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Telstra
Annual Report
2016
Our business
Highlights FY16
Chairman and CEO message
Strategy and performance
• Improve customer advocacy
• Drive value and growth from the core
• Build new growth businesses
• Our material business risks
• Outlook
Full year results and operations review
Sustainability
• Our approach
• Customer experience
• Connecting communities
• Our people
• Environmental stewardship
• Responsible business
Board of directors
Senior management team
Governance at Telstra
Directors’ report
• Remuneration report
Financial report
• Financial statements
• Directors’ declaration
Shareholder information
Reference tables
Glossary
Index
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Telstra Corporation Limited
ABN 33 051 775 556
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The sections of our Annual Report titled Our business, Highlights FY16, Chairman and CEO message, Strategy and performance
and Full year results and operations review comprise our operating and financial review (OFR) and form part of the Directors’ report.
An overview of selected aspects of our corporate governance arrangements is set out in the Governance at Telstra section of this
Annual Report. A copy of our full Corporate Governance Statement and ASX Appendix 4G outlining how we comply with the third edition
of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations is available on our website at telstra.com/governance.
Our business
OUR PURPOSE
To create a brilliant connected future for everyone.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to make Telstra
a world class technology
company that empowers
people to connect.
The traditional worlds of technology and telecommunications are converging,
and technology innovation is accelerating.
It is critical we build and expand our skills in technology, to take advantage of the
opportunities it presents and to build the capabilities necessary for our core business
to be successful in the future.
WHAT WE DO
Telstra is a leading telecommunications and technology company with a growing
international business, and a heritage that is proudly Australian.
Telstra is a leading
telecommunications and
technology company.
We offer a broad suite of connectivity, media and content to consumers and
businesses in Australia, cloud and other technology services to business, enterprise
and government customers, as well as connectivity services to carriers globally.
We are leveraging our core strengths in networks and connectivity to capture new
opportunities in international markets and in emerging areas like eHealth, software
and digital media.
We are assembling innovative technology, capability and talent from around the world
to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.
OUR CUSTOMERS
On average, 55 million calls and 356 million data connections are made over our
network each day, connecting friends, families and essential services across Australia
and around the world.
Global
presence
Technology pervades everything
our customers do, and we know
how much they rely on us.
72 per cent of Australia’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are Telstra customers,
who are making the most of our technology products and services to connect to their
customers and to do business.
Our global enterprise and government customers use our networks and solutions to
provide services and products globally.
On an average week day our customers use about 13.1 petabytes of data on our fixed
network and about one petabyte of data on our mobile network, streaming services
and entertainment and connecting people through social channels. This is equivalent
to 14 million hours of high definition video streaming.
Our customers can make use of millions of connected devices for both work and leisure,
from connected vending machines to mining equipment, aircraft engines, agricultural
sensors and remote sensing.
As technology innovation accelerates, we know our customers need us to respond by
offering simple solutions and products that reflect their needs.
This is a time of great opportunity for our customers and for Telstra.
OUR STRATEGY
Our strategy is focused
on driving growth and creating
long term shareholder value.
It has three key pillars.
Improve
Customer
Advocacy
Drive Value
and Growth from
the Core
Build
New Growth
Businesses
OUR PRIORITIES IN FY16
In FY16, we’ve been working to
deliver against five key priorities
identified within our strategy.
Continue to consolidate our network leadership.
Accelerate our productivity program.
Win in the nbn™ market and reduce our cost to acquire.
Continue to invest in long term growth.
Bring to life what it means to be a world class technology company.
WHO WE ARE
33,000 staff
ACROSS
MORE THAN
20 COUNTRIES
358
Telstra
stores
83
Business
Centres
16,500
Retail Points
of Presence
>400,000 KM
OF SUBSEA CABLE
facilitating access to
over 2,000 Points of
Presence globally
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DATA CENTRES
INCLUDING THE LARGEST INTEGRATED
FOOTPRINT IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
EXCLUSIVE
PROVIDER
live matches
on mobiles
Joint owner of
Australia’s largest
Pay TV service
SATELLITES
Three earth stations,
reaching two-thirds of the globe
1.4m SHAREHOLDERS
OUR VALUES
At Telstra, we have five key values
that express what we stand for and
are core to our business. They shape
our people’s decisions and actions
and guide how we work together.
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Show
you care
Better
together
Trust
each
other to
deliver
Make the
complex
simple
Find your
courage
3.4m
RETAIL FIXED
DATA SERVICES
5.7m
RETAIL FIXED
VOICE SERVICES
17.2m
DOMESTIC RETAIL
MOBILE SERVICES
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Highlights FY16
31.0cent dividend per share for FY16
$1.5b to be returned to
shareholders via off-market
and on-market share buy-backs
$5.8b
NET PROFIT
AFTER TAX
including $1.8b
from the sale of
Autohome shares
Added
560,000
domestic retail
mobile customer
services
$1.3b invested in our mobile network
2.7m
CUSTOMERS ON
A BUNDLED PLAN
300,000
TELSTRA TVs®
IN THE MARKET
1.1m HOME BROADBAND AND MOBILE CUSTOMERS
ACTIVATED TO USE TELSTRA AIR®
58%
OF ALL CONSUMER SERVICES
ARE COMPLETED ONLINE
UPGRADED 2,375
OF OUR NETWORK SITES TO
4GX™
533 people
WITH DISABILITY OR FROM A DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND
EMPLOYED THROUGH OUR SUPPORTED WORKFORCE PROGRAM
$27.1b1
TOTAL INCOME
4G service
NOW REACHING
98% OF
AUSTRALIAN
POPULATION
GES2 income
growth of
11.5%
289,000
new nbn™
connections with
overall market
share of 50%
1. From continuing operations, excluding finance income.
2. Global Enterprise and Services
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Telstra Health® won Government contract to deliver
the National Cancer Screening Register
ALMOST
Network
Applications
and Services
business grew by
14.3%
$1.8b
PROFIT ON THE SALE
OF AUTOHOME SHARES
~2.9m
REGULAR USERS OF TELSTRA 24X7® APP
17m SMS SENT TO CUSTOMERS
HIGHLIGHTING RESPONSIBLE PHONE USE
Provided
$175m of value through
our social and community
investment programs
Reached more than
59,000 people
through our digital literacy programs
500,000
nbn™ network connections at 30 June
56%
REDUCTION
in greenhouse gas emissions
intensity from our baseline year
ACHIEVED A
SUSTAINABLE
ENGAGEMENT
SCORE OF
71%
in this year’s Employee
Engagement Survey
DATA LOAD ON
OUR NETWORKS
GREW BY
62%
We are providing up to
20,000 PHONES
through Telstra Safe Connections® to help women
impacted by family violence stay connected
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Chairman
and CEO
message
Andrew Penn (CEO), John Mullen (Chairman)
Dear Shareholders,
In 2016 we saw ongoing advances
in technology and constant
innovation continue to reshape
the telecommunications and
technology markets and transform
customer experiences. As the
world continued to digitise, more
and more people took advantage
of the exciting and empowering
possibilities of new technologies
and being connected.
For Telstra, this was a year of considerable
progress and we continued to attract new
customers across our key products.
Our financial performance in 2016:
• on a reported basis from continuing
operations, total income1 increased 3.6
per cent to $27.1 billion and EBITDA
decreased 0.6 per cent to $10.5 billion
• on a guidance2 basis, total income
increased 6.3 per cent to $28.3 billion,
EBITDA increased 2.6 per cent to $11.0
billion and free cash flow was $4.8 billion
• net profit after tax increased 35.9 per
cent to $5.8 billion, including $1.8 billion
from the sale of Autohome shares.
Earnings per share increased 37.4
per cent to 47.4 cents
• we delivered on our guidance for FY16
• we added 560,000 domestic retail
mobile customer services and
235,000 domestic retail fixed
broadband customers
• impairment of Ooyala intelligent video
subsidiary of $246 million
• final dividend of 15.5 cents per
share taking total dividend for FY16
to 31.0 cents per share, distributing
$3.8 billion to shareholders
• we will return $1.5 billion to our
shareholders through off-market
and on-market buy backs in addition
to the FY16 final dividend.
We are pleased to deliver another
solid result for shareholders, growing
revenue and EBITDA on a guidance
basis, adding new customers and again
providing consistent shareholder returns.
There is no doubt that competitive
intensity has increased across our
segments and products. The rollout of
nbn™ network has progressed and the
pace of technology innovation has
continued to accelerate.
This highlights the importance of our
vision to become a world class technology
company and our continued efforts to
deliver on our strategy.
While we performed well in the market
and added new customers, we did not
make as much progress as we would have
liked on improving the experiences our
customers have with us. Work still needs
to be done to ensure we consistently
deliver a great service experience.
are implementing the recommendations
from our core network and IT system
review, addressing sources of potential
risk and building the durability and
capability of our network. Our response
to the network interruptions is discussed
further on page 13.
Telstra is fiercely proud of its networks
and we will continue to invest in providing
the network of the future and the best
possible experience for our customers.
Our strategy and vision
Our vision is to become a world class
technology company that empowers people
to connect. To achieve this we continue to
focus on the three key strategic pillars of
improving customer advocacy; driving
value and growth from our core business;
and, building new growth businesses.
We believe this is the right strategy to
manage the dynamics of the nbn™ network
rollout and increased competition in the
market, while also taking advantage of
our core strengths and new opportunities
arising from technology innovation.
Improving customer advocacy
Improving customer advocacy remains
our most important priority and will
continue to be so.
Shareholders will also be aware we
experienced a series of network interruptions
in the second half of the financial year.
We know customers expect more from
us as their reliance on smart devices
continues to grow.
Notwithstanding our long track record
of leading network performance, these
interruptions were disappointing given
the impact they had on our customers,
something for which we sincerely apologise.
We continue to address these issues and
This is why improving the customer
experience is paramount, and why
network interruptions in the second half
were particularly disappointing. As a
result of these factors our overall NPS
score decreased by four points year on
1. Excluding finance income.
2. This guidance assumed wholesale product price stability from the beginning of the financial year and no impairments to investments, and excluded any proceeds
on the sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and purchase of spectrum.
3. Neither the off-market buy-back nor the subsequent on-market buy-back will be made directly or indirectly in or into the United States.
4. Refer to "Looking ahead" for relevant assumptions.
Chairman and CEO message | Telstra Annual Report 2016
year, although we improved advocacy
with enterprise, government, wholesale
and managed business customers.
In FY16 we worked on removing some
of our obsolete or overly complex legacy
processes, systems and practices to make
it easier for customers to do business with
us. As part of this work, we are leveraging
our digital capabilities to simplify and
improve our service experience. For example
the Telstra 24x7® App now has 2.9 million
active users who value being able to
access a growing array of services at their
convenience, and who are using the app
for activities such as keeping track of
their usage, locating their nearest store
and topping up broadband allowances.
In 2016, we further enhanced the value
proposition of our mobile and fixed
products with innovative product design
and new experiences on our networks
including access to media content.
For example, we offered unlimited data
on the Telstra Air Wi-Fi network until
27 March 2017and an AFL/NRL content
pass for eligible customers for the 2016
season through to 31 January 2017.
We must continue to challenge ourselves
to do better, to address the root cause
of issues that affect our customers and
to nurture our customer relationships
every day. Our ongoing focus in this area
is discussed in more detail on page 10.
Driving value and growth from our
core business
This year, we continued to drive growth
and value from our core businesses.
In light of changing market and structural
dynamics, we continue to focus on growing
customer numbers and usage to effectively
monetise the value we provide. The core of
our business is built around our networks
which received significant investment over
the past year.
We have now achieved 98 per cent
population coverage with 4G and are on
track to reach 99 per cent population
coverage by June 2017. Our Telstra Air Wi-
Fi network now has over 500,000 hotspots
nationally including over 4,500 public
hotspots, and over 1.1 million customers
activated to use the Telstra Air network.
Overall, we invested $4.0 billion in capital
expenditure including in our fixed and
mobile networks and other works.
Our network investments for the year are
discussed in more detail on page 12.
Moving our customers to the nbn™
network
Telstra is Australia’s leading provider
of services on the nbn™ network, with a
market share of 50 per cent, and we are
seeing strong demand from customers as
the rollout scales up. We are also helping
nbn co with the rollout of the nbn™
network. Our expertise in network build
and maintenance has led to a series of
Investing in next generation network leadership,
digitisation and customer experience
Our customers and our networks are our biggest
assets, which is why we are investing more to set
new standards and deliver seamless, excellent
experiences for our customers.
We have announced we are committing to invest up to an extra $3 billion over
three years on our networks of the future and digitisation to drive improvements
in customer experiences.
This wave of new investment will position us to deliver significant customer
benefits and reinforce our market differentiation over the longer-term, as well as
deliver business benefits such as capital efficiency, reduced operating costs and
increased revenue.
As a result of the investment, capex to sales ratio4 in each of the next three
financial years will increase to approximately 18 per cent, the highest since
2008-09 as Telstra was building up its 3G network.
There are a number of immediate actions that we believe will improve customer
experiences. We will simplify products and platforms – we need to retire old technology
and systems that slow down and complicate how customers are served.
A significant proportion of the investment would also go towards transforming
the next generation of networks.
agreements with nbn co for additional
work, including a $1.6 billion contract
signed in April to provide planning,
design, construction and construction
management services within the
Telstra HFC footprint until the end of
the nbn™ network build, slated for
completion in 2020.
Our mix of earnings is changing
The composition of our earnings is changing
in line with the income mix of our products.
Over the year, fixed voice revenue
declined as fewer customers made
use of landline phone services, while our
Network Applications and Services (NAS)
revenue grew strongly. Our NAS managed
services tend to be lower margin, and this
shift had an impact on gross margins
and our average underlying percentage
EBITDA margin has reduced.
The nbn™ will also have one off and recurring
impacts on our earnings. The definitive
agreements we have signed with nbn co
and the Government partially compensate
us for the effect of the nbn™ and for using
our ducts, racks and backhaul. However,
the impact of the nbn™ goes beyond those
agreements, including through transitioning
costs and ongoing operational access costs.
Overall, the forecast net effect on our
business is a reduction of $2-3 billion in
EBITDA per annum at the conclusion of
the nbn™ build. To offset these impacts, we
continue to execute on our strategic priorities,
and at the same time, we have raised the
bar on productivity to reduce our fixed costs,
with a focus on digitisation, simplification
and getting processes right first time.
We are creating a fitter, faster Telstra
Our renewed approach to simplifying
our business has been focused on our
customers. We recognise the things that
can frustrate our customers about our
products and service are often the same
things that add costs to our business.
By finding ways to start less and
finish more, improve and simplify our
processes, we can deliver better customer
experiences as well as cost benefits.
We have been working on a number of
initiatives to improve service, including
through digital channels. These initiatives
are discussed in detail on page 13.
We are building new growth
businesses
Our third strategic pillar, building
new growth businesses, is designed to
realise opportunities that leverage our
core strengths. We are working on
innovations that create opportunities
and new possibilities, including
investments in digital media, eHealth,
applications, services and software.
The successful integration of Pacnet
over the past 15 months means Telstra
has emerged as a leader in international
connectivity with the largest submarine
cable network in the Asia-Pacific region.
Our joint ventures in China (Telstra PBS)
and Indonesia (telkomtelstra) both enjoyed
strong demand for services this year.
Our NAS business has seen double digit
growth each year for the last few years
and now generates annual revenues in
excess of $2.7 billion. Our Telstra Health
business is now one of Australia’s leading
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On behalf of the Telstra Board and leadership
team we would like to express our sincere
thanks to Catherine Livingstone AO for her
great contribution to our company. During her
16 years with Telstra, including seven as
Chairman, Catherine provided remarkable
leadership and vision as our company and
industry experienced profound change.
To give a sense of the extent and scale of
that change, when Catherine commenced as
a Telstra Director there were no smartphones,
no cloud and no National Broadband Network.
And yet today all of those innovations are among
a myriad of technologies that make telecommunications
such a critical enabler of our networked society.
As Chairman of the Board, Catherine helped ensure Telstra is well placed to
capitalise on the enormous opportunities of the digital age and that our company
continues to build the skills, capabilities and customer focus we need to pursue
our aspiration to become a world class technology company.
Through many forums, she has showed her passion for technology, science, reform
and innovation and has also earned the deep respect of many other stakeholders
around the world.
We thank her, and extend our best wishes for the future.
Strategy and
performance
Our strategy is focused on
driving growth and creating
long term shareholder value.
This section outlines our
progress in delivering on the
three pillars of our strategy
over the past year.
Alice, Head of Hong Kong and Taiwan, Global Sales.
providers of eHealth solutions, and in
May was selected by the Commonwealth
Department of Health to deliver the
National Cancer Screening Register under
a five year contract. Due to changing
dynamics in the intelligent video market
and business performance, we recognised
a $246 million impairment in our video
streaming business Ooyala.
This year we announced the sale of
most of our stake in Autohome, a very
successful investment for Telstra. We are
proud of the role we played in its rapid
growth since we first invested in 2008.
We believe the time was right for us
to realise significant value for our
shareholders and for Autohome to
benefit from a new strategic partner in
Ping An Insurance. We retain a 6.5 per cent
interest and a board position in Autohome.
Further detail on our growth businesses
is discussed on page 14.
We have a world class team
Our vision to be a world class technology
company that empowers people to
connect relies on the collective skill of
our people. We continue to build a world
class team and this year that included
a number of key appointments in the
Senior Management team.
cent. This meant we achieved our three
year greenhouse gas emissions intensity
target a year earlier than planned.
We are fortunate to have such a deep
pool of internal talent as well as being
able to attract and recruit some of the
best globally accomplished executives
from around the world. These appointments
are discussed in detail on page 40.
Capital management
Our capital management strategy
continues to be underpinned by a
clear focus on maximising returns to
shareholders, maintaining financial
strength and retaining financial flexibility.
We also saw changes at a Board
level, farewelling former Chairman
Catherine Livingstone AO and two other
longstanding Directors Geoffrey Cousins
AM and John Zeglis, and welcoming Trae
Vassallo and Craig Dunn to the Board.
Delivering on our purpose
Increasingly we are seeing the economic,
social and environmental benefits that
modern communications technologies
are delivering for our customers and the
community. While more and more people
are getting online, it is clear that some are
being left behind. If we are to truly deliver
on our purpose and create a brilliant
connected future for everyone, we must
ensure that everyone can enjoy the
benefits of being connected.
This is why we have long invested in
building people’s digital skills and
capabilities. This year we reached more
than 59,000 people through our digital
literacy training programs, and helped
over one million vulnerable customers
stay connected.
We are also committed to minimising our
environmental impacts and to working
with our customers to achieve better
environmental outcomes. This year,
our total greenhouse gas emissions
decreased by two per cent despite data
load on our networks increasing by 62 per
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We announced we would return up
to approximately $1.5 billion of capital
to shareholders, comprising a $1.25b
off-market share buy-back and $250m
on-market share buy-back.
The buy-backs are expected to be
funded from Telstra’s surplus cash and
accumulated profits (including from the
recent sale of Autohome shares).
The Board has determined that the buy-
backs are the best way to achieve the
objectives of Telstra’s capital management
framework at this time. The terms and
conditions of the off-market buy-back will
be set out in a booklet to be distributed to
eligible shareholders3 by 2 September 2016.
Looking ahead
Today there is virtually no technology
innovation that does not fundamentally
rely on a network and for that reason we
anticipate demand for our services will
only continue to grow. We need to be
prepared to respond to our customers’
expectations, and to work harder on the
experience we offer. We have a clear
strategy and we are lifting our aspiration
for the year ahead to focus on the things
that matter: improving the customer
experience, driving value and growth from
our core and building pathways toward
future, sustainable long-term growth.
In FY17 Telstra expects to deliver mid
to high-single digit income growth and
low to mid-single digit EBITDA growth.
Free cashflow is expected to be between
$3.5 billion and $4.0 billion and capital
expenditure to be approximately 18 per
cent of sales. This guidance assumes
wholesale product price stability and no
impairments to investments, and excludes
any proceeds on the sale of businesses,
mergers and acquisitions and purchase
of spectrum. The guidance also assumes
the nbn™ rollout is in accordance with the
nbn™ Corporate Plan 2016. Capex to sales
guidance excludes externally funded capex.
Guidance excludes the Ooyala impairment
in FY16 and restructuring costs in FY17 of
$300 million to $500 million.
We are extremely grateful to the Telstra
team for their dedication to customers
and willingness to embrace change as
we transform the company for continuing
success. We remain committed to making
Telstra not just a better company and a
great place to work, but a world class
technology company that empowers
people to connect; we can think of no
more exciting goal for this great company.
John P Mullen,
Chairman
Andrew R Penn,
CEO and Managing Director
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Improve
customer
advocacy
Improving customer advocacy
remains our number one
strategic priority. By providing
great customer experiences
we can change the way our
customers talk about us.
Customers who become
advocates for Telstra will stay
with us longer, buy more of
our services, and recommend
us to others.
We continue to listen to our customers
to help us improve the way we do things
and we use the Net Promoter System
(NPS) to get their feedback. Customers
provide feedback through surveys we
run at the end of a conversation or
contact with Telstra and via external
market research. We use this feedback
to help our frontline teams improve
their conversations with customers
and to improve our processes, products
and services.
Encouragingly, our NPS performances in
Telstra Business Managed, Wholesale,
GES Australia and GES International
improved over the course of the year.
Our overall NPS performance this year
was disappointing, and shows we have
more to do to deliver a great experience
for our customers every time they interact
with us.
Our recent announcement that we will
invest up to an extra $3 billion over three
years on new investments in networks and
business initiatives is designed to deliver
significant benefits to all our customers.
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In 2016, we made progress on some of our
customer advocacy initiatives, taking
action to address some of the issues
customers are telling us about and
delivering extra value to our customers
with new product and content offers.
Improving our customer service
We improved our orders process
When customers are placing a new order,
adding a service or recontracting, we have
made changes to our order process to ensure
we set the right expectations at the point
of sale, to help them understand what
they have ordered, what will happen next
and what their bill will look like.
Our online services are growing
Digital channels now account for 58 per
cent of our consumer service transactions,
with millions of customers regularly using
the Telstra 24x7® app and My Account
portal for activities such as keeping
track of their data usage and staying
in control of their account and services.
Customers are using our online channels
at the time that best suits them, with the
ability to log in and make a change to
their service, or to complete simple
transactions such as purchasing extra
mobile data, unlocking a mobile device,
or requesting a payment extension.
The Nielsen mobile and tablet usage
survey (Oct 2015) ranked Telstra’s
24x7 App® as the number one tablet and
number two smartphone app amongst
Australian companies.
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We’re talking to customers in more
languages
To support ongoing international
growth, we have enhanced our 24/7
Global Service Desk for our international
enterprise customers with more support
in multiple languages. We have created a
new global approach with service desks
in Hong Kong, London and Kuala Lumpur.
Our standard international customer
contracts are also now available in
Japanese, Korean and traditional and
simplified Chinese.
Extra value for our customers
Our customers’ expectations are
changing, as the rate of technology
innovation accelerates and at the
same time, competitive intensity is
increasing. In 2016, we have been working
to become more agile and responsive
to our customers’ needs by providing
differentiated content and experiences.
More customers watched Telstra TV®
Our Telstra TV® service has been
performing well, and is the first streaming
device in Australia to include all three
streaming services – Stan^, Presto^^
and Netflix^^^. It also includes all
five free-to-air catch up apps and
movie rentals through BigPond Movies.
We are pleased to see that Telstra TV is
providing a simple way for our customers
to access the content they love, using
their Telstra Home Broadband. There are
now over 300,000 Telstra TV devices in
households across the country with
access to apps such as Fox Sports**,
ZooMoo# and many more.
Strategy and performance | Telstra Annual Report 2016
We entertained with our Live Football
Digital Passes and Telstra Thanks®
rewards
The AFL Live Pass or NRL Season Pass
is included on eligible mobile plans and
for Pre-Paid Freedom Plus® customers.
This means our customers can watch
every game live for the 2016 season,
including finals, on their compatible
device in Australia.
The Telstra Thanks® program offers
customers a range of great rewards and
extras, just for being a Telstra customer.
In entertainment, customers can access
specially priced movie tickets, and get
exclusive pre-sale offers for live music events
and concerts. Telstra customers can also
enjoy $20 tickets to select AFL games and
20 per cent off selected 2016 NRL tickets.
We offered better value with
Telstra Platinum®
We’ve changed the Telstra Platinum
offering to give customers the same great
technology support but more flexibility
and better value. We’ve halved the
contract period for new Telstra Platinum
Service Subscriptions and also halved
the cost of in-home services for our
subscription customers.
We introduced exciting new technologies
We introduced our first Software Defined
Networking (SDN) products for both
Australian and international customers,
enabling businesses to rapidly deploy and
configure services over Telstra’s networks.
We also launched Telstra’s Cloud Gateway,
which makes it easy for customers to
connect multiple clouds; including
world-leading cloud platforms Amazon
Web Services++ (AWS), Microsoft Azure+,
Office365+ and VMware’s vCloud Air as
well as IBM SoftLayer.
We’ve been Checking-In with customers
We continue to check-in regularly with our
customers to make sure they have the
best products and plans to meet their
needs. For regional and remote customers,
we have used our Telstra Check-In Tour,
which provides face to face contact in
areas where we don’t have stores, so our
customers can talk to a Telstra
representative in person about their
needs. This year through our Check-In
program, we delivered 6.6 million
personalised Check-In communications
to business and consumer customers.
Our first Check-In Tour to the centre of Australia
Telstra’s first Indigenous Check-In Tour travelled
to some of Australia’s most remote communities
to help our customers with their services, resolve
issues and discuss new technologies.
We offered more music
Telstra offers a six-month Apple Music##
membership to all retail customers
on any 12 or 24 month Go Mobile Plan
with a compatible device. An Apple
Music membership provides access
to the full Apple Music library, expert
recommendations, worldwide radio and
unlimited skips on all other radio stations.
We grew our Telstra Air® Wi-Fi network
More than 1.1 million home broadband
and mobile customers are now activated
to use Telstra Air, Australia’s largest Wi-Fi
network. Our fixed broadband customers
have created over 500,000 homespots
nationally, which Telstra Air customers can
access across Australia. We now have over
4,500 public hotspots including selected
Telstra pink payphones, most Telstra
stores and other outdoor locations. Home
broadband customers can also access
Wi-Fi at more than 19 million hotspots
overseas through our partnership with
international Wi-Fi provider, Fon.
We bumped up the data on popular plans
In 2016 we increased the data available
through our popular mobile plans to
enable our customers to make the most
of their experience. Telstra consumer
mobile and fixed broadband customers
get access to a free 200GB Microsoft
OneDrive+ subscription to store, share
and access important documents,
photos and files at home or on the go.
Our bundles are better value
In April, we offered consumer customers
our best value bundle ever. New and
existing broadband customers, including
those connecting to or moving onto the
nbnTM network, receive 1000GB on a
Telstra Large Bundle for 24 months.
As part of the bundle, they have access
to unlimited fixed line calls to local,
standard national and Australian mobile
numbers. It also includes a Telstra TV with
a six-month Presto subscription, three
months access to Fox Sports Now and
a $15 BigPond Movie voucher.
On top of this, customers buying the
bundle with an eligible broadband
service will receive a Telstra Air® Wi-Fi
compatible gateway modem.
We gave Data Top Ups to Business
Customers
In May, we began rolling out double data
allowances for all Telstra Business
Broadband, Digital Office Technology™
(DOT) and BizEssentials® customers.
Providing this data boost will help
businesses take up new ways of working,
such as video conferencing or setting up
an online retail presence. Telstra also
doubled the data for new customers who
signed up to a business broadband plan
from May 2016.
The Telstra team working with locals from Yuendumu.
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Drive value
and growth
from the core
We are focused on driving
value and growth from our core
including through consolidating
our network leadership, winning
in the nbn™ market and
accelerating our productivity
program. Our core refers to our
key domestic products, services
and costs that make up the
bulk of our business today.
Consolidating our network leadership
Telstra’s networks continue to be among
the best in the world and provide us real
strategic differentiation. Our recent
announcement that we will invest up to an
extra $3 billion over three years on new
investments in networks and business
initiatives is designed to help us continue
to maintain strategic advantage in a
heavily competitive environment. The new
investments will go towards transforming
the next generation of networks, with a
focus on the next stage of mobile network
innovation including preparation for 5G,
as well as strategic investments in our
fixed network services.
Notwithstanding the interruptions we
experienced in the second half of the
financial year, in FY16 we made progress
on network innovation and overall, we
invested $4 billion in capital expenditure,
including investment in our fixed and
mobile networks and other works.
We are increasing mobile coverage
With the nation’s largest mobile footprint
and as the first carrier to bring 4G mobile
services to regional Australia, we are
acutely aware of the challenges facing
communities living with limited mobile
network access.
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Our mobile network remains the largest
and most reliable mobile network in
Australia and now covers over 2.4 million
square kilometres and 99.3 per cent of the
Australian population. Our 4G network
now covers 98 per cent of the Australian
population and we are on track to reach
99 per cent of the population by June 2017.
Under the Federal Government’s Mobile
Black Spot Programme, we are deploying
429 new 3G/4G base stations to improve
mobile coverage for over 400 communities
across Australia and of these, we have
already delivered sites providing new
and improved mobile coverage to
approximately 50 communities.
We are preparing our networks for
the future
We have taken significant steps to prepare
our networks for the future, to meet the
rising demand for data and content on
our networks.
LTE Broadcast (LTE-B)
As growth of video consumption continues
to accelerate on our mobile network,
LTE-B technology can allow large groups of
customers to consume the same content in
the same location at the same time, such
as software downloads or sports content.
In FY16 we enabled the capability to
switch on LTE Broadcast technology across
our entire 4GX™ coverage area giving us a
platform to cost effectively broadcast
high quality video media to a number
of metropolitan and regional areas
around Australia.
VoLTE
In September, we launched Australia’s
first Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service that
allows voice calls to be carried on the 4G
service for the first time. Benefits include
call setup times speeds and the ability to
serve new coverage areas more cost
effectively with 4G alone rather than having
to include 3G infrastructure for voice.
1Gbps
In late 2015, we completed a world first
commercial launch of a device capable
of 600Mbps peak download speeds and
the successful demonstration of a device
with 1Gbps download capabilities on a
commercial network. Our mobile network
has now been enabled to support 1Gbps
peak download speeds in Melbourne,
Sydney and Brisbane CBD areas in
readiness for commercial devices
which we expect to become available
later in 2016.
Customer revenue and growth
We continued to grow customer numbers
in our core mobiles and fixed broadband
business in 2016, leveraging the work
we are doing to build customer advocacy
as well as our core network strength.
Our focus remains on enhancing the
customer experience, with our mobile
offerings including more content and
larger data allowances than ever before.
Appetite for data continues to rise,
with the volume of data usage across
our networks up 62 per cent from the
previous year.
In a highly competitive environment,
retail mobile customer services
increased by 560,000, bringing the total
number of services to 17.2 million.
Mobile revenue decreased largely as a
result of regulatory changes to voice and
SMS terminating charges, and lower
international roaming charges. However
without the negative impact of the
regulatory changes, on a like-for-like
basis, mobile revenue was higher.
Fixed revenue fell largely due to a continued
decline in the number of fixed voice
services and regulatory changes. The rate
of fixed voice revenue decline was broadly
maintained due to success in retention
activities and momentum from bundling.
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The total number of customers on
bundled plans increased by 322,000,
with 83 per cent of our retail fixed data
customer base now on a bundled plan.
Fixed data continues to grow strongly,
partially offsetting the decline in voice.
Retail subscriber numbers increased by
235,000 for the year, the highest net adds
in over five years, bringing the total retail
fixed data services customer number to
3.4 million. Demand for our nbn™ services
continues, with connections growing by
289,000 to 500,000.
management services within our existing
HFC footprint, which is a testament
to our world class expertise in network
construction. The works are due to
continue until the end of the nbn™ network
build, which is expected to be in 2020.
Our HFC network is currently used to
deliver pay TV and cable broadband
services. Once upgraded, it will be an
important part of the nbn™ network,
delivering nbn™ broadband capability
to millions of homes and businesses.
• We introduced a number of back-of-
house and customer management
initiatives to improve our efficiencies in
moving customers to the nbn™ network,
leading to a 40 percent year-on-year
reduction in the average cost to connect
each customer. The recent introduction
of a seamless migration program in
FTTN areas will further improve the
customer experience and cost
efficiencies. Customers on nbn™ ready
plans are sent a compatible modem
and phone so they can move to the new
network with minimal disruption.
Winning in the nbn™ market
Telstra is Australia’s leading provider
of services on the nbn™ network with
a market share of 50 per cent and we
are seeing strong momentum as the
rollout gathers pace.
The multi-technology model (MTM)
for the nbn™ network is now in effect,
scaling up the rollout of the nbn™
network across the country with the
launch of new access technologies,
fibre-to-the-basement (FTTB) and
fibre-to-the-node (FTTN).
As at 30 June 2016, we had 500,000 nbn™
network connections, made up of 407,000
voice and data bundles, 34,000 data only
and 59,000 voice only services. Our
customers on the nbn™ network are
embracing access to high speeds and we
are seeing a rise in data use as our
customers take advantage of exclusive
content through our media and sports
partnerships and leading on-demand
video technologies like the Telstra TV®.
For our business customers we are
creating industry solutions, managed
network services, cloud and collaboration
services to take advantage of the
improved network experience available
with the nbn™ network.
In the first areas to launch FTTN
technology on the nbn™ network we
deployed a local leadership strategy
to drive high demand and awareness
and educate and help our customers
take advantage of the new technology.
We have more to do to improve our
customers' experience as they transition
to the nbn™ network, and this will continue
to be a key focus as the rollout continues.
Belong®
Our challenger internet brand Belong has
continued to offer competitively priced
broadband plans. Throughout FY16, the
low cost data-focused offering and hassle
free approach of Belong has seen it secure
more than 250 per cent growth in the nbn™
network consumer market helping new
broadband customers get connected.
We won new nbn co construction contracts
In April, we signed a new $1.6 billion
contract with nbn co to provide planning,
design, construction and construction
Accelerating our productivity program
• By expanding our use of new
Productivity remains a key focus for us in
driving value from the core. Our productivity
work is designed to deliver better customer
outcomes by simplifying our processes
and systems and optimising our products
and services so we give our customers
simple, clear choices and reduce the amount
of work we need to do in the background.
We have made good progress in removing
complexities and moving toward digital
solutions in FY16.
• We expanded the range of Self Service
Assurance tools from ADSL to include
Cable and PSTN products and in FY16,
1.2 million Self Care online interactions
were completed, compared to 600,000
in FY15. We estimate this reduced
customer calls by 3.5 per cent.
technologies such as software
defined networking, we were able
to lower our energy and floor space
requirements within our exchange sites.
• We also improved digital tools and
processes for our customer facing
teams including a Customer Advisor
Tool which speeds up query resolutions,
and My Account Mirror which mirrors the
customer view of an account, helping our
team guide customers through our self-
service features.
As we accelerate our productivity program,
we are already starting to see value
delivered, with a 0.6 per cent reduction in
our underlying core fixed costs in FY16.
These are discussed in more detail on
page 25.
Our response to network service interruptions
In response to mobile network interruptions in
February and March, we provided two free data
days for our mobile customers in every state
and territory in Australia.
Many of our customers made use of this offering and we saw record data usage
across our network on both days, with our network performing strongly throughout.
We also offered customers impacted by ADSL and nbn™ network outages
service credits as a goodwill gesture; additional data packs; we refunded
excess usage; and replaced modems no longer working.
In May, we also announced the results of a full review into our mobile network and
we have since been working to implement the recommendations from that review,
which will help to reduce the likelihood of future outages, with increased redundancy
in our nodes, more core network capacity, new procedures for key network element
restarts, and improving resilience in our international connectivity.
We have also recently completed an end-to-end review of our core network
and IT systems, pinpointing sources of potential risk.
As a result of this work we will be investing $250 million in our network from
our existing capital program over the next six to 12 months to provide a higher
degree of network resilience and improved network performance. This includes
investment in three key areas:
• enhancing the mobile network’s resiliency, to improve recovery time and create
more effective real time monitoring
• improving reliability and resilience within the core network
• increasing current ADSL broadband capacity to meet increasing customer demand.
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Build new
growth
businesses
We are leveraging our core
strengths in networks,
connectivity and commitment to
customer advocacy to capture
opportunities in Asia and in
emerging areas like eHealth,
software and digital media.
The rapid adoption of digital technology
and online services is creating a range
of new business opportunities, including
supporting the connectivity boom that
is underway in key markets in Asia and
developing innovative new products
through the Telstra Software Group,
Telstra Health® and Telstra Ventures™.
To realise these opportunities we are
assembling innovative technology,
capability and talent from around
the world to deliver transformative
services for our customers.
These business opportunities create
a new dynamic for Telstra in terms of
earnings and investment returns, which
is important given the impact the nbn™
network will have on our mix of earnings
as the rollout progresses. We expect to
see the composition of our earnings
change as we provide more managed
services to enterprise customers, which
tend to be lower margin, and we continue
to develop early stage new businesses in
areas like health and software.
We are investing in long term growth
Asia
Asia is one of the key elements of Telstra’s
growth strategy. We are leveraging our
longstanding presence and strong network
in the region to expand our enterprise
services business and to pursue longer
term growth opportunities.
With the successful integration of the
Pacnet business we acquired in 2015,
Telstra now operates the largest submarine
cable network in the Asia Pacific Region,
representing around 30 per cent of total
active intra-Asia capacity, and the largest
integrated data centre footprint in the region.
Building on this unique set of assets
we are offering market leading network
applications and services, such as
cloud and unified communications, and
deepening our presence in the high growth
markets of Indonesia, through our joint
venture telkomtelstra, and China, through
our joint venture, Telstra PBS.
Telstra is also pursuing new opportunities
in Asia, through Telstra Health, Telstra
Software Group and Telstra Ventures.
In FY16 this included signing a
Memorandum of Understanding with
the Shanghai Institute of Medical Quality
to make Telstra Health’s hospital data
tools available in China and expanding
our connections to the ventures
community in South East Asia through
an investment in Monk’s Hill Ventures.
During the year we sold 47.4 per cent of
the total issued shares in Chinese online
business Autohome for US$1.6 billion
to Ping An Insurance Group, realising
significant value for Telstra shareholders
after a period of rapid growth since we
invested in 2008. We retain a 6.5 per cent
interest in Autohome.
Pacnet
In 2015 Telstra acquired Pacnet Limited,
a provider of connectivity, managed
services and data centre services to
carriers, multinational corporations and
governments in the Asia-Pacific region.
In FY16 we achieved our integration
milestones by exceeding our planned cost
synergies, combining our teams in more
than 10 locations and creating one service
experience. Industry analyst Gartner now
recognises the combined business as
“visionary”, and rates Telstra number
one for high capacity and low latency
networks in Asia.
telkomtelstra
It was a significant year for telkomtelstra,
with the business becoming fully
operational and the first suite of products
and services being offered in the market.
telkomtelstra signed on a significant
number of customers and moved into
new, state-of-the-art facilities in
Jakarta housing an immersive Customer
Experience Centre, which is the only one
of its kind in Indonesia.
Network Applications & Services (NAS)
During the year we continued to execute
our NAS strategy of combining organic
and inorganic growth to support our key
solutions and offerings in Australia and
internationally.
We acquired Kloud, a company that
provides professional and managed
services to enterprises across Australia
and the Asia-Pacific region. Kloud also
supplies solutions for productivity,
identity, security, application development,
and cloud infrastructure for enterprise
cloud applications. This has enhanced
our consulting-led capabilities by
expanding our professional and
managed services, complementing
previous acquisitions such as NSC,
O2 Networks and Bridge Point.
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Telstra Ventures
Telstra Ventures, our corporate venture
capital arm, continued to invest in high
growth technology companies that Telstra
can leverage to develop new products and
services for our customers.
In FY16, Ventures completed 11 new
investments: Boomtown, Cloopen,
Compare88, Instart Logic, Monk’s Hill
Ventures, NGINX, Qiniu, Singular, Snapchat,
Uhana, and vArmour. This included our
first two Ventures investments in China in
Cloopen and Qiniu, and leading US-based
companies like Instart Logic, NGINX and
vArmour, that we can collaborate with to
create services for enterprise customers.
Telstra Health
Telstra Health strengthened its position as
one of Australia’s leading providers of eHealth
services in FY16 by continuing to focus on
the use of technology to improve healthcare
outcomes for patients and providers.
Since 2013, we have invested more
than $235 million to acquire, invest or
partner with 18 health-related companies,
including acquiring hospital resource
optimisation designer Health IQ and
software product ComCare in FY16, which
will help us to transform and improve the
efficiency of the healthcare sector.
These capabilities enable Telstra to offer
technology services designed to reduce
inefficiency, improve productivity and
increase quality of health care. For example,
an independent evaluation by the Northern
Territory Government highlighted that the
National Telehealth Connection Service
run by Telstra Health contributed to their
ability to grow the use of telehealth by
more than 700 per cent over a 14 month
period, with an estimated reduction in
travel costs of $1.1 million.
New services launched in FY16 include
Telstra ReadyCare®, a 24/7 telemedicine
service that connects Australians to an
experienced GP by phone or video and is
now used by consumers, business and
government.
Telstra Health was also selected by the
Commonwealth Department of Health to
deliver the National Cancer Screening
Register under a five year contract. Telstra
will build and operate the Register that
will help manage bowel and cervical cancer
screening programs for more than 11 million
Australians by integrating existing databases
and improving access for patients and
practitioners to medical records.
Bringing to life what it means to be
a world class technology company
Telstra is building innovative growth
businesses in new markets and
industries, as well as driving innovation
within our existing business, to help meet
our ambition of becoming a world class
technology company.
Strategy and performance | Telstra Annual Report 2016
We define innovation as new ideas, new
products or new services that overcome
a problem or do something in a better,
simpler way for our customers. There are
four parts to our innovation approach –
incubation, collaboration, new methods
and, most importantly, people.
We are working on innovations that
create opportunities and new possibilities
for the things that matter, such as keeping
people healthy, safe and creating a more
liveable world.
Telstra Software Group
Software remains a key focus area as we
drive growth through new businesses and
digital ecosystems. Telstra Software Group
aims to create long-term global growth in
markets adjacent to Telstra’s core business.
Software Businesses
The Ooyala family of Over The Top (OTT)
premium video platform capabilities has
grown, as the acquisitions of Videoplaza
and Nativ have been successfully
integrated into the company. The Ooyala
impairment we recognised in the year
reflects the changing dynamics in the
intelligent video market and the business
performance.
Ooyala remains a young and exciting
company with leading offerings in
intelligent video which continue to
evolve and scale.
This growing portfolio of products services
Ooyala’s 500 worldwide customers,
including broadcasters, media companies
and high profile enterprises. Ooyala
collectively serves 220 million unique
viewers with 3.5 billion events every day,
and was recently announced as the Media
Solutions Partner for Facebook Live+++.
muru-D startup accelerator
Telstra’s startup accelerator muru-D
operates out of Sydney and Singapore
with a partner program also successfully
trialed in Brisbane this year. Since October
2013, muru-D has funded 44 startups
and established a network of more than
390 active mentors, supporting 110
entrepreneurs who have collectively
generated $4.2 million in revenue and
raised $8.9 million in capital. This year we
announced partnerships with leading
accelerators, 500 Startups in Silicon
Valley, The Junction in Tel Aviv, and
HAX and Chin accelerator in Shanghai,
significantly expanding muru-D’s global
reach and network.
We opened a dedicated Innovation
Lab – Gurrowa
In August 2015, we opened our Gurrowa
Innovation Lab in Melbourne, an open
innovation environment where Telstra,
our enterprise customers, partners,
incubators, vendors, and research
institutes can connect and collaborate
on cutting-edge technology.
We captured new ideas through
our hackathons
Telstra hosted two hackathons at Gurrowa
during the year, on the subjects of IT and
Data Science, bringing together inventors,
innovators and entrepreneurs from Australia
and around the world. Participants
created technology innovations in the
health, bio-science and fit-technology
space, and developed innovative and
creative insights, visualisations and
predictions based on a given dataset.
In November 2015, we hosted our own
Internet of Things Challenge hackathon
in partnership with City of Melbourne,
where participants spent a week creating a
connected “thing” to improve life in the city.
Proquo – our quid pro quo service for business
Telstra partnered with NAB to create a new digital
marketplace for the more than two million Australian
small businesses. ‘Proquo*’ will help grow small
businesses, offering an online platform to network,
share skills and trade with each other.
Proquo – helping small business owners connect.
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Our material
business
risks
We’re pursuing our strategy
in an environment characterised
by technology convergence,
aggressive competition, and
evolving policy and regulatory
frameworks.
These trends and issues contribute to
the different risks that pose a challenge to
Telstra achieving our strategic objectives,
including our growth ambitions and future
financial performance.
The following describes the material
business risks that could affect Telstra,
including any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability
risks, and how we seek to manage them.
These risks are not listed in order
of significance, nor are they all
encompassing. Rather, they reflect
the most significant risks identified
at a whole-of-entity level. We have
identified these risks through our risk
management process.
Further detail about our risk management
process is set out in the Governance at
Telstra section of this report.
Industry disruption and competition
Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
The risk that we are unable to cost effectively and
productively respond to, or take advantage of, rapidly
changing business models, consumer behaviours,
technologies and our competitors, and manage the
shift in our earnings composition through execution
of our strategy.
Our ability to operate as a global business and be agile
in responding to these market conditions can impact our
ability to: achieve our productivity ambitions that will make
us more innovative and competitive; reengineer our business
to deliver world class experiences, products and services for
our customers; and further enhance our brand and reputation
in global markets in our effort to become a world class
technology company that empowers people to connect.
This risk is exacerbated as we expand our operations
overseas and enter new markets that have varied legal,
regulatory and geo-political environments. Telstra’s strategic
objectives and growth ambitions remain vulnerable to events
associated with established competitors and other global
companies seeking growth within these same markets.
Our strategy to manage this risk involves a combination
of driving efficiencies in our business, monitoring emerging
technology trends and disruptive technologies, and actively
investing ourselves in innovation and technology driven
business opportunities. Examples of recent initiatives in
this area are included on pages 10-15.
We are focused on developing our capability to innovate
internally, whilst accessing and acquiring the required people
capability, technology innovations and business models
through our relationships with global technology companies,
key suppliers, and joint venture partners (more about how we’re
developing our innovation capability can be found on page 15).
To improve our responsiveness and agility, and rationalise our
cost base, we are undertaking a multi-year portfolio of work
which is currently focused on simplifying our systems, processes,
and technology. Our renewed approach to simplifying the
business is focused on providing enhanced products and
better customer experiences (examples of which are provided
on page 13). Internationally, we are executing on country level
strategies to tap into local market dynamics, to enhance our
understanding of the legal and regulatory environment, and to
establish greater penetration and presence in these markets.
We also continue to pursue growth opportunities from
emerging markets, and are focused on attracting the
world class talent required to execute our growth strategy,
to realise the value from our mergers and acquisitions and
joint venture partnerships, and to further strengthen our
brand and reputation (more about how we’re building new
growth businesses is covered on pages 14-15).
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Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
Business resilience
The risk of planned, or unplanned, disruption to the services
we provide to our customers.
There are multiple threats to Telstra’s ability to ensure
resilience and continuity of key processes, systems and
people, including extreme weather events, natural disasters,
malicious attacks, loss of third party key service providers,
and human errors. These threats, along with our complex
and diverse technology environment, expanding global
operations and organisation, create an environment in
which business resilience requirements continually change.
Sustained or significant disruption to our services can
significantly impact our reputation with our customers
and the communities which we serve and could also
significantly affect our corporate reputation.
We continue to develop our business capability to prevent,
respond to and recover from network interruptions. We have
continuity strategies in place for our critical business
processes so we can mitigate the loss of key dependencies
during a disruptive event, and continually review these
strategies so we can address any existing or emerging gaps
to the greatest extent possible.
In response to a number of network interruptions in the
second half of the financial year, a full core network and
IT system review has been undertaken with the assistance
of independent international experts. We are continuing to
address these issues and implement the recommendations
of the review, and have summarised on page 13 the actions
we’re taking.
We also continue to review and strengthen our capability
to perform crisis and incident management across the
company, particularly in regards to our international business
operations, and have ongoing programs in place to strengthen
our technology service continuity capability.
Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
Data management
The risk of collecting, using, retaining or managing customer
and corporate data in a way that is inconsistent with our
regulatory obligations and customer expectations.
This is a growing risk as our business changes, data volumes
grow, cyber-security threats become more sophisticated,
and some data sets converge. Emerging technologies and
future business models will also further enhance the focus
on privacy and information security.
Failure to manage our customer and corporate data can
result in significant reputational, financial and regulatory
implications. It can also damage the trust our customers
have in our ability to keep their information secure.
We have implemented a number of company-wide controls
to manage this risk. In terms of data security, we have
mandatory data security awareness training for our staff
and business partners, and have commenced a cyber-
security awareness program. We also continually review
and update the security controls on our network based on
known security threats and the latest intelligence.
We have a group wide program of work to support compliance
with our privacy obligations, which is underpinned by our
privacy policy and mandatory privacy training, and have
commenced a company-wide program of work to enhance
decision making with regard to the use of customer and
corporate data. Further information on how we protect
and respect customer data and privacy is available
in ‘Customer Experience’ in the Sustainability section.
Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
Regulatory environment
The risk that we fail to adapt, respond to and influence
the rapidly evolving regulatory and policy environment.
This can result in the emergence of unfavourable regulatory
requirements and increased complexity and cost of doing
business. Telstra’s exposure to this risk has broadened as
we now operate in jurisdictions with governments and
regulatory environments that are less familiar.
In Australia, the risk of regulatory intervention on issues
like consumer protection, service and competition remains
high, given Telstra’s prominence in the telecommunications
sector and the increasing reliance on the services which
we provide. We also envisage policy reform in areas such as
privacy, security, media ownership and copyright, due to
evolving technology and security threats.
Our risk management strategy is designed to monitor
and limit the adverse consequences of existing and new
regulations so that we can meet the needs of our customers
in a way that is efficient and minimises compliance costs
(refer to page 44).
We proactively develop relationships with relevant regulatory
stakeholders and policy makers, community groups and
industry. In particular, we engage with the Australian
Consumer and Competition Commission and Australian
Communications and Media Authority on the scope and
outcomes from regulation, with all our stakeholders on
regulatory reform opportunities, and with the Commonwealth
Government in an effort to achieve optimal policy and
regulatory decisions. We are also focused on developing
our relationships with government and regulators in
jurisdictions outside of Australia where Telstra operates.
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Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
National Broadband Network
Risks related to successfully transitioning and serving
our customers in a lower margin environment.
Transitioning to nbn™ network exposes us to a potential loss
in market share and income, increased costs and poor
customer experience. A successful transition is necessary
to maintain our share in the fixed market and build future
products that will drive growth from our core business.
Consideration must also be given to the rollout timelines
of nbn co and the influence of Government policy, which
could impact execution of our strategy.
To remain competitive and reduce our costs we are focused
on simplifying our systems, processes, and technology
(our approach towards simplifying our business is covered
on page 7), and on adapting and scaling our business so
we can deliver services on the different technologies to be
used under the MTM nbn™ (refer to page 13).
We also have programs in place to enhance our customer
engagement, and deliver innovative nbn™ products and
services for our customers so we can differentiate ourselves
from our competitors. We are working to establish a strong
‘Why Telstra’ value proposition to build differentiation
based on speed, security, reliability and end-to-end services,
product offerings such as Telstra Air®, next generation
calling, smart home solutions, managed network services
for businesses, and enhanced content such as Telstra TV®,
sport and subscription-on-demand.
Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
People capability
The risk that we fail to attract and retain global talent and
leadership and transform our workforce, so we can realise
our strategy and transition to a global technology company.
In our core business we need to have capabilities necessary
to simplify our business and deliver innovative products and
services. The emergence of new and disruptive technologies
also requires a fundamental change in the skills and
capabilities we require.
In growth areas, our people capabilities are a critical enabler
to achieving our growth targets and realising the benefits of
our mergers, acquisitions and joint venture activities.
We are focused on planning for and delivering the
capabilities required to simplify our business, transition
to an nbn™ operating environment, and extract value from
our core. Key capabilities include the areas of IT network
simplification, sales order capability, and delivering world
class products and services. We’re equipping our people
with the tools and training required to be inspiring leaders,
to foster a global mindset and to deliver increasingly
responsive, personalised customer service.
We are also focused on delivering capabilities required for
our growth businesses, such as nbn™ network and eHealth,
and are enhancing an ‘employee value proposition’ and
mobility and remuneration policies and practices that better
attract global talent. We have established an experienced
recruitment team in Asia to focus on closing international
resourcing and capability gaps. Further information on how
we attract and retain capable employees so we can better
serve our customers is provided in ‘Our People’ in the
Sustainability section.
Material Business Risk and key drivers
Plans to manage
Reputation and communication
The risk that we do not effectively protect and enhance
our reputation through clear, transparent and timely
communication with our stakeholders and the community.
This can undermine our performance in achieving customer
advocacy, result in heightened government or regulatory
scrutiny and intervention, act as a disincentive to investors,
and create employee disruption and engagement issues.
We are also conscious of how we act and communicate
through our commercial partners, joint ventures and third
parties that are an extension of our brand.
We know the link between our reputation and customer
advocacy is strong so we continue to foster strong
relationships with our key stakeholders, manage issues
and crises transparently and effectively, build our reputation
through ongoing promotion of positive activity and leverage
our technology and expertise to make positive contributions
to the community.
Our core strategy is to build trust with our stakeholders, to
create more robust working relationships and ensure clear,
consistent messages are delivered in a way that maximises
the potential of positive outcomes. We have a program of
work to communicate and engage with our customers and
the community through social media and have delivered
cross-company social media training to encourage content
sharing within the appropriate boundaries.
Further information on how we make positive contributions
to the community, including minimising our environmental
impacts, is provided in ‘Connecting Communities’ and
‘Environmental Stewardship’ in the Sustainability section.
Outlook
Our business is fundamentally changing as a consequence of market
developments, increased competition and technology innovations.
The accelerating rate of technology innovation is playing an increasingly
significant role in influencing our customers’ needs and the future
shape and direction of our business.
We are also seeing demand for our services continue to grow
which creates significant opportunity for us. In this environment,
it is more important than ever that we do not stand still and that
we are effective in pursuing our vision to become a world class
technology company that empowers people to connect.
Our customers and our networks are our biggest assets,
which is why we need to invest to set new standards and
deliver excellent experiences for our customers, and to
support our increased aspirations in a measured, prudent
manner for shareholders.
Over the next five years, the migration to the nbn™ network
will impact our earnings. The forecast net effect of the nbn™ rollout,
in transitioning costs and operational access costs will be a
reduction of $2-3 billion in EBITDA per annum at the conclusion
of the nbn™ build.
The new wave of investment we have announced over the
next three years will position us to deliver significant customer
benefits and reinforce our market differentiation over the
longer-term, as well as deliver business benefits such as capital
efficiency, reduced operating costs and increased revenue.
To offset the impacts of the nbn™ network, we remain focused
on achieving our productivity ambitions and reengineering
our business to deliver world class experiences, products
and services for our customers.
Our earnings composition is shifting in line with the income
mix of our products and, as our new businesses grow and
make a larger contribution to revenue, our profit margins are
changing. In the coming year our objective is to manage the
dynamics of the nbn™ rollout and increased competition while
accelerating our productivity program, leveraging our core
strengths and driving value through our investments.
In the coming year our objective is to manage the dynamics of
the nbn™ rollout and increased competition while accelerating
our productivity program, leveraging our core strengths and
driving value through our investments.
Details of the investment program will be progressively
confirmed during FY17 to FY19, and will continue to be aligned
with Telstra’s capital management framework and targets
for return on invested capital (ROIC). Telstra’s capex to sales
ratio1 in each of the next three financial years will increase to
approximately 18 per cent, the highest since 2008-09 as Telstra
was building up its 3G network.
The network investment is about setting the pace for the network
and company of the future, just as we have done in each of the
previous network generations.
Our vision is to become a world class technology company
that empowers people to connect. Our strategy to achieve
this is unchanged and remains the right one to deliver for our
customers and shareholders. We are determined to maintain
our network superiority, to improve our service interactions
and the value we offer our customers, to pursue growth
opportunities and to create long-term shareholder value.
1. This assumes wholesale product price stability and no impairments to investments, and excludes any proceeds on the sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and
purchase of spectrum. The capex to sales ratio also assumes the nbn™ rollout is in accordance with the nbn Corporate Plan 2016 and excludes externally funded capex.
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Full year
results and
operations
review
Summary financial results
Continuing operations
Total revenue
Total income (excluding finance income)
Operating expenses
Share of net profit from joint ventures and associated entities
EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation
EBIT
Net finance costs
Income tax
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
Profit for the year from continuing and discontinued operations
Profit attributable to equity holders of Telstra
Capex1
Free cashflow from continuing and discontinued operations2
Earnings per share from continuing operations (cents)
FY16
$m
25,911
27,050
16,600
15
FY15
$m
25,528
26,112
15,598
19
10,465
10,533
4,155
6,310
710
1,768
3,832
2,017
5,849
5,780
4,045
5,926
31.6
3,974
6,559
699
1,746
4,114
191
4,305
4,231
3,589
2,619
33.5
%
1.5
3.6
6.4
(21.1)
(0.6)
4.6
(3.8)
1.6
1.3
(6.9)
n/m
35.9
36.6
12.7
126.3
(5.7)
1. Capex is defined as additions to property, equipment and intangible assets including capital lease additions, excluding expenditure on spectrum, measured on an accrued
basis. Excludes externally funded capex.
2. Includes proceeds from the sale of Autohome of $1,323 million.
n/m = not meaningful
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Change
Reported results
Results on a guidance basis1
FY16
FY16 guidance
Telstra Customer Insight Centre, Level 2, 400 George Street Sydney.
Following the completion of the sale
of a 47.4 per cent stake in online
business Autohome on 23 June 2016,
the numbers and commentary in the
segment, product and expense sections
have been prepared on a continuing
operations basis and align with the
statutory financial statements. That is,
they exclude the trading results and
sale of Autohome shares. We continue
to hold a 6.5 per cent stake in Autohome.
The financial position section has
been prepared on a continuing
and discontinued operations basis
(that is, they include the trading results
and sale of Autohome shares), unless
otherwise noted.
Total income growth2
6.3 per cent
Mid-single digit growth
EBITDA growth
Capex/sales ratio
Free cashflow
2.6 per cent
Low-single digit growth
15.2 per cent
~15 per cent
$4.8 billion
$4.6 – $5.1 billion
This guidance assumed wholesale product price stability from the beginning of the
financial year and no impairments to investments, and excluded any proceeds on the
sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and purchase of spectrum. Capex to sales
guidance excluded externally funded capex.
Guidance
versus reported
results1
Total income2
EBITDA
Free cashflow
FY16
FY16
FY16
FY15
Reported
results $m
Adjustments
$m
Guidance
basis $m
Guidance
basis $m
27,050
10,465
1,243
554
5,926
(1,130)
28,293
11,019
4,796
26,607
10,745
2,619
1. Please refer above for details of the guidance adjustments and guidance versus reported results reconciliation
on pages 164 and 165 for further information. This reconciliation has been reviewed by our auditors.
