STRATEGIC ELEMENTS LIMITED
(ABN 47 122 437 503)
Annual Report
30 June 2019
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Strategic Elements Limited
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORPORATE INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2
DIRECTORS’ REPORT .................................................................................................... 3
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) ................................................................................. 8
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION .................................................................... 14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ... 15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION .................................................... 16
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .................................................... 17
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ............................................................... 18
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...................................................................... 19
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ......................................................................................... 47
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ............................................................................... 48
ADDITIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE INFORMATION ...................................................... 51
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Strategic Elements Limited
Solicitors
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
HFW
Level 15, Brookfield Place – Tower 2
123 St George’s Terrace
Perth WA 6000
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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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 2019. 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 financial 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 company and has not held any other
directorships in listed companies 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 company and has not held any other
directorships in listed companies 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 company and has not held any other
directorships in listed companies during the last 3 years.
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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
19,692,969
7,805,192
9,350,000
Performance Rights Number of options
over ordinary shares
-
-
-
-
-
-
There are no unissued ordinary shares under options issued to employees/consultants of the Company as at
the date of this report.
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 (continued)
Review of operations
Strategic Elements Limited
The Company is registered as a Pooled Development Fund (PDF) under the Australian Government’s Pooled
Development Fund Act 1992 (“PDF Act”). The Company invests in small to medium sized Australian
companies to assist in the development or expansion of the investee company.
The Company maintains a business of making and holding investments under the PDF Act and has continued
to invest in and develop its wholly owned investees. The Company takes a venture builder approach to
managing development within investee companies and has to date focused on the technology and resources
sector. During the year the Company’s investee businesses included:
Sector
Investee
Stealth Technologies Pty Ltd
Technology
Australian Advanced Material Pty Ltd Nanocube Memory Ink development Technology
Resources
Maria Resources Pty Ltd
Resources
Strategic Materials Pty Ltd
Frontier mineral exploration
Brownfield mineral exploration
Principle Activity
Robotics and AI development
Owned
100%
100%
100%
100%
Stealth Technologies
The Company recently announced the launch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics company, Stealth
Technologies. During the year, the Company has built an experienced in-house team of international award-
winning PhD and Masters qualified research engineers with deep capabilities in AI, machine learning,
automation, computer vision and robotics (hardware and software).
The Company has intentionally shaped the Stealth group as a multi-disciplinary team with the capability of
delivering complex intelligent solutions by utilising both hardware and software. Stealth Technologies’ point of
difference is:
1. Custom built automated robotic machines;
2. Integrated computer vision capabilities enabling a computer to see (through cameras and sensors); and
3. Creation of custom AI models through machine learning and software development.
The Company seeks to utilise its capability and differentiated offering in the market to grow revenue and
intellectual property within Stealth Technologies over the coming financial year.
Australian Advanced Materials
Australian Advanced Materials is developing an advanced printable memory ink for enabling storage onto
plastic and glass for use in structural electronics. The Nanocube Memory Ink has evolved in conjunction with
UNSW, CSIRO and VTT. During the period, the Company has overcome key technical challenges and filed
further patent protection of new intellectual property.
The Company has maintained an active involvement with Australian Advanced Materials by securing
Government grants and rebates to fund research and development of the Nanocube Memory Ink. This
approach has significantly reduced development expenditure during the period.
This year, the Company will continue developing a transparent electronics demonstrator in conjunction with a
leading Australian electronics product design company. The demonstrator is focused on showcasing the ability
to print memory cells onto glass and the transparent nature of the ink.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)
Review of operations (continued)
Maria Resources
Maria Resources has been progressing the projects within the Officer Basin (Lennis and Behemoth). The
Company recently announced the discovery of multiple, large anomalous zones of chargeable material
potentially reflecting zones of sulphides within an unexplained, multi-ringed magnetic ring feature buried in the
Gibson Desert. Technical experts are divided on whether the large multi-ringed magnetic feature at the
Behemoth Project is caused by the impact of a meteorite from above or an intrusion of magma from below
and/or associated mineral system.
