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T E M P O   AU ST R A L I A   L I M I T E D 

 
 
 
 
 
 
WE DELIVER TO OUR 
CUSTOMERS COST 
EFFECTIVE ASSET 
AVAILABILITY THROUGH 
SAFE, HIGH QUALITY 
SERVICES EXPERTISE. 

Contents Page

Chairman’s Letter 

MD Review of Operations 

Board of Directors 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report – Audited  

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity  

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s Report  

Additional Information Required by ASX 

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About this Report

These Full Year Statutory Accounts (Report) is lodged with the Australian Securities and 
Investment Commission (ASIC) and ASX Limited and is a summary of Tempo Australia 
Limited’s (Tempo’s) operations, activities and financial position as at 31 December 2018. 

Any references in this report to ‘the year’ or ‘the reporting period’ relate to the financial 
year, which is 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 unless otherwise stated. All figures 
used in this report are Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Tempo Australia Limited (ABN 51 000 689 725) is the parent entity of Tempo group of 
companies. In this report references to ‘Tempo’, ‘TPP’ and ‘the Company’, and ‘we’, 
‘us’ and ‘our’, refers to Tempo Australia Limited and its controlled entities, unless 
otherwise stated.

To view the report online, visit www.tempoaust.com or alternatively contact Link Market 
Services Limited of QV1, Level 12 250 St Georges Terrace , Perth WA 6000, telephone 
1300 554 474.

We are currently maintaining assets at some 
of Australia’s busiest port facilities.

CH A I R M A N ’S   
         L E T T E R

Dear Shareholder, 

2018 has been a transformational 
year for Tempo Australia Limited. 
We have restructured our company 
from construction activities to 
long-term annuity style contracts in 
the maintenance services markets 
with a core focus in electrical and 
telecommunications contracting.  
We expect improved trading 

performance in 2019 from the solid work done in 2018. We 
have refreshed the team and secured new contracts that are 
in line with our new strategy, however we have much work 
to do to deliver in 2019.

We safely delivered work with revenues of $42 million, 119% 
up on prior year and an underlying EBITDA loss of  
$2.2 million, whilst these results are disappointing, they 
represent a difficult transformational year the business 
has been through. Impacts to this year’s reported results 
are mainly from non-recurring items, such as $3.1 million 
impairment of goodwill for a labour hire acquisition 
made in prior years, a $1.7 million cost of restructuring/
estimating costs, and tax and other adjustments due to new 
legislation, which took effect in 2018.

The business is supported by a loyal customer base in our 
target markets, with many of these relationships renewing 
multiyear contracts throughout 2018.

We have a refreshed Board of experienced Directors, and 
a capable leadership team, with many years of experience 
and are focused on a future in markets where we believe we 
are competitive and that can support our growth. 

We remain confident that our new strategy will enable 
the business to position itself to build momentum in the 
services and telecommunications asset maintenance 
markets.

During the year we have successfully integrated our 
new acquisition Comsite. The acquisition complements 
our already successful telecommunications business 
and we anticipate a strong contribution from Tempo 
Telecommunication Services in 2019.

I would like to acknowledge the strong support our 
shareholders have provided to us this year and to the 
diligent work my fellow Directors have committed their 
time to.

A special thanks to our employees and leadership team  
for their hard work and commitment through this 
transitional year. We are looking forward to working 
together to build a great services business.

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM
Chairman

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Dear Shareholder, 

Our results for 2018 reflect the significant renewal that has been undertaken throughout the business. 
Throughout the period we renewed our strategy and invested in a highly skilled group of employees 
to support our growth.

SAFETY 

STRATEGY

Our safety focus continued throughout the year, and 
as a result we successfully maintained our Lost Time 
Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) at zero. However, our Total 
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) increased on our 
2017 results, this was directly impacted by our increased 
exposure hours across our electrical services, and contracts 
such as the CBH Throughput Project and the Karadoc Solar 
Farm Project. 

Our drive to improve our safety culture has progressed well, 
with key focus areas in leadership behaviours, risk awareness 
and personal responsibility. Further improvements are to 
be made on our critical risk awareness, the identification of 
hazards and the reduction of near misses in everything we 
do. As we improve our performance across all these areas, 
we will become more productive and cost effective. 

We have had success integrating and harmonising systems 
across HSE, finance, payroll and customer relationship 
management. This continued emphasis has resulted in 
improved business efficiencies. 

Our journey toward Zero Harm continues, with our core 
focus on ensuring everyone comes home safely every day. 

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We have spent time this year clearly redefining our new 
strategic direction, one which will achieve growth through 
sustainable core markets and drive the future of Tempo. Our 
new focus can also be clearly understood through our value 
proposition.

“We deliver to our customers cost effective asset 
availability through safe, high quality services expertise.”

“We keep you operating safely and reliably.”

To deliver on this strategy we will focus on three core 
markets, which we firmly believe will deliver sustainable 
growth opportunities through long term annuity-based 
contracts. Our focus areas are: 

•  Asset Management and Maintenance 

•  Telecommunications 

•  Projects 

The core values to deliver on this strategy are built upon the 
foundation of:  

•  Zero Harm

•  People and culture

•  Unity, care and empathy

•  Service excellence

By delivering every day on our value proposition, we will 
become the first choice for customers and grow value for 
our shareholders.  

“We deliver to our 
customers cost effective 
asset availability through 
safe, high quality 
services expertise”

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OPERATIONS 

Throughout 2018 our focus centred on the full integration 
of the KP Electric business, now re-branded as Tempo Asset 
Management Services. The long-standing service offering of 
the business has been the provision of electrical contracting, 
primarily focused on preventative and repair services. The 
business has a diverse customer base ranging from national 
asset owners, ports, retailers and beyond. Current key clients 
include Woolworths Group, Port of Melbourne, Port of 
Fremantle, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Harbour Foreshore 
Authority, Flight Centre Travel Group and Virgin Australia. 

To deliver on our strategy, we will remain focused on long term 
electrical maintenance contracts, once established we will seek 
to expand in mechanical and facilities management services. We 
will seek to work with our existing customers to further add value 
through the integration of broader services offerings.

The electrical market in Australia provides a substantial platform 
for us to expand upon. Through our established customer-base 
we seek to value add by undertaking capital works on asset 
upgrades and projects by leveraging on our project services 
capabilities.

Our strategy to expand our service offering into the 
telecommunications sector continued throughout the period. 
In July 2018 we acquired Comsite services, the acquisition was 
an asset purchase of two core contracts held with Nokia. The 
business has been integrated and is now performing in line with 
expectations through its first year.

The Tempo Telecommunication Services offering is centred 
around electrical work in network maintenance services, in an 
electrical contracting style. However, we have begun expanding 
our services in this market to include facilities maintenance 
services which we foresee to grow in demand.  

We believe this is a sustainable growth market for Tempo 
to pursue. With the rollout of 5G in Australia, we expect to 
leverage on our project services capabilities, assisting customers 
in a vertically integrated manner. 

Tempo Project Services offering includes electrical installation, 
commissioning and construction activities in the commercial and 
industrial markets. Tempo’s project services has a solid long-
standing reputation specialising in the fibre optics installation 
and termination space, as well as the HV install market.

Throughout the period we undertook the asset upgrade 
activities for CBH Group, Cooper & Oxley for Meth Aged Care 
Facility and Beon Energy Solutions for the Karadoc Solar Farm. 

Our existing asset management/maintenance customers have 
expansive multi-year capital works programs that we will look 
to support through this offering. We expect to capture organic 
growth opportunities each year.

The Tempo Project Services offering is diverse, and can provide 
electrical, mechanical, civil, fibre optics and engineering 
services through to the delivery of projects such as the Enel 
Cohuna Solar Farm Project currently under construction in 
Cohuna, Victoria.

Apprentice Electrician - James Shirkie 
on site at Meth Aged Care Facility. 

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We are currently working on multi-year capital works 
on behalf of our customers.

INNOVATION 

We are continuously developing and applying advanced 
technologies within the industry. Our development of 
a custom drone (Genesis One), fitted with unique high 
definition visual imaging technology, is a perfect example as 
to how we’re seeking to deliver seamless integration of asset 
management services and technology. 

An example of this is our ability to support 
telecommunication customers with asset inspections 
using high definition visual imaging. Genesis One has 
been developed in-house to substantially lessen the need 
to undertake costly inspections at heights or in high-risk 
environments such as towers or buildings with restricted 
access.

With military grade thermal and RF sensors which were 
designed and built by Tempo, and a drone that can provide 
a safe and stable aerial platform in most environments.

    People Profile – Andrew Tang 

Service Technician, Andrew Tang is responsible 
for scheduled and reactive maintenance, and 
minor project works for our Sydney customer-
base. Andrew has been with the business since 
mid-2016, initially working exclusively on our 
Woolworths contract before moving into his 
current role supporting a range of commercial, 
industrial and telecommunication customers. 

“In this role every day is different. We do a lot of 
work on lighting and power installations, general 
fault finding, and switchboard inspections. Aside 
from the technical aspect, a key requirement of the 
role is the customer interface which I really enjoy. I 
think our job has similarities to that of a Doctor, we 
diagnose conditions and prescribe solutions to our 
customers.” said Andrew.  

“We often work in unfamiliar environments, or 
older buildings without electrical drawings which 
makes fault finding more challenging. In these 
instances, I get a real sense of achievement when 
we accurately identify the root cause of problems 
and provide solutions to our customers.” 

“Tempo has an established niche within the 
electrical industry, and I believe the company has 
a bright future. I look forward to developing within 
the business as it expands.”  said Andrew. 

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Service Electrician - Andrew Tang on 
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GROUP RESULTS 

Revenue: $42M

Revenue for the year was $42 million which represents 
a 119% increase on prior year, importantly to note most 
of our revenue was delivered from service contracts in 
sustainable annuity style contracts.

Our EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest Depreciation  
and Amortisation) before impairments was a loss of  
$2.2 million or a loss of $0.6 million adjusting for  
non-recurring costs. 

Our NPAT (Net Profit After Tax) loss of -$5.6 million 
reported is the result of significant one-off, non-recurring 
restructuring: 

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-$3.1 million relates to the impairment of good will 
carried since 2012 associated with an acquisition 
made in that year of a labour hire company;

-$1.1 million of the result is non-recurring 
restructuring and restaffing costs; and

-$0.6 million are specific non-recurring estimating 
costs incurred in 2018 from resource construction 
no longer undertaken. 

The 2018 results were further affected by new tax 
regulations that resulted in adjustments of carried 
forward tax losses, R&D claims and credits resulting in a 
net taxation rate of only 5.9 per cent.

We believe the great work done means we are now well 
placed to grow the company, this has been reflected  
through significant revenue growth, our contract 
wins throughout 2018 and new contracts for 2019, 
notwithstanding the disappointing result in 2018 for our 
shareholders and management.

We appreciate our shareholders support during this 
very difficult year of transition for our company. We are 
focused on delivery and an improved outcome in 2019. 

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Key Statistics Snapshot

Products and services segmentation (2018-19)

4.0%
Other services

24.4%
Electrical circuitry 
Installation

36.2%
Maintenance 
and repair 
services

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Electrical circuitry 
upgrade and renovation

Total $19.9bn

Major market segmentation (2018-19)

15.1%
Mixed 
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Heavy industrial  
and engineering firms

35.1%
Residential builders 
and households

34.6%
Commercial and retail property  
developers and operators

Total $19.9bn

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OUTLOOK 

Our focus is to expand our electrical maintenance 
contracting offering throughout Australia. This market is 
supported by strong demand in downstream industrial 
markets and activities include the installation and 
maintenance of basic electrical circuitry, lights, power assets, 
facilities and instrumentation. All of which we have a long 
track record in delivering for our customers. 

Electrical service demand from the heavy industrial 
infrastructure market is a key area of focus for Tempo as the 
competitive landscape allows us to differentiate our service 
offering through high quality trade services delivery. Tempo 
has been successful in renewing its contracts in critical 
infrastructure at the Port of Melbourne. In combination 
with our Port of Fremantle work, we are developing a deep 
understanding and capacity in maintaining such assets. We 
look to expand this service in similar areas around Australia 
in 2019. 

Whilst the total number of contractors is high across 
Australia, companies like Tempo have diversified into 
telecommunications and cabling, renewable energy and 
electrical maintenance have grown steadily over the past year.

FURTHER COST REDUCTIONS 

Throughout 2018 our management team has been renewed 
and we have reduced our overhead by some $2 million.  
Further cost reductions are available to us as we improve the 
efficiency of our businesses. As our teams grow and develop, 
we expect to benefit from greater overhead leverage than 
has been experienced in the past two years.  

In 2019 we turn our minds to how we procure materials,  
with the aim of consolidating our suppliers and improving 
our cost base. 

We have built a solid foundation upon which to grow.  
We shifted the business away from resources construction, 
our overhead has been designed for leverage, and we 
have developed a strategy that will enable the company 
to develop long term contracts with large Australian 
businesses. 

We refreshed our Board and leadership team to provide the 
business with the guidance and strategic support required. 
Importantly, we secured new works in our chosen markets. 
This early success supports the Company’s new strategic 
direction. 

Management acknowledges with this growth in revenue, 
working capital management will continue to be a focus.

However, Tempo does face some head winds as we will see 
increased demand for skilled labour as resource company 
projects commence in 2019, and the competition for good 
people remains high.

We believe that our customers will choose to work with 
Tempo for our commitment to safety, services expertise and 
reliability as we continue to deliver good value for money.

We kindly thank our customers and shareholders for their 
ongoing support as we transition Tempo for further growth. 

Ian Lynass 

Managing Director and CEO 

      People Profile – Luci Courtney 

Project Manager, Luci Courtney is 
responsible for ensuring our projects 
remain on schedule, within budget 
and without injury. Luci has been with 
the business for 5 ½ years, she began 
in a service coordinator role before 
transitioning into projects. Thriving in 
that role she stepped into a Project 
Manager position in 2018 and hasn’t 
looked back. 

