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ANNUAL REPORT

2021

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AUDITOR
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2 Riverside Quay
Southbank Victoria 3006 Australia

SOLICITORS
HWL Ebsworth
Level 26, 530 Collins Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia

O’Reilly Legal & Governance Pty Ltd 
Maning Avenue,  
Sandy Bay, Tasmania, 7005 Australia

BANKERS
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Bendigo Bank

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
TasFoods Limited shares are listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange, code TFL

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Craig Treasure   
Non-Executive Chair

John Murphy   
Independent Deputy Chair, Non-Executive Director

Ben Swain  
Non-Executive Director

John O’Hara    
Independent Non-Executive Director

COMPANY SECRETARY
Shona Croucher

REGISTERED OFFICE
52-54 Tamar Street
Launceston Tasmania 7250 Australia
Telephone: 
Facsimile:  
Website:   

+ 61 3 6331 6983
+ 61 3 6256 9251
www.tasfoods.com.au

POSTAL ADDRESS
Po Box 425
Launceston Tasmania 7250 Australia

SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia
Telephone:   + 61 2 8280 7100
+ 61 2 9287 0303
Facsimile:   

TasFoods Limited 
ACN 084 800 902

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tasfoods.com.au

CONTENT

Corporate Directory 

Chairman’s & CEO Report 

Operating & Financial Review 
•   Poultry Division 
•   Dairy Division 
•   Wasabi 
•  Corporate 
•  2022 Outlook 
•  Risk 
Board of Directors  

Executive Team 

Directors’ Report 

02

05

10

11

14

18

20

21

23

27

28

29

54

Financial Report 
•   Consolidated Statement of Profit & Loss  
and Other Comprehensive Income 

55
•   Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  56
•   Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity  57
•   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
58
•   Notes to Financial Statements 
•   Directors’ Declaration 
•   Independent Auditor’s Report 
Shareholder Information 

104

98

59

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OUR 
BRAND 
PORTFOLIO

Our brands embody 
authentic provenance 
that reflects the essence 
of premium Tasmanian 
products. Our diversified 
customer base enables 
us to deliver the essence 
of Tasmania to where 
consumers choose to shop.

PREMIUM
Brands that reflect artisan provenance and Tasmanian 
heritage, targeted at food lovers seeking authenticity.

EVERYDAY LUXURY
Brands that provide a piece of Tasmanian    
indulgence for everyday life, targeted at 
 national retail and export markets.

MAINSTREAM / VALUE
Brands that support loyal customers   with local products 
providing profitable  volume to underpin the operations.

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CHAIRMAN & CEO’S
REPORT

CRAIG TREASURE 

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

SCOTT HADLEY  

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 
THE MANAGEMENT OF TASFOODS LTD (TFL, 
THE COMPANY), WE PRESENT TO YOU THE 
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021.

2021 was a year of significant change at TasFoods 
and one that we are confident will lay the foundation 
for sustained future growth.  TasFoods continued to 
see sales growth through 2021 which demonstrates  
strong consumer demand for the Company’s 
products however operational impacts, input costs 
and environmental factors resulted in the top-line 
performance not translating into positive financial 
results.

“

2021 was a year of significant 
change at TasFoods and one that we 
are confident will lay the foundation 
for sustained future growth.

As announced to the market in 2021 the Board 
underwent significant restructure with the 
appointment of two new experienced directors and 
the resignation of Roger McBain.  Roger McBain 
resigned from his position as Director in June after 
serving on the Board since 2016.  Roger made a 
significant contribution to TasFoods and we thank 
him for his commitment and service to the Company. 
We were pleased to welcome John Murphy and John 
O’Hara to the Board in June and both Directors have 
already made a significant contribution to shape 
the future of TasFoods.  As mentioned at the time of 
their appointment both come with extensive industry 
experience that will be invaluable in helping Tasfoods 
develop its strategic plan for the future.

In addition to the Board renewal, we made significant 
change to the Executive Leadership Team.  Jane 
Bennett resigned her position as Managing Director 
& Chief Executive Officer in August and was replaced 
by Scott Hadley, who started his role as Chief 
Executive Officer in October.  We thank Jane for her 
leadership, passion and dedication to TasFoods since 
the inception of the business. 

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CHAIRMAN & CEO’S
REPORT, CONT.

The Payroll Tax and JobKeeper benefits from 2020 
in addition to rising costs associated with repairs, 
maintenance, utilities, and stock adjustments 
contributed significantly to the year-on-year financial 
performance variance.  

The performance in 2021 coupled with subdued 
forward looking industry forecasts for the categories 
TasFoods participates in, has resulted in the 
Company recognising an impairment charge of $3.9 
million. This comprises goodwill impairment of $1.1 
million in the poultry division and $2.8 million in the 
dairy division. No goodwill remains on the balance 
sheet, however no impairment to brand values were 
recognised.

We are proud of the way our team responded to 
the challenges of 2021 and particularly for their 
continued management of a COVID-safe work 
environment. The team at TasFoods are passionate 
about the business and strive to deliver outstanding 
quality products.  

Scott joins us with considerable experience in the 
FMCG sector throughout Australia and the Asia 
Pacific region. As a seasoned brand builder and 
product marketer the Board was very pleased 
to attract Scott’s talents to further develop our 
existing brand portfolio and adjacent opportunities. 
Additionally, we appointed a new Chief Financial 
Officer, Shona Croucher, who started in October. 
Shona brings a wealth of ASX experience as well as 
deep industry knowledge.

COVID-19 continued to impact the business in  many 
ways throughout 2021.  The significant financial relief 
that was afforded the business in 2020 through 
payroll tax refunds and JobKeeper were not available 
in 2021 and this has negatively impacted the year-on-
year financial results by $1.2m.  

The Company’s key mainland Australia distribution 
channels of restaurants, hotels and cafes were 
impacted by continued COVID-19 related closures 
along with lower levels of tourism within Tasmania 
to drive food service sales. As Tasmania’s borders 
remained closed for the majority of 2021 the impact 
on Tasmanian staff was minimal however the Omicron 
strain entered Tasmania in late 2021 which impacted 
our workforce, particularly at Nichols Poultry, placing 
significant operational and financial pressure on the 
business towards the end of the year. We continue to 
experience disruptions into 2022, however we have 
operational plans in place to mitigate the impact of 
such disruptions.

Gross margins for the year were significantly 
impacted by input cost increases associated with 
milk, poultry feed and labour costs which were not 
reflected in customer pricing.

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CHAIRMAN & CEO’S
REPORT, CONT.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

FY 2021

FY 2020

Dairy
$’000

Poultry
$’000

Corporate 
and Other 
$’000

Total
$’000

Dairy
$’000

Poultry
$’000

Corporate 
and Other 
$’000

Total
$’000

Change
$’000

Change
%

Revenue

Other Income

Expenditure

EBITDA

30,362

38,636

134

448

443

45

69,441

29,502

37,030

626

115

281

378

130

66,911

2,530

526

101

(30,922)

(41,456)

(6,102)

(78,480)

(28,247)

(38,343)

(6,104)

(72,694)

(5,786)

4%

19%

8%

(425)

(2,373)

(5,614)

(8,413)

1,370

(1,032)

(5,595)

(5,257)

(3,156)

-60%

Acquisition Costs

Movement in Fair Value

0

(32)

0

(113)

Impairment Expense

(2,770)

(1,137)

0

69

0

0

(76)

0

(38)

0

(15)

(15)

(107)

(1,154)

(1,300)

(3,907)

(1,500)

(2,000)

0

(3,500)

Operating EBITDA

2,377

(1,123)

(5,683)

(4,429)

2,908

1,075

(4.426)

(443)

(3,986)

-900%

GP Margin

NPAT

33%

16%

24%

35%

20%

(10,741)

27%

(6,407)

-3%

The Company produced overall sales growth of 
4% on 2020 which maintained momentum in a 
challenging market environment. Group operating 
EBITDA was a loss of $4.4 million which was driven by 
accelerating costs on key inputs on milk, grain, labour, 
utilities and materials, which were not reflected in 
customer pricing. There were some significant one-off 
items that impacted the result in 2021 notably stock 
valuation adjustments in the poultry business and 
marketing costs associated with the creation of the 
new Organic chicken brand, Isle & Sky.

The impairment expense of $3.9m million contributed 
to the full-year financial result of a net loss after tax 
of $10.7 million. The impairment of goodwill did not 
impact the cash position of the Company. We remain 
focused on careful cash management with cash 
holdings of $1.5 million and total available funds of 
$4.0 million (including unused overdraft facilities of 
$2.5 million as at 31 December 2021).

Our two major operating divisions both achieved 
revenue growth with poultry sales representing 
55% of total sales revenue and dairy sales revenue 
representing 44% of total sales revenue. 

Sales to interstate markets grew by 17% for the 
year through a combination of increased volume to 
existing customers, reflecting the introduction to 
market of new product ranges, and the acquisition of 
new customers.

PEOPLE & SYSTEMS CAPABILITY

In addition to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Financial Officer roles, the Chief Sales & Marketing 
Officer and Chief Operating Officer positions 
changed in the last quarter of the year.   A General 
Manager Supply Chain has been appointed who 
comes with extensive experience in Logistics, 
Procurement, Planning, Maintenance and Capital 
Projects who will join the Executive Leadership Team 
in the first half of 2022.

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CHAIRMAN & CEO’S
REPORT, CONT.

The Company has set out to build commercial 
capability through a dedicated procurement 
resource, commercial finance professional and 
in-house IT specialist. The business has increased 
capability in the sales function with the employment 
of a dedicated Melbourne-based Business 
Development Executive who will focus on building 
our route trade distribution channel and a new Head 
of Sales Tasmania to capitalise on the strength of our 
branded business in Tasmania.  

An enabler of operational efficiencies will be the 
implementation of the Company’s first ERP system.  
This will enable a level of integration of the operating 
units to unlock efficiencies in customer service, route 
to market and support functions which will allow 
TasFoods to operate as a truly consolidated branded 
food and beverage group.  The ERP is expected to be 
operational in Q4 2022.

MARKETING AND NEW PRODUCTS

We launched our new organic chicken brand, 
Isle & Sky, in September which is starting to gain 
momentum.  The range is available in selected Coles 
stores across Australian States on the east coast and 
through premium butcher and retail outlets.

Our dairy division launched a wide variety of new 
products during the year including a lactose free 
range of milk under our Betta brand available in 
Coles and Independent retail in Tasmania and a 
new specialty range of cheese launched under the 
Meander Valley Dairy brand which is available in 
Independent retail in Tasmania.

Our marketing efforts going forward will be aimed 
at supporting our current brands through building 
awareness and distribution whilst ensuring our 
products are meeting consumer’s needs. We have 
simplified our brand pyramid as follows.

PYENGANA
SHIMA

MEANDER VALLEY
DAIRY

PREMIUM

EVERYDAY LUXURY

MAINSTREAM / VALUE

ISLE & SKY
(ORGANIC)

RSPCA ETHICAL
FREE RANGE

BETTA MILK / TASSIE TASTE

RSPCA BARN RAISED / COLES BRAND

DAIRY / HORTICULTURE

POULTRY

Our efforts will be focused on building brands in the premium and everyday luxury segments.

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CHAIRMAN & CEO’S
REPORT, CONT.

Developing and building capabilities in the following areas will be the enabler for immediate 
profitability and future growth.

OUR WINNING CAPABILITIES

BRAND
BUILDING

CUSTOMER 
SERVICE

OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE

CAPITAL 
MANAGEMENT

Tasfoods will 
invest behind our 
premium brands to 
ensure we remain 
relevant to evolving 
consumer needs.

Tasfoods will deliver 
exceptional service to 
all customers and be 
known for being easy 
to do business with 
for mutual growth.

Tasfoods will deliver 
the highest quality 
products and be 
known for being best 
in class in efficiency 
and effectiveness.

Tasfoods will pro 
actively manage 
our portfolio of 
business’ and brands 
to maximise returns 
to all stakeholders.

PEOPLE &
CAPABILITY

Tasfoods will invest 
in our people and 
their capability to 
ensure they thrive, 
develop and grow 
in the support of 
our business.

STRATEGY

With a refreshed Board and management team we have taken the opportunity to review the current strategic 
plan for TasFoods. The immediate priority is to stabilise the foundations of the business and then leverage our 
core competencies for profitable growth.  

TasFoods priority will be to simplify our business and focus our efforts on building premium provenance 
brands that deliver superior customer and consumer experience whilst providing leading shareholder returns.  

Craig Treasure 

Scott Hadley

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OPERATING & 
FINANCIAL REVIEW

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POULTRY DIVISION

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POULTRY DIVISION

Sales revenue for the poultry division grew by 4% 
on the pcp in 2021 to $38 million. Revenue growth 
was largely driven by the launch of our new organic 
range, Isle & Sky, which contributed $0.6m of 
sales in only 3 months of the financial year having 
been launched in September 2021. We anticipate 
further growth led by this organic range in 2022.

NEW ORGANIC RANGE

ACO CERT. NO. 13247

NICHOLS POULTRY  
WAS ESTABLISHED  
IN THE EARLY 1980S. 

THE BUSINESS HAS 
GROWN TO BECOME ONE 
OF THE MOST TRUSTED 
AND RESPECTED MEAT 
BRANDS IN TASMANIA.

Despite a solid top-line performance overall 
gross margin was significantly impacted in this 
division by increased input costs including grain 
costs associated with feed, increased labour 
processing costs as the business dealt with 
continued COVID-19 related operating implications, 
significant increases in freight and distribution 
and a re-evaluation of stock valuations.

Volume sold increased on 2020 levels and revenue 
per kg increased however this was unable to offset the 
increase in costs. Consequently, gross profit margins 
declined by 4%. During Q4 2021 the Company re-
calibrated the supply side of the division to better 
match consumer demand and this resulted in 
some one-off operational impacts that will set the 
business on a more stable footing going forward.

The Poultry division reported an operating EBITDA 
loss for 2021 primarily due to the increased input 
costs. Whilst the new organic range contributed 
positively to revenue, it was not EBITDA positive for 
the 3 month contribution to the financial year as 
the business established operating procedures to 
produce this new range in organic farming conditions. 
Other contributors to the result were an increase 
in repairs and maintenance due to the aging nature 
of equipment, and material increases in utilities. 

The Company extended its partnership with 
Coles during the year which is a great testament 
to the quality of our product and the service we 
provide to this valued partner.  We believe Nichols 
Poultry is uniquely placed in the market given 
its chemical and chlorine free characteristics 
as a result of our air-chilling process. 

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POULTRY DIVISION, CONT.

We believe Nichols will have strong consumer 
cut-through not only in Tasmania but importantly 
in the mainland market where customers are 
demanding better tasting poultry products. 
Poultry remains Australian consumers first 
choice for protein and Nichols is well placed 
to gain more share of this market.

Sales of premium chicken under the Nichols 
Ethical Free-Range brand continued to increase 
throughout 2021, achieving 15% growth over 2020. 
Despite the COVID-19 related market impacts, 
sales to interstate markets increased by 22% 
over 2020 levels which is a pleasing performance 
given sector headwinds through the year. 

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DAIRY DIVISION

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DAIRY DIVISION

Our dairy division comprises three business units, 
Betta Milk, Meander Valley Dairy and Pyengana 
Dairy.  Each business unit plays a unique role 
within the TasFoods dairy division however 
there are opportunities for further growth and 
efficiencies as we better integrate the dairy 
division within the wider TasFoods group.

THE DAIRY DIVISION 
HAS THREE CENTRES 
OF EXCELLENCE;
•  PYENGANA DAIRY –  
CHEESE AND 
TOURISM CAFE
•  KINGS MEADOWS DAIRY –  
SPECIALTY CREAMS, 
BUTTER AND FRESH 
FERMENTED PRODUCTS
•  BETTA MILK BURNIE – 
FRESH MILK BOTTLING

The division reported a reasonable financial 
contribution at both the revenue and EBITDA levels. 
Sales revenue for the dairy division grew by 3% to 
$30 million. The sales growth was primarily driven 
by increases in Pyengana Cheese and Milk, Meander 
Valley Cream range and our new Lactose Free Milk.  

Input costs in the dairy division increased significantly 
during the year, predominately on the back of rises 
in farm gate milk prices.  During 2021, the business 
absorbed the majority of these increases which 
resulted in Gross Margin decline from 2020. This 
translated into a lower EBITDA contribution of $2.4 
million, a 18% decline on 2020 results. Increased 
labour and logistics costs similarly contributed 
to the lower level of EBITDA performance.

Pleasingly, the Pyengana business unit was a highlight 
in this division.  Sales (including our Farm Gate 
Café) increased by 37% which flowed through to 
an improve EBITDA performance.  The premium 
brand positioning of this high-quality product 
resonates strongly with customers who are looking 
for more indulgent experiences, particularly 
through COVID-19 lockdowns. Management is 
buoyed by the growth of this brand and believes 
it will provide a platform for future growth into 
the Hotel, Restaurant and Café sector.

The Meander Valley Dairy business unit recorded 
sales growth across all its key categories of Cream, 
Butter, Cheese & Buttermilk. The cream range 
makes up the majority of sales in this division and 
continues to grow on the back of national distribution 
in key distribution channels along with an increased 
ranging in independent channels.  We launched a 
new range of Meander Valley cheese late in 2021 
which has been positively received by customers.

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DAIRY DIVISION, CONT.

White milk sales under the Betta Milk brand declined 
from 2020 levels as competition intensified within 
the Tasmanian market in this commodity category. 
White milk remains a competitive category but 
new products such as Lactose Free has helped 
maintain the relevance of the Betta Milk brand.  

Management is confident in Betta Milk continuing 
to contribute to the overall group performance 
given the strong brand equity within Tasmania 
however management will look to explore 
new product development to take the brand 
into less cost-competitive adjacencies.

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WASABI

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SHIMA WASABI

Whilst not a material contributor to group revenue 
Shima Wasabi is positioned as a unique, premium, 
provincial offering which opens access to premium 
food channels such as high-end restaurants for 
other TasFoods products.  Shima sales performed 
strongly with an increase of 46% on 2020 and a 
significant improvement in EBITDA contribution. 

A UNIQUE, PREMIUM, 
PROVINCIAL OFFERING

Our unique ready-to-use wasabi paste made from 
real wasabi was a key driver of growth after being 
launched in 2021 and this provides a user-friendly 
option for customers seeking an authentic wasabi 
flavour. There are few alternative options within 
the Australian domestic market and our access 
to the premium route trade market is assisted 
by having Shima in our product portfolio.