Irrespective of the model, the chargeable material detected by a recent IP geophysical survey indicates large
potential zones of disseminated sulphides with potential for base, precious and/or rare metal mineralization.
Maria Resources has secured the competitive Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) funding grant which will be
applied towards drilling the recently identified IP survey anomalies discovered at the Behemoth Project. The
drilling program, currently being planned, will test three targets identified by gravity and IP surveys. Additional
tenements were also lodged during the period as a direct result of Behemoth activities.
Strategic Materials
Strategic Materials is working through issues surrounding access to Golden Blocks. The Company is working
to resolve matters with central government agencies and local stakeholders. Golden Blocks is a promising
project and the Company intends to pursue all options to continue exploration activities in the future.
Corporate
During the year 1,500,000 Performance Rights fully vested and a further 6,000,000 Performance Rights
expired. Also, during the year the Company issued 4,500,000 shares on conversion of Performance Rights
which fully vested during the year and a previous financial year. The shares were issued under the Strategic
Elements Performance Rights Plan to two executive directors.
The total expense recognised in the year for share-based payments is $44,894 (2018: $166,138).
Operating result for the year
The consolidated entity’s loss for the year ended 30 June 2019 was $1,980,372 (year ended 30 June 2018:
$1,024,404).
Review of financial condition
At 30 June 2019, the consolidated entity had $2,390,475 in cash and term deposit balances (30 June 2018:
$4,280,715).
Significant changes in the state of affairs
In the opinion of the directors there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity
that occurred during the year.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)
Significant events after balance date
Strategic Elements Limited
Subsequent to the balance date the Company announced it had secured funding of $150,000 from the West
Australian government Exploration Incentive Scheme. The funds will be directed towards drilling at the
Behemoth project in the Gibson Desert.
Other than the above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial 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 environmental legislation breach at this time.
Indemnification and insurance of Directors and Officers
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 and 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 during or subsequent to the financial year end.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)
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 2019. 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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DIRECTORS REPORT (continued)
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Non-executive director remuneration
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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DIRECTORS REPORT (continued)
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Employee Share Option Plan
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 & Acting Chairman)
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.
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.
Mr Elliot Nicholls (Director)
o Under the agreement the Company will pay up to a maximum of $180,000 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.
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DIRECTORS REPORT (continued)
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Table 1: Remuneration of key management personnel (KMP) for the year ended 30 June 2019 and the year ended 30 June 2018:
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
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
265,000
265,000
195,000
195,000
149,800
150,745
609,800
610,745
25,000
-
25,000
-
5,000
-
55,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,447
83,069
22,447
83,069
-
-
44,894
166,138
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
312,447
348,069
242,447
278,069
154,800
150,745
709,694
776,883
7.18
23.87
9.26
29.87
-
-
6.33
21.39
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)
Share-based payments
Performance Rights
There were no Performance Rights issued during the year.
On 10 October 2018 1,500,000 Performance Rights (“PRs”), with a fair value of $127,500 vested. Service
conditions were part of the performance requirements of the rights. These rights and 3,000,000 Performance
Rights, which vested in the previous financial year with a fair value of $510,000, were converted to shares
under the terms of the Strategic Elements Performance Rights Plan.
6,000,000 Performance Rights expired on the same date resulting in a credit adjustment of $22,835.
The total expense recognised in the year for share-based payments is $44,894 (2018: $166,138).
No Performance Rights existed at the end of the year.
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Directors’ meetings
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:
Director
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 14 and forms part of this directors’ report
for the year ended 30 June 2019.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)
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 Company 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.
The audit partner’s final Audit Report under the extension is for the 30 June 2019 Annual Report.