“Our project works include electrical 
installations, fibre optics and 
telecommunications. We work in 
diverse sectors including commercial 
construction, solar farms, industrial 
and resources, I enjoy the variety as 
it means every project is different.” 
said Luci. 

“I act as the interface between our 
project team and our customer. I do a 
lot of the planning and organising to 
ensure we deliver on key milestones,  
I enjoy the role I play and love seeing 
it all come together.” 

 “I’m excited about Tempo’s strategy 
as it’s a genuine value-add for our 
customers. We have already begun 
supporting our established asset 
management customers on capital 
works and asset upgrade projects, 
having established relationships 
with the customer and historical 
knowledge about the assets is a 
genuine advantage when it comes to 
managing projects.” said Luci. 

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Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM

CHAIRMAN

Guido is Managing Director of 
the private company, Transfield 
Holdings Pty Ltd, which changed 
business focus in 2001 from 
Engineering and Construction to 
private equity. Leading up to this 
change, Guido held several key 
positions within the Transfield 
Group, including Managing 

Director, CEO Transfield Engineering and Construction, 
and Project Development Director. In 2015 he founded 
Angophora Capital Pty Ltd. 

Guido is Chairman of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, 
and a Member of the Australian School of Business 
Advisory Council. He was named a Member of the 
Order of Australia in 2007 for service to the construction 
industry and the arts. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering 
from UNSW and an MBA from AGSM and is a fellow of 
Engineers Australia. 

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We are currently maintaining assets for two of Australia’s 
largest national telecommunications carriers.

Ian Lynass

David Iverach

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Ian has over 25 years management 
experience in the maintenance 
services, defence, steel, 
petrochemical and mining 
industries. Before his appointment 
as Chief Executive Officer and 
Managing Director of Bis Industries 
Pty Ltd in 2009, he accumulated 
experience in a wide range of 

operational and leadership areas throughout these 
industries.

Ian has held key leadership positions nationally and 
internationally holding the Managing Directors role for 
Brambles Industrial Services – Northern Hemisphere and 
then returning to Australia after successfully rebuilding the 
business, he held Executive Director roles in Bis Industries 
for Eastern and Western Australia. In 2012 Ian was a recipient 
of the CEO Magazine CEO of the Year Award – Logistics.

In 2015 Ian co-founded GD Environmental Services in the 
United Kingdom, a Waste Recycling company until his return 
to Australia in 2017.

Ian was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tempo 
Australia in March 2018, and subsequently Managing 
Director in August 2018. He is also serving as a Non-
Executive Director of WorkPac Group Pty Ltd and is 
Chairman of the Engineering and Construction advisory 
panel. Ian has held Board positions for Bis Industries Pty Ltd 
and is Managing Director of Silhouette Global Solutions a 
family owned consultancy business.

Ian Widdicombe

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

With over 30 years’ experience in 
the oil and gas industry with both 
operators and contractors in 
Australia, Europe and Asia, Ian has 
strong credentials in operational 
delivery and corporate oversight. 
Previously with Woodside, he held 
Vice President role in Projects, and 
in Subsea and Pipelines. During his 

tenure, Ian established and led the Karratha Life Extension 
Program and was Project Manager for the Angel Project. 
Prior to Woodside, he was Regional Manager Asia Pacific for 
DOF Subsea Group and Offshore Operations Manager for 
Clough. 

David has over 45 years’ 
experience at the executive level in 
the public and private sectors and 
has served on several boards. 
Combined with 25 years with 
Transfield, David provides 
unbeatable corporate governance 
leadership.

David’s time at Transfield includes a broad range of 
strategic and operational positions. He played a leading 
role in the formation of several Transfield businesses and 
projects, including the formation of Transfield Services as 
a standalone business unit and the entry of Transfield into 
the renewable energy sector. Roles included Commercial 
Director of Transfield Construction, CEO Energy, CEO 
Investments and Project Director in the development phase 
of several large-scale infrastructure projects.

Prior to joining Transfield in 1990, David was Director 
General of Transport in the NSW Government with oversight 
of rail, roads, ports, grain handling and public transport.

David has degrees in chemical engineering and fuel 
technology including a PhD.

“The Board of Directors are 
committed to establishing a 
high-performing business, 
with a  focus on safety and 
customer delivery. ”

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The Directors’ present this report together with the financial 
report of the consolidated entity consisting of Tempo 
Australia Limited (Tempo) and the entities it controls, for the 
financial year ended 31 December 2018 and the auditor’s 
report thereon.  

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

During the year ended 31 December 2018 the Group 
generated revenues from asset management, maintenance 
and construction across the telecommunications, 
infrastructure, resources, power, industrial and commercial 
sectors. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS & RESULTS

Tempo provides asset management, maintenance and 
construction across the telecommunications, infrastructure, 
resources, power, industrial and commercial sectors to 
protect and enhance clients’ investments. Throughout 2018 
our focus centred on the full integration of the KP Electric 
business, now re-branded as Tempo Asset Management 
Services (TAMS). The long-standing service offering of the 
business has been the provision of electrical contracting, 
primarily focused on preventative and repair services. The 
business has a diverse customer base ranging from national 
asset owners, ports, retailers and beyond. Current key clients 
include Woolworths Group, Port of Melbourne, Port of 
Fremantle, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Harbour Foreshore 
Authority, Flight Centre Travel Group and Virgin Australia. 

The net loss after tax was $5,648,445. This result was 
impacted by impairments of $3,229,944 including goodwill 
attributable to a personnel hire business acquired in 2012, 
which management considers is no longer relevant to the 
strategic direction of Tempo.  

Revenue and other income has more than doubled at 
$41,793,1870 compared to 2017, reflecting a full year 
contribution from the acquisition of KP Electric (Australia) Pty 
Ltd, six months of contribution from the acquisition of the 
Comsite Services business, and the contribution from the 
CBH Group throughput upgrade project. Net Assets value of 
$24,284,902 was reported for the full year, which represents a 
decline of approximately 19% compared to the previous year. 

The 2018 results were further significantly affected by new 
tax regulations that resulted in adjustments of carried 
forward tax losses and R&D claims and credits resulting in a 
net taxation rate of only 5.9%.

At the year end, Tempo had a cash balance of $4,766,390. 
There was a reduction in cash over the course of the year, 
predominately as a result of payment of the prior-year 
deferred amounts relating to the acquisition of KP Electric 
(Australia) Pty Ltd, the acquisition of the Comsite Services 
business and the increase in working capital as a result of the 
increased activities.

Our strategy is to remain focused on long term electrical 
maintenance contracts. Once established we will seek to 
expand in mechanical and facilities management services. 
The Group will work with existing customers to further add 
value through the integration of broader services offerings.

We believe the great work done means we are now well 
underway to grow the company, this has been proven 

through significant revenue growth, our contract wins 
throughout 2018 and substantial new contracts for 2019, 
notwithstanding the disappointing result in 2018 for our 
shareholders and management. Management acknowledges 
with this growth in revenue, working capital management 
will continue to be a focus.

Highlights of Tempo’s activities and operations for the year 
ended 31 December 2018 are presented as follows:

The Group continued to enhance and fully integrate the 
nationally operated electrical service business, KP Electric 
(Australia) Pty Ltd, acquired in July 2017, contributing for 
the full year in 2018. Since the acquisition, the business 
has secured a number of new contracts and master service 
agreements with leading companies in addition to securing 
extensions with existing customers.

The Group acquired the Comsite Services business, that 
focusses on telecommunications infrastructure support in 
regional NSW and QLD for major providers in Australia.  
Solid contributions are being made from this business which 
is being integrated with the KP Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd.

During 2018, the Group commenced and successfully 
completed work on the CBH Throughput Upgrade to 
support the Structural, Mechanical and Piping, Electrical 
& Instrumentation (SMPE&I) activities. The Company 
maintained its operations in the industrial and commercial 
sectors (following the acquisition of Cablelogic in mid-2016).  

During 2018, the Group maintained its accreditations for its 
quality management system to ISO 9001, its environment 
management system to ISO 14001:2015 and its occupational 
health and safety certification to ISO AS/NZS4801:2001.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE  
OF AFFAIRS 

Apart from the matters noted in the review of operations, 
after balance date events and in the financial statements 
and accompanying notes attached, there were no other 
significant changes in the state of affairs. 

AFTER BALANCE DATE EVENTS

On 27 February 2019 Tempo announced that it had signed 
a three-year contract with Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) 
to provide national electrical maintenance services 
estimated to be worth $20-25 million in revenue over an 
initial three-year term. Tempo also announced that it had 
executed the final contract with Enel Green Power Australia 
Pty Ltd, in relation to the 34mW Cohuna Solar Farm. The 
value of the works is $15.1 million over a twelve-month 
construction period. With growth in revenue, working capital 
management will continue to be a focus.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

Throughout 2018 Tempo has restructured and reskilled the 
company to ensure that we are fully capable of focusing 
on our new strategy, to build upon our already successful 
long-term annuity contracting businesses while continuing 
to deliver specialist multidisciplinary maintenance and 
construction services to key clients in the resources, power 
and industrial and commercial sectors.  

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE

We take our commitment to the environment seriously. Everything we do revolves around our commitment to zero harm to our 
people and the environment and respecting the communities in which we operate. 

We identify and adhere to all relevant regulatory and contractual obligations that we are required to meet.  During the year, 
Tempo maintained its accreditation of its environmental management system to ISO14001:2015.  Based on the results of 
enquiries made, the directors are not aware of any material breaches of environmental legislation during the reporting period.   

DIVIDENDS PAID, RECOMMENDED AND DECLARED 

No dividends were paid, declared or recommended since the start of the financial year. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND AUDITORS

For the year ended 31 December 2018, Tempo had agreements to indemnify Directors and Officers of the Company against 
all liabilities to persons (other than the Company or related body corporate) which arise out of the performance of their normal 
duties as directors or executive officers unless the liability relates to conduct involving lack of good faith. 

The Company agreed to indemnify the Directors and Executive Officers against all costs and expenses incurred in defending 
an action that falls within the scope of the indemnity. The Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance provides cover against costs 
and expenses involved in defending legal actions and any resulting payments arising from a liability to persons (other than the 
Company) incurred in their position as a Director or Executive Officer unless the conduct involves a wilful breach of duty or an 
improper use of inside information or position to gain advantage. 

The insurance policy does not allow specific disclosure of the nature of the liabilities insured against or the premium paid under 
the policy.

The Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and 
professional regulations as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the 
audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

No person has applied for the leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the consolidated entity.

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

The directors of Tempo Australia Limited during the financial year and up to the date of this report are provided below, together 
with Company Secretary.

DIRECTORS 

Mr Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM – Non-Executive Chairperson 

BE Civil; MBA; FIEAust

Appointment: 

Reappointed to the Board as Non-Executive Chairperson 10 December 2018

Resigned as Non-Executive Director 19 November 2018

Guido is Managing Director of the private company, Transfield Holdings Pty Ltd, which changed 
business focus in 2001 from Engineering and Construction to private equity. Leading up to this change, 
Guido held a number of key positions within the Transfield Group, including Managing Director, CEO 
Transfield Engineering and Construction, and Project Development Director. In 2015 he founded 
Angophora Capital Pty Ltd. 

Experience and 
Expertise:

Guido is Chairperson of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and a Member of the Australian School of 
Business Advisory Council. He was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2007 for service to the 
construction industry and the arts. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW and an MBA from 
AGSM and is a fellow of Engineers Australia. 

Guido is currently a member of the Group’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee; the Risk, HSE 
and Commercial Committee and the Audit & Compliance Committee. During his appointment as a 
Non-Executive Director, but prior to his appointment as Non-Executive Chairperson, Guido was the 
Chairperson of the Group’s Risk, HSE and Commercial Committee and a member of the Nominations 
and Remuneration Committee and the Audit & Compliance Committee.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None
Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

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Mr Ian Lynass – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) And Managing Director  

Appointment: 

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer 19 March 2018

Appointed Managing Director 28 June 2018

Ian has over 25 years management experience in the maintenance services, defence, steel, 
petrochemical and mining industries. Before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Managing 
Director of Bis Industries Pty Ltd in 2009, he accumulated experience in a wide range of operational 
and leadership areas throughout these industries.

Experience and 
Expertise:

Ian has held key leadership positions nationally and internationally holding the Managing Directors 
role for Brambles Industrial Services – Northern Hemisphere and then returning to Australia after 
successfully rebuilding the business, he held Executive Director roles in Bis Industries for Eastern and 
Western Australia. In 2012 Ian was a recipient of the CEO Magazine CEO of the Year Award – Logistics.

In 2015 Ian co-founded GD Environmental Services in the United Kingdom, a Waste Recycling company 
until his return to Australia in 2017.

Ian is also serving as a Non-Executive Director of WorkPac Group Pty Ltd and is Chairperson of the 
Engineering and Construction advisory panel. Ian has held Board positions for Bis Industries Pty Ltd 
and is Managing Director of Silhouette Global Solutions a family owned consultancy business.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

Mr David Iverach – Non-Executive Director 

BEng Chem (Hons), Post-graduate diploma in Fuel Technology, PHD in high temperature combustion and two years in the 
USA on a Harkness Fellowship at the Sloan School of Management at MIT as a Visiting Fellow in Economics and Innovation 

Appointed as Non-Executive Director 10 December 2018

Appointment: 

Initial appointment as alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 9 February 2017 – 
Resigned 21 March 2018

David has over 45 years experience at the executive level in the public and private sectors and has 
served on several boards. Combined with 25 years with Transfield, David provides unbeatable corporate 
governance leadership.

Experience and 
Expertise:

David’s time at Transfield includes a broad range of strategic and operational positions. He played a 
leading role in the formation of several Transfield businesses and projects, including the formation of 
Transfield Services as a standalone business unit and the entry of Transfield into the renewable energy 
sector. Roles included Commercial Director of Transfield Construction, CEO Energy, CEO Investments 
and Project Director in the development phase of several large-scale infrastructure projects.

Prior to joining Transfield in 1990, David was Director General of Transport in the NSW Government with 
oversight of rail, roads, ports, grain handling and public transport.

