STRATEGIC ELEMENTS LIMITED
(ABN 47 122 437 503)
Annual Report
30 June 2017
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Strategic Elements Limited
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORPORATE INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2
DIRECTORS’ REPORT .................................................................................................... 4
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) ................................................................................. 9
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION .................................................................... 16
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ... 17
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION .................................................... 18
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .................................................... 19
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ............................................................... 20
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ....................................................................... 23
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ......................................................................................... 50
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ............................................................................... 51
ADDITIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE INFORMATION ...................................................... 54
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Strategic Elements Limited
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Strategic Elements Limited
ABN 47 122 437 503
Directors
Charles Murphy
Matthew Howard
Elliot Nicholls
Company Secretary
Matthew Howard
Registered office
138 Churchill Avenue
Subiaco WA 6008
Tel:
Fax:
Web: www.strategicelements.com.au
+61 8 9278 2788
+61 8 9288 4400
Solicitors
Kings Park Corporate Lawyers,
Suite 8, 8 Clive Street,
West Perth WA 6005
Auditors
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
Level 3,
88 William Street,
Perth WA 6000
Securities Exchange Listing
ASX Limited
ASX Code: SOR
Share Register
Security Transfer Registrars,
770 Canning Highway,
Applecross WA 6153
Tel:
+61 8 9315 2333
Fax: +61 8 9315 2233
www.securitytransfer.com.au
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Dear Shareholder,
The Company has experienced continued success as an ASX listed Pooled Development Fund (PDF) backing
early stage Australian innovation in small and medium Australian companies. We have strategic investments
in materials and technology projects and spent much of this year with our heads down assisting to establish
these as compelling commercial opportunities in their own right.
Our 100% owned subsidiary Australian Advanced Materials continued to advance its printable Nanocube
Memory Ink with the University of New South Wales whilst also attracting two other significant development
partners in the CSIRO and VTT Finland (both recognised as world leaders in their respective fields). The team
are working towards a global technological breakthrough that would enable whole new product categories and
applications though development of memory technology that can be printed onto a variety of surfaces, is
flexible and transparent. Meetings were also held as a part of the Printocent collaborative working group that
contains large global companies in printed electronics such as Nokia, Merck and BASF.
An enormous amount of work has also been conducted within 100% owned subsidiary Maria Resources
assessing the virtually unexplored Officer Basin in Western Australia. The Company has been active in
developing a portfolio of permits as it understands more about this vast unexplored area. The Company is
working with one of Western Australia’s most respected geologists, Dr Franco Pirajno, a senior geologist with
the Geological Survey of Western Australia for over 20 years.
The historical high grade Golden Blocks goldfield in New Zealand provides an outstanding opportunity to target
high grade gold beneath a historical gold mine that has had no exploration since 1932. The Company is
awaiting permit approvals to re-enter the old mine to conduct underground sampling and assessment. The
Company has firm plans for further field programs in New Zealand and Australia in the later part of 2017.
In my letter last year, I stressed the importance of the key benefits of the PDF with respect to cross sector
diversification, this allows the Company to not be solely focused on a single sector but rather achieve a degree
of diversification, ultimately reducing risk for shareholders. The Board continues to carefully consider sector
performance to ensure investment capital translates to growth for the Company and its shareholders.
Finally, the Board looks forward to the coming year and appreciates the ongoing support of all of our
shareholders.
Charles Murphy
Managing Director
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Strategic Elements Limited
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your directors submit the annual financial report of the consolidated entity comprising Strategic Elements
Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year ended 30 June 2017. In order to comply with the
provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the directors report as follows:
Directors
The names of directors who held office during or since the end of the year and until the date of this report are
as follows. Directors were in office for this entire period.
Names, qualifications and experience:
Charles Murphy – Managing Director & Acting Chairman
Mr Murphy was appointed to the board in October 2006. Mr Murphy is acting Chairman effective from 1
September 2015.
Mr Murphy led the Company's registration as a Pooled Development Fund. Mr Murphy has experience as a
corporate advisor to resources and technology companies providing advice on transaction structuring, strategy
and business development. Mr Murphy is a qualified responsible Fund Manager and has a Masters Degree
in Business Administration (MBA).
Mr Murphy is not currently a director of any other Australian listed companies and has not held any other
directorships during the last 3 years.
Matthew Howard – Executive Director and Company Secretary
Mr Howard was appointed to the board in December 2008.
Mr Howard has consulted to some of the largest financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, JB Were,
Macquarie Bank, ANZ Bank and National Australia Bank. He has helped close numerous large technology
transactions with some of the largest US technology companies including Oracle, Sybase and BEA Systems.
Mr Howard has a combined Business and Information Technology Bachelor Degree, a Masters Degree in
Applied Finance and a postgraduate qualification in Corporate Governance.
Mr Howard is not currently a director of any other Australian listed companies and has not held any other
directorships during the last 3 years.
Elliot Nicholls – Executive Director
Mr Nicholls was appointed to the board in January 2009.
Mr Nicholls has worked in corporate advisory focusing on financial analysis and business model development.
Mr Nicholls has a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce
(Finance) from The University of Western Australia.
Mr Nicholls is not currently a director of any other Australian listed companies and has not held any other
directorships during the last 3 years.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Strategic Elements Limited
Interests in the shares and options of the Company and related bodies corporate
As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the shares and options of the Company were:
Director
C Murphy
M Howard
E Nicholls
Number of fully paid
ordinary shares
Performance Rights
19,692,969
5,555,192
9,350,000
4,500,000
4,500,000
-
Number of
options over
ordinary shares
-
-
-
Details of unissued ordinary shares under options issued to employees/consultants of the Company as at the
date of this report are as follows:
Options series
Employee share options
Employee share options
Number of options
Exercise price
Expiry date
1,000,000
700,000
15 cents
16 cents
15 May 2018
28 February 2018
Dividends
No dividends have been paid or declared since the start of the financial year and the directors do not
recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the financial year.
Principal activities
The Company is a registered Pooled Development Fund (PDF).
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Review of operations
Strategic Elements Limited
The Company is registered as a registered Pooled Development Fund (PDF) under the Australian
Government’s Pooled Development Fund Act 1992 (“PDF Act”). The Company invests into small to medium
sized Australian companies to assist in the development or expansion of a business.
During the year, the Company has continued to invest and develop its wholly owned investees:
Investee
Australian Advanced Material P/L
Stealth Mode P/L
Strategic Materials P/L
Maria Resources P/L
Sector
Technology
Technology
Resources
Resources
Focus
Printable Memory
Printable Sensors & Flexible Electronics
Golden Blocks (NZ)
Officer Basin (WA)
Technology
The Company, through its investment in Australian Advanced Materials (AAM) is building a Printed and
Flexible Electronics business through the development of the Printable Nanocube Memory Ink for Resistive
Random Access Memory (RRAM). AAM’s Printable Nanocube Memory Ink can be printed onto glass, silicon
and plastic substrates such as PET. The printed RRAM is transparent and flexible and can be configured with
different electrode materials to deliver working RRAM for printed electronics.
AAM continues to expand on the core technology of the Printable Nanocube Memory Ink with ongoing R&D at
UNSW, CSIRO and VTT (Finland).
Over the medium term, AAM and SM continue to assess complimentary technology, applications and IP
acquisitions aimed at strengthening the Printable Nanocube Memory Ink technology.