2. Excludes finance income.
On 11 August 2016, the Directors of Telstra resolved to pay a fully franked final
dividend of 15.5 cents per share. Shares will trade excluding entitlement to the
dividend on 24 August 2016 with payment on 23 September 2016.
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Segment performance
We present our reportable segments and measure our segment results on the same
basis as our internal management reporting structure. Our reportable segments
represent the respective business units which offer our main products and services
in the market. Further information on each reportable segment can be found in
Note 2.1 of the Annual Report.
Segment information from continuing operations
FY16
FY15
Change
Total external
income
$m
$m
Telstra Retail
16,656
16,911
Global Enterprise
and Services
6,262
5,618
Telstra Wholesale
2,622
2,586
Telstra Operations
All Other
Total Telstra
segments
602
908
424
573
27,050
26,112
%
(1.5)
11.5
1.4
42.0
58.5
3.6
62%
23%
10%
2%
3%
Telstra Retail
Global Enterprise and Services
Telstra Wholesale
Telstra Operations
All Other
Telstra Retail
Telstra Retail income declined by 1.5
per cent to $16,656 million while EBITDA
declined by 3.9 per cent to $9,220 million.
The decline in EBITDA is largely a result
of the decline in fixed voice margins
and the impact of the migration to the
nbn™ network. Telstra Retail comprises our
Consumer and Business business units.
Income in our Consumer business unit
declined by 1.2 per cent. Excluding the
impact of the Mobile Termination Access
Service (MTAS) decision, on a like-for-like
basis, income grew by 1.0 per cent.
The MTAS decision relates to regulatory
changes to voice and SMS terminating
rates which became effective from
1 January 2016. While there was
subscriber growth in mobiles and fixed
data, lower average revenue per user
(ARPU) impacted overall revenue growth.
An increase in the take up of bundles and
nbn™ plans saw fixed data revenue grow
by 6.2 per cent. The rate of consumer
fixed voice revenue decline was broadly
stable at 7.7 per cent. During the year we
adjusted mobile data and international
roaming rates which impacted revenues
in the mobile business. ARPU (excluding
the impact of mobile repayment options)
decreased as a result, however minimum
monthly commitment grew over the period
for post-paid handheld.
Pre-paid also experienced lower ARPU’s
however there was growth in unique users
of 2.3 per cent.
In Telstra Business, income declined by
2.4 per cent with mobile services revenue
falling by 5.8 per cent as a result of lower
excess data and international roaming.
On a like-for-like basis, income declined
by 1.0 per cent, excluding the MTAS
impact. The Network Applications
and Services (NAS) portfolio in Telstra
Business, in particular managed
network services, cloud and unified
communications, continued to see good
momentum, increasing by 18.3 per cent.
Global Enterprise and Services (GES)
Income for GES increased by 11.5 per
cent to $6,262 million. GES International
income grew by 55.5 per cent with
contributions resulting from our Pacnet
acquisition last financial year. Excluding
Pacnet, GES International income
increased by 18.2 per cent. GES Domestic
income increased by 1.1 per cent due
to strong growth in NAS and enterprise
mobility, in particular in post-paid and
machine to machine (M2M). This growth
was partially offset by a revenue decline in
Data and IP products. Other acquisitions
including Bridge Point and O2 also
continue to contribute to growth. GES
EBITDA was stable at $2,456 million.
Telstra Wholesale
Telstra Wholesale income grew by 1.4
per cent to $2,622 million. This was largely
a result of an increase in Infrastructure
Services Agreement ownership receipts
which have increased in line with the
nbn™ rollout, offset by price reductions
from the ACCC’s fixed line service Final
Access Determination (FAD) which
became effective on 1 November 2015.
EBITDA contribution increased by 1.4 per
cent to $2,426 million.
Telstra Operations
Telstra Operations is primarily a service
delivery centre supporting the revenue
generating activities of other segments.
It also has nbn™ and property sale
revenue. The EBITDA contribution
improved by 3.0 per cent with increases
in nbn™ and property sale revenue,
partially offset by higher maintenance
costs to support nbn™ related works.
All Other
Certain items of income and expense
relating to multiple reportable segments
are recorded by our corporate areas
and included in the All Other category.
This category also includes Telstra
Innovation and Strategy (including the
Telstra Software Group), International
and New Business (including the Telstra
Ventures Group and Telstra Health®) and
Media & Marketing.
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Product performance
Product sales revenue breakdown
Key product
revenue
Fixed
Mobile
Data and IP
NAS
Media
27%
40%
11%
15%
4%
3%
EBITDA margins1
Mobile
Fixed voice2
Fixed data2
Data and IP
FY16
FY15
1H16
2H16
%
42
51
41
62
%
40
55
41
64
%
39
54
41
62
%
46
49
40
62
1. The data in this table includes minor adjustments to historic numbers to reflect changes in product hierarchy.
2. Margins include nbn™ voice and data products.
Fixed
Fixed revenue declined by 2.2 per cent
to $7,029 million with fixed voice revenue
decreasing by 8.2 per cent to $3,437
million. Excluding the adverse impact
of the ACCC Final Access Determination
(FAD) decision of $64 million, on a like-for-
like basis, fixed revenue declined by 1.3
per cent. The FAD relates to pricing for
fixed services, set by the ACCC, which
became effective 1 November 2015.
Retail fixed voice line loss in the year was
271,000, a rate consistent with the prior
year, taking total retail fixed voice customers
to 5.7 million. The decline in fixed voice
revenue was partially offset by the growth in
fixed data revenue of 5.6 per cent to $2,513
million as a result of growth in subscribers.
We now have 3.4 million fixed retail
data customers, an increase of 235,000
for the year, the highest rate of net adds
in over five years. This solid result has
been driven by the continued focus on
customer retention and momentum from
bundling. Our challenger brand Belong®
also contributed to the subscriber and
revenue growth.
Our bundled products, including our
“best value bundle ever”, launched in
March 2016, and the Telstra BizEssentials
Bundles® for our small business
customers are both performing well.
The total number of retail customers
on a bundle increased by 322,000 and
there are now 2.7 million retail customers
on a bundled plan, or 83 per cent of the
retail fixed data customer base.
FY16
FY15
Change
$m
$m
7,029
7,188
10,441
10,654
3,789
2,763
974
3,417
2,418
931
%
(2.2)
(2.0)
10.9
14.3
4.6
Fixed
Mobile
NAS
Data and IP
Media
Other
Demand for our nbn™ services continues.
As at 30 June 2016, we have a total of
500,000 nbn™ connections, made up of
407,000 voice and data bundles, 34,000
data only and 59,000 voice only services.
This is an increase of 289,000 over the
last year.
Other fixed revenue increased by 1.5 per
cent to $1,079 million with an increase
in global connectivity and inter-carrier
access services revenue offset by lower
customer premise equipment and other
fixed telephony revenue.
The upfront costs of connecting our nbn™
customers, and increased operational
access costs, principally Access Virtual
Circuit (AVC) and Connectivity Virtual
Circuit (CVC) payments to nbn co, had an
impact on our fixed data and fixed voice
EBITDA margins. The fixed data EBITDA
margin was steady at 41 per cent as
these costs were largely offset by the
increase in fixed data revenue. Fixed voice
EBITDA margins declined by 4 percentage
points to 51 per cent as a result of these
costs, in addition to a decline in fixed
voice revenue.
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Domestic retail customer services
(millions)
6.2
3.0
6.0
3.1
5.7
3.4
16.0
16.7
17.2
FY14
FY15
FY16
Fixed voice
Fixed data
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile revenue ($b)
9.7
10.7
10.4
FY14
FY15
FY16
Revenue in our mobile portfolio decreased
by 2.0 per cent to $10,441 million for the
2016 financial year. Excluding the impact
of the MTAS decision (re-pricing of mobile
terminating rates) which became effective
from 1 January 2016 of $356 million, on a
like-for-like basis, mobile revenue grew
by 1.3 per cent.
Retail customer services increased by
560,000, bringing the total number to
17.2 million. We now have 7.5 million
post-paid handheld retail customer
services, an increase of 169,000.
Post-paid handheld revenue was broadly
flat at $5,385 million. The subscriber
growth was offset by a reduction in
ARPU of 1.6 per cent, from $69.51 to
$68.40 (excluding the impact of mobile
repayment options). ARPU continues
to be impacted by lower excess data
charges but we have seen growth in
minimum monthly commitments.
Pre-paid unique user growth was strong
with 83,000 unique users added during
the year. With higher voice and data
inclusions, recharge frequency declined
and pre-paid handheld ARPU declined
by 4.3 per cent to $20.40. As a result,
pre-paid handheld revenue declined by
3.5 per cent to $959 million.
While M2M revenue grew by 16.8 per cent
to $132 million with strong subscriber
growth, mobile broadband revenue
declined by 4.7 per cent to $1,230 million.
This was a result of pre-paid mobile
broadband which experienced lower
ARPU and a decline in unique users.
Mobile hardware revenue continues
to grow, increasing by 10.1 per cent to
$2,076 million as a result of higher
average recommended retail prices
on high end smartphones.
While mobile churn increased slightly
in the second half it still remains at
world-leading lows. Mobile EBITDA
margin increased by 2 percentage
points to 42 per cent.
Data and IP
Data and IP revenue increased by
10.9 per cent to $3,789 million largely
as a result of revenue received from our
GES International customers following
the acquisition of Pacnet. The acquisition
has opened up significant opportunities
for Telstra, positioning us as a leader in
international connectivity and elevating
our brand globally as a significant Asia
centric operator.
Within Data and IP, other data and
calling products, which include wholesale
internet and data, inbound calling
products and other global products and
solutions, increased by 30.1 per cent to
$2,017 million. This growth is largely a
result of the Pacnet acquisition. IP Access
revenue declined by 3.0 per cent to
$1,169 million due to increased
competitive pressures offsetting the
growth in IP customer connections.
ISDN revenue declined by 8.9 per cent
to $603 million as customers
continue to migrate from legacy to next
generation products, including unified
communications within our NAS portfolio.
EBITDA margins were impacted by yield
trends in the IP market and domestic
revenue decline, decreasing 2 percentage
points to 62 per cent.
Network Applications and Services (NAS)
NAS revenue ($b)
2.0
2.4
2.8
FY14
FY15
FY16
NAS revenue grew by 14.3 per cent
to $2,763 million with strong growth
in both our domestic and international
segments across all NAS portfolios.
As highlighted at the first half 2016
results, the growth in NAS revenue in
the second half was slower than the first
due to the timing of contract milestones.
Within the NAS portfolio, managed
network services revenue grew by
6.4 per cent through the expansion of
security services. Revenue growth of
7.9 per cent in unified communications
was a result of innovative cloud
collaboration and contact centre
solutions. Industry solutions revenue
growth of 19.0 per cent was led by
nbn commercial works and monitoring
services acquisitions. Progress at our
telkomtelstra joint venture in Indonesia
also contributed to revenue growth.
EBITDA margins improved by 3 percentage
points through ongoing operational
leverage, scalable standardised offerings,
and a lower cost global delivery model.
Media
Media product portfolio revenue
increased by 4.6 per cent to $974
million. Telstra Media delivers content
experiences, to differentiate and add
value to our core access products.
Media ‘In the Home’ includes Foxtel**
from Telstra, Telstra TV® device sales,
Foxtel on T-Box®, BigPond Movies®,
Presto^^, and relationships with all free to
air providers. Foxtel from Telstra revenue
increased by 8.6 per cent to $719 million.
We continued our strategy to bundle these
products with our core fixed products
with a 20.5 per cent growth in Foxtel
from Telstra subscribers. There are now
300,000 Telstra TV devices in market
since the launch in October 2015.
Media ‘On the Go’ revenue declined by
11.4 per cent to $70 million. The On the Go
business is transitioning from a bespoke
standalone suite of content to one that
differentiates the mobility portfolio and
adds value to customers.
During the year, we renewed our
partnerships with both the AFL and
NRL for 2016 and beyond. In May 2016,
we also announced a new five-year
partnership with Netball Australia,
giving all fans the ability to watch every
game live on their mobile from 2017.
Cable revenue declined by 6.8 per cent
to $110 million due to a reduction in the
contracted cable access rate starting
from January 2016.
Other
Other sales revenue includes
revenue related to nbn™ access to our
infrastructure. It also includes revenue
from Telstra Health and Telstra Software.
Other income includes gains and losses
on asset and investment sales (including
assets transferred under the nbn™
Definitive Agreements), income from
government grants under the Telstra
Universal Service Obligation Performance
Agreement (TUSOPA), income from nbn™
disconnection fees (Per Subscriber
Address Amount (PSAA)), subsidies and
other miscellaneous items. The increase
in other income of 95.0 per cent during
the period is largely a result of an increase
in one-off PSAA and Infrastructure
Services Agreement receipts in line
with the progress of the nbn™ rollout.
Expense performance
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses increased by
6.4 per cent to $16,600 million. This is a
result of an increase in our core sales
costs of 5.1 per cent and new business
costs of 66.7 per cent. Core sales costs
are direct costs associated with revenue
and customer growth. The increase in new
business costs supported growth in the
Telstra Health and Telstra Software Group
as well as Telstra Ventures. Growth in
these costs is an investment decision
and we are continuing to invest in our
new businesses to allow them to grow.
Core fixed costs (excluding significant
transactions and events) declined by
0.6 per cent. Significant transactions and
events that had an impact on fixed costs
included increased nbn™ commercial
works and Definitive Agreement costs,
and increased NAS labour costs on large,
new contracts.
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The following commentary relates to movements in our reported expenses of labour,
goods and services purchased, and other expenses.
FY16
FY15
Change
Operating expenses
Labour
Goods and services purchased
Other expenses
$m
5,041
7,247
4,312
$m
4,782
6,845
3,971
Total operating expenses
16,600
15,598
%
5.4
5.9
8.6
6.4
Labour
Total labour expenses increased by 5.4
per cent or $259 million to $5,041 million.
Total full time staff equivalents (FTE)
decreased by 197 to 33,482. The movement
in FTE includes the acquisition of Readify
completed on 30 June 2016 (193 FTE).
There were also FTE increases in Telstra
Health (204 FTE) and Telstra Business
(37 FTE). Offsetting these increases were
reductions in FTE in the core business, in
line with restructuring activity conducted
throughout the year.
Salary and associated costs increased
by 4.0 per cent or $141 million to $3,690
million, largely a result of increased
costs in relation to our new business
growth of $98 million. This reflects a full
12 months of ownership of acquisitions,
in particular Pacnet, which was acquired
in April 2015. Salary and associated
costs also incorporated a 0.5 per cent
increase in fixed remuneration for all
employees (except the Telstra Executive
Team) to enable superannuation
contributions to be increased from
9.5 per cent to 10 per cent without a
reduction in take-home pay.
Labour substitution costs increased
by 8.1 per cent or $66 million to $882
million. This increase was largely a
result of increased outsourcing of field
technicians and the establishment of
global operations to support the
expansion of our NAS business.
Redundancy costs increased by 46.9
per cent or $53 million to $166 million
as a result of an increased focus on
accelerating restructuring activity
throughout the year.
Goods and services purchased
Goods and services purchased increased
by 5.9 per cent or $402 million to $7,247
million. Cost of goods sold (COGS) (which
includes directly variable costs, including
mobile handsets, tablets, dongles and
broadband modems) increased by 5.0 per
cent or $154 million to $3,204 million
impacted by increased mobile handset
unit costs (largely a result of a weaker
Australian dollar) and increased NAS COGS.
Network payments decreased by 4.3
per cent or $75 million to $1,650 million
largely a result of regulatory changes
to mobile terminating rates as part of
the ACCC’s final decision in the Mobile
Terminating Access Service FAD process,
and lower mobile roaming charges.
These were partially offset by increased
nbn™ access payments as we move
customers to the nbn™ network and higher
offshore network payments within our
GES business.
Other goods and services increased by
15.6 per cent or $323 million to $2,393
million. Within other goods and services
purchased, managed services cost
of sales increased by $140 million.
These are costs to connect, migrate,
activate and maintain services of Telstra
supplied NAS equipment and increased
during the period to support domestic
NAS revenue growth within our GES and
Telstra Business segments. There were
also increases in usage commissions
($52 million), service fees ($93 million),
in line with the increase in Foxtel from
Telstra subscribers, and dealer
performance commissions ($17 million).
Other expenses
Total other expenses increased by 8.6
per cent or $341 million to $4,312 million
as a result of increased accommodation
costs and impairment expenses, partially
offset by decreases in promotion and
advertising.
Accommodation costs increased by $85
million, largely a result of new business
and M&A activity in our GES and Health
businesses. Promotion and advertising
costs decreased by $13 million as more
retail campaigns were undertaken in the
previous period. Impairment expenses
increased by $253 million as a result of
the impairment of goodwill in the Ooyala
Holdings Group cash generating unit of
$246 million.
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Foreign currency impacts
For the purposes of reporting our
consolidated results, the translation of
foreign operations denominated in foreign
currency to Australian dollars increased
our expenses by $184 million on the
prior period, across labour, goods and
services purchased, and other expenses.
This foreign exchange impact has been
offset by a benefit to sales revenue,
resulting in a favourable EBITDA
contribution of $20 million.
Net finance costs
Net finance costs increased by 1.6
per cent or $11 million to $710 million
primarily due to lower finance income
of $61 million offset by a reduction in
finance costs of $50 million.
The reduction in finance income of
$61 million was due in part to a reduction
in interest earned on cash and liquid
investments from holding lower average
cash balances compared to the prior
period. We also recorded a $42 million
accounting adjustment to recognise a
reduction in interest rate applied to our
Foxtel loan.
Gross borrowing costs increased by
$9 million as a result of higher average
gross debt largely offset by the refinancing
of debt at lower prevailing interest rates.
Average physical debt was $15.9 billion
(2015: $14.9 billion). This increase
reflects in part the issuance of term
debt during the period of $2.0 billion
ahead of maturities occurring in FY17.
Our average borrowing costs on gross
debt for the period was 5.6 per cent
compared to 5.8 per cent in financial year
2015. This reflects refinancing at rates
below our current cost of funds and a
reduction in short term market rates
impacting our variable rate debt. We will
continue to see the favourable impact of
refinancing as debt with higher cost of
funds mature.
We continue to see the benefit of the
early adoption of AASB 9 (2013) in relation
to our hedged borrowings portfolio with
favourable re-measurements period on
period of $49 million. This is driven both by
accounting adjustments resulting
from a transition to the new methodology
as well as residual volatility associated
with market movements remaining low
as a result of deferral of hedging costs
in equity.
Capitalised interest increased by $9
million compared to the prior period
due to lower average interest rates,
which are derived from our cost of
borrowing, being more than offset by
higher capital expenditure.
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,207)
(5,692)
Free cashflow
5,926
2,619
Net cash used in financing activities
(3,777)
(6,882)
Summary Statement
of Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating
activities
Total capital expenditure
(including investments)
Sale of business and shares
in controlled entities
(net of cash disposed)
Other investing cash flows
Net increase/(decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the year
Effects of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the year
Financial position
Capital expenditure and free cashflow
Our operating capital expenditure for the
year was 15.2 per cent of sales revenue
or $4,045 million, in line with our financial
year 2016 guidance of around 15 per cent
of sales. Compared to the previous year
spend of $3,589 million, we are spending
much of the increased capital expenditure
on mobile, in particular to extend our 4G
and 4GX™ services to deliver more square
kilometres of coverage, more reliable voice
and data, fewer dropouts and faster
download speeds.
Reported free cashflow was $5,926
million, representing an increase of $3,307
million on the prior period. On a guidance
basis, free cashflow was $4,796 million.
Guidance has been adjusted in the current
period for free cashflow associated with
the sale of Autohome ($1,323 million) and
mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity
of $126 million.
Funding and net debt
Our gross debt position as at 30 June
2016 was $16,009 million, comprising
borrowings of $17,302 million and net
derivative assets of $1,293 million.
The increase of $1,047 million compared
to 30 June 2015 reflects $1,581 million
debt maturities offset by a $2,628 million
increase in debt. The increase in debt can
be seen in the following table.
FY16
$m
FY15
Change
$m
8,133
8,311
(4,391)
(6,206)
(29.2)
1,340
844
1
513
%
(2.1)
n/m
64.5
(61.2)
126.3
(45.1)
150.4
2,149
(4,263)
1,396
5,527
(74.7)
5
132
(96.2)
3,550
1,396
154.3
Increase in debt
Drawn bank loans
and facilities1
Capital markets
debt issuance
Net short term
commercial paper
issuances
Other loans2
Finance lease additions
Total
$m
300
1,631
514
39
144
2,628
1. During the period we also drew down, and
subsequently repaid, a further $1,850 million
under our bank facilities. This is shown on a
gross basis in our Statement of Cash Flows.
2. Includes loans from associated entities of
$35 million.
During the year we raised $1,631 million
of new capital markets financing through
two new debt issuances, including a
$498 million ($500 million face value)
domestic bond in September 2015,
and a ten year €750 million Euro bond
(Australian dollar equivalent $1,133
million) in April 2016.
Debt maturities included $1,415 million
of term debt, $36 million loans from
associated entities and $101 million
finance lease repayments. The remainder
of $29 million is due to non-cash
revaluation impacts such as unrealised
movements on our derivatives.
Net debt decreased by $1,107 million to
$12,459 million as a result of an increase
in cash and cash equivalents of $2,154
million offsetting the increase in gross
debt. This is driven by reported free
cashflow of $5.9 billion, more than
offsetting outflows from interest,
dividends, and other financing flows
of approximately $4.7 billion, as well
as non-cash movements such as foreign
exchange of $0.1 billion.
At 30 June 2016, liquidity was $3,550
million which includes receipt of
proceeds from our sale of 47.4 per cent
of total issued shares in Autohome.
This liquidity will be used to fund our
capital management program in FY17.
Financial
settings
FY16
Actual
Comfort
zones
Debt servicing1
1.2x
Gearing2
43.9%
1.3
– 1.8x
50% to
70%
Interest cover3
13.0x
>7.0x
1. Debt servicing ratio equals net debt to EBITDA.
2. Gearing ratio equals net debt to net debt plus
total equity.
3. Interest cover equals EBITDA to net interest.
We remain at the conservative end of
our comfort zones for our credit metrics.
Our gearing ratio is 43.9 per cent following
the sale of our Autohome stake, down
from 48.3 per cent at 30 June 2015.
Debt servicing (net debt/EBITDA) was
1.2 times. We also monitor interest cover,
which is a measure of the cash flows we
generate compared with the net interest
cost of servicing our borrowings. Interest
cover was 13.0 times. Our comfort zone for
interest cover is in excess of 7.0 times.
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Summary Statement
of Financial Position
Current assets
Non current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Non current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Total equity
30 June
2016
30 June
2015
Change
$m
9,340
33,946
43,286
$m
6,970
33,475
40,445
9,188
8,129
18,191
17,806
27,379
25,935
15,907
14,510
15,907
14,510
%
34.0
1.4
7.0
13.0
2.2
5.6
9.6
9.6
Return on average assets (%)
Return on average equity (%)
16.2
25.7
18.2
29.5
(2.0)pp
(3.8)pp
Statement of Financial Position
Our balance sheet remains in a
strong position with net assets of
$15,907 million.
Current assets increased by 34.0 per
cent or $2,370 million to $9,340 million
largely a result of an increase in cash
and cash equivalents of $2,154 million.
This increase is predominantly due to the
gross cash proceeds of approximately
$2.1 billion from the sale of 47.4 per cent
of the total issued shares in Autohome.
Non current assets increased by 1.4 per
cent or $471 million to $33,946 million.
An increase of $390 million in derivative
financial assets was driven by foreign
currency movements and other valuation
impacts arising from measuring to fair
value. As our derivatives are used to hedge
foreign currency and interest rate
exposures, the movement in derivative
position is largely offset by corresponding
movements in borrowings and reserves
(equity). Investments – other also
increased by $257 million largely a result
of the recognition of our residual 6.5 per
cent interest in Autohome. Autohome was
previously recorded as a controlled entity.
These movements were offset by a
decrease in intangible assets, mainly due
to the Ooyala impairment of $246 million,
and a reduction in defined benefit asset
of $281 million due to an actuarial loss
on our defined benefit plan assets with
the discount rate falling from 4.3 per
cent at 30 June 2015 to 3.3 per cent
at 30 June 2016.
Current liabilities increased by 13.0 per
cent or $1,059 million to $9,188 million.
Current borrowings increased by $1,159
million primarily due to a reclassification
of debt due to mature within the next
12 months, including a Euro bond of face
value €1 billion more than offsetting
maturities during the year. Short term
commercial paper, which is held
principally to support working capital
and liquidity requirements, also increased.
The movement in current borrowings
was partially offset by a reduction in
current tax payables of $115 million
due to an increase in PAYG instalments
paid during the year.
Non current liabilities increased by 2.2
per cent or $385 million to $18,191 million.
Borrowings increased by $509 million
primarily as a result of long term debt
issuance, offset by the reclassification
of debt due to mature within 12 months
to current borrowings. Also driving the
increase were unfavourable exchange
rate movements impacting our offshore
borrowings. As we hedge all foreign currency
risk arising from offshore borrowings, this
movement is fully offset by the increase
in our net derivative asset position.
The decrease in non current derivative
financial liabilities of $248 million was
driven by foreign currency movements
and other valuation impacts arising from
measuring to fair value.
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Sustainability
Our goal is to embed social and
environmental considerations into our
business in ways that create value for
the company and our stakeholders.
Our
approach
Sustainability | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Nick, Managed Services
At Telstra, we have three key sustainability priorities:
Everyone Connected
We believe that the more connected people are, the more opportunities they have.
We want everyone – regardless of age, income, ability or location – to enjoy the benefits
that new communication technologies can bring. We focus on making our products and
services more accessible, enhancing digital literacy and cyber safety and supporting
technological innovation for social good.
Environmental leadership
We continue to build a more strategic approach to managing the environmental
risks and opportunities across our value chain. We use technology to minimise our
environmental impacts, and are helping our customers and suppliers to do the same.
Employee involvement
We aim to make Telstra a great place to work, enhance our reputation and strengthen
the communities in which we operate by providing opportunities for our people to get
involved with their local communities and the issues that matter.
At Telstra, our purpose is to
create a brilliant connected
future for everyone. The success
of our business relies on it and
our sustainability agenda is
key to achieving it.
We seek to identify ways we can
use our technology, expertise, skills and
scale to operate more responsibly, better
serve vulnerable customers and help
safeguard the environment to create long
term value for us and the community.
We deliver on this ambition by identifying
and responding to the key sustainability
issues and opportunities that are important
to our business and stakeholders.
This section highlights some of the
more significant aspects of sustainability
at Telstra and how we create value.
Our Bigger Picture 2016 Sustainability
Report, available online at telstra.com/
sustainability/report, provides a more
detailed overview of our performance
for FY16.
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Customer
experience
Connecting
communities
Sustainability | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Kelly Jamieson, Edible Blooms, Telstra SA Business of the Year
Protecting our customers’ data
Being transparent with our customers
Our customers trust us to protect their
privacy and keep their data secure, and
we continue to work diligently to respect
this trust. Our priority is to ensure we keep
customers’ personal information safe
and secure, and that we’re transparent
in the way we manage this information.
We are committed to managing privacy
risks as technology, and the way we use
it, continues to evolve. We continue to
implement privacy controls throughout
our business and supply chain to
improve the protection of our customers’
personal information. We have in place
comprehensive security and network
controls, business-wide policies and
procedures, a network of business based
privacy officers and mandatory training
for all employees. Information on how
we responded to privacy incidents
during FY16 is available in the Customer
experience chapter of our Bigger Picture
2016 Sustainability Report.
This year the Federal Government’s
Data Retention Scheme came into effect,
requiring Telstra and all other internet
service providers to collect and store
customer data for two years, and
make it available upon lawful request.
The Attorney General’s Department has
given us until early 2017 to implement
the scheme and we will be using this
time to make sure we have the right
protections in place.
To find out more, visit telstra.com/privacy.
Telstra’s Transparency Report aims to give
our customers more information about our
legal obligations as a telecommunications
carrier. Like all telecommunications
companies that provide services in
Australia, we are required by law to assist
Australian Government agencies for
defined purposes, such as investigating
and solving crimes. We also provide
assistance to emergency services
agencies in response to life-threatening
situations and Triple Zero emergency calls.
We take protecting customer data very
seriously and scrutinise any requests we
receive from law enforcement agencies
to ensure we only comply with lawful
requests. Between 1 July 2015 and 30
June 2016, Telstra received and acted on
92,882 requests for customer information.
To view our full Transparency Report,
visit telstra.com/transparency.
Being safe and responsible online
We want to empower people to participate
safely in the online world and provide the
networks, products, services and advice
that make it easy to do so.
This year we continued to build
awareness and knowledge around
cyber safety issues in the community.
We delivered face-to-face cyber safety
presentations to more than 2,700 children,
teenagers and parents. We also refreshed
our cyber safety website with new
resources available for children and young
people, and a new section on personal
mobile safety, along with our existing
suite of cyber safety tips and information.
To access our free cyber safety materials,
visit telstra.com/cybersafety.
Digital technologies and
enhanced connectivity
have transformed the way
we live and connect. It is now
more important than ever
for us to deliver brilliant
customer experiences.
Keeping vulnerable customers
connected
Through our Access for Everyone (A4E)
program, we help people on low incomes
or facing financial hardship to stay
connected. Since its inception in 2002,
we’ve provided benefits to the value of
more than $2 billion and have worked
with more than 2,000 community
organisations across Australia to deliver
these programs. In FY16, the benefit
provided to vulnerable customers through
our A4E programs was $107 million, a
reduction of 16 per cent compared to
FY15, largely reflecting a lower take-up of
our pensioner discount on fixed-line home
phone services as more customers move
to bundles. Around 758,000 pensioners
received the discount this year to the
value of $86 million, compared to 885,000
people and a value of $101 million in FY15.
We provided home phone line rental relief
for about 51,000 households and
distributed around 95,000 pre-paid
payphone and mobile phone calling cards
(including Phonecards) and mobile phone
recharge cards this year, compared to
around 81,000 cards in FY15. Every month
we also provided rebates on Telstra bills
for around 1,700 customers seeking
emergency relief.
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Digital connectivity is
increasing in importance,
with access to the internet
now supporting everything
from social interactions to
employment and social services.
With this in mind we’re using
our technology, expertise, scale
and local presence to make a
difference in the community.
Promoting digital literacy
Being confident and literate with technology
is an essential skill in the digital age.
This year, our digital literacy portfolio,
which consists of our Tech Savvy Seniors
program, Telstra Digital Ambassadors and
our Cyber Safety Awareness programs,
reached more than 59,000 people through
face-to-face training as well as the use
of instructional videos and guides.
In the past year, we recommitted to
our Tech Savvy Seniors partnerships
with the New South Wales and Victorian
state governments and, for the first time,
entered into partnership with the
Queensland state government.
These partnerships help to increase
digital inclusion, reduce social isolation,
improve access to government
information and services via the internet,
and improve awareness and resilience
to online fraud and financial abuse.
Supporting victims of family violence
In November 2014, we launched Telstra
Safe Connections® in partnership with
the Women’s Services Network (WESNET)
to help women impacted by family
violence to stay safely connected to their
friends, family, essential services and vital
information. This year we increased our
commitment to WESNET, announcing we
would provide up to 20,000 smartphones
over the next three years, as well as $30
pre-paid starter kits and information on
the safe use of technology.
Telstra Foundation
Telstra’s philanthropic arm, the Telstra
Foundation believes that combining
social innovation with digital connection
can transform lives. In FY16, it continued
to invest in partnerships with non-profits
that are tackling some of the tough issues
facing young people today – including
reducing youth suicide and improving
outcomes for young people living
with disability.
eSmart Libraries
Our $8 million, six year partnership with
Alannah & Madeline Foundation has
been designed to equip libraries and
library users with the skills they need for
the smart, safe and responsible use of
technology. eSmart Libraries is now in
almost half of all Australian libraries.
Indigenous Digital Excellence
This year we continued to implement
our $5 million, multi-year Indigenous
Digital Excellence (IDX) partnership
with the National Centre of Indigenous
Excellence. In April this year, we ran
a three day residential IDX National
Summit to inform the development
of the country’s first Indigenous digital
excellence strategy. Through the event
participants developed a strategic
roadmap including key focus areas to
strengthen Indigenous participation,
practice and entrepreneurship in the
digital economy.
Delivering mental health
solutions for young people
In February this year with
the support of the Telstra
Foundation, ReachOut
Australia launched the
Orb – an online interactive
game that provides
teenagers with tools and
strategies to improve and
sustain their wellbeing.
The game draws on positive
psychology principles and is aligned
to the Australian high school curriculum
to help young people develop personal
strengths, savour positive experiences
and strengthen mental wellbeing and
resilience. The nationwide launch of the
Orb follows a successful pilot trial with
teachers and students.
ReachOut Australia's Orb in action
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Our
people
Technology is evolving rapidly,
customer expectations are
changing and we’re facing a
more competitive global market.
To ensure we thrive in these
conditions, we’re embracing
diversity and investing in
programs to attract and
retain employees with the
skills and passion to help
transform Telstra into a world
class technology company.
Engaging our employees
This year in our employee engagement
survey (EES) we shifted our key metric
to sustainable engagement, a more
rigorous measure that provides a deeper
understanding of the key drivers of
performance – how engaged, enabled and
energised our people are in their roles.
We achieved a sustainable engagement
score of 71 per cent with an 80 per cent
response rate. This score is close to
our global peers, with the global high
technology companies’ norm being 73
per cent, but well short of the global
high performing companies’ norm of
80 per cent that we aspire to.
Over the coming months we will
develop action plans to help us to
improve employee advocacy and further
empower our people to create brilliant
customer experiences by reducing
complexity and improving customer
processes. The survey also showed that
our employees remain proud of Telstra’s
purpose, integrity, diversity and social
and environmental performance.
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Employee health and safety
We are making good progress in our
efforts to continuously improve the
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
culture. This year we reviewed our
enterprise-wide HSE Management
System and introduced a set of 10 Global
HSE Standards. These are organisation-
wide standards that the business strives
to achieve and our performance is
measured against. They are supported
by minimum HSE requirements for our
critical and key HSE risks as well as
procedures and guidelines to support
effective implementation.
Our proactive, risk based approach to
health and safety management is helping
to prevent incidents from occurring.
Throughout FY16 our injury rates
continued to improve. Our risk reduction
programs and enhancements to injury
management and claims management
delivered positive results. Our employee
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
reduced by 33 per cent this year.
The health and safety of our people is
paramount to us and we have robust risk
management programs and standards
in place. However, in February this year
a contractor tragically died after he fell
from a mobile telecommunications tower
in the Northern Territory. We responded
by reinforcing Telstra’s requirements for
employees and contractors when working
at height and conducted an audit of all
relevant work at height activities across
Australia to provide reassurance our
standards were being followed. We also
provided ongoing support to affected
employees and contractors, as well
as their families. Telstra has fully
co-operated with Comcare during
its investigation of this incident.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate1
1.12
0.98
0.66
FY14
FY15
FY16
1. LTIFR is the reported number of accepted workers’
compensation claims for work-related injury or
disease that incur lost time for each million hours
worked. Includes Telstra Corporation Ltd employees
only, not including subsidiaries or contractors.
A diverse and inclusive organisation
We value diversity and inclusion and the
benefits they bring to the Telstra Group in
achieving our objectives, enhancing our
reputation, and attracting, engaging and
retaining talented people.
At Telstra, diversity means difference,
in all its forms, both visible and not
visible, and includes differences that
relate to gender, age, cultural background,
disability, religion and sexual orientation,
as well as differences in background and
life experience, and interpersonal and
problem solving skills.
Working towards gender equality
We are committed to gender equality
and have a broad range of policies,
programs and engagement initiatives
in place to help us achieve this goal.
Gender representation targets are in
place across all business units, supported
by expectations of gender-balanced
shortlists for recruitment and gender-
balanced selection panels.
We encourage our people to get involved
by joining our Brilliant Connected Women
network – a forum that now has over
2,000 members, male and female, who are
committed to advancing gender equality
in our business.
This year we saw a decrease in female
representation across Telstra Corporation
Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries
of 0.4 per cent. This decrease reflects a
reversal of a consistent company-wide
trend of previous years that saw female
commencements exceeding female exits.
Gender pay equity continues to be a key
area of focus and we remain vigilant about
how we administer and apply policy to
avoid any bias in performance assessment
and remuneration decisions. To work
towards gender pay equity, we examine
our remuneration data across all business
units every year to identify any pay disparities
that can’t be explained by differences in
length of service, or levels of performance
or role type. Each business unit has a
dedicated budget for correcting disparities
and we closely monitor the application of
this budget to ensure funds are distributed
in line with the core principles.
Representation of women as at
30 June 2016
Role
Number
%
Board
Non-executive Directors
3
33.3%
Executive
management1
Bands A, B and C
within the Telstra
Executive Team
Middle
management1
Band 1 or 2,
or equivalent
Operational1
Bands 3 or 4,
or equivalent
70
25.5%
3,014
28.1%
6,959
31.8%
Telstra Total1
10,046
30.6%
Telstra Group Total2
10,535
30.4%
1. Includes full time, part time and casual staff in
Telstra Corporation Limited and its wholly owned
subsidiaries, excluding contractors and agency
staff. It does not include staff in any other controlled
entities within the Telstra Group.
2. Includes full time, part time and casual staff in
controlled entities within the Telstra Group,
excluding contractors and agency staff.
Information regarding the controlled entities in the
Telstra Group can be found on our website at
telstra.com/investor (Latest Results).
Balancing work and life
Flexibility is the starting point for all
roles at Telstra. This year we rolled out the
second phase of All Roles Flex, focusing
on global mobility and location flexibility.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Intersex (LGBTI) inclusion
We want our people to bring their whole
selves to work and to feel comfortable
doing so. This year we celebrated the
seventh anniversary of our Spectrum
network for LGBTI employees and allies.
We also launched guidelines to help our
people to understand how they can
provide support for colleagues going
through a gender transition.
Our stance on marriage equality
Earlier this year there was commentary
regarding Telstra’s position on marriage
equality. While we initially advised that we
would not actively participate in the
marriage equality debate, out of respect
for the wide range of views on the subject,
it became clear to us that Telstra should
step forward on this topic. We have
renewed our active participation on
marriage equality and are in discussions
with Australians for Equality about what
role Telstra might play in support of their
campaign.
Employment pathways
We are committed to providing employment
pathways for candidates with diverse
backgrounds and needs. This year 182
Telstra employees identified as being
of Indigenous descent through our EES.
Key initiatives included providing mentoring
alongside traineeship and internship
opportunities to support retention and
career development. In this year’s EES,
2,546 Telstra employees identified as
living with a disability. This year we were
the largest corporate provider of the
Australian Network on Disability Stepping
Into internship program, which provides
a paid internship program to university
students with disability.
Ageing workforce
In Australia, people aged 45 and over
make up the fastest-growing employee
category. We have developed a return to
work program for older people who have
been out of the workforce for an extended
period of time, which will be rolled out
across Telstra in FY17.
More information on Diversity and
Inclusion at Telstra, including our
Diversity Measurable Objectives, can be
found in our 2016 Corporate Governance
Statement which is available on our
website at telstra.com/governance.
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Developing our employees
As our business changes, it’s important
that our culture, values and behaviours
are consistent and that we have the
necessary knowledge and skills to
manage change and complexity.
In FY16 we invested $45 million
(not including labour costs) across
the Telstra Group in learning and
development opportunities. This
supported the rollout of a suite of
Telstra Leader programs for aspiring,
new, experienced and executive leaders
and our Core Capabilities development
programs which enable our people to
further develop key business skills.
Our Business Essentials training program
helps ensure our people are aware of
their legal, regulatory and compliance
responsibilities. Mandatory refresher
training is completed annually, with
each compliance topic covered every two
years at a minimum. As at 30 June 2016,
97.7 per cent of Telstra Group employees
and contractors had completed this year’s
mandatory refresher course.
Volunteering and giving
We encourage our people to get involved
in the community. Our people contributed
8,186 days volunteering their time and
expertise to a range of community
organisations. Our dollar for dollar
matched payroll giving resulted in a total
contribution of more than $1.5 million in
donations to over 350 charities.
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Environmental
stewardship
Responsible
business
Sustainability | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Along with managing our own
impacts, we have a responsibility
to improve efficiency across our
value chain. Our extensive
network coverage and depth
of technical expertise means we
have an opportunity to support
government, businesses,
customers and the community
in addressing long-term
sustainability challenges.
Greenhouse gas emissions and emissions intensity
0.58
1,592,376
0.42
1,571,066
0.26
1,540,304
Total Emissions1 (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e)
Emissions Intensity1
Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
per terabyte (tCO2e/TB)
FY14
FY15
FY16
1. Australian operations for Telstra Corporation Limited. This includes relevant Australian subsidiaries,
joint ventures and partnerships.
Environment Strategy
We are working to minimise our
environmental impacts, and help
our suppliers and customers to do
the same. Our Environment Strategy
provides a framework for addressing
our most important environmental
issues and opportunities. Our strategy
seeks to advance the environmental
performance of our operations and our
stakeholders, right across our value chain.
• Operational Excellence: actively identifying
and minimising material environmental
impacts and operating costs.
• Environmental Customer Value
Proposition: quantifying and
communicating how our products and
services can enable our customers to
reduce their environmental impacts,
particularly energy use and greenhouse
gas emissions.
• Sustainable Supply Chain: working
with and influencing suppliers to
manage and reduce the environmental
and social impacts of their operations
and of the products and services they
provide to Telstra.
Improving energy efficiency
whilst reducing emissions
Energy use in our networks is our
most material environmental impact,
accounting for around 95 per cent of
our total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
(Scope 1, 2 and 3) in FY16. Large amounts
of energy are required to power our
network equipment and keep it at
an optimum operating temperature.
In FY14 we set a long-term target to
reduce our GHG emissions per terabyte
of data used (emissions intensity) by
55 per cent over the three year period
from FY15 to FY17, from a baseline year
of FY14. Our GHG emissions intensity
has reduced by 56 per cent from our
FY14 baseline year, meaning we achieved
our FY17 target this year.
While data loads carried over our
network increased by 62 per cent in FY16,
total GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
decreased by two per cent, as a result of
both a reduction in the emission factors
published by the Australian Federal
Government for the reporting period
and our energy efficiency initiatives.
Managing electronic waste
Australia is one of the highest per capita
producers of electronic waste (e-waste)
in the world. We’ve recognised the
importance of electronics reuse and
recycling. This year we recycled 99.9
per cent of the 5,549 tonnes of e-waste
collected. We also helped our customers
deal more effectively with e-waste.
Throughout FY16 we collected 16 tonnes
of mobile phones and accessories from
Telstra retail stores, offices and repair
centres through the MobileMuster2
program. We also launched a pilot eCycle
program in July 2015, offering small
businesses a free collection and recycling
service for a wide range of electrical
equipment. eCycle recovered more than
60 tonnes of e-waste this year from more
than 600 businesses across Australia.
2. MobileMuster is the official product stewardship
program of the mobile phone industry and
is managed by the Australian Mobile
Telecommunications Association.
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Our long-term ability to
prosper depends on our
response to the changing
social and environmental
expectations of our employees,
customers, investors, regulators
and the wider public.
Responding to global challenges
The Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) were launched by the United
Nations in September 2015 and offer
a common, global framework for
considering and addressing the world’s
most significant development challenges.
Business is a key stakeholder and will
play an important part in achieving the
SDGs. This year we identified some initial
priorities that reflect our business context,
key risks and impacts and current social
and environmental focus.
For more context including the specific
targets we are working to achieve and
where they are most relevant across
our value chain, please refer to the
Sustainability at Telstra chapter of our
Bigger Picture 2016 Sustainability Report.
We remain a signatory to the
United Nations Global Compact
and are committed to supporting its
principles – on human rights, labour
rights, environment and anti-corruption
– wherever we operate.
Managing our tax affairs
We comply with all taxation laws and
obligations and pay tax in accordance with
the laws of the countries we operate in.
We maintain a conservative tax risk profile
and are committed to continuous
improvement of tax compliance systems,
processes and practices. All transactions
entered into are based on commercial
considerations and we do not take
positions that are tax driven, artificial or
contrived or interpret a tax law beyond its
spirit and intent. Where appropriate, we
minimise tax risk and uncertainty by
obtaining sign-offs from revenue
authorities. We are committed to full
transparency and disclosure in all
dealings with revenue authorities.
More detail is provided in the Responsible
business chapter of our Bigger Picture
2016 Sustainability Report.
Sustainable supply chain management
This year, the Telstra Group purchased
$7.4 billion in goods and services from
about 4,400 suppliers.
The Telstra Supplier Code of Conduct
sets out our minimum standards in the
areas of labour and human rights, health
and safety, environment, ethical dealings
and supply chain diversity and is modelled
on other codes including the Electronic
Industry Citizen Coalition Code of Conduct.
We expect suppliers to meet
the standards described in our Supplier
Code of Conduct and we are working
with them to achieve this.
Our spend can be leveraged to positively
influence the behaviour and actions
of our suppliers and, in turn, benefit
the environment and communities.
Mike, Network Operations
We continue to partner with 14 non-
profit groups around Australia to create
employment opportunities for people
with disability or who are disadvantaged.
At 30 June 2016, 533 people were
employed through the program.
Mobile phones, base stations
and health
We acknowledge that some people are
concerned about possible health effects
from electromagnetic energy (EME),
and we are committed to addressing
these concerns responsibly. We are
proactive, transparent and fact based
in our communications regarding EME
and comply with the standards set by
regulators. We rely on the expert advice
of national and international health
authorities including the Australian
Radiation Protection and Nuclear
Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the World
Health Organization (WHO) and actively
contribute to scientific research in
EME and health.
Helping our customers and the community
keep abreast of the latest information
is important to us. We provide information
on EME on our website at telstra.com/
eme. We also invite customers to
go directly to the WHO, ARPANSA and
‘EMF Explained’ websites for further
information. This year, we continued our
mobile safety SMS campaign, sending
out almost 17 million messages referring
customers to telstra.com/mobiletips,
our information site for safe and
responsible phone use.
We have a dedicated EME help desk
and team that proactively reviews new
site proposals, develops community
consultation plans and works with the
community to determine acceptable
sites for new base stations.
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Board of directors
Board of Directors (left to right): Chin Hu Lim, Steven Vamos, Andrew Penn, Margaret Seale,
Peter Hearl, Craig Dunn, Nora Scheinkestel, Russell Higgins AO, John Mullen, Trae Vassallo.
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Board of directors
John P Mullen
Age 61, BSc
Non-executive Director since July 2008,
Chairman effective 27 April 2016 and
last re-elected in 2014. Chairman of the
Nomination Committee and previously
Chairman of the Remuneration
Committee.
Mr Mullen has been the Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Asciano Ltd since 2011 and he will be fully
transitioning from these obligations in
the near future. Mr Mullen has worked
for more than two decades in a multitude
of senior positions with different
multinationals in the logistics industry
including 10 years with the TNT Group –
two years of those as its Chief Operating
Officer. From 1991 to 1994, he held the
position of Chief Executive Officer of TNT
Express Worldwide. Mr Mullen joined
Deutsche Post DHL Group in 1994,
becoming Chief Executive Officer of DHL
Express Asia Pacific in 2002 and joint
Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express
in2005. Mr Mullen was then Global Chief
Executive Officer, DHL Express, from
2006 to 2009.
Directorships of listed companies
(past three years): Director, Asciano Ltd
(from 2011), Brambles Limited
(2009-2011).
Other directorships/appointments:
Member, Australian Graduate School of
Management (from 2005) and Councillor
of the Australian National Maritime
Museum (from 2016).
Andrew R Penn
Age 53, MBA (Kingston), AMP (Harvard),
FCCA, HFAIPM
Chief Executive Officer and Managing
Director since 1 May 2015.
Mr Penn joined Telstra in 2012 as Chief
Financial Officer. In this role, he was
responsible for strategy, mergers and
acquisitions, treasury, internal audit, risk
management, tax, corporate planning,
reporting and analysis, external reporting
and investor relations. In addition, as
Group Executive, International, he was
responsible for expanding Telstra’s
operations outside Australia. Mr Penn is
an experienced executive with a career
spanning more than 30 years. Prior to
joining Telstra, he was with AXA Asia
Pacific in a variety of positions around
Asia for 20 years, including Group Chief
Executive (2006-2011), Chief Executive
Officer Australia and New Zealand, Group
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive
for Asia. Mr Penn has also contributed
widely to not-for-profit and community
organisations.
Other directorships/appointments:
Life Governor and Foundation Board
member, Very Special Kids (from 2003).
Member, Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation Advisory Council, The Big
Issue Advisory Group, and Ambassador,
Amy Gillet Foundation.
Craig W Dunn
Age 52, BCom, FCA
Non-executive Director appointed
12 April 2016. Member of the Audit
& Risk Committee.
Mr Dunn is a highly regarded business
leader with more than 20 years’ experience
in financial services, pan-Asian business
activities and strategic advice for
government and major companies.
Mr Dunn was Chief Executive Officer
and Managing Director of AMP from 2008
to 2013 and held various roles at AMP
in a 13-year career including Managing
Director of AMP Financial Services,
Managing Director for AMP Bank and
head of Corporate Strategy and M&A.
Previously he was at Colonial Mutual
Group from 1991 to 2000, including
Managing Director for EON CMB Life
Insurance in Malaysia and senior roles in
Group Strategy, M&A and Finance. He has
also served as a member of the Federal
Government’s Financial System Inquiry in
2014 and the Consumer and Financial
Literacy Taskforce.
Directorships of listed companies
(past three years): Director, Westpac
(from 2015).
Other directorships/appointments:
Chairman, Stone and Chalk Limited
(from 2015), The Australian Ballet (from
2015 (Director from 2014)) and the
Australian Government Fintech Advisory
Group (from 2016). Director, Jobs for NSW
(from 2016). Member, ASIC External
Advisory Panel (from 2015) and NSW
Government Financial Services
Knowledge Hub (from 2015).
Peter R Hearl
Age 65, B Com (UNSW), MAIM, GAICD,
Member – AMA
Non-executive Director since 15 August
2014, elected in October 2014. Chairman
of the Remuneration Committee and
member of the Nomination Committee.
Mr Hearl is an experienced company
director with substantial international
experience as a senior executive in the
fast moving consumer goods sector.
Mr Hearl served in senior executive
roles with Yum! Brands Inc from 1997
to 2008, including Chief Operating and
Development Officer for Yum! Brands
globally from 2006 until 2008.
He previously worked for PepsiCo Inc in
Sydney and London reaching regional
vice-president level, as well as in various
roles with Exxon in the United States
and Australia.
Directorships of listed companies (past
three years): Director, Santos Ltd (from
2016), Treasury Wine Estates (from 2012)
and Goodman Fielder Ltd (2010-2015).
Other directorships/appointments:
Member, UNSW’s Australian School of
Business Alumni Leaders Group and
previously honorary Chairman of the
US-based UNSW Study Abroad-Friends
and US Alumni Inc.
Russell A Higgins AO
Age 66, BEc, FAICD
Non-executive Director since September
2009 and last re-elected in 2015.
Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
and Remuneration Committee.
Mr Higgins is an experienced company
director who has worked at very senior
levels of both government and private
sectors. He has served on the boards of a
wide range of listed companies, private
companies, government business
enterprises and international
organisations, including as Chairman of
the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric
Scheme and the Global Carbon Capture
and Storage Institute and a Director of
Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice). From 2003
to 2004, he was Chairman of the then
Prime Minister’s Energy Task Force and
prior to that he was Secretary of the
Department of Industry, Science and
Resources. In 2006, Mr Higgins was
appointed an Officer of the Order of
Australia for service to the community in
financial management and accountability,
microeconomic reform and science and
innovation.
Directorships of listed companies
(past three years): Director, APA Group
(from 2004), Argo Investments Limited
(from 2011) and Leighton Holdings
Limited (2013-2014).
Chin Hu Lim
Age 57, B Applied Science, Dip EEE
Non-executive Director since August
2013 and elected in October 2013.
Member of the Nomination Committee.
Mr Lim is an experienced company
director and has almost 30 years of
experience in the technology sector across
the Asia Pacific Region. He is the
Managing Partner of Stream Global Pte
Ltd, a venture fund providing seed funding
for technology start ups.
Board of directors | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Other directorships/appointments:
Chairman, JobVibe (from 2016). Director,
eGeneration Investments Pty Limited
(from 1999), Medibank Private Limited
(2011-2014). Member, Advisory Board of
the University of Technology Sydney
Business School (from 2011).
Trae A N Vassallo
Age 44, BSc, MSc, MBA (Stanford)
Non-executive Director elected
13 October 2015.
Ms Vassallo is an experienced technology
executive, investor and advisor based in
the USA with a successful track record in
the technology and venture capital
sectors.
She is also a strategic advisor to Kleiner
Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), where
she was a general partner. She serves on
the Board of Directors of Enlighted Inc.,
a private company which provides smart
energy efficiency solutions, and on the
advisory board of several early stage
technology companies.
Over 10 years at KPCB Ms Vassallo played
a leading role in KPCB’s investments
in a number of successful companies
including Nest Labs (acquired by Google),
Dropcam (acquired by Google) and Opower
(acquired by Oracle).
Previously Ms Vassallo was a cofounder
of Good Technology, a KPCB portfolio
company (acquired by Motorola) that
provides end-to-end wireless email
services to enterprise customers. Ms
Vassallo began her career at IDEO, where
she developed ground breaking products
for companies including Palm and Dell.
She holds 13 patents across a broad array
of technologies and disciplines.
Other directorships/appointments:
Director, Enlighted Inc. (from 2011).
He was CEO of Frontline Technologies
Corp Inc., a Singapore Exchange listed
company, from 2000 to 2008 and BT South
East Asia from 2010 to 2011. Previously,
he was Managing Director for Sun
Microsystems in Singapore and country
director for Sun in Thailand, Indonesia, the
Philippines and Vietnam during the 1990s,
after a career in Hewlett Packard in
the 1980s.
Directorships of listed companies (past
three years):Director, Kulicke & Soffa
Industries Inc (NASDAQ: KLIC) (from 2011),
Keppel DC Reit Pte Ltd (from 2014).
Other directorships/appointments:
Director, Heliconia Capital Management
Pte Ltd (from 2014), Citibank Singapore
Ltd (from 2013), G-Able (Thailand) Ltd
(from 2011) and Changi General Hospital
& Integrated Health Information Systems
(from 2009). Member, Singapore Stock
Exchange Listings Advisory Committee
(from 2015) and Infocomm Development
Authority – Personal Data Protection
Advisory Committee (from 2013). Fellow,
Singapore Institute of Directors.
Nora L Scheinkestel
Age 56, LLB (Hons), PhD, FAICD
Non-executive Director since August
2010 and last re-elected in 2013.
Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Dr Scheinkestel is an experienced
company director with a background as a
senior banking executive in international
and project financing. She consults to
government, corporate and institutional
clients in areas such as corporate
governance, strategy and finance. She is
also an Associate Professor in the
Melbourne Business School at Melbourne
University and a former member of the
Takeovers Panel. Dr Scheinkestel has
served as Chairman and Director in a
range of companies across various
industry sectors including utilities, AMP
Limited and its funds management and
banking subsidiaries, Mayne Group
Limited and Mayne Pharma Limited,
Medical Benefits Fund of Australia Ltd,
Newcrest Mining Limited and North
Limited. In 2003, she was awarded a
centenary medal for services to Australian
society in business leadership.
Directorships of listed companies
(past three years): Chairman, Macquarie
Atlas Road Limited (from 2015 (Director
from 2014)), Director, Macquarie Atlas
Roads International Limited (from 2015),
Stockland Group (from 2015), Orica
Limited (2006-2015), Insurance Australia
Group Limited (2013-2014), Pacific Brands
Limited (2009-2013) and AMP Limited
(2003-2013).
Margaret L Seale
Age 55, BA, FAICD
Non-executive Director since May 2012
and last re-elected in 2015. Member of
the Audit & Risk Committee.
Ms Seale has more than 25 years’
experience in senior executive roles in
Australia and overseas, including in
consumer goods, global publishing and
the transition of traditional business
models to adapt and thrive in a digital
environment, and in sales and marketing.
She was Managing Director of Random
House, Australia (with managerial
responsibility for Random House New
Zealand) and President, Asia Development
for Random House Inc, the global
company. She was Chief Executive Officer
of The Macquarie Dictionary and
Lansdowne Publishing (1997-1999), and
also of the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation (1994-1997). She served on
the boards of the Australian Publishers’
Association, the Powerhouse Museum, the
Sydney Writers Festival and on the Council
of Chief Executive Women, chairing its
Scholarship Committee (2011-2012).
Directorships of listed companies (past
three years): Director, Scentre Group
Limited (from 2016), Ramsay Health Care
Limited (from 2015), Bank of Queensland
Limited (from 2014).
Other directorships/appointments:
Chairman, Penguin Random
House Australia and New Zealand
(from 2015 (Director from 2001)).
Steven M Vamos
Age 58, BEng (Hons)
Non-executive Director since September
2009 and last re-elected in 2015.
Member of the Nomination Committee
and the Remuneration Committee.
Mr Vamos has more than 30 years’
experience in the information technology,
internet and online media industry.
He led Microsoft Australia and New
Zealand from 2003 to January 2007 before
moving to the United States to become the
company’s online business head of
worldwide sales and international
operations. Previously, he was Chief
Executive Officer of ninemsn. Mr Vamos
also worked for Apple Computer in the
1990s after spending 14 years in senior
management roles at IBM Australia.
Directorships of listed companies (past
three years): Director, Fletcher Building
Limited (from 2015), David Jones Limited
(2012-2014).
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Senior management team
In 2016 we made a change
to our corporate structure
and new appointments to our
senior management team.
In March we introduced a new business
unit, Technology Innovation and Strategy
which reflects our greater focus on
innovation and our ambition to become a
world class technology company.
We made a number of important external
appointments with Stephen Elop and
Kevin Russell joining the company, as well
as Alexandra Badenoch who will join us in
August. We also announced three internal
appointments with Cynthia Whelan, Joe
Pollard and Will Irving joining the senior
leadership team.
We farewelled Gordon Ballantyne,
Karsten Wildberger and Tracey Gavegan
from Telstra. Stuart Lee stood down from
the role of Group Executive Telstra
Wholesale and has since given notice of
his retirement, and Kate McKenzie also
recently announced her retirement from
Telstra. We thank our outgoing executives
for their service and the significant
contributions they have made to Telstra.
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Alexandra Badenoch
David Burns
Stephen Elop
Will Irving
Carmel Mulhern
Joe Pollard
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell
Tony Warren
Cynthia Whelan
Senior management team | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Andrew Penn
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Penn became Chief Executive Officer
in May 2015. Prior to his appointment as
Chief Executive, Andrew led the Finance
and Strategy and International teams
as Chief Financial Officer and Group
Executive International.