As the market conditions improve during 
2022, we expect an improvement in 
Shima reach, sales and profitability. 

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CORPORATE

The Head Office centre for TasFoods saw 
an increase in expenditure compared to 
2020.  An increase in marketing expense 
was the main driver of this variance given 
the creation of the new organic poultry 
offering, Isle & Sky, and a new television 
commercial for Betta Milk.  Employment 
expenses were increased on the prior year 
due to the payroll tax refund and Job Keeper 
payments the Company received in 2020 
not being available in 2021. Severance costs 
associated with the prior Chief Executive 
Officer and a prior Board Member were 
also accounted for in this period.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASHFLOWS

The Group is supported by a balance sheet 
with net assets at 31 December 2021 of $28.60 
million (31 December 2020: $39.24 million), 
including property, plant and equipment  balances 
of $25.90 million (31 December 2020: $25.31 
million).  Cash balances were $1.45 million (31 
December 2020: $7.63 million) and the Group 
had an undrawn overdraft facility of $2.5 million.

The decrease in group net assets is mainly due 
to the operating loss of $10.74 million, which 
includes a non-cash impairment charge of $3.91 
million.  Inventory at 31 December 2021 was $4.65 
million (31 December 2020: $4.50 million). 

During 2021 the group invested $2.4 million into 
fixed assets including $1.6 million for new organic 
chicken farming sheds located at Flowerdale, 
Tasmania (which was later recapitalised through 
a funding arrangement of $1.5 million).

Net cash outflows from operating activities 
were $4.46 million (2020: $0.52 million). 
This is reflective of the increased input costs 
including grain costs associated with feed, 
increased labour processing costs and significant 
increases in freight and distribution costs.

Management continue to focus on a disciplined 
approach to working capital management and is 
in the process of undertaking a number of steps to 
improve profitability and cash flows. These include 
embedding new ways of working through the business 
in areas of value chain profitability analysis, pricing 
reviews, major input cost contract reviews, and 
implementing improved trading terms with suppliers.

Included in the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
the year ended 31 December 2021 is an independent 
auditor’s report which includes an Emphasis of Matter 
paragraph in relation to the existence of a material 
uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the 
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. For 
further information, refer to Note 1 in the Financial 
Statements, together with the auditor’s report.

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2022 OUTLOOK

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2022 OUTLOOK

The performance of the business in 2021 was 
challenged by numerous factors both internal 
and external. New management have identified 
the need to enhance the shared service capability 
and systems which will enable the business 
to develop and grow TasFoods owned brands 
through enhanced consumer insights, investment 
in brand architecture and premiumisation, and 
improved route to market capability which is 
scalable as the business grows. Management will 
be focussed on ensuring the Company has a solid 
integrated operational centre of excellence to 
allow both of our branded divisions to grow.

Going forward, TasFoods will be an integrated 
business distributing premium, authentic brands 
with a rich provincial story that consumers will 
trust and love.  Understanding the consumer and 
meeting their needs will be at the heart of what 
we do and we need to communicate our unique 
story and attributes to them in a compelling way.

We have already made some fundamental changes 
to our business that will establish the foundations 
for profitable growth. We have employed our 
first ever procurement specialist and in house IT 
manager and expanded our sales team in both 
Tasmania and the mainland.  Understanding the 
value chain and our cost base is critical to operate a 
consumer products business and we have enhanced 
our commercial capability in this area.  We have 
already removed unprofitable SKU’s, re-set pricing 
in relevant categories and re-negotiated contracts 
to provide favourable commercial outcomes.    

A major initiative for 2022 is the implementation 
of a TasFoods enterprise resource planning (ERP) 
system. This will be operational by Q4 2022 and 
will be critical in running a multi brand and channel 

consumer products business. It will provide vital 
information to ensure profitable decision making 
whilst making TasFoods easier to do business with.

The ERP will provide the foundational support to 
improve operational efficiencies, particularly in the 
areas of logistics and manufacturing. TasFoods will 
be able to operate as one integrated business for the 
first time and it will help un-lock our true potential. 

Growth in demand for online sales is anticipated to 
continue and the plan to recruit an e-Commerce 
manager in 2021 did not eventuate. We will fast-
track our growth platform online as we believe we 
have a unique position from which to grow in this 
channel with both our own brands along with the 
ability to partner with other third-party premium 
brands to offer a wider range of consumer solutions.  

The Board endorsed an updated strategy in 
January 2022 that will focus strongly on setting 
the foundations of the business up for the future, 
capitalising on our strength in Tasmania through 
delivering a positive financial return, aggressively 
expanding our interstate and on-line offerings 
and being continuously aware of opportunities 
in adjacent categories that fit with the strategy of 
TasFoods premium authentic business. In order 
to evaluate all opportunities presented, the Board 
has endorsed a company first Capital Management 
Framework that assesses all opportunities through 
a lens of strategic alignment, financial return, 
risk management and our capability to execute. 
We believe that instilling this discipline into the 
business will put TasFoods on the path to short 
term profit and long term prosperity to bring to life 
the vision to create the most reputable, sustainable 
and authentic premium products collective.

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RISK

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RISK

TasFoods is committed to the effective management 
of risk to reduce uncertainty in the Groups business 
outcomes and to protect and enhance shareholder 
value. There are various internal and external risks 
that may have a material impact on the Groups future 
financial performance and economic sustainability

The Company has a formalised Risk Management 
Policy and Framework which operates across 
the Group.  The Policy provides high level 
direction, establishes key principles and allocates 
responsibilities to ensure TasFoods has an effective 
and efficient system and process that will facilitate the 
identification, assessment, evaluation and treatment 
of risks in order to achieve strategic and performance 
objectives.

A copy of the Risk Management Policy can be located 
on the Company’s website at http://www.tasfoods.
com.au/corporate-governance/

During 2021 the Group complied with its Risk 
Management Policy and Framework, ensuring all 
risks were regularly reviewed and risk registers were 
updated for new risks and changes to existing risk 
profiles. Identified risks remain relatively stable, with 
no expectation of increases or decreases in the 
foreseeable future unless specifically noted below.  
The material business risks which may have an effect 
on the financial performance of the Group are:

SUPPLY RISK

Ensuring our input supply is secure,  
stable and reliable

TasFoods is reliant on a number of key suppliers for 
inputs such as hatchlings, milk, cream and chicken 
feed.  We have strong relationships and contracts with 
our suppliers to ensure that quality, quantity and price 
are stable.  Where appropriate and able, TasFoods is 
diversifying supply channels to reduce risk levels and 
dependence on key suppliers.

PANDEMIC RISK

Ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors 
and customers in a pandemic environment as well 
as securing input supplies and managing the impact 
of market volatility. 

TasFoods operates on a number of different sites with 
varying levels of pandemic impact risk. The Group has 
developed site specific multi scenario pandemic plans 
for each operational location that respond to updated 
health, Government and industry advice as well as 
emerging market conditions. 

Each site plan prioritises the health and safety of 
employees, site visitors and customers, follows 
recommended advice from Government and Health 
Officials relating to pandemic safety measures including;

•   Removal of all non-essential employees from  
sites to work from home;

•   Non-essential visitors not permitted on  
processing sites;

•   Provision of relevant protective equipment  
to employees;

•   Temperature testing of employees;
•   Payment of standard wages to all employees 
awaiting COVID or other relevant test results;

•   Pandemic/COVID-specific daily cleaning and 
sanitation programs

•   Additional staff facilities provided on large work sites 
to allow for isolation of work groups;

•   Identification of social and commuting groups 
within the workforce to ensure employees likely to 
have contact outside of work remain in contained 
work groups.

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RISK, CONT.

MARKET RISK

SAFETY RISK

Delivering on our customer promises and growing 
our customer base

Ensuring our products are safe for customers  
and our staff are safe at work

TasFoods has a number of large key customers and 
the loss of one or more would have a detrimental 
impact on the Group.  TasFoods mitigates this 
risk by investing in the quality of its relationships 
with key customers, and ensuring we manufacture 
product in accordance with our customer’s required 
specification and standard. The Company continues 
to grow and diversify its customer base.  In addition, 
TasFoods responds to changing customer compliance 
requirements through the upgrading of its facilities 
and operating processes.  TasFoods has also 
developed a point of difference in our products which 
reduces the risk of substitution.

BIOSECURITY RISK

Minimising the risk of disease and infection 
impacting our animals,  manufacturing facilities and 
inputs

Careful site management, biosecurity measures and 
good animal husbandry and agricultural management 
are used to manage TasFoods’ risk of exposure to 
disease, infection and contamination.  Significant 
disease outbreaks may result in mass mortality of 
livestock or loss of plants, having a significant impact 
on saleable goods.  Suppliers undergo an approval 
process to ensure inputs comply with product 
specifications.  These are internally and where 
appropriate externally audited and monitored for 
compliance.

Food safety and workplace health and safety are 
risks that must be managed by TasFoods at all times.  
We have built strong quality and safety assurance 
systems which are externally audited against relevant 
standards., These systems are overseen by highly 
skilled staff  within a culture committed to food and 
people safety.  In addition, TasFoods holds relevant 
insurances to further mitigate food safety and 
workplace health and safety risks.

CLIMATE RISK

Minimising the risks to the business from a 
changing climate that is contributing to increased 
extreme weather events

TasFoods operations are geographically dispersed 
across Northern Tasmania which mitigates the impact 
of any one climatic influenced event on its production 
capabilities. Business continuity plans have been 
established for each business operation that include 
policies and procedures to manage biological assets in 
extreme weather events to minimise the risk of losses. 

Investment in irrigation infrastructure across the 
Tasmanian agricultural landscape provides surety of 
crop for key inputs such as grain and dairy. Drought or 
extreme weather events in other regions of Australia 
may impact commodity pricing for inputs to TasFoods 
operations.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CRAIG TREASURE NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIR 
Appointed Non-Executive Chair on 4 June 2020.

Craig has had over 35 years experience in business and property development. His most recent executive role 
was as CEO and Managing Director of ASX listed Villa World Limited (VLW). He is an experienced ASX Director 
and has had many roles in private and public sectors as a business owner and director. He is a Member of the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Urban Development Institute of Australia. 

BEN SWAIN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
Appointed Non-Executive Director on 4 June 2020.

Ben is a partner of Tasmanian law firm Murdoch Clarke. His practice areas include corporate advice, 
transactional mergers and acquisitions, real property and private client matters. Ben is a director of 
various Pty Ltd companies and trusts including the Elsie Cameron Foundation which has investment 
in entities including TasFoods Limited. With a passion for Tasmania’s finest foods and produce 
and the companies that grow and produce them, Ben gets great fulfilment from assisting, in his 
professional capacity, various Tasmanian food and agriculture business to achieve their goals. 

JOHN MURPHY INDEPENDENT DEPUTY CHAIR 
Appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 23 June 2021  
Appointed Deputy Chair on 31 January 2022.

John has over 35 years’ experience in the Australian and International Beverage, Food, Fast Moving Consumer 
Goods and Packaging Industries. He has held a range of leadership roles in large multinational organisations 
including Managing Director of Coca-Cola Amatil Australia; the CEO of Visy Industries paper, packaging and 
recycling business; and the Managing Director of Carlton & United Breweries Australian beer business after an 
extensive career with the company. John has served on the boards of both public and private companies and 
is currently the Chairman of Tribe Breweries (craft beverages) and a start-up founder of the Turner Stillhouse 
craft distillery in Tasmania. John has previously served as Deputy Chairman of Bellamy’s Organic, Non Executive 
Chairman of PFD Foods Australia and Chairman of the Lantern Hotel Group.  He has also had a long association 
with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation focused on keeping children safe today and into the future.

JOHN O’HARA INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
Appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 23 June 2021.

John is a highly accomplished Executive and Non-Executive Director with a track record of substantive contribution 
to strategic development and growth, cultural reform, value creation, building reputation and stakeholder 
relationships. John’s Director experience spans across large private entities, corporations, and Not For Profit.  
His executive roles have encompassed ASX organisations, Co-Operatives and large private companies with 
national and international operations.  John spent the last 18 years with Sunny Queen Australia, the last 8 as CEO 
& Managing Director.  Prior to that he has held Senior Executive roles in both Dairy Farmers Cooperative and 
National Foods.  He is currently the Chairman of Mulgowie Farming Company and Priestley’s Gourmet Delights and 
Advisory Board Chair of Morgan’s Pastoral Company, Priestley’s Gourmet Delights and Simon George & Sons.

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

SCOTT HADLEY  
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
Appointed CEO in October 2021.

Scott is a proud Tasmanian with over 20 years experience in a range of companies in Australia building 
premium brands, leading teams and developing go to market and supply chain organisations. Scott was 
previously CEO of Asahi Beverages Alcohol Division and has held senior positions with TT-Line, Fosters 
Group, GlaxoSmithKline and Cadbury. Scott is a member of the AICD, has an MBA (Executive) from 
AGSM, completed the Senior Executive Programme at London Business School and is a CPA.

SHONA CROUCHER  
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & COMPANY SECRETARY 
Appointed CFO in October 2021.  
Appointed Company Secretary in November 2021.

Shona is a Tasmanian and is an experienced professional. For the last 7 years, Shona has worked at Bellamy’s 
Organic where she has held the roles of Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Finance and People. Prior 
to these roles, Shona was a Director at KPMG (16 years experience) where she specialised in taxation, 
corporate business advisory, and business valuation. Shona’s advisory experience covered a diverse 
range of industry sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and professional services. Shona holds 
a Master of Applied Finance (Kaplan Professional), is a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, has a 
Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (Securities Institute of Australia), and is a member of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). Shona has also completed the Emerging 
CFO: Strategic Leadership Financial Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors of TasFoods Limited (the Company) present the financial report on the Company and its controlled 
entities (the Group) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors report as follows:

DIRECTORS

Craig Treasure

Experience and qualifications

Non-Executive Chair

Craig joined the Board on 4 June 2020 and was appointed by the 
Board as Independent Non-Executive Chair on this date. During FY21 
Craig joined the Board of substantial shareholder CVC Limited as 
Executive Chairman.  The TasFoods Board designated Craig a Non-
Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair on 31 January 2022. 
Craig is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and during FY21 
was the Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 
Craig ceased to be the Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee on 31 January 2022, remaining as a member.

Craig has over 35 years’ experience in business and property 
development.  Craig’s most recent executive role was as CEO and 
Managing Director of ASX listed Villa World Limited.  Craig is an 
experienced ASX Director and has had many roles in the public and 
private sectors as a business owner and director.  He is a member 
of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the 
Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Other Directorships in listed entities:

CVC Limited

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Villa World Limited; Eildon Capital Limited

Interest in shares and options:

721,861 Ordinary Shares

Ben Swain

Non-Executive Director

Experience and qualifications

Ben was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 4 
June 2020.  Ben is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and 
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Ben is a partner of Tasmanian law firm Murdoch Clarke.  His 
practice areas include corporate advice, transactional mergers and 
acquisitions, real property and private client matters. Ben is a director 
of various private companies and trusts including the Elsie Cameron 
Foundation Pty Ltd which has an investment in entities including 
TasFoods Limited.   With a passion for Tasmania’s finest foods and 
produce and the companies that grow and produce them, Ben gets 
great fulfilment from assisting, in his professional capacity, various 
Tasmanian food and agriculture business to achieve their goals.

Other Directorships in listed entities:

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Nil

Nil

Interest in shares and options:

1,150,000 Ordinary Shares

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DIRECTORS

John O’Hara

Experience and qualifications

Independent Non-Executive Director since 23 June 2021

John was appointed to the Board as an Independent  Non-Executive 
Director on 23 June 2021. During FY21 John was a member of both 
the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee. John became the Chair of the Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee on 31 January 2022.

John is a highly accomplished Executive and Non-Executive 
Director with a track record of substantive contribution to strategic 
development and growth, cultural reform, value creation, building 
reputation and stakeholder relationships. John’s Director experience 
spans across large private entities, corporations, and Not For Profit.  
His executive roles have encompassed ASX organisations, Co-
Operatives and large private companies with national and international 
operations. John spent the last 18 years with Sunny Queen Australia, 
the last 8 as CEO & Managing Director.  Prior to that he has held roles 
in both Dairy Farmers Cooperative and National Foods. He is currently 
the Chairman of Mulgowie Farming Company and Priestley’s Gourmet 
Delights, and Advisory Board Chair of Morgan’s Pastoral Company, 
Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, and Simon George & Sons.

Other Directorships in listed entities:

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Interest in shares and options:

Nil

Nil

Nil

John Murphy

Experience and qualifications

Independent Non-Executive Director since 23 June 2021. 
John became the Deputy Chair on 31 January 2022.

John was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive 
Director on 23 June 2021. John is the Chair of the Audit and Risk 
Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee.

John has over 35 years’ experience in the Australian and International 
Beverage, Food, Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Packaging 
Industries. He has held a range of leadership roles in large 
multinational organisations including Managing Director of Coca-
Cola Amatil Australia; the CEO of Visy Industries paper, packaging 
and recycling business; and the Managing Director of Carlton & 
United Breweries Australian beer business after an extensive career 
with the company. John has served on the boards of both public and 
private companies most recently as Non-Executive Chairman of PFD 
Foods and Deputy Chairman of Bellamy’s Organic and is currently the 
Chairman of Tribe Breweries (craft beverages) and a start-up founder 
of the Turner Stillhouse craft distillery in Tasmania.

Other Directorships in listed entities:

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Interest in shares and options:

Nil

Nil

Nil

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DIRECTORS

Jane Bennett

Experience and qualifications

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director  
until 1 October 2021.

Jane joined the Company in September 2015, and became the 
CEO and Managing Director on 18 February 2016 until she resigned 
effective 1 October 2021.

Jane has extensive experience in the premium branded food industry 
in Tasmania, including as the former Managing Director of Ashgrove 
Cheese, one of Australia’s leading premium dairy brands. Jane 
also chaired the Tasmanian Food Industry Council for 8 years and 
was a board member of the Brand Tasmania Council for 10 years. 
Jane spent 4 years working as a non-executive director in a diverse 
portfolio of companies including the CSIRO, Australian Broadcasting 
Corporation and Tasmanian Ports Corporation.  Jane is a fellow of the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Other Directorships in listed entities:

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Nil

Nil

Roger McBain

Independent Non-Executive Director until 22 June 2021

Experience and qualifications

Roger joined the Board as an Executive Director on 3 September 
2015 and transitioned to a Non-Executive Director role on 1 July 2016, 
until he resigned effective 22 June 2021. Roger was the Chair of the 
Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee.