Materials
The Company, through its investments in Strategic Materials (SML) and Maria Resources (MR) has continued
to progress the Company’s resource projects - Golden Blocks and the Officer Basin.
Golden Blocks: During the period SML was granted an exploration permit (EP) for Golden Blocks, As at the
date of this report, the Company is awaiting approval of a Minimal Access Agreement (MIA) from the New
Zealand Department of Conservation so it may continue exploration within Golden Blocks. SML has developed
programs for further exploration in the New Zealand summer.
Officer Project: The Officer Project is the first project developed in collaboration with world leading geologist
Dr Franco Pirajno. Much work has been performed to advance the Office Project during the period, new
targets have been identified and will be the focus of forthcoming field programs. The Company will release
further updates on fieldwork during the remainder of 2017.
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Review of operations (continued)
Corporate
Strategic Elements Limited
During the year 700,000 ESOP options were issued to an external consultant of the Company. The unlisted
options have an exercise price of 16 cents and an expiry date of 28 February 2018. During the year the
Company also issued 3,000,000 unlisted options to the inventors of the nanocube technology. The unlisted
options have an exercise price of 17 cents and an expiry date of 26 January 2018. The nanocube technology
is being developed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Australian Advanced Materials Pty Ltd.
Operating result for the year
The consolidated entity’s loss for the year ended 30 June 2017 was $2,665,648 (year ended 30 June 2016:
$1,637,199).
Review of financial condition
At 30 June 2017, the consolidated entity had $5,095,287 in cash and term deposit balances (30 June 2016:
$7,273,194).
Significant changes in the state of affairs
In the opinion of the directors there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated
entity that occurred during the year.
Significant events after balance date
Subsequent to the balance date Advanced Australian Materials Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, has to date received the sum of $63,062 out of a total claim of $139,635 from the Australian Taxation
Office in respect of an R&D tax offset for the 2016 financial year.
Other than the above no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the year which significantly
affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or
the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.
Likely developments and expected results
Disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity in future
financial years and the expected results of those operations has been made in the Review of Operations
above.
Environmental legislation
With respect to its environmental obligations regarding its exploration activities the consolidated entity
endeavours to ensure that it complies with all regulations when carrying out any exploration and evaluation
activities and is not aware of any breach as this time.
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Indemnification and insurance of Directors and Officers
Strategic Elements Limited
The Company has entered into Director and Officer Protection Deeds (“Deed”) with each Director and the
Company Secretary (“Officers”). Under the Deed, the Company indemnifies the relevant Officer to the
maximum extent permitted by law against legal proceedings, any damage or loss incurred in connection with
the Officer being an officer of the Company. The Company has paid insurance premiums to insure the Officers
against liability arising from any claim against the Officers in their capacity as officers of the Company.
Dividends
No dividends have been paid or declared in the year.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited)
Strategic Elements Limited
This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for the key management personnel (“KMP”) of
Strategic Elements Limited (the “Company”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. The information
provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by Section 308 (3C) of the Corporations Act
2001.
The remuneration report details the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel who are
defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major
activities of the Company and the Group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or
otherwise) of the Parent Company
Key Management Personnel
Charles Murphy (Managing Director & Acting Chairman)
Matthew Howard (Executive Director)
Elliot Nicholls (Executive Director)
Remuneration philosophy
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of the directors and executives. The philosophy
of the Company in determining remuneration levels is to:
-
-
-
set competitive remuneration packages to attract and retain high calibre employees;
link executive rewards to shareholder value creation; and
establish appropriate, demanding performance hurdles for variable executive remuneration.
Remuneration Committee
The Board as a whole is responsible for the remuneration arrangements for Directors and executives of the
Company and considers it more appropriate to set aside time at Board meetings each year to specifically
address matters that would ordinarily fall to a remuneration committee.
Remuneration structure
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive
remuneration is separate and distinct.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Non-executive director remuneration
Strategic Elements Limited
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Company with the ability to attract
and retain directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.
The ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined
from time to time by a general meeting. The maximum aggregate payable to non-executive directors approved
by shareholders is $100,000 per annum.
Director and executive remuneration
Remuneration consists of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration (comprising short-term and long-term
incentive schemes).
Fixed remuneration
Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board. The process consists of a review of relevant
comparative remuneration in the market and internally and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and
practices. The Board has access to external, independent advice where necessary. No advice has been
obtained during the year.
Directors and executives are given the opportunity to receive their fixed (primary) remuneration in a variety of
forms including cash and fringe benefits such as motor vehicles and expense payment plans. It is intended
that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost for the
Company. The fixed remuneration component of the most highly remunerated Company directors and
executives is detailed in Table 1 in this report.
Variable remuneration
The objective of the short-term incentive program is to link the achievement of the Company's operational
targets with the remuneration received by the executives charged with meeting those targets. The total
potential short-term incentive available is to be set at a level so as to provide sufficient incentive to the
executive to achieve the operational targets and such that the cost to the Company is reasonable in the
circumstances.
Actual payments may be granted to each executive dependent on the extent to which specific operating targets
set at the beginning of the financial year are met.
The Company may also make payments to reward senior executives in a manner that aligns remuneration
with the creation of shareholder wealth.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Employee Share Option Plan
Strategic Elements Limited
Under the terms of the Company’s employee share option plan (Plan), the Board may offer options to Eligible
Persons or Directors of the Company or any subsidiary based on a number of criteria including contribution to
the Company, period of employment, potential contribution to the Company in future and other factors the
Board considers relevant. Upon receipt of such an offer, the Eligible Person may nominate an associate to be
issued with the options. The maximum number of options to be issued under the Plan at any one time is 5%
of the total number of shares on issue in the Company provided that the Board may increase this percentage,
subject to the Corporations Act and the ASX listing rules.
The Company does not have a policy for key management personnel to hedge their equity positions against
future losses.
Executive Service Agreements
The Company has entered into Executive Service agreements with the following directors:
• Mr Charles Murphy (Managing Director)
o Under the agreement the Company will pay up to a maximum of $265,000 per annum
(exclusive of GST) in return for executive services and will provide reimbursement for all
reasonable travel, accommodation and general expenses.
o Termination by the Company is no less than a 3 month notice period by either party or by
paying the aggregate of amounts which, but for such termination would otherwise have been
paid. In addition to this a 3 month termination payment will be paid.
o Under the agreement the Company is not responsible for any statutory taxation or
superannuation contributions, these costs are to be met by Mr Murphy.
• Mr Matthew Howard (Director)
o Under the agreement the Company will pay up to a maximum of $195,000 per annum
(exclusive of GST) in return for executive services and will provide reimbursement for all
reasonable travel, accommodation and general expenses.
o Termination by the Company is no less than a 3 month notice period by either party or by
paying the aggregate of amounts which, but for such termination would otherwise have been
paid. In addition to this a 3 month termination payment will be paid.
o Under the agreement the Company is not responsible for any statutory taxation or
superannuation contributions, these costs are to be met by Mr Howard.
