

Sustainability 
Committee 

Risk 
Committee 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

B 

11 

3 

11 

11 

2 

11 

8 

11 

11 

11 

3 

– 

– 

11 

3 

11 

11 

2 

11 

10 

11 

11 

11 

3 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

– 

4 

1 

– 

– 

– 

2 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

– 

4 

2 

– 

– 

– 

2 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1 

1 

1 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1 

1 

1 

5 

2 

5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

5 

2 

5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3 

– 

3 

3 

1 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

– 

– 

– 

3 

– 

3 

3 

1 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

1 

4 

4 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 

2 

4 

4 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Director 

Mr G Bradley 
Mr D Boyle2 

Ms C Hewson 

Mr B Neil 
Mr S Newton4 

Mr T Pockett 
Ms N Scheinkestel3 

Ms C Schwartz 

Mr P Scott 

Mr M Steinert 
Mr T Williamson2 

Other members 

Ms K Grace 

Mr A Sherlock 

A – Meetings attended / B – Meetings eligible to attend  
1  The Financial Services Compliance Committee was incorporated into the Audit Committee in February 2016 
2  Retired from the Board on 27 October 2015 
3  Appointed to the Board on 19 August 2015 
4  Appointed to the Board on 20 June 2016 

Stockland Capital Partners 

Scheduled 
Board 

Audit 
Committee 

Financial 
Services 
Compliance 
Committee1 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

B 

4 

– 

3 

4 

– 

– 

4 

– 

4 

4 

– 

– 

– 

2 

3 

– 

1 

– 

– 

3 

3 

– 

1 

– 

– 

1 

2 

– 

1 

2 

– 

1 

2 

– 

1 

2 

Director 

Mr B Neil 
Mr T Pockett2 

Mr A Sherlock 

Mr M Steinert 
Mr T Williamson3 

Other members 

Ms K Grace 

A – Meetings attended / B – Meetings eligible to attend  
1  The Financial Services Compliance Committee was incorporated into the Audit Committee in February 2016. 
2  Appointed to the Committee on 27 October 2015 
3  Retired from the Committee on 27 October 2015 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

Corporate Governance  

The Board takes its governance responsibilities very seriously and believes it has the necessary mix of experience 
and skills to oversee the high standard of corporate governance, integrity and accountability required of a 
professional and ethical organisation. The Board believes that Stockland’s governance accords fully with the 
principles and recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council as summarised in the table at the 
end of this corporate governance statement.  

Role of the Board 

The Board has overall responsibility for the good governance of Stockland. The Board: 
•  oversees the development and implementation of Stockland’s corporate strategy, operational performance 

objectives and management policies with a view to creating sustainable long-term value for security holders; 
•  establishes Stockland’s overall framework of governance, risk management, internal control and compliance 

which underpins the integrity of management information systems and fosters high ethical standards throughout 
the organisation; 

•  appoints the Managing Director, approves the appointment of the Company Secretary and Senior Executives 
reporting to the Managing Director and determines the level of authority delegated to the Managing Director; 
•  sets Executive remuneration policy, monitors Senior Executive performance and approves the performance 

objectives and remuneration of the Managing Director and his direct reports; 
•  approves the annual budget and monitors financial and operating performance; 
• 

reviews and approves financial and other reports to securityholders and approves dividends from Stockland 
Corporation and distributions from the Trust; 

reviews Executive and Board succession planning and Board performance; 

•  approves major capital expenditure, acquisitions and divestitures; 
• 
•  monitors compliance with laws and regulations which apply to Stockland and its business; and 
•  appoints and monitors the independence of Stockland’s external auditors.  

The Board has delegated responsibility to the Managing Director to manage Stockland’s business and to its various 
Board Committees to oversee specific areas of governance. Delegated responsibilities are regularly reviewed and the 
Managing Director regularly consults with the Board on Stockland’s performance. Matters which are not specifically 
delegated to the Managing Director require Board approval, including capital expenditure decisions above delegated 
levels, expenditure outside the ordinary course of business, major acquisitions and sales, changes to corporate 
strategy, the issue of equity or debt by Stockland and key risk management and accounting policies. The Company 
Secretary is directly accountable to the Board through the Chairman on all matters to do with the proper functioning 
of the Board. 

The Board aims to ensure that its securityholders are kept well-informed of all major developments and business 
events that are likely to materially affect Stockland’s operations and financial standing and the market price of its 
securities. Further information in relation to communication with Stockland’s securityholders is located on the 
Stockland website at https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. 

Stockland’s Directors, management and employees are required to maintain high ethical standards of conduct. 
Stockland’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour (the ‘Code’) is periodically reviewed and endorsed by the Board 
and covers dealings with both external parties and internal operations. Further information in relation to the Code is 
located on the Stockland website at https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. 

Role of Stockland Trust Management Limited as Responsible Entity for Stockland Trust 

Stockland Trust Management Limited, as Responsible Entity for Stockland Trust, is responsible for the operation of 
the Trust. The Responsible Entity must exercise its powers and perform its obligations under the Stockland Trust 
Constitution and the Corporations Act 2001 in the best interests of unitholders to ensure that the activities of the 
Trust are conducted in a proper and efficient manner. The major activities of the Responsible Entity include: 
•  ongoing selection and management of property investments; 
•  management of the Trust’s property portfolio; 
•  maintenance of the accounting and statutory records of the Trust; 
•  management of equity and debt raisings and making distributions to unitholders; and 
•  preparation of notices and reports issued to unitholders. 

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Composition and diversity of the Board 

Stockland is committed to having a Board whose members have the capacity to act independently of management, 
and have the collective skills and diversity of experience necessary to optimise the long-term financial performance 
of Stockland so as to sustain superior returns to securityholders. 

As at the date of this report, the Board comprised one Executive Director and eight Non-Executive Directors. 
The Boards of Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust Management Limited have the same Directors. 
Directors’ details are listed on pages 17 to 20, including details of their other listed company Directorships 
and experience.  

The Board recognises the advantage of having a mix of relevant business, executive and professional experience 
on the Board, the importance of cultural and ethical values, and the benefits of diversity, including gender diversity. 
The Board has identified a range of core skills and experience that will assist the Board collectively to fulfil its 
oversight role effectively. These include experience with property investment and management, property and 
community development, construction and project management, retailing and consumer marketing, industrial supply 
chain logistics, funds management, banking and finance, government and regulatory relations and environmental, 
social and governance matters. It is also advantageous for some Board members to have experience in the audit 
and risk management field, people management and executive remuneration. The Board believes that the core 
skills of importance to Stockland are well represented among the current Directors. In addition, most Directors have 
occupied senior executive management positions in large corporations both in Australia and globally, including CEO 
and CFO positions, covering a wide range of industry sectors or have held senior positions in relevant finance and 
accounting disciplines.  

Board skills and experience in 2016 

D   S K I L L S   A ND EXPERIENCE IN 2016

R

A

O

B

Environment,
social and 
Governance

Property 
management
& investment

People 
management
& executive 
remuneration

Accounting,
audit & risk

Government 
& regulatory

Property 
& community 
development

Construction
& project 
management

Retailing 
& customer 
marketing

Banking 
& finance

Funds 
management

Industrial 
supply chain 
logistics

The Board also believes that it is important to maintain a range of director tenures to facilitate orderly Board renewal 
while maintaining valuable continuity and corporate knowledge among Directors. As at 30 June 2016, of the nine 
Directors, including the Managing Director, five had tenure of less than six years, two had tenure of between six 
and nine years and two had served for more than nine years. The Board also values the importance of diversity, 
currently three of the eight Non-Executive Directors are women and three of the last six director appointments 
have been women.  

Mr Stephen Newton joined the Board on 20 June 2016. Mr Newton has deep experience across real estate 
development, property management and infrastructure investment gained during almost 23 years with Lend Lease 
Corporation and more than 13 years as a Principal of investment management and capital advisory business, 
Arcadia Funds Management. It was also announced in June 2016 that Mr Peter Scott would retire from the Board in 
August 2016. These changes reflect the ongoing succession planning and renewal programme for the Board. 

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Where a Board vacancy occurs or whenever it is considered that the Board would benefit from the services of 
an additional director the Board identifies the skills and experience it seeks to complement the competencies of 
continuing Directors. In defining the Board’s requirements for a new director, consideration is given to the skills, 
professional experience and educational backgrounds of continuing members of the Board, including any identified 
skills gaps. Criteria used also include consideration of the value of gender diversity on the Board.  

The Human Resources Committee oversees the Director nomination process, and will from time-to-time engage 
external search firms to ensure that a wide range of candidates are considered. Ultimately, the full Board 
determines who is invited to fill a casual vacancy after extensive one-on-one and collective interviews with 
candidates and thorough due diligence and reference checking. Directors coming up for re-election are also 
reviewed by the Human Resources Committee and, in their absence, the Board considers whether to support their 
re-election. It is the Board’s policy that Directors offer themselves for re-election only with the agreement of the 
Board and continue to serve only so long as they have the confidence of their fellow Board members. 

Stockland has for many years had a focus on actively encouraging gender diversity at all levels within the 
organisation and a culture that supports workplace diversity and inclusion. As part of this focus, gender diversity 
targets are set by management and regularly reviewed and endorsed by the Human Resources Committee. 
In 2014, we reached our original 2017 target for women in our management levels (approximately 34% of all 
employees) and we have now revised this target to 50% by 2020. We also set annual progress targets for both 
Women in Management (45.2% for FY17) and Senior Women in Management (36% for FY17). The latter group 
is approximately 11% of all employees.  

In addition, we have a formal Diversity and Inclusion Policy which is available on the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. Further details of this policy and our 
achievements, including measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity, are set out in the 2016 Remuneration 
Report on pages 39 to 40 within the Directors’ Report as well as on the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/sustainability. 

Board Independence 

Stockland recognises that having a majority of independent Non-Executive Directors provides assurance that the 
Board is structured properly to fulfil its role in holding management accountable for Stockland’s performance. The 
Board has resolved that it should continue to have a majority of independent Non-Executive Directors, that the 
positions of Chairman and Managing Director must be separate, and that the Chairman should be an independent 
Non-Executive Director.  

Stockland has developed criteria for determining the independence of its Board members. A Director is considered 
to be independent if he or she: 
• 

is not a substantial securityholder of Stockland or of a company holding more than 5% of Stockland’s voting 
securities, or an officer of or directly or indirectly associated with a securityholder holding more than 5% of 
Stockland’s voting securities; 
is not and has not within the last three years been an employee of Stockland; 
is not a principal of a material professional advisor to Stockland; 
is not a material supplier or customer of Stockland or an officer of, or directly or indirectly associated with a 
significant supplier or customer; 

• 
• 
• 

•  has no material contractual relationship with Stockland or any of its associates other than as a Director of 

Stockland; and 

•  has no other interest or relationship that could interfere with the Director’s ability to act in the best interests of 

Stockland and independently of management. 

In this context, the Board considers that any Director-related business relationship that is or is likely in the future to 
be more than 10% of the Director-related business’s revenue to be material. All Directors are expected to act in the 
best interests of Stockland at all times. 

Having considered carefully the above criteria, the Board has determined that all of Stockland’s Non-Executive 
Directors are independent Directors for the 2016 financial year. 

In making this determination, the Board considered the transactions between Stockland and entities with which 
Stockland Directors are associated as Directors or advisors. The Board concluded that none of these transactions 
rendered these entities significant suppliers to, or customers of, Stockland when the relative size of the transactions 
was compared to the total revenues or business of those entities. Further, in none of these transactions did 
Stockland Directors receive direct financial benefits as principals, partners, or substantial shareholders of the 
entities concerned. 

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Board meetings 

The Board currently holds 10 scheduled meetings each financial year. Additional meetings are convened as 
required. During the 2016 financial year, the Board held 11 formal meetings and a considerable number of 
additional unscheduled informal briefings and discussions.  

The Board’s practice is for Non-Executive Directors to meet prior to the full Board meeting in the absence of 
management and the Non-Executive Directors meet privately on other occasions from time-to-time when necessary. 

Board and Director performance 

The Board has instituted a formal annual process to review the performance and effectiveness of the Board, the 
Board Committees and individual Directors. The Human Resources Committee oversees this process.  

As part of the review, each Director completes a questionnaire relating to the Board’s role, composition, procedures, 
practices and behaviour. The questionnaires are confidential. The Chairman leads a discussion of the questionnaire 
results with the Board as a whole. The Chairman also meets one-on-one with each Director annually to discuss their 
individual contribution, their views on the Board’s performance and their suggestions for improvement in Board 
processes or procedures. Following these sessions, the Chairman provides feedback to individual Directors as 
necessary. The Chairman of the Human Resources Committee follows a similar process of one-on-one discussions 
with each Director annually to provide feedback to the Chairman on his performance and effectiveness. In 2015 the 
Board engaged an external consultant to facilitate a review of Board performance. 

The Company has adopted a process requiring each Committee Chairman to lead a discussion on a regular basis 
on their Committee’s performance and effectiveness. 

Director remuneration and securities ownership 

Non-Executive Directors receive fees for their services, being an all-inclusive fee including statutory and elected 
superannuation contributions. 

To underpin the alignment of Directors and securityholder interests, the Board believes that Directors should hold 
a meaningful number of Stockland securities. In August 2015 the Board revised its existing policy to increase the 
minimum number of securities each Non-Executive Director is required to acquire from 10,000 to 40,000 securities 
within a reasonable time of becoming a Director. The increased minimum roughly equates to one year’s base Board 
fees. All new directors will have a period of three years to comply with this policy and any existing directors that 
hold less than 40,000 securities will have until 30 June 2018 to comply. Stockland also has a policy regarding the 
minimum securityholdings for Senior Executives as set out in the Remuneration Report. Both these policies are 
intended to align the personal financial interests of Directors and Senior Executives with those of securityholders. 

Board Committees 

Four permanent Board Committees have been established to assist in the execution of the Board’s responsibilities 
as described below. These are the: 
(1)  Human Resources Committee; 
(2)  Audit Committee; 
(3)  Risk Committee; and 
(4)  Sustainability Committee. 

The Financial Services Compliance Committee previously operated as a permanent Board Committee but was 
incorporated into the Audit Committee from February 2016. 

The Board’s policy is that a majority of the members of each Board Committee should be independent Directors. 
The Audit Committee, Risk Committee and the Human Resources Committee comprise only independent Directors. 
The Financial Services Compliance Committee, prior to its incorporation into the Audit Committee, and the 
Sustainability Committee are chaired by an independent Director and have a majority of independent Directors, or 
external independent persons as Members. 

The Board reviews the composition of each Committee periodically, balancing the benefits of rotation with those of 
maintaining continuity of experience and knowledge, and to ensure Committee members have skills appropriate to 
their roles. Each Committee has its own written charter which it reviews annually and recommends any appropriate 
changes to the Board. 

All Non-Executive Directors may attend any Board Committee meeting. Committees may meet with external 
advisors in the absence of management. Each Board Committee works in conjunction with other Board Committees 
to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for ensuring Stockland has adopted and maintains appropriate 
corporate governance procedures. The membership and the procedures for the Committee meetings are set out in 
the Board Committee Charter located, together with the charters for each Board Committee (except the Financial 
Services Compliance Committee) on the Stockland website at https://www.stockland.com.au/about-
stockland/corporate-governance.  

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Human Resources Committee 
The Human Resources Committee incorporates the functions of two Board Committees recommended by the ASX 
Guidelines: a Nominations Committee and a Remuneration Committee.  

A copy of the charter for the Human Resources Committee is located at the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. The Human Resources Committee 
seeks to ensure that there is a strong link between employee reward, Stockland’s performance and ultimately 
securityholder returns. The Human Resources Committee also seeks to ensure that remuneration for Non-
Executive Directors is designed to attract and retain talented and experienced individuals. Refer to the 
Remuneration Report on pages 35 to 49 for further information. 

Members of the Human Resources Committee during or since the end of the financial year were: 
(1)  Ms C Hewson (Chair) – Non-Executive Director 
(2)  Mr G Bradley – Non-Executive Director 
(3)  Mr D Boyle – Non-Executive Director (retired in October 2015) 
(4)  Ms C Schwartz – Non-Executive Director (appointed in October 2015) 

The Human Resources Committee meets as frequently as required and held 5 meetings during the 2016  
financial year.  

Audit Committee 
The Board has delegated oversight for the preparation of Stockland’s Financial Reports and the maintenance of a 
sound financial reporting control environment to the Audit Committee.  

the integrity of Stockland’s Financial Reports and external audit;  
the appropriateness of Stockland’s accounting policies and processes;  
the effectiveness of Stockland’s financial reporting controls and procedures;  
the effectiveness of Stockland’s internal control environment;  

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board to discharge its responsibilities for:  
• 
• 
• 
• 
•  compliance with its Australian Financial Services Licence and Compliance Plan; and  
•  compliance with relevant laws and regulations including any prudential supervision procedures.  

The Audit Committee works in conjunction with the Sustainability Committee, Human Resources Committee and 
Risk Committee to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for ensuring Stockland has adopted and maintains 
appropriate corporate governance procedures. 

In February 2016, the Financial Services Compliance Committee was incorporated into the Audit Committee and 
the matters formerly delegated to the Financial Services Compliance Committee now sit within the charter for the 
Audit Committee.  

A copy of the charter for the Audit Committee is located on the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. 

In order to appropriately discharge its responsibilities, the Audit Committee is specifically authorised to amend 
Stockland’s accounting policies which the Audit Committee determines do not require Board approval; and review 
and approve any NGER’s or emissions reporting by the Group; review credit limits applicable to specific 
counterparties, consistent with treasury policy; and review and approve borrowing, investment and hedging 
transactions within the limits and other parameters set out in the Treasury Policy. 

The external auditor provides a declaration of independence each reporting period, consistent with the  
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Audit Committee also adopts safeguards to maintain audit 
independence as follows: 
•  designating the types of services that may be and may not be performed by the external auditor; 
•  ensuring management retains responsibility for decision making on all Non-Audit Services provided by the 

• 

external auditor; and 
reviewing and approving the external auditor’s process for the rotation and succession of audit and review 
partners including the approach to managing the transition. 

In addition, Stockland has an internal audit function which also regularly reviews and independently assesses the 
effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management framework and periodic reporting. 

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Audit Committee meetings are held at least quarterly and are attended, where appropriate, by the Managing 
Director, the Chief Financial Officer, and Stockland’s external auditor and, as required, other Stockland Executives 
and external advisors. The Committee meets privately with the external auditor and internal auditor in the absence 
of management at least once a year.  

The Committee has at least three independent Non-Executive members with the majority being independent 
Directors. The Chairman of the Audit Committee will not also be the Chairman of the Board. 

At least one member of the Audit Committee has relevant accounting qualifications and experience and all 
members have a good understanding of financial reporting. 

The members of the Audit Committee during or since the end of the financial year were: 
(1)  Mr T Williamson (Chair) – Non-Executive Director (retired 27 October 2015) 
(2)  Mr B Neil – Non-Executive Director  
(3)  Mr T Pockett – Non-Executive Director (Chair from October 2015) 
(4)  Dr N Scheinkestel – Non-Executive Director (appointed August 2015) 

The Audit Committee met 4 times during the 2016 financial year.  

Tax Control and Governance Policy Framework 
Stockland maintains a Tax Control and Governance Framework, reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, 
which outlines the principles governing Stockland’s tax strategy and risk management policy.  

Stockland’s Tax Control and Governance Framework is consistent with the guidelines published by the Australian 
Taxation Office regarding tax risk management and governance processes for large business taxpayers.  

Stockland undertakes periodic review of the Tax Control and Governance Framework to test the robustness of the 
design of the framework against ATO benchmarks and to demonstrate the operating effectiveness of internal 
controls to stakeholders. 

The key principles of the Stockland Tax Control and Governance Framework are summarised as follows:  
•  A tax strategy that ensures all tax affairs are conducted in a transparent, equitable and commercially responsible 

manner, whilst having full regard to all relevant tax laws, regulations and tax governance processes, to 
demonstrate good corporate citizenship; 

•  A balanced tax risk appetite which is consistent with the Board approved risk appetite, to ensure Stockland 

remains a sustainable business and a reputable and attractive investment proposition; 

•  A commitment to engage and maintain relationships with tax authorities which are open, transparent and  

co-operative, consistent with Stockland’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour policy; and 

•  An operating and trading business based in Australia, with no strategic intentions of engaging in any tax 

planning involving the use of offshore entities or low tax jurisdictions. 

Risk Committee 
The Board as a whole is ultimately responsible for the sound management of risk and compliance across the 
organisation.  

The purpose of the Risk Committee is to assist the Board to fulfil its risk governance responsibilities. The Risk 
Committee provides a board level forum to oversee Stockland’s risk culture and review the effectiveness of risk 
identification and management including the structures, processes and management systems within Stockland’s 
overall risk management framework. The Risk Committee reviews Stockland’s risk management framework 
on an annual basis including in the 2016 financial year to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and any 
material changes are reviewed and resolved at Board level. Further information risk management at Stockland is 
available at https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. 

The members of the Risk Committee during or since the end of the financial year were: 
(1)  Mr P Scott (Chair) – Non-Executive Director 
(2)  Mr T Pockett – Non-Executive Director 
(3)  Ms C Schwartz – Non-Executive Director 
(4)  Dr N Scheinkestel – Non-Executive Director (appointed February 2016)  

A copy of the charter for the Risk Committee is located on the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance. 

The Risk Committee met 4 times during the 2016 financial year. 

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Sustainability Committee 
Stockland recognises that a sustainable future for its business depends upon the sustainability of the communities, 
economy and society in which it operates.  

The purpose of the Sustainability Committee is to consider: the social, environmental and ethical impact of 
Stockland’s business activities; major corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives and changes in 
policy; and Stakeholder communication about Stockland’s corporate and sustainability policies. 

A copy of the charter for the Sustainability Committee is located on the Stockland website under the heading 
Corporate Governance at https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance.  

The Board has charged Executive management with responsibility for managing Stockland’s business operations 
to a high standard of ethical business practice, corporate citizenship and environmental responsibility. 

With regard to environmental regulation, Stockland is committed to achieving high standards of environmental 
performance. The Sustainability Committee regularly considers issues associated with the environmental impact 
of Stockland’s operations and, together with management, monitors Stockland’s compliance with relevant statutory 
requirements as well as published policies and guidelines. 

Stockland’s operations are subject to various environmental regulations under both Commonwealth and State 
legislation, particularly in relation to its property development activities. Stockland undertakes an environmental due 
diligence and risk assessment of all properties it acquires. The Sustainability Committee monitors environmental 
performance by setting objectives, monitoring progress against these objectives and identifying remedial action 
where required. 

The Committee comprises the whole Board, and met 3 times during the 2016 financial year.  

Financial Services Compliance Committee (incorporated into the Audit Committee from February 2016) 
The Financial Services Compliance Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the 
Compliance Plan in respect of Stockland Trust and its controlled entities and in ensuring adherence to applicable 
laws and regulations. 

The Compliance Plan are designed to protect the interests of securityholders. 

The Compliance Plan for Stockland Trust and its controlled entities has been approved by the Australian Securities 
and Investments Commission (‘ASIC’). The Financial Services Compliance Committee meets regularly and must 
report breaches of the law and Constitution to the Board which is required to report any material breach of the 
Compliance Plan to ASIC. 

The members of the Committee during or since the end of the financial year were: 
(1)  Mr T Williamson (Chair) – Non-Executive Director 
(2)  Mr A Sherlock – External Independent Non-Executive Director  
(3)  Ms K Grace – Executive Member 

From February 2016 the Stockland Trust and the Stockland Capital Partners Financial Services Compliance 
Committees were incorporated into the Audit Committee and Stockland Capital Partners Audit Committee, 
respectively. 

The Financial Services Compliance Committee for Stockland Trust met once during the 2016 financial year and the 
Financial Services Compliance Committee for Stockland Capital Partners Limited met twice during the 2016 
financial year. 

Stockland Capital Partners 

Stockland Capital Partners (‘Capital Partners’) was established in 2005 to offer unlisted property investment 
opportunities for both small and large investors, provide new sources of capital, facilitate asset growth and generate 
additional sustainable income. A wholly-owned entity, Stockland Capital Partners Limited (‘SCPL’) operates this 
business, with a separate Board of Directors (‘SCPL Board’). 

SCPL acts as the Responsible Entity or Manager of Stockland’s unlisted funds, except for Macquarie Park Trust. 
Stockland Trust Management Limited is the Responsible Entity of Macquarie Park Trust.  

Since the Capital Partners business has dealings with and may acquire assets from Stockland, the SCPL Board 
has one external independent Non-Executive Director who is not a member of the Stockland Board. The 
independent Director must approve each transaction SCPL enters into with Stockland and must be satisfied 
that such transactions are on arm’s length commercial terms. 

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In order to protect the unitholders in the event there is a dispute or default by Stockland under the terms of any 
agreement, the SCPL Board has resolved that the consent of the independent Director must be obtained as to 
any related party contract with Stockland. 

The members of the SCPL Board during or since the end of the financial year were: 
(1)  Mr B Neil (Chair) – Non-Executive Director  
(2)  Mr A Sherlock – External Independent Non-Executive Director 
(3)  Mr M Steinert – Managing Director  

The SCPL Board met 4 times during the 2016 financial year. 

The Stockland Capital Partners Audit Committee mirror the Audit Committee and the Risk Committee of Stockland 
but covers SCPL and the unlisted funds for which SCPL is the Responsible Entity or Manager. In addition, prior to 
its incorporation into the Stockland Capital Partners Audit Committee in February 2016 the Financial Services 
Compliance Committee oversaw the Compliance Plan approved by SCPL for Stockland Direct Retail Trust No. 1 
(‘SDRT No. 1’). Further information these committees and SCPL generally is located on the Stockland website at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/investor-centre/unlisted-property-funds.  

Executive confirmations  

In accordance with Stockland’s legal obligations, the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer have 
declared in writing to the Board that, for the year ended 30 June 2016, in their opinion: 

With regard to Stockland’s Financial Reports: 
(1)  Stockland’s financial records have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the 

Corporations Act 2001; and  

(2)  Stockland’s financial statements present a true and fair view of the Stockland’s financial condition and 
operational results and comply with relevant Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001.  

With regard to risk management and internal compliance and control systems of Stockland: 
(1)  the statements made with respect to the integrity of Stockland’s Financial Reports are founded on a sound 
system of risk management and internal compliance and control systems which in all material respects 
implement the policies adopted by the Board either directly or through delegation to Senior Executives; and  

(2)  the risk management and internal compliance and control systems, based on the risk management model 

adopted by the Board, were operating effectively and efficiently in all material respects throughout the period.  

Since 30 June 2016, nothing has come to the attention of the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer that 
would indicate any material change to any of the statements made above.  

Associates and joint ventures, which Stockland does not control, are not covered for the purposes of this statement 
or declaration given under S295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Whilst these statements are comprehensive in nature, they provide a reasonable but not absolute level of 
assurance about risk management, internal compliance and control systems. They do not imply a guarantee against 
adverse events or more volatile outcomes occurring in the future. 

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Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 

ASX Principles and Recommendations 

Recommendation 
Followed 

Reference 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 

1.1  A listed entity should disclose: 

Yes 

a)  the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and 

management; and 

b)  those matters expressly reserved to the board and those 

delegated to management. 

1.2  A listed entity should: 

a)  undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, 

Yes 

or putting forward to security holders a candidate for 
election, as a director; and 

b)  provide security holders with all material information in its 

Yes 

possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect 
or re-elect a director. 

Financial Report p.22, and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Financial Report, p. 23-24, and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance  

See notice of annual general 
meeting and announcements to 
securityholders as required from 
time to time 

1.3  A listed entity should have a written agreement with each 
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their 
appointment. 

1.4  The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable 
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with 
the proper functioning of the board. 

1.5  A listed entity should: 

a)  have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the 

board or a relevant committee of the board to set 
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to 
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s 
progress in achieving them; 

b)  disclose that policy or a summary of it; and 

c)  disclose as at the end of each reporting period the 

measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by 
the board or a relevant committee of the board in 
accordance with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress 
towards achieving them, and either: 
(1)  the respective proportions of men and women on the 
board, in senior executive positions and across the 
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined 
‘senior executive’ for these purposes); or  

(2) if the entity is a ‘relevant employer’ under the Workplace 
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent ‘Gender 
Equality Indicators’, as defined in and published under 
that Act. 

1.6  A listed entity should: 

a)  have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the 
performance of the board, its committees and individual 
directors; and 

b)  disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a 
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting 
period in accordance with that process. 

1.7  A listed entity should: 

a)  have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the 

performance of its senior executives; and 

b)  disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a 
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting 
period in accordance with that process. 

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Yes 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance  

Yes 

Financial Report p. 22. 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

N/A 

Yes 

Financial Report, p. 24 and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance  

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance  
Financial Report, p. 24 and 39, and 
at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance  

See 1.5(c)(2) below. 

See WGEA Report at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/sustainability 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 25 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 25 

Yes 

Yes 

Remuneration report. 

Remuneration report. 

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ASX Principles and Recommendations 

Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value 

2.1  The board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a nomination committee which: 

(1)  has at least three members, a majority of whom are 

independent directors; and 

(2)  is chaired by an independent director,  

and disclose: 

(3)  the charter of the committee; 

(4)  the members of the committee; and 
(5)  as at the end of each reporting period, the number of 

times the committee met throughout the period and the 
individual attendances of the members at those 
meetings; or 

b)  if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact 
and the processes it employs to address board succession 
issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate 
balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and 
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and 
responsibilities effectively. 

Recommendation 
Followed 

Reference 

Financial Report p. 26 and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 
Note that the Human Resources 
Committee carries out the role of 
the Nomination Committee, see 
details for this Committee in 
Section 8.1. 

Yes 

N/A 

2.2  A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 23-24 

setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently 
has or is looking to achieve in its membership. 

2.3  A listed entity should disclose: 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 17-20 and 24 

a)  the names of the directors considered by the board to be 

independent directors; 

b) 

if a director has an interest, position, association or 
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board 
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the 
independence of the director, the nature of the interest, 
position, association or relationship in question and an 
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and 

c) 

the length of service of each director. 

2.4  A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent 

directors. 

2.5  The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an 

independent director and, in particular, should not be the same 
person as the CEO of the entity. 

2.6  A listed entity should have a program for inducting new 

directors and provide appropriate professional development 
opportunities for directors to develop and maintain the skills 
and knowledge needed to perform their role as directors 
effectively. 

Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly 

3.1  A listed entity should: 

N/A 

N/A 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 17-20 

Financial Report p. 24 

Financial Report p. 24 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

a)  have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives 

Yes 

and employees; and 

Financial Report p. 22 and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

b)  disclose that code or a summary of it. 

Yes 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

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ASX Principles and Recommendations 

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting 

4.1  The board of a listed entity should: 

a) have an audit committee which:

Recommendation 
Followed 

Reference 

(1)  has at least three members, all of whom are non-

Yes 

Financial Report p. 26-27 

executive directors and a majority of whom are 
independent directors; and 

(2)  is chaired by an independent director, who is not the 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 26-27 

chair of the board,  

and disclose: 

(3)  the charter of the committee; 

(4)  the relevant qualifications and experience of the 

members of the committee; and 

(5)  in relation to each reporting period, the number of times 

the committee met throughout the period and the 
individual attendances of the members at those 
meetings; or 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Financial Report p. 17-20 and 26-
27 

Financial Report p. 21 and 27 

b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and

N/A

N/A

the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.

4.2  The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the 

Yes 

Financial Report p. 29 

entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from 
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the 
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained 
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate 
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the 
financial position and performance of the entity and that the 
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk 
management and internal control which is operating effectively. 

4.3  A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external 

Yes

auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions 
from security holders relevant to the audit. 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure 

5.1  A listed entity should: 

a) have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and 

b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.

Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders 

6.1  A listed entity should provide information about itself and its 

governance to investors via its website. 

6.2  A listed entity should design and implement an investor 

relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication 
with investors. 

6.3  A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has 
in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of 
security holders. 

6.4  A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive 
communications from, and send communications to, the entity 
and its security registry electronically. 