David is the current Chairperson of the Group’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee and the 
Risk, HSE and Commercial Committee and a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

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Mr Ian Widdicombe – Non-Executive Director  

BEng Civil 

Appointment: 

Appointed as Non-Executive Director 13 June 2017

With over 30 years experience in the oil and gas industry with both operators and contractors in 
Australia, Europe and Asia, Ian has strong credentials in operational delivery and corporate oversight. 
Previously with Woodside, he held Vice President role in Projects and in Subsea and Pipelines. During 
his tenure, he established and led the Karratha Life Extension Program and was project manager for the 
Angel Project. Prior to Woodside, Ian was Regional Manager Asia Pacific for DOF Subsea Group and 
Offshore Operations Manager for Clough.

Experience and 
Expertise:

Ian is a member of the Group’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee; the Risk, HSE and 
Commercial Committee and the Chairperson of the Audit & Compliance Committee.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

Mr Carmelo Bontempo – Former Non-Executive Chairperson   

Retired:

30 November 2018                    

Experience and 
Expertise:

Carmelo has over 50 years experience across Australia in construction and maintenance activities in the 
resources, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. He was involved in major infrastructure projects including 
works with North West shelf gas, Alcoa, Shell’s Geelong oil refinery, Argyle Diamonds, BHP Billiton, and 
Woodside.  He was one of the four founding partners of United Construction Holdings (today known as 
UGL Ltd), which floated in 1994. He was also the Managing Director of Monadelphous Group Limited 
during the company’s early restructuring period in the early 1990’s and a key advisor to numerous 
private and publicly listed companies in Australia. 

Prior to his retirement Mr Bontempo was the Chairperson of the Group’s Nominations and 
Remuneration Committee and the Risk, HSE and Commercial Committee and a member of the Audit & 
Compliance Committee.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

Mr Guido Bressani – Former Non-Executive Director   

Master’s degree Mech Eng, GAICD

Resigned:

3 April 2018

Experience and 
Expertise:

Guido Bressani is a senior executive with more than twenty years leadership, consulting and 
engineering experience in the resources and manufacturing industries worldwide. He is currently a 
leading consultant to clients in the resources sector, based in Houston, USA. Previously, Mr Bressani 
served as CEO of Italian manufacturing company, STF Group, during the start of their financial 
restructuring process in Italy, and as founding partner of a private equity backed start up in Houston, 
USA.  

He also led the successful sale of the marine construction division of Clough to Sapura and served as 
CEO for three years thereafter. Prior to joining Clough, Mr Bressani worked with international EPCI 
contractor Saipem with senior positions held in Europe, Middle East and South East Asia. 

He holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Politecnico of Milan. He is also a 
graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

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Mr Chris Cook – Former Alternate Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM 

B.Sci (Hon), MBA 

Resigned:

19 November 2018

Experience and 
Expertise:

Chris is currently an Investment Executive Director for Angophora Capital and also serves as an 
investment advisor to Transfield Holdings. His experience extends from infrastructure development 
and delivery to investment management, including investment company management, capital raising 
and investor management. Chris has been involved in a number of Australia’s seawater desalination 
projects, solar thermal power station project development in Europe, USA and the Middle East and a 
submarine telecommunication cable project, the Australia Japan Cable. 

Chris has served on the Advisory Board of Novatec Solar GmbH and remains on the Operations 
Committee for the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Investment Committee for Transfield Holdings.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

Mr Massimo Bergomi – Former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director     

B.Eng. (Management and Production), Graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program

Resigned:

19 March 2018

Massimo joined Tempo in January 2016 as Chief Executive Officer and on 31 March 2016 he additionally 
became Tempo’s Managing Director. A highly experienced and successful engineering and oil and gas 
industry executive, Massimo has held a number of high-profile senior leadership roles during his 20-year 
career. 

Experience and 
Expertise:

Prior to joining Tempo, Massimo built a successful career with major Australian engineering and project 
services contractor, Clough Ltd, over a period of eight years. He was previously Managing Director 
Australia and PNG for Clough’s Oil & Gas and Mining & Minerals divisions. He has also held senior 
positions with Saipem and Maverick Tube Corporation in Milan, Houston, Jakarta and London. 

Massimo has a Bachelor of Engineering (Management and Production) from the Politecnico of Milan. 
He is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

Mr Scott Macdonald – Company Secretary 

B.Eng. Mech (Hons), MBA, GAICD, GIA(Dip)

Appointment: 

Appointment as Interim Executive Director 3 December 2018

Resigned as Interim Executive Director 10 December 2018

Experience and 
Expertise:

Scott is a senior executive with over 30 years experience in the finance, commercial and M&A 
disciplines for CPB Contractors, BHP, Brambles, BIS Industries and Wesfarmers. 

Scott holds an MBA and BEng from UWA, a graduate diploma from the Governance Institute of 
Australia and graduated the Company Directors course with AICD.

Directorships: 

Current directorships in other listed companies: None

Directorships in listed companies in the last three years: None

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COMPANY SECRETARY

Mr Scott Macdonald – Company Secretary 

B.Eng. Mech (Hons), MBA, GAICD, GIA(Dip)

Appointment: 

Appointed as CFO and Company Secretary 15 June 2018

Experience and 
Expertise:

Scott is a senior executive with over 30 years experience in the finance, commercial and M&A 
disciplines for CPB Contractors, BHP, Brambles, BIS Industries and Wesfarmers. 

Scott holds an MBA and BEng from UWA, a graduate diploma from the Governance Institute of 
Australia and graduated the Company Directors course with AICD.

Mr Michael West – Former Company Secretary 

B.Com. (Finance and Economics), B.Eng. Mech (Hons 1), GAICD

Resignation: 

15 June 2018

Experience and 
Expertise:

Michael is a senior executive with over 17 years experience working in financial, strategy and 
commercial roles in both ASX-listed and private companies in the construction, maintenance, 
engineering, energy, private equity and investment banking sectors. 

Michael joined Tempo in June 2014 as a Director, a position he held for 10 months. During this time, he 
was appointed as CFO and Company Secretary. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of 
Mechanical Engineering (Honours Class I) from Sydney University, and is a graduate of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors.

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

The number of meetings of the Board of Directors and of each Board committee held during the financial year and the numbers 
of meetings attended by each director were:

Directors’ Meetings

Audit and Compliance Committee

Eligible to Attend

Attended

Eligible to Attend

Attended

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis1

Ian Lynass2

David Iverach3

Ian Widdicombe

Carmelo Bontempo4

Chris Cook5

Guido Bressani6

Massimo Bergomi7

Scott Macdonald8

9

4

1

9

8

6

2

2

-

8

4

1

8

8

6

1

2

-

2

1

-

2

2

-

1

-

-

1

1

-

1

2

-

1

-

-

1.  Guido Belgiorno-Nettis resigned as Non-Executive Director on 19 November 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Chairperson on 10 December 2018.

2.  Ian Lynass was appointed to Chief Executive Officer on 19 March 2018 and was appointed Managing Director on 28 June 2018.

3.  David Iverach retired as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Director on 10 December 2018.

4.  Carmelo Bontempo retired from the Board on 30 November 2018.

5.  Chris Cook commenced as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and resigned as Alternate Non-Executive Director on 19 

November 2018.

6.  Guido Bressani resigned as Non-Executive Director on 3 April 2018.

7.  Massimo Bergomi resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on 19 March 2018.

8.  Scott Macdonald commenced as Interim Executive Director on 3 December 2018 and resigned as Interim Executive Director on 10 December 2018.

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Guido Belgiorno-Nettis1

Ian Lynass2

David Iverach3

Ian Widdicombe

Carmelo Bontempo4

Chris Cook5

Guido Bressani6

Massimo Bergomi7

Scott Macdonald8

Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee

Risk, HSE and Commercial Committee

Eligible to Attend

Attended

Eligible to Attend

Attended

1

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1.  Guido Belgiorno-Nettis resigned as Non-Executive Director on 19 November 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Chairperson on 10 December 2018.

2.  Ian Lynass was appointed to Chief Executive Officer on 19 March 2018 and was appointed Managing Director on 28 June 2018.

3.  David Iverach retired as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Director on 10 December 2018.

4.  Carmelo Bontempo retired from the Board on 30 November 2018.

5.  Chris Cook commenced as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and resigned as Alternate Non-Executive Director on  

19 November 2018.

6.  Guido Bressani resigned as Non-Executive Director on 3 April 2018.

7.  Massimo Bergomi resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on 19 March 2018.

8.  Scott Macdonald commenced as Interim Executive Director on 3 December 2018 and resigned as Interim Executive Director on 10 December 2018.

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SHARES AND RIGHTS OVER SHARES

Current directors’ relevant interests in shares of Tempo Australia Limited or options over shares in the Company at the date of 
this report are detailed below. 

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 

Ian Lynass

David Iverach

Ian Widdicombe

TOTAL

Ordinary Shares

Rights over 
ordinary shares

44,847,660

-

914,000

500,000

-

200,000

-

-

45,961,660

500,000

AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

A copy of the auditors’ independence declaration in relation to the audit for the financial year is provided within this financial 
report on page 28.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

There were no non-audit services provided by the Group’s auditor, Ernst & Young during the year ended 31 December 2018 or 
31 December 2017.

SHARE OPTIONS

Unissued shares

As at the date of this report, there were no unissued ordinary shares under options. 

Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options

During the financial year no options were exercised.

ROUNDING 

The amounts contained in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) where 
noted ($’000) under the option available to the company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191. The Company is an entity to which this legislative instrument applies.

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  –  AU D I T E D 

No short-term incentives were granted and therefore 
awarded during the year. Given the recent profitability and 
cashflow of the Company, at the discretion of the Board, no 
STIP incentives were awarded during the year.  Given the 
small size of the company the Remuneration Committee is 
in the process of reviewing the STIP and metrics for KMP for 
the current year.

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

A Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) has also been developed 
which will grant eligible employees to options or 
performance rights in the Company.  Any issue (at the 
discretion of the Board) under the LTIP would likely be 
subject to vesting over three years subject to continued, 
performance of the Total Shareholder Returns (TSR) of the 
Company versus the ASX300 over the vesting period and 
future earnings per share growth over the vesting period. 
The TSR or future earnings per share growth targets are 
chosen to embed shareholder interests directly into the 
remuneration structure. During the year 2,150,000 of rights 
were vested to the value of $413,308.

Non-Executive Director Remuneration

Non-executive directors receive fees and share-based 
remuneration. The Company determines the maximum 
amount for remuneration, including thresholds for 
share-based remuneration, for directors by resolution. 
ASX listing rules require the aggregate non-executive 
director’s remuneration be determined periodically by a 
general meeting. The most recent determination was at 
the Annual General Meeting held on 31 May 2016, where 
the shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration 
of $500,000. Issue of options to Directors is voted on by 
members at general meetings. 

Voting and comments made at the Company's  
31 May 2018 Annual General Meeting ('AGM')

At the last AGM held on 31 May 2018, 99.8% of the votes 
received supported the adoption of the remuneration report 
for the year ended 31 December 2017. The Company did 
not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its 
remuneration practices.

REMUNERATION POLICIES 

The Board policy for determining the nature and amount 
of remuneration of directors and executives is agreed by 
the Board of Directors as a whole. The Board structures 
remuneration so that it rewards those who perform and 
is strongly aligned with the Company’s strategic direction 
and the creation of value to shareholders. The performance 
of the Company depends on the quality of its employees. 
To grow, the Company must attract, motivate and retain 
skilled employees, which includes the directors and 
executives of the Company.  To this end, the Company 
utilises the principles of providing competitive rewards to 
attract and retain high calibre executives.  In determining 
the remuneration levels of employees and executives, the 
Company takes into consideration the performance of the 
Group, operation, function and geographic regions as well 
as that of the individual. The Board obtains professional 
advice where necessary to ensure that the Company attracts 
and retains talented and motivated directors and employees 
who can enhance Company performance through their 
contributions and leadership. 

For executives, the Company provides a remuneration 
package that incorporates both fixed cash-based 
remuneration and variable remuneration consisting of short 
and long-term incentive opportunities, that may include, 
performance-based cash remuneration and share-based 
remuneration. Directors received fixed fees for their 
services. The contracts for service between the Company 
and specified directors and executives are on a continuing 
basis, the terms of which are not expected to change in 
the immediate future aside from normal negotiations on 
contracts as they approach their conclusion and the normal 
annual review processes. 

No remuneration consultants were engaged during the year.

Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

For Key Management Personnel (KMP), a Short-Term 
Incentive Plan (STIP) has been developed which enables 
eligible members to a cash bonus, based on annual 
performance of the Company against a range of metrics 
and at the discretion of the Board.  These targets include 
performance against financial metrics such as profitability, 
cash flow, costs, and order intake; leadership targets, such 
as engagement with workforce and leadership behaviour; 
operational metrics such as customer satisfaction, system 
development and governance; and Risk and HSE targets. 

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DIRECTORS’ COMPENSATION

The directors during the year ended 31 December 2018 were:

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis

•  Appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson 10 December 2018

Non-Executive Chairperson

•  Resigned as Non-Executive Director 19 November 2018

Ian Lynass

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

•  Appointed Managing Director 28 June 2018

•  Appointed Chief Executive Officer 19 March 2018

•  Appointed 22 January 2018 as VP Strategy and Corporate Development

David Iverach

•  Appointed as Non-Executive Director 10 December 2018

Non-Executive Director

•  Retired as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 21 March 2018

Ian Widdicombe

Non-Executive Director

•  Appointed as Non-Executive Director 13 June 2017

Carmelo Bontempo

Former Non-Executive Chairperson 

•  Retired 30 November 2018

Non-Executive Director

Chris Cook

•  Resigned as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 10 December 2018

•  Appointed as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 21 March 2018

Guido Bressani

Non-Executive Director

•  Resigned as Non-Executive Director 3 April 2018

Massimo Bergomi

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

•  Resigned from the Board and ceased employment 19 March 2018

Scott Macdonald

•  Resigned as Interim Executive Director 10 December 2018

 Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 

•  Appointed as Interim Executive Director 3 December 2018

EXECUTIVES’ COMPENSATION

Other key management personnel during the year ended 31 December 2018 were:

Scott Macdonald

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

•  Appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 15 June 2018

Michael West

•  Resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary and ceased employment 

Former Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

with Tempo on 15 June 2018

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SHAREHOLDING OF KMP

Shares held in Tempo Australia Limited. 