Roger led a Tasmanian based Chartered Accounting firm as a partner 
for 25 years ultimately leading the successfully merging of the practice 
into Deloitte in 2010 and continued as partner in Deloitte Private 
until June 2015.  With particular expertise in FMCG, agribusiness and 
mining services, he delivered strong results to the Tasmanian practice.  

Other Directorships in listed entities:

Former Directorships in listed entities in the last 3 years:

Nil

Nil

Interest in shares and options:

741,026 Ordinary Shares (at the time of resignation)

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COMPANY SECRETARY

Shona Croucher

Experience and qualifications

Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer

Shona joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on 25 October 
2021. She was appointed as Company Secretary on 26 November 
2021.

Shona is an experienced finance professional. Previously Shona has 
worked at Bellamy’s Organic where she has held the roles of Chief 
Financial Officer and Director of Finance and People. Prior to this role, 
Shona was a Director at KPMG where she specialised in taxation, 
corporate business advisory, and business valuation. Shona holds 
a Master of Applied Finance (Kaplan Professional), is a Fellow of the 
Taxation Institute of Australia, has a Graduate Diploma of Financial 
Planning (Securities Institute of Australia), and is a member of the 
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA 
ANZ). 

Marta Button

Company Secretary until 26 November 2021

Experience and qualifications

Marta joined TasFoods on 12 April 2021 until 26 November 2021

Marta is an experienced governance, investor relations and financial 
strategy professional, with over 15 years’ experience in ASX listed 
organisations. Marta holds a Masters in Applied Finance and is a 
Chartered Secretary. She is currently the Company Secretary for a 
number of Not-For-Profit Organisations.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT, CONT.

MEETING OF DIRECTORS

The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company’s Directors during the year ended 31 December 
2021 and the number of meetings attended by each Director during that time.  Board Meetings were held in addition to 
the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2021. 

Director

Board Meeting

Audit And Risk Committee

Nomination & Remuneration 
Committee

C Treasure1

B Swain1

J O’Hara2 

J Murphy2

R McBain3

J Bennett4,5

Held during 
time on Board

Attended

Held during 
time on Board

Attended

Held during 
time on Board

Attended

14

14

8

8

6

10

14

14

8

8

6

10

6

6

2

2

4

6

6

6

2

2

4

6

4

4

0

0

4

4

4

4

0

0

4

4

1Mr Treasure and Mr Swain were on the Board for the entire financial year.

2Mr O’Hara and Mr Murphy joined the Board on 23 June 2021.

3Mr McBain resigned from the Board effective 22 June 2021.  

4Ms Bennett resigned from the Board effective 1 October 2021.

5 Ms Bennett was not a member of the Audit and Risk Committee or the Nomination and Remuneration Committee however attended the meetings as an invitee.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Group are the processing, manufacture and sale of Tasmanian-made food products.  

OPERATING RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION

A comprehensive review of operations is set out in Operating and Financial Review section of this Annual Report.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN STATE OF AFFAIRS

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year, other than those outlined 
in the Operating and Financial Review. 

AFTER BALANCE DATE EVENTS

There are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since 31 December 2021, which have significantly affected the 
Group’s operations, results or state of affairs, or may do so in future years.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

Dear Shareholder

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 31 December 
2021, outlining the nature and amount of remuneration for Tasfood’s Non-Executive Directors and other Key 
Management Personnel (“KMP”).  

TasFood’s remuneration strategy is designed to be responsible and sufficiently competitive to attract and retain valued 
executives and directors who create value for shareholders whilst maintaining alignment with the short term and long 
term objectives of the Company. In June 2021 Tasfoods appointed two new Non-Executive Directors, John Murphy 
and John O’Hara. Both appointments strengthen the Board’s diversity and depth. During 2H21 Tasfoods appointed 
Scott Hadley as Chief Executive Officer and Shona Croucher as Chief Financial Officer. Whilst 2H21 has been a period 
of significant leadership change for the business, a continued focus of the business is to continue to build the leadership 
team to support sustainable business growth and strategic initiatives.

The Nominations and Remuneration Committee has engaged independent remuneration experts late in FY21 to 
conduct executive benchmarking and also to assist with the development of the new short term and long term incentive 
plans which improve strategy alignment and support sustainability of returns for shareholders. It is especially important 
that any reward for executives under the long-term incentive plan is clearly linked to business performance and our 
shareholders’ expectations. Furthermore, the remuneration consultants are being used to ensure alignment between 
the Company’s remuneration practices and best-practices evident in the market, while being tailored to the Company’s 
circumstances. The Board will, over the course of FY22, consider what further improvements to remuneration 
governance, policies, procedures and practices could be made, implement them, provide updates and respond to 
feedback in future Remuneration Reports. 

We look forward to your comments, and support for remuneration related resolutions, at the upcoming AGM. 

On behalf of the Committee, I recommend the Report to you.

Yours sincerely,

John O’Hara 
Chair – Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT, CONT.

REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

The Directors of TasFoods Limited present the Remuneration Report for the Company and its controlled entities for the 
financial year ended 31 December 2021, prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 
and its regulations.

This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for the Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Group, 
which comprises all Directors (executive and non-executive) and those other members of the TasFoods Executive who 
have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group.

In 2021 the Company’s main activity related to developing Tasmanian branded food businesses (including Nichols 
Poultry, Betta Milk, Meander Valley Dairy, Pyengana Dairy and Shima Wasabi), therefore, the details of KMP 
remuneration for 2021 relate to those activities and the current remuneration structure.

This report has been prepared in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

The Report has been set out as follows:

1.  Key management personnel

2.  Role of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

3.  Engagement of remuneration consultants

4.  Remuneration strategy and framework

4.1.  Executive remuneration schedule

4.2.  Remuneration mix and linking pay to performance

4.3.  2021 fixed remuneration

4.4.  2021 short-term incentive arrangements 

4.5.  2021 long-term incentive arrangements

4.6.  KMPs 2021 short-term incentive arrangement results

4.7.  Company financial performance

5.  Executive contracts

6.  Non-executive directors’ remuneration structure

6.1.  Current fee levels and fee pool

7.  Restrictions on long-term incentive plan shares prior to vesting

8.  Remuneration tables – Directors and KMP executives 

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1. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

The term Key Management Personnel refers to those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of the Consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, and includes any director of 
the Group (whether executive or otherwise).

The KMP of TasFoods for the year ended 31 December 2021 were:

Current Non-Executive Directors

Role

Appointment Date

Craig Treasure

Ben Swain

John O’Hara

John Murphy

Non-Executive Chair

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Former Executive and Non-Executive Directors

Role

Roger McBain

Non-Executive Director

Current KMP Executives

Role

Scott Hadley

Shona Croucher

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Former KMP Executives

Role

4 June 2020

4 June 2020

23 June 2021

23 June 2021

End Date

22 June 2021

Appointment Date

1 October 2021

25 October 2021

End Date

Jane Bennett

Donna Wilson

Chief Executive Officer

30 September 2021

Chief Financial Officer

24 October 2021

2. ROLE OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Committee has the responsibility for proposing candidates for consideration by the Board to fill casual 
vacancies or additions to the Board and for devising criteria for Board membership and for reviewing membership 
of the Board, including:

•   Assessment of necessary and desirable competencies of Board members; 
•   Review of Board succession plans to maintain an appropriate balance of skills, experience and expertise; 
•   As requested by the Board, evaluation of the Board’s performance and, as appropriate, developing and 
implementing a plan for identifying, assessing and enhancing Director competencies; and 

•   Recommendations for the appointment or replacement of Directors. 

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2. ROLE OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE, CONTINUED.

Additional responsibilities of the Committee include reviewing and reporting to the Board on:

•   Remuneration arrangements for the directors and senior executives of the Company (including, without limitation, 
incentive, equity and other benefit plans and service contracts) to ensure remuneration suitably motivates 
executives to pursue the success of the Company through the identification and profitable integration of growth 
opportunities; 

•   The review of the Audited Remuneration Report to be included in the annual report; 
•   Remuneration policies and practices for the Company generally; 
•   Superannuation arrangements; 
•   Board remuneration; and 
•   Such other matters as the Board may refer to the Committee from time to time.
3. ENGAGEMENT OF REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee periodically engages independent external consultants to advise 
and assess KMP remuneration arrangements.  During 2021 Mercer Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (Mercer) was 
engaged to provide the valuation of rights to senior executives (issued under the existing LTI Plan), but did not 
provide any recommendations on the participants, quantum for participants, or the hurdles.

In November 2021, the Remuneration Committee engaged Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty Ltd (GRG) to review 
its existing remuneration policies and to provide recommendations on executive short-term and long-term incentive 
plan design. GRG was paid $60,000 for these services.

GRG have confirmed that any remuneration recommendations have been made free from undue influence by 
members of the group’s key management personnel.

The following arrangements were made to ensure that the remuneration recommendations were free from undue 
influence:
•    GRG was engaged by, and reported directly to, the chair of the remuneration committee. The agreement for the 
provision of remuneration consulting services was executed by the chair of the remuneration committee under 
delegated authority on behalf of the board.

•   The report containing the remuneration recommendations was provided by GRG directly to the chair of the 
remuneration committee; and
•    GRG was permitted to speak to management throughout the engagement to understand company processes, 
practices and other business issues and obtain management perspectives. However, GRG was not permitted to 
provide any member of management with a copy of their draft or final report that contained the remuneration 
recommendations.

As a consequence, the board is satisfied that the recommendations were made free from undue influence from any 
members of the key management personnel.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT, CONT.

4. REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK

The remuneration strategy sets the direction for the remuneration framework and drives the design and application 
of remuneration policies for executives of TasFoods (including KMP). 

TasFoods remuneration strategy and framework aims to attract and retain the best available people to run and 
manage TasFoods and align their interests with our shareholders.  The Board is committed to having a remuneration 
strategy and framework that rewards, motivates, and retains executives, to achieve our business objectives and 
deliver shareholder returns.

TasFoods seeks to create alignment between the interests of its executives and shareholders.  In the case of 
executives, by providing a fixed remuneration component together with specific short-term and long-term 
incentives based on key performance areas affecting TasFoods financial results.

In the case of non-executive directors, their remuneration does not contain performance-based or ‘at risk’ 
components. Non-executive directors are paid fees and are encouraged to hold shares in TasFoods.

4.1. Executive remuneration structure

The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its executives.  To prosper, the Company must 
attract, motivate and retain highly skilled executives.  To that end, the Company embodies the following principles in 
its remuneration framework:

•   Provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre executives;
•   Focus on creating sustained shareholder value;
•   Place a portion of executive remuneration at risk by linking reward with the strategic goals and performance  
of the Company;

•   Differentiate individual rewards commensurate with contribution to overall results and according to individual 
accountability, performance and potential; and

•   Ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards.
Executives’ total remuneration package may be comprised of the following elements:

•   Total Fixed Remuneration (base salary and superannuation)
•   At-Risk Remuneration:

- Short-Term Incentive (STI) 
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

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4. REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK, CONTINUED.

4.1. Executive remuneration structure, continued.

Performance Condition

Remuneration Strategy/ Performance Link

Total Fixed 
Remuneration (TFR)
• salary
•  statutory 
superannuation

Executive remuneration levels are market-aligned by 
comparison to similar roles in ASX-listed companies 
that have comparable market capitalisation, 
revenues, and financial metrics relevant to the 
executive’s role, executive’s knowledge, skills and 
experience, and individual performance.

Fixed remuneration is set to attract, motivate 
and retain executives to ensure they can deliver 
on TasFoods business strategy and contribute to 
the TasFoods ongoing financial performance.

Short Term 
Incentive (STI)

Annual incentive 
opportunity 
delivered in cash

Performance is measured against:
•  Financial Group performance (i.e. sales revenue, 
gross profit margin and EBITDA); and
• Non-Financial KPIs (i.e. WH&S (LTIFR)).
The STI plan applies more broadly beyond the KMP and 
KPI’s vary depending on the executive’s level and role.

The STI plan is designed to encourage and reward 
high performance and for this reason it places a 
significant proportion of the executives’ remuneration 
at-risk against targets linked to the Company’s 
annual performance objectives and therefore 
supports the alignment between the interests of 
the executive, TasFoods and our shareholders.

Non-Financial KPIs also vary and depend on the 
executive’s individual role and responsibilities. 

Details of the specific measures and results 
for 2021 can be found in section 4.6.

Long Term 
Incentive (LTI)

LTI awards for the 2021 grants were provided under 
the LTIP approved by shareholders at the 2017 AGM.

An award of rights 
with performance 
assessed over 3 years

A three-year performance period provides a reasonable 
period to align reward with shareholder return and 
also acts as a vehicle to help retain the KMP, align the 
business planning cycle, and provide sufficient time 
for the longer-term performance to be achieved.

Due to the importance that the Board places on an 
improvement in share price a single measure based on 
share price growth was chosen for the 2021 grant.  

A combination of financial and non-financial 
KPIs are used because the Board believes that 
there should be a balance between short term 
financial measures and more strategic non-
financial measures which in the medium to longer 
term will support the growth of TasFoods.

The Board believes the STI provides the right measures 
and appropriately challenging targets for participants.

The purpose of the LTI is to focus the executives’ 
efforts on the achievement of sustainable 
long-term shareholder value creation and the 
long-term financial success of TasFoods.

The provision of LTIP awards via performance rights 
for ordinary shares in TasFoods encourages long-term 
share exposure for the executives and, therefore, aligns 
the long-term interests of executives and shareholders.

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4. REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK, CONTINUED.

4.2. Remuneration mix and linking pay to performance

The Board recognises that each executive needs a significant portion of their remuneration to be at-risk and be 
linked to TasFoods annual business objectives and actual performance.

Remuneration is linked to performance by:

•   Requiring a proportion of the executives’ remuneration to vary with the short-term and long-term  
performance of TasFoods;

•   Setting clear expectations on target and stretch performance objectives required for STI payments to ensure 
quality results; and

•   Assessment of long-term performance through multiple measures to provide a complete picture of TasFoods 
performance and the increase in shareholder value.

In addition, STI and LTI outcomes are not driven by a purely formulaic approach.  The Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee holds discretion to determine that awards are not to be provided or vested in 
circumstances where it would be inappropriate or would provide unintended outcomes.

The relative weighting of fixed and variable components for target performance is set according to the scope of the 
executive’s role.  For the KMP the ‘at risk’ components for 2021 were as follows:

TFR

Short Term 
Incentive 
(At-Target)1

Short Term 
Incentive 
(Stretch)2

Long Term 
Incentive 
(Target 
Opportunity)3

Long Term 
Incentive 
(Maximum 
Opportunity)

Current KMP Executives

Scott Hadley

Shona Croucher

Former KMP Executives

Jane Bennett

Donna Wilson

$450,000

$280,000

$264,000

$220,000

50.0%

25.0%

30.0%

25.0%

62.5%

31.3%

37.5%

31.3%

70.0%

50.0%

20.0%

17.5%

140.0%

100.0%

40.0%

35.0%

1. The short-term incentive is the total payment at-target as a % of TFR
2. KMP executives’ STIs have a stretch component that is designed to encourage above at-target performance as a % of TFR.
3. The long-term incentive refers to the value, of any grant as a % of TFR.

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4.2. Remuneration mix and linking pay to performance, continued.

32%

23%

45%

TFR

STI

LTI

29%

14%

57%

TFR

STI

LTI

Scott Hadley

Shona Croucher

4.3. 2021 fixed remuneration

TasFoods uses a total fixed remuneration (base salary and superannuation) for the purposes of calculating STI  
and/or LTI amounts.

Details of KMP executives’ total fixed remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2021 (and 31 December 2020) 
can be found in the ‘Remuneration Tables’ section of this report.

4.4. 2021 short-term incentive arrangements

The TasFoods Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) rewards the CEO and those executives reporting to the CEO 
(including the KMP executives) for performance against a pre-determined scorecard of measures linked to 
TasFoods short-term business performance (12 months) and individual performance.  The specific performance 
measures may vary from year to year depending on the business’s objectives but are chosen on the basis that they 
will increase financial performance, market share and shareholder returns.

The relative weighting of fixed and variable components for target performance is set according to the scope of the 
executive’s role. 

The key performance indicators and other targets against which performance can be measured for determining the 
proportion of ‘at-risk’ remuneration, are generally as follows:

•   Financial – actual results compared to budgeted results for items including EBITDA, Sales Revenue, and Gross 
Profit Margin.

•   Business growth – NPAT, earnings per share, price earnings ratio, new order value, acquisitions and new 
customers.

•   Business management – cash generation, capital management, number of days sales outstanding in debtors, 
inventory turnover, cost/revenue ratios, and staff utilisation.

•   Strategy – development, approval, implementation, and achievement.
•   People – Workplace Health and Safety (LTIFR).

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4. REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK, CONTINUED.

4.4. 2021 short-term incentive arrangements, continued.

Performance for each measure is assessed on a range from Target to Stretch.  Stretch is set by the Board for 
each measure at a level that ensures maximum STI is payable only where performance has truly and substantially 
exceeded expectations.

Details of the STI performance measures and targets for 2021 are set out in section 4.6.

4.5. 2021 long-term incentive arrangements

Executive remuneration is determined by the Board, having consideration to relevant market practices and 
the circumstances of the Company on an annual basis.  It is the view of the Board that it is in the interests of 
Shareholders for selected Executives (the Participants) to receive part of their total remuneration package (TRP) 
in the form of at-risk equity that will vest based on performance against indicators that are linked to Shareholder 
benefit (refer to details in respect of the Vesting Conditions following) during a defined Measurement Period.  
This is also considered best practice with regards to evident market practices.  It should therefore be considered 
appropriate to provide some equity-based remuneration to Executives of the Company instead of cash only. 

The TasFoods Limited Rights Plan (TFLRP) was designed to form a significant component of at-risk remuneration 
and to create alignment between Shareholder value creation and the remuneration of selected Executives.  
Grants under the TFLRP will facilitate the Company providing appropriate, competitive and performance-linked 
remuneration to its Executives.  The Board seeks to ensure that grants to Executives are made at a level that will 
appropriately position their TRPs in the market, in accordance with the Company’s remuneration policies.  

The key elements of the LTI plan are:

Participants: the CEO, executive KMP, and provision for additional participants but noting that the terms of their 
grants may be varied as considered appropriate by the Board.

Instrument: The TFLRP uses Rights which are an entitlement to the value of a Share which may be settled either 
in the form of cash or a Share/Restricted Share (a Share which is subject to disposal restrictions).  Generally, it is 
expected that vested Rights will be satisfied in Restricted Shares.  