Warwick Bray
Chief Financial Officer
The Finance and Strategy team is
responsible for corporate planning,
accounting and administration, treasury,
risk management and assurance,
corporate security, investor relations,
capital planning and delivery, billing
and credit management, procurement
and supply chain and mergers and
acquisitions.
Alexandra Badenoch
Group Executive,
Human Resources
Human Resources is responsible for
organisational effectiveness and
capability; talent and succession
management; implementation of people
and culture initiatives; leadership
development; health, safety and
environment; workplace relations and all
employment and remuneration policies
and practices that work towards making
Telstra a great place to work and its
people a source of competitive advantage.
David Burns
Acting Group Executive,
Global Enterprise and Services
Global Enterprise and Services provides
enterprise and Government customers
in Australia and around the world with
leading networks, advanced products
and solutions, together with supporting
services to enable the connected
business world.
Stephen Elop
Group Executive,
Technology, Innovation and Strategy
Brendon Riley
Acting Chief Operations Officer,
Telstra Operations
Telstra Operations is responsible
for the planning, design, engineering,
construction, operation, maintenance,
service installation, security and
restoration of Telstra’s networks,
solutions, information technology
systems, property and facilities.
The group is also responsible for the
negotiation and delivery of Telstra’s
commercial agreements with nbn co.
Kevin Russell
Group Executive,
Telstra Retail
Telstra Retail brings together Telstra’s
core domestic activities covering
consumer, business, sales, fixed and
mobiles, and services over the nbn™.
Tony Warren
Group Executive,
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs is responsible
for Telstra’s internal and external
communications, government relations,
regulatory affairs and sustainability,
including the Telstra Foundation.
Cynthia Whelan
Group Executive,
International and New Businesses
International and New Businesses
includes some of Telstra’s key growth
opportunities including Telstra Health,
Home and Premium Services, Connected
Business, Ventures and Energy. The group
is also responsible for the company’s
international operations as Telstra
expands its presence in global markets.
The Technology, Innovation and
Strategy (TIS) team is responsible for
leading the company strategy and driving
the innovation portfolio through the
Chief Technology Office and Chief
Scientist. TIS is also responsible for the
Telstra Software Group, which was created
to drive long-term global growth where
software is disrupting traditional business –
this includes a focus on high growth areas
such as intelligent video solutions and
building a thriving digital ecosystem via
our start up accelerator program muru-D®.
Will Irving
Group Executive,
Telstra Wholesale
Telstra Wholesale is responsible for
telecommunication products and
services delivered over Telstra networks
and associated support systems to
non-Telstra branded carriers, carriage
service providers and internet service
providers as well as nbn™. Telstra
Wholesale also buys services from
nbn co and other carriers on behalf
of the whole company.
Carmel Mulhern
Group General Counsel,
Telstra Legal Services
Telstra Legal Services Group provides
operational and strategic legal support
and advice to the Board and the company,
including on corporate governance and
compliance, contracts, consumer law,
mergers and acquisitions, regulatory
issues and dispute resolution.
Joe Pollard
Group Executive,
Media and Chief Marketing Officer
Telstra’s media portfolio encompasses
a range of partnerships, content and
platforms across subscription TV,
streaming video, music, plus leading
sport and news. The Chief Marketing
Office provides marketing leadership
and execution, including stewardship
of the brand, cross-enterprise research,
insights and analytics and Telstra’s
sponsorship portfolio.
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Governance
at Telstra
Our governance framework plays
an integral role in supporting our
business and helping us deliver
on our strategy.
Board of Directors, Telstra Annual General Meeting 2015
It provides the structure through which
our strategy and business objectives are
set, our performance is monitored, and the
risks we face are managed. It includes a
clear framework for decision making and
accountability across our business and
provides guidance on the standards of
behaviour we expect of each other.
We regularly review our governance
arrangements, to reflect developments
in market practice, expectations and
regulation as appropriate, and we
comply with the third edition of the
ASX Corporate Governance Council’s
Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations.
We are committed to excellence in
corporate governance, transparency
and accountability. This is essential
for the long term performance and
sustainability of our company, and to
protect and enhance the interests of our
shareholders and other stakeholders.
This section provides an overview of
some of the important aspects of our
governance framework. Our full corporate
governance statement, which provides
detailed information about governance
at Telstra, is available on our website at
telstra.com/governance.
Shareholders
Telstra Board
Remuneration
Committee
Audit & Risk
Committee
Nomination
Committee
Chief Executive Officer
Our People
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Our governance
framework includes:
• open, clear and timely
communications with
our shareholders
• a skilled, experienced,
diverse and independent
Board, with a Board
Committee structure
suited to our needs
• clear delegation, decision
making and accountability
frameworks
• robust systems of risk
management and assurance
• Telstra Values, Code of
Conduct and policy framework
which define the standards
of behaviour we expect
of each other as we
deliver on our purpose
and achieve our strategy.
Engaging with our shareholders
The Board
We value and facilitate a
direct, two-way dialogue with
our shareholders and investors.
It is important we provide
relevant information as quickly
and efficiently as possible to
shareholders (recognising the
importance of meeting our
continuous disclosure and other
legal obligations to the market),
and listen to and understand
their perspectives and respond
to their feedback.
We have a number of initiatives in
place to promote effective communication
with our shareholders and investors,
and to encourage participation at our
shareholder meetings. During FY16
these included:
• Retail shareholder information
briefings – as we have done in recent
years, before our 2015 Annual General
Meeting (AGM) we held four retail
shareholder information briefings with
the CEO, CFO or other senior executives.
Briefings were held in Sydney, Brisbane,
Adelaide and Perth and attended by
about 600 retail shareholders. We intend
to hold similar briefings again this year
ahead of our 2016 AGM.
• Encouraging questions in advance of
our AGM – we encouraged shareholders
to provide us with their questions ahead
of our 2015 AGM, consistent with our
approach in previous years, and we
received more than 800 questions and
comments. This helped us understand
shareholder issues and concerns and
enabled us to address the key areas of
shareholder feedback.
• Electronic communications – we
continued to encourage shareholders
to provide us with their email addresses
so we could communicate with them
electronically about events and matters
relevant to our company such as our
results announcements, dividend
payments and AGM.
• Investor briefings – we held various
briefings for investors during the year.
In May 2016, we held an Investor Day
which included presentations on our
strategy, capital management and
network resilience. Following the event,
we communicated with our electronic
shareholders, informing them where
they could view the presentations and
a recording of the event.
• Webcasting important company
events – we webcast important events
such as our financial results briefings,
our AGM and other investor events
discussing the performance and
strategy of our business.
The Board actively seeks to
ensure it has an appropriate
mix of diversity, skills, experience
and expertise to enable it to
discharge its responsibilities
effectively and to be well
equipped to help our company
navigate the range of
opportunities and challenges
we face.
Composition and renewal
As at the date of this report, we have
10 Directors on the Board, comprising
nine non-executive Directors and the
CEO. With the exception of the CEO,
all our Directors are non-executive
Directors and have been determined by
the Board to be independent. Information
about our Directors can be found in the
Board of Directors section of this report.
During FY16, there were a number of
changes to the Telstra Board:
• In February 2016, we announced
Catherine Livingstone AO would be
retiring as Chairman and a Director,
having been Chairman since May 2009
and a Director since November 2000,
and would be succeeded as Chairman
by John Mullen. Ms Livingstone retired
from the Board in April 2016, which
provided a smooth transition through
our Chairman succession.
• Geoffrey Cousins AM and John Zeglis
retired at the conclusion of our AGM in
October 2015, each having completed
three three-year terms.
• Trae Vassallo was elected as a
non-executive Director at our AGM
held in October 2015. Ms Vassallo is
an experienced technology executive,
investor and advisor based in the USA,
with a successful track record in the
technology and venture capital sectors.
• Craig Dunn joined the Board as a
non-executive Director in April 2016.
Mr Dunn is a highly regarded business
leader with more than 20 years of
experience in financial services,
pan-Asian business activities and
strategic advice for government and
major companies. Mr Dunn will stand
for election at our AGM in October 2016.
In addition, in April 2016 we announced
a number of changes to our Board
Committee membership, with:
• John Mullen becoming Chairman
of the Nomination Committee
• Peter Hearl becoming Chairman
of the Remuneration Committee,
succeeding John Mullen (who ceased
as a member at that time), and
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• Russell Higgins AO, Chin Hu Lim
and Craig Dunn becoming a member
of the Remuneration Committee,
Nomination Committee and Audit &
Risk Committee respectively.
On 11 August 2016, the Board announced
the appointment of experienced director
and former Accenture regional managing
director Jane Hemstritch as a non-
executive Director and member of the
Remuneration Committee, with effect
from 12 August 2016. She will also stand
for election at our AGM in October.
The Board has identified the mix of
skills, experience and expertise it currently
has and is looking to achieve in its
membership, reflecting areas particularly
relevant to the three pillars of our strategy
(improve customer advocacy, drive value
and growth from the core and build new
growth businesses), as well as other areas
of general relevance to the composition
of the Board. The Board reviews the skills
matrix on a regular basis and it helps the
Board identify areas of focus and to
maintain an appropriate and diverse mix
in its membership.
Each of the areas of the Board’s skills
matrix is currently well represented on
the Board. The Board benefits from the
combination of Directors’ individual skills,
experience and expertise in particular
areas, as well as the varying perspectives
and insights that arise from the
interaction of Directors with diverse
backgrounds.
In respect of diversity, at Telstra
diversity means difference, in all its
forms, both visible and not visible,
and includes differences that relate
to gender, age, cultural background,
disability, religion and sexual orientation,
as well as differences in background and
life experience, and interpersonal and
problem solving skills.
For FY16, the Board’s objective about
Board diversity was that there would
be at least three women on the Board,
representing a female gender
representation among non-executive
Directors of at least 30 per cent, with an
additional aspiration to achieve 40 per
cent female representation among non-
executive Directors by 2020. For FY17,
the Board has maintained this diversity
objective. As at 30 June 2016, there were
three female Directors on the Board
(including the Chairman of the Audit &
Risk Committee), representing a female
gender representation among non-
executive Directors of 33 per cent.
The Board has three standing
Committees – the Audit & Risk Committee,
the Remuneration Committee and the
Nomination Committee. Together they
play a significant role by focusing in more
detail on specific areas of our operations
and governance framework, which assists
in strengthening the Board’s oversight
of Telstra.
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We consider economic, environmental and
social sustainability factors as part of our
consideration of both our strategic and
operational risks. Each year we undertake
an assessment to help us determine
those risks and opportunities that are
most important to our business and
stakeholders. Other important topics
identified this year included: customer
experience; digital inclusion; ethics,
values and governance; strengthening
our workforce; privacy and data protection;
and climate change and energy
efficiency. More information about
this assessment, along with our approach
to sustainability and performance
throughout FY16, is available in the 2016
Bigger Picture Sustainability Report at
telstra.com/sustainability/report.
Also core to our framework are the
activities we undertake to monitor and
review its design and implementation.
We conduct reviews and self-assessments
of our framework across the enterprise
and report the results to our Management
Risk Committee and the Audit & Risk
Committee. We use the results of those
reviews, as well as recommendations
from Group Internal Audit, our third line
of defence, to identify and implement
opportunities for improving our
framework. In respect of FY16, the Audit
& Risk Committee has reviewed Telstra’s
risk management framework and satisfied
itself that it continues to be sound.
Acting ethically and responsibly
Our purpose is to create a
brilliant connected future for
everyone. Our Telstra Values,
together with our Telstra Group
Code of Conduct and policy
framework, define the standards
of behaviour we expect of each
other as we deliver on our
purpose and achieve our strategy.
Our Telstra values
Our values express what we stand
for and are core to our business.
As a values-led organisation,
our values shape our people’s
decisions and actions. They guide
how we work together. We align
everything we do with them.
Our purpose
Why we exist
Our values
What we stand for
How we do things
Our strategy
Where we are going
What we are going to do
Show
you care
Better
together
Trust
each
other to
deliver
Make
the
complex
simple
Find
your
courage
The Board reviews its performance
annually, as well as the performance
of each Committee and individual
Directors. These performance reviews
are conducted both internally and,
on a periodic basis, externally with the
assistance of a facilitator.
As the FY15 review was conducted with
the assistance of an external facilitator,
the FY16 review of Board, Committee
and Director performance was conducted
internally. The overall conclusion was
that the Board continues to operate well
in the discharge of its duties and oversight
of Telstra.
In the context of the significant degree
of renewal on the Board in recent times,
including the retirement of three long
standing Directors during the year, the
Board intends to undertake an external
Board performance review in the second
half of 2016, to assist the Board in actively
monitoring its performance and ensuring
it continues to operate effectively.
Board operating rhythm
The Board has an established Board
cycle, which provides a high level overview
of items to be considered over a 12 month
period. Its key purpose is to link the Board
program with strategic and operational
priorities and to ensure the Board devotes
appropriate time to consideration of
the various dimensions of our business
across the cycle.
The items covered across the cycle include
matters ranging from implementation of
our strategy, performance against our
corporate plan, the status of our material
business risks and matters requiring
Board approval, to matters relating to
our people, culture and governance
framework.
The Board cycle is reviewed on an ongoing
basis to ensure it reflects the current
needs of the Board and the business.
Some of the activities and areas of focus
of the Board during FY16 included:
• continued in depth consideration
of our strategy over the short, medium
and longer term
• renewal and succession planning,
at both Board and senior management
level
• network resilience and the work being
undertaken following the network
interruptions which occurred in the
second half of FY16, and
• a Board visit to the US, which provided
an opportunity for Directors to engage
with other companies to gain insights
on topics relevant to Telstra’s strategy,
as well as our market challenges and
opportunities.
Managing our risks
Understanding and managing
our risks is part of how we work.
It helps us meet our strategy and
business objectives and our
legal and regulatory obligations,
and to make informed business
decisions and act ethically in the
best interests of Telstra Group
and our shareholders.
We have a risk management framework
in place that provides the foundations
and organisational arrangements for
how we manage risks across the Group.
The framework aligns with ISO 31000:2009,
the International Standard for risk
management, and consists of a set of
components for designing, implementing,
monitoring, reviewing and continually
improving risk management at Telstra.
The objective is for our risk management
framework to be embedded within our
governance, strategic decision-making,
business activities, operations and culture.
The framework is designed, implemented
and reviewed via our ‘three lines of
defence’ accountability model, which
comprises the following:
• First Line – business stakeholders
and operational management who are
responsible for identifying, assessing
and managing their risks
• Second Line – the Chief Risk Office
and risk management teams in the
business units, which are responsible
for risk and compliance frameworks,
oversight and monitoring
• Third Line – our Group Internal
Audit function, which is responsible
for providing independent assurance
on governance, risk management
and internal control processes.
One of the core components of our
framework is the risk management
process which provides the business
with a process for assessing our risks.
Through this risk management process,
we identify, monitor and report on
risks to the achievement of our plans
and objectives.
The risk management process is inclusive
of all types of risks from internal and
external sources, including strategic,
operational, financial and regulatory,
as well as economic, environmental and
social sustainability risks.
A summary of our material business
risks (including any material exposure
to economic, environmental and social
sustainability risks), their key drivers and
our plans to manage them is provided in
the Strategy and Performance section of
this report. Our material business risks,
which are strategic in nature and can
have a material impact on the
achievement of our strategic growth
objectives and future financial prospects,
are monitored for changes in their
exposure and are reported to the Board
during the course of the financial year,
along with their related controls and
treatment plans.
Our key operational risks, which are
operational in nature, are monitored
and reported to our Management
Risk Committee and the Audit &
Risk Committee.
Telstra’s Risk Management Framework
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PROCESS
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Our Code of Conduct and policy framework
Our Code of Conduct and policy framework underpin our Telstra Values.
Together they set out, in more detail, the standards of behaviour we expect of
our people. They define our commitment to good corporate governance, responsible
business practice, our customers, our workforce, the communities in which we
operate and the environment. They also provide the structure through which we
maintain compliance with our legal obligations.
Our governance framework includes elements that address the following key
areas. These are central to how we promote good governance, and ethical and
responsible behaviour:
Our People
Good corporate governance and responsible business practice
• Health and Safety – recognising our
commitment to the health, safety and
wellbeing of our staff, contractors and
community. In addition to highlighting
the importance of caring about health
and safety, it sets out our commitment
to providing a safe and healthy
workplace and our expectations of
our staff, contractors and suppliers.
More information about health and
safety at Telstra can be found in the
Sustainability (Our people) section of
this report.
• Diversity and Inclusion – reflecting the
way we value diversity and inclusion at
Telstra and their role in enabling us to
achieve our strategy, and providing the
framework for the Board to establish
our measurable objectives. Further
information about diversity and inclusion
can be found in the Sustainability
(Our people) section of this report.
• Discrimination and Bullying – aiming
to ensure we have a workplace free of
all forms of unlawful discrimination,
harassment, bullying and victimisation.
Our Customers
• Privacy – setting out our commitment
to protect our customers’ personal
information. This outlines how and why
we collect personal information, how we
may use and disclose it, how we keep it
secure and accurate, and how customers
may access their personal information.
Further information on privacy at Telstra
can be found in the Sustainability
(Customer experience) section of
this report and on our website at
telstra.com/privacy (which includes
our Privacy Statement).
• Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption –
aiming to ensure we comply with
all applicable anti-bribery and anti-
corruption laws. We also seek to ensure
that gifts, prizes and hospitality are
not given or accepted in inappropriate
circumstances, including where the
offering or acceptance may (or may be
perceived to) compromise independence
or be construed as a bribe.
• Conflicts of Interest and Outside
Activities – helping our employees
and contractors understand what would
be a conflict of interest, how to avoid
actual, potential or apparent conflicts
of interest, and how to manage them
if a conflict arises.
• Market Disclosure – outlining
responsibilities and the process
for the approval of our ASX
announcements, including where
Board approval is required, as well
as the role of our CEO, CFO and
Continuous Disclosure Committee
in relation to disclosure matters.
We aim to ensure that we provide
our shareholders, investors and the
financial community with appropriate
and timely information while ensuring
we fulfil our statutory reporting
obligations under the Corporations
Act and the ASX Listing Rules.
• Securities Trading – setting out the
rules and restrictions relating to buying,
selling and otherwise dealing in Telstra
securities by our Directors, CEO, senior
management, specified other employees
and their closely related parties, through
a trading windows approach.
• Social Media – providing guidance
to employees and contractors who
use social media, either as part of their
job or in a personal capacity, about
our expectations when they talk online
about us, our products and services,
our people, our competitors and/or
other business related individuals
or organisations.
• Sustainability – seeking to manage our
business to produce an overall positive
impact for our customers, employees,
shareholders, the wider community and
other stakeholders, while minimising
our environmental impacts. Information
about our approach to sustainability can
be found in the Sustainability section
of this report, our 2016 Bigger Picture
Sustainability Report and on our website
at telstra.com/sustainability.
• Whistleblowing – providing an
avenue for anyone to report suspected
unethical, illegal or improper behaviour.
Our whistleblowing process is supported
by an independent service provider and
all disclosures are treated confidentially
and can be made anonymously.
Our Group Whistleblowing Committee
monitors disclosures, investigations,
recommendations and where
appropriate the implementation of
actions, and our Audit & Risk Committee
oversees the whistleblowing process.
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Directors’
Report
In accordance with a resolution of the Board, the Directors present
their report on the consolidated entity (Telstra Group) consisting of
Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) and the entities it controlled at
the end of, or during the year ended, 30 June 2016. Financial
comparisons used in this report are of results for the year ended 30
June 2016 compared with the year ended 30 June 2015.
The historical financial information included in this Directors’ Report
has been extracted from the audited Financial Report on pages 76 to
154 of the Annual Report accompanying this Directors’ Report.
Principal activity
Our principal activity during the financial year was to provide
telecommunications and information services for domestic and
international customers. There has been no significant change in the
nature of this activity during the year.
Review and results of operations
Information on the operations and financial position for the Telstra
Group is set out in our Operating and Financial Review (OFR),
consisting of Our business, Highlights FY16, Chairman and CEO
message, Strategy and performance and Full year results and
operations review on pages 2 to 27of this Annual Report.
Dividends
On 11 August 2016, the Directors resolved to pay a final fully franked
dividend of 15.5 cents per ordinary share ($1,893 million), bringing
dividends per share for financial year 2016 to 31 cents per share. The
record date for the final dividend will be 25 August 2016, with
payment being made on 23 September 2016. Shares will trade
excluding entitlement to the dividend on 24 August 2016.
The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) continues to operate for the
final dividend for financial year 2016. The election date for
participation in the DRP is 26 August 2016.
The off-market buy-back will be available to eligible shareholders
and implemented by way of a tender process and at a discount to the
market price, and will be made up of a capital and a dividend
component. The dividend component will be fully franked and our
estimate of the decrease in franking credits is $376 million, based on
the assumption of Telstra’s ASX listed share price of $5.60, buy-back
discount of 14 per cent and a non-resident shareholding of 22.35 per
cent. These estimated impacts could change depending upon the
outcomes of the tender process.
The on-market share buy-back will be conducted in the ordinary
course of trading over the next 12 months after completion of the off-
market buy-back.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of our
company during the financial year ended 30 June 2016.
Business strategies, prospects and likely developments
The OFR sets out information on the business strategies and
prospects for future financial years, and refers to likely
developments in Telstra's operations and the expected results of
those operations in future financial years (see Our business,
Highlights FY16, Chairman and CEO message, Strategy and
performance and Full year results and operations review on pages 2
to 27 of this Annual Report). Information in the OFR is provided to
enable shareholders to make an informed assessment of the
business strategies and prospects for future financial years of the
Telstra Group. Detail that could give rise to likely material detriment
to Telstra (for example, information that is commercially sensitive, is
confidential or could give a third party a commercial advantage) has
not been included. Other than the information set out in the OFR,
information about other likely developments in Telstra's operations
and the expected results of these operations in future financial years
has not been included.
Dividends paid during the year were as follows:
Events occurring after the end of the financial year
Dividend
Date
resolved
Date
paid
Final dividend for
the year ended
30 June 2015
Interim dividend
for the year ended
30 June 2016
13 Aug
2015
18 Feb
2016
Capital management
Fully
franked
dividend
per
share
15.5
cents
Total
dividend
($ million)
1,893
1,894
25 Sept
2015
1 Apr 2016
15.5
cents
On 2 May 2016, Telstra announced a capital management program of
at least $1.5 billion to commence in the first half of the financial year
2017. On 11 August, the Board resolved to undertake an off-market
share buy-back of up to approximately $1.25 billion and an on-
market share buy-back of up to approximately $250 million as part of
our capital management program. The shares bought back will be
cancelled by the Company, reducing the number of shares the
Company has on issue. The off-market and on-market buy-backs will
be funded from Telstra’s cash reserves reflected in Telstra’s surplus
cash and accumulated retained profits (including profits from the
recent sale of Autohome shares).
Apart from the off-market and on-market share buy-backs to be
conducted as part of our $1.5 billion capital management program,
the final dividend for the financial year 2016 and the DRP operating
in respect of that dividend, the Directors are not aware of any matter
or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial year,
that, in their opinion, has significantly affected, or may significantly
affect in future years, Telstra’s operations, the results of those
operations or the state of Telstra’s affairs.
Details of Directors and executives
Changes to the Directors of Telstra Corporation Limited during the
financial year and up to the date of this report were:
• Trae A N Vassallo was appointed as a non-executive Director on13
October 2015
• Craig W Dunn was appointed as a non-executive Director effective
12 April 2016
• Geoffrey A Cousins AM retired as a non-executive director on 13
October 2015. Mr Cousins joined the Board in November 2006 and
was a member of the Nomination Committee and a member of the
Remuneration Committee from 2007
• John D Zeglis retired as a non-executive director on 13 October
2015. Mr Zeglis (BSc Finance, JD Law (Harvard)) joined the Board
in May 2006 and chaired the Technology Committee from 2009
and 2012
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• Catherine B Livingstone AO retired as a non-executive director
and Chairman of the Board on 27 April 2016. Ms Livingstone (BA
(Hons), Hon DBus (Macquarie), Hon DSc (Murdoch), Hon DLitt
(USyd), Hon DBus (UTS), FCA, FTSE, FAICD, FAA) joined the Board
in November 2000 and served as Chairman from May 2009. She
was Chairman of the Nomination Committee from 2009 and a
member of the Audit and Risk committee from 2000 and a
member of the Remuneration Committee from 2009.
On 11 August 2016, the Board announced the appointment of
experienced director and former Accenture regional managing
director Jane Hemstritch as a non-executive Director and member of
the Remuneration Committee, with effect from 12 August 2016. She
will also stand for election at our AGM in October.
Information about our Directors and senior executives is provided as
follows:
• names of our current Directors and details of their qualifications,
experience, special responsibilities, periods of service and
directorships of other listed companies are given in the Board of
Directors section on pages 38 to 39 of this Annual Report
• details of Director and senior executive remuneration are set out
in the Remuneration Report on pages 52 to 73 which forms part of
this Directors’ Report.
Details of Directors’ shareholdings in Telstra as at 11 August 2016
are shown in the table below:
Director
John P Mullen
Andrew R Penn 2
Craig W Dunn
Peter R Hearl
Russell A Higgins
Chin Hu Lim
Nora L Scheinkestel
Margaret L Seale
Steven M Vamos
Trae A N Vassallo
Geoffrey A Cousins 3
John D Zeglis 3
Catherine B Livingstone 3
Number of shares held 1
26,159
986,763
16,073
45,000
93,985
20,274
89,063
212,500
40,000
-
101,765
103,993
178,000
1 The number of shares held refers to shares held either directly or indirectly by Directors
as at 11 August 2016. Shares in which the Director does not have a relevant interest,
including shares held by the Directors’ related parties (including relatives), are excluded.
Refer to the Remuneration Report (Table 5.6) for total shares held by Directors and their
related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially as at 30 June 2016. For Margaret Seale
includes 175,000 shares held by a related party and for Russell Higgins includes 422
shares held by another person, in each case which the Director has relevant interest.
2 Andrew Penn also holds 1,425,669 Performance Rights.
3 The number of shares disclosed is the number held as at the date of cessation as a
Director.
Board and Committee meeting attendance
Details of the number of meetings held by the Board and its
Committees during financial year 2016, and attendance by Board
members, are set out below:
J P Mullen2
A R Penn
C W Dunn3
P R Hearl 4
R A Higgins 5
C H Lim 6
N L Scheinkestel
M L Seale
S M Vamos
T A N Vassallo 7
G A Cousins 8
J D Zeglis 8
C B Livingstone 9
Total number of meetings held during the year
Board
Audit and Risk
a
14
14
4
14
14
14
14
14
14
11
3
3
11
b
13
14
4
13
14
14
14
14
13
11
3
3
10
a
-
-
1
-
6
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
5
b
(1)
(6)
1
-
6
-
6
6
-
(1)
-
-
4
14
6
Committees 1
Nomination
b
a
6
6
-
-
-
-
6
6
(6)
-
1(5)
1
(6)
-
(6)
-
6
6
(5)
-
1
1
(1)
-
4
5
6
Remuneration
b
3(1)
(5)
-
5
1(1)
-
(1)
(1)
5
(1)
2
-
4
a
4
-
-
5
1
-
-
-
5
-
2
-
4
5
Column a: number of meetings held while a member.
Column b: number of meetings attended.
1 Committee meetings are open to all Directors to attend. Where a Director has attended a meeting of a Committee of which he or she was not a member, this is indicated by ( ).
2 Appointed as Chairman of Directors and Chairman of the Nomination Committee effective 27 April 2016. Ceased as Chairman (and a member) of the Remuneration Committee
effective 11 April 2016.
3 Appointed as non-executive Director and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee effective 12 April 2016.
4 Appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee effective 11 April 2016.
5 Appointed as a member of the Remuneration Committee effective 11 April 2016.
6 Appointed as a member of the Nomination Committee effective 11 April 2016.
7 Elected as non-executive Director on 13 October 2015.
8 Retired as non-executive Director effective 13 October 2015.
9 Retired as non-executive Director and as Chairman of Directors effective 27 April 2016.
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Directors’ Report | Telstra Annual Report 2016
independence of the auditor is maintained. The Audit & Risk
Committee was satisfied that the independence of the auditor
had been maintained to date in accordance with these policies
and controls, including the Audit & Risk Committee’s oversight of
the Company’s relationship with the external auditor. The Audit &
Risk Committee was not aware of:
• any reason why granting approval for Mr Ferguson to continue
as lead auditor for an additional financial year would
compromise the auditor’s independence or impartiality or alter
the Committee’s view that the auditor remains independent; or
• any conflict of interest situation that will, or is likely to arise, as
a result of the Board granting the recommended approval.
A copy of the Board resolution granting approval has been lodged
with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in
accordance with section 324DAC of the Act. This is available from the
corporate governance section of our website (www.telstra.com/
governance).
The Board has undertaken a process and agreed upon the new lead
auditor, Mr Andrew Price, who has now succeeded Mr Ferguson as
our lead auditor following completion of the FY16 audit.
Company Secretary
Damien Coleman B Ec, LLB (Hons), FCIS
Damien Coleman was appointed Company Secretary of Telstra
Corporation Limited effective 1 January 2012.
Mr Coleman is a senior legal and governance professional with over
20 years experience advising at senior management and board
levels. Mr Coleman reports to the Board and his responsibilities
include continuous disclosure compliance, corporate governance
and communication with Telstra’s 1.4 million shareholders.
He joined Telstra in 1998 and has served in senior legal roles across
the company including Sensis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telstra
Operations, Finance and Administration, Office of the Company
Secretary and National Broadband Network (NBN).
Mr Coleman played a key role in the negotiation of the 2011 Definitive
Agreements for Telstra’s participation in the rollout of the nbnTM
network. Before joining Telstra, Mr Coleman was a senior lawyer at a
leading Australian law firm. He serves on the Victorian State Council
of the Governance Institute of Australia.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Economics
from the Australian National University.
Directors’ and officers’ indemnity and insurance
(a) Constitution
Telstra’s constitution provides for it to indemnify each officer, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, for any liability and legal costs
incurred as an officer of Telstra or a related body corporate. If one of
Telstra’s officers or employees is asked by Telstra to be a director or
other officer of a company that is not related to it, Telstra’s
constitution provides for it to indemnify the officer or employee for
any liability he or she incurs. This indemnity applies only if the liability
was incurred in the officer’s or employee’s capacity as an officer of
that other company. This indemnity is to the maximum extent
permitted by law, as if that liability had been incurred in the capacity
as an officer of Telstra. Telstra’s constitution also allows it to
indemnify employees and outside officers in some circumstances.
The terms "officer", "employee" and "outside officer" are defined in
Telstra’s constitution.
(b) Deeds of indemnity in favour of directors, officers, employees
and consultants
Telstra has also executed deeds of indemnity in favour of (amongst
others):
• Directors and secretaries of Telstra (past and present)
• certain senior managers and employees of Telstra and its wholly
owned subsidiaries and partly owned companies (including, for
example in relation to particular projects)
• certain Telstra group senior managers, employees and other
persons that act as nominee directors or secretaries (at Telstra’s
request) for entities, including wholly owned subsidiaries and
partly owned subsidiaries of Telstra,
in each case as permitted under Telstra’s constitution and the
Corporations Act.
The deeds in favour of Directors of Telstra also give Directors certain
rights of access to Telstra’s books and require it to maintain
insurance cover for the Directors.
(c) Directors’ and officers’ insurance
Telstra maintains directors' and officers' insurance policies that,
subject to some exceptions, provide worldwide insurance cover to
past, present and future directors, secretaries and officers and
certain employees of Telstra and its subsidiaries. Telstra has paid
the premiums for the policies. The directors' and officers' insurance
policies prohibit disclosure of the premiums payable under the
policies and the nature of the liabilities insured.
Environmental regulation and performance
Information on Telstra's environmental and sustainability
performance is included in the Sustainability section on pages 28 to
35 of this Annual Report, our accompanying Bigger Picture
Sustainability Report and on the Telstra website.
Telstra, as a minimum, seeks to be compliant with all applicable
environmental laws and regulatory permissions relevant to its
operations. Where instances of non-compliance may occur, Telstra
has procedures requiring that internal investigations are conducted
to determine the cause of the non-compliance and to ensure that any
risk of recurrence is minimised. Telstra procedures further require
that the relevant governmental authorities are notified of any
environmental incidents (where applicable) in compliance with
statutory requirements.
(a) Fines and prosecutions
Other than in relation to the following matter, Telstra has not been
prosecuted for, or convicted of, any significant breaches of
environmental regulation during the financial year.
As disclosed previously in the 2015 Directors’ Report, on 6 July 2015
Telstra received an infringement notice penalty of $8,538 for
contravention of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) as a
result of a diesel spill from a fuel storage tank at a Telstra site in Cape
Kimberley that occurred in April 2015. Telstra subsequently
undertook clean-up work to remediate the site. Telstra paid the
penalty on 28 July 2015.
(b) Greenhouse gas emissions
In Australia, Telstra is subject to the reporting requirements of the
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. The Act
requires Telstra to report its annual Australian greenhouse gas
emissions, energy consumption and energy production. Telstra has
implemented systems and processes for the collection and reporting
of data and has, in accordance with our obligations, reported to the
Clean Energy Regulator on an annual basis. The next report is due on
31 October 2016 and will again be supported with an independent
assurance report.
In the United Kingdom, Telstra is subject to the Energy Savings
Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Regulations 2014. Telstra qualifies for
ESOS and must carry out energy savings assessments every 4 years.
These assessments are audits of the energy used by our buildings,
network facilities and transport to identify cost-effective energy
saving measures. Telstra has met our obligations under ESOS for the
first compliance period, having submitted its notification of
compliance by 5 December 2015.
Non-audit services
During financial year 2016, Telstra’s auditor, Ernst & Young (EY), has
been employed on assignments additional to its statutory audit
duties. Details of the amounts paid or payable to EY for audit and
non-audit services provided during the year are detailed in note 7.2
to the financial statements.
The Directors are satisfied, based on advice provided by the Audit &
Risk Committee that the provision of non-audit services during
financial year 2016 is consistent with the general standard of
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001
(the Act) and that the nature and scope of each type of non-audit
service provided did not compromise the auditor independence
requirements of the Act for the following reasons:
•
• all EY engagements, including non-audit services, were approved
in accordance with the external auditor services policy adopted by
the Company and subject to confirmation by both management
and EY that the provision of these services does not compromise
auditor independence
the external auditor services policy clearly identifies prohibited
services, which include reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own
work or EY partners or staff acting in a managerial or decision-
making capacity for Telstra
fees earned from non-audit work undertaken by EY are capped at
1.0 times the total audit and audit related fees
the provision of non-audit services by EY is monitored by the Audit
& Risk Committee via periodic reporting to the Audit & Risk
Committee.
•
•
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration is set out in the
Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Telstra
Corporation Limited on page 74 and forms part of this Directors’
Report.
Auditor
On 11 February 2015, the Board granted approval under section
324DAA of the Act for Mr Stephen John Ferguson to continue, as lead
auditor, to play a significant role in the audit of the Company for one
additional successive financial year, being the financial year ending
30 June 2016. The approval was granted in accordance with a
recommendation from the Audit & Risk Committee which was
satisfied the approval:
• was consistent with maintaining the quality of the audit provided
to the Company; and
• would not give rise to a conflict of interest situation (as defined in
section 324CD of the Act).
Reasons supporting this decision included:
• Mr Ferguson’s appointment as lead auditor for Telstra occurred
during the second half of FY2011. As such, whilst he had full
carriage of the audit in relation to Telstra’s FY2011 reporting, in
practical terms, by the FY2015 audit, he had been involved in the
audit for only approximately 4 calendar years. In that context the
Audit & Risk Committee considered that approving Mr Ferguson
continuing as lead auditor for an additional financial year would
allow the company to enjoy the benefits of Mr Ferguson's
experience in the role for a full five years and contribute to the
efficiency of the audit, without compromising auditor
independence. In addition, the Audit & Risk Committee had just
completed the identification of a suitable successor as lead
auditor and intended that a transition process would be
undertaken. The Audit & Risk Committee considered that the
continuation of Mr Ferguson as lead auditor in FY2016 would
facilitate an effective handover. The scale and complexity of
Telstra’s business is such that continuity throughout the duration
of the handover process was desirable to maintain the quality of
the audit for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 and beyond
• The Audit & Risk Committee was satisfied with the quality of EY
and Mr Ferguson’s work as auditor. Mr Ferguson had led a
process of continuous improvement which was ongoing and the
Audit & Risk Committee believed this would continue if Board
approval to the extension of Mr Ferguson's term was granted
• The Company maintains, and will continue to maintain, robust
auditor independence policies and controls to ensure the
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Remuneration Report | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Remuneration
Report
This report details the remuneration
framework and outcomes for Key Management
Personnel (KMP) of the Telstra Group for the
year ended 30 June 2016 (FY16).
Executive Summary
Our aim in preparing this report is to enable you, our
shareholders and interested stakeholders, to understand
the links between remuneration, company strategy and
Telstra’s performance, and the framework we have in place
to provide effective governance over remuneration at Telstra.
To support this we have sought to provide a comprehensive
overview of our performance and remuneration outcomes,
including additional voluntary disclosures, as well as a summary
of our governance practices. The report has been prepared in
accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001
(Corporations Act). The information in this report has been
audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act.
Key changes in FY16
The overall structure of our Remuneration Report remains
consistent with the way in which it has been presented for
the last few years.
However, leading up to the 2015 Telstra Annual General Meeting
(AGM) we received feedback that the market wished to see a
greater level of disclosure with regard to any adjustments that
are made to the Free Cashfl ow Return On Investment (FCF ROI)
outcome of the Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan. In response to this
feedback, we have provided more information on adjustments
to reported results in accordance with the FCF ROI defi nition or
where the Board exercised discretion to ensure there were no
windfall gains or losses. We also show the impact of those
adjustments on the LTI plan outcome (see section 3.3).
There have also been a number of changes in KMP outlined
in detail on page 54.
Remuneration outcomes in FY16
The overall structure and philosophy of Telstra’s approach
to remuneration remained consistent throughout FY16.
Our remuneration philosophy is based on linking fi nancial
rewards directly to employee contributions and company
performance. Telstra has delivered solid results for shareholders,
however we have not made enough progress on improving
customer experience. The remuneration outcomes for FY16
therefore refl ect the performance of the business.
The key outcomes under our
incentive plans this year were:
SHORT TERM INCENTIVES (STI)
Senior Executives received an average of 40.5% of
the maximum opportunity available based on the
assessment of fi nancial, customer advocacy and
individual performance. This refl ects Telstra’s fi nancial
performance on the Free Cashfl ow (FCF) and EBITDA
measures. We did not achieve our Total Income and Net
Promoter Score (NPS) gateways resulting in no payment
on those components. Telstra Wholesale performed
strongly against all of its STI targets.
LONG TERM INCENTIVES (LTI)
The FY14 LTI plan was tested on 30 June 2016.
The outcome was that 53.0% of the maximum
opportunity vested as Restricted Shares. The results
of the two plan measures were that the Telstra Relative
Total Shareholder Return (RTSR) ranked at the 52nd
percentile of the comparator group and Telstra achieved
a FCF ROI outcome of 15.9%, which exceeded the target
of 15.1% for the FY14 LTI plan.
Contents
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.0
Remuneration snapshot
Key Management Personnel
Actual pay and benefi ts which crystallised in FY16
Looking forward to FY17 and changes proposed
Setting senior executive remuneration
Remuneration policy, strategy and governance
Policy and practice
Remuneration components
Executive remuneration outcomes
Financial performance
FY16 Short Term Incentive plan outcomes
FY14 Long Term Incentive plan outcomes
Senior Executive contract details
Non-executive Director remuneration
Remuneration structure
Remuneration policy and strategy
Remuneration components
Remuneration tables and glossary
5.1-5.6 Remuneration tables
5.7
Glossary
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1.0 Remuneration snapshot
1.1 Key Management Personnel
Telstra’s KMP are assessed each year and comprise the
Directors of the company and Senior Executives. The term
“Senior Executives” refers to the CEO and those executives
with authority and responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the Company and the Group,
directly or indirectly.
Those that are assessed to be KMP for FY16 are:
Non-executive Directors
John P Mullen
Craig W Dunn (appointed 12/04/16)
Peter R Hearl
Russell A Higgins AO
Chin Hu Lim
Nora L Scheinkestel
Margaret L Seale
Steven M Vamos
Trae A N Vassallo (appointed 13/10/15)
Catherine B Livingstone AO (retired 27/04/16)
Geoffrey A Cousins AM (retired 13/10/15)
John D Zeglis (retired 13/10/15)
Senior Executives
Chief Executive Offi cer & Managing Director (CEO)
Andrew Penn
Chief Financial Offi cer (CFO)
Warwick Bray
Chief Operations Offi cer (COO)
Kate McKenzie
Group Executive Global Enterprise & Services (GES)
Brendon Riley
Group Executive Telstra Retail
Gordon Ballantyne (until 07/10/15)
Karsten Wildberger (09/10/15 – 31/03/16)
Kevin Russell (from 26/04/16)
Group Executive Telstra Wholesale
Stuart Lee (until 31/03/16)
Will Irving (from 26/04/2016)
Group Executive Telstra Retail
Gordon Ballantyne stepped down from the role on 7 October
2015 but continued to be employed until 31 December 2015.
Karsten Wildberger was appointed effective 9 October 2015
until he ceased employment on 31 March 2016. Kevin Russell
became the Group Executive (GE) Telstra Retail effective
26 April 2016.
Group Executive Telstra Wholesale
Stuart Lee stepped down from the role on 31 March 2016
before going on long service leave. Will Irving was appointed
effective 26 April 2016. Mr Lee subsequently gave notice of
his retirement on 16 May 2016 and will cease employment
on 30 November 2016.
Chief Operations Offi cer
Subsequent to the reporting date of 30 June 2016, Kate
McKenzie stepped down from the role of Chief Operations
Offi cer on 25 July 2016 and will retire on 30 September 2016.
1.2 Actual pay and benefi ts which crystallised in FY16
As a general principle, the Australian Accounting Standards
require the value of share-based payments to be calculated
at the time of grant and accrued over the performance period
and Restriction Period. The Corporations Act and Australian
Accounting Standards also require that pay and benefi ts be
disclosed for the period that a person is a KMP. This may not
refl ect what Senior Executives actually received or became
entitled to during that year.
The table below details actual pay and benefi ts for Senior
Executives as at 30 June 2016. This is a voluntary disclosure
and some of the fi gures in this table have not been prepared
in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards.
These disclosures are different to those in table 5.1 (which
provides a breakdown of Senior Executive remuneration in
accordance with statutory requirements and the Australian
Accounting Standards).
We believe this information is helpful to assist shareholders
in understanding the cash and other benefi ts actually received
by Senior Executives from the various components of their
remuneration during FY16.
Our approach to presenting this table has been as follows:
• The amounts shown in this table include Fixed Remuneration
(FR), STI payable as cash under the FY16 STI plan, as well as
any restricted STI or LTI that has been earned as a result of
performance in previous fi nancial years but was subject to a
Restriction Period ending in either June 2016 or August 2016,
to show the link between executive remuneration outcomes
and the relevant performance year.
• The pay and benefi ts for Mr Irving are shown for the full
duration of FY16 even though he was only a Senior Executive
for part of FY16, as he was employed by Telstra for the whole
of FY16.
• Our share price growth over the past four years has driven
much of the value in the table below. The Telstra volume
weighted average share price (VWAP) used to determine
the share quantity allocated under the FY13 LTI plan was
$3.81 and at 30 June 2016 the closing share price was $5.56.
This increase of 45.9 per cent is refl ected in the value of the
equity that will become unrestricted, demonstrating the link
between executive remuneration and shareholder returns.
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Fixed
remuneration
Non-
monetary
benefi ts2
Short Term
Incentive
payable as
cash3
Value of STI
Restricted
Shares that
became
unrestricted
4,5
Value of LTI
that became
unrestricted
4,6
FY16
Total
Name
$
$
$
$
$
$
Andrew Penn
2,325,000
11,274
1,199,700
437,650
2,794,890
6,768,514
Warwick Bray
1,100,000
Will Irving1
962,529
Kate McKenzie
1,200,000
Brendon Riley
1,350,000
Kevin Russell
198,361
10,153
16,260
11,857
10,574
–
625,350
531,598
464,400
696,600
102,354
319,633
–
2,055,136
220,004
1,896,800
3,627,191
335,841
1,996,357
4,008,455
326,088
2,595,258
4,978,520
–
–
300,715
1. As per the information provided in section 1.2, Mr Irving’s remuneration for the entire FY16 has been included.
2. Includes the cost of personal home security services provided by Telstra, the provision of car parking and Telstra products and services.
3. Amount relates to the cash component (75 per cent) of STI earned for FY16, which will be paid in September 2016. The remaining 25 per cent will be provided as
Restricted Shares. The Restriction Period for half of the shares will end on 30 June 2017 and the other half on 30 June 2018.
4. Equity in this table has been valued based on the Telstra closing share price on 30 June 2016 of $5.56.
5. Amount relates to the value of STI earned in prior fi nancial years, which was provided as Restricted Shares and the Restriction Period for these shares ends on
or around 30 June 2016. These represent 50 per cent of the Restricted Shares relating to each of the FY14 and FY15 performance periods. In the case of Mr Bray,
the value also includes Restricted Shares allocated under the FY13 STI Deferral Plan that had a three year Restriction Period ending on 30 June 2016.
6. Amount relates to Performance Rights with a fi nal test date of 30 June 2015, which vested as Restricted Shares under the FY13 LTI plan. The Restriction Period
for these shares ends in August 2016. Mr Bray and Mr Russell did not participate in the FY13 LTI plan.
1.3 Looking forward to FY17 and changes proposed
In the FY16 STI Plan, Strategic NPS was the sole metric for
the customer measure. Strategic NPS was chosen as it helps
us understand how our customers feel about Telstra and
whether they would recommend us to others.
In FY17, we want to increase the focus on our customers’ overall
experience through their direct interactions with us and will be
introducing an additional metric to support this. The customer
measure will be a mix of Strategic NPS and a new Service
Experience Index (SEI) which is a measure of our key process
episodes and is already part of our NPS program. Strategic NPS
and SEI will each contribute half of the total customer measure.
The change will mean that the customer measure will not only
refl ect the broader perception customers have of Telstra but
also the end-to-end customer experiences we are delivering.
Other than changes to the FY17 customer measure, we do not
anticipate any other changes in our approach to Senior Executive
remuneration. In particular, there will be no Fixed Remuneration
increases and no changes to the STI and the LTI opportunities as
a percentage of Fixed Remuneration for the Senior Executives.
2.0 Setting senior executive remuneration
2.1 Remuneration policy, strategy and governance
Our remuneration policy is designed to:
• support the business strategy and reinforce our culture
and values
• link fi nancial rewards directly to employee contributions
and company performance
• provide market competitive remuneration to attract,
motivate and retain highly skilled employees
• achieve remuneration outcomes of internal consistency
to ensure employees performing at similar levels in similar
roles are remunerated within a broadly similar range
• ensure that all reward decisions are made free from bias
and support diversity within Telstra
• support commercially responsible pay decisions.
Our governance framework for determining Senior Executive
remuneration includes the aspects outlined below.
(a) The Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee monitors and advises the
Board on remuneration matters and consists only of
independent non-executive Directors. It assists the Board
in its responsibilities by reviewing and advising on Board and
Senior Executive remuneration, giving due consideration to
the law and corporate governance principles.
The Remuneration Committee also reviews and makes
recommendations to the Board on Telstra’s overall remuneration
strategies, policies and practices, and monitors the effectiveness
of Telstra’s overall remuneration framework in achieving Telstra’s
remuneration strategies.
The governance of Senior Executives’ remuneration outcomes
remains a key focus of the Board generally and the Remuneration
Committee in particular. We regularly review our policies to
ensure that remuneration outcomes for our executives continue
to be aligned with company performance.
(b) Annual remuneration review
The Remuneration Committee reviews Senior Executive
remuneration annually to ensure there is a balance between
fi xed and at risk pay, and that it refl ects both short and long
term performance objectives aligned to Telstra’s strategy.
The Board reviews the CEO’s remuneration based on market
practice, performance against agreed measures and other
relevant factors, while the CEO undertakes a similar exercise
in relation to Senior Executives. The results of the CEO’s annual
review of Senior Executives’ performance and remuneration are
subject to Board review and approval.
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(c) Incentive design and performance assessment
The Remuneration Committee oversees the process of setting
robust measures and targets to encourage strong Senior Executive
performance and behaviour that is aligned to our values.
Adjustments for the NBN Transaction were made for both
the FY16 STI plan and the Telstra Wholesale FY16 STI plan as
outlined in 3.2(b). The NBN Transaction adjustments made in
determining the FY14 LTI plan outcome are outlined in 3.3(a).
STI and LTI performance measures are set at the beginning
of each year. The performance measures in the STI plan and
LTI plan have been selected as the Board believes they are the
most relevant measures to refl ect our business strategy and
increase shareholder value.
Telstra uses a volume weighted average share price (VWAP) to
determine the number of Restricted Shares to be allocated under
the STI plan (refer to section 2.3(b) STI deferral), and the number
of Performance Rights to be allocated under the LTI plans.
The calculation is based on the VWAP over the fi ve trading days
after the full year results announcement in the year in which the
relevant allocation is made.
If performance targets are achieved we award 50 per cent of
the total maximum potential, which is set at 200 per cent of
Fixed Remuneration. The maximum level is only paid if there is
signifi cant over achievement of targets. There is no incentive
awarded unless a threshold level of performance is achieved.
At the end of each fi nancial year, the Board reviews the
company’s audited fi nancial results and the results of the
other non fi nancial measures. The Board then determines the
percentage outcome of the STI and LTI by assessing performance
against each performance measure. The Board considers this
is the most appropriate method for assessing whether these
performance measures have been satisfi ed.
(d) Engagement with consultants
External consultants are required to engage directly with the
Remuneration Committee Chairman as the fi rst point of contact
whenever market data for Senior Executive positions is supplied to
Telstra. To assess market competitiveness in FY16, the Committee
engaged Guerdon Associates for the provision of ASX20 market
data but did not require a remuneration recommendation.
2.2 Policy and practice
(a) Plan variation guidelines
The Board may, in its absolute discretion, amend the basis of
determining the performance results or targets of the STI and LTI plan
where an event occurs that means these are no longer appropriate.
Situations where this discretion can be applied include:
• Board approved material change to the strategic business plan
• material regulatory or legislative change
• signifi cant out of plan business development such as acquisitions
and divestments.
In these circumstances the Board may also exercise discretion
to determine the outcome under the STI plan and LTI plan to take
account of the relevant events and their impacts.
(c) Executive Share Ownership Policy
The intent of Telstra’s Executive Share Ownership Policy is to
align a signifi cant portion of executive remuneration to the
creation of longer term shareholder value. Under the policy,
Senior Executives are required to hold Telstra shares to the
value of 100 per cent of their Fixed Remuneration within fi ve
years of fi rst appointment to Senior Executive level.
Any Restricted Shares held by Senior Executives are included
in calculating their shareholding for the purposes of this policy.
Senior Executives must obtain Board or, in certain
circumstances, CEO or Chairman approval before they sell
shares if they have not yet met their share ownership
requirements under the policy.
Progress is monitored on an ongoing basis. Where applicable,
all Senior Executives met the shareholding requirement as at
30 June 2016.
(d) Restrictions and governance
All KMP must comply with Telstra’s Securities Trading Policy,
which includes a requirement that Telstra securities can only
be traded during specifi ed trading windows and with prior
written approval. KMP must also consider how any proposed
dealing in Telstra securities could be perceived by the market
and must not deal if the proposed dealing could be perceived
as taking advantage of their position in an inappropriate way.
They are also prohibited from speculative dealing in Telstra
securities for short term gain, using Telstra securities as
collateral in any fi nancial transactions, (including margin loan
arrangements), or engaging in stock lending arrangements.
KMP are prohibited from entering into any hedging arrangement
that limits the economic risk of holding Telstra securities
(including those held under Telstra equity plans). This helps
align our KMPs’ interests with shareholders’ interests.
KMP are required to confi rm on an annual basis that they
comply with our Securities Trading Policy, which assists in
monitoring and enforcing our policy.
2.3 Remuneration components
(a) Remuneration mix for Senior Executives
The graph below shows the FY16 remuneration mix for Senior
Executives expressed as a percentage of Fixed Remuneration.
The variable components of STI (including any potential Restricted
Shares) and LTI are expressed at target (which is 50 per cent of
the maximum opportunity as explained in section 2.1).
During FY16 no plan terms were amended, however the Board
exercised its discretion in determining the outcome of the FY16 STI
plan and the FY14 LTI plan as outlined in 3.2(b) and 3.3(a) respectively.
125%
Equity
100%
105%
Equity
25%
75%
80%
25%
75%
65%
Equity
40%
25%
75%
(b) NBN Transaction and remuneration
From FY13 the NBN Transaction was incorporated into Telstra’s
established corporate planning processes and Senior Executives
continue to be accountable for achieving planned outcomes,
including NBN Transaction related cash fl ows.
Performance measures for future STI and LTI plans will continue
to be developed using the most up to date forecasts for the
fi nancial impacts of the NBN Transaction.
The Board may use its discretion as outlined in 2.2(a) if, due to
external factors, the nbn™ network rollout does not proceed
according to the nbn™ published business plan at the time the
measures are developed. The Board’s objective in considering the
exercise of this discretion is to avoid windfall gains and losses.
100%
100%
100%
CEO
Other Senior
Executives
GE Telstra
Wholesale*
FR
Cash STI
Deferred STI
LTI
* The former GE Telstra Wholesale remuneration mix was FR: 100%, STI (cash):
56.25%, Deferred STI (equity): 18.75% and LTI (equity): 40%.
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Our remuneration structure is designed to support our remuneration strategy and is consistent
for our Senior Executives. The remuneration mix for Senior Executives refl ects the nature of, and
the appropriate market benchmark for, their roles. The GE Telstra Wholesale has STI and LTI plans
with different plan measures to comply with Telstra’s Structural Separation Undertaking (SSU).
The remuneration mix for the GE Telstra Wholesale is not governed by the SSU and refl ects
individual contractual arrangements.
Remuneration structure
Attract, motivate
and retain highly
skilled people
FIXED
REMUNERATION
Reinforce values
and cultural priorities
Reward achievement
of fi nancial and
strategic objectives
Align to long
term shareholder
value creation
SHORT TERM INCENTIVE
(AT RISK)
LONG TERM INCENTIVE
(AT RISK)
Cash
Equity
• Base salary plus
superannuation
• Set based on market
and internal relativities,
performance,
qualifi cations and
experience
• 75% of STI outcome
paid in September after
the fi nancial year end
• STI outcome based
on Telstra’s fi nancial,
customer and individual
performance
• 25% of the STI outcome
is deferred as Restricted
Shares
• Half of the shares are
restricted for 1 year and
the other half for 2 years
• Subject to clawback and
forfeiture in circumstances
outlined below
• Performance Rights subject
to performance conditions
• 50% subject to RTSR and
50% subject to FCF ROI
• Performance is measured
over 3 years with an
additional 1 year
Restriction Period
• Subject to clawback and
forfeiture in circumstances
outlined below
Market competitive
base reward
Encourages sustainable performance in the medium
to longer term and provides a retention element
(b) FY16 STI Plan and Deferral
For FY16, all Senior Executives participated in the same STI plan with the exception of
the GE Telstra Wholesale role which participates in a standalone plan for regulatory reasons.
The plans are structured as follows:
Detail
Plan component
Senior Executive STI Plan
GE Telstra Wholesale STI Plan
Performance measures
Telstra Group:
• FCF for STI
• EBITDA
• Total Income
• Strategic Net Promoter Score
• Individual Performance
Telstra Wholesale:
• EBITDA
• Total Income
• Net Promoter Score
• Individual Performance
Performance period
1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016
Cash/equity split of STI award
75% paid in cash; 25% provided as Restricted Shares.
Restriction period
Half the Restricted Shares are restricted for 1 year and the other half for 2 years.
Dividends/voting rights
Senior Executives are entitled to dividends and voting rights during the Restriction Period.
Forfeiture
Clawback
If a Senior Executive leaves Telstra for any reason, other than a Permitted Reason, before the
end of the relevant Restriction Period, the Restricted Shares are forfeited. Refer to the glossary
for the defi nition of Permitted Reason.
Restricted Shares may also be forfeited if a Clawback Event occurs during the Restriction
Period. Refer to the glossary for the defi nition of a Clawback Event.
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The Board selected the performance measures outlined
above as it believes they are a critical link between achieving
the outcomes of Telstra’s business strategy and increasing
shareholder value. In relation to these performance measures:
• the fi nancial measures were set in accordance with our
FY16 fi nancial plan and strategy
• the Strategic NPS supports Telstra’s strategy of creating
customer advocates. An explanation of the way in which
Strategic NPS is calculated is included in section 3.2(b)
• the individual performance objectives were set at the
beginning of FY16 or at the time of appointment, and were
based on each Senior Executive’s expected individual
contribution to the achievement of our strategy.
The performance measures of the STI plan operate
independently of each other and each measure has a defi ned
performance threshold, target and maximum. Each Senior
Executive has a maximum STI opportunity of 200 per cent of
their Fixed Remuneration depending on the role they perform.
Plan component
Detail
The FY16 STI plan for the GE Telstra Wholesale must
comply with Telstra’s SSU, which was completed as part
of the NBN Transaction. This provides that the GE Telstra
Wholesale may only participate in incentive plans that
refl ect solely the objectives and performance of the Telstra
Wholesale business unit.
Details of the STI outcomes for Senior Executives for FY16
are provided in section 3.2.
(c) FY16 LTI Plan
Performance Rights form the basis of the reward under
the LTI plan. Senior Executives are not required to pay
for the Performance Rights. However, for any Performance
Rights to vest as Restricted Shares, a minimum threshold
performance against the relevant measure must be satisfi ed.
The LTI plan has two separate performance measures,
being RTSR and FCF ROI.
The plans are structured as follows:
Participants
Telstra’s Executive Committee (13 in total which includes the Senior Executives in this report,
with the exception of the GE Telstra Wholesale).
Performance measures
and weighting
RTSR 50%
FCF ROI 50%
Minimum threshold for vesting
50th percentile of peer group
16.7%
Vesting schedule
25% vests at 50th percentile, straight-line
vesting to 75th percentile where 100% vests.
50% vests at target of 16.7%, straight line vesting
to stretch target of 18.3% where 100% vests.
Equity instruments granted
Performance Rights which vest into Restricted Shares, subject to performance conditions.
Performance period
1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018
Restriction period end date
30 June 2019
Retesting
No
Dividends/voting rights
Forfeiture conditions
Until the Performance Rights vest as Restricted Shares, a Senior Executive has no legal or
benefi cial interest in any Telstra shares to be granted under the FY16 LTI plan, no entitlement
to receive dividends and no voting rights in relation to those shares.
Non-Permitted Reason:
If a Senior Executive leaves Telstra for any reason, other than a Permitted Reason, any time
during the Performance or Restriction Period, the equity instruments lapse or are forfeited
(unless the Board exercises its discretion).