• Mr Elliot Nicholls (Director)
o Under the agreement the Company will pay up to a maximum of $78,000 per annum (exclusive
of GST), in return for executive services and will provide reimbursement for all reasonable
travel, accommodation and general expenses.
o Termination by the Company is no less than a 3 month notice period by either party or by
paying the aggregate of amounts which, but for such termination would otherwise have been
paid.
o Under the agreement the Company is not responsible for any statutory taxation or
superannuation contributions, these costs are to be met by Mr Nicholls.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Table 1: Remuneration of key management personnel (KMP) for the year ended 30 June 2017 and the year ended 30 June 2016:
Strategic Elements Limited
Short-term employee benefits
Post-
employment
benefits
Equity
Fixed Salary
& fees
Variable
remuneration
Superannuation
Performance
Rights
Shares
Options
Total
Performance
Related %
Executive directors
Charles Murphy
Matthew Howard
Elliot Nicholls
Total executive
directors
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
265,000
194,000
190,721
159,279
34,455
25,000
490,176
378,279
-
25,000
-
25,000
-
5,000
-
55,000
*Performance Rights:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
213,116
147,105
213,116
147,105
-
-
426,232
294,210
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
478,116
366,105
403,837
331,384
34,455
30,000
916,408
727,489
44.57
47.01
52.77
51.94
-
16.67
46.51
48.00
• Performance Rights were approved by shareholders on 16 Nov 2015 and expire two years from this date. As at the date of this report, despite the expense incurred
for Performance Rights for directors ($426,232), no shares have been issued to Directors under the Strategic Elements Performance Rights Plan.
• The majority of Performance Rights hurdles were based on the Company achieving a market capitalisation of $50 million or $60 million within 2 years from 16 Nov 2015.
These hurdles have not been achieved as at the date of this report and consequently these Performance Rights have not vested to directors and will expire on 16 Nov
2017.
• 1,500,000 Performance Rights have vested in total.
• No options or Performance Rights granted to directors or executives expired during the year.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Share based payments
Performance Rights
On 16 November 2015 shareholders approved the issue of 9,000,000 Performance Rights (PRs) (and the
issue of shares following the vesting of those Performance Rights) under the terms of the Strategic Elements
Performance Rights Plan. The issue offer was accepted by Directors on 22 December 2015.
Series 1 of the PRs vest based on continuous employment over a period of 12 months. Series 2, 3 and 4 vest
based on continuous employment over a period of 24 months. Series 3 are conditional upon the Company
achieving a market capitalisation of $50 million within 2 years of grant date. Series 4 are conditional upon the
Company achieving a market capitalisation of $60 million within 2 years of grant date. All vesting of PRs are
subject to the above hurdles and the terms and conditions of the Strategic Elements Performance Rights Plan.
The expense recognised during the year for the issue is $426,232 (2016: $294,210).
1,500,000 rights vested during the year. No PRs were exercised or expired during the year.
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Directors’ meetings
Strategic Elements Limited
The directors meet regularly to discuss the matters of the Company and occupy the same office therefore
decisions of the Company are frequently resolved via circular resolution. The Company aims however to have
quarterly Board meetings. The directors met quarterly during the year.
The number of meetings of directors held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each
director were as follows:
Total number of directors’ meetings
Board Meetings
Charles Murphy
Matthew Howard
Elliot Nicholls
Number of meetings
eligible to attend
Number of meetings
attended
4
4
4
4
4
4
Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires our auditors, Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd (Nexia
Perth), to provide the directors of the Company with an Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of
the financial report. This Independence Declaration is set out on page 16 and forms part of this directors’ report
for the year ended 30 June 2017.
Modification of Auditor Rotation Requirements
On 29 May 2017, the Board of directors granted an approval for the extension of the Group’s audit partner for
up to a further 2 years when the initial period of 5 years as permitted under Corporations Act 2001 expired in
June 2017. The Board’s decision was based on the following reasons:
• the Board was satisfied with the skills and personal qualities of the audit partner and the audit team and is of
the view that they display a good understanding of the Group and strong technical accounting competence;
• the Board was satisfied that Nexia Perth Audit Services conducts an effective audit with focus on the
appropriate areas of risk; and
• the Board was satisfied that the approval of an extension of up to 2 years does not give rise to a conflict of
interest situation.
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Non-Audit Services
Strategic Elements Limited
The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are of the opinion that the
services do not compromise the auditor’s independence as all non-audit services have been reviewed to
ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor and none of the services undermine
the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in Code of Conduct APES110 Code of Ethics
for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board.
Nexia Perth received, or were due to receive the following amounts for the provision of services not related to
the audit of the financial report:
Audit of Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) - $2,750 (2016: $2,750)
Other non-assurance services $2,100 (2016: nil)
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Charles Murphy
Managing Director
Perth WA, 3rd August 2017
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Lead auditor’s independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act
2001
To the directors of Strategic Elements Limited
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial
year ended 30 June 2017 there have been:
(i) no contraventions of the auditor’s independence requirements as set out in the
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the
audit.
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
PTC Klopper
Director
Dated: 3 August 2017
Perth
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Strategic Elements Limited
Other income
Depreciation
Insurances
Professional fees
CONSOLIDATED
2017
Notes
$
2016
$
2
2
112,154
112,154
(7,272)
(25,207)
(81,220)
78,695
78,695
(3,492)
(30,527)
(73,737)
Project development expenditure
(1,219,208)
(527,387)
Regulatory & compliance
Remuneration
Other employees’ costs
Rent & outgoings
Share based payment
Other expenses
Foreign exchange losses
Interest received
Interest expense
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Items that will never be reclassified to profit
or loss
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit
or loss
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per
share)
(72,389)
(115,834)
21(b)
(490,176)
(433,279)
(110,222)
(73,149)
(59,541)
(49,275)
9
(562,525)
(304,796)
(173,980)
(136,532)
(2,703,194)
(1,655,705)
2
2
3
(3,857)
43,641
(2,238)
37,546
(774)
21,094
(1,814)
18,506
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
-
-
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
4
(1.10)
(0.86)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2017
Strategic Elements Limited
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
Notes
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant & equipment
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
5
6
7
8
Trade and other payables
10
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Share based payment reserve
Accumulated losses
Total equity
5,095,287
7,273,194
58,822
38,598
44,562
47,998
5,192,707
7,365,754
52,396
52,396
18,949
18,949
5,245,103
7,384,703
148,100
148,100
148,100
234,577
234,577
234,577
5,097,003
7,150,126
12
13
14
12,999,231
12,949,231
867,321
310,612
(8,769,549)
(6,109,717)
5,097,003
7,150,126
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Strategic Elements Limited
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2015
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Shares issued for cash
Share issue costs
Conversion of options
Share based payments
Issued
capital
$
Accumulated
losses
$
Option
reserve
$
Total
$
6,567,838
-
(4,473,972)
(1,637,199)
7,270
-
2,101,136
(1,637,199)
-
6,400,422
(49,029)
30,000
-
(1,637,199)
-
-
1,454
-
-
-
-
(1,454)
304,796
(1,637,199)
6,400,422
(49,029)
30,000
304,796
Balance at 30 June 2016
12,949,231
(6,109,717)
310,612
7,150,126
Balance at 1 July 2016
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Conversion of options
Expiry of options
Share based payments
12,949,231
-
(6,109,717)
(2,665,648)
310,612
-
7,150,126
(2,665,648)
-
50,000
-
-
(2,665,648)
2,423
3,393
-
-
(2,423)
(3,393)
562,525
(2,665,648)
50,000
-
562,525
Balance at 30 June 2017
12,999,231
(8,769,549)
867,321
5,097,003
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Strategic Elements Limited
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from R&D rebates and sundry
income
Payments to suppliers
Payments to directors & employees
Payments for project development
Interest received
Interest paid
CONSOLIDATED
2017
Notes
$
2016
$
112,154
78,695
(481,293)
(328,935)
(640,189)
(498,399)
(1,217,470)
(512,797)
43,641
(174)
21,094
(1,814)
Net cash used in operating activities
5
(2,183,331)
(1,242,156)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
(40,719)
(40,719)
(14,547)
(14,547)
Shares issued for cash
-
6,400,422
Proceeds from the exercise of options
50,000
30,000
Share issue costs
-
(49,029)
Net cash provided by financing activities
50,000
6,381,393
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
the year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the
year
(2,174,050)
5,124,690
7,273,194
2,149,278
(3,857)
(774)
5
5,095,287
7,273,194
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a.