Maximum number of Performance Rights: The maximum number of Performance Rights is calculated by 
multiplying the total fixed remuneration (TFR) of the Participant at the beginning of the financial year by the 
maximum LTI % and then dividing that figure by a 10-day volume weighted average share price (VWAP) related to 
the time of calculation. The VWAP used to calculate the maximum number of performance rights for 2021 was 
$0.123 cents based on the share price over a 10-day period (to 15 February 2021). 

Measurement Period: The Measurement Period is the three financial years from 1 January 2021  
to 31 December 2023.

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4.5. 2021 long-term incentive arrangements, continued.

Vesting Conditions: In order for Performance Rights to vest, the Participant must remain employed by  
the Company during the Measurement Period (except in the case of a “Good Leaver”) and the performance 
conditions must be satisfied.  The performance condition in relation to the 2021 grant of Performance Rights  
is Share Price growth, with the vesting percentages (of the grant/stretch/maximum level of LTI) to be determined  
by the following scale:

Performance Level

TFL Share Price

% of the Grant/Stretch /Maximum Vesting

>Stretch

Stretch

Between Target and Stretch

Target

>$0.32

$0.32

>$0.27, < $0.32

$0.27

100%

100%

Pro-rata

50%

The targets for share price growth are based on a starting share price of $0.20 (being the weighted average share 
price of all capital raisings undertaken by the Company since 2016) which is a Compound Annual Growth Rate 
(CAGR) from December 2020 of 10.0% to achieve ‘target’ share price and a CAGR of 30.0% to achieve ‘stretch’ 
share price; noting that the share price at the beginning of 2021 was lower than the weighted average capital raise 
price, using the VWAP of $0.123 cents as a base, a CAGR of 30.0% over the years 2021 to 2023 is required to 
achieve ‘target’ share price and a CAGR of 37.5% is required to achieve ‘stretch’ share price.

Share Price will be determined by a ten trading day VWAP ending on the date that is the end of the Measurement 
Period (see above). Details of the performance rights allocated to KMP can be found in Table D of section 8 following.

Retesting: Retesting is not permitted under the proposed terms of the Invitations.

Exercise Price: No amount will be payable by the Participant to exercise a Performance Right that has vested.

Cessation of Employment: Unless the Board determines otherwise, if a TFLRP Participant ceases employment and 
is classified as a “Bad Leaver” (dismissal for cause, termination for poor performance or otherwise as determined 
by the Board), all unvested Performance Rights held by the Participant will lapse.  Unless the Board determines 
otherwise, if a Participant ceases employment for any other reason, including by reason of death, disability, 
redundancy or retirement (“Good Leaver”), Performance Rights that were granted to the Participant during the 
financial year in which the termination occurred will be forfeited in the same proportion as the remainder of 
the financial year bears to the full year.  All remaining Performance Rights for which Vesting Conditions have not 
been satisfied as at the date of cessation of employment will then remain “on foot”, subject to the original Vesting 
Conditions.  In the circumstances of any termination, any Restricted Shares that flow from the exercising of the 
Rights would cease to be subject to disposal restrictions unless otherwise specified in the Invitation.

4.6. KMPs 2021 short-term incentive arrangement results.

The measures and targets for the 2021 STI were set by the Board in February 2021 and were based on the priorities 
for 2021.  The key performance indicators were based upon stretch targets, with operating EBITDA set as a hurdle 
requirement for payment of the 2021 STI.  

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4. REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK, CONTINUED.

4.6. KMPs 2021 short-term incentive arrangement results, continued.

The following table shows the Company’s 2021 STI performance measures and weightings as applied to KMP.

Performance Measure

Description

Weighting

Comment

Sales Revenue

Statutory gross sales revenue

Gross Profit Margin

Statutory gross profit margin excluding 
biological asset movements

Operating EBITDA

WHS - Lost time injury 
frequency rate (LTIFR)

Statutory EBITDA adjusted for 
acquisition costs, capital raising 
costs and incentive payments

LTIFR are the number of lost time 
injuries within a given year relative to 
the total number of hours worked in 
the same period multiplied by 1 million

4.7. Company financial performance

20%

20%

40%

20%

Growth in sales revenue is key to improved 
performance and sustainability of the Group

The gross profit margin is seen as a 
key outcome of sales effectiveness 
and operational efficiency

EBITDA is seen as a key factor of trading 
performance and operational sustainability.   
Operating EBITDA is a hurdle 
requirement for STI payments

Employees are a key asset to TasFoods and 
their safety is paramount.  A reduction in the 
LTIFR is a key outcome of the WHS program

The following table shows the relationship between KMP executives’ at-risk remuneration and TasFoods overall 
financial performance:

Financial Year Ended 31 December

2021

2020

2019

2018

Revenue ($000)

$69,441

$67,436

$51,105

$38,920

2017

$31,112

Net (loss)/profit before tax ($'000)

($10,741)

($7,709)

($3,202)

($2,273)

($6,639)

Net (loss)/profit after tax ($'000)

($10,741)

($6,407)

($3,459)

($1,358)

($6,808)

Share price at start of year

Share price at end of year

Share price growth

Dividends

Basic (loss)/earnings per share (cents)

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (cents)

Average STI payout as a % at-target 
for eligible KMP executives

$0.120

$0.105

-12.50%

$0.00

(3.05)

(3.05)

0%

$0.120

$0.120

0.00%

$0.00

(2.56)

(2.56)

N/A

$0.135

$0.120

-11.11%

$0.00

(1.48)

(1.48)

0%

$0.190

$0.135

-28.95%

$0.00

(0.67)

(0.67)

$0.180

$0.190

5.56%

$0.00

(4.14)

(4.14)

0%

20%

The average STI payout as a % of the at-target for eligible KMP executives for FY21 was 0% as the EBITDA hurdle was not met. 
The EBITDA hurdle was also the gate for all non-financial STI awards.

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5. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS

The remuneration and other terms of employment for the executives are covered in formal employment contracts 
that have no fixed terms. TasFoods may terminate an executive immediately for cause, in which case the executive 
is not entitled to any payment other than the value of total fixed remuneration (and accrued entitlements) up to the 
termination date.

Name

KMP Executives

Notice Period 
by TasFoods

Notice Period 
by Executive

Termination / Redundancy Payment

Scott Hadley

6 months

6 months

Shona Croucher

6 months

6 months

Sign on agreement with CEO

"The Company has discretion to make a payment in lieu of all or part of 
the notice period. 
If the CEO’s employment is terminated in circumstances where there has 
been a fundamental change to his role, or if he is made redundant then 
he is entitled to a severance payment equivalent to 12 months’ salary."
"The Company has discretion to make a payment in lieu of all or part of 
the notice period. 
If the CFO’s employment is terminated in circumstances where there has 
been a fundamental change to her role, or if she is made redundant then 
she is entitled to a severance payment equivalent to 12 months’ salary."

A sign on agreement was made with the new CEO, Scott Hadley, as part of his employment contract regarding the 
grant of 5,000,000 options.

The terms of the sign on agreement are as follows:

•   Instrument – Share options to be granted, subject to receiving any required shareholder approval for the grant;
•    Maximum number of options to be granted – 5,000,000
•   Vesting period – 50% may be exercised after 3 years service so long as the employee remains CEO of TasFoods 
Limited. The remaining 50% may be exercised after 4 years service so long as the employee remains CEO of 
TasFoods Limited;

•   Exercise price - $0.10 per share
•   Grant date – 27 August 2021
•   Other conditions – if for any reason the share options are not granted to the employee, the Company  
will instead pay to the employee an amount of $500,000 as follows:

1.    50% after the employee completes 3 years service, so long as the employee remains CEO  

of TasFoods Limited.

     50% after the employee completes 4 years service, so long as the employee remains CEO  

of TasFoods Limited.

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6. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION STRUCTURE

TasFoods remuneration policy for executive and non-executive directors aims to ensure that TasFoods can attract 
and retain suitably qualified and experienced directors having regard to: 

•   the level of fees paid to executive and non-executive directors of other comparable Australian listed companies;
•   the growing size and complexity of TasFoods operations;
•    the responsibilities and work requirements of Board members; and
•   the skills and diversity of Board members.
6.1. Current fee levels and pool

Within the aggregate amount of $400,000, non-executive director and the former Executive Chair’s directors’ fees 
are reviewed periodically and determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board with 
reference to other ASX-listed companies that have comparable market capitalisation.

A review of NED fees was undertaken in November 2017, based on the benchmark data of a market capitalisation 
comparator group. During the 2021 financial year non-executive and the former Executive Chair’s directors’ fees 
(inclusive of superannuation) were:

Director

Craig Treasure

Ben Swain 

John O'Hara

John Murphy

Former Directors

Roger McBain

Base Fee

Committee Chair Fee

          Total

 70,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 70,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

 45,000 

Directors may also be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in attending to TasFoods affairs.

A non-executive director may be paid such additional or special remuneration as the Board decides is appropriate 
where a director performs extra work or services.  No fees were paid during 2021 as additional or special remuneration.

There are no retirement benefit schemes for directors other than statutory superannuation contributions, and 
executive chair and non-executive directors’ remuneration must not include a commission on, or a percentage of, 
the profits or income of TasFoods.

7. RESTRICTIONS ON LTIP SHARES PRIOR TO VESTING

The Company prohibits executives from entering into arrangements to protect the value of unvested Long-Term 
Incentive awards.  This includes entering into contracts to hedge their exposure to performance rights over shares 
granted as part of their remuneration package. Adherence to this policy is monitored informally on an annual basis 
where such awards exist by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee requesting confirmation from each of 
the executives that no such activity has occurred.

The Company treats compliance with this policy as a serious issue and takes appropriate measures to ensure  
policy adherence.

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8. REMUNERATION TABLES – DIRECTORS AND KMP EXECUTIVES

Details of the nature and amount of each element of the remuneration and shareholdings  
of the KMP of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables.

Table A: Remuneration for KMP for the year ended 31 December 2021

Short Term Employee Benefits

Post-employment Benefits

Share Based Payments

Year

Salary/
Fees

STI 
Payment

Non-
monetary 
benefits

Movement 
in Employee 
Entitlements

Superannuation

Long term 
employment 
benefits

Shares

Performance 
Rights/ 
Options

Total

Performance 
Related %

Current  
Non-Executive 
Directors

$

Craig Treasure

2021

 63,955 

2020

 35,641 

Ben Swain

2021

 41,114 

2020

22,912

John O'Hara1

2021

 23,548 

2020

John Murphy1

2021

 21,519 

2020

Former  
Executive 
Chair and 
Non-executive 
Directors

Roger McBain

2021

 19,478 

2020

 43,695 

Current KMP 
Executives

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Scott Hadley2

2021

 108,248 

 -   

2020

Shona Croucher3

2021

 49,314 

 -   

2020

Former KMP 
Executives

Jane Bennett2

2021

 368,244 

2020

239,581

Donna Wilson3

2021

 227,418 

2020

 201,039 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 6,317 

 3,386 

 4,061 

 2,177 

 -   

Not applicable

 2,152 

Not applicable

 -   

 -   

 1,850 

 4,151 

 7,065 

 5,983 

Not applicable

 3,034 

 4,532 

Not applicable

13,561

 14,150  

14,142

 12,191

 36,266 

22,975

 20,636 

 19,146 

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

$

 70,272 

 39,027 

 45,175 

25,089

 23,548 

%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

 23,671 

0%

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 21,328 

 47,846 

0%

0%

 -   

36,650

157,946

0%

 -   

 -   

56,880

0%

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 10,681 

428,752

 9,945 

286,651

 7,640 

269,836

 6,608 

238,984

0%

0%

0%

0%

1  John O’Hara and John Murphy were appointed to the Board on 23 June 2021. 

2  Jane Bennett ceased employment with the Company on 30 September 2021 and Scott Hadley commenced employment on 1 October 2021. The salary payments to Jane Bennett for 2021  
include a termination payment of $132,000.

3   Donna Wilson ceased employment with the Company on 12 November 2021 and ceased being a KMP on 24 October 2021. Shona Croucher commenced employment on 25 October 2021.

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8. REMUNERATION TABLES – DIRECTORS AND KMP EXECUTIVES, CONTINUED.

Table B:  Shareholdings

Current Non-Executive 
Directors

Craig Treasure

Ben Swain

John O'Hara

John Murphy

Former Executive Chair and 
Non-executive Directors

Roger McBain

Current KMP Executives

Scott Hadley 

Shona Croucher

Former KMP Executives

Jane Bennett1

Donna Wilson1

Year

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Shares 
held at 
Start of Year

No.

 721,861 

 -   

 1,150,000 

 -   

 -   

 -   

3,271,026

2,844,370

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

3,309,087

2,877,466

 -   

 -   

Issued as 
Remuneration

Share Buyback

Net other 
changes

Shares 
held at 
End of Year

No.

 721,861 

 721,861 

 -   

 721,861 

 -   

 1,150,000 

 1,150,000 

 1,150,000 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

(2,530,000)

 741,026 

 426,656 

 3,271,026 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 3,309,087 

 431,621 

 3,309,087 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

No.

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 Not applicable 

 -   

 Not applicable 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

1 number of shares disclosed as being held at end of year is reflective of the number of rights held at the time of cessation of employment.

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8. REMUNERATION TABLES – DIRECTORS AND KMP EXECUTIVES, CONTINUED.

Table C:  Movements during 2021 in performance rights or options over shares in the Company held,  
directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each KMP, including their related parties.

Current Executive 
Chair and Non-
executive Directors

Craig Treasure

Ben Swain

John O'Hara

John Murphy

Current KMP 
Executives

Scott Hadley

Shona Croucher

Former KMP 
Executives

Jane Bennett1,2

Donna Wilson1,2

Year

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Performance 
Rights or 
Options 
held at 
Start of Year

Granted as 
remuneration

Vested and 
exercisable

Exercised 
during the 
reporting 
period

Forfeited

Performance 
Rights or 
Options 
held at 
End of Year

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 Not Applicable 

 -   

 -   

 Not Applicable 

 5,000,000   

 -   

 -   

 Not Applicable 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 Not Applicable 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

5,000,000

 -   

 772,941 

 854,634 

 2,775,913 

 -   

 542,468 

 623,171 

 1,509,718 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 1,627,575 

(2,002,972)

 772,941 

 -   

 1,165,639 

(967,250)

 542,468 

1 number of options disclosed as being held at end of year is reflective of the number of rights held at the time of cessation of employment. 

2 Designated as a good leaver by the Board with Rights issued remaining on foot in accordance with the Rights Plan Rules.

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8. REMUNERATION TABLES – DIRECTORS AND KMP EXECUTIVES, CONTINUED.

Table D:  Share-based payments granted as remuneration to KMP

Current KMP Executives

Scott Hadley

Shona Croucher

Former KMP Executives

Jane Bennett

Donna Wilson

Year

Grant Date

Number  
Granted

Value of 
Performance 
Rights or 
Options Granted

Number  
Vested

Percentage  
of Grant 
Forfeited

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

27-Aug-21

5,000,000

316,000

 Not Applicable 

Nil

 Not Applicable 

6-Sep-21

 854,634 

 31,621 

Nil

6-Sep-21

 623,171 

 23,057 

Nil

0

0

0

0%

0%

0%

End of Remuneration Report (Audited) 

INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS

The Company has indemnified the directors and executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity 
as a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.  
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and officers 
of the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance 
prohibits disclosure of the nature of liability and the amount of the premium.

INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF AUDITOR

The Company has not, during or since the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the 
Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor.  During the financial year, the Company has 
not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Company or any related entity.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

The Company is subject to usual Federal and State environmental regulations.  TasFoods manufacturing sites are 
licenced with Council and State authorities.  The licences stipulate performance standards for all emissions (noise, 
air, odour, waste water etc), from the sites as well as the frequency and method of assessment of emissions.  The 
Company’s activities are in full compliance with all prescribed environmental regulations.

SHARE OPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

No share options or performance rights were granted during the financial year. Further details regarding 
performance rights and options granted are contained within the Remuneration Report and in note 30.

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PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No person has applied for leave of the Court under Section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 to bring proceedings 
on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of 
taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a 
party to any proceedings during the year.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The Group may decide to engage its auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the 
auditor’s expertise and experience with the Group are important.  Where auditors are engaged to perform non-
audit services, the Directors are satisfied that the provision of these non-audit services by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor’s behalf ) is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors 
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

Details of amounts paid or payable to the Group’s auditor for audit and non-audit services provided during the year 
are set out below.

Auditors of the parent entity: 
Auditing the financial report 
Other assurances services 

2021 
$ 

2020
$ 

172,250 
- 
172,250 

178,900
-
178,900

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is 
included at page 53 of the Annual Report.

AUDITOR

PricewaterhouseCoopers continues in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.  There are no 
officers of the Company who are former audit partners of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors support 
the principles of good corporate governance.  The Group continued to follow best practice recommendations 
as set out by the ASX Corporate Governance Council.  Where the Group has not followed best practice for 
any recommendation, explanation is given in the Corporate Governance Statement which is available on the 
Company’s website at http://www.tasfoods.com.au/corporate-governance/

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand (where 
rounding is applicable) under the option available to the company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/
Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191.  The company is an entity to which the Class Order applies. Amounts in 
the directors’ report have been rounded off in accordance with the Class Order to the nearest thousand dollars, or 
in certain cases, to the nearest dollar.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 298(2) of the Corporations  
Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

Craig Treasure 
Non-Executive Chair

28 February 2022 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

As lead auditor for the audit of TasFoods Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021, I declare that 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:  

(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

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

This declaration is in respect of TasFoods Limited and the entities it controlled during the period. 

