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Super Retail Group Ltd
Annual Report 2013

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2013
ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS

CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT ... 3

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT ..................... 5

ANNUAL REPORT ........................................................... 11

DIRECTORS’ REPORT ...................................................... 12

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT ...................... 34

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ......................... 35

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .......................... 36

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ....................................... 37

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..................... 38

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ........................................... 86

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ..................................... 87

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ..................................... 89

NAME OF ENTITY
Super Retail Group Limited

ABN OR EQUIVALENT COMPANY REFERENCE
ABN 81 108 676 204

REGISTERED OFFICE
751 Gympie Road
LAWNTON  QLD  4501
Telephone (07) 3482 7900
Facsimile (07) 3205 8522

SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services
Level 12, 680 George Street
SYDNEY  NSW  2000

BANKERS
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
HSBC
National Australia Bank

AUDITORS
PricewaterhouseCoopers

SOLICITORS
Mallesons Stephen Jaques

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Super Retail Group Limited shares are quoted on the 
Australian Securities Exchange

WEBSITE
www.superretailgroup.com

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of 
Super Retail Group Limited will be held at Kedron 
Wavell Services Club, Long Tan Room, 375 Hamilton 
Road, Chermside South, Queensland on Wednesday, 
23 October 2013 at 11.30 am.

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* return calculation adjusted for goodwill impairment, acquisition costs and 
restructuring provisions

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CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Fellow Shareholders,

Operating and Financial 
perFOrmance

channel retailers. During the year, the 
Group invested circa $53.9 million in capital 
expenditure and $4.1 million in operating 
expenses on these programs. 

We are pleased to be able to report on a 
further year of growth and achievement 
for our company. In a generally flat retail 
environment, the Group’s focus on retailing 
products that our customers predominantly 
use as part of a leisure experience has 
served us well. We believe that our 
customers will continue to spend on their 
passions deferring expenditure in other 
areas.

The key drivers of performance continue to 
be merchandise renewal and presentation, 
private brand development, engaging 
marketing, sourcing and supply chain 
execution and the passion of our team 
members.

Each of the Group’s larger businesses; 
Supercheap Auto, BCF Boating Camping 
Fishing, Rebel and Amart Sports performed 
well, opening new stores, delivering strong 
like for like sales growth and generating 
improved profit.

We have completed a review of the 
Ray’s Outdoors, FCO Fishing Camping 
Outdoors and Goldcross Cycles businesses 
and a number of business improvement 
initiatives have commenced to grow 
their sales and profit.  Early results are 
encouraging. Associated non-recurring 
restructuring costs of $16.2 million have 
been recognised. 

Last year, the Group commenced a program 
of initiatives to develop the capabilities 
that our businesses will require to 
successfully operate as integrated multi-

THE GROuP HAS 
ALSO MAINTAINED ITS 
FOCuS ON A NuMbER 
OF ENvIRONMENTAL 
INITIATIvES INCLuDING 
REDuCING PACkAGING 
AND POwER 
CONSuMPTION AND 
INCREASING RECyCLING. 
THE GROuP wAS 
RECENTLy RECOGNISED 
by THE AuSTRALIAN 
PACkAGING COvENANT 
IN THEIR 2013 ANNuAL 
REPORT RATINGS FOR 
bEING THE HIGHEST 
ACHIEvER IN THE RETAIL 
INDuSTRy.

Progress to date is on track with notable 
achievements during the year including 
the launch of the Supercheap Auto loyalty 
program in Australia, the implementation 
of integrated real time information 
systems across the Group’s functions, 
the development of an integrated freight 
solution for internet and trade customers 
and the foundation for the integration of 
the Sports businesses onto the Group’s 
Information Technology systems. Traffic 
to the Group’s websites increased by 50% 
compared to the previous year as our 
customers increasingly research potential 
purchases before visiting stores.

A full review of the Group’s performance 
and plans is included in the Operating and 
Financial Review set out on pages 12 to 17 
of this annual report. In summary, Group 
sales grew by 22% to $2.02 billion and 
Group earnings after tax grew by 23% to 
$102.7 million while net debt was 
$329.3 million at 29 June 2013 being 
$11.7 million lower than the prior period. 

The Directors have declared a fully franked 
final dividend of 21.0 cents per share, 
resulting in full year dividends of 38.0 cents 
per share, an increase of 18.8% over the 
prior year. The current policy of distributing 
55% to 65% of underlying net profit after 
tax in the form of dividends will enable the 
Group to balance investment in growth 
opportunities and building group capability, 
gradually paying down debt and increasing 
dividends to shareholders.

SuStainability

The Group has continued its support of a 
number of charitable organisations during 
the year. At the Group level, the focus is 
on raising funds for children’s healthcare 
charities while at a business level, support 
is provided to organisations in areas related 
to the activities serviced by the business’ 
products, for example safe driving at 
Supercheap Auto and Coastguard at BCF 
Boating Camping Fishing.

The Group has also maintained its focus 
on a number of environmental initiatives 
including reducing packaging and power 
consumption and increasing recycling. 
The Group was recently recognised by the 
Australian Packaging Covenant in their 2013 
annual report ratings for being the highest 
achiever in the retail industry.

The key drivers of performance continue to be 
merchandise renewal and presentation, private 
brand development, engaging marketing, sourcing 
and supply chain execution and the passion of our 
team members.

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Since the establishment of its international 
sourcing operations in China in 2006, the 
Group has been committed to ethical 
sourcing. The Group undertakes audits of 
all factories manufacturing products for 
the Group to ensure compliance with the 
Group’s ethical sourcing policy, a copy of 
which is set out on the Group’s website. 
The audits cover a number of factors 
including workplace health and safety and 
employment and payroll practices.

Further information on the Group’s 
sustainability initiatives will be included in 
the Group’s Corporate Review which will be 
published on the Group’s website.

team memberS

There are now close to 12,000 team 
members employed by the Group in over 
600 locations across three countries. 
Retention rates have continued to improve 
and were at 72.7% at June 2013, an 
increase of 1.2 percentage points over the 
prior year.

Particularly encouraging was the 
improvement in team member engagement 
which was measured at 66% during the 
year compared to 60% in the prior year 
and compared to a retail industry average 
of around 55%. It was especially pleasing 
that team members of the Rebel and 
Amart Sports businesses recorded an 
engagement score of 60%, which was a 
dramatic improvement on the score of 
43% in a survey conducted for the previous 
owners of the businesses some 18 months 
previously.

The Group is reviewing the measures that 
it uses to assess safety performance and to 
ensure these are consistent with industry 
best practice. A number of initiatives are 
underway to improve safety performance 

which was below industry averages during 
the year, in particular, focusing on the safe 
handling of stock in the retail environment.

The results and performance of the 
Group are testament to the passion and 
commitment of our team members and 
we would like to thank all of them for their 
contribution during the year.

bOard

During the year the size of the board was 
increased with the appointment of  
Rob Murray. The board was fortunate 
to be able to gain access to Mr Murray’s 
extensive experience. His presence on the 
board will add a strong complementary skill 
set to the existing board. 

lOOking FOrward

The year ahead will be another year of 
growth and development as we maintain 
our focus on growing our existing 
businesses and building our multi-channel 
capabilities. 

We will be investing in opening new stores 
and refurbishing existing stores in all of our 
businesses, with around 25 stores opening 
across the Group. Although retail conditions 
are forecast to remain patchy, we expect 
to continue to deliver solid like for like 
sales growth across our businesses and to 
maintain or grow operating margins while 
generating working capital improvement.

We will complete the development of two 
new distribution centres at Brendale in 
Queensland and Erskine Park in New South 
Wales.

We will continue to enhance our 
information technology platform with the 
development of our customer relationship 
marketing system, the further rollout of the 

JDA forecasting and replenishment system 
and the completion of the Group-wide SAP 
integration amongst the major projects for 
the year.

THE RESuLTS AND 
PERFORMANCE OF THE 
GROuP ARE TESTAMENT 
TO THE PASSION AND 
COMMITMENT OF OuR 
TEAM MEMbERS AND wE 
wOuLD LIkE TO THANk 
ALL OF THEM FOR THEIR 
CONTRIbuTION DuRING 
THE yEAR. 

We will relaunch a number of our loyalty 
programs and increasingly use data 
analytics to develop targeted marketing 
campaigns. We will also continue to 
develop our fledgling Auto Trade Direct and 
Super Retail Commercial businesses.

We have a full agenda but our team are 
excited by the challenge and committed to 
maintaining the strong performance of the 
Group. We look forward to reporting on our 
progress in the year ahead.

p a birtles
Managing Director and 
Chief Executive Officer

r J wright
Chairman

Super Retail Group Limited

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CORPORATE GOvERNANCE STATEMENT

intrOductiOn

the following statement sets out the 
corporate governance framework, policies 
and practices adopted by the board of 
Super retail group limited (the company). 
these practices, unless otherwise stated, 
were in place over the past financial year 
and are current as of the signing of this 
report.

The Board of the Company is committed 
to ensuring its policies and practices in the 
critical area of corporate governance are 
of the highest standards. The framework 
is designed to assist the Board and 
management effect the ethical conduct 
of the Company’s business in a manner 
to protect and enhance shareholder 
interests and in a manner consistent 
with the Company’s responsibility to all 
stakeholders. 

The Board has adopted a corporate 
governance framework that is consistent 
with the ASX Corporate Governance 
Council’s Principles and Recommendations 
with 2010 Amendments (2nd Edition) (ASX 
Principles) and the Corporations Act 2001 
(Cth).  

The Company regularly reviews 
developments in corporate governance 
to ensure its policies and Charters remain 
consistent with the Board’s objectives, 
current laws and best practice. The 
policies and Charters referred to in this 
statement are available from the Corporate 
Governance page in the Investor Centre 
section of the Company’s website (www.
superretailgroup.com/investors-and-media/
corporate-governance/). 

This statement is formatted with specific 
reference to the ASX Principles.

principle 1: lay SOlid 
FOundatiOnS FOr management 
and OverSight

The Board delegates responsibility for day-
to-day management of the Company to the 
Managing Director.

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors, working with 
senior management, is responsible to 
shareholders for the overall management 
of the Company’s business and affairs.  The 
Directors’ overriding objective is to increase 
shareholder value within an appropriate 
framework which protects the rights and 
interests of company shareholders and 
ensures the Group is properly managed. 

The responsibilities of the Board include:

•  contributing to and if considered 

appropriate approving the Company’s 
goals and strategic direction and monitor 
implementation of those goals and 
strategies;

•  monitoring financial performance, 
including adopting annual budgets 
and approving the Company’s financial 
statements;

•  approving and monitoring the progress of 
capital expenditure, capital management, 
acquisitions and divestures;

•  ensuring that adequate systems of 

internal control and risk management 
exist and are appropriately monitored to 
mitigate material business risk;

•  appointing and removing the Managing 

Director / Chief Executive Officer 
and Company Secretary, ratifying the 
appointment of the Chief Financial Officer 
and reviewing the performance of senior 
management; 

•  ensuring accountability to shareholders 

through effective shareholder 
communication and encouraging 
participation at general meetings; and

•  establishing codes of conduct.

The Board operates in accordance with the 
broad principles set out in its charter which 
is available on the Company’s website.

THE DIRECTORS’ 
OvERRIDING ObjECTIvE 
IS TO INCREASE 
SHAREHOLDER vALuE 
wITHIN AN APPROPRIATE 
FRAMEwORk wHICH 
PROTECTS THE RIGHTS 
AND INTERESTS 
OF COMPANy 
SHAREHOLDERS AND 
ENSuRES THE GROuP IS 
PROPERLy MANAGED.

Evaluation of senior executives

All senior executives complete a 
performance and development review 
every six months. The review process is 
conducted by the Managing Director and 
includes the following:

•  assessment against a set of key 

performance criteria, including both 
financial and non-financial performance 
measures;

•  feedback on their performance over the 
review period and a rating based on that 
performance; and

•  monitoring and revision as appropriate of 
the executive’s development plan which 
is tailored to support the executive’s 
ongoing contribution to the Company.

The Board of the Company is committed to 
ensuring its policies and practices in the critical 
area of corporate governance are of the highest 
standards. 

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relationship with the Company’s senior 
executives.

Independent Professional Advice

The Managing Director provides a summary 
of the performance evaluation of senior 
executives to the Human Resources 
and Remuneration Committee.  The 
performance evaluation in accordance with 
the abovementioned process has taken 
place during this reporting period.

The Managing Director is responsible for 
implementing Group strategies and policies.  

Board Nomination Committee

The performance evaluation of the 
Managing Director was undertaken by the 
Chairman, in consultation with the Board.

The Board Nomination Committee is 
comprised of the full Board.

THE CHAIRMAN IS 
RESPONSIbLE FOR 
LEADING THE bOARD, 
ENSuRING DIRECTORS 
ARE PROPERLy 
bRIEFED IN ALL 
MATTERS RELEvANT 
TO THEIR ROLE AND 
RESPONSIbILITIES, 
FACILITATING bOARD 
DISCuSSIONS AND 
MANAGING THE bOARD’S 
RELATIONSHIP wITH 
THE COMPANy’S SENIOR 
ExECuTIvES.

principle 2: Structure the 
bOard tO add value

Composition of the Board

The constitution of the Company provides 
that the number of Directors is to be 
not less than three nor more than eight.  
The Board is currently comprised of six 
directors, five of whom (including the 
Chairman) hold their positions in a non-
executive capacity. 

The Chairman is responsible for leading 
the Board, ensuring Directors are properly 
briefed in all matters relevant to their 
role and responsibilities, facilitating board 
discussions and managing the Board’s 

The composition of the Board is reviewed 
annually by the Board Nomination 
Committee to ensure that it has available 
an appropriate mix of skills and experience 
to ensure the interests of shareholders are 
served. The Board Nomination Committee 
Charter, which is available on the 
Company’s website, includes the Company’s 
policy and procedure for selection and 
appointment of new directors. 

Details of the members of the Board, their 
experience, expertise, qualifications and 
independent status are profiled in the 
Directors’ Report on pages 12 to 31.  

Directors’ Independence

As stated there are six Directors, four of 
whom are Independent Non-Executive 
Directors (including the Chair).  The 
predominance of Independent Non-
Executive Directors separates the Board 
from the Company’s executive management 
and enshrines board independence.  The 
structure also provides the Company 
with the benefit of a diverse range of 
experience, qualifications and professional 
skills.

The Board has adopted the independence 
definition suggested by the ASX Corporate 
Governance Council and as such four of the 
Company’s Directors (namely Mr Robert 
Wright, Dr Sally Pitkin, Mr R John Skippen 
and Mr Rob Murray) are considered to be 
independent by reference to that definition. 

The Board (and each individual Director) is 
entitled to seek independent professional 
advice at the Company’s expense (subject 
to the reasonableness of the costs and 
Chair’s consent) in the conduct of its duties 
for the Company.

Under their respective Charters, each 
of the Board Committees is entitled to 
obtain independent professional advice on 
matters relevant to the powers, duties and 
responsibilities of the Committee.

Company Secretary

The Company Secretary is responsible for 
coordination of all Board business, including 
agendas, minutes, communication with the 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and 
statutory filings. All Directors have direct 
access to the Company Secretary. 

The Board has appointed Mr R Dawkins 
as Company Secretary. Details of the 
experience and qualifications of the 
Company Secretary are set out in the 
Directors’ Report on page 19.  

Performance Assessment

The Board undertakes an annual 
performance evaluation of the Board, 
its Committees and individual Directors. 
Each Director completes a questionnaire, 
the responses are collated and the Board 
meets to discuss and consider the results 
and to determine any actions arising 
from the review. Matters covered by 
the review include the role, structure, 
procedures, behaviours, performance, 
Directors’ understanding of the strategy, 
objectives and key risks to the business 
and achievement of those objectives, 
succession planning and the effectiveness 
of the Chair. This assessment commenced 
in June 2013 and was concluded in August 
2013.

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Induction and Education

Board Committees

New Directors receive a letter of 
appointment which sets out the Company’s 
expectations of the role, their duties, the 
terms and conditions of their appointment 
and their remuneration. All new Directors 
receive an induction appropriate to their 
experience, enabling them to participate 
fully and actively as soon as possible, 
including familiarisation with the operation 
of the Board, the Board’s Committees 
and the Company’s financial, strategic, 
operational and risk management position.

The Nomination Committee is responsible 
for ensuring an effective induction process 
for new Directors.

Financial Reporting

The Board is provided with monthly 
reports from management on the financial 
performance of the Company.  The monthly 
reports include details of all key financial 
measures reported against budgets 
approved by the Board.  The Company’s 
financial report preparation and approval 
process for each financial year involves 
both the Managing Director / Chief 
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial 
Officer making the following certifications 
to the Board that: 

•  the Company’s financial reports and 

accompanying notes represent a true 
and fair view in all material respects of 
the Company’s financial condition and 
operational results and are in accordance 
with relevant accounting standards; 
•  the above statement is founded on a 

sound system of risk management and 
internal compliance and control which 
implements the policies adopted by the 
Board; and

•  the Company’s risk management and 

internal compliance and control system 
is operating effectively in all material 
respects.

The Board has established three 
committees to assist it in carrying out its 
responsibilities, the Board Nomination 
Committee, the Human Resources and 
Remuneration Committee and the Audit 
and Risk Committee.  

Each Committee has its own written Charter 
setting out its role and responsibilities, 
composition, structure, membership 
requirements and the manner in which 
the Committee is to operate.  All matters 
determined by Committees are submitted 
to the full Board as recommendations for 
Board decision.

THE COMPANy 
HAS DEvELOPED A 
STATEMENT OF vALuES 
AND A CODE OF 
CONDuCT (“THE CODE”) 
wHICH HAS bEEN FuLLy 
ENDORSED by THE 
bOARD AND APPLIES 
TO ALL DIRECTORS AND 
TEAM MEMbERS. 

Minutes of committee meetings are 
tabled at the subsequent Board meeting.  
Additional requirements for specific 
reporting by the committees to the 
Board are addressed in the Charter of the 
individual committees.

principle 3: prOmOte ethical 
and reSpOnSible deciSiOn 
making

Code of Conduct

The Company has developed a statement 
of values and a Code of Conduct (“the 
Code”) which has been fully endorsed by 
the Board and applies to all Directors and 
team members.  The Code is reviewed and 

updated as necessary to ensure it reflects 
the highest standards of behaviour and 
professionalism and the practices necessary 
to maintain confidence in the Company’s 
integrity.

In summary, the Code requires that at 
all times all company personnel act with 
the utmost integrity, objectivity and 
in compliance with the letter and the 
spirit of the law and Company policies.  
This is supported by the Company’s 
Whistleblowing Policy and system of 
reporting activity suspected of breaching 
the Code to the Company’s Integrity Officer. 
The Company’s Integrity Officer is also the 
Company Secretary.

A copy of the Code is available on the 
Company’s website.

Dealing in Shares

The Company has established a policy for 
Directors and team members with respect 
to trading in the Company’s securities 
(“Securities Trading Policy”).  Directors, 
senior executives and other designated 
team members are subject to prohibitions 
to the trading of Company securities.  

Generally, this includes the restriction of 
the trading of Company securities to three 
“window” periods (between 24 hours and 
30 working days following the release of 
the annual results, the release of the half-
yearly results and the close of the annual 
general meeting) and such other times as 
the Board permits.  In addition, Directors 
must notify the Chair before they buy or 
sell Company securities and confirm once 
the transaction is complete.

In all instances, buying or selling Company 
shares is not permitted at any time by 
any person who possesses price sensitive 
information not available to the market.  

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A copy of the Securities Trading Policy is 
available on the Company’s website.

Ethical Sourcing Policy

principle 4: SaFeguard 
integrity in Financial 
repOrting

Audit and Risk Committee

The Company has developed an Ethical 
Sourcing Policy that applies to all its 
businesses and brands.

THE bOARD RECOGNISES 
THE MANy bENEFITS 
THAT MAy bE DERIvED 
by COMPANIES THAT 
SuCCESSFuLLy FOSTER 
A CuLTuRE OF DIvERSITy 
AND IS COMMITTED 
TO CREATING A FAIR 
AND INCLuSIvE 
ENvIRONMENT.

The policy incorporates both environmental 
and socioeconomic criteria for all imported 
products sourced directly or through 
agents.  The policy encourages trade 
partners and agents to improve their social 
and environmental practices, and protect 
our corporate reputation and that of our 
individual businesses and brands.

Diversity Policy

The Board recognises the many benefits 
that may be derived by companies that 
successfully foster a culture of diversity and 
is committed to creating a fair and inclusive 
environment.

Information on diversity, including gender 
diversity is set out in the Directors’ Report 
under the heading ‘Remuneration and 
Diversity report’.

A copy of the Diversity Policy is available on 
the Company’s website.

The existence of the Audit and Risk 
Committee is considered by the Company 
to be a key element of its corporate 
governance program and part of the 
Company’s commitment to best practice in 
the area of corporate governance. 

The Audit and Risk Committee consisted of 
the following Independent Non-Executive 
Directors over the past financial year:

R J Skippen (Chair)
R J Wright
S A Pitkin 

Effective from 22 July 2013, R A Murray 
replaced R J Wright as a member of the 
Audit and Risk Committee.

All members of the Audit and Risk 
Committee are financially literate and have 
the requisite financial expertise.  

Details of these Directors’ qualifications and 
attendance at Audit and Risk Committee 
meetings are set out in the Directors’ 
Report on pages 12 to 31.  

The Audit and Risk Committee operates in 
accordance with a Charter and in a manner 
compliant with ASX Listing Rule 12.7. The 
Charter is available on the Company’s 
website.

The Audit and Risk Committee supports the 
full Board and essentially acts in a review 
and advisory capacity.  The Committee 
is considered to be a more efficient 
forum than the full Board for focusing on 
particular issues relevant to:

•  verifying and safeguarding the integrity 
of the Company’s financial reporting 
including the review, assessment and 

approval of the half-year financial report, 
the annual report and all other financial 
information published by the Company or 
released to the market;

•  establishing a sound system of risk 

oversight and management, and internal 
control; and

•  establishing a sound system of 

compliance with laws and regulations, 
internal compliance guidelines, policies, 
procedures and control systems and 
prescribed internal standards of 
behaviour.

This Committee provides ongoing assurance 
in the areas of:

• financial administration and reporting;
• audit control and independence; and
• accounting policies and standards.

External Auditors

The Company’s Audit and Risk Committee’s 
policy is to appoint External Auditors who 
demonstrate quality and independence.  