Balance 
1 January 
2018

Balance at 
appointment 
as KMP

Issued on exercise 
of performance 
rights

Net change 
other#

Resignation/
Retirement 
of KMP*

Balance 
31 December 
2018

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis1

38,000,000

Ian Lynass2

David Iverach3

Ian Widdicombe4

Scott Macdonald5

-

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Carmelo Bontempo6

42,021,632

Chris Cook7

Guido Bressani8

212,791

858,361

Massimo Bergomi9

5,335,000

Michael West10

528,000

-

346,500

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567,500

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250,000

(42,271,632)

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(212,791)

(858,361)

(7,335,000)

(528,000)

-

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TOTAL 

86,955,784

346,500

2,000,000

7,915,160

(51,205,784)

46,011,660

#  These movements represent on-market purchase of shares during the year by the respective KMPs.

*  This represents the balance of shares held by the KMP at date of their resignation

Includes shares held directly, indirectly and beneficially by KMP.

1.  Guido Belgiorno-Nettis resigned as a Non-Executive Director on 19 November 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Chairperson on 10 December 2018.

2.  Ian Lynass commenced employment of 22 January 2018 and was appointed to Chief Executive Officer on 19 March 2018 and was appointed Managing Director on 28 June 

2018. Prior to his appointment Mr Lynass held 346,500 shares. Mr Lynass and his related parties have subsequently bought a further 567,500 shares on-market.

3.  David Iverach retired as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and was appointed Non-Executive Director on 10 December 2018.

4.  Ian Widdicombe joined as Non-Executive Director on 13 June 2017.

5.  Scott Macdonald was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on 15 June 2018. He was appointed Interim Executive Director on 3 December 2018 and 
resigned from the Board as Interim Executive Director on 10 December 2018.The shares acquired on-market were purchased after his appointment as Chief Financial 
Officer and Company Secretary.

6.  Carmelo Bontempo retired from the Board on 30 November 2018 and forfeited his share options. The net change reflects that they were not a Director at period end.

7.  Chris Cook commenced as Alternate Non-Executive Director to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis on 21 March 2018 and resigned as Alternate Non-Executive Director on 19 

November 2018.

8.  Guido Bressani resigned as Non-Executive Director on 3 April 2018. The net change reflects that he was not a Director at year-end.

9.  Massimo Bergomi resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on 19 March 2018. The net change reflects that he was not a Director at year-end.

10. Michael West resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on 15 June 2018. The net change above reflects that he was not a KMP at year-end.

OPTION HOLDING OF KMP

The table below discloses the number of share options granted, vested or lapsed during the year. Share options do not carry 
any voting or dividend rights, and can only be exercised once the vesting conditions have been met.

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted as 
remuneration

Options 
exercised

Carmelo Bontempo1

2,000,000

TOTAL 

2,000,000

-

-

No. 
forfeited 
during the 
year

(2,000,000)

(2,000,000)

-

-

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

Exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Not 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

1.  Carmelo Bontempo retired from the Board on 30 November 2018 and forfeited his options.

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R E M U N E R A T I O N   R E P O R T   |   A U D I T E D

RIGHTS HOLDING OF KMP 

The number of rights over ordinary shares in the parent entity held during the financial year by each director and other members 
of key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties is set out below.

Balance 
at the 
start of 
the year

Granted as 
remuneration

Rights 
vested

Rights 
forfeited

Balance 
at the 
end of 
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Vested 
at end 
of year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

Ian Lynass1

-

500,000

-

-

500,000

Massimo Bergomi2

2,750,000

-

(2,000,000)

(750,000)

Michael West3

2,000,000

600,000

-

(2,600,000)

-

-

TOTAL

4,750,000

1,100,000 (2,000,000)

(3,350,000)

500,000

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1.  Rights were granted at employment commencement and accordingly no ongoing performance conditions were set as this was issued as a sign on bonus.  

The performance rights granted are subject to continued employment over three years of service.

2.  Rights vested/forfeited during the year based on achievement/non-achievement of hurdles.  The vested performance rights were converted to ordinary shares during the year.

3.  Rights granted during the year had no ongoing performance conditions as a retention mechanism however they were forfeited on resignation.

OTHER TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH KMP AND THEIR RELATED PARTIES 
PURCHASES 

During the year the following purchases were made from entities related to key management personnel: 

•  $34,400 from Angophora Capital Pty Ltd, of which Guido Belgiorno-Nettis is a Director. This amount had not been paid at  

31 December 2018.

•  $9,091 from Bontempo Nominees Pty Ltd, of which Charlie Bontempo is a Director.

The purchases from related parties related to consulting and project management services and are on 30-day terms with no 
interest penalties. Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash. 

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T E M P O   A U S T R A L I A   L I M I T E D   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 8     2 5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
R E M U N E R A T I O N   R E P O R T   |   A U D I T E D

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years to 31 December 2018 are summarised below:

2018 
$

2017 
$

2016 
$

2015 
$

2014 
$

Revenue and other income (excluding interest income)

41,690,555

18,113,770

81,142,374

78,079,491

16,026,422

EBITDA

EBIT

(5,400,483)

(1,793,556)

6,392,674

4,578,810

(1,859,910)

(6,038,665)

(2,396,666)

6,200,759

4,504,939

(1,935,510)

(Loss)/Profit after income tax

(5,648,445)

(1,047,007)

5,454,698

6,739,995

(1,306,483)

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return ('TSR') are summarised below

Share price at financial year end ($)

0.145

0.240

0.230

0.120

0.050

Total dividends declared (cents per share)

-

-

-

-

-

Basic (loss)/earnings per share (cents per share)

(2.344)

(0.435)

2.713

3.449

(0.772)

DIRECTOR AND KMP AGREEMENTS

The company currently has service agreements with its non-executive directors. The agreements detailing the formal terms and 
conditions of the appointment, expected time commitment, procedure regarding conflicts of interest, performance appraisal, 
remuneration, superannuation and insurance arrangements. The Tempo Constitution governs the election and appointment of 
directors, rotation of elected directors, casual vacancies and eligibility for election. The terms and entitlements of non-executive 
directors are governed by normal employment law.

The following summarises the key provisions of service agreements with executives:

Name:  

Title:  

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM 

Non-Executive Chairperson

Agreement Commenced:  

10 December 2018

Details:  

Name:  

Title:  

$15,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation (if applicable)

David Iverach 

Non-Executive Director 

Agreement Commenced:  

10 December 2018

Details:  

Name:  

Title:  

$15,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation (if applicable)

Ian Widdicombe 

Non-Executive Director

Agreement Commenced:  

13 June 2017

Details:  

$15,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation (if applicable)

The company has non-fixed term employment contracts with its executives. The contracts detail the formal terms and conditions 
of the employment.

Name:  

Title:  

Ian Lynass 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

Agreement Commenced:  

22 January 2018

Terms of Agreement:  

Permanent full time 

Details:   

Base salary of $250,000 per annum plus superannuation. Three months termination notice by 
either party. The employee will receive a sign-on offer of 500,000 performance rights subject 
to being an employee for three years after commencement date (good leaver provisions to 
apply). 

2 6   

Name:  

Title:  

Scott Macdonald  

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Agreement Commenced:  

15 June 2018

Terms of Agreement:   

Permanent full time

Details:  

Name:  

Title:  

Base salary of $275,000 per annum plus superannuation. Three (3) months termination notice 
by either party, bonus of up to 30% subject to the satisfaction of specified milestones and 
performance criteria (both individual and company). Entitled to participate in the company’s 
ESIRP subject to the satisfaction of specified milestones and performance criteria (both 
individual and company).

Massimo Bergomi

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (resigned 19 March 2018)

Agreement Commenced:  

11 January 2016

Terms of Agreement:   

Permanent full time

Details:  

Name:  

Title:  

Base salary of $420,000 per annum including superannuation. Employment may be 
terminated by the Company with six months’ notice. Mr Bergomi may terminate by giving the 
Company three months’ notice. The Company can terminate the ESA by giving Mr Bergomi 
three months’ notice.

Michael West 

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary (resigned 15 June 2018)

Agreement Commenced:  

26 September 2014

Terms of Agreement:   

Permanent full time

Details:  

Base salary of $225,000 per annum plus superannuation. Three months termination notice 
requirement by either party, bonus of up to 30% subject to the satisfaction of specified 
milestones and performance criteria (both individual and company). Entitled to participate 
in the company’s ESIRP to the value up to 30% of base salary subject to the satisfaction of 
specified milestones and performance criteria (both individual and company).

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM 
Chairman 

Date: 29 March 2019

T E M P O   A U S T R A L I A   L I M I T E D   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 8     2 7

AUDITOR’S	INDEPENDENCE	DECLARATION	

AU D I TO R’S   I N D E P E N D E N CE     
  D E CL A R AT I O N

AUDITORS	INDEPENDENCE	DECLARATION	

2 8   

18	|	P A G E 	

 
 
 
 
 
	
	
	
CO NS O L I DAT E D   STAT E M E N T   
  O F   CO M P R E H E NS I V E   I N CO M E

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Consolidated entity

Revenue from contracts with customers

Other income

Revenue and Other income 

Employee and director benefits 

Administration costs

Occupancy costs

Depreciation and amortisation 

Other expenses

Project material costs

Equipment and other subcontractor costs

Listing and other statutory charges

Interest and finance charges

Other professional expenses

Impairment expense

Total expenses

Note

4

4

6

12,13

5

13,14

2018 
$’000

40,492

1,301

41,793

20,170

1,718

798

639

128

8,661

11,596

50

126

679

3,230

47,795

2017 
$’000

18,114

1,521

19,635

12,717

715

529

471

382

3,900

2,079

57

262

788

-

21,900

Loss before income tax expense

(6,002)

(2,265)

Income tax benefit

Loss attributable to the members of the parent

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive loss

Net loss attributable to members of the parent entity

Loss per share

Basic loss – cents per share

Diluted loss – cents per share

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

7

21

21

354

(5,648)

- 

(5,648)

(5,648)

(2.3)

(2.3)

1,218

(1,047)

-

(1,047)

(1,047)

(0.4)

(0.4)

T E M P O   A U S T R A L I A   L I M I T E D   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 8     2 9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CO NS O L I DAT E D   STAT E M E N T   

  O F   F I N A N CI A L   P OS I T I O N 

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

Consolidated entity

Note

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000 Restated 
(Note 2.4)

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and short-term deposits

Trade and other receivables

Contract assets

Inventories

Prepayments

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Plant and equipment

Goodwill 

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Current tax liabilities

Provisions 

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Contingent consideration

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets 

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Share based payment reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

3 0   

8

9

10

11

12

13,14

13

7

16

17

7

18

17

18

19

19

4,766

5,411

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402

394

13,696

2,312

9,230

466

5,318

17,326

31,022

3,831

1,326

-

679

5,836

843

-

58

901

6,737

24,285

80,341

1,580

(57,636)

24,285

11,017

5,658

763

400

1,089

18,927

1,539

11,793

504

4,831

18,667

37,594

2,879

164

209

1,236

4,488

25

3,054

112

3,191

7,679

29,915

79,893

2,010

(51,988)

29,915

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CO NS O L I DAT E D   STAT E M E N T   

  O F   CH A N G E S   I N   E Q U I T Y 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Consolidated

At 1 January 2017

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive loss

Share based payments

Options exercised

Reversal of un-vested options

Treasury shares

Acquisition of treasury shares

Tax effect relating to share based payment

Tax effect relating to share issue cost

Contributed 
Equity

Accumulated 
losses

Share based 
payments 
reserve

Total equity

Note

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

80,075

(50,941)

1,334

-

-

-

-

505

-

(7)

(706)

-

26

(1,047)

-

(1,047) 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

520

-

(24)

-

-

180

-

30,468

(1,047)

-

(1,047)

520

505

(24)

(7)

(706)

180

26

At 31 December 2017

79,893

(51,988)

2,010

29,915

At 1 January 2018

Loss for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive loss

Share-based payments

Reversal of un-vested options

Acquisition of treasury shares

Tax effect relating to share based 
payments

Tax effect relating to share issue costs

Other contributed equity on settlement of 
contingent consideration for acquisition of 
KP Electric

25

79,893

(51,988)

2,010

-

-

-

-

-

(387)

-

(15)

850

(5,648)

-

(5,648)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

427

(776)

-

(81)

-

-

29,915

(5,648)

-

(5,648)

427

(776)

(387)

(81)

(15)

850

At 31 December 2018

80,341

(57,636)

1,580

24,285

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

T E M P O   A U S T R A L I A   L I M I T E D   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 8     3 1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CO NS O L I DAT E D   STAT E M E N T   

  O F   CAS H   F LOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Income tax paid

Interest and finance charges paid

Interest received

Consolidated Entity

Note

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

43,001

(47,165)

(209)

(126)

103

20,461

(27,408)

(211)

(103)

393

Net cash used in operating activities

20

(4,396)

(6,868)

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payment for acquisition of businesses (net of cash acquired)

25 

(2,411)

(6,660)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Intangibles

Payments for property plant and equipment

740

-

(689)

91

(112)

(341)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,360)

(7,022)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payment for acquisition of treasury shares

Proceeds from issue of equity instruments

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

19

19

17

17

(387)

-

1,149

(257)

505

(728)

505

190

(771)

(804)

(6,251)

(14,694)

11,017

4,766

25,711

11,017

3 2   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
N OT E S   TO   T H E   CO NS O L I DAT E D    
F I N A N CI A L   STAT E M E N TS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

1.  Corporate information 
The consolidated financial statements of Tempo Australia 
Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively, 
the Group) were authorised for issue in accordance with 
a resolution of the directors on 29 March 2019. Tempo 
Australia Limited is a for profit company limited by shares, 
incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded 
on the Australian Stock Exchange. The company’s registered 
office is Level 3, 1060 Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005 
Australia.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the 
consolidated entity are described in the Directors’ Report.