Brad Peake 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Melbourne 
28 February 2022 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK  VIC  3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE  VIC  3001 
T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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tasfoods.com.au

FINANCIAL 
REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Consolidated Statement of Profit & Loss  

and Other Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

55

56

Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity 

57

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  

Notes to Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

 Independent Auditor’s Report 

Shareholder Information 

58

59

97

98

104

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS 
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Revenue from operations 
Other income 

Fair value adjustment of biological assets 
Impairment of goodwill 
Raw materials used 
Employment and contractor expense 
Freight 
Occupancy costs 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Finance costs 
Travel and accommodation 
Legal and professional fees 
Marketing and event expenses 
Repairs and maintenance 
Research and development 
Investment expenses 
Other expenses 
Loss before income tax 
Income tax benefit/(expense) 
Net Loss after tax for the year from continuing operations 
Net profit after tax for the year from discontinued operations 
Net Loss after tax for the year   

Other comprehensive income 
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in the future: 
Other comprehensive loss net of tax 
Total comprehensive income 

Net profit for the period attributable to: 
Non-controlling interest 
Owners of TasFoods Limited 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to: 
Non-controlling interest 
Owners of TasFoods Limited 

Basic loss per share (cents per share) 
Diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

Basic loss per share from continuing operations (cents per share) 
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations (cents per share) 

Note 

6 
6 

10 

7 

8 

4 
4 

4 
4 

2021 
$’000  

 69,441  
 626  

(76) 
(3,907) 
(40,840) 
(20,230) 
(5,048) 
(1,422) 
(2,037) 
(314) 
(72) 
(637) 
(730) 
(1,091) 
(27) 
- 
(4,377) 
(10,741) 
- 
(10,741) 
 -    
(10,741) 

2020
$’000 

 66,911 
 526 

(1,300)
(3,500)
(39,193)
(17,487)
(4,516)
(1,446)
(2,107)
(346)
(71)
(472)
(514)
(889)
(25)
(15)
(3,265)
(7,709)
1,302
(6,407)
 -   
(6,407)

 -    
(10,741) 

 -   
(6,407)

 -    
(10,741) 
(10,741) 

 -    
(10,741) 
(10,741) 

(3.05) 
(3.05) 

(3.05) 
(3.05) 

 -   
(6,407)
(6,407)

 -   
(6,407)
(6,407)

(2.21)
(2.21)

(2.21)
(2.21)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 31 December 2021

Current Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Biological assets 
Inventory 
Prepayments 
Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Right of use assets 
Intangible assets 
Biological assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Total Non-Current Assets 
Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Lease Liabilities 
Provisions 
Total Current Liabilities 

Non-Current Liabilities 
Borrowings 
Lease Liabilities 
Provisions 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Total Non-Current Liabilities 
Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Reserves 
Accumulated Losses 
Total Equity 

Note 

2021 
$’000  

2020
$’000 

19 
9 
10 
11 

12a 
12b 
13 
10 
8 

14 
15 
12b 
16 

15 
12b 
16 
8 

17 
18 

 1,450  
 4,973  
 2,145  
 4,647  
 976  
 14,191 

 25,904  
 1,418  
 7,195  
 30  
 -    
 34,547  
 48,738  

 9,605 
 1,047  
 193  
 1,365  
 12,210  

 6,422  
 1,339  
 169  
 -    
 7,930  
 20,140 

 7,635 
 4,493 
 2,338 
 4,504 
 905 
 19,877 

 25,308 
 968 
 10,953 
 38 
 -   
 37,267 
 57,144 

9,175 
747 
 119 
 1,172 
 11,214 

 5,585 
 951 
 153 
 -   
 6,688 
 17,903 

 28,598 

 39,241 

 61,053  
 691  
(33,146) 
 28,598  

 61,053 
 594 
(22,407)
 39,241 

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Year Ended 31 December 2021

At 1 January 2020 
Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Issue of shares 
Share issue costs 
Share-based payment expense 
As at 31 December 2020 

At 1 January 2021 
Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Issue of shares 
Share issue costs 
Share-based payment expense 
As at 31 December 2021 

Contributed  
Equity 
$’000 

Reserves 
$’000 

Accumulated 
Losses 
$’000 

 53,982  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 7,134  
(64) 
 -    
 61,054  

 61,054  
 -    
 -    
 -    
- 
 -    
 -    
61,054  

 493  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 101  
 594  

 594  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 97  
 691  

(15,998) 
(6,407) 
 -    
(6,407) 
 -    
 -    
 -    
(22,406) 

(22,406) 
(10,741) 
 -    
(10,741) 
 -    
 -    
 -    
(33,147) 

Total
$’000

 38,476 
(6,407)
 -   
(6,407)
 7,134 
(64)
101
 39,241 

 39,241 
(10,741)
 -   
(10,741)
-
 -   

97
 28,598 

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Note 

2021 
$’000  

2020
$’000 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 
Interest paid 
Expenditure incurred in the pursuit of acquisitions and investment opportunities 
Income taxes received 
Other 
Net cash used in operating activities 

19 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for property, plant and equipment 
Payments for leases 
Payments for other non-current assets 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Cost of issuing shares 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Principal elements of borrowing payments 
Principal elements of lease payments 
Transaction costs related to borrowings 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

 69,587  
(73,969) 
 1  
(127) 
- 
 -    
51 
(4,457) 

(2,436) 
(196) 
(159) 
 -    
(2,791) 

 -    
(14) 
2,136 
(450) 
(196) 
(23) 
 1,453  

 67,342 
(68,225)
 2 
(339)
(15)
 -   

712
(523)

(1,082)
-
(16)
 23 
(1,075)

 7,134 
(125)
 1,123 
-
(732)
(1) 
 7,399 

(5,795)  

 5,801 

19 

 7,245  
 1,450  

 1,444 
 7,245 

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART 
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 31 December 2021

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The consolidated financial statements and notes represent those of TasFoods Limited and its Controlled Entities.  TasFoods Limited is a company 
incorporated in Australia, and whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

The financial statements were authorised for issue on 28 February 2022 by the Directors of the Company.

All press releases and other information are available on our website www.tasfoods.com.au.

Going Concern

These financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company is a going concern.

For the year ended 31 December 2021 the consolidated entity incurred losses of $10.74 million after tax (2020: $6.41 million) and incurred 
net cash outflows from operations of $4.84 million (2020: $0.52 million). As at year end the Company had cash on hand of  $1.45 million (31 
December 2020: $7.24 million) and had external borrowings of $7.47 million (31 December 2020: $5.82 million).  The external borrowings are 
subject to complying with an interest cover ratio financial covenant at 31 December 2022 at each balance date. Prior to 31 December 2021, the 
external lender provided an unconditional waiver of this covenant for the current financial year. The Company received cash from equity raising 
of $7.13 million during FY20.

There was a significant restructure of the Company’s leadership in FY21 with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and 
Chief Financial Officer and changes to the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer positions.  In addition, two new 
experienced directors were appointed to the Board.  The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the successful 
implementation of its revised strategy of a disciplined approach to managing input cost increases and other profitability enhancement initiatives 
and/or obtaining additional funding from alternative sources should it be required. The strategic objectives include:  
•   Implementation of the Company’s first integrated ERP system which will facilitate the integration of the businesses and cost saving 
opportunities and allow the business to operate as one food and beverage group.
•   On-going assessment of customer and product profitability with low or negative margin products exited.
•   Increasing gross margins through negotiated sales price increases with customers and execution of identified cost savings over raw material 
inputs, distribution and logistics.
•   Continued new product development in the dairy business focussed on both the Pyengana and Meander Valley Dairy brands.
•   Focussed marketing on a simplified brand pyramid to build brand awareness of key brands.
•   Implementation of a new capital management framework and a disciplined approach to assessing all opportunities to ensure strategic 
alignment, financial return, risk management and capability to execute.

Given the risk associated with the timing and quantum of profitability improvement initiatives, combined with the need to comply with the 
financial covenant test within the next 12 months, there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to 
continue as a going concern, and therefore, that it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

The directors are of the opinion that the leadership reset best positions the Group to make significant progress in the above listed strategic 
objectives. Accordingly, the consolidated annual report has been prepared on a going concern basis.

2. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. 

A detailed discussion of the Group’s financial performance and position is included in the Operating and Financial Review on pages 10 to 26  
at the start of this Annual Report.

There have been no changes in accounting policies since the previous financial report at 31 December 2020.

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3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The operating segments are based upon the units identified in the operating reports reviewed by the Board and executive management, and that 
are used to make strategic decisions, in conjunction with the quantitative thresholds established by AASB 8 Operating Segments.  As such, there 
are three identifiable and reportable segments each of which are outlined below:
•   The Dairy segment incorporates the Meander Valley Dairy, Pyengana Dairy and Betta Milk (Van Diemen’s Land Dairy) businesses, the assets 
of which were acquired in September 2015, October 2017 and July 2019, respectively.  In addition, the Dairy segment includes goat farming 
operations which was  acquired in June 2016 but ceased in February 2021. The Dairy segment primarily derives revenue from dairy processing 
activities including the manufacture of premium fresh milk, cheese, cream and butter products.  These products are sold under the Meander 
Valley Dairy, Pyengana Dairy, Real Milk, Robur Farm Dairy, Betta Milk and Tassie Taste brands.
•   The Poultry segment incorporates the net assets and business operations of Nichols Poultry Pty Ltd, which was acquired in June 2016.  
Revenue is primarily derived from the sale of poultry meat products sold under the Nichols Poultry, Nichols Ethical Free Range, Isle & Sky, and 
Nichols Kitchen brands.
•   The Corporate and Other segment, which comprise:

–    Corporate costs that are not directly attributable to operational business units, including Shared Service teams, which provide 

administrative support to the operational production units in the areas of financial management, human resources, sales, marketing, 
brand management, route to market, quality assurance and food safety, and work health and safety; and

–    The net assets and business operations of Shima Wasabi Pty Ltd, which were acquired in June 2016.

Management measures the performance of the segments identified at the ‘net profit before tax’ level.

Consolidated - 2021 
Revenue 
Total segment sales revenue 
Other income 

Segment profit/(loss) 
Profit after tax from discontinued operation 
Loss before income tax expense 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Loss after income tax expense 

Assets 
Segment assets 
Unallocated assets from continuing operations: 
Total Assets 
Total assets include: 
Goodwill on acquisition of net assets 

Liabilities 
Segment liabilities 
Deferred tax liability/(asset) 
Total liabilities 

Dairy 
$’000 

Poultry 
$’000 

Corporate 
and Other 
$’000 

 30,362  
 134  
 30,496  

 38,636  
 447  
 39,083  

 443  
 45  
 488  

(1,367) 

(3,563) 

(5,811) 

Total
$’000

 69,441 
 626 
 70,067 

(10,741)
 -   
(10,741)
-
(10,741)

 20,042  

 25,726  

 2,970  

 48,738 

 -   

48,738

 -  

 -    

 -    

 - 

 5,580  

 12,544  

 2,016  

 20,140

 -   

20,140

Refer to note 13 and 24 for further detail regarding movement in goodwill on acquisition of net assets between 2020 and 2021 financial years.

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3.   SEGMENT INFORMATION, CONT.

Consolidated - 2020 
Revenue 
Total segment sales revenue 
Other income 

Segment profit/(loss) 
Loss before income tax expense 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Loss after income tax expense 

Assets 
Segment assets 
Unallocated assets from continuing operations: 
Total Assets 
Total assets include: 
Goodwill on acquisition of net assets 

Liabilities 
Segment liabilities 
Deferred tax liability/(asset) 
Total liabilities 

Refer to note 13 and 24 for further detail regarding movement in goodwill  
on acquisition of net assets between 2020 and 2021 financial years.

Dairy 
$’000 

Poultry 
$’000 

Corporate 
and Other 
$’000 

 29,502  
 115  
 29,617  

 37,030  
 281  
 37,311  

 378  
 130  
 508  

379 

(2,272) 

(5,816) 

 24,116  

 25,098  

 7,931  

Total
$’000

 66,911 
 526 
 67,436 

(7,709)
(7,709)
1,302
(6,407)

 57,145 

 -   

57,145

 2,770  

 1,137  

 -    

 3,907 

 5,109  

 11,061  

 1,732  

 17,902 
 -   

17,902

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SHAREHOLDER RETURNS

4. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share 
Diluted loss per share 

Net (loss)/profit from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders  
of TasFoods Limited used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for: 
All operations 

Basic 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period used  
in the calculation of basic earnings per share 

Diluted 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares and convertible redeemable  
preference shares outstanding and performance rights during the period  
used in the calculation of basic earnings per share 

Information Concerning the Classification of Securities

Potential ordinary shares:

2021 
Cents 

(3.05) 
(3.05) 

2021 
$’000  

2020
Cents

(2.21)
(2.21)

2020
$’000 

(10,741) 

(6,407)

2021 
Number 

2020
Number

 351,902,660  

 290,119,774 

 351,902,660  

 290,119,774 

a)    There were no options (other than those referred to in note 30) or other forms of potential shares on issue at 31 December 2021  

(31 December 2020: Nil).

b)    Options granted (as referred to in note 30) are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the share price as at 31 

December 2021 was lower than the exercise price.   If the share price were to increase above the exercise price, any options exercised 
would have a dilutive impact on the earnings per share.

Recognition and measurement

Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to shareholders, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than 
dividends) and preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable shareholders, adjusted for:
•   Costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends;
•   The after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been recognised as expenses; and
•   Other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the year that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary shares; 
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. 

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OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONT.

5. DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

No dividends have been paid or declared during the year ended 31 December 2021 (31 December 2020: Nil).

PROFIT AND LOSS INFORMATION

6.  REVENUE

Revenue from continuing operations 
Sales revenue 

Other income 
Interest received 
Sundry income 

Recognition and measurement

Sales revenue

2021 
 $’000   

2020
 $’000  

 69,441  

 66,911 

 -    
 626  
 626  

 2 
 524 
 526 

Accounting for wholesale sales of dairy, poultry and wasabi goods

The sale of dairy, poultry and wasabi goods is measured at the fair value of consideration received net of any trade discounts and volume rebates 
allowed. 

The sale of dairy, poultry and wasabi goods represents a single performance obligation and accordingly, revenue is recognised in respect of the 
sale of these goods at the point in time when control over the corresponding goods and services is transferred to the customer (i.e. at a point in 
time for sale of goods when the goods are delivered to the customer or transferred to the freight forwarder). 

Revenue is recognised when control of the goods transfer to the customer i.e when the goods have been delivered to a customer pursuant to a 
sales order.  Delivery occurs when the products have been shipped to the customer, the risks of obsolescence and loss have been transferred to 
the customer, and either the customer has accepted the products, the acceptance provisions have lapsed, or the group has objective evidence 
that all criteria for acceptance have been satisfied.

While such arrangements are rare, if an arrangement with a wholesale customer includes multiple performance obligations, the total revenues 
are allocated to the separate elements of the contract, at the appropriate transaction price. In such cases, revenue will be recognised once each 
performance obligation is met.

Interest revenue

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis using the effective interest rate method.  

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7. EXPENSES

Profit before income tax expense includes the following specific expenses: 
Employee benefits expense: 
        Salaries and wages 
        Temporary employees 
        Share based payments 
        Superannuation expense (defined contribution) 
Total employee benefits 

Investment expense 

2021 
 $’000   

2020 
 $’000  

 18,366  
 395  
 97  
 1,372  
 20,230  

 -    

 15,510 
 595 
 101 
 1,281 
 17,487 

 15 

Investment expense arises from costs relating to the identification of, and pursuit of investment and acquisition opportunities. This includes non-
refundable contractual payments to secure rights to exclusive periods of negotiation with third parties and associated costs.

8. INCOME TAX

(a) Income tax recognised in profit or loss: 
Tax expense/(benefit) comprises: 
Current tax (benefit)/expense 
Deferred tax movements 

Deferred income tax (benefit)/expense included in income tax expense comprises: 
(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax assets 
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities 

Reconciliation of income tax expense to proforma facie tax on accounting profit: 
Loss before income tax expense 

Tax benefit at Australian tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%) 
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible in calculating taxable income 
Deferred tax assets on taxable losses not recognised as deferred tax assets 

(b) Income tax benefit recognised directly in equity during the period 
Deferred tax arising from share issue costs 

2021 
 $’000   

2020
 $’000  

 -    
- 
- 

 238  
(238)  

- 

(10,741) 

(3,222) 
 1,198  
2,024 
- 

 -    
 -    

 -   
(1,302)
(1,302)

(981)
(321)
(1,302)

(7,709)

(2,313)
 1,069 
(58)
(1,302) 

(38)
(38)

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(c) Deferred tax balances 
Taxable and deductible temporary differences arise from the following: 

Gross deferred tax assets: 
Provisions 
Trade and other payables 
Share issue expenses 
Trade and other receivables 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Tax Losses 
Interest bearing liabilities 
Acquisition costs 
Lease liability 

Gross deferred tax liabilities: 
Biological assets 
Inventory 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Other 

Net deferred tax asset/(liability) 

Unused tax losses

Adjustment
Opening  recognised for 
prior period 
Balance 
$000 
$000 

Charged to 
Income 
$000 

Charged 
to Equity 
$000 

Closing
Balance
$000

 416  
 35  
 153  
 4  
(284) 
 20  
 2,499  
 314  
 96  
 7  
 3,260  

(531) 
(292) 
(381) 
(2,040) 
(16) 

(3,260) 
-  

 68  
 -  
 (54) 
 7  
 284  
 (20) 
 244  
 (314) 
 -    
 23  
 238  

(202) 
256 
(303) 
 -    
11 

(238) 
 -  

 1  

 1  

(1)  

(1) 
 -    

 484 
 36 
 99 
 11 
-
 -   
 2,744 
 -   
 96 
 30 
 3,499 

(733)
(36)
(684)
(2,040)
(7)

 -    

- 
 -    

(3,499)
 -   

The Group has recognised tax losses in the year ended 31 December 2021 only to the extent of the Groups taxable temporary differences.   
After recognition of these losses the Group had a further $29.589 million of carry forward tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been 
recognised (31 December 2020: $27.622 million).  The losses relate to both Group’s current operations and losses incurred by the loyalty, rewards 
and payments business previously operated by the Group.  Prior to recognising the carry forward tax losses transferred into and incurred by the 
loyalty, rewards and payments business, the Group will finalise the application of the continuity of ownership and continuity of business tests. 

(d) Tax losses 
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised: 

Capital losses 
Revenue losses 

Potential tax benefit at 30% 

2021 
 $’000   

 -    
 29,589  
 29,589  

2020
 $’000  

 -   
 27,622 
 27,622 

 8,877 

 8,287 

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8. INCOME TAX, CONT.

Recognition and measurement

Current income tax expense or revenue is the tax payable on the current year’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate adjusted 
by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

A balance sheet approach is adopted, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences between the tax 
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.  No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised if it arose in a 
transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for temporary differences and unused tax losses only when it is probable that future taxable amounts will be 
available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.  Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in 
equity are also recognised directly in equity.