The Audit and Risk Committee:

•  recommends to the Board the 

appointment of External Auditors and 
their fee; 

•  reviews the performance of the External 

Auditors; 

•  establishes processes to ensure the 

independence and competence of the 
External Auditors’ Audit Managers;
•  oversees and appraises the quality 
of audits conducted by the External 
Auditors;

•  approves External Audit yearly audit plans 

for the Company and its subsidiaries 
and oversees the scope of audits to be 
conducted; and

•  ensures that no management restrictions 

are placed upon access to relevant 
information or personnel by External 
Auditors.

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The performance of the External Auditor is 
reviewed annually.  

An analysis of fees paid to the External 
Auditors, including a break-down of fees for 
non-audit services is provided in Note 28 to 
the financial statements.  It is the policy of 
the External Auditors to provide an annual 
declaration of their independence to the 
Audit and Risk Committee.

THE COMPANy’S 
SHAREHOLDER 
COMMuNICATIONS 
POLICy OuTLINES THE 
COMPANy’S APPROACH 
TO COMMuNICATING 
INFORMATION TO 
SHAREHOLDERS AND 
OTHER STAkEHOLDERS 
THROuGH A RANGE 
OF FORuMS AND 
PubLICATIONS.

The External Auditor is requested to 
attend the annual general meeting and be 
available to answer shareholder questions 
about the conduct of the audit and the 
preparation and content of the audit 
report.  

principle 5 and 6: make timely 
and balanced diSclOSureS 
and reSpect the rightS OF 
SharehOlderS

Continuous Disclosure and Shareholder 
Communication

The Company has written policies and 
procedures on information disclosure that 
focus on continuous disclosure of any 
information concerning the Company and 
its controlled entities that a reasonable 
person would expect to have a material 
effect on the price of the Company’s 
securities.  These policies and procedures 

also include the arrangements the Company 
has in place to promote communication 
with shareholders and encourage effective 
participation at general meetings. The 
Company’s policies and procedures have 
been revised during the reporting period 
to ensure continued alignment with ASX 
Listing Rules and Guidance Notes. 

The Company’s Shareholder 
Communications Policy outlines the 
Company’s approach to communicating 
information to shareholders and other 
stakeholders through a range of forums and 
publications.

A summary of these policies and 
procedures is available on the Company’s 
website.

principle 7: recOgniSe and 
manage riSk

The Audit and Risk Committee provides 
oversight and direction to the Company’s 
risk management, compliance and internal 
control systems, including:

•  legal compliance;
• internal controls; and 
•  risk oversight and management.

unit manager ownership of risk with 
independent monitoring.  The Group Risk 
Manager reports directly to the Group’s 
Chief Financial Officer with an indirect 
reporting line to the Chairman of the Audit 
and Risk Committee.

Internal Audit

The role of Internal Audit as part of the 
Group’s risk management framework is to 
understand the key risks of the Company 
and to examine and evaluate the adequacy 
and effectiveness of the system of risk 
management and internal controls used by 
management.  Internal Audit carries out 
regular systematic monitoring of control 
activities and reports to both relevant 
business unit management and the Audit 
and Risk Committee.

Typically, the audit methodology includes 
performing risk assessments of the area 
under review, undertaking audit tests, 
including selecting and testing audit 
samples, reviewing progress made on 
previously reported audit findings and 
discussing internal control or compliance 
issues with line management, and reaching 
agreement on the actions to be taken.

Risk Management

Health and Safety

The Company aims to provide and maintain 
a safe and healthy work environment.  The 
Company acts to meet this commitment 
by implementing work practices and 
procedures throughout the Group that 
comply with the relevant regulations 
governing the workplace. Team Members 
are expected to take all practical measures 
to ensure a safe and healthy working 
environment in keeping with their defined 
responsibilities and applicable law.

The Managing Director and senior 
executives are instructed and empowered 
by the Board to implement risk 
management strategies, report to the 
Board and the Audit and Risk Committee on 
developments related to risk, and suggest 
to the Board new and revised strategies for 
mitigating risk.

The Group Risk Manager is responsible 
for providing counsel and direction in 
risk management across the Group. This 
includes counsel on the refinement, 
implementation and monitoring of 
a comprehensive and integrated risk 
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plans are not permitted to enter into 
any transactions that would limit the 
economic risk of options or other unvested 
entitlements. Details of this Securities 
Trading Policy can be found on the 
Company’s website. 

Employee Share Plans

The Company considers share plans to 
be an effective ownership, long-term 
performance and team retention vehicle.  
It encourages all Team Members to 
participate in its schemes, which offer the 
ability to acquire shares via:

•  an externally administered tax exempt 

plan which makes on market purchases; 
and

•   an internally administered rights 

(including options) plan offered to select 
executives.

At the time of this report, approximately 
900 team members participated in one or 
both plans.

principle 8: remunerate Fairly 
and reSpOnSibly

Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee

The Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee consisted of the following 
Independent Non-Executive Directors over 
the past financial year:

S A Pitkin (Chair)
R J Wright
R J Skippen 
R A Rowe

Effective from 22 July 2013, R A Murray 
replaced R J Wright as a member of the 
Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee.

The Committee operates in accordance 
with its Charter which is available on the 
Company’s website, and as described in the 
Remuneration and Diversity report.  

The Board has charged the Human 
Resources and Remuneration Committee 
with corporate governance and oversight 
responsibilities in relation to the Company’s 
people strategy including remuneration 
components, performance measurements 
and accountability frameworks, 
recruitment, retention, talent management 
and succession planning.

Each member of the senior executive team 
signs a formal employment contract at the 
time of their appointment covering a range 
of matters including their duties, rights, 
responsibilities and any entitlements on 
termination.  The standard contract refers 
to a specific formal job description.  

Further information on directors’ and 
executives’ remuneration is set out in 
the Directors’ Report under the heading 
‘Remuneration and Diversity report’.  
In accordance with Company policy, 
participants in equity-based remuneration 

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ANNuAL REPORT

Super Retail Group Limited

for the period ended 29 June 2013

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Super Retail Group Limited 
Directors' report 
for the period ended 29 June 2013  

Directors’ Report 

Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity consisting of Super Retail Group Limited and the entities it 
controlled at the end of, or during, the period ended 29 June 2013. 

Directors 

The following persons were Directors of Super Retail Group Limited during the period and up to the date of this report. 

R A Rowe 
R J Wright 
P A Birtles 
R J Skippen 
S A M Pitkin 
R A Murray (appointed 22 April 2013)   

Information on qualifications and experience of Directors is included on pages 17 to 19. 

Principal activities 

During the period, the principal continuing activities of the Group consisted of: 
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retailing of auto parts and accessories, tools and equipment 
retailing of boating, camping, outdoor equipment and fishing equipment and apparel  
retailing of sporting equipment, bicycles, bicycle accessories and apparel. 

Dividends – Super Retail Group Limited 

The Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 21.0 cents per share be paid on 2 October 2013 (total dividend, fully 
franked - $41,259,290).  This will take the total dividends paid and payable to 38.0 cents for the 2012 year which is a 6.0 
cent per share increase on 2012.   

The following fully franked dividends of the parent entity have also been paid, declared or recommended since the end of the 
preceding period: 

Dividend 

Payment Date 

$ 

2012 final fully franked dividend (19¢ per share) 
2013 interim fully franked dividend (17¢ per share)  

3 October 2012 
3 April 2013 

37,272,864 
33,393,578 
70,666,442 

2013 Operating and Financial Review 

Group Results 

Group sales grew by 22% to $2.02 billion and profit after tax also grew by 23% to $102.7 million. This strong overall growth 
reflected solid growth in the Auto and Leisure Retailing Divisions and a full year’s contribution from the Sports Retailing 
Division (as compared to eight months contribution in the prior period).  

Costs of $16.2 million relating to the restructuring of the Ray’s Outdoors and Goldcross Cycles businesses were expensed 
during the year while costs of $11.7 million associated with the acquisition of the Sports Retailing businesses were expensed 
in the prior period. 

The Group’s larger businesses generated strong like for like sales growth, opened new stores and delivered improvements 
in gross margins. This was achieved through a combination of new product introduction, private brand development and 
marketing, sourcing and supply chain initiatives. 

The Group has continued to invest in the development of the Group with $63.1 million capital expenditure and $4.1 million 
operating costs associated with the Group’s multi-channel development projects and $43.6 million capital expenditure 
associated with new and refurbished stores. Despite this investment, Group Net Debt at $329.3 million was $11.7 million 
below the prior year reflecting the strong operating cash flow generated across the Group. 

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2013 Operating and Financial Review (continued) 

Auto Retailing 

Divisional sales at $789 million were 7.8% higher than the prior comparative period with like for like sales growth being 5%. 
Divisional EBIT at $87.1 million was 12.5% higher than the comparative period. 

The Supercheap Auto business has continued to perform strongly with its strong like for like growth driven by increases in 
transaction numbers, units sold and average unit value. EBIT margins reached the target of 11%, growing by 0.4 percentage 
points over the prior comparative period. Further gross margin improvement driven by ranging and sourcing initiatives was 
partially offset by increases in the cost of doing business as a result of increases in power costs and investment in the 
development of business’ multi-channel capabilities. 

The business launched its customer loyalty program Supercheap Auto Club Plus in Australia in October 2012 following the 
successful trial of the program in New Zealand earlier in the year. Club membership had grown to over 500,000 by June 
2013 and incremental club member spending contributed circa 1% sales growth. The business expects to grow membership 
in excess of one million members over the next three years. 

The business has continued to focus on store refurbishment, ranging initiatives, private brand development, partnering with 
the world’s best automotive brands and team engagement as drivers of underlying consistent growth. 

All the major product categories performed well during the year with particularly strong growth being achieved in the car 
care, lubricants, electrical and power categories. Positive like for like growth was achieved across all states and territories of 
Australia and in New Zealand. The Western Australian performance was particularly strong reflecting both a lift in team 
member engagement and retention and the benefits of the increase in Sunday trading. 

The business opened a further nine stores and closed two stores during the year while 25 stores were refurbished and 
seven were converted to superstores. At the end of June there were 288 stores across Australia and New Zealand with the 
business targeting an additional 30 stores over the next 4 years. The business expects to refurbish around 32 stores in the 
coming year which will bring the current round of refurbishments to a close. 

Towards the end of the year, the business refurbished two of its superstores on the north side of Brisbane as concept stores 
to test a number of initiatives which are designed to create a more engaging interactive shopping experience for the 
customer. The business also intends to test similar ideas in two mid-size stores and two small stores in the coming year 
before determining which initiatives to rollout across the rest of the network. 

The division commenced the trial of its new trade supply business, Auto Trade Direct in the North Island of New Zealand in 
November 2012. The division is testing the opportunity to supply auto parts and accessories to auto mechanics from a 
number of hub stores and directly from its distribution centre and from trade partners. Much of the supply chain capability 
required to support this line of business is consistent with the capability required to service retail customers ordering 
products for home delivery. Experience to date has highlighted areas in which the business model needs to be adapted and 
further trials will be conducted in the coming year before a decision is made on further rollout. 

Leisure Retailing 

Divisional sales at $522.5 million were 14.5% higher than the comparative period with like for like sales growth across the 
division of 3.1%. 

Divisional EBIT at $33.2 million was 1.8% higher than the prior comparative period with growth impacted by costs of $6.0 
million associated with restructuring the Ray’s Outdoors business. Excluding these non-recurring costs, divisional operating 
EBIT grew by 20.2%. Underlying EBIT margin was 7.5% which was 0.4 percentage points higher than the prior comparative 
period. This improvement was achieved through an increase in gross margin generated by sourcing and ranging initiatives 
partly offset by an increase in power costs. 

The BCF Boating Camping Fishing business had a solid year with like for like sales growth of circa 2% and improvement in 
gross margin. Like for like customer transactions were in line with the prior year, units per transaction were lower while 
average unit value increased. This reflected the performance of the fishing category as adverse fishing conditions during the 
year resulted in flat sales growth. The Boating, Camping and Apparel categories all delivered solid growth. 

The business opened 14 stores during the year taking total store numbers to 105. The business expects to reach 120 stores 
in the next four years. One store on the north side of Brisbane has been refurbished as a trial store to test initiatives 
designed to provide a more interactive and engaging experience for the customer. 

A number of new ranges were introduced during the year including the initial testing of a boat, motor, trailer offer, which will 
be rolled out across all stores in the new year. The business successfully trialled a new inventory demand planning and 
replenishment system in the fishing category and this will be rolled out across the business in the coming year with 
objectives of supporting improved ‘in stock’ position, reduced inventory and store space rationalisation. 

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2013 Operating and Financial Review (continued) 

The repositioning of the Ray’s Outdoors business continued during the year and following successful trials at two stores, it 
was decided to focus the business on four core categories; camping, footwear, outdoor apparel and travel. As a result, it was 
decided to commence a clearance program to exit the outdoor furniture category, reduce the range of BBQs and to 
reposition the apparel and footwear offer. Costs associated with the restructure of $6.0 million have been recognised. 

The repositioning of the business has generated positive momentum. Total like for like sales growth was circa 5% but after 
adjusting for the decline in sales of BBQs and Outdoor Furniture underlying like for like sales growth was 8%. Particularly 
strong growth was achieved in both the Apparel and Footwear categories. The business also delivered good growth in gross 
margin through ranging initiatives and management focus. 

Five new stores were opened and two stores were closed during the year resulting in 55 stores trading by the end of June. It 
is anticipated that total store numbers will grow to around 75 over the next four years. Following the successful trial of a new 
concept store at Frankston in Victoria, the business will commence a wider store refurbishment program in the new year. 
The business has commenced a program of store right sizing to exit excess space across the store portfolio. 

In New Zealand, the FCO Fishing Camping Outdoors business traded through its first full year following the launch of the 
business in November 2011. 13 stores traded throughout the year. Although like for like sales growth was pleasing at circa 
14%, average sales per store was below target, reflecting a shortfall in customer traffic.  

A business review was conducted in the second half of the year which highlighted improvement opportunities including 
adopting a more aggressive pricing and promotional strategy and changes to brand marketing. The review also identified 
opportunities for the business to extend its range into adjacent areas.  Consequential changes to the business are underway 
and will continue into the new year targeted towards improving sales per store and lifting operating margins. 

Sports Retailing 

The Group benefited from a full year contribution from the Rebel and Amart Sports businesses as compared to eight months 
contribution post acquisition in the prior comparative period. The Goldcross Cycles business was transferred into the Sports 
Retailing Division at the start of the financial year.  

Divisional sales at $703.5 million were 53% higher than the prior period and EBIT at $73.6 million (excluding Goldcross 
restructure costs) was 49% higher than the prior period. The $78.8 million EBIT contribution from the Rebel and Amart 
Sports businesses was strongly ahead of expectations at the time of the acquisition in October 2011. 

Like for like sales growth across the division was 8% which was particularly pleasing given the significant contribution to 
sales in the prior comparative period from clearance of aged inventory. Overall like for like sales growth was driven by a 
solid increase in customer traffic, a strong increase in conversion and a modest increase in average transaction value.  

Growth was strong in all the major categories in the Rebel and Amart Sports businesses with Sport Equipment and Fitness 
Equipment particularly strong. New ranges, better inventory and promotion management, stronger relationships with trade 
partners and a more engaged team continued to be the drivers of the strong performance. 

Both the Rebel and Amart Sports brands were relaunched during the year and revised store designs completed.  Nine Rebel 
stores were refurbished, four stores were relocated and two new stores opened and one store closed during the year. The 
Amart Sports brand was launched in Victoria with eight new stores open by the end of June, five of these stores being 
former Goldcross Cycles stores. A further Amart Sports store was opened in Queensland and one store was closed.   There 
were nine Amart stores refurbished during the year.  At the end of June there were 134 Rebel and Amart Sports stores with 
a potential of 185 stores in the next 5 years. 

Following a strategic review of the Goldcross Cycles business, it was decided to convert the business to a store within a 
store concept inside an Amart Sports store. Five stores were converted into Amart Sports stores during the year and a 
further two stores were converted into a Super Cheap Auto store and a BCF store. The remaining stores will be converted or 
closed during the next financial year and $10.2 million costs associated with the restructuring of the business have been 
recognised.  Four new Goldcross Cycles store in store concepts have opened in other Amart Sports stores. The 
performance of the Goldcross Cycles store in store concepts to date has been promising. 

Group Costs 

Group costs for the period were $11.4 million including $1.5 million in unutilised distribution centre and office space, 
$4.5 million in public company costs, $0.4 million in Rebel integration costs and $0.9 million in costs associated with the 
development of the Group’s commercial businesses. Group Costs also included $4.1 million of costs associated with the 
Group’s multi-channel development programs. Further information on these programs is included in the section on Group 
Strategy in this report. 

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2013 Operating and Financial Review (continued) 

Review of Financial Position 

Cash flow from operations was $225.1 million, an increase of $89.8 million over the prior period, reflecting the growth in 
operating profit, improvements in working capital efficiency, timing benefits (approximately $39 million relating to trade 
payables) and a lower investment in new store opening costs. Progress has been made on increasing stock turns in the 
Auto and Leisure Retailing Divisions but there remains scope for further significant improvement in the next five years. Total 
inventory investment across the Group at the end of June was $452.6 million an increase of $35.9 million compared to the 
prior comparative period. 

Group capital expenditure was $106.7 million which included $43.6 million in new and refurbished store fit out, $6.0 million in 
customer and channel development projects, $16.0 million in information technology projects, $19.6 million in supply chain 
development projects, $12.3 million in the Sports Retailing SAP project and $9.2 million in general capital expenditure. 

At the end of June, Group Net Debt was $329.3 million, which was $11.7 million lower than the prior comparative period and 
was comfortably within the Group’s facility limits and associated banking covenants. 

Group Strategy 

The Group’s strategy is to develop and grow its portfolio of retail businesses providing solutions and engaging experiences 
which enable its customers to make the most of their leisure time. Core components of the strategy are to: 

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 

provide an engaging and integrated experience for all customers across all channels 
understand and communicate with customers at an individual level 
develop excellence in sourcing, brand development and supply chain management 
operate at least as efficiently as competitors 
leverage common business systems across the Group 
attract, engage and retain a passionate, capable and engaged team  

The Group’s supporting strategic plan is built around 6 core programs which contain a number of projects: 

1)  The growth and development of the Group’s existing businesses 

 
 
 
 

New store development 
Refurbishing existing stores 
Range development 
Private Brand development 

2)  The development of capabilities required to provide an integrated and engaging experience for all customers across all 

channels 

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 

Development of an engaging and interactive store experience 
Development of customer loyalty programs 
Development of informative and targeted marketing 
Integration across all channels 

3)  The development of the Group’s supply chain capabilities 

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Development of new distribution centres in Brendale and Erskine Park 
Development of off shore consolidation centres and the development of faster response supply methods 
Implementation of demand planning, replenishment and assortment systems 
Development of inventory management systems 

4) 

Increasing the efficiency and productivity of the Group’s operations 

 
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Right sizing of the store portfolio 
Group procurement synergies 
Productivity focus 
Management systems 

5)  Engaging our team and developing their capabilities 

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Learning and development programs 
Performance management and succession planning 
Developing the team member value proposition 
Safety focus 

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2013 Operating and Financial Review (continued) 

6)  Opportunities for growth in Leisure retail categories through organic development or acquisition. 

 
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Trial of the Auto Trade Direct Model 
Development of the Super Retail Commercial business 
Trial of on-line micro sites 
Assessment of acquisition opportunities 

The Group anticipates a capital expenditure program amounting to circa $110 million and related operational expenses of 
circa $10 million in the next financial year associated with the development programs across the Group. 

Material business risks  

The Group recognises that all of its businesses operate in an environment of change and uncertainty and is committed to 
managing the potential risks associated with this uncertainty in a continuous, proactive and systematic way. The Group 
regularly reviews the possible impact of these risks and seeks to minimise this impact through a commitment to its corporate 
governance principles and its various risk management functions. 

The material business risks faced by the Group that are likely to have an effect on the financial prospects of the Group and 
how the Group manages these risks include:  

 

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 

 

 

Global Competition - The Retail market is becoming increasingly a global market place through the impact of on-line 
shopping and overseas retailer’s inward investment into Australasia which expose the Group to a new higher class of 
competition. Therefore the Group has to increasingly benchmark its customer offer and business model against 
global on-line and physical retail businesses. The Group’s strategic change programs have been developed to build 
the capabilities we require to be successful in the global market place. With competitors constantly seeking to enter 
our market with improved designs, we see this risk increasing in the future.  

Proliferation of sales and marketing channels - The proliferation and growth of new sales and marketing channels 
will make it increasingly challenging to ‘stand out from the crowd’ and to develop customer loyalty. A continued focus 
on target customers and their expectations is crucial which includes on-going review of price competitiveness against 
internet and competitor models maximising efficiencies in supply chain (supply to customer) and the development of 
multi-channel marketing initiatives. With competitors constantly seeking to enter our market with improved designs, 
we see this risk increasing in the future. 

The breakdown of traditional business models - The breakdown of traditional business models with retailers 
becoming manufacturers and brand owners, while brand owners and manufacturers are becoming retailers is 
increasing competition risk and cost pressures. The Group continues to develop its sourcing and product and brand 
development capabilities. These risks are continuously monitored and mitigation strategies updated. Some of these 
actions include an annual review of brand strategies, regular customer research, and external research of brand 
perception. Targets are in place for private brand sales for each business. The Group is also discussing opportunities 
to reduce the cost of supply chain with its major trade partners and to develop mutual business opportunities. We do 
not expect any significant change in this risk over the next couple of years.  

Changing customer expectations - Customer expectations has changed significantly over the last few years with 
an increasing expectation of engaging experiences, solutions rather than products and “do it for me” rather than “do it 
yourself”. The Group’s businesses are all considering opportunities to add the provision of information and services to 
its customers as well as product. In addition the Group has added a focus on customer engagement to its strategic 
programs. This will cover interaction with the customer across all channels – store, on-line, social media and 
traditional media. We believe that this will remain a consistent risk in the retail market for years to come and if not 
adequately managed will result in loss of sales to alternative suppliers. 

Changing workforce demographics - Attraction, retention, engagement, safety and succession of Team Members 
are key risks to be managed to maximise financial growth in the retail sector. We consider this is unlikely to have any 
significant impact on our financial results in the next year, but could potentially be significant in future years if not 
managed on an on-going basis. The Group's retention ratio has significantly increased and is currently tracking at 72 
% up from below 60% in 2006. To manage this aspect of the business “Attracting and Engaging our Team” has been 
included as one of the six strategic programmes within the Group. 

