WE ARE
ON
SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 2015
SKY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE CHANGE.
ENTERTAINING KIWIS IN MORE WAYS THAN EVER
BEFORE, OFFERING MORE EXCLUSIVE CONTENT,
CREATING VALUE FOR SHAREHOLDERS.
This year our annual report is available online at skyreport.co.nz
SKY AT A GLANCE
YEAR IN REVIEW
Chairman’s Letter
Chief Executive’s Letter
Board of Directors
IN FOCUS
SKY Turns 25
The 25 Club
Bringing Customers More Sports
Welcome to SKY Movies Disney
It’s a World of Discovery
Content Deals
Pop-Up Channels
Exciting New Products
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COMMUNITY AND
SPONSORSHIP
2015 FINANCIALS
Financial Overview
Financial Trends
Directors’ Responsibility
Statement
Financial Statements –
Presentation Changes
Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of
Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Independent Auditors’ Report
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OTHER INFORMATION
Corporate Governance
Interests Register
Company and Bondholder
Information
Waivers and Information
Share Market and
Other Information
Directory
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SKY Channels
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SKY AT A GLANCE
CUSTOMERS
Over 48% of New Zealand homes enjoy the best of TV
on SKY every day.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
We offer our customers more TV and movies than ever
before, anywhere, anytime on a growing number of devices.
As well as our multi-channel pay television packages,
associated SKY GO platform and our free-to-air Prime
service, we also offer standalone products such as IGLOO,
FAN PASS, NEON, FATSO and pay-per-view events.
INNOVATION
We are constantly reviewing how we can deliver the
entertainment our customers want, in the way they
want. This year we’ve launched FAN PASS and NEON.
Towards the end of 2015, we’ll introduce an upgrade to
our set top box which will enable our viewers to access
great on demand television via their home internet service.
CONTENT
We have New Zealand’s largest portfolio of content
encompassing entertainment, sports, movies, news and
much more. It can be accessed on a variety of platforms
and devices. We recently broadcast the world’s most
popular series Game of Thrones simultaneously on SoHo
and NEON. We’ve secured exclusive premium content
and long term rights with Disney, Discovery, HBO,
SANZAR Rugby, NZ Cricket and Netball NZ.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Our financial performance remains strong.
$928m
REVENUE
$380m
EBITDA
$172m
NPAT
1,258
EMPLOYEES
PEOPLE
We employ over 1,200 permanent employees
and work with over 500 contractors hailing from
many different countries. This year 24 of us are
celebrating 25 years at SKY whilst over 50% of us
have been part of the crew for more than five years.
INVESTORS
We have achieved strong growth over the years and
continue to increase our profits and strengthen our
balance sheet. Our dividend policy provides our
investors with continuous returns.
DIVIDEND
30c
PER SHARE
COMMUNITY
We love supporting local communities and are
proud to be a Five Star Partner of the Starship
Foundation. We’re contributing to the rebuild
of Christchurch via the Christchurch Earthquake
Appeal by gifting one million dollars over a five
year period. We’re supporting 18 talented young
kiwi athletes through our SKY NEXT programme,
giving them funding and support in various areas
of their professional career. We’re also a major
sponsor of the Special Christmas Children’s Parties,
which our staff give their time freely to.
SKY AT A GLANCE
CUSTOMERS
on SKY every day.
Over 48% of New Zealand homes enjoy the best of TV
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
We offer our customers more TV and movies than ever
before, anywhere, anytime on a growing number of devices.
As well as our multi-channel pay television packages,
associated SKY GO platform and our free-to-air Prime
service, we also offer standalone products such as IGLOO,
FAN PASS, NEON, FATSO and pay-per-view events.
INNOVATION
We are constantly reviewing how we can deliver the
entertainment our customers want, in the way they
want. This year we’ve launched FAN PASS and NEON.
Towards the end of 2015, we’ll introduce an upgrade to
our set top box which will enable our viewers to access
great on demand television via their home internet service.
CONTENT
We have New Zealand’s largest portfolio of content
encompassing entertainment, sports, movies, news and
much more. It can be accessed on a variety of platforms
and devices. We recently broadcast the world’s most
popular series Game of Thrones simultaneously on SoHo
and NEON. We’ve secured exclusive premium content
and long term rights with Disney, Discovery, HBO,
SANZAR Rugby, NZ Cricket and Netball NZ.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Our financial performance remains strong.
$928m
REVENUE
$380m
EBITDA
$172m
NPAT
1,258
EMPLOYEES
PEOPLE
We employ over 1,200 permanent employees
and work with over 500 contractors hailing from
many different countries. This year 24 of us are
celebrating 25 years at SKY whilst over 50% of us
have been part of the crew for more than five years.
INVESTORS
We have achieved strong growth over the years and
continue to increase our profits and strengthen our
balance sheet. Our dividend policy provides our
investors with continuous returns.
DIVIDEND
30c
PER SHARE
COMMUNITY
We love supporting local communities and are
proud to be a Five Star Partner of the Starship
Foundation. We’re contributing to the rebuild
of Christchurch via the Christchurch Earthquake
Appeal by gifting one million dollars over a five
year period. We’re supporting 18 talented young
kiwi athletes through our SKY NEXT programme,
giving them funding and support in various areas
of their professional career. We’re also a major
sponsor of the Special Christmas Children’s Parties,
which our staff give their time freely to.
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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
Dear shareholders
The 2015 financial year has produced our strongest financial result to date. Revenue is at an all
time high at $928 million, up 2% on the previous period and net profit after tax saw an impressive
increase of 6% to reach $172 million.
With our traditional SKY pay
television business experiencing
more competition than ever, we will
continue to invest in content and
expand our services. We are planning
to have all set top boxes internet
enabled to ensure all SKY customers
have access to on demand viewing,
catch up television and our extensive
library of movies and general
entertainment. To ensure we remain
the leader in quality entertainment
we have renewed and acquired
rights to exclusive premium content
including long-term rights with
Disney, Discovery, HBO, NZ and
SANZAR Rugby, NZ Cricket and
Netball NZ. This will result in an
increase in programming costs
in future years but positions the
company to compete in both the
traditional and digital entertainment
markets. We have also expanded
our partnership with Vodafone to
now promote broadband directly
to SKY customers.
SKY subscribers are enjoying more
services as is evidenced by the
highest ever average revenue per
user (APRU) of $79.54.
These strong financial results are
despite an overall decrease in
customer numbers. SKY customers
dropped 1.6% to 851,561. This has
not been helped by the slower than
anticipated introduction of new
services like NEON, which is now
performing well. Also, the on demand
features for all SKY subscribers will
offer more internet delivered content
alongside linear channels.
Plans are well advanced to grow
subscriber numbers with the
introduction of new digital products
that should appeal to younger
audiences and non-subscribers.
We started with the successful
introduction of NEON, a subscription
video on demand (SVOD) service,
and FAN PASS which offers a season
or part season pass to online sports
including: Super Rugby, NRL and
Formula 1. Recently FAN PASS
expanded its offering to day and
week passes to four of our
SKY Sport channels.
$928m REVENUE IS AT AN
ALL TIME HIGH
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
(NZD 000)
927,525
909,001
885,024
843,074
796,948
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WE WILL CONTINUE TO INVEST IN
CONTENT AND EXPAND OUR SERVICES
With the anticipated growth
in domestic and international
competition SKY has continued
to strengthen its balance sheet
providing financial flexibility to
develop and invest in new content
and services.
On behalf of the board I would
like to thank John Fellet and all of
SKY’s staff and contractors for their
commitment and achievements in a
challenging year. I would also like to
thank you, our shareholders, for your
continuing support. I am pleased to
announce a final dividend of 15 cents
per share.
Peter Macourt
Chairman
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S LETTER
Dear shareholders
This is the fourteenth CEO’s letter that has been my pleasure to send to shareholders.
My goal, as always, is to draft this letter as if it was going to an overseas shareholder whose
only knowledge about the company was gleaned from this annual report.
The financial information contained
in this report is quite detailed but still
only gives you a financial snapshot of
the business. In this letter I try to keep
you up to date with the trends
I am seeing.
SKY is an entertainment company.
We deliver a wide range of content
every day to our customers, including
movies, television series, music,
sports, documentaries, news and
much more.
Last year in this report I said there had
never been a more challenging time
to be in the industry. This year has
proven to be even more so. I firmly
believe that SKY, and for that matter
the whole media industry, is at an
important crossroad. The roll out of
ultra-fast broadband has introduced
many challenges to SKY, but equally,
more opportunities than ever before.
Our existing business model has
been fantastic but what got us to
48% penetration will not get us to 75%.
I BELIEVE THE INDUSTRY RIGHT
NOW LOOKS LIKE THIS:
The larger of the two circles on the
left represents the traditional linear
free-to-air broadcast stations and pay
television platforms. We offer both
under the names Prime and SKY.
The content is collected or created at
a central location and then bundled
and delivered to the household.
Typically the package also offers
customers pay-per-view options.
TV signals are sent via a series
of broadcasting towers. For TV
operators delivery mechanisms
include cable, satellite and now the
internet. From a content packaging
perspective, pay TV operators
traditionally offer a basic tier package
that can be complemented by a
sports tier, movies tier or other
premium channels as well as
pay-per-view options.
The smaller circle on the right
represents all the new business models
that the global roll out and take up
of internet has enabled. The overlap
represents those customers who are
currently on the traditional platform but
who might convert to one of the new
business models that I will comment
on later in this letter.
TRADITIONAL
SKY AND PRIME
NEW BUSINESS
NEON
IGLOO
FAN PASS
SKY GO
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One could argue about the size of the
circles, their relativity to each other
and the amount of overlap, but I am
convinced there are two different
markets that are for the most part
generationally driven.
Our approach to the latest season of
Game of Thrones (GOT), the hottest
piece of content on the planet, is a
good example to prove my point.
Internally we had a massive debate to
determine if we should release GOT
on our subscription video on demand
(SVOD) service ’NEON’ at the same
time it ran on SoHo, our premium
linear SKY service. The concern was
that the benefit of one would only
come at the expense of the other.
But that did not happen. When we
debuted Season 5 on both platforms
the SoHo viewership figures hit an
all-time record whilst at the same
time NEON customers took off.
We had kept both circles happy.
ANOTHER TRANSITION
PERIOD FOR SKY
As you review our plans to move
SKY further into the new media world,
it is important to note that this is
not the first time SKY has been
in a transition period. In the mid-
nineties, SKY was a four channel UHF
distribution network which covered
about 80% of the population network
with about 300,000 customers.
There were two serious cable
competitors against us at the time.
The general press wrote and said
cable was the future because one
would be able to order a pizza with
a remote control. Perhaps, but wasn’t
the phone going to be easier?
Similar to the current context,
innovation in technology had opened
up a new platform for us. For the first
time compression standards allowed
SKY to transition from a UHF delivery
system to a KU satellite system.
We were profitable at the time
and could have kept the status
quo but the board made the long
term decision to transition to the
satellite technology.
During these transition periods it
is not unusual for our customer
numbers to stagnate or go
backwards. At the time of the launch
of the satellite the existing UHF
service was only a $25 install while
the satellite cost $500 to install.
No one wanted the old service,
yet few could afford to upgrade.
With cheaper decoders and subsidised
install costs we soon broke through.
The challenge we are now seeing
is in attracting new customers.
The churn (customers leaving the
service) has remained in a very
narrow range over the last three
years. Without attracting the same
number of new customers and while
having a large base of over 800,000
customers we went back 13,500
subscribers in the current year.
The biggest source of churn
comes from our customers who
use our ’digital boxes’. These were
the satellite receivers/decoders
we started introducing in 1997.
They do not have a hard drive in them
to record series, movies and sporting
events. The electronic programme
guide only goes out about three days.
Overall not a great experience.
We have now cut a deal with a
decoder manufacturer who will
supply new MY SKY decoders for
about one third of the price we
purchased the original digital boxes
for in 1997. We believe the new
decoders when launched will lower
churn and increase average revenue
per subscriber. The total cost of this
investment is estimated to be $120
million and will take place over this
and the next two fiscal years.
We think the lower churn and
increased ARPU will cover the cost of
the investment. But the real upside
will come with increased satellite
capacity. Right now we have to send
one version of our signals to the digital
boxes in MPEG2 compression software
and another version to our MY SKY
boxes using MPEG4 compression
software. However, once we remove
the last of the digital boxes, our
capacity on the satellite will double.
The additional room on the satellite
will enable us to add more channels,
more HD channels and launch ultra-
high definition channels.
SECURING, DISTRIBUTING AND MARKETING THE
RIGHT CONTENT TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE WILL BE
THE KEY TO SUCCESS WITH THIS BUSINESS MODEL.
THAT’S SOMETHING SKY KNOWS HOW TO DO
VERY WELL.
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HBO IS THE GOLD STANDARD OF PREMIUM
ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT.
CONTENT IS STILL KING
In past transition periods the key
step we took was to secure the most
important content. This strategy
applies now as well. We have recently
secured SANZAR rugby, cricket and
netball. HBO is the gold standard of
premium entertainment content and
provides SKY and Prime with such
shows as Game of Thrones and True
Detective. If there was one studio you
would not want to lose to a competitor
during a difficult time it would be
Disney. In addition to their Star Wars
franchise and great movies in general,
they also own the Marvel stable
which holds the record of winning
12 straight opening box office
weekends in a row. For linear
channels we have protected
Discovery, Viacom and Disney.
This cornerstone content, along
with another 400 contracts,
improves our key competitive
advantage through this
transition period.
In securing important movies,
sports, television series and channels,
we have seen our content costs go
up. This is somewhat ironic, as there
has never been more television
content. This year the industry is
on track to produce a staggering
400 original scripted series in English
up from last year’s record output of
371. That doesn’t count additional
reality shows, sports, movies or
children’s programmes. So we have
more programmes than ever before,
costing more than ever before,
on more different platforms than
ever before, spread over a similar
population size during the same
length of day. It will rationalise.
The upside for the future is that more
and more viewers are enjoying online
platforms such as TVNZ On Demand
to watch their favourite shows, which
will mean more opportunities for our
new business models.
This is also a big challenge for the
large media conglomerates from
whom we buy most of our linear
channels. For example Viacom, an
important supplier of linear channels
such as Nickelodeon, also sells old
seasons of Sponge Bob Square Pants
to SVOD operators. The problem is that
for young viewers the 2007 season of
Sponge Bob Square Pants looks just as
fresh as the new 2015 season.
There is no denying that these new
business models are very challenging.
Other than Netflix, to date it is hard
to find a business in the new media
field that actually makes money.
The largest company in the field,
Netflix only made US$26 million
on revenues of US$1.644 billion for
the quarter ended 30 June 2015.
There are four SVOD players in
New Zealand, all of whom are
investing millions of dollars in content.
The churn is typically higher for
SVOD business than traditional pay
TV models. The key enabler of SVOD
churn is the easy out/easy in ability to
add and drop SVOD services online
and at will. With no contracts, no
equipment rentals and no financial
penalties for dropping the service as
in a phone contract, SVOD customers
can come and go as they please
with no downside. Again, securing,
distributing and marketing the right
content to the right people will be
the key to success with this business
model and that’s something SKY
knows how to do very well.
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
If there is any organisation in
New Zealand that should be able to
exploit these new opportunities it is
SKY. We know what content works
and what doesn’t. We have the
relationships with distributors and
in some cases, such as FAN PASS,
we can leverage our existing content
rights into new business models for
marginal extra cost.
We have had critics, a few of
them shareholders, arguing that
we have not moved into the ’new
opportunity circle’ fast enough.
Keep in mind that in 2012 we launched
IGLOO which was a limited basic
service package that sold 13 channels
in addition to pay-per-view movies
and sporting events using the
internet. This service appeals primarily
to FreeView audiences who want
something more but do not want
to purchase a full SKY TV package.
In 2013, we launched SKY GO which
allows our customers to use their
computers or mobile devices as an
additional outlet to view SKY content
anywhere in New Zealand.
In February this year, we launched
FAN PASS with Formula 1, NRL and
Super Rugby content. This Internet
delivered service offers customers an
opportunity to subscribe to a single
sport for a single season without
subscribing to SKY. All these sports
offerings still remain in our SKY Sport
tier linear channels.
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Also in February, we launched NEON,
our SVOD product. This service is
delivered via the internet and allows
customers the opportunity to access
a library of content (both movies and
television series) for a $20 monthly fee.
Just recently, we announced the
launch of SKY Sport channels 1 to
4 live streamed on FAN PASS, with
access by the week or day ($14.99
per day or $19.99 per week).
In the works are plans to deliver a new
software programme which will allow
customers the ability to download
hundreds of hours of additional
content by connecting their existing
MY SKY box to their home internet.
I am trialling the service at home
now and we hope to roll it out to all
SKY customers in the coming months.
As you can see, we have done more
than just dip our toes into the new
media pool; we are embracing it,
but with caution where caution is due.
We understand the business and the
impact technology has had on how
product is distributed, marketed and
consumed. We closely follow potential
trends among younger audiences in
particular, many of whom consume
content in very different ways than
the generation before them.
Finally don’t forget to attend the
AGM which will take place at
Eden Park in Auckland on 21 October
commencing at 2pm.