Tax Consolidation

The Company and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have formed an income tax consolidated group effective 1 July 2010 under tax 
consolidation legislation. Each entity in the Group recognises its own deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from temporary differences.  Such 
taxes are measured using the ‘stand-alone taxpayer’ approach.  Current tax liabilities or assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax 
losses and tax credits in the controlled entities are immediately transferred to the head entity which is the Parent entity.  No tax sharing or funding 
arrangements are presently in place.

CURRENT ASSETS

9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade Receivables 
Loss allowance 
Other receivables 

Loss Allowance 
Movements in the loss allowance were as follows: 
Carrying value at the beginning of the year 
Increase/(decrease) in loss allowance recognised 
Receivables written off as uncollectable 
Unused amount reversed 

Carrying value at the end of the year 

Trade receivables past due but not impaired 
Under one month 
One to three months 
Over three months 

2021 
 $’000   

2020
 $’000  

 4,120  
(47) 
 900  
 4,973  

 3,610 
(13)
 897 
 4,493 

 13 
34 

 -    
 -    

 47  

 744  
 55  
 91  
 890  

 19 
(7)
 -   
 -   

 13

 224 
 14 
 25 
 264

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Recognition and measurement

Trade receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services performed in the ordinary course of business.  Receivables 
expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets.  All other receivables are classified as 
non-current assets.

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently recognised less any expected loss allowance.  The Group applies the 
AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables.  To 
measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the number of days 
outstanding.   The expected loss rates applied are based upon the payment sales profiles over a 12-month period and the historical credit losses 
experienced in this period.  Historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information including macroeconomic factors 
affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.

The loss allowance is determined as follows for trade receivables:

31 December 2021 
Expected Loss Rate 
Trade Receivables Gross Carrying Amount ($’000) 
Loss Allowance ($’000) 

31 December 2020 
Expected Loss Rate 
Trade Receivables Gross Carrying Amount ($’000) 
Loss Allowance ($’000) 

 Current  

 30 days  

 60 days  

 90+ days  

 Total 

0% 
 3,231  
 -    

0% 
 744  
 -    

0% 
 55  
 -    

51% 
 91  
 47  

 4,120 
 47 

 Current  

 30 days  

 60 days  

 90+ days  

 Total 

0% 
 3,347  
 -    

0% 
 224  
 -    

0% 
 14  
 -    

51% 
 25  
 13  

 3,610 
 13

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss within other expenses.  When a trade receivable 
for which an impairment allowance has been recognised becomes uncollectable in a subsequent period, it is written off against the provision 
account.  Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses.

Fair values of trade and other receivables
Due to the short-term nature of the current receivables, their carrying amount is approximated to fair value.

Credit risk
The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of counterparties other than those 
receivables specifically provided for within the loss allowance.  The main source of credit risk to the Group is considered to relate to the class of 
assets described as ‘trade and other receivables’.

The above table details the Group’s trade and other receivables exposed to credit risk (prior to collateral and other credit enhancements) with 
ageing analysis and impairment provided thereon.  Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the terms 
and conditions agreed between the Group and the customer or counterparty to the transaction.  Receivables that are past due are assessed for 
impairment by ascertaining the solvency of the debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances that the debt may not be 
fully repaid to the Group.

The balances of receivables that remain within initial trading terms are considered to be of low credit risk. 

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10. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Balance as at 1 January 2020 
Increases due to purchases and production 
Decreases due to sales/processing/mortality (i) 
Movement in fair value as a result of physical and/or price changes (ii) 
Balance as at 31 December 2020 

Current   
Non-current 

Balance as at 1 January 2021 
Increases due to purchases and production 
Decreases due to sales/processing/mortality (i) 
Movement in fair value as a result of physical and/or price changes (ii) 
Balance as at 31 December 2021 

Current   
Non-current 

Poultry 
$’000 

Goats 
$’000 

Wasabi
Plants 
$’000 

 2,235  
 2,144  
(2,235) 
(107) 
 2,037  

2,037  
 -    
2,037  

 2,037  
 2,029  
(2,037) 
(113) 
1,916  

1,916  
 -    
 1,916  

 253  
 -    
(48) 
(38) 
 167  

 167  
 -    
 167  

 167  
 -    
(135) 
(32) 
-  

 -    
 -    
 -    

 1,412  
 13  
(99) 
(1,154) 
 172  

 134  
 38  
 172  

 172 
 20  
(2) 
69 
 259  

 229  
 30  
 259  

Total
$’000

 3,900 
 2,157 
(2,382)
(1,300)
 2,376 

 2,338 
 38  
 2,376 

 2,376 
 2,049 
(2,174)
(76)
 2,175 

 2,145 
 30 
 2,175 

(i)   includes biological assets reclassified as inventory at the point of harvest and/or processing.
(ii)  includes physical changes as a result of biological transformation such as growth, degeneration and procreation.

Recognition and Measurement

Biological assets of the Group include poultry, goats and wasabi plants and are measured at fair value less costs to sell in accordance with 
AASB 141 Agriculture.  Where fair value cannot be reliably measured or little or no biological transformation has taken place biological assets are 
measured at cost less impairment losses.

Market prices are derived from observable market prices and achieved sales prices and are reduced for costs associated with bringing the finished 
product to market, including incremental selling costs and harvesting and production costs to process the biological asset into a saleable form.

The change in estimated fair value is charged to the income statement on a separate line item as fair value adjustment of biological assets.   
This line item includes movements in fair value as a result of both physical and price changes.

Biological assets are reclassified as inventory at the point of harvesting or processing.

As at 31 December 2021, the Group held 517,693 live poultry (2020: 557,537), 0 goats (2020: 575), 6,650 mature wasabi plants (2020: 3,780) 
and 2,543 immature wasabi plants (2020: 4,923) that are less than 12 months of age and not suitable for harvest.

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Poultry

For live poultry with an estimated dressed weight of below 1kg (which is consistent with independent poultry performance guidelines for meat 
chicken) the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.  Live poultry with an estimated dressed weight of greater than 1kg are 
measured at fair value less costs to sell and the measurement is categorised into Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The valuation is completed at the whole dressed bird stage for each batch of live poultry as there is no effective market for live poultry produced 
by the Group.  The valuation methodology takes into consideration estimated growth rates, feed intake and carcass yield per independent 
performance guidelines.  

Based on market prices and weights utilised at 31 December 2021, with all other variables held constant, the Group’s net profit/(loss) for the 
period would have been impacted by $78,867 (2020: $84,346) by a pricing or dressed weight increase/decrease of 5%.

Goats

Goats are measured at fair value less costs to sell, based on market prices of similar age, breed and genetic merit.  As these prices are observable, 
they are deemed to be Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The value of goats, comprised of mature does, weaned doelings and breeding bucks, is determined by independent valuation with reference to 
prices received from sales of milking goat stock similar to the Group’s herd, with direct references made to recent sales evidence in relevant dairy 
goat markets. The goat operation was ceased in February 2021 with all goats being sold during the year.

Wasabi Plants

Wasabi plants which are greater than twelve months of age are considered mature and ready for harvest, as such plants which are greater than 
twelve months of age are disclosed as a current asset.  On 31 December 2021 the Group’s wasabi plants were an average of 22 months of age (31 
December 2020: 20 months) and at various stages of growth post-harvest. As such, wasabi plants are valued at fair value less estimated point 
of sale costs.  The valuation methodology is deemed to be Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as it contains unobservable inputs due to the rare 
nature of the crop.

The fair value of the wasabi plants is determined using the estimated yield per plant in kilograms, which has been determined through collection 
of historical growth rate and harvest data for mature wasabi plants within the crop.  Notable variations and fluctuations in the fair value of wasabi 
plants may occur as a result of factors including: plant variety, the timing of cultivation, plant maturity, timing of harvest, seasonal growth patterns 
and weather conditions.

AASB 141 Agriculture applies to all biological assets (excluding bearer plants) and agricultural produce at the point of sale, and is applied to the 
valuation of the wasabi crop (the biological asset) as well as harvested material.  Changes in market conditions due to COVID-19 and the resulting 
change in product sales mix necessitated a review of the crop valuation focused on fair value less costs to sell in June 2020.  This review resulted 
in a movement in fair value of biological assets of $1.179 million (recorded in 30 June 2020), primarily driven by a reduction in the selling price 
per kilogram as the Company transitions from high value fresh wasabi sales, towards industrial and ingredient powder commodity markets.  The 
write-down was non-cash in nature and did not impact the biomass of the wasabi crop available for future use. 

Based on market prices and estimated yields utilised within the valuation methodology at 31 December 2021, with all other variables held 
constant, the Group’s net profit/(loss) for the period would have been impacted by $12,901 (31 December 2020: $8,272) by a price increase/
decrease of 5%.

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Fair value measurement

Recurring fair value measurements 
- Poultry 
- Goats   -    
- Wasabi plants 
Total biological assets recognised at fair value 

Recurring fair value measurements 
- Poultry 
- Goats       
- Wasabi plants 
Total biological assets recognised at fair value 

Level 1 
$’000 

Level 2 
$’000 

Level 3 
$’000 

Total 
$’000

2021

 -    
-  
 -    
 -    

 1,916  
 -    
 -    
 1,916  

 -    
-  
 259  
 259  

2020

Level 1 
$’000 

Level 2 
$’000 

Level 3 
$’000 

 -    
- 
 -    
 -    

 2,037  
 167  
 -    
 2,204  

 -    
 -    
 172  
 172  

 1,916 
-
 259 
 2,175 

Total 
$’000

 2,037 
 167 
 172 
 2,376 

Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs
The following table summarises the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements:

Description

Wasabi plant biological assets at fair value:

Unobservable inputs

Relationship to unobservable inputs to fair value

Average yield per wasabi plant used in fair value measurement:   
0.37 kilograms (31 December 2020: 0.36 kilograms) 

An increase/decrease in yield would result in a direct  
increase/decrease in the fair value 

AASB 141 Agriculture applies to all biological assets (excluding bearer plants) and agricultural produce at the point of sale, and is applied to the 
valuation of the wasabi crop (the biological asset) as well as harvested material.  Changes in market conditions due to COVID-19 and the resulting 
change in product sales mix necessitated a review of the crop valuation focused on the fair value less cost-to-sell inputs in H1 2020.

This review resulted in a movement in fair value of biological assets of $1.179 million in H1 2020, primarily driven by a reduction in the selling price 
per kilogram as the Company transitioned from high value fresh wasabi sales, which historically made up 73% of total sales revenue, towards 
industrial and ingredient powder markets. This write-down was non-cash in nature and did not impact the biomass of the wasabi crop available 
for future sale.

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11.  INVENTORY 

Finished goods 
Raw materials and packaging 
Other 

Recognition and measurement

2021 
 $’000   

 1,921  
 2,244  
482  
4,647  

2020
 $’000  

 1,983 
 1,656 
 865 
 4,504 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value and are assigned on a weighted average cost basis.  Net realisable value is 
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and costs to sell.

Inventories are accounted for in the following manner:
•   Finished goods: cost includes direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of manufacturing variable and fixed overheads 
based on normal operating capacity, but excluding any borrowing costs.  
•   Biological assets reclassified as inventory: the initial cost assigned to agricultural produce is the fair value less costs to sell at the point of 
harvesting or processing in accordance with AASB 141.
•   Raw materials and packaging: valued at purchase cost.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

12. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

(a)  Property, Plant and Equipment 

Land and buildings - at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment - at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 

Office equipment - at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 

Motor vehicles - at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation 

Capital Work in Progress - at cost 

2021 
 $’000   

2020 
 $’000  

 16,021  
(1,435) 
 14,586  

 16,311  
(5,871) 
 10,440  

 256  
(194) 
 62  

 913  
(370) 
 543  

 273  

 14,273 
(1,087)
 13,186 

 15,484 
(4,496)
 10,987 

 233 
(173)
 60 

 810 
(275)
 535  

 539  

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 

 25,904  

 25,308 

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Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the financial year are set out below:

Land and 
buildings 
$000 

Plant and 
equipment 
$000 

Office 
equipment 
$000 

Motor 
vehicles 
$000 

Capital 
work in
progress 
$000$ 

 12,593  
 27  
 913  
 -    
 -    
(347) 
 13,186  

13,186  
 1,748  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(348) 
 14,586  

 11,710  
 729  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(1,452) 
 10,987  

 10,987  
 821  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(1,368) 
 10,440  

 69  
 12  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(21) 
 61  

 61  
 28  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(27) 
 62  

 598  
 53  
 -    
 -    
(14) 
(103) 
 535  

 535  
 105  
 -    
 -    
 -    
(97) 
 543  

 78  
 461  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

539 

 539  
 1,876  
 -    
(2,142) 
 -    
 -    

273 

Total
$000

 25,048 
 1,283 
 913 
 -   
(14)
(1,921)
 25,308 

 25,308 
 4,578 
 -   
(2,142) 
 -   
(1,840)
 25,904

Carrying value 

As at 1 January 2020 
Additions 
Additions as a part of a business combination 
Capitalisation to asset categories 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance as at 31 December 2020 

As at 1 January 2021  
Additions 
Additions as a part of a business combination 
Capitalisation to asset categories 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance as at 31 December 2021 

Recognition and measurement

Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation.  Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the 
acquisition of the items.  Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it 
is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and that the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Repairs and maintenance expenditure is charged to the profit and loss during the period in which the expenditure is incurred.

The average depreciation rates for each class of fixed assets are:

Class of fixed asset 
Buildings 
Leasehold improvements 
Plant and equipment 
Office equipment 
Motor vehicles 

 Average depreciation rates 
2-5% 
10-12% 
8-20% 
40-50% 
15-20% 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate at the end of each reporting period.

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

Assets are derecognised when sold or replaced with gains and losses on disposals determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount.  
These gains or losses are recognised in the consolidated income statement when the item is derecognised.  

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(b)  Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities 

Right of Use Assets

Recognised right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:

Right of use assets 
Land and buildings 
Total right-of-use assets 

  31 December 
2021 
$’000 

1,418 
 1,418 

1 January
2020 
$’000 

968  
968

Set out below are the carrying amounts of the Group’s right-of-use assets and the movements during the period:

Land and buildings 
$’000 

   Motor vehicles 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

Balance at 1 January 
Additions 
Depreciation expense 
Net carrying amount at 31 December 2020 

Lease Liabilities

Current  
Non-Current 

968 
647 
(197) 
1,418 

- 
- 
- 
- 

968 
646
(197)
1,418

  31 December 
2021 
$’000 

193  
1,339 
1,532 

1 January
2021 
$’000 

119 
951
1,070

Recognition and measurement

The Group leases property.  Rental contracts are typically agreed for periods of 2 years to 5 years, but may have options to extend as described 
below.

Contracts agreed contain both lease and non-lease components.  The Group allocated consideration in the contract to the lease and non-lease 
components based on their relative stand-alone prices.  However, for leases of real estate for which the Group is a lessee, it has elected not to 
separate lease and non-lease components, instead accounts for these as a single lease component.

Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions.  The lease agreements do not 
impose any covenants other than security interests in the leased assets that are held by the lessor.  Leased assets may not be used as security for 
borrowing purposes.

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12.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, CONT.

Recognition and measurement, cont.

Leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the 
Group.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis.  Lease liabilities include the net present value of the 
following lease payments:
•   Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable;
•   Variable lease payments that are based on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date;
•   Amounts expected to be payable by the Group under residual guarantees;
•   The exercise price of a purchase option if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and
•   Payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising that option.
Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in the measurement of the liability.

The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease.  If that rate cannot be readily determined, which is generally the 
case for leases in the Group, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the individual lessee would have to pay to borrow 
the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security and 
conditions.

Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost.  The finance cost is charged to profit and loss over the lease period so as to 
produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability each period.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:
•   The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability;
•   Any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received;
•   Any initial indirect costs; and 
•   Restoration costs.
Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis.  If the Group is 
reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the underlying asset’s life.  

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss. 
Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets comprise IT-equipment and small items of office furniture.

Extension and termination options are included in a number of property leases of the Group.  These are used to maximise operational flexibility in 
terms of managing the assets used in the Group’s operations.  The majority of extension and termination options held are exercisable only by the 
Group and not by the respective lessor.

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13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Goodwill 
Brands and trademarks 
Other 

Gross carrying value 
At cost    
Accumulated impairment and amortisation 
Total net carrying amounts 

Reconciliations 
Carrying amount at beginning 
Transfers from other asset classes as a result of finalisation of accounting for business combinations 
Additions 
Impairment and amortisation during the year 
Carrying amount at end 

2021 
$’000   

 -  
 6,835  
 360  
 7,195  

17,341  
(10,146) 
 7,195  

 10,953  
 -    
 160  
(3,918) 
 7,195  

2020
 $’000  

 3,907 
 6,835 
 211 
 10,953 

 17,181 
(6,228)
 10,953 

 14,013 
 451 
 -   
(3,511)
 10,953 

Goodwill related to the acquisition of the assets of Meander Valley Dairy in 2015, Pyengana Dairy in 2017 and Betta Milk in 2019.   
Goodwill was also attributable to the acquisition of the wholly owned controlled entities Nichols Poultry Pty Ltd and Shima  
Wasabi Pty Ltd acquired in the 2016 year.  

Brands and trademarks are predominantly associated with the Nichols Poultry brand acquired in 2016 and the Betta Milk brand acquired in 2019.

Other intangible assets include water rights and intellectual property.

Intangible assets are assessed as having an indefinite useful life are allocated to the Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) as follows:

2021

2020

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

Goodwill

Brands & 
Trademarks

Other

 Total 

Goodwill

Dairy 

Poultry

Corporate and Other

Total

 - 

- 

 -   

 - 

 3,925 

 2,910 

 -   

 6,835 

 1 

 194 

 166 

 361 

 3,925

 3,104 

 166 

 7,195 

Brands & 
Trademarks

 3,925 

 2,910 

 -   

 2,770 

 1,137 

 -   

 3,907 

 6,835 

Other

 Total 

 10 

 194 

 7 

 211 

 6,705 

 4,241 

 7 

 10,953 

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Recognition and measurement

Intangible assets are initially recognised and recorded at cost where it is probable that future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow 
to the Group and the cost can be measured reliably.  Subsequently, intangible assets are carried at cost less any impairment losses.

Indefinite life assets

Assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortised but are tested annually for impairment.  Assets subject to annual depreciation or 
amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may be 
impaired.

Management has determined that the brand name associated with the Poultry and Dairy CGU’s have an indefinite useful life.  This assessment 
was based on factors including independent expert advice, historical business growth rates, performance and future strategy associated with the 
brands.