Yes

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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ASX Principles and Recommendations 

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 

7.1  The board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of 

which: 
(1)  has at least three members, a majority of whom are 

independent directors; and 

Recommendation 
Followed 

Reference 

Yes 

Financial Report, p. 27 

(2)  is chaired by an independent director, 

Yes 

Financial Report. p. 27 

and disclose: 

(3)  the charter of the committee; 

(4)  the members of the committee; and 

(5)  as at the end of each reporting period, the number of 

times the committee met throughout the period and the 
individual attendances of the members at those 
meetings; or 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Financial Report. p.27 

Financial Report. p. 21 and 27 

b)  if it does not have a risk committee or committees that 

N/A 

N/A 

satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it 
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management 
framework. 

7.2  The board or a committee of the board should: 

Yes 

a)  review the entity’s risk management framework at least 

annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and 

Financial Report. p. 27 
and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

b)  disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a 

Yes 

Financial Report. p. 27 

review has taken place. 

7.3  A listed entity should disclose: 

Yes 

a)  if it has an internal audit function, how the function is 

structured and what role it performs; or 

Financial Report. p. 27 and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

b)  if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the 

N/A 

N/A 

processes it employs for evaluating and continually 
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and 
internal control processes. 

7.4  A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material 

Yes 

Operating and Financial Review 

exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability 
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage 
those risks. 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

8.1  The board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a remuneration committee which: 

(1)  has at least three members, a majority of whom are 

independent directors; and 

(2)  is chaired by an independent director, 

and disclose: 

(3)  the charter of the committee;  

(4)  the members of the committee; and 

(5)  as at the end of each reporting period, the 

number of times the committee met throughout 
the period and the individual attendances of the 
members at those meetings; or 

and at 
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/sustainability  

Yes 

Financial Report. p. 26 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Financial Report. p. 26 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

Financial Report. p. 26 

Financial Report. p. 21 and 26 

b) 

if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that 
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and 
composition of remuneration for directors and senior 
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is 
appropriate and not excessive. 

N/A 

N/A 

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ASX Principles and Recommendations 

Recommendation 
Followed 

Reference 

8.2  A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and 

Yes 

Remuneration Report 

practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors 
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior 
executives. 

8.3  A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme 

Yes 

should: 
a)  have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter 
into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or 
otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in 
the scheme; and 

b)  disclose that policy or a summary of it. 

Remuneration Report and at  
https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

https://www.stockland.com.au/abou
t-stockland/corporate-governance 

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Remuneration Report – Audited 

The Board is pleased to present this Remuneration Report for Stockland for the year ended 30 June 2016 
(‘FY16’), which forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance with section 308(3C) 
of the Corporations Act 2001. The Remuneration Report covers Stockland and the Trust. 

1. Overview 

In FY16 there was no change to the remuneration arrangements for the Managing Director nor the remuneration 
framework for the other senior executives who are Stockland’s Key Management Personnel (‘Senior Executives’). 
During the year, three of our nine senior executives were awarded modest increases in their fixed pay to reflect 
increased scope of responsibilities and market relativities.  

Following the strong financial and operational performance delivered by the executive team in FY16, as reflected in 
the Corporate Balanced Scorecard set out in section 3.3 of this Report, the aggregate short-term incentives paid to 
our Senior Executives was marginally higher than in the previous year. Under our remuneration policies, the greater 
part of the increased STI awards was made in the form of Stockland securities with deferred vesting. For the first 
time in five years, a portion of the LTI awards available to our senior executives vested as relevant hurdles were 
achieved in the three years to 30 June 2016.  

At Stockland, the Human Resources Committee is responsible for recommending senior executive remuneration 
policies to the Board for its approval and is charged with reviewing Stockland’s remuneration policies each year to 
ensure that they remain fair and competitive when compared to those of companies of similar size, business mix 
and complexity in the property industry in Australia. This review has led the Board to make a number of 
enhancements to our remuneration policies for FY17 which are set out in this report in section 2.3. 

1.1 Key Messages 

(a) Financial Highlights for FY16 
Stockland again delivered strong financial and organisational performance with reported underlying profit of $660 
million for the full year to 30 June 2016 with underlying EPS of 27.8 cps, an increase of 7.3% on the prior financial 
year. TSR for the year to 30 June 2016 was 16.4% and for the three years to 30 June 2016 was 57.4%. 

(b) Fixed Pay 
In FY16, there was no increase in the Fixed Pay for the Managing Director as the current level of Fixed Pay remains 
appropriate. The Managing Director’s Fixed Pay has remained unchanged for the prior three years. The Fixed Pay 
for three Senior Executives was increased to reflect their market relativities. The average increase in Fixed Pay 
for the Senior Executives was two per cent. Our prudent approach to remuneration will continue in FY17 with no 
changes planned for the Fixed Pay of the Managing Director and the majority of our Senior Executives. 

 (c) Annual STI 
Reflecting Stockland’s strong business, financial and organisational performance, as measured against our 
Corporate Balanced Scoreboard, above target STIs were awarded to the Managing Director and Senior Executives 
this year. These awards are set out in section 3.3. In line with our remuneration framework, any STI awarded above 
target takes the form of Stockland securities which vest in future years, subject to continued service by those 
executives and to Stockland’s clawback policy. 

(d) LTI Vesting for the year 
Over the three years to 30 June 2016, Stockland delivered a Compound Average Growth in underlying EPS of 
7.5%. This was above the maximum vesting target of 6.25% set in FY14. Accordingly all of the EPS component of 
the FY14 LTI has vested. Stockland delivered a TSR over the three year performance period of 57.4% which, while 
a strong return, was nevertheless below the performance benchmark (the ASX AREIT 200 index excluding 
Stockland) of 67.4% and accordingly none of the TSR component of the FY14 LTI has vested. These combined 
outcomes resulted in the vesting of 50.0% of FY14 LTI awards. 

2. Remuneration Framework 

Stockland is committed to an executive remuneration framework that supports Stockland’s objectives which are to 
deliver growth in EPS and total risk-adjusted securityholder returns above the average Australian Real Estate 
Investment Trust index, to create quality property assets and to deliver value for our customers. 

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2.1 Framework 
Stockland’s remuneration policies are framed around several key principles, including: 
•  Fixed Pay should be fair, competitive and regularly benchmarked against market practice; 
•  A significant portion of executive remuneration should be ‘at risk’; that is awarded only if clear performance 

criteria set in advance are achieved; 
‘At risk’ or variable pay should be aligned to securityholder interests; 

• 
•  Variable pay as a portion of total remuneration should be higher for more senior executives; 
•  Short term incentives must be affordable and funded from annual earnings; 
•  STI awards should be based on a mix of individual and company performance measures that reflect progress 

against a Balanced Scorecard; 

•  A portion of performance-based pay for Executives should be awarded as Stockland securities with deferred 

vesting; 

•  Vesting of LTI should be dependent on achievement of long-term goals; 
•  LTI should not only help motivate and retain key Executives but also build a sense of ownership of business 

performance that benefits all stakeholders;  

•  Remuneration policies and decisions must reflect prudent risk and capital management considerations; and 
•  Unvested equity awards should be forfeited if employees resign during the applicable vesting period and should 
be subject to a broadly framed clawback policy which give the Board discretion to adjust or forfeit these awards 
in certain circumstances. 

2.2 Remuneration mix 
Stockland has not changed its remuneration mix in FY16. Variable pay (STI and LTI) is a key component of 
remuneration for our Senior Executives. Generally, Stockland’s Senior Executives have a greater proportion of 
remuneration at risk than their counterparts in comparable companies. 

Managing Director & CEO

Other Senior Executives

%
33
17
17
33

Fixed Pay
Cash STI
Deferred STI
LTI

%
41
23
12
24

Fixed Pay
Cash STI
Deferred STI
LTI

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The table below provides a summary of Stockland’s framework and how each component is determined. 

PRINCIPLES 

REMUNERATION COMPONENT

MEASURE 

AT RISK WEIGHTING

Fixed Pay should be fair, 
competitive and regularly 
benchmarked to relevant 
market levels

Fixed Pay

Salary and other benefits 
(including statutory 
superannuation)

External benchmarking 
based on surveys  
sourced from a number  
of organisations including  
EY and AON Hewitt

A significant portion of 
remuneration should be  
‘at risk’ and reward executives 
if pre-set objectives are 
achieved or exceeded

and

Build a sense of business 
ownership and alignment 
which benefits all 
securityholders interests with 
Senior Executives having 
“skin in the game” 

Target 
100% of Fixed Pay  
(Managing Director)

80-90% of Fixed Pay 
(Other Senior Executives)

Maximum 
125% of Target

In FY17 the maximum  
will be 150% of Target

100% of Fixed Pay 
(Managing Director)

60% of Fixed Pay 
(Other Senior Executives)

In FY17, LTI grants will  
be based on face value 
methodology

STI

50% awarded as cash for 
performance up to Target for 
MD (two-thirds as cash for 
other Senior Executives)

50% awarded in deferred 
securities for performance up 
to Target for MD (one-third 
for Senior Executives) and

100% awarded as deferred 
securities for any 
performance above target

Any deferred securities vest 
equally after 1 and 2 years 
subject to continued service

LTI

Delivered as Performance 
Rights measured against  
hurdles over a three year 
performance period based 
on a ‘fair value’ methodology

Applicable rights convert  
to deferred securities if 
performance hurdles are 
exceeded and vest equally 
after 3 and 4 years subject  
to continued service

Based on company and 
individual performance 
reflecting progress against  
a Balanced Scorecard of  
Key Performance Indicators 
that measure:

•  Business/Financial 

outcomes

•  Customer/Stakeholder and 
Sustainability performance

•  Leadership and People 

Management

•  Operational Excellence 
and Risk Management

•  Underlying EPS  

Compound average growth 
rate in Underlying Profit 
(50% weighting)

and

•   TSR above AREIT 200 

index excluding Stockland 
(50% weighting)

In FY17 EPS will be based 
on  Funds From Operations 
(FFO) and TSR  will be 
measured against a 
composite index reflecting 
AREIT 200 competitors,  
as described below

Minimum securityholding 
requirement

The Managing Director is required to retain a minimum holding  
of Stockland securities equivalent to at least two-times Fixed Pay 
(one times for other Senior Executives)  

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2.3 Future enhancement 
Following a review of the competitiveness of Stockland’s Remuneration Framework relative to our property industry 
peers, the Board has made three changes which will apply from 1 July 2016 (that is, in FY17). These changes are 
as follows: 

•  To make our long-term incentive program simpler and more transparent, we will award LTI grants based on the 
face value of Stockland’s securities at the time of grant, rather than the fair value methodology which we have 
used for the past 10 years. This change is responsive to feedback from investors and governance advisors, and 
is in line with the approach taken by an increasing number of Australian listed companies. This change will also 
bring our methodology into line with the way we award deferred short-term incentives. The new methodology will 
not increase the monetary value of long-term incentives that can be earned by our Senior Executives if relevant 
hurdles are achieved compared to the previous fair value approach.  

•  To make our long-term incentive plan more reflective of Stockland’s performance relative to the major 

competitors in our industry against whom our performance is normally compared by investors, we will in future 
measure our relative TSR performance against a tailored index rather than the ASX AREIT 200 Index excluding 
Stockland. We will equally weight the performance of the six largest AREIT competitors, excluding Westfield 
Development Corporation and Stockland, and together these six companies will represent 80 percent of a 
composite index, with the balance of the AREIT Index comprising 20 percent weighted according to their market 
capitalisation. This “bespoke” index will more closely align our comparator index with Stockland’s diversified 
asset and business mix. 

•  To provide a modest potential increase in short-term incentives for our executives, and to further weight their 

remuneration towards “at risk” compensation, we will increase the potential maximum STI opportunity which our 
Senior Executives may earn, subject to their performance against the Corporate Balanced Scorecard and their 
individual annual objectives, from 125 percent of Target to 150 percent of Target. Increasing this short-term 
incentive brings our remuneration policy into line with most of our industry peers, and is in line with our 
philosophy of restraining the growth of fixed pay in favour of increased “at risk” incentive opportunity for our 
executives. There is no change to the existing potential STI at Target for any of our executives. 

3. Remuneration Outcomes 

3.1 Financial performance over the past 5 years 
Underlying profit, EPS and other key financial performance measures over the last five years are set out below. 

Underlying profit1 ($M) 
FFO2 ($M) 

Statutory profit ($M) 

Security price as at 30 June ($) 

Distributions/Dividends per security (cents) 

Underlying EPS (cents) 

FFO per security (cents) 

Statutory EPS (cents) 

Stockland TSR – 1 year (%) 

A-REIT 200 TSR (excluding SGP) – 1 year (%) 

FY12 

FY13 

FY14 

FY15 

FY16 

676 

N/A 

487 

3.08 

24.0 

29.3 

N/A 

21.1 

0.5 

9.9 

495 

472 

105 

3.48 

24.0 

22.4 

21.3 

4.7 

17.5 

24.8 

555 

573 

527 

3.88 

24.0 

24.0 

24.8 

22.8 

20.5 

11.3 

608 

657 

903 

4.10 

24.0 

25.9 

28.0 

38.5 

12.3 

24.2 

660 

740 

889 

4.71 

24.5 

27.8 

31.1 

37.4 

16.4 

21.1 

1 Underlying profit is the performance measure used in determining remuneration. The reconciliation of underlying profit to statutory profit is provided 

in section (B2b) to the financial statements of the Financial Report and on page 9 of the Operating and Financial Review. 

2 FFO will replace underlying profit as Stockland’s primary reporting measure from FY17. This change recognises the importance of FFO in 

managing our business and the use of FFO as a comparable performance measurement tool in the Australian property industry. The reconciliation 
of FFO to statutory profit is provided on page 9 of the Operating and Financial Review.  

3.2 Fixed Pay 
Fixed Pay includes salary, superannuation and other employee benefits. Annual reviews of Fixed Pay take into 
account each individual’s skills and experience relevant to their roles, internal and external benchmarks and the 
importance of a prudent approach to pay. Our policy is to review Senior Executives’ Fixed Pay each year against 
independently provided external data sources and market benchmarks from a group of ASX50 companies and 
larger property firms, ensuring that our Fixed Pay remains competitive with companies of comparable size and 
complexity in our industry. 

For the 2016 financial year, Fixed Pay did not increase for our Managing Director or for the majority of our Senior 
Executives. The average increase across all KMP in FY16 was two percent. 

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3.3 STI 
STI rewards the annual progress towards long-term objectives. All permanent employees employed at 30 June of the 
applicable financial year and who have greater than 3 months service are eligible to be considered for a STI award. 

(a) STI pool 
STI awards are dependent on Group, business unit and individual performance measures based on a Balanced 
Scorecard approach which the Board uses to set financial and non-financial KPIs that are aligned to overall 
business strategy and priorities. The Corporate Balanced Scorecard is used by the Board to determine the size 
of the overall STI pool. 

The Board’s assessment of performance against the Corporate Balanced Scorecard in FY16 is provided in the 
following table. 

Corporate Balanced Scorecard 

Performance Measure 

Commentary 

Overall Rating 

Business and Financial Performance (75%) 

Underlying profit performance 

•  EPS growth target of 5% to 6% (27.4-

27.6cps) 

•  ROE of 9.5%-9.8% 

Business Performance 

•  Actual underlying EPS growth was 7.3% to 27.8 cps 
•  ROE was 11.0%1 

Above Target 
Above Target 

•  Operating business performance in line 

with plan 

Profitability of all business units was at or above plan: 
•  Commercial Property profit of $524m was up on FY15 

Above Target 

and in line with plan  

•  Residential profit of $230m was well up on FY15 and 

significantly above plan  

•  Retirement Living profit of $57m was up on FY15 and 

above plan 

•  Average Debt Maturity was over 5 years and A- Credit 
Rating was maintained, liquidity buffer increased, and 
gearing and interest cover were all within guidelines  

On or Above 
Target 

•  Maintain conservative debt profile and 
remain within policy limits for gearing, 
interest cover, asset mix, credit rating and 
debt profile:  

•  Credit Rating Maintain A- rating 
•  Debt Maturity profile >5 Years 
• 

Liquidity Buffer 10% above committed and 
undrawn facilities 

•  Gearing within range 20-30% 

•  Deliver against Key Business Priorities 

•  Good progress  

Customer, Stakeholder and Sustainability Performance 

On or Above 
Target 

•  Achieve independent customer satisfaction 

•  The customer satisfaction scores were above or at 

On Target 

goals for each business unit 

target for Commercial and Retirement Living but below 
target for Residential 

•  Embed sustainable business practices 

•  The Leading Global Real Estate firm in DJSI 

across Stockland and make good progress 
towards environment improvement goals 

Sustainability Survey. Continued progress across our 
GHG measures and other sustainability targets 

On or Above 
Target 

Organisational Performance (25%) 

People Management 

•  Maintain employee-initiated turnover 

•  Turnover was 11.8% 

On Target 

(employees rated good and above) to 12.0% 
or less 

•  Achieve Employee Engagement target of 

•  Employee engagement score was 83% 

Above Target 

80% 

•  Maintain women as percentage of total 

•  Women in management was 45% 

On Target 

• 

management at 45% or better 
Increase women as percentage of total 
senior management to 34.5% or better 

•  Women in senior management was 35% 

•  Progress longer term diversity and 

inclusiveness objectives 

•  Good progress made including again being recognised 
as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 

On Target 

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Performance Measure 

Commentary 

Overall Rating 

Operational Excellence & Risk Management 

•  Continued process improvement and 

enhanced innovation 

•  Good progress with introduction of Stockland Support 
Centre and commencement of Core Systems upgrade 
program 

On Target 

•  Embed strong risk compliance and safety 

•  Excellent safety record with no major preventable 

On Target 

management practices 

injuries, and with continued embedding of the risk and 
compliance framework 

1  Excluding Residential workout projects. ROE was 9.8% including these projects. 

The approved STI pool for all employees in FY16 was $37.0 million of which $8.6 million (or 23% of the pool) was 
awarded in Stockland securities with deferred vesting and is subject to the risk of forfeiture until vesting dates at the 
end of FY17 and FY18.  

Details of the FY16 and previous years’ STI pools for all employees are provided below. The approved total STI 
pool includes Cash STI awards as well as Deferred STI awards that are subject to vesting in future years and to 
service conditions being met. 

$ millions 

Underlying profit 
Cash STI1 
DSTI2 
Total STI pool2 

FY12 

FY13 

FY14 

FY15 

FY16 

676 

21.6 

4.2 

25.8 

495 

17.9 

3.6 

21.5 

555 

21.4 

6.0 

27.4 

608 

24.0 

9.0 

33.0 

660 

28.4 

8.6 

37.0 

1  Includes applicable superannuation. 
2  The STI pool for FY12 has been restated using the STI/LTI mix including DSTI that applied for employees in FY13 to ensure comparison on a like 

with like basis. 

(c) STI outcomes – Managing Director and other Senior Executives 
The table below sets out the STI awards for FY16. One-half of any STI for the Managing Director and one-third for 
Senior Executives up to Target and any STI awarded above target is awarded as securities with deferred vesting. 
The maximum STI that could have been awarded to the Managing Director and Senior Executives in FY16 is 125% 
of Target. 

Target STI  
(as % of 
Fixed Pay) 

STI awarded 
(as % of 
Maximum STI) 

% 

100 

90 

80 

80 

90 

80 

90 

80 

90 

% 

98 

98 

93 

93 

98 

90 

90 

96 

98 

STI paid in cash1 

STI deferred  
into equity2 

DSTIs  
granted3 

$ 

% 

$ 

% 

750,000 

41 

1,080,000 

59 

223,049 

420,000 

266,667 

453,333 

450,000 

320,000 

630,000 

320,000 

450,000 

55 

57 

57 

55 

60 

60 

56 

55 

348,600 

197,333 

335,467 

373,500 

217,600 

428,400 

256,000 

373,500 

45 

43 

43 

45 

40 

40 

44 

45 

71,996 

40,755 

69,283 

77,138 

44,941 

88,476 

52,871 

77,138 

Managing Director 

Mark Steinert 

Senior Executives 

Stephen Bull 

Katherine Grace 

Tiernan O’Rourke 

Darren Rehn 

Michael Rosmarin 

John Schroder 

Simon Shakesheff 

Andrew Whitson 

1  The portion of STI awarded for the FY16 performance year which is paid as cash. 
2  The portion of STI awarded for FY16 performance that is deferred into Stockland securities which will vest over the next two years 
3  The number of securities granted for deferred STI is based on the Volume Weighted Average Price for the ten business days after 30 June 2016. 

This price was $4.842. 

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3.4 LTI 
Our LTI plan aims to align executive remuneration with securityholder returns and help retain our key talent. LTI 
awards are issued as performance rights granted under the Stockland Performance Rights Plan. Half of the LTI 
allocated to Senior Executives is linked to Stockland’s performance against underlying EPS growth targets with 
the remaining half linked to a TSR performance hurdle. 

The tables below show Stockland’s performance against the respective underlying EPS and TSR performance 
hurdles for the three years to 30 June 2016. 

Hurdle 

Underlying EPS for FY14-16 
Compound Average Growth Rate EPS1 

TSR for FY14-16 
Relative TSR FY14-FY162 

Total Vesting 

Target/ 
benchmark 
performance 

Actual 
performance 

(Under)/Out 
performance 

% 
Vested 

Weight 

Vesting 
outcome 

5.0% 

7.5% 

2.5% 

100% 

50% 

50% 

67.5% 

57.4% 

(9.9%) 

0% 

50% 

0% 

50% 

1  Based on underlying profit 
2  Benchmark based on ASX AREIT 200 Index excluding Stockland 

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(a) LTI awarded for FY16 
The performance rights that were awarded to the Managing Director and other Senior Executives under the 
Performance Rights Plan in FY16 are outlined in the table below. These awards are subject to a three year 
performance period (FY16-FY18) with the awards measured against two performance hurdles: Relative TSR and 
Underlying EPS Growth.  

As advised at the October 2015 AGM, the maximum vesting hurdle based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate 
for Underlying EPS for LTI awards granted during FY16 was 6.25% (31.1cps) for the three years from 1 July 2015 
to 30 June 2018, with the threshold or minimum vesting hurdle being 4.5% (29.6 cps). 

Vesting date1 

LTIs Granted 

Fair Value of LTI2 

Executive Director 

Mark Steinert 

Senior Executives 

Stephen Bull 

Katherine Grace 

Tiernan O’Rourke 

Darren Rehn 

Michael Rosmarin 

John Schroder 

Simon Shakesheff 

Andrew Whitson 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

30/06/2018 

30/06/2019 

375,000 

375,000 

750,000 

105,000 

105,000 

210,000 

75,000 

75,000 

150,000 

127,500 

127,500 

255,000 

112,500 

112,500 

225,000 

90,000 

90,000 

180,000 

157,500 

157,500 

315,000 

90,000 

90,000 

180,000 

112,500 

112,500 

225,000 

561,000 

561,000 

1,122,000 

190,050 

190,050 

380,100 

135,750 

135,750 

271,500 

230,775 

230,775 

461,550 

203,625 

203,625 

407,250 

162,900 

162,900 

325,800 

285,075 

285,075 

570,150 

162,900 

162,900 

325,800 

203,625 

203,625 

407,250 

1  Vesting date refers to the date at which the performance and service conditions are met. The rights convert to securities subject to the three year 
performance period to 30 June 2018. Any rights which convert to securities then vest at the dates shown. The securities remain in holding lock 
until the 10th anniversary of the grant date except at Board discretion. 

2  Fair value is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation (TSR hurdle) and the Black-Scholes option pricing model (EPS hurdle). Details of the 

assumptions made in determining fair value are discussed in Note D7 of the financial statements.  

3  The minimum future value of unvested securities is $Nil as future performance and service criteria may not be met. 

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Directors’ Report 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

4. Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

4.1 Directors Fees 
Stockland’s remuneration policy for Non-Executive Directors aims to ensure Stockland can attract and retain 
suitably skilled, experienced and committed individuals to serve on the Board and remunerate them appropriately 
for their time and expertise and for their responsibilities and liabilities as public company directors. 

The Human Resources Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board any changes to 
Board and Committee’ remuneration, taking into account the size and scope of Stockland’s activities, the 
responsibilities and liabilities of directors and the demands placed upon them. In developing its recommendations, 
the Committee may take advice from external consultants. 

With the exception of the Chairman, Non-Executive Directors receive additional fees for their work on Board 
committees. Where a special purpose Board committee is established by the Board, committee members may 
receive a fee in line with those paid for existing Board committees. Non-Executive Directors do not receive 
performance-related remuneration or termination benefits other than accumulated superannuation.  

In FY16, the Board decided to increase the annual base fees for Non-Executive Directors by $5,000 to $175,000 
(an increase of 2.9%). This is the first increase in base fees since July 2011. Board committee fees remained 
unchanged in FY16 except for a reduction in the fees paid to the independent Director on the Stockland Capital 
Partners Limited (‘SCPL’) Board (reduced to $30,000 from $45,000) reflecting the reduced number of managed 
funds and workload. The annual fees paid for the Board and Board committees are shown in the table below. The 
amounts shown are inclusive of applicable statutory superannuation contributions. 

In FY17, in line with our prudent approach to remuneration, there are no changes in the base fees for the Chairman 
and Non-Executive Directors or for Board committee fees. 

Stockland Board 
Chairman 

Non-Executive Director 

Stockland Board Committees 
Audit 

Risk 

Financial Services Compliance 

Human Resources 

SCPL Board 
Chairman 

Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director1 
SCPL Board Committees 
Audit 

Financial Services Compliance 

Chair 

Member 

Chair 

Member 

Chair 

Member 

Chair 

Member 

Chair 

Member 

Chair 

Member 

1  Independent Non-Executive Directors of SCPL are those who are not on the Stockland Board. 

FY17 

FY16 

$500,000 

$175,000 

$500,000 

$175,000 

$40,000 

$20,000 

$35,000 

$17,500 

$10,900 

$6,540 

$35,000 

$17,500 

$32,700 

$32,700 

$30,000 

$15,260 

$8,720 

$10,900 

$6,540 

$40,000 

$20,000 

$35,000 

$17,500 

$10,900 

$6,540 

$35,000 

$17,500 

$32,700 

$32,700 

$30,000 

$15,260 

$8,720 

$10,900 

$6,540 

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Total remuneration available to Non-Executive Directors is approved by securityholders and is currently $2,500,000 
(including superannuation payments) as approved at the 2007 Annual General Meeting. No increase in the total fee 
pool is proposed for FY17. 

Total fees of $1,913,356 (77% of the approved limit) were paid to Non-Executive Directors in FY16. This amount 
was 1.1% lower than the total fees paid in FY15.  

The nature and amount of each element of remuneration for each Non-Executive Director is detailed below: 

Short-term 

Post-
employment 

Board and 
Committee Fees 
$ 

Non-monetary 
benefits 
$ 

Superannuation 
contributions 
$ 

Non-Executive Directors 

Graham Bradley 

Duncan Boyle 

Carolyn Hewson 

Barry Neil 

Tom Pockett 

Nora Scheinkestel 

Carol Schwartz 

Peter Scott 

Terry Williamson 

Total consolidated 
remuneration  

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

2016 
2015 

495,173 
495,304 

57,886 
183,429 

205,173 
204,679 

222,873 
218,004 

246,075 
165,096 

160,693 
– 

199,515 
182,804 

205,173 
204,679 

77,352 
242,364 

1,869,913 
1,896,359 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
– 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

4,827 
4,696 

Total1 
$ 

500,000 
500,000 

62,713 
188,125 

210,000 
209,375 

227,700 
222,700 

250,902 
169,792 

165,520 
– 

204,342 
187,500 

210,000 
209,375 

82,179 
247,060 

43,443 
37,568 

1,913,356 
1,933,927 

1 The fees for each Director are paid on a total cost basis which includes any applicable compulsory superannuation (The amount of superannuation 

included in the total fees will vary depending on the timing of payments and in line with applicable legislation). 

4.2 Directors’ security holdings 
To align our directors with securityholder interests, the Board believes that directors should hold a meaningful 
number of Stockland securities. Each Non-Executive Director is required to acquire 40,000 securities within a 
reasonable time after becoming a director. This minimum roughly equates to one year’s base Board fees. All new 
directors have a period of three years to comply with this policy and directors holding less than 40,000 securities 
have until 30 June 2018 to comply. Stockland also has a policy regarding the minimum securityholding for Senior 
Executives as set out in the Remuneration Report. Both these policies are intended to align the personal financial 
interests of Directors and Senior Executives with those of securityholders. 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

The relevant interest of each director in Stockland securities and securities in related entities, as notified by the 
Directors to the ASX in accordance with S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this Report are 
as follows: 

Stockland 

2016

2015 

2016

2015 

SDRT No.1 

Non-Executive Directors 

Graham Bradley 

Duncan Boyle 

Carolyn Hewson 

Barry Neil 

Stephen Newton 

Tom Pockett 

Nora Scheinkestel 

Carol Schwartz 

Peter Scott 

Terry Williamson 

Executive Director 
Mark Steinert1 

Total 

216,540 

61,169 

35,648 

58,510 

10,000 

30,000 

41,207 

40,000 

31,946 

107,245 

194,571 

61,169 

19,482 

55,200 

– 

10,000 

– 

10,000 

30,415 

101,178 

1,001,364 

1,633,629 

571,017 

1,053,032 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

20,000 

20,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

20,000 

20,000 

1 The above holdings of the Executive Director include vested securities acquired under LTI plans but do not include unvested performance rights or 

FY16 DSTI securities detailed in section 3.3 of this Report. 

5. Other remuneration information 

5.1 Remuneration governance 
The Human Resources Committee assists the Board to exercise sound governance of its responsibility for the 
appointment, performance and remuneration of the Managing Director and Senior Executives. 

The Committee also oversees all employment and remuneration policies to ensure that, at all levels in the 
organisation, fairness and balance are maintained between reward, cost and value to Stockland.  

The Committee approves the remuneration framework for all employees, including risk and financial control 
personnel and employees whose total remuneration includes a significant variable component. 

Following the retirement of Duncan Boyle as a director in October 2015, Carol Schwartz joined the Committee 
which now comprises three independent Non-Executive Directors: Carolyn Hewson (Chair), Graham Bradley and 
Carol Schwartz. 

The roles and responsibilities of the Committee are outlined in the Committee’s charter which is available on 
Stockland’s website. 

5.2 Use of remuneration consultants during the year 
Stockland seeks relevant benchmarking and commentary on a number of remuneration issues from a variety of 
consultants including EY. Stockland also subscribes to a number of independent salary and remuneration surveys, 
including property sector specific surveys run by AON Hewitt and Mercer. During FY16, no remuneration 
recommendations in relation to Key Management Personnel, as defined by Division 1 of Part 1.2 of Chapter 1 of the 
Corporations Act 2001, were made by these or other consultants. 

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5.3 Stockland Equity held by Senior Executives 
The table below outlines the number of vested and ordinary holdings (personal) and unvested equity (DSTI and LTI) 
held by Executives as at the end of FY16. This table highlights the direct exposure that each executive has to the 
Stockland security price. 