Non-Audit Services
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) - $3,500 (2018: $2,750)
Other non-assurance services $nil (2018: $nil)
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Charles Murphy
Managing Director
Perth WA,14th August 2019
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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 2019 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
Perth
14 August 2019
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Strategic Elements Limited
Contract revenue
Other income
Depreciation
Insurances
Professional fees
Project development expenditure
Regulatory & compliance
Remuneration
Other employees’ costs
Rent & outgoings
Share-based payments
9
Other expenses
Foreign exchange losses
Interest received
Interest expense
2(a)
2(a)
Notes
1(f)
2(a)
2(b)
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
51,250
-
406,505
1,041,933
457,755
1,041,933
(7,911)
(29,622)
(12,859)
(25,447)
(101,608)
(295,055)
(943,832)
(645,908)
(55,091)
(50,016)
22(b)
(664,800)
(610,745)
(363,780)
(101,650)
(57,546)
(44,894)
(48,628)
(166,138)
(222,205)
(186,379)
(2,033,534)
(1,100,892)
(1,896)
57,292
(2,234)
53,162
(1,162)
79,645
(1,995)
76,488
Loss before income tax
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
3
-
-
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
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)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
4
(0.81)
(0.42)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
Strategic Elements Limited
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Share-based payments reserve
Accumulated losses
Total equity
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
Notes
5
6
7
8
10
11
13
14
15
2,390,475
4,280,715
41,960
23,120
47,712
30,312
2,455,555
4,358,739
31,918
31,918
39,537
39,537
2,487,473
4,398,276
162,538
159,539
21,676
184,214
184,214
-
159,539
159,539
2,303,259
4,238,737
13,636,731
12,999,231
-
615,441
(11,333,472)
(9,375,935)
2,303,259
4,238,737
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2017
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Expiry of options
Expiry of PRs
Share-based payments
Issued
capital
Accumulated
losses
$
$
Share-based
payments
reserve
$
Total
$
12,999,231
-
(8,769,549)
(1,024,404)
867,321
-
5,097,003
(1,024,404)
-
-
-
-
(1,024,404)
146,877
271,141
-
-
(146,877)
(271,141)
166,138
(1,024,404)
-
-
166,138
Balance at 30 June 2018
12,999,231
(9,375,935)
615,441
4,238,737
Balance at 1 July 2018
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Conversion of PRs
Expiry of PRs
Share-based payments
12,999,231
-
(9,375,935)
(1,980,372)
615,441
-
4,238,737
(1,980,372)
-
637,500
-
-
(1,980,372)
-
22,835
-
-
(637,500)
(22,835)
44,894
(1,980,372)
-
-
44,894
Balance at 30 June 2019
13,636,731
(11,333,472)
-
2,303,259
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Receipts from R&D tax incentive
Payments to suppliers
Payments to directors & employees
Payments for project development
Interest received
Interest paid
CONSOLIDATED
2019
Notes
$
2018
$
62,298
395,457
54,559
987,374
(413,010)
(599,403)
(1,016,097)
(712,395)
(970,123)
(621,569)
57,292
(2,234)
79,645
(1,618)
Net cash used in operating activities
5
(1,886,417)
(813,407)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,927)
(1,927)
-
-
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(1,888,344)
(813,407)
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
4,280,715
5,095,287
(1,896)
(1,165)
5
2,390,475
4,280,715
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
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 and 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 2019 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 14th August 2019.
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.
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.
Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early
adopted.
The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the Group:
AASB 9 Financial Instruments
The Group has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018. The standard introduced new classification and
measurement models for financial assets. A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost if it is held
within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise
on specified dates and that are solely principal and interest. A debt investment shall be measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is to both hold assets
in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates that are solely principal and interest
as well as selling the asset on the basis of its fair value. All other financial assets are classified and measured
at fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present
gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading or contingent consideration recognised in
a business combination) in other comprehensive income ('OCI'). Despite these requirements, a financial asset
may be irrevocably designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss to reduce the effect of, or
eliminate, an accounting mismatch. For financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, the
standard requires the portion of the change in fair value that relates to the entity's own credit risk to be
presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting mismatch). New simpler hedge accounting
requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with the risk management activities
of the entity.
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b.
Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (AASBs) cont’d
AASB 9 Financial Instruments cont’d
New impairment requirements use an 'expected credit loss' ('ECL') model to recognise an allowance.