John Fellet
Chief Executive Officer
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PETER MACOURT
CHAIRMAN
JOHN FELLET
DIRECTOR AND CEO
Mr Macourt was appointed as chairman of the board of
SKY in August 2002. He is a director of Prime Media Limited
and Virtus Limited, and a former director and chief operating
officer of News Limited based in Sydney, Australia.
Previously Mr Macourt has also served as a director of
Premier Media, Foxtel, Independent Newspapers Limited
and a number of subsidiaries and associated companies
of the News Corporation Limited. He holds a degree in
commerce from the University of New South Wales, is a
member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants
and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr Macourt is chairman of SKY’s Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and Related Parties Committee.
Mr Fellet joined SKY as chief operating officer in 1991.
He was appointed as chief executive in January 2001 and as
a director of SKY in April 2001. Mr Fellet holds a BA degree in
Accounting from Arizona State University, United States and
has over 36 years’ experience in the pay television industry,
including ten years’ experience with Telecommunications Inc.
in the United States.
ROBERT BRYDEN
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Mr Bryden was appointed a director of SKY in 1990 and
deputy chairman in February 2001. He was the managing
director of Todd Capital Limited until September 2011.
Mr Bryden holds a BCA from Victoria University in
Wellington. Mr Bryden is a member of SKY’s Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and Audit and
Risk Committee.
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HUMPHRY ROLLESTON
DIRECTOR
GERALDINE MCBRIDE
DIRECTOR
Mr Rolleston was appointed a director of SKY in September
2005. He was an independent director of Independent
Newspapers Limited (INL) from 1999 until INL’s
merger with SKY in July 2005. He is a director of Asset
Management Limited, Mercer Group Limited, Matrix
Security Limited, Infratil Limited, Murray & Company
Limited, Property for Industry Limited and various other
companies. Mr Rolleston is a member of SKY’s Audit and
Risk Committee and Related Parties Committee.
Ms McBride was appointed to the board in September 2013.
She is a BSc Zoology major from Victoria University, served as
president of SAP North America, president of SAP Asia Pacific
Japan and global vice president of Dell Services. Ms McBride
is a director of Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Limited and
National Australia Bank Limited and is the chief executive
and founder of MyWave Holdings, a leading edge consumer
experience and enterprise relationship technology company.
DEREK HANDLEY
DIRECTOR
JOHN WALLER
DIRECTOR
Mr Handley was appointed to the board in September 2013.
Mr Handley is an entrepreneur who recently created the
Aera Foundation, a venture studio advancing new models
that fuse social and financial goals. Before that he spent
two years helping Sir Richard Branson set up the
B Team, a global non-profit leadership collective. In 2001 at
the age of 23, he co-founded The Hyperfactory, one of the
first agencies in the world to recognise the power of mobile
devices for connecting consumers, brands and mass
media (acquired by NYSE-listed Meredith Corporation).
Mr Handley has attended Massey University, MIT Sloan
School of Management, Singularity University and was this
year named a Distinguished Alumni of Victoria University.
Mr Waller was appointed a director of SKY in April 2009.
He was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers for over 20 years,
was a member of their board and led their Advisory practice.
He is a director of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Donaghys
Limited, Property for Industry Limited and various other companies.
On 31 January 2015, Mr Waller retired as Chairman of the Eden Park
Trust Board. On 31 July 2015, he also retired as Chairman of Bank of
New Zealand and as a director of National Australia Bank Limited,
Bank of New Zealand, BNZ Investments and National Equities
Limited. Mr Waller is Chairman of SKY’s Audit and Risk Committee
and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
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SKY TURNS 25
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CELEBRATING
25 YEARS OF GREAT TV
We work hard to produce great local
content and source the very best
TV from around the world for our
customers to enjoy.
And we’re constantly evolving,
because to stand still is to be left
behind. From three channels to
over 100, we’ve led the industry
from analogue signals to being
New Zealand’s first ‘All Digital’
broadcaster and now we’re
streaming content online.
GIVING BACK TO
OUR CUSTOMERS
As a New Zealand company, made
by Kiwis for Kiwis, we felt it was fitting
to celebrate our 25 years by giving
our customers the opportunity to
experience whatever they’re a fan of.
A trip to Croatia to tour
The Game of Thrones set, absolutely…
Joining the BLACKCAPS in Perth as
they take on the Aussies, you got
it… We came up with 25 ultimate
fan experiences that reflected the
depth and breadth of the great
programming we offer.
SKY customers could enter as many
of the prize draws as they liked and
the longer they’d been a customer,
the more entries they got.
SIMON BUTTERFIELD
PROVINCIAL MANAGER
GILL CARTWRIGHT
CUSTOMER RESOLUTIONS
MANAGER
JAMSHID GOLDBAKHSH
ENGINEERING MANAGER
GREG DRUMMOND
DIRECTOR OF
BROADCAST & MEDIA
ERIN INSLEY
CUSTOMER SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE
PAUL CANDLER
PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER
JAMES CAMERON
SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
GRAHAM SKELLING
CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER
DANNY COURTNEY
PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
RICHARD ROBERTS
CONTRACTOR ADMIN SUPERVISOR
JULIE BLYTH
SKYWATCH MANAGER
STEVE BICKNELL
GRAPHICS MANAGER
LIZ TANE
CUSTOMER SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE
JOHN COWSILL
MANAGER
ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT
JOHN MCINTYRE
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CO-ORDINATOR
WAYNE TIBBY
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
MARTIN WRIGLEY
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
KIM JARMAN
LIBRARY MANAGER
DARIUS RAPIHANA
OPERATIONAL EDITOR
MEGAN KING
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT-STRATEGY,
PLANNING & DELIVERY
RAY RODGERS
LOGISTICS MANAGER
BRENDA FLEMING
EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
CHARLES INGLEY
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IAN WILLIAMSON
PROVINCIAL MANAGER
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THE 25 CLUB
SKY for life, that’s what they say around here. Because we attract great people and keep
great people. This year 24 SKY crew members are celebrating working for the company
for all of its 25 years!
“I was fortunate to begin my SKY
career as an installer in Auckland.
It was fabulous to bring something so
new to New Zealand homes, and then
to take this phenomenon to the South
Island a year later. I loved the customer
contact and the new products that
SKY offered over time. Today I manage
SKY’s central region working with
a great team of administrators and
field service people. There are more
customers now, but every day I still
get to do my bit to make sure that
our customers can enjoy all the very
best SKY has to offer. And my story
is not the only one like this – there are
24 of us who have been here since
the beginning and have done so
many different jobs…”
Graham Skelling,
Central Regional Manager
“1990: The 49ers won the Super
Bowl, The Cincinnati Reds won the
World Series and I started at SKY.
OK so perhaps the last one isn’t
a major sporting event, but for an
almost 19 year old joining a pay
(you mean you have to pay?)
TV company that was showing the
NRL live, it was a pretty big deal.
Starting in Customer Services was
frantic but also gave me a great
knowledge base as I was in touch
with customers and almost every
other part of the business.
We’re fiercely proud of having one
of the longest tenures on the NZX
as we continue to focus on attracting
new talent and developing people
from within.
We offer a variety of Learning and
Development programmes targeted
at different levels to ensure the
continued engagement and upskilling
of our people. Last year saw the
launch of ‘The Leadership Journey’,
a 4-day programme delivered by
The Learning Wave and specifically
designed for SKY leaders who
have direct reports. In 2015, over
200 people leaders attended and
embraced this award-winning
programme, and The Leadership
Journey continues to be delivered
as new leaders come on board.
My passion for sport lead me to
that department programming the
channels as they grew in number.
I’m in Sport Production now producing
match graphics and stats systems,
introducing Augmented Reality to our
screens on shows like The Breakdown
as well as helping to deliver new online
products such as FAN PASS.
In the past 25 years the only thing that
has stayed the same is that everything
keeps changing. It’s also happening
quicker now. So even though I have
been with SKY for this amount of time,
there have been enough changes and
challenges along the way to keep me
on my toes and motivated to never
stop learning or growing.”
Steve Bicknell, Graphics Manager
16 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
BRINGING CUSTOMERS
MORE SPORTS
WE MAKE DEALS
This year we’ve completed the long-form deal
with New Zealand Rugby and other SANZAR unions,
securing rugby rights for five years from 2016.
This follows a conditional agreement reached in
October 2014. And what does this mean? It means
we’ll continue to be the home of rugby in New Zealand
and have the privilege of being the exclusive broadcast
partner of New Zealand Rugby. We’ll keep delivering
awesome coverage, from the best of provincial rugby
to the All Blacks.
WE GET THE HEART PUMPING
AND THE NATION TALKING
The sporting fixtures this year have been outstanding
and we’ve been right there on the ground bringing
New Zealand the best coverage. We held our breaths
as New Zealand took on the world’s best cricketers around
the pitches of Australasia. We sent a 35 strong team to
provide live coverage of the very first All Blacks vs.
Samoa test held in Samoa. There’s been world class tennis
from the Grand Slams and top Rugby League action.
Not to mention the best Netball has to offer with the
ANZ Championship, Silver Ferns internationals and of
course the Netball World Cup. Rain or shine, SKY Sport
has had skin in the game.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 17
WE KEEP IT RELEVANT
AND EXCITING
We’re continually searching for new ways for Kiwis to enjoy
the sports they’re a fan of. And we know our customers
love a multitude of options from New Zealand and around
the world.
So what do Formula 1, the Australian Open, Fast5 Netball,
boxing and surfing all have in common? They’re a few
of the numerous sports we’ve showcased on our new
format Sport Pop-Up channels. These channels ‘pop-up’
on our customers’ screens on a regular basis. They provide
dedicated coverage for the sports fanatics looking for
exclusive live and delayed coverage of the big events.
WE’RE ON OUR WAY TO THE
RUGBY WORLD CUP AND RIO
We don’t have an ‘off-season’, it’s always game time
somewhere, and at the time of writing the SKY Sport
teams are busy finalising the huge job of sending a
talented team of producers, camera and editing crew,
commentators and presenters to ensure that coverage
of the Rugby World Cup 2015 and Rio 2016 Olympics is
delivered to New Zealand just the way we like it!
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WELCOME TO SKY
MOVIES DISNEY
Disney is one of the world’s leading entertainment brands.
And at SKY we love bringing Disney to New Zealand homes.
New releases such as Inside/Out and
the upcoming Good Dinosaur and
Finding Dory will also be highlights
of our exciting line-up.
So as part of this expanded
relationship, and to provide movie
fans of all ages a destination for
timeless storytelling and a bit of
Disney magic, we’ve launched a
brand new movie channel –
SKY Movies Disney.
SKY Movies Disney is available to
SKY Movies customers and screens
Disney’s family movies in HD, 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, 365 days
a year.
There simply is no better place than
SKY to experience the best that Disney
has to offer.
This year we’ve signed a multi-year
and over-arching deal with the Disney
Corporation, embracing both Disney
theatrical features, and the family-
friendly and popular Disney suite of
channels. This deal also allows us to
share this popular content with our
NEON customers.
The Disney and Disney Junior channels
were already well known and loved by
our SKY Basic family viewers. And with
the launch of Disney XD at the end
of last year, we’ve got kids of all ages
covered for a unique Disney journey
that even includes exclusive premiere
content based on the Star Wars and
Marvel franchises.
The Disney theatrical deal guarantees
us exclusive access to all first run
Disney features including Frozen,
Maleficent, Big Hero Six, Cinderella
and the Pirates of the Caribbean
franchise along with access to the
Pixar library with titles such as
Finding Nemo, The Incredibles,
Brave and Toy Story.
© Disney. All rights reserved.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 19
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IT’S A WORLD OF DISCOVERY
As part of our continual
commitment to
providing Kiwis with the
most comprehensive
entertainment offering
in the market, SKY and
Discovery Networks Asia
Pacific have announced
a long-term exclusive
partnership for Discovery
Networks programming
in New Zealand.
This exciting multi-year agreement,
which includes the addition of
two brand new channels for
New Zealand, also incorporates
exclusive digital rights to provide
access to thousands of hours of
additional library content which
will be available to all SKY customers
across our product portfolio.
Discovery Networks’ current
New Zealand portfolio includes
regionalised versions of global factual
brands Discovery Channel and
Animal Planet and much-loved local
lifestyle channels Food TV and Living
Channel. The additions of new bespoke
NZ channels TLC and Discovery
Turbo will perfectly complement
these, allowing for distribution of
an even greater variety of premiere
programming that will be embraced
by Kiwi audiences.
TLC and Discovery Turbo will be
available to all SKY customers over
the next few months as part of
the basic subscription package.
Both channels will be programmed
specifically for Kiwis with a large
variety of exclusive premiere series
and programmes.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 21
TLC
Launching in September TLC will be
the exclusive home of programming
from the Oprah Winfrey Network,
as well as other great female factual
entertainment viewing.
DISCOVERY TURBO
November will see the launch of
Discovery Turbo, New Zealand’s one
stop shop for adrenaline fuelled,
motored entertainment dedicated
to man and machine.
Where the relatable meets the
remarkable, TLC opens doors
and allows a peek into the lives
of interesting people – it’s life
worth watching.
Experience excitement and the thrill
of the fastest, most powerful and most
amazing vehicles on earth – past,
present and future. From motorcycles
and cars, to ships and trains,
Discovery Turbo takes viewers on
the ride of their lives.
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CONTENT DEALS
In this golden age of television, we keep delivering the best
the world has to offer to our customers.
We’ve re-signed a longstanding
agreement with Roadshow as well as
a renewed and expanded deal with
the Warner Brothers movie studio
that now grants NEON rights for its
current and exclusive theatrical titles
and a range of premium library titles.
We’ve also continued to negotiate
and secure rights to hit shows such
as Fear the Walking Dead, Fargo,
Homeland and Downton Abbey,
as well as concluding multi-
year supply deals for NEON with
companies such as the BBC,
Warner Bros and CBS for premium
SVOD content.
Our all-inclusive and exclusive deal
with HBO ensures that titles such
as Game of Thrones, Girls and
True Detective remain unique to
SKY channels and this multi-year
deal includes subscription video
on demand (SVOD) rights to HBO
titles, which have already proved
extraordinarily popular with
NEON audiences.
As one of the biggest television
studios in the world, CBS consistently
produces hit franchises including
NCIS, CSI and the global brand
60 MINUTES. Our deal with CBS
guarantees exclusive supply of both
CBS and Showtime content for Prime
and SoHo.
And our SKY Movies customers haven’t
been forgotten. In the last year we’ve
renewed a number of our studio
movie deals, ensuring Hollywood
blockbusters are only a touch of a
button away for them to enjoy.
“Ray Donovan” © 2015 Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. SHOWTIME is a registered trade mark of Showtime Networks Inc.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 23
POP-UP CHANNELS
SKY Movies launched the first Pop-Up channel in September 2013, Family.
There have been nine Family Pop-Ups since then and we know our customers
with young children look forward to them.
But it doesn’t stop there, we’ve
themed Pop-Ups around a variety
of popular topics; Twilight, the tongue
in cheek ‘When Animals Attack’, even
Clint Eastwood’s birthday. And of course
we wouldn’t forget the holidays.
Scheduled for September, we have
a JONES! Junior Pop-Up which will
showcase classic kids content
24/7 during the school holidays.
This will be the first Pop-Up channel
made available to all SKY customers
who have the Basic package, and we’ll
continue to innovate in this space,
curating Pop-Ups around popular
content to surprise and delight
our customers.
Playing in October on Movies Extra
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EXCITING NEW PRODUCTS
FAN PASS UPDATE
The FAN PASS team has been working hard to deliver
a new proposition since the initial launch back in February.
We’ve added more options for Kiwis to enjoy the
sports they love by providing live streaming access to
SKY Sport channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 with daily and weekly
passes available. This is sure to make plenty of people
happy just in time for the Rugby World Cup!
FAN PASS is available on selected mobiles, tablets and on
PC/Mac, with more devices coming in the near future.
NEON UPDATE
After launching in March on PC and Mac using an internet
browser and iOS devices, NEON is now available on
selected Android devices and launching on Xbox 360 soon.
NEON has been the home of high end HBO drama with the
streaming of Game of Thrones Season 5 and the second
season of True Detective. And its content continues to grow
with multi-year supply deals being signed with companies
including Disney, BBC, Warner Bros and CBS securing
premium Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) content.
We’ve been working with our telco partners Vodafone and
2 Degrees on reseller deals to offer even better value to our
NEON customers.
NEON has also been used to reward customer loyalty by
being offered to our SKY Movies and SoHo subscribers for
an extended trial period.
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TRIPLE PLAY OFFER
We launched a Vodafone broadband offer in July to
our customers to give them an ongoing $10 discount
on their SKY bill when they take a selected Vodafone
broadband offer. This has been well received to date
with strong signs of a sustainable proposition and
continued growth expected. The broadband offering
will further enhance the on-demand offering and
give our customers the best access to unlimited
entertainment in New Zealand.
ONLINE, ON DEMAND
The upgrade of the software on all MY SKY boxes and a
roll out of new decoders for customers currently without
MY SKY is imminent.
All of our digital set top boxes in the field will be swapped
out for a new box that is MY SKY capable and offers a
seamless way to connect to the internet.