Holding 

Balance
 1 July 2015 

Acquired/ 
(Disposed)
or Granted 

Equity 
Incentives 
which 
lapsed 

Equity 
Incentives 
which 
vested 

Balance
30 June 2016 

Employee 

Executive Director 

Mark Steinert 

Senior Executives 

Stephen Bull 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

456,220 

385,229 

1,726,000 

40,711 

92,320 

159,915 

223,049 

750,000 

– 

71,996 

– 

– 

478,762  

1,094,897 

 (250,012)  

358,266 

(457,500) 

(228,750) 

1,789,750 

– 

– 

117,564 

 (58,064)  

449,000 

210,000 

 (119,000) 

 (59,500) 

– 

39,806 

163,000 

23,549 

102,075 

588,000 

74,830 

159,292 

456,000 

81,174 

74,570 

415,000 

388,888 

147,714 

726,000 

218,590 

93,947 

397,000 

52,084 

129,278 

485,000 

– 

40,755 

150,000 

– 

69,283 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

19,903  

(19,903)  

 -  

140,812 

 (62,812)  

255,000 

 (156,000) 

 (78,000) 

– 

77,138 

– 

– 

176,061 

(119,061) 

225,000 

 (114,000) 

 (57,000) 

4,899 

44,941 

– 

– 

180,000 

 (110,000) 

28,965 

88,476 

– 

– 

103,126 

(48,126) 

(55,000) 

189,878 

(93,628) 

315,000 

 (192,500) 

 (96,250) 

 (36,009) 

52,871 

– 

– 

180,000 

 (101,000) 

– 

77,138 

– 

– 

225,000 

 (128,500) 

115,000 

(64,500) 

(50,500) 

149,297 

(85,047) 

(64,250) 

158,275 

106,252 

480,500 

19,903 

60,658 

313,000 

164,361 

108,546 

609,000 

250,891 

117,369 

510,000 

189,199 

71,385 

430,000 

607,731 

142,562 

752,250 

297,581 

82,318 

425,500 

201,381 

121,369 

517,250 

Katherine Grace 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

Tiernan O’Rourke 

Securities 

Darren Rehn 

DSTI 

LTI 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

Michael Rosmarin 

Securities 

John Schroder 

DSTI 

LTI 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

Simon Shakesheff 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

Andrew Whitson 

Securities 

DSTI 

LTI 

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Directors’ Report 
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5.4 Senior Executives’ employment and termination arrangements 
The Managing Director and other Senior Executives are on rolling contracts until notice of termination is given by 
either Stockland or the Senior Executive. The notice period for the Managing Director and other Senior Executives 
is six and three months, respectively. In appropriate circumstances, payment may be made in lieu of notice. Where 
Stockland initiates termination, including mutually agreed resignation, the executive would receive a termination 
payment of twelve months’ Fixed Pay (including applicable notice).  

Where the termination occurs as a result of misconduct or a serious or persistent breach of contract (termination for 
cause), Stockland may terminate employment immediately without notice, payment in lieu of notice or any other 
termination payment. 

In cases of termination for cause or resignation, all unvested employee securities or rights lapse. In other 
circumstances, the Board has the discretion to adjust the vesting conditions. Typically, this discretion is applied as 
outlined below. 

Death or Total and Permanent Disablement 

Full vesting of any unvested equity awards. 

For termination other than for cause  
or resignation  

For unvested DSTI, full vesting on 30 June in the year of termination. 
For LTI, unvested rights are vested prorated based on service to the date of 
termination. Any applicable prorated hurdled rights remain subject to the 
applicable performance hurdles over the full performance period. Any 
applicable restricted rights vest on 30 June in the year of termination. Other 
unvested LTI awards forfeited. 

5.5 Key Management Personnel 

Individuals who were KMP’s of Stockland at any time during the financial year are as follows: 

Non-Executive Directors 
Mr Graham Bradley 
Mr Duncan Boyle 
Ms Carolyn Hewson 
Mr Barry Neil 
Mr Stephen Newton 
Mr Tom Pockett 
Dr Nora Scheinkestel 
Ms Carol Schwartz 
Mr Peter Scott 
Mr Terry Williamson 

Executive Director 
Mr Mark Steinert 

Senior Executives 
Mr Stephen Bull 
Ms Katherine Grace 
Mr Tiernan O’Rourke 
Mr Darren Rehn 
Mr Michael Rosmarin 
Mr John Schroder 
Mr Simon Shakesheff 
Mr Andrew Whitson 

Chairman 
(resigned 27 October 2015) 

(appointed 20 June 2016) 

(appointed 19 August 2015) 

(resigned 16 August 2016) 
(resigned 27 October 2015) 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) 

Group Executive, CEO, Retirement Living  
General Counsel & Company Secretary 
Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’)  
Group Executive, Chief Investment Officer 
Group Executive, Chief Operating Officer 
Group Executive, CEO, Commercial Property 
Group Executive, Strategy & Stakeholder Relations  
Group Executive, CEO, Residential  

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Indemnities and insurance of officers and auditor 
Since the end of the prior year, the Group has not indemnified or agreed to indemnify any person who is or has 
been an officer or an auditor of Stockland against any liability. 

Since the end of the prior year, the Group has paid insurance premiums in respect of Directors’ and Officers’ liability 
insurance contracts, for Directors, Executive Directors, Company Secretaries and Officers. Such insurance 
contracts insure against certain liabilities (subject to specified exclusions) for persons who are or have been 
Directors and Officers of Stockland. 

Premiums are also paid for Fidelity insurance and Professional Indemnity insurance policies to cover certain risks 
for a broad range of employees, including Directors and Executives. 

Non-audit services 
During the financial year the Group’s auditor, PwC provided certain other services to the Group in addition to their 
statutory duties as auditor. 

The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor and is satisfied 
that the provision of those services is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 
• 

the non-audit services were for taxation, regulatory and assurance-related work closely linked to the Group’s 
audit, and none of this work created any conflicts with the auditor’s statutory responsibilities; 
the Audit Committee resolved that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year by PwC as 
auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001; 
the Board’s own review conducted in conjunction with the Audit Committee, having regard to the Board policy 
set out in this Report, concluded that it is satisfied the non-audit services did not impact the integrity and 
objectivity of the auditor; and 
the declaration of independence provided by PwC, as auditor of Stockland. 

• 

• 

• 

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Group, PwC, and its related practices for audit and non-audit 
services provided during the financial year are set out in section (F9) of the accompanying financial statements. 

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 
The external auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 51 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the 
year ended 30 June 2016. 

Rounding off 
Stockland is an entity of the kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance with that Instrument, amounts in the Financial Report and Directors’ Report 
have been rounded to the nearest million dollars, unless otherwise stated. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

Graham Bradley 
Chairman 

Mark Steinert 
Managing Director 

Dated at Sydney, 17 August 2016 

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Directors’ Report YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 
 UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001  
Year ended 30 June 2016 
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

As lead auditor for the audit of Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust for the year ended 30 June 2016, 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 Stockland Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled during the period and 
Stockland Trust and the entities it controlled during the period. 

S J Hadfield 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Sydney 
17 August 2016 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 51
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Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration  |

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss 
Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other 
Comprehensive Income 
and Other Comprehensive Income
Year ended 30 June 2016 
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Stockland 

Trust 

Section 

(B1) 

2016
$M 

2,328 

2015
$M 

2,114 

Year ended 30 June 

Revenue 

Cost of property developments sold: 

• 

Land and development 

•  Capitalised interest 

•  Utilisation of provision for write-down of inventories 

Investment property expenses

Share of profits of equity-accounted investments

(E1) 

Management, administration, marketing and selling expenses 

Net change in fair value of investment properties: 

•  Commercial Property 

•  Retirement Living 

Net change in fair value of Retirement Living resident obligations

Impairment of intangibles 

Net gain on other financial assets 

Net loss on sale of other non-current assets 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Profit for the year 

Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax

Available for sale financial assets – net change in fair value 

Available for sale financial assets – reclassified to profit or loss 

Cash flow hedges – net change in fair value of effective portion

Cash flow hedges – reclassified to profit or loss 

Foreign operations – foreign currency translation differences 

Foreign operations – reclassified to profit or loss 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Basic earnings per security (cents) 

Diluted earnings per security (cents) 

(C1b) 

(B2d) 

(B2d) 

(C3a) 

(D4) 

(D1) 

(D1) 

(B3a) 

(D4) 

(D4) 

(F2) 

(F2) 

2016 
$M 

737 

– 

– 

– 

(230) 

90 

(27) 

2015
$M 

707 

– 

– 

– 

(218) 

86 

(25) 

329 

247 

– 

– 

– 

6 

(2) 

294 

(365) 

832 

– 

832 

– 

– 

23 

4 

– 

– 

27 

859 

35.0 

35.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1) 

301 

(230) 

867 

– 

867 

– 

– 

36 

(2) 

– 

– 

34 

901 

36.9 

36.9 

(1,049) 

(124) 

67 

(239) 

90 

(271) 

373 

71 

(85) 

– 

4 

(2) 

8 

(252) 

919 

(30) 

889 

7 

– 

23 

4 

– 

– 

34 

923 

37.4 

37.3 

(983) 

(126) 

113 

(226) 

88 

(258) 

253 

68 

(70) 

(43) 

73 

(2) 

9 

(113) 

897 

6 

903 

13 

(51) 

36 

(2) 

5 

– 

1 

904 

38.5 

38.5 

The above consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in 
conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
 AS AT 30 JUNE 2016
As at 30 June 2016 

Stockland 

Trust 

2015
$M 

2016 
$M 

2015
$M 

As at 30 June  

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Other financial assets 

Other assets 

Non-current assets held for sale 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Investment properties – Commercial Property 

Investment properties – Retirement Living 

Equity-accounted investments 

Other financial assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Other assets 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Retirement Living resident obligations 

Development provisions 

Other financial liabilities 

Other liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Retirement Living resident obligations 

Development provisions 

Other financial liabilities 

Other liabilities 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets  

Securityholders’ funds 
Issued capital 

Reserves 

Retained earnings/undistributed income 

Total securityholders’ funds 

Section 

(D2) 

(C2a) 

(C1a) 

(D4) 

(C3b) 

(C2a) 

(C1a) 

(C1b) 

(C1c) 

(E1) 

(D4) 

(C3a) 

(B3b) 

(C2b) 

(D3) 

(C1c) 

(C1a) 

(D4) 

(C2b) 

(D3) 

(C1c) 

(C1a) 

(D4) 

(D7) 

2016
$M 

208 

134 

802 

79 

91 

1,314 

97 

1,411 

100 

1,713 

8,800 

3,576 

524 

468 

53 

122 

27 

148 

15,531 

16,942 

643 

481 

2,205 

284 

19 

82 

170 

103 

549 

2 

84 

908 

246 

1,154 

92 

1,991 

7,917 

3,335 

518 

366 

58 

98 

59 

141 

14,575 

15,729 

595 

286 

1,992 

300 

33 

87 

3,714 

3,293 

– 

3,319 

222 

113 

297 

23 

3,974 

7,688 

9,254 

8,681 

126 

447 

9,254 

33 

2,997 

219 

98 

284 

18 

3,649 

6,942 

8,787 

8,560 

84 

143 

8,787 

97 

18 

– 

79 

70 

264 

61 

325 

3,510 

– 

8,702 

– 

505 

432 

– 

– 

– 

152 

13,301 

13,626 

422 

481 

– 

– 

19 

36 

958 

– 

3,319 

– 

– 

297 

– 

3,616 

4,574 

9,052 

7,374 

103 

1,575 

9,052 

89 

33 

– 

2 

64 

188 

224 

412 

3,435 

– 

7,840 

– 

506 

347 

– 

– 

– 

144 

12,272 

12,684 

379 

286 

– 

– 

33 

54 

752 

– 

2,997 

– 

– 

284 

– 

3,281 

4,033 

8,651 

7,255 

68 

1,328 

8,651 

The above consolidated balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

Consolidated Balance Sheets As at 30 June 2016  |

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Year ended 30 June 2016 

Attributable to securityholders of Stockland 

Reserves 

  Section 

Issued 
capital 
$M 

8,420

Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive 
income, net of tax 

Total comprehensive 
income 

Dividends and distributions 

(D8) 

Securities issued under DRP 

(D7a) 

Expense relating to Share 
Plans, net of tax 

Acquisition of treasury 
securities 

Securities vested under  
Share Plans 

Total of other movements 

Balance as at 30 June 2015 

(F7) 

(D7b) 

(D7b) 

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive 
income, net of tax 

Total comprehensive 
income 

Dividends and distributions 

(D8) 

Securities issued under DRP 

(D7a) 

Expense relating to Share 
Plans, net of tax 

Acquisition of treasury 
securities 

Securities vested under  
Share Plans 

Total of other movements 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

(F7) 

(D7b) 

(D7b) 

Executive 
remuneration 
$M 

Cash 
flow 
hedge 
$M 

25

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

13 

– 

(3) 

10 

35 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

13 

– 

(5) 

8 

43 

2

– 

34 

34 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

36 

– 

27 

27 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

63 

Fair 
value 
$M 

51 

–

(38) 

(38)

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

13 

–

7

7

–

–

–

–

–

–

20 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
$M 

Retained 
earnings 
$M 

Total 
equity 
$M 

(5) 

(195)

8,298

– 

5 

5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

903 

– 

903 

1 

903 

904 

(565) 

(565) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

141 

13 

(4) 

– 

(565) 

143 

889 

– 

(415) 

8,787 

889 

34 

889 

923 

(585) 

(585) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

125 

13 

(9) 

– 

(585) 

(456) 

447 

9,254 

– 

– 

– 

– 

141 

– 

(4) 

3 

140 

8,560 

– 

– 

– 

– 

125 

– 

(9) 

5 

121 

8,681 

The above consolidated statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

Attributable to securityholders of Trust 

Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income  

Distributions 

Securities issued under DRP 

Expense relating to Share Plans,  
net of tax 

Section 

(D8) 

(D7a) 

(F7) 

Acquisition of treasury securities 

(D7b) 

Securities vested under Share Plans 

(D7b) 

Total of other movements 

Balance as at 30 June 2015 

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income  

Distributions 

Securities issued under DRP 

Expense relating to Share Plans,  
net of tax 

(D8) 

(D7a) 

(F7) 

Acquisition of treasury securities 

(D7b) 

Securities vested under Share Plans 

(D7b) 

Total of other movements 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

Issued 
capital 
$M 

7,116

– 

– 

– 

– 

140 

– 

(4) 

3 

139 

7,255 

– 

– 

– 

– 

123 

– 

(9) 

5 

119 

7,374 

Reserves 

Executive 
remuneration 
$M 

Cash flow 
hedge 
$M 

Undistributed 
income 
$M 

Total equity 
$M 

24

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

11 

– 

(3) 

8 

32 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

13 

– 

(5) 

8 

40 

2 

– 

34 

34 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

36 

– 

27 

27 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

63 

1,026 

8,168 

867 

– 

867 

(565) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(565) 

1,328 

832 

– 

832 

(585) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(585) 

1,575 

867 

34 

901 

(565) 

140 

11 

(4) 

– 

(418) 

8,651 

832 

27 

859 

(585) 

123 

13 

(9) 

– 

(458) 

9,052 

The above consolidated statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Year ended 30 June 2016  |

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Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements 
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Year ended 30 June 2016 

Stockland 

Trust 

Section 

2016
$M 

2015
$M 

Year ended 30 June  

Cash flows from operating activities 

Cash receipts in the course of operations (including GST) 

Cash payments in the course of operations (including GST) 

Payments for land 

Distributions received from equity-accounted investments 

Distributions received from managed funds 

Receipts from Retirement Living residents 

Payments to Retirement Living residents, net of DMF 

Interest received 

Interest paid 

Net cash flow from operating activities 

(F3) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Proceeds from sale of investment properties 

Payments for and development of investment properties:  

•  Commercial Property 

•  Retirement Living 

Payments for plant and equipment and software 

Proceeds from sale/capital returns from investments 

Payments for investments, including equity-accounted 
investments 

Distributions received from other entities 

Net cash flow from/(used in) investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Payment for securities under Share Plans 

(D7b) 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Loans to related entities 

Payments for termination and restructuring of derivatives 

(D1) 

Dividends and distributions paid (net of DRP) 

Net cash flow used in 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 

2016 
$M 

854 

(398) 

– 

32 

– 

– 

– 

294 

(199) 

583 

2015
$M 

797 

(395) 

– 

34 

1 

– 

– 

301 

(198) 

540 

2,496 

(1,575) 

(186) 

35 

1 

371 

(164) 

8 

(199) 

787 

2,243 

(1,457) 

(380) 

38 

1 

299 

(152) 

7 

(198) 

401 

11 

322 

42 

233 

(431) 

(167) 

(35) 

221 

(107) 

– 

(508) 

(9) 

2,589 

(2,254) 

– 

(119) 

(448) 

(241) 

38 

170 

208 

(386) 

(199) 

(15) 

508 

(63) 

17 

184 

(4) 

2,536 

(2,718) 

– 

(41) 

(419) 

(646) 

(61) 

231 

170 

(475) 

(399) 

– 

– 

219 

(66) 

– 

(280) 

(9) 

2,589 

(2,254) 

(54) 

(119) 

(448) 

(295) 

8 

89 

97 

– 

– 

1 

(65) 

– 

(230) 

(4) 

2,536 

(2,718) 

292 

(39) 

(419) 

(352) 

(42) 

131 

89 

The above consolidated Cash Flow Statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Notes
Consolidated Notes 
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(A) Basis of preparation 

(B) Results for the year 

(B1) Revenue 

(B2) Operating segments 

(B3) Taxation 

(C) Operating assets and liabilities 

(C1) Real estate assets and liabilities 

(C2) Financial assets and liabilities 

(C3) Other non-financial assets and liabilities 

(D) Capital structure and financing costs 

(D1) Net financing costs 

(D2) Cash and cash equivalents 

(D3) Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

(D4) Other financial assets and liabilities 

(D5) Fair value hierarchy 

(D6) Financial risk factors 

(D7) Issued capital 

(D8) Dividends and distributions 

(E) Group structure 

(E1) Equity-accounted investments 

(E2) Other arrangements 

(E3) Controlled entities 

(E4) Deed of Cross Guarantee 

(E5) Parent entity disclosures 

(F) Other items 

(F1) Accounting policies 

(F2) Earnings per security 

(F3) Notes to cash flow statements 

(F4) Contingent liabilities 

(F5) Commitments 

(F6) Related party disclosures 

(F7) Personnel expenses 

(F8) Key Management Personnel disclosures 

(F9) Auditor’s remuneration 

(F10) Events subsequent to the end of the year 

58 

60 

60 

61 

66 

70 

70 

82 

83 

86 

86 

88 

88 

91 

95 

97 

103 

106 

107 

107 

109 

110 

112 

113 

114 

114 

116 

117 

118 

118 

119 

120 

121 

121 

121 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 57

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(A) Basis of preparation 

IN THIS SECTION  
This section sets out the basis upon which the Group’s financial statements are prepared as a whole. 
Specific accounting policies are described in the section to which they relate.  

A glossary of acronyms and defined terms is included at the back of the Financial Report. 

Stockland represents the combination or stapling of Stockland Corporation Limited and its controlled entities and 
Stockland Trust and its controlled entities. Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust are both for profit 
entities that were incorporated, formed and domiciled in Australia.  

The constitutions of Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust ensure that, for so long as the two entities 
remain jointly quoted, the number of shares in Stockland Corporation Limited and the number of units in the Trust 
shall be equal and that the shareholders and unitholders be identical. Both Stockland Corporation Limited and the 
Responsible Entity of the Stockland Trust must at all times act in the best interest of Stockland. The stapling 
arrangement will cease upon the earliest of either the winding up of Stockland Corporation Limited or Stockland 
Trust or either entity terminating the stapling arrangement. 

The financial statements as at and for the year ended 30 June 2016 were authorised for issue by the Directors on 
17 August 2016. 

(i) Statement of compliance 
The financial statements are general purpose financial reports which have been prepared in accordance with 
the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, AASB’s issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and 
International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the International Accounting Standard Board. 

(ii) Basis of preparation 
As permitted by Class Order 13/1050, issued by ASIC, these financial statements are combined financial 
statements that present the financial statements and accompanying notes of both Stockland and the Trust. 

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Stockland Corporation Limited’s and 
Stockland Trust’s functional currency and the functional currency of the majority of Stockland and the Trust. 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, using historical cost conventions except for: 
investment properties, derivative financial instruments, certain financial assets and liabilities which are stated at 
• 
their fair value; and 

•  non-current assets classified as held for sale which are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less 

costs to sell. 

In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, amounts in 
the Financial Report have been rounded to the nearest million dollars, unless otherwise stated. 

Certain comparative amounts have been restated to conform with the current year’s presentation. 

Change in presentation of borrowings in cash flow statement 
In the current year, the Group has changed the presentation of the rollover of bank debt.  

Previously, the rollover of bank debt was presented as the repayment of the original bank debt and a drawdown of 
a new bank debt. As there is no cash transferred between Stockland and the financial institution when a bank debt 
is rolled, the presentation has been changed to treat a rollover as a non-cash transaction.  

This change has resulted in a reduction in proceeds from borrowings and an offsetting reduction in repayment of 
borrowings presented in the cash flow statement. There is no impact on net cash flow used in financing activities 
presented in the consolidated cash flow statement. Comparative disclosures have been restated to ensure 
consistency between the periods.  

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(A) Basis of preparation (continued) 

Stockland and Trust net current asset deficiency position 
Stockland and the Trust have a net current asset deficiency at 30 June 2016. 

Based on the profits and net operating cash inflows in the period and forecast for the next 12 months Stockland  
and the Trust will be able to pay their debts as and when they become due and payable. Undrawn bank facilities 
of $800 million (refer to section (D3c)) are also available should they need to be drawn down.  

The deficiency in the Trust primarily arises due to the requirement under Accounting Standards to classify the ‘at 
call’ intercompany loan receivable from Corporation as a non-current asset.  

In relation to Stockland, a number of liabilities are classified as current under Accounting Standards that are not 
expected to actually result in net cash outflows within the next 12 months (in particular Retirement Living Resident 
Obligations). Similarly, some assets held as non-current will generate cash income in the next 12 months (including 
Retirement Living DMF included within Investment Properties – Retirement Living, development work in progress 
and vacant stock).  

In addition, current inventory is held on the balance sheet at the lower of cost and net realisable value, whereas this 
is expected to generate cash inflows above the carrying value.  

In relation to Retirement Living resident obligations for existing residents (2016: $2,202 million; 2015: $1,989 
million), approximately 8% of residents are estimated to leave each year and therefore it is not expected that the 
majority of the obligations to residents will fall due within one year. In the vast majority of transactions involving the 
turnover of units the resident obligations will be repaid from receipts from incoming residents. However, resident 
obligations are classified as current under the definitions in the Accounting Standards as there is no unconditional 
contractual right to defer settlement for at least 12 months (residents may give notice of their intention to vacate 
their unit with immediate effect). In contrast, the corresponding Retirement Living assets are classified as non-
current under AASBs as the majority are not expected to be realised within 12 months. 

(iii) Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The estimates and assumptions that have a 
significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next 
financial year are discussed below.  

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience as adjusted for current 
market conditions and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable 
under the circumstances. 

Assumptions underlying management’s estimates of fair value and recoverability can be found in the following 
sections to the financial statements: 

Area of Estimation 

Tax losses – assumptions underlying recoverability 

Inventories – assumptions underlying net realisable value 

Commercial properties – assumptions underlying fair value 

Retirement Living – assumptions underlying fair value 

Goodwill – assumptions underlying recoverable value 

Software – assumptions underlying recoverable value 

Fair value of investment in other entities – assumptions underlying fair value 

Fair value of derivatives – assumptions underlying fair value 

Valuation of share based payments – assumptions underlying fair value 

Section 

(B3b) 

(C1a) 

(C1b) 

(C1c) 

(C3a) 

(C3a) 

(D4) 

(D4) 

(D7c) 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B) Results for the year 

IN THIS SECTION  
This section explains the results and performance of the Group. 

This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the financial statements that 
the Directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity, including: 

(a)  Accounting policies that are relevant for understanding the items recognised in the financial 

statements; and  

(b)  Analysis of the result for the year by reference to key areas, including revenue, results by 

operating segment and income tax. 

(B1) Revenue 
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of the amount of GST levied. 

Property development sales 
Revenue from land and property sales is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership are 
transferred to the buyer and the amount of revenue can be reliably measured. 

Rent from investment properties 
Rent is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, net of any incentives. 

Rent from investment properties includes $5 million (2015: $5 million) contingent rent billed to tenants. Contingent 
rent represents 1% (2015: 1%) of gross lease income. 

DMF revenue 
DMF is recognised over the tenancy period and includes both fixed fees recognised on a straight-line basis and 
contingent fees recognised when earned.  

DMF calculated on the entry price of the unit are recognised each period, however fees are only realised in cash at 
the end of the residents tenure.  

DMF calculated on the exit price of the unit are recognised and realised in cash at the end of the resident’s tenure. 

Accounting for DMF is further explained in section (B2d). 

Dividends and distributions 
Revenue from dividends and distributions are recognised in profit or loss on the date they are declared by the 
relevant entity. 

Revenue recognised in statutory profit during the year is set out below: 

Property development sales 

Rent from investment properties 

DMF revenue 

Dividends and distributions 

Other revenue 

Total revenue 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
$M

1,484 

728 

88 

4 

24 

2015
$M 

1,288 

698 

94 

5 

29 

2016 
$M

– 

726 

– 

3 

8 

2015
$M 

– 

698 

– 

2 

7 

2,328 

2,114 

737 

707 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2) Operating segments 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE… 
This section shows a reconciliation from underlying profit to the statutory profit. Underlying profit remains 
the Group’s key profit indicator. This reflects the way the business is managed and how the Directors and 
Executive Committee assess performance. 

Both underlying profit and segment operating profit are presented on a proportionate consolidation basis 
within the segment report, whereby earnings from equity-accounted investments are grossed up and 
included in segment EBIT based on Stockland’s proportionate ownership interest. 

FFO will replace underlying profit as Stockland’s primary reporting measure from FY17. This change 
recognises the importance of FFO in managing our business and the use of FFO as a comparable 
performance measurement tool in the Australian property industry.  

Underlying profit is a non-IFRS measure that is designed to present, in the opinion of the CODM, the results from 
ongoing operating activities of Stockland in a way that appropriately reflects the Group’s underlying performance. 
Underlying profit is the basis on which distributions and dividends are determined and reflects the way the business 
is managed and how the CODM assess the performance of the Group. It excludes costs of a capital nature and 
profit or loss made from realised transactions occurring infrequently and those that are outside the course of 
Stockland’s core ongoing business activities. 

Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Managing 
Director and the Executive Committee, who are the CODM. 

Stockland has four reportable segments, as listed below:  
•  Commercial Property – invests in, develops and manages retail, office and logistic & business park properties;  
•  Residential – delivers a range of master planned and mixed use residential communities in growth areas and 

townhouses and apartments in general metropolitan areas; 

•  Retirement Living – designs, develops and manages communities for retirees; and 
•  Other – in the prior year this reportable segment includes the results from the remaining assets in the UK and 
aged care businesses, dividends/distributions from strategic investments and other items which are not able to 
be classified within any of the other defined segments.  

The Trust has one reportable segment in which it operates, being Commercial Property, therefore no separate 
segment note has been prepared. 

There is no customer who accounts for more than 10% of the gross revenues of Stockland or the Trust. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 61

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2a) Underlying profit 
The following table shows the contribution to underlying profit by each reportable segment: 

Stockland 

Year ended 30 June 2016 

External segment revenue 

Total external segment revenue 

Segment EBIT 

Interest expense in cost of sales 

Share of interest expense in joint ventures 
Segment operating profit1 

Interest income 

Interest expense 

Unallocated corporate and other expenses 

Underlying profit before income tax 

Income tax expense on underlying profit 

Underlying profit for the year 

1 Included within segment operating profits are the following: 

Straight-line rent adjustments 
Amortisation of lease incentives 
Share of profits of equity-accounted investments: 
• Excluding fair value gains 
• Including fair value gains 

Year ended 30 June 2015 

External segment revenue 

Total external segment revenue 

Segment EBIT 

Interest expense in cost of sales 

Share of interest expense in joint ventures 
Segment operating profit1 

Interest income 

Interest expense 

Unallocated corporate and other expenses 

Underlying profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit on underlying profit 

Underlying profit for the year 

1  Included within segment operating profits are the following: 

Straight-line rent adjustments 

Amortisation of lease incentives 

Share of profits of equity-accounted investments: 
• Excluding fair value gains 
• Including fair value gains 

Commercial 
Property 
$M 

Residential 
$M 

Retirement 
Living 
$M 

Other 
$M 

Consolidated 
$M 

750 

750 

525 

– 

(1) 

524 

8 
(67) 

31 
90 

715 

715 

517 

– 

(4) 

513 

8 

(61) 

42 
86 

1,487 

1,487 

354 

(124) 

– 

230 

– 
– 

– 
– 

1,239 

1,239 

290 

(124) 

– 

166 

– 

– 

2 
2 

752 

75 

64 

(7) 

– 

57 

– 
– 

– 
– 

732 

73 

54 

(6) 

– 

48 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

60 

60 

4 

(2) 

– 

2 

– 

– 

– 
– 

2,312 

2,312 

943 

(131) 

(1) 

811 

8 

(81) 

(57) 

681 

(21) 

660 

8 
(67) 

31 
90 

2,087 

2,087 

865 

(132) 

(4) 

729 

8 

(73) 

(60) 

604 

4 

608 

8 

(61) 

44 
88 

2  $16 million of unrealised DMF revenue (2015: $27 million) is excluded from segment revenues. Refer to reconciliation of underlying profit to 

statutory profit below 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2b) Reconciliation of underlying profit to statutory profit 
Underlying profit excludes items such as unrealised fair value gains/losses (such as revaluing derivatives, financial 
instruments and investment properties) and unrealised provision gains/losses. These items are required to be 
included in statutory profit in accordance with Accounting Standards. 

Stockland 

Year ended 30 June 

Revenue 

Note 

A 

2016 

2015 

Underlying 
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

Underlying
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

2,312 

16 

2,328 

2,087 

27 

2,114 

Cost of property developments 
sold: 

• 

Land and development 

•  Capitalised interest

•  Utilisation of provision for 
write-down of inventories 

Investment property expenses 

Share of profits of equity-
accounted investments 

Management, administration, 
marketing and selling expenses 

Net change in fair value of 
investment properties:  

•  Commercial Property 

•  Retirement Living 

Net change in fair value of 
Retirement Living resident 
obligations 

Impairment of intangibles 

Net gain on other financial assets 

Net loss on sale of other non-
current assets 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Profit for the year 

B 

C 

B 

B 

B 

D 

E 

F 

G 

(1,049) 

(124) 

67 

(239) 

31 

(270) 

– 

26 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8 

(81) 

681 

(21) 

660 

– 

– 

– 

– 
59 

(1) 

373 
45 
(85) 

– 

4 

(2) 

– 
(171) 

238 

(9) 

229 

(1,049) 

(124) 

67 

(239) 

90 

(983) 

(126) 

113 

(226) 

44 

(271) 

(258) 

373 

71 

(85) 

– 

4 

(2) 

8 

(252) 

919 

(30) 

889 

– 

18 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8 

(73) 

604 

4 

608 

– 

– 

– 

– 

44 

– 

253 

50 

(70) 

(43) 

73 

(2) 

1 

(40) 

293 

2 

295 

(983) 

(126) 

113 

(226) 

88 

(258) 

253 

68 

(70) 

(43) 

73 

(2) 

9 

(113) 

897 

6 

903 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 63

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2b) Reconciliation of underlying profit to statutory profit (continued) 

Trust 

Year ended 30 June 

Note 

Revenue 

Investment property expenses 

Share of profits of equity-
accounted investments 

Management, administration, 
marketing and selling expenses 

Net change in fair value of 
Commercial Property 

Net gain on other financial 
assets 

Net loss on sale of other non-
current assets 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Profit for the year 

B 

B 

F 

G 

2016 

2015 

Underlying 
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

Underlying
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

737 

(230) 

31 

(27) 

– 

– 

– 

294 

(194) 

611 

– 

611 

– 

– 

59 

– 

329 

6 

(2) 

– 
(171) 
221 

– 

221 

737 

(230) 

90 

(27) 

329 

6 

(2) 

294 

(365) 

832 

– 

832 

707 

(218) 

41 

(25) 

– 

– 

– 

301 

(190) 

616 

– 

616 

– 

– 

45 

– 

247 

– 

(1) 

– 
(40) 
251 

– 

251 

707 

(218) 

86 

(25) 

247 

– 

(1) 

301 

(230) 

867 

– 

867 

Explanation of statutory adjustments 
A DMF revenue is excluded from underlying profit until it is realised in cash. Refer to section (B2d).  
B Underlying profit excludes the net change in fair value of investment properties for properties held by Stockland both directly and indirectly through 
equity-accounted investments. Similarly, the net change in fair value of Retirement Living Resident Obligations are excluded from underlying profit. 
Refer to section C for further information on fair value adjustments for the Commercial Properties (C1b) and Retirement Living (C1c) businesses. 

C In the current year, underlying profit excludes $1 million of integration costs related to the eight South Australian Retirement Living villages 

acquired. Refer to section (C1c). 

D Underlying profit excludes impairment of intangibles. In the prior year this included write-downs to goodwill ($18 million) and software ($25 million). 