Impairment is measured using a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has
increased significantly since initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted. For
receivables, a simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses using a lifetime expected loss
allowance is available.
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Group has adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018. The standard provides a single comprehensive model for
revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the
transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the
entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard introduced a new contract-
based revenue recognition model with a measurement approach that is based on an allocation of the
transaction price. This is described further in the accounting policies below. Credit risk is presented separately
as an expense rather than adjusted against revenue. Contracts with customers are presented in an entity's
statement of financial position as a contract liability, a contract asset, or a receivable, depending on the
relationship between the entity's performance and the customer's payment. Customer acquisition costs and
costs to fulfil a contract can, subject to certain criteria, be capitalised as an asset and amortised over the
contract period.
Impact of adoption
AASB 9 and AASB 15 were adopted using the modified retrospective approach and as such comparatives
have not been restated. There was no impact of adoption on opening retained profits as at 1 July 2018.
c. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted
AASB 16 Leases
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard
replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating leases and finance
leases. Subject to exceptions, a 'right-of-use' asset will be capitalised in the statement of financial position,
measured at the present value of the unavoidable future lease payments to be made over the lease term. The
exceptions relate to short-term leases of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets (such as personal
computers and small office furniture) where an accounting policy choice exists whereby either a 'right-of-use'
asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. A liability corresponding to
the capitalised lease will also be recognised, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial
direct costs incurred and an estimate of any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line
operating lease expense recognition will be replaced with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included
in operating costs) and an interest expense on the recognised lease liability (included in finance costs). In the
earlier periods of the lease, the expenses associated with the lease under AASB 16 will be higher when
compared to lease expenses under AASB 117. However, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation
and Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced by interest expense and
depreciation in profit or loss under AASB 16. For classification within the statement of cash flows, the lease
payments will be separated into both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating or financing
activities) component. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially change how a lessor
accounts for leases. The Group does not have any long term lease agreements (of over one year) therefore,
the adoption of the new leases standard will not have a material impact.
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d. 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.
e.
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 2019 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.
f.
Revenue and other income
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the consolidated entity is expected
to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer,
the consolidated entity: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the
contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and
the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis
of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue
when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of
the goods or services promised.
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such
as discounts, rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other
contingent events. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely amount'
method. The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue
will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of
cumulative revenue recognised will not occur.
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f. Revenue and other income (continued)
Revenue from contracts with customers (continued)
The measurement constraint continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is
subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a
refund liability.
Contract revenue
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised over time as the services are rendered based on
either a fixed price or an hourly rate.
The Group earned $51,250 of revenue from the provision of consulting services and services rendered to build
customised aviation software. $21,250 consulting services revenue was recognised as the services were
provided and the services required were fully provided and recognised during the year. $30,000 of software
development services revenue was recognised at points in time as the services were provided. The services
were fully provided and recognised during the year.
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the
goods, which is generally at the time of delivery.
Research and development refund
R&D refunds are a tax offset under the R&D tax incentive recognised on receipt of funds from the Australian
Taxation Office for research and development expenditure incurred in the previous financial year. They are
presented in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income as other income.
Other income
Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the
financial asset.
g.
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.
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g.
Income tax (continued)
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.
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.
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h.
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.
i.
Project development expenditure
Project development costs, excluding the costs of acquiring tenements and permits, are expensed as incurred.
Exploration and evaluation
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.
Research and development
Expenditure during the research phase of a project is recognised as an expense when incurred. Development
costs are capitalised only when technical feasibility studies identify that the project will deliver future economic
benefits and these benefits can be measured reliably.
Development costs have a finite life and are amortised on a systematic basis matched to the future economic
benefits over the useful life of the project.
j.
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.
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k.
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.
l.
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.
m.
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.
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.
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m.
Share-based payment transactions (continued)
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).
n.
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.
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 the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income in the other expenses line item.
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n.
Property, plant and equipment (continued)
(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 profit or loss and other
comprehensive income in the year the asset is derecognised.
o.