Goodwill

Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be 
impaired.  Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s 
cash generating units, or groups of cash generating units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of 
whether other assets or liabilities of the Group are assigned to those units or group of units.  Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is 
so allocated represents the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit (group of cash generating units) to which the 
goodwill relates.  When the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit (group of cash generating units) is less than the carrying amount, an 
impairment loss is recognised.

When goodwill forms part of a cash generating unit (group of cash generating units) and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the 
goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on 
disposal of the operation.  Goodwill disposed of in this manner is measured based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the 
portion of the cash generating unit retained.

Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives.

Recoverable amount of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles

In accordance with the Company’s accounting policy, impairment testing has been undertaken at 31 December 2021 in accordance with AASB  
136 Impairment of Assets for all groups of cash generating units (CGUs) for goodwill and indefinite life intangibles or where there is an indication 
of impairment.

The Company has two CGUs for which impairment testing has been completed for goodwill and indefinite life intangibles, which are as follows: 

Dairy CGU 

The recoverable amount of the Dairy CGU has been determined based on a value-in-use calculation which uses cash flow projections based 
on external market information, financial budgets and forecasts approved by management covering a five-year period before any fair value 
adjustments for biological assets.

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Key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations for the dairy CGU include:

Dairy  

Sales Growth Rate (5 year avg) 
Production Costs (5 year avg) 
Indirect Cost Growth Rate per annum 
Long-term Growth Rate 
Pre-tax Discount Rate 

31 December 
2021   

31 December
 2020  

4.3% 
65.3% 
5.0% 
2.5% 
15.4% 

8.1% 
69.0% 
5.0% 
2.0% 
15.4%

Based on the above assumptions the recoverable amount of the CGU at 31 December 2021 is estimated to be $15.1 million, which is a deficit of 
$2.6 million when compared to the CGU’s carrying amount of $17.7 million.  

Poultry CGU 

The recoverable amount of the Poultry CGU has been determined based on a value-in-use calculation which uses cash flow projections based 
on external market information, financial budgets and forecasts approved by management covering a five-year period before any fair value 
adjustments for biological assets.

Key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations for the Poultry CGU include:

Poultry   

Sales Growth Rate (5 year avg) 
Production Costs (5 year avg) 
Indirect Cost Growth Rate per annum 
Long-term Growth Rate 
Pre-tax Discount Rate 

31 December 
2021   

31 December
 2020  

6.7% 
76.1% 
5.0% 
2.5% 
15.4% 

8.1%  
80.0% 
5.0% 
2.0% 
15.4%

Based on the above assumptions the recoverable amount of the CGU at 31 December 2021 is estimated to be $20.5 million, which is a deficit of 
$0.9 million when compared to the CGU’s carrying amount of $21.4 million.  

Changes to Key Inputs

Changes to key inputs within the value-in-use calculations include:
•   Sales Growth Rate – Sales growth rates were reduced at 31 December 2021 to reflect both market growth rates and historical CGU growth 
rates achieved.  
•   Production Costs – Production costs as a percentage of revenue are forecast to decrease over the forecast period which is reflective of 
gross margin improvement through a focus on value chain profitability, customer profitability and management of input costs inline with 
managements revised strategy.
•    Long-term Growth Rate – Increased to 2.5% which is in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s economic outlook.
•   Pre-tax Discount Rate – The discount rate represents the current market assessment of the risks relating to the relevant CGU. In performing 
the value in use calculations for the CGU, the group has applied a pre-tax discount rate of 15.4% (10.8% post tax). The discount rate includes 
a COVID-19 pandemic risk premium to allow for overall uncertainty in the wider economy, together with company specific risks related to 
operations in the agricultural industry.

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In considering the outlook for the Dairy and Poultry CGU’s management considered a multiple scenario approach, and have taken the  
outcomes of each into account when considering the quantum of the impairment charge to be recognised.

Four additional scenarios have been considered for each CGU as follows, the impacts of which are prior to any impairment taken  
in the current period:

Dairy CGU
• 

Poultry CGU
• 

• 
• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

 1% point increase/decrease in gross profit margin for FY22 to FY26 and in the terminal year results in headroom of $0.21 million/additional 
deficit of $2.85 million
 0.5% point increase/decrease in terminal growth rate results in reduced deficit of $0.56 million/additional deficit of $0.48 million
 0.5% point increase/decrease in the post- tax discount rate results in additional deficit of $0.75 million/reduced deficit of $0.84 million
 10% increase/decrease in average annual revenue growth rate for FY22 to FY26 and in the terminal year results in reduced deficit  
of $1.94 million/additional deficit of $2.14 million

 1% point increase/decrease in gross profit margin for FY22 to FY26 and in the terminal year results in headroom of $2.57 million/additional 
deficit of $3.98 million
 0.5% point increase/decrease in terminal growth rate results in reduced deficit of $0.82 million /additional deficit of $0.73 million
 0.5% point increase/decrease in the post- tax discount rate results in additional deficit of $1.16 million/headroom of $0.45 million
 10% increase/decrease in average annual revenue growth rate for FY22 to FY26 results in headroom of $2.33 million/additional deficit  
of $2.73 million

Review outcome

Based on the above an impairment charge is being recognised to reduce the value of goodwill of both the Dairy and Poultry CGU to nil. The 
remaining intangible asset value relating to brand value, patents and trademarks is not impaired as these assets are considered to have an 
indefinite life.  Impairment testing will continue to be performed annually in respect to the remaining intangible assets.

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LIABILITIES

14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade and other payables 

Recognition and measurement

2021 
$’000   

  9,605 
9,605 

2020
 $’000  

9,175
9,175 

Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services received by the Group which remain unpaid at the end of the reporting 
period.  The balance is recognised as a current liability with amounts paid in accordance with supplier trading terms.

Fair value of trade and other payables

Due to the short-term nature of trade and other payables, the carrying value is reflective of fair value.

15. BORROWINGS

Current 
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 
Other 

Non-Current 
Bank Loans 

Total borrowings 

2021 
$’000   

2020
 $’000  

 -    
 592  
 455  
 1,047  

 6,422  
 6,422  

 493 
 254 
 -   
 747 

 5,585 
 5,585 

 7,469  

 6,332 

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15. BORROWINGS, CONT.

Financing arrangements

Commitments in relation to financing arrangements are payable as follows:

Less than 12 
months 
$’000 

Between 1 
and 5 years 
$’000 

Over 5 years 
$’000 

Total
contracted 
cash flows 
$’000 

Carrying
Amount
$’000

 9,605  
 -    
 592  
 455  
 10,652  

 9,175  
 391  
 148  
 9,715  

 -    
 -    
 6,422  
 -    
 6,422  

 -    
 -    
 5,278  
 5,278  

 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

 9,605  
 -    
 7,014  
 455  
 17,074  

 9,605 
 -   
 7,014 
 455 
 17,074

 9,175  
 391  
 5,426  
 14,992  

 9,175 
 391 
 5,426 
 14,992 

2021 
$’000 

2020 
$’000

Limit 

 -    
 3,000  
 4,013  
 2,500  
 9,513  

Undrawn 
Balance 

 -    
 -    
 -    
 2,500  
 2,500  

Limit 

 -    
 2,000  
 3,426  
 2,250  
 7,676  

Undrawn
Balance 

 -   
 -   
 -   
 1,859 
 1,859 

At 31 December 2021 
Non-derivatives 
Trade payables 
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 
Other 

At 31 December 2020 
Non-derivatives 
Trade payables 
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 

Available facilities:

Equipment Finance Liabilities (refer to note 12b) 
Bank Bill Facility 
Bank Loan Facilities 
Bank Overdraft 

Recognition and measurement

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

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet of the Group when the terms and obligations specified in the contract are discharged, cancelled 
or expired.  The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party, and the 
consideration paid is recognised in the consolidated income statement as other income or finance costs.

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 reporting period.

Borrowing costs, including transaction fees, are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred.

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Secured liabilities and assets pledged as security

In June 2021, the Company renewed its finance facilities across the Group with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) to 
include the Company and all subsidiaries.  This renewal included restructuring a Business Development loan into a longer term Bill facility.

The Group has a number of finance facilities with ANZ which were renewed during the reporting period.  Available facilities include overdrafts, 
a bank bill and bank loan facilities which are secured by mortgage over the property and water rights owned by Nichols Poultry Pty Ltd and 
property owned by Van Diemen’s Land Dairy Pty Ltd.  The facilities are also secured by a general security agreement over the property of Nichols 
Poultry Pty Ltd and Van Diemen’s Land Dairy Pty Ltd not otherwise secured.

Financial covenants

The renewed financing arrangements with ANZ resulted in a change to the financial covenants applicable to the Company.  Under the terms of 
the renewed financing arrangements the Group is required to comply with an interest cover ratio financial covenant.

The first assessment date for the covenant is 31 December 2022, as an unconditional waiver was obtained for the current year.

16. PROVISIONS

Current 
Employee benefits 
Other provisions 

Non-current 
Employee benefits 

2021 
$’000   

2020   
 $’000  

1,365 
- 
1,365  

 169  
 169  

 1,172
- 
 1,172 

 153 
 153 

Recognition and measurement

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Group 
will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the quantum of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, 
taking into consideration the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.  If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are 
discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

Employee benefits

A provision is made for employee benefits arising at the end of the reporting period.  Employee benefit obligations are presented as current 
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet if the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the 
reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

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Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year from the reporting date have been measured at amounts expected to be paid 
when the liability is settled.  Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future cash 
outflows to be made for those benefits.  In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increments and the probability that 
the employee may satisfy any vesting requirements.  Those cash flows are discounted using market yields on Australian corporate bond rates 
with terms to maturity that match the expected timing of cash flows attributable to those employees.

Provision has been made in the financial statements for benefits accruing to employees up to the reporting date such as annual leave, long 
service leave and bonuses (where applicable).  No provision is made for non-vesting sick leave as the anticipated patterns of future sick 
leave indicates that accumulated non-vesting sick leave will not be paid.  Annual leave provisions are measured at nominal values using the 
remuneration rates expected to apply at the time of settlement.  Long service leave provisions are measured as the present value of expected 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided to employees up to reporting date.  Expected future payments are discounted using 
market yields at reporting date on Australian corporate bonds with terms to maturity that match the estimated future cash flows.

On-costs, such as superannuation and payroll tax are included in the determination of employee benefits provisions. 

The net change in the obligation for employee benefits provisions are recognised in the consolidated income statement as a part of employee 
benefits expense.

EQUITY

17.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

                                                Number of Shares

                                          Share Capital

Ordinary shares - fully paid (no par value)

 351,902,660 

 351,902,660 

Total share capital

2021

2020

2021 
$'000

 61,053 

 61,053 

Movements in ordinary share capital:

Date

1/1/21

Details

Balance at beginning of period

Terms and Conditions of Issued Capital

Ordinary Shares

Ordinary Shares

Price

 351,902,660 

 351,902,660 

2020 
$'000

 61,053 

 61,053 

$’000

 61,053 

 61,053 

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of 
shares held. On a show of hands each holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll 
each share is entitled to one vote.

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Share Options and Performance Rights

Share options and performance rights do not entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company.   
The holder is not entitled to vote at General Meetings. 

There were nil share options on issue and 3,505,278 performance rights granted as at 31 December 2021 (2020: 5,000,000 share options and 
1,653,571 performance rights).

Recognition and measurement

Ordinary shares are classified as equity, with ordinary share capital being recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the 
Company.  

Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.  
Ordinary share capital bears no special terms or conditions affecting income or capital entitlements of the shareholders.

Where the Company purchases the Company’s equity instruments, for example as the result of a share buy-back or a share-based payment plan, 
the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted from the equity attributable to the 
owners of TasFoods Limited as ordinary share capital until the shares are cancelled or reissued.  Where such ordinary shares are subsequently 
reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transactions costs and the related income tax effects, is 
included in the equity attributable to the owners of TasFoods Limited.

18. RESERVES

Employee share option reserve 

Nature and Purpose of Reserves

Employee share option reserve

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

691 
 691 

594
594

The reserve is used to record the value of equity instruments issued to employees and directors as part of their remuneration, and other parties 
as part of compensation for their services. Details of the employee share option payments are contained in note 30.

Balance at start of year 
Net Movement during the year 
Balance at end of year 

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

 594  
 97  
 691 

 493 
 101 
 594 

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OTHER NOTES

19. ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash and cash equivalents 

Recognition and measurement

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

1,450 

7,635

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at banks and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less held at 
call with financial institutions. 

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to the statement of cash flows:

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and short-term deposits at call, 
net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is 
reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents 
Bank overdraft 

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

1,450 
- 
1,450 

7,635
(391)
7,245

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b) Reconciliation of operating profit after income tax to net cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss after income tax 

Depreciation and amortisation 
Goodwill impairment 
Movement in fair value of biological assets 
Share based payments 
Interest on leased assets 
Other 

Change in operating assets and liabilities: 
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments 
(Increase)/decrease in deferred taxes 
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables 
Increase/(decrease) in provisions 
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 

(c) Non-cash activities

There were no non-cash financing activities.

20.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

(10,741) 

(6,407)

 2,037  
 3,907  
 76  
 97  
 47  
173 

(480) 
(143) 
(70) 
 -    
 430  
 210  
(4,457) 

 2,107 
 3,500 
1,300
 101 
 48 
 141 

(99)
(381)
(206)
(1,302)
547
 129 
(523)

The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, cash and short-term deposits.

The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks, including interest rate and currency risk in accordance with the Group’s financial risk 
management policy.  The objective of the policy is to support the delivery of the Group’s financial targets whilst protecting future financial 
security.

The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, price risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.  
The Group uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risk to which it is exposed.  These include monitoring levels of 
exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk, and assessments of market forecasts for interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity 
prices. Ageing analysis and monitoring of specific credit allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk. Liquidity risk is monitored through the 
development of future rolling cash flow forecasts.

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks. Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests 
with the Chief Financial Officer under the authority of the Board.  The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified 
below, including any hedging cover of foreign currency, interest rate risk, credit allowances, and future cash flow forecast projections.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities at balance date were equal to their fair value.

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Recognition and measurement

Classification

The Group classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, 
held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets.  The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were 
acquired.  Management determines the classification of its financial instruments at the time of initial recognition.

Loans and Receivables

Loan and receivables are measured at fair value at inception and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities include trade payables, other creditors and loans from third parties including inter-company balances and loans from, or other 
amounts due, to Director-related entities.

Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.

Risk Exposures and Responses

Interest Rate Risk

The Group’s exposure to market interest rate related primarily to the Group’s cash deposits.  At balance sheet date, the Group had the following 
mix of financial assets exposed to Australian and overseas variable interest rate risks that are not designated as cash flow hedges:

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000  

1,450 
1,450 

7,635
7,635

The Group regularly analyses its interest rate opportunity and exposure.  Within this analysis, consideration is given to existing positions and 
alternative arrangements for its deposits.

The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate opportunity/risk relating to cash deposits at balance date.

At 31 December 2021, if interest rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post-tax profit and equity 
would have been affected as follows:

Judgements of reasonably possible movements 
+ 0.5% (50 basis points) 
- 0.5% (50 basis points) 

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000 

 7  
(7) 

 38 
(38)

The movement in profits are due to higher/lower interest received. As the Group does not have any derivative instruments, the movements in 
equity are those of profit only.  A movement of + and – 0.5% is selected because this historically is within a range of rate movements.

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Liquidity Risk

Liquidity Risk is the risk that the Group, although balance sheet solvent, cannot meet or generate sufficient cash resources to meet its payment 
obligations in full as they fall due, or can only do so at materially disadvantageous terms.

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which has built an appropriate liquidity risk management 
framework for the management of the Group’s short, medium, and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements.  The Group 
manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the 
maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

The Group has Total Liabilities of $20,140 million (2020: $17.903 million) of which $12,211 million (2020: $11.214 million) is recorded as current 
liabilities, and Total Current Assets of $14.192 million (2020: $19.877 million) of which $1.450 million (2020: $7.635 million) consists of cash or 
cash equivalents, providing the Board with comfort that the Group is solvent and can meet its payment obligations in full as they fall due.

All current liabilities fall due within normal trade terms, which are generally 30 days. 

Credit Risk

Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables.  The 
Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these 
instruments.  Exposure at balance date is addressed in each applicable note.

The Group does not hold any credit derivatives to offset its credit exposure.

The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties, and as such collateral is not requested nor is it the Group’s policy to securitize 
its trade and other receivables.

It is the Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures including an assessment 
of their independent credit rating, financial position, past experience and industry reputation.  The risks are regularly monitored.  

The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses as disclosed in Note 9.  Receivables balances are 
monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.

Fair Value

The method for estimating fair value is outlined in the relevant notes to the financial statements.  All financial assets held at fair value are valued 
based on the principles outlined in AASB 7 in relation to Level 1 of the hierarchy of fair values, being quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 
for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

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21. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain optimal returns to 
shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.  Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital 
available to the entity.

Management are constantly adjusting the capital structure to take advantage of favourable costs of capital or high returns on assets.  As the 
market is constantly changing, the Board may change the amount of dividends to be paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue 
new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

Borrowings 
Trade and other payables 
Total debt 
Less cash and cash equivalents 
Net (cash)/debt 

Total equity 
Total capital 

2021 
$’000   

 7,469  
 9,605  
 17,074 
(1,450) 
15,624 

 28,598  
 61,053  

2020 
 $’000 

 5,817 
 9,175 
 14,992 
(7,635)
7,357

 39,241 
 61,053 

Gearing ratio (total debt / total equity) 

59.7% 

38.2%

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements, other than those referred to in Note 15.

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GROUP MANAGEMENT

22. PARENT ENTITY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Information relating to TasFoods Limited:

Financial position 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 
Total equity 

Financial performance 
Total revenue 
Loss for the period 
Comprehensive loss for the period 

Deed of Cross Guarantee

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000 

 28,316  
 3,572  
 31,888  

 2,862  
 264  
 3,126  
 28,762  

 61,053  
 691  
(32,982) 
 28,762  

 5,185  
(8,078) 
(8,078) 

 32,614 
 7,053 
 39,667 

 2,648 
 275 
 2,923 
 36,743 

 61,053 
 594 
(24,904)
 36,743 

 6,655 
(5,075)
(5,075)

The wholly owned subsidiaries disclosed in Note 23 are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each company guarantees the debts 
of the others.  By entering into the deed, the wholly owned entities have been relieved from any requirement to prepare a financial report and 
directors’ report that might otherwise apply under Instrument 2016/785 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The closed group financial information for 2021 is identical to the financial information included in the consolidated financial statements.   
The wholly owned subsidiaries became a party to the deed of cross guarantee dated 23 October 2017.