2.  Significant accounting policies 

2.1.  Basis of preparation 

The consolidated financial statements are general-
purpose financial statements, which have been prepared 
in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board (AASB). 

The consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared on a historical cost basis, except for contingent 
consideration payable which is measured at fair value. 

The consolidated financial report is presented in Australian 
dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand 
($’000), except when otherwise indicated, under the 
option available to the company under ASIC Corporations 
(Rounding in Financial/Director’s Reports) Instrument 
2016/191. The Company is an entity to which this legislative 
instrument applies. 

The accounting policies have been consistently applied to 
all the years presented, except for the impact of adopting 
of new accounting standards. During the year ended 31 
December 2018 the Group adopted AASB 15 Revenue from 
contracts with customers and AASB 9 Financial instruments. 
The impact of the adoption of these new standards is 
discussed further in Note 2.4.

Compliance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS)

The financial report also complies with the IFRS as issued by 
the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

2.2.  Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the 
financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries 
as at 31 December 2018. Control is achieved when the 
Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its 

involvement with the investee and the ability to affect those 
returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the 
Group controls an investee if, and only if, the Group has:

•  Power over the investee (i.e., existing rights that give it 
the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the 
investee)

•  Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its 

involvement with the investee

•  The ability to use its power over the investee to affect  

its returns

Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting 
rights results in control. To support this presumption and 
when the Group has less than a majority of voting or similar 
rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an 
investee, including:

The contractual arrangement(s) with the other vote holders 
of the investee

•  Rights arising from other contractual arrangements

•  The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights

The Group re-assesses whether it controls an investee if facts 
and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one 
or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of 
a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over 
the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control 
of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses 
of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year 
are included in the consolidated financial statements from 
the date the Group gains control until the date the Group 
ceases to control the subsidiary.

Profit or loss and each component of Other Comprehensive 
Income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the 
parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, 
even if this results in the non-controlling interests having 
a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made 
to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their 
accounting policies in line with the Group’s accounting 
policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, 
income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions 
between members of the Group are eliminated in full on 
consolidation.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a 
loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.

If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises 
the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-
controlling interest and other components of equity, while 
any resultant gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any 
investment retained is recognised at fair value.

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2.3.  Summary of significant accounting policies 

•  Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or 

a. 

Business combinations and goodwill 

Business combinations are accounted for using the 
acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured 
as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which 
is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount 
of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. For each 
business combination, the Group elects whether to measure 
the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at fair value or 
at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net 
assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred 
and included in administrative expenses.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial 
assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification 
and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, 
economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the 
acquisition date. 

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the 
acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition 
date. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not 
remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted 
for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as 
a liability that is a financial instrument and is measured at 
fair value with the changes in fair value recognised in the 
statement of profit or loss.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess 
of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and 
the amount recognised for non-controlling interests and 
any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed). If the fair value of the net 
assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration 
transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly 
identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities 
assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure 
the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If 
the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value 
of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration 
transferred, then the gain is recognised in profit or loss.

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less 
any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose 
of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business 
combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each 
of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to 
benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other 
assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those 
units.

Where goodwill has been allocated to a cash-generating 
unit (CGU) and part of the operation within that unit is 
disposed of, the goodwill associated with the disposed 
operation is included in the carrying amount of the 
operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal. 
Goodwill disposed in these circumstances is measured 
based on the relative values of the disposed operation and 
the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.

b.  Current versus non-current classifications 

The Group presents assets and liabilities in the statement 
of financial position based on a current/non-current 
classification. An asset is current when it is:

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consumed in the normal operating cycle

•  Held primarily for the purpose of trading

•  Expected to be realised within twelve months after the 

reporting period

or

•  Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being 

exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve 
months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

• 

It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle

• 

It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

• 

It is due to be settled within twelve months after the 
reporting period

or

•  There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of 
the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting 
period

The Group classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-
current assets and liabilities.

c. 

Revenue from contracts with customers

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when 
goods and services are transferred to the customer at an 
amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group 
expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and 
services. The Group has generally concluded that it is the 
principal in its revenue arrangements because it typically 
controls the goods and services before transferring them to 
the customer.

Maintenance and construction electrical services

The Group provides maintenance and construction electrical 
services. The Group assesses each contract to identify 
the performance obligations and transaction price within 
the contract. The total transaction price is allocated to 
performance obligations based on relative standalone 
selling prices.

For those contracts where the customer simultaneously 
receives and consumes the goods and service provided by 
the Group; the Group’s performance creates or enhances 
an asset that the customer controls as the asset is created 
or enhanced; or work is performed on assets that have no 
alternative use to the Group and the Group has a right to 
payment for performance to date, revenue is recognised 
over time. Where the criteria to recognise revenue over time 
is not satisfied the group recognises revenue at a point in 
time.

If the consideration in the contract includes a variable 
amount, typically for cost plus contracts or contracts with 
a schedule of rates, the Group estimates the amount of 
the consideration to which it is entitled in exchange for 
transferring the goods and services to the customer. The 

variable consideration is estimated at contract inception 
and constrained until it is highly probable that a significant 
reversal of the cumulative revenue recognised will not 
occur when the associated uncertainty with the variable 
consideration is subsequently resolved. Certain contracts are 
subject to claims which are enforceable under the contract. If 
the claim does not result in any additional goods or services, 
the transaction price is updated and the claim accounted for 
as variable consideration. 

Where appropriate, the Group applies the variable 
consideration allocation exception to allocate variable 
consideration to distinct services in a contract where the 
contract includes a series of distinct services that form a 
single performance obligation.

For other contracts where the Group has a right to 
consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with 
the value to the customer of the Group’s performance 
completed to date, the Group utilised the practical 
expedient to recognise revenue in the amounts to which the 
Group has a right to invoice.

In all other cases, in recognising revenue over time, the 
group applies an input method to measure the Group’s 
progress towards satisfying the performance obligation 
by comparing costs incurred to date, mainly labour and 
consumables, to the total expected costs.

Project fulfilment costs

Contract fulfilment costs are expensed as incurred except 
where they generate or enhance resources of the Group 
that will be used to satisfy future performance obligations 
in which case they are capitalised and amortised over the 
course of the contract.

Contract assets

A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange 
for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the 
Group transfers goods or services to a customer before the 
customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a 
contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration.  
If the Group’s right to an amount of consideration is 
unconditional (other than the passage of time), the contract 
asset is classified as a receivable.

The disclosures of significant accounting judgements, 
estimates and assumptions relating to revenue from 
contracts with customers are provided in Note 3.

d.  Government grants

Government grants are recognised where there is 
reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all 
attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant 
relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a 
systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for 
which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the 
grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal 
amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.

When the Group receives grants of non-monetary assets, the 
asset and the grant are recorded at nominal amounts and 
released to profit or loss over the expected useful life of the 
asset, based on the pattern of consumption of the benefits 
of the underlying asset by equal annual instalments.

e. 

Income Tax 

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured 
at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to 
the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used 
to compute the amount are those that are enacted or 
substantively enacted at the reporting date in the countries 
where the Group operates and generates taxable income.

Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in 
equity is recognised in equity and not in the statement of 
profit or loss. Management periodically evaluates positions 
taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which 
applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and 
establishes provisions where appropriate.

Deferred tax 

Deferred tax is provided using the full liability balance sheet 
method on temporary differences between the tax bases of 
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial 
reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable 
temporary differences, except:

•  When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial 
recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a 
transaction that is not a business combination and, at the 
time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting 
profit nor taxable profit or loss

• 

In respect of taxable temporary differences associated 
with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests 
in joint arrangements, when the timing of the reversal 
of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is 
probable that the temporary differences will not reverse 
in the foreseeable future

Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible 
temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax 
credits and any unused tax losses. 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 carry forward of unused tax 
credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:

•  When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible 

temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of 
an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business 
combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects 
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss

• 

In respect of deductible temporary differences associated 
with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests 
in joint arrangements, deferred tax assets are recognised 
only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary 
differences will reverse in the foreseeable future 
and taxable profit will be available against which the 
temporary differences can be utilised

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at 
each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available 
to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. 
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each 
reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has 

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become probable that future taxable profits will allow the 
deferred tax asset to be recovered.

been discounted to their present values in determining 
recoverable amounts.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax 
rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is 
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax 
laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the 
reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or 
loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred tax items 
are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction 
either in OCI or directly in equity.

Tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, 
but not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at 
that date, are recognised subsequently if new information 
about facts and circumstances change. The adjustment is 
either treated as a reduction in goodwill (as long as it does 
not exceed goodwill) if it reflects new information obtained 
about facts and circumstances that exist at the acquisition 
date that, if known, would have affected the amount 
recognised at that date where recognised during the 
measurement period or recognised in profit or loss.

The Group offsets deferred tax assets and deferred tax 
liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to 
set off current tax assets and current tax liabilities and the 
deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to 
income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either 
the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which 
intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on 
a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities 
simultaneously, in each future period in which significant 
amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to 
be settled or recovered.

Tax consolidated group 

Tempo Australia Limited and its wholly-owned Australian 
resident subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated group with 
effect from 1 July 2005. 

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

f. 

Property plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any accumulated impairment. In the 
event the carrying amount of plant and equipment is 
greater than the estimated recoverable amount, the 
carrying amount is written down immediately to the 
estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses 
are recognised either in profit or loss or as a revaluation 
decrease if the impairment losses relate to a re-valued 
asset. A formal assessment of the recoverable amount is 
made when impairment indicators are present.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed 
annually by the directors to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable 
amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash 
flows that will be received from the asset’s employment and 
subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have 

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

Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis and 
diminishing-value basis over the asset’s useful life to the 
consolidated entity commencing from the time the asset is 
held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated 
over the shorter of the unexpired period of the lease and the 
estimated useful lives of the improvements.

The useful lives used are listed as below:

Asset Class

Furniture and fixtures

Computer equipment

Plant & Equipment

Motor Vehicles

Useful live

5 – 10 years

4 years

4 years

6 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and 
adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. 
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its 
recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 
than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing 
proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses 
are included in the statement of comprehensive income. 
When re-valued assets are sold, amounts included in the 
revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to 
retained earnings.

g. 

Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or 
contains) a lease is based on the substance of the 
arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement 
is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is 
dependent on the use of a specific asset (or assets) and the 
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset (or assets), 
even if that asset is (or those assets are) not explicitly 
specified in an arrangement.

Group as a lessee

A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease 
or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all 
the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Group is 
classified as a finance lease.

Finance leases are capitalised at the commencement of 
the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased 
property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum 
lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between 
finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to 
achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance 
of the liability. Finance charges are recognised in finance 
costs in the statement of profit or loss. 

A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the 
asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the 
Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, 
the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated 
useful life of the asset and the lease term. 

An operating lease is a lease other than a finance lease. 
Operating lease payments are recognised as an operating 
expense in the statement of profit or loss on a straight-line 
basis over the lease term. 

h. 

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, 
construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes 
a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use 
or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All 
other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which 
they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other 
costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing 
of funds.

i. 

Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial 
recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired 
in a business combination is their fair value at the date of 
acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets 
are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and 
accumulated impairment losses. Refer to Note 13 for further 
details. 

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either 
finite or indefinite. 

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the 
useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever 
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be 
impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation 
method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are 
reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 
Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern 
of consumption of future economic benefits embodied 
in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation 
period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as 
changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation 
expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised 
in the statement of profit or loss in the depreciation and 
amortisation expense category.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not 
amortised, but are tested for impairment annually at the 
cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life 
is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life 
continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life 
from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. 

An intangible asset is derecognised upon disposal (i.e. at 
the date the recipient obtains control) or where no future 
economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. 
Any gain or loss arising upon derecognition of the asset 
(calculated as the difference between the net disposal 
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included 
in the statement of profit and loss. 

Intangible assets have been recognised relating to the 
acquisition of customer contracts through business 
combinations. These assets have been measured at their 

fair value at the date of acquisition and are amortised using 
the straight-line method over periods of between 2.5 and 3 
years. 

Research and development costs

Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development 
expenditures on an individual project are recognised as an 
intangible asset when the Group can demonstrate:

•  The technical feasibility of completing the intangible 
asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale

• 

Its intention to complete and its ability and intention to 
use or sell the asset

•  How the asset will generate future economic benefits

•  The availability of resources to complete the asset

•  The ability to measure reliably the expenditure during 

development

Following initial recognition of the development 
expenditure as an asset, the asset is carried at cost less any 
accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment 
losses. Amortisation of the asset begins when development 
is complete, and the asset is available for use. It is amortised 
over the period of expected future benefit. During the 
period of development, the asset is tested for impairment 
annually.

j. 

Financial instruments 

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a 
financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity 
instrument of another entity. In 2018 the Group implemented 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments. Tempo has disclosed the 
current and prior year accounting policies as below.

Pre 1 January 2018 accounting policy

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when 
the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to 
the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the 
date that the Company commits itself to either the purchase 
or sale of the asset. 

Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as 
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and 
receivables, held-to-maturity investments, available-for-sale 
financial assets, or as derivatives designated as hedging 
instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value 
plus transaction costs, except where the instrument is 
classified “at fair value through profit or loss”, in which case 
transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. 

Classification and subsequent measurement

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, 
amortised cost using the effective interest method, or cost. 

Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the 
financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial 
recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for 
impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of 
the difference between that initial amount and the maturity 
amount calculated using the effective interest method.

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Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all 
quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to 
determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including 
recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar 
instruments and option pricing models.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest 
income or interest expense over the relevant period and is 
equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash 
payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and 
other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or 
when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) 
of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the 
financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected 
future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the 
carrying amount with a consequential recognition of an 
income or expense item in profit or loss.