Before long all SKY customers will be able to enjoy a wealth
of internet delivered content, on demand, alongside their
linear channels and a better customer experience. This will
deliver additional satellite bandwidth capacity for our
future channels.
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COMMUNITY AND SPONSORSHIP
THE STARSHIP FOUNDATION
We’ve supported the Starship Foundation since way
back in 2001. But 2015 has been a very special year for
our partnership, because we became a Five Star Partner!
Our customers got on board too with another great
campaign offering premium channels for just $5 a
month and all of the proceeds went to Starship.
And we did so much more. Along with providing
SKY TV to every hospital room, the SKY crew rolled
up their sleeves to make-over the hospital’s Koromiko
Garden. SKY NEXT athletes visited the school at Starship,
we redecorated the radiology conference room complete
with new carpet, chairs and audio-visual equipment and
provided plenty of TV and online promotion to support
Starship Foundation fundraising.
WE FAST-TRACKED
CHRISTCHURCH’S DENTON
OVAL RESTORATION
This year we’ve made a donation of $200,000 to Denton
Oval. These much needed funds will enable the lighting,
changing rooms, showers and toilets to be upgraded and
the track rails replaced following the devastating 2011 quake.
The gift is part of our $1 million, five-year commitment to
help repair the city. We’ve chosen to concentrate efforts on
sports and recreational facilities, supporting the health and
wellbeing of local communities and in particular their young
people and we can’t wait to see what a difference we can
make this year.
SKY SPECIAL CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
We love being the major sponsor of these parties held
across New Zealand for sick and underprivileged children.
Each year our passionate staff and their families put time
aside to create a day to remember for children in need
of some magic. There are games, rides, famous faces,
entertainment and of course gifts. Everyone goes home
with a smile, none wider than that of our SKY crew.
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A CHANGING TEAM
Graduating from the class of 2014 were para-cyclist
Phillipa Gray and triathletes Tony Dodds and Mikayla Nielsen.
Joining the SKY NEXT team are Luuka Jones, an Olympic
canoe slalom athlete, hailing from Tauranga, Jasmine
Periera an Auckland footballer and Phoenix Karaka a
netballer who has just recently received the call to join
the Silver Ferns.
Through our SKY NEXT programme we’ve been
supporting 18 talented young kiwi athletes since the
launch in March 2014. And this unique initiative continues
to capture the attention and support of our customers and
staff alike.
Our athletes work hard and their achievements have been
outstanding with highlights including five medals at the
2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, incredible national
and international performances and numerous titles and
personal bests.
ROAD TO RIO
But hard work doesn’t stop at the end of the season.
The Olympics is considered the pinnacle event for many
athletes and our team has 16 members currently working
towards representing New Zealand at the 2016 Rio de
Janeiro Olympic Games.
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2015 FINANCIALS
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FINANCIAL TRENDS
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – PRESENTATION CHANGES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
29
33
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
70
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
The net profit after tax has increased to $171.8 million for the year ended 30 June 2015, an increase of 6.4% on the previous year’s net profit after
tax of $161.4 million.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) increased by 0.2% to $379.8 million.
The results are summarised as follows:
For the years ended 30 June
IN NZD MILLIONS
Financial performance data
Total revenue
Total operating expenses
EBITDA
Less
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Net finance costs
Net profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit after tax
19%PROFIT
7%INCOME
TAX
2%FINANCIAL
EXPENSES
13%DEPRECIATION,
AMORTISATION
AND IMPAIRMENT
2015
2014
% inc/(dec)
927.5
547.7
379.8
119.2
21.7
238.9
67.1
171.8
909.0
530.0
379.0
126.1
28.4
224.5
63.1
161.4
2.0
3.3
0.2
(5.5)
(23.6)
6.4
6.3
6.4
INCOME
STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
AS A % OF REVENUE
59%
OPERATING
EXPENSES
30 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)
REVENUE ANALYSIS
SKY’s total revenue increased by 2.0% to $927.5 million, as follows:
For the years ended 30 June
IN NZD MILLIONS
Residential – Digital
Residential – MYSKY
Other subscription revenue
Total subscription revenue
Advertising
Installation and other revenue
Total other revenue
Total revenue
2015
192.5
567.5
71.2
831.2
69.5
26.8
96.3
927.5
2014
240.2
504.7
64.5
809.4
70.5
29.1
99.6
909.0
% inc/(dec)
(19.9)
12.4
10.4
2.7
(1.4)
(7.9)
(3.2)
2.0
Residential subscription revenue increased 2.0% to $760.0 million, mainly due to subscribers taking up more services resulting in a 2.6%
increase in average revenue per subscriber (“ARPU”). ARPU is a measure of the average revenue that SKY earns from subscribers each month.
The following chart provides a summary of the change in average monthly revenue per residential subscriber:
NZD (unaudited)
Residential – Digital
Residential – MYSKY
Total Digital and MYSKY including wholesale
2015
57.18
89.50
79.54
2014
61.56
87.22
77.52
% inc/(dec)
(7.1)
2.6
2.6
Other subscription revenue includes commercial revenue earned from SKY subscriptions at hotels, motels, restaurants and bars throughout
New Zealand, revenue derived from transmission of programming to third parties and revenue from other subscriptions services such as NEON,
FAN PASS and IGLOO. This revenue increased 10.4% to $71.2 million in 2015.
Advertising sales revenue decreased by 1.4% to $69.5 million in 2015. Pay television advertising revenues increased from $43.2 million in 2014
to $45.2 million in 2015, an increase of 4.6% whilst Prime revenues decreased from $27.3 million in 2014 to $24.3 million in 2015, partly due to
additional revenue from the Sochi Olympics being earned in the prior year.
Installation and other revenues decreased by 7.9% to $26.8 million in 2015. This is mainly the result of low installation revenue due to promotion
initiatives offering free installation during a large part of the current financial year.
21%
RESIDENTIAL
DIGITAL
3%INSTALLATION AND
OTHER REVENUE
8%OTHER
SUBSCRIPTION
REVENUE
7%ADVERTISING
REVENUE
SPLIT
61%RESIDENTIAL
MYSKY
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 31
EXPENSE ANALYSIS
A further breakdown of SKY’s operating expenses for 2015 and 2014 is provided below:
IN NZD MILLIONS
Programming
Subscriber related costs
Broadcasting and infrastructure
Other costs
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Total operating expenses
2015
296.6
107.1
91.2
52.9
119.2
667.0
2015
% of revenue
32.0
11.5
9.8
5.7
12.9
71.9
2014
280.0
104.7
88.5
56.8
126.1
656.1
2014
% of revenue
% inc/(dec)
30.8
11.5
9.7
6.3
13.9
72.2
5.9
2.3
3.1
(6.9)
(5.5)
1.7
Programming costs comprise both the costs of purchasing programme rights and also programme operating costs. Programme rights
costs include the costs of sports rights, pass-through channel rights (e.g. Disney Channel, Living Channel, etc.), movies (including PPV) and
music rights. Programme operating costs include the costs of producing live sports events, satellite and fibre linking costs, and in-house
studio produced shows.
SKY’s programming expenses have increased to 32.0% of revenue in 2015, from 30.8% in 2014. The higher programming costs in 2015 included
the rights costs of the Cricket World Cup as well as costs relating to new channels such as “The Zone” and “Disney XD” and new product NEON.
A significant proportion of SKY’s programme rights costs are in Australian dollars (AUD) dollars and United States dollars (USD). This means the NZ dollar
cost included in SKY’s accounts is affected by the strength of the NZ dollar during a particular year and by SKY’s foreign exchange hedging policy.
The board’s policy is to hedge a minimum of 85% of the forecast exposures over 0 to 12 months, up to 50% of variable exposures over 13 to 24 months
and up to 30% over 25 to 36 months. Fixed price contracts denominated in foreign currencies are fully hedged at the time of placing the order.
Subscriber related costs include the costs of servicing and monitoring equipment installed at subscribers’ homes, indirect installation costs,
the costs of SKY’s customer service department, sales and marketing costs and general administrative costs associated with SKY’s eleven
provincial offices.
In 2015, subscriber related costs increased marginally to $107.1 million. This was mainly the result of higher marketing costs in relation to NEON.
8%
OTHER COSTS
18%
DEPRECIATION,
AMORTISATION
AND IMPAIRMENT
14%
BROADCASTING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
EXPENSES
SPLIT
44%
PROGRAMMING
16%
SUBSCRIBER
RELATED COSTS
32 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)
EXPENSE ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
Broadcasting and infrastructure costs consist of transmission and linking costs for transmitting SKY, Prime and IGLOO’s television signals
from its studios in Auckland to other locations in New Zealand and the costs of operating SKY’s television stations at Mt Wellington and Albany.
The costs of leasing seven transponders on the Optus D1 satellite are included, as is the cost of high definition television broadcasting.
Broadcasting and infrastructure costs have increased by 3.1% to $91.2 million or 9.8% of revenue.
Other costs include advertising costs, the overhead costs relating to corporate management and the affiliated businesses such as IGLOO and
FATSO. These costs have decreased by 6.9% to $52.9 million from $56.8 million in the prior year due mainly to reduction in cost of sales for
IGLOO set top boxes.
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment costs include depreciation charges for subscriber equipment including satellite dishes and
decoders owned by SKY and fixed assets such as television station facilities. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment costs have decreased by
5.5% to $119.2 million for the current year due to many assets being fully depreciated. Impairment charges in the current year were $10.7 million
compared with $7.1 million in the prior year.
Finance costs, net have decreased from $28.4 million to $21.7 million. In the prior year SKY issued a new bond for $100 million which was fully
subscribed and during the current year reduced bank borrowings by $30 million (30 June 2014: $192 million). The reduction in interest is due to
reduced borrowings. SKY’s weighted average interest rates are as follows:
Bank loans
Bonds
Finance lease
Combined weighted average
Capital expenditure
SKY’s capital expenditure over the last five years is summarised as follows:
IN NZD MILLIONS
Subscriber equipment
Installation costs
HD Broadcasting truck
Other
Capital expenditure
Acquisition OSB assets
Total capital expenditure
2015
22.8
29.7
–
63.0
115.5
–
115.5
2014
20.6
36.9
–
35.5
93.0
–
93.0
2013
22.9
40.2
–
19.3
82.4
–
82.4
2015
6.46%
5.40%
6.80%
5.66%
2012
57.4
48.9
2.6
28.0
136.9
–
136.9
2014
6.30%
4.80%
6.80%
5.60%
2011
44.6
50.9
7.5
32.0
135.0
34.7
169.7
Capital expenditure increased by $22.5 million in 2015 to $115.5 million.
Subscriber equipment expenditure increased marginally by $2.2 million. In the current year 59,000 decoders were purchased compared to
57,000 in the prior year.
Installation costs were down by $7.2 million due to there being a higher percentage of decoder only installations in the current year. Other capital
expenditure totalling $63.0 million included $16.6 million of software and hardware additions, $7.2 million land and buildings and $8.7 million of
broadcasting equipment, as well as $30.5 million of capital work in progress. Capital work in progress includes $17.4 million for building software
that will enable the MY SKY decoder to connect to the internet, $6.2 million for Media asset management software which will enable SKY to track
and control all media content and $4.5 million for the technology upgrade to the broadcast headend.
FINANCIAL TRENDS
REVENUE (NZD 000)
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
EBITDA (NZD 000)
OPERATING EXPENSES (NZD 000)
(excluding depreciation and amortisation)
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
FINANCE COSTS (NZD 000)
REVENUE (NZD 000)
NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX (NZD 000)
2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
2011
EBITDA (NZD 000)
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
FINANCE COSTS (NZD 000)
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 333333
25%INCREASE
OVER FIVE YEARS
32%INCREASE
21%INCREASE
OVER FIVE YEARS
OVER FIVE YEARS
26%DECREASE
25%INCREASE
63%INCREASE
OVER THE LAST
OVER FIVE YEARS
TWO YEARS
OVER FIVE YEARS
927,525
909,001
885,024
843,074
796,948
379,769
547,756
379,040
529,961
353,140
531,884
336,022
507,052
321,675
475,273
21,696
927,525
238,879
27,097
224,507
909,001
29,193
188,995
885,024
29,346
171,634
843,074
172,032
25,330
796,948
379,769
379,040
32%INCREASE
OVER FIVE YEARS
353,140
336,022
321,675
21,696
27,097
29,193
29,346
25,330
26%DECREASE
OVER THE LAST
TWO YEARS
34 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
FINANCIAL TRENDS (CONTINUED)
DEPRECIATION AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
IN NZD 000
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Capital expenditure
2015
119,194
115,500
2014
126,143
93,000
2013
134,260
82,400
2012
134,119
136,900
2011
124,954
169,700
BALANCE SHEET – FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
IN NZD 000
As at 30 June
Property, plant, equipment and
intangibles
Goodwill
Total assets
Total debt and lease liabilities
Working capital (1)
Total liabilities
Total equity
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
299,243
1,425,331
1,942,021
350,763
(36,285)
604,818
1,337,203
302,929
338,002
388,646
391,268
1,426,293
1,865,369
387,191
(48,325)
624,205
1,424,494
1,900,293
483,786
(39,790)
718,396
1,424,494
1,962,467
472,469
(20,717)
708,603
1,424,494
1,940,560
418,303
(26,391)
643,016
1,241,164
1,181,897
1,253,864
1,297,544
(1) Working capital excludes current borrowings, bonds and derivative financial instruments.
HISTORY OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS
(BY CALENDAR YEAR IN CENTS PER SHARE)
Interim dividend (paid in March)
Final dividend (paid in September)
Total ordinary dividend
Add special dividend
Total dividend paid
2015
15.0
–
15.0
–
15.0
2014
14.0
15.0
29.0
–
29.0
2013
12.0
12.0
24.0
–
24.0
2012
11.0
11.0
22.0
32.0
54.0
2011
8.0
10.5
18.5
25.0
43.5
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 35
SUBSCRIBER BASE
The following operating data has been taken from the Company records and is not audited
As at 30 June
Total number of households in New Zealand (1)
1,682,200
1,664,100
1,648,500
1,636,000
1,626,000
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Subscribers
Residential – MYSKY
Residential – Digital
Other subscribers (2)
Total subscribers
Percentage of households subscribing to the
SKY network:
Penetration residential
Gross churn rate (3)
Average monthly revenue per residential
subscriber (NZD):
Residential – Digital
Residential MY SKY
Total Digital and MY SKY including wholesale
549,906
258,311
43,344
851,561
48.0%
14.5%
57.18
89.50
79.54
504,713
321,735
38,607
865,055
49.7%
13.2%
61.56
87.22
77.52
456,419
366,126
33,353
855,898
49.9%
14.4%
62.53
86.89
75.83
382,495
437,095
27,341
846,931
50.1%
14.2%
62.65
84.69
71.93
279,875
528,742
20,804
829,421
49.7%
14.0%
65.19
84.79
70.45
(1) Based on New Zealand Government updated census data.
(2) Includes commercial subscribers, subscribers to other services such as NEON, FAN PASS and IGLOO and subscribers to programmed music and online
DVD rentals via SKY’s subsidiary companies, SKY DMX Music Limited and Screen Enterprises Limited.
(3) Gross churn refers to the percentage of residential subscribers over the twelve-month period ended on the date shown who terminated their
subscription, net of existing subscribers who transferred their service to new residences during the period.
36 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The directors of Sky Network Television Limited (the Group) are responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the Group present fairly
the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2015 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended on that date.
The directors consider that the financial statements of the Group have been prepared using appropriate accounting policies, consistently applied
and supported by reasonable judgements and estimates and that all relevant financial reporting and accounting standards have been followed.
The directors believe that proper accounting records have been kept which enable, with reasonable accuracy, the determination of the
financial position of the Group and facilitate compliance of the financial statements with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
The directors consider they have taken adequate steps to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and
other irregularities.
The directors have pleasure in presenting the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2015.
The board of directors of Sky Network Television Limited authorise these financial statements for issue on 20 August 2015.
For and on behalf of the board of directors
Peter Macourt
Chairman
Robert Bryden
Director
20 August 2015
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 37
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PRESENTATION CHANGES
The financial statements have been presented in a style which attempts to make them less complex and more relevant to shareholders.
The major changes have been to incorporate the accounting policies and key judgements and estimates where appropriate into the individual
notes which have been grouped into categories considered to be more useful in enabling the reader to evaluate the performance and financial
position of the Group.
The consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income have been combined into a single consolidated
statement of comprehensive income. In addition immaterial amounts have been combined where appropriate and immaterial disclosures and
duplications have been removed.
INDEX TO THE NOTES
1. General information
– Basis of preparation
– Group structure
– Basis of consolidation
– Subsidiaries
– Transactions with non-controlling interests
– New standards amendments and interpretations
– Goods and services tax (GST)
– Segmental reporting
PROFIT AND LOSS INFORMATION
2. Revenue
3. Operating expenses (includes related parties)
4. Finance costs, net
5. Taxation
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
6. Trade and other receivables
7. Programme rights inventory
8. Property, plant and equipment
9.
10. Trade and other payables
11. Borrowings
Intangible assets
– Bank loan
– Bonds
– Lease liabilities
12. Derivative financial instruments
13. Equity
– Share capital
– Earnings per share
– Hedging reserve
14. Financial risk management
– Financial risk management objectives
– Market risk
– Credit risk
– Liquidity risk
– Capital risk management
– Fair value estimation
15. Commitments
16. Contingent liabilities
17. Subsequent events
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
5. Deferred taxes
8. Estimated life of technical assets
9.