Refer to section (C3a). 

E In the prior year, the net gain on sale of other financial assets primarily comprised the realised profit on the sale of securities in Australand, net of 

transaction costs.  

F Net loss on sale of other non-current assets predominantly relate to the loss on the sale of investment properties. 
G Net change in fair value of financial instruments and foreign exchange movements, classified as finance expense, are excluded from underlying 

profit. Refer to section (D1). 

(B2c) Balance sheet by operating segment 

Stockland 

30 June 2016 

Assets 
Cash 
Real estate related assets1 
Intangibles 
Other financial assets 
Other assets 

Total assets 
Liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Retirement Living resident obligations 
Other financial liabilities 
Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets/(liabilities) 
Other items 
Acquisition of investment properties 

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Commercial 
Property 
$M 

Residential 
$M 

Retirement 
Living 
$M 

Other 
$M 

Unallocated 
$M 

Consolidated 
$M 

– 
9,668 
– 
– 
50 
9,718 

– 
– 
– 
115 
115 

– 
2,517 
– 
– 
151 
2,668 

– 
– 
– 
549 
549 

9,603 

2,119 

– 
3,589 
76 
– 
15 
3,680 

– 
2,427 
– 
14 
2,441 

1,239 

222 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

208 
38 
46 
547 
37 
876 

3,800 
– 
316 
467 
4,583 

(3,707) 

208 
15,812 
122 
547 
253 
16,942 

3,800 
2,427 
316 
1,145 
7,688 

9,254 

– 

222 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 64

Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2c) Balance sheet by operating segments (continued) 

30 June 2015 

Assets 
Cash 
Real estate related assets1 
Intangibles 
Other financial assets 
Other assets 
Total assets 
Liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Retirement Living resident 
obligations 
Other financial liabilities 
Other liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Net assets/(liabilities) 
Other items 
Acquisition of investment properties 

Commercial 
Property 
$M 

Residential 
$M 

Retirement 
Living 
$M 

Other 
$M 

Unallocated 
$M 

Consolidated 
$M 

– 
8,902 
– 
– 
67 
8,969 

– 
– 

– 
121 
121 

– 
2,552 
– 
– 
120 
2,672 

– 
– 

– 
569 
569 

8,848 

2,103 

– 
3,335 
76 
– 
18 
3,429 

– 
2,211 

– 
18 
2,229 

1,200 

72 

– 

81 

– 
7 
– 
– 
– 
7 

– 
– 

– 
15 
15 

(8) 

– 

170 
40 
22 
368 
52 
652 

3,283 
– 

317 
408 
4,008 

(3,356) 

170 
14,836 
98 
368 
257 
15,729 

3,283 
2,211 

317 
1,131 
6,942 

8,787 

– 

153 

1 Includes non-current assets held for sale, inventory, investment properties, equity-accounted investments and certain other assets. 

(B2d) Retirement Living segment result 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
As accounting for Retirement Living assets is not straight forward we have included a section specifically  
in relation to it.  

Retirement Living residents generally lend Stockland an amount equivalent to the value of the unit in 
exchange for a lease to live in the unit and access to community facilities. This loan is recorded as a 
resident obligation liability.  

During the resident’s tenure, Stockland earns DMF revenue which is calculated based on the individual 
resident contract. There are various contractual arrangements, however a standard contract will typically 
provide for DMF to be earned at a rate of 8% in the first year and 3% in subsequent years, capped at 35%, 
with Stockland and the resident sharing in any net capital gain when the unit is re-leased to the next 
resident. The DMF on an individual unit covers, to a significant extent, the resident’s share of up-front capital 
costs of building the common infrastructure of the village, which typically includes amenities such as a pool, 
bowling green and community hall, and allow the resident to pay for these at the end of their tenancy, 
instead of the start. The DMF revenue is included in the Retirement Living underlying profit when Stockland 
receives the accumulated DMF in cash when a resident leaves and a new resident enters the unit. 

The Retirement Living segment result also includes the settled development margin. This settled 
development margin represents the unit price realised on first lease less the cost of development and is 
recognised in underlying profit on settlement of a newly developed unit.  

Refer to section (C1c) for further information on the fair value measurement and valuation technique used 
for Retirement Living investment properties and resident obligations. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 65

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B2d) Retirement Living segment result (continued) 

Reconciliation of Retirement Living statutory profit to segment results 

Year ended 30 June 

Note 

Total realised revenue 

Net DMF base fees earned, 
unrealised 

DMF Revenue 

Net change in fair value of 
investment properties: 

• 

• 

settled development margin 

operating villages and 
villages under development 

Total net change in fair value 
of investment properties  

Net change in fair value of 
Retirement Living resident 
obligations 

Impairment of intangibles 

Management, administration, 
marketing and selling expenses 

Other income/(expenses) 

Retirement Living profit/(loss) 

A 

B 

B 

C 

D 

2016 

2015 

Underlying 
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

Underlying
 profit 
$M 

Statutory 
adjustments 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

72 

– 

72 

26 

– 

26 

– 

– 

(37) 

(4) 

57 

– 

16 

16 

– 

45 

45 

72 

16 

88 

26 

45 

71 

(85) 

(85) 

– 
(1) 

– 

(25) 

– 

(38) 

(4) 

32 

67 

– 

67 

18 

– 

18 

– 

– 

(33) 

(4) 

48 

– 

27 

27 

– 

50 

50 

67 

27 

94 

18 

50 

68 

(70) 

(70) 

(18) 
– 

– 

(11) 

(18) 

(33) 

(4) 

37 

Explanation of statutory adjustments 
A DMF base fees earned comprise DMF which is calculated on the entry price of a unit. For statutory profit these fees are accrued progressively as 

Stockland becomes entitled to the fee but is not recognised in underlying profit until the DMF accrued is realised in cash.  

B Underlying profit excludes the net change in fair value for operating villages, villages under development and Retirement Living Resident 

Obligations. Refer to section (C1c). 

C Underlying profit excludes the write-down of goodwill related to the Retirement Living business (2016: $Nil; 2015: $18 million). Refer to section 

(C3a). 

D In the current year, underlying profit excludes $1 million of integration costs related to the eight South Australian villages acquired. Refer to section 

(C1c).  

(B3) Taxation 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE… 
This section sets out Stockland’s tax accounting policies and provides an analysis of the income tax 
expense/benefit and deferred tax balances, including a reconciliation of tax expense to accounting profit.  

Accounting income is not always the same as taxable income, creating temporary differences. These 
differences usually reverse over time. Until they reverse a deferred asset or liability must be recognised on 
the balance sheet. This is known as the balance sheet liability method. 

Stockland 

Accounting for income tax 
Income tax expense is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity. Income tax expense is calculated at the applicable corporate tax rate of 
30%, and is comprised of current and deferred tax expense.  

Current tax expense represents the expense relating to the expected taxable income at the applicable tax rate for 
the financial year. Deferred tax expense represents the tax expense in respect of the future tax consequences of 
recovering or settling the carrying amount of an asset or liability. 

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Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 66

Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B3) Taxation (continued) 

Tax consolidation 
Stockland Corporation Limited is head of the tax consolidated group which includes its wholly-owned Australian 
resident subsidiaries. As a consequence, all members of the tax consolidated group are taxed as a single entity.  

Members of the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding arrangement. The arrangement requires that 
Stockland Corporation Limited assumes the current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax 
losses, with payments to or from subsidiaries settled via intercompany loan. Any subsequent period adjustments are 
recognised by Stockland Corporation Limited only and do not result in further amounts being payable or receivable 
under the tax funding arrangement. The tax liabilities of the entities included in the tax consolidated group will be 
governed by the tax sharing agreement should Stockland Corporation Limited default on its tax obligations. 

Trust 

Under current Australian income tax legislation, Stockland Trust and its sub-trusts are not liable for income tax on 
their taxable income (including any assessable component of capital gains) provided that the unitholders are 
presently entitled to the income of the Trust. 

(B3a) Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Year ended 30 June 

Current tax benefit/(expense) 
Current year  

Adjustments for prior years 

Deferred tax benefit/(expense) 
Origination and reversal of temporary differences  

Total income tax benefit/(expense)  

Stockland 

2016 
$M 

49 

(2) 

47 

(77) 

(30) 

2015 
$M 

35 

(1) 

34 

(28) 

6 

Reconciliation of profit before income tax to income tax benefit 

Year ended 30 June 

Profit before income tax

Less: Trust profit before income tax 

Less: Intergroup eliminations 

Profit/(Loss) before income tax 

Prima facie income tax benefit/(expense) calculated at 30% 

Increase/(decrease) in income tax benefit/expense due to: 
Other assessable income 

Other non-assessable income 

Other non-deductible expenses 

Tax effect of FX loss transferred from foreign currency translation reserve 

Underprovided in prior years 
Temporary differences recognised on future RL gain on turnover deductions1 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Effective tax rate  

Stockland 

2016 

2015 

Statutory 
profit 
$M

Underlying 
profit 
$M 

Statutory 
profit 
$M 

Underlying 
profit 
$M 

919 

(832) 

8 

95 

(28) 

(1) 

1 

– 

– 

(2) 

– 

(30) 

681 

(611) 

– 

70 

(21) 

(1) 

1 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(21) 

30% 

897 

(867) 

7 

37 

(11) 

(7) 

2 

(5) 

(3) 

(1) 

31 

6 

604 

(616) 

– 

(12) 

4 

– 

2 

– 

(1) 

(1) 

– 

4 

30% 

1 Tax benefit relates to the temporary difference on future deductions of Retirement Living gain on turnover liabilities assumed on prior period RL 

village acquisitions which, following an amended ATO tax ruling, are now treated as tax deductible.  

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 67

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B3a) Income tax expense (continued) 

Tax expense relating to items of other comprehensive income 

Year ended 30 June 

Fair value reserve 

Tax expense relating to items of other comprehensive income 

(B3b) Deferred tax 

Stockland 

2016 
$M 

(2) 

(2) 

2015 
$M 

16 

16 

Stockland 
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against 
which the temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance date and are 
reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. 

Deferred tax is based upon the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and 
liabilities using the applicable tax rates. 

Deferred tax arises due to temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial 
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognised for the following 
temporary differences:  
initial recognition of goodwill;  
(i) 
(ii) 
the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit; and  
(iii)  differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they are unlikely to reverse in the 

foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: 

As at 30 June 

Inventories 

Investment properties 

Other financial assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Trade and other payables 

Retirement Living resident obligations 

Provisions 

Reserves 

Tax losses carried forward 

Tax assets/(liabilities) 

Less: Tax losses not recognised 

Recognised tax assets/(liabilities) 

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities 

Net tax asset 

Assets 

Liabilities 

Net 

2016 
$M 

116 

11 

1 

7 

15 

27 

5 

9 

493 

684 

(139) 

545 

(518) 

27 

2015 
$M 

118 

12 

– 

9 

17 

33 

5 

7 

404 

605 

(139) 

466 

(407) 

59 

2016 
$M 

(170) 

(339) 

(9) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2015 
$M 

(152) 

(249) 

(6) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(518) 

(407) 

2016 
$M 

(54) 

(328) 

(8) 

7 

15 

27 

5 

9 

493 

166 

– 

– 

(139) 

(518) 

(407) 

518 

– 

407 

– 

27 

– 

27 

2015 
$M 

(34) 

(237) 

(6) 

9 

17 

33 

5 

7 

404 

198 

(139) 

59 

– 

59 

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Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 68

Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(B3b) Deferred Tax (continued) 

Movement in temporary differences during the financial year 

Balance
1 July 
2014 
$M 

Recognised 
in profit  
or loss 
$M 

Recognised
in OCI 
$M 

Balance
30 June 
2015 
$M 

Recognised
in profit
or loss 
$M 

Recognised 
in OCI 
$M 

Inventories 

Investment properties 

Other financial assets 

Property, plant and 
equipment 

Trade and other payables 

Retirement Living resident 
obligations 

Provisions 

Reserves 

Recognised tax losses 
carried forward 

(19)

(185)

(22) 

3

14

9

4

5

224

33

(15) 

(52) 

– 

6 

3 

24 

1 

2 

41 

10 

– 

– 

16 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

16 

(34) 

(237) 

(6) 

9 

17 

33 

5 

7 

265 

59 

(20) 

(91) 

– 

(2) 

(2) 

(6) 

– 

2 

89 

– 

– 

(2) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(30) 

(2) 

Balance
30 June 
2016 
$M 

(54) 

(328) 

(8) 

7 

15 

27 

5 

9 

354 

27 

Recoverability of deferred tax assets 

An assessment of the recoverability of the net deferred tax asset has been made to determine if the carrying value 
should be reduced or more tax losses should be recognised with reference to the latest available profit forecasts, to 
determine the availability of suitable taxable profits or taxable temporary differences. The assessment for the 
current period determined that the deferred tax asset was considered to be recoverable with sufficient certainty and 
accordingly no additional deferred tax asset write off required and no additional tax losses recognised.  

At each reporting period, the net deferred tax asset and unrecognised tax losses will be assessed for recoverability 
and recognition, respectively. This may lead to the partial or full recognition of this unrecognised tax benefit in future 
reporting periods. 

Stockland has $139 million (2015: $139 million) of unrecognised deferred tax assets. This balance consists of $133 
million (2015: $133 million) Australian income tax losses and $6 million (2015: $6 million) Australian capital losses. 

Trust 

There are no deferred tax assets or liabilities in the Trust. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 69

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C) Operating assets and liabilities 

IN THIS SECTION  
This section shows the real estate assets used to generate the Group’s trading performance and the 
liabilities incurred as a result. Information on other assets and liabilities are in the following sections: 
•  Section B – Deferred tax assets and liabilities 
•  Section D – Financing activities 
•  Section E – Equity-accounted investments 

(C1) Real estate assets and liabilities 

(C1a) Inventories  
Properties held for development and resale are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes 
the costs of acquisition, development and holding costs such as borrowing costs, rates and taxes. Holding costs 
incurred after completion of development activities are expensed. 

Cost of acquisition 
The cost of acquisition comprises the purchase price of the land, including land under option, along with any direct 
costs incurred as part of the acquisition including legal, valuation and stamp duty costs.  

Land under options 
Stockland has a number of arrangements with third parties primarily relating to the purchase of land on capital 
efficient terms, through call or put and call option arrangements. 

Where the arrangement uses call options only, the decision to proceed with a purchase is controlled by Stockland. 
A future obligation under a call option is only triggered if Stockland exercises the option. No asset or liability for the 
land under option is recognised on the balance sheet until the option has been exercised. The call option is not 
disclosed as a capital commitment as there is no commitment to purchase until the option is exercised. 

Where Stockland enters into put and call options it is with a fixed exercise price. Where such an arrangement exists, 
the put option requires Stockland to purchase the land at the discretion of the seller, creating a present obligation 
once the option is exercised by the holder. If Stockland also presently exhibits control over the future economic 
benefits of the asset such as via a presently exercisable call option or physical control of the asset, the land is 
recognised in inventory with a corresponding liability recognised in provisions for development costs at the exercise 
price of the option.  

For both put and call options, any costs incurred in relation to the options including option fees are included  
in inventory. 

Development and other costs 
Cost includes variable and fixed costs directly related to specific contracts, costs related to general contract activity 
which can be allocated to specific projects on a reasonable basis, and other costs specifically chargeable under the 
contract including under rectification provisions.  

Interest capitalised 
Financing costs on qualifying assets are also included in the cost of inventory. Finance costs were capitalised at 
interest rates ranging from 5.2% to 6.4% during the financial year (2015: 6.1% to 6.7%). Capitalised finance costs 
are further explained in section (D1). 

Impairment provision 
The net realisable value of inventories is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less 
estimated costs of completion and costs to sell. Net realisable value is based on the most reliable evidence 
available at the time of the amount the inventories are expected to realise (using estimates such as revenue 
escalations) and the estimate of total costs (including costs to complete). These estimates take into consideration 
fluctuations of price or cost directly relating to events occurring after the end of the period to the extent that such 
events confirm conditions existing at the end of the period.  

Each reporting period, key estimates are reviewed including the costs of completion, dates of completion and 
revenue escalations. As a result of this review, no net impairment provisions have been recognised in the profit or 
loss for the year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: Nil). 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1a) Inventories (continued) 

Development provisions 
The provision for development costs relates to obligated future costs including land acquired on capital efficient 
deferred terms. This includes present obligations that are recognised in relation to put options.  

The development provision is recorded as a separate liability in the balance sheet with a corresponding asset 
recognised in inventory as a cost of acquisition. 

Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current 
market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. 

The composition of inventory is presented in the table below: 

As at 30 June 
Finished development stock held for sale1 
• 

cost of acquisition 

• 

• 

• 

development and other costs  

interest capitalised 

impairment provision 

Total finished stock held for sale 

Development work in progress 

Residential communities under development 
• 

cost of acquisition 

• 

• 

• 

development and other costs 

interest capitalised 

impairment provision 

Total residential communities under development 

Apartments 
• 

cost of acquisition 

• 

• 

• 

development and other costs 

interest capitalised 

impairment provision 

Total apartments 
Logistics & business parks projects 
• 

cost of acquisition 

• 

• 

• 

development and other costs  

interest capitalised 

impairment provision 

Total logistics & business parks projects 

Total inventory 

2016 

Non-
current
$M

Current
$M

Total
$M

Current
$M

2015 

Non-
current 
$M 

103

196

40

(31)

308

350

125

75

(85)

465

–

2

–

–

2

25

16

7

(21)

27

802

–

–

–

–

–

103

196

40

(31)

308

1,099

1,449

419

334

(164)

1,688

544

409

(249)

2,153

–

2

–

–

2

26

6

–

(9)

23

–

4

–

–

4

51

22

7

(30)

50

1,713

2,515

59

149

29

(1)

236

182

116

50

(44)

304

15

18

5

(31)

7

9

12

7

(26)

2

549

Total
$M

59

149

29

(1)

236

–

–

–

–

–

1,389 

1,571

449 

376 

(266) 

1,948 

565

426

(310)

2,252

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

30 

17 

5 

(9) 

43 

15

18

5

(31)

7

39

29

12

(35)

45

1,991 

2,540

1  Included within current finished development stock held for sale are logistics and business parks of $7 million (2015: $11 million). There are no 

apartments included in finished development stock held for sale (2015: $nil). 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1a) Inventories (continued) 

The following impairment provisions are included in the inventory balance with movements for the year recognised 
in the profit or loss: 

Balance as at 1 July 2015 

Amounts utilised 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

Development cost provisions 

Residential 
communities 
$M 

Apartments 
$M 

Logistics & 
business parks 
$M 

311 

(31) 

280 

31 

(31) 

– 

35 

(5) 

30 

Total 
$M 

377 

(67) 

310 

The following development provisions are recorded as a separate liability on the balance sheet with a corresponding 
asset recognised in inventory: 

As at 30 June 

Current 

Non-current 

Total development cost provision 

Movement in development cost provisions 

Balance as at 1 July 2015 

Additional provisions recognised 

Amounts used during the financial year 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

2016 
$M 

284 

113 

397 

2015 
$M 

300 

98 

398 

$M 

398 

293 

(294) 

397 

(C1b) Commercial Properties  
Commercial properties comprise investment interests in land and buildings including integral plant and equipment 
held for the purpose of producing rental income, capital appreciation, or both. 

Commercial properties are initially recognised at cost including any acquisition costs and subsequently stated at fair 
value at each balance date. Fair value is based on the latest independent valuation adjusting for capital expenditure 
and capitalisation and amortisation of lease incentives since the date of the independent valuation report. Any gain 
or loss arising from a change in fair value is recognised in the profit or loss in the period. 

Commercial properties under development are classified as investment properties and stated at fair value at each 
balance date. Fair value is assessed with reference to reliable estimates of future cash flows, status of the 
development and the associated risk profile. Finance costs incurred on properties undergoing development or 
redevelopment are included in the cost of the development. 

As at 30 June 2016, fair value for commercial properties in development has been assessed by the Directors after 
considering the latest valuations and subsequent capital works-in-progress. An independent valuation of the 
property will be undertaken upon completion of the works. 

A property interest under an operating lease is classified and accounted for as an investment property on a 
property-by-property basis when Stockland holds it to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Any such 
property interest under an operating lease classified as an investment property is carried at fair value. 

Subsequent costs 
Stockland recognises in the carrying amount of an investment property the cost of replacing part of that investment 
property if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to Stockland and the 
cost can be measured reliably. All other costs are recognised in the profit or loss as an expense as incurred. 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

Lease incentives 
Lease incentives provided by Stockland to lessees, and rental guarantees which may be received by Stockland 
from third parties (arising from the acquisition of investment properties) are included in the measurement of fair 
value of investment property and are treated as separate assets. Such assets are amortised over the respective 
periods to which the lease incentives and rental guarantees apply using a straight-line basis. 

If an investment property becomes owner-occupied, it is reclassified as property, plant and equipment and its fair 
value at the date of reclassification becomes its cost for accounting purposes. 

Disposal of revalued assets 
The gain or loss on disposal of revalued assets is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of  
the asset at the time of disposal and the net proceeds on disposal and is recognised in the profit or loss in the  
year of disposal. 

Commercial properties including Stockland’s share of property held by equity-accounted investments 

Stockland 

Trust 

Retail 

Logistics & Business Parks 

Office 

Capital works in progress and sundry properties 

Book value of commercial properties

Less amounts classified as:  

•  Property, plant and equipment 

•  Non-current assets held for sale 

•  Other assets (including lease incentives and lease fees) 

•  Other assets (including lease incentives and lease fees) 

attributable to equity-accounted investments 

•  Other receivables (straight-lining of operating lease rental 

income)  

•  Other receivables (straight-lining of operating lease rental 
income) attributable to equity-accounted investments

Total investment properties (including share of investment 
property held by equity-accounted investments) 

Less: Stockland’s share of investment properties held by equity-
accounted investments 

Total investment properties 

Investment property reconciliation 

Direct investments and controlled entities 

2016 
$M 

6,660 

1,962 

845 

202 

9,669 

(44) 

(67) 

(200) 

(10) 

(61) 

(13) 

2015 
$M 

6,022 

1,699 

1,102 

195 

9,0181 

(44) 

– 

(185) 

(26) 

(54) 

(18) 

2016 
$M 

6,609 

1,962 

829 

130 

9,530 

– 

(61) 

(205) 

(10) 

(65) 

(13) 

2015 
$M 

5,992 

1,699 

1,108 

87 

8,886 

– 

– 

(191) 

(25) 

(58) 

(18) 

9,274 

8,691 

9,176 

8,594 

(474) 

(774)1 

(474) 

(754) 

8,800 

7,917 

8,702 

7,840 

Carrying amount at the beginning of the financial year 

7,917 

7,489 

7,840 

7,412 

Acquisitions 

Transfers from equity-accounted investments2 

Expenditure capitalised 

Transfers to non-current assets held for sale 

Disposals 

Net change in fair value of investment properties

Balance at the end of the financial year 

222 

70 

287 

(67) 

(2) 

373 

8,800 

72 

– 

336 

– 

(233) 

253 

7,917 

222 

70 

345 

(61) 

(43) 

329 

8,702 

72 

– 

342 

– 

(233) 

247 

7,840 

1  Includes joint ventures holding the Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier assets which have been reclassified as an Asset Held for Sale at  

30 June 2015. Refer to (C3b) and (E1a).  

2 Transfer of 50% of Stockland Bundaberg. In the current year, Stockland acquired the remaining 50% of the trust that holds Stockland Bundaberg. 

Refer (E1a). 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

Description 

Retail 

Directly owned 
Stockland Shellharbour, Shellharbour NSW 

Stockland Wetherill Park, Western Sydney NSW 

Stockland Merrylands, Merrylands NSW  

Stockland Rockhampton, Rockhampton QLD 

Stockland Green Hills, East Maitland NSW 

Stockland Glendale, Newcastle NSW 

Stockland Cairns, Cairns QLD 

Stockland Point Cook, Point Cook VIC 
Stockland Townsville, Townsville QLD (50%)2 

Stockland Baldivis, Baldivis WA 

Stockland Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay QLD 

Stockland Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Heads QLD 

Stockland The Pines, Doncaster East VIC 

Stockland Forster, Forster NSW 

Stockland Jesmond, Newcastle NSW 

Stockland Wendouree, Wendouree VIC 

Stockland Balgowlah, Balgowlah NSW 

Stockland Baulkham Hills, Baulkham Hills NSW 

Stockland Gladstone, Gladstone QLD 

Stockland Bundaberg, Bundaberg QLD  
(2016: 100%2; 2015: 50%8) 

Stockland Caloundra, Caloundra QLD 
Stockland Nowra, Nowra NSW6 

Stockland Traralgon, Traralgon VIC 

Stockland Bull Creek, Bull Creek WA 

Stockland Cleveland, Cleveland QLD 

Stockland Bathurst, Bathurst NSW 

Stockland Corrimal, Corrimal NSW 

Stockland Wallsend, Wallsend NSW 

Stockland Tooronga, Tooronga VIC 

Shellharbour Retail Park, Shellharbour NSW 
Stockland Harrisdale Complex, Harrisdale WA 

Stockland Cammeray, Cammeray NSW 
Stockland Highlands, Craigieburn VIC3 

North Shore Townsville, Townsville QLD 

Stockland Jimboomba Village Shopping Centre, 
Jimboomba QLD (50%)2 

Stockland Vincentia Shopping Centre, Vincentia NSW 
Stockland Merrylands Court, Merrylands NSW3 
Woolworths Toowong, Toowong QLD4 
Stockland Townsville Kingsvale Sunvale, QLD (50%)2,5 

Owned through equity-accounted investments 

Stockland Riverton, Riverton WA (50%) 
Total Retail9 

Independent valuation 

Independent Cap rate1 % 

Book value ($M) 

Date 

$M 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

Dec 2015 
Dec 20117 

Dec 2015 

Jun 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Jun 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Jun 2016 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 

– 
Dec 2015 

Jun 2016 

Dec 2015 

Jun 2015 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2014 

Dec 2015 

Dec 2014 

Dec 2015 

700 

358 

540 

404 

354 

299 

230 

230 

229 

200 

195 

190 

170 

167 

160 

148 

148 

145 

140 

139 

127 

116 

107 

102 

102 

94 

75 

70 

63 

53 

– 
46 

34 

23 

14 

11 

10 

6 

5 

64 

5.75 

6.75 

5.75 

6.00 

5.75 

6.25 

6.00 

6.25 

6.00 

6.75 

6.00 

6.00 

6.50 

6.50 

6.25 

7.25 

6.00-6.75 

6.00-7.00 

6.00 

6.25 

7.50 

6.25 

6.75-7.50 

7.00-8.25 

6.25 

6.50 

6.50 

6.50 

6.00 

6.25 

7.00 

6.50 

6.50 

6.50 

6.75 

6.50 

6.75 

6.75 

6.75 

7.00 

6.00 

7.75 

– 

6.25 

6.50 

6.75 

8.00 

8.25 

7.50 

n/a 
n/a 

6.50 

7.00 

6.75 

7.00 

7.00 

6.75 

6.75 

7.00 

6.75 

7.00 

6.75 

7.00 

6.75 

7.00 

7.25 

7.25 

7.25 

6.75 

7.75 

– 
6.75 

7.00 

7.00 

8.00 

8.00 

7.50 

n/a 

n/a 

6.75 

700 

685 

537 

406 

354 

301 

235 

230 

227 

200 

195 

191 

170 

167 

161 

149 

148 

145 

142 

139 

127 

117 

108 

103 

103 

95 

75 

71 

63 

53 

48 

45 

34 

23 

14 

11 

10 

7 

2 

64 

688 

522 

506 

404 

308 

274 

230 

185 

227 

172 

195 

181 

157 

158 

144 

138 

126 

130 

149 

67 

117 

110 

99 

101 

94 

92 

70 

67 

53 

52 

– 

37 

31 

22 

14 

13 

10 

14 

2 

64 

6,660 

6,022 

1  A range of cap rates are disclosed for a complex comprising of a number of properties. 
2  Stockland’s share of this property is held through a direct interest in the asset. 
3  Property is not held by the Trust. In the case of Merrylands Court, this property was held by the Trust at 30 June 2015. 
4  Property is valued as land. 
5  Independent valuation based on 100% ownership. 
6  Independent valuation excludes the adjacent property owned by Stockland. 
7  Property is currently undergoing redevelopment. An external valuation will be obtained on completion of the redevelopment. 
8 In the prior year, Stockland Bundaberg was owned through an equity-accounted investment. Refer to (E1a) for further details. 
9 Totals may not add due to rounding. 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

Description 
Logistics & Business Parks 
Directly owned 
Yennora Distribution Centre, Yennora NSW 
Triniti Business Campus, North Ryde NSW
Port Adelaide Distribution Centre, Port Adelaide SA 
60-66 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 
Stockland Mulgrave, Mulgrave VIC6 
Hendra Distribution Centre, Brisbane QLD 
Brooklyn Estate, Brooklyn VIC 
Forrester Distribution Centre, St Marys NSW 
Ingleburn Distribution Centre, Ingleburn NSW6 
Balcatta Distribution Centre, Balcatta WA 
9-11a Ferndell Street, Granville NSW 
Macquarie Technology Centre, Macquarie Park NSW 
Toll Business Park, Altona VIC 

20-50 & 76-82 Fillo Drive and 10 Stubb Street, 
Somerton VIC 
16 Giffnock Avenue, Macquarie Park NSW 
1090-1124 Centre Road, Oakleigh VIC 
23 Wonderland Drive, Eastern Creek NSW6 
72-76 Cherry Lane, Laverton North VIC7 
Altona Distribution Centre, Altona VIC 
2 Davis Road, Wetherill Park NSW 
2-8 Baker Street, Botany NSW7 
Coopers Paddock, Warwick Farm NSW6 
Erskine Park, Erskine Park NSW6 
Export Park, 9-13 Viola Place, Brisbane Airport QLD4 
40 Scanlon Drive, Epping VIC 
M1 Yatala Enterprise Park, Yatala QLD 
Owned through equity-accounted investments 
Optus Centre, Macquarie Park NSW (51%) 
Total Logistics & Business Parks10 
Office 
Directly owned 
Stockland Piccadilly, 133-145 Castlereagh Street, 
Sydney NSW (50%)2, 3, 4, 8 
Durack Centre, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA4 
601 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 
77 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 
Garden Square, Mt Gravatt QLD 
40 Cameron Avenue, Belconnen ACT4 
110 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 
80-88 Jephson Street, Toowong QLD 
23-29 High Street, Toowong QLD 
Owned through equity-accounted investments 
Waterfront Place, Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD (50%)5 
135 King Street, Sydney NSW (50%)3  
Total Office10 

Independent valuation 

Independent Cap rate1 % 

Book value ($M) 

Date 

$M 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
– 
Jun 2016 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
– 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 - 
Jun 2016 
Dec 2015 

Dec 2015 
Dec 20129 
– 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Jun 2016 
Dec 2015 
– 
– 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Jun 2016 

381 
178 
100 
95 
– 
88 
83 
81 
– 
58 
56 
49 
50 

44 

42 
32 
– 
32 
30 
26 
23 
– 
– 
9 
9 
7 

Mar 2016 

227 

7.00 
7.00 
9.00 
6.50-7.00 
– 
8.25 
8.00 
7.25 
– 
7.00 
7.25-9.00 
7.00-8.25 
6.75-7.50 

7.75 
7.75 
9.25 
7.25-7.50 
– 
8.75 
9.25 
7.75 
– 
7.25 
8.50-9.75 
7.25-8.50 
8.25 

8.25 

8.75-9.00 

7.75 
9.25 
– 
7.00 
8.25 
7.25 
6.25 
– 
– 
9.29 
7.5 
n/a 

6.75 

8.75 
9.25 
– 
– 
8.75 
8.00 
– 
– 
– 
9.75 
8.00 
n/a 

7.25 

Dec 2015 
Jun 2016 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Jun 2014 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 
Dec 2015 

Jun 2015 
Dec 2015 

242 
116 
98 
68 
37 
33 
30 
20 
6 

296 
207 

6.00-7.00 
8.00 
7.00 
7.00 
9.25 
11.00 
7.25 
8.75 
7.5 

6.63–7.75 
8.25-8.75 
7.75 
7.75 
9.25 
10.50 
7.75 
9.00 
8.25-8.50 

– 
4.75-6.00 

6.75 
5.75-6.50 

384 
176 
101 
97 
93 
88 
82 
81 
78 
59 
54 
54 
50 

45 

43 
40 
36 
32 
31 
26 
24 
19 
19 
9 
9 
7 

369 
170 
95 
80 
– 
85 
83 
78 
77 
57 
47 
43 
48 

47 

38 
32 
– 
31 
29 
19 
22 
19 
– 
12 
8 
10 

227 
1,962 

204 
1,699 

232 
116 
97 
69 
35 
33 
30 
22 
6 

– 
206 
845 

206 
158 
87 
59 
38 
42 
28 
19 
8 

296 
161 
1,102 

1  A range of cap rates are disclosed for a complex comprising of a number of properties. 
2  Stockland’s share of this property is held through a direct interest in the asset. 
3  Book value includes the retail component of the property. 
4  Property is a leasehold property. 
5  At 30 June 2015, the joint venture holding Waterfront Place was reclassified as an Asset Held for Sale. Refer to (C3b) and (E1). The property was 

disposed during the current period. 