Permitted Reason:
If a Senior Executive leaves Telstra for a Permitted Reason during the Performance Period, a pro
rata number of Performance Rights will lapse based on the proportion of time remaining until
30 June 2019. The pro rata portion relating to the Senior Executive’s completed service may still
vest subject to achieving the performance measures of the FY16 LTI plan on 30 June 2018.
Clawback
Performance Rights may lapse and Restricted Shares may be forfeited if a Clawback Event
occurs during the Performance Period or Restriction Period. Refer to the glossary for the
defi nition of a Clawback Event.
Details of the Performance Rights granted to Senior Executives in relation to the FY16 LTI plan are provided in section 5.
Performance hurdles explained:
Relative Total Shareholder Return (RTSR)
RTSR measures the performance of an ordinary Telstra share
(including the value of any cash dividends and other shareholder
benefi ts paid during the period) relative to the other companies
in the comparator group over the same period.
The Board believes that RTSR is an appropriate performance
hurdle because it links executive reward to Telstra’s share price
performance relative to its global peers.
The comparator group for the FY16 LTI plan is the following large
market capitalisation telecommunication fi rms:
FY16 LTI plan comparator group
AT&T Inc
Bell Canada Enterprises Inc
BT Group Plc.
Deutsche Telekom Ag
Koninklijke KPN N.V.
KT Corporation
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp
NTT DoCoMo Inc
Orange SA
Proximus SA
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
SK Telecom Co Ltd
Spark NZ Ltd
Swisscom AG
Telekom Austria AG
Telecom Italia SpA
Telefonica SA
Telenor ASA
Telia Company AB
Verizon Communications Inc
Vodafone Group Plc.
The FY16 LTI plan comparator group is consistent with the
FY15 LTI plan except that Portugal Telecom SGPS SA has been
removed due to a signifi cant restructure during FY16.
The Board has discretion to change members of the comparator
group under the LTI plan terms.
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Free Cashfl ow Return On Investment (FCF ROI)
FCF ROI as determined by the Board is calculated by dividing
the average FCF for LTI over the three year performance period
by Telstra’s Average Investment over the same period.
The Board selected the FCF ROI measure as an absolute LTI
target on the basis that cash generation by the business over
the longer term is central to the creation of shareholder value.
Vesting of Performance Rights as Restricted Shares:
At the end of FY18, the Board will review Telstra’s audited
fi nancial results for FCF ROI and the RTSR outcome to
determine the percentage of Performance Rights that vest
as Restricted Shares under the FY16 LTI plan.
(d) Group Executive Telstra Wholesale
Due to the requirements of the SSU, the GE Telstra Wholesale
participates in a separate equity plan. Restricted Shares are
granted in lieu of the LTI plan for other Senior Executives,
based on performance against the GE Telstra Wholesale’s
STI measures for the previous fi nancial year. The Restricted
Shares are subject to a three year Restriction Period, during
which time the GE Telstra Wholesale is entitled to earn
dividends and exercise voting rights attached to those shares.
If the GE Telstra Wholesale leaves Telstra before the end of the
Restriction Period for any reason, other than a Permitted Reason,
the Restricted Shares will be forfeited. If cessation of employment
occurs for a Permitted Reason, a pro rata number of Restricted
Shares are retained subject to the original Restriction Period.
In FY16, the former GE Telstra Wholesale, Stuart Lee, was
allocated 66,031 Restricted Shares in lieu of the FY15 LTI plan,
based on performance against his FY15 STI measures. The
Restriction Period for these shares ends on 30 June 2018.
The current GE Telstra Wholesale, Mr Irving, will begin to
participate in this plan from FY17 onwards rather than the
Senior Executive LTI plan. In lieu of participation in the Senior
Executive FY17 LTI plan, Mr Irving will be allocated Restricted
Shares in FY18 based on his performance against his FY17 STI
plan measures, namely Wholesale Total Income, Wholesale
EBITDA, Wholesale NPS and individual performance. However,
any existing equity plans that were granted to Mr Irving prior
to his appointment will remain on foot in accordance with the
terms and conditions of those arrangements and in compliance
with the requirements of the SSU.
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3.0 Executive remuneration outcomes
The table in 3.1 provides a summary of the key fi nancial results
for Telstra over the past fi ve fi nancial years. The tables in 3.2 and
3.3 provide a summary of how those results have been refl ected
in the remuneration outcomes for Senior Executives.
3.1 Financial performance
Details of Telstra’s performance, share price and dividends over
the past fi ve years are summarised in the table below:
Performance measures
Earnings
Total Income2
EBITDA2
Net Profi t3
Shareholder value
Share price ($)4
Total dividends paid per share (cents)
FY16
$m
27,050
10,465
5,780
5.56
31.0
FY15
$m
26,112
10,533
4,231
6.14
30.0
FY14
$m
26,296
11,135
4,275
5.21
28.5
FY131
$m
24,776
10,168
3,739
4.77
28.0
FY12
$m
25,503
10,234
3,405
3.69
28.0
1. FY13 results were restated in FY14 due to the retrospective adoption of changes to AASB 119: “Employee Benefi ts”.
2. After ceasing to hold a controlling interest in the Autohome Group in FY16 and our Sensis advertising and directories business in FY14, Total Income and EBITDA include only
results from continuing operations from FY13 and onwards. Refer to note 6.4 to the fi nancial statements for further details regarding the disposal of the Autohome Group.
3. From FY13 and onwards, Net Profi t attributable to equity holders of the Telstra entity includes results from continuing and discontinued operations (ie. this includes the
Autohome Group and the Sensis Group for FY16 and FY15, and the Sensis Group only for FY14 and FY13).
4. Share prices are as at 30 June for the respective year. The closing share price for FY11 was $2.89.
3.2 FY16 Short Term Incentive plan outcomes
(a) Average STI payment as a percentage of STI opportunity
The average STI payment for Senior Executives as at
30 June 2016 for the period they were KMP, is expressed
as a percentage of the maximum potential payout in the
following table:
Performance
measures
STI received as
% of maximum
FY16
FY15
FY14
FY13
FY12
40.5
61.0
53.6
66.0
65.6
(b) Overall FY16 STI Plan outcomes
At the end of FY16, the Board reviewed Telstra’s audited
fi nancial results and the results of the other performance
measures for the FY16 STI plan and the FY16 STI plan for the
GE Telstra Wholesale. The Board has assessed performance
against each measure and determined the percentage of STI
that is payable, of which 25 per cent will be provided through
Restricted Shares, except for Stuart Lee and Kate McKenzie who
will receive their 25 per cent component as cash, consistent with
the retirement provisions of Telstra’s STI policy.
The Board determined the outcomes of the fi nancial measures
to ensure there were no windfall gains or losses due to the timing
of the nbn™ network rollout, spectrum purchases and material
acquisitions and divestments. The Board included the Ooyala
impairment as refl ected in the results and exercised discretion
to consider and include the profi t on sale of Autohome in
determining the fi nal outcome.
The calculation of the Strategic NPS measure was based on
asking Telstra’s customers, via third party surveys, to rate their
likelihood of recommending Telstra, out of a score of 10.
The overall Strategic NPS result for Telstra was the weighted
average of the surveys from:
Strategic NPS Result Weighting
50%
15%
10%
25%
Consumer
Small Business
Managed Business
GES
The FY16 outcome was based on the three month average
from 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016 for Consumer and Business,
and the six month consolidated result from 1 January 2016 to
30 June 2016 for Global Enterprise and Services.
The Wholesale NPS measure that applied to the GE Telstra
Wholesale, was calculated based on a survey of Wholesale
customers only, undertaken by a third party research company
from 2 May 2016 through to 30 May 2016 and is based on the
12 month consolidated result. The fi nal result was audited by
Telstra’s Group Internal Audit team.
The Board believes the methods of calculating the fi nancial
and NPS outcomes are appropriate, and a rigorous assessment
of Telstra’s performance for FY16.
Total revenue
growth
Senior Executive STI outcomes (excluding the Group Executive
Telstra Wholesale)
Measure
Total Income
EBITDA
Free Cashfl ow
Strategic NPS
Outcome (% of max)
0.0%
100.0%
44.0%
0.0%
Group Executive Telstra Wholesale STI
Measure
Outcome (% of max)
Wholesale Total Income
Wholesale EBITDA
Wholesale NPS
87.5%
85.0%
100.0%
(c) FY16 STI plan payment results
The table below displays STI payments for Senior Executives
as at 30 June 2016 for the period they were KMP, expressed as
a percentage of Fixed Remuneration and also as a percentage
of the maximum opportunity for both FY16 and FY15 STI plans:
FY16
FY16
FY15
Name
% of FR % of max % of max
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Will Irving
Kate McKenzie
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell
Senior Executive
Average:
68.8
75.8
152.0
51.6
68.8
68.8
81.0
34.4
37.9
76.0
25.8
34.4
34.4
40.5
66.7
64.2
–
65.7
66.1
–
65.7
The graph below shows the STI payments as a percentage
of the maximum opportunity relative to total revenue growth
over the past fi ve years. Telstra’s incentive plans measure
performance against a range of fi nancial and non fi nancial
metrics with varied weightings. Accordingly, the pay for
performance relationship is based on the performance
against these metrics as a whole and may not always align
with total revenue growth, as was the case for FY14 and FY16,
where the lower STI payment refl ects that we did not achieve
our NPS target. The higher STI payout in FY15 is in part refl ective
of the NPS outcome for that year.
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% STI of
maximum
100.0%
4.0%
3.5%
3.0%
2.5%
2.0%
1.5%
1.0%
0.5%
0.0%
3.5%
2.8%
1.2%
0.7%
1.5%
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
Total Revenue % Growth1
% of STI max
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
1. Represents the total revenue growth reported in each fi nancial year and excludes
any retrospective adjustments or restatements applied in subsequent years.
3.3 FY14 Long Term Incentive plan outcomes
The performance period for the FY14 LTI plan concluded on
30 June 2016. The vesting table is detailed below, refl ecting
performance up to 30 June 2016 against the two performance
measures of RTSR and FCF ROI.
Upon vesting, each participant was allocated Restricted
Shares which are subject to a Restriction Period that ends
on 30 June 2017.
(a) FY14 LTI Plan testing as at 30 June 2016
Test date
Performance
measure
% of total
plan vested
30 June 2016
RTSR (31.0% vesting)
FCF ROI (75.0% vesting)
Total:
15.5%
37.5%
53.0%
The results of Telstra’s RTSR was calculated by an external
provider and audited by Telstra’s Group Internal Audit team.
The RTSR vesting result was based on Telstra ranking at the
52nd percentile of the global peer group. As Sprint Nextel
Corporation was acquired by Softbank Corporation in FY15
and Portugal Telecom SPSG went through a signifi cant
restructure in FY16, the Board exercised its discretion under
the LTI plan terms to remove both companies from the
comparator group prior to calculation of the results.
The Board determines the FCF ROI outcome by adjusting
reported results to remove spectrum and other acquisitions
and divestments in line with the FCF ROI defi nition. In addition,
the Board can exercise its discretion to ensure there are no
windfall gains or losses due to the timing of the nbn™ network
rollout or any other signifi cant out of plan business development
or material regulatory or legislative change.
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To determine the FCF ROI outcome for the FY14 LTI plan
represented below, the Board excluded spectrum purchases,
the purchase price and trading cashfl ows of acquisitions
(for example Ooyala, Pacnet and Videoplaza). For divestments,
the Board excluded sale proceeds but included trading
cashfl ows as if they continued to contribute to our results
(mainly CSL and the Sensis advertising and directories
business). The Board also excluded the cash proceeds from
the Autohome divestment, but included the negative effect
of the profi t on sale on the FCF ROI outcome.
The Board exercised its discretion and removed the
regulatory impact of the Fixed Access Determination and
Mobile Terminating Access Service pricing changes and the
NBN Transaction. This adjustment did not have a signifi cant
impact to the outcome as at the time, due to the uncertainty
regarding the nbn™ network, the FCF was underestimated but
effectively aligned with the NBN Transaction cash outcome
over the performance period.
FY14 LTI Plan FCF ROI adjustments:
+2.3%
-2.3%
16.3%
-2.3%
2.1%
-0.2%
15.9%
19.0%
18.0%
17.0%
16.0%
15.0%
14.0%
13.0%
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The FCF ROI outcome decreased from 16.3% to 15.9%
against the target of 15.1%. This had the effect of decreasing
the FY14 LTI plan vesting outcome from 59.25% to 53.00%
(as per table 3.3(a)). These outcomes were reviewed by
Telstra’s Group Internal Audit team and the FCF ROI was
reviewed by our external auditor EY. The Board approved the
vesting outcomes in accordance with the LTI plan rules.
4.0 Non-executive Director remuneration
4.1 Remuneration structure
The Telstra Board and Committee fee structure (inclusive of
superannuation) during FY16 was:
Board fees
Board
Committee
fees
Audit & Risk Committee
Remuneration Committee
Nomination Committee
Chairman
Non-
executive
Director
775,000
235,000
Committee
Chair
Committee
member
70,000
50,000
–
35,000
25,000
7,000
The Chairman of the Board does not receive Committee fees
if he is a member of a Board Committee.
There has been no change to non-executive Director or
Committee fees during FY16.
Telstra’s non-executive Directors are remunerated in accordance
with Telstra’s Constitution, which provides for an aggregate fee
pool that is set, and varied, only by approval of a resolution of
shareholders at the AGM. The current annual fee pool of $3.5
million was approved by shareholders at Telstra’s 2012 AGM.
The total of Board and Committee fees, including
superannuation, paid to non-executive Directors in FY16
remained within the approved fee pool.
(a) Changes to the Board and Committee composition
Catherine Livingstone AO retired from the Telstra Board and
as Chairman of Directors on 27 April 2016. She was succeeded
by John Mullen as Chairman of Directors, and as Chairman
of the Nomination Committee with effect from 27 April 2016.
During the year, Geoffrey Cousins and John Zeglis both
retired from the Board on 13 October 2015 and Trae Vassallo
and Craig Dunn were appointed to the Board effective
13 October 2015 and 12 April 2016, respectively.
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In addition, with effect from 11 April 2016, Peter Hearl was
appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
succeeding John Mullen (who ceased as a member at that
time), Russell Higgins AO was appointed as a member of the
Remuneration Committee and Chin Hu Lim was appointed as
a member of the Nomination Committee. Also, with effect from
12 April 2016, Craig Dunn was appointed as a member of the
Audit & Risk Committee.
4.2 Remuneration policy and strategy
Telstra’s non-executive Directors are remunerated with
set fees and do not receive any performance based pay.
This enables non-executive Directors to maintain independence
and impartiality when making decisions affecting the future
direction of the company.
To align the non-executive Directors’ interests with the
interests of our shareholders, the Board has established a
policy which encourages non-executive Directors to hold Telstra
shares equivalent to at least 50 per cent of the annual non-
executive Director base fee. Such shares should be acquired
by a non-executive Director by the end of the fi ve year period
from his or her date of appointment.
Progress is monitored on an ongoing basis. Directors’
shareholdings as at 11 August 2016 are set out in the Directors’
Report on page 49 of this Annual Report.
4.3 Remuneration components
Superannuation contributions are included within each non-
executive Director’s Total Remuneration, in accordance with the
ASX Listing Rules and Telstra policy. Non-executive Directors
may choose to increase the proportion of their remuneration
taken as superannuation, subject to legislative requirements.
Telstra does not provide retirement benefi ts for non-executive
Directors other than the superannuation contributions noted above.
Table 5.5 provides full details of non-executive Director
remuneration for FY16.
Section 2.2(d) of this report provides details of the Telstra
securities trading restrictions that apply to all KMP, including
non-executive Directors.
(b) Historical LTI plan performance relative to Telstra share price
The following chart compares Telstra’s LTI plan vesting results
for the past four LTI plans, (as a percentage of plan maximum
opportunity), to the share price history during the same
performance period:
Telstra Share
Price
7.00
6.50
6.00
5.50
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
100.0%
78.15%
85.50%
53.0%
30/06/2013
LTI PLAN: FY11
30/06/2014
LTI PLAN: FY12
30/06/2015
LTI PLAN: FY13
30/06/2016
LTI PLAN: FY14
3.4 Senior Executive contract details
The key terms and conditions of the ongoing service contracts
for current Senior Executives are summarised in the table below.
Upon notice being given, Telstra can require a Senior Executive
to work through the notice period, or may terminate employment
immediately by providing payment in lieu of notice, or a combination
of both. Any payment in lieu of notice is calculated based on the
Senior Executive’s Fixed Remuneration as at the date of termination.
There is no termination payment if termination is for serious
misconduct, or for redundancy (unless the severance payment
under Telstra’s redundancy policy would be less than the
termination payment, in which case the termination payment
applies instead).
Fixed
Remuneration
at the end
of FY16
Name
Notice
period
Termination
payment
Andrew Penn
2,325,000
6 months
6 months
Warwick Bray
1,100,000
6 months
6 months
Will Irving
1,000,000
6 months
6 months
Kate McKenzie
1,200,000
6 months
6 months
Brendon Riley
1,350,000
6 months
12 months
Kevin Russell
1,100,000
6 months
6 months
The table above only includes those individuals who were
Senior Executives as at 30 June 2016.
The termination payment provisions in each executive
contract refl ect the company’s policy at the time the contract
was entered into. Telstra’s current policy is to provide for a
six month termination payment in executive contracts.
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5.0 Remuneration tables and glossary
The tables in this section disclose KMP information and only represents their time as Senior Executives.
5.1 Senior Executives remuneration (main table)
The table below has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act and the relevant Australian
Accounting Standards. The fi gures provided under the equity settled share-based payments columns are based on accounting
values and do not refl ect actual payments received by Senior Executives in FY16.
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Short term
Short term
employee benefi ts
employee benefi ts
Post-employment
Post-employment
benefi ts
benefi ts
Termination
Termination
benefi ts
benefi ts
Other
Other
long term
long term
benefi ts
benefi ts
Equity settled share-based payments
Equity settled share-based payments
Accounting value (at risk) ($)6,7,8
Accounting value (at risk) ($)6,7,8
Salary and
Salary and
fees ($)1
fees ($)1
Short term
Short term
incentives
incentives
(cash) ($)2
(cash) ($)2
Non-monetary
Non-monetary
benefi ts ($)3
benefi ts ($)3
Superannuation
Superannuation
($)4
($)4
Termination
Termination
benefi ts ($)5
benefi ts ($)5
Accrued leave
Accrued leave
benefi ts ($)
benefi ts ($)
Short term
Short term
incentive
incentive
shares9
shares9
Long term
Long term
incentive
incentive
performance
performance
rights10
rights10
Other
Other
shares11
shares11
Total
Total
($)
($)
Name and title
Name and title
Andrew Penn
Andrew Penn
Chief Executive Offi cer
Chief Executive Offi cer
Warwick Bray
Warwick Bray
Chief Financial Offi cer
Chief Financial Offi cer
Will Irving
Will Irving
GE Telstra Wholesale
GE Telstra Wholesale
Kate McKenzie
Kate McKenzie
Chief Operations Offi cer
Chief Operations Offi cer
Brendon Riley
Brendon Riley
GE Global Enterprise and Services
GE Global Enterprise and Services
Kevin Russell
Kevin Russell
GE Telstra Retail
GE Telstra Retail
Gordon Ballantyne
Gordon Ballantyne
Former GE Telstra Retail
Former GE Telstra Retail
Stuart Lee
Stuart Lee
Former GE Telstra Wholesale
Former GE Telstra Wholesale
Karsten Wildberger
Karsten Wildberger
Former GE Telstra Retail
Former GE Telstra Retail
Total current and former KMP
Total current and former KMP
Year
Year
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
2,305,692
2,305,692
1,606,491
1,606,491
1,065,000
1,065,000
180,697
180,697
176,846
176,846
–
–
1,180,692
1,180,692
1,181,217
1,181,217
1,330,692
1,330,692
1,331,217
1,331,217
194,879
194,879
–
–
353,797
353,797
1,311,249
1,311,249
766,914
766,914
1,021,217
1,021,217
516,724
516,724
–
–
7,891,236
7,891,236
6,632,088
6,632,088
1,199,700
1,199,700
1,638,696
1,638,696
625,350
625,350
177,034
177,034
205,574
205,574
–
–
464,400
464,400
1,181,850
1,181,850
696,600
696,600
1,337,550
1,337,550
102,354
102,354
–
–
325,013
325,013
975,038
975,038
890,820
890,820
569,205
569,205
–
–
–
–
4,509,811
4,509,811
5,879,373
5,879,373
11,274
11,274
32,612
32,612
10,153
10,153
1,885
1,885
2,933
2,933
–
–
11,857
11,857
14,209
14,209
10,574
10,574
9,443
9,443
–
–
–
–
25,143
25,143
214,591
214,591
5,687
5,687
13,229
13,229
33,182
33,182
–
–
110,803
110,803
285,969
285,969
19,308
19,308
18,783
18,783
35,000
35,000
3,139
3,139
3,482
3,482
–
–
19,308
19,308
18,783
18,783
19,308
19,308
18,783
18,783
3,482
3,482
–
–
11,367
11,367
38,751
38,751
14,507
14,507
18,783
18,783
9,232
9,232
–
–
134,994
134,994
117,022
117,022
The total for FY15 of $19,433,157 in this table is less than the total for FY15 in the FY15 Remuneration Report of $30,489,168 as it does not include the $7,779,060
for the former CEO, David Thodey and the $3,276,951 for the former GE Business Support & Improvement, Robert Nason, reported in last year’s report.
1.
Includes salary, salary sacrifi ce benefi ts (excluding salary sacrifi ce superannuation which is included under Superannuation) and Fringe Benefi ts Tax (FBT).
2.
3.
Short term incentives (cash) relates to performance in FY16 and FY15 respectively and is based on actual performance for Telstra and the individual. Mr Ballantyne
received the deferred component of his FY15 STI of $325,013 as cash rather than equity as his departure was announced prior to the date of equity allocation under
the FY15 STI Deferral Plan, consistent with the provisions of Telstra’s STI Policy. This sum was earned during FY15 and paid in FY16.
Includes the cost of personal home security services provided by Telstra, the cost of personal use of Telstra products and services and the provision of car parking.
In the case of Dr Wildberger it also includes return fl ight benefi ts to Germany and assistance with taxation services provided under the terms of his service agreement.
As for Mr Ballantyne, the amount includes the value of taxation services as provided under the terms of his service agreement. For Mr Irving and Mr Lee, the amount
includes the value of non recourse loans under TESOP 99 (which have not been expensed as they were issued prior to 7 November 2002 and were therefore included
in the exemption permitted under AASB 1 “First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalence to International Financial Reporting Standards”). The value of non-monetary
benefi ts have been grossed up for FBT by the relevant FBT rates.
4.
Represents company contributions to superannuation as well as any additional superannuation contributions made through salary sacrifi ce by Senior Executives.
5.
6.
Termination benefi ts for Mr Ballantyne of $1,324,977 is comprised of $354,098 payment in lieu of notice and $294,029 termination payment, both as per his service
agreement, plus $676,850 pro rata at target for his FY16 STI payment consistent with the provisions of Telstra’s STI Policy. The total termination benefi t of $1,324,977
was paid in compliance with Part 2D.2, Division 2 of the Corporations Act.
The accounting values included in the table relate to the current year amortised value of all STI and LTI instruments that had not yet fully vested as at the commencement
of the fi nancial year. The value of each equity instrument is calculated by applying valuation methodologies or is based on the market value of Telstra shares at the
grant date as described in note 5.2 to the fi nancial statements and is then amortised, based on the maximum achievable allocation, over the relevant vesting period.
This value includes an assumption that the instruments will vest at the end of the vesting period unless forfeited during the fi nancial year. The amount included as
remuneration is not related to, nor indicative of the benefi t (if any) that may ultimately be realised by each Senior Executive should the instruments vest.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,324,977
1,324,977
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
57,172
57,172
40,075
40,075
27,049
27,049
4,533
4,533
4,434
4,434
–
–
29,508
29,508
29,589
29,589
33,197
33,197
33,288
33,288
4,878
4,878
–
–
8,979
8,979
33,288
33,288
19,215
19,215
25,644
25,644
12,933
12,933
–
–
458,445
458,445
465,562
465,562
211,303
211,303
30,272
30,272
37,592
37,592
–
–
281,796
281,796
350,229
350,229
324,413
324,413
359,672
359,672
14,216
14,216
–
–
(21,522)
(21,522)
341,572
341,572
109,697
109,697
261,370
261,370
(86,720)
(86,720)
–
–
1,324,977
1,324,977
–
–
197,365
197,365
166,417
166,417
1,329,220
1,329,220
1,808,677
1,808,677
1,587,629
1,587,629
1,008,683
1,008,683
361,190
361,190
33,289
33,289
95,083
95,083
–
–
970,838
970,838
978,139
978,139
1,157,186
1,157,186
1,217,553
1,217,553
–
–
–
–
93,356
93,356
690,276
690,276
–
–
–
–
(568,224)
(568,224)
–
–
3,697,058
3,697,058
3,927,940
3,927,940
–
–
20,345
20,345
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
485,661
485,661
595,326
595,326
–
–
–
–
485,661
485,661
615,671
615,671
5,639,220
5,639,220
4,831,247
4,831,247
2,335,045
2,335,045
430,849
430,849
525,944
525,944
–
–
2,958,399
2,958,399
3,754,016
3,754,016
3,571,970
3,571,970
4,307,506
4,307,506
319,809
319,809
–
–
2,121,110
2,121,110
3,604,765
3,604,765
2,292,501
2,292,501
2,504,774
2,504,774
(82,873)
(82,873)
–
–
19,681,125
19,681,125
19,433,157
19,433,157
7.
8.
For Mr Irving, Mr Ballantyne, Mr Lee and Dr Wildberger, the accounting value of the STI and LTI instruments is calculated on a pro rata basis in accordance with their
relevant KMP period. Refer to section 1.1 for further information.
As required under AASB 2, “Share-based Payment” accounting expense that was previously recognised as remuneration has been reversed in both FY16 and FY15 if the
service condition or the non-market performance condition (FCF ROI) was not met. In relation to LTI Performance Rights, for FY16, this occurred for a portion of the FY14
plan that failed to satisfy the FCF ROI performance target at 30 June 2016, resulting in equity instruments lapsing. Similarly for FY15, this occurred for a portion of the
FY13 LTI plan that failed to satisfy the FCF ROI performance target at 30 June 2015, resulting in equity instruments lapsing. Refer to section 3.3 on LTI outcomes for FY16
for further information. For Dr Wildberger, the negative amounts reported include the reversal of current year and prior years’ accounting value of STI and LTI instruments
forfeited in FY16 as the result of his resignation effective 31 March 2016.
9.
This includes the amortised value of Restricted Shares allocated under the FY13 (only applicable to FY15 comparatives), FY14, FY15 and FY16 STI plans whereby
25 per cent of the STI payment was provided as Restricted Shares which are subject to a Restriction Period.
10. This includes the amortised value of LTI Performance Rights allocated under FY12 (only applicable to FY15 comparatives), FY13, FY14, FY15 and FY16 LTI plans.
For Mr Bray only, the FY15 comparative also includes the amortised value of 60,000 Performance Rights which were allocated under a retention plan in FY13 and
subsequently vested in July 2015.
11. For Mr Penn, the FY15 comparative relates to the second and fi nal tranche of the Performance Shares allocated in FY12 and subsequently vested in FY15. For Mr Lee,
this includes the amortised value of Restricted Shares allocated to him in FY13 (only applicable to FY15 comparatives), FY14, FY15 and FY16 under the GE Telstra
Wholesale LTI replacement plans. Refer to section 2.3(d) for further information on the GE Telstra Wholesale LTI replacement plan.
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5.2 STI Payments (cash and shares)
5.3 Summary of LTI plans as at 30 June 2016
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Current year grant of STI ($)2
75% cash
component3
Maximum
potential
STI
opportunity
($)1
25%
deferred
shares
component4
% of the
maximum
potential
opportunity
earned
% of the
maximum
potential
opportunity
forfeited
Total
grant of
STI ($)
4,650,000
1,199,700
399,900
3,275,753
1,638,696
546,232
2,200,000
625,350
208,450
367,671
177,034
360,656
205,574
–
–
59,011
68,525
–
2,400,000
464,400
154,800
2,400,000
1,181,850
393,950
2,700,000
696,600
232,200
2,700,000
1,337,550
445,850
396,721
102,354
34,118
–
730,328
–
–
–
–
2,700,000
975,038
325,013
1,172,131
890,820
–
1,560,000
569,205
189,735
1,051,913
–
–
–
–
–
34.4%
66.7%
37.9%
64.2%
76.0%
–
25.8%
65.7%
34.4%
66.1%
34.4%
–
n/a
48.2%
76.0%
48.7%
0.0%
–
65.6%
1,599,600
33.3%
2,184,928
62.1%
833,800
35.8%
236,045
24.0%
274,099
–
–
74.2%
619,200
34.3%
1,575,800
65.6%
928,800
33.9%
1,783,400
65.6%
136,472
–
n/a
–
–
51.8%
1,300,051
24.0%
890,820
51.3%
758,940
100.0%
–
–
–
Year
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
Name
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Will Irving
Kate McKenzie
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell
Gordon Ballantyne5
Stuart Lee
Karsten Wildberger
1. Represents the maximum potential STI specifi c to their time as Senior Executives for FY16 and FY15 respectively, adjusted for any variation in Fixed Remuneration
throughout FY16 and FY15 that impacts the maximum potential STI available. If the minimum threshold performance is not met, the minimum possible STI payment is nil.
2. The STI plan outcomes for FY16 and FY15 were approved by the Board on 10 August 2016 and 12 August 2015 respectively. These values represent their time as
Senior Executives.
3. In accordance with the retirement provisions of Telstra’s policy for the FY16 STI plan, no STI deferral will be made for Mr Lee. His FY16 STI payment will be paid as 100% cash.
As Kate McKenzie announced her retirement subsequent to the reporting date of 30 June 2016 but prior to the date of equity allocation under the FY16 STI deferral plan,
her 25% deferred shares component will be paid as cash.
4. The Restricted Shares awarded are expected to be allocated in November 2016 and are subject to a Restriction Period. Half are restricted for one year and half for two
years ending 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 respectively, subject to the Senior Executive’s continued employment. Refer to 2.3(b) for further details. These values
represent their time as Senior Executives and are different to those in table 5.1 which are prepared in accordance with AASB 2 “Share-based Payment”.
5. Refer to footnote 5 of table 5.1 for further information on Gordon Ballantyne’s termination benefi ts which includes a payment for his FY16 STI as per Telstra STI policy.
Plan
Performance period
Restriction
Period end date2
Future fi nancial
years in which
grants may Vest3
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
–
1/07/12 – 30/06/15
17/08/2016
1/07/13 – 30/06/16
30/06/2017
1/07/14 – 30/06/17
30/06/2018
1/07/15 – 30/06/18
30/06/2019
1/07/13 – 30/06/16
30/06/2017
1/07/14 – 30/06/17
30/06/2018
1/07/15 – 30/06/18
30/06/2019
1/07/12 – 30/06/15
17/08/2016
1/07/13 – 30/06/16
30/06/2017
1/07/14 – 30/06/17
30/06/2018
1/07/15 – 30/06/18
30/06/2019
1/07/12 – 30/06/15
17/08/2016
1/07/13 – 30/06/16
30/06/2017
1/07/14 – 30/06/17
30/06/2018
1/07/15 – 30/06/18
30/06/2019
1/07/12 – 30/06/15
17/08/2016
1/07/13 – 30/06/16
30/06/2017
1/07/14 – 30/06/17
30/06/2018
1/07/15 – 30/06/18
30/06/2019
–
–
FY17
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY17
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY17
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY17
FY17
FY18
FY19
–
Accounting value
yet to vest4
Min ($)
Max ($)
nil
nil
nil
–
288,718
814,894
nil
1,977,006
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
–
51,090
162,978
748,287
–
189,187
193,566
242,376
–
207,081
651,916
816,309
–
268,806
733,403
918,351
–
nil
8,263,968
Name1
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Will Irving
Kate McKenzie
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell5
Total
1. Mr Lee, Mr Ballantyne and Dr Wildberger have been excluded from the table above as they ceased to be Senior Executives before 30 June 2016.
2. Restriction period end date refers to the end of the Restriction Period for Performance Rights.
3. Vest has the meaning here as defi ned in the Australian Accounting Standards. A Performance Right vests when it has been performance tested and the resultant
Restricted Share has been released from restriction and provided to the executive.
4. The values included in the table above have been calculated by applying valuation methodologies or are based on the market value of Telstra shares at the grant date,
as described in note 5.2 to the fi nancial statements.
5. Mr Russell did not participate in any LTI plans during FY16.
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5.4 Number and value of LTI and other equity instruments granted, vested and exercised during FY16
Equity
Equity
movements
movements
Equity outcomes
Equity outcomes
Instrument
Instrument
Total held at
Total held at
30 June 20151
30 June 20151
Granted
Granted
during FY162
during FY162
Value of
Value of
instruments
instruments
granted3
granted3
Vested/
Vested/
exercised
exercised
during FY164
during FY164
Value of
Value of
instruments
instruments
exercised5
exercised5
Name
Name
Andrew Penn
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Warwick Bray
Will Irving10
Will Irving10
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
1,384,006
1,384,006
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
TESOP99
TESOP99
Kate McKenzie
Kate McKenzie
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Brendon Riley
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell
Kevin Russell
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Gordon Ballantyne
Gordon Ballantyne
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
Stuart Lee10
Stuart Lee10
Restricted Shares
Restricted Shares
TESOP99
TESOP99
Karsten Wildberger
Karsten Wildberger
Performance Rights
Performance Rights
225,760
225,760
833,893
833,893
400
400
1,408,354
1,408,354
1,776,683
1,776,683
–
–
807,338
807,338
367,243
367,243
400
400
804,852
804,852
758,564
758,564
287,112
287,112
–
–
–
–
313,212
313,212
352,364
352,364
–
–
–
–
66,031
66,031
–
–
143,556
143,556
$2,636,010
$2,636,010
$997,714
$997,714
–
–
–
–
$1,088,412
$1,088,412
$1,224,465
$1,224,465
–
–
–
–
$404,770
$404,770
–
–
$498,857
$498,857
–
–
–
–
(60,000)
(60,000)
$364,800
$364,800
–
–
–
–
(381,955)
(381,955)
(502,572)
(502,572)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
$2,371,941
$2,371,941
$3,120,972
$3,120,972
–
–
–
–
(116,371)
(116,371)
$708,699
$708,699
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Other
Other
changes6
changes6
(214,223)
(214,223)
(37,906)
(37,906)
(140,372)
(140,372)
–
–
(153,650)
(153,650)
(199,449)
(199,449)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(948,408)
(948,408)
Total held
Total held
at 30 June
at 30 June
20167
20167
Achieved
Achieved
performance
performance
target during
target during
FY168
FY168
Achieved
Achieved
performance
performance
target as at 30
target as at 30
June 20169
June 20169
1,928,347
1,928,347
414,966
414,966
693,521
693,521
400
400
1,185,961
1,185,961
1,427,026
1,427,026
–
–
807,338
807,338
316,903
316,903
400
400
–
–
241,573
241,573
42,748
42,748
158,294
158,294
–
–
173,266
173,266
224,911
224,911
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
744,251
744,251
42,748
42,748
499,445
499,445
–
–
532,323
532,323
691,684
691,684
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
In the table above, vest has the meaning defi ned in the Australian Accounting Standards. A Performance Right vests when it has been performance tested and the resultant
Restricted Share has been released from restriction and provided to the executive. Until it has been released from restriction and provided to the executive, it is treated as a
Performance Right in this table in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards. Table 5.6 includes details of such Restricted Shares provided during FY16.
All service and performance conditions for rights granted in previous fi nancial years and that have vested or been exercised in FY16 are summarised in the remuneration
report for each relevant year of grant. Each equity instrument granted, vested or exercised in FY16 (where applicable) in the table above was issued by Telstra and resulted
or will result in one ordinary Telstra share per equity instrument granted, vested or exercised. STI Restricted Shares are excluded from this table, refer to tables 5.2 and 5.6
for further information.
1.
2.
3.
4.
For Mr Irving, Mr Russell and Dr Wildberger, the balance reported at 30 June 2015 refl ects the number of equity instruments held as at the date on which they started
to hold the KMP position. For Mr Irving, the opening balance includes 92,998 Performance Rights granted under the FY16 LTI plan with a fair value of $323,168. Mr
Russell did not participate in the FY16 LTI plan.
Performance Rights granted relate to the FY16 LTI plan and Restricted Shares granted relate to the FY16 GE Telstra Wholesale Restricted Share LTI plan, made in lieu
of participation in the FY15 LTI plan. Both plans were allocated on 9 November 2015. Refer to 2.3(c) for more information.
The fair value of the RTSR and FCF ROI Performance Rights granted in FY16 at the grant date of 14 October 2015 is $2.26 and $4.69 respectively. The fair value refl ects
the valuation approach required by AASB 2 “Share-based Payment” using an option pricing model, as explained in note 5.2 to the fi nancial statements. The fair value of
the Restricted Shares granted during FY16 at the grant date of 14 August 2015 was $6.13 and was based on the market value of Telstra shares.
Relates to Restricted Shares coming out of restriction or Performance Rights vesting as defi ned above. Performance Rights vested during FY16 relate to the FY12 LTI plan
and for Mr Bray only, includes Performance Rights that were allocated as a part of a retention share plan on 2 July 2012. Restricted Shares vested during FY16 relate to
the FY13 GE Telstra Wholesale LTI plan. For more information on our KMP interests in Telstra Shares refer to table 5.6.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The value of the equity instruments vested/exercised refl ects the market value at the date the instruments vested and were released from restriction.
Relates to Performance Rights that lapsed due to the specifi ed performance hurdles or service conditions not being achieved. Performance rights in this column
relate to the FY14 LTI plan that was performance tested at the end of FY16 and resulted in 47.0% of the plan lapsing. For Dr Wildberger only, this relates to performance
rights lapsing due to service condition not being met.
For Mr Lee, Mr Ballantyne and Dr Wildberger, the balance reported at 30 June 2016 refl ects the number of equity instruments held as at the date on which they ceased
to hold the KMP position. Refer to section 1.1 for further information.
Relates to instruments that have been performance tested for the performance period ending on 30 June 2016 and met the specifi ed performance hurdles.
Performance Rights in this column relate to the FY14 LTI plan that was performance tested at the end of FY16 and resulted in 53.0% of the plan to be provided as
Restricted Shares in early FY17. Mr Ballantyne has been excluded from this column as he ceased being KMP before 30 June 2016. Following his departure in December
2015, Mr Ballantyne’s FY14 LTI plan and FY15 LTI plan allocations remain subject to the original performance conditions and restriction period of the plan terms.
140,570 of his FY14 LTI Performance Rights will vest as Restricted Shares. He will retain 143,616 of his 382,978 FY15 LTI Performance Rights.
Relates to instruments that have met the specifi ed performance hurdles as at 30 June 2016. Performance Rights in this column include the FY14 LTI plan that were performance
tested at the end of FY15 and will be provided as Restricted Shares in the next fi nancial year. This balance also includes Performance Rights that were performance tested under
the FY13 LTI plan at the end of FY15 and have been provided as Restricted Shares during FY16. For more information on our KMP interests in Telstra shares refer to table 5.6.
10.
Mr Irving and Mr Lee were granted TESOP99 shares in 1999, with an interest free loan which can be repaid at any time. There are no outstanding performance or
restriction periods and the shares will vest if and when the loan is repaid in full. Refer to footnote 3 of table 5.1 for further information.
There are no Performance Rights or options held by any KMP’s related parties and no Performance Rights or options held indirectly or benefi cially by our KMP or their related
parties. As at 30 June 2016, there were no options or Performance Rights vested, vested and exercisable or vested and unexercisable.
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5.5 Non-executive Director remuneration
5.6 KMP interests in Telstra shares
During FY16, our KMP and their related parties held Telstra shares directly, indirectly or benefi cially as follows:
Short term employee benefi ts
Post–employment benefi ts
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Salary and
fees ($)1
Non-monetary
benefi ts ($)2
Superannuation
($)
Name
John P Mullen
Chairman
Craig W Dunn3
Director
Peter R Hearl
Director
Russell A Higgins AO
Director
Chin Hu Lim5
Director
Nora L Scheinkestel
Director
Margaret L Seale
Director
Steven M Vamos
Director
Trae A N Vassallo3,5
Director
Catherine B Livingstone AO4
Former Chairman
and Director
Geoffrey A Cousins AM4
Former Director
John D Zeglis4,5
Former Director
Total
Year
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
356,285
273,217
54,189
–
253,225
202,314
256,225
251,217
232,445
230,923
285,692
292,327
250,692
251,217
247,692
248,217
165,292
–
620,173
738,573
70,504
248,217
63,287
231,022
2,855,701
2,967,244
1,106
–
–
–
–
–
705
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,252
–
–
–
4,208
7,304
–
–
2,941
–
10,212
7,304
Total
($)
376,699
292,000
59,016
–
272,533
218,781
276,238
270,000
236,549
235,000
305,000
311,110
270,000
270,000
268,252
267,000
168,224
–
643,689
764,660
76,598
267,000
70,359
235,000
19,308
18,783
4,827
–
19,308
16,467
19,308
18,783
4,104
4,077
19,308
18,783
19,308
18,783
19,308
18,783
2,932
–
19,308
18,783
6,094
18,783
4,131
3,978
157,244
156,003
3,023,157
3,130,551
1. Includes fees for membership on Board Committees.
2. For FY16, Telstra has included the cost value of Telstra products and services (such as Foxtel) provided to directors without charge to allow them to famaliarise themselves
with Telstra’s products and services and with recent technological developments. These sums were not disclosed in FY15 as Telstra applied the exemption for transactions
with KMP that are not remuneration and are trivial or domestic in nature (Corporations Regulation 2M.3.03 (3B)). The non-monetary value of $7,304 for FY15 is the value of
a car parking benefi t. The value of non-monetary benefi ts have been grossed up for FBT by the relevant FBT rates.
3. Mr Dunn and Ms Vassallo both qualify as KMP from 12 April 2016 and 13 October 2015, respectively, being the dates they were both appointed as non-executive Directors.
4. Mr Cousins AM and Mr Zeglis both retired from the Board on 13 October 2015. Ms Livingstone AO retired from the Board and as Chairman of Directors on 27 April 2016.
5. As Mr Lim, Ms Vassallo and Mr Zeglis are overseas residents, their superannuation contributions for FY16 are less than the contributions for Australian resident
non-executive Directors.
Equity
instruments
vested/
exercised
STI
Restricted
Shares
granted3
LTI
Restricted
Shares
received
during
FY164
Net shares
acquired or
disposed of
and other
changes5
Total
shares
held at
30 June
20161,6
Shares
held
nominally
at 30 June
20167
Total
shares
held at
30 June
20151,2
26,159
19,173
45,000
88,404
10,000
86,504
286,641
40,000
–
Non-Executive Directors
John P Mullen
Craig W Dunn
Peter R Hearl
Russell A Higgins AO
Chin Hu Lim
Nora L Scheinkestel
Margaret L Seale
Steven M Vamos
Trae A N Vassallo
Geoffrey A Cousins AM
101,765
Catherine B Livingstone AO
195,816
103,993
1,003,455
John D Zeglis
Total
Senior Executives
Andrew Penn
Warwick Bray
Will Irving
Kate McKenzie
Brendon Riley
Kevin Russell
Gordon Ballantyne
Stuart Lee
Karsten Wildberger
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
26,159
26,159
19,173
18,473
45,000
–
5,159
93,563
93,563
10,274
20,274
–
5,045
91,549
91,549
(17,101)
269,540
269,540
–
–
–
40,000
40,000
–
–
101,765
21,765
8,000
203,816
191,275
–
103,993
37,493
11,377
1,014,832
789,817
–
–
986,763
684,745
176,830
72,114
–
1,160,406
429,779
394,979
–
89,106
502,678
87,578
60,000
29,252
–
–
–
1,160,406
637,555
930,448
–
334,378
1,255,110
72,350
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
64,264
359,057
(441,586)
619,290
451,592
72,732
466,773
(180,000)
1,289,953
1,289,953
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
334,378
29,710
30,950
66,031
101
1,352,192
470,507
38,060
–
(60,441)
49,969
–
Total
4,872,804
60,000
324,364
1,394,539
(681,926)
5,969,781
3,428,400
5,876,259
60,000
324,364
1,394,539
(670,549)
6,984,613
4,218,217
Each equity instrument exercised or granted in FY16 (where applicable) in the table above, was issued by Telstra and resulted or will result in one ordinary Telstra share
per equity instrument exercised or granted.
1. Total shareholdings include shares held by our KMP and their related parties. Unless related to our employee share plans, shares acquired or disposed by our KMP and
their related parties during FY16 were on an arm’s length basis at market price.
2. For those non-executive Directors and Senior Executives who qualifi ed as a KMP during the fi nancial year, the balance as at 30 June 2015 represents shares held as
at the date on which they became KMP. Refer to section 1.1 for further information.
3. STI Restricted Shares granted during FY16 relate to the FY15 STI plan which was allocated on 9 November 2015. However, the allocation of Restricted Shares under
the FY16 STI plan will be made after the reporting date of 30 June 2016, therefore they have not been included in the table above.
4. This column relates to those equity instruments that have been provided as Restricted Shares during this fi nancial year. For FY16, this relates to the FY13 LTI plan that
was performance tested last fi nancial year. However, for Mr Lee only, this relates to the FY16 GE Telstra Wholesale Restricted Share LTI plan.
5. For Ms Seale, refers to shares which she does not hold directly, indirectly or benefi cially and which no longer meet the requisite criteria for a related party shareholding.
6. For those non-executive Directors and Senior Executives who ceased as a KMP during the fi nancial year, the balance as at 30 June 2016 represents shares held as
at the date on which they ceased being KMP. Refer to section 1.1 for further information.
7. Nominally refers to shares held either indirectly or benefi cially by KMP and shares held by their related parties, including (for non-executive Directors) those acquired
under Directshare, as well as (for Senior Executives) certain Restricted Shares. These shares are subject to a restriction period, such that the non-executive Director or
Senior Executive is restricted from dealing with the shares until the restriction period ends. Refer to note 5.2 to the fi nancial statements for further details.
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5.7 Glossary
Average Investment
Clawback Event
Average investment over the period is the average of the sum of net debt and shareholders’ funds over
the entire three year performance period.
Includes fraud or gross misconduct of the Senior Executive or behaviour that brings Telstra into
disrepute, may negatively impact Telstra’s long term fi nancial strength or results in a signifi cant and
unintended deterioration in Telstra’s fi nancial performance. It also includes where the fi nancial results
that led to the Performance Rights or Restricted Shares being granted are subsequently shown to be
materially misstated.
EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation.
EBITDA for STI
FCF for LTI
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (excluding profi t/loss on land and
building disposals).
Annual FCF adjusted for interest paid and non-recurring factors such as spectrum licence purchases,
acquisitions (i.e. the removal of trading cashfl ows and purchase prices of those entities acquired),
divestments (i.e. re-instate forecasted trading cashfl ows and sale proceeds for those entities disposed)
and material regulatory adjustments that impact on pricing that was assumed when setting plan targets.‡
FCF ROI
The average of the annual FCF for LTI over the period of the scheme expressed as a percentage of the
Average Investment over the period of the scheme.
FCF for STI
FCF adjusted for spectrum license purchases, acquisitions and divestments.
Fixed Remuneration
Base salary plus company and private salary sacrifi ced superannuation contributions.
FCF
GE
GMD
KMP
LTI
Free Cashfl ow from operating and investing activities.
Group Executive
Group Managing Director
Key Management Personnel
Long Term Incentive
NBN Transaction
Agreements with nbn™ and the Government in relation to Telstra’s participation in the rollout of the
nbn™ network. This includes the entire Defi nitive Agreement receipts, any impacts the nbn™ has on
our existing products, costs associated with connecting customers to the nbn™ network and any tax,
interest or debt impacts of nbn™ related changes in profi t or cash. Any nbn™ related commercial works
are excluded from this defi nition.
NPS
Net Promoter Score. A non fi nancial measure in Telstra’s STI plan. Refer to 3.2(b) for further information.
Performance Right
A right to a Restricted Share at the end of a performance period, subject to the satisfaction of certain
performance measures.
Permitted Reason
For both LTI plans and STI Deferral plans death, total and permanent disablement, certain medical
conditions, redundancy, and retirement or mutual separation (where notice of retirement is given or the
separation agreement is entered six months after the actual date of allocation) are permitted reasons.
Remuneration Report | Telstra Annual Report 2016
Senior Executive
Refers to the CEO and those executives who are KMP with authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of the company and Group, directly or indirectly.
Service Agreement
A Senior Executive’s contract of employment.
SSU
STI
Structural Separation Undertaking
Short Term Incentive
Performance Share
A right to a Telstra share at the end of a performance period, subject to the satisfaction of certain
performance measures.
STI Deferral plan
Senior Executives are provided with a percentage of their actual STI payment in the form of
Restricted Shares.
Restricted Share
A Telstra share that is subject to a Restriction Period.
Restriction Period
A period during which a Telstra share is subject to a service condition and cannot be traded. Restricted
Shares are transferred to a Senior Executive on the fi rst day after the end of the Restriction Period that
the Senior Executive is able to deal in shares under Telstra’s Securities Trading Policy.
RTSR
Relative Total Shareholder Return
Straight-line Vesting
Describes the vesting calculation between target and stretch of an LTI plan, where the payout between
two levels is based on equal increments determined by performance.
Total Income
Total Telstra income excluding profi t/loss on land and building disposals.
Total Remuneration
The sum of all the fi xed and variable components of remuneration as detailed in table 5.1 for Senior
Executives, and all the remuneration components as detailed in table 5.5 for non-executive Directors.
‡ The Statutory Annual Report fi led on 11 August 2016 contained a typographical error in this defi nition which has now been corrected.
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dated 24 March 2016 and issued pursuant to section 341(1) of the
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and the accompanying financial report have been rounded to the
nearest million dollars ($m), except where otherwise indicated.
This report is made on 11 August 2016 in accordance with a
resolution of the Directors.
Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of
Telstra Corporation Limited
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financial year ended 30 June 2016, I declare 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 Telstra Corporation Limited and the
entities it controlled during the financial year.
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11 August 2016
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Telstra Corporation Limited
and controlled entities
Australian Business Number (ABN): 33 051 775 556
Financial report: introduction and contents
As at 30 June 2016
About this report
This is the financial report for Telstra Corporation Limited and its
controlled entities (together referred to as we, us, our, Telstra, the
Telstra Group or the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2016.
Telstra Corporation Limited (referred to as the Company or Telstra
Entity) is a ‘for profit’ company limited by shares incorporated in
Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian
Securities Exchange (ASX).
Over the past year we have reviewed the content and structure of our
financial report in order to make it less complex and more relevant to
users. This included:
• a review of content to eliminate immaterial disclosures that may
undermine the usefulness of the financial report by obscuring
important information
• reorganisation of the notes to the financial statements into
separate sections to help users understand our financial
performance
• moving our accounting policies and key estimates and judgements
used in preparation of the financial statements to the relevant
notes in order to provide the appropriate context.
The purpose of these changes is to provide users with financial
information that is more understandable and better structured to
explain our financial performance and financial position.
This financial report was authorised for issue in accordance with a
resolution of the Telstra Board of Directors on 11 August 2016. The
Directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial report.
Reading the financials
Section introduction
Introduction at the start of each section outlines the focus of the
section and explains the purpose and content of that section.
Note and topic summary
A summary at the start of certain notes explains the objectives and
content of that note, or at the start of certain specific topics clarifies
complex concepts, with which users may not be familiar.
Narrative table
Some narrative disclosures are presented in a tabular format to
provide readers with a clearer understanding of the information
being presented.
Information panel
The information panel describes our key accounting estimates and
judgements applied in the preparation of the financial report which
are relevant to that section or note.
Contents
Financial Statements
Income Statement
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Cash Flows
Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to the Financial Statements
Section 1: Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of preparation of the financial report
1.2 Key accounting estimates and judgements
1.3 Terminology used in our income statement
1.4 Principles of consolidation
Section 2: Our performance
2.1 Segment information
2.2 Income
2.3 Expenses
2.4 Income taxes
2.5 Earnings per share
2.6 Notes to the statement of cash flows
Section 3: Our core assets and working capital
3.1 Property, plant and equipment
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets
3.3 Trade and other receivables
3.4 Inventories
3.5 Trade and other payables
Section 4: Our capital and risk management
4.1 Dividends
4.2 Equity
4.3 Capital management
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management
Section 5: Our people
5.1 Employee benefits
5.2 Employee share plans
5.3 Post-employment benefits
5.4 Key management personnel compensation
Section 6: Our investments
6.1 Changes in the group structure
6.2 Investments in controlled entities
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
6.4 Discontinued operations
Section 7: Other information
7.1 Other accounting policies
7.2 Auditor’s remuneration
7.3 Parent entity disclosures
7.4 Commitments and contingencies
7.5 Events after reporting date
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report
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78
79
80
81
82
82
82
82
83
87
91
92
94
95
96
99
103
105
106
107
107
110
118
127
128
133
136
137
139
143
148
150
151
151
152
154
155
156
Income
Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2016
Telstra Group
Continuing operations
Income
Revenue (excluding finance income)
Other income
Expenses
Labour
Goods and services purchased
Other expenses
Share of net profit from joint ventures and associated entities
Earnings before interest, income tax expense, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
Depreciation and amortisation
Earnings before interest and income tax expense (EBIT)
Finance income
Finance costs
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
Profit for the year from continuing and discontinued operations
Attributable to
Equity holders of Telstra Entity
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share from continuing operations (cents per share)
Basic
Diluted
Earnings per share (cents per share)
Basic
Diluted
The notes following the financial statements form part of the financial report.
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
2.2
2.2
2.3
6.3
2.3
2.2
2.3
2.4
6.4
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
25,911
25,528
1,139
584
27,050
26,112
5,041
7,247
4,312
4,782
6,845
3,971
16,600
15,598
15
19
16,585
15,579
10,465
10,533
4,155
6,310
86
796
710
5,600
1,768
3,832
2,017
5,849
3,974
6,559
147
846
699
5,860
1,746
4,114
191
4,305
5,780
4,231
69
74
5,849
4,305
cents
cents
31.6
31.5
47.4
47.3
33.5
33.5
34.5
34.5
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2016
Telstra Group
Profit for the year from continuing and discontinued operations
Attributable to equity holders of Telstra Entity
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement
Retained profits
- actuarial (loss)/gain on defined benefit plans attributable to equity holders of Telstra Entity
- income tax on actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefit plans
Fair value of equity instruments reserve
- gains from investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive
income
- income tax on gains from investments in equity instruments
Foreign currency translation reserve
- translation differences of foreign operations attributable to non-controlling interests
- translation differences of foreign operations attributable to non-controlling interests derecognised on
disposal of controlled entities
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to the income statement
Foreign currency translation reserve
- translation differences of foreign operations attributable to equity holders of Telstra Entity
- income tax on movements in the foreign currency translation reserve
- translation differences transferred to the income statement on disposal of controlled entities
Cash flow hedging reserve
- movements in the cash flow hedging reserve
- income tax on movements in the cash flow hedging reserve
Foreign currency basis spread reserve
- changes in the value of the foreign currency basis spread
- income tax on movements in the foreign currency basis spread reserve
4.3
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of Telstra Entity from
- continuing operations
- discontinued operations
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
The notes following the financial statements form part of the financial report.
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
5,780
4,231
69
74
5,849
4,305
5.3
(302)
91
233
(69)
8
-
7
(19)
7
(1)
48
-
(215)
218
52
-
(78)
30
(9)
(3)
1
(7)
(222)
196
9
2
11
(3)
72
(22)
265
483
5,627
4,788
3,711
1,859
5,570
57
4,479
187
4,666
122
Statement of
Financial Position
As at 30 June 2016
Telstra Group
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial assets
Current tax receivables
Prepayments
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Investments – accounted for using the equity method
Investments – other
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Derivative financial assets
Deferred tax assets
Defined benefit asset
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Employee benefits
Other provisions
Borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Current tax payables
Revenue received in advance
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Other payables
Employee benefits
Other provisions
Borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Defined benefit liability
Revenue received in advance
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Reserves
Retained profits
Equity available to Telstra Entity shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Telstra Financial Report 2016
As at 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
2.6
3.3
3.4
4.3
3.3
3.4
6.3
4.4
3.1
3.2
4.3
2.4
5.3
3.5
5.1
4.3
4.3
3.5
5.1
4.3
4.3
2.4
5.3
4.2
4.2
3,550
4,737
557
62
8
426
9,340
1,293
29
171
394
20,581
9,229
2,180
54
15
33,946
43,286
3,948
913
92
2,655
286
176
1,118
9,188
66
169
127
14,647
663
1,493
4
1,022
18,191
27,379
15,907
5,167
62
10,642
15,871
36
15,907
1,396
4,721
491
7
9
346
6,970
1,171
32
201
137
20,450
9,332
1,790
66
296
33,475
40,445
4,080
844
126
1,496
214
291
1,078
8,129
74
147
137
14,138
911
1,558
4
837
17,806
25,935
14,510
5,198
372
8,533
14,103
407
14,510
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The notes following the financial statements form part of the financial report.
Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Statement of
Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2016
Telstra Group
Share
capital
Reserves Retained
Total
profits
Balance at 1 July 2014
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Dividends
Share buy-back (net of income tax)
Non-controlling interests on acquisitions
Non-controlling interests on disposals
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Transfers to the income statement
Amounts repaid on share loans provided to employees
Additional shares purchased
Share-based payments
Balance at 30 June 2015
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Dividends
Non-controlling interests on disposals
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Transfers from reserves to retained profits
Amounts repaid on share loans provided to employees
Additional shares purchased
Share-based payments
Balance at 30 June 2016
$m
5,719
-
-
-
-
(509)
-
-
-
-
2
(54)
40
5,198
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
(68)
35
5,167
$m
(228)
-
271
271
-
-
-
-
356
(27)
-
-
-
372
-
1
1
-
-
16
(327)
-
-
-
62
$m
8,331
4,231
164
4,395
(3,699)
(494)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,533
5,780
(211)
5,569
(3,787)
-
-
327
-
-
-
10,642
$m
13,822
4,231
435
4,666
(3,699)
(1,003)
-
-
356
(27)
2
(54)
40
14,103
5,780
(210)
5,570
(3,787)
-
16
-
2
(68)
35
15,871
The notes following the financial statements form part of the financial report.
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Non-
control-
ling
interests
$m
138
74
48
122
(1)
-
22
(13)
113
-
-
-
26
407
69
(12)
57
(1)
(466)
(13)
-
-
-
52
36
Total
equity
$m
13,960
4,305
483
4,788
(3,700)
(1,003)
22
(13)
469
(27)
2
(54)
66
14,510
5,849
(222)
5,627
(3,788)
(466)
3
-
2
(68)
87
15,907
Statement of
Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June 2016
Telstra Group
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax (GST))
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
Government grants received
Net placement of deposits by Autohome Inc. that are not part of cash equivalents
Net cash generated by operations
Income taxes paid
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangible assets
Capital expenditure (before investments)
Payments for business and shares in controlled entities (net of cash acquired)
Payments for joint ventures and associated entities
Payments for other investments
Total capital expenditure (including investments)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of business and shares in controlled entities (net of cash disposed)
Proceeds from sale of other investments
Distributions received from joint ventures and associated entities
6.1
6.3
Interest received
Other
Net cash used in investing activities
Operating cash flows less investing cash flows
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of finance lease principal amounts
Share buy-back
Purchase of shares for employee share plans
Proceeds from sale of controlled entity shares
Finance costs paid
Dividends paid to equity holders of Telstra Entity
Other
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes following the financial statements form part of the financial report.