Employee benefits
(i) Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, and 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.
p.
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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NOTE 1.
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q.
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.
r.
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.
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)
Other income
Research and development tax offset
Sundry income
Bank interest received and receivable
Bank interest paid and payable
(b)
Expenses
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
395,457
987,374
11,048
54,559
406,505
1,041,933
57,292
(2,234)
55,058
79,645
(1,995)
77,650
Depreciation of non-current assets
7,911
(12,859)
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NOTE 3.
INCOME TAX
Strategic Elements Limited
Reconciliation of tax expense to statutory tax:
Loss for the year
Tax benefit at the applicable tax rate of 27.50% (2018: 27.50%)
s.40-880 expenses
Change in temporary differences
Difference in tax rate of Parent Company taxed at 25% due to
Pooled Development Status
Underprovision/(overprovision) of prior year tax losses
Unrecognised tax losses
Tax expense reported in statement of profit and loss and other
comprehensive income
Unrecognised deferred tax assets:
Carried forward tax losses
Temporary differences
Components of deferred tax
Prepayments
Accruals
Provisions
Tax Losses
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
(544,602)
(281,711)
(4,488)
(5,430)
16,097
262,893
275,530
-
(4,489)
(3,195)
8,644
42,190
238,561
-
1,623,877
1,540,233
(5,430)
(3,195)
91
176
(5,697)
211
(3,406)
-
1,623,877
1,540,233
(1,618,447)
(1,537,038)
-
-
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 Income taxes. The benefit of these tax losses
will only be realised if:
a)
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.
b)
The Group entities comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law; and
c)
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
2019
2018
Cents per share
Cents per share
Basic loss per share from continuing operations
(0.81)
(0.42)
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 ($)
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
- Weighted average number of ordinary shares (number)
244,776,345
242,746,454
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
2019
$
2,390,475
2,390,475
2018
$
4,280,715
4,280,715
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:
Loss from ordinary activities after income tax
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
Depreciation
Foreign exchange losses
Losses on disposal of plant and equipment
Share-based payments
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in other receivables
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
(Decrease)/increase in trade creditors and accruals
(Decrease)/increase in provisions
Cash flows from operations
NOTE 6.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Sundry receivable
GST recoverable
7,911
1,896
1,635
12,859
1,165
-
44,894
166,138
5,752
7,192
2,999
21,676
11,110
8,286
11,439
-
(1,886,417)
(813,407)
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
3,422
38,538
41,960
2018
$
-
47,712
47,712
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NOTE 7.
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Strategic Elements Limited
Prepayments
Other current assets
NOTE 8.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
22,433
687
23,120
29,625
687
30,312
Consolidated
At 30 June 2019
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Office
equipment
$
Computer
equipment
$
Total
$
38,308
26,264
64,572
(15,812)
(16,842)
(32,654)
At 30 June 2019 net of accumulated depreciation
22,496
9,422
31,918
At 30 June 2018
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
43,076
40,229
83,305
(15,129)
(28,639)
(43,768)
At 30 June 2018 net of accumulated depreciation
27,947
11,590
39,537
Consolidated
Year ended 30 June 2019
At 1 July 2018 net of accumulated depreciation
Additions
Write-offs
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 June 2019 net of accumulated depreciation
Year ended 30 June 2018
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
$
$
Total
$
27,947
1,927
(1,256)
(6,122)
22,496
11,590
-
(379)
(1,789)
9,422
39,537
1,927
(1,635)
(7,911)
31,918
At 1 July 2017 net of accumulated depreciation
33,202
19,194
52,396
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year
At 30 June 2018 net of accumulated depreciation
-
(5,255)
27,947
-
(7,604)
11,590
-
(12,859)
39,537
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NOTE 9.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Strategic Elements Limited
Performance rights
Options
2019
$
44,894
44,894
2018
$
166,138
166,138
There were no options granted during the year (2018: nil options)
No options expired during the year (2018: 4,700,000 options).
There were no options exercised during the year (2018: nil options).
CONSOLIDATED
2019
2018
Options
Number of
options
No.