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
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42
43
44
45
46
48
49
50
52
54
54
57
61
62
68
69
69
47
51
53
38 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2015
IN NZD 000
Total revenue
Expenses
Programming
Subscriber related costs
Broadcasting and infrastructure
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Other costs
Operating profit
Finance costs, net
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Profit for the year
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss
Cash flow hedges
Income tax effect
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax
13
Total comprehensive income for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interest
Notes
2
2015
927,525
2014
909,001
3
4
5
296,559
107,136
91,184
119,194
52,877
666,950
260,575
21,696
238,879
67,115
171,764
171,581
183
171,764
279,964
104,688
88,488
126,143
56,821
656,104
252,897
28,390
224,507
63,084
161,423
165,829
(4,406)
161,423
13
44.09
42.61
171,764
161,423
56,972
(15,951)
41,021
212,785
212,602
183
212,785
(251)
70
(181)
161,242
165,648
(4,406)
161,242
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 39
Notes
2015
2014
6
7
12
8
9
12
11
10
12
11
11
5
12
13
13
17,895
69,509
72,813
28,424
188,641
282,219
1,442,355
28,806
1,753,380
1,942,021
3,294
184,218
12,284
1,320
201,116
49,424
298,045
48,438
7,795
403,702
604,818
577,403
30,880
727,441
1,335,724
1,479
1,337,203
1,942,021
19,852
71,141
42,889
46
133,928
278,457
1,450,765
2,219
1,731,441
1,865,369
7,354
161,546
20,661
13,107
202,668
82,364
297,473
35,055
6,645
421,537
624,205
577,403
(10,141)
672,605
1,239,867
1,297
1,241,164
1,865,369
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 30 June 2015
IN NZD 000
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Programme rights inventory
Derivative financial instruments
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Derivative financial instruments
Total assets
Current liabilities
Borrowings
Trade and other payables
Income tax payable
Derivative financial instruments
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Bonds
Deferred tax
Derivative financial instruments
Total liabilities
Equity
Share capital
Hedging reserve
Retained earnings
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interest
Total equity
Total equity and liabilities
Robert Bryden
Director
Peter Macourt
Chairman
For and on behalf of the board 20 August 2015
40 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 30 June 2015
ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT
Notes
Share
capital
Hedging
reserve
Retained
earnings
Non-
controlling
interest
Total
Total
equity
IN NZD 000
For the year ending 30 June 2015
Balance at 1 July 2014
Profit for the year
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
13
Total comprehensive income for the year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Change in non-controlling interest
Dividend paid
Supplementary dividends
Foreign investor tax credits
Balance at 30 June 2015
For the year ending 30 June 2014
Balance at 1 July 2013
Profit/(loss) for the year
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
13
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Change in non-controlling interest
Dividend paid
Supplementary dividends
Foreign investor tax credits
577,403
(10,141)
672,605
1,239,867
1,297 1,241,164
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
171,581
171,581
183
171,764
41,021
–
41,021
–
41,021
41,021
171,581
212,602
183
212,785
–
–
–
–
–
(3)
(3)
(116,742)
(116,742)
(14,317)
(14,317)
14,317
14,317
(116,745)
(116,745)
(1)
–
–
–
(1)
(4)
(116,742)
(14,317)
14,317
(116,746)
577,403
30,880
727,441
1,335,724
1,479
1,337,203
577,403
(9,960)
607,089
1,174,532
7,365
1,181,897
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
165,829
165,829
(4,406)
161,423
(181)
(181)
–
–
–
–
–
(181)
–
(181)
165,829
165,648
(4,406)
161,242
863
863
(1,662)
(799)
(101,176)
(101,176)
(11,665)
(11,665)
11,665
11,665
–
–
–
(101,176)
(11,665)
11,665
–
(100,313)
(100,313)
(1,662)
(101,975)
Balance at 30 June 2014
577,403
(10,141)
672,605
1,239,867
1,297
1,241,164
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 30 June 2015
IN NZD 000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Unrealised foreign exchange loss
Interest expense
Bad debts and movement in provision for doubtful debts
Amortisation of bond issue costs
Other non-cash items
Movement in working capital items:
Decrease in receivables
Increase/(decrease) in payables
Increase in programme rights
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Income tax paid
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Acquisition of property, plant, equipment and intangibles
Acquisition of business
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from bond issue
Payment of bond issuance costs
Repayment of borrowings – bank loan
Advances received – bank loan
Payment of finance lease liabilities
Capital introduced by non-controlling interest
Acquisition of and distributions to non controlling interests
Payment of bank facility fees
Dividends paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 41
Notes
2015
2014
238,879
224,507
3
4
4
3
4
11
11
119,194
423
22,496
3,328
571
263
2,589
11,518
(29,924)
369,337
(22,756)
(63,666)
282,915
46
(115,462)
–
(115,416)
–
–
(126,000)
96,000
(7,375)
–
–
(1,022)
(131,059)
(169,456)
(1,957)
19,852
17,895
126,143
296
28,751
4,399
367
910
5,500
(8,080)
(3,527)
379,266
(28,896)
(45,056)
305,314
109
(93,002)
(779)
(93,672)
100,000
(1,908)
(253,000)
61,000
(3,315)
300
(1,178)
(1,524)
(112,841)
(212,466)
(824)
20,676
19,852
42 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This section sets out the Group’s accounting policies that relate to the financial statements as a whole. Where an accounting policy is
specific to one note, the policy is described in the note to which it relates.
Sky Network Television Limited (SKY) is a Company incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. The address of its registered office is
10 Panorama Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand. The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2015
comprise the Company, Sky Network Television Limited and its subsidiaries.
SKY is a company registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is a reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
The Group’s primary activity is to operate as a provider of multi-channel pay television and free-to air services in New Zealand across a range of
platforms and to multiple devices.
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 20 August 2015.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act
2013, the NZX Main Board Listing Rules and the ASX Listing Rules. In accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, because group
financial statements are prepared and presented for SKY and its subsidiaries (the Group), separate financial statements for SKY are no longer
required to be prepared and presented.
Accounting policies applied in these financial statements comply with NZ IFRS effective for the year beginning 1 July 2014, as applicable to
SKY as a profit-oriented entity. The Group financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
These financial statements are prepared on the basis of historical cost except where otherwise identified.
The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.
Group structure
The Group has a majority share in the following subsidiaries, all of which are incorporated in and have their principal place of business in
New Zealand:
Name of Entity
Principal Activity
Parent
Interest held
SKY DMX Music Limited
Cricket Max Limited
Media Finance Limited
Outside Broadcasting Limited
Screen Enterprises Limited
Igloo Limited
Believe It Or Not Limited
SKY Arena Limited
Commercial Music
Non-trading
Non-trading
Broadcasting services
Online DVD rental
Multi-channel pay television
Entertainment quizzes
Event production
SKY
SKY
SKY
SKY
SKY
SKY
SKY
SKY
During the year the Group sold its interest in SKY Arena Limited.
Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries.
2015
50.50%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
51.00%
0.00%
2014
50.50%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
51.00%
75.00%
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses by the Group. The consideration
transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair value of the assets
transferred and the liabilities incurred. Each identifiable asset and liability is generally measured at its acquisition date fair value except if another
NZ IFRS requires another measurement basis. The excess of the consideration of the acquisition and the amount of any non-controlling interest
in the acquired company, less the Group’s share of the net of the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed is recognised as goodwill. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 43
1. GENERAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities that are controlled, either directly or indirectly, by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to,
or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns from its power over the entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date on which
control ceases.
Intragroup balances and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intragroup transactions, are eliminated in
preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as are unrealised gains unless the transaction
provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions – that is, as transactions
with the owners in their capacity as owners. The difference between fair value of any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the
carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded
in equity.
New standards, amendments and interpretations
Other than NZ IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and NZ IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers”, there are no new standards,
amendments or interpretations that have been issued and effective, or not yet effective, that are expected to have a significant impact on the
Group. The Group has yet to assess the full impact of NZ IFRS 9 (effective date: 1 January 2018) and NZ IFRS 15 (effective date: 1 January 2017).
Goods and services tax (GST)
The statement of comprehensive income and statement of cash flows have been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST.
All items in the balance sheet are stated net of GST, with the exception of receivables and payables, which include GST invoiced.
Segmental reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to SKY’s group of executive directors who are
the chief operating decision-makers. SKY’s group of executive directors is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of
the operating segments. SKY operates in a single business segment; the provision of multi-channel television services in New Zealand.
2. REVENUE
IN NZD 000
Residential satellite subscriptions
Other subscriptions
Advertising
Other revenue
2015
760,000
71,183
69,540
26,802
2014
744,898
64,519
70,546
29,038
927,525
909,001
Revenue comprises the fair value of the sales of goods and services, net of goods and services tax and is recognised as follows:
Subscription revenue – over the period to which the subscription relates. Unearned subscriptions and deferred revenues are revenues
that have been invoiced relating to services not yet performed, principally subscriptions paid in advance (refer note 10).
Advertising revenue – over the period in which the advertising is screened.
Other revenue – when the product has been delivered to the customer or retailer or in the accounting period in which the actual service
is provided. Other revenue comprises revenues received from installation of decoders, sale of decoders for the IGLOO service and other
non-subscriber related revenue.
44 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
3. OPERATING EXPENSES
Profit before tax includes the following separate expenses/(credits):
IN NZD 000
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (1)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangibles
Impairment of intangibles
Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Bad and doubtful debts
Movement in provision
Net write-off
Total bad and doubtful debts
Fees paid to external auditors
Audit fees paid to principal auditors (2)
Other assurance services by principal auditors
Audit of regulatory returns
Other assurance services (3)
Advisory services by principal auditors - Treasury
Total fees to external auditors
Employee costs (4)
KiwiSaver employer contributions
Donations
Operating lease and rental expenses
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key personnel (included in employee costs)
Directors’ fees
Total related party transactions
Notes
2015
2014
8
8
9
9
6
99,023
1,981
9,468
8,722
105,275
–
13,773
7,095
119,194
126,143
(27)
3,328
3,301
269
6
1
27
303
93,672
1,977
347
39,523
12,132
619
12,751
(379)
4,399
4,020
292
6
1
24
323
91,041
1,758
327
38,919
11,850
606
12,456
(1) The majority of depreciation, amortisation and impairment relates to broadcasting assets (refer note 8 and 9).
(2) The audit fee includes the fee for both the annual audit of the financial statements and the review of the interim financial statements.
(3) Other assurance services comprise reporting on trust deed requirements.
(4) All employee costs are short-term employee benefits.
Leases under which all the risks and benefits of ownership are substantially retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the periods the amounts are payable.
Employee entitlements to salaries and wages and annual leave, to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date represent present
obligations resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on
remuneration rates that the Group expects to pay.
Bonus plans are recognised as a liability and an expense for bonuses based on a formula that takes into account the economic value
added by employees during the reporting period. The Group recognises this provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past
practice that has created a constructive obligation.
4. FINANCE COSTS, NET
IN NZD 000
Finance income
Interest income
Interest rate swaps – fair value gains
Finance expense
Interest expense on bank loans
Interest expense on bonds
Interest rate swaps – fair value loss
Finance lease interest
Amortisation of bond costs
Bank facility finance fees
Total interest expense (net)
Unrealised exchange (loss)/gain – foreign currency payables
Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) – foreign currency hedges
Realised exchange (gain)/loss – foreign currency payables
Realised exchange gain – foreign currency hedges
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 45
2015
2014
(800)
–
(800)
3,570
16,412
–
571
571
1,372
22,496
4,742
(4,319)
(418)
(5)
(608)
(1,046)
(1,654)
13,694
9,621
2,393
881
367
1,795
28,751
(1,596)
1,892
1,451
(454)
21,696
28,390
Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method, which is the rate that exactly discounts
estimated future cash flow receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction or production of an asset that takes a substantial period of time to
prepare for its intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period
in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that the Group incurs with the borrowing of funds.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary
items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated to New Zealand dollars at the rates prevailing on the
date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not
re-translated. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at
the year-end exchange rate of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit and loss except
where hedge accounting is applied and foreign exchange gains and losses are deferred in other comprehensive income.
46 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
5. TAXATION
Income tax expense
The total charge for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
IN NZD 000
Profit before tax
Prima facie tax expense at 28%
Non deductible expenses
Prior year adjustment
Other
Income tax expense
Allocated between
Current tax payable
Deferred tax
Income tax expense
Imputation credits
IN NZD 000
Imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 28%.
2015
238,879
66,886
613
(171)
(213)
2014
224,507
62,862
134
80
8
67,115
63,084
69,683
(2,568)
67,115
68,137
(5,053)
63,084
2015
67,066
2014
41,544
The above amounts represent the balance of the imputation account as at the end of the reporting period adjusted for:
• Imputation credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax.
• Imputation debits that will arise from the payment of dividends (excluding the final dividend announced in August).
Availability of these credits is subject to continuity of ownership requirements.
Current income tax expense
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax, except to the extent that it relates to items
recognised directly in other comprehensive income, in which case the tax expense is also recognised in other comprehensive income.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in profit and loss because
it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable
or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using the rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance date.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 47
5. TAXATION (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax liabilities and (assets)
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets and the movements thereon during the current and prior reporting periods.
IN NZD 000
For the year ended 30 June 2015
At 1 July 2014
NZ IAS 39 hedging adjustment credited direct
to other comprehensive income
(Credited)/charged to profit and loss
Balance at 30 June 2015
Deferred tax reversing within 12 months
Deferred tax to reverse after more than 12 months
For the year ended 30 June 2014
At 1 July 2013
NZ IAS 39 hedging adjustment credited direct
to other comprehensive income
(Credited)/charged to profit and loss
Balance at 30 June 2014
Deferred tax reversing within 12 months
Deferred tax to reverse after more than 12 months
Notes
Fixed
assets
Leased
assets
Other
Hedges
through
equity
Total
16,647
26,378
(4,027)
(3,943)
35,055
13
–
–
–
15,951
15,951
(7,619)
9,028
2,409
6,619
9,028
2,600
28,978
(114)
29,092
28,978
2,451
(1,576)
(1,576)
–
12,008
5,676
6,332
(1,576)
12,008
–
(2,568)
48,438
6,395
42,043
48,438
24,130
23,935
(4,014)
(3,929)
40,122
13
–
–
(7,483)
16,647
5,705
10,942
16,647
2,443
26,378
(85)
26,463
26,378
–
(13)
(4,027)
(4,027)
–
(4,027)
(14)
–
(3,943)
(2,595)
(1,348)
(3,943)
(14)
(5,053)
35,055
(1,002)
36,057
35,055
Certain deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset as allowed under NZ IAS 12 where there is a legally enforceable right to set off current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and where the deferred tax assets and liabilities are levied by the same taxation authority.
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition
of an asset or liability in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction neither affects accounting nor
taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance
date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the
temporary differences can be utilised.
Key estimates and assumptions
Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses and other deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses and other deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised based upon
the likely timing and level of future taxable profits. No deferred tax asset has been recognised in relation to Igloo Limited’s (IGLOO)
accumulated losses of $12,150,000 (30 June 2014: $12,150,000). Those tax losses can be carried forward for use against future taxable
profits of IGLOO subject to meeting the requirements of the income tax legislation including shareholder continuity.
48 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
IN NZD 000
Trade receivables
Less provision for impairment of receivables
Trade receivables – net
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses
Balance at end of year
Deduct prepaid expenses
Balance financial instruments
IN NZD 000
Residential subscribers
Commercial subscribers
Wholesale customers
Advertising
Commercial music
Other
Note
14
2015
64,404
(981)
63,423
830
5,256
69,509
(5,256)
64,253
2014
66,182
(1,008)
65,174
842
5,125
71,141
(5,125)
66,016
Gross
Impairment
Gross
Impairment
2015
2014
40,653
4,792
10,046
6,111
102
2,700
64,404
531
13
–
156
9
272
981
42,972
4,423
8,806
7,333
118
2,530
747
10
–
137
14
100
66,182
1,008
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method, less provision for impairment. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an on-going basis. Debts which are known to be
uncollectible are written off. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence, such as default
or delinquency in payments, that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows,
discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is expensed in profit and loss.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 49
6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED)
As at 30 June, the ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:
IN NZD 000
Not past due
Past due 0-30 days
Past due 31-60 days
Past due 61-90 days
Greater than 90 days
Neither
past due nor
impaired
55,589
–
–
–
–
55,589
2015
Past due
but not
impaired
–
6,380
1,105
225
124
7,834
Neither
past due nor
impaired
57,066
–
–
–
–
57,066
Impaired
–
51
88
258
584
981
2014
Past due
but not
impaired
–
6,234
1,199
665
10
8,108
Impaired
5
20
50
239
694
1,008
Accounts receivables relating to advertising sales are individually impaired when it is clear that the debt is unlikely to be recovered.
Impairment for all other trade receivables is calculated as a percentage of overdue subscribers in various time buckets based on historical
performance of subscriber payments.
Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables were as follows:
IN NZD 000
Opening balance
Charged during the year
Utilised during the year
Closing balance
Notes
3
2015
1,008
3,301
(3,328)
981
2014
1,387
4,020
(4,399)
1,008
The creation and release of the provision for impaired receivables has been included in subscriber related costs in profit and loss.
Amounts charged to the allowance account are generally written off when there is no expectation of receiving additional cash. The maximum
exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the fair value of each class of receivable. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.
7. PROGRAMME RIGHTS INVENTORY
IN NZD 000
Cost
Less amortisation
Balance at end of year
2015
136,983
(64,170)
72,813
2014
95,530
(52,641)
42,889
The current year programme rights’ amortisation charge of $236,868,000 (2014: $223,136,000) is included within programming expenses in
profit and loss.
Programme rights are recognised at cost, as an asset in the balance sheet provided the programme is available and the rights period has
commenced at the balance date. Long-term sports rights are executory contracts as the obligation to pay for the rights does not arise until
the event has been delivered. Most sports rights contracts are, however, payable in advance and as such, are recognised only to the extent
of the unamortised payment amount. Rights are amortised over the period they relate to on a proportionate basis depending on the type
of programme right and the expected screening dates, generally not exceeding twelve months. Any rights not expected to be utilised are
written off during the period.
50 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
IN NZD 000
For the year ended 30 June 2015
Cost
Balance at 1 July 2014
Transfer between categories
Transfer to software assets
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2015
Accumulated depreciation
Balance at 1 July 2014
Depreciation for the year
Impairment charge
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2015
Net book value at 30 June 2015
For the year ended 30 June 2014
Cost
Transfer between categories
Transfer to software assets
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2014
Accumulated depreciation
Balance at 1 July 2013
Depreciation for the year
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2014
Net book value at 30 June 2014
Land,
buildings and
leasehold
improvements
Broadcasting
and studio
equipment
Decoders and
associated
equipment
Capitalised
installation
costs
Other
plant and
equipment
Projects
under
development
Total
51,103
154,687
536,104
579,571
69,433
22,844
1,413,742
115
–
9,909
–
–
–
–
–
3,793
(13,817)
–
(991)
–
(991)
7,134
8,606
22,298
29,692
(153)
(14,663)
(106,274)
(181,925)
58,199
158,539
452,128
427,338
7,656
(2,641)
78,241
30,517
105,903
–
(305,656)
38,553
1,212,998
134,781
469,025
475,068
40,149
16,262
1,996
–
(45)
18,213
39,986
10,009
35,312
43,781
–
–
–
(14,638)
(106,274)
(181,925)
130,152
398,063
336,924
28,387
54,065
90,414
7,925
1,981
(2,628)
47,427
30,814
61,493
2,265
–
6,371
(696)
–
–
–
–
–
1,135,285
99,023
1,981
(305,510)
930,779
38,553
282,219
8,012
1,363,509
(2,473)
(3,386)
20,691
–
(3,386)
83,915
–
(30,296)
51,103
154,687
536,104
579,571
69,433
22,844
1,413,742
14,362
1,900
–
16,262
34,841
123,741
11,452
(412)
461,327
36,655
(28,957)
134,781
469,025
19,906
67,079
426,756
48,450
(138)
475,068
104,503
34,018
6,818
(687)
40,149
29,284
–
–
–
1,060,204
105,275
(30,194)
–
1,135,285
22,844
278,457
Balance at 1 July 2013
50,151
154,655
546,349
542,849
208
–
744
–
–
–
537
(505)
–
–
–
–
18,712
(28,957)
36,860
(138)
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements at 30 June 2015 includes land with a cost of $8,820,000 (30 June 2014: $4,986,000).
The net book value of assets held by subsidiaries and subject to finance leases totals $2,825,000 (30 June 2014: $10,603,000) of which
$2,457,000 (30 June 2014: $9,558,000) is included in broadcasting and studio equipment and $368,000 (30 June 2014: $1,045,000) is included
in other plant and equipment.
Depreciation related to broadcasting assets (including decoders and capitalised installation costs) of $89,102,000 (30 June 2014: $96,557,000)
accounts for the majority of the total depreciation charge. Due to immateriality of the remaining depreciation, no allocation has been made
across expense categories in profit and loss.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 51
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses except land which is shown at
cost less impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Capitalised installation costs are
represented by the cost of aerials, satellite dishes, installation costs and direct labour costs. Where parts of an item of property, plant and
equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable
that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
The cost of additions to plant and other assets constructed by the Group consist of all appropriate costs of development, construction
and installation, comprising material, labour, direct overhead and transport costs. For qualifying assets directly attributable interest costs
incurred during the period required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use are capitalised as part of the total cost. All other
costs are recognised in profit and loss as an expense as incurred. Additions in the current year include $1,686,000 of capitalised labour
costs (30 June 2014: $590,000).
Costs may also include transfers from equity of any gains or losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of
property, plant and equipment.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and recognised in other costs in profit
and loss.
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method so as to allocate the costs of assets to their residual values
over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Assets
Land
Leasehold improvements
Buildings
Broadcasting and studio equipment
Decoders and associated equipment
Other plant and equipment
Capitalised installation costs
Time
Nil
5 – 50 years
50 years
5 – 10 years
4 – 5 years
3 – 10 years
5 years
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date.
The impairment charge in the current year of $1,981,000 represents the write down to recoverable amount of IGLOO’S plant and equipment.
Key estimates and assumptions
The estimated life of technical assets such as decoders and other broadcasting assets is based on management’s best estimates.
Changes in technology may result in the economic life of these assets being different from that estimated previously. The board and
management regularly review economic life assumptions of these assets as part of management reporting procedures.
52 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
IN NZD 000
For the year ended 30 June 2015
Cost
Balance at 1 July 2014
Transfer from projects under development
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2015
Accumulated amortisation
Balance at 1 July 2014
Amortisation for the year
Impairment charge
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2015
Net book value at 30 June 2015
For the year ended 30 June 2014
Cost
Balance at 1 July 2013
Transfer from projects under development
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2014
Accumulated amortisation
Balance at 1 July 2013
Amortisation for the year
Impairment charge
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2014
Net book value at 30 June 2014
Software
Broadcasting
rights
Other
intangibles
Indefinite life
goodwill
Total
88,206
991
8,789
(1,137)
96,849
65,551
9,361
7,760
(1,137)
81,535
15,314
78,661
3,386
6,196
(37)
88,206
47,714
10,779
7,095
(37)
65,551
22,655
2,185
3,167
1,426,293
1,519,851
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
991
8,789
(1,137)
2,185
3,167
1,426,293
1,528,494
457
107
–
–
564
1,621
5,447
–
1,061
(4,323)
2,185
1,800
2,980
–
(4,323)
457
1,728
3,078
–
–
–
3,078
–
–
962
–
962
69,086
9,468
8,722
(1,137)
86,139
89
1,425,331
1,442,355
3,167
1,424,494
1,511,769
–
–
–
–
1,799
–
3,386
9,056
(4,360)
3,167
1,426,293
1,519,851
3,064
14
–
–
3,078
–
–
–
–
–
52,578
13,773
7,095
(4,360)
69,086
89
1,426,293
1,450,765
The majority of the amortisation and impairment charge relates to broadcasting intangibles. Consequently no allocation has been made across
expense categories in profit and loss.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets, liabilities and
contingent liabilities of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition and the fair value of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree.
The goodwill balance is allocated to the Group’s single operating segment, The majority of the goodwill ($1,422,115,000) arose as a result of
the acquisition of SKY by Independent Newspapers Limited (INL) in 2005. Subsequent acquisitions have resulted in immaterial increases to
goodwill. In the prior year the acquisition of Believe it Or Not Limited in May 2014 resulted in additional goodwill of $1,799,000.
Broadcasting rights, consisting of UHF spectrum licences, are recognised at cost and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the lesser
of the period of the licence term and 20 years.
Software development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives (three to five years).
Direct costs associated with the development of broadcasting and business software for internal use are capitalised where it is probable
that the asset will generate future economic benefits. Capitalised costs include external direct costs of materials and services consumed
and direct payroll-related costs for employees (including contractors) directly associated with the project and interest costs incurred during
the development stage of a project. Additions in the current year to software include $1,672,000 of capitalised labour costs (30 June 2014:
$2,570,000).
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 53
9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Key estimates and assumptions
Assets that are subject to amortisation and depreciation are tested 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.
Impairment losses in the current year and prior year represent the write-down of certain intangible assets where the estimated recoverable
amount is less than the carrying value.
In the current year the impairment loss of $7,760,000 represented the write-down of certain intangible assets relating to new products to
the recoverable amount. The impairment was recognised because it is considered unlikely that these products will generate future cash
flows in excess of the carrying value. The impairment loss in the prior year of $7,095,000 represented the write-down to recoverable value
of intangible assets relating to IGLOO.
Assets that have an indefinite useful life, for example goodwill, are not subject to amortisation and are tested at each reporting date for
impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
The Group operates as a single business segment and monitors goodwill for the business as a whole. If the testing indicates the carrying
value exceeds the recoverable amount, goodwill is considered to be impaired. The recoverable amounts of cash generating units (CGUs)
have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. The value-in-use calculation is based on estimated future cash flows, derived from
the most recent financial budgets and forecasts approved by management for the next five years and incorporates a present value calculation
based on a long term growth rate of 0% and a pre-tax discount rate of 12.5%. In the prior year the long term growth rate was 1.0% and the
pre-tax discount rate was 12.5%.
Key assumptions are subscriber numbers, churn rates, foreign exchange rates, expected changes to revenue and costs and a discount rate
based on current market rates adjusted for risks specific to the business. Growth rates are based on expected forecasts and changes in
prices and direct costs based on past practice and expectations of future changes in the market.
The Group also compares its estimated recoverable amount with the market capitalisation value at the balance date.
The goodwill impairment tests carried out have resulted in an impairment charge relating to the Screen Enterprises CGU where due to
technology changes and competition for new products, the book value is no longer considered to be recoverable in the foreseeable future
(2015: $962,000, 2014: nil).
Sensitivity of recoverable amounts
The assessment of value-in-use is most sensitive to the assumptions made for the net gain in subscriber numbers and the USD/NZD
exchange rate. Based on the sensitivity analysis carried out, management believe that no reasonable change in a key assumption would
cause the carrying value of goodwill to exceed its recoverable amount.
54 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
IN NZD 000
Trade payables
Unearned subscriptions and deferred revenue
Employee entitlements
Accruals
Balance at end of year
Less
Unearned subscriptions and deferred revenue
Balance financial instruments
Note
2015
75,582
66,238
13,495
28,903
2014
51,707
66,095
12,260
31,484
184,218
161,546
14
(66,238)
117,980
(66,095)
95,451
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective
interest method.
11. BORROWINGS
IN NZD 000
Bank loans
Bonds
Lease liabilities
Repayment terms
IN NZD 000
Less than one year
Between one and five years
More than five years
Bank Loans
2015
2014
Current
Non-current
Total
Current
Non-current
–
–
3,294
3,294
49,424
298,045
–
347,469
49,424
298,045
3,294
350,763
–
–
7,354
7,354
79,069
297,473
3,295
Total
79,069
297,473
10,649
379,837
387,191
2015
3,294
249,037
98,432
350,763
2014
7,354
281,677
98,160
387,191
The Group has a five year revolving credit bank facility expiring 17 July 2019 from a syndicate of banks comprising ANZ National Bank Limited,
Bank of New Zealand, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac Bank. In the current year SKY decreased its facility limit from $400 million
to $200 million. Interest is charged on drawings under the facility at a rate between 1.6% and 2.3% per annum above the average bid rate for
the purchase of bank accepted bills of exchange. There is a commitment fee payable on the undrawn balance of the facility of between 0.8%
and 1.15% per annum. There are no required repayment tranches of the facility. The facility can be partially or fully cancelled at SKY’s discretion.
In July 2015 the bank facility termination date was extended by 12 months to 17 July 2020 and the facility limit was increased to $250 million.
No security other than a negative pledge over the total Group’s assets has been provided.
Cash balances held with the Bank of New Zealand are subject to a netting arrangement. Bank overdrafts of $3,022,000 (30 June 2014:
$4,690,000) have been set off against the cash balances.
Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition,
interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in
profit and loss over the period of the borrowings, using the effective interest method. Arrangement fees are amortised over the term of
the loan facility. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability
for at least 12 months after the balance date.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are
repayable on demand and which form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash
equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 55
11. BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
Bonds
On 16 October 2006, the Group issued bonds for a value of $200 million which were fully subscribed (Bond A).
On 31 March 2014 the Group issued bonds for a value of $100 million which were fully subscribed (Bond B).
Terms and conditions of outstanding bonds are as follows:
Nominal interest rate
Market yield
Issue date
Date of maturity
IN NZD 000
Carrying amount
Fair value
Face value
2015
2014
Bond A
4.43%
5.48%
16-Oct-06
16-Oct-16
199,613
199,200
200,000
Bond B
6.25%
4.72%
31-Mar-14
31-Mar-21
98,432
107,655
100,000
Bond A
3.62%
5.83%
16-Oct-06
16-Oct-16
199,313
196,000
200,000
Bond B
6.25%
6.07%
31-Mar-14
31-Mar-21
98,160
100,991
100,000
Bond A is subject to a call option commencing on 16 October 2009 and each subsequent 16 October until 16 October 2015 whereby the Group
has the right to redeem or repurchase all or some of the bonds on each anniversary of the issue date.
Bonds are recognised initially at fair value less costs of issue. Costs of issue are amortised over the period of the bonds. Subsequent to initial
recognition, bonds are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in profit and loss
over the period of the bonds, using the effective interest method. Bonds are classified in the balance sheet as non-current liabilities unless
settlement of the liability is due within twelve months after the balance date.
The difference between carrying amount and fair value has not been recognised in the financial statements as the bonds are intended to be
held until maturity.
56 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
11. BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
Lease Liabilities
The Group’s obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessors’ title to the leased assets. The remaining lease term expires on
20 August 2015.
IN NZD 000
Current
Non-current
Repayment terms
Finance lease liabilities – minimum lease payments
Within one year
One to five years
Residual value
Future finance charges on finance leases
Present value of finance lease liabilities
The present value of lease liabilities is as follows:
Within one year
One to five years
2015
3,294
–
3,294
3,294
–
–
3,294
–
3,294
3,294
–
3,294
2014
7,354
3,295
10,649
3,540
144
7,547
11,231
(582)
10,649
7,231
3,418
10,649
Interest paid in the current period includes $571,000 (2014: $881,000) relating to finance leases. The effective interest rate is 6.8%.
The fair value of the finance lease liabilities at 30 June 2015 was $3,294,000 (30 June 2014:$10,932,000). The difference between carrying
amount and fair value has not been recognised in the financial statements as the lease liabilities are intended to be held until maturity.
The lease liabilities are secured over the assets of Outside Broadcasting Limited.
Leases in terms of which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases.
Assets acquired under finance leases are included as non-current assets in the balance sheet. The lower of fair value and the present value
of the minimum lease payments is recognised as an asset at the beginning of the lease term and depreciated on a straight-line basis over
the shorter of the lease term or the expected useful life of the leased asset. A corresponding liability is also established and each lease
payment is allocated between the liability and interest expense so as to produce a constant period rate of interest on the remaining
balance of the liability.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 57
12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
2015
2014
IN NZD 000
Notes
Assets
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps – cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps – fair value through profit and loss
Total interest rate derivatives
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow
hedges
Forward foreign exchange contracts – dedesignated
Total forward foreign exchange derivatives
Analysed as:
Current
Non-current
Notional
amounts
188,000
–
Assets
Liabilities
Notional
amounts
1,953
(4,258)
230,000
–
(401)
–
(8,132)
–
(8,132)
188,000
1,953
(4,659)
230,000
(979)
501,589
312
(12,425)
304,682
(4)
(983)
(9,115)
41,071
542,660
730,660
–
(2,668)
38,239
312
(15,093)
2,265
(19,752)
342,921
572,921
9
–
9
51,662
5,559
57,221
57,230
28,424
(1,320)
253,160
46
(13,107)
256,066
28,806
(7,795)
477,500
(9,115)
730,660
2,219
2,265
(6,645)
316,855
(19,752)
572,921
(9,111)
689,589
2,265
(16,683)
534,682
(4)
41,071
–
(3,069)
38,239
Derivatives used for hedging – cash flow hedges
At fair value through profit and loss
57,230
51,671
5,559
14
14
Exchange rates
USD
AUD
GBP
EUR
JPY
57,230
(9,115)
730,660
2,265
(19,752)
572,921
2015
0.6802
0.8864
0.4333
0.6091
2014
0.8733
0.9289
0.5133
0.6402
83.2497
88.5526
Forward foreign exchange contracts
The hedged highly probable forecast transactions denominated in foreign currency are expected to occur at various dates during
the next 36 months. Gains and losses recognised in the hedging reserve in equity (note 13) on forward exchange contracts as of
30 June 2015 are recognised in profit and loss in the period or periods during which the hedged forecast transaction affects profit
and loss. Generally, the gain or loss is recognised as a basis price adjustment for the purchase of programme rights, and is written
off to profit and loss over the rights’ period.