Increase in regulatory controls - The increase in regulatory controls and compliance obligations and impact of 
increased Corporate Social Responsibility expectations (direct and indirect) has a direct cost implication for the 
Group. The Group has developed strong compliance processes and a clear focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. 
On-going review of changes to regulation is required to assess the impact on the Group and develop appropriate 
response strategies. We believe that this will remain a consistent risk in the retail market.  

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2013 Operating and Financial Review (continued) 

 

Financial risk - The Group’s activities expose it to a number of financial risks.  The Group adopts a financial risk 
management program which seeks to minimise the potential adverse impacts on financial performance of the Group. 
Financial risks and specific risk management approaches are reported in more detail in note 2 of the Notes to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

There were no significant changes in affairs during the period. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 

Since 29 June 2013 Super Retail Group Limited does not have any matters subsequent to the end of the financial year to be 
disclosed. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 

Information on likely developments in the operations of the Group are included in this report under the section 2013 
Operating Financial Review.  Further information on the expected results of operations have not been included in this annual 
report because the directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group. 

Environmental regulation 

The Group’s environmental obligations are regulated under State, Territory and Federal Law.  The Group has a policy of 
complying with its environmental performance obligations.  All environmental performance obligations are monitored by the 
Board.  No environmental breaches have been notified to the consolidated entity during the period ended 29 June 2013. 

Directors and Directors’ interests 

The Directors of Super Retail Group Limited in office at the date of this report are listed below together with details of their 
relevant interest in the securities of the Company at that date. 

R J Wright, BCom, FCPA, MAICD. Independent Chairman Non-Executive.  Age 64   
Experience and expertise 
Appointed Chairman on 28 October 2009 and has been an Independent Non-Executive Director for 9 years 3 months.  
Robert has over 30 years financial management experience, having held a number of Chief Financial Officer positions, 
including Finance Director of David Jones Limited and Director of a number of major Retail companies over the last 20 
years.   

Other current directorships 
Chairman and Non-Executive director of SAI Global Limited (director since 2003).  Chairman and Non–Executive director of 
APA Ethane Limited (director since 2008) which is the responsible entity of the registered investment schemes that comprise 
Ethane Pipeline Income Fund, the securities in which are quoted on the ASX.  Non–Executive director of Australian Pipeline 
Limited since 2000. 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
Chairman and Non-Executive director of Dexion Limited (March 2005 – August 2010) and RCL Group (formerly Babcock & 
Brown Residential Land Partners Group) (May 2006 – February 2012).   

Special responsibilities 
Chairman of the Board 
Chairman of the Board Nomination Committee 

Interest in shares and options 
73,865 ordinary shares in Super Retail Group Limited 

P A Birtles,  BSc, ACA. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.  Age 49 
Experience and expertise 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 7 years and 8 months.  Previously Chief Financial Officer for 4 years 8 
months and Company Secretary for 1 year 5 months. 

Other current directorships 
Non-Executive director of GWA Group Limited 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
None 

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Special responsibilities 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Member of the Board Nomination Committee 

Interests in shares and options 
1,442,596 ordinary shares in Super Retail Group Limited 
580,000 performance rights over ordinary shares in Super Retail Group Limited 

R A Rowe.  Non-Executive Director.  Age 69 
Experience and expertise 
Founder of the business in 1972.  Non-Executive director for 9 years 4 months.  Previously 8 years as Chairman and 24 
years as Managing Director. 

Other current directorships 
Director of a number of private family companies. 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
None. 

Special responsibilities 
Member of the Board Nomination Committee 
Member of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 

Interests in shares and options 
56,954,670 ordinary shares in Super Retail Group Limited. 

R J Skippen, ACA Independent Non-Executive Director.  Age 65 
Experience and expertise 
Independent Non-Executive Director for 4 years 9 months. John was the former Finance Director of Harvey Norman 
Holdings Ltd for 12 years and has over 30 years' experience as a chartered accountant.  

Other current directorships 
Non-Executive Director of Flexigroup Limited and Emerging Leaders Investment Limited. Chairman and Non-Executive 
Director of Slater & Gordon Limited. 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
Non-Executive Director of Briscoe Group Limited (NZ) (March 2004 – September 2011).  

Special responsibilities 
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee 
Member of the Board Nomination Committee 
Member of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 

Interest in shares and options 
Nil. 

S A Pitkin, LLB, LLM, PhD, FAICD.  Independent Non-Executive Director. Age 54 
Experience and expertise 
Independent Non-Executive Director for 3 years.  Sally is an experienced Non-Executive Director and lawyer and a former 
partner of Clayton Utz. 

Other current directorships 
Non-Executive Director of Billabong International Limited and Committee for Economic Development of Australia. 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
Aristocrat Limited (June 2005 – May 2011) 

Special responsibilities 
Chair of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee 
Member of the Board Nomination Committee 

Interest in shares and options 
25,053 ordinary shares in Super Retail Group Limited 

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R A Murray.  Independent Non-Executive Director. Age 50  
Experience and expertise 
Independent Non-Executive Director for 4 months. Rob was the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Lion 
(formerly Lion Nathan & Lion Nathan National Foods) (April 2004 - September 2012) 

Other current directorships 
Non-Executive Director of Lion and Linfox and a member of Kirin’s International Advisory Board 

Former directorships in the last 3 years 
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Lion (formerly Lion Nathan & Lion Nathan National Foods) (April 2004-
September 2012) 

Special responsibilities 
Member of the Board Nomination Committee 
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee  
Member of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 

Interest in shares and options 
Nil  

Company Secretary 
The Company Secretary is Mr R W Dawkins, B.Bus (Acct), Grad. Dip. AppCorpGov, ACIS, ACSA.  Mr Dawkins commenced 
with Super Retail Group Limited as the Property Services Manager in July 2001 and was appointed Company Secretary in 
December 2010. 

Meetings of directors 
The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and each Board Committee held during the period ended     
29 June 2013 is set out below: 

Meetings of Committees 

Full meetings 
directors 

Audit & Risk 

A 
10 
10 
10 
10 
10 
2 

B 
10 
10 
10 
10 
10 
2 

A 
4 
n/a 
n/a 
4 
4 
n/a 

B 
4 
n/a 
n/a 
4 
4 
n/a 

Board 
Nomination& 
Remuneration 
B 
A 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
0 
0 

Human Resource  

A 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
0 

B 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
0 

R J Wright 
P A Birtles 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray 

A 

=  Number of meetings attended 

B  =  Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office 

or was a member of the Committee during the year 

Proceedings on behalf of the Company 
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

Non-Audit Services 
The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s 
expertise and experience with the Company and/or the Group are important. 

The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in accordance with the advice received from the Audit and Risk 
Committee is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence 
for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.  The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by 
the auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for 
the following reasons: 

  all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality 

and objectivity of the auditor 

  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of 

Ethics for Professional Accountants, including reviewing or auditing  the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or a 
decision-making capacity for the Company, acting as advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risk and 
rewards. 

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During the period the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor (PwC) of the parent entity, its 
related practices and non-related audit firms: 

Assurance Services 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm 
Remuneration for audit services 
Total remuneration for assurance services 

Taxation Services 
Total remuneration for taxation services 

Advisory Services 
Total remuneration for advisory services 

Auditors Independence Declaration 

    Consolidated  Entity 
2012 
$ 

2013 
$ 

467,500 
467,500 

568,314 
568,314 

214,987 

236,005 

- 

- 

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on 
page 32. 

Loans to directors and executives 
There are no loans to directors or executives as at 29 June 2013 and no loans were made during the period. 

Remuneration and Diversity report 

Introduction 

One of Super Retail Group’s core principles is that the attraction, development, engagement and retention of passionate 
team members provide a competitive advantage which is fundamental to the long term success of the Group. The 
maintenance of a workplace culture and the development of people practices that support this principle are strategic 
priorities for the Group. 

The development of people practices covers a number of areas including attraction, diversity, learning and development, 
engagement, workplace health and safety, talent and succession management and remuneration and benefits. 

Remuneration and benefits practices are set in the context of an overall policy to provide market competitive remuneration 
arrangements which support the attraction, development, engagement and retention of passionate team members and that 
are aligned with the interests of shareholders. 

Remuneration Policy 

Super Retail Group is committed to creating a high performance culture. Our philosophy is to provide flexible and 
competitive market based total remuneration arrangements that are linked to the performance of the Group and its 
businesses and support services. 

The key elements of the policy are: 

 

 
 

 

 

 

To provide competitive total remuneration arrangements that enables the Group to attract and retain high performing 
team members and to reward them for their contribution to the success of the Group. 
To align remuneration arrangements with the delivery of sustainable value to the Group’s shareholders. 
To maintain a pay for performance environment through linking incentive pay opportunities to the achievement of 
specific, measurable business goals. 
To position our base salaries at or around the median and our performance incentives in the 2nd quartile of relevant 
market remuneration levels, subject to individual performance. 
To provide arrangements with the flexibility to recognise individuals based on performance, experience and 
qualifications. 
To provide equitable, fair and consistent pay arrangements across the Group through a systematic methodology 
involving job value and market positioning. 

Remuneration can include a number of different elements such as base pay, superannuation, short term incentives, long 
term incentives, tools of trade, study and relocation assistance, share plans and novated lease arrangements. The elements 
of the total remuneration package may vary according to the job role, team members experience and performance and 
market practice. 

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Role of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 

The primary objective of the Committee is to assist the Board to fulfil its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities 
in relation to the Group’s people strategy including remuneration components, performance measurements and 
accountability frameworks, recruitment, engagement, retention, talent management and succession planning. 

The Committee undertakes an annual review of the Group’s remuneration strategy and remuneration policy to facilitate 
understanding of the overall approach to remuneration and to confirm alignment with the Group’s business strategy and 
compliance with regulatory standards.  

The Committee reviews and recommends to the Board for approval remuneration arrangements for the Chief Executive 
Officer and other Senior Executives. The Committee will review the arrangements on an annual basis, obtaining 
independent external remuneration advice where appropriate. 

The Committee undertakes an annual review of the Group’s performance management system to confirm the integrity of 
systems and processes in making incentive based payments. The Committee will also verify compliance with vesting or 
exercise requirements for equity based rewards. 

The Committee establishes the policy for the remuneration arrangements for Non Executive Directors, reviewing 
remuneration arrangements annually, obtaining independent external remuneration advice where appropriate.  

The Committee reviews and recommends to the Board for approval the Remuneration Report and any other report required 
to be produced for shareholders to meet regulatory requirements. 

Non-Executive Directors Remuneration Structure 

Fees to Non-Executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the Directors. The level 
of fees are reviewed annually by the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee and are based on the median of fees 
paid for comparative Non-Executive Director roles in similarly sized publicly listed companies operating in the retail and 
consumer goods industry. 

In 2013, the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee engaged the services of Ernst & Young as an independent 
remuneration consultant to prepare comparative information for review to ensure that fees are market based and fairly 
represent the responsibilities and time spent by the Directors on Company matters. 

The Market comparative information provided by Ernst & Young disclosed that the level of fees being paid are substantially 
below that paid to Non-Executive Directors in the comparator group. To address this issue it is proposed that directors fees 
will be increased progressively over a three year period so that at the end of that period fees will be paid in accordance with 
the Remuneration policy of paying fees at the median of fees paid to comparative companies. 

Additional fees are paid to the Chairs and members of the Audit and Risk and the Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committees. This reflects the additional time commitment required by the Chairs and members of these committees. 

Non-Executive Director Fees are determined within an aggregate Directors’ fee pool approved by shareholders. The current 
pool of $800,000 was approved on 26 October 2011. The Directors intend that the General Meeting of Shareholders on 23 
October 2013 consider increasing the aggregate Directors’ fee pool to a maximum of $1,200,000. This increase will provide 
the capacity to appoint additional directors to facilitate board succession and regeneration and to apply the Group’s 
remuneration policy.  

Non-Executive Directors’ fees are inclusive of superannuation contributions. Non-Executive Directors do not receive shares, 
performance rights or share options as part of their remuneration. Non-Executive Directors may opt each year to receive a 
proportion of their remuneration in Super Retail Group Limited shares, which would be acquired on market. 

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Directors’ Fees 

The Directors’ fees are inclusive of Committee fees. Fees for year to 29 June 2013 were approved on 25 July 2012, while 
fees for the year to 28 June 2014 were approved on 22 July 2013. 

The following fees apply: 

Chairman 
Other Non Executive Directors 
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee 
Chair of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Committee Member * 

* Committee fees are not paid to members of the Nomination Committee 

Senior Executive Remuneration Structure 

         2013 
          $ 

200,000 
105,000 
10,000 
10,000 
n/a 

2014 
     $ 

280,000 
125,000 
  25,000 
  20,000 
  10,000 

The Senior Executive Remuneration Structure is reviewed annually by the Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee. The Committee ensure that the Remuneration Structure is consistent with market practice. 

Senior Executive Remuneration consists of 3 elements: 

  Base Salary Package (inclusive of superannuation contributions, car allowance and other benefits) 
  Short Term Incentive (STI) 
Long Term Incentive (LTI) 
 

The mix of remuneration between fixed and variable components is varied in line with the seniority of the role and the 
relative responsibilities of the role for driving business performance and for developing and implementing business strategy.  

For the years to 29 June 2013 and 28 June 2014, the following mix of remuneration applies. 

Chief Executive Officer 
Divisional Managing Directors 
Chief Financial Officer and GM Group Development 
General Manager Group Logistics  

Fixed  

STI 

LTI 

40%   
45%   
50%   
55%   

28%   
27%   
25%   
22%   

32% 
28% 
25% 
23% 

The tables assume that a full STI is received and that the LTI fully vests – the actual reward is dependent on the 
achievement of performance targets.  

The LTI component is based on the notional monetary value at the time of grant. This notional valuation may differ from the 
accounting valuation which considers probability of vesting and other factors. 

Base Salary Package 

The Group’s intent is to offer senior executives a base salary package that reflects the median market base salary package 
for a comparable role in a similarly sized publicly listed company operating in the retail and consumer goods industry. The 
senior executive’s performance and experience are also considered in determining the base salary package. 

The base salary package consists of base pay and superannuation and may include prescribed non-financial benefits at the 
executives’ discretion on a salary sacrifice basis.  

Base salary packages are reviewed annually. There is no guaranteed base salary increase in any senior executive’s service 
contract.  

In 2013, the Company engaged the services of Ernst & Young Remuneration Consultants to provide benchmark market 
information. The information provided by Ernst & Young disclosed that, the base salary packages paid to the Group’s senior 
executives are substantially below those paid to equivalent senior executives in the comparator group. To address this issue 
it is proposed that senior executive base salaries will be increased progressively over a three year period so that at the end 
of that period base salaries will be paid in accordance with the Remuneration policy of paying base salaries at a market 
median subject to individual performance. 

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All senior executive base salary proposals are reviewed and assessed by the Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee.  Using this information the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee then make recommendations to the 
Board. 

Short Term Incentive (STI) 

Senior executives are invited to participate in a short term incentive scheme that rewards executives for the achievement of 
performance targets that are consistent with the Group’s approved business plan and that are aligned to delivering 
sustainable value to shareholders. 

The Human Resources and Remuneration Committee recommends to the Board an annual profit before tax target. In setting 
this target, the Committee considers the profit projections set out in the Group’s approved business plan and investor 
expectations.  

For the year to 29 June 2013, the profit before tax target of $148.7 million was 24% higher than the profit before tax 
achieved in the period to 30 June 2012. This target reflected the full year budgeted contribution of the Rebel Group which 
was acquired on 30 October 2011. The target reflected an underlying increase in Group profit of circa 10%, which was 
determined to be an appropriately demanding target in the context of the existing retail environment. 

Should profit before tax exceed the profit target, an STI bonus pool is created to a value of 20% of the amount that company 
profit exceeds the target. 

Senior executives have the opportunity to share in the STI bonus pool up to the maximum value of between 40% and 70% of 
their base salary in accordance with the Senior Executive Remuneration Structure outlined above.  

The level of participation is dependent on the achievement of 12 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to  
their area of responsibility. The 12 KPIs cover the achievement of financial and operational results and the successful 
implementation of strategic and people development initiatives. The KPIs are consistent with the overall performance targets 
and objectives set out in the Group’s business plan. 

The 12 KPIs included in the Chief Executive Officer’s Performance Contract for the 2013 Financial Year included the 
achievement of sales, profit and debt targets relative to budget, delivering initiatives agreed in the Group’s business plan in 
relation to the Group’s businesses (such as store development, brand development, new business development) and the 
Group’s multi-channel supply chain and customer offer development programs and in the achievement of improvement in 
the areas of team retention, engagement and succession planning. 

The Human Resources and Remuneration Committee is responsible for assessing whether the KPIs are achieved and for 
approving short term incentive payments. The Committee receives reports from management to assist in the assessment. 

Long Term Incentive (LTI) 

The Group’s remuneration structure aims to align long term incentives for senior executives with the delivery of sustainable 
value to shareholders. The alignment of interests is important in ensuring that senior executives are focused on delivering 
sustainable returns to shareholders, whilst allowing the Group to attract and retain senior executives of a high calibre. 

In October 2009, the Group’s shareholders approved the establishment of the Super Retail Group Limited Performance 
Rights Plan (PRP). The PRP links the long term remuneration of senior executives with the economic benefit derived by 
shareholders over a three to five year period. 

Participation in the PRP is by invitation only and only those senior executives invited by the Board are able to participate. 

The PRP allows for the annual grant of Performance Rights to senior executives. The grant of Performance Rights entitles 
the senior executive to be granted an equivalent number of shares upon vesting of those Performance Rights. The vesting of 
Performance Rights is subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions. 

The performance conditions will be satisfied if the Group achieves both certain earnings per share increases and return on 
capital hurdles over a three year period as determined by the Board or its nominee. 

The Board consider that the combination of earnings per share growth and maintenance of return on capital ensure that 
executives maintain a focus on value creating growth which will deliver sustainable returns for shareholders. 

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The vesting of Performance Rights is subject to the following performance conditions over a three year period ending 30 
June:

a)  Cumulative compound annual growth in earnings per share of 10% or more; and 
b)  Return on capital of more than 15% 

If the Company achieves these performance hurdles over the 3 year performance period, earnings per share will have 
increased by 33% compared to expected market growth of 9% and the company will have generated a return on capital 
approximately 4.5% greater than its cost of capital. 

If a Performance Right has not lapsed and the performance conditions have been satisfied, Performance Rights will vest in 
accordance with the following schedule: 

Time after grant of Performance Right

% of Performance Rights that vest

3 years 
4 years 
5 years 

50% 
25% 
25% 

The notional value of Performance Rights granted to each senior executive is based on the share price of the Group at the 
time of grant. The number of Performance Rights granted to each senior executive is determined in accordance with the 
Executive Remuneration Structure outlined above and have a value of between 42% and 80% of their base salary. This 
value of Performance Rights for grant purposes may differ from the accounting valuation which considers probability of 
vesting and other factors. 

The Board have decided to introduce graduated performance hurdles in the 2015 year. The granting of Performance Rights 
to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for the 2013 and 2014 year was approved by shareholders subject to 
the existing performance conditions at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. 

Relationship of Remuneration to Company Performance 

The performance of the Group and remuneration paid to key management personnel over the last 6 years is summarised in 
the following table: 

Company Performance

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

2012 

2013 

Sales ($m) 

715.4

829.8

938.0

1,092.3

Profit before tax ($m) 

Post Tax ROC (%) 

Earnings Per Share (¢) 

Dividends Per Share (¢) 

30 June Share Price ($) 

36.8

14.1

22.6

13.0

2.33

41.9

15.4

28.1

18.0

3.61

Remuneration Paid to Key Management Personnel 

Base Salary Package 

Short Term Incentive 

Long Term Incentive 

Total 

2.2

0.3

0.2

2.7

2.5

0.8

0.2

3.5

53.9

16.8

32.1

21.5

5.27

2.5

1.2

0.4

4.1

77.7

17.3

40.9

29.0

7.00

2.7

1.1

0.7

4.5

1,654.1

120.1

15.9

46.4

32.0

7.19

3.1

1.1

1.1

5.3

2,020.0

146.8

12.6

52.3

38.0

11.97

3.9

1.5

1.5

6.9

Since 2008 earnings per share have increased by 131%, dividends per share have increased by 205% and the share price 
has increased by 414%.  

During the same period, total remuneration paid to key management personnel has increased by 156% whilst Base Salary 
has increased by 77%. The major driver of increase in total remuneration has been incentive pay reflecting the strong 
performance of the Group over the last five years and the addition of two key management personnel in the last two years. 

Total remuneration paid to key management personnel as a proportion of profit before tax was 7.3% in 2008 and had 
reduced to 4.7% in 2013. 

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Details of remuneration of the Group 

Amounts of remuneration 
Details of the remuneration of the directors and key management personnel of the Group (as defined in AASB 124 Related 
Party Disclosures) and the seven highest paid executives of Super Retail Group Limited are set out in the following tables. 

The key management personnel of the Group include the directors and the following executive officers, (being those who are 
responsible for developing and implementing the Group’s strategy): 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

P A Birtles, Managing Director 
D J Burns, Chief Financial Officer 
D F Ajala, Managing Director – Auto & Cycle Retailing 
S J Doyle, Managing Director – Leisure Retailing 
E A Berchtold, Managing Director – Sports Retailing 
G G Carroll, General Manager Group Development 
G L Chad, General Manager Group Logistics 

Chris Wilesmith has been appointed to the position of Supercheap Auto Managing Director on 1 July 2013. Chris will 
continue to report to David Ajala Managing Director Auto and Commercial Retailing Division. 