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Exercisable at the end of the year
-
-
-
-
Number of
options
No.
4,700,000
(4,700,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
0.16
0.16
-
-
Performance rights
On 10 October 2018 1,500,000 Performance Rights (“PRs”), with a fair value of $127,500 vested. Service
conditions were part of the performance requirements of the rights. These rights and 3,000,000 Performance
Rights, which vested in the previous financial year with a fair value of $510,000, were converted to shares
under the terms of the Strategic Elements Performance Rights Plan.
6,000,000 Performance Rights expired on the same date resulting in a credit adjustment of $22,835.
The total expense recognised in the year for share-based payments is $44,894 (2018: $166,138).
No Performance Rights existed at the end of the year.
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NOTE 9.
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
Performance rights
Performance Rights
2019
No.
2018
No.
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
10,500,000
9,000,000
Granted during the year
Converted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Vested at the end of the year
NOTE 10.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade payables (i)
Accrued expenses
-
7,500,000
(4,500,000)
-
(6,000,000)
(6,000,000)
-
-
10,500,000
3,000,000
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
138,000
24,538
162,538
2018
$
82,660
76,879
159,539
(i)
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms with the exception
of insurance premiums of $21,706 (2018: $17,815) which are payable in monthly instalments at a flat
interest rate of 7.56%. The final instalment is due 13 March 2020.
NOTE 11.
PROVISIONS
Provision for annual leave
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
21,676
21,676
-
-
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NOTE 12.
REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Strategic Elements Limited
Amounts received & receivable by the auditor:
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
- audit of the financial report of the Group
- other services
NOTE 13.
ISSUED CAPITAL
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
25,860
3,500
29,360
22,652
2,750
25,402
2019
$
2018
$
Issued capital
Ordinary shares issued and fully paid
13,636,731
12,999,231
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.
2019
2018
Number of
shares
$
Number of
shares
$
Movement in ordinary shares on issue
At beginning of year
242,746,454
12,999,231
242,746,454 12,999,231
Shares issued on the conversion of PRs
4,500,000
637,500
-
-
At end of year
247,246,454
13,636,731
242,746,454 12,999,231
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NOTE 14.
RESERVES
Strategic Elements Limited
Share-based payment reserve
Balance at beginning of year
PRs issued during the year
PRs converted during the year
PRs and options expired during the year
Balance at end of financial year
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
615,441
44,894
(637,500)
867,321
166,138
-
(22,835)
(418,018)
-
615,441
The share-based payments reserve is used to record the value of options and performance rights (PRs)
granted as share-based payments as part of total remuneration. Refer to Note 9 for further information on
these options and performance rights.
NOTE 15.
ACCUMULATED LOSSES
Movement in accumulated losses:
Balance at beginning of year
Credit from option reserve on expiry of options
Credit from option reserve on expiry of PRs
Loss for the year
Balance at end of financial year
NOTE 16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
(9,375,935)
(8,769,549)
-
418,018
22,835
-
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
(11,333,472)
(9,375,935)
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.
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NOTE 16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Strategic Elements Limited
(a) Categories of financial instruments
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
(b) Interest rate risk
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
2,390,475
4,280,715
162,538
159,539
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
2019
Interest rate
%
Carrying
amount
$
2018
Interest rate
%
Carrying
amount
$
Variable rate instruments
Cash and bank balances
2,390,475
1.41
4,280,715
1.62
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 2018.
Equity
Profit or loss
100bp
100bp
100bp
100bp
increase
decrease
increase
decrease
30 June 2019: Consolidated
Variable rate instruments
23,905
(23,905)
23,905
(23,905)
30 June 2018: Consolidated
Variable rate instruments
42,807
(42,807)
42,807
(42,807)
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NOTE 16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
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 above.
The Group also has insurance premium arrangements of $21,706 (2018: $17,815) which are payable in
monthly instalments at a flat interest rate of 7.56% The final instalment is due 13 March 2020.
(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.