Credit risk – derivative financial instruments
The maximum exposure to credit risk on the derivative financial instruments is the value of the derivative assets’ receivable portion of
$57,230,000 (2014: $2,265,000).
58 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Exposure to currency risk
The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk that has been covered by forward foreign exchange contracts is as follows:
IN NZD 000
Foreign currency payables
Dedesignated forward exchange contracts
Net balance sheet exposure
Forward exchange contracts (for forecasted transactions)
375,613
124,845
Total forward exchange contracts
400,385
141,144
1,131
201,023
140,785
2015
2014
USD
AUD
OTHER
USD
AUD
OTHER
(24,970)
(21,653)
24,772
16,299
(198)
(5,354)
–
–
–
1,131
(20,091)
(16,008)
23,347
3,256
14,892
(1,116)
177,676
125,893
(133)
–
(133)
1,113
1,113
Sensitivity analysis
A 10% strengthening or weakening of the NZD against the following currencies as at 30 June would have resulted in changes to equity
(hedging reserve) and unrealised gain/losses (before tax) as shown below. Based on historical movements, a 10% increase or decrease in
the NZD is considered to be a reasonable estimate. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.
The analysis is performed on the same basis for the prior year.
IN NZD 000 gain/(loss)
As at 30 June 2015
Foreign currency payables
USD
AUD
Foreign exchange hedges
USD
AUD
Other
As at 30 June 2014
Foreign currency payables
USD
AUD
Foreign exchange hedges
USD
AUD
Other
10% rate increase
10% rate decrease
Equity
Profit
or loss
Equity
Profit
or loss
–
–
(35,991)
(11,579)
(108)
(47,678)
–
–
(14,889)
(10,503)
(101)
(25,493)
1,968
2,270
(2,669)
(1,525)
–
44
1,826
1,455
(1,923)
(1,263)
–
95
–
–
(2,413)
(2,774)
43,989
14,153
132
58,274
3,262
1,864
–
(61)
–
–
(2,232)
(1,779)
18,198
12,837
123
31,158
2,350
1,544
–
(117)
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 59
12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Interest rates
During the year ended 30 June 2015, interest rates on borrowings varied in the range of 2.6% to 6.5% (2014: 2.6% to 6.6%).
The Group’s interest rate structure is as follows:
IN NZD 000
Assets
2015
2014
Effective
interest rate
Notes
Current Non-current
Effective
interest rate
Current Non-current
Cash and cash equivalents
3.28%
17,895
–
2.70%
19,852
–
Liabilities
Bank loans
Bonds
Lease liabilities
Derivatives
Floating to fixed interest rate swaps
Fixed to floating interest rate swaps
11
11
11
6.46%
5.40%
6.80%
–
–
(3,294)
(49,424)
(298,045)
–
6.31%
4.80%
6.80%
–
–
(79,069)
(297,473)
(3,295)
(7,354)
–
–
14,601
188,000
–
(159,469)
60,000
170,000
200,000
–
276,557
(213,896)
Gains and losses recognised in the hedging reserve in equity (note 13) on interest rate hedges as at 30 June 2015 will be continuously released to
profit and loss within finance cost until the repayment of the bank borrowings and bonds.
Sensitivity analysis for interest-bearing instruments
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates on the reporting date would have (increased)/decreased equity (hedging reserve) and profit or loss
(before tax) by the amounts shown below. Based on historical movements a 100 basis point movement is considered to be a reasonably possible
estimate. The analysis is performed on the same basis for the prior year. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.
IN NZD 000 gain/(loss)
As at 30 June 2015
Expense/(income)
Variable rate instruments – bank loans
Interest rate hedges – cash flow
As at 30 June 2014
Expense/(income)
Variable rate instruments – bank loans
Interest rate hedges – cash flow
Interest rate hedges – fair value
100 BP increase
100 BP decrease
Equity
Profit
and loss
Equity
Profit
and loss
–
(5,026)
(5,026)
–
(5,649)
–
314
–
314
592
–
484
–
5,240
5,240
–
5,952
–
(314)
–
(314)
(592)
–
(490)
(5,649)
1,076
5,952
(1,082)
60 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Derivative financial instruments are used to hedge the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks. The Group does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes. However derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as trading
instruments. Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are
re-measured at their fair value at subsequent reporting dates. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the
derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged.
At inception the Group documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges to
specific assets and liabilities or to specific firm commitments or forecast transactions. The Group also documents its assessment, both at
hedge inception and on an on-going basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting
changes in cash flows of hedged items.
Derivatives consist mainly of currency forwards and interest rate swaps. The fair value is recognised in the hedging reserve within equity
until such time as the hedged item will affect profit and loss. The amounts accumulated in equity are either released to profit and loss or
used to adjust the carrying value of assets purchased. For example, when hedging forecast purchases of programme rights in foreign
currency, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost
of the programme rights. The deferred amounts are ultimately recognised in programme rights’ expenses in profit and loss.
Amounts accumulated in the hedging reserve in equity on interest rate swaps are recycled in profit and loss in the periods when the hedged
item affects profit and loss (for example when the forecast interest payment that is hedged is made). The gain or loss relating to any ineffective
portion is recognised in profit and loss as “interest rate swaps - fair value” in finance costs. The gain or loss relating to interest rate swaps which
do not qualify for hedge accounting is recognised in the profit and loss within the interest expense charge in “finance costs, net”.
When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or
loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in profit and
loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately
transferred to profit and loss. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are
recognised immediately in profit and loss.
13. EQUITY
Share capital
Shares on issue at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 61
Number of shares
(000)
Ordinary shares
(NZD 000)
389,140
577,403
Ordinary shares are fully paid and have no par value. The shares rank equally, carry voting rights and participate in distributions.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue during the year.
Profit after tax attributable to equity holders of Parent (NZD 000)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue (thousands)
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Issued ordinary shares at beginning of year
Issued ordinary shares at end of year
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Diluted earnings per share
2015
171,581
389,140
44.09
2014
165,829
389,140
42.61
Number
Number
389,139,785
389,139,785
389,139,785
389,139,785
389,139,785
389,139,785
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares. SKY had no dilutive potential ordinary shares during the current or prior period.
Hedging reserve
IN NZD 000
Balance at 1 July
Cash flow hedges
Unrealised gains/(losses) during the year
Transfer to basis price adjustment programme rights inventory
Transfer to property, plant and equipment
Transfer to operating expenses
Deferred tax
Balance at end of year
Notes
5
2015
(10,141)
59,060
(131)
–
(1,957)
(15,951)
41,021
30,880
2014
(9,960)
(12,808)
8,296
56
4,261
14
(181)
(10,141)
62 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Financial risk management objectives
The Group undertakes transactions in a range of financial instruments which include cash and cash deposits, receivables, payables, derivatives
and various forms of borrowings including bonds and bank loans.
These activities result in exposure to financial risks that include market risk (currency risk, fair value interest rate risk, cash flow interest rate risk
and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Group seeks to minimise the effects of currency and interest rate risks by using derivative financial instruments to hedge these risk
exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group’s policies approved by the board of directors, which provides written
principles on foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, the use of financial derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments, and
the investment of excess liquidity. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for
speculative purposes.
The Corporate Treasury function reports monthly to the board of directors. The board has an audit and risk committee which is responsible for
developing and monitoring the Group’s risk management policies.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Group’s income or the
value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within
acceptable parameters, while optimising the return on risk.
The Group buys and sells derivatives in the ordinary course of business, and also incurs financial liabilities, in order to manage market risks.
All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the board. Generally the Group seeks to apply hedge accounting in order to
manage income statement volatility.
a) Foreign exchange risk
The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures primarily with respect to the Australian dollar and the
United States dollar in relation to purchases of programme rights and the lease of transponders on the satellite. Foreign exchange risk arises
when purchases are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The net position in each foreign currency is managed
by using forward currency contracts and foreign currency options and collars to limit the Group’s exposure to currency risk.
The Group’s risk management policy is to hedge foreign capital expenditure (Capex) and foreign operating expenditure (Opex) in accordance
with the following parameters. Approximately 90% of anticipated transactions in each major currency qualify as ‘highly probable’ forecast
transactions for hedge accounting purposes.
Capex
Capex order greater than NZD $250,000
Opex
Fixed commitments
Opex
Variable commitments
Period
Time of issuing order
Up to 3 years
> 3 years
0-12 months
13-24 months
25-26 months
Minimum
hedging
100%
100%
0%
85%
0%
0%
Maximum
hedging
100%
100%
100%
95%
50%
30%
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 63
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
b) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
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. Group policy is to maintain its borrowings in fixed rate
instruments as follows:
Variable rate borrowings
Period
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-10 years
Minimum
hedging
Maximum
hedging
20%
20%
0%
80%
60%
30%
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. Under the interest rate swaps, the Group agrees with other parties to exchange,
at specified intervals (quarterly), the difference between fixed contract rates and floating rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the
agreed notional principal amounts. The Group also enters into fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps to hedge fair value interest rate risk arising
where it has borrowed at fixed rates.
c) Price risk
The Group does not have any price risk exposure.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations
and arises from cash and cash equivalents, deposits with banks, derivative financial instruments and the Group’s receivables from customers.
The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the large number of subscribers included in the Group’s subscriber base. In addition,
receivables balances are monitored on an on-going basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. The Group
establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade receivables. The main components of
this allowance are a specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures, and a collective loss component established for
groups of similar assets in respect of losses that have been incurred but not yet identified. The collective loss allowance is determined based on
historical data of payment statistics for similar financial assets. The maximum exposure is the carrying amount as disclosed in note 6.
Derivative counterparties and cash transactions are limited to high credit quality financial institutions. The Group has policies that limit the
amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Prudent liquidity risk management implies
maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the
ability to close out market positions. The Group aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
Management monitors the Group’s cash requirements on a daily basis against expected cash flows based on a rolling daily cash flow forecast for
at least 90 days in advance. In addition the Group compares actual cash flow reserves against forecast and budget on a monthly basis.
The Group had an undrawn facility balance of $150,000,000 (June 2014: $220,000,000) that can be drawn down to meet short-term
working capital requirements. On 17 July 2015 there was an increase in the facility limit of $50,000,000 (7 July 2014 there was a reduction
of $100,000,000).
64 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the balance date
to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows, including interest payments in
respect of financial liabilities and the net settled interest rate derivatives that are in a loss position at balance date. Balances due within 12 months
equal their carrying value as the impact of discounting is not significant.
Notes
Carrying
amount
Contractual
cash flows
Less than
one year
1-2 years
2-5 years
> 5 years
IN NZD 000
At 30 June 2015
Non derivative financial liabilities
Secured bank loans
Lease liabilities
Bonds
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial liabilities
Forward exchange contracts used
for hedging – net outflow/inflow (1)
Interest rate swaps (1)
At 30 June 2014
Non derivative financial liabilities
Secured bank loans
Lease liabilities
Bonds
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial liabilities
Forward exchange contracts used
for hedging – net outflow/inflow (1)
Interest rate swaps (1)
11
11
11
10
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
49,424
3,294
(59,720)
(3,294)
(2,430)
(3,294)
(2,430)
(54,860)
–
–
–
–
298,045
(347,448)
(15,110)
(208,896)
(6,250)
(117,192)
117,980
(117,980)
(117,980)
983
8,132
(986)
(986)
(6,260)
(2,090)
(2,077)
(2,093)
477,858
(535,688)
(141,890)
(213,403)
(63,203)
(117,192)
79,069
10,649
(99,433)
(11,251)
297,473
(358,834)
95,451
(95,451)
(8,852)
(7,925)
(13,490)
(95,451)
(3,848)
(3,326)
(11,543)
(75,190)
–
–
(13,490)
(208,412)
(123,442)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1) The table excludes the contractual cash flows of the interest rate swaps and forward exchange contracts which are included in assets.
502,394
(589,654)
(140,821)
(26,711)
(223,490)
(198,632)
15,093
(15,468)
(11,973)
(3,495)
4,659
(9,217)
(3,130)
(2,552)
(3,535)
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 65
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
The table below analyses the Group’s foreign exchange derivative financial instruments which will be settled on a gross basis into relevant
maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are
the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Inflows have been calculated using balance date spot rates.
Contractual
cash flows
foreign
exchange
amount
Exchange
rate
Contractual
cash flows
Less than
one year
1-2 years
3-5 years
(400,384)
(141,144)
(1,131)
433,308
146,817
1,185
38,651
(201,023)
(140,785)
(1,113)
185,678
132,054
1,107
(155,592)
(244,792)
(96,437)
(1,131)
177,038
99,607
1,185
24,670
(44,707)
–
256,270
47,210
–
13,981
(93,598)
(107,425)
(101,355)
(39,430)
(1,113)
–
86,278
94,471
1,107
99,400
37,583
–
(24,082)
(14,210)
(9,872)
0.6802
0.8864
83.2497
294,736
130,139
98,658
0.8733
0.9289
88.5526
162,153
122,665
98,015
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
IN NZD 000
At 30 June 2015
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Outflow (at FX hedge rate)
USD
AUD
YEN
Inflow (at year end market rate)
USD
AUD
YEN
At 30 June 2014
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Outflow (at FX hedge rate)
USD
AUD
YEN
Inflow (at year end market rate)
USD
AUD
YEN
Capital risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order 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’s overall
strategy for capital risk management remains unchanged from 2014.
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt which includes the borrowings disclosed in note 11, cash and cash equivalents and equity
attributable to equity holders of the Parent comprising share capital, hedging reserve and retained earnings as disclosed in note 13.
The board reviews the Group’s capital structure on a regular basis. The Group has a facility agreement in place with a syndicate of banks and a
retail bond issue as described in note 11.
66 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
The gearing ratio at the year-end was as follows:
IN NZD 000
Debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
Equity
Net debt to equity ratio
Note
11
2015
350,763
(17,895)
332,868
2014
387,191
(19,852)
367,339
1,337,203
1,241,164
25%
30%
The Group’s bank loan facility is subject to a number of covenants, including interest and debt cover ratios, calculated and reported quarterly,
with which it has complied for the entire year reported (2014: complied).
Fair value estimation
The methods used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or
indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs).
SKY’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are valued on a level 2 basis.
IN NZD 000
Assets measured at fair value
Trading derivatives – dedesignated or not hedge accounted
Derivatives used for hedging – cash flow hedges
Total assets
Liabilities measured at fair value
Trading derivatives – dedesignated or not hedge accounted
Derivatives used for hedging – cash flow hedges
Total liabilities
Note
2015
2014
5,559
51,671
57,230
(4)
(9,111)
(9,115)
–
2,265
2,265
(3,069)
(16,683)
(19,752)
12
12
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation
techniques maximise the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all
significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
The Group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance date. Techniques, such as
estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine the fair value of financial instruments. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is
based on market forward foreign exchange rates at year end. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Group would
receive or pay to terminate the swap at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, observable yield curves and the current
creditworthiness of the swap counterparties.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 67
14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Fair value of financial instruments carried at amortised cost
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Total assets
Financial liabilities held at amortised cost
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Bonds
Trade and other payables
Total liabilities
2015
2014
Notes
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
6
11
11
11
10
17,895
64,253
82,148
49,424
3,294
298,045
117,980
468,743
17,895
64,253
82,148
48,759
3,294
306,865
117,980
476,898
19,852
66,016
85,868
79,069
10,649
297,473
95,451
482,642
19,852
66,016
85,868
79,264
10,932
296,991
95,451
482,638
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:
Cash and short-term deposits, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, and other current liabilities approximate their carrying
amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of quoted notes and bonds is based on price quotations at the reporting date being a level 1 basis. The fair value of loans from
banks and lease liabilities is estimated on a level 3 basis by discounting future cash flows using rates currently available for debt on similar terms,
credit risk and remaining maturities. The fair value of related party receivables is estimated on a level 3 basis by discounting future cash flows
using rates currently available for deposits on similar terms.
Classification
Financial assets are classified in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss, or loans and receivables. The classification
depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at
initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.
All purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase the
assets. Purchases or sales of financial assets are sales or purchases that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by
regulation or convention in the marketplace.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if
acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short-term. Derivatives are categorised as held for trading unless they are designated
as hedges. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” category are
recognised in profit and loss.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.
They are included in current assets, except for those assets with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date when they are
classified as non-current assets. The Group’s loans and receivables comprise trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents in
the balance sheet. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired as well as
through the amortisation process.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence, such as default or delinquency in payment, that a financial
asset or group of financial assets is impaired. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on assets carried at amortised cost
has been incurred, 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 discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced
through use of an allowance account with the amount of the loss being recognised in profit or loss.