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
31,163
29,521
(21,179)
(19,621)
182
(173)
166
-
9,993
10,066
(1,860)
(1,755)
2.6
8,133
8,311
(3,051)
(1,143)
(2,845)
(2,257)
(4,194)
(5,102)
(92)
(38)
(67)
(986)
(48)
(70)
(4,391)
(6,206)
470
1,340
56
82
131
105
94
1
3
184
167
65
(2,207)
(5,692)
5,926
2,619
4,987
1,793
(3,954)
(3,413)
(101)
-
(68)
-
(860)
(47)
(1,004)
(54)
333
(916)
4.1
(3,787)
(3,699)
6
125
(3,777)
(6,882)
2,149
1,396
5
2.6
3,550
(4,263)
5,527
132
1,396
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Notes to the financial statements
Notes to the financial statements
Section 1. Basis of preparation
Section 1. Basis of preparation
This section explains basis of preparation of our
This section explains basis of preparation of our
financial report and provides a summary of our key
financial report and provides a summary of our key
accounting estimates and judgements.
accounting estimates and judgements.
SECTION 1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
SECTION 1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
1.1 Basis of preparation of the financial report
1.1 Basis of preparation of the financial report
This financial report is a general purpose financial report, prepared
This financial report is a general purpose financial report, prepared
by a ‘for profit’ entity, in accordance with the requirements of the
by a ‘for profit’ entity, in accordance with the requirements of the
Australian Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards applicable
Australian Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards applicable
in Australia and other authoritative pronouncements of the
in Australia and other authoritative pronouncements of the
Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). It also complies with
Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). It also complies with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
Interpretations published by the International Accounting Standards
Interpretations published by the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB).
Board (IASB).
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and, unless
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and, unless
otherwise stated, all values have been rounded to the nearest million
otherwise stated, all values have been rounded to the nearest million
dollars ($m) under the option available under the Australian
dollars ($m) under the option available under the Australian
Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Corporations
Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Corporations
(Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191. The
(Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191. The
functional currency of the Telstra Entity and its Australian controlled
functional currency of the Telstra Entity and its Australian controlled
entities is Australian dollars. The functional currency of certain non-
entities is Australian dollars. The functional currency of certain non-
Australian controlled entities is not Australian dollars. The results of
Australian controlled entities is not Australian dollars. The results of
these entities are translated into Australian dollars in accordance
these entities are translated into Australian dollars in accordance
with our accounting policy in note 7.1.
with our accounting policy in note 7.1.
1.2 Key accounting estimates and judgements
1.2 Key accounting estimates and judgements
The financial report is prepared in accordance with historical cost,
The financial report is prepared in accordance with historical cost,
except for some categories of financial instruments, which are
except for some categories of financial instruments, which are
recorded at fair value.
recorded at fair value.
The accounting policies and significant management judgments and
The accounting policies and significant management judgments and
estimates used in the preparation of the financial report and any
estimates used in the preparation of the financial report and any
changes thereto are set out in the relevant notes. They can be located
changes thereto are set out in the relevant notes. They can be located
within the following notes:
within the following notes:
Key accounting estimates and judgements
Key accounting estimates and judgements
Average estimated customer life
Average estimated customer life
Impact of revised NBN Definitive Agreements (NBN
Impact of revised NBN Definitive Agreements (NBN
DAs) on sales revenue and other income
DAs) on sales revenue and other income
Estimating provision for income tax
Estimating provision for income tax
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Cash generating units (CGUs) for impairment
Cash generating units (CGUs) for impairment
assessment
assessment
Useful lives and residual values of tangible assets
Useful lives and residual values of tangible assets
Impact of revised NBN Definitive Agreements (NBN
Impact of revised NBN Definitive Agreements (NBN
DAs) on our fixed asset base
DAs) on our fixed asset base
Determining CGUs and their recoverable amount for
Determining CGUs and their recoverable amount for
impairment assessment
impairment assessment
Capitalisation of development costs
Capitalisation of development costs
Determining fair value of identifiable intangible
Determining fair value of identifiable intangible
assets
assets
Useful lives of intangible assets
Useful lives of intangible assets
Estimating allowance for doubtful debts
Estimating allowance for doubtful debts
Estimating net realisable value
Estimating net realisable value
Long service leave provision
Long service leave provision
Defined benefit plan
Defined benefit plan
Accounting for business combinations
Accounting for business combinations
Significant influence over our investments
Significant influence over our investments
Joint control of our investments
Joint control of our investments
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2.2
2.2
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.4
3.4
5.1
5.1
5.3
5.3
6.1
6.1
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Section 2. Our performance
Section 2. Our performance
This section explains our results and performance and
This section explains our results and performance and
includes our segment results, which are reported on the
includes our segment results, which are reported on the
same basis as our internal management structure, and our
same basis as our internal management structure, and our
earnings per share for the period. It also provides details of
earnings per share for the period. It also provides details of
selected income and expense items, information about
selected income and expense items, information about
taxation and a reconciliation of our profit to net cash
taxation and a reconciliation of our profit to net cash
generated from operating activities.
generated from operating activities.
Note 7.1 includes accounting policies common across a number of
Note 7.1 includes accounting policies common across a number of
areas and provides a summary of new accounting standards to be
areas and provides a summary of new accounting standards to be
applied in future reporting periods.
applied in future reporting periods.
SECTION 2. OUR PERFORMANCE
SECTION 2. OUR PERFORMANCE
2.1 Segment information
2.1 Segment information
1.3 Terminology used in our income statement
1.3 Terminology used in our income statement
Earnings before interest, income tax expense, depreciation and
Earnings before interest, income tax expense, depreciation and
amortisation (EBITDA) reflect our profit for the year, prior to including
amortisation (EBITDA) reflect our profit for the year, prior to including
the effect of net finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and
the effect of net finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and
amortisation. Our management uses EBITDA and earnings before
amortisation. Our management uses EBITDA and earnings before
interest and income tax expense (EBIT), in combination with other
interest and income tax expense (EBIT), in combination with other
financial measures, primarily to evaluate the Company’s operating
financial measures, primarily to evaluate the Company’s operating
performance. In addition, we believe EBITDA is useful to our
performance. In addition, we believe EBITDA is useful to our
shareholders, analysts and other members of the investment
shareholders, analysts and other members of the investment
community who also view EBITDA as a widely recognised measure of
community who also view EBITDA as a widely recognised measure of
operating performance.
operating performance.
EBIT is a similar measure to EBITDA, but takes into account
EBIT is a similar measure to EBITDA, but takes into account
depreciation and amortisation.
depreciation and amortisation.
1.4 Principles of consolidation
1.4 Principles of consolidation
Our financial report includes the assets and liabilities of the Telstra
Our financial report includes the assets and liabilities of the Telstra
Entity and its controlled entities as a whole as at the end of the
Entity and its controlled entities as a whole as at the end of the
financial year and the consolidated results and cash flows for the
financial year and the consolidated results and cash flows for the
year.
year.
An entity is considered to be a controlled entity where we are
An entity is considered to be a controlled entity where we are
exposed, or have rights, to variable returns from our involvement with
exposed, or have rights, to variable returns from our involvement with
the entity and have the ability to affect those returns through our
the entity and have the ability to affect those returns through our
power to direct the activities of the entity. We consolidate the results
power to direct the activities of the entity. We consolidate the results
of our controlled entities from the date on which we gain control until
of our controlled entities from the date on which we gain control until
the date we cease control.
the date we cease control.
The effect of intra-group transactions and balances is eliminated in
The effect of intra-group transactions and balances is eliminated in
full from our consolidated financial statements.
full from our consolidated financial statements.
Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of controlled
Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of controlled
entities are shown separately in our income statement, statement of
entities are shown separately in our income statement, statement of
comprehensive income, statement of financial position and
comprehensive income, statement of financial position and
statement of changes in equity.
statement of changes in equity.
The financial statements of controlled entities are prepared for the
The financial statements of controlled entities are prepared for the
same reporting period as the Telstra Entity, using consistent
same reporting period as the Telstra Entity, using consistent
accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any
accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any
dissimilar accounting policies.
dissimilar accounting policies.
Segment information is based on the information that
Segment information is based on the information that
management uses to make decisions about operating matters
management uses to make decisions about operating matters
and allows users to review operations through the eyes of
and allows users to review operations through the eyes of
management. We present our reportable segments and
management. We present our reportable segments and
measure our segment results on continuing operations basis,
measure our segment results on continuing operations basis,
i.e. the same basis as our internal management reporting
i.e. the same basis as our internal management reporting
structure.
structure.
Our operating segments represent the business units which
Our operating segments represent the business units which
offer our main products and services in the market, however
offer our main products and services in the market, however
only some of our operating segments meet the disclosure
only some of our operating segments meet the disclosure
criteria for reportable segments.
criteria for reportable segments.
2.1.1 Operating segments
2.1.1 Operating segments
Our operating segments are reported on a continuing operations
Our operating segments are reported on a continuing operations
basis. This means they exclude results of discontinued operations of
basis. This means they exclude results of discontinued operations of
the Autohome Group and Sensis Group, which represent a
the Autohome Group and Sensis Group, which represent a
reconciling item between our segment results and the Telstra
reconciling item between our segment results and the Telstra
Group’s reported EBITDA. Refer to note 6.4 for further details
Group’s reported EBITDA. Refer to note 6.4 for further details
regarding discontinued operations.
regarding discontinued operations.
Segment
Segment
Operation
Operation
During the period, the following operating segments were created:
During the period, the following operating segments were created:
• International & New Business, which includes Telstra
• International & New Business, which includes Telstra
International Group (excluding the Autohome Group results
International Group (excluding the Autohome Group results
disclosed as discontinued operations) and Telstra Ventures Group
disclosed as discontinued operations) and Telstra Ventures Group
(both previously included in ‘All Other’ category) and Telstra Health
(both previously included in ‘All Other’ category) and Telstra Health
(previously part of Telstra Retail segment)
(previously part of Telstra Retail segment)
• Media & Marketing (previously part of Telstra Retail segment),
• Media & Marketing (previously part of Telstra Retail segment),
which includes advertising revenue and cash distributions from
which includes advertising revenue and cash distributions from
our joint venture Foxtel. Pay TV/IPTV and digital content revenues
our joint venture Foxtel. Pay TV/IPTV and digital content revenues
and associated costs continue to be reported in Telstra Retail
and associated costs continue to be reported in Telstra Retail
segment.
segment.
• Technology Innovation & Strategy, which includes Telstra
• Technology Innovation & Strategy, which includes Telstra
Software Group (previously part of Global Enterprise and Services
Software Group (previously part of Global Enterprise and Services
segment), Chief Technology Office (previously part of Telstra
segment), Chief Technology Office (previously part of Telstra
Operations segment) and Corporate Strategy (previously included
Operations segment) and Corporate Strategy (previously included
in ‘All Other’ category).
in ‘All Other’ category).
The above operating segments do not meet the disclosure
The above operating segments do not meet the disclosure
requirements for a reportable segment and therefore, they are
requirements for a reportable segment and therefore, they are
reported in the ‘All Other’ category together with business units that
reported in the ‘All Other’ category together with business units that
do not qualify as operating segments in their own right.
do not qualify as operating segments in their own right.
Segment comparatives have been restated to present a like-for-like
Segment comparatives have been restated to present a like-for-like
view.
view.
We have four reportable segments as follows:
We have four reportable segments as follows:
Telstra Retail (TR)
Telstra Retail (TR)
• provider of telecommunication products, services and solutions across mobiles, fixed and mobile
• provider of telecommunication products, services and solutions across mobiles, fixed and mobile
broadband, telephony and Pay TV/IPTV and digital content to consumer and small to medium business
broadband, telephony and Pay TV/IPTV and digital content to consumer and small to medium business
customers in Australia
customers in Australia
• the operation of inbound and outbound call centres, Telstra shops (owned and licensed) and the
• the operation of inbound and outbound call centres, Telstra shops (owned and licensed) and the
Telstra dealership network
Telstra dealership network
• online self-service capabilities for customers, from browsing to buying, billing and service requests
• online self-service capabilities for customers, from browsing to buying, billing and service requests
Global Enterprise and
Global Enterprise and
Services (GES)
Services (GES)
• sales and contract management for large business and government customers in Australia and
• sales and contract management for large business and government customers in Australia and
globally
globally
• management of Telstra's networks outside Australia
• management of Telstra's networks outside Australia
• product management for advanced technology solutions and services, including Data and Internet
• product management for advanced technology solutions and services, including Data and Internet
Protocol (IP) networks and Network Applications and Services (NAS) products such as managed
Protocol (IP) networks and Network Applications and Services (NAS) products such as managed
network, unified communications, cloud, industry solutions and integrated services in Australia and
network, unified communications, cloud, industry solutions and integrated services in Australia and
globally
globally
• development of industry vertical solutions based on Telstra's networks and technology
• development of industry vertical solutions based on Telstra's networks and technology
Telstra Operations
Telstra Operations
(TOps)
(TOps)
• overall planning, design, engineering and architecture and construction of Telstra networks,
• overall planning, design, engineering and architecture and construction of Telstra networks,
technology and information technology solution
technology and information technology solution
• service delivery centre supporting the revenue-generating activities of TR, GES and TW segments,
• service delivery centre supporting the revenue-generating activities of TR, GES and TW segments,
including operational and risk management services
including operational and risk management services
• provider of certain network services to nbn co under the revised NBN Definitive Agreements and
• provider of certain network services to nbn co under the revised NBN Definitive Agreements and
commercial contracts
commercial contracts
• provider of various telecommunication services to meet Telstra Universal Service Obligation
• provider of various telecommunication services to meet Telstra Universal Service Obligation
Performance Agreement (TUSOPA)
Performance Agreement (TUSOPA)
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.1 Segment information (continued)
2.1.1 Operating segments (continued)
Segment
Operation
Telstra Wholesale (TW)
• provider of a wide range of telecommunication products and services delivered over Telstra networks
and associated support systems to other carriers, carriage service providers and internet service
providers
• provider of certain network assets and services to nbn co under the revised NBN Definitive Agreements
Consistent with information presented for internal management
reporting purposes, the result of each segment is measured based
on its EBITDA contribution from continuing operations. EBITDA
contribution excludes the effects of all inter-segment balances and
transactions, with the exception of transactions referred to under
Table A in note 2.1.2. As such, only transactions external to the
Telstra Group are reported.
Certain items of income and expense are recorded by our corporate
areas rather than being allocated to each segment. These items
include:
• the adjustment to defer our basic access installation and
connection fee revenues and costs in accordance with our
accounting policy (our reportable segments record these amounts
upfront)
• the majority of redundancy expenses for the Telstra Entity.
In addition, the following points further explain how some items are
allocated and managed and, as a result, how they are reflected in our
segment results:
• revenue associated with mobile handsets sold via dealers for the
GES segment is allocated to the TR segment along with the
associated costs of goods sold, as the TR segment manages our
supplier, delivery and dealership arrangements. Ongoing pre-paid
and post-paid mobile revenues derived from our mobile usage
services are recorded in the TR and GES segments depending on
the type of customer serviced
• call centre costs associated with the GES segment are included in
the TR segment
• NAS costs associated with revenue from small to medium
business customers, included in the TR segment, are reported in
the GES segment
• the TOps segment result includes network service delivery costs
for TR, GES and TW customers
• the TOps segment recognises certain expenses in relation to the
installation and maintenance of Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) cable
network, while the running costs of the HFC cable network is
managed by Media & Marketing operating segment (included in
the ‘All Other’ category)
• domestic promotion and advertising expenses for the Telstra
Entity are recorded centrally in the Media & Marketing operating
segment (included in the ‘All Other’ category)
• the TW segment result includes rental revenue and income from
the transfer of Telstra assets under the revised NBN Definitive
Agreements, while the associated costs are reported in the TOps
segment and in the ‘All Other’ category, respectively
• the ‘All Other’ category includes income from NBN disconnection
fees, while the associated costs are reported in the TOps segment.
2.1 Segment information (continued)
2.1.2 Segment results
Table A details our segment results and a reconciliation of EBITDA
contribution to the Telstra Group’s EBITDA, EBIT and profit before
income tax expense. Telstra Group’s reported total income includes
$2,621 million (2015: $495 million) of total income from discontinued
operations of the Autohome and Sensis groups. However, our
segment results are reported only on a continuing operations basis,
therefore the results of the discontinued operations constitute a
reconciling item between segment results (i.e. EBITDA contribution
from continuing operations) and Telstra Group’s reported profit
before income tax expense. Refer to note 6.4 for further details on
discontinued operations.
Table A
Telstra Group
Continuing operations
Revenue from external customers
Other income
Total income from continuing operations
Share of net profit from joint ventures and associated
entities
EBITDA contribution from continuing operations
Depreciation and amortisation
Telstra Group EBIT from continuing operations
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax expense from continuing
operations
Profit before income tax expense from discontinued
operations
Telstra Group profit before income tax expense
Continuing operations
Revenue from external customers
Other income
Total income from continuing operations
Share of net profit from joint ventures and associated
entities
EBITDA contribution from continuing operations
Depreciation and amortisation
Telstra Group EBIT from continuing operations
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax expense from continuing
operations
Profit before income tax expense from discontinued
operations
Telstra Group profit before income tax expense
TR
$m
GES
$m
TOps
$m
TW All Other
$m
$m
Total
$m
Year ended 30 June 2016
16,590
66
16,656
6,248
14
6,262
342
260
602
2,408
214
2,622
323
585
908
15
9,220
2,456
(2,652)
2,426
(985)
Year ended 30 June 2015
16,851
60
16,911
-
5,608
10
5,618
-
266
158
424
-
2,444
142
2,586
-
359
214
573
19
9,591
2,457
(2,733)
2,393
(1,175)
25,911
1,139
27,050
15
10,465
(4,155)
6,310
(710)
5,600
2,048
7,648
25,528
584
26,112
19
10,533
(3,974)
6,559
(699)
5,860
232
6,092
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.1 Segment information (continued)
2.1.2 Segment results (continued)
Table C provides information about revenue and other income from
our products and services.
EBITDA contribution from continuing operations in ‘All Other’
segment includes an impairment loss of $246 million from the
Ooyala Holdings Group cash generating unit (CGU). Refer to note
3.2.1 for further details.
Table C
Telstra Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
Total income from continuing
operations (excluding finance
income)
Fixed
Mobile
Data & IP
Network applications and services
Media
Other sales revenue ¹
Other revenue ²
Other income
2.2
2.2
2.2
7,029
7,188
10,441
10,654
3,789
2,763
974
838
77
1,139
3,417
2,418
931
742
178
584
2.2 Income
Telstra Group
Continuing operations
Sales revenue
Rendering of services
Sale of goods
Construction contracts
Other revenue (excluding finance income)
Total revenue (excluding finance income)
Other income
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangibles
Net gain/(loss) on disposal of business and investments
27,050
26,112
Net foreign currency translation gains
1 Other sales revenue mainly includes nbn co access to our infrastructure and other
miscellaneous revenue. It also includes revenue from Telstra Health and Telstra Software.
2 Other revenue primarily consists of distributions from our Foxtel Partnership and rental
income.
Government grants
NBN disconnection fees
Other miscellaneous income
Total income (excluding finance income)
Finance income
Total income from continuing operations
Total income from discontinued operations (excluding finance income)
Finance income
Total income from discontinued operations
Government grants include income under the TUSOPA and other
individually immaterial contracts accounted for as government
grants. There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies
attached to these grants.
The effects of the following inter-segment transactions have not
been excluded from segment EBITDA contribution:
• revenue from external customers in the GES segment includes
$214 million (2015: $187 million) of inter-segment revenue treated
as external expenses in the TR and TW segments, which is
eliminated in the ‘All Other’ category
• external expenses in the GES segment also include $18 million
(2015: $23 million) of inter-segment expenses treated as external
revenue in the TW segment and eliminated in the ‘All Other’
category.
Information about our geographical operations is presented in Table
B.
Table B
Telstra Group
Revenue from external customers
Australian customers
Offshore customers excluding
discontinued operations
Revenue from external customers from
continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Revenue from external customers from
continuing and discontinued operations
Carrying amount of non-current assets
Located in Australia
Located offshore
Year ended/As at
30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
24,608
24,770
1,303
758
25,911
25,528
827
495
26,738
26,023
27,600
2,381
29,981
27,225
2,758
29,983
Our geographical operations are split between our Australian and
offshore operations. No individual geographical area of our offshore
operations forms a significant part of our operations.
The carrying amount of our segment non-current assets excludes
financial instrument assets, inventories, defined benefit assets and
deferred tax assets.
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
22,685
22,527
2,651
498
2,426
397
25,834
25,350
77
178
25,911
25,528
335
3
-
212
503
86
1,139
156
(2)
21
138
163
108
584
27,050
26,112
86
147
27,136
26,259
6.4
6.4
2,621
15
2,636
495
10
505
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.2 Income (continued)
2.2.1 Recognition and measurement
Revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or
receivable. Revenue is recorded net of sales returns, trade
allowances, discounts, sales incentives, duties and taxes. We
generate revenue and other income primarily from the following
business activities:
Category
Recognition and measurement
Sale of services
Telecommunication services
Revenue from:
• calls is earned on completion of the call
• internet and data is earned on a straight-line basis over the period of service provided, unless another
method better represents the stage of completion.
Installation and connection fees that are not considered to be separate services are deferred and
recognised over the average estimated customer life.
Rent of network facilities
We earn rent mainly from access to retail and wholesale fixed and mobile networks and from the rent of
dedicated lines, customer equipment, property, plant and equipment and other facilities. The revenue
from providing access to the network is recorded on an accrual basis over the rental period.
Advertising and subscription service
Revenue from online advertising services is recognised when displayed or over the stated display period
for advertisements published on the websites or when the services have been rendered for promotional
activities. Subscription revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the subscription period.
Sale of goods
Our revenue from the sale of goods includes revenue from the sale of customer equipment and other
goods. This revenue is recorded on delivery of the goods sold.
Construction contracts
We record construction revenue and profit on a percentage of contract completion basis. The percentage
of completion is calculated based on estimated costs to complete the contract. This does not apply to
short duration contracts (less than one month) where revenue is only recorded upon contract completion.
Profits are recognised when:
• the stage of contract completion can be reliably determined
• costs to date can be clearly identified
• total contract revenues to be received and costs to complete can be reliably estimated.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received
and Telstra will comply with all attached conditions.
Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the income statement over the period
necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate.
Interest income
We record interest income on an accrual basis. For financial assets, interest income is determined by the
effective yield on the instrument.
2.2 Income (continued)
2.2.1 Recognition and measurement (continued)
Average
estimated
customer life
We apply management judgement to
determine the estimated customer
contract life over which we defer
installation and connection fees.
Based on our reviews of historical
information and customer trends, the
average estimated customer life is 5
years (2015: 5 years).
The following paragraphs further explain how we measure and
recognise revenue generated from our business activities.
(a) Revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables
Where two or more revenue-generating activities or deliverables are
sold under a single arrangement, each deliverable that is considered
to have a value to the customer on a standalone basis is accounted
for as a separate unit of accounting.
We allocate the consideration from the revenue arrangement to its
separate units based on the relative standalone selling prices of
each unit. In the absence of a standalone selling price, the item is
measured based on the best estimate of the selling price of that unit.
The amount allocated to a delivered item is limited to the amount
that is not contingent upon the delivery of additional items or
meeting other specified performance conditions (non-contingent
amount).
(b) Principal versus agency relationship (gross versus net revenue
recognition)
Generally, we record the full gross amount of sales proceeds as
revenue. However, if we are acting as an agent, revenue is recorded
on a net basis.
(c) Sales incentives
We provide cash and non-cash sales incentives. The incentives are
accrued when it is probable that the customer will earn the
incentives. Cash sales incentives are generally recorded as a
reduction in revenue and allocated to each product/service
contributing towards the earning of the incentive. The allocation is
based on the relative amounts of revenue earned for each product
and service, unless a more appropriate methodology is available.
A non-cash sales incentive is considered to be a separate deliverable
in a multiple deliverables arrangement regardless of whether it is
provided to customers at the commencement of a contract or is an
amount that can be used to buy future products and services. A
portion of the total revenue under the arrangement is allocated to the
non-cash incentive in accordance with the policy for multiple
deliverables arrangements. The sales revenue allocated to the
incentive is recognised when the customer redeems the reward and
we provide the product or service or when the right to purchase
additional goods/services is forfeited.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.2 Income (continued)
2.2.1 Recognition and measurement (continued)
(c) Sales incentives (continued)
Impact of revised NBN Definitive
Agreements (NBN DAs) on sales
revenue and other income
nbn co makes decisions about the access technologies (e.g. fibre to the premises
'FTTP', fibre to the basement 'FTTB', fibre to the node 'FTTN' or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial
‘HFC’) which it intends to use to serve premises in each of its rollout regions. In any
given rollout region these decisions trigger its election to acquire the relevant
Telstra assets, the ownership of which we are progressively transferring to nbn co
under the revised NBN DAs. These assets include lead-in conduits (LICs), certain
copper and HFC assets and associated passive infrastructure (being infrastructure
that supports the relevant copper and HFC assets).
Under the revised NBN DAs, we receive Infrastructure Ownership Payments (IOPs)
for the transfer of LICs, certain copper and HFC assets and associated passive
infrastructure over the duration of the nbnTM network rollout. IOPs are CPI adjusted
and linked to the level of nbnTM network rollout progress.
We also provide to nbn co long-term access to certain infrastructure, including
dark fibre, exchange rack space, ducts and pits. Payments for access to ducts and
pits, i.e. Infrastructure Access Payments (IAPs), are also indexed to CPI, will grow in
line with the nbnTM network rollout and will continue for an average contracted
period of 30 years.
IOPs and IAPs are classified in the income statement as other income and sales
revenue respectively and are recognised on a percentage rollout basis of the nbnTM
network footprint (addressable market).
For any given period, the IOPs and IAPs amounts ultimately received from nbn co
may vary from the amounts recognised in the income statement depending on how
quickly the nbnTM network rollout progresses and the final size of the nbnTM
network fixed line footprint. A change in the nbnTM network rollout progress and/or
the final size of the nbnTM network fixed line footprint could result in a material
change to the amount of IOPs and IAPs recognised in the income statement.
We have applied management judgement to determine our best estimate of the
amounts of IOPs and IAPs recognised for the financial year 2016. The changes in
these estimates in the current year had no material impact on the amounts
recognised in the income statement. Should evidence exist in future reporting
periods that changes these best estimates, other income and sales revenue will be
adjusted in future reporting periods.
2.3 Expenses
In our income statement, we classify our expenses (apart from
finance costs) by nature as this classification more accurately
reflects the type of operations we undertake.
Telstra Group
Continuing operations
Included in our labour expenses are the following
Employee redundancy
Share-based payments
Defined contribution plan expense
Defined benefit plan expense
Cost of goods sold
Other expenses
Impairment losses
Rental expense on operating leases
Service contracts and other agreements
Promotion and advertising
General and administration
Other operating expenses
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangible assets
Finance costs
Interest on borrowings
Other
Less: interest on borrowings capitalised
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
166
38
252
60
113
40
221
61
3,204
3,050
482
660
229
580
1,549
1,553
301
972
348
314
983
312
4,312
3,971
2,957
1,198
4,155
2,915
1,059
3,974
884
(15)
869
(73)
796
875
35
910
(64)
846
Total expenses from discontinued operations
6.4
588
273
The following paragraphs detail further information about our
expenses and finance costs:
• impairment losses include a $200 million (2015: $189 million)
impairment of trade and other receivables and a $246 million
(2015: nil) impairment of goodwill. Refer to note 3.2.1.
• interest on borrowings has been capitalised using a capitalisation
rate of 5.6 per cent (2015: 6.2 per cent)
• other finance costs include rating agency and bank facility
expenditure not attributable to a particular borrowing
• other finance costs also include unrealised net (gains)/losses on
remeasurement of derivative financial instruments which arise
from changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments to
the extent that hedge accounting is not effective or the hedge
accounting criteria are not met. These fair values increase or
decrease because of changes in financial indices and prices over
which we have no control. All unrealised amounts unwind to nil at
maturity of the underlying instrument.
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.4 Income taxes
This note sets out our tax accounting policies and provides an
analysis of our income tax expense and deferred tax balances,
including a reconciliation of tax expense to accounting profit.
Current income tax is based on the accounting profit adjusted
for differences in accounting and tax treatments of income and
expenses (i.e. taxable income).
Deferred income tax, which is accounted for using the balance
sheet method, arises because the accounting income is not
always the same as taxable income. This creates temporary
differences, which usually reverse over time. Until they reverse,
a deferred tax asset or liability must be recognised on the
balance sheet.
2.4.1 Income tax expense
Table A provides a reconciliation of notional income tax expense to
actual income tax expense.
Table A
Telstra Group
Major components of income tax expense
Current tax expense
Deferred tax resulting from the origination and reversal of temporary differences
Under/(over) provision of tax in prior years
Effective income tax rate
Reconciliation of notional income tax expense to actual income tax expense
Profit before income tax expense from continuing operations
Profit before income tax expense from discontinued operations
Profit before income tax expense
Notional income tax expense calculated at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2015: 30%)
Notional income tax expense differs from actual income tax expense due to the tax effect of
Different tax rates in overseas jurisdictions
Non-taxable and non-deductible items
Amended assessments
Under/(over) provision of tax in prior years
Income tax expense on profit from continuing and discontinued operations
Comprising income tax from
- continuing operations
- discontinued operations
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
1,781
16
2
1,799
23.5%
5,600
2,048
7,648
2,294
(28)
(470)
1
2
1,799
1,768
31
1,722
67
(2)
1,787
29.3%
5,860
232
6,092
1,828
14
(39)
(14)
(2)
1,787
1,746
41
Income tax (benefit)/expense recognised directly in other comprehensive income or equity during the year
(83)
85
The effective income tax rate of 23.5 per cent (2015: 29.3 per cent)
was calculated as income tax expense divided by profit before
income tax expense from continuing and discontinued operations.
The current year effective income tax rate on continuing operations
was 31.6 per cent, i.e. at the level of the comparative period.
However, there was no tax payable on the accounting gain on the sale
of the Autohome Group (i.e. discontinued operation) as the
corresponding capital gain for tax purposes was reduced to nil after
available capital losses were applied.
Non-taxable and non-deductible items in the current period include:
• the accounting gain on sale of the Autohome Group and related
expenses on which there was no tax payable as the corresponding
capital gain for tax purposes was reduced to nil after available
capital losses were applied ($548 million)
• the non-deductible impairment loss related to the Ooyala Holdings
Group CGU ($74 million)
• non-taxable gains on disposal of land and buildings ($25 million)
• tax losses not recognised ($28 million)
• various other items ($1 million).
2.4 Income taxes (continued)
2.4.1 Income tax expense (continued)
Estimating
provision for
income tax
We are subject to income tax
legislation in Australia and in
jurisdictions where we have foreign
operations. Judgement is required in
determining our worldwide provisions
for income taxes and in assessing
whether deferred tax balances are to
be recognised in the statement of
financial position. Changes in tax
legislation in the countries we operate
in may affect the amount of provision
for income taxes and deferred tax
balances recognised.
2.4.2 Deferred tax (liabilities)/assets
Table B details the amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities
recognised in the statement of financial position. Deferred tax items
recognised in the income statement include impact of foreign
exchange movements.
Table B
Telstra Group
Deferred tax items recognised in the
income statement
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Provision for employee entitlements
Trade and other payables
Defined benefit (asset)/liability
Borrowings and derivative financial
instruments
Revenue received in advance
Allowance for doubtful debts
Provision for workers' compensation and
other provisions
Income tax losses
Other
Deferred tax items recognised in other
comprehensive income or equity
Defined benefit (asset)/liability
Financial instruments
Other
Net deferred tax liability
Comprising
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
(1,245)
(1,011)
364
112
93
(1,175)
(953)
342
140
99
(22)
(17)
169
34
17
55
29
27
34
(3)
(1,458)
34
(9)
(1,428)
(97)
115
1
19
(1,439)
54
(1,493)
(1,439)
(188)
123
1
(64)
(1,492)
66
(1,558)
(1,492)
Unrecognised
deferred tax
assets
We apply management judgement to
determine a deferred tax asset and
review its carrying amount at each
reporting date. The carrying amount is
only recognised to the extent that it is
probable that sufficient taxable profit
will be available in the future to utilise
this benefit. Any amount unrecognised
could be subsequently recognised if it
has become probable that future
taxable profit will allow us to benefit
from this deferred tax asset.
As at 30 June 2015, our deferred tax
asset not recognised in the statement
of financial position included an
estimate of the capital tax loss on
disposal of the Sensis Group in
February 2014.
During the financial year 2016, we
sought and received a Private Binding
Ruling from the Australian Taxation
Office which confirmed the cost base
of the directories business goodwill
disposed of, which increased our
capital tax losses on disposal of the
Sensis Group.
Table C details deferred tax assets not recognised in the statement
of financial position.
Table C
Telstra Group
Income tax losses
Capital tax losses
Deductible temporary differences
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
324
1,349
251
1,924
$m
316
549
311
1,176
2.4.3 Tax consolidated group
Under Australian taxation law, the Telstra Entity and its Australian
resident wholly owned entities (members) form a tax consolidated
group and are treated as a single entity for income tax purposes. The
Telstra Entity is the head entity of the group and, in addition to its
own transactions, it recognises the current tax liabilities and the
deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits for
all members in the group.
Current tax expense includes an estimate of the tax payable on 2016
taxable income for the Australian tax consolidated group of $1,742
million (2015: $1,711 million).
Entities within the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax
sharing agreement and a tax funding agreement with the head entity.
The tax sharing agreement specifies methods of allocating any tax
liability in the event the head entity defaults on its group payment
obligations and the treatment where a member exits the tax
consolidated group.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
Section 2. Our performance (continued)
2.5 Earnings per share
2.6 Notes to the statement of cash flows
2.6.2 Cash and cash equivalents
2.4.4 Recognition and measurement
Telstra Group
2.4 Income taxes (continued)
2.4.3 Tax consolidated group (continued)
Under the tax funding agreement the head entity and each of the
members have agreed to pay/receive a current tax payable to/
receivable from the head entity based on the current tax liability or
current tax asset recorded in the financial statements of the
members. The Telstra Entity will also compensate the members for
any deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses and tax credits.
Amounts receivable by the Telstra Entity of $28 million (2015: $41
million) and payable by the Telstra Entity of $80 million (2015: $73
million) under the tax funding agreement are due in the next financial
year upon final settlement of the current tax payable for the tax
consolidated group.
Our income tax expense is the sum of current and deferred income
tax expenses. Current income tax expense is calculated on
accounting profit after adjusting for non taxable and non deductible
items based on rules set by the tax authorities. Deferred income tax
expense is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to
the period in which the deferred tax asset is realised or the deferred
tax liability is settled. Both our current and deferred income tax
expenses are calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at reporting date.
Our current and deferred taxes are recognised as an expense in the
income statement, except when they relate to items that are directly
recognised in other comprehensive income or equity. In this case, our
current and deferred tax expenses are also recognised directly in
other comprehensive income or equity.
We apply the balance sheet method for calculating our deferred tax
balances. Deferred tax is the expected tax payable or recoverable on
all taxable and deductible temporary differences determined with
reference to the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying
amount for financial reporting purposes as at the reporting date.
We generally recognise deferred tax liabilities for all taxable
temporary differences, except to the extent that the deferred tax
liability arises from:
• the initial recognition of goodwill
• the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is
not a business combination and affects neither our accounting
profit nor our taxable income at the time of the transaction.
For our investments in controlled entities, joint ventures and
associated entities, recognition of deferred tax liabilities is required
unless we are able to control the timing of our temporary difference
reversal and it is probable that the temporary difference will not
reverse.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable
that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible
temporary differences, and the carried forward unused tax losses
and tax credits, can be utilised.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset in the
statement of financial position where they relate to income taxes
levied by the same taxation authority and to the extent that we intend
to settle our current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
This note outlines the calculation of Earnings per Share (EPS),
which is the amount of post-tax profit attributable to each
share. EPS excludes profit attributable to non-controlling
interest.
We calculate basic and diluted EPS. Diluted EPS reflects the
effects of the equity instruments allocated to our employee
share schemes under the Telstra Growthshare Trust and the
Telstra Employee Share Ownership Plans.
Earnings used in the calculation of basic
and diluted EPS
Profit for the year attributable to equity
holders of Telstra Entity from
- continuing operations
- discontinued operations
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares used in the calculation of basic EPS
Dilutive effect of certain employee share
instruments
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares used in the calculation of diluted
EPS
Basic EPS
Basic EPS from continuing operations
Basic EPS from discontinued operations
Basic EPS
Diluted EPS
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
Diluted EPS from discontinued operations
Diluted EPS
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
3,851
1,929
5,780
4,114
117
4,231
Number of shares
(millions)
12,202
12,264
14
16
12,216
12,280
cents
31.6
15.8
47.4
cents
31.5
15.8
47.3
cents
33.5
1.0
34.5
cents
33.5
1.0
34.5
The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
calculation of basic EPS is adjusted to exclude the shares held in
trust by Telstra Growthshare Trust (Growthshare) and by the Telstra
Employee Share Ownership Plan Trust II (TESOP99).
Information about equity instruments issued under the Growthshare
and TESOP99 share plans can be found in note 5.2.
In the prior year, the weighted average number of ordinary shares
used in the calculation of basic EPS included the effect of the off-
market share buy-back completed on 6 October 2014. Refer to note
4.2 for further details.
Table B
Telstra Group
Cash at bank and on hand
Bank deposits and negotiable certificates
of deposit
Cash and cash equivalents in the
statement of cash flows
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
269
3,281
$m
581
815
3,550
1,396
2.6.3 Recognition, measurement and presentation
(a) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and on hand, bank
deposits and negotiable certificates of deposit that are held to meet
short-term cash commitments rather than for investment purposes.
Bank deposits and negotiable certificates of deposit are classified as
financial assets held at amortised cost.
(b) Short-term borrowings in financing cash flows
Where our short-term borrowings are held for the purposes of
meeting short-term cash commitments, we report the cash receipts
and subsequent repayments in financing activities on a net basis in
the statement of cash flows.
(c) Goods and Services Tax (GST) (including other value-added
taxes)
We record our revenue, expenses and assets net of any applicable
GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable
from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In these circumstances the
GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as
part of the expense item.
Receivables and payables balances include GST where we have
either included GST in our price charged to customers or a supplier
has included GST in their price charged to us. The net amount of GST
due to the ATO but not paid is included under payables.
2.6.1 Reconciliation of profit to net cash provided by operating
activities
Table A
Telstra Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
Profit for the year from
discontinued operations
Profit for the year
Add/(subtract) items classified as
investing/financing activities
Finance income
Finance costs
Distribution from Foxtel
Partnership
Net gain on disposal of property,
plant and equipment and
intangibles
Net (gain)/loss on disposal of
controlled entities and business
Fair value gain on equity
instruments
Add/(subtract) non-cash items
6.3
3,832
4,114
2,017
191
5,849
4,305
(101)
796
(37)
(157)
846
(125)
(335)
(156)
(1,791)
-
2
(6)
Depreciation and amortisation
4,165
3,983
6.3
Share-based payments
Defined benefit plan expense
Share of net profit from joint
ventures and associated entities
Impairment losses (excluding
inventories, trade and other
receivables)
Foreign exchange gain
Other
Cash movements in operating
assets and liabilities (net of
acquisitions and disposals of
controlled entity balances)
Increase in trade and other
receivables
Increase in inventories
Increase in prepayments and other
assets
Increase in trade and other
payables
Increase in revenue received in
advance
(Decrease)/increase in net taxes
payable
Increase in provisions
Net cash provided by operating
activities
87
60
(15)
266
(1)
(18)
(389)
(99)
(605)
178
151
(69)
41
66
61
(19)
17
(21)
(39)
(457)
(122)
(208)
165
143
32
1
8,133
8,311
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
This section describes our core long-term tangible and intangible
This section describes our core long-term tangible and intangible
assets underpinning the Group’s performance and provides a
assets underpinning the Group’s performance and provides a
summary of our asset impairment assessment. This section also
summary of our asset impairment assessment. This section also
describes our short-term assets and liabilities, i.e. our working
describes our short-term assets and liabilities, i.e. our working
capital supporting the operating liquidity of our business.
capital supporting the operating liquidity of our business.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 3.
3.1 Property, plant and equipment
3.1 Property, plant and equipment
OUR CORE ASSETS AND WORKING CAPITAL
OUR CORE ASSETS AND WORKING CAPITAL
Table A shows movements in net book value of our tangible assets
Table A shows movements in net book value of our tangible assets
during the financial year.
during the financial year.
Table A
Table A
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
Buildings
Buildings
Land and
Land and
site
site
improve-
improve-
ments
ments
Commu-
Commu-
nication
nication
assets
assets
Other plant,
Other plant,
equipment
equipment
and motor
and motor
vehicles
vehicles
Total
Total
property,
property,
plant and
plant and
equipment
equipment
Net book value at 1 July 2014
Net book value at 1 July 2014
- additions
- additions
- acquisitions of controlled entities
- acquisitions of controlled entities
- disposals
- disposals
- impairment losses
- impairment losses
- depreciation expenses from continuing operations
- depreciation expenses from continuing operations
- depreciation expenses from discontinued operations
- depreciation expenses from discontinued operations
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- transfers
- transfers
Net book value at 30 June 2015
Net book value at 30 June 2015
At cost
At cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Net book value at 1 July 2015
Net book value at 1 July 2015
- additions
- additions
- acquisitions of controlled entities
- acquisitions of controlled entities
- disposals
- disposals
- disposals though sale of controlled entities
- disposals though sale of controlled entities
- impairment losses
- impairment losses
- depreciation expenses from continuing operations
- depreciation expenses from continuing operations
- depreciation expenses from discontinued operations
- depreciation expenses from discontinued operations
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- transfers
- transfers
Net book value at 30 June 2016
Net book value at 30 June 2016
At cost
At cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
$m
$m
51
51
-
-
5
5
(2)
(2)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2)
(2)
52
52
52
52
-
-
52
52
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
52
52
52
52
-
-
$m
$m
603
603
82
82
9
9
(2)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(64)
(64)
-
-
12
12
10
10
647
647
1,267
1,267
(620)
(620)
647
647
57
57
-
-
-
-
(3)
(3)
-
-
(89)
(89)
-
-
(7)
(7)
16
16
621
621
1,277
1,277
(656)
(656)
$m
$m
18,706
18,706
2,322
2,322
776
776
(3)
(3)
(7)
(7)
(2,721)
(2,721)
-
-
40
40
69
69
19,182
19,182
62,156
62,156
(42,974)
(42,974)
19,182
19,182
2,913
2,913
24
24
(18)
(18)
(1)
(1)
(11)
(11)
(2,710)
(2,710)
-
-
37
37
13
13
19,429
19,429
61,755
61,755
(42,326)
(42,326)
$m
$m
482
482
201
201
27
27
(2)
(2)
-
-
(130)
(130)
(7)
(7)
15
15
(17)
(17)
569
569
1,854
1,854
(1,285)
(1,285)
569
569
118
118
1
1
-
-
(17)
(17)
(2)
(2)
(158)
(158)
(9)
(9)
(4)
(4)
(19)
(19)
479
479
1,876
1,876
(1,397)
(1,397)
$m
$m
19,842
19,842
2,605
2,605
817
817
(9)
(9)
(10)
(10)
(2,915)
(2,915)
(7)
(7)
67
67
60
60
20,450
20,450
65,329
65,329
(44,879)
(44,879)
20,450
20,450
3,088
3,088
25
25
(18)
(18)
(21)
(21)
(13)
(13)
(2,957)
(2,957)
(9)
(9)
26
26
10
10
20,581
20,581
64,960
64,960
(44,379)
(44,379)
3.1 Property, plant and equipment (continued)
3.1.2 Recognition and measurement
The following paragraphs provide further information about our fixed
asset classes:
• property, plant and equipment include $42 million (2015: $40
million) of capitalised borrowing costs directly attributable to
qualifying assets
• buildings include leasehold improvements and a $49 million
(2015: $58 million) net book value of buildings under finance lease
• communication assets include certain network land and building
assets that are essential to the operation of our communication
assets
• as at 30 June 2016, we had property, plant and equipment under
construction amounting to $795 million (2015: $598 million). As
these assets were not installed and ready for use, no depreciation
has been charged on these amounts.
3.1.1 Impairment assessment
All non-current tangible assets are reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For our impairment
assessment we identify cash generating units (CGUs), i.e. the
smallest groups of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely
independent of cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
Impairment assessment is performed at the level of our Telstra
Entity ubiquitous telecommunications network CGU.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less
cost of disposal and its value in use. Value in use represents the
present value of the future amount expected to be recovered through
the cash inflows and outflows arising from the asset’s continued use
and subsequent disposal.
We recognise any reduction in the carrying value as an expense in the
income statement in the reporting period in which the impairment
loss occurs.
Cash
generating
units (CGUs) for
impairment
assessment
We apply management judgement to
establish our CGUs.
We have determined that under the
revised NBN Definitive Agreements
(NBN DAs) our ubiquitous
telecommunications network now also
includes the Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)
cable network, which used to be
treated as a separate CGU for
impairment assessment. This change
resulted mainly from the fact that
under the revised NBN DAs cash
inflows generated by both networks
can no longer be separated. No one
item of telecommunications
equipment is of any value without the
other assets to which it is connected to
deliver our products and services.
During the financial year 2016 we have assessed our
telecommunications network CGU to identify indicators of
impairment, using both external and internal sources of information.
No such indicators have been identified.
(a) Acquisition
Property, plant and equipment, including construction in progress,
are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment.
Cost includes purchase price and costs directly attributable to
bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for its
intended use.
We capitalise borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the
acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. All other
borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in our income
statement when incurred.
(b) Depreciation
Items of property, plant and equipment, including buildings and
leasehold property but excluding freehold land, are depreciated on a
straight-line basis in the income statement over their estimated
useful lives. We start depreciating assets when they are installed and
ready for use.
The useful lives of our significant property, plant and equipment
classes are detailed in Table B.
Table B
Telstra Group
Buildings
Communication assets
Other plant and equipment
Useful life (years)
As at 30 June
2016
2015
4 - 48
2 - 57
4 - 20
4 - 52
2 - 53
4 - 20
Useful lives and
residual values
of tangible
assets
We apply management judgement to
estimate useful lives and residual
values of our assets and review them
each year. If useful lives or residual
values need to be modified, the
depreciation expense changes as from
the date of reassessment until the end
of the revised useful life (for both the
current and future years). This
assessment includes a comparison
with international trends for
telecommunication companies and, in
relation to communications assets,
includes a determination of when the
asset may be superseded
technologically or made obsolete.
The net effect of the assessment of
useful lives was an $84 million (2015:
$166 million) decrease in depreciation
expense.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
3.1 Property, plant and equipment (continued)
(c) Leased property, plant and equipment (Telstra as a lessee)
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets
We distinguish between finance leases, which effectively transfer
substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the
leased asset from the lessor to the lessee, and operating leases
under which the lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks
and benefits. The determination of whether an arrangement is, or
contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at
inception date, whether fulfilment of the arrangement depends on
the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a
right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an
arrangement.
Property, plant and equipment under finance lease are capitalised at
the beginning of the lease term at the lower of the fair value of the
asset and the present value of the future minimum lease payments.
A corresponding liability is also established and each lease payment
is allocated between the liability and finance charges.
Capitalised property, plant and equipment under finance lease are
depreciated on a straight-line basis to the income statement over
the shorter of the lease term or the expected useful life of the assets.
Operating lease payments are charged to the income statement on a
straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Where we lease properties, costs of improvements to these
properties are capitalised as leasehold improvements and
amortised over the shorter of the useful life of the improvements and
the term of the lease.
3.1.2 Recognition and measurement (continued)
(b) Depreciation (continued)
Impact of
revised NBN
Definitive
Agreements
(NBN DAs) on
our fixed asset
base
Under the revised NBN DAs, we need to
progressively transfer the relevant
Telstra assets to nbn co. These assets
include lead-in conduits (LICs), certain
copper and HFC assets and associated
passive infrastructure (being
infrastructure that supports the
relevant copper and HFC assets).
As at 30 June 2016, the net book value
of assets that are in scope to be
potentially transferred to nbn co under
the revised NBN DAs amounted to
$1,004 million. This represented 4.9
per cent of the net book value of our
total property, plant and equipment.
We have applied management
judgement in assessing the useful
lives of the in-scope assets based on
the anticipated nbnTM network rollout
period.
The nbnTM network rollout will also to a
lesser extent impact useful lives of
other assets, e.g. transmission and
switching technologies, which will not
be transferred to nbn co. The full
impact on our useful lives is not yet
known and will depend on nbn co's
selection of access technologies in
each rollout region and the sequence
in which the nbnTM network rollout
progresses. For the year ended 30
June 2016, we have applied
management judgement in assessing
the useful lives of these assets based
on our best estimate of the expected
consequential impacts of the nbnTM
network rollout. The result of our
assessment is included in the net
effect of our useful lives assessment.
Should evidence exist in future
reporting periods that changes these
best estimates, depreciation expense
will be adjusted as a change in
estimate in future reporting periods.
This note provides details of our goodwill and other intangible
assets and their impairment assessment.
Our impairment assessment compares the carrying value of our
cash generating units (CGUs) with their recoverable amounts
determined using a ‘value in use’ calculation. The value in use
calculations use key assumptions such as cash flow forecasts,
discount rates and terminal growth rates.
Table A
Telstra Group
Goodwill
Software
assets
Licences
Deferred
expen-
diture
Other
intan-
gibles
Total
intan-
gible
assets
Net book value at 1 July 2014
- additions
- acquisition of business
- acquisition of controlled entities
- impairment losses
- amortisation expense from continuing operations
- amortisation expense from discontinued operations
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- transfers
Net book value at 30 June 2015
At cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Net book value at 1 July 2015
- additions
- acquisition of business
- acquisition of controlled entities
- impairment losses from continuing operations
- amortisation expense from continuing operations
- amortisation expense from discontinued operations
- disposal through sale of controlled entities
- net foreign currency exchange differences
- transfers
Net book value at 30 June 2016
At cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
$m
395
-
-
1,173
-
-
-
84
-
1,652
1,652
-
1,652
-
3
61
(246)
-
-
(137)
13
-
1,346
1,592
(246)
$m
4,265
1,035
2
130
(4)
(917)
(2)
21
(65)
4,465
9,518
(5,053)
4,465
1,194
1
5
(4)
(1,003)
(1)
(2)
3
2
4,660
10,431
(5,771)
$m
816
1,336
-
12
-
(128)
-
1
5
2,042
2,441
(399)
2,042
7
-
-
-
(168)
-
-
-
(12)
1,869
2,436
(567)
$m
843
950
-
-
-
(838)
-
-
-
955
1,823
(868)
955
1,056
-
-
-
(868)
-
-
-
-
1,143
2,186
(1,043)
$m
63
1
2
164
(1)
(14)
-
3
-
218
330
(112)
218
1
4
19
-
(27)
-
(7)
3
-
211
336
(125)
$m
6,382
3,322
4
1,479
(5)
(1,897)
(2)
109
(60)
9,332
15,764
(6,432)
9,332
2,258
8
85
(250)
(2,066)
(1)
(146)
19
(10)
9,229
16,981
(7,752)
During the financial year 2016 the following transactions impacted
our goodwill balance:
• we recognised $64 million (2015: $1,173 million) goodwill on
acquisition of controlled entities and businesses, including $31
million for Readify Limited and $29 million for The Silverlining
Consulting Group Pty Ltd known as the Kloud Group (2015: $614
million for Pacnet Limited and its controlled entities and $317
million for Ooyala Inc.)
• we recognised a $246 million impairment loss against goodwill for
the Ooyala Holdings Group CGU. Refer to note 3.2.1 for further
details
• we disposed of $137 million of goodwill, of which $130 million
related to Autohome Inc. and its controlled entities (the Autohome
Group). Refer to note 6.4 for further details on the sale of the
Autohome Group.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets (continued)
(a) Cash generating units with allocated goodwill
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets (continued)
The following paragraphs detail further information about our
intangible assets classes:
The carrying amount of goodwill has been allocated to the CGUs as
detailed in Table B.
• as at 30 June 2016, we had software assets under development
amounting to $438 million (2015: $335 million). As these assets
were not installed and ready for use, no amortisation has been
charged on the amounts
• software assets include $31 million (2015: $24 million) of
capitalised borrowing costs directly attributable to qualifying
assets
• software assets mostly comprise internally generated assets
• licences include $1,321 million for the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and
2.5GHz spectrum licences acquired in the financial year 2015.
3.2.1 Impairment assessment
Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not
subject to amortisation and are assessed for impairment at least on
an annual basis, or whenever an indication of impairment exists.
Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less
cost of disposal and its value in use. Fair value less cost of disposal
is measured with reference to quoted market prices in an active
market.
Impairment loss is recognised in the income statement in the
reporting period when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the
recoverable amount.
For our impairment assessment we identify CGUs, to which goodwill
is allocated, and which cannot be larger than an operating segment.
Our impairment testing compares the carrying value of an individual
CGU with its recoverable amounts determined using a value in use
calculation, with the exception of Autohome Group, whose
recoverable amount in the prior reporting period was determined
using fair value less cost of disposal.
Determining
CGUs and their
recoverable
amount for
impairment
assessment
We apply management judgement to
identify our CGUs and determine their
recoverable amounts using a ‘value in
use’ calculation for our impairment
assessment. These judgments include
cash flow forecasts, as well as the
selection of growth rates, terminal
rates and discount rates based on past
experience and our expectations for
the future.
Our cash flow projections are based on
five-year management-approved
forecasts unless a longer period is
justified. The forecasts use
management estimates to determine
income, expenses, capital expenditure
and cash flows for each asset and
CGU.
During the financial year 2016, we
recognised a $246 million impairment
loss against goodwill for the Ooyala
Holdings Group CGU.
Table B
Telstra Group
CGU
GES International Group ¹
Pacnet Group ¹
Ooyala Holdings Group ¹
Ooyala Group ¹
Autohome Group ¹
Telstra Enterprise & Services Group
Telstra UK Group ¹
Videoplaza Group ¹
Nativ Group ¹
O2 Networks Group
Readify Group ²
Kloud Group ²
Fred IT Group
HealthConnex Group
1300 Australia Group
Other
Goodwill
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
629
-
251
-
-
122
66
-
-
57
31
29
21
17
16
107
1,346
-
619
-
361
130
122
74
73
58
57
-
-
21
16
16
105
1,652
1 These CGUs operate in overseas locations; therefore the goodwill allocated to these
CGUs will fluctuate in line with movements in applicable foreign exchange rates during the
period. Refer to note 6.1 for further details on acquisitions during the year.
2 Refer to note 6.1 for further details on acquisitions during the year. There are no
indicators of impairment in relation to these assets since their acquisition dates.
The following paragraphs detail changes in our CGUs with allocated
goodwill:
• during the financial year 2016, the operations of Pacnet Group
integrated into the GES International Group (GESI) to generate
combined cash inflows for the group. Prior to their integration, the
Pacnet Group was treated and assessed individually
• during the financial year 2016, we combined the businesses of
Ooyala, Videoplaza and Nativ. The assets of these businesses are
being used to generate combined cash inflows for the Ooyala
Holdings Group. Prior to their integration, the businesses were
treated and assessed individually. At 30 June, a $246 million
impairment loss was recognised
• on 23 June 2016, we disposed of the controlling interest in our
Autohome Group. Refer to note 6.4 for further details
• the Telstra Enterprise and Services Group includes goodwill from
past acquisitions integrated into this business.
3.2.1 Impairment assessment (continued)
(b) Value in use
We have used the following key assumptions in determining the
recoverable amount of our CGUs to which goodwill or indefinite
useful life intangible assets have been allocated:
Table C
Telstra Group
Discount rate
Terminal value
growth rate
2016
2015
2016
2015
GES International
Group
Ooyala Holdings
Group
Ooyala Group
Telstra Enterprise &
Services Group
Telstra UK Group
O2 Networks Group
Fred IT Group
HealthConnex Group
1300 Australia
Group
%
9.0
24.0
-
13.1
6.6
10.7
13.6
14.4
9.9
%
%
%
n/a
n/a
11.1
13.7
6.6
11.1
10.4
10.6
10.4
3.0
3.0
-
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
n/a
n/a
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Discount rate represents the pre-tax discount rate applied to the
cash flow projections. The discount rate reflects the market
determined, risk-adjusted discount rate that is adjusted for specific
risks relating to the CGU and the countries in which it operates.
Terminal value growth rate represents the growth rate applied to
extrapolate our cash flows beyond the five-year forecast period.
These growth rates are based on our expectation of the CGUs’ long-
term performance in their markets.
As at 30 June 2016, the carrying value of our assets in the Ooyala
Holdings Group CGU was assessed for impairment. The recoverable
amount of the CGU was determined using a value in use calculation,
and it was lower than the carrying value. As a result, we recognised in
the income statement a $246 million impairment loss against
goodwill of this CGU, reflecting changing dynamics in the intelligent
video market and business performance. This resulted in an increase
in the discount rate. Our value in use assumptions take into
consideration the factors noted above.
Sensitivity analysis also examined the effect of a change in a key
assumption on the other tested CGUs. The discount rate would need
to increase by 100 basis points (2015: 210 basis points) or the
terminal value growth rate would need to be 0.2 per cent (2015: 0.5
per cent) before the recoverable amount of any of the CGUs would
equal its carrying value.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets (continued)
3.2.2 Recognition and measurement
3.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets (continued)
3.2.2 Recognition and measurement (continued)
Category
Recognition and measurement
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is measured at cost. The cost represents the excess of what
we pay for the business combination over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired at the date
of acquisition.
Goodwill is not amortised but is tested for impairment on an annual basis or when an indication of
impairment exists.
Goodwill amount arising on acquisition of joint ventures or associated entities constitutes part of the
cost of the investment.
Internally generated
intangible assets
Internally generated intangible assets include mainly IT development costs incurred in design, build and
testing of new or improved IT products and systems.
Research costs are expensed when incurred.
Capitalised development costs include:
• external direct costs of materials and services consumed
• payroll and payroll-related costs for employees (including contractors) directly associated with the
project
• borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the qualifying assets.
Refer to ‘Capitalisation of development costs’ for management judgment on recognition of development
costs.
Internally generated intangible assets have a finite life and are amortised on a straight-line basis over
their useful lives.
Acquired intangible
assets
We acquire other intangible assets either as part of a business combination or through a separate
acquisition. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at their fair value at the
date of acquisition and recognised separately from goodwill. Intangible assets acquired through a
specific acquisition are recorded at cost.