6  The values adopted above are a result of a Directors’ valuations. 
7  The values adopted in the comparative period are a result of a Directors’ valuation. 
8  The book value excludes the revaluation relating to the area occupied by Stockland. This owner-occupied area is classified as property, plant and 

equipment and is recognised at historical cost. 

9  Property is currently undergoing redevelopment. An external valuation will be obtained on completion of the redevelopment. 
10 Totals may not add due to rounding. 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

Fair value measurement, valuation techniques and inputs 

The adopted valuations (both internal and external) for investment properties in the Retail, Office and Logistics & 
Business Parks portfolios are a combination of the valuations determined using the DCF method and the income 
capitalisation method.  

The adopted value of properties in the properties under development portfolio is based on an internal tolerance 
check performed by the Directors’ at each reporting date. The tolerance check takes into account the expected cost 
of completion, the stage of completion, the risk associated with the project, expected underlying income and 
applying the income capitalisation method. 

The following table shows the valuation techniques used in measuring the fair value of commercial properties, as 
well as significant unobservable inputs used. 

Class of 
property 

Fair value 
hierarchy 

Valuation 
technique 

Inputs used to measure fair value 

30 June 2016         30 June 2015 

Range of unobservable inputs 

Retail 

Level 3 

Logistics & 
Business 
Parks 

Level 3 

Office 

Level 3 

DCF and 
income 
capitalisation 
method 

DCF and 
income 
capitalisation 
method 

DCF and 
income 
capitalisation 
method 

Net market rent (per sqm p.a.) 
10 year average specialty market rental growth 
Adopted capitalisation rate  
Adopted terminal yield  
Adopted discount rate 

Net market rent (per sqm p.a.) 
10 year average market rental growth 
Adopted capitalisation rate  
Adopted terminal yield  
Adopted discount rate 

Net market rent (per sqm p.a.) 
10 year average market rental growth 
Adopted capitalisation rate  
Adopted terminal yield  
Adopted discount rate 

Properties 
under 
development 

Level 3 

Income 
capitalisation 
method 

Net market rent (per sqm p.a.) 
Adopted capitalisation rate 

$188 – $794 
3.0% – 4.0% 
4.8% – 7.8% 
5.0% – 8.0% 
6.8% – 9.0% 

$56 – $430 
2.4% – 3.7% 
6.3% – 9.3% 
6.5% – 11.0% 
7.5% – 9.3% 

$317 – $707 
2.9% – 3.9% 
6.0% – 11.0% 
6.5% – 11.0% 
7.5% – 11.0% 

$56 – $794 
5.75% – 8.0% 

$119 – $794 
3.0% – 4.3% 
6.0% – 9.5% 
6.25% – 9.75% 
8.25% – 9.5% 

$56 – $434 
2.6% – 3.6% 
7.0% – 9.75% 
7.25% – 11.0% 
8.5% – 10.0% 

$326 – $695 
2.9% – 3.9% 
6.5% – 10.5% 
6.75% – 10.5% 
8.0% – 10.5% 

$309 – $1,190 
5.5% – 7.0% 

Both the DCF and income capitalisation methods use inputs which are not frequently observable, in determining fair 
value, as per the table above. 

The table below explains the key inputs used to measure fair value for commercial properties: 

DCF method 

Income capitalisation 
method 

Net market rent 

Under the DCF method, a property’s fair value is estimated using explicit assumptions regarding the 
benefits and liabilities of ownership over the asset’s life including an exit or terminal value. The DCF 
method involves the projection of a series of cash flows on a real property interest. To this projected 
cash flow series, an appropriate, market-derived discount rate is applied to establish the present 
value of the income stream associated with the real property. 

This method involves assessing the total net market income receivable from the property and 
capitalising this in perpetuity to derive a capital value, with allowances for capital expenditure 
reversions. 

A net market rent is the estimated amount for which a property or space within a property should 
lease between a willing lessor and a willing lessee on appropriate lease terms in an arm’s length 
transaction, after proper marketing and wherein the parties have each acted knowledgeably, 
prudently and without compulsion. In a net rent, the owner recovers outgoings from the tenant on a 
pro-rata basis (where applicable). 

10 year average specialty 
market rental growth 

An average of a 10 year period of forecast annual percentage growth rates in Retail specialty 
tenancy rents. Specialty tenants are those tenancies with a gross lettable area of less than 400 
square metres (excludes ATMs and kiosks). 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

10 year average market  
rental growth 

The expected annual rate of change in market rent over a 10 year forecast period in alignment with 
expected market movements. 

Adopted capitalisation rate 

The rate at which net market income is capitalised to determine the value of a property. The rate is 
determined with regards to market evidence and the prior external valuation. 

Adopted terminal yield 

Adopted discount rate 

The capitalisation rate used to convert income into an indication of the anticipated value of the 
property at the end of the holding period when carrying out the DCF method. The rate is determined 
with regards to market evidence and the prior external valuation. 

The rate of return used to convert a monetary sum, payable or receivable in the future, into present 
value. It reflects the opportunity cost of capital, that is, the rate of return the capital can earn if put to 
other uses having similar risk. The rate is determined with regards to market evidence and the prior 
external valuation. 

Valuation process 
The Commercial Property valuation team are responsible for managing the bi-annual valuation process across 
Stockland’s balance sheet investment portfolio. The aim of the valuation process is to ensure that assets are held at 
fair value in Stockland’s accounts and facilitate compliance with applicable regulations (for example the 
Corporations Act and ASIC regulations) and the STML RE Constitution and Compliance Plan. 

Stockland’s external valuations are performed by independent professionally qualified valuers who hold a 
recognised relevant professional qualification and have specialised expertise in the investment properties valued. 
Internal tolerance checks have been performed by Stockland’s internal valuers who hold recognised relevant 
professional qualifications.  

Internal tolerance check 
An internal tolerance check is performed every six months with the exception of those properties being 
independently valued during the current reporting period. Stockland’s internal valuers perform tolerance checks by 
utilising the information from a combination of asset plans and forecasting tools prepared by the asset management 
teams. For the Retail, Office and Logistics & Business Parks classes, appropriate capitalisation rates, terminal 
yields and discount rates based on comparable market evidence and recent external valuation parameters are used 
to produce a capitalisation and DCF valuation. The internal tolerance check is generally weighted more to the 
capitalisation value (75% weighting) than the DCF valuation (25% weighting). 

The current book value, which is the value per the asset’s most recent external valuation plus any capital 
expenditure since the valuation date, is compared to the internal tolerance check. 
• 

If the internal tolerance check is within 5.0% of the current book value, then the current book value is retained, 
and judgement is taken that this remains the fair value of the property. 
If the internal tolerance check varies by more than 5.0% to the current book value (higher or lower), then an 
external independent valuation will be undertaken and adopted after assessment by the Commercial Property 
valuation team to provide an appropriate level of evidence to support fair value. 

• 

The internal tolerance checks are reviewed by Commercial Property senior management who recommend the 
adopted valuation to the Audit Committee and Board in accordance with Stockland’s internal valuation protocol 
above. 

A development feasibility is prepared for each commercial property under development. The feasibility includes an 
estimated valuation upon project completion based on the income capitalisation method. During the development 
period, fair value is assessed by reference to the value of the property when complete, less deductions for costs 
required to complete the project and appropriate adjustments for profit and risk. Through this process, we arrive at 
fair value. The fair value is compared to the current book value. 
• 

If the internal tolerance check is within 5.0% of the current book value, then the current book value is retained, 
and judgement is taken that this remains the fair value of the property under development. 
If the internal tolerance check varies by more than 5.0% to the current book value (higher or lower), then an 
internal valuation will be adopted with an external valuation obtained on completion of the development. 

• 

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(C1b) Commercial Properties (continued) 

External Valuations 
The STML RE Limited Compliance Plan requires that each asset in the portfolio must be valued by an independent 
external valuer at least once every three years.  

In practice, assets are independently valued more than once every three years primarily as a result of: 
•  A variation between book value and internal tolerance check. Refer to the internal tolerance check 

section above. 

•  The asset is undergoing major development or significant capital expenditure on a property. 
•  An opportunity to undertake a valuation in line with a joint owners’ valuation. 
•  Ensuring an appropriate cross-section of assets are externally assessed at each reporting period. 

Sensitivity information 

Significant input 

Net market rent 

10 year specialty market rental growth 

10 year average market rental growth 

Adopted capitalisation rate 

Adopted terminal yield 

Adopted discount rate 

Impact on fair value 
of an increase in input 

Impact on fair value 
of a decrease in input 

Increase 

Increase 

Increase 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Decrease 

Increase 

Increase 

Increase 

Generally, a change in the assumption made for the adopted capitalisation rate is accompanied by a directionally 
similar change in the adopted terminal yield. The adopted capitalisation rate forms part of the income capitalisation 
approach and the adopted terminal yield forms part of the DCF method.  

When calculating the income capitalisation approach, the net market rent has a strong interrelationship with the 
adopted capitalisation rate given the methodology involves assessing the total net market income receivable from 
the property and capitalising this in perpetuity to derive a capital value. In theory, an increase in the net market rent 
and an increase (softening) in the adopted capitalisation rate could potentially offset the impact to the fair value. The 
same can be said for a decrease in the net market rent and a decrease (tightening) in the adopted capitalisation 
rate. A directionally opposite change in the net market rent and the adopted capitalisation rate could potentially 
magnify the impact to the fair value. 

When assessing a DCF valuation, the adopted discount rate and adopted terminal yield have a strong 
interrelationship in deriving a fair value given the discount rate will determine the rate in which the terminal value is 
discounted to the present value. 

In theory, an increase (softening) in the adopted discount rate and a decrease (tightening) in the adopted terminal 
yield could potentially offset the impact to the fair value. The same can be said for a decrease (tightening) in the 
discount rate and an increase (softening) in the adopted terminal yield. A directionally similar change in the adopted 
discount rate and the adopted terminal yield could potentially magnify the impact to the fair value. 

Non-cancellable operating lease receivable from investment property tenants 
Annual rent receivable by the Group under current leases from tenants is from property held by the Commercial 
Property business. 

Non-cancellable operating lease receivable not recognised in the financial statements at balance date: 

As at 30 June 

Within one year 

Later than one year but not later than five years 

Later than five years 

Total non-cancellable operating lease receivable 

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Stockland 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

607 

1,575 

1,075 

3,257 

2015 
$M 

566 

1,483 

948 

2,997 

2016 
$M 

609 

1,588 

1,077 

3,274 

2015 
M 

564 

1,476 

935 

2,975 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1c) Retirement Living  

For information on results of the Retirement Living business refer to section (B2d). 

Investment properties  

Retirement Living investment properties comprise retirement villages (both operating villages and villages under 
development) held to earn revenue and capital appreciation over the long-term. Retirement villages comprise 
independent living units, serviced apartments, community facilities and integral plant and equipment. 

Stockland 

As at 30 June 

Net investment in Retirement Living 
Operating villages 

Villages under development 

Total Retirement Living investment properties 

Existing resident obligations 

Net carrying value of Retirement Living villages 

2016 
$M 

3,368 

208 

3,576 

(2,414) 

1,162 

2015 
$M 

3,111 

224 

3,335 

(2,198) 

1,137 

Retirement Living net carrying value movement during the year 
Balance at the beginning of the financial year 

1,137 

1,003 

Acquisition 

Disposal 

Expenditure capitalised 

Transferred to assets held for sale 

Realised fair value movements 

Cash received on first sales 

Change in fair value of investment properties  

Other movements 

Balance at the end of the financial year 

– 

– 

168 

(12) 

26 

(152) 

(20) 

15 

1,162 

81 

(20) 

130 

– 

21 

(115) 

6 

31 

1,137 

Acquisitions 
In the prior year, Stockland purchased eight established Retirement Living villages in South Australia for a total cost 
of $81 million. The transaction included the recognition of operating villages ($245 million), development land ($11 
million) and the assumption of resident obligations ($175 million).  

Disposals 
Subsequent to year end, Stockland disposed of five villages located in Western Australia. At 30 June 2016, these 
villages were revalued to their sale price ($12 million) and classified as assets held for sale. 

In the prior year, Stockland disposed of two established Retirement Living villages in Victoria for total proceeds of 
$20 million. The villages contained units on strata title and did not have an associated resident obligation.  

Fair value measurement, valuation techniques and inputs 
The fair value of Retirement Living investment properties (including villages under development) is the value of the 
Retirement Living assets and the future cash flows associated with the contracts. Changes in fair value of 
investment properties are recognised in profit or loss. 

The fair value is determined by the Directors using a DCF methodology. 

Both the investment properties and resident obligations are considered to be level 3 in the Fair Value Hierarchy 
Refer to section (D5). 

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(C1c) Retirement Living (continued) 

The following inputs are used to measure the fair value of the investment properties: 

Inputs 

Discount rate 

Average 20 year growth rate 

Average length of stay of existing and future residents 

Current market value of unit 

Renovation/Reinstatement cost 

Renovation recoupment 

Range of unobservable inputs 

30 June 2016                                       30 June 2015 

12.5% – 14.0% (Average: 12.9%) 

12.5% – 14.0% (Average: 13.0%) 

3.7% 

10.6 years 

3.8% 

10.4 years 

$0.1 million – $1.3 million 

$0.1 million – $1.0 million 

$5k – $80k 

0% – 100% 

$5k – $80k 

0% – 100% 

The DCF methodology uses unobservable inputs as shown in the table above. These are further explained below: 

Item 

DCF method  

Discount rate 

20 year growth rate 

Description 

Under the DCF method, an asset or liability’s fair value is estimated using explicit 
assumptions regarding the benefits and liabilities of ownership over the asset’s life 
including an exit or terminal value. The DCF method involves the projection of a series  
of cash flows the property asset will generate. To this projected cash flow series, an 
appropriate, market-derived discount rate is applied to establish the present value of  
the income stream associated with the real property. 

The rate of return used to convert a monetary sum, payable or receivable in the future, 
into present value. It reflects the opportunity cost of capital, that is, the rate of return the 
capital can earn if put to other uses having similar risk. The rate is determined with 
regards to market evidence and the external valuations performed. 

This is the rate that it is expected the unit will increase in value over 20 years. Growth 
rates from the external valuation reports are taken as a base to estimate the 20 year rate 
on a semi-annual basis.  

Average length of stay of existing and 
future residents 

Assumptions on future resident gender and entry age based upon analysis of historical 
entrant profiles are used to estimate average length of stay. 

Current market value 

Market values are generally reviewed semi-annually by the sales and operational teams, 
and approved by the National Sales Manager and CEO Retirement Living. 

Renovation/Reinstatement cost 

The cost that is required to maintain the independent living units and serviced 
apartments to the appropriate condition. 

Renovation recoupment 

The percentage of renovation costs that will be recouped from the residents based on 
contractual terms. 

Valuation process 
The Retirement Living finance team are responsible for managing the bi-annual valuation process across 
Stockland’s Retirement Living portfolio. The aim of the valuation process is to confirm that assets are held at fair 
value on Stockland’s balance sheet. 

Operating villages 
Internal valuations are completed every six months using valuation models with reference to external market data. 
An independent professionally qualified valuer who holds a recognised relevant professional qualification and has 
specialised expertise in the investment properties valued provides assurance on the key assumptions used. The 
most recent independent assessment was obtained at 30 June 2016. 

Villages under construction 
Villages under construction are carried at fair value. There are two elements to the value of villages under 
construction – the value of land and other development expenditure and the value of discounted future DMF 
revenue. The land and other development expenditure is made up of costs incurred to date plus a development 
margin. Development margin is recognised on a percentage of completion basis and is based on an internally 
certified level of completion of the stage. Development margin recognition is also described in section (B2d). The 
DMF asset is recognised on a percentage of completion basis. 

Units are transferred from villages under construction to established villages once they have been leased for the 
first time. This transfer is at the cost of the unit plus development profit recognised during construction.  

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C1c) Retirement Living (continued) 

Sensitivity information 

Significant input 

Discount rate 

20 year growth rate 

Average length of stay of existing and future residents1 

Current market value of unit 

Renovation cost 

Renovation recoupment 

Impact on fair value  
of an increase in input 

Impact on fair value  
of a decrease in input 

Decrease 

Increase 

Decrease 

Increase 

Decrease 

Increase 

Increase 

Decrease 

Increase 

Decrease 

Increase 

Decrease 

1  This is dependent on the length of stay as the majority of contracts have maximum DMF periods. 

When assessing a DCF valuation, the adopted discount rate and adopted terminal yield have a strong 
interrelationship in deriving a fair value given the discount rate will determine the rate in which the terminal value is 
discounted to the present value. 

In theory, an increase (softening) in the discount rate and a decrease (tightening) in the adopted terminal yield could 
potentially offset the impact to the fair value. The same can be said for a decrease (tightening) in the discount rate 
and an increase (softening) in the adopted terminal yield. A directionally similar change in the discount rate and the 
adopted terminal yield could potentially magnify the impact to the fair value. 

Resident obligations 
Resident obligations represent the net amount owed by Stockland to current and former residents. Resident 
obligations are non-interest bearing and recognised at fair value. 

Current resident obligations 
Based on actuarial turnover calculations, approximately 8% of residents are estimated to leave each year and 
therefore it is not expected that the full obligation to residents will fall due within one year. In the vast majority of 
cases, the resident obligations are able to be repaid from receipts from incoming residents. 

Accounting Standards require that resident obligations are classified as current because all residents have the right 
to terminate their occupancy contract with immediate effect, and Stockland has no unconditional contractual right to 
defer settlement for at least 12 months.  

Non-current resident obligations 
Certain legacy contracts are classified as non-current as these contracts give Stockland a right to defer settlement 
for up to eight years. 

As at 30 June 

2016 
Existing resident obligations 

Former resident obligations 

Total resident obligations 

2015 
Existing resident obligations 

Former resident obligations 

Total resident obligations 

Current 
$M 

Non-Current 
$M 

2,202 

3 

2,205 

1,989 

3 

1,992 

212 

10 

222 

209 

10 

219 

Total 
$M 

2,414 

13 

2,427 

2,198 

13 

2,211 

Fair value measurement, valuation techniques and inputs 
The fair value of the resident obligations is the amount payable on demand to residents and comprises the initial 
loan amount plus the resident’s share of any capital gains in accordance with their contracts less DMF earned to 
date. Changes in fair value of resident obligations are recognised in profit or loss. 

Inputs used in relation to the resident obligations are identical to those used for Investment Properties. Refer above 
for a detailed description of the inputs used.

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(C1c) Retirement Living (continued) 

Valuation process 
Resident obligations are calculated in the valuation model, as at the measurement date based on the initial loan 
amount paid by the resident adjusted for DMF and their share of capital gain or loss arising on the unit. 

It is not possible to have the resident obligations valued externally, therefore these are valued every six months by 
the Directors as described above. 

Sensitivity information 
As the resident obligations are a financial liability, a quantitative sensitivity analysis has been disclosed. Sensitivity 
of the resident obligations to changes in the weighted assumptions are shown in the table below. 

Increase/(Decrease) in resident obligations 

Increase in input 

Decrease in input 

Significant input 

Current market value 

Change in 
assumption 

10% 

2016 
$M 

150 

2015 
$M 

124 

2016 
$M 

(150) 

2015 
$M 

(124) 

Current market value is the only input that will significantly impact the fair value of the resident obligation since this 
impacts the amount of any capital gain that will be shared between Stockland and the resident upon exit. 

(C2) Financial assets and liabilities 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
This section shows the financial assets and liabilities Stockland generates through its trading activity.  

Careful management of working capital enables the Group to meet its trading and financing obligations 
within its ordinary operating cycle. Cash and cash equivalents are disclosed in section (D2). 

(C2a) Trade and other receivables  
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest rate method, less an allowance for impairment. Collectability of trade 
receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis and at balance date, specific impairment losses are recorded 
for any doubtful accounts. 

As at 30 June 

Current 
Trade receivables 

Provision for impairment 

Net trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Total current trade and other receivables 

Non-current 
Straight-lining of rental income 

Other receivables 

Receivables due from related companies 

Total non-current trade and other receivables 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

54 

(2) 

52 

82 

134 

62 

38 

– 

100 

40 

(1) 

39 

64 

103 

54 

38 

– 

92 

2 

(1) 

1 

17 

18 

65 

– 

10 

– 

10 

23 

33 

57 

– 

3,445 

3,510 

3,378 

3,435 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C2b) Trade and other payables 
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value less transaction costs and subsequently carried at 
amortised cost. 

As at 30 June 

Current 
Trade payables and accruals 

Land purchases 

Distributions payable 

GST payable/(receivable) 

Section 

(D8) 

Total current trade and other payables 

Non-current 
Land purchases 

Total non-current trade and other payables 

(C3) Other non-financial assets and liabilities 

Stockland 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

273 

48 

295 

27 

643 

– 

– 

243 

37 

283 

32 

595 

33 

33 

129 

–

295 

(2) 

422 

– 

– 

2015 
$M 

98 

–

283 

(2) 

379 

– 

– 

(C3a) Intangible assets 
Intangible assets are an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance. Stockland has two types of 
intangible assets: goodwill and software. There are no intangible assets held in the Trust. 

Stockland 

Cost 
Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Additions 

Balance as at 30 June 2015 

Additions 

Balance as at 30 June 2016

Amortisation and impairment losses 
Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Amortisation  

Impairment of intangibles 

Balance as at 30 June 2015 

Amortisation  

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

Carrying amounts 

As at 30 June 2015 

As at 30 June 2016 

Goodwill 
$M 

Software 
$M 

117

– 

117 

– 

117 

(23)

–

(18) 

(41)

– 

(41) 

76 

76 

58

22 

80 

33 

113 

(27)

(6)

(25) 

(58)

(9) 

(67) 

22 

46 

Total 
$M 

175

22 

197 

33 

230 

(50)

(6)

(43) 

(99)

(9) 

(108) 

98 

122 

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(C3a) Intangible assets (continued) 

Goodwill 
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of Stockland’s share of the net 
identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition.  

Goodwill that has an indefinite useful life is not subject to amortisation and is tested annually for impairment, or 
more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. 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 goodwill is monitored 
for internal management purposes and allocated to cash-generating units (‘CGU’). The allocation is made to each 
CGU or groups of CGU that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose, 
identified according to operating segments. 

Goodwill arose on the acquisition of the Retirement Living division of Australian Retirement Communities on 28 
February 2007, the acquisition of the Rylands Retirement Living business on 17 July 2008 and the acquisition of 
Aevum Limited on 31 October 2010.  

Impairment Test 
An impairment test was performed with no impairment recognised in the current year (2015: $18 million).  

The goodwill impairment test is based upon the value in use method using cash flow projections for Retirement 
Living unrecognised development profits. Unrecognised development profits comprises of cash flows from both the 
development pipeline and deferred repayment contracts which are considered to benefit from the acquisitions. 

In FY15, an impairment arose as a result of cash flows related to the development pipeline and deferred repayment 
contracts. Changes to the mix and timing of development projects in the pipeline as well as changes in assumptions 
in the calculation of the net present value of the future cash flows for the development pipeline and deferred 
repayment contracts were the primary reasons for the impairment.  

Deferred Repayment (‘DR’) Contracts 
The Australian Retirement Communities portfolio acquired in 2007, included a number of DR contracts. These DR 
contracts were initially sold prior to the Stockland acquisition at a wholesale price on development, and therefore 
were expected to result in higher conversion profit upon next settlement when they are priced at retail value and 
converted to Stockland target contracts. 

The cash flows are discounted over their forecast maturity at 12.9% (2015: 13.0%) and cash flows beyond the five 
year period have been determined by applying a growth rate of 3.7% p.a. (2015: 3.8% p.a.). The growth rate applied 
does not exceed the long-term average rate for the Australian retirement living property market. 

Development Pipeline 
Future development cash flows are based on formal budgets approved by management expected to commence 
in the next five year period and future development pipeline assumptions. The cash flows incorporate projections 
for development costs, selling price and associated DMF for the Retirement Living Communities in the 
development pipeline. 

Future cash flows are discounted at 15.0% (2015: 15.0%). Cash flows beyond the five year period have been 
determined by applying a growth rate of 3.7% p.a. (2015: 3.8% p.a.). The growth rate applied does not exceed the 
long-term average rate for the Australian Retirement Living property market. 

Management believe that due to the extended time it takes to develop a village and the general long-term nature of 
Retirement Living Communities, where Stockland has the ability to manage assets over that extended period, it is 
reasonable to use a cash flow period of greater than five years.  

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(C3a) Intangible assets (continued) 

Software 
Software is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amounts incurred in design and 
testing of software are capitalised including employee costs and an appropriate part of relevant overheads where 
the software will generate probable future economic benefits.  

Costs associated with maintaining software are recognised as an expense as incurred. 

All software is amortised based on the straight-line method and using rates between 20-33% from the point at which 
the asset is ready for use. Amortisation is recognised in profit or loss. Rates used are consistent with the prior year. 

The residual value, the useful life and the amortisation method applied to an asset are reviewed at least annually. 

Impairment Test 
No impairment has been recognised in the current year.  

In the prior year, a strategic review of the IT systems identified software that will be abandoned or phased out over 
the next three years. This review resulted in an impairment of $25 million which was fully allocated against software 
and classified as ‘impairment of intangibles’ within the profit or loss. The impairment test was based upon the value 
in use method using the future benefit derived from the internal use of software.  

(C3b) Non-current assets held for sale 
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying 
amount and fair value less costs to sell. Investment property held for sale will continue to be carried at fair value. 
Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered 
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is met only when the sale is 
highly probable and the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management 
must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one 
year from the date of classification. 

Property, plant and equipment are not depreciated once classified as held for sale. 

Investment properties transferred from Commercial Property 

Investment properties transferred from Retirement Living 

SDOT Sub Trust No. 1 

Eagle Street Pier Pty Limited 

Total non-current assets held for sale 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

67 

12 

– 

18 

97 

2015 
$M 

– 

– 

224 

22 

246 

2016 
$M 

61 

– 

–

– 

61 

2015 
$M 

– 

– 

224

– 

224 

During the year, Stockland completed the sale of properties at Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier which were 
held by SDOT Sub Trust No. 1 and Eagle Street Pier Pty Limited, respectively. In the prior year, these properties 
were revalued to their sale value. 

The final proceeds from the sale of the Eagle Street Pier property were distributed by the joint venture to Stockland 
and its joint venture partner in July 2016.  

Refer to (E1) for further details. 

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(D) Capital structure and financing costs 

IN THIS SECTION 
This section outlines how the Group manages its capital structure and related financing costs, including its 
balance sheet liquidity and access to capital markets. 

The Board determines the appropriate capital structure of the Group, specifically, how much is raised from 
shareholders (equity) and how much is borrowed from financial institutions and capital markets (debt), in 
order to finance Group's activities both now and in the future. 

The Board considers the Group's capital structure and its dividend and distribution policy at least twice a 
year ahead of announcing results, in the context of its ability to continue as a going concern, to execute the 
strategy and to deliver its business plan. During the year Stockland’s credit rating remained unchanged at  
A-/stable, and the Board continued to focus on improving the efficiency of the balance sheet. 

The Group is exposed to changes in interest rates on its net borrowings and to changes in foreign exchange 
rates on its foreign currency transactions and net assets. In accordance with risk management policies, the 
Group uses derivatives to hedge these underlying exposures. 

(D1) Net financing costs  

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
This section details the interest income generated on the Group's cash and other financial assets and the 
interest expense incurred on borrowings and other financial assets and liabilities. The presentation of the net 
financing costs in this note reflects income and expenses according to the classification of the financial 
instruments. 

Mark to market movements reflect the change in value of the Group’s derivative instruments between the 
later of inception or 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016. The value at year end is not necessarily the same as the 
value at which they will be settled at maturity. 

Finance income includes interest receivable on funds invested, any net gains on fair value movement of effective 
and ineffective hedged items, financial instruments and any net foreign exchange gains recognised in profit  
or loss. 

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss as it accrues using the effective interest method and if not received at 
balance date, is reflected in the balance sheet as a receivable. 

Finance costs include interest payable on short-term and long-term borrowings calculated using the effective 
interest method, payments on derivatives, losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss and 
amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with arrangement of borrowings. 

Finance costs are expensed as incurred except to the extent that they are directly attributable to the acquisition, 
construction or production of a qualifying asset such as investment properties or inventories. Qualifying assets are 
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to reach the stage of their intended use or sale. 

In these circumstances, borrowing costs are capitalised to the cost of the assets whilst in active development until 
the assets are ready for their intended use or sale. Total interest capitalised must not exceed the net interest 
expense in any period. Project carrying values, including all capitalised interest attributable to projects, must 
continue to be recoverable based on the latest project feasibilities. In the event that development is suspended for 
an extended period of time or the decision is taken to dispose of the asset, the capitalisation of borrowing costs is 
also suspended. 

The rate at which interest has been capitalised to qualifying assets is disclosed in section (C1).  

Where funds are borrowed generally, borrowing costs are capitalised using a weighted average capitalisation rate 
applied to the expenditures on the asset excluding specific borrowings. 

The fair value of derivatives is discussed further at section (D5). 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D1) Net financing costs (continued) 

Net financing costs can be analysed as follows: 

Stockland 

Trust 

Interest income from related parties 

Interest income from other parties 

Net gain transferred from the foreign currency translation reserve 

Finance income 

Interest expense relating to interest-bearing financial liabilities 

Interest paid or payable on other financial liabilities at amortised cost 

Less interest capitalised to inventories 

Less interest capitalised to investment properties 

Interest expense 

Net loss on fair value hedges 

Net loss on derivatives 

Total loss on debt and derivatives 

Total finance expense 

2016
$M 

2015
$M 

– 

8 

– 

8 

197 

12 

(116) 

(12) 

81 

15 

156 

171 

252 

– 

8 

1 

9 

198 

12 

(122) 

(15) 

73 

18 

22 

40 

113 

2016 
$M 

293 

1 

– 

294 

2015
$M 

297 

4 

– 

301 

197 

198 

–

–

(3) 

194 

15 

156 

171 

365 

The interest expense relating to interest-bearing financial liabilities includes $96 million (2015: $105 million)  
related to interest on financial liabilities carried at amortised cost. 

The table below shows the composition of losses on derivatives, including those eligible and ineligible for  
hedge accounting: 

Net loss on fair value hedges 
Loss/(Gain) on net change in fair value of derivatives 

Loss/(Gain) on net change in fair value of interest-bearing liabilities 

Net loss on fair value hedges 

Net loss on derivatives 
Loss/(Gain) on foreign exchange movement 

Loss/(Gain) on fair value movement 

Net loss on derivatives 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
$M 

(151) 

166 

15 

25 

131 

156 

2015
$M 

(178) 

196 

18 

165 

(143) 

22 

2016 
$M 

(151) 

166 

15 

25 

131 

156 

–

–

(8) 

190 

18 

22 

40 

230 

2015
$M 

(178) 

196 

18 

164 

(142) 

22 

During the year financial instruments were closed out by the Group. The following table shows the cash and profit or 
loss impact of closing out these instruments: 

Cash costs of closing out financial instruments 

Cumulative fair value loss previously recognised 

Loss realised during the year 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
$M 

(119) 

112 

(7) 

2015
$M 

(41) 

38 

(3) 

2016 
$M 

(119) 

112 

(7) 

2015
$M 

(39) 

36 

(3) 

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87

Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D2) Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and at call deposits. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on 
demand form an integral part of Stockland’s cash management and are included as a component of cash and cash 
equivalents for the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement. As at 30 June 2016 Stockland does not have any bank 
overdrafts. 