The consolidated entity does not designate any interests 
in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being 
subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards 
specifically applicable to financial instruments.

i.  Financial assets at fair value through profit  

and loss 

Financial assets are classified at “fair value through profit 
or loss” when they are held for trading for the purpose of 
short-term profit taking, derivatives not held for hedging 
purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an 
accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation 
where a group of financial assets is managed by key 
management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance 
with a documented risk management or investment strategy. 
Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with 
changes in carrying amount being included in profit or loss.

ii.  Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with 
fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active market and are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through 
the amortisation process and when the financial asset is 
derecognised.

iii.  Held-to-maturity investments 

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial 
assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable 
payments, and it is the Group’s intention to hold these 
investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or 
loss through the amortisation process and when the financial 
asset is derecognised.

iv.  Available-for-sale investments 

Available-for-sale investments are non-derivative financial 
assets that are either not capable of being classified into 
other categories of financial assets due to their nature 
or they are designated as such by management. They 
comprise investments in the equity of other entities where 
there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable 
payments. They are subsequently measured at fair value 
with any re-measurements other than impairment losses 
and foreign exchange gains and losses recognised in 
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derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss pertaining to that 
asset previously recognised in other comprehensive income 
is reclassified into profit or loss. Available-for-sale financial 
assets are classified as non-current assets when they are 
expected to be sold after 12 months from the end of the 
reporting period. All other available-for-sale financial assets 
are classified as current assets.

v.  Financial liabilities 

Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial 
guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 
Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through 
the amortisation process and when the financial liability is 
derecognised.

Post 1 January 2018 accounting policy

Financial Assets

Initial recognition and measurement 

Financial assets are classified at initial recognition, and 
subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through 
other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through 
profit or loss.

The classification of financial assets at initial recognition 
depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow 
characteristics and the Group’s business model for 
managing them. With the exception of trade receivables 
that do not contain a significant financing component or 
for which the Group has applied the practical expedient, 
the Group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value 
plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through 
profit or loss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not 
contain a significant financing component or for which the 
Group has applied the practical expedient are measured at 
the transaction price determined under AASB 15. Refer to 
the accounting policies in section (d) Revenue from contracts 
with customers.

In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured 
at amortised cost or fair value through OCI, it needs to give 
rise to cash flows that are ‘solely payments of principal and 
interest (SPPI)’ on the principal amount outstanding. This 
assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed 
at an instrument level.

The Group’s business model for managing financial assets 
refers to how it manages its financial assets in order to 
generate cash flows. The business model determines 
whether cash flows will result from collecting contractual 
cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both.

Subsequent measurement 

For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets 
are classified in four categories:

•  Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments)

•  Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of 

cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments)

•  Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI 
with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon 
derecognition (equity instruments)

•  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments) 

This is the only category of financial asset that the Group 
has. The Group measures financial assets at amortised cost  
if both of the following conditions are met:

•  The financial asset is held within a business model with 
the objective to hold financial assets in order to collect 
contractual cash flows

and

•  The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on 
specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments 
of principal and interest on the principal amount 
outstanding

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently 
measured using the effective interest (EIR) method and are 
subject to impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in 
profit or loss when the asset is derecognised, modified or 
impaired.

The Group’s financial assets at amortised cost includes trade 
and other receivables.

Derecognition

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial 
asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily 
derecognised (i.e. removed from the Group’s consolidated 
statement of financial position) when:

•  The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired

or

•  The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash 

flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to 
pay the received cash flows in full without material delay 
to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; 
and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all 
the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has 
neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks 
and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of 
the asset

When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash 
flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through 
arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has 
retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has 
neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks 
and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, 
the Group continues to recognise the transferred asset to 
the extent of its continuing involvement. In that case, the 
Group also recognises an associated liability. The transferred 
asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis 
that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has 
retained.

Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee 
over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the 
original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum 
amount of consideration that the Group could be required 
to repay.

Impairment of financial assets

Further disclosures relating to impairment of financial assets 
are also provided in trade receivables including contract 
assets (Note 9).

The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit 
losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value 
through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference 
between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with 
the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects 
to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original 
effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include 
cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit 
enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures 
for which there has not been a significant increase in credit 
risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit 
losses that result from default events that are possible within 
the next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit 
exposures for which there has been a significant increase 
in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is 
required for credit losses expected over the remaining life 
of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a 
lifetime ECL).

For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies 
a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the 
Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead 
recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each 
reporting date. The Group has established a provision matrix 
that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted 
for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the 
economic environment.

The Group may consider a financial asset to be in default 
when internal or external information indicates that the 
Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual 
amounts in full before taking into account any credit 
enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written 
off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering 
the contractual cash flows. 

Financial liabilities 

Initial recognition and measurement 

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as 
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans 
and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as 
hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value 
and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net 
of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other 
payables, and loans and borrowings.

Subsequent measurements 

All financial liabilities are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the EIR method, unless they meet 
certain criteria to be classified at fair value through profit or 
loss in accordance with AASB 9. 

Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when 
the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR 
amortisation process.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any 
discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that 
are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is 
included as finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.

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This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings. For more information, refer to Note 17. 

The Group has not designated any financial liabilities as at 
fair value through profit or loss.

Derecognition 

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation 
under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. 
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another 
from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the 
terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such 
an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition 
of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. 
The difference in the respective carrying amounts is 
recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

k. 

Inventories 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable 
value and are comprised entirely of consumables.

Cost is determined on a weighted average basis of the direct 
costs of materials. Inventories determined to be obsolete or 
damaged are written down to net realisable value.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in 
the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of 
completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the 
sale.

l. 

Impairments of non-financial assets 

Further disclosures relating to impairment of non-financial 
assets are also provided in the following notes:

• 

Intangible assets Note 13

•  Goodwill Note 14

The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is 
an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication 
exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset 
is required, the Group estimates the asset’s recoverable 
amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of 
an asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs of disposal and its 
value-in-use. The recoverable amount is determined for an 
individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash 
inflows that are largely independent of those from other 
assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an 
asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is 
considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable 
amount.

In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows 
are discounted to their present value using a post-tax 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In 
determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market 
transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions 
can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. 
These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, 
quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other 
available fair value indicators.

The impairment calculation is performed by the Group 
using a value-in-use model with discounted cash flows. The 

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Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets 

and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately 

for each of the Group’s CGUs to which the individual assets 

are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations 

generally cover a five year period. A long-term growth rate is 

calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the 

fifth year.

Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised 

in the statement of profit or loss in expense categories 

consistent with the function of the impaired asset.

For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made 

at each reporting date to determine whether there is an 

indication that previously recognised impairment losses no 

longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the 

Group estimates the asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount. 

A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only 

if there has been a change in the assumptions used to 

determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last 

impairment loss was recognised. The reversal is limited so 

that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its 

recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that 

would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no 

impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. 

Such reversal is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in December 

and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value 

may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by 

assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of 

CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable 

amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an 

impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to 

goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for 

impairment annually as at 31 December at the CGU level, 

as appropriate, and when circumstances indicate that the 

carrying value may be impaired.

m.  Cash and short-term deposits 

Cash and short-term deposits in the statement of financial 

position comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term 

deposits with a maturity of three months or less, which are 

subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash 

flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-

term deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank 

overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the 

Group’s cash management.

n. 

Treasury shares 

Own equity instruments that are reacquired (treasury shares) 

are recognised at cost and deducted from equity. No gain 

or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, 

issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments. 

o. 

Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present 
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, 
it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying 
economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation 
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of 
the obligation. When the Group expects some or all of a 
provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance 
contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate 
asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. 
The expense relating to a provision is presented in the 
statement of profit or loss net of any reimbursement.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions 
are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, 
when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When 
discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the 
passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

p. 

Superannuation, annual leave and long 
service leave 

Superannuation 

The Group makes contributions as defined contributions. 
There is no defined benefit superannuation scheme 
operated by the Group.

Long service leave and annual leave 

The Group does not expect its long service leave or annual 
leave benefits to be settled wholly within 12 months of each 
reporting date. The Group recognises a liability for long 
service leave and annual leave measured as the present 
value of expected future payments to be made in respect 
of services provided by employees up to the reporting date 
using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is 
given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience 
of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected 
future payments are discounted using market yields at the 
reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms 
to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, 
the estimated future cash outflows.

q. 

Share based payments 

Some employees of the Group receive remuneration in the 
form of share-based payments, whereby employees render 
services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-
settled transactions). 

Equity-settled Transactions 
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by 
the fair value at the date when the grant is made using an 
appropriate valuation model, further details of which are 
given in Note 27.

That cost is recognised in employee benefits expense 
(Note 6), together with a corresponding increase in equity 
(share-based payment reserves), over the period in which the 
service and, where applicable, the performance conditions 
are fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense 
recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting 
date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the 
vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate 
of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. 
The expense or credit in the statement of profit or loss for 
a period represents the movement in cumulative expense 
recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.

Service and non-market performance conditions are not 
taken into account when determining the grant date fair 
value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being 
met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate of 
the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. 
Market performance conditions are reflected within the 
grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to 
an award, but without an associated service requirement, 
are considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting 
conditions are reflected in the fair value of an award and 
lead to an immediate expensing of an award unless there 
are also service and/or performance conditions.

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately 
vest because non-market performance and/or service 
conditions have not been met. Where awards include a 
market or non-vesting condition, the transactions are treated 
as vested irrespective of whether the market or non-vesting 
condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance 
and/or service conditions are satisfied.

When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the 
minimum expense recognised is the grant date fair value of 
the unmodified award, provided the original vesting terms 
of the award are met. An additional expense, measured as at 
the date of modification, is recognised for any modification 
that increases the total far value of the share-based payment 
transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee. 
Where an award is cancelled by the entity or by the 
counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the 
award is expensed immediately through profit or loss.

The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as 
additional share dilution in the computation of diluted 
earnings per share (further details are given in Note 21).

2.4.  Changes in accounting policies and 

disclosures 

New and amended accounting standards and 
interpretations

The Group applied AASB 9 Financial Instruments (AASB 9) 
and AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers (AASB 
15) for the first time during the current year. The nature and 
effect of the changes as a result of adoption of these new 
accounting standards are described below.

Several other amendments and interpretations apply for the 
first time in 2018, but do not have a material impact on the 
consolidated financial statements of the Group. The Group 
has not early adopted any standards, interpretations or 
amendments that have been issued but are not yet effective.

AASB 9 

The Group has adopted AASB 9 as issued in July 2014 
with the date of initial application being 1 January 2018. 
In accordance with the transitional provisions in AASB 
9, comparative figures have not been restated. AASB 9 
replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement (AASB 139), bringing together all 
three aspects of the accounting for financial instruments: 
classification and measurement; impairment; and hedge 
accounting. The accounting policies have been updated 
to reflect the application of AASB 9 for the period from 1 
January 2018 (see Note 2.3(j)).

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Classification and measurement

Under AASB 9, debt instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), amortised cost, or fair 
value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). The classification is based on two criteria:  the Group’s business model for 
managing the assets; and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ 
on the principal amount outstanding (the ‘SPPI criterion’). The SPPI test is applied to the entire financial asset, even if it contains 
an embedded derivative. Consequently a derivative embedded in a debt instrument is not accounted for separately.

At the date of initial application, existing financial assets and liabilities of the Group were assessed in terms of the requirements 
of AASB 9. The assessment was conducted on instruments that had not been derecognised as at 1 January 2018. In this regard, 
the Group has determined that the adoption of AASB 9 has impacted the classification of financial instruments at 1 January 2018 
as follows: 

Class of financial 
instrument presented in 
the statement of financial 
position

Original measurement 
category under AASB 
139 (i.e. prior to  
1 January 2018)

New measurement 
category under  
AASB 9 (i.e. from  
1 January 2018)

Cash and cash equivalents

Loans and receivables

Trade and other receivables

Loans and receivables

Financial assets at 
amortised cost

Financial assets at 
amortised cost

Trade and other payables

Financial liability at 
amortised cost

Financial liability at 
amortised cost

Contingent consideration

Financial liability at fair 
value

Financial liability at 
fair value

Borrowings

Financial liability at 
amortised cost

Financial liability at 
amortised cost

Carrying value 
under AASB 139 at 
31 December 2017

Carrying value 
under AASB 9 at  
1 January 2018

$’000

11,017

6,421

2,879

3,054

189

$’000

11,017

6,421

2,879

3,054

189

The change in classification has not resulted in any re-measurement adjustments at 1 January 2018.

Impairment of financial assets 

In relation to the financial assets carried at amortised cost, AASB 9 requires an expected credit loss model to be applied as 
opposed to an incurred credit loss model under AASB 139. The expected credit loss model requires the Group to account 
for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit 
risk since initial recognition of the financial asset. In particular, AASB 9 requires the Group to measure the loss allowance at 
an amount equal to lifetime expected credit loss (“ECL”) if the credit risk on the instrument has increased significantly since 
initial recognition. On the other hand, if the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial 
recognition, the Group is required to measure the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to the ECL 
within the next 12 months. 

As at 1 January 2018, the directors of the Company reviewed and assessed the Group’s existing financial assets for impairment 
using reasonable and supportable information. The result of the assessment is as follows:

Items existing as at  
1 January 2018 that are 
subject to the impairment 
provisions of AASB 9

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables, other 
receivables and contract 
assets

Credit risk attributes

Cumulative additional 
loss allowance recognised 
on 1 January 2018

All balances are assessed to have low credit risk as they are 
either on demand or have short term maturities and held with 
reputable institutions with high credit ratings.

The Group applied the simplified approach and concluded that 
no additional loss allowance was required at 1 January 2018.

$’000:

-

-

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AASB 15 

The Group has adopted AASB 15 as issued in May 2014 
with the date of initial application being 1 January 2018. 
In accordance with the transitional provisions in AASB 15 
the standard has been applied using the full retrospective 
approach. In this regard, the Group applied a practical 
expedient and did not restate any contracts that were 
completed at the beginning of the earliest period 
presented. 