68 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 30 June 2015
15. COMMITMENTS
IN NZD 000
Operating leases – future minimum lease payments:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Later than five years
Contracts for transmission services:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Contracts for future programmes:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Later than five years
Capital expenditure commitments:
Property, plant and equipment
Year 1
Year 2
Other services commitments:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
2015
2014
35,629
36,570
36,487
35,918
35,648
50,714
37,795
35,518
34,753
34,546
33,978
81,437
230,966
258,027
9,203
6,144
2,462
49
17,858
176,871
150,140
115,231
75,656
62,616
27,930
9,236
5,435
3,119
–
17,790
115,203
80,605
54,407
29,903
5,877
–
608,444
285,995
73,538
34,259
107,797
10,017
1,141
493
43
–
16,770
–
16,770
7,335
4,113
891
656
291
11,694
13,286
The Group has entered into a contract with Optus Networks Pty Limited (Optus) to lease transponders on the D1 satellite which was launched
in October 2006 and commissioned in November 2006. The contract is for a period of 15 years from the time of commissioning with monthly
payments in Australian dollars. This contract is accounted for as an operating lease. Non-cancellable operating lease payments, including Optus
lease payments, are included in operating leases above.
SKY is currently utilising seven transponders, six of which are on a long-term lease. Access to the seventh transponder was negotiated, effective
from 1 April 2011, to enable the launch of additional channels. The cost of leasing the seventh transponder for the first three years to 31 March 2014
is based on a revenue share of certain specified SKY channels. Payments thereafter are for a fixed amount.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 69
16. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Group has undrawn letters of credit at 30 June 2015 of $650,000 (30 June 2014: $650,000), relating to Datacom Employer Services for SKY
executive and Screen Enterprises Limited payroll liabilities in the current year.
The Group is subject to litigation incidental to their business, none of which is expected to be material. No provision has been made in the
Group’s financial statements in relation to any current litigation and the directors believe that such litigation will not have a significant effect on
the Group’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In July 2015 the bank facility termination date was extended by twelve months to 17 July 2020 and the facility limit was increased to $250 million.
On 20 August 2015 the Board of Directors announced that it will pay a fully imputed dividend of 15 cents per share with the record date being
4 September 2015. A supplementary dividend of 2.6471 cents per share will be paid to non-resident shareholders subject to the foreign investor
tax credit regime.
70 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the shareholders of SKY Network Television Limited
REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have audited the Group financial statements of SKY Network Television Limited (“the Company”) on pages 37 to 69, which comprise the
balance sheet as at 30 June 2015, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash
flows for the year then ended, and the notes to the financial statements that include a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information for the Group. The Group comprises the Company and the entities it controlled at 30 June 2015 or from time to time
during the financial year.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with New Zealand
Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards and for such internal controls
as the Directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and International Standards on Auditing. These standards require that we comply
with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider the internal controls relevant to
the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Company’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
We are independent of the Group. Our firm carries out other services for the Group in the areas of assurance and advisory services. In addition,
certain partners and employees of our firm may have dealt with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of the trading activities of
the Group. The provision of these other services has not impaired our independence.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 37 to 69 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as at
30 June 2015, and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International
Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Restriction on Use of our Report
This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body, in accordance with the Companies Act 1993. Our audit work has been
undertaken so that we might state those matters which we are required to state to them in an auditors’ report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s
shareholders, as a body, for our audit work, for this report or for the opinions we have formed.
Chartered Accountants
Auckland
20 August 2015
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OTHER
INFORMATION
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
INTERESTS REGISTER
COMPANY AND BONDHOLDER INFORMATION
WAIVERS AND INFORMATION
SHARE MARKET AND OTHER INFORMATION
DIRECTORY
SKY CHANNELS
72
74
76
81
82
83
84
72 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
This section includes a summary of SKY’s corporate governance
practices, policies and procedures. SKY has a more detailed
corporate governance statement available online at www.skytv.co.nz/
investorrelations/corporategovernance. SKY provides the required
disclosures and compliance statements under the ASX Corporate
Governance Principles and Recommendations and the NZX
Corporate Governance Best Practice Code as at 19 August 2015.
The corporate governance statement has been approved by
the board.
business. SKY established a diversity policy during 2012 (updated
in 2015) and has posted this on SKY’s website at www.skytv.co.nz/
investorrelations/corporategovernance. The board acknowledges
there is a lot of focus on gender diversity both on boards and within
companies, and as noted in SKY’s diversity policy, this is one of the
diversity characteristics that is considered when evaluating new
director candidates. As at 30 June 2015, SKY’s board had one female
director and six male directors (compared to one female director and
seven male directors as at 30 June 2014).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Membership
SKY’s board is elected or appointed by the shareholders of SKY
by ordinary resolution. SKY’s constitution provides for a minimum
of three directors and a maximum of ten directors. The actual
number of directors may be changed by resolution of the board.
As at 30 June 2015, the board consisted of seven directors whose
relevant skills, experience and expertise are outlined in their
biographies on pages 10 and 11 and in the detailed corporate
governance statement on SKY’s website. The nomination and
remuneration committee has a formal process by which it assesses
the overall skills, experience and diversity required on the board and
works with the board to ensure that diversity remains one of the key
criteria when evaluating potential board candidates. The aim of the
board is to have a mix of skills represented on the board that are
relevant to SKY’s business.
The board may appoint directors to fill casual vacancies that occur
or add persons to the board up to the maximum number prescribed
by the constitution. At each annual meeting all directors appointed
by the board must retire and one third of the other directors must
retire, although they can offer themselves for re-election during
the year. Directors’ fees have been set at a maximum amount of
$750,000 per annum.
Independent and Executive Directors
At 30 June 2015 all of the directors of SKY other than John Fellet
were considered to be independent directors. John Fellet is the
only executive director on the board. In determining independence,
the board applies quantitative materiality thresholds set out in the
NZX and ASX Listing Rules.
POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCESSES
SKY has a number of policies, practices and processes that establish
guidelines and practices to be followed in certain circumstances
or in relation to certain matters. These policies, practices and
procedures are under regular review by management and the board.
Further information is also set out in the corporate governance
statement available online at www.skytv.co.nz/investorrelations/
corporategovernance.
Diversity Policy
Diversity of gender, skill, age, ethnicity, experience and beliefs
are valued by SKY. SKY recognises the value of diversity and the
organisational strength, problem solving ability and innovative
approach that it brings. The provision of equal opportunities for all
employees is fundamental to the way in which SKY functions as a
SKY takes a holistic approach to diversity. SKY’s measurable objectives
for achieving diversity are that:
• Each year, the board actively considers the composition of the
board and any opportunities for new directors to join the board
with diversity (including gender diversity) being one of the key
criteria when considering new appointments. Two recent board
appointments (Geraldine McBride and Derek Handley) demonstrate
a commitment to these diversity objectives.
• Each year the board compares the number of female and male
employees at SKY to the previous financial year’s figures to ensure
that SKY is maintaining a strong level of female participation at all
levels of the organisation.
• Each year the board consider the extent of age diversification at
SKY by comparing the number of employees aged over and under
45 years to the previous financial year’s figures, in order to ensure
SKY is benefiting from a mix of experience and new ways
of thinking.
For the year ended 30 June 2015, the board is satisfied that SKY
achieved its gender diversity objectives and other measureable
diversity objectives as follows:
• The board considered opportunities for new directors to join
the board with diversity (including gender diversity) in mind for
new appointments.
• There was almost equal representation of male and female
employees across SKY (47% of staff are female compared to
48% as at 30 June 2014).
• The Company had good female participation at all levels of the
organisation, including 25 female senior executives compared to
66 male senior executives (there were 24 female senior executives
and 68 male senior executives as at 30 June 2014)(1).
• There was strong participation at senior levels of the organisation
of employees under the age of 45 years (including 28% of senior
executives compared to 28% as at 30 June 2014), as well as
employees over the age of 45 years (including 72% of senior
executives compared to 72% as at 30 June 2014).
(1) ‘Senior executives’ are executives at one and two levels below
the Chief Executive in terms of reporting lines. For the year ended
30 June 2015, 5 out of 20 senior executives one level below the
Chief Executive were female and 20 out of 53 senior executives
two levels below the Chief Executive were female.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 73
Treasury Policy
Insider Trading Policy
SKY has a formalised treasury policy that establishes a framework for:
• foreign exchange risk management;
• interest rate risk management;
• borrowing, liquidity and funding risk;
• cash management;
• counterparty credit risk;
• operational risk and dealing procedures; and
• reporting and performance management.
The objective of the policy is to reduce, spread and smooth interest
rate and foreign exchange risk impacts on financial results over a
multi-year period, reduce volatility in financial performance and
ensure appropriate debt and liquidity arrangements for the business.
Communication and Disclosure Policy
SKY has a communication and disclosure policy designed to
keep both the market and SKY’s shareholders properly informed.
The policy is also designed to ensure compliance with SKY’s
continuous disclosure obligations and includes posting press
releases, annual reports and assessments, and other investor-
focused material on its website. The policy is overseen by SKY’s
Chief Executive and company secretary.
Remuneration Policy and Performance Monitoring
SKY has policies in place to ensure that it remunerates fairly and
responsibly. All executives and employees receive a portion of
their salary based on individual and company wide performance.
The executive incentive scheme is based on the concept of
economic value added. In addition to their base salary, executives
are remunerated for increasing the level of economic return on
capital employed in the business. Bonuses are “banked”, with 33%
of the bank being paid out each year at the discretion of the board.
The scheme promotes employee loyalty while ensuring that the cost
of the scheme is proportionate to SKY’s level of economic return.
The performance of key executives is monitored on a continual basis
by the board and Chief Executive but principally as part of annual
salary reviews.
Regulatory Policy
SKY has policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with
relevant laws, regulations and the NZX and ASX Listing Rules.
Health and Safety
SKY has an occupational health and safety policies and procedures
manual and a group health and safety management committee to
ensure that SKY fully complies with its health and safety obligations.
SKY has a formal policy in relation to insider trading which is
posted on SKY’s website at www.skytv.co.nz/investorrelations/
corporategovernance. The policy provides that directors, officers and
employees of SKY may not buy or sell securities in SKY, nor may they
tip others, while in the possession of inside information. SKY’s policy
affirms the law relating to insider trading contained in the Financial
Markets Conduct Act 2013 and complies with ASX Listing Rule 12.9.
Code of Conduct
SKY has a code of conduct which outlines SKY’s policies in respect
of conflicts of interest, corporate opportunities, confidentiality,
insider trading and dealing with corporate assets, in addition to
encouraging compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The code of conduct is posted on SKY’s website: www.skytv.co.nz/
investorrelations/corporategovernance.
Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Audit Independence Policy
SKY has in place an audit and risk committee charter to govern
the operation of the audit and risk committee as well as an audit
independence policy to ensure that SKY’s relationship with its
auditors is appropriate. The audit and risk committee charter is
posted on SKY’s website at www.skytv.co.nz/investorrelations/
corporategovernance. The audit and risk committee focuses on
internal controls and risk management and particular areas of
emphasis include:
• adequacy, appropriateness and effectiveness of accounting
and operating controls;
• extent of compliance with SKY policies and procedures;
• accuracy of, and security over, data and information;
• accountability for SKY’s assets to safeguard against loss;
• ensuring an effective internal control environment is fostered; and
• economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.
The audit independence policy is designed to ensure that there is no
perception of conflict in the independent role of the external auditor.
It restricts and monitors the types of services that the external auditor
can provide to SKY, prohibits contingency-type fees and requires
audit partner rotation every five years.
Investor Communications Policy
SKY has posted an investor communications policy on its website
at www.skytv.co.nz/investorrelations/corporategovernance. This
policy explains to investors how SKY facilitates effective two way
communication with investors.
Independent Advice
SKY has a procedure for board members to seek independent legal
advice at SKY’s expense.
74 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
INTERESTS REGISTER
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST – GENERAL NOTICES
Directors have given general notices disclosing interests in the various entities pursuant to section 140(2) of the Companies Act 1993. Those notices
which remain current as at 30 June 2015 are as follows: (1)
Director
John Fellet
Derek Hadley
Peter Macourt
Entity
Media Finance Limited
Outside Broadcasting Limited
Cricket Max Limited
IGLOO Limited
Iliad Management Limited
Snakk Media Limited
The Arts Foundation of New Zealand
TSWL Limited
Far East Associated Traders Limited
Virtus Health Limited
Prime Media Limited
Geraldine McBride
MY Wave Holdings Limited
My Wave Limited
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
National Australia Bank Limited
Relationship
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director/Chairman
Trustee
Director
Director
Director/Chairman
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Humphry Rolleston
Asset Management Limited
Director/Shareholder
Infratil Limited
Matrix Security Group Limited
Mercer Group Limited and various
subsidiaries of Mercer Group Limited
Director
Director
Director/Shareholder
Property for Industry Limited and subsidiary
Director/Shareholder
John Waller (2)
Donaghys Limited
Media Metro NZ Limited
Murray & Company Limited
Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
Haydn & Rollett Limited
BNZ Investments Limited (3)
Bank of New Zealand (3)
National Australia Bank Limited (3)
National Equities Limited (3)
Director
Director/Shareholder/Chairman
Director/Shareholder
Director
Director
Director
Director/Chairman
Director/Shareholder
Director
Property for Industry Limited and subsidiary
Director/Shareholder
(1) As at 30 June 2015 Mr Bryden has not disclosed any interests pursuant to s 140(2) of the Companies Act 1993. Bank of New Zealand is a participant in
SKY’s syndicated bank facility and also provides transactional services to SKY. Mr Waller is a Director/Shareholder of National Australia Bank Limited and
Bank of New Zealand. Matrix Security Group provides security services to SKY. Mr Rolleston is a Director/Shareholder of Matrix Security Group Limited.
Mr John Hart retired from the board on 24 October 2014. Mr Hart had disclosed interests as a director of Bayley Corporation Limited and NZPGA PRO-AM
Championship Limited, a Director/Shareholder of Global Rugby Enterprises Limited and subsidiaries of Global Rugby Enterprises Limited and a board member
of Professional Golfers Association of New Zealand.
(2) Mr Waller retired as Chairman of Eden Park Trust Board on 31 January 2015.
(3) On 31 July 2015 Mr Waller retired as Chairman of Bank of New Zealand and as a director of Bank of New Zealand, BNZ Investments Limited, National Australia
Bank Limited and National Equities Limited.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 75
Igloo Limited: John Fellet, Jason Hollingworth, Michael Watson, and
Matthew Orange have given notices disclosing interests arising from
being employees of SKY and, in John Fellet’s case, a director of SKY.
Believe It Or Not Limited: Grant McKenzie and Eggherick Van Der Plank
have given notices disclosing interests arising from being employees
of SKY. Brendan Lochead has given a general notice disclosing his
interest arising from being a shareholder of Believe It Or Not Limited
and a director and shareholder of Livewire Entertainment Services
Limited and Mad If You Don’t Limited. Annabelle Lochead has given
a general notice disclosing her interest arising from being the wife of
Brendan Lochead (who is a shareholder of Believe It Or Not Limited)
and a director and shareholder of Livewire Entertainment Services
Limited and Mad If You Don’t Limited.
SKY Arena Limited: SKY’s shares in SKY Arena Limited were
transferred to VADR Media Limited on 13 March 2015 and the
company subsequently changed its name to VS Live Limited. Prior to
13 March 2015, Jason Hollingworth and John Fellet had given notices
disclosing interests arising from being directors of Igloo Limited.
John Fellet had given a notice disclosing his interest arising from
being the Chief Executive of SKY. Jason Hollingworth had given a
notice disclosing his interest arising from being the Chief Financial
Officer of SKY. John McRae had given a general notice disclosing his
interest arising from being a director of, and having a legal and/or
beneficial interest in the shares of, VADR Media Limited.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST – AUTHORISATION
OF REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
SKY’s board did not authorise any additional payments of annual
directors’ fees during the year to 30 June 2015.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST – PARTICULAR
TRANSACTIONS/USE OF COMPANY
INFORMATION
During the year to 30 June 2015, in relation to SKY:
• no specific disclosures were made in the Interests Register under
section 140(1) of the Companies Act 1993; and
• no entries were made in the Interests Register as to the use of
company information under section 145(3) of the Companies
Act 1993.
DISCLOSURES OF RELEVANT INTERESTS
IN SECURITIES
During the year to 30 June 2015, in relation to SKY’s directors, officers
and senior managers, no continuous disclosures were made in the
Interests Register as to dealing in SKY’s shares under section 148 of
the Companies Act 1993 and section 297 of the Financial Markets
Conduct Act 2013.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES
SKY has in place directors’ and officers’ liability insurance to cover
risks normally covered by such policies arising out of acts or
omissions of SKY directors or employees in that capacity.
SKY has entered into a deed of indemnity pursuant to which it has
agreed to indemnify directors, senior management and officers of
SKY against liability incurred from acts or omissions of such directors,
senior management or officers, subject to certain exceptions which
are normal in such indemnities.
SKY SUBSIDIARIES’ INTEREST REGISTERS
The directors of subsidiaries have given notices disclosing interests
in the various entities pursuant to section 140 of the Companies Act
1993. Those notices which remain current as at 30 June 2015 are set
out below:
Screen Enterprises Limited: George McFarlane and Jason Hollingworth
have each given a general notice disclosing interests arising from
being employees of SKY.
Outside Broadcasting Limited: John Fellet has given a general
disclosure in the Interests Register of Outside Broadcasting Limited
that he is a director of SKY.
SKY DMX Music Limited: Martin Wrigley and Grant McKenzie have
each given a general disclosure notice disclosing interests arising
from being senior employees of SKY and, in Martin Wrigley’s case,
a shareholder of SKY.