Included in the cash and cash equivalents balance is $75 million (2015: $58 million) in cash that is held to satisfy 
real estate and financial services licensing requirements and is not immediately available for use by the Group. 

(D3) Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
The Trust borrows money from financial institutions and debt investors in the form of bonds and other 
financial instruments. The Trust’s bonds generally have fixed interest rates and are for a fixed term. 

The interest expense on these instruments are shown in section (D1). 

Stockland and Trust 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are carried at amortised cost. The table below shows fair value of each of 
these instruments, which is the amount required to replicate at balance date the principal and duration of these 
notes based on current market interest rates and conditions. 

2016 
Foreign medium term notes 

Domestic medium term notes 

Bank facilities 

Total  

2015 
Foreign medium term notes 

Domestic medium term notes 

Bank facilities 

Total  

Carrying value 

Section 

Current 
$M 

Non-Current 
$M 

Total 
$M 

Fair value 
$M 

(D3a)  

(D3b)  

(D3c) 

(D3a)  

(D3b)  

(D3c) 

331 

150 

– 

481 

286 

– 

– 

286 

2,644 

555 

120 

3,319 

2,259 

458 

280 

2,997 

2,975 

705 

120 

3,800 

2,545 

458 

280 

3,283 

3,257 

764 

120 

4,141 

2,740 

510 

280 

3,530 

The difference of $341 million (2015: $247 million) between the carrying amount and fair value of the domestic and 
foreign medium term notes is due to notes being carried at amortised cost under AASB 139 Financial Instruments: 
Recognition and Measurement, while the fair value represents the amount required to replicate at balance date the 
principal and duration of these notes based on current market interest rates and conditions. 

(D3a) Foreign medium term notes 

Stockland and Trust 

US private placement 

The Trust has issued fixed coupon notes in the US private placement market. Generally, notes are issued in USD 
and converted back to AUD principal and AUD floating coupons through CCIRS. 

In the prior year, Stockland secured USD 275 million (AUD 359 million) in funding which was delivered in the 
current period. 

In December 2015, the Trust secured new 10 year notes with a face value of AUD 100 million in the US private 
placement market. The placement was issued as a single tranche denominated in AUD with fixed coupons.  

During the year, the Trust repaid USD 115 million (AUD 164 million) of its notes that were issued in the US private 
placement market and matured in July 2015 and October 2015.  

Subsequent to year-end, Trust secured new US private placement debt equivalent to $398 million which comprises 
of four tranches denominated in either US or Australian dollars. The debt will be settled in August 2016 with terms of 
between 10 and 15 years. 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D3a) Foreign medium term notes (continued) 

The fair value of the US private placements as at 30 June 2016 is $2,482 million (2015: $1,977 million). Details of 
the foreign medium term notes on issue in the US private placement market are set out below. 

Fixed rate 
coupon 

Floating
CCIRS2 

2016
$M 

2015
$M 

2016 
$M 

2015
$M 

Face value1 

Carrying amount 

Maturity date 

July 2015 

October 2015 

July 2016 

October 2016 

June 2017 

October 2017 

June 2018 

October 2018 

July 2019 

July 2020 

September 2021 

June 2022 

August 2022 

August 2024 

August 2025 

December 2025 

June 2027 

August 2027 

February 2029 

August 2030 

Total 

4.99% 

5.72% 

5.04% 

5.87% 

5.93% 

5.96% 

5.98% 

6.01% 

5.19% 

5.24% 

4.32% 

6.15% 

0.78% - 0.77% 

0.70% - 0.60% 

0.79% - 0.78% 

0.76% 

0.48% - 0.76%  

0.76% 

0.25% 

0.73% - 0.65% 

0.85% - 0.83% 

0.87% - 0.86% 

2.44% - 2.48% 

1.00% 

3.99% / 6.80% 

2.93% - 3.08% 

4.14% 

3.75% 

5.09% 

6.28% 

3.85% 

4.67% 

4.00% 

2.99% 

1.62% 

– 

0.87% 

1.63% 

1.52% 

1.69% 

– 

– 

62 

27 

188 

61 

250 

269 

71 

90 

176 

28 

105 

50 

156 

100 

20 

131 

141 

72 

1,997 

64 

99 

62 

27 

188 

61 

250 

269 

71 

90 

176 

28 

105 

50 

–3 

– 

20 

–3 

141 

–3 

1,701 

– 

– 

65 

25 

242 

57 

223 

260 

75 

96 

266 

41 

109 

53 

181 

100 

32 

153 

209 

87 

2,274 

(2) 

2,272 

65 

86 

63 

25 

239 

57 

217 

257 

73 

94 

246 

40 

104 

47 

2 

– 

32 

2 

180 

2 

1,831 

(2) 

1,829 

Less: attributable transaction costs 

Total balance sheet carrying amount 

1  Face value of the notes in Australian dollars after the effect of the CCIRS. 
2  Variable interest rate margin above the 90 day bank bill rate. The 90 day bank bill rate as at 30 June 2016 was 1.96% (2015: 2.15%) 
3 New US private placement notes were transacted in June 2015 and settled in August 2015. The carrying amount at 30 June 2015 represents the 

fair value movement in the notes from trade date to balance date. 

Asian and European private placement 

The Trust has issued medium term notes into the Asian and European private placement markets with face values 
of JPY 13,000 million ($151 million), HKD 470 million ($62 million), HKD 400 million ($55 million) and EUR 300 
million ($433 million).  

All notes are issued at a fixed coupon payable in JPY, HKD and EUR and converted back to AUD floating coupons 
through cross currency principal and interest rate swaps.  

On 24 August 2015, notes outstanding in the Asian private placement market with a face value of JPY 13,000 
million ($151 million) were redeemed ahead of the 2035 maturity date, as part of the Group’s ongoing capital 
management program. 

On 21 January 2016, the Trust issued medium term notes with a face value of HKD 540 million ($100 million). All 
the notes were converted back to AUD principal and AUD fixed coupons through CCIRS. 

The fair value of the notes as at 30 June 2016 is $775 million (2015: $763 million). Details of the foreign medium 
term notes on issue in the Asian and European private placement market are set out below: 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 89

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D3a) Foreign medium term notes (continued) 

CCIRS 

Face value1 

Carrying amount 

Maturity date 

August 20153 

November 2021 

May 2025 

October 2025 

January 2026 

Total 

Fixed rate 
coupon 

Type 

Rate2 

3.99% 

1.50% 

3.37% 

4.00% 

3.38% 

Floating 

Floating 

Floating 

Floating 

Fixed 

0.80% 

1.48% 

1.63% 

1.63% 

4.90% 

2016 
$M 

– 

433 

62 

55 

100 

650 

2015 
$M 

151 

433 

62 

55 

– 

701 

Less: attributable transaction costs 

Total balance sheet carrying amount  

2016 
$M 

– 

453 

85 

80 

88 

706 

(3) 

703 

2015 
$M 

135 

435 

77 

73 

– 

720 

(4) 

716 

1 Face value of the notes in Australian dollars after the effect of the CCIRS. 
2 Variable interest rate margin above the 90 day bank bill rate. The 90 day bank bill rate as at 30 June 2016 was 1.96% (2015: 2.15%). 
3 Prior to Stockland’s election to early redeem these notes on August 2015, the maturity was August 2035. 

(D3b) Domestic medium term notes 

Stockland and Trust 
Medium term notes have been issued at either face value, or at a discount or premium to face value and are carried 
at amortised cost. The discount or premium is amortised to finance costs over the term of the notes. The medium 
term notes are issued on either fixed or floating interest rate terms. 

On 13 November 2015, the Trust issued fixed coupon notes at face value of $250 million.  

The fair value of the notes as at 30 June 2016 is $764 million (2015: $510 million). Details of unsecured domestic 
medium term notes on issue are set out below: 

Maturity date 

July 2016 

September 2019 

November 2020 

November 2022 

Total 

Less: attributable transaction costs 

Total balance sheet carrying amount at amortised cost 

(D3c) Bank facilities 

Stockland and Trust 

Fixed rate 
coupon 

7.50% 

5.50% 

8.25% 

4.50% 

2016 
$M 

150 

150 

160 

250 

710 

(5) 

705 

2015
$M 

150 

150 

160 

– 

460 

(2) 

458 

The bank facilities are multi-use facilities which may be used partially for bank guarantees. Bank facilities are 
unsecured and held at amortised cost. Details of maturity dates and security for facilities, excluding bank guarantee 
facilities (refer to section F4), are set out below: 

Maturity date 

July 2017 

August 2018 

December 2017 

January 2019 

February 2020 

November 2020 

2016 

2015 

Utilised 
$M 

Facility Limit 
 $M 

Utilised 
$M  

Facility Limit 
$M 

– 

– 

– 

– 

20 

100 

120 

100 

120 

200 

250 

150 

100 

920 

– 

– 

– 

30 

150 

100 

280 

100 

120 

200 

250 

150 

100 

920 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D4) Other financial assets and liabilities 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 

A derivative is a type of financial instrument typically used to manage risk. A derivative's value changes over 
time in response to underlying variables such as exchange rates or interest rates and is entered into for a 
fixed period. A hedge is where a derivative is used to manage an underlying exposure. The Group uses 
derivatives to manage exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risk. 

Investments in other financial assets are managed in accordance with the Group’s documented risk policy. 
Based on the nature of the asset and its purpose, movements in the fair value of other financial assets are 
recognised either through profit or loss or other comprehensive income. 

Investments in other entities 
The fair value of ‘Securities in listed entities’ is determined by reference to the quoted bid price of the entity at 
balance date.  

The fair value of ‘Units in unlisted entities’ is determined by reference to the net assets of the underlying 
investments at balance date.  

These investments are included in ‘Non-current assets – Other financial assets’ unless the Group intends to dispose 
of the investment within 12 months of balance date in which case the investment is classified as ‘Current assets – 
Other financial assets’. 

An investment is derecognised when the Group has transferred the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the 
investment and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the investment to a third party. If an 
investment does not qualify for derecognition, the investment will continue to be recognised and a liability 
recognised for the consideration received. If the investment will qualify for derecognition within 12 months of 
balance date, the liability is recorded as ‘Current liabilities – Other liabilities’. 

Investment in BGP Holdings, Plc (‘BGP’) 
Stockland holds a 12.4% non-transferrable, non-tradable, investment in BGP. BGP is a European (predominantly 
Euro currency denominated) real estate investment company, which Stockland acquired via an in specie distribution 
through its previous investment in The GPT Group (‘GPT’). This investment is held as an available for sale 
investment, in non-current Other Financial Assets. 

BGP is not a listed company and as such there is limited financial information provided to investors.  

In the prior year, Stockland recognised a fair value of $19 million ($13 million after tax) through other 
comprehensive income based on the information available at the time.  

The 31 December 2015 financial statements of BGP indicate the company had net assets of €588 million (A$878 
million). Applying Stockland’s percentage ownership of 12.4%, this equates to a prima facie value of A$109 million.  

Following an assessment of available information as at 30 June 2016, including financial information and 
announcements published by BGP, a fair value of $28 million has been applied to the investment with the 
movement since 30 June 2015 of $9 million ($7 million after tax) recognised in the fair value reserve. 

Valuation process 
The fair value of the investment has been determined by the Directors using a DCF methodology. Internal 
valuations are completed every six months using DCF methods with reference to publicly available information on 
BGP as well as external market data. The aim of the valuation process is to ensure the investment is held at fair 
value on Stockland’s balance sheet. 

Inputs 
The investment in BGP is considered to be a level 3 in the Fair Value Hierarchy (the Fair Value Hierarchy is 
explained in (D5)). The inputs used by Stockland in estimating the fair value of BGP are based on assumptions. 
These assumptions, particularly cash flow projections, are based on public information, largely limited to public 
financial statements. These financial statements do not specifically provide projections of forward cash flows and as 
a result these have been estimated by Stockland using point in time values set out in those statements. These 
inputs should be read in that context.  

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91

Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D4) Other financial assets and liabilities (continued) 

The following inputs are used to measure the fair value of Stockland’s investment in BGP: 

Inputs 

Discount rate 

DCF period 

These unobservable inputs are further explained below: 

Unobservable inputs 

30 June 2016 

30 June 2015 

30% 

5 years 

30% 

5 years 

Item 

DCF method  

Discount rate 

DCF period 

Description 

Under the DCF method, an asset or liability’s fair value is estimated using explicit assumptions 
regarding the benefits and liabilities of ownership over the asset’s life. The DCF method involves the 
assumption of a series of cash flows based on the valuations of BGP’s assets contained within BGP’s 
financial statements. To this projected cash flow series, an appropriate, market-derived discount rate 
is assumed to estimate the present value of the income stream associated with the asset. 

The rate of return used to convert a monetary sum, payable or receivable in the future, into present 
value. It reflects the opportunity cost of capital, that is, the rate of return the capital can earn if put to 
other uses having similar risk. In the case of BGP, this includes having regard to public statements by 
BGP on the progress of its asset disposal process as well as an assessment of the current European 
economic climate and the impact that might have on asset values. BGP is a highly illiquid asset and 
the assumed cash flows are highly uncertain, therefore a discount rate of 30% has been used as the 
unobservable input. 

This represents an assumption of the number of years it will take in order for the shareholders to 
receive a distribution following the sale of assets or Initial Public Offering (IPO). Notwithstanding 
BGP’s stated intention to divest its investment asset portfolio there is a risk any such disposal process 
will be prolonged given the current environment in Europe. Sensitivities around unobservable inputs 
are set out below. 

Sensitivity information 
When assessing the valuation of the BGP investment, a change in the assumed discount rate or DCF period, would 
impact the valuation. In theory, a decrease in the discount rate and/or DCF period would increase the fair value of 
the investment, and an increase in the discount rate and/or DCF period would decrease the fair value. Sensitivity of 
the investment fair value (pre-tax) to changes in the weighted assumptions is shown in the table below. 

Increase / (Decrease) in Fair Value 

Increase in input 

Decrease in input 

Significant input 

Discount rate 

DCF period 

Change in 
assumption 

10% 

2 years 

2016 
$M 

(9) 

(9) 

2015
$M 

(6) 

(8) 

2016 
$M 

14 

18 

2015
$M 

9 

19 

Investments made by Stockland CARE Foundation (‘CARE Foundation’) 
The CARE Foundation is a charitable trust set up by Stockland. Under accounting standards, the CARE Foundation 
is considered a subsidiary that forms part of Stockland’s consolidated group. Included in other financial assets is $8 
million (2015: nil) of donations which the CARE Foundation has invested to fund its ongoing charitable projects.  

Investment in Australand Property Group (‘Australand’) 
In the prior year, Stockland disposed of its interest in Australand, which comprised a 15.7% direct holding in 
securities of Australand and 4.2% indirect interest via a cash settled equity swap agreement. On disposal, 
Stockland realised a net gain on sale after transaction costs and before tax of $73 million. As this investment was 
carried at fair value at 30 June 2014, $51 million (net of tax) of realised fair value gains were transferred from other 
comprehensive income to the profit or loss upon disposal of the investment. 

Derivative financial instruments 
Stockland holds a number of derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, foreign exchange contracts  
and CCIRS. 

Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value and remeasured at each balance date.  

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D4) Other financial assets and liabilities (continued) 

The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that Stockland would receive or pay to transfer  
the swap at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of  
swap counterparties. 
The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined by using the difference between the contract 
exchange rate and the quoted forward exchange rate at the reporting date.  

Third party valuations are used to determine the fair value of Stockland's derivatives. The valuation techniques use 
inputs such as interest rate yield curves and currency prices/yields, volatilities of underlying instruments and 
correlations between inputs. 

The gain or loss on re-measurement to fair value is recognised in profit or loss. However, where derivatives qualify 
for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged, 
refer below. 

Stockland enters into ISDA Master Agreements with its derivative counterparties. Under the terms of these 
arrangements, where certain credit events occur, the net position owing/receivable to a single counterparty in 
relation to all outstanding derivatives with that counterparty, will be taken as owing/receivable and all the relevant 
arrangements terminated. As Stockland does not presently have a legally enforceable right of set-off, these 
amounts have not been offset in the balance sheet. In the event a credit event occurred, the ISDA Master 
Agreement would allow reduction to derivative assets and derivative liabilities of the same amount of $205 million 
(2015: $123 million).  

Derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting 
Stockland uses a limited number of derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in interest 
and foreign exchange rates. At the inception of the transaction, Stockland designates and documents these 
derivative instruments into a hedging relationship with the hedged items, as well as its risk management objective 
and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  

Stockland also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the 
derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting 
changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. 

Fair value hedge 
A fair value hedge is a hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of an asset or liability that is attributable to a 
particular risk. 

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in  
profit or loss, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to  
the hedged risk. 

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument matures or is sold, terminated or exercised, no 
longer qualifies for hedge accounting, or when Stockland revokes designation. Any adjustment between the carrying 
amount and the face value of a hedged financial instrument is amortised to profit or loss using the effective interest 
rate method. Amortisation begins when the hedged item ceases to be adjusted for changes in its fair value 
attributable to the risk being hedged. 

Cash flow hedge 
A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk associated 
with an asset, liability or highly probable forecast transaction that could affect profit or loss. 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow 
hedges is recognised in equity in the cash flow hedge reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion 
is recognised immediately in profit or loss within finance income or expense. 

Amounts in the cash flow hedge reserve are recognised in profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item is 
recognised in profit or loss. 

When the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial 
liability, the gains and losses previously in the cash flow hedge reserve are transferred from equity and included in 
the initial measurement of the cost of the asset or liability. 

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument matures or is sold, terminated or exercised, no 
longer qualifies for hedge accounting, or when Stockland revokes designation. Any cumulative gain or loss 
recognised in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately 
recognised in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss 
that was recognised in equity is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 93

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Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D4) Other financial assets and liabilities (continued) 

The following table shows the fair value of financial instruments analysed by type of instrument: 

Stockland 

Current 

Fair value hedges 
CCIRS – through profit or loss 

Interest rate derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total current other financial instruments 

Non-current 

Investments in other entities 

Securities in unlisted entities 

Other investments 

Total non-current investments in other entities 

Fair value hedges 

Cash flow hedges 

CCIRS – through profit or loss 

Interest rate derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total non-current other financial instruments 

Trust 

Current 
Fair value hedges 

CCIRS – through profit or loss 

Interest rate derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total current other financial instruments 

Non-current 

Investments in other entities 
Securities in unlisted entities 

Total non-current investments in other entities 

Fair value hedges 

Cash flow hedges 

CCIRS – through profit or loss 

Interest rate derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total non-current other financial instruments 

Other financial assets 

Other financial liabilities 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

– 

72 

7 
79 

36 

8 

44 

271 

53 

64 

36 

468 

– 

2 

– 

2 

24 

– 

24 

133 

35 

116 

58 

366 

2016 
$M 

(3) 

(9) 

(7) 

(19) 

– 

– 

– 

(18) 

(5) 

(7) 

(267) 

(297) 

2015 
$M 

(14) 

(13) 

(6) 

(33) 

– 

– 

– 

(15) 

(4) 

(7) 

(258) 

(284) 

Other financial assets 

Other financial liabilities 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

– 

72 

7 

79 

8 

8 

271 

53 

64 

36 

432 

– 

2 

– 

2 

5 

5 

133 

35 

116 

58 

347 

2016 
$M 

(3) 

(9) 

(7) 

(19) 

– 

– 

(18) 

(5) 

(7) 

(267) 

(297) 

2015 
$M 

(14) 

(13) 

(6) 

(33) 

– 

– 

(15) 

(4) 

(7) 

(258) 

(284) 

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Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D5) Fair value hierarchy  

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
The financial instruments included on the balance sheet are measured at either fair value or amortised cost. 
The measurement of fair value may in some cases be subjective and may depend on the inputs used in the 
calculations. The Group generally uses external valuations based on market inputs or market values (e.g. 
external share prices). The different valuation methods are called ‘hierarchies’ and are described below. 

•  Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; 
•  Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset 

or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and 
•  Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data 

(‘unobservable inputs’). 

Determination of fair value 
The fair value of derivative financial instruments, including domestic and foreign medium term notes, interest rate 
derivatives and CCIRS, is determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models by discounting the 
expected future cash flows using assumptions supported by observable market rates. Whilst certain derivatives are 
not quoted in an active market, Stockland has determined the fair value of these derivatives using quoted market 
inputs (e.g. interest rates, volatility, and exchange rates) adjusted for specific features of the instruments and debit 
or credit value adjustments based on Stockland or the derivative counterparties current credit worthiness. 

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is the quoted market price of the derivative at balance date, being the 
present value of the quoted forward price. 

The table below sets out the financial instruments included on the balance sheet at ‘fair value’. 

Quantitative sensitivities required under AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement in relation to the Retirement Living 
resident obligations have been disclosed in section (C1c). 

Stockland 

2016 

Financial assets carried at fair value 
Derivative assets 

Securities in unlisted entities 

Other investments 

Total financial assets carried at fair value 

Financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Derivative liabilities 

Retirement Living resident obligations 

Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Net position 

2015 

Financial assets carried at fair value 
Securities in unlisted entities 

Derivative assets 

Total financial assets carried at fair value 

Financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Derivative liabilities 

Retirement Living resident obligations 

Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Net position 

Level 1 
$M 

Level 2 
$M 

Level 3 
$M 

Total 
$M 

– 

– 

8 

8 

– 

– 

– 

8 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

503 

– 

– 

503 

(316) 

– 

(316) 

187 

– 

344 

344 

(304) 

– 

(304) 

40 

– 

36 

– 

36 

– 

(2,427) 

(2,427) 

(2,391) 

24 

– 

24 

(13) 

(2,211) 

(2,224) 

(2,200) 

503 

36 

8 

547 

(316) 

(2,427) 

(2,743) 

(2,196) 

24 

344 

368 

(317) 

(2,211) 

(2,528) 

(2,160) 

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D5) Fair value hierarchy (continued) 

Trust 

2016 

Financial assets carried at fair value 
Derivative assets 

Securities in unlisted entities 

Total financial assets carried at fair value 

Financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Derivative liabilities 

Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Net position 

2015

Financial assets carried at fair value 
Derivative assets 

Securities in unlisted entities 

Total financial assets carried at fair value 

Financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Derivative liabilities 

Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 

Net position 

Level 1 
$M 

Level 2 
$M 

Level 3 
$M 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

503 

– 

503 

(316) 

(316) 

187 

344 

– 

344 

(304) 

(304) 

40 

– 

8 

8 

– 

– 

8 

– 

5 

5 

(13) 

(13) 

(8) 

Total 
$M 

503 

8 

511 

(316) 

(316) 

195 

344 

5 

349 

(317) 

(317) 

32 

Derivative financial assets and liabilities are not offset in the balance sheet as under agreements held with derivative 
counterparties, the Group does not have a legally enforceable right to set-off the position payable/receivable to a 
single counterparty. 

The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balances to the closing balances for fair value measurements 
in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: 

Stockland 

Balance at 1 July 2014

Total gains and losses recognised in:
• 

profit or loss

• 

other comprehensive income 

Net cash settled on resident turnover

Purchased 

Disposal of aged care bonds 

Capital distributions

Balance at 30 June 2015

Total gains and losses recognised in:

• 

• 

profit or loss

other comprehensive income 

Net cash settled on resident turnover

Capital distributions

Disposed / Settled 

Balance at 30 June 2016

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Units in 
unlisted 
entities 
$M 

Derivatives 
$M 

Aged care 
bonds 
$M 

Retirement 
Living 
resident 
obligations 
$M 

(53) 

(1,865)

6

– 

19 

– 

– 

– 

(1) 

24 

3 

9 

– 

– 

– 

36 

(11)

(2) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(13) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

13 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

53 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total 
$M 

(1,923) 

(27) 

19 

(146) 

(175) 

53 

(1) 

(25) 

– 

(146) 

(175) 

– 

– 

(2,211) 

(2,200) 

(3) 

– 

(213) 

– 

– 

– 

9 

(213) 

– 

13 

(2,427) 

(2,391) 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 96

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D5) Fair value hierarchy (continued) 

Trust 

Balance at 1 July 2014

Total gains and losses recognised in:

• 

profit or loss

Capital distributions

Balance at 30 June 2015

Total gains and losses recognised in:

• 

profit or loss

Capital distributions 

Disposed / Settled

Balance at 30 June 2016

(D6) Financial risk factors  

Units in
unlisted entities 
$M 

Derivatives 
$M 

6 

– 

(1) 

5 

3 

– 

– 

8 

(11) 

(2) 

– 

(13) 

– 

– 

13 

– 

Total 
$M 

(5) 

(2) 

(1) 

(8) 

3 

– 

13 

8 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; market risks (including currency risk, interest 
rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme 
focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on 
financial performance.  

The Group uses derivative financial instruments within its policies described below as hedges to manage 
certain risk exposures. 

Financial risk and capital management is carried out by a central treasury department. The Board reviews 
and approves written principles of overall risk management, as well as written policies covering specific 
areas such as managing capital, mitigating interest rates, liquidity, foreign exchange and credit risks, use of 
derivative financial instruments and investing excess liquidity. The Audit Committee assists the Board in 
monitoring the implementation of these treasury policies. 

The sensitivity analysis included in this section shows the impact that a shift in the financial risks would have 
on the financial statements at year-end, but is not a forecast or prediction. In addition, it does not include 
any management action that might take place to mitigate these risks were they to occur. 

(D6a) Market risk 
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity 
prices will affect Stockland’s financial performance or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective 
of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while 
optimising returns. 

Foreign exchange risk 
Foreign exchange risk arises when anticipated transactions or recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in 
a currency that is not Stockland’s functional currency, being Australian dollars. Stockland has currency exposures to 
the Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, US Dollar and Yen. 

The Group manages its foreign exchange exposure by using CCIRS and forward exchange contracts. 

The Group’s foreign medium term notes create both an interest rate and a foreign currency risk exposure. The 
Group’s policy is to minimise its exposure to both interest rate and exchange rate movements. Accordingly, the 
Group has entered into a series of CCIRS which cover 100% of the US, UK, European and Asian private placement 
principals outstanding and are timed to expire when each private placement loan matures. These swaps also swap 
the obligation to pay fixed interest to floating interest. When swaps held are no longer effective in hedging the 
interest rate and foreign currency risk exposure, management will reassess the value in continuing to hold the swap.  

In accordance with the accounting policy, these CCIRS have been designated as fair value and cash flow hedges 
with the movements in fair value recognised whilst they are still in effective hedge relationships.  

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 97

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6a) Market risk (continued) 

The following table provides a summary of the face values of the Group’s foreign exchange risk exposures together 
with the derivatives which have been entered into to manage these exposures. 

2016 
Borrowings 

Other net assets 

CCIRS 

Foreign exchange contracts 

Total exposure 

2015 
Borrowings 

Other net assets 

CCIRS 

Foreign exchange contracts 

Total exposure 

Stockland 

Trust 

Euro 
€M 

HKD 
$M 

USD 
$M 

Yen 
¥M 

Euro 
€M 

HKD 
$M 

USD 
$M 

Yen 
¥M 

(300) 

(1,410) 

(1,469) 

23 

300 

(3) 

20 

– 

– 

1,410 

1,469 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(300) 

(1,410) 

(1,469) 

– 

300 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1,410 

1,469 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(300) 

(870) 

(1,426) 

(13,000) 

(300) 

(870) 

(1,426) 

(13,000) 

17 

300 

(3) 

14 

– 

870 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1,426 

13,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

300 

– 

– 

– 

870 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1,426 

13,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Sensitivity analysis – foreign exchange risk 
The following sensitivity analysis shows the impact on the profit or loss and equity if there was an increase/decrease 
in exchange rates of 10% at balance date with all other variables held constant. 

Stockland 

2016 

EUR 

HKD 

USD 

YEN 

Total impact 

2015 

EUR 

HKD 

USD 

YEN 

Total impact 

Profit or loss 

Equity 

Increase
$M 

Decrease
$M 

Increase 
$M 

Decrease
$M 

(3) 

– 

(7) 

– 

(10) 

(2) 

– 

(8) 

– 

(10) 

4 

– 

8 

– 

12 

2 

– 

10 

– 

12 

(47) 

(10) 

(21) 

– 

(78) 

(46) 

(1) 

(21) 

– 

(68) 

47 

13 

26 

– 

86 

45 

2 

26 

– 

73 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6a) Market risk (continued) 

Trust 

2016 

EUR 

HKD 

USD 

YEN 

Total impact 

2015 

EUR 

HKD 

USD 

YEN 

Total impact 

Profit or loss 

Equity 

Increase
$M 

Decrease
$M 

Increase 
$M 

Decrease
$M 

– 

– 

(7) 

– 

(7) 

– 

– 

(8) 

– 

(8) 

– 

– 

8 

– 

8 

– 

– 

10 

– 

10 

(47) 

(10) 

(21) 

– 

(78) 

(46) 

(1) 

(21) 

– 

(68) 

47 

13 

26 

– 

86 

45 

2 

26 

– 

73 

Interest rate risk 
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in 
market interest rates.  

The Trust’s interest rate risk arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Trust to cash 
flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Trust to fair value interest rate risk. The Group’s 
treasury policy allows it to enter into a variety of approved derivative instruments to manage the risk profile of the 
total debt portfolio to achieve an appropriate mix of fixed and floating interest rate exposures. The Group manages 
its cash flow interest rate risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. Such interest rate swaps have the 
economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates. The Trust manages its fair value interest 
rate risk through CCIRS and fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps.  

These derivatives have been recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value in accordance with AASB 139
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. These derivatives have not been designated as hedges 
for accounting purposes, nevertheless management believe the hedges are effective economically. As a result 
movements in the fair value of these instruments are recognised in profit or loss.  

The table below provides a summary of the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings after the effect of the interest rate derivatives. 

Stockland and Trust 

As at 30 June 
Fixed rate interest-bearing loans and borrowings1 
Floating rate interest-bearing loans and borrowings1 

Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

1  Notional principal amounts 

Net exposure  
(after the effect of derivatives) 

2016
$M 

3,331 

146 

3,477 

2015
$M 

2,255 

887 

3,142 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 99

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6a) Market risk (continued) 

Sensitivity analysis – interest rate risk 
The following sensitivity analysis shows the impact on profit or loss and equity if market interest rates at balance 
date had been 100 basis points higher/lower (2015: 100 basis points) with all other variables held constant.  

Stockland 

As at 30 June 

Impact on profit or loss 

Impact on interest income/expense 

Impact on net gain/loss on derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total impact on profit or loss 

Impact on equity 

Total impact on equity 

Trust 

2016 

2015 

100bp higher 
$M 

100bp lower 
$M 

100bp higher 
$M 

100bp lower 
$M 

2 

153 

155 

39 

(2) 

(160) 

(162) 

(42) 

2 

130 

132 

42 

(2) 

(142) 

(144) 

(49) 

As at 30 June 

Impact on profit or loss 

Impact on interest income/expense 

Impact on net gain/loss on derivatives – through profit or loss 

Total impact on profit or loss 

Impact on equity 

Total impact on equity 

2016 

2015 

100bp higher 
$M 

100bp lower 
$M 

100bp higher 
$M 

100bp lower 
$M 

35 

153 

188 

(35) 

(160) 

(195) 

35 

130 

165 

(35) 

(142) 

(177) 

39 

(42) 

42 

(49) 

Equity price risk 
Equity price risk is the risk that the fair value of investments in listed/unlisted entities fluctuate due to changes in 
the underlying share/unit price. The Group’s equity price risk arises from investments in listed securities and units 
in unlisted funds. These investments are classified as financial assets carried at fair value, with any resultant gain 
or loss recognised in other comprehensive income. 

Material investments within the portfolio are managed on an individual basis and all buy and sell decisions are 
approved by the Risk Committee. 

Sensitivity analysis - equity price risk 
The following sensitivity analysis shows the impact on profit or loss and equity if the market price of the  
underlying equity securities/units at balance date had been 10% higher/lower with all other variables held constant. 