AASB 15 supersedes AASB 118 Revenue (“AASB 118”), 
AASB 111 Construction Contracts and related Interpretations 
and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with 
customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of 
other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step 
model to account for revenue arising from contracts with 
customers. Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised at an 
amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity 
expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or 
services to a customer. 

Prior to the adoption of AASB 15, the Group accounted 
for revenue from the provision of services with reference 
to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of 
the reporting period, when the contract could be measured 
reliably. The stage of completion was determined with 
reference to the cost of services performed to date as a 
percentage of total anticipated costs to be performed. 
Where the outcome could not be estimated reliably, revenue 
was only recognised to the extent that related expenditure 
was recoverable. For jobs involving goods, the Group 
recognises revenue on installation of the goods, when 
risk and reward of ownership of the goods transfer to the 
customer.

In accordance with AASB 15, the Group is required to 
present a contract in the Statement of Financial Position 
as a contract asset or contract liability depending on the 
relationship between the Group’s performance and the 
customer’s payment. The Group is obliged to present any 
unconditional right to payment as a receivable. A contract 
asset is considered to be unconditional if the right to receive 
payment is only conditional on the passage of time. Under 
AASB 118, amounts due from customers were previously 
included in receivables.

At 1 January 2017 and 1 January 2018, all revenue contracts 
were assessed, and it was determined that the adoption 
of AASB 15 had no significant impact on the Group other 
than the reclassification of contract assets net of impairment 
amounting to $320,000 at 1 January 2017 and $763,000 at 1 
January 2018 from trade and other receivables.

Standards and interpretations issued but not yet 
adopted 

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that are 
issued, but are not yet effective, up to the date of issuance 
of the Group’s financial statements are disclosed below. 
The Group intends to adopt these new standards and 
interpretation, if applicable, when they become effective.

AASB 16 Leases

This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard provides 
a new lessee accounting model which requires a lessee to 

recognise assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of 
more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low 
value. A lessee measures right-of-use assets similarly to 
other non-financial assets and lease liabilities similarly to 
other financial liabilities. Assets and liabilities arising from 
a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. The 
measurement includes non-cancellable lease payments 
(including inflation-linked payments), and also includes 
payments to be made in optional periods if the lessee is 
reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, 
or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease. AASB 
16 contains disclosure requirements for lessees. The Group 
is continuing its work on the final expected impact of this 
standard.

AASB Interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax 
Treatment

The Interpretation addresses the accounting for income 
taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty that affects 
the application of AASB 112 and does not apply to taxes or 
levies outside the scope of AASB 112, nor does it specifically 
include requirements relating to interest and penalties 
associated with uncertain tax treatments. The Interpretation 
specifically addresses the following:

•  Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments 

separately

•  The assumptions an entity makes about the examination 

of tax treatments by taxation authorities

•  How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax 

bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates

•  How an entity considers changes in facts and 

circumstances

An entity has to determine whether to consider each 
uncertain tax treatment separately or together with one or 
more other uncertain tax treatments. The approach that 
better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty should be 
followed. The interpretation is effective for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, but certain 
transition reliefs are available. The Group will apply the 
interpretation from its effective date. The Group are in the 
process of assessing the impact of this interpretation.

AASB 2016-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Classification and Measurement of Share-
based Payment Transactions

This Standard amends AASB 2 Share-based Payment, 
clarifying how to account for certain types of share-
based payment transactions. The amendments provide 
requirements on the accounting for:

•  The effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the 
measurement of cash-settled share-based payments

•  Share-based payment transactions with a net settlement 

feature for withholding tax obligations

•  A modification to the terms and conditions of a  

share-based payment that changes the classification  
of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled

The Group is in the process of assessing the impact of this 
interpretation.

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AASB 2018-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Annual Improvements 2015–2017 Cycle 

These improvements include: 

AASB 3 Business Combinations 

The amendments clarify that, when an entity obtains 
control of a business that is a joint operation, it applies the 
requirements for a business combination achieved in stages, 
including remeasuring previously held interests in the assets 
and liabilities of the joint operation at fair value. In doing so, 
the acquirer remeasures its entire previously held interest in 
the joint operation.  

An entity applies those amendments to business 
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or 
after the beginning of the first annual reporting period 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with early application 
permitted. These amendments will apply on future business 
combinations of the Group. 

AASB 11 Joint Arrangements 

A party that participates in, but does not have joint 
control of, a joint operation might obtain joint control 
of the joint operation in which the activity of the joint 
operation constitutes a business as defined in AASB 3. The 
amendments clarify that the previously held interests in that 
joint operation are not remeasured. 

An entity applies those amendments to transactions in which 
it obtains joint control on or after the beginning of the first 
annual reporting period beginning on or after 1 January 
2019, with early application permitted. These amendments 
are currently not applicable to the Group but may apply to 
future transactions.  

AASB 112 Income Taxes 

The amendments clarify that the income tax consequences 
of dividends are linked more directly to past transactions 
or events that generated distributable profits than to 
distributions to owners. Therefore, an entity recognises 
the income tax consequences of dividends in profit or loss, 
other comprehensive income or equity according to where 
the entity originally recognised those past transactions or 
events. 

An entity applies those amendments for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with 
early application permitted. When an entity first applies 
those amendments, it applies them to the income tax 
consequences of dividends recognised on or after the 
beginning of the earliest comparative period. Since the 
Group’s current practice is in line with these amendments, 
the Group does not expect any effect on its consolidated 
financial statements.  

AASB 123 Borrowing Costs 

The amendments clarify that an entity treats as part of 
general borrowings any borrowing originally made to 
develop a qualifying asset when substantially all of the 
activities necessary to prepare that asset for its intended use 
or sale are complete. 

An entity applies those amendments to borrowing costs 
incurred on or after the beginning of the annual reporting 

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period in which the entity first applies those amendments. 
An entity applies those amendments for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with early 
application permitted. Since the Group’s current practice is 
in line with these amendments, the Group does not expect 
any effect on its consolidated financial statements.

AASB 2018-6 Definition of a Business (Amendments to 
AASB 3)

The Standard amends the definition of a business in 
AASB 3 Business Combinations. The amendments clarify 
the minimum requirements for a business, remove the 
assessment of whether market participants are capable of 
replacing missing elements, add guidance to help entities 
assess whether an acquired process is substantive, narrow 
the definitions of a business and of outputs, and introduce 
an optional fair value concentration test. 

The Group are in the process of assessing the impact of this 
interpretation.

AASB 2018-7 Definition of Material (Amendments to 
AASB 101 and AASB 108)

This Standard amends AASB 101 Presentation of Financial 
Statements and AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes in 
Accounting Estimates and Errors to align the definition of 
‘material’ across the standards and to clarify certain aspects 
of the definition. The amendments clarify that materiality 
will depend on the nature or magnitude of information. An 
entity will need to assess whether the information, either 
individually or in combination with other information, 
is material in the context of the financial statements. A 
misstatement of information is material if it could reasonably 
be expected to influence decisions made by the primary 
users. Since the Group’s current practice is in line with these 
amendments, the Group does not expect any effect on its 
consolidated financial statements. 

3.  Significant accounting judgements, 

estimates and assumptions 
The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial 
statements requires management to make judgements, 
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts 
of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the 
accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent 
liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and 
estimates could result in outcomes that require a material 
adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities 
affected in future periods.

Other disclosures relating to the Group’s exposure to risks 
and uncertainties includes:

•  Financial instruments risk management and policies 

Note 17.

•  Sensitivity analyses disclosures Notes 14.

Judgements

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, 
management has made the following judgements, which 
have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised 
in the consolidated financial statements:

Revenue from contracts with customers

The Group applied the following judgements that 
significantly affect the determination of the amount and 
timing of revenue from contracts with customers:

Determining the timing of electrical and 
telecommunications repairs and maintenance services

The Group concluded that revenue for electrical and 
telecommunications repairs and maintenance services 
is to be recognised over time because the customer 
simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided 
by the Group. The fact that another entity would not need 
to re-perform work that the Group has provided to date 
demonstrates that the customer simultaneously receives 
and consumes the benefits of the Group’s performance as it 
performs.

Determining the timing of construction and electrical 
project work

The Group concluded that revenue for electrical project 
work and construction work is to be recognised over 
time. Factors that were considered include the act that 
the Group’s performance does not create an asset with 
an alternative use, the Group is entitled to payment for 
performance to date and the customer controls the asset as 
the entity creates or enhances it. 

The Group determined that the input method based on 
costs incurred to date compared to total expected costs is 
the best method in measuring progress because there is 
a direct relationship between the Group’s effort (i.e. costs 
incurred) and the transfer of services to the customer. 

Estimates and assumptions

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key 
sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, 
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment 
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the 
next financial year, are described below. The Group based 
its assumptions and estimates on parameters available 
when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. 
Existing circumstances and assumptions about future 
developments, however, may change due to market changes 
or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the 
Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when 
they occur.

Revenue from contracts with customers - Variable 
consideration

Certain contracts contain provisions for liquidated damages 
which would be considered variable consideration.  The 
group has applied judgement in not constraining revenue 
for this variable consideration on the basis that there is 
no history of significant reversals of revenue in relation to 
liquidated damages.

Impairment of non-financial assets

Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash 
generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the 
higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value-in-
use. The fair value less costs of disposal calculation is based 
on available data from binding sales transactions, conducted 

at arm’s length, for similar assets or observable market prices 
less incremental costs of disposing of the asset. The value-
in-use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow (DCF) 
model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the 
next five years and do not include restructuring activities 
that the Group is not yet committed to or significant future 
investments that will enhance the performance of the 
assets of the CGU being tested. The recoverable amount 
is sensitive to the discount rate used for the DCF model as 
well as the expected future cash-inflows and the growth rate 
used for extrapolation purposes. These estimates are most 
relevant to goodwill and other intangibles with indefinite 
useful lives recognised by the Group. The key assumptions 
used to determine the recoverable amount for the different 
CGUs, including a sensitivity analysis, are disclosed and 
further explained in Note 15.

Provision for expected credit losses of trade receivables 
and contract assets

The Group uses a provision matrix to calculate ECLs for 
trade receivables and contract assets. The provision rates are 
based on days past due for groupings of various customer 
segments that have similar loss patterns (i.e., by geography, 
product type, customer type).

The provision matrix is initially based on the Group’s 
historical observed default rates and adjusted for forward-
looking information. At every reporting date, the historical 
observed default rates are updated and changes in the 
forward-looking estimates are analysed.

The assessment of the correlation between historical 
observed default rates, forecast economic conditions 
and ECLs is a significant estimate. The amount of ECLs 
is sensitive to changes in circumstances and of forecast 
economic conditions. The Group’s historical credit loss 
experience and forecast of economic conditions may also 
not be representative of customer’s actual default in the 
future. The information about the ECLs on the Group’s trade 
receivables and contract assets is disclosed in Note 9.

Taxes

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses 
to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be 
available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant 
management judgement is required to determine the 
amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based 
upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits, 
together with future tax planning strategies.

The Group has $11,407,000 (2017: $6,986,000) of tax losses 
carried forward. These losses relate to subsidiaries that have 
a history of losses, do not expire, and may be used to offset 
taxable income elsewhere in the Group. The Group has 
determined that its deferred tax assets is recoverable based 
on the expectation of future taxable income and has no 
unrecognised deferred tax assets. Further details on taxes 
are disclosed in Note 7.

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4.  Revenue and other income 

Revenues from contracts with customers

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

Other income

Total revenue and other income

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

40,492

103

1,198

2017 
$’000

18,114

393

1,128

41,793

19,635

 Revenue from contracts with customers by type of customer

Consolidated entity

Government and infrastructure

Commercial

Education and aged care

Resources

Other

2018 
$’000

11,540

24,689

1,789

2,120

354

2017 
$’000

6,541

8,230

609

1,697

1,037

Total revenue from contracts with customers

40,492

18,114

The transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations as described in Note 2.3(c) (unsatisfied or partially 
unsatisfied as at 31 December) is as follows:

Consolidated 
entity

2018 
$’000

15,630

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

110

-

18

128

2017 
$’000

86

296

-

382

Within one year

5.  Other expenses 

Candidate screening cost

Movement in allowance for impairments

Movement in allowance for expected credit losses

Total other expenses

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6.  Employee and director expenses 

Salaries, wages and other payroll expenses

Share based payments

Other staff expenses

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

18,927

(349)

1,592

2017 
$’000

11,775

520

422

Total employee and director expenses

20,170

12,717

Income tax

7. 
The major components of income tax expense for the years ended 31 December 2018 and 2017 are:

Current income tax

Current tax benefit

Conversion of prior year balances to 27.5% tax rate

Adjustments in respect of previous years

Deferred income tax

Temporary differences

Adjustments in respect of previous years

Conversion of prior year balances to 27.5% tax rate

Income tax benefit reported in the income statement

Contributed Equity

Conversion of prior year balances to 27.5% tax rate

Blackhole expenses

Share-based payments reserve

Conversion of prior year balances to 27.5% tax rate

Employee share trust contributions

Income tax (expense)/benefit reported in the equity statement

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

1,390

(344)

-

(527)

(104)

(61)

354

2017 
$’000

2,033

-

(4)

(1,165)

354

-

1,218

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

(3)

(12)

(25)

(56)

(96)

-

26

-

180

206

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Income tax (continued)

7. 
A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the Group’s 
application income tax rate is as follows:

Accounting loss before income tax

Tax at Australia’s statutory income tax rate of 27.5% (2017: 30%)

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible in calculating taxable income

Conversion of prior year balances to 27.5% tax rate

Other

Adjustments in respect of previous years

Income tax benefit at the effective tax rate of 6% (2017: 54%) 

Income tax benefit reported in the statement of comprehensive income

Deferred income tax at 31 December relates to the following:

Deferred tax assets

Carried forward tax losses

Research and development tax credits

Accrued expenses

Employee benefits

Share based payment reserve

Trade and other receivables

Others

Offset of deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities

Inventory

Prepayment and receivables

Plant and equipment

Intangibles

Works in progress

Offset against deferred tax asset

Net deferred tax liabilities 

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

(6,002)

1,651

(888)

(405)

101

(105)

354

354

2017 
$’000

(2,265)

680

-

-

184

354

1,218

1,218

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

3,137

2,146

37

276

5

81

23

(387)

5,318

13

40

80

128

126

(387)

-

2017 
$’000

2,024

2,036

92

512

299

89

43

(264)

4,831

14

122

10

118

-

(264)

-

In 2018 the Group disaggregated the carried forward tax losses and research and development tax credits to provide better 
visibility. 