2013 

Name 

Non-executive directors 
R J Wright  Chairman 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray (a) 
Sub-total non-executive 
directors 
Executive directors 
P A Birtles 
Other key management 
personnel 
D J Burns (b) 
D F  Ajala  
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll  
G L Chad  
Totals 

Short-term benefits 

Cash 
salary and fees 
$ 

Cash 
bonus 
$ 

Non- 
monetary 
benefits 
$ 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Share-based 
payment 

Super- 
annuation 
$ 

Performance 
Rights 
$ 

183,530 
82,875 
105,505 
105,505 
18,430 

495,845 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

16,470 
22,125 
9,495 
9,495 
1,659 

59,244 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Total 
$ 

200,000 
105,000 
115,000 
115,000 
20,089 

555,089 

976,115 

487,550 

2,415 

16,470 

635,324 

2,117,874 

198,224 
450,730 
407,023 
409,530 
403,530 
377,251 
3,718,248 

58,200 
232,750 
169,650 
223,440 
151,200 
116,000 
1,438,790 

- 
- 
11,507 
30,000 
- 
- 
43,922 

9,068 
24,270 
16,470 
16,470 
16,470 
22,749 
181,211 

- 
242,529 
222,645 
79,208 
163,280 
151,034 
1,494,020 

265,492 
950,279 
827,295 
758,648 
734,480 
667,034 
6,876,191 

(a) appointed 22 April 2013 
(b) appointed 3 December 2012 

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2012 

Name 

Non-executive directors 
R J Wright  Chairman 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
Sub-total non-executive 
directors 
Executive directors 
P A Birtles 
Other key management 
personnel 
D F  Ajala  
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll  
G L Chad  
Totals 

Short-term benefits 

Cash 
salary and fees 
$ 

Cash 
bonus 
$ 

Non- 
monetary 
benefits 
$ 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Share-based 
payment 

Super- 
annuation 
$ 

Performance 
Rights 
$ 

146,789 
35,881 
91,743 
91,743 

366,156 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

13,211 
54,119 
8,257 
8,257 

83,844 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Total 
$ 

160,000 
90,000 
100,000 
100,000 

450,000 

856,810 

367,500 

2,415 

15,775 

477,180 

1,719,680 

425,100 
387,492 
219,901 
359,225 
309,128 
2,923,812 

184,500 
128,650 
118,663 
116,250 
100,100 
1,015,663 

- 
11,733 
19,615 
- 
27,132 
60,895 

24,900 
15,775 
17,508 
15,775 
48,740 
222,317 

193,354 
177,500 
- 
126,260 
128,730 
1,103,024 

827,854 
721,150 
375,687 
617,510 
613,830 
5,325,711 

The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed are as follows: 

Name 

P A Birtles 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

Fixed Remuneration 
2013 
2012 
50.88% 
47.02% 
n/a 
78.08% 
54.36% 
50.02% 
57.55% 
52.62% 
68.41% 
60.15% 
60.73% 
57.23% 
62.72% 
60.01% 

At Risk – STI 

At Risk – LTI 

2013 
23.00% 
21.92% 
24.47% 
20.49% 
29.42% 
20.57% 
17.37% 

2012 
21.37% 
n/a 
22.29% 
17.84% 
31.59% 
18.83% 
16.31% 

2013 
29.98% 
0% 
25.51% 
26.89% 
10.43% 
22.20% 
22.62% 

2012 
27.75% 
n/a 
23.35% 
24.61% 

- 

20.44% 
20.97% 

Service Agreements 
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements.  Each 
of these agreements provide for the provision of performance related cash bonuses, other benefits and when eligible, 
participation in the Executive Performance Rights and Option Plans. 

All contracts with executives may be terminated early by either party with three months notice, subject to termination 
payments as detailed below:- 

P A Birtles, Managing Director 

Term of Agreement – 2 years and 11 months commencing 27 January 2011  

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $995,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 12 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 9 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

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D J Burns, Chief Financial Officer 

Term of Agreement – 5 years and 10  months commencing 3 December 2012 

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $485,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 6 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 3 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

D F Ajala, Managing Director – Auto & Commercial Retailing 

Term of Agreement – 2 years and 2 months commencing 1 August 2013  

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $475,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 6 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 3 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

S J Doyle, Managing Director – Leisure Retailing 

Term of Agreement – 4 years and 8 months commencing 27 January 2011  

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $435,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 6 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 3 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

E A Berchtold, Managing Director – Sports Retailing 

Term of Agreement – 4 years and 11 months commencing 5 November 2011 

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $456,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 6 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 3 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

G G Carroll, General Manager Group Development 

Term of Agreement – 5 years and 5 months commencing 17 April 2011  

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $420,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 6 months base salary 
if the termination is effective more than 12 months before the expiry date or 3 months base salary if the termination is 
effective within 12 months before the expiry date. 

G L Chad, General Manager Group Logistics 

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period ended 29 June 2013 of $400,000 to be reviewed annually by the 
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee. 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company, other than for cause, equal to 3 months base salary. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
Directors' report 
for the period ended 29 June 2013  

Remuneration and Diversity report (continued) 

Details of remuneration: Short Term Incentives 
Cash bonuses are dependent on the satisfaction of performance conditions as set out in the section headed “short term 
incentives” above.  For each cash bonus included in the above tables, the percentage of the available bonus that was paid 
and the percentage that was forfeited because the person did not meet the performance criteria are set out below.  No part 
of the bonuses are payable in future years. 

Name 
P A Birtles 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

Share based compensation 

Paid 
% 
70 
72 
82 
65 
82 
72 
73 

Short Term Incentives 

Forfeited 
% 
30 
28 
18 
35 
18 
28 
27 

Performance Rights 
Performance rights vest progressively from 3 to 5 years after the date of grant.  The issues of Performance Rights are 
subject to achieving two performance conditions over a three year period ending 30 June (i) 10% cumulative earnings per 
share growth and (ii) return on capital of more than 15%. 

The performance rights do not give the right to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other entity. 

The table below lists the performance rights provided as remuneration to each Director of Super Retail Group Limited and 
each of the key management personnel of the Group.  There were no lapsed performance rights in the period. 

Name 

Directors of Super 
Retail Group Limited 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray 
P A Birtles 
Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

Number of Performance 
Rights granted during the 
period 
2013 

Value of Performance 
Rights at Grant Date 
$ 
2013  

Number of Performance 
Rights vested during the 
period 
2013 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
110,000 

- 
37,200 
34,068 
35,712 
26,432 
21,054 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
873,950 

- 
295,554 
270,670 
283,732 
210,002 
167,274 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
50,000 

- 
19,417 
17,718 
- 
12,586 
14,210 

The above performance rights are valued using the share price at time of granting.  The performance rights granted in the 
current reporting period were valued using a share price of 7.95.  The performance rights are expensed over a 5-year period  

in-line with the vesting conditions of the rights.  Plan participants may not enter into any transaction designed to remove the 
“at risk” aspect of the performance rights before they vest. 

Shares under option 
No options were granted or vested during the period. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
Directors' report 
for the period ended 29 June 2013  

Remuneration and Diversity report (continued) 

Shares provided on exercise of remuneration options 
The table below lists the ordinary shares in the Company issued during the year as a result of the exercise of remuneration 
options and performance rights.   

Name 

Incentive Scheme 

Date of Exercise of 
Share plan 

P A Birtles 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
S J Doyle 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

Performance Rights 
Performance Rights 
Performance Rights 
Share Options 
Performance Rights 
Performance Rights 

1 Sept 2012 
1 Sept 2012 
1 Sept 2012 
21 Feb 2013 
1 Sept 2012 
1 Sept 2012 

Number of Ordinary 
Shares Issued on 
Exercise of Share Plans 
During the Year 
50,000 
19,417 
17,718 
50,000 
12,586 
14,210 

Market Value at Exercise 
Date* 

396,500 
153,977 
140,512 
535,400 
99,807 
112,685 

*The value at exercise date of options and performance rights exercised during the period was determined using the 5-day average 
Group share price. 

Unissued shares under performance rights and options plans 
Unissued ordinary shares of Super Retail Group Limited under the performance rights plan at the date of this report are as 
follows: 

Grant date 

Vesting Date 

Value per Performance 
Right at Grant Date 

Number of Performance 
Rights 

1 September 2009 
1 September 2010 
1 September 2011 
1 September 2012 

** 
** 
** 
** 

$5.15 
$5.85 
$6.09 
$7.95 

169,842 
347,758 
448,151 
544,019 
1,509,770 

**Performance rights vest progressively 3 to 5 years after grant date and have no expiry date. 

Plan participants may not enter into any transaction designed to remove the “at risk” aspect of performance rights on share 
options. 

As at the date of this report there are no remaining unissued ordinary shares of Super Retail Group Limited under option.  

Shares issued on the exercise of options 
The following ordinary shares of Super Retail Group Limited were issued during the year ended 29 June 2013 on the 
exercise of options granted under the Super Retail Group Employee Option Plan.  No further shares have been issued since 
that date.  All shares issued under option have been paid in full. 

Date options granted 
27 January 2006 
23 August 2007  
1 August 2008 

Issue price of shares 

Number of shares issued 

$2.44 
$4.37 
$2.49 

50,000 
60,000 
40,000 

The exercise of the options is subject to the satisfaction of a qualifying hurdle.  For the options granted prior to 23 August 
2007, the qualifying hurdle requires cumulative annual growth of 10% in Earnings Per Share (pre amortisation) from the IPO 
Prospectus forecast Earnings Per Share (pre amortisation) for the year ending 30 June 2005 (being 17.2 cents) through to 
each of the years prior to the options being exercised.  For the options granted in August 2007 and August 2008, the 
relevant start dates for measurement of the 10% cumulative annual growth in Earnings Per Share are 30 June 2007 and 28 
June 2008 respectively.  Exercise of options is subject to being employed by the Group. 

No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or of any other 
entity. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
Directors' report 
for the period ended 29 June 2013  

Remuneration and Diversity report (continued) 

Insurance of officers 
During the financial year, Super Retail Group Limited paid a premium of $93,793 to insure the directors and secretaries of 
the Company and its controlled entities, and the general managers of each of the divisions of the Group. 

The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought 
against the officers in their capacity as officers of entities in the Group, and any other payments arising from liabilities 
incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings, other than where such liabilities arise out of conduct involving a 
wilful breach of duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of their position or of information to gain advantage for 
themselves or someone else or to cause detriment to the Company.  It is not possible to apportion the premium between 
amounts relating to the insurance against legal costs and those relating to other liabilities. 

Diversity 

The Company recognises its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.  Our business performance is 
a  reflection  of  the  quality  and  skill  of  our  people  and  behaviours  that  are  aligned  to  our  Group  Values.    We  are  firmly 
committed to developing policies, practices and ways of working that support diversity.  We strive to ensure strong business 
growth and performance whilst providing an environment that makes the Super Retail Group a great place to work.   

Central to achieving this goal is an inclusive work environment and culture that allows Team Members to contribute their full 
potential,  through  recognising  and  supporting  their  diverse  strengths  and  needs.    We  want  to  be  known  as  a  diversity 
conscious employer recognising, appreciating, valuing and utilising the unique talents and contributions of all individuals.   

The  company  has  developed  a  diversity  policy  that  links  directly  to  the  company’s  corporate  vision  and  strategies.  The 
objectives of the policy are: 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

For our workforce to be representative of our customer base 
To recognise, value and engage the diverse skills, cultural values and backgrounds of our Team Members 
To enhance the opportunities for Team Members to participate and contribute to the work of the Super Retail Group 
To maintain a focus on workplace health and safety by providing appropriate employment arrangements 
To proactively prevent and eliminate harassment and unlawful discrimination in the workplace 
To ensure that workplace structures, conditions, systems and procedures, foster diversity and allow Team Members to 
manage work and personal life  
To promote awareness of the value of diversity in the workplace 
To enhance attraction, development and retention of Team Members 
To be recognised as a great place to work and a preferred employer in the specialty retail sector and; 
To provide suitable employment opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged Team Members 

Gender Diversity 

The company is proud that its culture and inclusive policies have created a workforce in which females represent 38% of the 
workforce at 29 June 2013. Many of the Group’s business operate in retail sectors in which the majority of customers are 
males and its competitors employ a significant majority of males. At Super Retail Group, 35% of middle and senior 
management positions and 22% of senior management positions are held by females at 29 June 2013. 

The company has set targets of 35% of middle and senior management positions and 30% of senior management and 
Board positions to be held by females by June 2015. 

To promote diversity, the company has implemented the following initiatives: 
  Paid maternity leave 
  Parental leave information packs 
  Part time work opportunities 
  Monitoring of remuneration for gender differences 
  Appointment of females into senior non-traditional roles – e.g., General Manager Retail Operations, Retail Operations 

Manager, Distribution Centre Manager. 

The following initiatives are being implemented in the coming year: 
  Shortlisting of candidates for middle and senior management vacancies in line with 2015 diversity targets 
  Participation in leadership development programs to be in line with 2015 diversity targets 
 
  Development of childcare and aged-care information packs 
  Quarterly reporting and review of diversity performance 
 

Inclusion of diversity in induction and management development programs 

Further development of flexible work practices 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
Directors' report 
for the period ended 29 June 2013 

Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report.  Amounts in the Directors’ Report have been 
rounded off in accordance with that Class Order to the nearest hundred thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest 
thousand dollars. 

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

R J Wright 
Chairman 

Brisbane 
20 August 2013 

P A Birtles 
Director 

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Super Retail Group Limited

for the period ended 29 June 2013

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the audit of Super Retail Group Limited for the period ended 29 June 2013, I
declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

a)

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the audit; and

b)

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

This declaration is in respect of Super Retail Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the
period.

Matt Graham
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers

20 August 2013

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757
Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000, GPO Box 150, BRISBANE QLD 4001
T: +61 7 3257 5000, F: +61 7 3257 5999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Super Retail Group Limited ABN 81 108 676 204 
Annual financial report – 29 June 2013  

Contents 

Financial report 

Consolidated comprehensive income statement 
Consolidated statement of financial position 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
Consolidated statement of cash flows 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
Directors’ declaration 

Independent auditor’s report to the members 

Page 

34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
86 
87 

These financial statements are the consolidated financial statements of the consolidated entity consisting of Super Retail Group 
Limited and its subsidiaries.  The financial report is presented in the Australian currency. 

Super Retail Group Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.  Its registered office and 
principal place of business is: 

751 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501 

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities is included in the directors’ report on 
pages 12 to 31, which is not part of this financial report. 

The financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 20 August 2013.  The company has the power to amend and 
reissue the financial report. 

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

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CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

Consolidated 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Other income  
Total revenues and other income 

Cost of sales of goods 
Other expenses from ordinary activities 

- selling and distribution 
- marketing 
- occupancy 
- administration 

Finance costs expense 
Total expenses 

Profit before income tax 

Income tax expense 

Profit attributable to Members of Super Retail Group Limited 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 
Cash flow hedges 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to: 
Owners of Super Retail Group Limited 

Notes 

5 

6 

8 

25 
25 

2013 
$m 

2,020.0 

3.0 
2,023.0 

(1,121.9) 

(261.7) 
(88.0) 
(165.5) 
(213.6) 
(25.5) 
(1,876.2) 

146.8 

(44.1) 

102.7 

4.4 
3.1 

7.5 

110.2 

110.2 

2012 
$m 

1,654.1 

0.9 
1,655.0 

(929.5) 

(208.2) 
(76.9) 
(124.6) 
(175.1) 
(20.6) 
(1,534.9) 

120.1 

(36.6) 

83.5 

0.3 
0.3 

0.6 

84.1 

84.1 

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

Cents 

Cents 

38 
38 

52.3 
51.9 

46.4 
46.0 

The above consolidated comprehensive income statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
Super Retail Group Limited 
As at 29 June 2013  

ASSETS 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Current tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY 
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Retained profits 
Total equity attributable to equity holders of Super Retail Group Limited

Consolidated 

Notes 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

9 
10 
11 

12 
14 

15 
16 
17 
18 

19 
20 
22 
23 

24 
25 
25 

22.3 
42.3 
452.6 
517.2 

192.6 
769.7 
962.3 

47.0 
28.6 
416.7 
492.3 

172.6 
720.5 
893.1 

1,479.5 

1,385.4 

274.3 
3.3 
7.8 
27.9 
313.3 

22.8 
348.3 
53.5 
10.1 
434.7 

748.0 

731.5 

542.3 
9.5 
179.7 
731.5 

197.9 
- 
9.2 
19.8 
226.9 

17.5 
388.0 
54.8 
9.5 
469.8 

696.7 

688.7 

541.8 
(0.8) 
147.7 
688.7 

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

Contributed 
Equity 
$m 

Reserves 

$m 

Retained 
Earnings 
$m 

Total 

$m 

Notes 

Balance at 2 July 2011 

194.5 

(3.4) 

112.4 

303.5 

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

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 
Dividends provided for or paid 
Employee share options and performance rights 

Balance at 30 June 2012 

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

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 
Dividends provided for or paid 
Employee share options and performance rights 

Balance at 29 June 2013  

24 
26 
25 

24 
26 
25 

- 
- 
- 

347.3 
- 
- 
347.3 

541.8 

- 
- 
- 

0.5 
- 
- 
0.5 

542.3 

- 
0.7 
0.7 

- 
- 
1.9 
1.9 

83.5 
- 
83.5 

- 
(48.2) 
- 
(48.2) 

83.5 
0.7 
84.2 

347.3 
(48.2) 
1.9 
(301.0) 

(0.8) 

147.7 

688.7 

- 
7.5 
7.5 

- 
- 
2.8 
2.8 

9.5 

102.7 
- 
102.7 

102.7 
7.5 
110.2 

- 
(70.7) 
- 
(70.7) 

0.5 
(70.7) 
2.8 
(67.4) 

179.7 

731.5 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

Consolidated 

Notes 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax) 
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and services 
tax) 

2,217.6 

1,825.6 

(1,755.0) 

(1,506.4) 

Rental payments 

- external 
- related parties 

Income taxes paid 
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for property, plant and equipment and computer software 
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
Payment for purchase of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 
Payments for purchase of joint arrangement, net of cash acquired 
Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 
Interest paid 
Dividends paid to company’s shareholders 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 
Effects of exchange rate charges on cash and cash equivalents  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

37 

26 

9 

(178.8) 
(10.7) 
(48.0) 
225.1 

(103.4) 
- 
- 
(6.0) 
(109.4) 

578.9 
(624.6) 
(24.7) 
(70.7) 
0.6 
(140.5) 

(24.8) 
47.0 
0.1 
22.3 

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

(140.2) 
(9.4) 
(34.3) 
135.3 

(60.4) 
0.2 
(621.7) 
- 
(681.9) 

998.4 
(710.9) 
(16.7) 
(31.7) 
328.8 
567.9 

21.3 
25.7 
- 
47.0 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

SUPER RETAIL GROUP LIMITED 

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 
29 JUNE 2013  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Super Retail Group Limited  
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

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Summary of significant accounting policies
Financial risk management
Financial risk management (continued)
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Segment information
Revenue
Other Income
Expenses
Income tax expense
Current assets – Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets – Trade and other receivables
Current assets – Inventories
Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment
Non-current assets – Deferred tax assets
Non-current assets – Intangible assets
Current liabilities – Trade and other payables
Current liabilities – Borrowings
Current liabilities – Current tax liabilities
Current liabilities – Provisions
Non-current liabilities – Trade and Other Payables
Non-current liabilities – Borrowings
Derivative Financial instruments
Non-current liabilities – Deferred tax liabilities
Non-current liabilities – Provisions
Contributed equity
Contributed equity (continued)
Reserves and retained profits
Dividends
Key management personnel disclosures
Key management personnel disclosures (continued)
Remuneration of auditors
Contingencies
Commitments
Related party transactions
Investments in controlled entities
Interests in Joint Arrangements
Business Combinations
Net tangible asset backing
Deed of cross guarantee
Reconciliation of profit from ordinary activities after income tax to net cash inflow from operating activities
Earnings per share
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

1  Summary of significant accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below.  These 
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.  The financial statements are for the 
consolidated entity consisting of Super Retail Group Limited and its subsidiaries. 

(a) 

Basis of preparation 

Statement of compliance 
This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 
2001. Super Retail Group Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. 

The consolidated financial statements and notes of Super Retail Group Limited comply with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.   

Basis of measurement 
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated. 

(b) 

Principles of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all entities controlled by Super Retail Group Limited 
(the “Company” or “parent entity”) as at 29 June 2013 and the results of its controlled entities for the period then ended.  Super 
Retail Group Limited and its controlled entities comprise the “consolidated entity”.  The effects of all transactions between entities in 
the consolidated entity are fully eliminated.   

Transactions eliminated on consolidation 
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are 
eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised 
gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. 

Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial 
and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights.  The existence and effect 
of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls 
another entity.  

Where control of an entity is acquired during a financial period its results are included in the consolidated statement of financial 
performance from the date on which control commences.  Where control of an entity ceases during a financial year its results are 
included for that part of the period during which control existed.  

Business combinations 
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments or 
other assets are acquired.  The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value of the assets 
transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the group.  The consideration transferred also includes the fair 
value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.  
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.  Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in 
a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values as at the acquisition date.  On an 
acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-
controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. 

The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair 
value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the group’s share of the net identifiable assets acquired is 
recorded as goodwill.  If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the 
measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase. 

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present 
value as at the date of exchange.  The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar 
borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. 

Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or debt.  Contingent payments classified as debt are subsequently 
remeasured through profit or loss.  

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.   

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Jointly Controlled Operation 
A jointly controlled operation is a joint venture carried on by each venturer using its own assets in pursuit of the joint operations. The 
consolidated financial statements include the assets that the Group controls and the liabilities that it incurs in the course of pursuing 
the joint operation, and the expenses that the Group incurs and its share of the income that it earns from the joint operations. 

(c) 

Segment reporting 

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Group Managing Director, who 
is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.  Unallocated items comprise mainly 
of corporate assets (primarily the Support Office, Support Office expenses, and income tax assets and liabilities). 

(d) 

Income tax  

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

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

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

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and 
when  the  deferred  tax  balances  relate  to  the  same  taxation  authority.    Current  tax  assets  and  tax  liabilities  are  offset  where  the 
entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability 
simultaneously. 

A deferred tax liability is recognised in relation to some of the Group’s indefinite life intangibles.  The tax base assumed in 
determining the amount of the deferred tax liability is the capital cost base of the assets.  As the assets are indefinite life in nature it 
was determined the assets would not be recovered through use but rather through sale. 

Tax Consolidation Legislation 

Super Retail Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as 
of 1 July 2003. 

The head entity, Super Retail Group Limited and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their 
own current and deferred tax amounts.  These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues 
to be a stand alone taxpayer in its own right. 

Investment allowances 

Companies within the Group may be entitled to claim special tax deductions for investments in qualifying assets (investment 
allowances).  The Group accounts for such allowances as tax credits, which means that the allowance reduces income tax payable 
and current tax expense.  A deferred tax asset is recognised for unclaimed tax credits that are carried forward. 

(e) 

Foreign currency translation 

(i) 

Functional and presentation currency 

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’).  The consolidated financial statements are presented in 
Australian dollars, which is Super Retail Group Limited’s functional and presentation currency. 

(ii) 

Transactions and balances 

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

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Translation differences on non-monetary items such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss, are reported as part of the 
fair value gain or loss.  Translation differences on non-monetary items, such as equities classified as available-for-sale financial 
assets, are included in the fair value reserve in equity. 

(iii)  Group companies 

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have 
a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: 

 

 

assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that 
statement of financial position; 

income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable 
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses 
are translated at the dates of the transactions); and  

 

all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity. 