Basis of compliance and preparation
The Company is a listed Pooled Development Fund (PDF), incorporated in Australia and operating in Australia
and New Zealand. The Company’s principal activity is a Pooled Development Fund.
The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board.
The financial report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations adopted by
the International Accounting Standards Board.
The accounting policies detailed below have been consistently applied to all of the years presented. The
consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2017 comprise the
Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” or the “consolidated entity” and individually
as “Group entities”). The financial report was authorised for issue on 27th July 2017.
The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair values of the
consideration given in exchange for assets.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars which is the consolidated entity’s functional currency.
Financial Position
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of
normal business activities the realisation of assets and extinguishment of liabilities in the ordinary course of
business.
The Group has reported a net loss for the year of $2,665,648 (2016: $1,637,199) and a cash outflow from
operating activities of $2,183,331 (2016: $1,242,156).
At year end, the Group had $5,095,287 of cash and cash equivalents. The directors also manage discretionary
expenditure in line with the Group’s cash flow forecast and are confident that there are sufficient funds to meet
the Group’s working capital and funding requirements.
b.
Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (AASBs)
The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current year.
In the current year, the Group has applied a number of amendments to AASBs issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that are mandatorily effective for an accounting period that begins on or
after 1 January 2016.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
b.
Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (AASBs) (continued)
Amendments to AASB 101 Disclosure Initiative
The Group has applied these amendments for the first time in the current year. The amendments clarify that
an entity need not provide a specific disclosure required by an AASB if the information resulting from that
disclosure is not material, and give guidance on the bases of aggregating and disaggregating information for
disclosure purposes. However, the amendments reiterate that an entity should consider providing additional
disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in AASB is insufficient to enable users of financial
statements to understand the impact of particular transactions, events and conditions on the entity’s financial
position and financial performance.
In addition, the amendments clarify that an entity’s share of the other comprehensive income of associates
and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method should be presented separately from those arising
from the Group, and should be separated into the share of items that, in accordance with other AASBs: (i) will
not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss; and (ii) will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when
specific conditions are met.
As regards the structure of the financial statements, the amendments provide examples of systematic ordering
or grouping of the notes.
The application of these amendments has not resulted in any impact on the financial performance or financial
position of the Group.
Amendments to AASB 116 and AASB 138 Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and
Amortisation
The Group has applied these amendments for the first time in the current year. The amendments to AASB 116
prohibit entities from using a revenue-based depreciation method for items of property, plant and equipment.
The amendments to AASB 138 introduce a rebuttable presumption that revenue is not an appropriate basis
for amortisation of an intangible asset. This presumption can only be rebutted in the following two limited
circumstances:
a. when the intangible asset is expressed as a measure of revenue; or
b. when it can be demonstrated that revenue and consumption of the economic benefits of the intangible
asset are highly correlated.
As the Group already uses the straight-line method for depreciation and amortisation for its property, plant and
equipment, and intangible assets respectively, the application of these amendments has had no impact on the
Group's consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
b.
Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (AASBs) (continued)
Standards and interpretations in issue not yet adopted
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the Standards and Interpretations listed below were
in issue but not yet effective.
AASB 9
AASB 15
AASB 16
Amendments to AASB 2*
Financial Instruments2
Refer to Note 15 for the Group's financial instruments at
reporting date: the Group's financial instruments primarily
comprise cash and cash equivalents and trade payables.
Management are of the view that the Standard will not have a
significant impact on these types of financial instruments.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (and the related
Clarifications)2
At the date of this report, the Group did not yet ern revenue from
contracts with customers. Therefore, this Standard will not have
any impact until such time that the Group commences earning
revenue from contracts with customers.
Leases3
Refer to Note 18 for the Group's operating lease commitments
at reporting date. Based on current operating leases for the year
ended 30 June 2017, the application of this Standard is not
expected to be significant.
Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment
Transactions2
Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128*
Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its
Associate or Joint Venture4
Amendments to AASB 107*
Disclosure Initiative1
Amendments to AASB 112*
Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses1
1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017, with earlier application permitted.
2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with earlier application permitted.
3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with earlier application permitted.
4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after a date to be determined.
* The directors have yet to assess the potential impact of the standards not yet adopted.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
c.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The application of accounting policies requires the use of judgements, estimates and assumptions about
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and
associated assumptions are based upon historical experience and other factors that are considered to be
relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities
are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The key estimates and
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain
assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are:
Share based payment transactions:
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value
of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using an
appropriate valuation model and is based on the assumptions detailed in Note 9.
d.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Strategic
Elements Limited (‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2017 and the results of all subsidiaries for the
year then ended. Strategic Elements Limited and its subsidiaries are referred to in this financial report as the
Group or the consolidated entity.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity,
using consistent accounting policies. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intercompany
balances and transactions, income and expenses and profit and losses resulting from intra-group transactions
have been eliminated in full.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. Control exists where the Company
has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its
activities. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are
considered when assessing when the Group controls another entity.
e.
Revenue and other income
Revenue
Revenue is recognised and measure at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable to the extent
it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The
following specific recognition criteria must be met before revenue is recognised:
R&D Refund
Revenue is recognised on receipt of refunds from the Australian Taxation Office for research and development
expenditure incurred during the previous financial year.
Other income
Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the
financial asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
f.
Income tax
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income
based on the applicable income tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable
to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the
financial statements, and to unused tax losses.
Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of all temporary differences
at the balance date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:
•
when the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in
a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or
when the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests
in joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets
and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the
deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be
utilised, except:
•
•
when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of
the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or
when the deductible temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or
interests in joint ventures, in which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is
probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be
available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance date and reduced to the extent that it
is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset
to be utilised.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when
the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the balance date.
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in profit or loss.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
f.
Income tax (continued)
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Other taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:
•
•
when the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part
of the expense item as applicable; and
receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables
or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows
arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority
are classified as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the
taxation authority.
g.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and at call and deposits with banks or financial institutions and investments in
money market instruments which are readily convertible to cash and used in the cash management function
on a day to day basis, net of bank overdraft.
h.
Project development expenditure
Project development costs, excluding the costs of acquiring tenements and permits, are expensed as incurred.
Acquisition costs will be assessed on a case by case basis and, if appropriate, they will be capitalised. These
acquisition costs are carried forward only if the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current and either:
•
•
They are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of
interest, or
The activities in the area of interest at the reporting date have not reached a stage which permits a
reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and
active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area of interest, are continuing.
Accumulated acquisition costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit/(loss) in the
year in which the decision to abandon the area is made.
The carrying values of acquisition costs are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances
indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
i.
Impairment of assets
At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use,
is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount
is expensed to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
j.
Trade and other payables
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method and
represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are
unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of
these goods and services. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not
due within 12 months.
k.
Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Incremental costs directly
attributable to the issue of new shares or options for the acquisition of a new business are not included in the
cost of acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.
l.