(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 2019:
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
$
$
$
$
$
140,832
2,304
143,136
-
4,687
4,687
-
14,715
14,715
-
-
-
140,832
21,706
162,538
30 June 2018:
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
$
$
$
$
$
141,724
2,044
143,768
-
4,088
4,088
-
11,683
11,683
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-
-
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NOTE 16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
(f) Capital Management
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.
(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
Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
Liabilities
Assets
2019
$
3,348
2018
$
1,595
2019
$
3,497
2018
$
12,934
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 currency. 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 or loss and other equity and the balances below would be
negative.
NZD impact
Profit or loss (i)
Other equity
Increase
Decrease
2019
$
2018
$
2019
$
2018
$
8,634
8,634
7,482
7,482
(8,634)
(8,634)
(7,482)
(7,482)
(i) This is attributable to the exposure outstanding on NZD payables and the NZD bank account balance at
year end in the Group.
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NOTE 17.
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, relinquishment 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
CONSOLIDATED
2019
$
2018
$
564,101
461,920
3,979,140
1,847,680
4,543,241
2,309,600
1,194
-
1,194
1,777
-
1,777
Research commitments
c)
During the year, the Company committed to providing $100,000 of funding under a research services
arrangement. At year end, $50,000 remained outstanding and is due by November 2019.
NOTE 18.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group is managed primarily on the basis of its exploration projects (resource segment) and research and
development of the nanocube technology and robotics and AI solutions (technology segment). 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.
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NOTE 18.
SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
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.
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:
deferred tax assets and liabilities; and
discontinuing operations.
income tax expense;
Consolidated
Year ended 30 June 2019:
Resources
Technology
Unallocated
(Corporate)
Total
$
$
$
$
Segment revenue
130,416
317,297
10,042
457,755
Segment result
(684,643)
(136,614)
(1,159,115)
(1,980,372)
Included within segment revenue & result:
Contract revenue
-
51,250
R&D tax offset
Depreciation
Interest income
129,049
266,408
-
-
51,250
395,457
-
(1,701)
(6,210)
(7,911)
902
1,116
55,274
57,292
Segment assets
135,533
149,420
2,202,520
2.487,473
Segment liabilities
16,114
56,473
111,627
184,214
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NOTE 18.
SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Consolidated
$
$
$
$
Resources
Technology Unallocated
(Corporate)
Total
Year ended 30 June 2018:
Segment revenue
187,672
851,761
2,500
1,041,933
Segment result
(410,943)
554,638
(1,168,099)
(1,024,404)
Included within segment revenue & result:
Contract revenue
-
-
R&D tax offset
135,613
851,761
-
-
-
987,374
Depreciation
-
(5,047)
(7,812)
(12,859)
Interest income
664
4,608
74,373
79,645
Segment assets
131,281
101,695
4,165,300
4,398,276
Segment liabilities
27,327
15,000
117,212
159,539
NOTE 19.
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 $
Incorporation
2019
2018
2019
2018
Name
Maria Resources Pty Ltd
Strategic Materials Pty Ltd
Australian Advanced Materials Pty
Ltd
Australia
Australia
Australia
Stealth Technologies Pty Ltd
Australia
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1
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 19.
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 22 for more detail.
During the year the Group engaged Enbit Pty Ltd, an entity related to Elliot Nicholls, a director of the Company
for IT services. Enbit received a total of $4,997 plus GST during the year. Enbit also acquired software
development services from Stealth Technologies Pty Ltd for a consideration of $30,000 during the year. There
were no amounts outstanding between Enbit and the consolidated entity at 30 June 2019.
NOTE 20.
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
As at, and throughout, the financial year ending 30 June 2019 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 2019
$
30 June 2018
$
2,174,276
4,131,137
240,609
224,812
2,414,885
4,355,949
111,626
111,626
117,211
117,211
13,636,731
(11,333,472)
12,999,231
(9,375,935)
-
615,441
2,303,259
4,238,737
Year ended
30 June 2019
Year ended
30 June 2018
$
$
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
-
-
(1,980,372)
(1,024,404)
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NOTE 21.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no contingent liabilities outstanding at the end of the year.