As at 30 June 

Stockland 

Total impact on profit or loss 

Total impact on equity 

Trust 

Total impact on profit or loss 

Total impact on equity 

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2016 

2015 

10% higher 
$M 

10% lower 
$M 

10% higher 
$M 

10% lower 
$M 

2 

– 

– 

– 

(2) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 100

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6b) Credit risk 
Credit risk is the risk that a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations 
resulting in a financial loss to the Group. 

The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk to any single counterparty and has policies to review the 
aggregate exposure of tenancies across its portfolio. The Group also has policies to ensure that sales of properties 
and development services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. 

Derivative counterparties and cash deposits are currently limited to financial institutions approved by the Risk 
Committee. There are also policies that limit the amount of credit risk exposure to any one of the approved financial 
institutions based on their credit rating and country of origin. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of 
financial assets mentioned above. 

As at 30 June 2016, these financial institutions had an S&P credit rating of BBB stable or above (2015: A- or above). 

Bank guarantees and mortgages over land are held as security over certain trade and other receivables balances. 

As at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015, there were no significant financial assets that were past due.  

(D6c) Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Due to the 
dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, the Group aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping sufficient 
cash and/or committed credit lines available whilst maintaining a low cost of holding these facilities. Management 
prepares and monitors rolling forecasts of liquidity requirements on the basis of expected cash flow. 

The Group manages liquidity risk through monitoring the maturity of its debt portfolio. The Group also manages 
liquidity risk by maintaining a liquidity buffer of cash and undrawn credit facilities. The current weighted average 
debt maturity is 5.3 years (2015: 4.6 years). 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities including derivatives into relevant maturity 
groupings based on the period remaining until the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the 
table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows (including interest), and therefore may not reconcile with 
the amounts disclosed on the balance sheet. 

As derivative assets have been excluded from this table, refer to section (D5) for the fair value of the 
derivative assets to provide a meaningful analysis of Stockland’s total derivatives. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 101

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6c) Liquidity risk (continued) 

Stockland 

2016 

Non-derivative financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables (excl. GST) 

Dividends and distributions payable 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Retirement Living resident obligations

Derivative financial liabilities

Interest rate derivatives  

CCIRS  

• 

Inflow 

•  Outflow 

Carrying 
amount 
$M 

Contractual 
cash flows 
$M 

1 year 
or less 
$M 

1 – 2
years 
$M 

2 – 5 
years 
$M 

Over 
5 years 
$M 

(321) 

(295) 

(3,800) 

(2,427) 

(274) 

(42) 

(323) 

(295) 

(4,443) 

(2,428) 

(323) 

(295) 

(644) 

(2,205) 

– 

– 

(416) 

(3) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1,135) 

(2,248) 

(8) 

(212) 

(302) 

(71) 

(67) 

(118) 

(46) 

Total financial liabilities 

(7,159) 

(7,858) 

(3,537) 

2015 

Non-derivative financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables (excl. GST) 

Dividends and distributions payable 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Retirement Living resident obligations

Derivative financial liabilities

Interest rate derivatives  

CCIRS  

• 

Inflow 

•  Outflow 

(313) 

(283) 

(3,283) 

(2,211) 

(264) 

(53) 

Total financial liabilities 

(6,407) 

730 

(797) 

59 

(58) 

(316) 

(283) 

(4,497) 

(2,212) 

(280) 

(283) 

(449) 

(1,992) 

307 

(328) 

(507) 

(36) 

– 

(622) 

(1) 

254 

(287) 

110 

(124) 

(1,294) 

(2,520) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1,306) 

(2,120) 

(11) 

(208) 

(293) 

(80) 

(71) 

(110) 

(32) 

1,363 

(1,489) 

(7,727) 

266 

(278) 

68 

(58) 

571 

(651) 

458 

(502) 

(3,096) 

(720) 

(1,507) 

(2,404) 

In most cases settlement of Retirement Living resident obligations occurs simultaneously with receipt of the 
incoming resident’s contribution. Of the total Retirement Living resident obligations, $2,414 million (2015: $2,198 
million) does not represent an anticipated net cash outflow as it is expected to be covered by receipts from incoming 
residents. Refer to section (C1c) for further details on Retirement Living resident obligations. 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D6c) Liquidity risk (continued) 

Trust 

2016 

Carrying 
amount 
$M 

Contractual 
cash flows 
$M 

1 year 
or less 
$M 

1 – 2
years 
$M 

2 – 5 
years 
$M 

Over 
5 years 
$M 

Non-derivative financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables (excl. GST) 

Distributions payable 

(129) 

(295) 

(129) 

(295) 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

(3,800) 

(4,443) 

Derivative financial liabilities 

Interest rate derivatives  

CCIRS  

• 

Inflow 

•  Outflow 

(274) 

(42) 

(302) 

730 

(797) 

(129) 

(295) 

(644) 

(71) 

59 

(58) 

Total financial liabilities 

(4,540) 

(5,236) 

(1,138) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(416) 

(1,135) 

(2,248) 

(67) 

(118) 

(46) 

307 

(328) 

(504) 

254 

(287) 

110 

(124) 

(1,286) 

(2,308) 

2015 

Non-derivative financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables (excl. GST) 

Distributions payable 

(98) 

(283) 

(98) 

(283) 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

(3,283) 

(4,497) 

(98) 

(283) 

(449) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(622) 

(1,306) 

(2,120) 

Derivative financial liabilities 
Interest rate derivatives  

CCIRS  

• 

Inflow 

•  Outflow 

Total financial liabilities 

(3,981) 

(D7) Issued capital 

(264) 

(53) 

(293) 

(80) 

(71) 

(110) 

(32) 

1,363 

(1,489) 

(5,297) 

266 

(278) 

(922) 

68 

(58) 

(683) 

571 

(651) 

458 

(502) 

(1,496) 

(2,196) 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
This section explains material movements recorded in issued capital that are not explained elsewhere in the 
financial statements. The movements in equity of the Group and the balances are presented in the 
statements of changes in equity. 

Issued capital represents the amount of consideration received for stapled securities issued by the Group. 
Transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any related 
income tax benefit. 

For so long as Stockland remains jointly quoted, the number of shares in Stockland Corporation Limited and 
the number of units in the Stockland Trust shall be equal and the securityholders and unitholders shall be 
identical. Unitholders of Stockland Trust are only entitled to distributions and voting rights upon stapling. 

Holders of stapled securities are entitled to receive dividends and distributions as declared from time to time and  
are entitled to one vote per stapled security at securityholder meetings. The liability of a member is limited to the 
amount, if any, remaining unpaid in relation to a member’s subscription for securities. A member is entitled to 
receive a distribution following termination of the stapling arrangement (for whatever reason). The net proceeds  
of realisation must be distributed to members, after making an allowance for payment of all liabilities (actual and 
anticipated) and meeting any actual or anticipated expenses of termination. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 103

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(D7) Issued capital (continued) 

The following table provides details of securities issued by the Group: 

Details 

Ordinary securities on issue  

Issued and fully paid 

Other equity securities 

Treasury Shares 

Total Issued Capital  

Stockland and Trust 

Stockland 

Trust 

Number of 
securities 
2016 

Number of 
securities
2015 

2016
$M 

2015
$M 

2016 
$M 

2015
$M 

2,392,042,302 

2,361,717,862 

8,696 

8,571 

7,389 

7,266 

(3,878,867) 

(2,621,149) 

2,388,163,435 

2,359,096,713 

(15) 

8,681 

(11) 

8,560 

(15) 

7,374 

(11) 

7,255 

(D7a) Ordinary securities 
The following table provides details of movements in securities issued: 

Details 

Movement of securities issued 

Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Securities issued under the DRP 

Balance as at 30 June 2015 

Securities issued under the DRP 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

Stockland and Trust 
Number of securities 

Stockland
$M 

2,326,978,560 

34,739,302 

2,361,717,862 

30,324,440 

2,392,042,302 

8,430 

141 

8,571 

125 

8,696 

Trust
$M 

7,126 

140 

7,266 

123 

7,389 

DRP
In the current year, Stockland issued 30,324,440 securities (2015: 34,739,302) under the DRP. The DRP security 
price for each period was determined by the average of the daily volume weighted averages over a 15-day trading 
period and applying a 1.0% discount. 

On 20 June 2016, Stockland announced that the DRP would operate for the final distribution to 30 June 2016 and 
that investors participating in the DRP will be entitled to receive a full distribution.  

The DRP security price was determined to be $4.85 being the average for 15 daily volume weighted average prices 
of Stockland securities for the 15 trading days from 5 July 2016 to 25 July 2016 inclusive, with a discount of 1.0% on 
the securities acquired under the DRP. 

(D7b) Other equity securities 

Treasury Shares 
Treasury shares are securities in Stockland that are held by the Stockland Employee Securities Plan Trust. 
Securities are held until the end of the vesting period affixed to the securities. As the securities are held on behalf of 
eligible employees, the employees are entitled to the distributions and dividends. 

Movement of other equity securities 

Details 

Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 

Securities acquired 

Securities transferred to employees on vesting 

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

Stockland and Trust 
Number of securities 

Stockland 
$M 

2,621,149 

2,030,936 

(773,218) 

3,878,867 

(11) 

(9) 

5 

(15) 

Trust 
$M 

(11) 

(9) 

5 

(15) 

Securities acquired 
During the year, 2,030,936 securities (2015: 870,187) were acquired on market for the purpose of issuing securities 
under the Share Plans. 

Securities transferred to employees on vesting 

During the year, 773,218 securities (2015: 953,912) vested and were transferred to employees under the Share 
Plans.  

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

At 30 June 2016, the Stockland Employee Securities Plan Trust is holding 3,878,867 securities, including 998,589 
securities which have already vested and which employees are entitled to transfer out of the plan. 

(D7c) Share based payments 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
Stockland operates three Share Plans for eligible employees which are described below.  

LTI 
Under the LTI, employees have the right to acquire Stockland securities at nil consideration when certain 
performance conditions are met. Each grant will comprise two equal tranches, each of which vest based on 
separate performance hurdles (being underlying EPS growth and relative TSR) and has a three year vesting 
period. Eligibility is by invitation of the Board and is reviewed annually. 

DSTI 
For Executives and Senior Management there is a compulsory deferral of at least one third of STI incentives 
to further align remuneration outcomes with securityholders. Half of the awarded DSTI securities will vest 12 
months after award with the remaining half vesting 24 months after award, provided employment continues 
to the applicable vesting date. 

$1,000 Plan 
Under this plan, eligible employees receive up to $1,000 worth of Stockland securities. 

The number and weighted average fair value of LTI rights and DSTI securities under the Share Plans are as follows: 

Details 

Rights/Securities outstanding at the beginning of the year 

Rights/Securities granted during the year 

Rights/Securities forfeited and lapsed during the year 

Rights converted to vested Stockland stapled securities 

Rights/Securities outstanding at the end of the year 

Weighted average price
 per right/security 

2016 

$2.29 

$2.76 

$1.75 

$3.19 

$2.40 

2015 

$2.19 

$2.50 

$1.82 

$3.84 

$2.29 

Number of 
rights/securities 

2016 

2015 

10,990,123 

5,996,393 

9,981,793 

6,446,993 

(2,240,203) 

(4,097,446) 

(2,962,814) 

(1,341,217) 

11,783,499 

10,990,123 

LTI
The fair value of LTI rights is measured at grant date using the Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo Simulation  
option pricing models taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the rights were granted. The fair 
value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, the period over which the rights are subject to 
performance and service conditions, with a corresponding increase in reserves. 

Where the individual forfeits the rights due to failure to meet a service or performance condition, the cumulative 
expense is reversed through profit or loss in the current year. The cumulative expenditure for rights forfeited due  
to market conditions are not reversed. 

Where amendments are made to the terms and conditions subsequent to the grant, the value of the grant 
immediately prior to and following the modification is determined. This occurs upon resignation or termination  
where the amendment relates to rights becoming vested in terms of beneficial ownership, which would otherwise 
have been forfeited due to the failure to meet future service conditions. In this situation, the value that would have 
been recognised in future periods in respect of the rights not forfeited is recognised in the period that the rights vest. 

The number of rights granted to employees under the plan for the year ended 30 June 2016 was 3,986,221  
(2015: 4,335,343). 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

Assumptions made in determining the fair value of rights granted under the share plans are detailed below. 

Details 

Grant date 

Fair value of rights granted under plan 

Spot price of the Stapled Securities at grant date 

Exercise price  

Distribution yield 

Risk-free rate at grant date 

Expected remaining life at grant date 

Volatility of Stockland 

Volatility of Index price 

2016 

2015 

31 August 2015 

29 August 2014 

$2.66 

$3.91 

– 

6.3% 

2.0% 

2.8 years 

20.0% 

15.0% 

$2.47 

$4.25 

– 

6.5% 

2.7% 

2.8 years 

20.0% 

15.0% 

The LTI rights of 8,924,633 (2015: 8,158,801) are outstanding as at 30 June 2016, which have fair values ranging 
from $1.45 to $2.08 (2015: $1.45 to $2.08) per right and a weighted average restricted period remaining of 1.5 years 
(2015: 1.5 years). 

During the year, 1,060,733 rights vested and will convert to securities (2015: Nil) with a weighted average fair value 
of $1.59 (2015: $Nil). 

DSTI
The fair value of securities granted under the DSTI has been calculated based on the 10 day volume weighted 
average price post 30 June 2016 of $4.84 (2015: $4.16). 

The DSTI outstanding as at 30 June 2016, included in the table above, are 2,858,866 (2015: 2,831,322).  
The DSTI outstanding have fair values ranging from $3.94 to $4.84 (2015: $3.55 to $4.16) per security. 

$1,000 Plan 
Stockland securities issued to eligible employees under the Tax Exempt Employee Security Plan (‘$1,000 Plan’) are 
recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in issued capital. The value recognised is the market price 
of the securities granted at grant date. 

(D8) Dividends and distributions 
Dividends and distributions recognised in the financial year by the Group are detailed below. 

The tax preferred component represents income of Stockland Trust which is not included in the Trust’s taxable 
income. The tax preferred component includes concessional capital gain amount not included in the Trust’s taxable 
income and tax deferred amounts, being the amount distributed in excess of the Trust’s taxable income. 

Stockland Corporation Limited 

There was no dividend from Stockland Corporation Limited during the current, or previous, financial year. 

The dividend franking account balance as at 30 June 2016 is $13 million based on a 30% tax rate  
(2015: $13 million).  

Stockland Trust 

2016 

Interim distribution 

Final distribution 

Total distribution 

2015 

Interim distribution 

Final distribution 

Total distribution 

Cents per 
security 

Total amount 
$M 

Date of payment 

Tax preferred 
% 

12.2 

12.3 

24.5 

12.0 

12.0 

24.0 

29 February 2016 

31 August 2016 

27 February 2015 

31 August 2015 

290 

295 

585 

282 

283 

565 

24.3 

24.3 

13.3 

13.3 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E) Group structure 

IN THIS SECTION 
This section provides information which will help users understand how the Group structure affects the 
financial position and performance of the Group as a whole. The Group includes entities that are classified 
as joint ventures, joint operations, associates and structured entities.  

Joint ventures and associates are accounted for using the equity method, while joint operations are 
proportionately consolidated and structured entities are recorded as investments at cost. 

In this section of the notes there is information about: 
(1)  Interests in joint operations; 
(2)  Transactions with non-controlling interests; and 
(3)  Changes to the structure that occurred during the year as a result of business combinations or 

the disposal of a discontinued operation 

(E1) Equity-accounted investments 

Stockland and the Trust have interests in a number of individually immaterial joint ventures that are accounted for 
using the equity method. The Group did not have investments in associates at 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015. 

(E1a) Investments in joint ventures 
A joint venture is either a venture or operation over whose activities the Group has joint control, established by 
contractual agreement. Investments in joint venture entities are accounted for on an equity-accounted basis. 
Investments in joint ventures are assessed for impairment when indicators of impairment are present and if 
required, written down to the recoverable amount. 

The Group’s share of the joint venture’s profit or loss and other comprehensive income is from the date joint control 
commences until the date joint control ceases. 

If the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in a joint venture, the carrying amount is reduced to nil and 
recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint venture. 

Transactions with the joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the joint venture until such 
time as they are realised by the joint venture on consumption or sale. 

The following table analyses, in aggregate, the carrying amount and share of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income of these joint venture entities. 

Aggregate carrying amount of individually immaterial joint  
venture entities  

Aggregate share of: 

Profit from continuing operations 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
$M 

524 

90 

– 

90 

2015
$M 

518 

88 

– 

88 

2016 
$M 

505 

90 

– 

90 

2015
$M 

506 

86 

– 

86 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 107

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E1a) Investments in joint ventures (continued) 

The ownership interest in each of these immaterial entities is presented below: 

Year ended 30 June 

Investment in joint ventures: 

Brisbane Casino Towers 

Compam Property Management Pty Limited 

Eagle Street Pier Pty Limited 

Macquarie Park Trust 

Riverton Forum Pty Limited 

SDOT Sub Trust No. 1 

Stockland Ormeau Trust 

Sugarland Shopping Centre Trust 

The King Trust 

Willeri Drive Trust 

Changes to Joint Ventures 

Brisbane Casino Towers 

Stockland 

2016
% 

2015
% 

Trust 

2016 
% 

2015
% 

50 

50 

50 

51 

50 

– 

100 

100 

50 

50 

– 

50 

50 

51 

50 

50 

50 

50 

50 

50 

– 

50 

– 

51 

50 

– 

– 

100 

50 

50 

– 

50 

– 

51 

50 

50 

– 

50 

50 

50 

On 26 October 2015, Stockland entered into a joint arrangement with an unrelated party to develop apartments in 
the Brisbane area. As part of the arrangement, Stockland has equal voting rights and decision making powers.  

Stockland’s investment ranks behind any external debt but ahead of the joint venture partner’s investment. Any 
undistributed profits from the project will be distributed equally after each party has been repaid its initial investment.  

Eagle Street Pier Pty Limited and SDOT Sub Trust No. 1 

Through joint venture entities, Stockland held an indirect interest in properties located at Waterfront Place and 
Eagle Street Pier in Brisbane. On 19 June 2015, these joint venture entities entered into an agreement to sell the 
properties to an unrelated party and the sale was settled during the current period.  

At 30 June 2015, the joint venture entities were reclassified as assets held for sale at which point the investments 
were no longer equity-accounted. During the current period, $3 million of net profits was distributed by SDOT Sub 
Trust No. 1 to Stockland. As equity accounting is no longer applied, these amounts have been recognised within 
profit or loss as dividend and distribution income.  

As at 30 June 2016, SDOT Sub Trust No. 1 has been wound up.  

Refer to (C3b) for further details.  

Stockland Ormeau Trust 

On 22 December 2015, Stockland acquired all units in Stockland Ormeau Trust held by its joint venture partner, 
SREEF No.1 which is also a related party. Refer to (E2a) and (F6).  

The units were acquired for $16 million and increased Stockland’s equity interest in Stockland Ormeau Trust from 
50% to 100%. Upon acquisition of the additional units, Stockland Ormeau Trust ceased being a joint venture and 
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stockland. Accordingly, the information presented in the above table includes 
the results of Stockland Ormeau Trust for the period from 1 July 2015 to 22 December 2015.  

Sugarland Shopping Centre Trust 

On 10 October 2014, Stockland Trust acquired a 50% interest in Sugarland Shopping Centre Trust (‘SSCT’) from 
an unrelated party for $59 million. The SSCT owns Sugarland Shoppingtown in Bundaberg, Queensland, which 
was subsequently re-named Stockland Bundaberg. 

At the time of acquiring the 50% interest in SSCT, Stockland Trust entered into a Put and Call option to acquire the 
remaining 50% interest. Based on an independent valuation at 31 December 2015, the value of the remaining 50% 
of the Stockland Bundaberg was estimated to be $69 million, resulting in a realised gain on the option of $7 million, 
before costs associated with the acquisition.  

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E1a) Investments in joint ventures (continued) 

On 4 April 2016, the counterparty exercised their put option resulting in Stockland acquiring the remaining 50% 
interest for $62 million.  

Upon acquisition of the additional units, SSCT ceased being a joint venture and became a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of Stockland. Accordingly, the information presented in the above table includes the results of SSCT for the period 
from 1 July 2015 to 4 April 2016.  

(E1b) Investments in associates 
Associates are those entities over which Stockland have significant influence, but not control or joint control, over 
the financial and operating policies. The financial statements include the Group’s share of the total recognised gains 
and losses of associates on an equity-accounted basis, from the date that significant influence commences until the 
date that significant influence ceases.  

If the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an associate, their carrying amount is reduced to nil and 
recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. 

Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s 
interest in the associates. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an 
impairment of the asset transferred. 

(E2) Other arrangements 

(E2a) Investments in unconsolidated structured entities 

A structured entity is an entity that has been designed so that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor in 
deciding who controls the entity. The Group considers all Retail Funds in which it currently holds an investment, and 
from which it currently earns fee income, to be structured entities. 

The Group holds interests in closed-end, unlisted property funds that invest in real estate assets in Australia for the 
purpose of generating investment income and for capital appreciation. The funds finance their operations through 
unitholder contributions and also through external banking facilities. These funds have been determined to meet the 
definition of a structured entity. 

SDRT No.1 
As at 30 June 2016, Stockland held a 19.9% interest in SDRT No.1 (2015; 19.9%), valued at $8 million. The 
Group’s interest in this fund is included in the ‘Other Financial Assets’ line item on the balance sheet. Stockland also 
provided a loan facility offer to SDRT No.1 of $40 million for which it was charged a line fee of 30 basis points. This 
facility offer was extinguished on 19 December 2014. 

The maximum exposure to risk for SDRT No.1 is the carrying value of its investment in the Fund. 

SREEF No.1 
SREEF No.1 was wound up during the current year. The loan facility offer previously provided to SREEF No.1 has 
also been extinguished. 

(E2b) Joint operations 
Interests in unincorporated joint operations are consolidated by recognising the Group’s proportionate share of the 
joint operations’ assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the joint operation’s revenue from the sale of their 
share of goods or services on a line-by-line basis, from the date joint control commences to the date joint control 
ceases and are not included in the above table. 

Changes to Joint Operations 
Stockland Townsville 
In the prior period, Stockland Trust sold a direct 50% stake in Stockland Townsville. The owners have joint control 
over the asset with strategic decisions requiring unanimous approval from the Management Committee comprising 
equal representation of the owners. Therefore, the Group’s share of the results from Stockland Townsville Shopping 
Centre are recognised on a proportionately consolidated basis for the period 16 October 2014 to 30 June 2015. 
Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre’s results were fully consolidated until 16 October 2014. 

At the time of disposal, a Put and Call Option Deed was established in relation to selected sundry assets located in 
Townsville. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 109

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E3) Controlled entities 
The following entities were 100% controlled during the current and prior years:  

Controlled entities of Stockland Trust 

9 Castlereagh Street Unit Trust 

ADP Trust  

Advance Property Fund 

Capricornia Property Trust 

Endeavour (No. 1) Unit Trust 

Flinders Industrial Property Trust 

Stockland Eastern Creek Trust2 

Stockland Finance Holdings Pty Limited1 

Stockland Finance Pty Limited1 

Stockland Harrisdale Trust 

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 1 Trust  

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 4 Trust  

Flinders Industrial Property Subtrust (No. 1) 

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 5 Trust  

Hervey Bay Holding Trust  

Hervey Bay Sub Trust 

Industrial Property Trust 

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 6 Trust 

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 7 Trust  

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 8 Trust  

Jimboomba Village Shopping Centre and Tavern Trust  

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 9 Trust  

SDOT 4 Property # 1 Trust 

SDOT 4 Property # 2 Trust 

SDOT 4 Property # 3 Trust 

SDRT 1 Property # 3 Trust 

SDRT 3 Property # 1 Trust  

SDRT 3 Property # 2 Trust 

SDRT 3 Property # 3 Trust 

Shellharbour Property Trust 

Stockland Bundaberg Trust 

Stockland Castlereagh Street Trust 

Stockland Direct Diversified Fund 

Stockland Direct Office Trust No. 4 

Stockland Direct Retail Trust No. 3 

Stockland Industrial No. 1 Property 11 Trust  

Stockland Mulgrave Unit Trust 

Stockland Quarry Road Trust 

Stockland Retail Holding Sub-Trust No. 1 

Stockland Retail Holding Trust No. 1 

Sugarland Shopping Centre Trust2 

Stockland Wholesale Office Trust No. 1 

Stockland Wholesale Office Trust No. 2 

Stockland Willawong Industrial Trust 

Stockland Wonderland Drive Property Trust 

SWOT2 Sub Trust No. 1 

SWOT2 Sub Trust No. 2 

SWOT2 Sub Trust No. 3 

1  These entities are parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee (Finance) as at 30 June 2016. 
2  These entities were formed/incorporated or acquired in the current year. 

Controlled entities of Stockland Corporation Limited 
Albert & Co Pty Ltd1 
A.C.N 116 788 713 Pty Ltd1 
Aevum Limited1 
Aevum SPV Finance No. 1 Pty Limited 
Affinity Retirement Village Pty Limited 
ARC Joint Ventures Pty. Ltd1 
Bayview Road Property Trust 
Bellevue Gardens Pty. Limited 
Bellevue Gardens Trust 
Castlehaven Pty Ltd 
Castleridge Pty Ltd 
Endeavour (No. 2) Unit Trust 
Farrington Grove Retirement Village Pty Limited 
Golden Ponds Forster Pty Limited 
Greenleaves Management Services Pty. Ltd. 
Greenleaves Village Pty. Ltd. 
Hibernian Investment Company Pty Ltd1 
Highlands Retirement Village Pty Limited 
IOR Friendly Society Pty Limited1 
IOR Group Pty Limited1 
Jimboomba Trust 
Knowles Property Management Unit Trust 

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Knox Unit Trust 
Knox Village Pty. Ltd.1 
Lensworth Glenmore Park Limited1 
Lincoln Gardens Pty Limited 
Long Island Village Pty. Ltd1 
Maybrook Manor Pty Limited 
Mayflower Investments Pty Ltd 
Mernda Retirement Village Pty Ltd 
Merrylands Court Pty. Limited2 
Midlands Terrace Adult Community Pty Limited1 
Nowra Property Unit Trust 
Oak Grange Pty Ltd.1 
Patterson Lakes Unit Trust 
Patterson Village Pty. Ltd.1 
Pine Lake Management Services Pty Limited 
Queenslake Village Pty Limited 
Retirement Living Acquisition Trust 
Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 1 
Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 2 
Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 3 
Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 4 
Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 5 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 110

Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

Retirement Living Holding Trust No. 6 
Retirement Living Unit Trust No. 1 
Retirement Living Unit Trust No. 2 
Ridgecrest Village Management Services Pty Limited 
Ridgecrest Village Pty Limited 
Rogan's Hill Retirement Village Trust 
Rosebud Village Pty Limited1
RVG (Queensland) Pty Ltd 
Salford Living Pty Limited1
SDRT 2 Property 1 Trust 
SDRT 2 Property 2 Trust 
SDRT 2 Property 3 Trust 
SDRT 2 Property 4 Trust 
Selandra Rise Retirement Village Pty Limited 
Stockland (Billingham) Limited5
Stockland (Boardwalk Sub2) Pty Ltd 
Stockland (IH) No. 1 Pty Limited 
Stockland (NSW) No. 1 Pty Limited 
Stockland (NSW) No. 2 Pty Limited 
Stockland (Queen Street) Limited5
Stockland (Queensland) Pty Limited1
Stockland (Russell Street) Pty Limited1
Stockland (St Andrew) Limited4
Stockland (Stafford) Limited5
Stockland (UK) Limited5
Stockland (Warminster) Limited5
Stockland (William Hunter) Limited4
Stockland Bells Creek Pty Ltd.1
Stockland Buddina Pty Ltd.1
Stockland Caboolture Waters Pty Ltd1
Stockland Caloundra Downs Pty Ltd1
Stockland Capital Partners Limited1
Stockland Care Foundation Pty Limited 
Stockland Care Foundation Trust 
Stockland Catering Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Holdings No. 1) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (Holdings) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (NAPA NSW) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (NAPA QLD) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (NAPA VIC) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (PHH) Pty Limited1
Stockland Development (PR1) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (PR2) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (PR3) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (PR4) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Sub3) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Sub4) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Sub5) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Sub6) Pty Limited 
Stockland Development (Sub7) Pty Limited1

Stockland Development Pty Limited1
Stockland Direct Retail Trust No. 2 
Stockland Eurofinance Pty Ltd1
Stockland Financial Services Pty Limited1
Stockland Highlands Pty Limited1
Stockland Holding Trust No. 3 
Stockland Holding Trust No. 4 
Stockland Holding Trust No. 5 
Stockland Holding Trust No. 6 
Stockland Holdings Limited5
Stockland Kawana Waters Pty Limited1
Stockland Lake Doonella Pty Limited1
Stockland Management Limited1
Stockland North Lakes Development Pty Limited1
Stockland North Lakes Pty Limited1
Stockland Ormeau Trust 
Stockland PR1 Trust 
Stockland PR2 Trust 
Stockland PR3 Trust 
Stockland PR4 Trust 
Stockland Property Holdings Limited5
Stockland Property Management Pty Limited1
Stockland Property Services Pty Limited1
Stockland Retail Services Pty Limited1
Stockland Retirement Pty Limited1
Stockland Scrip Holdings Pty Limited 
Stockland Services Pty Limited1
Stockland Singapore Pte Limited 
Stockland South Beach Pty Limited1
Stockland Trust Management Limited1
Stockland Tweed Heads Retirement Village Pty Limited1,2
Stockland WA (Estates) Pty Limited1
Stockland WA Development (Realty) Pty Limited1
Stockland WA Development (Sub 6) Pty Ltd 
Stockland WA Development (Vertu Sub 1) Pty Limited 
Stockland WA Development Pty Limited1
Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Management Pty Ltd1
Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Pty Ltd1
Templestowe Retirement Village Pty. Ltd1
Templestowe Unit Trust 
The Hastings Valley Parklands Village Pty Limited 
The Mount Gravatt Retirement Village Unit Trust 
The Pine Lake Management Services Unit Trust 
The Pine Lake Village Pty Limited 
Toowong Place Pty Limited2
Vermont Retirement Village Pty Limited1
Vermont Unit Trust 
Wantirna Village Pty. Ltd.1
Willowdale Retirement Village Pty Limited 
Willows Retirement Village Services Pty Limited 

1  These entities are parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee and members of the Closed Group as at 30 June 2016. 
2  These entities were formed/incorporated or acquired in the current year. 
3  These entities were sold or liquidated in the current financial year. 
4  These UK entities were liquidated at 30 June 2016. 
5  These UK entities are in liquidation at 30 June 2016. 

All Stockland entities were formed/incorporated in Australia with the exception of Stockland Singapore Pte Limited 
which is incorporated in Singapore and all UK subsidiaries identified as being incorporated in the UK.  

Stockland owns all the issued units/shares of the respective controlled entities (unless otherwise stated) and such 
units/shares carry the voting, distribution/dividend and equitable rights. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 111

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Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E4) Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Stockland Corporation Limited and certain wholly-owned companies (the ‘Closed Group’), identified in section (E3), 
are parties to a Deed of Cross Guarantee (the ‘Deed’). The effect of the Deed is that the members of the Closed 
Group guarantee to each creditor, payment in full of any debt, in the event of winding up of any of the members 
under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. 

ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998, provides relief to parties to the Deed from the 
Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of Financial Reports and Directors’ 
reports, subject to certain conditions as set out therein. This Class Order does not apply to trusts. 

Pursuant to the requirements of this Class Order, a summarised consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
for the year ended 30 June 2016 and consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2016, comprising the members of 
the Closed Group after eliminating all transactions between members, are set out on the following pages. 