(f) 

Revenue recognition 

Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable.    Amounts  disclosed  as  revenue  are  net  of 
returns,  trade  allowances,  duties  and  taxes  paid.    The  Group  recognises  revenue  when  the  amount  of  revenue  can  be  reliably 
measured,  it  is  probable  that  future  economic  benefits  will  flow  to  the  entity  and  specific  criteria  have  been  met  for  each  of  the 
Group’s  activities  as  described  below.    The  Group  bases  its  estimates  on  historical  results,  taking  into  consideration  the  type  of 
customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. 

Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows: 

(i) 

Sale of goods – retail 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised  when a Group entity sells a product to the customer pursuant to sales orders and 
when the associated risk and rewards have passed to the customer.  Retail sales are usually by credit card or in cash. 

(ii) 

Interest income 

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.  When a receivable is impaired, the Group reduces the carrying 
amount  to  its  recoverable  amount,  being  the  estimated  future  cash  flow  discounted  at  the  original  effective  interest  rate  of  the 
instrument.  Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the original effective interest rate. 

(g) 

Trade receivables 

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for doubtful 
debts.  Trade receivables are due for settlement 30 days from the end of the month after sale.  Collectability of trade receivables is 
reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written off.  A provision for doubtful receivables is 
established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due.  The amount of any 
impairment loss is included within “Administration” in the income statement. 

(h) 

Inventories 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Costs comprise direct purchase costs and an appropriate 
proportion of supply chain variable and fixed overhead expenditure in bringing them to their existing location and condition.  Costs 
are assigned to individual items of stock on the basis of weighted average costs.  Net realisable value is the estimated selling price 
in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. 

(i)  Provisions 

Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and make good obligations are recognised when the Group has a present legal or 
constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation 
and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. 

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by 
considering the class of obligations as a whole.  A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any 
one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. 

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present 
obligation at the statement of financial position date.  The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of 
time is recognised as interest expense. 

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Make good requirements in relation to leased premises.   
Make good costs arising from contractual obligations in lease agreements are recognised as provisions at the inception of the 
agreement.  A corresponding asset is taken up in property, plant and equipment at that time.  Expected future payments are 
discounted using appropriate market yields at reporting date.  

(j) 

Financial assets 

Classification 
The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories:  financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and loans 
and receivables.  The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired.  Management determines the 
classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

(i) 
This category has two sub-categories:  financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through profit or loss on 
initial recognition.  A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if 
so designated by management.  Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.  Assets 
in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within 12 months of 
the statement of financial position date. 

Loans and receivables 

(ii) 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active 
market.  They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the 
receivable.  They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the statement of 
financial position date which are classified as non-current assets.  The Group’s loans and receivables comprise “trade and other 
receivables” and “cash and cash equivalents” in the statement of financial position. 

Recognition and derecognition 

(iii) 
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase 
or sell the asset.  Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair 
value through profit or loss.  Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value and 
transaction costs are expensed in the income statement.  Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows 
from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and 
rewards of ownership. 

Subsequent measurement 

(iv) 
Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.   

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value.  Gains or losses arising from changes in 
the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category are presented in the income statement within other 
income or other expenses from ordinary activities - “Administration” in the period in which they arise.   

(k) 

Impairment of Financial Assets 

Assets carried at amortised cost 

(i) 
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of 
financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if 
there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a 
‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of 
financial assets that can be reliably estimated. 

Evidence of impairment may include indications that the receivable or a group of receivables is experiencing significant financial 
difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial 
reorganisation, and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as 
changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. 

For loans and receivables category, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and 
the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the 
financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is 
recognised in the consolidated income statement. 

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event 
occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtor’s credit rating), the reversal of the previously 
recognised impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement. 

(l) 

Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities 

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value.  The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging 

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instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.  The Group designates certain derivatives as either; (1) hedges of the fair 
value of recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast 
transactions (cash flow hedges). 

The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items as well as 
its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  The Group also documents its assessment, 
both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and 
will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. 

Cash flow hedge 

(i) 
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in 
equity in the hedging reserve.  The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. 

Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the income statement in the income periods when the hedged item will affect profit 
or loss (for instance when the forecast payment that is hedged takes place). However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged 
results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory) or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously 
deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the measurement of the initial cost  or carrying amount of the asset or 
liability. 

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, 
any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at the time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is 
ultimately recognised in the income statement.  When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or 
loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the income statement. 

Net investment hedges 

(ii) 
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. 

Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognised in equity.  The gain or loss 
relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement within other income or other expenses. 

Gains and losses accumulated in equity are included in the income statement when the foreign operation is partially disposed of or 
sold. 

Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 

(iii) 
Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting.  Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that does 
not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the income statement. 

(m) 

Fair value estimation 

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

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is 
determined using valuation techniques.  The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated 
future cash flows.  The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates at the 
statement of financial position date. 

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

(n) 

Property, plant & equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost, less any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. Historical costs 
include expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is 
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured 
reliably.  All repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment 

Depreciation and amortisation are calculated on a straight line basis for accounting and on a diminishing value basis for tax.  
Depreciation and amortisation allocates the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment net of residual values over the 
expected useful life of each asset to the consolidated entity.  Estimates of remaining useful lives and residual values are reviewed 
and adjusted, if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date.   

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The depreciation rates used for each class of assets are: 

Plant and equipment 
Capitalised leased plant and equipment  
Motor vehicles 
Computer systems 

Depreciation rate 
10% – 37.5% 
10% – 37.5% 
25% 
25% – 37.5% 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its 
estimated recoverable amount. 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount.  These are included in the income 
statement.  When revalued assets are sold, it is Group policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those 
assets to retained earnings. 

(o) 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

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

(p) 

Leases  

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating 
leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income 
statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease term. 

The Group leases certain property, plant and equipment. Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group has 
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases.  Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s 
inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.  The 
corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other long term payables.  Each lease payment is allocated 
between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding.  The interest element 
of the finance cost is charged to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on 
the remaining balance of the liability for each period.  Property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases are depreciated 
over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term. 

(q) 

Intangible assets 

Goodwill 

(i) 
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of 
the acquired subsidiary or business at the date of the acquisition.  Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible 
assets.  Goodwill and intangibles acquired in business combinations are not amortised.  Instead, they are tested annually for 
impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicated that it might be impaired, and is carried at 
cost less accumulated impairment losses.  Any impairment is recognised as an expense and is not subsequently reversed. 

Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing.  The allocation is made to those cash-
generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill 
arose, identified according to operating segments. 

Trademarks and licences 

(ii) 
Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost. Trademarks and licences acquired in a business 
combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Trademarks have an indefinite useful life and are carried at cost 
less impairment losses. 

Computer software and licences 

(iii) 
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific 
software. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives of three to ten years. 

Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as an expense as incurred. Costs incurred in 
developing products or systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licenses that will contribute to future period financial 
benefits through revenue generation and/or cost reduction are capitalised to software and systems.  Costs capitalised include 

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external direct costs of materials and service and direct travel, payroll and payroll related costs of employees’ time spent on the 
project.  Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense incurred. Amortisation is 
calculated on a straight-line basis over periods generally ranging from three to ten years. Development previously recognised as an 
expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period. 

Brand names 

(iv) 
Brand names that are acquired as part of a business combination are recognised separately from goodwill.  These assets are 
carried at their fair value at the date of acquisition less impairment losses.  Brand names are valued using the relief from royalty 
method.  Amortisation is calculated based on the timing of projected cash flows of the assets over their estimated useful lives, which 
is 20 years or indefinite. 

Supplier Agreements 

(v) 
Supplier agreements are acquired as part of a business combination and are recognised separately from goodwill.  These assets 
are carried at their fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.  Supplier agreements 
have been valued using the multi-period excess earnings method.  Amortisation is calculated based on timing of projected cash 
flows of the assets over their estimated useful lives which is 20 years. 

(vi)  Other items of expenditure 
Significant items of expenditure, such as costs incurred in store set-ups, are expensed in the financial period in which these costs 
are incurred. 

(r) 

Trade and other payables 

Trade and other creditors are payables for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial 
period and which are unpaid at that date.  The amounts are unsecured and are normally paid within 60 days of recognition.  Trade 
and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months from the reporting date. 

(s) 

Borrowings 

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred.  Borrowings are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost.  Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the 
income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. 

(t) 

Contributed equity 

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, or for the acquisition of a business, are 
included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration. 

(u) 

Dividend distribution 

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the 
entity, on or before the end of the financial period but not distributed at balance date. 

(v) 

Employee benefits 

Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave 

(i) 
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 and 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 measured at the rates paid or payable. 

Long service leave 

(ii) 
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 periods of 
service.  Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with 
terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 

(iii)   Retirement benefit obligations 
Contributions are made by the economic entity to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. 

(iv)   Share-based payments 
Share-based compensation benefits are provided to certain employees via the Super Retail Group Executive Option Plan and 
Super Retail Group Performance Rights Plan. 

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The fair value of options and performance rights granted under these plans are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a 
corresponding increase in equity.  The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the 
employees become unconditionally entitled to the options. 

For share options, the fair value at grant date is determined using a Binomial option pricing model that takes into account the 
exercise price, the term of the option, the vesting and performance criteria, the impact of dilution, the non-tradeable nature of the 
option, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-
free interest rate for the term of the option. 

The fair value of the options granted excludes the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales 
growth targets).  Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to 
become exercisable.  At each statement of financial position date, the entity revises its estimate of the number of options that are 
expected to become exercisable.  The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent 
estimate. 

Performance rights are valued using the 3 month weighted average share price as at the grant date. 

Upon exercise of the options and performance rights, the balance of the share-based payments reserve relating to those options 
remains in the share based reserve. 

Profit-sharing and bonus plans 

(v) 
The Group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and profit-sharing based on a formula that takes into consideration the 
profit attributable to the company’s shareholders after certain adjustments.  The Group recognises a provision where contractually 
obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation. 

(w) 

Finance costs 

Finance costs are recognised in the period in which these are incurred and are expensed in the period to which the costs relate.  
Generally costs such as discounts and premiums incurred in raising borrowings are amortised on an effective yield basis over the 
period of the borrowing.  Finance costs include: 

-  interest on bank overdrafts and short-term and long-term borrowings; 
-  amortisation of discounts or premiums relating to borrowings; 
-  amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings;  
-  finance lease charges; and 
-  interest revenue 

(x) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash includes cash on hand, cash at bank and at call deposits with banks or financial 
institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. 

(y) 

Goods and Services Tax 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax, except where the amount of goods 
and services tax incurred is not recoverable.  In these circumstances the goods and services tax is recognised as part of the cost of 
acquisition of the asset or as part of the item of expense. Receivables and payables in the consolidated statement of financial 
position are shown inclusive of goods and services tax. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis.  The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which 
are recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flow. 

(z) 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 

(i) 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:- 
 
 

the profit attributable to equity holders of the company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares; 
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in 
ordinary shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares (note 38). 

Diluted earnings per share 

(ii) 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after 
income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average 
number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

(aa)  Rounding of amounts 

The economic entity is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the financial report.  Amounts in the financial report have been rounded off 
in accordance with that Class Order to the nearest hundred thousand dollars. 

(ab)  Financial year 

As allowed under Section 323D(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors have determined the financial year to be a fixed 
period of 52 calendar or 53 calendar weeks.  For the period to 29 June 2013, the Group is reporting on the 52 week period that 
began 1 July 2012 and ended 29 June 2013.  For the period to 30 June 2012, the Group is reporting on the period commencing 3 
July 2011 and ended 30 June 2012. 

(ac)  New accounting standards and interpretations 

AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11 Joint Arrangements, AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in other Entities, 
revised AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements and AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and AASB 2011-
7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards and AASB 
2012-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transition guidance and other Amendments (effective 1 January 
2013) 

In August 2011, the AASB issued a suite of five new and amended standards which address the accounting for joint 
arrangements, consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures. 

AASB 10 replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial 
Statements, and Interpretation 12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. The core principle that a consolidated entity presents 
a parent and its subsidiaries as if they are a single economic entity remains unchanged, as do the mechanics of consolidation.  
However, the standard introduces a single definition of control that applies to all entities. It focuses on the need to have both 
power and rights or exposure to variable returns. Power is the current ability to direct the activities that significantly influence 
returns. Returns must vary and can be positive, negative or both. The Group does not expect the new standard to have a 
significant impact on its composition, it has yet to perform a detailed analysis of the new guidance in the context of its various 
investees that may or may not be controlled under the new rules.  

AASB 11 introduces a principles based approach to accounting for joint arrangements. The focus is no longer on the legal structure 
of joint arrangements, but rather on how rights and obligations are shared by the parties to the joint arrangement. Based on the 
assessment of rights and obligations, a joint arrangement will be classified as either a joint operation or joint venture.  Joint ventures 
are accounted for using the equity method, and the choice to proportionately consolidate will no longer be permitted. Parties to a 
joint operation will account their share of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities in much the same way as under the previous 
standard. AASB 11 also provides guidance for parties that participate in joint arrangements but do not share joint control. The 
Group does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its composition. 

AASB 12 sets out the required disclosures for entities reporting under the two new standards, AASB 10 and AASB 11, and 
replaces the disclosure requirements currently found in AASB 127 and AASB 128. Application of this standard by the Group will 
not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but will impact the type of information disclosed in relation to 
the Group’s investments. 

AASB 127 is renamed Separate Financial Statements and is now a standard dealing solely with separate financial statements. 
Application of this standard by the Group will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may impact 
the type of information disclosed in relation to the parent's investments in the separate parent entity financial statements.  

Amendments to AASB 128 provide clarification that an entity continues to apply the equity method and does not remeasure its 
retained interest as part of ownership changes where a joint venture becomes an associate, and vice versa. The amendments 
also introduce a “partial disposal” concept. The Group is still assessing the impact of these amendments and do not believe the 
impact will be material.  

The Group will adopt the new standards from their operative date. They will therefore be applied in the financial statements for 
the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014. 

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 
(effective 1 January 2013) 

AASB 13 was released in September 2011. It explains how to measure fair value and aims to enhance fair value disclosures. The 
Group has yet to determine which, if any, of its current measurement techniques will have to change as a result of the new 
guidance. It is therefore not possible to state the impact, if any, of the new rules on any of the amounts recognised in the financial 
statements. However, application of the new standard will impact the type of information disclosed in the notes to the financial 
statements.  The Group will adopt the new standard from its operative date, which means that it will be applied in the annual 
reporting period ending 30 June 2014.  

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities and AASB 
2012-2 Disclosures -Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (effective 1 January 2014 and 1 January 2013 
respectively)  

AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard arising from Annual Improvements 2009-2011 cycle (effective for 
annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013)  

In June 2012, the AASB approved a number of amendments to Australian Accounting Standards as a result of the 2009-2011 
annual improvements project. The group will apply the amendments from 1 July 2013.  The Group does not expect that any 
adjustments will be necessary as the result of applying the revised rules. 

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current 
or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions 

(ad)  Parent entity financial information 

The financial information for the parent entity, Super Retail Group Limited, disclosed in note 41 has been prepared on the same 
basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below. 

Investments in subsidiaries  

(i) 
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the financial statements of Super Retail Group Limited.  

(ii)  Tax consolidation legislation 
Super Retail Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. 

The head entity, Super Retail Group Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group account for their own current 
and deferred tax amounts.  These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a stand 
alone taxpayer in its own right. 

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, Super Retail Group Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or 
assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the 
tax consolidated group. 

The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully compensate Super Retail 
Group Limited for any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by Super Retail Group Limited for any current tax 
receivable and deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Super Retail Group 
Limited under the tax consolidation legislation.  The funding amounts are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the 
wholly-owned entities’ financial statements. 

The amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding agreement are due upon receipt of the funding advice from the head entity, 
which is issued as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year.  The head entity may also require payment of interim 
funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments. 

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as current amounts 
receivable from or payable to other entities in the group. 

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are recognised 
as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities. 

(iii)  Financial guarantees 
Where the parent entity has provided financial guarantees in relation to loans and payables of subsidiaries for no compensation, the 
fair values of these guarantees are accounted for as contributions and recognised as part of the cost of the investment. 

2 

Financial risk management 

The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and 
price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk.  The Group's overall risk management program focuses on 
the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the 
Group.  The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to hedge 
certain risk exposures. 

Risk management is carried out by a central treasury department (Group Treasury) under policies approved by the Board of 
Directors.  Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Group’s operating 
units.  The Board has approved written policies covering specific areas, such as mitigating foreign exchange, interest rate and 
credit risks, use of derivative financial instruments and investing excess liquidity. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

2 

Financial risk management (continued) 

(a)  Market risk 
(i) 
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from currency exposures to the United 
States dollar, New Zealand dollar and Euro. 

Foreign exchange risk 

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

The Group’s risk management policy is to hedge between 40% and 75% of anticipated US dollar purchases for the subsequent 
4 months and up to 40% of anticipated US dollar purchases for the subsequent 5 to 12 month period.   

Forward contracts and currency options are used to manage foreign exchange risk.  The Group’s exposure to foreign currency 
risk at the end of the reporting period is: 

Trade receivables 
Trade payables 
Forward exchange contracts 
- buy foreign currency (cash flow hedges) 

In addition to the above, the Group also has a Euro 0.9 million foreign currency hedge. 

Group sensitivity 

29 June 2013 
USD 
$m 

30 June 2012 
USD 
$m 

1.3 
11.9 

55.7 

0.9 
10.7 

60.0 

Based on the financial instruments held at 29 June 2013, had the Australian dollar weakened/strengthened by 10% against other 
currencies with all other variables held constant, the impact on the Group’s post-tax profit would have been nil, on the basis that the 
financial instruments would have been designated as cash flow hedges and the impact upon the foreign exchange movements of 
other financial assets and liabilities is negligible. 

Equity would have been $5.9 million lower/$7.2 million higher (2012: $5.9 million lower/$7.2 million higher) had the Australian dollar 
weakened/strengthened by 10% against other currencies, arising mainly from forward foreign exchange contracts designated as 
cash flow hedges.  The impact on other Group assets and liabilities as a result of movements in exchange rates are not material. 

A sensitivity of 10% was selected following review of historic trends. 

(ii)  Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk 

Group sensitivity 

The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings.  Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to 
cash flow interest rate risk.  Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk.  During 2013 and 
2012, the Group’s borrowings were at variable rates and were denominated in Australian dollars. 

As at the reporting date, the Group had the following variable rate borrowings and interest rate swap contracts outstanding: 

Bank overdrafts and bank loans 
Interest rate swaps 

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

29 June 2013 
Balance 
$m 

30 June 2012 
Balance 
$m 

344.5 
140.0 

390.0 
140.0 

The Group risk management policy is to maintain fixed interest rate hedges of approximately 40% of anticipated debt levels over a 3 
year period.  The Group utilises interest rate swaps to hedge its interest rate exposure on borrowings. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

2 

Financial risk management (continued) 

At 29 June 2013, if interest rates had changed by +/- 100 basis points from the year-end rates with all other variables held constant, 
post-tax profit and equity for the year would have been $1.4 million lower/higher (2012: $1.8 million lower/higher), mainly as a result 
of higher/lower interest expense on bank loans. 

(b) 

Credit risk 

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

(c) 

Liquidity risk 

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding 
through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close-out market positions.  Due to the dynamic 
nature of the underlying businesses, the Group aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines 
available. 

Financing arrangements 

The Group entity had access to the following undrawn borrowing facilities at the reporting date.  These funds can be drawn in 
Australian dollars at any time subject to the continuing compliance with specified bank covenants. 

Floating rate 
- Cash advances 

Maturities of financial liabilities 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

155.5 

2012 
$m 

110.0 

The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities and gross settled derivative financial instruments into relevant maturity 
groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date.  The amounts disclosed in the table 
are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.  For interest rate swaps the cash flows have been calculated using spot rates 
applicable at the reporting date. 

Group – at 29 June 
2013  
Non-derivatives 
Trade & other 
payables 
Borrowings (excluding 
finance leases) 
Finance lease 
liabilities 
Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 
Net settled (IRS) 
Gross settled 
- (inflow) 
- outflow 
Total derivatives 

Less than 6 
months 
$m 

6-12 months 
$m 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$m 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$m 

Over 5 
years 
$m 

274.3 

8.4 

1.6 
284.3 

(1.1) 

(47.9) 
43.6 
(5.4) 

- 

8.4 

1.7 
10.1 

(1.0) 

(13.0) 
11.8 
(2.2) 

- 

249.1 

2.7 
251.8 

(0.8) 

- 
- 
(0.8) 

- 

87.3 

2.3 
89.6 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

Total 
contractual 
cash flows 
$m 

Carrying 
amount 
(assets) / 
liabilities 
$m 

274.3 

353.2 

8.3 
635.8 

(2.9) 

(60.9) 
55.4 
(8.4) 

274.3 

344.5 

8.3 
627.1 

- 

- 
- 
- 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

2 

Financial risk management (continued) 

Group – at 30 June 
2012 
Non-derivatives 
Trade & other 
payables 
Borrowings (excluding 
finance leases) 
Finance lease 
liabilities 
Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 
Net settled (IRS) 
Gross settled 
- (inflow) 
- outflow 
Total derivatives 

Less than 6 
months 
$m 

6-12 months 
$m 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$m 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$m 

Over 5 
years 
$m 

197.9 

12.5 

- 
210.4 

(0.8) 

(39.4) 
39.4 
(0.8) 

- 

12.5 

- 
12.5 

(0.8) 

(19.7) 
20.0 
(0.5) 

- 

159.1 

- 
159.1 

(1.2) 

- 
- 
(1.2) 

- 

263.5 

- 
263.5 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

(d)  Fair value measurements 

Total 
contractual 
cash flows 
$m 

Carrying 
amount 
(assets) / 
liabilities 
$m 

197.9 

447.6 

- 
645.5 

(2.8) 

(59.1) 
59.4 
(2.5) 

197.9 

390.0 

- 
587.9 

- 

- 
- 
- 

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

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates at the statement of financial 
position date. 

The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to 
their short-term nature.  The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future 
contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments. 

The following tables present the Group’s entity’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 29 June 2013.   