NOTE 22.
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 2019
Year ended
30 June 2018
$
664,800
44,894
709,694
$
610,745
166,138
776,883
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NOTE 22.
DIRECTORS’ AND EXECUTIVES’ DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)
(c) Performance Rights holdings of Key Management Personnel
Strategic Elements Limited
Balance at
beginning
of year
Converted
during the year
Expired
during the
year
Balance at
end of year
Vested Not vested
30 June 2019
Directors
Charles Murphy
5,250,000
(2,250,000)
(3,000,000)
Matthew Howard
5,250,000
(2,250,000)
(3,000,000)
Elliot Nicholls
Total
-
-
-
10,500,000
(4,500,000)
(6,000,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance at
beginning
of year
Granted as
remuneration
Expired
during the
year
Balance at
end of year
Vested
Not vested
30 June 2018
Directors
Charles Murphy
4,500,000
3,750,000
(3,000,000)
5,250,000
1,500,000
3,750,000
Matthew Howard
4,500,000
3,750,000
(3,000,000)
5,250,000
1,500,000
3,750,000
Elliot Nicholls
Total
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,000,000
7,500,000
(6,000,000)
10,500,000
3,000,000
7,500,000
NOTE 23.
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Subsequent to the balance date the Company announced it had secured funding of $150,000 from the West
Australian government Exploration Incentive Scheme. The funds will be directed towards drilling at the
Behemoth project in the Gibson Desert.
Other than the above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial 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
2019 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;
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.
b.
c.
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
2019.
This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Charles Murphy
Managing Director
Dated this 14th day of August 2019
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Report on the audit of the financial report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Strategic Elements Ltd (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the
Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of
changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the
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 2019 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 entity 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 2019 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
2020 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 15 (f)
and
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 in the field of technology.
information
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
focussed on
support
its operations. We
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 2019, 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 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.
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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/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.pdf
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 8 to 12 of the Directors’ Report for the
year ended 30 June 2019.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Strategic Elements Limited for the year ended 30 June
2019, 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
Perth
14 August 2019
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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 31 July 2019.
1) Substantial shareholders
The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register are:
Number of fully paid
ordinary shares
Percentage
19,692,969
7.96%
Holder
Robinia Partners Pty Ltd
Total
2) Information on equity security classes
a) Ordinary Shares
247,246.454 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 2,209 shareholders. All issued shares carry one
vote per share and carry the rights to dividends. 45 shareholders had an unmarketable parcel of less
than $500 given a share value of 4.5c.
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
94
201
364
1,150
400
2,209
Number of shares
7.399
769,395
3,209.582
45,212,869
198,047,209
247,246,454
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b) Options
There are currently no options issued.
Strategic Elements Limited
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3) Top 20 shareholders
The twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are:
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Holder Name
Current Securities
ROBINIA PTNRS PL
EMNET PL
HOWARD KIM LI + M D M
BARNAO DAVID ANTHONY
STEVEN MURPHY ELECTRICAL
CAHILL PAUL
BARLEY HLDGS PL
J P MORGAN NOM AUST PL
FEAR GOD PL
CHAN KUEN SENG
CONNOR BRENDON GABRIEL
DIVERGENT ASSETS PL
SO YUNG YUNG
PARISI HLDGS PL
CITICORP NOM PL
GRANBOROUGH PL
KANG ANDREW
PARISI HLDGS PL
CARRAN GRAEME
KEELING YADRANKA
19,692,969
9,350,000
7,764,192
4,984,366
3,975,834
3,700,495
3,478,843
3,194,476
3,100,000
3,078,261
2,830,246
2,500,000
2,266,202
2,149,076
2,057,201
2,000,000
1,930,435
1,700,435
1,657,291
1,500,000
%
7.96%
3.78%
3.14%
2.02%
1.61%
1.50%
1.41%
1.29%
1.25%
1.25%
1.14%
1.01%
0.92%
0.87%
0.83%
0.81%
0.78%
0.69%
0.67%
0.61%
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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