Share based payment transactions
Equity settled transactions:
The Group may provide benefits to Officers and Directors in the form of share-based payments, whereby
services are rendered in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions).
The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the
equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value of options granted is determined using
an appropriate valuation model, further details of which are given in Note 9.
In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions
linked to the price of the shares of Strategic Elements Limited (market conditions) if applicable.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over
the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the
relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting period).
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each balance date until vesting date
reflects (i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the Company’s best estimate of the
number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market
performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value
at grant date. The statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income charge or credit for a period
represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.
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NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
l.
Share based payment transactions (continued)
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is only
conditional upon a market condition.
If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms
had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair
value of the share based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at
the date of modification.
If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any
expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted
for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled
and new award are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous
paragraph.
The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of
loss per share (see Note 4).
m.
Property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Such cost includes the cost of replacing parts that are eligible for capitalisation when the cost of replacing the
parts is incurred. Similarly, when each major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying
amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement only if it is eligible for capitalisation.
Depreciation is calculated on a diminishing value basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:
Office equipment – 2.5 to 15 years
Computer equipment – 2.5 to 4 years
The assets' residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate,
at each financial year end.
(i) Impairment
The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with
recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value
may be impaired.
The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-
tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to
the asset.
For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, recoverable amount is determined for
the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs, unless the asset's value in use can be estimated to be
close to its fair value.
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NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
m.
Property, plant and equipment (continued)
An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated
recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount.
For plant and equipment, impairment losses are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income in the other expenses line item.
(ii) De-recognition and disposal
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic
benefits are expected from its use or disposal.
Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of comprehensive income in the
year the asset is derecognised.
n.
Employee benefits
(i) Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave expected to be settled within
12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the
reporting date, they are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities
for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid
or payable.
(ii) Long service leave
The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the
present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the
reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and
salary levels, experience of employee departures, and period of service. Expected future payments are
discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and
currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
o.
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are measured on initial recognition at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest rate method, less any allowance for impairment. Trade receivables are
generally due for settlement within periods ranging from 15 days to 30 days.
Impairment of trade receivables is continually reviewed and those that are considered to be uncollectible are
written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. An impairment loss is recognised when there is objective
evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms.
Factors considered by the Group in making this determination include known significant financial difficulties of
the debtor, review of financial information and significant delinquency in making contractual payments to the
Group. The impairment allowance is set equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the receivable
and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Where
receivables are short-term discounting is not applied in determining the allowance.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
p.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit/loss, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity
(other than dividends) and preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary
shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit/loss, adjusted for:
•
•
•
costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends;
the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have
been recognised as expenses; and
other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the
dilution of potential ordinary shares, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and
dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
q.
Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief
operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and
assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors of Strategic
Elements Limited.
r.
Financial assets
Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are classified
as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments,
or available-for-sale investments, as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are
measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly
attributable transaction costs. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets after initial
recognition and, when allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. All
regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the
Company commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial
assets under contracts that require delivery of the assets within the period established generally by regulation
or convention in the marketplace.
s.
Parent entity financial information
The financial information for the parent entity, Strategic Elements Limited, disclosed in Note 19 has been
prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below.
(i) Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities are accounted for at cost in the financial
statements of Strategic Elements Limited. Dividends received from associates are recognised in the parent
entity’s profit or loss, rather than being deducted from the carrying amount of these investments.
(ii) Share based payments
The grant by the Company of options over its equity instruments to the employees of subsidiary undertakings
in the Group is treated as a capital contribution to that subsidiary undertaking. The fair value of employee
services received, measured by reference to the grant date fair value, is recognised over the vesting period as
an increase to investment in subsidiary undertakings, with a corresponding credit to equity.
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NOTE 2.
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Strategic Elements Limited
(a)
Revenue
R&D tax offset
Sundry income
Bank interest received and receivable
Bank interest paid and payable
(b)
Expenses
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
112,154
-
112,154
43,641
(2,238)
41,403
73,704
4,991
78,695
21,094
(1,814)
19,280
Depreciation of non-current assets
(7,272)
(3,492)
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NOTE 3.
INCOME TAX
Strategic Elements Limited
Reconciliation of tax benefits to statutory tax:
Loss for the year
Tax benefit at the applicable tax rate of 27.50% (2016: 30%)
s.40-880 expenses
Change in temporary differences
Difference in tax rate of Parent Company taxed at 25% due to Pooled
Development Status
Overprovision of prior year tax losses
Unrecognised tax losses
Tax benefit reported in statement of comprehensive income
Unrecognised deferred tax assets:
Carried forward tax losses
Temporary differences
Components of deferred tax
Prepayments
Accruals
Tax Losses
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
(733,053)
(491,160)
(4,489)
11,296
(41,228)
7,762
23,153
55,904
(135,574)
(130,375)
838,667
-
599,097
-
1,256,287
1,487,365
5,804
19,713
(7,691)
13,495
(9,018)
28,731
1,256,287
1,487,365
(1,262,091)
(1,507,078)
-
-
The potential deferred tax benefit of tax losses has not been recognised as an asset because recovery of tax
losses is not considered probable in the context of AASB 112. The benefit of these tax losses will only be
realised if:
a)
b)
c)
The Group entities derive future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the
benefit from the deduction for the losses to be realised.
The Group entities comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law; and
No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Group entities in realising the benefit from the deduction
for the loss.
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NOTE 4.
LOSS PER SHARE
Strategic Elements Limited
CONSOLIDATED
2017
2016
Cents per share
Cents per share
Basic loss per share from continuing operations
(1.10)
(0.86)
Basic loss per share
The loss and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic loss per share is
as follows:
- Loss ($)
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
- Weighted average number of ordinary shares (number)
242,727,276
189,703,841
Diluted loss per share
Diluted loss per share has not been calculated as the result is anti-dilutive in nature.
NOTE 5.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash at bank and on hand
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
5,095,287
5,095,287
2016
$
7,273,194
7,273,194
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.
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NOTE 5.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (CONTINUED)
Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related item in the
statement of financial position as noted above.
Reconciliation of loss for the year to net cash flows from operating activities:
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
Loss from ordinary activities after income tax
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
Depreciation
Foreign exchange losses
Share based payments
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in other receivables
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
(Decrease)/increase in trade creditors and accruals
7,272
3,857
3,492
774
562,525
304,796
(14,260)
9,400
(86,477)
(3,082)
(159)
89,222
Cash flows from operations
(2,183,331)
(1,242,156)
NOTE 6.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
GST recoverable
Other receivable
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
58,822
-
58,822
2016
$
43,815
747
44,562
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NOTE 7.
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Strategic Elements Limited
Deposits
Prepayments
Other current assets
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
7,500
30,411
687
38,598
11,844
35,467
687
47,998
NOTE 8.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Consolidated
At 30 June 2017
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
At 30 June 2017 net of accumulated depreciation
At 30 June 2016
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
At 30 June 2016 net of accumulated depreciation
Office
equipment
$
Computer
equipment
$
Total
$
43,076
(9,874)
33,202
10,228
(5,090)
5,138
40,229
83,305
(21,035)
(30,909)
19,194
52,396
32,358
42,586
(18,547)
(23,637)
13,811
18,949
Consolidated
Year ended 30 June 2017
At 1 July 2016 net of accumulated depreciation
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 June 2017 net of accumulated depreciation
Year ended 30 June 2016
At 1 July 2015 net of accumulated depreciation
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 June 2016 net of accumulated depreciation
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
$
$
Total
$
5,138
32,848
(4,784)
33,202
3,957
2,292
(1,111)
5,138
13,811
7,871
(2,488)
19,194
3,937
12,255
(2,381)
13,811
18,949
40,719
(7,272)
52,396
7,894
14,547
(3,492)
18,949
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NOTE 9.