Group – at 29 June 2013 

Assets 
Derivatives used for hedging 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Derivatives used for hedging 
Total liabilities 

Group – at 30 June 2012  

Assets 
Derivatives used for hedging 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Derivatives used for hedging 
Total liabilities 

Level 1 
$m

Level 2 
$m

Level 3 
$m 

Total 
$m

- 
- 

- 
- 

6.0 
6.0 

(3.1) 
(3.1) 

- 
- 

- 
- 

6.0 
6.0 

(3.1) 
(3.1) 

Level 1 
$m

Level 2 
$m

Level 3 
$m 

Total 
$m

- 
- 

- 
- 

0.4 
0.4 

(3.9) 
(3.9) 

- 
- 

- 
- 

0.4 
0.4 

(3.9) 
(3.9) 

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets such as publicly traded derivatives and trading and available-for-sale 
securities is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period.  The quoted market price used for financial assets 
held by the Group is the current bid price.  These instruments are included in level 1. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

2 

Financial risk management (continued) 

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over the counter derivatives) is 
determined using valuation techniques.  The Group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market 
conditions existing at the end of each reporting period.  Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used to 
estimate fair value for long term debt for disclosure purposes.  Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows are used 
to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments.  The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as present value of 
the estimated future cash flows.  The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates 
at the end of the reporting period.  These instruments are included in level 2 and comprise debt investments and derivative financial 
instruments.  In the circumstances where a valuation technique for these instruments is based on significant observable inputs, 
such instruments are included in level 3. 

The carrying amounts of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term 
nature.  The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at 
the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments.  The fair value of the current 
borrowings approximates the carrying amount, as the impact of discount is not significant. 

(e) 

Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk 

As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group’s income and operating cash flows are not materially 
exposed to changes in market interest rates. 

The Group's interest-rate risk arises from long-term borrowings.  Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash 
flow interest-rate risk.  Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest-rate risk.  

The Group manages its cash flow interest-rate risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps.  Such interest rate swaps have 
the economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates.  Generally, the Group raises long-term 
borrowings at floating rates and swaps them into fixed rates that are lower than those available if the Group borrowed at fixed 
rates directly.  Under the interest-rate swaps, the Group agrees with other parties to exchange, at specified intervals (mainly 
quarterly), the difference between fixed contract rates and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed 
notional principal amounts. 

Carrying  amounts  and  fair  values  of  financial  assets  and 
financial liabilities at statement of financial position date: 
Financial assets 
Cash and deposits 
Receivables 
Forward exchange contracts * 
Non-traded financial assets 
Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Commercial bill and other financing 
Interest rate swaps * 
Non-traded financial liabilities 

Consolidated entity 

Carrying amount 

Fair  value 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

22.3 
36.3 
6.0 
64.6 

(271.2) 
(351.6) 
(3.1) 
(625.9) 

47.0 
28.2 
0.4 
75.6 

(194.0) 
(388.0) 
(3.9) 
(585.9) 

22.3 
36.3 
6.0 
64.6 

(271.2) 
(351.6) 
(3.1) 
(625.9) 

47.0 
28.2 
0.4 
75.6 

(194.0) 
(388.0) 
(3.9) 
(585.9) 

*These amounts are unrealised gains and losses which have been included in the carrying amount and fair value in the 
statement of financial position as financial assets and liabilities. 
With the exception of the forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, none of the financial assets and liabilities 
are readily traded on organised markets in the standardised form. 
Where assets are carried at amounts above the fair value these amounts have not been written down as it is intended to 
hold these assets to maturity. 
Fair value is exclusive of costs that would be incurred on realisation of an asset and inclusive of costs that would be 
incurred on settlement of a liability. 

Credit risk 

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

Credit risk for derivative financial instruments arises from the potential failure by counterparties to the contract to meet their 
obligations.  The credit risk exposure to forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps is the fair value of these contracts. 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

3 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including 
expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances. 

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

(a) 
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future.  The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, 
seldom equal the related actual results.  The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material 
adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. 

Estimated impairment of goodwill 

(i) 
The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 
1(o).  The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations.  These 
calculations require the use of assumptions.  Refer to note 14 for details of these assumptions. 

Estimated value of intangible assets relating to acquisitions 

(ii) 
The Group has allocated portions of the cost of acquisition to various intangible assets, such as brand names and supply 
agreements.  Brand names have been valued using the relief from royalty method.  Supplier agreements have been valued 
using the multi-period excess earnings method.  The calculations require the use of assumptions.  In addition, the value of 
liability of put options granted as part of acquisitions has been estimated. 

Estimated value of make good provision 

(iii) 
The Group has estimated the present value of the estimated expenditure required to remove any leasehold improvements and 
return leasehold premises to their original state, in addition to the likelihood of this occurring.  These costs have been capitalised
as part of the cost of the leasehold improvements.   

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

4 

Segment information 

(a) 

Description of segments 

The Board has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Group Managing Director that are used to 
make strategic decisions. 

This results in the following business segments: 

Auto:  Retail and distribution of motor vehicle spare parts, tools and equipment. 
Leisure:  Retail and distribution of boating, camping, fishing, outdoor equipment and apparel. 
Sports:  Retail and distribution of sporting equipment, bicycle accessories and apparel. From 1 July 2012, the cycling business 
including Goldcross has moved from the Auto segment into Sports. Where relevant prior year comparatives have been restated. 

(b) 

Segment information provided to the Group Managing Director 

The segment information provided to the Group Managing Director for the reportable segments for the year ended 29 June 2013 is 
as follows: 

2013 

Auto  
$m 

Leisure 
$m 

Sports 
$m 

Total 
continuing 
operations 
$m 

Inter-segment 
eliminations/ 
unallocated 
$m 

Consolidated 
$m 

Segment Revenue 

Sales to external customers 
Inter segment sales 
Other revenue/income 

Total sales revenue 

789.0 
- 
1.8 

790.8 

522.5 
- 
- 

522.5 

703.5 
- 
1.2 

2,015.0 

- 
3.0 

704.7 

2,018.0 

7.2 
(2.2) 
- 

5.0 

2,022.2 
(2.2) 
3.0 

2,023.0 

Segment result (pre-borrowing 
costs) 

Finance costs 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the period 

Segment Assets & Liabilities 

87.1 

33.2 

63.4 

183.7 

(11.4) 

172.3 

(25.5) 
146.8 
(44.1) 
102.7 

Segment assets 

515.2 

259.3 

281.5 

1,056.0 

423.5 

1,479.5 

Unallocated assets 
Total assets 

Segment liabilities 

(349.6) 

(202.4) 

(245.8) 

(797.8) 

- 

49.8 

- 

- 

1,479.5 

(748.0) 

- 
(748.0) 

Unallocated liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Acquisitions of property, plant 
and equipment and other non-
current segment assets 

Depreciation and amortisation 
expense 

Other non-cash expenses 

17.0 

12.8 

22.8 

52.6 

54.1 

106.7 

20.8 

11.6 

13.9 

46.3 

- 

46.3 

2.7 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

The segment information provided to the Group Managing Director for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 
2012 is as follows: 

2012 

Auto  
$m 

Leisure 
$m 

Sports 
$m 

Segment Revenue 

Total 
continuing 
operations  
$m 

Inter-segment 
eliminations/ 
unallocated 
$m 

Consolidated 
$m 

Sales to external customers 
Inter segment sales 
Other revenue/income 

Total sales revenue 

732.3 
- 
0.1 

732.4 

456.3 
- 
- 

456.3 

460.3 
- 
0.7 

461.0 

1,648.9 

- 
0.8 

1,649.7 

7.3 
(2.1) 
0.1 

1,656.2 
(2.1) 
0.9 

5.3 

1,655.0 

Segment result (pre-borrowing 
costs and impairment) 

Finance costs 
Impairment of goodwill 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the period 

Segment Assets & Liabilities 

77.4 

32.6 

49.4 

159.4 

(18.6) 

140.8 

(20.6) 
(0.1) 
120.1 
(36.6) 
83.5 

Segment assets 

406.6 

234.3 

203.0 

843.9 

541.5 

1,385.4 

Unallocated assets 
Total assets 

- 

- 

1,385.4 

Segment liabilities 

(237.3) 

(178.8) 

(181.8) 

(597.9) 

98.7 

(587.9) 

Unallocated liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Acquisitions of property, plant 
and equipment and other non-
current segment assets 

Depreciation and amortisation 
expense 

Other non-cash expenses 

(c)  Other information 

17.8 

17.6 

15.1 

9.2 

656.2 

679.1 

8.4 

35.2 

- 

21.8 

0.2 

- 
(587.9) 

710.9 

35.4 

1.9 

The consolidated entity’s divisions are operated in two main geographical areas. 

Australia 
The home country of the parent entity.  The three areas of operation are: 
(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 

motor vehicles, spare parts, tools and equipment 
boating, camping, outdoor equipment and fishing  
sporting equipment, bicycles, bicycle accessories and apparel.  

New Zealand 
Supercheap Auto and FCO operate in New Zealand.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

5 

Revenue 

From continuing operations 
Sales revenue 
Sale of goods 

6 

Other Income 

Income for store closure 
Insurance claims 
Sundry income 

7 

Expenses 

Profit before income tax includes the following specific gains and 
expenses: 

Expenses 

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Depreciation 

Plant and equipment 
Motor vehicles 
Computer systems 

Total depreciation 

Amortisation and Impairment 

Computer software 
Brand name 
Goodwill 

Total Amortisation and Impairment 

Finance costs 

Interest and finance charges 
Accretion of put option 
Interest revenue 
Finance costs expensed 

Employee benefits expense 

Superannuation 
Salaries and wages 

Total employee benefits expense 

Rental expense relating to operating leases 

Lease expenses 
Equipment hire 

Total rental expense relating to operating leases 

Foreign exchange gains and losses 
Net foreign exchange gains 

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Consolidated 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m

2,020.0 

2,020.0 

2013 
$m

1.0 
0.7 
1.3 
3.0 

2012 
$m 

1,654.1 

1,654.1 

2012 
$m 

- 
- 
0.9 
0.9 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

4.5 

30.1 
0.4 
8.5 
39.0 

7.2 
0.1 
- 
7.3 

26.4 
0.1 
(1.0) 
25.5 

23.8 
339.8 
363.6 

171.3 
11.3 
182.6 

1.2 

0.8 

23.4 
0.2 
6.8 
30.4 

4.7 
0.1 
0.1 
4.9 

22.3 
(0.3) 
(1.4) 
20.6 

19.0 
270.5 
289.5 

137.4 
8.1 
145.5 

0.3 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

8 

Income tax expense 

Income tax expense 

(a) 
Current tax 
Deferred tax 
Adjustments for current tax of prior period 

Deferred income tax (revenue) expense included in income tax expense 
comprises: 
Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets (note 13) 
Increase (decrease)  in deferred tax liabilities (note 22) 

(b) 

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax 
payable 

Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense 

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2012 - 30%) 
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable 
income: 

Tax consolidation adjustments regarding NZ branches 
Business acquisition costs 
R & D credits 
Sundry items 

Difference in overseas tax rates 
Adjustments for current tax of prior periods 
Income tax expense 

Amounts recognised directly in equity 
Aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period and not 
recognised in net profit or loss but directly debited or credited to equity 

Net deferred tax – debited/(credited) directly to equity (notes 13 and 22) 

Tax expense (income) relating to items of other comprehensive income 
Cash flow hedges 

(c)  Tax consolidation legislation 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

46.4 
(3.2) 
0.9 
44.1 

(6.5) 
3.3 
(3.2) 

146.8 

44.0 

1.0 
- 
(0.9) 
(0.1) 
44.0 

(0.8) 
0.9 
44.1 

1.9 
1.9 

1.9 
1.9 

35.1 
1.5 
- 
36.6 

- 
1.9 
1.9 

120.1 

36.0 

(0.4) 
3.4 
(2.7) 
0.1 
36.4 

0.2 
- 
36.6 

(1.3) 
(1.3) 

- 
- 

Super Retail Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as 
of 1 July 2003.  The accounting policy in relation to this legislation is set out in note 1(d). 

On adoption of the tax consolidation legislation, the entities in the tax consolidated group entered into a tax sharing agreement 
which, in the opinion of the directors, limits the joint and several liability of the wholly-owned entities in the case of a default by the 
head entity, Super Retail Group Limited. 

The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully compensate Super Retail 
Group Limited for any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by Super Retail Group Limited for any current tax 
receivable and deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Super Retail Group 
Limited under the tax consolidation legislation.  The funding amounts are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the 
wholly-owned entities’ financial statements. 

The amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding agreement are due upon receipt of the funding advice from the head entity, 
which is issued as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year. The head entity may also require payment of interim 
funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments.   

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

9 

Current assets – Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank and in hand 

10 

Current assets – Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 
Provision for impairment of receivables (a) 

Other receivables 
Tax receivable 
Prepayments 

(a) 

Impaired trade receivables 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

22.3 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

26.4 
(0.2) 
26.2 

9.9 
- 
6.2 
42.3 

2012 
$m 

47.0 

2012 
$m 

18.1 
(0.2) 
17.9 

4.2 
0.7 
5.8 
28.6 

As of 29 June 2013 current trade receivables of the Group with a nominal value of $0.2 million (2012: $0.2 million) were impaired 
and provided for. The individually impaired receivables mainly relate to wholesalers who the Group no longer trade with. 

Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables is as follows: 

As at 1 July 2012 
Provision for impairment recognised during the year 
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

(0.2) 
(0.1) 
0.1 
(0.2) 

(0.2) 
(0.2) 
0.2 
(0.2) 

The creation and release of the provision for the impaired receivables has been included in “Administration” in the income 
statement. Amounts charged to the allowance account are generally written off when there is no expectation of recovering 
additional cost. 

(b)  Past due but not impaired 

As of 29 June 2013, trade receivables of $3.7 million (2012: $4.0 million) were past due but not impaired.  These relate to a number 
of independent customers for whom there is no recent history of default.  The ageing analysis of these trade receivables is as 
follows: 

0 to 3 months 
3 to 6 months 
Over 6 months 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

1.6 
0.7 
1.4 
3.7 

3.2 
0.3 
0.5 
4.0 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

11 

Current assets – Inventories 

Finished goods 
- at lower of cost or net realisable value 

(a) 

Inventory expense 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

452.6 

416.7 

Inventories recognised as expense during the year ended 29 June 2013 amounted to $1,079.2 million (2012: $897.9 million). 

Write-downs of inventories to net realisable value recognised as an expense during the year ended 29 June 2013 amounted to 
$9.1 million (2012: $2.5million).  The expense has been included in ‘costs of sales of goods’ in the income statement. 

12 

Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment, at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 
Net plant and equipment 

Motor vehicles, at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 
Net motor vehicles 

Computer systems, at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 
Net computer equipment 

Total net property, plant and equipment 

Assets pledged as security are detailed in Note 20 

Reconciliations - consolidated entity 
Carrying amounts at 1 July 2012 
Additions 
Reclassification of finance lease (a) 
Disposals 
Depreciation  
Foreign currency exchange differences 
Carrying amounts at 29 June 2013  

Reconciliations - consolidated entity 
Carrying amounts at 3 July 2011 
Additions 
Business acquisitions 
Disposals 
Depreciation  
Foreign currency exchange differences 
Carrying amounts at 30 June 2012  

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

277.1 
(106.4) 
170.7 

1.0 
(0.5) 
0.5 

66.8 
(45.4) 
21.4 

192.6 

239.7 
(85.4) 
154.3 

1.6 
(0.4) 
1.2 

52.4 
(35.3) 
17.1 

172.6 

Plant and 
equipment 
$m 

Motor 
vehicles 
$m 

Computer 
systems  
$m 

Total 
$m 

154.3 
50.8 
- 
(5.3) 
(30.1) 
1.0 
170.7 

96.1 
48.9 
35.3 
(2.7) 
(23.4) 
0.1 
154.3 

1.2 
- 
- 
(0.3) 
(0.4) 
- 
0.5 

- 
- 
1.5 
(0.1) 
(0.2) 
- 
1.2 

17.1 
7.2 
5.8 
(0.2) 
(8.5) 
- 
21.4 

13.1 
6.9 
4.0 
- 
(6.9) 
- 
17.1 

172.6 
58.0 
5.8 
(5.8) 
(39.0) 
1.0 
192.6 

109.2 
55.8 
40.8 
(2.8) 
(30.5) 
0.1 
172.6 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

12  Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment (continued) 

(a)  Reclassification of finance lease 

In the current year, existing computer equipment leases were reclassified from operating leases to finance leases.  

13 

Non-current assets – Deferred tax assets 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss 
Employee benefits 
Prepayments 
Accruals 
Inventories 
Deferred make good provision 
Straight line lease adjustment 
Deferred income 
Depreciation 
Tax losses 
Surplus leases 

Amounts recognised directly in equity 
Cash flow hedges 
Share placement costs 

Set off with deferred tax liabilities (note 22) 
Net deferred tax assets 

Movements: 

Opening balance  
Credited/(charged) to the income statement  
(Charged)/credited to equity 
Acquired in acquisition 
Closing balance 

Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than 12 months 
Deferred tax assets to be recovered within 12 months 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

10.9 
0.1 
1.0 
3.0 
2.5 
6.0 
0.3 
5.5 
2.5 
0.7 
32.5 

0.9 
1.3 
34.7 

(34.7) 
- 

28.4 
6.5 
(0.2) 
- 
34.7 

29.4 
5.3 
34.7 

8.8 
0.3 
1.2 
1.9 
1.6 
5.0 
0.1 
5.8 
0.8 
- 
25.5 

1.1 
1.8 
28.4 

(28.4) 
- 

17.5 
0.3 
1.4 
9.2 
28.4 

23.8 
4.6 
28.4 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

14  Non-current assets – Intangible assets 

Goodwill at cost 
Less accumulated impairment charge 
Net goodwill 

Computer software 
Less accumulated amortisation 
Net computer software 

Brand names at cost 
Less amortisation 
Net brand names 

Supplier agreement 
Less amortisation 
Net Supplier agreements 

Total net intangibles 

Reconciliations – consolidated 
entity – 2013 
Carrying amounts at 1 July 2012 
Additions 
Business acquisitions 
Reclassification of finance lease 
Disposals/Revision in provisional 
accounting 
Amortisation/Impairment charge 
Carrying amounts at 29 June 2013  

Reconciliations – consolidated 
entity – 2012 
Carrying amounts at 3 July 2011 
Additions 
Business acquisitions 
Disposals/Revision in provisional 
accounting 
Amortisation/Impairment charge 
Carrying amounts at 30 June 2012  

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

445.6 
(2.1) 
443.5 

91.2 
(32.2) 
59.0 

267.5 
(0.6) 
266.9 

0.4 
(0.1) 
0.3 

2012 
$m 

440.3 
(2.1) 
438.2 

40.0 
(25.0) 
15.0 

267.5 
(0.5) 
267.0 

0.4 
(0.1) 
0.3 

Goodwill 
$m 

Computer 
Software 
$m 

Brand Name 
$m 

Supplier 
Agreement 
$m 

Totals 
$m 

769.7 

720.5 

438.2 
- 
5.3 
- 

- 
- 
443.5 

15.0 
48.7 
- 
2.5 

- 
(7.2) 
59.0 

267.0 
- 
- 
- 

- 
(0.1) 
266.9 

0.3 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
0.3 

720.5 
48.7 
5.3 
2.5 

- 
(7.3) 
769.7 

Goodwill 
$m 

Computer 
Software 
$m 

Brand Name 
$m 

Supplier 
Agreement 
$m 

Totals 
$m 

76.5 
- 
361.8 

- 
(0.1) 
438.2 

12.3 
6.8 
0.6 

- 
(4.7) 
15.0 

22.1 
- 
245.0 

- 
(0.1) 
267.0 

0.3 
- 
- 

- 
- 
0.3 

111.2 
6.8 
607.4 

- 
(4.9) 
720.5 

Amortisation of $7.3 million (2012: $4.9 million) is included in “Administration” in the consolidated income statement. 

(a) 

Impairment tests for goodwill 

Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) identified according to the group of assets based on 
acquisition.  In the current year the Group has aligned its CGUs with its business segments of Auto, Leisure and Sports.  A 
value-in-use review was undertaken, prior to this alignment, which supported assets being fully recoverable under the prior 
CGU hierarchy.   

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

14  Non-current assets – Intangible assets (continued) 

A CGU level summary of the goodwill allocation is presented below:- 

CGU 

Auto 
Leisure 
Sports 
Total 

2013 
$m 

45.3 
24.8 
373.4 
443.5 

2012 
$m 

45.3 
24.0 
368.9 
438.2 

The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow 
projections based on financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors covering a five-year period.  Cash flows beyond the 
five-year period are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates stated below.  The growth rate does not exceed the long-term 
average growth rate for the business in which the CGU operates. 

(b)  Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations 

The following assumptions have been used for the analysis of each CGU within the business segment.  Management 
determined budgeted gross margin based on past performance and its expectations for the future.  The weighted average 
growth rates used are consistent with forecasts included in industry reports.  The discount rates used are pre-tax.  The factors 
used by each business segment is shown below. 

Auto 
Leisure 
Sports 

(c)  Useful life for brands 

Growth rate 

Discount rate 

2013 
% 
4 
5 
5 

2012 
% 
3 
5 
5 

2013 
% 
12 
12 
12 

2012 
% 
12 
12 
12 

The Goldcross Cycles brand has been determined to have a 20 year life and is amortised over this period. 

No amortisation is provided against the carrying value of the purchased Ray’s Outdoors, Rebel Sport and Amart Sports brands 
on the basis that they are considered to have an indefinite useful life. 

Key factors taken into account in assessing the useful life of brands were: 

 
 

the strong recognition of the Ray’s Outdoors, Rebel and Amart Sports brands; and 
there are currently no legal, technical or commercial factors indicating that the life should be considered limited. 

15 

Current liabilities – Trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Other payables 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

199.7 
74.6 
274.3 

2012 
$m 

130.7 
67.2 
197.9 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

16 

Current liabilities – Borrowings 

Secured 
Finance leases 
Total current liabilities – secured interest bearing liabilities 

Unsecured 
Related parties  
Unsecured bank financing 
Total current liabilities – unsecured interest bearing liabilities 

Total current liabilities – interest bearing liabilities 

Security 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

3.3 
3.3 

- 
- 
- 

3.3 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

Details of the security relating to each of the secured liabilities and further information on the bank overdrafts and bank loans 
are set out in note 20. 

17 

Current liabilities – Current tax liabilities 

Income tax payable 

18 

Current liabilities – Provisions 

Employee benefits(a) 
Surplus leases(b) 
Make good provision(c)  
Put option provision(d) 

(a)  Employee benefits 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

7.8 

9.2 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

23.9 
2.4 
1.1 
0.5 
27.9 

2012 
$m 

19.3 
- 
0.1 
0.4 
19.8 

The current provision for employee benefits includes accrued annual leave and long service leave.   

(b)  Surplus leases 

The provision for surplus lease space (onerous contracts) represents the present value of the future lease payments that the Group 
is obligated to make in respect of surplus lease space under non-cancellable operating lease agreements, less estimated future 
sub-lease revenue. 