Refer to ‘Determining fair value of identifiable intangible assets’ for management judgment on
measurement of fair value of intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination.
Capitalisation
of development
costs
Management judgement is required to
determine whether to capitalise
development costs. Development
costs are only capitalised if the project
is assessed to be technically and
commercially feasible, we are able to
use or sell the asset and we have
sufficient resources and intent to
complete the development.
Determining
fair value of
identifiable
intangible
assets
Management judgement is required to
determine the appropriate fair value of
identifiable intangible assets acquired
in business combinations. This
involves estimating timing and
amounts of future cash flows derived
from the use of these assets as well as
an appropriate discount rate to be
applied to the forecast cash flows.
Such estimates are based on current
forecasts, extrapolated for an
appropriate period and taking into
account growth rates, operating costs
and the expected useful life of the
assets.
(a) Amortisation
The weighted average amortisation periods of our identifiable
intangible assets are as follows:
Intangible assets that are considered to have a finite life are amortised on a straight-line basis over the
period of expected benefit. Intangible assets that are considered to have an indefinite life are not
amortised but tested for impairment on an annual basis or when an indication of impairment exists.
Table D
Telstra Group
Deferred expenditure
Deferred expenditure mainly includes direct incremental costs of establishing a customer contract,
costs incurred for basic access installation and connection fees for existing and new services, as well as
deferred costs related to the revised NBN Definitive Agreements.
Significant items of expenditure are deferred to the extent that they are recoverable from future revenue
and will contribute to our future earning capacity. Any costs in excess of future revenue are recognised
immediately in the income statement.
We amortise deferred expenditure over the average period in which the related benefits are expected to
be realised. The amortisation expense is recognised in our operating expenses.
Software assets
Licences
Deferred expenditure
Other acquired intangibles
Expected benefit
(years)
As at 30 June
2016
2015
8
15
6
10
8
15
4
9
Non-current
Trade receivables
Amounts owed by joint ventures
and associated entities
6.3
Finance lease receivables
Other receivables
Useful lives of
intangible
assets
We apply management judgement to
determine the amortisation period
based on the expected useful lives of
each asset class. In addition, we apply
management judgement to assess
annually the indefinite useful life
assumption applied to certain
acquired intangible assets.
We review the useful lives of our
identifiable intangible assets each
year. The net effect of the
reassessment of useful lives for the
financial year 2016 was a $67 million
(2015: $51 million) decrease in
amortisation expense.
3.3 Trade and other receivables
3.3.1 Current and non-current trade and other receivables
Table A
Telstra Group
Current
Trade receivables
Allowance for doubtful debts
Finance lease receivables
Accrued revenue
Other receivables
As at 30 June
2016
2015
Note
$m
$m
3,343
3,438
(134)
(113)
3,209
111
1,324
93
1,528
4,737
476
411
233
173
3,325
102
1,172
122
1,396
4,721
476
452
201
42
1,293
1,171
(a) Trade receivables and allowance for doubtful debts
The majority of our receivables are in the form of contracted
agreements with our customers. In general, the terms and conditions
of these contracts require settlement between 14 to 30 days from
the date of invoice. All credit and recovery risk associated with trade
receivables has been provided for.
Our trade receivables include our customer deferred debt, which
allows eligible customers the opportunity to repay the amounts due
for certain hardware and professional installation services monthly
over 12, 24 or 36 months.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
3.3 Trade and other receivables (continued)
3.3.1 Current and non-current trade and other receivables
(continued)
(a) Trade receivables and allowance for doubtful debts (continued)
The ageing of current and non-current trade receivables is detailed in
Table B.
Estimating
allowance for
doubtful debts
Table B
As at 30 June
Telstra Group
2016
2015
Not past due
Past due 0 - 30 days
Past due 31 - 60 days
Past due 61 - 90 days
Past due 91 - 120
days
Past 120 days
Gross
Allow-
ance
Gross
Allow-
ance
$m
2,704
710
159
74
49
123
3,819
$m
(15)
(10)
(8)
(7)
(23)
(71)
(134)
$m
2,727
732
197
75
62
121
3,914
$m
(13)
(13)
(6)
(7)
(12)
(62)
(113)
Ageing analysis in the above table is based on the original due date of
trade receivables, including where repayment terms for certain long
outstanding trade receivables have been renegotiated.
As at 30 June 2016, trade receivables with a carrying amount of $996
million (2015: $1,087 million) were past due but not impaired.
We hold security for a number of trade receivables, including past
due or impaired receivables, in the form of guarantees, letters of
credit and deposits. During the financial year 2016, the securities we
called upon were insignificant. These trade receivables, along with
our trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired,
comprise customers who have a good debt history and are
considered recoverable.
Movements in the allowance for doubtful debts in respect of our
trade receivables are detailed in Table C.
Table C
Telstra Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Opening balance
- additional allowance from continuing
operations
- amount used
- amount reversed from continuing
operations
- foreign currency exchange differences
Closing balance
$m
(113)
(70)
46
3
-
(134)
$m
(120)
(55)
52
12
(2)
(113)
We apply management judgement to
estimate the allowance for doubtful
debts for our trade receivables. Our
assessment is based on historical
trends and management’s
assessment of general economic
conditions. We consider credit risk,
insolvency risk and incapacity to pay a
legally recoverable debt and use:
• a statistical approach to determine
debt risk segmentation and apply
historical impairment rates
• an individual account by account
assessment based on past credit
history
• any prior knowledge of debtor
insolvency or other credit risk.
(b) Finance lease receivables
We enter into finance lease arrangements predominantly for
communication assets dedicated to solutions management that we
provide to our customers. The weighted average term of these
finance leases is 5.5 years (2015: 5.3 years). Table D presents
detailed information about our finance lease receivables.
Table D
Telstra Group
Amounts receivable under finance leases
Within 1 year
Within 1 to 5 years
After 5 years
Total minimum lease receivables
Less unearned finance income
Present value of minimum lease
receivables
Included in the financial statements as
Current finance lease receivables
Non-current finance lease receivables
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
130
195
86
411
(67)
344
111
233
344
116
182
55
353
(50)
303
102
201
303
The interest rate inherent in the leases is fixed at the contract date
for the entire lease term. The average contracted effective interest
rate was 5.8 per cent (2015: 6.0 per cent) per annum.
3.3.2 Recognition and measurement
Trade and other receivables are financial assets. They are initially
recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method.
An allowance for doubtful debts is raised to reduce the carrying
amount of trade receivables based on a review of outstanding
amounts at reporting date.
Bad debts specifically provided for in previous years are written off
against the allowance for doubtful debts. In all other cases, bad
debts are written off directly against the carrying amount and
expensed in the income statement.
3.3 Trade and other receivables (continued)
3.4.1 Recognition and measurement
3.3.2 Recognition and measurement (continued)
(a) Inventories
(a) Leased property, plant and equipment (Telstra as a lessor)
Refer to note 3.1.2 (c) for details about the distinction between
finance leases and operating leases and whether an arrangement
contains a lease.
Where we lease assets via a finance lease, a lease receivable is
recognised at the beginning of the lease term and measured at the
present value of the minimum lease payments receivable plus the
present value of any unguaranteed residual value expected to accrue
at the end of the lease term. Finance lease receipts are allocated
between finance income and a reduction of the lease receivable over
the term of the lease in order to reflect a constant periodic rate of
return on the net investment outstanding in respect of the lease.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line
basis over the term of the relevant lease.
3.4 Inventories
Telstra Group
As at 30 June
2016
2015
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
For the majority of inventory items we assign cost using the weighted
average cost basis.
Net realisable value of items expected to be sold is the estimated
selling price less estimated costs of completion and the estimated
costs incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. It approximates
fair value less cost of disposal.
Net realisable value of items expected to be consumed, for example
used in the construction of another asset, is the net value expected
to be earned through future use.
(b) Construction contracts
Construction work in progress represents the gross unbilled amount
expected to be collected from customers for contract work
performed to date. It is measured at cost and includes any profits
recognised less progress billings and any provisions for foreseeable
losses. The cost includes:
• both variable and fixed costs directly related to specific contracts
• amounts that are attributable to contract activity in general and
can be allocated to specific contracts on a reasonable basis
• costs expected to be incurred under penalty clauses, warranty
$m
$m
provisions and other variances.
Where a significant loss is estimated to be made on completion of a
construction contract, a provision for foreseeable losses is brought
to account and recorded against the gross amount of construction
work in progress.
Construction work in progress is presented as part of inventories for
contracts in which costs incurred and recognised profits exceed
progress billings. Where progress billings exceed the balance of
construction work in progress, the net amount is shown as a current
liability within trade and other payables.
Current
Construction work in progress
Contract costs incurred and recognised
profits
Progress billings
Raw materials recorded at cost
Finished goods recorded at cost
Finished goods recorded at net realisable
value
Non-current
Finished goods recorded at net realisable
value
Total current and non-current
inventories
510
(391)
119
113
228
97
438
557
29
586
655
(561)
94
86
234
77
397
491
32
523
Our finished goods include goods available for sale and materials
and spare parts to be used within one year in constructing and
maintaining our telecommunications network. We also purchase
strategic inventories for use in maintenance of network assets
beyond one year.
Estimating net
realisable value
At the reporting date we applied
management judgement to determine
net realisable value of inventories by
making certain price assumptions to
project selling prices into the future.
We also made assumptions about
current and future technologies.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Section 3. Our core assets and working capital (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management
Section 4. Our capital and risk management
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3.5 Trade and other payables
Telstra Group
Current
Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
Accrued capital expenditure
Accrued interest
Contingent consideration
Other creditors
Non-current
Contingent consideration
Other creditors
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
1,465
1,265
279
305
11
623
3,948
5
61
66
1,256
1,675
271
313
20
545
4,080
4
70
74
Trade creditors and other creditors are non-interest bearing
liabilities. Our payment terms vary but we generally make payments
within 30 to 45 days from the invoice date.
3.5.1 Recognition and measurement
Trade and other payables, including accruals, are recorded when we
are required to make future payments as a result of purchases of
assets or services. Trade and other payables are financial liabilities
initially recognised at fair value and carried at amortised cost using
the effective interest method.
This section sets out the policies and procedures applied to
This section sets out the policies and procedures applied to
manage our capital structure and the financial risks we are exposed
manage our capital structure and the financial risks we are exposed
to. Our total capital is defined as equity and net debt. We manage
to. Our total capital is defined as equity and net debt. We manage
our capital structure in order to maximise shareholders’ return,
our capital structure in order to maximise shareholders’ return,
maintain optimal cost of capital and provide flexibility for strategic
maintain optimal cost of capital and provide flexibility for strategic
investments.
investments.
SECTION 4. OUR CAPITAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT
SECTION 4. OUR CAPITAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT
4.1 Dividends
4.1 Dividends
Table B provides information about franking credits available for use
Table B provides information about franking credits available for use
in subsequent reporting periods.
in subsequent reporting periods.
Dividends paid during the financial year 2016 included the
Dividends paid during the financial year 2016 included the
previous year final dividend and the current year interim
previous year final dividend and the current year interim
dividend.
dividend.
Table B
Table B
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
This note also provides information about the current year final
This note also provides information about the current year final
dividend to be paid. No provision for the current year final
dividend to be paid. No provision for the current year final
dividend has been raised as it was not determined or publicly
dividend has been raised as it was not determined or publicly
recommended by the Board as at 30 June 2016.
recommended by the Board as at 30 June 2016.
Table A provides details about dividends paid during the financial
Table A provides details about dividends paid during the financial
year 2016.
year 2016.
Table A
Table A
Year ended 30 June
Year ended 30 June
Telstra Entity
Telstra Entity
2016
2016
2015
2015
2016
2016
2015
2015
$m
$m
$m
$m
cents
cents
cents
cents
Dividends paid
Dividends paid
Previous year final
Previous year final
dividend paid
dividend paid
Interim dividend paid
Interim dividend paid
Total dividends paid
Total dividends paid
1,893
1,893
1,866
1,866
1,894
1,894
3,787
3,787
1,833
1,833
3,699
3,699
15.5
15.5
15.5
15.5
31.0
31.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
30.0
30.0
4.2 Equity
4.2 Equity
Franking credits available for use in
Franking credits available for use in
subsequent reporting periods
subsequent reporting periods
Franking account balance
Franking account balance
Franking credits that will arise from the
Franking credits that will arise from the
payment of income tax payable as at 30
payment of income tax payable as at 30
June (at a tax rate of 30% on a tax paid
June (at a tax rate of 30% on a tax paid
basis)
basis)
Year ended 30 June
Year ended 30 June
2016
2016
2015
2015
$m
$m
$m
$m
234
234
32
32
158
158
232
232
392
392
264
264
We believe that our current balance in the franking account,
We believe that our current balance in the franking account,
combined with the franking credits that will arise on tax instalments
combined with the franking credits that will arise on tax instalments
expected to be paid, will be sufficient to fully frank our 2016 final
expected to be paid, will be sufficient to fully frank our 2016 final
dividend.
dividend.
On 11 August 2016, the Directors of Telstra Corporation Limited
On 11 August 2016, the Directors of Telstra Corporation Limited
resolved to pay a fully franked final dividend of 15.5 cents per
resolved to pay a fully franked final dividend of 15.5 cents per
ordinary share. The record date for the final dividend will be 25
ordinary share. The record date for the final dividend will be 25
August 2016, with payment being made on 23 September 2016. On
August 2016, with payment being made on 23 September 2016. On
24 August 2016, shares will trade excluding the entitlement to the
24 August 2016, shares will trade excluding the entitlement to the
dividend.
dividend.
The final dividend will be fully franked at a tax rate of 30 per cent. As
The final dividend will be fully franked at a tax rate of 30 per cent. As
at 30 June 2016 the final dividend for the financial year 2016 was not
at 30 June 2016 the final dividend for the financial year 2016 was not
determined or publicly recommended by the Board, therefore no
determined or publicly recommended by the Board, therefore no
provision for the dividend has been recorded in the statement of
provision for the dividend has been recorded in the statement of
financial position. However, provision for dividend payable
financial position. However, provision for dividend payable
amounting to $1,893 million has been raised as at the date of
amounting to $1,893 million has been raised as at the date of
resolution.
resolution.
There are no income tax consequences for the Telstra Group
There are no income tax consequences for the Telstra Group
resulting from the resolution and payment of the final dividend,
resulting from the resolution and payment of the final dividend,
except for $812 million of franking debits arising from the payment of
except for $812 million of franking debits arising from the payment of
this dividend that will be adjusted in our franking account balance.
this dividend that will be adjusted in our franking account balance.
The Board has determined that the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Board has determined that the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
(DRP) will continue to operate for the final dividend for the financial
(DRP) will continue to operate for the final dividend for the financial
year 2016 to be paid in September 2016. The election date for
year 2016 to be paid in September 2016. The election date for
participation in the DRP is 26 August 2016.
participation in the DRP is 26 August 2016.
During the financial year 2015, we completed an off-market share
During the financial year 2015, we completed an off-market share
buy-back, which included a fully franked dividend component of
buy-back, which included a fully franked dividend component of
$494 million. Refer to note 4.2 for further details.
$494 million. Refer to note 4.2 for further details.
This note provides information about our share capital and
This note provides information about our share capital and
reserves presented in the statement of changes in equity.
reserves presented in the statement of changes in equity.
We have established Telstra Growthshare Trust to allocate and
We have established Telstra Growthshare Trust to allocate and
administer the Company's employee share schemes. The trust
administer the Company's employee share schemes. The trust
is consolidated as it is controlled by us. Shares that are held
is consolidated as it is controlled by us. Shares that are held
within the trust, known as treasury shares, are used to satisfy
within the trust, known as treasury shares, are used to satisfy
future vesting of entitlements in these employee share
future vesting of entitlements in these employee share
schemes. These treasury shares reduce our contributed equity.
schemes. These treasury shares reduce our contributed equity.
4.2.1 Share capital
4.2.1 Share capital
Table A
Table A
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
Contributed equity
Contributed equity
Share loan to employees
Share loan to employees
Shares held by employee share plans
Shares held by employee share plans
Net services received under employee
Net services received under employee
share plans
share plans
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2016
2016
2015
2015
$m
$m
5,284
5,284
(13)
(13)
(109)
(109)
$m
$m
5,284
5,284
(15)
(15)
(93)
(93)
5
5
22
22
5,167
5,167
5,198
5,198
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.2 Equity (continued)
4.2.1 Share capital (continued)
(a) Contributed equity
We have 12,225,655,836 (2015: 12,225,655,836) authorised fully
paid ordinary shares on issue. Each of our fully paid ordinary shares
carries the right to one vote at a meeting of the Company. Holders of
our shares also have the right to receive dividends and to participate
in the proceeds from sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the
total shares issued in the event of the Company winding up.
On 2 May 2016, Telstra announced a capital management program of
up to approximately $1.5 billion. The details of the capital
management program are disclosed in note 7.5.
In the prior financial year we completed an off-market share buy-
back of 217,418,521 ordinary shares (or 1.75 per cent of our total
shares on issue on 6 October 2014). The ordinary shares were bought
back at $4.60 per share, which represented a 14 per cent discount to
the Telstra market price and comprised a fully franked dividend
component of $2.27 per share (or $494 million in total) and a capital
component of $2.33 per share (or $506 million in total). The shares
bought back were subsequently cancelled. The total cost of the
share buy-back amounted to $1,003 million, including $3 million of
associated transaction costs (net of income tax).
(b) Shares held by employee share plans
As at 30 June 2016, the number of shares held by employee share
plans totalled 19,058,155 (2015: 17,584,122). During the financial
year, 11,009,677 shares were acquired on market by Telstra
Growthshare Trust at an average price of $6.15 per share.
(c) Net services received under employee share plans
We measure the fair value of services received under employee share
plans by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted.
The net services received under employee share plans represent the
cumulative value of all instruments issued. Contributions made by
the Telstra Entity to Telstra Growthshare Trust are also included in
this account
4.2 Equity (continued)
4.2.2 Reserves (continued)
During the financial year 2016 due to issue of shares to employees,
we decreased our ownership of Autohome Inc. from 54.3 per cent at
30 June 2015 to 53.9 per cent prior to Autohome Inc. disposal.
On 23 June 2016, we disposed of 47.4 per cent of our 53.9 per cent
shareholding in Autohome Inc. and its controlled entities. On
disposal, we transferred $323 million held in our general reserve to
retained profits and $78 million of foreign currency translation
reserve to other comprehensive income. Refer to note 6.4 for further
details.
Reserve
Nature and purpose
In the prior financial year, we decreased our ownership percentage of
Autohome Inc. shares from 63.2 per cent to 54.3 per cent due to
Autohome Inc.’s share buy-back of $333 million, subsequent initial
public offering of $116 million and employee share issues. None of
these transactions resulted in a change in control; therefore their
impact has been recognised in the general reserve in our equity.
Table below details the nature and purpose of our reserve balances.
Foreign currency
translation reserve
Used to record exchange differences arising from the conversion of the non-Australian controlled
entities’ financial statements into Australian dollars. This reserve is also used to record our percentage
share of exchange differences arising from our equity accounted non-Australian investments in joint
ventures and associated entities.
Cash flow hedging
reserve
Represents the effective portion of gains or losses on remeasuring the fair value of hedge instruments,
where a hedge qualifies for hedge accounting.
Foreign currency basis
spread reserve
Used to record changes in the fair value of our derivative financial instruments attributable to
movements in foreign currency basis spread. Currency basis is included in interest on borrowings in the
income statement over the life of the borrowing.
Fair value of equity
instruments reserve
Represents changes in fair value of equity instruments we have elected to measure at fair value through
other comprehensive income.
General reserve
Represents other items we have taken directly to equity.
4.2.2 Reserves
Table B details our reserve balances.
Table B
Telstra Group
Balance at 1 July 2014
Other comprehensive income
Transfers to income statement
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Balance at 30 June 2015
Other comprehensive income
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Transfer from general reserve to retained profits
Balance at 30 June 2016
Cash flow
hedge
reserve
Foreign
currency
trans-
lation
reserve
Foreign
currency
basis
spread
reserve
Fair value
of equity
instru-
ments
reserve
General
reserve
Total
reserves
$m
(86)
207
-
-
121
(26)
-
-
95
$m
(122)
8
-
-
(114)
21
-
-
(93)
$m
-
50
-
-
50
(2)
-
-
48
$m
-
6
-
-
6
8
-
-
14
$m
(20)
-
(27)
356
309
-
16
(327)
(2)
$m
(228)
271
(27)
356
372
1
16
(327)
62
4.2.3 Recognition and measurement
Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the
consideration received by the Telstra Entity.
Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are
recognised directly in equity, net of income tax, as a reduction of the
share proceeds received.
Where we undertake a share buy-back, contributed equity is reduced
in accordance with the structure of the buy-back arrangement. Costs
associated with the buy-back, net of income tax, are also deducted
from contributed equity.
Net services received under employee share plans (i.e. share-based
payments) increase our share capital balance. Non-recourse loans
provided to employees to participate in these employee share plans
are recorded as a reduction in share capital.
We also record the purchase of Telstra Entity shares underpinning
our employee share plan as a reduction in share capital.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.3 Capital management
Table B summarises the key movements in net debt during the
financial year and provides our gearing ratio.
This note provides information about components of our net
debt and related finance costs, as well as our capital
management policies.
Table B
Telstra Group
Opening net debt
Debt issuance
Net commercial paper
Debt repayments
Finance lease repayments
Net cash (inflow)/outflow
Fair value (losses)/gains impacting
Equity
Other expenses
Finance costs
Other non-cash movements
Debt on acquisition of Pacnet Limited
Finance lease additions
Total (increase)/decrease in gross debt
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (includes foreign exchange
differences)
Total decrease/(increase) in net debt
Closing net debt
Total equity
Total capital
Gearing ratio
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
(13,566)
(1,970)
(514)
1,451
101
(932)
$m
(10,521)
(1,398)
220
2,798
47
1,667
33
(2)
(2)
85
22
(26)
-
(144)
(1,047)
(580)
(82)
1,086
2,154
(4,131)
1,107
(12,459)
(3,045)
(13,566)
(15,907)
(28,366)
%
43.9
(14,510)
(28,076)
%
48.3
(a) Borrowings and repayment of debt
During the year ended 30 June 2016, we repaid $1,415 million of term
debt (Australian dollar equivalent) using existing cash balances and
bank facilities. This included:
• $781 million Euro bond
• $203 million United States dollar private placements
• $431 million Japanese yen private placements.
The above includes the cash settlement of derivative financial
instruments used to hedge the borrowings.
We also repaid $36 million loans from associated entities.
We aim to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for
other stakeholders, while:
• safeguarding our ability to continue as a going concern
• maintaining an optimal capital structure and cost of capital
that provides flexibility for strategic investments.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, we may
issue or repay debt, adjust the amount of dividends paid to
shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new
shares.
4.3.1 Net debt
A parameter used to monitor capital management is the gearing
ratio. Our comfort zone for the gearing ratio is currently 50 to 70 per
cent (2015: 50 to 70 per cent) and it is calculated as:
Gearing ratio equals net debt divided by total capital, where:
• net debt is calculated as total interest bearing financial liabilities
and derivative financial instruments, less cash and cash
equivalents
• total capital is equity, as shown in the statement of financial
position, plus net debt.
We undertake the following transactions in relation to managing our
net debt portfolio and associated financial risks:
• invest surplus cash in bank deposits and negotiable certificates of
deposit
• issue commercial paper and have committed bank facilities in
place to support working capital and short-term liquidity
requirements
• issue long-term debt including bank loans, private placements
and public bonds both in the domestic and offshore markets
• use derivative financial instruments including cross currency
swaps, interest rate swaps and forward foreign currency contracts
to hedge foreign currency and interest rate risk.
For further discussion on financial risks, refer to note 4.4.
Table A lists the carrying value of our net debt components.
Table A
Telstra Group
Borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
(17,302)
1,293
3,550
(12,459)
$m
(15,634)
672
1,396
(13,566)
The components of net debt are not subject to any externally
imposed capital requirements. We did not have any defaults or
breaches under any of our agreements with our lenders during the
current or prior years.
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.1 Net debt (continued)
(a) Borrowings and repayment of debt (continued)
Term debt issuance during the period included:
• On 14 April 2016 we issued a $1,133 million (EUR 750 million) bond
which is repayable on 14 April 2026. The bond has a coupon of
1.125 per cent. The proceeds are fully hedged and were swapped
back into Australian dollars
• On 16 September 2015 we raised a $500 million Australian dollar
bond maturing on 16 September 2022
• On 24 July 2015 we drew down a $300 million term loan note which
is repayable on 15 September 2022.
In the financial year 2016 we also drew down $1,850 million under
our bank loan facilities in varying tranches. All amounts were repaid
as at 30 June 2016, including a $200 million bilateral loan facility
drawn on 23 September 2015. These amounts are shown on a gross
basis in the statement of cash flows.
4.3.2 Borrowings
Table C details the carrying and fair values of borrowings included in
the statement of financial position.
Table C
Telstra Group
Current borrowings
Domestic borrowings
Offshore borrowings
Bank loans
Commercial paper
Finance leases
Non-current borrowings
Domestic borrowings
Offshore borrowings
Bank loans
Finance leases
Total borrowings
Carrying
value
Fair value
Carrying
value
Fair value
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
$m
$m
$m
$m
(395)
(1,492)
(2)
(648)
(118)
(2,655)
(2,463)
(11,605)
(310)
(269)
(14,647)
(17,302)
(397)
(1,546)
(2)
(648)
(118)
(2,711)
(2,690)
(12,917)
(304)
(269)
(16,180)
(18,891)
(37)
(1,211)
(1)
(154)
(93)
(1,496)
(2,315)
(11,562)
(10)
(251)
(14,138)
(15,634)
(36)
(1,225)
(1)
(154)
(93)
(1,509)
(2,508)
(12,697)
(10)
(251)
(15,466)
(16,975)
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.2 Borrowings (continued)
Borrowings
Treasury policy and purpose
Offshore
borrowings
Commercial
paper
Unless designated as a hedge of a foreign
controlled entity, our policy is to swap
foreign currency denominated borrowings
into Australian dollars using cross currency
and interest rate swaps. Refer to note 4.4 for
further details.
Commercial paper is used principally to
support working capital and short-term
liquidity. Commercial paper will continue to
be supported by a combination of liquid
financial assets, and access to committed
bank facilities.
Finance
leases
Finance lease balances are secured as the
rights to the leased assets transfer to the
lessor in the event of a default by us.
Generally all our borrowings are unsecured, except for finance leases
as noted above. No assets are pledged as security for our borrowings.
All our borrowings are interest bearing, except for some loans from
wholly owned controlled entities and other organisations.
The notional (face) value of our total borrowings is $16,874 million
(2015:$15,316 million).
(a) Maturity of borrowings
Recognition and measurement
Initial
recognition
and
measurement
All loans and borrowings are initially
recorded at fair value, which typically
reflects the proceeds received, net of
directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent
measurement
After initial recognition, all interest
bearing loans and borrowings are stated
at amortised cost, using the effective
interest method. Any difference between
proceeds received net of direct
transaction costs and the amount payable
at maturity is recognised over the term of
the borrowing using the effective interest
method.
Loans or borrowings that are in
designated fair value hedge relationships
are adjusted for fair value movements
attributable to the hedged risk. Refer note
4.3.3 for our hedging policies.
Impact to the
income
statement
Gains or losses are recognised in the
income statement when the loan or
borrowing is derecognised.
(ii) Finance leases
Refer to note 3.1.2 for accounting policy.
(c) Finance costs
We reduce refinancing risk by ensuring that our borrowings mature
at different periods. Refer to Table G in note 4.4 which shows the
repayment profile of our borrowings. The notional values disclosed
represent values repayable at contractual maturities.
Interest on our borrowings is shown in Table D. Amounts disclosed
are net amounts after offsetting interest income and interest
expense on associated derivative instruments. Our hedging
strategies are discussed further in note 4.3.3.
(b) Recognition and measurement
(i) Borrowings
Borrowings are:
• recognised initially on the trade date (the date on which we
become a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument)
• derecognised when our contractual obligations are discharged or
cancelled or expired
• classified as non-current liabilities except for those that mature in
less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are classified
as current liabilities.
Table D
Telstra Group
Interest expense on
Domestic borrowings
Offshore borrowings
Bank loans
Commercial paper
Finance leases
Other
Total interest on borrowings
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
138
666
17
27
24
12
884
151
670
2
16
21
15
875
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.3 Derivatives
Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value
from the price of an underlying item such as interest rate,
foreign currency exchange rate, credit spread or other index.
Table E shows the carrying value of each class of derivative financial
instrument.
Table E
Telstra Group
Current derivative financial instruments
Cross currency swaps
Interest rate swaps
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange options
Non-current derivative financial instruments
Cross currency swaps
Interest rate swaps
Total derivative financial instruments
The terms of a derivative contract are determined at inception,
therefore any movements in the price of the underlying item over
time will cause the contract value to constantly fluctuate, which is
reflected in the fair value of the derivative. Derivatives which are in an
asset position (i.e. the market has moved in our favour) are referred
to as being ‘in the money’ and derivatives in a liability position as ‘out
of the money’.
Both parties are therefore exposed to the credit quality of the
counterparty. We are exposed to credit risk on derivative assets as a
result of the potential failure of the counterparties to meet their
contractual obligations. We do not have credit risk associated with
derivatives that are out of the money.
Refer to note 4.4.3 for information about our credit risk policies.
(a) Recognition and measurement
Derivative financial instruments are:
• recognised on the date on which we commit to purchase or sell an
asset or liability
• included as non-current assets or liabilities except for those that
mature in less than 12 months from the reporting date. These are
classified as current assets or liabilities.
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
$m
-
49
9
4
62
1,259
921
2,180
2,242
$m
(192)
(56)
(34)
(4)
(286)
(82)
(581)
(663)
(949)
$m
-
2
5
-
7
994
796
1,790
1,797
$m
(201)
(11)
(2)
-
(214)
(300)
(611)
(911)
(1,125)
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.3 Derivatives (continued)
(a) Recognition and measurement (continued)
Recognition and measurement
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.3 Derivatives (continued)
(b) Utilisation of derivatives to manage risks (continued)
To the extent permitted by the Australian Accounting Standards, we
formally designate and document our financial instruments by
hedge type as follows:
Fair value hedges
Cash flow hedges
Net investment hedges
Recognition and
measurement
All derivatives are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently remeasured at fair value at each
reporting date. Where the fair value of a derivative is positive it is carried as an asset and where negative,
as a liability. Refer to note 4.4.5 for details on the determination of fair value.
Right to set-off
We record derivative financial instruments on a net basis in our statement of financial position where we:
• have a legally recognised right to set-off the derivative asset and the derivative liability, and we intend
to settle on a net basis or simultaneously
• enter into master netting arrangements relating to a number of financial instruments, have a legal
right of set-off, and intend to exercise that right.
For our interest rate swaps, we do not offset the receivable or payable with the underlying financial asset
or financial liability being hedged as the transactions are usually with different counterparties and are
not generally settled on a net basis.
Objectives of this
hedging arrangement
To hedge the exposure to
changes in the fair value of
borrowings which are issued at
a fixed rate, or denominated in
foreign currency, by converting
to floating rate borrowings
denominated in Australian
dollars.
Derecognition
Derivative assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the derivative assets have
expired or have been transferred and we have transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership.
Derivative liabilities are derecognised when the contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or
expired.
Instruments used
We enter into cross currency
and interest rate swaps to
mitigate our exposure to
changes in the fair value of our
long-term borrowings.
Impact to the income
statement
The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as
a hedging instrument and, if so, on the nature of the item being hedged.
To hedge the exposure to
changes in cash flows from
borrowings that bear floating
interest rates or are
denominated in foreign
currency. Cash flow hedging is
also used to mitigate the
foreign currency exposure
arising from highly probable
and committed future currency
cash flows.
We enter into interest rate and
cross currency swaps to hedge
future cash flows arising from
our borrowings.
We use forward foreign
exchange contracts to hedge a
portion of firm commitments
and highly probable forecast
transactions.
To offset the foreign exchange
exposure arising from the
translation of our foreign
investments from their
functional currency to
Australian dollars.
Where we choose to hedge our
net investment exposures, we
use forward foreign exchange
contracts, cross currency
swaps and/or borrowings in
the relevant currency of the
investment.
Economic relationships
In all our hedge relationships the critical terms of the hedging instrument and hedged item (including
notional values, cash flows and currency) are aligned.
(b) Utilisation of derivatives to manage risks
We enter into derivative transactions in accordance with policies
approved by the Board to manage our exposure to market risks and
volatility of financial outcomes that arise as part of our normal
business operations. We do not speculatively trade in derivative
financial instruments.
Hedging refers to the way in which we use financial instruments,
primarily derivatives, to manage our exposure to financial risks. The
gain or loss on the underlying item (the ‘hedged item’) is expected to
move in the opposite direction to the gain or loss on the derivative
(the ‘hedging instrument’), therefore offsetting our risk position.
Hedge accounting allows the matching of the gains and losses on
hedged items and associated hedging instruments in the same
accounting period to minimise volatility in the income statement. In
order to qualify for hedge accounting, prospective hedge
effectiveness testing must meet all the following criteria:
• an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and
hedging instrument
• the effect of credit risk does not dominate the value changes
resulting from the economic relationship
• the hedge ratio is the same as that resulting from actual amounts
of hedged items and hedging instruments for risk management.
Our major exposure to interest rate risk and foreign currency risk
arises from our long-term borrowings. We also have translation
foreign currency risk associated with investments in foreign
operations and transactional foreign currency exposures such as
purchases in foreign currencies. These risks are discussed further in
note 4.4.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.3 Derivatives (continued)
(b) Utilisation of derivatives to manage risks (continued)
Table F shows the carrying value and notional value of each
component of our gross debt including derivative financial
instruments categorised by hedge type.
Table F
Telstra Group
Borrowings by hedge designation
Fair value hedges
Cash flow hedges
Not in a hedge relationship
Total borrowings
Derivative assets by hedge designation
Fair value hedges
Cash flow hedges
Not in a hedge relationship
Total derivative assets
Derivative liabilities by hedge designation
Fair value hedges
Cash flow hedges
Not in a hedge relationship
Total derivative liabilities
Total gross debt
(i) Fair value hedges
All changes in the fair value of the underlying item relating to hedged
risk are recognised in the income statement together with the
changes in the fair value of derivatives. The net difference is recorded
in the income statement as ineffectiveness. The carrying value of
borrowings in effective fair value hedge relationships is adjusted for
gains or losses attributable to the risk(s) being hedged.
Table G outlines the cumulative amount of fair value hedge
adjustments that are included in the carrying amount of borrowings
in the statement of financial position.
Table G
Telstra Group
Notional value as at 30 June
Unamortised discounts/premiums
Amortised cost
Cumulative fair value hedge adjustments
Carrying amount
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
(4,904)
22
(4,882)
(648)
(5,530)
$m
(5,779)
28
(5,751)
(543)
(6,294)
Table H shows the ineffectiveness recognised in the income
statement. We have excluded foreign currency basis spreads from
our designated fair value and cash flow hedge relationships.
Carrying
value
Notional
value
Carrying
value
Notional
value
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
$m
$m
$m
$m
(5,530)
(8,674)
(3,098)
(17,302)
988
1,243
11
2,242
-
(915)
(34)
(949)
(16,009)
(4,904)
(8,717)
(3,253)
(16,874)
482
670
9
1,161
-
(216)
(36)
(252)
(15,965)
(6,294)
(7,597)
(1,743)
(15,634)
769
1,025
3
1,797
(69)
(1,056)
-
(1,125)
(14,962)
(5,779)
(7,635)
(1,902)
(15,316)
399
547
3
949
(73)
(423)
-
(496)
(14,863)
Table H
Telstra Group
Re-measurement of hedged item used to
measure ineffectiveness
Change in value of hedging instruments
Net loss before tax from ineffectiveness
Net loss after tax
Year ended 30 June
2016
(Gain)/
loss
2015
(Gain)/
loss
$m
274
(267)
7
5
$m
184
(178)
6
4
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.3 Derivatives (continued)
(b) Utilisation of derivatives to manage risks (continued)
(ii) Cash flow hedges
The portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is
effective (offsets the movement on the hedged item) is recognised
directly in the cash flow hedging reserve in equity and any ineffective
portion is recognised as finance costs directly in the income
statement.
Gains or losses deferred in the cash flow hedging reserve are
subsequently:
• transferred to the income statement when the hedged transaction
affects profit or loss (e.g. a forecast transaction occurs)
• included in the initial carrying amount when the hedged item is a
non-financial asset or liability
• transferred immediately to the income statement if a forecast
hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur.
Table I shows the hedge gains or losses transferred to and from the
cash flow hedging reserve.
Table I
Telstra Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Table J shows when the cash flows are expected to occur with
respect to items in cash flow hedges. These amounts are the
undiscounted cash flows reported in Australian dollars and
represent our foreign currency exposures at the reporting date.
Table J
Telstra Group
Non-capital items
Within 1 year
Capital items
Within 1 year
After 1 year
Borrowings
Within 1 year
Within 1 to 5 years
After 5 years
Notional cash
outflows
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
(956)
(801)
(162)
-
(135)
(2)
(2,068)
(2,477)
(5,672)
(11,335)
(539)
(4,168)
(4,559)
(10,204)
Non-capital and capital items will be recognised in the income
statement in the same period in which the cash flows are expected to
occur.
91
(iii) Derivatives not in a formal hedge relationship
(196)
(277)
(7)
(13)
204
212
Some derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting or are
specifically not designated as a hedge as natural offset achieves
substantially the same accounting results. This includes forward
foreign currency contracts that are used to economically hedge
exchange rate fluctuations associated with trade creditors or other
liability and asset balances denominated in a foreign currency.
Cash flow hedging reserve
- changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
- changes in fair value transferred to other
expenses
- changes in fair value transferred to
goods and services purchased
- changes in fair value transferred to
finance costs
- changes in fair value transferred to
property, plant and equipment
- income tax on movements in the cash
flow hedging reserve
$m
$m
32
(3)
(9)
21
(2)
(3)
8
During the current and prior financial years there was no material
impact on profit or loss resulting from ineffectiveness of our cash
flow hedges or from discontinuing hedge accounting for forecast
transactions no longer expected to occur.
4.3.4 Other hedge accounting policies
(a) Net investment hedges
During the period we used derivatives (forward foreign exchange
contracts) to hedge a portion of the translation risk of the Autohome
Group. This was formally designated as a net investment hedge
meaning that the foreign exchange movement on the forward foreign
exchange contract were transferred to equity to offset the gains or
losses on translation of the net investment in the Autohome Group
into Australian dollars.
(b) Discontinuation of hedge accounting
Hedge accounting is discontinued when a hedging instrument
expires, is sold, terminated, or no longer meets the criteria for hedge
accounting. At that time, any cumulative gains or losses relating to
cash flow hedges recognised in equity are initially retained in equity
and subsequently recognised in the income statement as the
previously hedged item affects profit or loss. For fair value hedges,
the cumulative adjustment recorded against the carrying value of the
hedged item at the date hedge accounting ceases is amortised to the
income statement using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.3 Capital management (continued)
4.3.4 Other hedge accounting policies (continued)
(c) Embedded derivatives
Derivatives embedded in:
• host contracts that are financial assets are not separated from
financial asset hosts and a hybrid contract is classified in its
entirety at either amortised cost or fair value
• other financial liabilities or other host contracts are treated as
separate financial instruments when their risks and
characteristics are not closely related to those of the host
contracts and the host contracts are not measured at fair value
through profit or loss.
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management
Our underlying business activities result in exposure to
operational risks and a number of financial risks, including
interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity
risk.
Our overall risk management program seeks to mitigate these
risks in order to reduce volatility on our financial performance
and to support the delivery of our financial targets. Financial
risk management is carried out centrally by our treasury
department under policies approved by the Board.
This note summarises how we manage these financial risks.
All our financial instruments are accounted for under AASB 9
(2013): ‘Financial instruments’, which we early adopted in the
prior financial year.
4.4.1 Managing our interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from changes in market interest rates.
Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose us to fair value interest
rate risk. Variable rate borrowings give rise to cash flow interest
rate risk, which is partially offset by cash and cash equivalents
balances held at variable rates.
We manage interest rate risk on our net debt portfolio by:
• setting our target ratio of fixed interest debt to variable interest
debt, as required by our debt management policy
• ensuring access to diverse sources of funding
• reducing risks of refinancing by establishing and managing our
target maturity profiles
• entering into cross currency and interest rate swaps (refer also to
note 4.3.3).
(a) Exposure
Table C in note 4.3.2 sets out the carrying amount of borrowings. The
use of cross currency and interest rate swaps allows us to manage
the level of exposure our borrowings have to interest rate risks. Table
A below shows the way in which debt was managed in the year to
June using interest rate swaps, by reporting our fixed to floating ratio
pre and post the impact of derivatives.
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.1 Managing our interest rate risk (continued)
(a) Exposure (continued)
Table A includes current borrowings based on the actual economic
hedging arrangement. For internal risk management purposes, we
classify debt due to mature within 12 months as floating which at 30
June 2016 primarily includes a Euro €1 billion which matures in
March 2017 and has been swapped into fixed Australian dollars (AUD
carrying value $1,492 million).
Table A
Telstra Group
Fixed rate
Floating rate
Total borrowings
Pre-hedge
borrowings
Post-hedge
borrowings
Pre-hedge
borrowings
Post-hedge
borrowings
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Note
4.3
$m
(16,069)
(1,233)
(17,302)
$m
(10,813)
(6,489)
(17,302)
$m
(15,202)
(432)
(15,634)
$m
(9,189)
(6,445)
(15,634)
Table B shows our financial assets and liabilities with exposure to
interest rate risk at 30 June. The classification between fixed and
floating takes into account applicable hedge instruments. As we
have currently swapped all borrowings into Australian dollars, and
actively manage other foreign exchange positions (refer note 4.4.2),
we have not included balances exposed to foreign interest rates as
they are not significant.
Table B
Telstra Group
Financial assets
Fixed rate
Finance lease receivable
Amounts owed by joint ventures
Variable rate
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial liabilities
Fixed rate
Post hedge borrowings
Domestic borrowings (including bank loans)
Loans from associates
Offshore borrowings
Finance lease payable
Weighted average rate on fixed rate liabilities
Variable rate
Post hedge borrowings
Domestic borrowings (including bank loans)
Commercial paper
Net forward foreign exchange contract liability
Weighted average rate on floating rate liabilities
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Principal/
notional
Weighted
average
Principal/
notional
Weighted
average
$m
%
$m
%
344
411
5.84
10.50
3,377
2.49
(8,260)
(1,560)
(35)
(140)
(323)
(4,417)
(311)
(208)
(468)
6.48
6.12
8.00
6.10
5.85
6.41
3.95
3.04
2.59
2.67
3.73
303
451
502
(7,124)
(1,061)
(34)
(140)
(272)
(5,837)
(3)
(154)
-
6.02
12.00
2.32
6.66
7.12
8.00
6.10
5.79
6.69
4.00
4.90
2.28
-
3.96
Yields represent ‘as at’ calculations rather than average yields on
balances held during the year.
Cash and cash equivalents includes only interest bearing Australian
dollar balances.
Net forward foreign exchange contract liability includes final pay legs
of $1,450 million (2015: $654 million) as described in Table E. The
$468 million notional value above represents forward foreign
exchange contracts used to hedge United States dollar commercial
paper borrowings at 30 June 2016.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.2 Managing our foreign currency risk
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.1 Managing our interest rate risk (continued)
(b) Sensitivity
We have performed a sensitivity analysis based on the interest rate
risk exposures of our financial instruments as at 30 June, showing
the impact that a 10 per cent shift in interest rates would have on our
profit after tax and on equity. In accordance with our policy to swap
foreign currency borrowings into Australian dollars, interest rate
sensitivity relates primarily to movements in Australian interest
rates.
Table C shows the results of our sensitivity analysis.
Table C
As at 30 June
Telstra Group
2016
2015
Foreign currency risk is our risk that the value of a financial
commitment, forecast transaction, recognised asset or liability
will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. We
operate internationally and hence we are exposed to foreign
exchange risk from various currencies. However, our largest
concentration of risk is attributable to the Euro, United States
dollar and the Philippine peso.
This risk exposure arises primarily from:
• borrowings denominated in foreign currencies
• trade and other creditor balances denominated in foreign
currencies
• firm commitments or highly probable forecast transactions
for receipts and payments settled in foreign currencies or
with prices dependent on foreign currencies
• net investments in foreign controlled entities (foreign
Gain/(loss)
Equity
Net
profit or
loss
Net
profit or
loss
Equity
operations).
(a) Borrowings
Interest rates
(+10%)
Interest rates
(-10%)
$m
(24)
24
$m
61
(63)
$m
(24)
24
$m
53
(55)
A shift of 10 per cent has been selected as a reasonably possible
change in interest rates based on the current level of both short-term
and long-term interest rates. This is not a forecast or prediction of
future market conditions.
The results of the sensitivity analysis are driven by the following main
factors:
• any increase or decrease in interest rates will impact our net
unhedged floating rate financial instruments and therefore will
directly impact profit or loss
• changes in the fair value of derivatives which are part of effective
cash flow hedge relationships are deferred in equity with no
impact to profit or loss
• changes in the fair value of foreign currency basis spreads
associated with our cross currency swaps are deferred in equity
• there is no net impact on profit or loss as a result of fair value
movements on derivatives designated in effective fair value hedge
relationships as there will be an offsetting adjustment to the
underlying borrowing
• the analysis does not include the impact of any management
action that might take place if a 10 per cent shift were to occur.
We mitigate the foreign currency exposure on foreign currency
denominated borrowings by:
• converting borrowings to Australian dollar using cross currency
swaps
• holding borrowings to offset the translation of a foreign controlled
entity (where significant we may choose to hedge foreign currency
risk arising from the translation of the net assets of our foreign
controlled entities).
Table D shows the carrying value of offshore borrowings by
underlying currency. At 30 June 2016 all offshore borrowings were
swapped into Australian dollars as shown above (June 2015: all
Australian dollars).
At 30 June 2016 we also held $443 million (USD $330 million) United
States dollar denominated commercial paper which was converted
into Australian dollars using foreign exchange swaps.
Table D
Telstra Group
United States dollar
Euro
Japanese Yen
Swiss Franc
Other
Total offshore borrowings
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
(2,672)
(9,612)
(136)
(325)
(352)
(13,097)
$m
(2,786)
(8,920)
(396)
(336)
(335)
(12,773)
4.4.2 Managing our foreign currency risk (continued)
(b) Trading
The performance of our business is increasingly sensitive to
movement in foreign exchange rates. Accordingly our major exposure
to foreign currency risk arises from our operating (transactional)
activities. We manage this risk by:
• hedging a proportion of the exposure of foreign exchange
transaction risk arising from firm commitments or highly probable
forecast transactions denominated in foreign currencies in
accordance with our risk management policy. These transactions
may be physically settled in a foreign currency or in Australian
dollars but with direct reference to quoted currency rates in
accordance with a contractual formula
• economically hedging a proportion of foreign currency risk
associated with trade and other asset and liability balances
• economically hedging the risk associated with our wholly owned
controlled entities (‘WOCE’) that may be exposed to transactions,
both forecast and committed, in currencies other than their
functional currency, in accordance with our overall risk
management policy.
We hedge the above risks using forward foreign exchange contracts.
Table E summarises the impact of outstanding forward foreign
exchange contracts that are hedging our transactional currency
exposures at 30 June.
Table E
Telstra Group
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Exposure
Forward foreign exchange
contract receive/(pay)
Exposure
Forward foreign exchange
contract receive/(pay)
Local currency
Austra-
lian
dollars
Average
exchange
rate
Local currency
Austra-
lian
dollars
Average
exchange
rate
m
m
$m
$
(468)
0.705
0.523
0.750
m
-
(13)
(80)
m
-
13
58
Commercial paper borrowings
United States dollars
Loans to and from WOCE
British pounds sterling
United States dollars
Other (various currencies)
Forecast transactions
United States dollars
Philippine peso
Other (various currencies)
Other assets and liabilities
United States dollars
Other (British pounds sterling)
Total in Australian dollars
(c) Natural offset
(330)
(24)
(316)
330
22
287
(580)
(6,002)
221
4,802
(71)
(4)
71
4
(41)
(382)
(2)
(300)
(139)
(13)
(96)
(9)
(1,450)
0.730
34.635
(569)
(5,848)
274
4,600
0.720
0.462
(34)
-
34
-
$m
-
(24)
(75)
(2)
(358)
(134)
(17)
(44)
-
(654)
$
-
0.522
0.773
0.765
34.280
0.771
-
Our direct foreign exchange exposure arising from the impact of
translation of the results of our foreign entities to Australian dollars
is, in part, naturally offset at the Group level by foreign currency
denominated operating and capital expenditure of business units,
for which we do not have formal hedging in place.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.3 Managing our credit risk
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
We manage liquidity risk by:
4.4.2 Managing our foreign currency risk (continued)
4.4.4 Managing our liquidity risk
(c) Natural offset (continued)
(i) Sensitivity
We have performed a sensitivity analysis based on our foreign
currency risk exposures existing at balance date. Table F shows the
impact that a 10 per cent shift in applicable exchange rates would
have on our profit after tax and on equity.
Table F
As at 30 June
Telstra Group
2016
2015
Gain/(loss)
Equity
Net
profit or
loss
Equity
Net
profit or
loss
$m
31
(38)
$m
(41)
50
$m
25
(30)
$m
(31)
38
Exchange rates
(+10%)
Exchange rates
(-10%)
A shift of 10 per cent has been selected as a reasonably possible
change taking into account the current level of exchange rates and
the volatility observed both on an historical basis and on market
expectations of future movements. This is not a forecast or
prediction of future market conditions.
The translation of our foreign entities’ results into the Group’s
presentation currency has not been included in the above sensitivity
analysis as this represents translation risk rather than transaction
risk.
We are exposed to equity impacts from foreign currency movements
associated with our offshore investments and our derivatives in cash
flow hedges of offshore borrowings. This foreign currency risk is
spread over a number of currencies. We have disclosed the
sensitivity analysis on a total portfolio basis and not separately by
currency.
Any unhedged foreign exchange positions associated with our
transactional exposures will directly affect profit or loss as a result of
foreign currency movements.
There is no significant impact on profit or loss from foreign currency
movements associated with our borrowings portfolio in effective fair
value or cash flow hedges as a corresponding entry will be
recognised on the associated hedging instrument.
The analysis does not include the impact of any management action
that might take place if these events occurred.
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will default on its
contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss. We are
exposed to credit risk from our operating activities (primarily
customer credit risk) and financing activities.
We manage credit risk by:
• applying stringent credit policies
• monitoring exposure to high risk debtors
• requiring collateral where appropriate
• assigning credit limits to all financial counterparties.
We may also be subject to credit risk on transactions not included in
the statement of financial position, such as when we provide a
guarantee for another party. Details of our contingent liabilities are
disclosed in note 7.3.2.
(a) Customer credit risk
Trade and other receivables consist of a large number of customers,
spread across the consumer, business, enterprise, government and
international sectors. We do not have any significant credit risk
exposure to a single customer or group of customers. Ageing analysis
and ongoing credit evaluation are performed on the financial
condition of our customers and, where appropriate, an allowance for
doubtful debts is raised. In addition, receivable balances are
monitored on an ongoing basis so that our exposure to bad debts is
not significant. Refer to note 3.3 for further details about our trade
and other receivables.
(b) Treasury credit risk
We are exposed to credit risk from the investment of surplus funds
(primarily deposits) and from the use of derivative financial
instruments. We have Board approved policies that limit the amount
of credit exposure to any single counterparty. These risk limits are
regularly monitored.
We also manage our credit exposure using a value at risk (VaR)
methodology. This is an industry standard measure that estimates
the maximum potential exposure of our risk positions as a result of
future movements in market rates. This helps to ensure that we do
not underestimate credit exposure with any single counterparty.
At 30 June 2016, 91 per cent (2015: 90 per cent) of our derivative
credit exposure was with counterparties that have a credit rating of
A- or better. All deposits and derivative contracts are held with
counterparties of investment grade credit rating.
Liquidity risk is the risk that we will be unable to meet our
financial obligations as they fall due.
Our objective is to maintain a balance between continuity and
flexibility of funding through the use of liquid financial instruments,
long-term and short-term borrowings, and committed available
bank facilities.
• defining minimum and average levels of cash and cash
equivalents, which ensures we have readily accessible bank
facilities in place
• closely monitoring rolling forecasts of liquidity reserves on the
basis of expected business cash flows
• using instruments which trade in highly liquid markets with highly
rated counterparties
• investing surplus funds within various types of liquid instruments.
We believe that our contractual obligations can be met through
existing cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flows and other
funding arrangements we reasonably expect to have available to us,
including the use of committed bank facilities if required.
Table G shows our contractual cash flow maturities of financial
liabilities including estimated interest payments. The amounts
disclosed are undiscounted future cash flows and therefore do not
reconcile to the amounts in the statement of financial position.
Table G
Telstra Group
Domestic borrowings
Offshore borrowings
Commercial paper
Interest on borrowings,
excluding finance lease
liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Trade/other creditors
and accrued expenses
Derivative financial
assets
Derivative financial
liabilities
Total
(a) Borrowing facilities
Contractual maturity
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Less
than 1
year
$m
(397)
(1,497)
(656)
1 to 2
years
2 to 5
years
$m
(809)
(96)
-
$m
(1,134)
(2,675)
-
More
than 5
years
$m
(800)
(8,278)
-
Total
$m
(3,140)
(12,546)
(656)
Less
than 1
year
$m
(39)
(1,211)
(155)
1 to 2
years
2 to 5
years
$m
(385)
(1,461)
-
$m
(1,375)
(1,866)
-
More
than 5
years
$m
(535)
(7,801)
-
Total
$m
(2,334)
(12,339)
(155)
(586)
(492)
(1,239)
(599)
(2,916)
(583)
(534)
(1,230)
(777)
(3,124)
(143)
(3,950)
(99)
(8)
(104)
(186)
(532)
(113)
(14)
(42)
(4,014)
(4,080)
(87)
(16)
(93)
(19)
(195)
(488)
(39)
(4,154)
3,710
473
3,687
8,951
16,821
2,370
1,878
2,867
8,340
15,455
(4,178)
(607)
(4,020)
(8,170)
(16,975)
(2,770)
(2,294)
(3,356)
(7,777)
(16,197)
(7,697)
(1,638)
(5,499)
(9,124)
(23,958)
(6,581)
(2,899)
(5,072)
(8,784)
(23,336)
We have committed available bank facilities in place to support our
liquidity requirements and our short-term and long-term
borrowings. Table H shows our undrawn facilities as at 30 June.
During July 2015, our unsecured committed cash standby facilities
were cancelled in full. The facilities were undrawn at the time of
cancellation.
Table H
Telstra Group
Unsecured committed cash standby
facilities
Unsecured revolving bank loan facilities
Unsecured bank term loan facility
Amount of credit unused
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
-
1,700
-
1,700
$m
195
1,500
300
1,995
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.5 Valuation and disclosures within fair value hierarchy
The financial instruments included in the statement of
financial position are measured either at fair value or their
carrying value approximates fair value, with the exception of
borrowings, which are held at amortised cost.
To determine fair value we use both observable and
unobservable inputs. We classify the inputs used in the
valuation of our financial instruments according to a three level
hierarchy as shown below. The classification is based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole.
Fair value hierarchy:
• Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities
• Level 2: the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from
prices) observable
• Level 3: one or more key inputs for the instrument are not based on
observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The table below summaries the methods used to estimate the fair
value of our financial instruments:
Level
Level 1
Level 2
Financial instrument
Fair value
Listed investments
Quoted prices in active markets.
Borrowings, cross currency
and interest rate swaps
Present value of the estimated future cash flows using an
appropriate market based yield curve, which is independently
derived and representative of our cost of borrowing. Yield curves are
sourced from readily available market data quoted for all major
currencies. Pricing data used to estimate Telstra’s borrowing
margins is not directly observable. Sensitivity analysis on changes
to this unobservable input does not result in a significant change to
the valuation.
Forward foreign exchange
contracts
Quoted forward exchange rates at reporting date for contracts with
similar maturity profiles.
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.5 Valuation and disclosures within fair value hierarchy
(continued)
Table I categorises our financial instruments which are measured at
fair value, according to the valuation methodology applied.
Table I
Telstra Group
Assets
Derivative financial instruments
Investments in listed securities
Investments in unlisted securities
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Contingent consideration
Total
As at 30 June 2016
As at 30 June 2015
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
-
216
-
216
-
-
-
216
2,242
-
-
2,242
(949)
-
(949)
1,293
-
-
178
178
-
(16)
(16)
162
2,242
216
178
2,636
(949)
(16)
(965)
1,671
-
24
-
24
-
-
-
24
1,797
-
-
1,797
(1,125)
-
(1,125)
672
-
-
113
113
-
(24)
(24)
89
1,797
24
113
1,934
(1,125)
(24)
(1,149)
785
Included in investment in listed securities is the fair value of our
retained interest in Autohome Inc. of $200 million based on the New
York Stock Exchange 30 June 2016 closing share price of US$20.11.
This represented a quoted price in an active market. Telstra holds
7,420,820 shares at 30 June 2016. Refer to section 6.4 for further
details.
Table J details movements in the Level 3 unlisted security balances.
The remeasurement recognised in other comprehensive income
includes revaluation of Elemental Technologies Inc. ($21 million) and
Elastica Inc. ($13 million). Both these entities have been sold during
the period for $28 million and $19 million respectively.
The retained interest in a former associated entity represents our
former associated entity, which is now measured at fair value as we
no longer have significant influence and discontinued the equity
accounting method.
During the year, we have not received any dividends from our listed or
unlisted equity investments and there have been no transfers to or
from equity in relation to these investments.
Our borrowings as per Table C in note 4.3.1 are classified as Level 2
in the fair value hierarchy.
Level 3
Unlisted investments in equity
instruments
Valuation techniques, including reference to discounted cash flows
and fair values of recent orderly sell transactions between market
participants involving instruments that are substantially the same.
Table J
Telstra Group
Contingent consideration
Initial recognition: expectations of future performance of the
business. Subsequent measurement: present value of the future
expected cash flows.
During the year, there were no transfers between the fair value
hierarchy levels of our financial instruments and there were no
changes in valuation techniques. Assumptions are based on market
conditions existing at each reporting date.
Opening balance 1 July 2015
Purchases
Retained interest in a former associated entity
Remeasurement recognised in other
comprehensive income
Disposals
Closing balance 30 June 2016
Unlisted
securities
Level 3
$m
113
67
8
42
(52)
178
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Section 4. Our capital and risk management (continued)
4.4 Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
4.4.6 Offsetting and netting arrangements
Table K presents financial assets and financial liabilities subject to
offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar
agreements.