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
Strategic Elements Limited
Options
Performance rights
Options
2017
$
100,293
426,232
562,525
2016
$
10,586
294,210
304,796
There were 3,700,000 options granted during the year (2016: 1,000,000 options). 3,000,000 options are
exercisable at 17 cents and expire on 26 January 2018. The options were issued to the inventors of the
nanocube technology being developed through Australian Advanced Materials Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. There are performance hurdles attached to the options which had to be met by
26 July 2017. At year end, they had not been met, therefore, no expense was recognised.
700,000 options were issued to an external consultant of the Company during the year. The options are
exercisable at 16 cents, expire on 28 February 2018 and vested immediately.
700,000 options expired during the year (2016: no options).
500,000 options were exercised during the year (2016: 300,000 options).
CONSOLIDATED
2017
2016
Number of
options
No.
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
Number of
options
No.
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
2,200,000
Granted during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Exercisable at the end of the year
3,700,000
(500,000)
(700,000)
4,700,000
1,700,000
0.12
0.17
1,500,000
1,000,000
0.10
(300,000)
0.10
0.16
0.15
-
2,200,000
1,200,000
0.10
0.15
0.10
-
0.12
0.10
The inputs to the options valuation for options issued during the year were as follows:
Grant date share price
Expected volatility
Time to maturity
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Options
expiring
28/2/2018
16 cents
167%
1.50 years
0%
1.44%
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NOTE 9.
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
The weighted average remaining contractual life of options at 30 June 2017 was 8 months (2016: 17
months).
The weighted average exercise price of options at 30 June 2017 was 16 cents (2016: 12 cents).
Performance rights
On 16 November 2015 shareholders approved the issue of 9,000,000 Performance Rights (PRs) (and the
issue of shares following the vesting of those Performance Rights) under the terms of the Strategic Elements
Performance Rights Plan. The issue offer was accepted by Directors on 22 December 2015.
Series 1 of the PRs vested based on continuous employment over a period of 12 months. Series 2, 3 and 4
vest based on continuous employment over a period of 24 months. Series 3 are conditional upon the Company
achieving a market capitalisation of $50 million within 2 years of grant date. Series 4 are conditional upon the
Company achieving a market capitalisation of $60 million within 2 years of grant date.
The expense recognised during the year for the issue is $426,232 (2016: $294,210).
No PRs were exercised during the year. No PRs expired during the year.
The following PRs are in issue:
Directors
Charles Murphy
Matthew Howard
Series
No.1
Series
No.2
Series
No.3
Series
No.4
750,000
750,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
750,000
750,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
Value per right (cents)
17.00
17.00
6.58
5.28
The weighted average remaining contractual life of PRs at 30 June 2017 was 3.75 months (2016: 14.50
months).
The weighted average fair value of PRs at 30 June 2016 was 9.62 cents.
The inputs to the valuation of PRs on issue were:
Series
No.1
Series
No.2
Series
No.3
Series
No.4
Dividend yield (%)
Expected volatility (%)
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Expected life of option (years)
Effective exercise price (cents)
n/a
80
2.01
1.00
n/a
n/a
80
2.01
2.00
n/a
Grant date share price (cents)
17.00
17.00
n/a
80
2.01
2.00
26.25
17.00
n/a
80
2.01
2.00
31.50
17.00
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NOTE 9.
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
The value of the PRs was calculated using the Binomial pricing method. The expected life of the PRs is based
on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur, No other features of
PRs granted were incorporated into the measurement of fair value.
NOTE 10.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade payables (i)
Accrued expenses
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
94,118
53,982
148,100
2016
$
114,810
119,767
234,577
(i)
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms with the exception
of insurance premiums of $17,438 (2016: $15,374) which are payable in monthly instalments at a flat
interest rate of 7.51%. The final instalment is due 13 March 2018.
NOTE 11.
REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Amounts received & receivable by the auditor:
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
- an audit of the financial report of the Group
- other services
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
21,646
4,850
26,496
24,990
2,750
27,740
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NOTE 12.
ISSUED CAPITAL
2017
$
2016
$
Issued capital
Ordinary shares issued and fully paid
12,999,231
12,949,231
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and in the proceeds and winding up of the Company
in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and the right to dividends.
2017
2016
Number of
shares
$
Number of
shares
$
Movement in ordinary shares on issue
At beginning of year
Shares issued for cash
242,246,454
12,949,231
186,289,943
6,567,838
-
-
55,656,511
6,400,422
Shares issued on the exercise of options
500,000
50,000
300,000
30,000
Share issue costs
At end of year
-
-
-
(49,029)
242,746,454
12,999,231
242,246,454 12,949,231
NOTE 13.
RESERVES
Option Reserve
Balance at beginning of year
Issued during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
310,612
562,525
(2,423)
(3,393)
7,270
304,796
(1,454)
-
Balance at end of financial year
867,321
310,612
The option reserve is used to record the value of options and performance rights granted as share based
payments as part of total remuneration. Refer to Note 9 for further information on these options.
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NOTE 14.
ACCUMULATED LOSSES
Strategic Elements Limited
Movement in accumulated losses:
Balance at beginning of year
Credit from option reserve on expiry of options
Credit from option reserve on exercise of options
Loss for the year
Balance at end of financial year
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
(6,109,717)
(4,473,972)
3,393
2,423
-
1,454
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
(8,769,549)
(6,109,717)
NOTE 15.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash, trade payables and trade receivables. These
financial instruments arise directly from the Group’s operations.
The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are cash flow interest rate risk, liquidity risk,
foreign exchange risk and credit risk. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks
and they are summarised below.
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the
basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class
of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements.
(a) Categories of financial instruments
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
5,095,287
7,273,194
148,100
234,577
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NOTE 15.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
(b) Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk due to variable interest being earned on its assets held in cash and
cash equivalents.
Profile
At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was:
CONSOLIDATED
2017
Interest rate
%
Carrying
amount
$
2016
Interest rate
%
Carrying
amount
$
Variable rate instruments
Cash and bank balances
5,095,287
0.58
7,273,194
1.03
Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments
A change of 100 basis points would have increased/(decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts
shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The analysis is performed on
the same basis for 2016.
Equity
Profit or loss
100bp
100bp
100bp
100bp
increase
decrease
increase
decrease
30 June 2017: Consolidated
Variable rate instruments
50,953
(50,953)
50,953
(50,953)
30 June 2016: Consolidated
Variable rate instruments
72,732
(72,732)
72,732
(72,732)
Funds that are not required in the short term are placed on deposit for a period of no more than 6 months at a
fixed interest rate. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rate by maturity is set
out below.
(c) Net fair values
The net fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and
liabilities approximates their carrying value.
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NOTE 15.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
(d) Credit risk
There are no significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group, apart from its cash balances with its
bank.
With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash
equivalents, and trade receivables, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter party,
with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments.
There is no requirement for collateral.
(e) Liquidity risk
The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of
cash reserves.