The companies disclosed in Note 23 represent a ‘closed group’ for the purposes of the Instrument, and as there are no other parties to the deed 
of cross guarantee that are controlled by TasFoods Limited, they also represent the ‘extended closed group’.

Capital Commitments

There were no non-cancellable capital expenditure contracted for but not in the financial statements.

Contingent Liabilities

TasFoods Limited is not subject to any liabilities that are considered contingent upon events known at balance sheet date.

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23. SUBSIDIARIES

Country of Incorporation

Principal Activity

Equity Holding

Van Diemen's Land Dairy Pty Ltd

Nichols Poultry Pty Ltd

Shima Wasabi Pty Ltd

Tasmanian Food Co Dairy Pty Ltd

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Dairy

Poultry

Wasabi

Dairy

24. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Betta Milk

2021 
%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2020 
%

100%

100%

100%

100%

On 31 July 2019, the Company acquired via its subsidiary Van Diemen’s Land Dairy Pty Ltd, the milk processing assets, distribution assets and brands 
of the Betta Milk Co-operative Society Ltd business based in Tasmania.  The acquisition was completed for cash consideration of $11.423 million.

The fair value of the assets arising from the acquisition are as follows:

Land and Buildings 
Plant and equipment 
Motor vehicles 
Brand name 
Inventory on hand 
Deferred tax asset 
Provisions 
Net identifiable assets acquired 
Add:  Goodwill 
Consideration paid 

Fair Value as at 
31 December 2020 
$’000

 3,675 
 2,920 
 214 
 3,890 
 498 
(1,267)
(380)
 9,550 
 1,873 
 11,423 

The acquisition accounting relating to the Van Diemen’s Land Dairy Pty Ltd acquisition was completed in the financial year ended 31 December 
2020. There were no acquisitions in the year ended 31 December 2021.

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24. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, CONT  

Recognition and Measurement

Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured 
at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group 
to the former owners of the acquire, and the equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. 

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity 
interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, 
after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the 
consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held interest 
in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the 
Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the 
measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that 
existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised as of that date.

UNRECOGNISED ITEMS

25. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS

There are no matters which the Group consider would result in a contingent liability as at the date of this report.

26. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE

Capital Commitments – Capital Expenditure Projects

There were no non-cancellable capital expenditure contracted for but not in the financial statements.  

Other Commitments – Operating Expenditure

Operating expenditure contracted but not included in the financial statements:

Payable: 
- Not longer than one year 
- Longer than one year and not longer than five years 
- Longer than five years 

2021 
$’000   

2020 
 $’000 

 -  
-    
 -    
 -  

 33 
 - 
 -   
 33 

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27. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER REPORTING DATE

The Board is not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in these financial statements that has significantly or may 
significantly affect the operation of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.

OTHER INFORMATION

28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Key Management Personnel Compensation

The aggregate compensation of the key management personnel of the entity is set out below:

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

Termination payments relate to payments made to departing CEO, Jane Bennett, on cessation of employment.

29. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

Remuneration for audit and review of the financial reports of the parent entity or any entity in the Group:

Auditors of the parent entity: 
Auditing the financial report 
Other assurance services 

30. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

Performance Rights

(a) Share based payment arrangements 

2021 
$   

2020 
 $ 

 828,640  
 81,797  
54,971  
 132,000  
1,097,408  

 687,056 
 63,030 
 97,803 
 -   
 847,889 

2021 
$   

2020 
 $ 

172,250 

 -    
172,250  

 178,900 
 -   
 178,900  

TasFoods Limited offers the Chief Executive Officer and senior management the opportunity to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), 
which involves performance rights to receive shares in TasFoods Limited.  The LTIP is designed to:
•   Assist in the motivation, retention and reward of employees, including the Chief Executive Officer and members of senior management; and
•   Align the interests of employees participating in the LTIP more closely with the interests of shareholders by providing an opportunity for those 
employees to receive an equity interest in the TasFoods Limited Group through the granting of performance rights.

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Under the LTIP, performance rights were issued to the Chief Executive Officer and managers of senior management as the LTI component of 
their remuneration.  Performance rights granted under the LTIP have a share price growth performance vesting condition.  Vesting percentages 
(of the grant/stretch/maximum level of LTI) to be determined by the following scale:

Performance Level

TFL Share Price

% of the Grant/Stretch /Maximum Vesting

>Stretch

Stretch

>$0.32

$0.32

Between Target and Stretch

>$0.27 and < $0.32

Target

$0.27

100%

100%

Pro-rata

50%

The targets for share price growth are based on a starting share price of $0.20 (being the weighted average share price of all capital raisings 
undertaken by the Company since 2016) which is a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from December 2020 of 10.0% to achieve ‘target’ 
share price and a CAGR of 30.0% to achieve ‘stretch’ share price; noting that the share price at the beginning of 2021 was lower than the 
weighted average capital raise price, using the VWAP of $0.123 cents as a base, a CAGR of 30.0% over the years 2021 to 2023 is required to 
achieve ‘target’ share price and a CAGR of 37.5% is required to achieve ‘stretch’ share price.

Share Price will be determined by a ten-trading day volume weighted average share price ending on the date that is the end of the  
Measurement Period.

2021

Performance Period

Grant Date

From

To

Balance at 
start of Year

Granted 
During Year

Forfeited

Vested

Balance at 
End of Year

Fair Value 
per Share

6/9/21

24/10/19

1/1/21

1/1/19

31/12/23

31/12/21

 -   

 1,851,707 

 1,653,571 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 1,851,707 

 1,653,571 

 $0.037 

 $0.042 

2020

Performance Period

Grant Date

From

To

Balance at 
start of Year

Granted 
During Year

Forfeited

Vested

Balance at 
End of Year

Fair Value 
per Share

17/7/17

26/7/18

24/10/19

1/1/17

1/1/18

1/1/19

31/12/19

31/12/20

31/12/21

 2,333,619 

 1,162,632 

 1,653,571 

 -   

 -   

 -   

(2,333,619)

(1,162,632)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 1,653,571 

 $0.068 

 $0.044 

 $0.042 

The performance rights hold no voting or dividend rights and are not transferable.

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c. Fair value of performance rights granted

For the performance rights granted during the 2021 financial year, the fair value was measured at the grant date of 6 September 2021 for those 
rights issued to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management.

The fair value of the performance rights granted under the LTIP was calculated by an independent expert using a Monte-Carlo simulation.

The expense recognised in relation to the performance rights applicable to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management for the year 
ended 31 December 2021 is $11,419 (31 December 2020: nil).

Share Options

a. Share based payment arrangements 

On 30 November 2017 TasFoods Limited issued 5,000,000 share options to Shane Noble upon his appointment as a Director of the Company.  
The options granted were for nil cash consideration and will entitle the option holder to acquire one ordinary share in the Company at an 
exercise price of $0.1884 until 30 November 2021. As Shane Noble did not exercise the options prior to the expiry date of 30 November 2021, 
the options granted expired.

b. Share options granted

Share options outstanding at 31 December 2021 are as follows:

Grant Date

Expiry Date

Exercise Price

Balance at 
start of Year

Granted

Exercised

30/11/2017

30/11/2021

$0.1884

5,000,000

 -   

27/08/2021

01/10/2024

27/08/2021

01/10/2025

$0.10

$0.10

-

-

2.500,000   

2.500,000   

5,000,000

5,000,000   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Weighted average exercise price

c. Fair value of share options granted

Expired/  
forfeited/ other

Balance at 
End of Year

(5,000,000)

 -   

-

-

2,500,000   

2,500,000   

(5,000,000)

5,000,000

                    $ 0.10

For share options granted during the 2017 financial year, the fair value was measured at the grant date of 30 November 2017.

The fair value of the performance rights granted under the LTIP was calculated by an independent expert using the Binomial method.

The expense recognised in relation to share options for the year ended 31 December 2021 is $74,349 (31 December 2020: $81,250).

d. Share Options at 31 December 2021

There are no share options held by current or former Directors outstanding as at 31 December 2021.

There are 5,000,000 share options held by KMP as at 31 December 2021.

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Recognition and Measurement

The Group provides benefits to the Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and certain senior management in the form of share-based payment, 
whereby services are rendered in exchange for rights over shares (performance rights) or options.  

The fair value of the performance rights and options is recognised as an employee benefits expense, with a corresponding increase in equity.  The 
total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the performance rights or options granted.

The total expense is recognised over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on 
the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting date).

31. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Basis of preparation

These financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for-profit oriented entities.

The financial statements cover the Company and its controlled entities as a group for the financial year ended 31 December 2021.  The Company 
is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.

Separate financial statements for the Company as an individual entity are no longer presented as a consequence of a change to the 
Corporations Act 2001, however limited financial information for the Company as an individual entity is included in Note 22.

The following is a summary of material accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation and presentation of the financial statements 
not elsewhere disclosed.  The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(b)  Compliance with IFRS

The financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (IASB).

(c)  Historical Cost Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.  All amounts are presented in Australian dollars unless 
otherwise noted.

(d)  Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are those of the Group, comprising the parent entity and its controlled entities as defined in Accounting 
Standard AASB 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’.  Control is achieved when the Company:
•   has power over the investee;
•   is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and 
•   has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The Company reassess whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the 
three elements of control listed above.

Details of the controlled entities are contained in Note 23.

Financial statements for controlled entities are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity.  Controlled entities are fully 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is 
transferred out of the Group.  Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies, which may exist.

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All inter-company balances and transactions, including any unrealised profits or losses have been eliminated on consolidation.

Non-controlling interests in the equity and results of the entities that are controlled are shown separately in the consolidated financial statements.

(e)  Critical Accounting Estimates, Judgements and Errors

The preparation of the financial statements of the Group requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the 
actual results.  Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group’s accounting policies.

Areas within the financial report which contain a higher degree of judgement or complexity, and items which are more likely to be materially 
adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be incorrect.  Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgements are 
included in the notes to the financial statements together with the basis of calculation.

The areas involving significant estimates or judgements are:
•   Estimated fair value of biological assets; and
•   Estimated value in use calculations for the assessment of the recoverable amount of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated.  They are based on historical experience, information, and other factors, including 
expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

(f )  Comparatives

Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

(g)  New Standards and interpretations not yet adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 31 December 2020 reporting periods 
and have not yet been adopted by the Group.  There are no standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material 
impact on the Group in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

(h)  Rounding Amounts

The company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance 
with that Class Order, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the 
nearest dollar.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

1. 

In the opinion of the Directors of TasFoods Limited (the “Company”):

a. 

 The financial report and the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report, designated as audited of the Group are in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

i. 

ii. 

 Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on that 
date; and

 Complying with the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting 
requirements;

b. 

 At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they 
become due and payable;

2. 

3. 

 The financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board, as described in the notes to the financial statements; and

 This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief 
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 31 December 2021.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.  This declaration is made 
in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Craig Treasure 
Non-Executive Chair

28 February 2022 

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Independent auditor’s report 

To the members of TasFoods Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Our opinion 

In our opinion: 

The accompanying financial report of TasFoods Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities 
(together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a)  giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2021 and of its 

financial performance for the year then ended  

(b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

What we have audited 
The Group financial report comprises: 

 
 
 
 

 

 

the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021 

the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended 

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended 

the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year then 
ended 

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies 
and other explanatory information 

the directors’ declaration. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial 
report section of our report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis 
for our opinion. 

Independence 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional & Ethical 
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence 
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also 
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK  VIC  3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE  VIC  3001 
T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Material uncertainty related to going concern 

We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicates that the Group incurred a net loss 
of $10.7 million and a net cash outflow from operations of $4.8 million during the year ended 31 
December 2021. These conditions, along with other matters set forth in Note 1, indicate that a material 
uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. 
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

Our audit approach 

An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from 
material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if 
individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of the financial report. 

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an 
opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management 
structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates. 

Materiality 

 

For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $694,000, which represents 
approximately 1% of the Group’s total revenue. We applied this threshold, together with qualitative 
considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit 
procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the financial report as a whole. 

  We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and 
the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the 
financial report as a whole. 

  We chose Group revenue as, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group 

is most commonly measured given the Group remains in a growth phase. 

  We utilised a 1% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly 
acceptable thresholds. We utilised a 1% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within 
the range of commonly acceptable thresholds. 

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Audit Scope 

  Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting 

estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events. 

  We performed an audit of the most significant operating business units of the Group, being Poultry and 
Dairy. We performed specific risk focused audit procedures over Wasabi and the corporate head office. 

Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit matters were addressed in the 
context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do 
not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a 
particular audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the Audit 
and Risk Committee. 

In addition to the matter described in the Material uncertainty related to going concern section, we 
have determined the matter(s) described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our 
report. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived 
intangible assets 
(Refer to note 13 in the financial report) 

The Group held indefinite lived intangible assets 
comprised of goodwill ($3.9 million) and brand value, 
patents and trademarks ($6.8 million) across its Dairy 
and Poultry Cash Generating Units (CGUs). Under 
Australian Accounting Standards, the Group is 
required to assess goodwill and indefinite life 
intangibles for impairment at least annually. 

At 31 December 2021 the Group assessed the 
carrying value of the assets based on value-in-use 
models using forecast future cash flows, discounted 
to present value.  The impairment assessment 
resulted in impairment losses of $2.8 million for the 
Dairy CGU and $1.1 million for the Poultry CGU, as 
disclosed in note 13, reducing the goodwill balance to 
nil. 

The impairment assessment involved significant 
judgements, including sales growth rate, production 
costs, indirect cost growth rate per annum, long-term 
growth rate and pre-tax discount rate. 

This was a key audit matter due to the financial 
significance of the goodwill and indefinite lived 

We performed the following procedures, amongst 
others, in respect of the Dairy and Poultry CGUs: 

  Assessed whether the Group’s determination of 
CGUs was consistent with our understanding of 
the nature of the Group’s operations and internal 
Group reporting. 

  Assessed whether each CGU appropriately 
included all directly attributable assets and 
liabilities. 

  Assessed whether the valuation methodology, 
which utilised discounted cash flow models to 
estimate the recoverable amount of each CGU, 
was consistent with Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

  Tested the mathematical accuracy of the 

calculations in the financial models used to 
assess impairment (“the models”) at 31 
December 2021. 

  Assessed whether the forecast in the discounted 

cash flow models used in the impairment 
assessment were appropriate by performing the 
following procedures, amongst others: 
  Compared the 2022 forecasted cash flows 

used in the models with the forecast formally 
approved by the Board. 

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

intangibles and the significant judgements and 
assumptions applied in estimating future cash flows. 

  Evaluated the historical accuracy of the 
Group’s forecasts by comparing the 
forecasts used in the prior year models to 
the actual performance. 

  Assessed the forecast growth assumptions 
used in the models by reference to our 
understanding of the key drivers for future 
growth, with reference to third party 
information. 

  Compared the forecast production costs and 
indirect cost growth to the most recent 
internal budgets and to historical actual 
costs. 

  Compared the terminal growth rate used in 
the models to external economic forecasts. 

  With the assistance of PwC valuation 

experts, assessed whether the discount 
rates used in the models were appropriate 
by comparing them to market data, 
comparable companies and industry 
research. 

Evaluated the reasonableness of the disclosures 
made in note 13, including key assumptions and 
sensitivities to changes in such assumptions, 
considering the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards.  

Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2021, but does not include 
the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 
report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of 
this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

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Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to 
fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that 
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that 
an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material 
if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing 
and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our 
auditor's report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 34 to 50 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 31 December 2021. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of TasFoods Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

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Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility 
is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with 
Australian Auditing Standards.  

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Brad Peake 
Partner 

Melbourne
28 February 2022

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 4 February 2022.

A. DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

HOLDING DISTRIBUTION

As at 4 February 2022

Range

100,001 and over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

Unmarketable Parcels

Securities

326,327,355

22,552,677

1,728,345

1,218,971

75,312

351,902,660

1,428,025

%

92.73

6.41

0.49

0.35

0.02

100.00

0.41

No of Holders

237

581

218

383

239

1,658

647

%

14.29

35.04

13.15

23.10

14.41

100.00

39.02

B. EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders.

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below  
(some are grouped where the holdings are deemed to be controlled by the same entity):

Rank

Name

Units

Percentage %

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
Includes entities associated with JANET CAMERON

CVC LIMITED

67,760,124

51,769,199

MELBOURNE SECURITIES CORPORATION 

43,717,688

19.26

14.71

12.42

10.31

3.02

2.96

2.66

2.56

1.60

1.26

36,290,950

10,612,126

10,400,000

9,354,909

9,000,000

5,623,530

4,432,428

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED
Includes TASPLAN SUPERANNUATION FUND

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED - A/C 2

HELBERN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

BICHENO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Entity associated with JANET CAMERON

MR JIMMY THOMAS AND MS IVY RUTH PONNIAH

NICHOLS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

10

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

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B. EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS, CONT.

Rank

Name

Units

Percentage %

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

SHANE ALEXANDER NOBLE

DARIUS ISAAC

QUALITY LIFE PTY LTD

ELPHINSTONE HOLDINGS PTY LTD

JANE FRANCES BENNETT

CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED   
(various private holders)

BARANA PTY LTD

BOB WILSON

CHARDON LODGE PTY LTD
Entity associated with Jane Frances Bennett

20

BENJAMIN SCOTT SWAIN & ANN YEO RUM SWAIN

Totals: Top 20 holders of TFL ORDINARY FULLY PAID            

Total Remaining Holders Balance                                                 

Total Holders Balance                                                                 

2,968,055

2,810,316

2,541,070

2,000,000

1,801,751

1,767,281

1,748,859

1,600,000

1,351,086

1,150,000

268,699,372

83,203,288

351,902,660

As at 4 FEBRUARY 2022, the 20 largest shareholders held ordinary shares representing 76.36% of the issued share capital.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:

Name

Janet H Cameron 

CVC Limited

Melbourne Securities Corporation


Tasplan Superannuation Fund     

Number Of Shares Held

78,010,137

51,769,199

41,419,779

33,779,663

0.84

0.80

0.72

0.57

0.51

0.50

0.50

0.45

0.38

0.33

%

22.17%

14.71%

12.42%

9.60%

C. VOTING RIGHTS
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below:
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote.

D. USE OF CASH

Cash and assets readily convertible to cash held by the Company for the reporting period were used in a way consistent with its business 
strategy and objectives.

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