76 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
COMPANY AND BONDHOLDER
INFORMATION
DIRECTORS HOLDING AND CEASING OFFICE
Peter Macourt
Robert Bryden
John Fellet
Derek Handley
John Hart (retired on 24 October 2014)
Geraldine McBride
Humphry Rolleston
John Waller
SUBSIDIARIES
At 30 June 2015, SKY had the following subsidiary companies:
SKY DMX Music Limited, Screen Enterprises Limited, Cricket Max
Limited, Media Finance Limited, Outside Broadcasting Limited,
Believe it Or Not Limited and Igloo Limited. SKY transferred its shares
in SKY Arena Limited to VADR Media Limited on 13 March 2015 and
the company subsequently changed its name to VS Live Limited.
During the year to 30 June 2015, SKY DMX Music Limited operated
the SKY DMX music business, Screen Enterprises Limited operated
the FATSO DVD and blu-ray rental business, Outside Broadcasting
Limited provided mobile on-site broadcasting facilities and services,
Igloo Limited delivered a low-cost pay television service over a digital
terrestrial network and via broadband, SKY Arena Limited promoted
pay-per-view events and Believe it Or Not Limited provided quizzes
for the hotel entertainment industry. None of the other subsidiaries
traded during that year.
DIRECTORS OF SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiary
Director
SKY DMX Music Limited
Grant McKenzie
Martin Wrigley
Steven Hughes
Randal Rudniski
(retired 27 October 2014)
Claude Nahon
(appointed 27 October 2014)
Screen Enterprises Limited
Jason Hollingworth
Igloo Limited
SKY Arena Limited*
George McFarlane
John Fellet
Jason Hollingworth
Michael Watson
Mathew Orange
John Fellet
(retired on 13 March 2015)
Jason Hollingworth
(retired on 13 March 2015)
John McRae
Believe It or Not Limited
Anabelle Lochead
Brendon Lochead
Grant McKenzie
Eggherick Van der Plank
Media Finance Limited
John Fellet
Outside Broadcasting Limited
John Fellet
Cricket Max Limited
John Fellet
Jason Hollingworth
* SKY transferred its shares in SKY Arena Limited to VADR Media Limited
on 13 March 2015 and the company subsequently changed its name to
VS Live Limited.
The remuneration of SKY’s employees acting as directors of
subsidiary companies is disclosed in the relevant banding for
employee remuneration on page 80 or in the case of John
Fellet, his remuneration is disclosed below under the heading of
“Remuneration of Directors”.
No director of any subsidiary company received directors’ fees or
extra benefits by virtue of the fact that they are acting as directors
of subsidiary companies.
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 77
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
For the purposes of NZX Listing Rule 10.5.5(c), the following table sets
out the equity securities (shares in SKY) in which each director had a
relevant interest as at 30 June 2015:*
SUBSTANTIAL SECURITY HOLDERS
According to notices given to SKY under the Securities Markets
Act 1988, and the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 the following
persons were substantial security holders in SKY as at 30 June 2015
and 14 August 2015 (as indicated below):
Entity
Perpetual Limited
Matthews International Capital
Management, LLC
Blackrock Investment
Management (Australia) Ltd
Entity
Perpetual Limited
UBS AG
Matthews International Capital
Management, LLC
Blackrock Investment
Management (Australia) Ltd
Securities as at 30 June 2015
37,226,184
23,725,590
21,190,229
Securities as at 14 August 2015
41,384,442
24,954,618
23,725,590
21,190,229
The total number of issued voting securities of SKY as at
30 June 2015 and 14 August 2015 was 389,139,785.
Relevant interests
Peter Macourt
Robert Bryden
John Fellet
Humphry Rolleston
John Waller
Derek Handley
Geraldine McBride
Shares
-
-
116,000
-
10,000
4,000
-
* John Hart retired on 24 October 2014.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors’ remuneration and value of other benefits received by
directors of SKY during the year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 were
as follows:
Name
Peter Macourt
Robert Bryden
John Fellet (1)
Derek Handley
John Hart (2)
Geraldine McBride
Humphry Rolleston
John Waller
Total remuneration
$138,500
$97,000
$1,910,000
$80,000
$29,000
$80,000
$92,357
$102,500
(1) John Fellet is also SKY’s Chief Executive and a director of Cricket Max
Limited, Media Finance Limited, Outside Broadcasting Limited and Igloo
Limited. He was also a director of SKY Arena Limited until 13 March 2015.
He did not receive any directors’ fees during the above period.
His remuneration, as specified above, comprises salary and performance-
based remuneration.
(2) John Hart retired on 24 October 2014.
78 SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015
COMPANY AND BONDHOLDER
INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS AS AT 14 AUGUST 2015
Holder name
HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Ltd
National Nominees Limited
National Nominees New Zealand Limited
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA NZ Branch-Segregated Clients Acct
Citibank Nominees (New Zealand) Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Limited
Accident Compensation Corporation
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Custodial Services Limited
ANZ Wholesale Australasian Share Fund
Tea Custodians Limited Client Property Trust Account
New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited
FNZ Custodians Limited
Private Nominees Limited
Investment Custodial Services Limited
UBS Nominees Pty Limited
Holding
77,266,045
44,515,168
26,182,770
26,118,924
25,290,543
22,677,803
18,852,107
15,429,287
11,913,978
11,683,712
10,519,120
9,286,538
6,628,222
5,922,423
4,832,847
4,753,797
3,909,046
2,607,647
2,602,162
2,595,690
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
19.86
11.44
6.73
6.71
6.50
5.83
4.84
3.96
3.06
3.00
2.70
2.39
1.70
1.52
1.24
1.22
1.00
0.67
0.67
0.67
DISTRIBUTION OF ORDINARY SHARES AND SHAREHOLDINGS AS 14 AUGUST 2015
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
TOTAL
No. of
shareholders
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
No. of
shares
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
3,217
4,375
997
569
79
34.83
47.36
10.79
6.16
0.86
1,990,087
11,336,006
7,371,053
13,623,451
354,819,188
9,237
100.00
389,139,785
0.51
2.91
1.90
3.50
91.18
100.00
NON MARKETABLE PARCELS OF SHARES
As at 14 August 2015, 175 shareholders in SKY had non-marketable parcels of shares for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 4.10.8.
OTHER INFORMATION
For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 4.10.14, 4.10.18 and 4.10.21, as at 14 August 2015:
• SKY had no restricted securities or securities subject to voluntary escrow on issue;
• there was no on-market buy back; and
• SKY was not subject to s611 of the Corporations Act 2001.
VOTING RIGHTS ATTACHED TO SHARES
Each share entitles the holder to one vote.
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DISTRIBUTION OF BONDS AND BONDHOLDINGS AS AT 14 AUGUST 2015
SKTFA Bonds
1 – 1000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
TOTAL
SKT020 Bonds
1 – 1000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
TOTAL
No. of
bondholders
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
No. of bonds
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
-
184
460
1,409
157
2,210
-
8.33
20.81
63.76
-
920,000
4,404,500
51,580,500
7.10
143,095,000
-
0.46
2.20
25.79
71.55
100.00
200,000,000
100.00
No. of
bondholders
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
No. of bonds
Percentage
(to 2 d.p.)
-
130
248
575
51
-
12.95
24.70
57.27
5.08
-
650,000
2,391,000
19,192,000
77,767,000
-
0.65
2.39
19.19
77.77
1,004
100.00
100,000,000
100.00
VOTING RIGHTS ATTACHED TO BONDS
Each bondholder is entitled to one vote for every dollar of principal outstanding on their bonds at meetings of bondholders. Bondholders do not
have the right to attend or vote at shareholders’ meetings.
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COMPANY AND BONDHOLDER
INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION
The number of employees or former employees of SKY and its subsidiaries (excluding directors of SKY but including employees of SKY holding
office as directors of subsidiaries, other than the Chief Executive (1)) whose remuneration and benefits was within specified bands for the year
to 30 June 2015 is as follows:
Remuneration $
100,000 – 110,000
110,001 – 120,000
120,001 – 130,000
130,001 – 140,000
140,001 – 150,000
150,001 – 160,000
160,001 – 170,000
170,001 – 180,000
180,001 – 190,000
190,001 – 200,000
200,001 – 210,000
210,001 – 220,000
220,001 – 230,000
240,001 – 250,000
250,001 – 260,000
270,001 – 280,000
280,001 – 290,000
300,001 – 310,000
350,001 – 360,000
360,001 – 370,000
390,001 – 400,000
400,001 – 410,000
420,001 – 430,000
480,001 – 490,000
500,001 – 510,000
510,001 – 520,000
520,001 – 530,000
540,001 – 550,000
740,001 – 750,000
TOTAL
No. of employees
57
62
45
21
18
10
15
5
2
2
4
4
1
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
267
(1) The remuneration of SKY’s Chief Executive John Fellet is not included in the above table as he is also a director of SKY. His remuneration is disclosed under the
heading “Remuneration of Directors” on page 77.
DONATIONS
During the year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, SKY made cash donations totaling $347,000. SKY’s subsidiaries did not make any donations.
AUDITORS
The auditors of SKY and its subsidiaries were PricewaterhouseCoopers. The amount paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers by SKY and its subsidiaries
in the year to 30 June 2015 for statutory audit services and for other assurance services was:
SKY
SKY DMX Music Limited
TOTAL
SKY’s other subsidiaries did not pay PricewaterhouseCoopers any fees.
Statutory audit services
Other assurance services
250
13
263
34
–
34
WAIVERS AND INFORMATION
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CURRENT AND ONGOING WAIVERS
The following is a summary of all waivers granted in favour of SKY
which were relied upon by SKY in the 12-month period preceding
the date two months before the date of publication of this report.
These were:
(a) A waiver to permit SKY to lodge its half yearly and final reports in
the form of an NZX Appendix 1 instead of an ASX Appendix 4D
and ASX Appendix 4E, on the condition that SKY provides any
additional information required by the ASX Appendices as an
annexure to the NZX Appendix 1;
(b) A waiver from ASX Listing Rule 6.10.3 to the extent necessary
to permit SKY to set the “specified time” to determine whether
a security holder is entitled to vote at a shareholders’ meeting
in accordance with the requirements of relevant New Zealand
legislation;
(c) A waiver from ASX Listing Rule 15.7 to permit SKY to provide
announcements simultaneously to both ASX and NZX;
(d) A waiver from ASX Listing Rule 14.3 to the extent necessary to
allow SKY to receive director nominations between the date three
months and the date two months before the annual meeting;
(e) Confirmation that the rights attaching to SKY shares set out in
SKY‘s constitution are appropriate and equitable for the purpose
of ASX Listing Rule 6.1 and comply with ASX Listing Rule 2.1;
(f)
Confirmation that ASX will accept financial accounts prepared in
accordance with New Zealand GAAP and New Zealand Auditing
Standards, and denominated in New Zealand dollars; and
(g) Confirmation that SKY can provide substantial holder information
provided to it under the New Zealand Securities Markets Act 1988.
ADMISSION TO THE OFFICIAL LIST OF THE
AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
In connection with SKY’s admission to the official list of the ASX,
the following information is provided:
1. SKY is incorporated in New Zealand.
2.
SKY is not subject to Chapters 6, 6A, 6B and 6C of the Australian
Corporations Act 2001 dealing with the acquisition of shares
(such as substantial holdings and takeovers).
3.
Limitations on the acquisition of the securities imposed by
New Zealand law are as follows:
(a) In general, SKY securities are freely transferable and
the only significant restrictions or limitations in relation
to the acquisition of securities are those imposed by
New Zealand laws relating to takeovers, overseas
investment and competition.
(b) The New Zealand Takeovers Code creates a general rule
under which the acquisition of more than 20% of the
voting rights in SKY or the increase of an existing holding of
20% or more of the voting rights in SKY can only occur in
certain permitted ways. These include a full takeover offer
in accordance with the Takeovers Code, a partial takeover
offer in accordance with the Takeovers Code, an acquisition
approved by an ordinary resolution, an allotment approved
by an ordinary resolution, a creeping acquisition (in certain
circumstances) or compulsory acquisition if a shareholder
holds 90% or more of SKY shares.
(c) The New Zealand Overseas Investment Act 2005 (and
associated regulations) regulates certain investments in
New Zealand by overseas persons. In general terms, the
consent of the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office
is likely to be required where an ‘overseas person’ acquires
shares or an interest in shares in SKY that amount to more
than 25% of the shares issued by SKY or, if the overseas
person already holds 25% or more, the acquisition increases
that holding.
(d) The New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 is likely to prevent a
person from acquiring SKY shares if the acquisition would
have, or would be likely to have, the effect of substantially
lessening competition in a market.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
2014/2015 Financial year-end
2014/2015 Full-year results announced
Next annual meeting
2015/2016 Half-year results announced
2015/2016 Financial year-end
2015/2016 Full-year results announced
30 June 2015
21 August 2015
21 October 2015
February 2016
30 June 2016
August 2016
ANNUAL MEETING
The next annual meeting of Sky Network Television Limited
will be held at Eden Park (Level 4 Lounge, South Stand),
Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland 1024, on 21 October 2015,
commencing at 2.00pm.
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SHARE MARKET AND
OTHER INFORMATION
NEW ZEALAND
SKY’s ordinary shares are listed on the main board of the NZX and
trade under the symbol SKT. SKY’s bonds are listed on the NZDX
and trade under the symbol SKTFA and SKT020. SKY’s International
Security Identification Number issued for the Company by the NZX
is NZSKTE0001S6.
NZX Limited
Level 1, NZX Centre
11 Cable Street
Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Mailing address:
PO Box 2959
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 472 7599 Fax: +64 4 496 2893
Website: nzx.com
AUSTRALIA
SKY’s ordinary shares are also listed on the ASX and trade under the
symbol SKT.
ASX Limited
Exchange Centre
20 Bridge Street, Sydney
NSW 2000, Australia
Mailing address:
PO Box H224
Australia Square, Sydney
NSW 1215, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9338 0000 Fax: +61 2 9227 0885
Website: asx.com.au
DIRECTORY
REGISTRARS
Shareholders should address questions relating to share certificates,
notify changes of address or address any administrative questions
to SKY’s share registrar as follows:
NEW ZEALAND ORDINARY SHARE REGISTRAR
Computershare Investor Services Limited
Level 2, 159 Hurstmere Road
Takapuna, North Shore City 0622
New Zealand
Mailing address:
Private Bag 92119
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 488 8777 Fax: +64 9 488 8787
Email: enquiry@computershare.co.nz
AUSTRALIAN BRANCH REGISTER
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
GPO Box 2975EE
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Freephone: 1300 850 505 (within Australia)
Tel: +61 3 9415 4000 Fax: +61 3 9473 2500
Email: enquiry@computershare.co.nz
BONDHOLDER TRUSTEE
The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited
Level 7, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street
Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Mailing address:
PO Box 1934
Auckland 1140, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 377 7300 Fax: +64 9 377 7470
Email: web.corporatetrusts@nzgt.co.nz
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 83
DIRECTORS
Peter Macourt
Robert Bryden
John Fellet
Derek Handley
Geraldine McBride
Humphry Rolleston
John Waller
EXECUTIVES
John Fellet
Jason Hollingworth
Gregory Drummond
Travis Dunbar
Charles Ingley
Megan King
Richard Last
Cherie Lawrence
Chris Major
Rawinia Newton
Cathryn Oliver
Matthew Orange
Michael Watson
Kirsty Way
Martin Wrigley
Chairman
Deputy Chairman
Chief Executive
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Broadcasting and Media
Director of Entertainment Programming
Director of Technology
Director of Content: Strategy,
Planning and Delivery
Director of Sport
Senior Legal Counsel and
Company Secretary
Director of Government Relations
Director of Advertising Sales
Chief of Staff
Director of Strategy and Products
Director of Marketing
Director of Corporate Communications
Director of Operations
NEW ZEALAND REGISTERED OFFICE
10 Panorama Road, Mt Wellington,
Auckland 1060, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 579 9999 Fax: +64 9 579 8324
Website: sky.co.nz
AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED OFFICE
c/- Allens Arthur Robinson Corporate Pty Limited
Level 28, Deutsche Bank Place
Corner Hunter and Philip Streets
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9230 4000 Fax: +61 2 9230 5333
AUDITORS TO SKY
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower,
188 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 355 8000 Fax: +64 9 355 8001
SOLICITORS TO SKY
Buddle Findlay
PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower,
188 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 358 2555 Fax: +64 9 358 2055
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SKY CHANNELS
As at 30 June 2015
TYPES OF CHANNELS
Basic Channels
Sport Channels
Specialist Channels
46
12
5
46 BASIC CHANNELS
Movie Channels
Free-to-air Channels
Radio Channels
9
12
8
Audio Music Channels
14
PPV Adult Channels
3
PPV Event Channels
PPV Movie Channels
1
11
Total
121
12 SPORT CHANNELS
5 SPECIALIST CHANNELS
SKY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 85
KEY
Created and
produced by SKY
9 MOVIE CHANNELS
When available
During school holidays
12 FREE-TO-AIR CHANNELS
8 RADIO CHANNELS
OTHER
SKY NETWORK
TELEVISION LIMITED
PO Box 9059
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
New Zealand
10 Panorama Road
Mt Wellington
Auckland 1060
New Zealand
sky.co.nz