The following table details the Group’s expected contractual maturity for its financial liabilities:
30 June 2017:
Consolidated
Financial liabilities
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
Less than 1
month
1 to 3
months
3 months to
1 year
1 to 5 years
Total
$
$
$
$
$
130,662
2,022
132,684
-
4,044
4,044
-
11,372
11,372
-
-
-
130,662
17,438
148,100
30 June 2016:
Consolidated
Financial liabilities
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
(f) Capital Management
Less than 1
month
1 to 3
months
3 months to 1
year
1 to 5 years
Total
$
$
$
$
$
219,203
1,537
220,740
-
3,074
3,074
-
10,763
10,763
-
-
-
219,203
15,374
234,577
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so
that it may continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Due to the nature
of the Group’s activities, being mineral exploration and research and development relating to the nanocube
technology, it does not have ready access to credit facilities and therefore is not subject to any externally
imposed capital requirements, with the primary source of Group funding being equity raisings. Accordingly,
the objective of the Group’s capital risk management is to balance the current working capital position against
the requirements to meet exploration programmes, research and development of the nanocube technology
and corporate overheads. This is achieved by maintaining appropriate liquidity to meet anticipated operating
requirements, with a view to initiating capital raisings as required.
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NOTE 15.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
(g) Foreign currency risk management
The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence exposures to exchange
rate fluctuations arise. The Group has no hedging policy in place to manage those risks, however, all foreign
exchange purchases are settled promptly.
The carrying amounts of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities
at the balance date expressed in Australian dollars are as follows:
Consolidated
New Zealand dollars
Liabilities
Assets
2017
$
5,242
2016
$
7,085
2017
$
15,786
2016
$
18,266
Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
The Group is exposed to New Zealand Dollar (NZD) currency fluctuations.
The following table details the Group’s sensitivity to a 10% increase and decrease in the Australian dollar
against the relevant foreign currencies. 10% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk
internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the possible change in
foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated
monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 10% change in foreign currency rates. A
positive number indicates an increase in profit or loss and other equity where the Australian dollar strengthens
against the respective currency. For a weakening of the Australian dollar against the respective currency there
would be an equal and opposite impact on the profit and other equity and the balances below would be
negative.
NZD impact
Profit or loss (i)
Other equity
Increase
Decrease
2017
$
2016
$
2017
$
2016
$
1,054
1,054
1,119
1,119
(1,054)
(1,054)
(1,119)
(1,119)
(i) This is attributable to the exposure outstanding on NZD payables and NZD bank account balance at year
end in the Group.
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NOTE 16.
COMMITMENTS
a)
Project development expenditure commitments
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to mining tenements and permits, the Group has the following
discretionary exploration expenditure requirements up until expiry of leases. These obligations, which are
subject to renegotiation upon expiry of the leases, are not provided for in the financial statements and are
payable:
If the Company decides to relinquish certain leases and/or does not meet these obligations, assets recognised
in the statement of financial position may require review to determine the appropriateness of carrying values.
The sale, transfer or farm-out of exploration rights to third parties will reduce or extinguish these obligations.
Within one year
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
b)
Office lease commitments
Within one year
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
NOTE 17.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED
2017
$
2016
$
1,848,929
98,053
8,125,482
4,589,603
9,974,411
4,687,656
42,650
1,777
51,545
51,545
44,427
103,090
The Group is managed primarily on the basis of its exploration projects and research and development of the
nanocube technology. Operating segments are therefore determined on the same basis. Reportable segments
disclosed are based on aggregating tenements and permits where the tenements and permits are considered
to form a single project. This is indicated by:
•
•
•
•
having the same ownership structure;
exploration being focused on the same mineral or type of mineral;
exploration programs targeting the tenements and permits as a group, indicated by the use of the same
exploration team, and shared geological data, knowledge and confidence across the areas; and
shared mining economic considerations such as mineralisation, metallurgy, marketing, legal,
environmental, social and government factors.
Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments
Accounting policies adopted
Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the Board of Directors as the chief operating decision maker
with respect to operating segments are determined in accordance with accounting policies that are consistent
to those adopted in the annual financial statements of the Group.
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NOTE 17.
SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to the segment that receives the
majority of economic value from the asset. In the majority of instances, segment assets are clearly identifiable
on the basis of their nature and physical location.
Unless indicated otherwise in the segment assets note, investments in financial assets, deferred tax assets
and intangible assets have not been allocated to operating segments.
Segment liabilities
Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is direct nexus between the incurrence of the liability and the
operations of the segment. Tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the Group as a whole and are
not allocated. Segment liabilities include trade and other payables.
Unallocated items
The following items of revenue, expense, assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments as they
are not considered part of the core operations of any segment:
income tax expense;
•
• deferred tax assets and liabilities;
• discontinuing operations.
Consolidated
$
$
$
$
Metals and
materials
Research &
development
Unallocated
(Corporate)
Total
Year ended 30 June 2017:
Segment revenue
Segment result
Included within segment result:
Depreciation
Interest income
-
-
-
112,154
112,154
-
-
112,154
112,154
(3,055)
(4,217)
(7,272)
88
739
42,814
43,641
Segment assets
72,820
110,023
5,062,260
5,245,103
Segment liabilities
17,926
12,096
118,078
148,100
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NOTE 17.
SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Metals and
materials
Research &
development
Unallocated
(Corporate)
Total
Consolidated
$
$
$
$
Year ended 30 June 2016:
Segment revenue
78,695
-
-
78,695
Segment result
(73,634)
(445,491)
(1,118,074)
(1,637,199)
Included within segment result:
Depreciation
Interest income
-
32
(16)
(3,476)
(3,492)
-
21,062
21,094
Segment assets
163,369
93,623
7,127,711
7,384,703
Segment liabilities
12,494
18,159
203,924
234,577
NOTE 18.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Strategic Elements Limited and the
subsidiaries listed in the following table.
Country of
% Equity Interest
Investment $
Name
Incorporation
2017
2016
2017
2016
Maria Resources Pty Ltd (previously
APEC Ventures Pty Ltd)
Australia
Strategic Materials Pty Ltd
Australia
Australian Advanced Materials Pty
Ltd
Australia
Stealth Mode Technologies Pty Ltd
Australia
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
Strategic Elements Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity and ultimate parent of the Group.
Transactions between related parties are on commercial terms and conditions, no more favourable than those
available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
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NOTE 18.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)
Transactions with related entities:
Director related entities
Remuneration for Directors is paid to entities controlled by the Directors. Please refer to the Remuneration
report in the Directors Report and Note 21 for more detail.
NOTE 19.
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
As at, and throughout, the financial year ending 30 June 2017 the parent company of the Group was Strategic
Elements Limited.
Financial position of Parent entity at year end
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Issued capital
Retained earnings
Reserves
Share based payments
Total equity
Financial performance of Parent entity for the year
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss
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$
30 June 2016
$
5,020,285
7,120,694
194,796
233,356
5,215,081
7,354,050
118,078
118,078
203,924
203,924
12,999,231
(8,769,549)
12,949,231
(6,109,717)
867,321
310,612
5,097,003
7,150,126
Year ended
30 June 2017
Year ended
30 June 2016
$
$
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
-
-
(2,665,648)
(1,637,199)
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NOTE 20.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no contingent liabilities outstanding at the end of the year.
Strategic Elements Limited
NOTE 21.