(c)  Make good provision 

Provision is made for costs arising from contractual obligations in lease agreements at the inception of the agreement.  A provision 
has been recognised for the present value of the estimated expenditure required to remove any leasehold improvements.  These 
costs have been capitalised as part of the cost of the leasehold improvements and are amortised over the shorter of the term of the 
lease or the useful life of the assets. 

(d)  Put option provision 

The put option relates to the acquisition of Oceania Bicycles Pty Ltd. As part of this acquisition, Super Retail Group Limited has 
granted the vendor an option to sell the remaining 50% to the Group at an agreed EBITA multiple. This option can be exercised at 
any time up to 10 years from acquisition. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

18 

Current liabilities – Provisions (Continued) 

(e)  Movements in provisions 

Refer to Note 23 for a consolidated movement in provisions analysis. 

19 

Non-current liabilities – Trade and Other Payables 

Straight line lease adjustment 

20 

Non-current liabilities – Borrowings 

Secured 
Finance lease 
Bank debt funding facility 
Less borrowing costs capitalised, net 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

22.8 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

5.0 
344.5 
(1.2) 
348.3 

2012 
$m 

17.5 

2012 
$m 

- 
390.0 
(2.0) 
388.0 

The facilities are secured by first registered floating company charges over all the assets and undertakings of Super Retail Group 
Limited and all its wholly-owned subsidiaries in favour of ANZ Banking Group Limited, HSBC, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and 
National Australia Bank and by cross guarantees and indemnities between Super Retail Group Limited and all its wholly-owned 
subsidiaries in favour of ANZ Banking Group Limited, HSBC, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank.  
Financial covenants are provided by Super Retail Group Limited with respect to leverage, gearing, fixed charges coverage and 
shareholder funds. 

The carrying amount of assets pledged as security are equal to those shown in the consolidated statement of financial position. 

Financing arrangements 
Unrestricted access was available at balance date to the following lines of credit: 
Total facilities 
 -  Bank debt funding facility 
 -  Multi-option facility (including indemnity/guarantee) 
Totals 

Facilities used at balance date 
 -  Bank debt funding facility 
 -  Multi-option facility (including indemnity/guarantee) 
Totals 

Unused balance of facilities at balance date 
 -  Bank debt funding facility 
 -  Multi-option facility (including indemnity/guarantee) 
Totals 

Consolidated  

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

500.0 
17.0 
517.0 

344.5 
7.6 
352.1 

155.5 
9.4 
164.9 

500.0 
17.0 
517.0 

390.0 
8.3 
398.3 

110.0 
8.7 
118.7 

In addition, the Company has access to a $89.5 million (2012:  $89.5 million) transactional facility for clean credit and foreign 
currency dealings. 
Current interest rates on bank loans of the economic entity are 4.52% - 5.01% (2012: 5.63% - 6.62%). 

Fair Value 
Refer to Note 2 for the carrying amounts and fair values of borrowings at the end of reporting period. 

Risk exposures 
Information about the group’s exposure to interest rate and foreign currency changes is provided in Note 2. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

21 

Derivative Financial instruments 

Derivative financial instruments 
The Group is party to derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business in order to hedge exposures to foreign 
exchange and interest rate changes. 

Foreign exchange contracts 
The economic entity retails products including some that have been imported from South East Asia.  In order to protect against 
exchange rate movements, the economic entity has entered into forward exchange rate contracts to purchase United States 
Dollars.  The contracts are timed to mature in line with forecasted payments for imports and cover forecast purchases for the 
coming four months on a rolling basis. 

At balance date the following amounts were committed on foreign currency forward exchange contracts: 

Buy United States dollars and sell Australian dollars with maturity 
 - 0 to 6 months 
 - 7 to 12 months 

Buy Euro and sell Australian dollars with maturity 0 to 6 months 

Consolidated entity 

2013 
$m 

40.7 
15.0 
55.7 

0.9 

2012 
$m 

40.0 
20.0 
60.0 

- 

The portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in 
equity.  When the cash flows occur, the Group adjusts the initial measurement of the component recognised in the statement 
of financial position by the related amount deferred in equity.  In the year ended 29 June 2013, no hedges were designated as 
ineffective (2012: nil). 

Gains and losses arising from hedging contracts terminated prior to maturity are also carried forward until the designated 
hedged transaction occurs. 

The following gains, losses and costs have been deferred as at the balance date: 
 - unrealised gains/(losses) on foreign exchange contracts(a) 
 - unrealised gains/(losses) on interest rate swaps(b) 
 - total gains/(losses) 
 - realised losses and costs 
 - unrealised losses and costs on interest rate swaps 
 - total losses and costs 
Net gains/(losses and costs) 

(a) 
(b) 

Included in other receivables under note 10 
Included in other payables under note 15 

6.0 
(3.1) 
2.9 
- 
- 
- 
2.9 

0.4 
(3.9) 
(3.5) 
- 
- 
- 
(3.5) 

Interest rate swap contracts 
Bank loans of the economic entity currently bear an average variable interest rate of 4.88% (2012: 6.40%).  It is policy to protect 
part of the forecasted debt from exposure to increasing interest rates.  Accordingly, the economic entity has entered into interest 
rate swap contracts, under which it is obliged to receive interest at variable rates and to pay interest at fixed rates.  The contracts 
are settled on a net basis and the net amount receivable or payable at the reporting date is included in other debtors or other 
creditors.   

During the year the Group was a party to multiple interest rate swaps for a total nominal value of $140 million (2012: $160 million) of 
which $20 million expired on 31 January 2013.  The Group also entered into a $20 million three year interest swap with a start date 
of 15 January 2013.  This swap is for a fixed interest rate of 3.53%.  

The contracts require settlement of net interest receivable or payable each 90 days.  The settlement dates coincide with the dates 
on which interest is payable on the underlying debt.  Swaps currently in place cover approximately 36% (2012: 36%) of the loan 
principal outstanding.  The average fixed interest rate is 4.43% (2012: 4.49%). 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

21 

Derivative Financial instruments (continued) 

Interest rate risk exposures 

The economic entity’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods is set out in 
the following table: 

Notes 

9 
10 

  15, 17 
  16, 20 
  18, 23 

2013 
Financial assets 
Cash and deposits 
Receivables 
Total financial assets 
Weighted average rate of 
interest 
Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Finance lease/bank debt 
Employee entitlements 
Total financial liabilities 
Weighted average rate of 
interest 
Net financial assets/ (liabilities) 

Notes 

9 
10 

  15, 17 
  16, 20 

  18, 23 

2012 
Financial assets 
Cash and deposits 
Receivables 
Total financial assets 
Weighted average rate of 
interest 
Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Finance lease/bank debt 

Employee entitlements 
Total financial liabilities 
Weighted average rate of 
interest 
Net financial assets/ (liabilities) 

Floating 
interest 
rate 
$m 

20.6 
- 
20.6 

2.48% 

- 
343.3 
- 
343.3 

4.88% 

(322.7) 

Floating 
interest 
rate 
$m 

45.4 
- 
45.4 

3.17% 

- 
388.0 
- 
388.0 

6.40% 

(342.6) 

Fixed interest maturing in 

1 year or 
less 
$m 

Over 1 to 
5 years 
$m 

More than 
5 years  
$m 

Non-
interest 
bearing 
$m 

- 
- 
- 

- 
3.3 
- 
3.3 

- 
- 
- 

- 
5.0 
- 
5.0 

(3.3) 

(5.0) 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

1.7 
42.3 
44.0 

282.4 
- 
29.8 
312.2 

(268.2) 

(599.2) 

Fixed interest maturing in 

1 year or 
less 
$m 

Over 1 to 
5 years 
$m 

More than 
5 years  
$m 

Non-
interest 
bearing 
$m 

Total 
$m 

22.3
42.3
64.6

282.4
351.6
29.8
663.8

Total 
$m 

47.0
28.6
75.6

207.1
388.0
24.3
619.4

1.6 
28.6 
30.2 

207.1 
- 
24.3 
231.4 

(201.2) 

(543.8) 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

22 

Non-current liabilities – Deferred tax liabilities 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss 
Goodwill 
Brand values 
Other receivables 
Depreciation 

Amounts recognised directly in equity 
Foreign exchange revaluation reserve 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

0.1 
80.1 
- 
6.2 
86.4 

1.8 
88.2 

0.1 
80.2 
0.3 
2.5 
83.1 

0.1 
83.2 

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities of parent entity pursuant to set-off provisions  
Net deferred tax liabilities 

(34.7) 
53.5 

(28.4) 
54.8 

Movements: 

Opening balance  
Charged/(credited) to the income statement  
Charged/(credited) to equity 
Acquired in acquisition 
Closing balance  

Deferred tax liabilities to be settled after more than 12 months 
Deferred tax liabilities to be settled within 12 months 

23 

Non-current liabilities – Provisions 

Make good provision  
Employee benefits  
Provision for Oceania future dividend (a) 

(a) Provision for Oceania future dividend 

83.2 
3.3 
1.7 
- 
88.2 

86.4 
1.8 
88.2 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

4.1 
5.9 
0.1 
10.1 

6.7 
1.9 
0.1 
74.5 
83.2 

82.8 
0.4 
83.2 

2012 
$m 

4.5 
4.9 
0.1 
9.5 

A provision has been recognised for the present value of the estimated cost of the future dividend required to be paid with respect 
to Oceania. 

(b) Movements in provisions (consolidated entity) (notes 18 & 23) 

Opening balance as at 1 July 2012 
Additional provisions recognised 
Indexing of provisions 
Provision released 
Acquisitions 
Closing balance as at 29 June 2013 

Surplus leases
$m 
- 
2.4 
- 
- 
- 
2.4 

Make good 
$m 

4.6 
1.8 
(0.4) 
(0.8) 
- 
5.2 

Put option 
$m 
0.4 
- 
0.1 
- 
- 
0.5 

Oceania future 
dividend 
$m 
0.1 
- 
- 
- 
- 
0.1 

Total 
$m 
5.1 
4.2 
(0.3) 
(0.8) 
- 
8.2 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

24 

Contributed equity 

(a)  Share Capital 

Ordinary shares fully paid 

Parent Entity 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

542.3 

541.8 

Number of 
Shares 

Issue Price 

(b)  Movement in ordinary share capital 
Issue of shares on incorporation (8 April 2004) 
Issue of shares on 23 April 2004 
Share split on 19 May 2004 
Issue of shares on 8 March 2008 
Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 14 October 2009 
Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 17 March 2010 
Issue of shares on 4 May 2010 
Shares issue under share option 
Share placement plan on 27 May 2010 
Shares issue under share option 
Shares issued on 31 May 2010 as consideration for Ray’s 
Outdoors Pty Ltd 
Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 1 October 2010 
Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 5 April 2011 
Shares issue under share option 

Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 26 September 2011 
Institutional equity raising – 17 October 2011 
Retail equity raising – 21 November 2011  
Dividend reinvestment plan issue on 3 April 2012 
Shares issued under share option 

Shares issued under performance rights 
Shares issued under share option 
Less transaction costs on share issue 
Deferred tax credit recognised directly in equity 
Closing balance 29 June 2013  

1 
49,697,150 
56,732,471 
200,000 
714,234 
661,137 
15,900,000 
612,500 
2,529,809 
185,000 

300,000 
775,040 
941,397 
770,000 

1,411,206 
53,166,176 
9,428,472 
1,148,378 
980,000 

169,841 
150,000 

196,472,812 

1.00 
1.69 
- 
1.97 
5.35 
4.96 
4.80 
2.36 
4.80 
2.42 

5.16 
5.98 
6.40 
2.55 

5.94 
5.34 
5.34 
7.04 
2.45 

Nil 
3.23 

$m 

- 
84.0 
- 
0.4 
3.8 
3.3 
76.3 
1.4 
12.1 
0.4 

1.5 
4.6 
6.0 
2.0 

8.4 
283.9 
50.3 
8.1 
2.4 

- 
0.5 
(9.7) 
2.6 
542.3 

The October 2011 and November 2011 institutional and retail equity raisings were done to finance the acquisition of Rebel 
Group Limited. 

Ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. 

Dividend reinvestment plan 

The company has established a dividend reinvestment plan under which holders of ordinary shares may elect to have all or 
part of their dividend entitlements satisfied by shares purchased on market rather than by being paid in cash.   

The ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. 

On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present, in person or by proxy, at a meeting of shareholders of the parent 
entity is entitled to one vote and, upon a poll, each share is entitled to one vote. 

Ordinary shares were issued during the period due to 150,000 (2012: 980,000) options being exercised during the period. 
Performance rights over 544,019 (2012: 453,151) ordinary shares were issued during the period with 169,840 performance 
rights being exercised during the period.  Information relating to options outstanding at the end of the financial period are set 
out in Note 38. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

24 

Contributed equity (continued) 

 (c)  Capital risk management 

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

The Group monitors overall capital on the basis of the gearing ratio.  The ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital.  
Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.  Total capital is calculated as ‘equity’ as shown in 
the statement of financial position (including minority interest) plus net debt. 

During 2013 the Group’s strategy, which was unchanged from 2012, was to ensure that the gearing ratio remained below 50%.  
This target ratio range excludes the short-term impact of acquisitions.  The gearing ratios at 29 June 2013 and 30 June 2012 
were as follows: 

Total borrowings 
Less:  Cash & cash equivalents 
Net Debt 
Total Equity 
Total Capital 
Gearing Ratio 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

351.6 
(22.3) 
329.3 
731.5 
1,060.8 
31.0% 

2012 
$m 

388.0 
(47.0) 
341.0 
688.7 
1,029.7 
         33.1% 

The Group monitors ongoing capital on the basis of the fixed charge cover ratio.  The ratio is calculated as earnings before finance 
costs, tax, depreciation, amortisation and store and DC rental expense divided by fixed charge obligations (being finance costs and 
store and DC rental expenses).  Rental expenses are calculated net of straight line lease adjustments, while finance costs exclude 
non-cash mark-to-market losses or gains on interest rate swaps. 

During 2013 the Group’s strategy, which was unchanged from 2012, was to maintain a fixed charge cover ratio of around 2.0 times.  
The fixed charge cover ratios at 29 June 2013 and 30 June 2012 were as follows: 

Earnings 
Add:  Taxation expense 
Finance costs 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Rental expense 

EBITDAR 

Finance costs (excluding MTM adjustment) 
Rental expense 

Fixed charges 
Fixed charge cover ratio 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

102.7 
44.1 
25.5 
46.3 
182.6 
401.2 
25.5 
182.6 
208.1 
1.93 

2012 
$m 

83.5 
36.6 
20.6 
35.3 
145.5 
321.5 
20.6 
145.5 
166.1 
1.94 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

25 

Reserves and retained profits 

Reserves 
Foreign currency translation reserve 
Share based payments reserve 
Hedging reserve 
TOTAL 

Movements 
Foreign currency translation reserve 
Balance at the beginning of the financial period 
Net exchange difference on translation of foreign controlled Entity 
Balance at the end of the financial period 

Share based payments reserve 
Balance at beginning of the financial period 
Options and performance rights expense  
Balance at the end of the financial period 

Hedging reserve 
Balance of beginning of the financial period 
Revaluation – gross 
Deferred tax 
Balance at the end of the financial period 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

(0.2) 
7.8 
1.9 
9.5 

(3.3) 
3.1 
(0.2) 

5.0 
2.8 
7.8 

(2.5) 
6.3 
(1.9) 
1.9 

2012 
$m 

(3.3) 
5.0 
(2.5) 
(0.8) 

(3.6) 
0.3 
(3.3) 

3.1 
1.9 
5.0 

(2.8) 
0.5 
(0.2) 
(2.5) 

Retained earnings 
Balance at the beginning of the financial period 
Net profit/(loss) for the financial period attributable to shareholders of Super Retail  
Group Limited 
Dividends provided for or paid 
Retained profits/(losses) at the end of the financial period 

147.7 

102.7 
(70.7) 
179.7 

112.4 

83.5 
(48.2) 
147.7 

Nature and purpose of reserves 

(i)  Hedging reserve - cash flow hedges 
The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that are recognised directly 
in equity, as described in note 1(l).  Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated hedged transaction affects 
profit and loss. 

(ii) Share-based payments reserve 
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options and performance rights issued but not 
exercised. 

(iii) Foreign currency translation reserve 
Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve, 
as described in note 1(e).  The reserve is recognised in profit and loss when the net investment is disposed of. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

26 

Dividends 

Parent Entity 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

Ordinary shares 
Dividends paid by Super Retail Group Limited during the reporting period were as 
follows: 

Interim dividend for the period ended 29 December 2012 of 17 cents (2012: 13 cents 
per share) paid on 3 April 2013.  Fully franked based on tax paid @ 30% 

33.4 

25.3 

Final dividend for the period ended 30 June 2012 of 19  cents per share (2012: 17.5 
cents per share) paid on 3 October 2012.  Fully franked based on tax paid @ 30% 

Total dividends provided and paid 

Dividends  paid  in  cash  or  satisfied  by  the  issue  of  shares  under  the  dividend 
reinvestment plan were as follows: 

Paid in cash 
Satisfied by issue of shares 
Satisfied by issue of shares purchased on market 

Dividends not recognised at year end 
Subsequent to year end, the Directors have declared the payment of a final dividend 
of 21.0 cents  per ordinary share (2012: 19.0 cents per ordinary share), fully franked 
based on tax paid at 30%. 

37.3 

70.7 

68.6 
- 
2.1 

70.7 

22.8 

48.1 

31.7 
16.4 
- 

48.1 

The aggregate amount of the dividend expected to be paid on 2 October 2013, out of 
retained profits at 29 June 2013, but not recognised as a liability at year end, is 

41.2 

37.3 

Franking credits 
The  franked  portions  of  dividends  paid  after  29  June  2013  will  be  franked  out  of 
existing  franking  credits  and  out  of  franking  credits  arising  from  the  payments  of 
income tax in the years ending after 29 June 2013. 
Franking credits remaining at balance date available for dividends declared after the 
current balance date based on a tax rate of 30%  

89.8 

58.0 

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial period, adjusted for: 

- franking credits that will arise from the payment of the current tax liability; and, 
- franking debits that will arise from the payment of the dividend as a liability at the reporting date. 

The amount recorded above as the franking credit amount is based on the amount of Australian income tax paid or to be paid 
in respect of the liability for income tax at the balance date. 

The impact on the franking account of the dividend recommended by the directors since year end, but not recognised as a liability 
at year end, will be a reduction in the franking account of $17,682,553 (2012: $15,972,456). 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

27 

Key management personnel disclosures 

(a) 

Key management personnel compensation 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share-based payments 

Consolidated 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

5,200,960 
181,211 
1,494,020 
6,876,191 

4,000,370 
222,317 
1,103,024 
5,325,711 

The key management personnel remuneration in some instances has been paid by a subsidiary. 

(b) 

Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel 

(i)  Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on exercise of such options 
Details of options provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such options, together with terms and 
conditions of the options, can be found in the Remuneration and Diversity Report on pages 20 to 30. 

(ii)  Performance Rights 
Details of performance rights provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such performance rights, together 
with terms and conditions of the performance rights, can be found in the Remuneration and Diversity Report on pages 20 to 30.

The number of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director of Super 
Retail Group Limited and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out 
below. 

2013 

Balance at the 
start of the year 

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Name 
Directors of Super Retail Group 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray (appointed 22 
April 2013) 
P A Birtles 
Other key management personnel of the Group 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

- 
121,137 
111,171 
- 
79,049 
81,127 

300,000 

110,000 

- 
37,200 
34,068 
35,712 
26,432 
21,054 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Exercised 
during the year

Other changes 
during the year

Balance at the 
end of the year 

Vested and 
exercisable at 
the end of the 
year  

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

50,000 

- 
19,417 
17,718 
- 
12,586 
14,210 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

360,000 

- 
138,920 
127,521 
35,712 
92,895 
87,971 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

27 

Key management personnel disclosures (continued) 

(iii) Option holdings 
The numbers of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director of Super Retail 
Group Limited and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. 

2013 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Balance at the 
start of the year 
Name 
Directors of Super Retail Group Limited 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray (appointed 22 
April 2013) 
P A Birtles 
Other key management personnel of the Group 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

- 
- 
50,000 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation 

Exercised 
during the year

Other changes 
during the year

Balance at the 
end of the year 

Vested and 
exercisable at 
the end of the 
year  

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
50,000 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

No options are vested and unexercisable at the end of the year. 

2012 

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation 

Exercised 
during the year

Other changes 
during the year

Balance at the 
end of the year 

Balance at the 
start of the year 
Name 
Directors of Super Retail Group Limited 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
P A Birtles 
Other key management personnel of the Group 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

- 
250,000 
- 
100,000 
50,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
200,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
200,000 

- 
200,000 
- 
100,000 
50,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
50,000 
- 
- 
- 

Vested and 
exercisable at 
the end of the 
year  

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
50,000 
- 
- 
- 

No options are vested and unexercisable at the end of the year. 

(iv)  Share holdings 
The numbers of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of Super Retail Group Limited and other key 
management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below.  There were no shares granted 
during the reporting period as compensation. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

27 

Key management personnel disclosures (continued) 

2013 

Name 
Directors of Super Retail Group Limited 
Ordinary shares 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
R A Murray (appointed 22 April 2013) 
P A Birtles 
Other key management personnel of the Group 
Ordinary shares 
D J Burns 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

2012 

Name 
Directors of Super Retail Group Limited 
Ordinary shares 
R J Wright 
R A Rowe 
R J Skippen 
S A Pitkin 
P A Birtles 
Other key management personnel of the Group 
Ordinary shares 
D F Ajala 
S J Doyle 
E A Berchtold 
G G Carroll 
G L Chad 

Loans to key management personnel 
There were no loans to individuals at any time. 

Received during 
the year on the 
exercise of 
options or 
performance 
rights 

Balance at the 
start of the year

Other changes 
during the year 

Balance at 
the end of the 
year 

71,149 
56,954,670 
- 
25,053 
- 
1,892,596 

- 
47,190 
34,501 
- 
90,000 
125,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
50,000 

- 
19,417 
67,719 
- 
12,586 
14,210 

2,716 
- 
- 
- 
- 
(500,000) 

73,865 
56,954,670 
- 
25,053 
- 
1,442,596 

- 
(66,607) 
(50,000) 
- 
(12,586) 
(70,000) 

- 
- 
52,219 
- 
90,000 
69,210 

Balance at the 
start of the year

Received during 
the year on the 
exercise of 
options 

Other changes 
during the year 

Balance at 
the end of the 
year 

46,048 
53,671,326 
- 
10,000 
1,692,596 

108,436 
23,411 
- 
- 
75,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
200,000 

25,101 
3,283,244 
- 
15,053 
- 

71,149 
56,954,670 
- 
25,053 
1,892,596 

- 
200,000 
- 
100,000 
50,000 

(61,246) 
(188,910) 
- 
(10,000) 
- 

47,190 
34,501 
- 
90,000 
125,000 

Other transactions with key management personnel 
Aggregate amounts of each of the above types of other transactions with key management personnel of Super Retail Group 
Limited: 

Amounts paid to key management personnel as shareholders 
Dividends  

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

21.1 

17.5 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

28 

Remuneration of auditors 

During the period the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related 
practices and non-related audit firms.   