Closed Group 

Balance sheet 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other assets 

Non-current assets held for sale 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Investment properties 
Equity-accounted investments 
Other financial assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Deferred tax assets 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
Retirement Living resident obligations 
Provisions 
Other liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Retirement Living resident obligations 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 
Total equity 

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2016 
$M 

60 
69 
794 
23 
946 
36 
982 

23 
1,713 
1,892 
25 
1 
32 
38 
29 
3,753 

4,735 

337 
2,784 
1,006 
295 
24 
4,446 

– 
38 
136 
174 

4,620 

115 

2015
$M 

64 
69 
548 
8 
689 
– 
689 

22 
1,991 
1,906 
25 
1 
40 
10 
64 
4,059 

4,748 

291 
2,701 
1,084 
319 
6 
4,401 

33 
38 
115 
186 

4,587 

161 

1,307 
3 
(1,195) 
115 

1,305 
2 
(1,146) 
161 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 112

Consolidated Notes YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(E4) Deed of Cross Guarantee (continued) 

Summarised Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Profit/(loss) before income tax benefit 

Income tax benefit / (expense) 

Profit/(Loss) for the year/Total comprehensive income/(expense) 

Summary of movements in accumulated losses 

Accumulated losses at 1 July 

Profit/(Loss) for the year 

Accumulated losses at 30 June  

Closed Group 

2016 
$M 

(19) 

(30) 

(49) 

2015
$M 

23 

6 

29 

(1,146) 

(49) 

(1,195) 

(1,175) 

29 

(1,146) 

(E5) Parent entity disclosures  
The financial information of the parent entities of Stockland and the Trust has been prepared on the same basis as 
the consolidated financial report. 

The parent entity of Stockland and the Trust was Stockland Corporation Limited and Stockland Trust, respectively. 

Results for the year ended 30 June 

Profit/(Loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Financial position as at 30 June 

Current assets 
Total assets1 

Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Issued capital 

Reserves 

Retained earnings  

Total equity 

Stockland 
Corporation Limited 

Stockland 
Trust 

2016 

$M 

62 

– 

62 

3,910 

4,049 

3,831 

3,831 

218 

1,307 

3 

(1,092) 

218 

2015 

$M 

60 

(51) 

9 

3,802 

3,984 

3,831 

3,831 

153 

1,305 

2 

(1,154) 

153 

2016 

$M 

836 

13 

849 

376 

16,909 

5,402 

7,940 

8,969 

7,374 

94 

1,501 

8,969 

2015 

$M 

876 

– 

876 

251 

16,674 

6,150 

8,106 

8,568 

7,255 

63 

1,250 

8,568 

1  There were no intangible assets as at 30 June 2016 (2015: $Nil). 

Parent entity contingencies 
There are no contingencies within either parent entity as at 30 June 2016 (2015: $Nil). 

Parent entity capital commitments  
Neither parent entity has entered into any capital commitments as at 30 June 2016 (2015: $Nil). 

ASIC Deed of Cross Guarantee  
Stockland Corporation Limited has entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee with the effect that it has guaranteed 
debts in respect of its subsidiaries. Further details of the Deed of Cross Guarantee and the subsidiaries subject to 
the deed are disclosed in section (E4). 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F) Other items 

IN THIS SECTION 
This section includes information about the financial performance and position of the Group, that must be 
disclosed to comply with the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001 or the Corporations 
Regulations. 

(F1) Accounting policies 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
To aid the reader, accounting policies that apply to a specific category in the profit or loss or balance sheet 
have been included within the relevant notes. 

The accounting policies listed below are those that apply across a number of the Group’s profit or loss and 
balance sheet categories and are not specific to a single category. 

Principles of consolidation 

Controlled entities 
The consolidated financial statements of the Group incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of all controlled 
entities. 

Controlled entities are all entities over which the parent entities Stockland or the Trust has the power to govern the 
financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. 
The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when 
assessing whether Stockland or the Trust controls another entity. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between controlled entities are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the 
asset transferred. 

Foreign currency 

Transactions 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the entity’s functional currency at the exchange rate on the 
transaction date.  

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to Australian dollars at balance date using 
the following applicable exchange rates: 

Foreign currency amount 

Monetary assets and liabilities 

Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at historical cost 

Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at fair value 

Applicable exchange rate 

Balance date 

Date of transaction 

Date fair value is determined 

Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the profit or loss. 

Translation of financial reports of foreign operations 
Financial reports of foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars using the following applicable exchange rates: 

Foreign currency amount 

Revenues and expenses of foreign operations 

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments 
arising on consolidation 

Equity items 

Applicable exchange rate 

Date of transaction 

Balance date 

Historical rates 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F1) Accounting policies (continued) 

The following foreign exchange differences are recognised directly in the foreign currency translation reserve, a 
separate component of equity: 
•  Foreign currency differences arising on translation of foreign operations; 
•  Exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities and of related hedges. 

They are recycled into profit or loss upon disposal. 

•  Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign 

operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely in the foreseeable future. These monetary items 
are considered to form part of the net investment in a foreign operation. 

Reserves 

Executive remuneration reserve 
The executive remuneration reserve arises due to the rights and deferred shares awarded under the LTI and DSTI 
being accounted for as share based payments. The fair value of the rights is recognised as an employee expense in 
the profit or loss with a corresponding increase in reserves and decrease upon vesting. 

Cash flow hedge reserve 
The cash flow hedge reserve is used to record the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that 
are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Refer to section (D4). 

Fair value reserve 
The fair value reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets 
until the assets are derecognised or impaired. 

Foreign currency translation reserve 
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the 
financial statements of foreign operations and from derivatives used to hedge operations/funding. 

New and amended Accounting Standards 

Mandatory in future years 
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the year 
ended 30 June 2016. Stockland’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out 
below: 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments (effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018) 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and 
financial liabilities. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2018 but is available for early adoption. When 
adopted, the standard will affect in particular Stockland’s accounting for its available-for-sale financial assets, but no 
impact is expected on Stockland’s financial liabilities. Stockland has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 9.  

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or 
after 1 January 2018) 
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers establishes a comprehensive framework for determining 
whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including 
AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes. AASB 15 is 
effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early adoption permitted. Stockland 
is assessing the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements resulting from the application of AASB 15. 
Stockland has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 15. 

AASB 16 Leases (effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019) 
AASB 16 Leases requires recognition of a right-of-use asset along with the associated lease liability in the balance 
sheet when acting as a lessee. Interest expense, using the effective interest rate method, and depreciation expense 
on the right-to-use asset will now be recognised on operating leases by lessees instead of a rental expense. Lessor 
accounting remains largely unchanged. AASB 16 replaces existing guidance, including AASB 117 Leases and 
IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease. AASB 16 is effective for annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with early adoption permitted. Stockland has not yet decided when to adopt 
AASB 16. 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 115

115

Consolidated Notes Year ended 30 June 2016  | 
 
Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F2) Earnings per security 

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
EPS is the amount of post-tax profit attributable to each security. 

Basic EPS is calculated on the Group’s statutory profit for the year divided by the weighted average number 
of securities outstanding. 

Diluted EPS adjusts the Basic EPS for the dilutive effect of any instruments, such as options, that could be 
converted into ordinary securities. 

Basic underlying EPS is disclosed in the Directors’ Report on page 9. 

The calculation of basic EPS has been based on the following profit attributable to ordinary securityholders and 
weighted average number of ordinary securities outstanding. 

Year ended 30 June 

Basic and diluted EPS 

Basic EPS 

Diluted EPS 

Reconciliations of earnings used in calculating EPS 

Year ended 30 June 

Basic and diluted earnings  

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
cents 

37.4 

37.3 

2015
cents 

38.5 

38.5 

2016 
cents 

2015
cents 

35.0 

35.0 

36.9 

36.9 

Stockland 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

Profit attributable to securityholders 

889 

903 

832 

867 

Weighted average number of securities used as the denominator 

As at 30 June 

Weighted average number of securities (basic) 

Weighted average number of securities 

Weighted average number of securities (diluted) 

Weighted average number of securities (basic) 

Effect of rights and securities granted under Share Plans 

Weighted average number of securities/units (diluted) 

Stockland and Trust 

2016
No. 

2015
No. 

2,375,730,846 

2,346,566,571 

2,375,730,846 

5,639,783 

2,381,370,629 

2,346,566,571 

2,715,233 

2,349,281,804 

Rights and securities granted under Share Plans are only included in diluted earnings per security where Stockland 
is meeting performance hurdles for contingently issuable share based payment rights. 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F3) Notes to cash flow statements 

Reconciliation of profit to net cash flow from operating activities:

Profit for the year 

Add/(less) items classified as investing/financing activities: 

Net loss on fair value hedges 

Net loss on derivatives – through profit or loss 

Interest capitalised to investment properties 

Net loss on sale of non-current assets 

Net gain on sale of other financial assets 

Dividends and distributions income

Add/(less) non-cash items: 

DMF base fee earned, unrealised 

Depreciation 

Impairment of intangibles 

Straight-line rent adjustment 

Net change in fair value of investment properties  
(including equity-accounted investments)

Share of profits of equity-accounted investments, net of 
distributions received 

Equity-settled share based payments

Other items

Net cash flow from operating activities before change in 
assets and liabilities  

(Increase)/Decrease in receivables

(Increase)/Decrease in other assets

(Increase)/Decrease in inventories

Increase/(Decrease) in deferred tax assets 

Increase/(Decrease) in payables and other liabilities

Increase in resident obligations 

Increase in employee benefits

Increase/(Decrease) in other provisions

Net cash flow from operating activities 

Stockland 

2016 
$M 

Trust 

2015 
$M 

2016 
$M 

889 

15 

156 

(12) 

2 

(4) 

(4) 

(16) 

13 

– 

(8) 

903 

18 

22 

(15) 

2 

(73) 

(5) 

(27) 

15 

43 

(8) 

832 

15 

156 

(3) 

2 

(6) 

(3) 

– 

– 

– 

(8) 

2015 
$M 

867 

18 

22 

(8) 

1 

– 

(2) 

– 

– 

– 

(8) 

(476) 

(344) 

(387) 

(292) 

4 

13 

(8) 

564 

(39) 

(1) 

52 

30 

(34) 

216 

– 

(1) 

787 

(6) 

13 

(8) 

530 

1 

(31) 

(268) 

(9) 

20 

170 

2 

(14) 

401 

2 

– 

(6) 

594 

6 

(1) 

– 

– 

(16) 

– 

– 

– 

583 

(7) 

– 

(1) 

590 

8 

(34) 

– 

– 

(19) 

– 

– 

(5) 

540 

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 117

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F4) Contingent liabilities  

KEEPING IT SIMPLE … 
A contingent liability is a liability that is not sufficiently certain to qualify for recognition as a provision where 
uncertainty may exist regarding the outcome of future events. 

The only known contingent liabilities at 30 June 2016 are the bank guarantees and insurance bonds. 

Stockland and Trust 

2016 
$M 

2015 
$M 

Guarantees 

Bank guarantees and insurance bonds issued to semi and local government and other authorities 
against performance contracts, maximum facility $570 million (2015: $450 million) 

334 

300

No deficiencies of assets exist in relation to any of the companies to which bank guarantees apply. 

(F5) Commitments 

Capital expenditure commitments 
Commitments for the acquisition of land and future development costs not recognised in the financial statements at 
balance date: 

Inventory commitments 

Investment property commitments 

Total capital expenditure commitments 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016 
$M 

283 

298 

581 

2015 
$M 

183 

152 

335 

2016 
$M 

– 

240 

240 

Operating lease commitments 
Commitments for the operating lease expenditure not recognised in the financial statements at balance date: 

Within one year 

Later than one year but not later than five years 

Later than five years 

Total operating lease commitments 

9 

24 

14 

47 

8 

25 

12 

451 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1  Revised to include Stockland’s operating lease commitments to its joint operation partner at Stockland Piccadilly. 

2015 
$M 

– 

54 

54 

– 

– 

– 

– 

During the current financial year, $8 million was recognised as an expense in Stockland’s profit or loss in respect of 
operating leases (2015: $8 million). 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F6) Related party disclosures 
Details of arrangements with Stockland and the Trust related party entities are set out below: 

Revenue 

Responsible Entity fees 

Management and service fee 

Property management and leasing fees 

Rental income 

Finance income 

Total revenue from related parties 

Expenses 

Responsible Entity fees 

Property management and leasing fees 

Recoupment of expenses 

Development management fee capitalised to 
investment property 

Total expenses to related parties 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016 
$’000s 

2015 
$’000s 

2016 
$’000s 

2015 
$’000s 

738 

834 

3,103 

– 

9 

4,684 

– 

–

–

–

–

1,003 

2,900 

2,787 

– 

195 

6,885 

– 

–

–

–

–

– 

–

–

4,600 

292,206 

296,806 

20,027 

25,468 

66,782 

51,926 

– 

– 

– 

4,557 

296,991 

301,548 

18,043 

24,336 

70,193 

13,260 

164,203 

125,832 

Responsible Entity and other management fees 
Stockland received Responsible Entity and other Management Fees from the unlisted property funds managed by 
Stockland during the financial year.  

The Trust paid Responsible Entity fees to Stockland Trust Management Limited, calculated at 0.2% of gross assets 
of the Trust less intercompany loans (2015: 0.2%). From 1 July 2016, the Responsible Entity fee will increase to 
0.3% - 0.35% to align to the latest market benchmarks. 

Property management expenses were paid by the Trust to Stockland Trust Management Limited (the Responsible 
Entity) or its related parties provided in the normal course of business and on normal terms and conditions. 

Rental income 
Rent was paid by Stockland Corporation Limited, a related party of the Responsible Entity to Stockland Trust in the 
normal course of business and on normal terms and conditions. 

Finance income 
Stockland Trust Management Limited (a controlled entity of Stockland Corporation Limited) or a nominated 
subsidiary of Stockland provided loan facility offers to two unlisted property funds managed by Stockland, SDRT 
No.1 and SREEF No. 1. These offers were on market terms and conditions available at the date of acceptance of 
the loan facility offer. Both loan facility offers have been extinguished.  

The Trust has an unsecured loan to Corporation of $3,437 million (2015: $3,378 million) repayable at call. Interest 
on the loan is payable monthly in arrears at interest rates within the range of 7.7% to 8.9% during the year ended 
30 June 2016 (2015: 8.6% to 9.2%). The Trust has not called on this loan at 30 June 2016. 

Interest was paid by Stockland Corporation Limited to Stockland Trust, a related party of the Responsible Entity 
provided in the normal course of business and on normal terms and conditions. 

Development Management Fee 
A development management deed was executed between Stockland Trust and Stockland Development Pty Limited 
(a controlled entity of the Stockland Corporation Limited) effective 1 July 2012 in relation to a management fee in 
respect of Retail developments. The fee represents remuneration for the Corporation’s property development 
expertise and is calculated as 50.0% of the total valuation gain or loss on the completion of a development. Fees 
are paid by Stockland Trust to Stockland Development Pty Limited. 

From 1 July 2016, the Development Management Fee will be calculated based on a fixed 4.0% of total development 
costs in line with recent changes to benchmark methodologies.  

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 119

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F6) Related party disclosures (continued) 

Stockland has trade receivables of $1,344 thousand (2015: $2,921 thousand) due from the unlisted property funds.  

As at 30 June 2016, the carrying amount of Stockland’s investment in the unlisted property funds was $8,575 
thousand (2015: $5,237 thousand). 

(F7) Personnel expenses 

Personnel expenses comprised of the following:  

Year ended 30 June 

Wages and salaries (including on-costs) 

Equity-settled share based payment transactions 

Contributions to defined contribution plans 

Increase in annual and long service leave provisions

Total personnel expenses 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016
$M 

187 

13 

13 

1 

214 

2015
$M 

173 

14 

12 

2 

201 

2016 
$M 

2015
$M 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

This disclosure note includes the accounting policies for all items related to personnel expenses. This includes the 
treatment of balance sheet items that relate to personnel expenses such as provision for employee benefits, which 
are included in Other Liabilities on the balance sheet. 

Annual leave 
Accrued annual leave of $8 million (2015: $7 million) is presented as current, since Stockland does not have an 
unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these obligations. Based on past experience, Stockland expects all 
employees to take the full amount of accrued leave within the next 12 months. 

Long service leave 
The current portion of long service leave includes all unconditional entitlements where employees have completed 
the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain 
circumstances. 

The liability for long service leave expected to be settled more than 12 months from the balance date is recognised 
in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected payments to be made in 
respect of services provided by employees up to the balance date. 

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, past experience of employee departures and 
periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the balance date on corporate 
bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 

Bonus entitlements 
A liability is recognised in current trade and other payables for employee benefits in the form of employee bonus 
entitlements where there is a contractual obligation or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive 
obligation. Liabilities for employee bonus entitlements are expected to be settled within 12 months and are 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled. 

Superannuation plan 
Stockland contributes to several defined contribution superannuation plans. Contributions are recognised as a 
personnel expense as they are incurred. 

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Consolidated Notes 
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(F8) Key Management Personnel disclosures 
Key management personnel compensation comprised of the following: 

Year ended 30 June 

Short term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Other long term benefits

Termination benefits

Share based payments

Total key management personnel compensation 

2016
$’000s 

13,075 

217 

131 

– 

7,188 

20,611 

2015
$’000s 

12,769 

207 

104 

– 

5,560 

18,640 

Information regarding individual Directors’ and Executives’ remuneration is provided in the Remuneration Report on 
pages 35 to 49 of the Directors’ Report. 

Other transactions with KMP 
There are transactions between the Group and entities with which Directors have an association. These 
transactions do not meet the definition of related parties since the Directors as individuals are not considered to 
have control or significant influence over the financial or operating activities of the respective non-Stockland entities. 
Furthermore, the terms and conditions of those transactions were no more favourable than those available, or might 
reasonably be available, on similar transactions to non-Director related entities on an arm’s length basis. 

(F9) Auditor’s remuneration 

Stockland 

Trust 

2016 

$’000s 

2015 

$’000s 

2016 

$’000s 

2015 

$’000s 

Auditor of Stockland – PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Audit services 

Audit and review of the Financial Report 

Audit of Unlisted Property Fund Financial Reports 

Regulatory audit and assurance services 

Other audit and assurance services 

1,574 

1,524 

145 

675 

55 

189 

561 

308 

Total remuneration in relation to audit services 

2,449 

2,582 

Other non-audit related services 

Taxation compliance services 

Other non-audit services 

Total remuneration in relation to non-audit services 

282 

400 

682 

224 

706 

930 

514 

– 

387 

20 

921 

157 

– 

157 

476 

– 

417 

– 

893 

152 

– 

152 

Total auditor remuneration 

3,131 

3,512 

1,078 

1,045 

Auditor’s fees are paid by Stockland Development Pty Limited on behalf of the Group. 

(F10) Events subsequent to the end of the year 

Stockland and Trust  
Other than disclosed elsewhere in this report, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the current 
financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material or unusual nature, likely, in the 
opinion of the Directors, to affect significantly the operations, the results of operations, or the state of the affairs in 
future years of Stockland and the Trust.

Stockland Financial Report 2016 — 121

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Directors’ Declaration
Directors’ Declaration  
 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Year ended 30 June 2016 

(1)  In the opinion of the Directors of Stockland Corporation Limited, and the Directors of the Responsible Entity of 

Stockland Trust, Stockland Trust Management Limited (collectively referred to as ‘the Directors’): 
(a)  the Financial Statements and Notes of Stockland Corporation Limited and its controlled entities, including 
Stockland Trust and its controlled entities (‘Stockland’) and Stockland Trust and its controlled entities 
(‘Trust’), set out on pages 52 to 121, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
(i)  giving a true and fair view of Stockland’s and the Trust’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of 

their performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;  

(b)  there are reasonable grounds to believe that both Stockland and Trust will be able to pay their debts as 

and when they become due and payable. 

(2)  There are reasonable grounds to believe that Stockland Corporation Limited and the Stockland entities 

identified in section E3 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become 
subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between those Group entities pursuant to ASIC Class 
Order 98/1418.  

(3)  Stockland Trust has operated during the year ended 30 June 2016 in accordance with the provisions of the 

Trust Constitution of 24 October 2006, as amended. 

(4)  The Register of Unitholders has, during the year ended 30 June 2016, been properly drawn up and maintained 

so as to give a true account of the unitholders of the Stockland Trust. 

(5)  The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from 

the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for the year ended 30 June 2016. 

(6)  The Directors draw attention to section A to the financial statements, which includes a Statement of 

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

Graham Bradley 
Chairman 

Mark Steinert 
Managing Director 

Dated at Sydney, 17 August 2016 

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Independent Auditor’s Report
Independent  
Auditor’s Report 
Independent Auditor’s Report 

 

 

Independent auditor’s report to the stapled securityholders of 
Independent auditor’s report to the stapled securityholders of 
Stockland Consolidated Group and the unitholders of Stockland 
Stockland and the unitholders of Trust 
Trust Group 
Report on the financial report 
Report on the financial report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report which comprises: 
We have audited the accompanying financial report which comprises: 
 
 

the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016, the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2015, the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the 
for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the 
directors’ declaration for Stockland, being the consolidated stapled entity (‘Stockland’). The consolidated stapled 
directors’ declaration for Stockland Consolidated Group, being the consolidated stapled entity (“Stockland 
entity, as disclosed in section A of the financial report, comprises Stockland Corporation Limited and the entities it 
Consolidated Group”). The consolidated stapled entity, as disclosed in Note A of the financial report, comprises 
controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial year, including Stockland Trust and the entities it 
Stockland Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial 
controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial year, and 
year, including Stockland Trust and the entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial 
the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016, the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
year, and 
Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2015, the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the 
Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
directors’ declaration for the Trust, being the consolidated entity (‘Trust’). The consolidated entity comprises 
for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the 
Stockland Trust and the entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. 
directors’ declaration for Stockland Trust Group, being the consolidated entity (“Stockland Trust Group”). The 
consolidated entity comprises Stockland Trust and the entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to time 
during the financial year. 

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report 

The directors of Stockland Corporation Limited and the directors of Stockland Trust Management Limited, the 
Responsible Entity of Stockland Trust, (collectively referred to as ‘the directors’) are responsible for the preparation of 
Directors’ responsibility for the financial report 
the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the 
The directors of Stockland Corporation Limited and the directors of Stockland Trust Management Limited, the 
Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation 
Responsible Entity of Stockland Trust, (collectively referred to as “the directors”) are responsible for the preparation of 
of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note A, the directors 
the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the 
also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial 
Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation 
statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 
of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note A, the directors 
also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial 
Auditor’s responsibility 
statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical 
Auditor’s responsibility 
requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in 
the financial report is free from material misstatement.  
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical 
requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether 
the financial report is free from material misstatement.  

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Independent Auditor’s Report
Independent Auditor’s Report 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material 
misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor 
considers internal control relevant to Stockland and the Trust’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of Stockland and the Trust’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the 
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit 
opinions. 

Independence 

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Auditor’s opinion 

In our opinion: 

a) 

the financial report of Stockland and the Trust is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i.  giving a true and fair view of Stockland and the Trust’s financial positions as at 30 June 2016 and of their 

performance for the year ended on that date; and 

ii. 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

b) 

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in section A. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 35 to 49 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2016. The directors of Stockland 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. 

Auditor’s opinion 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Stockland for the year ended 30 June 2016, complies with section 300A of 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

S J Hadfield 
Partner  

N R McConnell 
Partner 

 Sydney 
17 August 2016 

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Security Information 
Security Information and Key Dates 
and Key Dates

Securityholders 

As at 31 July 2016, there were 2,392,042,302 Securities on issue and the top 20 securityholders as at 31 July 2016 
is as set out in the table below. There is no on-market buy-back currently. 

Top 20 securityholders as at 31 July 2016 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

National Nominees Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited  

AMP Life Limited 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

IOOF Investment Management Limited  

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

E G Holdings Pty Limited 

BNP Paribas Noms (NZ) Ltd  

Bond Street Custodians Limited  

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited-GSCO ECA 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

Custodial Services Limited  

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

Navigator Australia Ltd  

Number of 
Securities held 

Percentage (%) of 
total Securities 

729,009,213 

439,976,923 

354,572,527 

227,042,116 

100,195,941 

39,270,823 

30,707,257 

23,723,183 

16,160,193 

13,202,695 

6,886,848 

6,411,632 

5,864,284 

5,713,372 

5,460,710 

4,656,084 

4,341,382 

4,261,783 

4,067,520 

4,063,450 

30.48 

18.39 

14.82 

9.49 

4.19 

1.64 

1.28 

0.99 

0.68 

0.55 

0.29 

0.27 

0.25 

0.24 

0.23 

0.19 

0.18 

0.18 

0.17 

0.17 

Distribution of securityholders as at 31 July 2016 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 - over 

Number of 
securityholders 

11,216 

24,033 

9,477 

6,265 

207 

Number of 
Securities 

5,175,689 

64,955,507 

67,821,632 

127,134,653 

2,126,954,821 

Percentage 
(%) of total 
securityholders 

0.22 

2.72 

2.84 

5.31 

88.92 

There were 1,671 securityholders holding less than a marketable parcel (100) at close of trading on 31 July 2016. 

Substantial securityholders as at 31 July 2016 

Number of Securities held 

Vanguard Investments Australia Limited/Vanguard Group Inc. 

BlackRock Group (BlackRock Inc. and subsidiaries) 

State Street Corporate and subsidiaries 

192,118,795 

157,018,611 

136,943,104 

Security Information and Key Dates  |

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Security Information 
Security Information and Key Dates 
and Key Dates

Annual Tax Statement 

After 30 June each year you will receive a comprehensive tax statement. This statement summarises the 
distributions and dividends paid to you during the year, and includes information required to complete your  
tax return. 

Shareholder Review and Financial Report 

Members have a choice of whether they receive: 
•  a printed copy of the Shareholder Review only; 
•  a printed copy of this Report only; 
•  printed copies of the Shareholder Review and this Report; or 
•  electronic versions of the Shareholder Review and this Report. 

Registry 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited operates a freecall number on behalf of Stockland.  
Contact Computershare on 1800 804 985 for: 
•  change of address details; 
• 
• 
•  provision of tax le numbers; or 
•  general queries about your securityholding. 

request to receive communications online; 
request to have payments made directly to a bank account; 

Distribution/Dividend Periods 

1 July – 31 December 

1 January – 30 June 

Key Dates 

26 October 2016 
Annual General Meeting 
The Westin Sydney, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000 at 2.30pm 

On or about 15 December 2016 
Announcement of estimated distribution/dividend 

31 December 2016 
Record date 

22 February 2017 
Half-year result announcement 

On or about 20 June 2017 
Announcement of estimated distribution/dividend 

30 June 2017 
Record date 

16 August 2017 
Full-year result announcement 

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Security Information and Key Dates 
Security Information and Key Dates 

Unit/Share registry 
Unit/Share registry 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Level 4, 60 Carrington Street 
Level 4, 60 Carrington Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Freecall: 1800 804 985 
Freecall: 1800 804 985 
Telephone: (61 3) 9415 4000 
Telephone: (61 3) 9415 4000 
Email: stockland@computershare.com.au 
Email: stockland@computershare.com.au 

Auditor 
Auditor 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Your securityholding  
Your securityholding  
If you would like to update your personal 
If you would like to update your personal 
details or change the way you receive 
details or change the way you receive 
communications from Stockland, please 
communications from Stockland, please 
contact Computershare on the detail provided. 
contact Computershare on the detail provided. 
Computershare will also be able to provide 
Computershare will also be able to provide 
you with information on your holding. 
you with information on your holding. 

Further information 
Further information 
For more information about Stockland, 
For more information about Stockland, 
including the latest financial information, 
including the latest financial information, 
announcements, property news and corporate 
announcements, property news and corporate 
governance information, visit our website at 
governance information, visit our website at 
www.stockland.com.au 
www.stockland.com.au 

Head Office 
Head Office 
Level 25, 133 Castlereagh Street 
Level 25, 133 Castlereagh Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Toll free: 1800 251 813 
Toll free: 1800 251 813 
Telephone: (61 2) 9035 2000 
Telephone: (61 2) 9035 2000 

Stockland Entities 
Stockland Entities 
Stockland Corporation Limited 
Stockland Corporation Limited 
ACN 000 181 733 
ACN 000 181 733 
Stockland Trust Management Limited 
Stockland Trust Management Limited 
ACN 001 900 741 
ACN 001 900 741 
AFSL 241190 
AFSL 241190 
As responsible entity for Stockland Trust 
As responsible entity for Stockland Trust 
ARSN 092 897 348 
ARSN 092 897 348 

Custodian 
Custodian 
The Trust Company Limited 
The Trust Company Limited 
ACN 004 027 749 
ACN 004 027 749 
Level 13, 123 Pitt Street 
Level 13, 123 Pitt Street 
Sydney NSW 2000  
Sydney NSW 2000  

Directors 
Directors 
Non-Executive 
Non-Executive 
Graham Bradley – Chairman 
Graham Bradley – Chairman 
Duncan Boyle1 
Duncan Boyle1 
Carolyn Hewson 
Carolyn Hewson 
Barry Neil 
Barry Neil 
Stephen Newton2 
Stephen Newton2 
Tom Pockett 
Tom Pockett 
Nora Scheinkestel3 
Nora Scheinkestel3 
Carol Schwartz 
Carol Schwartz 
Peter Scott4 
Peter Scott4 
Terry Williamson1 
Terry Williamson1 

Executive 
Executive 
Mark Steinert – Managing Director 
Mark Steinert – Managing Director 

Company Secretary 
Company Secretary 
Katherine Grace 
Katherine Grace 

1  Duncan Boyle and Terry Williamson retired as non-executive directors at the 2015 Annual General Meeting on 27 October 2015. 
1  Duncan Boyle and Terry Williamson retired as non-executive directors at the 2015 Annual General Meeting on 27 October 2015. 
2  Stephen Newtown was appointed as a non-executive director on 20 June 2016. 
2  Stephen Newtown was appointed as a non-executive director on 20 June 2016. 
3  Nora Scheinkestel was appointed as a non-executive director on 19 August 2015. 
3  Nora Scheinkestel was appointed as a non-executive director on 19 August 2015. 
4  Peter Scott resigned as a non-executive director on 16 August 2016. 
4  Peter Scott resigned as a non-executive director on 16 August 2016. 

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Glossary
Glossary 

ASIC 

AASB 

A-REIT 

ASX 

CCIRS 

CODM 

DCF 

DMF 

DRP 

DSTI 

EBIT 

EPS 

FFO 

GST 

IRR 

KPI 

LTI 

NED 

NRV 

Report 

ROA 

ROE 

SCPL 

SDRT No. 1 

Security 

Share Plans 

SREEF No. 1 

STI 

STML 

The Australian Securities Investment Commission 

Australian accounting standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board 

Australian Real Estate Investment Trust 

Australian Securities Exchange 

Cross-currency interest rate swap 

Chief Operating Decision Makers as defined by AASB8 Operating Segments 

Discounted cash flow 

Deferred Management Fees earned from Residents’ within the Retirement Living 
business 

Distribution/Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

Deferred Short Term Incentives 

Earnings before interest and income tax 

Earnings per share 

Funds from operations 

Goods and services tax 

Internal Rate of Return 

Key Performance Indicators 

Long Term Incentives 

Non-Executive Director 

Net Realisable Value 

This Stockland Financial Report 2016 

Return on Assets 

Return on Equity 

Stockland Capital Partners Limited 

Stockland Direct Retail Trust No. 1 

A stapled security in Stockland comprising one share in Stockland Corporation and 
one unit in Stockland Trust 

Employee share plans which comprises the LTI, DSTI and $1,000 employee plans 

Stockland Residential Estates Equity Fund No. 1 

Short Term Incentives 

Stockland Trust Management Limited (ACN 001 900 741, AFSL 241190), the 
Responsible Entity of Stockland Trust 

Stockland Corporation or the 
Company 

Stockland Corporation Limited (ACN 000 181 733) 

Stockland Corporation Group 

Stockland Corporation Limited and its controlled entities 

Stockland or Group 

The stapled entity, comprising of the combination of Stockland Corporation Group 
and Stockland Trust Group 

Stockland Trust 

Stockland Trust (ARSN 092 897 348) 

Stockland Trust Group or Trust 

Stockland Trust and its controlled entities 

TSR 

Total Securityholder Return 

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ARSN 092 897 348

Head Offi  ce
Level 25, 133 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Sydney
Telephone 02 9035 2000

Melbourne
Telephone 03 9095 5000

Brisbane
Telephone 07 3305 8600

Perth
Telephone 08 9368 9222

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