DIRECTORS’ AND EXECUTIVES’ DISCLOSURES
(a) Details of Key Management Personnel
(i)
Directors
Charles Murphy
Managing Director & Acting Chairman
Matthew Howard
Executive Director
Elliot Nicholls
Executive Director
(b) Key management personnel compensation
The key management personnel compensation for the year is as follows:
Short term benefits
Equity benefits
Total
Year ended
30 June 2017
Year ended
30 June 2016
$
490,176
426,232
916,408
$
433,279
294,210
727,489
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation disclosures as permitted by
Corporations Regulations 2M.3.03 and 2M.6.04 is provided in the remuneration report section of the Directors’
report.
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NOTE 21.
(c)
DIRECTORS’ AND EXECUTIVES’ DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)
Performance Rights holdings of Key Management Personnel
Balance
at
beginning
of year
Granted as
remuneration
Options
exercised
Expired
during the
year
Balance at
end of year Total
Exercisable
Not
Exercisable
Vested as at end of year
30 June 2017
Directors
Charles Murphy
4,500,000
Matthew Howard
4,500,000
Elliot Nicholls
-
Total
9,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 4,500,000
750,000
750,000
- 4,500,000
750,000
750,000
-
-
-
-
- 9,000,000 1,500,000
1,500,000
-
-
-
-
Balance
at
beginning
of year
Granted as
remuneration
Options
exercised
Expired
during the
year
Balance
at end of
year
Total
Exercisable
Not
Exercisable
Vested as at end of year
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,500,000
4,500,000
-
9,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 4,500,000
- 4,500,000
-
-
- 9,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30 June 2016
Directors
Seng Yap*
Charles Murphy
Matthew Howard
Elliot Nicholls
Total
*resigned 1 September 2015
NOTE 22.
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Subsequent to the balance date Advanced Australian Materials Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, has to date received the sum of $63,062 out of a total claim of $139,635 from the Australian Taxation
Office in respect of an R&D tax offset for the 2016 financial year.
Other than the above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the year which significantly
affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or
the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
1.
In the opinion of the directors of Strategic Elements Limited (the ‘Company’):
a.
the accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001 including:
i.
ii.
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June
2017 and of its performance for the year then ended; and
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001
professional reporting requirements and other mandatory requirements;
b.
c.
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as
and when they become due and payable; and
the financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
2.
This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors
in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June
2017.
This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Charles Murphy
Managing Director
Dated this 3rd day of August 2017
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Independent Audit Report to the Members of Strategic Elements Limited
Report on the financial report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Strategic Elements Limited (the Company and its subsidiaries
(the Group)), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017,
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity
and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001, including:
i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its
financial performance for the year then ended; and
ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
those standards are further described in the ‘Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial
report’ section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant
to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities
in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the
time of this auditor’s report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit
addressed the matter is provided in that context.
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How our audit addressed the key audit
matter
We evaluated the Group’s funding and liquidity
position at 30 June 2017 and its ability to repay
its debts as and when they fall due for a
minimum of 12 months from the date of signing
the financial report. In doing so, we:
• obtained management’s cash flow forecast for
the 18 months from the commencement of the
2018 financial year;
• assessed the reliability and completeness of
management’s assumptions by comparing the
forecast cash flows to those of current and
previous
years and as well as our
understanding of future events and conditions;
and
• considered events subsequent to year end to
determine whether any additional facts or
information have become available since the
date on which management made
its
assessment.
Key audit matter
Funding and liquidity
Refer to note 1
and
information
investments
is a Pooled
Strategic Elements Limited
in
Development Fund with
exploration
technology
companies. The key activities of its investee
companies are to explore for gold and copper
minerals and
research and
to perform
development
field of memory
technology.
the
in
The
investees’ activities have not yet
advanced to a stage where it is able to
generate revenue, accordingly the Group
is reliant on funding from external
sources, such as capital raisings, to
its operations. We focussed on
support
whether
the Group had sufficient cash
resources and access to funding to allow the
Group to continue as a going concern.
The adequacy of funding and liquidity as well
as the relevant impact on the going concern
assessment is a key audit matter due to the
inherent uncertainties associated with the
future development of the Group’s projects
and the level of funding required to support
that development.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information in Strategic Elements Limited’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does
not include the financial report and the auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial
report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of the
other information we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Directors’ responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial report
that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable
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the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and
using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the entity
or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibility for the audit of the financial report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that
an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material
if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at The
Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx.
This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related
safeguards.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 9 to 13 of the Directors’ Report for the
year ended 30 June 2017.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Strategic Elements Limited for the year ended 30 June
2017, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
PTC Klopper
Director
Dated: 3 August 2017
Perth
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Strategic Elements Limited
ADDITIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Additional information required by the ASX Limited and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows. This
information is current as at 2 Aug 2017.
1) Substantial shareholders
The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register are:
Holder
Robinia Partners Pty Ltd
Total
Number of fully paid
ordinary shares
Percentage
19,692,969
19,692,969
8.11%
8.11%
2)
Information on equity security classes
a) Ordinary Shares
242,746.454 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 2,623 shareholders. All issued shares carry one vote per
share and carry the rights to dividends. 424 shareholders had an unmarketable parcel of less than $500
given a share value of 7.5c.
The number of shareholders by size of holding:
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Ordinary shares
Number of
holders
Number of shares
78
262
444
1,414
425
2,623
6,078
1,002,144
3,875,505
54,553,295
183,309,432
242,746,454
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ADDITIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
b) Options
4,700,000 unlisted options are held by 4 individual option holders. Options do not carry the right to vote.
The number of option holders by size of holding:
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
(Unquoted)
Number of
holders
Number of
shares
-
-
-
-
5
4
-
-
-
-
4,700,000
4,700,000
c) The Company’s unquoted equity securities are as follows:
Class
Holders
Number
Expiry date
Options exercisable at $0.15
Options exercisable at $0.16
Options exercisable at $0.17
1
1
2
1,000,000
15 July 2018
700,000 28 February 2018
3,000,000
26 January 2018
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Strategic Elements Limited
3) Top 20 shareholders
Twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are:
Fully paid ordinary shares
Name
ROBINIA PTNRS PL
EMNET PL
JACOBS NEIL PETER
HOWARD KIM LI + M D M
CITICORP NOM PL
STEVEN MURPHY ELECTRICAL
BARNAO DAVID ANTHONY
FEAR GOD PL
CHAN KUEN SENG
PARISI HLDGS PL
COTTLE GEOFFREY MARK
KANG ANDREW
CONNOR BRENDON GABRIEL
PARISI HLDGS PL
NICHOLLS JOHN + DENISE S
SO YUNG YUNG
CARRAN GRAEME STANLEY
NOT MY BAG PL
WHEATLEY NEIL JOHN
DORNAN JOHN
TOTAL
Number
Percentage
19,692,969
9,350,000
5,641,091
5,514,192
4,440,067
3,565,834
3,478,564
3,100,000
3,078,261
2,149,076
2,077,935
1,930,435
1,876,118
1,500,435
1,500,000
1,466,268
1,462,291
1,265,899
1,200,001
1,182,356
8.11%
3.85%
2.32%
2.27%
1.83%
1.47%
1.43%
1.28%
1.27%
0.89%
0.86%
0.77%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.60%
0.60%
0.52%
0.49%
0.49%
75,471,792
31.09%
4) On-Market Buy Back
At the date of this report, the Company is not involved in an on-market buy back.
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