(a) 

Assurance services 

Audit services 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm 

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work under the Corporations 
Act 2001 

Total remuneration for audit services 
Total remuneration for assurance services 

(b) 

Taxation services 

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm 

Tax compliance services, including review of company income tax returns 
Customs Advice 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

(c) 

Advisory services 

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm 

Business Consulting 

Total remuneration for advisory services 

Consolidated 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

467,500 
467,500 
467,500 

179,120 
35,867 
214,987 

568,314 
568,314 
568,314 

198,373 
37,632 
236,005 

- 
- 

- 
- 

It is the Group’s policy to employ PricewaterhouseCoopers on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where 
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ expertise and experience with the Group are important.  These assignments are principally tax advice 
and due diligence reporting on acquisitions, or where PricewaterhouseCoopers is awarded assignments on a competitive basis.  
It is the Group’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects. 

29 

Contingencies 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

Guarantees 
Guarantees issued by the bankers of the Group in support 
of various rental arrangements for certain retail outlets. 
The maximum future rental payments guaranteed amount 
to: 

5.4 

8.1 

2.3 

2.3 

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Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

30 

Commitments  

Capital commitments 
Commitments for the acquisition of plant and equipment contracted for at the reporting 
date but not recognised as liabilities payable: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 
Total capital commitments 
Lease commitments 
Commitments in relation to operating lease payments under non-cancellable 
operating leases are payable as follows: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 
Less lease straight lining adjustment (note 19) 
Total lease commitments 
Future minimum lease payments expected to be received in relation to non-
cancellable sub-leases of operating leases 
The Group leases various offices, warehouses and retail stores under non-cancellable 
operating leases. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal 
rights. On renewal the terms of the leases are renegotiated.   
Remuneration commitments 
Commitments for the payment of salaries and other remuneration under long-term 
employment contracts in existence at the reporting date but not recognised as 
liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
Later than one year and not later than five years 
Later than five years 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

7.5 
- 
- 
7.5 

162.2 
462.5 
94.2 
(22.8) 
696.1 

1.2 

3.0 
6.9 
0.4 
10.3 

2.3 
- 
- 
2.3 

150.9 
424.7 
96.7 
(17.5) 
654.8 

1.5 

2.8 
6.4 
0.6 
9.8 

Amounts disclosed as remuneration commitments include commitments arising from the service contracts of key management 
personnel referred to in the Remuneration and Diversity Report on pages 20 to 30 that are not recognised as liabilities and are not 
included in the key management personnel compensation. 

Finance leases 
The Group leases various plant and equipment with a carrying amount of $8.3m (2012: $0.0m) under finance leases expiring within 
three to five years.   

Commitments in relation to finance leases are payable as follows: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Minimum lease payments 

Future finance charges 
Total lease liabilities 

Representing lease liabilities: 
Current (note 16) 
Non-current 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

3.9 
5.5 
9.4 

(1.1) 
8.3 

3.3 
5.0 
8.3 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

31 

Related party transactions  

Transactions with related parties are at arm’s length unless otherwise stated. 

Parent entities 

(a) 
The parent entity within the Group is Super Retail Group Limited, which is the ultimate Australian parent. 

Subsidiaries 

(b) 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 32. 

Key Management Personnel 

(c) 
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 27. 

Directors 

(d) 
The names of the persons who were Directors of Super Retail Group Limited during the financial period are R J Wright, R A 
Rowe, R J Skippen, S A M Pitkin, R A  Murray and P A Birtles. 

Amounts due from related parties 

(e) 
Amounts due from Directors of the consolidated entity and their director-related entities are shown below in note 31(g) 

Transactions with related parties 

(f) 
Aggregate amounts included in the determination of profit from ordinary activities before income tax that resulted from 
transactions with related parties: 

Consolidated 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

9,752,519 
2,674,704 

9,437,318 
2,169,680 

Other Transactions 
- store lease payments – R A Rowe (Director) related property entities 
- remuneration paid to directors of the ultimate Australian parent entity 

Rent payable on R A Rowe related properties at year-end was $19,617 (2012: $17,560) 

(g)  Loans to/(from) Related Parties 
Loans to/(from) Directors 
There are no loans to or from related parties at 29 June 2013 (2012 :$nil) 

32 

Investments in controlled entities 

Name of Entity 

Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd(a) 
Super Cheap Auto (New Zealand) Pty Ltd(b)  
Super Retail Group Services Pty Ltd(a) 
SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd (formerly BCF 
Australia Pty Ltd(a)) 
SCA Equity Plan Pty Ltd(b) 
Goldcross Cycles Pty Ltd(a) 
Oceania Bicycles Pty Ltd 
Ray’s Outdoors Pty Ltd(a) 
Super Retail Group Trading (Shanghai) Ltd 
FCO New Zealand Limited 
SRGS Pty Ltd(a) 
Super Retail Commercial Pty Ltd 
Rebel Group Limited 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Class of 
Shares 

2013 
% 

2012 
% 

Equity Holding 

Australia 
New Zealand 
Australia 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
China 
New Zealand 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 

100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
50 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
50 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

(a)  These controlled entities have been granted relief from the necessity to prepare financial reports in accordance with Class 

Order 98/1418 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

(b) 

Investment is held directly by Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

33 

Interests in Joint Arrangements 

Name of Entity 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Class of 
Shares 

2013 
% 

2012 
% 

Interest 

VBM Retail Pty Limited 

Australia 

Ordinary 

50 

n/a 

34 

Business Combinations 

(a) 

Rebel Group Limited 

Effective from 30 October 2011, Super Retail Group Limited acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Rebel Group 
Limited, a retailer of sporting equipment and apparel.  Total consideration for the acquisition was $625.0 million, 
comprising a $610.0 million purchase price, a $10.4 million working capital adjustment and $4.6 million net cash 
acquired.  The purchase price has been determined based on the final valuation of the fair value of net assets acquired.  
The acquisition note is shown below. 

Net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows: 

Purchase consideration 
Cash Paid 
Direct costs relating to the acquisition 
Total purchase consideration 
Allocation of Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (refer below) 
Goodwill 
The goodwill is attributable to Rebel Group Limited position and profitability in the sporting goods 
market and synergies expected to arise after the Group’s acquisition 

Cash 
Other receivables 
Prepayments 
Inventory (net of provisions) 
Plant and equipment 
Computer software 
Tax assets 
Brand name 
Trade payables 
Other payables 
Provisions 
Deferred tax liability 

$m 

625.0 
- 
625.0 
263.9 
361.1 

$m 

4.5 
0.4 
1.7 
102.1 
38.9 
2.4 
10.0 
245.0 
(35.2) 
(20.6) 
(10.8) 
(74.5) 
263.9 

Acquisition related costs of $11.1 million are included in Administration expenses in the income statement. 

The acquired Group contributed revenues of $441.9 million for the period 30 October 2011 to 30 June 2012. If the 
acquisition had occurred on 3 July 2011, the contribution to the group revenue would have been $619.0 million, while the 
contribution to Group net profit after tax would have been $50.8 million in the prior year. 

35  

Net tangible asset backing  

Net tangible asset per ordinary share 

Page 79 

Consolidated Entity 

2013 
Cents 

$0.21 

2012 
Cents 

$0.24 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

36 

Deed of cross guarantee 

Super Retail Group Limited, Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd, SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd (formerly BCF Australia Pty Ltd), Super Retail 
Group Services Pty Ltd, Goldcross Cycles Pty Ltd, Ray’s Outdoors Pty Ltd, SRGS Pty Ltd, Super Retail Commercial Pty Ltd, Rebel 
Group Limited and SCA Equity Plan Pty Ltd are parties to a Deed of Cross Guarantee under which each company guarantees the 
debts of the others.  This Deed of Cross Guarantee was amended on 25 June 2012 to include Super Retail Commercial Pty Ltd and 
Rebel Group Limited and its subsidiaries.  By entering into the Deed, the wholly owned entities have been relieved from the 
requirement to prepare a financial report and directors’ report under Class Order 98/1418 (as amended by Class Orders 98/2017, 
00/0321, 01/1087, 02/0248 and 02/1017) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

(a) 

Consolidated Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income and a summary of movements in 
consolidated retained earnings 

The above companies represent a ‘Closed Group’ for the purposes of the Class Order, and as there are no other parties to the 
Deed of Cross Guarantee that are controlled by Super Retail Group Limited, they also represent the ‘Extended Closed Group’. 

Set out below is a consolidated income statement and a summary of movements in consolidated retained profits for the period 
ended 30 June 2012 of the Closed Group consisting of Super Retail Group Limited, Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd, SRG Leisure Retail 
Pty Ltd (formerly BCF Australia Pty Ltd), Super Retail Group Services Pty Ltd, Goldcross Cycles Pty Ltd, Ray’s Outdoors Pty Ltd, 
SRGS Pty Ltd, Super Retail Commercial Pty Ltd, Rebel Group Limited and its subsidiaries and SCA Equity Plan Pty Ltd. 

Income Statement 

Revenue from continuing operations 
Other income  
Total revenues and other income 

Cost of sales of goods 
Other expenses from ordinary activities 

- selling and distribution 
- marketing 
- occupancy 
- administration 
Borrowing costs expense 
Total expenses 

Profit before income tax 

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

Profit for the period 

Statement of comprehensive income 

Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
Cash flow hedgings 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings 

Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year 
Profit for the period 
Dividends provided for or paid  

Retained profits at the end of the financial year 

Page 80 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

1,918.1 
2.6 
1,920.7 

1,570.4 
0.9 
1,571.3 

(1,049.0) 

(870.7) 

(244.7) 
(84.0) 
(154.0) 
(221.2) 
(23.1) 
(1,776.0) 

144.7 

(43.7) 

101.0 

101.0 

4.4 
3.1 
7.5 
108.5 

147.9 
101.0 
(70.7) 

178.2 

(197.4) 
(73.2) 
(117.2) 
(168.8) 
(19.8) 
(1,447.1) 

124.2 

(37.4) 

86.8 

86.8 

0.7 
- 
0.7 
87.5 

109.3 
86.8 
(48.2) 

147.9 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

36 

(b) 

Deed of cross guarantee (continued) 

Statement of Financial Position 

Set out below is a consolidated statement of financial position as at 29 June 2013 of the Closed Group consisting of Super Retail 
Group Limited, Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd, SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd (formerly BCF Australia Pty Ltd), Super Retail Group 
Services Pty Ltd, Goldcross Cycles Pty Ltd, Ray’s Outdoors Pty Ltd, SRGS Pty Ltd, Super Retail Commercial Pty Ltd, Rebel Group 
Limited and its subsidiaries and SCA Equity Plan Pty Ltd. 

ASSETS 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Other financial assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Intangible assets 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Current tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY 
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Retained profits 

Total equity 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

19.4 
54.4 
410.4 
484.2 

2.8 
173.8 
- 
767.9 
944.5 

43.2 
46.8 
377.9 
467.9 

0.4 
155.2 
- 
722.3 
877.9 

1,428.7 

1,345.8 

228.5 
2.8 
7.8 
26.3 
265.4 

21.9 
348.3 
55.7 
10.0 
435.9 

701.3 

727.4 

541.7 
7.5 
178.2 

727.4 

160.0 
- 
10.1 
18.8 
188.9 

16.5 
388.0 
55.8 
9.1 
469.4 

658.3 

687.5 

541.7 
(2.1) 
147.9 

687.5 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

37 

Reconciliation of profit from ordinary activities after income tax to net cash inflow from 
operating activities 

Profit from ordinary activities after related income tax 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Net (gain)/loss on sale of non-current assets 
Non-cash employee benefits expense/share based payments 
Finance costs 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from the purchase 
of controlled entities and the sale of the service entity 
 - (increase)/decrease in receivables 
 - (increase) in inventories 
 - increase in payables 
 - increase/(decrease) in provisions 
 - (decrease)/increase in deferred tax 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

38 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating 
basic earnings per share 
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share options 
Weighted average potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in 
calculating diluted earnings per share 

Reconciliations of earnings used in calculating earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share 
 -  earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share – net profit after tax 

Diluted earnings per share 
 -  earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share – net profit after 
tax 

(a) 

Information concerning the classification of securities 

Consolidated 

2013 
$m 

2012 
$m 

102.7 
46.3 
4.5 
2.7 
25.5 

(8.3) 
(34.3) 
80.3 
8.7 
(3.0) 

225.1 

83.5 
35.4 
0.8 
1.9 
20.6 

(4.0) 
(21.3) 
17.7 
(1.3) 
2.0 

135.3 

Consolidated Entity 

2013 
Cents 

52.3 
51.9 

2012 
Cents 

46.4 
46.0 

Consolidated Entity 

2013 
Number 

2012 
Number 

196,372,758 
1,509,769 

181,120,668 
1,285,592 

197,882,528 

181,406,259 

2013 
$m 

102.7 

102.7 

2012 
$m 

83.5 

83.5 

(i)  Options and Performance Rights 
Options and performance rights granted are considered to be potential ordinary shares and have been included in the determination 
of diluted earnings per share to the extent to which they are dilutive. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

39 

(a) 

Share-based payments 

Executive Performance Rights 

The Company has established the Super Retail Group Executive Performance Rights Plan (“Performance Rights”) to assist in 
the retention and motivation of executives of Super Retail Group (“Participants”). 

It is intended that the Performance Rights will enable the Company to retain and attract skilled and experienced executives 
and provide them with the motivation to enhance the success of the Company. 

Under the Performance Rights, rights may be offered to Participants selected by the Board.  Unless otherwise determined by 
the Board, no payment is required for the grant of rights under the Rights Plan. 

Subject to any adjustment in the event of a bonus issue, each right is an option to subscribe for one Share.  Upon the 
exercise of a right by a Participant, each Share issued will rank equally with other Shares of the Company. 

Performance Rights issued under the plan may not be transferred unless approved by the Board.  The table below 
summarises rights granted under the plan. 

Number of Rights Issued 

Grant Date 

Consolidated – 2012 
1 September 2009 
1 September 2010 
1 September 2011 
1 September 2012 

Balance 
at start of 
the year 
(Number) 

Granted 
during 
the year 
(Number) 

Exercised 
during 
the year 
(Number) 

Forfeited 
during 
the year 
(Number) 

Balance 
at the end 
of the 
year 
(Number) 

Unvested 
at the end 
of the 
year 
(Number) 

339,683 
347,758 
453,151 
- 
1,140,592 

- 
- 
- 
544,019 
544,019 

169,841 
- 
- 
- 
169,841 

- 
- 
(5,000) 
- 
(5,000) 

169,842 
347,758 
448,151 
544,019 
1,509,770 

169,842 
347,758 
448,151 
544,019 
1,509,770 

(b) 

Executive Option Plan 

The Company has established the Super Retail Group Executive Share Option Plan (“Option Plan”).  The Company had 
established the Option Plan to assist in the retention and motivation of executives of Super Cheap Auto (“Participants”).  It is 
intended that the Option Plan will enable the Company to retain and attract skilled and experienced executives and provide 
them with the motivation to enhance the success of the Company. 

Under the Option Plan, options may be offered to Participants selected by the Board.  Unless otherwise determined by the 
Board, no payment is required for the grant of options under the Option Plan. 

Subject to any adjustment in the event of a bonus issue, each option is an option to subscribe for one Share.  Upon the exercise 
of an option by a Participant, each Share issued will rank equally with other Shares of the Company. 

Options issued under the Option Plan may not be transferred unless the Board determines otherwise.  The Company has no 
obligation to apply for quotation of the options on ASX.  However, the Company must apply to ASX for official quotation of 
Shares issued on the exercise of the options. 

At any one time, the total number of options on issue under the Option Plan that have neither been exercised nor lapsed will not 
exceed 5.0% of the total number of shares in the capital of the Company on issue. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

39 

Share-based payments (continued) 

Set out below are summaries of options granted under the plan: 

Grant Date  Exercise date  Exercise price 

Balance at start 
of the year 
Number 

Granted 
during the 
year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 
Number  Number  Number 

Forfeited 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 
Number 

Unvested at 
end of the 
year 
Number 

Consolidated – 2013 
27 Jan 2006
23 Aug 2007

5 Jan 2011 
24 Jul 2010 
1 August 2008 1 August 2011 

$2.44 
$4.37 
$2.49 

Total 

50,000 
60,000 
40,000 
150,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 

50,000 
60,000 
40,000 
150,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Weighted average exercise price 

$2.55 

Nil 

$2.45 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Consolidated – 2012 
27 Jan 2006
27 Jan 2006
27 Jan 2006
17 April 2006
1 July 2006
26 Oct 2006
23 Aug 2007

5 Jan 2009 
5 Jan 2010 
5 Jan 2011 
17 April 2011 
1 July 2011 
1 Feb 2011 
24 Jul 2010 
1 August 2008 1 August 2011 

Total 

$2.44 
$2.44 
$2.44 
$2.25 
$2.25 
$2.44 
$4.37 
$2.49 

50,000 
100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
300,000 
200,000 
100,000 
180,000 
1,130,000 

- 
50,000 
-  100,000 
- 
50,000 
-  100,000 
-  300,000 
-  200,000 
- 
40,000 
-  140,000 
980,000 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
50,000 
- 
- 
- 
60,000 
40,000 
150,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Weighted average exercise price 

$2.55 

Nil 

$2.45 

Nil 

$3.23 

Nil 

Fair value of options granted 
The fair value at grant date is independently determined using a Binomial option pricing model that takes into account the 
exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the 
underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option. 

No options have been granted in the past two financial years. 

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any 
expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information. 

Expenses arising from share based payments transactions: 

Executive Performance Rights 

2013 
$m 

2.7 

2012 
$m 

1.9 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

40 

Events occurring after balance date 

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 29 June 2013 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

the Group’s operations in future financial years; or 

the results of those operations in future financial years; or 

the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years. 

41 

Parent entity financial information 

Summary financial information 

The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts: 

Statement of Financial Position 
Current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Shareholders’ equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 

Share-based payments 
Cash flow hedges 

Retained earnings 

Profit or loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income 

Parent entity contingencies are disclosed in Note 29.

2013 
$m 

290.9 

1,068.4 

128.9 

470.6 

542.4 

7.8 
(2.2) 
49.8 
597.8 

84.2 

84.2 

2012 
$m 

284.3 

1,056.0 

83.0 

475.5 

541.8 

5.0 
(2.6) 
36.3 
580.5 

48.2 

48.2 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013 

In the directors’ opinion: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 33 to 85 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including: 
(i) 

complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory 
professional reporting requirements; and 
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 29 June 2013 and of its 
performance for the financial period ended on that date; and 

(ii) 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 
due and payable; and 
at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the Extended Closed 
Group identified in note 36 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, 
subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described in note 36. 

Note 1(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by 
the International Accounting Standards Board. 

The directors have been given the declarations by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer required by section 
295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

R J Wright 
Director 

P A Birtles 
Director 

Brisbane 
20 August 2013 

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AUDIT REPORT 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period 29 June 2013 

Independent auditor’s report to the members of
Super Retail Group Limited

Report on the financial report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Super Retail Group Limited (the company),
which comprises the statement of financial position as at 29 June 2013, the statement of
comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the period
ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the
directors’ declaration for the Super Retail Group (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity
comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the period's end or from time to time during
the financial period.

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the
directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial
Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we
comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures
in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the consolidated
entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.

Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757
Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000, GPO Box 150, BRISBANE QLD 4001
T: +61 7 3257 5000, F: +61 7 3257 5999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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AUDIT REPORT 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period 29 June 2013 

Auditor’s opinion
In our opinion:

(a)

the financial report of Super Retail Group Limited is 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 29 June
2013 and of its performance for the period ended on that date; and

complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian
Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b)

the financial report and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards
as disclosed in Note 1.

Report on the Remuneration and Diversity Report
We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 20 to 30 of the directors’ report for the
period ended 29 June 2013. 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.

Auditor’s opinion
In our opinion, the remuneration report of Super Retail Group Limited for the period ended 29 June
2013, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Matt Graham
Partner

Brisbane
20 August 2013

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
Super Retail Group Limited 
For the period ended 29 June 2013  

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 20 August 2013. 

A.  Distribution of equity securities 

Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding: 

Ordinary Shareholders 

Performance Rights & Option holders 

1-1000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over 

2,687
2,332
344
275
47 

There were 370 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares. 

B.  Equity security holders 

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: 

Name 

SCA FT PTY LTD  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED  
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED   
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED  
JP MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
MR PETER ALAN BIRTLES  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES PTY LTD 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
AMP LIFE LIMITED  
UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA NOMINEES PTY LTD 
MR ROBERT EDWARD THORN 
EQUITAS NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
EQUITAS NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
EQUITAS NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
EQUITAS NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
GRAHGER CAPITAL SECURITIES PTY LTD 

2
9
1
12
1 

Ordinary shares 

Number held 

Percentage of 
issued shares

56,954,670
31,295,614 
29,425,870
22,857,500 
11,986,783
5,956,190
5,259,399 
1,839,490
1,340,000
965,472
860,000
732,601
717,215
701,400 
648,368
562,460
553,319
547,135
535,391
500,000 

28.99%
15.93% 
14.98%
11.63% 
6.10%
3.03%
2.68% 
0.94%
0.68%
0.49%
0.44%
0.37%
0.37%
0.36% 
0.33%
0.29%
0.28%
0.28%
0.27%
0.25% 

174,238,877

88.68%

Super Retail Group Limited wishes to confirm that, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.4, the substantial holders in the 
company as at 20 August 2013 were:- 

Name 

SCA FT PTY LTD  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED  
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED   
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

Ordinary shares 

Number held 

Percentage of 
issued shares

56,954,670
31,295,614 
29,425,870
22,857,500 
11,986,783

28.99%
15.93% 
14.98%
11.63% 
6.10%

C.  Voting rights 

The voting rights relating to each class of equity securities is as follows: 

a)

b)

Ordinary Shares
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share
shall have one vote.

Options and Performance Rights
No voting rights.

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