Table K
Telstra Group
Gross
amounts
Gross
amounts
offset in the
statement of
financial
position
Net amounts
presented in
the
statement of
financial
position
Gross amounts not offset in
the statement of financial
position
Financial
instruments
Collateral
received or
pledged
Net amounts
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial assets
Derivative financial liabilities
Total
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial assets
Derivative financial liabilities
Total
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
A
B
C=A-B
D
E
F=C-D+E
621
(311)
2,242
(949)
1,603
801
(520)
1,797
(1,125)
953
115
(115)
-
-
-
96
(96)
-
-
-
As at 30 June 2016
506
(196)
2,242
(949)
1,603
As at 30 June 2015
705
(424)
1,797
(1,125)
953
96
(96)
713
(713)
-
181
(181)
781
(781)
-
(5)
-
-
-
(5)
(8)
-
-
-
(8)
405
(100)
1,529
(236)
1,598
516
(243)
1,016
(344)
945
Gross amounts not offset in the statement of financial position
reflect amounts subject to conditional offsetting arrangements.
Gross amounts of financial instruments not offset in the statement
of financial position, i.e. our material rights of set-off that are not
otherwise included in column B, related to:
• our inter-operative tariff arrangements with some of our
international roaming partners, where we have executed
agreements that allow the netting of amounts payable and
receivable by us on cessation of the contract
• our wholesale customers, where we have executed Customer
Relationship Agreements that allow for the netting of amounts
payable and receivable by us in certain circumstances where there
is a right to suspend the supply of services or on the expiration or
termination of the agreement
• our derivative financial instruments, where we have executed
master netting arrangements under our International Swaps and
Derivatives Association agreements. These agreements allow for
the netting of amounts payable and receivable by us or the
counterparty in the event of default or a credit event. In line with
contractual provisions, in the event of insolvency all derivatives
with a positive or negative fair value that exist with the respective
counterparty are offset against each other, leaving a net receivable
or liability.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Section 5. Our people
Section 5. Our people
We are working to attract and retain employees with the
We are working to attract and retain employees with the
skills and passion to best serve our markets. This section
skills and passion to best serve our markets. This section
provides information about our employee benefits
provides information about our employee benefits
obligations. It also includes details of our employee share
obligations. It also includes details of our employee share
plans and compensation paid to key management
plans and compensation paid to key management
personnel.
personnel.
SECTION 5. OUR PEOPLE
SECTION 5. OUR PEOPLE
5.1 Employee benefits
5.1 Employee benefits
5.1.1 Aggregate employee benefits
5.1.1 Aggregate employee benefits
Our employee benefits include provisions and accrued expenses for
Our employee benefits include provisions and accrued expenses for
our employee benefits and incentives, which are separately
our employee benefits and incentives, which are separately
presented in the statement of financial position. These provisions
presented in the statement of financial position. These provisions
and accruals include elements where we apply estimates and
and accruals include elements where we apply estimates and
judgement. Accrued labour and related on-costs are disclosed
judgement. Accrued labour and related on-costs are disclosed
within our current trade and other payables (refer to note 3.5).
within our current trade and other payables (refer to note 3.5).
Redundancy provisions are included in our other provisions. Table A
Redundancy provisions are included in our other provisions. Table A
provides a summary of all these employee obligations.
provides a summary of all these employee obligations.
Table A
Table A
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
Current provision for employee benefits
Current provision for employee benefits
Non-current provision for employee
Non-current provision for employee
benefits
benefits
Current redundancy provisions
Current redundancy provisions
Accrued labour and on-costs
Accrued labour and on-costs
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2016
2016
2015
2015
$m
$m
913
913
169
169
6
6
364
364
1,452
1,452
$m
$m
844
844
147
147
11
11
553
553
1,555
1,555
Provision for employee benefits includes annual leave, long service
Provision for employee benefits includes annual leave, long service
leave and incentives accrued by employees.
leave and incentives accrued by employees.
Long service
Long service
leave provision
leave provision
We applied management judgment to
We applied management judgment to
determine the following key
determine the following key
assumptions used in the calculation of
assumptions used in the calculation of
long service leave entitlements:
long service leave entitlements:
• 4.7 per cent (2015: 4.8 per cent)
• 4.7 per cent (2015: 4.8 per cent)
weighted average projected
weighted average projected
increases in salaries
increases in salaries
• 3.3 per cent (2015: 4.4 per cent)
• 3.3 per cent (2015: 4.4 per cent)
discount rate.
discount rate.
The discount rate used to calculate
The discount rate used to calculate
present values have been determined
present values have been determined
by reference to market yields at 30
by reference to market yields at 30
June 2016 on 10 year (2015: 10 year)
June 2016 on 10 year (2015: 10 year)
high quality corporate bonds which
high quality corporate bonds which
have due dates similar to those of our
have due dates similar to those of our
liabilities.
liabilities.
For the amounts of the provision presented as current, we do not
For the amounts of the provision presented as current, we do not
have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these
have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these
obligations. However, based on past experience, we do not expect all
obligations. However, based on past experience, we do not expect all
employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require
employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require
payment within the next 12 months. Amounts disclosed in Table B
payment within the next 12 months. Amounts disclosed in Table B
have been determined in accordance with an actuarial assessment
have been determined in accordance with an actuarial assessment
and reflect leave that is not expected to be taken or paid within the
and reflect leave that is not expected to be taken or paid within the
next 12 months.
next 12 months.
Table B
Table B
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
Leave obligations expected to be settled
Leave obligations expected to be settled
after 12 months
after 12 months
5.1.2 Recognition and measurement
5.1.2 Recognition and measurement
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2016
2016
2015
2015
$m
$m
577
577
$m
$m
524
524
The liabilities for employee benefits relating to wages and salaries,
The liabilities for employee benefits relating to wages and salaries,
annual leave and other current employee benefits are accrued at
annual leave and other current employee benefits are accrued at
their nominal amounts. These are calculated based on remuneration
their nominal amounts. These are calculated based on remuneration
rates expected to be current at the settlement date and include
rates expected to be current at the settlement date and include
related costs.
related costs.
Certain employees who have been employed by Telstra for at least 10
Certain employees who have been employed by Telstra for at least 10
years are entitled to long service leave of three months (or more
years are entitled to long service leave of three months (or more
depending on the actual length of employment). We accrue liabilities
depending on the actual length of employment). We accrue liabilities
for long service leave not expected to be paid or settled within 12
for long service leave not expected to be paid or settled within 12
months of reporting date at the present values of future amounts
months of reporting date at the present values of future amounts
expected to be paid. This is based on projected increases in wage and
expected to be paid. This is based on projected increases in wage and
salary rates over an average of 10 years, experience of employee
salary rates over an average of 10 years, experience of employee
departures and periods of service.
departures and periods of service.
Provisions are recognised when:
Provisions are recognised when:
• the Telstra Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to
• the Telstra Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to
make a future sacrifice of economic benefits as a result of past
make a future sacrifice of economic benefits as a result of past
transactions or events
transactions or events
• it is probable that a future sacrifice of economic benefits will arise
• it is probable that a future sacrifice of economic benefits will arise
• a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
• a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
We recognise a provision for redundancy costs when a detailed
We recognise a provision for redundancy costs when a detailed
formal plan for the redundancies has been developed and a valid
formal plan for the redundancies has been developed and a valid
expectation has been created that the redundancies will be carried
expectation has been created that the redundancies will be carried
out in respect of those employees likely to be effected.
out in respect of those employees likely to be effected.
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Section 5. Our people (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 5. Our people (continued)
5.2 Employee share plans
5.2 Employee share plans (continued)
(b) Employee Share Plan (ESP) restricted shares
We have a number of employee share plans that are available for executives and employees as part of their short-term and long-term
remuneration packages. Active share plans are conducted through the Telstra Growthshare Trust (Growthshare). Telstra wholly owns
Telstra Growthshare Pty Ltd, the corporate trustee for Growthshare (the Trustee), the results of which are consolidated into our Telstra
Group Financial Report.
A transaction will be classified as share-based compensation where the Group receives services from employees and pays for these in
shares or similar equity instruments.
This note summarises the primary employee share plans conducted through Growthshare and the key movements in the share-based
payment arrangements during the financial year.
We no longer disclose the employee share plans of the Autohome Group, which we ceased to control on 23 June 2016.
5.2.1 Description of short-term incentive (STI) share-based
payment arrangements
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive (LTI) share-based
payment arrangements
We have three key types of LTI share-based payment arrangements
being:
• Executive LTI performance rights
• Employee Share Plan restricted shares
• Group Executive (GE) Telstra Wholesale restricted shares.
The performance rights and restricted shares have a nil exercise
price and no outstanding performance rights and restricted shares
were exercisable at 30 June 2016 or at 30 June 2015.
(a) Executive LTI performance rights
In respect of performance rights, an executive has no legal or
beneficial interest in the underlying shares, no entitlement to receive
dividends from the shares and no voting rights in relation to the
shares until the performance rights become restricted shares.
If the performance hurdle is satisfied during the applicable
performance period, a specified number of performance rights will
become restricted shares.
Although the Trustee holds the shares in trust, the executive will
retain beneficial interest (dividends, voting rights, bonus issues and
rights issues) in the shares until they vest and are transferred to
them at the end of the restriction period, or, in the case of
performance rights granted in or after the financial year 2014, on the
first day after the end of the restriction period that the executive is
able to deal with the shares under Telstra's Securities Trading Policy
(unless forfeited).
The performance rights and restricted shares are subject to lapsing
and forfeiture provisions if the executive leaves Telstra before the
end of the performance period or restriction period. The performance
rights may also lapse and the restricted shares may be forfeited if a
specified clawback event occurs during the performance period or
restriction period.
(a) Restricted shares
As approved by the Board, 25 per cent of executives' actual STI
payment is provided as restricted shares with an effective allocation
date of 1 July each financial year. For the CEO and other senior
executives, half of these shares are restricted for 12 months and half
for 24 months. For other executives, these shares are restricted for
three years from their effective allocation date.
Performance hurdles are applied in determining the number of
restricted shares allocated to executives and therefore, once
allocated, restricted shares are not subject to any other performance
conditions. During the restriction period, from the actual grant date,
executives are entitled to vote and earn dividends on their restricted
shares. However, they are restricted from dealing with the shares
during this period.
If an executive leaves Telstra for a non-permitted reason before the
end of the relevant restriction period, the restricted shares are
forfeited. Restricted shares may also be forfeited if certain clawback
events occur during the restriction period.
(b) Summary of movements
Table A summarises the movements in the number of restricted
shares outstanding for the Group and their weighted average fair
value. ‘Exercised’ refers to restricted shares being released from
restriction.
Table A
Telstra Group
Outstanding at 30 June 2014
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding at 30 June 2015
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding at 30 June 2016
Restricted shares
Number Weighted
average
fair value
$3.46
$5.64
$3.50
$4.43
$4.07
$6.13
$5.25
$3.43
$5.22
6,114,924
2,460,563
(378,465)
(923,108)
7,273,914
2,900,238
(367,382)
(3,197,232)
6,609,538
As at 30 June 2016, there were no exercisable STI instruments.
The weighted average share price for restricted shares exercised
during the financial year was $6.09 (2015: $5.59).
Restricted shares provided under the ESP in each financial year were
allocated at no cost to certain eligible employees (executives are
excluded from the ESP).
Although the Trustee holds the shares in trust, the employees retain
beneficial interest (dividends, voting rights, bonus issues and right
issues) in the shares until the end of the restriction period. The
shares are held by the Trustee on behalf of employees until the
restriction period ends. For Australian resident employees, the
shares are released from trust on the earlier of three years from the
date of allocation or the date on which the participating employee
ceases relevant employment.
There are no performance hurdles for these restricted shares.
(c) GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Due to the Structural Separation Undertaking (SSU) arising from the
National Broadband Network (NBN) transaction, the executive
fulfilling the GE Telstra Wholesale role has been prohibited from
participating in the LTI plans since the financial year 2012. As a
result, from the financial year 2013 an alternative remuneration
arrangement has been provided to that executive, which is a
restricted share plan where the allocated number of restricted
shares is based on the executive’s STI outcome for the previous
financial year. The restriction period is three years from the
allocation date.
The performance hurdles for GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
are applied in determining the number of restricted shares allocated
and the restricted shares are not subject to any other performance
hurdles.
If the GE Telstra Wholesale executive leaves Telstra for any non-
permitted reason before the end of the three-year restriction period,
the restricted shares are forfeited. If the executive leaves for a
permitted reason, he or she will retain a pro rata number of restricted
shares. Restricted shares may also be forfeited if certain clawback
events occur during the restriction period.
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive (LTI) share-based
payment arrangements (continued)
(a) Executive LTI performance rights (continued)
Two types of Executive LTI performance rights existed in the financial
year 2016 as follows:
• Relative Total Shareholder Return (RTSR) performance rights
• Free Cashflow Return on Investment (FCF ROI) performance rights
Table B provides details of the two types of LTI performance rights,
including relevant performance hurdles and vesting schedules.
Minimum threshold target refers to the minimum allocation
threshold specified in each of the relevant plan terms. Stretch target
refers to the maximum potential allocation threshold specified in
each of the relevant plan terms.
Table B
Telstra Group
LTI plan component
Performance measure
weighting
Performance period
Restriction period after vesting
of performance rights
RTSR Performance Rights
Performance Hurdle - RTSR
Vesting schedule
FCF ROI Performance Rights
Performance Hurdle - FCF ROI
Vesting schedule
Detail
50% to RTSR
50% to FCF ROI
Three years from 1 July to 30
June
One year
RTSR measures the growth in
Telstra's total shareholder
return (TSR) relative to the
growth in total shareholder
return of the companies in a
peer group over the same period
25% vests at minimum
threshold target
Straight-line vesting from
minimum threshold target to
stretch target where 100% vests
FCF ROI is calculated by dividing
the average annual free
cashflow (adjusted for interest
paid and specific non-recurring
factors) over the performance
period by Telstra’s average
investment over the same period
50% vests at minimum
threshold target
Straight-line vesting from
minimum threshold target to
stretch target where 100% vests
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Section 5. Our people (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 5. Our people (continued)
5.2 Employee share plans (continued)
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive share-based payment
arrangements (continued)
(d) Outstanding equity based instruments
Table C provides further information about each type of LTI plan that
was outstanding during the financial year.
End date refers to the end of the restriction period for ESP restricted
shares and GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares, and the end of
the restriction period for shares allocated after vesting of RTSR and
FCF ROI performance rights.
All ESP restricted shares, GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
and RTSR & FCF ROI performance rights have a nil exercise price.
Table C
Telstra Group
Growthshare 2012
RTSR and FCF ROI performance rights
Growthshare 2013
ESP restricted shares
RTSR and FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2014
ESP restricted shares
RTSR and FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2015
ESP restricted shares
RTSR and FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2016
ESP restricted shares
RTSR and FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
5.2 Employee share plans (continued)
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive share-based payment
arrangements (continued)
(e) Summary of movements
Table D provides a summary of the movements in our LTI plans.
Forfeited refers to either instruments that lapsed on cessation of
employment or instruments that lapsed unexercised.
Exercised refers to performance rights and restricted shares
released from restriction.
Expired refers to instruments that lapsed as the result of the
performance hurdle not being met.
Performance period
from
to
End date
Allocation
date
19 Aug 2011
1 Jul 2011
30 Jun 2014
19 Aug 2015
21 Feb 2013
17 Aug 2012
17 Aug 2012
n/a
1 Jul 2012
n/a
n/a
30 Jun 2015
n/a
21 Feb 2016
17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2015
28 Feb 2014
1 Jul 2013
1 Jul 2013
n/a
1 Jul 2013
n/a
n/a
30 Jun 2016
n/a
28 Feb 2017
30 Jun 2017
1 Jul 2016
27 Feb 2015
1 Jul 2014
1 Jul 2014
n/a
1 Jul 2014
n/a
n/a
30 Jun 2017
n/a
27 Feb 2018
30 Jun 2018
30 Jun 2017
26 Feb 2016
1 Jul 2015
1 Jul 2015
n/a
1 Jul 2015
n/a
n/a
30 Jun 2018
n/a
26 Feb 2019
30 Jun 2019
30 Jun 2018
Table D
Telstra Group
Growthshare 2012
RTSR performance rights
FCF ROI performance rights
Growthshare 2013
ESP restricted shares
RTSR performance rights
FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2014
ESP restricted shares
RTSR performance rights
FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2015
ESP restricted shares
RTSR performance rights
FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Growthshare 2016
ESP restricted shares
RTSR performance rights
FCF ROI performance rights
GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
Outstan-
ding at 30
June 2015
2,244,549
1,187,584
2,035,500
1,896,720
1,667,446
116,371
2,367,800
2,417,210
2,417,210
133,595
2,442,500
1,938,147
1,938,147
117,277
Number of equity instruments
Granted
Forfeited Exercised
Expired
Outstan-
ding at 30
June 2016
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,244,549)
(1,187,584)
(2,035,500)
-
-
(116,371)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,896,720
1,667,446
-
-
(814,860)
(814,859)
-
-
(731,175)
(731,174)
-
-
(71,778)
(71,778)
-
(206,600)
-
-
-
-
(1,105,616)
(400,583)
-
2,161,200
496,734
1,201,768
133,595
(202,900)
-
-
-
(54,600)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,239,600
1,206,972
1,206,973
117,277
2,471,600
1,367,450
1,367,450
66,031
-
-
-
-
2,526,200
1,439,228
1,439,228
66,031
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Section 5. Our people (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 5. Our people (continued)
5.2 Employee share plans (continued)
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive share-based payment
arrangements (continued)
(f) Reconciliation of outstanding share plans
Table E summarises the number and weighted average fair value of
each type of LTI equity instrument.
Table E
Telstra Group
Outstanding at 30 June 2014
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Expired
Outstanding at 30 June 2015
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Expired
Outstanding at 30 June 2016
Performance rights
Restricted shares
Number
Number
Weighted
average fair
value
Weighted
average fair
value
23,272,243
3,876,294
(1,039,747)
(9,797,339)
(604,438)
15,707,013
2,878,456
(3,235,624)
(3,432,133)
(1,506,199)
10,411,513
$2.31
$3.83
$2.68
$1.74
$2.93
$3.00
$3.48
$3.42
$2.31
$2.54
$3.29
7,009,366
2,616,677
-
(2,413,000)
-
7,213,043
2,592,231
-
(2,615,971)
-
7,189,303
$4.44
$6.46
-
$3.70
-
$5.42
$5.26
-
$4.75
-
$5.42
The weighted average share prices for instruments exercised during
the financial year 2016 were:
(g) Fair value measurement
(i) Performance rights
• $6.21 for the release of performance rights under the financial
year 2012 LTI plan
• $5.39 for the release of restricted shares under the financial year
2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 ESP plans and the financial year 2013
GE Telstra Wholesale plan
The weighted average share prices of instruments exercised during
the financial year 2015 were:
• $5.66 for the release of performance rights under the financial
year 2011 LTI plan
• $6.10 for the release of restricted shares under the financial year
2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ESP plans
These weighted average share prices were based on the closing
market price on the exercise dates.
No LTI equity instruments were exercisable at 30 June 2016.
Table F provides details of the inputs used in the measurement of the
fair values at grant date of the performance rights.
Table F
Telstra Group
Share price
Risk free rate
Dividend yield
Expected stock volatility
Expected life
Expected rate of achievement of TSR
performance hurdles
Growthshare LTI RTSR
and FCF ROI
performance rights
Measurement date at
Oct 2015
$5.49
1.81%
6.0%
15.0%
(a)
Oct 2014
$5.38
2.60%
6.0%
15.0%
(a)
41.3%
59.6%
(a) The expected life represents the date on which the instruments
become exercisable.
The expected stock volatility is a measure of the amount by which the
price is expected to fluctuate during a period. This is based on the
historical daily and weekly closing share prices.
The expected rate of achievement of TSR performance hurdle only
applies to LTI RTSR performance rights.
5.2 Employee share plans (continued)
5.2.2 Description of long-term incentive share-based payment
arrangements (continued)
The fair values of our equity instruments are calculated by a qualified
independent valuer by taking into account the terms and conditions
of the individual plan and as follows:
(g) Fair value measurement (continued)
(ii) GE Telstra Wholesale restricted shares
The fair value of the financial year 2016 GE Telstra Wholesale
restricted shares is based on the market value of Telstra shares at
the measurement date of 14 August 2015.
5.2.3 Other equity plans
(a) Retention incentive plans
In exceptional circumstances, Telstra has put in place structured
retention incentive plans. These are designed to protect Telstra from
the loss of employees who possess specific skill sets considered
critical to the business. Such retention plans are not restricted to
senior executives. The plans are granted on an ad hoc basis and the
participants receive Telstra shares subject to satisfaction of certain
conditions.
As part of his service agreement negotiated upon appointment for
the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the financial year 2012,
Andrew Penn was allocated 96,500 performance shares of which 50
per cent were eligible to vest after two years and the remaining 50 per
cent were eligible to vest after three years from the date of
commencement of his employment. During the financial year 2015,
the second and final tranche of 48,250 performance shares vested
on 14 December 2014.
(b) TESOP 99
As part of the Commonwealth's sale of its shareholding in the
financial years 1998 and 2000, Telstra offered eligible employees the
opportunity to buy ordinary shares of Telstra with an interest-free
loan from Telstra. The shares are held by Telstra ESOP Trustee Pty
Limited (TESOP Trustee) on behalf of the employee until the loan has
been repaid in full. The Telstra Employee Share Ownership Plan II
(TESOP 99) has 3,264,600 outstanding equity instruments as at 30
June 2016 (2015: 3,474,600) with a total fair value of $18 million
(2015: $21 million). This plan did not have a material impact on our
results.
Equity instrument
Fair value approach
Restricted shares
Market value of Telstra share
at grant date
Performance rights
Black-Scholes methodology
and utilises Monte Carlo
simulations
The restricted shares are subject to a specified period of service.
Performance rights are subject to certain performance conditions
and are measured over three years from 1 July of each year with an
additional one year restriction period after vesting as restricted
shares.
5.3 Post-employment benefits
We participate in, or sponsor, defined benefit and defined
contribution schemes for our employees. This note provides
details of our Telstra Superannuation Scheme (Telstra Super)
defined benefits plan.
Our employer contributions to Telstra Super are based on our
actuary’s recommendations in line with any legislative
requirements. The net defined benefit asset/(liability) at
balance date is also affected by the valuation of Telstra Super’s
investments and our obligations to members of Telstra Super.
5.3.1 Net defined benefit plan asset/(liability)
Table A details our net defined benefit plan asset/(liability)
recognised in the statement of financial position.
The employee share loan balance as at 30 June 2016 was $13 million
(2015: $15 million). For TESOP99, the weighted average loan still to
be repaid was $3.97 (2015: $4.19) per instrument.
Table A
Telstra Group
5.2.4 Recognition and measurement
Our employee share plans are equity settled and consist of restricted
shares and performance rights. For each of our share plans, we
measure the fair value of the equity instrument at grant date and
recognise the expense over the relevant vesting period in the income
statement with a corresponding increase in equity (i.e. share capital).
The expense is adjusted to reflect actual and expected levels of
vesting.
Fair value of defined benefit plan assets
Present value of the defined benefit
obligation
Net defined benefit asset
Attributable to
Telstra Super Scheme
Other
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
2,638
$m
2,694
2,627
2,402
11
15
(4)
11
292
296
(4)
292
5.3.2 Telstra Superannuation Scheme (Telstra Super)
The Telstra Entity participates in Telstra Super, a regulated fund in
accordance with the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act
governed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
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Section 5. Our people (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 5. Our people (continued)
5.3 Post-employment benefits (continued)
5.3.2 Telstra Superannuation Scheme (Telstra Super) (continued)
Telstra Super’s board of directors operates and governs the plan,
including making investment decisions.
Telstra Super has both defined benefit and defined contribution
divisions. The defined benefit divisions, which are closed to new
members, provide benefits based on years of service and final
average salary paid as a lump sum. Post-employment benefits do not
include payments for medical costs.
On an annual basis we engage qualified actuaries to calculate the
present value of the defined benefit obligations.
Contribution levels made to the defined benefit divisions are
determined by Telstra after obtaining the advice of the actuary and in
consultation with Telstra Super Pty Ltd (the Trustee). These are
designed to ensure that benefits accruing to members and
beneficiaries are fully funded as they fall due. The benefits received
by members of each defined benefit division take into account
factors such as each employee’s length of service, final average
salary, and employer and employee contributions.
Telstra Super is exposed to Australia’s inflation, credit risk, liquidity
risk and market risk. Market risk includes interest rate risk, equity
price risk and foreign currency risk. The strategic investment policy
of the fund is to build a diversified portfolio of assets to match the
projected liabilities of the defined benefit plan.
(a) Reconciliation of changes in fair value of defined benefit plan
assets
Table B provides a reconciliation of fair value of defined benefit plan
assets from the opening to the closing balance.
Table B
Telstra Group
Fair value of defined benefit plan assets
at beginning of year
Employer contributions
Member contributions
Benefits paid (including contributions tax)
Plan expenses after tax
Interest income on plan assets
Actual asset (loss)/gain
Fair value of defined benefit plan assets
at end of year
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
2,694
2,953
72
48
(203)
(8)
110
(75)
75
54
(554)
(19)
119
66
2,638
2,694
(b) Reconciliation of changes in the present value of the wholly
funded defined benefit obligation
Table C provides a reconciliation of the present value of defined
benefit obligation from the opening to the closing balance.
Table C
Telstra Super
Present value of defined benefit
obligation at beginning of year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Member contributions
Benefits paid
Actuarial loss/(gain) due to change in
financial assumptions
Actuarial (gain) due to change in
demographic assumptions
Actuarial loss due to experience
Settlement/curtailment (gain)
Present value of wholly funded defined
benefit obligation at end of year
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
2,398
2,909
82
101
18
(203)
180
(3)
50
-
101
114
21
(554)
(144)
(29)
6
(26)
2,623
2,398
The actual return on defined benefit plan assets was 2.1 per cent
(2015: 6.5 per cent).
Net actuarial loss recognised in other comprehensive income for
Telstra Super amounted to $302 million (2015: $233 million net gain).
(c) Categories of plan assets
Table D details the weighted average allocation as a percentage of
the fair value of total plan assets by class based on their nature and
risks.
Table D
Telstra Super
As at 30 June
2016
2015
Equity instruments
- Australian equity ¹
- International equity ¹
- Private equity
Debt instruments
- Fixed interest ¹
Property
Cash and cash equivalents
Other
1 These assets have quoted prices in active markets.
%
18
17
7
45
4
6
3
100
%
15
15
8
39
1
16
6
100
5.3 Post-employment benefits (continued)
5.3.2 Telstra Superannuation Scheme (Telstra Super) (continued)
Table E summarises how the defined benefit obligation as at 30 June
2016 would have increased/(decreased) as a result of a change in the
respective assumptions by 1 percentage point (1pp).
(c) Categories of plan assets (continued)
(i) Related party disclosures
As at 30 June 2016, Telstra Super owned 32,896,875 (2015:
39,737,735) shares in the Telstra Entity at a cost of $195 million
(2015: $152 million) and a market value of $183 million (2015: $243
million). All these shares were fully paid at 30 June 2016. In the
financial year 2016, we paid dividends to Telstra Super of $11 million
(2015: $11 million). We own 100 per cent of the equity of Telstra
Super Pty Ltd, the Trustee of Telstra Super.
Telstra Super also holds promissory notes and bonds issued by the
Telstra Entity. As at 30 June 2016, these securities had a cost of $119
million (2015: $14 million) and a market value of $122 million (2015:
$15 million).
All purchases and sales of Telstra shares, promissory notes and
bonds by Telstra Super are on arm’s length basis and are determined
by the Trustee and/or its investment managers on behalf of the
members of Telstra Super.
(d) Actuarial assumptions and sensitivity analysis
Defined benefit
plan
Management judgement was used to
determine the following key
assumptions used in the calculation of
our defined benefit obligations:
• 3.3 per cent (2015: 3.5 per cent)
average expected rate of increase in
future salaries
• 3.3 per cent (2015: 4.3 per cent)
discount rate.
We have used a nine year high quality
corporate bond rate (2015: nine year)
to determine the discount rate as the
term matches closest to the term of
the defined benefit obligations.
Our assumption for the salary inflation
rate for Telstra Super reflects our long-
term expectation for salary increases.
If the estimates prove to be incorrect,
this may materially affect balances in
the next reporting period.
Table E
Telstra Super
Discount rate
Expected rate of increase in future
salaries
(e) Employer contributions
Defined benefit
obligation
1pp
increase
1pp
decrease
$m
(198)
171
$m
264
(136)
During the year we paid contributions totalling $72 million (2015: $75
million) at the rate of 15 per cent (2015: 15 per cent) to our defined
benefit divisions, following recommendations from our actuary.
We expect to continue to contribute at the rate of 15 per cent to our
defined benefit divisions for the financial year 2017. This
contribution rate could change depending on market conditions
during the financial year 2017.
Table F shows the expected proportion of benefits paid from the
defined benefit obligation in future years.
Table F
Telstra Super
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 4 years
Between 5 and 9 years
Between 10 and 19 years
After 20 years
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
%
11
17
18
39
15
100
%
7
21
22
41
9
100
The weighted average duration of the defined benefit plan
obligations at the end of the reporting period was nine years (2015:
nine years).
5.3.3 Recognition and measurement
(a) Defined contribution plans
Our commitment to defined contribution plans is limited to making
contributions in accordance with our minimum statutory
requirements and other obligations. The contributions are recorded
as an expense in the income statement as they become payable. We
recognise a liability when we are required to make future payments
as a result of employee services provided.
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Section 5. Our people (continued)
5.3 Post-employment benefits (continued)
5.4 Key management personnel compensation
5.3.3 Recognition and measurement (continued)
(b) Defined benefit plans
(i) Telstra Superannuation Scheme
We currently sponsor a post-employment defined benefit plan under
the Telstra Superannuation Scheme.
At reporting date, where the fair value of the plan assets is less than
the present value of the defined benefit obligations, the net deficit is
recognised as a liability. In the reverse situation, the net surplus is
recognised as an asset. We recognise the asset only when we have
the ability to control this surplus to generate future funds that will be
available to us in the form of reductions in future contributions or as
a cash refund.
The actuaries use the projected unit credit method to estimate the
present value of the defined benefit obligations of the plan. This
method determines each year of service as giving rise to an
additional unit of benefit entitlement. Each unit is measured
separately to calculate the final obligation. The present value is
determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using
rates based on high quality corporate bonds.
We recognise all our defined benefit costs in the income statement,
with the exception of actuarial gains and losses that are recognised
directly in other comprehensive income.
Actuarial gains and losses are based on an actuarial valuation of
each defined benefit plan at a reporting date. Actuarial gains and
losses represent the differences between previous actuarial
assumptions of future outcomes and the actual outcome, in addition
to the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions.
(ii) Other defined benefit schemes
Key management personnel (KMP) refer to those who have
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the Telstra Group. KMP are deemed
to include the following:
• the non-executive Directors of the Telstra Entity
• certain executives in the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s)
senior leadership team, including the CEO.
This note summarises the aggregate compensation provided to
our KMP during the financial years 2016 and 2015 and provides
information about other transactions with our KMP and their
related parties.
5.4.1 KMP aggregate compensation
During the financial years 2016 and 2015, the aggregate
compensation provided to our KMP was:
Telstra Group
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$
15,377,763
292,238
197,365
1,324,977
5,511,939
22,704,282
$
23,259,768
323,452
247,469
-
9,789,030
33,619,719
Our controlled entities also participate in both funded and unfunded
defined benefit schemes, which are individually and in aggregate
immaterial.
Refer to the Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’
Report for further details regarding KMP remuneration.
5.4.2 Other transactions with our KMP and their related parties
During the financial years 2016 and 2015, apart from transactions
trivial and domestic in nature and on normal commercial terms and
conditions, there were no other transactions with our KMP and their
related parties.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Section 6. Our investments
Section 6. Our investments
This section outlines our group structure and includes
This section outlines our group structure and includes
information about our controlled entities, joint ventures
information about our controlled entities, joint ventures
and associated entities. It provides details of changes to
and associated entities. It provides details of changes to
these investments and their effect on our financial position
these investments and their effect on our financial position
and performance during the financial year. It also includes
and performance during the financial year. It also includes
the results of our material joint ventures and associated
the results of our material joint ventures and associated
entities.
entities.
SECTION 6. OUR INVESTMENTS
SECTION 6. OUR INVESTMENTS
6.1 Changes in the group structure
6.1 Changes in the group structure
6.1.1 Current year acquisitions
6.1.1 Current year acquisitions
There were no material acquisitions during the year ended 30 June
There were no material acquisitions during the year ended 30 June
2016. The individually immaterial acquisitions have been
2016. The individually immaterial acquisitions have been
summarised below.
summarised below.
On15 April 2015, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Pacnet
On15 April 2015, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Pacnet
Limited and its controlled entities (Pacnet Group) with the exception
Limited and its controlled entities (Pacnet Group) with the exception
of Pacnet Service (USA) Inc. (Pacnet US). Acquisition of Pacnet US
of Pacnet Service (USA) Inc. (Pacnet US). Acquisition of Pacnet US
was subject to regulatory approval in the United States and was
was subject to regulatory approval in the United States and was
carved out of the acquisition of the Pacnet Group. On 2 July 2015,
carved out of the acquisition of the Pacnet Group. On 2 July 2015,
following the receipt of the US regulatory approval, we completed the
following the receipt of the US regulatory approval, we completed the
acquisition of Pacnet US. This completed our acquisition of the
acquisition of Pacnet US. This completed our acquisition of the
Pacnet Group.
Pacnet Group.
On 8 July 2015 and 30 September 2015, we acquired the businesses
On 8 July 2015 and 30 September 2015, we acquired the businesses
of Sesco (Security) Co Pty Ltd and Haste Control Services which
of Sesco (Security) Co Pty Ltd and Haste Control Services which
provide electronic security and monitoring systems.
provide electronic security and monitoring systems.
On 31 July 2015, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Health IQ
On 31 July 2015, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Health IQ
Pty Ltd (Health IQ). Health IQ provides integration solutions between
Pty Ltd (Health IQ). Health IQ provides integration solutions between
disparate hospital information systems.
disparate hospital information systems.
On 30 November 2015, we acquired the business known as EOS
On 30 November 2015, we acquired the business known as EOS
Technologies (EOS) which provides aged, disabled and terminally ill
Technologies (EOS) which provides aged, disabled and terminally ill
people with personal health care services.
people with personal health care services.
On 29 February 2016, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in The
On 29 February 2016, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in The
Silver Lining Consulting Group Pty Ltd and its controlled entities
Silver Lining Consulting Group Pty Ltd and its controlled entities
(Kloud). Kloud is a leading specialist in cloud and collaboration
(Kloud). Kloud is a leading specialist in cloud and collaboration
solutions.
solutions.
On 30 June 2016, we acquired the network consulting, engineering
On 30 June 2016, we acquired the network consulting, engineering
and services business of CBO Telecommunications Pty Ltd, which
and services business of CBO Telecommunications Pty Ltd, which
provides technologies and networks used in mine sites and other
provides technologies and networks used in mine sites and other
remote locations.
remote locations.
On 30 June 2016, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Readify
On 30 June 2016, we acquired 100 per cent shareholding in Readify
Limited and its controlled entity Huegin Consulting Group Pty Ltd
Limited and its controlled entity Huegin Consulting Group Pty Ltd
(Readify). Readify provides application development and software-
(Readify). Readify provides application development and software-
focussed consulting and managed services.
focussed consulting and managed services.
Table A summarises the effects of these acquisitions.
Table A summarises the effects of these acquisitions.
Table A
Table A
Telstra Group
Telstra Group
Consideration for acquisitions
Consideration for acquisitions
Cash consideration
Cash consideration
Contingent consideration
Contingent consideration
Non-cash consideration
Non-cash consideration
Total purchase consideration
Total purchase consideration
Cash balances acquired
Cash balances acquired
Contingent consideration
Contingent consideration
Non-cash consideration
Non-cash consideration
Outflow of cash on acquisitions
Outflow of cash on acquisitions
Assets/(liabilities) at acquisition date
Assets/(liabilities) at acquisition date
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables
Current tax receivables
Current tax receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Intangible assets
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
Revenue received in advance
Revenue received in advance
Provisions
Provisions
Current tax payables
Current tax payables
Other liabilities
Other liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Net assets
Net assets
Goodwill on acquisition
Goodwill on acquisition
Contingent consideration
Contingent consideration
Total purchase consideration
Total purchase consideration
Year
Year
ended
ended
30 June
30 June
2016
2016
$m
$m
91
91
8
8
2
2
101
101
(3)
(3)
(4)
(4)
(2)
(2)
92
92
Fair
Fair
value
value
3
3
41
41
1
1
25
25
29
29
(53)
(53)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(6)
(6)
33
33
64
64
4
4
101
101
Cash consideration includes other completion adjustments related
Cash consideration includes other completion adjustments related
to prior period acquisitions.
to prior period acquisitions.
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
6.1 Changes in the group structure (continued)
6.1.3 Recognition and measurement
We account for the acquisition of our controlled entities using the
acquisition method of accounting. This involves recognising the
acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at
their fair value at the date of acquisition. Any excess of the fair value
of consideration over our interest in the fair value of the acquiree’s
net identifiable assets is recognised as goodwill. We expensed
acquisition related costs as incurred in the income statement.
The non-controlling interests on the date of acquisition can be
measured at either fair value or at the non-controlling shareholders’
proportion of the net fair value of the identifiable assets assumed.
This choice is made separately for each acquisition. Transactions
with non-controlling interests are recorded directly in statement of
comprehensive income.
Contingent consideration is classified as a financial instrument. It is
recognised at fair value at acquisition date and subsequently
remeasured to fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in the
income statement.
If a business combination is achieved in stages, we remeasure any
previously held equity interest at its acquisition fair value and any
resulting gain or loss is recognised in income statement.
6.1.1 Current year acquisitions (continued)
Contingent consideration paid includes targets achieved by 30 June
2015 related to prior period acquisitions. Provision for contingent
consideration is contingent upon the entities acquired achieving
financial and non-financial targets between 30 June 2016 to 30 June
2019.
The fair value of the trade and other receivables equalled the gross
contractual amount which is expected to be collectible.
The goodwill comprises revenue growth opportunities, cost
synergies, workforce talents and profitability of the acquired
businesses. None of the goodwill recognised is expected to be
deductible for income tax purposes.
Table B details impact of the current year acquisitions on our income
statement.
Table B
Telstra Group
Acquisition costs incurred
Contributions to the Group’s performance
Income since acquisition date
Loss before income tax expense since acquisition date
Year
ended
30 June
2016
$m
1
15
(1)
Acquisition costs incurred are included in other expenses in the
income statement.
If all the acquisitions made had occurred on 1 July 2015, our adjusted
Telstra Group consolidated income and profit before income tax
expense from continuing operations for the year ending 30 June
2016 would have been $27,070 million and $5,843 million,
respectively.
Accounting for
business
combinations
We apply management judgment to
determine the fair value of acquired
net assets. The relevant accounting
standard allows the fair value of net
assets acquired to be refined for a
window of a year after the acquisition
date and judgment is required to
ensure that the adjustments made
reflect new information obtained
about facts and circumstances that
existed as of the acquisition date. The
adjustments made on fair value of net
assets are retrospective in nature and
have an impact on goodwill recognised
on acquisition.
6.1.2 Current year disposals
Proceeds from sale of businesses and shares in controlled entities
(net of cash disposed) are $1,340 million of which $1,323 million is
related to the sale of Autohome Inc. and its controlled entities on 23
June 2016. Refer to note 6.4 for further details.
6.2 Investments in controlled entities
6.2.1 List of our investments in controlled entities
A complete list of our controlled entities is available online at
www.telstra.com/investor.
Table A sets out our material operating controlled entities as at 30
June 2016 based on a percentage of earnings before interest, income
tax expense, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). The ownership
percentages represent the relevant percentage of equity held by the
subsidiary’s immediate and ultimate parent, respectively.
Table A
Name of entity
Ultimate parent entity
Telstra Corporation Limited
Controlled entities
1300 Australia Pty Ltd
Asia Global Crossing Finance Co. Ltd
Asia Netcom Pacnet (Ireland) Limited
Bridge Point Communications Pty Ltd
Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co. Ltd 1
CloudMed Pty Ltd
DCA Direct Health Pty Ltd
FRED IT Group Pty Ltd 2 3
Neto E-Commerce Solutions Pty Ltd
02 Networks Pty Ltd
Ooyala AB (formerly known as Videoplaza AB) 4 5
Ooyala Holdings Inc. 4 5
Ooyala Inc. 4 5
Pacnet Business Solutions (China) 2 3 4
Pacnet Cable (HK) Limited
Pacnet Cable Limited
Pacnet Global (HK) Limited
Pacnet Global (Singapore) Pte Ltd 4
Pacnet Internet (A) Pty Ltd
Pacnet Internet (HK) Limited
Pacnet Internet (S) Pte Ltd 4
Pacnet Limited
Pacnet Networks (Philippines) Inc.
Pacnet Network (UK) Limited
Pacnet Network Limited
Pacnet Services (A) Pty Ltd
Pacnet Services (Japan) Corp. 6
Pacnet Services (Taiwan) Inc. 6
Pacnet Services (USA) Inc. 7
Pacnet Services Global (S) Pte Ltd 4
PT Teltranet Aplikasi Solusi 2 4
Telstra Broadcast Services Pty Ltd (formerly known as Globecast
Australia Pty Ltd)
% of equity held by
immediate parent
% of equity held by
ultimate parent
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2016
2015
2016
2015
Country of
incorporation
%
%
%
%
Australia
Australia
Bermuda
Ireland
Australia
China
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Sweden
United States
United States
China
Hong Kong
Bermuda
Hong Kong
Singapore
Australia
Hong Kong
Singapore
Bermuda
Philippines
United Kingdom
Bermuda
Australia
Japan
Taiwan
United States
Singapore
Indonesia
Australia
85.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
-
100.0
100.0
50.0
51.0
100.0
100.0
97.6
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
49.0
85.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
51.0
100.0
100.0
97.3
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
-
100.0
49.0
85.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
-
100.0
100.0
50.0
51.0
100.0
97.6
97.6
97.6
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
49.0
85.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
54.3
100.0
100.0
50.0
51.0
100.0
97.3
97.3
97.3
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
-
100.0
49.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
6.2 Investments in controlled entities (continued)
6.2.1 List of our investments in controlled entities (continued)
Table A (continued)
Name of entity
Telstra Holdings Pty Ltd
Telstra Inc.
Telstra International (Aus) Limited
Telstra International Limited
Telstra International Philippines Inc.
Telstra iVision Pty Ltd
Telstra Japan K.K.
Telstra Limited
Telstra Media Pty Ltd
Telstra Multimedia Pty Ltd
Telstra Pay TV Pty Ltd
Telstra Readycare Pty Ltd
Telstra Singapore Pte Ltd
Telstra SNP Monitoring Pty Ltd
Telstra Telecommunications Private Limited 4
Telstra Web Holdings Inc. 6
% of equity held by
immediate parent
% of equity held by
ultimate parent
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2016
2015
2016
2015
%
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
87.5
100.0
51.0
74.0
64.0
%
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
87.5
100.0
51.0
74.0
64.0
%
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
87.5
100.0
51.0
74.0
64.0
%
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
87.5
100.0
51.0
74.0
64.0
Country of
incorporation
Australia
United States
Australia
Hong Kong
Philippines
Australia
Japan
United Kingdom
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Singapore
Australia
India
Philippines
1 During the year we decreased our ownership of Autohome Group from 54.3 per cent to 53.9 per cent, due to employee share issues. On 23 June 2016, we sold 47.4 per cent of Autohome
Group. Refer to note 6.4 for disposal details. On completion, our 6.5 per cent retained interest was recorded as an investment in listed security as disclosed in note 4.4.5.
2 We have control over these companies through our decision making ability on the board.
3 These companies are not audited by Ernst & Young, our Australian statutory auditor.
4 Pacnet Global (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Pacnet Internet (S) Pte Ltd, Pacnet Services Global (S) Pte Ltd, Ooyala and its controlled entities have a 31 December reporting date. Telstra
Telecommunications Private Limited has a 31 March reporting date.
5 We increased our ownership interest in Ooyala Holdings Inc. and it controlled entities from 97.3 per cent to 97.6 per cent at 30 June 2016, via additional equity contributions.
6 The investment in these companies are held by various entities. The immediate percentage reflected represents the ultimate ownership by Telstra Corporation.
7 Refer to note 6.1.1 for details of business combinations for the financial year 2016.
6.2.2 Deed of cross guarantee
Telstra Corporation Limited and each of the wholly-owned
subsidiaries set out below (together the “Closed Group”), have
entered into a deed of cross guarantee, as defined in ASIC Class
Order 98/1418 (Class Order) dated 17 May 2010 (Deed).
The effect of the Deed is that each entity in the Closed Group
guarantees the payment in full of all debts of the other entities
in the Closed Group in the event of their winding up.
Pursuant to the Class Order, the wholly-owned subsidiaries
within the Closed Group are relieved from the requirement to
prepare and lodge separate financial statements, directors’
reports and auditors’ reports.
The statement of comprehensive income and statement of
financial position disclosed in this section present consolidated
results of the Closed Group.
The following entities are party to the Deed and part of the Closed
Group:
• Telstra Corporation Limited
• Bridge Point Communications Pty Ltd
• DCA Direct Health Pty Ltd
• DCA eHealth Solutions Pty Ltd
• Goodwin Enterprises (Vic) Pty Ltd
• Kelzone Pty Ltd
• Network Design and Construction Limited
• NSC Enterprises Solutions Pty Ltd
• NSC Group Pty Ltd
• O2 Networks Pty Ltd
• Prentice Management Consulting Pty Ltd
• Telstra Communications Limited
• Telstra Holdings Pty Ltd
• Telstra International (Aus) Limited
• Telstra iVision Pty Ltd
• Telstra Multimedia Pty Ltd
• Telstra Pay TV Pty Ltd
• Telstra Plus Pty Ltd
Table B (continued)
Closed Group
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Current tax payables
Revenue received in advance
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Other payables
Provisions
Borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Revenue received in advance
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Reserves
Retained profits
Equity available to the closed group
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
3,547
987
3,228
286
169
1,021
9,238
62
283
14,572
663
1,367
599
17,546
26,784
15,210
3,558
954
1,967
214
257
890
7,840
66
267
14,058
911
1,401
402
17,105
24,945
12,994
5,167
(31)
10,074
15,210
5,198
(54)
7,850
12,994
6.2 Investments in controlled entities (continued)
6.2.2 Deed of cross guarantee (continued)
• Telstra Services Solutions Holdings Limited
• Telstra Ventures Pty Ltd.
These entities were added as parties to the Deed via an assumption
deed on 15 June 2016 and are also part of the Closed Group:
• Kloud Solutions (National) Pty Ltd
• Telstra Broadcast Services Pty Ltd
• Telstra Media Pty Ltd
• The Silver Lining Consulting Group Pty Ltd.
Telstra Finance Limited is trustee under the Deed. However, it is not
a member of the Closed Group. It is, together with the members of the
Closed Group, a member of the extended Closed Group (as defined in
the Class Order).
The consolidated statement of comprehensive income and
statement of financial position of the entities that are members of
the Closed Group are presented in Tables B and C respectively. This
excludes Telstra Finance Ltd. All transactions between members of
the Closed Group have been eliminated.
Table B
Closed Group
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial assets
Current tax receivables
Prepayments
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Investments – controlled entities
Investments – accounted for using the
equity method
Investments – other
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Derivative financial assets
Defined benefit asset
Total non-current assets
Total assets
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
3,421
4,044
544
62
-
378
8,449
1,284
29
2,342
171
392
19,380
7,752
2,180
15
33,545
41,994
485
3,785
479
7
8
294
5,058
1,152
32
2,674
196
136
19,162
7,443
1,790
296
32,881
37,939
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
6.2 Investments in controlled entities (continued)
6.2.2 Deed of cross guarantee (continued)
Table C
Closed Group
Continuing operations
Income
Revenue (excluding finance income)
Other income
Expenses
Labour
Goods and services purchased
Other expenses
Share of net profit from joint ventures and
associated entities
Earnings before interest, income tax
expense, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA)
Depreciation and amortisation
Earnings before interest and income tax
expense (EBIT)
Finance income
Finance costs
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
Profit for the year from discontinued
operation
Profit for the year from continuing and
discontinued operations available to the
Closed Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
24,465
1,125
25,590
4,487
6,606
4,167
15,260
24,773
930
25,703
4,428
6,500
3,885
14,813
15
19
15,245
14,794
10,345
10,909
3,855
6,490
91
792
701
5,789
1,786
4,003
2,213
3,822
7,087
148
840
692
6,395
1,781
4,614
19
Table C (continued)
Closed Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
Items that will not be reclassified to the
Closed Group income statement
Retained profits
- actuarial gain on defined benefit plans
- income tax on actuarial gain on defined
benefit plans
Fair value of equity instruments reserve
- gains from investments in equity
instruments designated at fair value
through other comprehensive income
- income tax on gains from investments in
equity instruments
Items that may be subsequently
reclassified to the Closed Group income
statement
- changes in fair value of cash flow hedging
reserve
- income tax on movements in the cash
flow hedging reserve
- changes in the value of the foreign
currency basis spread
- income tax on movements in the foreign
currency basis spread reserve
Total other comprehensive income for
the Closed Group
Total comprehensive income for the year
for the Closed Group
(302)
91
233
(69)
8
-
7
(1)
(203)
170
30
(9)
(3)
1
19
(184)
11
(3)
72
(22)
58
228
6,032
4,861
Table D provides a reconciliation of retained profits of the Closed
Group from the opening to the closing balance.
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
We account for joint ventures and associated entities using the
equity method. Under this method we recognise the investment
at cost and subsequently adjust it for our share of profits or
losses, which are recognised in the income statement and our
share of other comprehensive income, which is recognised in
the statement of comprehensive income. Generally dividends
received reduce the carrying value of the investment.
The movements in the carrying amount of equity accounted
investments in our joint ventures and associated entities are
summarised in Table A.
Table A
Telstra Group
Carrying amount of investments at beginning of year
Additional investments
Disposal of investments
Reclassification to other investment
Impairment loss recognised in the income statement
Share of net profit/(loss)
Share of distributions
Share of capital return
Carrying amount of investments at end of year
As at 30 June
Joint ventures
Associated entities
2016
2015
2016
2015
$m
5
2
-
-
-
7
(1)
-
-
6
$m
4
2
-
-
-
6
(1)
-
-
5
$m
196
36
(29)
(7)
(2)
194
16
(29)
(16)
165
$m
192
46
-
-
(2)
236
20
(15)
(45)
196
6,216
4,633
Closed Group
Table D
Retained profits at the beginning of the
financial year available to the Closed
Group
Transfers from reserves
Effect on retained profits from addition of
entities to the Closed Group
Share buy-back (net of income tax)
Total comprehensive income recognised in
retained profits
Dividends
Retained profits at the end of the
financial year available to the Closed
Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
7,850
7,193
4
2
-
-
53
(494)
6,005
4,797
(3,787)
(3,699)
10,074
7,850
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Section Title | Telstra Annual Report 2016 Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Ownership interest
As at 30 June
2016
2015
Principal place of
business / country of
incorporation
%
%
Significant
influence over
our
investments
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
6.3.1 List of our investments in joint ventures and associated
entities
Table B shows a list of our investments in joint ventures and
associated entities, their principal place of business/country of
incorporation and our ownership interest.
Table B
Name of entity
Joint ventures
Foxtel Partnership (b)
Foxtel Television Partnership (b)
Principal activities
Pay television
Pay television
Customer Services Pty Ltd (b)
Customer service
Foxtel Management Pty Ltd (b)
Management services
Foxtel Cable Television Pty Ltd (b)
Pay television
Reach Limited (a)
3GIS Pty Ltd
International connectivity services
Bermuda
Management of former 3GIS
Partnership (non-operating)
Health Engine Pty Ltd
Online healthcare booking
ProQuo Pty Ltd
Associated entities
Digital marketplace for small
businesses
Australia-Japan Cable Holdings Limited (a) Network cable provider
Telstra Super Pty Ltd
Superannuation trustee
Mandoe Pty Ltd
IPScape Pty Ltd
Whispir Limited
IP Health Pty Ltd
Project Sunshine I Pty Ltd
Signage software provider
Cloud based call centre solution
Software as a solution provider
Software development
Holding entity of Sensis Pty Ltd
(directory services)
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Bermuda
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
80.0
50.0
50.0
31.5
50.0
46.9
100.0
28.4
25.0
24.2
32.9
30.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
80.0
50.0
50.0
34.8
-
46.9
100.0
28.4
27.3
23.7
32.1
30.0
Near Pte Ltd (formerly known as Adnear Pte
Ltd) (a)
Panviva Pty Ltd
Location intelligence and analytics
Singapore
13.2
12.3
Cloud based business process
guidance software
Australia
22.5
22.4
Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (a)
Video analytics software provider
Taiwan/Cayman Islands
Zimperium Inc.
Mobile security system provider
United States of America
enepath (Group Holdings) Pte Ltd (a)
Voice software provider
Singapore
PharmX Pty Ltd
Internet based ordering gateway
Australia
Asia Netcom Philippines Corporation (a)
Data communication service provider
Philippines
Dacom Crossing Corporation (a)
Network cable provider
Korea
Digitel Crossing Inc. (a)
Telecommunication services
Philippines
Pivotal Labs Sydney Pty Ltd
Software development
Australia
8.9
-
21.4
30.0
40.0
49.0
40.0
20.0
9.3
19.8
13.4
30.0
40.0
49.0
40.0
-
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
6.3.1 List of our investments in joint ventures and associated
entities (continued)
Joint control of
our
investments
We applied management judgment to
determine that we do not control
Foxtel Cable Television Pty Ltd even
though we own 80 per cent of its
equity. We assessed whether we have
the power to direct the activities of
Foxtel Cable Television Pty Ltd by
considering the rights we hold to
appoint and remove key management
and to make decisions. This entity is
disclosed as a joint venture because
our effective voting power is restricted
to 50 per cent due to the participative
rights of the other equity shareholder
and we have joint control.
We applied management judgment to
determine that we have joint control
through our decision making ability on
the board of Health Engine Pty Ltd, in
which we own 31.5 per cent (2015: 34.8
per cent) of its equity.
(b) Foxtel joint venture
Our joint venture Foxtel includes Foxtel Partnerships and its
controlled entities, Foxtel Television Partnership, Customer Services
Pty Ltd, Foxtel Cable Television Pty Ltd and Foxtel Management Pty
Ltd and its controlled entities. Foxtel is not a publicly listed entity.
Telstra has a strategic partnership with Foxtel primarily delivering
subscription television services over cable, satellite and broadband
to our customers in Australian regional and metropolitan areas.
We applied management judgment to
determine that we do not control
Telstra Super Pty Ltd even though we
own 100 per cent of its equity. Telstra
Super Pty Ltd is a trustee for the
Telstra Superannuation Scheme. We
do not consolidate Telstra Super Pty
Ltd as we do not control the board of
directors. The board of directors
consists of an equal number of
employer and member representatives
and an independent chairman. Our
voting power over the relevant
activities is 44 per cent, which is
equivalent to our representation on the
board. The entity is therefore classified
as an associated entity as we have
significant influence over it.
We own less than 20 per cent of Near
Pte Ltd, Gorilla Technology Group Inc.
and enepath (Group Holdings) Pte Ltd,
however we have significant influence
over these entities through our
decision making ability on the board.
In December 2015, our representation
on the board of Zimperium Inc.
reduced and we no longer have
significant influence over this entity.
As a result this investment has been
classified as other investment. We
continue to hold 19.5 per cent interest
in Zimperium Inc.
(a) Joint ventures and associated entities with different reporting
dates
Several of our joint ventures and associated entities have reporting
dates that differ from our reporting date of 30 June for financial year
2016 as follows:
• Reach Ltd - 31 December
• Australia-Japan Cable Holdings Limited - 31 December
• Asia Netcom Philippines Corporation - 31 December
• Dacom Crossing Corporation - 31 December
• Digitel Crossing Inc. - 31 December
• Gorilla Technology Group Inc. - 31 December
• Near Pte Ltd - 31 March
• enepath (Group Holdings) Pte Ltd - 31 March
The differences in reporting dates are due to jurisdictional
requirements. Financial reports prepared as at 30 June are used for
equity accounting purposes. Our ownership interest in joint ventures
and associated entities with different reporting dates is the same at
that reporting date as at 30 June unless otherwise noted.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
6.3.1 List of our investments in joint ventures and associated
entities (continued)
(b) Foxtel joint venture (continued)
Financial information of Foxtel and its controlled entities is
summarised in Table C based on their consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Table C
Foxtel joint venture
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Current financial liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities
Revenue
Expenses
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense
Other finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
797
3,427
4,224
1,050
3,424
4,474
(250)
40
102
3,313
3,310
2,454
323
-
229
4
29
271
(90)
181
$m
600
3,140
3,740
933
3,166
4,099
(359)
41
8
3,134
3,165
2,267
387
1
235
2
36
239
23
262
Financial liabilities exclude trade and other payables and provisions.
6.3.2 Other joint ventures and associated entities
We have interests in a number of individually immaterial joint
ventures and associated entities. Our share of the aggregate
financial information (including joint ventures and associated
entities where equity accounting has been suspended) is presented
in Table D.
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
6.3.4 Transactions with our joint ventures and associated entities
Table F details transactions with our joint ventures and associated
entities recorded in the income statement and statement of financial
position.
Table D
Year ended/As at 30 June
Telstra Group
Joint ventures
Associated
entities
Table F
Telstra Group
2016
2015
2016
2015
$m
$m
6
-
5
1
$m
165
$m
196
12
35
(4)
(18)
(4)
(17)
(4)
8
(9)
26
Carrying amount of
investment
Group's share of
Profit/(loss) from
continuing
operations
Other
comprehensive
income
Total
comprehensive
income
6.3.3 Suspension of equity accounting
Our unrecognised share of (profits)/losses for the period and
cumulatively for our entities where equity accounting has ceased
and the investment is recorded at zero due to losses made by these
entities and/or reductions in the equity accounted carrying amount,
is shown in Table E.
Table E
Year ended 30 June
Telstra Group
Period
Cumula
- tive
Period
Cumula
- tive
2016
2016
2015
2015
Joint ventures
Foxtel
Reach Ltd
Associated entities
Australia - Japan
Cable Holdings
Limited
$m
(54)
(1)
4
(51)
$m
$m
$m
125
555
105
785
(6)
(2)
(14)
(22)
179
556
101
836
Income
Sale of goods and services
Distribution from Foxtel Partnership
Interest income from loans to joint
ventures and associated entities
Expenses
Purchase of goods and services
Interest expense on loans from joint
ventures and associated entities
Total amounts receivable at 30 June
Current
Joint ventures and associated entities –
receivables
Non-current
Joint ventures and associated entities –
loans
Allowance for amounts owed by joint
ventures and associated entities
Movement in allowance for amounts
owed by joint ventures and associated
entities
Opening balance
Foreign currency exchange differences
Closing balance
Total amounts payable at 30 June
Current
Joint ventures and associated entities –
payables
Joint ventures and associated entities –
loans
Non-current
Joint ventures and associated entities –
loans
Year ended/As at
30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
240
37
7
830
4
60
60
418
(7)
411
(7)
-
(7)
180
-
180
35
35
231
125
54
808
1
4
4
459
(7)
452
(6)
(1)
(7)
77
34
111
-
-
(a) Sale and purchase of goods and services
We sold and purchased goods and services, and received and paid
interest from/to our joint ventures and associated entities. These
transactions were in the ordinary course of business and on normal
commercial terms and conditions.
Details of individually significant transactions with our joint ventures
and associated entities during the financial year 2016 were as
follows:
• we purchased pay television services amounting to $752 million
(2015: $675 million) from our joint venture Foxtel. The purchases
were to enable the resale of Foxtel** services, including Pay TV
content, to our existing customers as part of our ongoing product
bundling initiatives
• we made sales to Foxtel for our broadband system services of
$109 million (2015: $117 million).
(b) Distribution from Foxtel joint venture
During the financial year 2016 we received a $37 million (2015: $125
million) distribution from our joint venture Foxtel.
(c) Loans to joint ventures and associated entities
Loans provided to joint ventures and associated entities mainly
relate to loans provided to Foxtel Management Pty Ltd of $411
million (2015: $451 million) and Reach Ltd of $7 million (2015: $7
million).
In April 2012, Telstra Corporation Limited provided a loan to Foxtel
Management Pty Ltd to fund the acquisition of shares in AUSTAR.
During the year, the loan has been amended reducing the applicable
interest rate from 12 per cent to 10.5 per cent effective 1 July 2015.
This resulted in an initial accounting adjustment of $42 million due to
change in the present value of the remaining cash flows, which was
recognised as an offset against interest income. The present value
difference will unwind over the remaining term of the loan. The loan
has a minimum term of just over 10 years and a maximum of 15
years.
The loan provided to Reach Ltd is an interest-free loan and repayable
upon the giving of 12 months’ notice by both PCCW Limited and us.
We have fully provided for the non-recoverability of the loan as we do
not consider that Reach Ltd is in a position to be able to repay the
loan amount in the medium term.
(d) Loans from joint ventures and associated entities
In the prior year, we had an outstanding loan payable amount of $34
million under a loan agreement with an associated entity, Project
Sunshine I Pty Ltd which was repaid during the year together with
capitalised interest of $2 million. We subsequently obtained a new
loan for $34 million. As at 30 June 2016, the outstanding balance was
$35 million which includes capitalised interest. The new loan has an
interest rate of 8 per cent per annum and a maturity date of 31
December 2017.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
Section 6. Our investments (continued)
6.3 Investments in joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
6.3.4 Transactions with our joint ventures and associated entities
(continued)
Table A
Autohome Group
The effect of the disposal is detailed in Table A.
6.4 Discontinued operations (continued)
Cash consideration on disposal
Consideration received (net of hedging activities)
Cash and cash equivalents disposed
Net cash inflows on disposal
Component of gain on disposal
Consideration received
Fair value of retained 6.5 per cent interest
Total
Assets/(liabilities) at disposal date
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Investments - accounted for using the equity method
Deferred tax assets
Trade and other payables
Current tax payables
Revenue received in advance
Net assets
Foreign currency translation reserve derecognised
Adjustment for non-controlling interests
Net book value of assets disposed
Transaction costs incurred
Gain on disposal
Year
ended
30 June
2016
$m
2,080
(757)
1,323
2,080
234
2,314
757
358
36
198
21
138
29
13
(297)
(36)
(153)
1,064
(97)
(466)
501
25
1,788
Autohome Group represents a separate major line of business
responsible for running a web platform to facilitate transactions for
automakers and dealers and allow them to market their inventory
and services. Autohome Group also provides auto financing and auto
insurance in China. Autohome Inc. is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange.
In accordance with AASB 5: ‘Non Current Assets Held for Sale and
Discontinued Operations’, the Autohome Group has been disclosed
as a discontinued operation and included as a reconciling item
between our segment results and Telstra Group’s reported EBITDA in
our segment note.
(e) Commitments
Our joint venture Foxtel has other commitments amounting to
approximately $3,262 million (2015: $2,779 million), with our share
equal to 50 per cent. The majority of these commitments relate to the
committed satellite expenditure payments for transponder services
and broadcasting expenditure payments for sports broadcasting
rights. The agreements are for the periods of between one and five
years. The amounts are based on current prices and costs under
agreements entered into between the Foxtel Partnership and various
other parties.
We have purchase commitments to Project Sunshine I Pty Ltd,
primarily for advertising services, amounting to $33 million (2015:
$45 million) over the remaining three-year contract term.
6.3.5 Recognition and measurement
(a) Investments in joint ventures
A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have
joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the
arrangement. Our interests in joint ventures are accounted for using
the equity method of accounting.
(b) Investments in associated entities
These are investments in entities over which we have the ability to
exercise significant influence but we do not control the decisions of
the entity. Our interests in associated entities are accounted for
using the equity method of accounting.
(c) Equity method of accounting
Investments in associated entities and joint ventures are carried in
the consolidated balance sheet at cost plus post-acquisition
changes in our share of the investment’s net assets and net of
impairment loss. Goodwill relating to an investment in an associated
entity or joint venture is included in the carrying value of the
investment and is not amortised. When Telstra’s share of losses
exceeds our investment in an associated entity or joint venture, the
carrying amount of the investment is reduced to nil and no further
losses are recognised.
6.4 Discontinued operations
6.4.1 Sale of Autohome Group and discontinued operation
On 15 April 2016, we entered into a binding agreement to dispose of
47.4 per cent of our 53.9 per cent shareholding in Autohome Group.
The sale was completed on 23 June 2016 for a total consideration of
$2,080 million. Profit generated on sale amounted to $1,788 million
and included the fair value of our retained 6.5 per cent interest in
Autohome Inc. of $234 million.
On completion, we deconsolidated the balance sheet of the
Autohome Group including $757 million of cash balances disposed
and recorded our retained interest which is classified as other
investments in the statement of financial position. The value
attributed to our retained interest was based on a Level 1 fair value
as it was derived from quoted market prices in an active market.
Subsequent changes in fair value from initial recognition are
presented in other comprehensive income.
6.4.1 Sale of Autohome Group and discontinued operation
(continued)
Financial information related to the discontinued operation is set out
in Table B below.
Table B
Autohome Group
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Revenue
Other income
Expenses
Net finance income
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense from
discontinued operations
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations
Income tax (benefit) on gain on disposal of
discontinued operations
Profit after tax on disposal of
discontinued operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents
$m
827
6
599
15
249
43
206
1,788
(12)
$m
495
-
292
10
213
41
172
-
-
2,006
172
120
1,300
6
1,426
175
6
451
632
6.4.2 Sensis discontinued operation
Discontinued operations also include $11 million (June 2015: $19
million) adjustments (reduction in other expenses) related to the
disposal of the Sensis Group in February 2014.
6.4.3 Profit and earnings per share from discontinued operations
Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Telstra
Entity and our earnings per share from our discontinued operations
are disclosed in note 2.5.
6.4.4 Recognition and measurement
A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been
disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that represents a
separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is
part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business
or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a
view to resale. The results of discontinued operations are presented
separately in the income statement.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Section 7. Other information
Section 7. Other information
This section provides other information and disclosures not
This section provides other information and disclosures not
included in the other sections, for example our external
included in the other sections, for example our external
auditor’s remuneration, commitments and contingencies,
auditor’s remuneration, commitments and contingencies,
parent entity disclosures and significant events occurring
parent entity disclosures and significant events occurring
after reporting date.
after reporting date.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 7.
7.1 Other accounting policies
7.1 Other accounting policies
OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
7.1.1 Changes in accounting policies
7.1.1 Changes in accounting policies
We adopted AASB 2015-3: ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting
We adopted AASB 2015-3: ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards arising from the Withdrawal of AASB 1031 Materiality’
Standards arising from the Withdrawal of AASB 1031 Materiality’
effective from 1 July 2015. The adoption of these amendments had
effective from 1 July 2015. The adoption of these amendments had
no impact on our annual financial results.
no impact on our annual financial results.
There have been no other changes to our accounting policies.
There have been no other changes to our accounting policies.
7.1.2 Foreign currency translation
7.1.2 Foreign currency translation
(a) Transactions and balances
(a) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the relevant
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the relevant
functional currency at the spot exchange rate at transaction date. At
functional currency at the spot exchange rate at transaction date. At
the reporting date amounts receivable or payable denominated in
the reporting date amounts receivable or payable denominated in
foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional
foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional
currency at market exchange rates at reporting date. Any currency
currency at market exchange rates at reporting date. Any currency
translation gains and losses that arise are included in our income
translation gains and losses that arise are included in our income
statement.
statement.
Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currency that are
Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currency that are
measured at fair value (i.e. certain equity instruments not held for
measured at fair value (i.e. certain equity instruments not held for
trading) are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the
trading) are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the
fair value was determined. The differences arising from the
fair value was determined. The differences arising from the
translation are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss in line
translation are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss in line
with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the non-
with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the non-
monetary item.
monetary item.
(b) Financial reports of foreign operations that have a functional
(b) Financial reports of foreign operations that have a functional
currency that is not Australian dollars
currency that is not Australian dollars
The financial statements of our foreign operations are translated
The financial statements of our foreign operations are translated
into Australian dollars (our presentation currency) using the
into Australian dollars (our presentation currency) using the
following method:
following method:
Foreign currency amount
Foreign currency amount
Exchange rate
Exchange rate
Assets and liabilities
Assets and liabilities
including goodwill and fair
including goodwill and fair
value adjustments arising on
value adjustments arising on
consolidation
consolidation
The reporting date rate
The reporting date rate
Equity items
Equity items
The initial investment date
The initial investment date
rate
rate
Income statements
Income statements
Average rate (or the
Average rate (or the
transaction date rate for
transaction date rate for
significant identifiable
significant identifiable
transactions)
transactions)
The exchange differences arising from the translation of financial
The exchange differences arising from the translation of financial
statements of foreign operations are recognised in other
statements of foreign operations are recognised in other
comprehensive income.
comprehensive income.
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Telstra Financial Report 2016
Section 7. Other information (continued)
7.1 Other accounting policies (continued)
7.3 Parent entity disclosures
7.1.3 New accounting standards to be applied in future reporting
periods (continued)
(c) New leasing standard (continued)
AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting
requirements in AASB 117. Accordingly, a lessor continues to classify
its leases and account for them as operating leases or finance
leases.
There is an optional exemption for certain short-term leases and
leases of low-value assets; however, this exemption can only be
applied by lessees.
The new standard will apply to Telstra from 1 July 2019. Earlier
adoption is permitted, but only in conjunction with AASB 15:
'Revenue from Contracts with Customers'.
We are currently assessing the impact of the new leasing standard
on our financial results.
(d) Other
We do not expect any other recently issued accounting standards to
have a material impact on our financial results upon adoption.
7.2 Auditor’s remuneration
Our external auditor of the Group is Ernst & Young (EY). In
addition to the audit and review of our financial reports, EY
provides other services throughout the year. This note shows
the total fees to external auditors split between audit, audit
related and non-audit services.
Telstra Group
Audit fees
EY fees for the audit and review of the
financial reports
Other services
Audit related
Non-audit services
- Tax services
- Advisory services
Total other services provided by EY
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
9.390
8.104
1.216
1.324
0.059
0.568
1.843
0.015
0.105
1.444
Audit related fees charged by EY are for services that are reasonably
related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial
reports and for other assurance engagements. These services
include regulatory financial assurance services, services over debt
raising prospectuses, additional control assessments, various
accounting advice and additional audit services related to our
controlled entities.
The above fees are inclusive of fees charged to the Autohome Group
entities, which we ceased to control on 23 June 2016.
We have processes in place to maintain the independence of the
external auditor, including the level of expenditure on non-audit
services. EY also has specific internal processes in place to ensure
auditor independence.
This note provides details of Telstra Entity financial
performance and financial position as a standalone entity. The
results include transactions with its controlled entities.
Tables A and B provide summary of financial information for the
Telstra Entity.
Table A
Telstra Entity
Statement of financial position
Total current assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Share capital
Cash flow hedging reserve
Foreign currency basis spread reserve
General reserve
Retained profits
Total equity
Table B
Telstra Entity
Statement of comprehensive income
Profit for the year
Total comprehensive income
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
9,030
36,169
45,199
12,553
17,515
30,068
5,167
(93)
48
194
9,815
15,131
5,720
33,849
39,569
8,970
17,091
26,061
5,198
(114)
50
194
8,180
13,508
Year ended 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
5,633
5,441
4,631
4,859
Total non-current assets include reversal of impairment of $1,314
million (2015: $1,093 million impairment loss) recognised in the
income statement and relating to the value of our investments in,
and amounts owed by, our controlled entities. The impairment losses
have been eliminated on consolidation of the Telstra Group.
7.3.1 Property, plant and equipment commitments
Table C provides details of our expenditure commitments for the
acquisition of property, plant or equipment, which have been
contracted for at balance date but not recognised in the financial
statements.
Table C
Telstra Entity
Total property, plant and equipment
expenditure commitments
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
1,101
$m
666
7.1.3 New accounting standards to be applied in future reporting
7.1.3 New accounting standards to be applied in future reporting
periods
periods
The accounting standards that have not been early adopted for the
The accounting standards that have not been early adopted for the
year ended 30 June 2016 but will be applicable to the Telstra Group
year ended 30 June 2016 but will be applicable to the Telstra Group
in future reporting periods are detailed below.
in future reporting periods are detailed below.
(a) Financial instruments - impairment of financial assets
(a) Financial instruments - impairment of financial assets
In December 2014, AASB issued the final version of AASB 9:
In December 2014, AASB issued the final version of AASB 9:
‘Financial Instruments’ (AASB 9 (2014)), AASB 2014-7: ‘Amendments
‘Financial Instruments’ (AASB 9 (2014)), AASB 2014-7: ‘Amendments
to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December
to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December
2014)’ and AASB 2014-8: ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting
2014)’ and AASB 2014-8: ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2014) - Application of
Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2014) - Application of
AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010)’.
AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010)’.
AASB 9 (2014) is the final version of a new principal standard that
AASB 9 (2014) is the final version of a new principal standard that
consolidates requirements for the classification and measurement
consolidates requirements for the classification and measurement
of financial assets and liabilities, hedge accounting and impairment
of financial assets and liabilities, hedge accounting and impairment
of financial assets. AASB 9 (2014) supersedes all previously issued
of financial assets. AASB 9 (2014) supersedes all previously issued
and amended versions of AASB 9 and applies to Telstra from 1 July
and amended versions of AASB 9 and applies to Telstra from 1 July
2018, with early adoption permitted.
2018, with early adoption permitted.
We have early adopted the previous version of the standard, AASB 9
We have early adopted the previous version of the standard, AASB 9
(2013), from 1 July 2014. This version excluded the impairment
(2013), from 1 July 2014. This version excluded the impairment
section, which replaces the incurred loss impairment model used
section, which replaces the incurred loss impairment model used
today with an expected credit losses model for impairment of
today with an expected credit losses model for impairment of
financial assets.
financial assets.
We are currently assessing the impact of the new impairment model
We are currently assessing the impact of the new impairment model
on our financial results.
on our financial results.
(b) Revenue from contracts with customers
(b) Revenue from contracts with customers
In December 2014, the AASB issued AASB 15: ‘Revenue from
In December 2014, the AASB issued AASB 15: ‘Revenue from
Contracts with Customers’ and AASB 2014-5: ‘Amendments to
Contracts with Customers’ and AASB 2014-5: ‘Amendments to
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15’. In October
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15’. In October
2015 the AASB issued AASB 2015-8: ‘Amendments to Australian
2015 the AASB issued AASB 2015-8: ‘Amendments to Australian
Accounting Standards – Effective Date of AASB 15’ which deferred
Accounting Standards – Effective Date of AASB 15’ which deferred
the effective date of the new revenue standard from 1 January 2017
the effective date of the new revenue standard from 1 January 2017
to 1 January 2018. In May 2016, the AASB issued AASB 2016-3:
to 1 January 2018. In May 2016, the AASB issued AASB 2016-3:
‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Clarifications to
‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Clarifications to
AASB 15.’
AASB 15.’
AASB 15 establishes principles for reporting the nature, amount,
AASB 15 establishes principles for reporting the nature, amount,
timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an
timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an
entity’s contracts with customers. AASB 15, AASB 2014-5, AASB
entity’s contracts with customers. AASB 15, AASB 2014-5, AASB
2015-8 and AASB 2016-3 apply to Telstra from 1 July 2018, with early
2015-8 and AASB 2016-3 apply to Telstra from 1 July 2018, with early
application permitted.
application permitted.
We are currently assessing the impact of the new revenue standard
We are currently assessing the impact of the new revenue standard
on our financial results.
on our financial results.
(c) New leasing standard
(c) New leasing standard
In February 2016, AASB issued AASB 16 'Leases', which replaces the
In February 2016, AASB issued AASB 16 'Leases', which replaces the
current guidance in AASB 117 'Leases'.
current guidance in AASB 117 'Leases'.
The new standard significantly changes accounting for lessees
The new standard significantly changes accounting for lessees
requiring recognition of all leases on the balance sheet, including
requiring recognition of all leases on the balance sheet, including
those currently accounted for as operating leases. A lessee will
those currently accounted for as operating leases. A lessee will
recognise liabilities reflecting future lease payments and 'right-of-
recognise liabilities reflecting future lease payments and 'right-of-
use assets', initially measured at a present value of unavoidable
use assets', initially measured at a present value of unavoidable
lease payments. Depreciation of leased assets and interest on lease
lease payments. Depreciation of leased assets and interest on lease
liabilities will be recognised over the lease term.
liabilities will be recognised over the lease term.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
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Section 7. Other information (continued)
Section 7. Other information (continued)
7.3 Parent entity disclosures (continued)
7.4 Commitments and contingencies
7.3.2 Contingent liabilities and guarantees
(a) Common law claims
Certain common law claims by employees and third parties are yet to
be resolved. As at 30 June 2016, management believes that the
resolution of these contingencies will not have a significant effect on
the Telstra Entity’s financial results. The maximum amount of these
contingent liabilities cannot be reliably estimated.
(b) Indemnities, performance guarantees and financial support
We have provided the following indemnities, performance
guarantees and financial support through the Telstra Entity:
• indemnities to financial institutions to support bank guarantees to
the value of $231 million (2015: $241 million) in respect of the
performance of contracts
This note provides details of our commitments for capital
expenditure, operating leases and finance leases arising from
our contractual agreements.
This note also includes information about contingent liabilities
for which no provisions have been recognised due to the
uncertainty regarding the outcome of future events and/or
inability to reliably measure such liabilities.
7.4.1 Capital expenditure commitments
Capital expenditure commitments contracted for at balance date but
not recorded in the financial statements are detailed in Table A.
• indemnities to financial institutions and other third parties in
Table A
Telstra Group
Property, plant and equipment
commitments
Intangible assets commitments
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
1,132
426
$m
684
174
Property, plant and equipment commitments include the Telstra
Entity capital expenditure commitments of $1,101 million (2015:
$666 million) as disclosed in note 7.3.
7.4.2 Operating lease commitments
Future lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases not
recorded in the financial statements are detailed in Table B.
Table B
Telstra Group
Within 1 year
Within 1 to 5 years
After 5 years
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
546
1,206
1,059
2,811
$m
570
1,368
1,003
2,941
respect of performance and other obligations of our controlled
entities. The maximum amount of our contingent liabilities for this
purpose is $124 million (2015: $131 million)
• letters of comfort to indicate support for certain controlled entities
to the amount necessary to enable those entities to meet their
obligations as and when they fall due, subject to certain conditions
(including that the entity remains our controlled entity)
• during the financial year 1998 we resolved to provide IBM Global
Services Australia Limited (IBMGSA) with guarantees issued on a
several basis up to $210 million as a shareholder of IBMGSA.
During the financial year 2000 we issued a guarantee of $68 million
on behalf of IBMGSA. During the financial year 2004, we sold our
shareholding in this entity. The $68 million guarantee, provided to
support service contracts entered into by IBMGSA and third
parties, was made with IBMGSA bankers or directly to IBMGSA
customers. As at 30 June 2016, this guarantee remains
unchanged and $142 million (2015: $142 million) of the $210
million guarantee facility remains unused. Upon sale of our
shareholding in IBMGSA and under the deed of indemnity between
shareholders, our liability under these performance guarantees
has been indemnified for all guarantees that were in place at the
time of sale. Therefore, the overall net exposure to any loss
associated with a claim has effectively been offset.
(c) Other
We have contractual commitments to purchase goods and services,
which will be used or sold in the ordinary course of business from a
variety of suppliers. These amounts do not represent our entire
anticipated purchases in the future, but represent only those items
that are the subject of contractual obligations. Certain contractual
obligations include non-cancellable quantities of up to $300 million.
7.3.3 Recognition and measurement
The accounting policies for the Telstra Entity are consistent with
those of the Telstra Group, except for those noted below:
• under our tax funding arrangements, amounts receivable (or
payable) recognised by the Telstra Entity for the current tax
payable (or receivable) assumed from our Australian wholly owned
entities are booked as current assets or liabilities
• investments in controlled entities, included within non-current
assets, are recorded at cost less impairment of the investment
value. Where we hedge the value of our investment in an overseas
controlled entity, the hedge is accounted for in accordance with
note 4.3. Refer to note 6.2 for details on our investments in
controlled entities
• our interests in associated entities and joint ventures, including
partnerships, are accounted for using the cost method of
accounting and are included within non-current assets.
7.4 Commitments and contingencies (continued)
7.4.2 Operating lease commitments (continued)
Table E provides information about the assets under our finance
leases and their weighted average lease terms.
Table C provides information about the assets under our operating
leases and their weighted average lease terms.
Table E
Telstra Group
Weighted average
lease term (years)
As at 30 June
2016
2015
21
5
22
5
Property lease in our controlled entity,
Telstra Limited (initial life 25 years)
Computer mainframes, processing
equipment and other related equipment
We lease computer mainframes, processing equipment and other
related equipment to our customers as part of the solutions
management and outsourcing services. Refer to note 3.3 for further
details on these finance leases.
Refer to note 3.1 for our lease accounting policy (Telstra as a lessee).
7.4.4 Commitments of our joint ventures and associated entities
Information about our share of our joint ventures and associated
entities’ commitments is included in note 6.3.
7.4.5 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
We have no significant contingent assets as at 30 June 2016. Details
and estimated maximum amounts (where reasonable estimates can
be made) of contingent liabilities for the Telstra Entity are disclosed
in note 7.3.2.
Other contingent liabilities identified for the Telstra Group relate to
the ASIC deed of cross guarantee. A list of the companies that are
part of the deed are included in note 6.2.2. Each of these companies
(except Telstra Finance Limited) guarantees the payment in full of
the debts of the other named companies in the event of their winding
up.
Table C
Telstra Group
Land and buildings
Motor vehicles
Light commercial vehicles (caravan huts
and trailers)
Trucks and mechanical aids and heavy
excavation equipment
Personal computers, laptops, printers and
other related equipment used in non-
communications plant activities
Weighted average
lease term (years)
As at 30 June
2016
2015
17
2
16
2
4 - 5
4 - 5
7 - 12
7 - 12
3
3
The majority of our operating leases relate to land and buildings. We
have several sub-leases with total minimum lease payments of $42
million (2015: $36 million) for the Telstra Group. Our property
operating leases generally contain escalation clauses, which are
fixed increases generally between three and five per cent, or
increases subject to the consumer price index or market rate. We do
not have any significant purchase options.
Refer to note 3.1 for our lease accounting policy (Telstra as lessee).
7.4.3 Finance lease commitments
Table D includes finance lease commitments of the Telstra Group as
a lessee.
Table D
Telstra Group
Finance lease commitments
Within 1 year
Within 1 to 5 years
After 5 years
Total minimum lease payments
Future finance charges on finance leases
Present value of net future minimum
lease payments
The present value of finance lease
liabilities is as follows
Within 1 year
Within 1 to 5 years
After 5 years
Total finance lease liabilities
As at 30 June
2016
2015
$m
$m
143
203
186
532
(145)
387
118
156
113
387
113
180
195
488
(144)
344
93
139
112
344
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Section 7. Other information (continued)
7.5 Events after reporting date
We are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has occurred
since 30 June 2016 that, in our opinion, has significantly affected or
may significantly affect in future years:
• our operations
• the results of those operations
• the state of our affairs
other than the following:
7.5.1 Final dividend
The details of the final dividend for the financial year 2016 are
disclosed in note 4.1.
7.5.2 Capital management
On 2 May 2016, Telstra announced a capital management program of
at least $1.5 billion to commence in the first half of the financial year
2017. On 11 August, the Board resolved to undertake an off-market
share buy-back of up to approximately $1.25 billion and an on-
market share buy-back of up to approximately $250 million as part of
our capital management program. The shares bought back will be
cancelled by the Company, reducing the number of shares the
Company has on issue. The off-market and on market buy-backs will
be funded from Telstra’s cash reserves reflected in Telstra’s surplus
cash and accumulated retained profits (including profits from the
recent sale of Autohome shares).
The off-market buy-back will be available to eligible shareholders
and implemented by way of a tender process and at a discount to the
market price, and will be made up of a capital and a dividend
component. The dividend component will be fully franked and our
estimate of the decrease in franking credits is $376 million, based on
the assumption of Telstra’s ASX listed share price of $5.60, buy-back
discount of 14 per cent and a non-resident shareholding of 22.35 per
cent. These estimated impacts could change depending upon the
outcomes of the tender process.
The on-market share buy-back will be conducted in the ordinary
course of trading over the next 12 months after completion of the off-
market buy-back.
Directors’
Declaration
Directors’ Declaration
This Directors’ Declaration is required by the Corporations Act 2001
of Australia.
The Directors of Telstra Corporation Limited have made a resolution
that declared:
(a)
in the Directors’ opinion, the financial statements and
notes of the Telstra Group for the financial year ended 30
June 2016 set out on pages 76 to 154:
(i)
comply with the Accounting Standards applicable in
Australia, International Financial Reporting
Standards and Interpretations (as disclosed in note
1.1 to the financial statements), and Corporations
Regulations 2001
(ii) give a true and fair view of the financial position of
Telstra Corporation Limited and the Telstra Group as
at 30 June 2016 and of the performance of Telstra
Corporation Limited and the Telstra Group, for the
year ended 30 June 2016
(iii) have been made out in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001.
(b) they have received declarations as required by section
295A of the Corporations Act 2001
(c) at the date of this declaration, in the Directors’ opinion,
there are reasonable grounds to believe that Telstra
Corporation Limited will be able to pay its debts as and
when they become due and payable
(d) at the date of this declaration there are reasonable
grounds to believe that the members of the extended
closed group identified in note 6.2.2 to the financial
statements, as parties to a Deed of Cross Guarantee, will
be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they
are, or may become subject to, under the Deed of Cross
Guarantee described in note 6.2.2.
For and on behalf of the board
John P Mullen
Chairman
Andrew R Penn
Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director
11 August 2016
Sydney, Australia
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Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the matter
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional
judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial
report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the
context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming
our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on
these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our
audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our
report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the
procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the
basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report.
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Telstra Corporation Limited
(the Company), including its subsidiaries (the Group), which
comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30
June 2016, the consolidated income statement, consolidated
statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of
changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for
the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information and the
Directors’ Declaration of the Company.
In our opinion:
the accompanying financial report of Telstra Corporation Limited is
in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
a. Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s consolidated financial
position as at 30 June 2016 and of its consolidated financial
performance for the year ended on that date; and
b. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Regulations 2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing
Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are
independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act
2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional
and Ethical Standards Board’s APES110 Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of
the financial report in Australia; and we have fulfilled our other
ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
Key audit matter
Revenue recognition
How our audit addressed the matter
There are three significant judgement areas relating to revenue
recognition. These are:
• accounting for new products and plans including multiple
We evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of controls over
the capture and measurement of revenue transactions, including
evaluating the relevant IT systems.
element arrangements;
• accounting for large Network Application Services (NAS)
contracts; and
• accounting for NBN revenue under the revised Definitive
Agreements (DAs) with nbn co and the Commonwealth
Government.
Disclosures relating to revenue recognition can be found at Note 2.2
Income.
The accuracy and completeness of amounts recorded as revenue is
an inherent industry risk due to the complexity of billing systems, the
complexity of products and services, and the combination of
products sold and price changes in the year. The complexity of the
billing systems was also considered as part of the automated
processes and controls in the below Key Audit Matter.
We examined the process and controls over the capture and
assessment of the timing of revenue recognition for new products
and plans, as well as performed testing of a sample of new plans to
supporting evidence.
We tested revenue recognition and the process to make adjustments
to revenue recognised for a sample of NAS contracts.
We tested the revised DAs including understanding the timing of
disconnections and the transfer of the copper and Hybrid Fibre
Coaxial (HFC) networks to nbn co. We assessed the estimation
techniques applied in determining the timing of revenue recognised
in relation to these revised DAs.
We assessed the Group accounting policies as set out in Note 2.2
Income, for compliance with the revenue recognition requirements
of Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs).
Reliance on automated processes and controls
A significant part of the Group’s financial processes are heavily
reliant on IT systems with automated processes and controls over
the capturing, valuing and recording of transactions. This is a key
part of our audit because of the:
• Complex IT environment supporting diverse business processes
• Mix of manual and automated controls
• Multiple internal and outsource support arrangements
• Complexity of the billing systems which result in revenue being
recognised.
We understood and tested management’s controls in systems
relevant to financial reporting. When testing controls was not
considered an appropriate or efficient testing approach, alternative
audit procedures were performed on the financial information being
produced by systems.
The Group continues to enhance its IT systems and during the year
implemented new systems which were material to our audit.
We gained an understanding of material new systems including the
design of the automated processes and controls.
Impairment of the goodwill and intangible assets
Given the changing nature of the industry in which the Group
operates, there is a risk that there could be a material impairment to
goodwill and intangible asset balances.
Determination as to whether or not there is an impairment relating to
an asset or Cash Generating Unit (CGU) involves significant
judgement about the future cash flows and plans for these assets
and CGUs.
Further disclosure regarding the Group’s impairment can be found in
Notes 3.1 and 3.2.
Employee entitlements and post employment benefits
Given the large long term employee workforce as well as the number
of employees who are members of the defined benefit scheme, the
valuation of employee entitlements and the defined benefit
obligations are subject to complex estimation techniques and
significant judgement. A small change in assumptions can have a
material impact on the financial statements.
Further disclosure regarding the Group’s employee leave
entitlements can be found in Note 5.1 Employee Benefits. Disclosure
regarding post employment benefits can be found in Note 5.2 Post-
Employment Benefits.
We assessed the processes put in place to migrate any data from the
legacy systems to new systems and tested reconciliations between
the systems.
We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of
the controls in the new systems and we performed additional audit
testing procedures.
We evaluated the impairment calculations including the testing of
the recoverable amount of each CGU. We assessed the
reasonableness of the cash flow projections used in the impairment
models. We utilised EY Valuation Specialists to assess the
impairment models and evaluated the reasonableness of key
assumptions including the discount rate, terminal growth rates and
forecast growth assumptions. We also performed sensitivity
analysis around the key drivers of the cash flow projections. Having
determined the change in assumptions (individually or collectively)
that would be required for the CGUs to be impaired, we considered
the likelihood of such a movement in those key assumptions arising.
We evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures included in Notes 3.1
and 3.2.
We assessed the reasonableness of actuarial assumptions used in
valuing the defined benefit obligations. This included making use of
our actuarial specialists to support the testing of the external expert
calculations obtained by management. We tested controls around
the underlying employee data used in the employee entitlement and
defined benefit obligation calculations. We also tested the accuracy
of the calculations and models.
We evaluated the assumptions applied in calculating employee
entitlements such as the discount rate and the probability of long
service leave vesting conditions being met. We also tested the
accuracy of the calculations and models used to calculate employee
entitlement provisions.
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 30 June 2016, but does not include the financial
report and the auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other
information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility
is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether
the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial
report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to
be materially misstated.
If, based upon the work we have performed, 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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Information
Listing Information
Stock Exchange Listings
We are listed, and our issued shares are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
As an overseas listed issuer on the NZX, Telstra is deemed to satisfy and comply with the NZX Listing Rules, so long as it remains listed on
the ASX. The only NZX requirements applicable to the company are to give the NZX the same information and notices the company is required
to give to the ASX and to include the statement appearing below in Telstra’s Annual Report.
In compliance with NZX Listing Rule 5.1.8(d), Telstra notes that the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles
and Recommendations may materially differ from the NZX’s corporate governance rules and principles in the NZX Corporate Governance
Best Practice Code. More information about the corporate governance rules and principles of the ASX can be found at www.asx.com.au and,
in respect of the NZX, at www.nzx.com. Further information in relation to Telstra’s corporate governance practices are set out in the
Governance At Telstra section of this Annual Report and in our 2016 Corporate Governance Statement which can be found at
www.telstra.com/governance.
Markets on which our debt securities are listed
We also have debt securities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the Singapore Stock Exchange and the
Swiss Stock Exchange.
Distribution of securities and security holdings
The following table shows the number of listed shares on issue at 18 July 2016:
Title of class
Identity of person of group
Amount owned
%
Listed Shares
Listed shareholders
12,225,655,836
100
Distribution of shares
The following table summarises the distribution of our listed shares as at 18 July 2016:
Size of Holding
Number of Shareholders
%
Number of Shares
%
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over
Total
644,700
513,878
126,240
105,610
3,718
1,394,146
46.24
36.86
9.06
7.58
0.27
100.00
356,247,077
1,234,223,169
901,087,894
2,508,160,462
7,225,937,234
2.91
10.10
7.37
20.52
59.10
12,225,655,836
100.00
The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of shares was 11,282 holding 439,481 shares (based on the closing
market price on 18 July 2016).
Directors’ Responsibilities
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 Group’s ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either
intend to liquidate the Group or 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 Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial
report.
As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards,
we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional
scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the
financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform
audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as
fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by the Directors.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going
concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial
report. We also conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained,
whether a material uncertainty exists related to events and
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material
uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in the
auditor’s report to the disclosures in the financial report about the
material uncertainty or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to
modify the opinion on the financial report. However, future events
or conditions may cause an entity to cease to continue as a going
concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the
financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the
consolidated financial statements represent the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities or business activities within
the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the
Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters,
the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit
findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control
that we identify during our audit.
We are also required to provide the Directors with a statement that
we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and
other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated to the Directors, we determine
those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the
financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless
law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or
when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter
should not be communicated in our report because the adverse
consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh
the public interest benefits of such communication.
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 52 to 73
of the Directors' Report for the year ended 30 June 2016.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Telstra Corporation
Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, complies with section 300A
of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation
and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with
section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent
auditor’s report is Steve Ferguson.
Ernst & Young
SJ Ferguson
Partner
Sydney
11 August 2016
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Information
Substantial shareholders
As at 18 July 2016, we are not aware of any substantial shareholders.
Twenty largest shareholders as at 18 July 2016
The following table sets out the Top 20 holders of our shares (when multiple holdings are grouped together):
Shareholders Name
Number of shares
% of Issued Capital
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LTD
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
BNP PARIBAS
RBC INVESTOR SERVICES AUSTRALIA
AMP LIFE LIMITED
NETWORK INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION INVESTMENT
ARGO INVESTMENTS LIMITED
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD
IOOF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
TELSTRA GROWTHSHARE PTY LTD
NAVIGATOR AUSTRALIA LTD
EQUITAS NOMINEES PTY LTD
NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NULIS NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA)
MILTON CORPORATION LIMITED
SHARE DIRECT NOMINEES PTY LTD
PACIFIC CUSTODIANS PTY LTD
Total for Top 20
Total other Investors
Grand Total
Voting Rights
1,869,587,702
1,647,360,682
950,975,016
662,334,314
564,239,400
93,015,668
70,727,406
53,727,868
52,445,000
43,004,800
41,699,065
36,730,580
25,335,745
23,291,751
23,218,179
23,133,323
21,660,538
14,971,253
13,819,395
13,729,573
6,245,007,258
5,980,648,578
12,225,655,836
15.29%
13.47%
7.78%
5.42%
4.62%
0.76%
0.58%
0.44%
0.43%
0.35%
0.34%
0.25%
0.21%
0.19%
0.19%
0.12%
0.18%
0.12%
0.11%
0.11%
51.08%
48.92%
100.00%
Shareholders (whether residents or non-residents of Australia) may vote at a meeting of shareholders in person, directly or by proxy, attorney
or representative, depending on whether the shareholder is an individual or a company.
Subject to any rights or restrictions attaching to our shares, on a show of hands each shareholder present in person or by proxy, attorney or
representative has one vote and, on a poll, has one vote for each fully paid share held. Presently, we have only one class of fully paid ordinary
shares and these do not have any voting restrictions. If shares are not fully paid, on a poll the number of votes attaching to the shares is pro-
rated accordingly.
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Tables
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tables
Non financial results
Key performance indicator
Sustainable engagement1
Score (%)
Health and safety2
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
Gender equality3
Women in executive management (%)
Volunteering during Telstra time
Total (days)
Payroll giving
Participation rate (%)
Social and community investment4
Value ($m)
Everyone Connected
Targeted community programs
(people reached) ( ’000’s)
Greenhouse gas emissions6
Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
(tCO2e) ( ’000s)
Emissions intensity6
tCO2e per terabyte of data
E-waste
Mobile phones (tonnes collected)
FY16
FY15
FY14
71
n/a
n/a
0.66
0.98
1.12
25.5
25.6
25.9
8,186
7,225
5,122
5.5
5.8
5.3
175
214
217
595
117
143
1,540
1,571
1,592
0.26
0.42
0.58
16
15.6
15.3
1. We have shifted our key metric to Sustainable engagement which provides a deeper understanding of the key
drivers of performance and consists of three components: how engaged, enabled and energised our people
are to give their best performance.
2. This data relates to Telstra Corporation Limited only and does not include subsidiaries or contractors.
3. Includes full time, part time and casual staff in Telstra Corporation Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries,
excluding contractors and agency staff. It does not include staff in any other controlled entities within the
Telstra Group. Executive management comprises persons holding roles within Telstra designated as Band
A, B or C within the Telstra Executive Team.
4. Our social and community investment covers four key focus areas: Everyone Connected (customer and
community digital inclusion programs, comprising 85 per cent of total investment), employee volunteering
and giving, sponsorship and disaster relief. Our contribution consists of revenue foregone, cash, in kind, time,
management costs and leverage.
5. The number of people reached decreased between FY15 and FY16 due to DVD loans from libraries not
included in FY16. In FY15 DVD loans accounted for more than 80,000 people reached. Our Bigger Picture
2016 Sustainability Report provides more detail on our approach.
6. Australian operations for Telstra Corporation Limited. This includes relevant Australian subsidiaries,
joint ventures and partnerships.
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Continuing operations
Total income (excluding finance income)
EBITDA3
EBIT4
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit/(loss) for the year from discontinued
operations5
Profit for the year from continuing
and discontinued operations
Dividends declared per share (cents)
Total assets
Gross debt
Net debt
Total equity
Capital expenditure6
Free cashflow from continuing
and discontinued operations
Earnings per share from continuing
and discontinued operations (cents)
Dividend payout ratio (%) 7
2016
$m
27,050
10,465
6,310
3,832
2,017
20151
$m
26,112
10,533
6,559
4,114
191
2014
$m
26,296
11,135
7,185
4,549
(204)
5,849
4,305
4,345
31.0
43,286
16,009
12,459
15,907
4,045
30.5
40,445
14,962
13,566
14,510
3,589
29.5
39,360
16,048
10,521
13,960
3,661
20132
$m
24,776
10,168
6,090
3,640
151
3,791
28.0
38,527
15,628
13,149
12,875
3,689
2012
$m
25,503
10,234
5,822
3,424
N/A
3,424
28.0
39,525
17,222
13,277
11,689
3,591
5,926
2,619
7,483
5,024
5,197
47.4
65
34.5
88
34.4
86
30.1
93
27.5
102
1. Represented the Autohome Group being classified as a discontinued operation.
2. Restated for the retrospective adoption of AASB 119: ‘Employee Entitlements’.
3. Operating profit before interest, depreciation and amortisation and income tax expense. EBITDA is used as a measure of financial performance by excluding certain
variables that affect operating profits but which may not be directly related to all financial aspects of the operations of the company. EBITDA is not a measure of
operating income, operating performance or liquidity under A-IFRS. Other companies may calculate EBITDA in a different manner to us.
4. EBITDA less depreciation and amortisation.
5. Profit/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations for FY15 and FY16 included both Sensis and Autohome Group results, while FY14 and FY13 only included
Sensis results.
6. Capital expenditure is defined as additions to property, equipment and intangible assets including capital lease additions, excluding expenditure on spectrum,
measured on an accrued basis. Excludes externally funded capex.
7. Dividend payout ratio from continuing and discontinued operations. Dividend payout ratio from continuing operations FY16: 98% (FY15: 91%).
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163
Guidance versus reported results
This schedule details the adjustments made to the reported results for the current year to reflect
the performance of the business on the basis which we provided guidance to the market.
Our guidance assumed wholesale product price stability from the beginning of the financial year and
no impairments to investments, and excluded any proceeds on the sale of businesses, mergers and
acquisitions and purchase of spectrum. Capex to sales guidance excluded externally funded capex.
Reported
Full year ended 30 June
2016
2015
Growth
M&A:
Controlled
Entities &
Businessi
Sales revenue
Total revenue
$m
$m
25,834
25,350
25,911
25,528
Total income (excl. finance income)
27,050
26,112
Labour
Goods and services purchased
Other expenses
Operating expenses
5,041
4,782
7,247
6,845
4,312
3,971
16,600
15,598
%
1.9%
1.5%
3.6%
5.4%
5.9%
8.6%
6.4%
Share of net profit/(loss) from joint ventures
and associated entities
15
19
(21.1%)
EBITDA
10,465
10,533
(0.6%)
Depreciation and amortisation
4,155
3,974
4.6%
EBIT
Net finance costs
6,310
6,559
(3.8%)
710
699
1.6%
Profit before income tax expense
5,600
5,860
(4.4%)
Income tax expense
Profit for the year
Profit/(loss) for the year from
discontinued operations
Profit for the year from continuing
and discontinued operations
Attributable to:
1,768
1,746
1.3%
3,832
4,114
(6.9%)
2,017
191
956.0%
5,849
4,305
35.9%
Equity holders of Telstra Entity
5,780
4,231
36.6%
Non controlling interests
69
74
(6.8%)
$m
(14)
(14)
(14)
(14)
(1)
(1)
(16)
0
2
(1)
3
0
3
1
2
0
2
2
0
M&A: JVs/
Associates1
M&A: Other
Investments1
M&A:
Disposals
excluding
Autohome1
$m
$m
$m
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Free cashflow
5,926
2,619
126.3%
94
38
67
(73)
This table has been subject to review by our auditors.
Note:
There are a number of factors that have impacted our results this year. In the table above, we have adjusted the results for:
1. Mergers & Acquisitions:
Adjustments relating to acquisition of controlled entities and businesses. This includes the acquisition of the controlled entities, Readify Limited, The Silver Lining Consulting
Group Pty Ltd (Kloud Solutions (National) Pty Ltd and its controlled entities), Health IQ Pty Ltd and the acquisition of the EOS Technologies business. Joint Ventures/Associates
includes the acquisition by Autohome of associates Shanghai You Che You Jia Financial Leasing Co Ltd and Hunan Mango Autohome Automobile Sales Co Ltd. During the
year we disposed of our controlled entity Pacnet Internet (Thailand) Ltd, and also disposed of our shareholdings in other investments including Elemental Technologies Inc,
Elastica Inc, Box Inc and Nexmo Inc. We also disposed of our ISP businesses held by the controlled entities Pacnet Internet (Singapore) Ltd and Pacnet internet (HK) Ltd.
2. Fixed Services Final Access Determination (FAD) adjustments:
Adjustments for ACCC FAD pricing for fixed services which became effective on 1 November 2015.
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Adjustments June 2016
June 2015
Guidance Basis
Fixed
Services
FAD2
MTAS
FAD3
DTCS
FAD4
Ooyala
Impairment5
Spectrum6
Autohome7
Autohome7
Autohome7
Full year ended 30 June
$m
64
64
64
0
0
0
0
0
64
0
64
0
64
19
45
0
45
45
0
64
$m
356
356
356
0
362
0
362
0
(6)
0
(6)
0
(6)
(2)
(4)
0
(4)
(4)
0
(6)
$m
$m
$m
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
0
4
1
3
0
3
3
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
(246)
(246)
0
246
0
246
0
246
0
246
0
246
240
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
$m
0
0
$m
827
827
(1,788)
2,621
0
0
0
0
0
(1,788)
0
(1,788)
0
(1,788)
12
(1,800)
259
116
214
589
0
2,032
10
2,022
(15)
2,037
31
2,006
2016
2015
Growth
$m
495
495
495
139
$m
$m
27,071
25,845
27,148
26,023
28,293
26,607
5,286
4,921
%
4.7%
4.3%
6.3%
7.4%
2
7,724
6,847
12.8%
142
283
4,279
4,113
17,289
15,881
4.0%
8.9%
0
15
19
(21.1%)
212
11,019
10,745
9
4,164
3,983
203
(10)
213
41
172
6,855
6,762
695
689
6,160
6,073
1,830
1,787
4,330
4,286
2.6%
4.5%
1.4%
0.9%
1.4%
2.4%
1.0%
0
(2,006)
(172)
11
19
(42.1%)
(1,800)
(1,800)
0
(1,323)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,341
4,305
0.8%
4,266
4,231
75
74
0.8%
1.4%
4,796
2,619
83.1%
3. Mobile Terminating Access Service Final Access Determination (MTAS FAD) adjustments:
Adjustments for the re-pricing of mobile terminating rates, with Voice termination from 3.60 cents to 1.7 cents per minute and SMS termination from 7.4 cents to
0.03 cents per SMS which became effective from 1 January 2016.
4. Domestic Transmission Capacity Service adjustments:
Adjustments for ACCC FAD pricing for Transmission Capacity Service which became effective on 21 April 2016.
5. Ooyala impairment adjustments:
Adjustments relating to an impairment of goodwill of $246m.
6. Spectrum adjustments:
Adjustments relating to the impact on Free Cashflow associated with our Spectrum purchases and renewals for the year ($5m for Spectrum licences in the 3.4GHz band).
7. Autohome is classified as discontinued operation adjustments:
The Autohome Group is disclosed as a discontinued operation for the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. The sale was completed on 23 June 2016.
Autohome trading results before its disposal have been included for guidance. Adjustments relating to the impact of $1,788m Autohome profit on sale and
Free Cashflow associated with the sale ($1,323m) have been made to exclude these from guidance.
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Glossary
Technology Terms
4G
Fourth generation of wireless networks.
It gives users faster download and upload
speeds and better response times than
previous generations. 4G lets customers
do things like downloading files, sending
large attachments, web browsing and
online multi-tasking faster than previous
generations. 4G also provides more
network capacity and thus delivers
benefits for network operators. The faster
you can deliver data, the greater the
capacity you make available for other
users on the network.
4GX
The next step in our 4G evolution. 4GX is
capable of greater peak network speeds
and adds another lane of capacity to the
Telstra mobile broadband super highway.
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line (ADSL)
A broadband technology that provides
access to the internet at fast speeds.
Data is carried over the copper network
phone lines. These data speeds can
enable the delivery of voice, data and
video services.
Cable
See HFC cable.
Cloud
Refers to the provision of services,
software, storage and security over the
internet, typically on a pay-for-use basis.
In simple terms, it allows access to
information and programs on multiple
devices in multiple locations.
Cyber safety
The safe use of information and
telecommunications technology
(including mobile phones) and
the internet.
eHealth
eHealth is the sharing of health resources
and provision of health care by electronic
means.
Home hotspots
For home broadband customers who join
Telstra Air, a Telstra Air signal may be
added to their home gateway, forming a
home hotspot. When other Telstra Air
customers visit and connect a portion of
their home broadband bandwidth is used
to access the Internet. When visitors use
a customers’ home hotspot, it won’t affect
the host’s home broadband allowance.
Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC)
A way of delivering video, voice and data
using both coaxial cables (like the ones
used for connecting your television to an
antenna) and fibre optic cables. Optical
fibre connects a telco’s facility (called a
headend) to hubs in suburban streets, and
then coaxial cables connect the hubs and
customer premises. Telstra uses an HFC
network to deliver Foxtel** and BigPond®
Cable Internet services.
Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
A broadband access solution that delivers
fibre from an exchange facility to a street
cabinet (the “node”), with the final
connections to a premises being the
copper network phone lines.
Internet Protocol (IP)
Part of the family of protocols describing
software that identifies internet
addresses, directs outgoing messages,
and recognises incoming messages.
Used in gateways to connect networks
at a high level.
ADSL 2+
Extends the capability of basic ADSL
by increasing the potential speeds that
customers experience. Telstra’s ADSL 2+
service can deliver a maximum download
speed of 20Mbps. (The actual customer
download speed can vary depending
on factors such as distance from the
exchange. Typical download speeds
are 10Mbps).
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
A broadband access solution that delivers
fibre from an exchange facility directly to
the outside of a building. Because fibre
can deliver faster data transfer speeds
than copper, FTTP solutions, which do not
depend on copper, offer potential internet
speeds faster than FTTN solutions (see
definition of FTTN).
Bundle
A product that has one or more base
products. For example, a customer can
bundle together a fixed line home phone
service and internet connection.
Fixed Wireless (nbn™)
The nbn co Fixed Wireless network uses
advanced wireless technology such as 4G
to deliver fixed telephone and broadband
services to the premises within each
coverage area.
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Television, video signals or other
multimedia services that are distributed
to subscribers or viewers using Internet
Protocol over a broadband connection.
Examples include Telstra’s T-Box and
Foxtel on T-Box services.
Live chat
Telstra LiveChat is an application
which allows visitors to Telstra.com the
opportunity to communicate ‘Live’ with
a Telstra consultant. Customers can
have their questions answered and/or
purchase any number of products in
one single web chat.
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Financial Terms
Capex
Capital expenditure. This is expenditure
on assets such as property, equipment,
intangible assets, etc.
DPS
Dividend per share.
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, income tax
expense, depreciation and amortisation.
An indicator of a company’s operational
profitability.
EPS
Earnings per share. A company’s profit
divided by the number of shares on issue.
Free cashflow
Represents the cash that a company is
able to generate from its operations after
spending money required to maintain or
expand its asset base.
NPAT
Net profit after tax.
Migration plan
The migration plan outlines how Telstra
will progressively migrate voice and
broadband services from its copper and
HFC networks to the nbn™ as its fixed line
network is rolled out across Australia.
The migration plan was originally
approved by the ACCC on 27 February
2012 and has since been varied by
approval of the ACCC to accommodate
shifts in nbn co’s approach to its rollout.
Mobile data
Wireless internet access delivered over
the mobile phone network to computers
and other digital devices using portable
modems.
Multi-Technology Model (MTM)
Refers to the current Government’s nbn™
policy to rollout the nbn™ network using
a mix of technologies.
Over The Top (OTT)
OTT content is the delivery of audio, video,
and other media over the internet without
the involvement of a system operator in
the control or distribution of the content.
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a
computer networking approach comprised
of multiple kinds of network technologies
designed to make the network more
flexible and agile.
Spectrum
All wireless communications signals travel
through the air via radio frequency, known
also as spectrum. The government grants
telcos licences for dedicated use of
portions (bands) of the spectrum. As
people increase their use of wireless
networks, more spectrum is required.
Unified Communications
An integrated hardware and software
offering that combines enterprise
communications on a single platform.
It is any communications system
that encompasses a broad range of
technologies and applications that
have been designed as a single
communications platform. A unified
communications system generally
enables companies to use integrated
data, video and voice from multiple
locations in one supported product.
Points of presence (network)
An access point (port) that enables
Internet Service Provider (ISP) customers
to enter the internet network from outside
the Telstra network.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice calls over a 4G (LTE) network,
rather than the 3G connections which
have been used in the past.
Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN)
Generic term for public telephone
networks. Often referred to as “fixed line”,
it is the standard home telephone service,
delivered over copper wires.
Roaming
A service which allows customers to use
their mobile phone while in a service area
of another carrier, for example overseas.
Wi-Fi
The most prevalent form of WLAN
technology. Wireless local area
networks (WLANs) are small-scale
wireless networks with a typical
radius of several hundred feet.
Wi-Fi hotspot
A device that other devices can connect
to wirelessly in order to access the
internet. (Wi-Fi refers to a set of wireless
standards commonly used by devices for
short-distance wireless communication).
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173
Index
A
F
Advocacy ..... 7, 10-12, 14, 18, 19, 32, 43, 53
Financial Calendar ..................................176
Apple Music ...............................................11
Financial Statements and Notes ....76-158
Notes to the
Cash Flow Statements .............................95
Notes to the
Financial Statements .......................82-154
Asia ....................7, 14, 18, 24, 139, 144, 145
Five Year Summary .................................163
Auditor Independence ....... 51, 74, 156-158
Fon ..............................................................11
O
Autohome Inc. ....80, 99, 109, 126, 138, 148
Foxtel ............. 3, 24-26, 70, 83, 86, 144-148
B
G
Balance Sheet .....................................27, 79
Globecast Australia ................................139
Board of Directors ...............................36-39
Glossary .......................................... 172-173
Ooyala ................... 15, 25, 27, 60, 62, 86, 92,
....................................99, 100-101, 139-140
Operating and Financial
Review (OFR) ..........................................2-27
Outlook ......................................................19
Buy-back ......................... 6, 7, 48, 90, 91, 94,
..........................................107-109, 142, 154
Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets ....................99-103
P
C
Governance .........................................42-46
Guidance ......... 6-8, 21, 26, 42, 46, 164-165
Carbon Emissions .....................5, 8, 34, 162
Cash Flow Statement ...............................80
H
Pacnet ............ 7, 14, 22, 24-25, 62, 99-100,
................................. 110, 137, 139, 140, 164
Presto .............................................10-11, 24
Privacy ............................................17, 30, 45
CEO remuneration...................54-56, 60-62
Health and Safety ...................... 32, 46, 162
R
Chairman and CEO’s Message ............... 6-8
Check-In .....................................................11
I
Committees of the Board ...................42-43
Community ..............5, 8, 17-18, 29-30, 162
Controlled Entities ..................................139
Contact Details ........................................176
Corporate Governance.................33, 42, 48,
................................................ 50-51, 55, 159
Credit Rating ............................................122
CSL ..............................................................62
Customer Service ................6, 10-12, 18-19
Cyber safety ...............................................30
D
Directors’ Report ..................................49-74
M
Impaired Financial Assets ....15, 25, 27, 60,
..................................................82, 86, 91-92,
............................................. 97, 99, 100-101,
.................................................. 150-151, 185
S
Income Statements ............................77-78
Independent Auditor’s Report ...... 156-158
Indigenous .....................................11, 31, 33
Information Security .................................17
J
Joint Venture (JV) ........................... 143-148
Remuneration ......................................52-73
Risk Management ...................16-18, 44-45
Sales Revenue .......... 23, 25-26, 87, 90, 164
Senior Management ...........................40-41
Sensis ........60, 62, 83, 85, 93, 144, 149, 163
Shareholder Information ............... 159-160
Stan ............................................................10
Statement of Cash Flows .............26, 80, 95
Statement of Financial Position ..............79
Strategy .............................................. 3, 6-19
Sustainability ............. 4-5, 28-35, 162, 175
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Diversity .......................... 32, 33, 43, 46, 162
Material Business Risks.....................16-18
T
Dividends .............................. 4, 6, 21, 48, 60,
..........................................107-108, 132, 163
Mobile Black Spot Programme ................12
Mobiles/Mobile Network 2, 4-5, 12-13, 22
muru-D ...................................................... 15
E
Earnings Per Share ..................6, 20, 77, 94,
.................................................. 149, 163, 173
N
eHealth .................. 2, 7, 14, 15, 18, 140, 172
Electromagnetic Energy (EME) ................35
National Broadband Network (nbn)
........................3-7, 11-14, 18-19, 22-25, 56,
......................60-62, 72, 90, 97-98, 172-173
telkomtelstra ...................................7, 14, 24
Telstra 24x7® App .............................. 5, 7, 10
Telstra Air .............................4, 7, 11, 18, 172
Telstra Foundation ....................................31
Telstra Health ............5, 7, 15, 22, 25, 83, 86
Telstra Software Group ...............14-15, 22,
.........................................................25, 83, 88
Employee Engagement.................5, 35, 162
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Employee Share Plans ..107-109, 128-133
Environment ................... 5, 8, 16, 18-29, 32,
.......................................... 34-35, 44-46, 162
Net Promoter System (NPS)
...................................7, 53, 57-58, 60-61, 72
Networks ..........2, 6-8, 11-12, 14, 19, 30, 34
United Nations Global Compact ..... 35, 175
Expenses ........................... 20, 25-26, 77, 91
Network Applications
and Services (NAS) ..................7, 14, 22-25,
...................................................... 83-84, 156
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Wi-Fi ...............................................7, 11, 173
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Contact details
Registered Office
Investor Relations
Level 41, 242 Exhibition Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Damien Coleman
Company Secretary
Email: companysecretary@team.telstra.com
Level 25, 242 Exhibition Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Australia: 1800 880 679
All Other: +61 (3) 8647 4954
Email: investor.relations@team.telstra.com
General Enquiries – Registered Office
Sustainability
All Other: +61 3 8647 4838
Customer enquries: 13 2200
Shareholder Enquiries
Australian Share Register
Australia: 1300 88 66 77
All Other: +61 1300 88 66 77
Fax: +61 2 9287 0303
Email: telstra@linkmarketservices.com.au
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au/telstra
Link Market Services Limited
PO Box A942, Sydney South NSW 1234 Australia
New Zealand Share Register
New Zealand: 0800 835 787
All Other: +64 9 375 5998
Fax: +64 9 375 5990
Email: enquiries@linkmarketservices.co.nz
Website: www.linkmarketservices.co.nz
Link Market Services Limited
PO Box 91976, Auckland 1142 New Zealand
Level 37, 242 Exhibition Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Email: sustainability@team.telstra.com
Telstra Corporation Limited
ABN 33 051 775 556
Incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory
Telstra is listed on Stock Exchanges in
Australia and in New Zealand (Wellington)
Websites
Telstra Investor Centre:
telstra.com/investor
Telstra Sustainability:
telstra.com/sustainability
Telstra Customer Enquiries:
telstra.com
Indicative Financial Calendar1
Final dividend paid
Friday 23 September 2016
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 11 October 2016
Half-Year Results announcement
Thursday 16 February 2017
Ex-dividend share trading commences
Wednesday 1 March 2017
Record date for interim dividend
Thursday 2 March 2017
DRP election date
Friday 3 March 2017
Interim dividend paid
Friday 31 March 2017
Annual Results announcement
Thursday 17 August 2017
Ex-dividend share trading commences
Wednesday 30 August 2017
Record date for final dividend
Thursday 31 August 2017
DRP election date
Friday 1 September 2017
Final dividend paid
Thursday 28 September 2017
1. Timing of events may be subject to change. Any change will be notified to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
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