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The Group has recognised a deferred tax asset on carried forward losses and unused tax credits on the basis that it expects 
sufficient future taxable income to be generated to utilise these carried forward losses and unused tax credits. In making this 
determination the group has considered the additional contracts entered into during the year as well as the pipeline of projects 
currently being negotiated with its customers.

The movement of the current and deferred tax relates to the following:

Consolidated Entity

Deferred  
Income Tax 
2018

$’000

4,831

354

305

(15)

(81)

(76)

5,318

5,318

5,318

Opening balance

Income tax benefit recognised in profit and loss

R&D income recognised as government grant

Charged to equity

Charged to reserves

Additions through business combination

Closing balance

-

Current  
Income Tax 
2018

$’000

-

-

-

-

-

-

Amounts recognised on the consolidated statement of financial position

Deferred tax asset

Closing Balance

8.  Cash and short-term deposits

Cash at bank and on hand

Short term deposits

Cash and cash equivalents

9. 

Trade and other receivables 

CURRENT

Trade receivables

Allowance for impairments

Allowance for expected credit losses

Other receivables

Current  
Income Tax 
2017

$’000

-

-

-

-

-

(209)

(209)

Deferred  
Income Tax 
2017

$’000

2,828

1,218

594

135 

-

56

4,831

4,831

4,831

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

3,766

1,000

4,766

2017 
$’000

2,856

8,161

11,017

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

Restated

4,944

5,431

-

(63)

530

(58)

-

285

Total current trade and other receivables

5,411

5,658

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on terms of 14 to 60 days.

The Group assessed the impact of the integration of the KP Electric business for a full financial year and the acquisition of 
Comsite Services for the 6 months and subsequently adjusted the gross carrying amount of the loss allowance.

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Trade and other receivables (continued)

9. 
Set out below is the movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of trade receivables:

As at 1 January

Provision for impairments

Provision for expected credit losses (Note 17)

Provision used during the period

As at 31 December

The information about the credit exposures are disclosed in Note 17.

10.  Contract assets

Contract assets

Allowance for impairments

Allowance for expected credit loss

Total contract assets

Set out below is the movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of contract assets:

As at 1 January

Provision for impairments

Provision for expected credit losses (Note 17)

Written off during the period

Provision used during the period

As at 31 December

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

58

-

5

-

63

2017 
$’000

Restated

-

58

-

-

58

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2,774

-

(51)

2,723

2017 
$’000

Restated

1,001

(238)

-

763

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

238

-

18

(5)

(200)

51

2017 
$’000

Restated

-

238

-

-

-

238

Contract assets are initially recognised for revenue earned from maintenance and constructions services where the receipt of 
consideration is conditional. Once unconditional the amounts recognised as contract assets are reclassified to trade receivables. 
Contract assets increased in 2018 due to increased volume from business acquisitions as well as more construction services 
projects. 

In 2018, $18,000 (2017 (Provision for impairment): $238,000) was recognised as provision for expected credit losses on contract 
assets.

No revenue was recognised during the year (2017: Nil) for performance obligations satisfied in previous years.

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11. 

Inventories 

Consumables

Total inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value

12.  Plant and Equipment 

Furniture and fixtures – gross carrying value at cost

Furniture and fixtures – accumulated depreciation

Net book value furniture and fixtures

Plant and equipment – gross carrying value at cost

Plant and equipment – accumulated depreciation

Net book value plant and equipment

Computer equipment – gross carrying value at cost

Computer equipment – accumulated depreciation

Net book value computer equipment

Motor vehicles – gross carrying value at cost

Motor vehicles – accumulated depreciation

Net book value motor vehicles

Total gross carrying value at cost

Total accumulated depreciation

Total net book value

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

402

402

2017 
$’000

400

400

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

468

(123)

345

1,236

(117)

1,119

941

(525)

416

776

(344)

432

3,421

(1,109)

2,312

2017 
$’000

202

(88)

114

256

(100)

156

834

(346)

488

918

(137)

781

2,210

(671)

1,539

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12.  Plant and equipment (continued)
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts at the beginning and end of the current financial year:

Furniture 
and fixtures

Plant and 
equipment

Computer 
equipment

Balance at 1 January 2017

Additions

Additions through business combinations 
[Note 25]

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Balance at 31 December 2017

Additions

Additions through business combinations 
[Note 25]

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Balance at 31 December 2018

$’000

$’000

55

69

50

-

(60)

114

329

-

(63)

(35)

345

49

21

134

-

(48)

156

925

63

(8)

(17)

1,119

$’000

500

98

44

-

(154)

488

110

-

(3)

(179)

416

Motor 
vehicles

$’000

288

153

570

(101)

(129)

781

264

93

(500)

(206)

432

Total

$’000

892

341

798

(101)

(391)

1,539

1,628

156

(574)

(437)

2,312

The carrying value of plant and machinery held under finance leases contracts at 31 December 2018 was $890,000 (2017: 
$28,000). Additions during the year include $947,000 (2017: $8,000) of plant and equipment and motor vehicles under finance 
leases. Leased assets and assets under hire purchase contracts are pledged as security for the related finance lease liability.

13. 

Intangible assets and Goodwill

Goodwill

$’000

Customer 
Relationships 

Productivity 
Tool

$’000

$’000

3,118

-

8,675

11,793

555

12,348

-

-

473

473

275

748

-

112

-

112

-

112

Goodwill

$’000

Customer 
Relationships

Productivity 
Tool

$’000

$’000

-

-

-

-

3,118

3,118

-

81

81

202

-

283

-

-

-

-

112

112

Total

$’000

3,118

112

9,148

12,378

830

13,208

Total

$’000

-

81

81

202

3,230

3,513

Cost 

Balance at 1 January 2017

Additions – internally developed

Acquisition of a subsidiary

Balance at 31 December 2017

Acquisition of a subsidiary

Balance at 31 December 2018

Amortisation and impairment

At 1 January 2017

Amortisation

Balance at 31 December 2017

Amortisation

Impairment

Balance at 31 December 2018

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Net book value

At 31 December 2018

At 31 December 2017 

Goodwill

$’000

9,230

11,793

Customer 
Relationships

Productivity 
Tool

$’000

466

392

$’000

-

112

Total

$’000

9,696

12,297

Management assessed the costs recognised at 31 December 2017 in relation to the productivity tool and subsequently impaired 
them.

14.  Goodwill impairments 
For impairment testing, goodwill acquired through business combinations is assessed for impairment within cash generating 
units (CGUs). As at 31 December 2017 it was determined that there were two CGUs, being (1) labour hire, construction and 
maintenance, and (2) KP Electric.

Goodwill of $3,118,000 was allocated to the labour hire, construction and maintenance CGU as at 31 December 2017. This 
goodwill was previously recognised as part of a business combination where the Group acquired Industry Partners Pty Ltd and 
Immigration Partners Pty Ltd (subsequently Tempo Personnel Management Pty Ltd) on 26 June 2012. This acquisition sought 
to make its profits from labour hire activities. During the period management identified that the labour hire activities would 
not be continuing, and therefore these activities would be considered as a separate CGU to the remaining construction and 
maintenance CGU. The labour hire activities ceased during the 2018 year and management fully impaired the goodwill as a 
result of it being determined that the recoverable value of the CGU was nil.

Following the impairment of goodwill, it was determined that the remaining CGUs would be aggregated for the purposes 
of testing the remaining Goodwill of $9,230,000 for impairment as all remaining CGU’s are interrelated within one operating 
segment. The recoverable amount of the aggregated CGU was determined based on a value-in-use calculation using cash flow 
projections from financial budgets approved by the Board. This budget was extrapolated to a five-year forecast based on the 
assumptions detailed below.

The post-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 11.50% (2017: 12.50%) and cash flows beyond the budget period 
were extrapolated using a 2.4% growth rate (2017: 5%) that is the same as the long-term average growth rate for the electrical 
services industry. 

As a result of this analysis, there is headroom of $2,263,000 and management did not identify any further impairment.  

Key assumptions used in value-in-use calculations and sensitivity to changes in assumptions

The calculation of value-in-use is most sensitive to the following assumptions:

•  Gross margins

•  Discount rates

•  Growth rate estimates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the forecast period

Gross margins – Gross margins are based on value achieved during 2018 of 18.2%, with a budgeted uplift of 1.5% associated 
with the increased efficiency and higher margins generated from the Comsite acquisition. The gross margin used for cash flow 
periods beyond the budget period was kept at 19.7%. 

Decreased demand can lead to a decline in the gross margin. A decrease in the gross margin of 0.46% would result in 
impairment.

Discount rates – Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to the group of CGUs, taking into 
consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash 
flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the industry weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC 
considers both debt and equity. 

A rise in the post-tax discount rate to 12.83% (i.e. +1.33%) would result in impairment.

Growth rate estimates – Rates are based on published industry research. A decrease to 1.1% in the long-term growth rate would 
result in impairment.

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15.  Segment reporting 

Segment reporting

The Group has identified its operating segment based on internal management reporting that is reviewed by the Board of 
Directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. It was 
concluded that the Group has one segment and the segment operates in only one geographical area, being Australia.

Major customers

The consolidated entity has a number of customers to which it provides services. The consolidated entity supplies a single 
external customer which accounts for 24% of external revenue (2017: 9%). The next most significant customer accounts for 9% 
(2017: 8%).

16.  Trade and other payables

Trade payables

Other payables

Total payables

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2,068

1,763

3,831

2017 
$’000

1,521

1,358

2,879

17.  Financial liabilities 

17.1.  Financial liabilities: Interest-bearing loans and borrowing 

Consolidated entity

Interest Rate

%

Maturity

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Obligations under finance leases (Note 22)

4.80%

2019

NAB Invoice Finance Facility ($10,000,000 Facility)

6.59%

On Demand

Total current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

 Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Obligations under finance leases (Note 22)

4.80%

2020-2022

Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings

177

1,149

1,326

843

843

2,169

164

-

164

25

25

189

Tempo has a $10,000,000 Invoice Finance Facility with the National Australia Bank Limited (‘NAB’). This facility attracts a variable 
interest rate. At 31 December the effective rate was 4.80%. At 31 December 2018 $8,851,000 was unused (2017: $10,000,000). 
It is secured by a first ranking general security interest, a security interest registered pursuant to the Invoice Finance Facility 
Agreement and a Guarantee and Indemnity given by the Company. 

The Group has an asset finance leasing facility with NAB of $1,000,000. At 31 December 2018 the amount of the facility that was 
unused was $126,000. This facility wasn’t in place at 31 December 2017.

Other finance leases in relation to financing of plant, vehicles and other equipment amount to $146,000 (2017: $189,000).  

All finance liabilities are repayable on demand except for finance leases. Refer to Note 22 for the relevant maturity profile of 
these finance leases.

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17.2.  Financial liabilities: Bank Guarantees and Surety Bonds

The Group has surety bond facilities of $7 million (2017: $14.5 million). At 31 December 2018 bonds valued at $795,000 had been 
issued (2017: $20,000). The bond premium rate is 1.5% per annum on the face value of each bond.

As at 31 December 2018 the Company had bank guarantees issued of $75,000 (2017: $227,000) which were secured by term 
deposits. Corresponding term deposits of $75, 000 (2017: $227,000) are recorded in other assets.

17.3.  Fair values

The carrying value of all current financial assets and liabilities approximates the fair value largely due to the short-term 
maturity of these instruments. Non-current financial liabilities are recognised at a discount value implicit in the finance leases 
(refer Note: 22).

Set out below is a comparison of the carrying amounts and fair values of the Group’s financial instruments, other than those with 
carrying amounts that are reasonable approximations of fair values:

Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Obligations under finance leases (Note 22)

Consolidated Entity

2018

2017

Carrying amount

Fair value

Carrying amount

Fair value

$’000

843

843

$’000

913

913

$’000

$’000

25

25

25

25

The fair value of obligations under finance leases is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently available 
for debt on similar terms, credit risk and remaining maturities. The valuation requires management to use unobservable inputs 
in the model, of which the significant unobservable inputs are disclosed in the tables below (level3 in the fair value hierarchy). 
Management regularly assesses a range of reasonably possible alternatives for those significant unobservable inputs and 
determines their impact on the total fair value.

17.4.  Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Consolidated Entity

1 January 
2018

Cash flows

New Leases

Other

31 December 
2018

Current interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings (excluding items listed below)

Current obligations under finance leases

Non-current obligations under finance leases

164

25

Total liabilities from financing activities

       189 

-

1,149

(257)

-

892

-

186

902

-

1,149

84

(84)

177

843

1,088

- 

2,169

Consolidated Entity

1 January 
2017

Cash flows

New Leases

Other

31 December 
2017

Current interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings (excluding items listed below)

Current obligations under finance leases

Non-current obligations under finance leases

Total liabilities from financing activities

-

690

45

735

-

(736)

-

(736)

-

190

-

190

-

20

(20)

-

-

164

25

189

The ‘Other’ column includes is the reclassification of non-current portion of interest-bearing loans and borrowings (finance 
leases) to current due to the passage of time.

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17.  Financial liabilities (continued)

17.5.  Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies

The Group’s principal liabilities comprise loans and borrowings and trade and other payables. The main purpose of these 
financial liabilities is to finance the Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include trade receivables and cash 
and short-term deposits that derive directly from its operations. The Group has determined that there is no material market, 
credit, liquidity or interest risk in relation to the cash or other receivables held in deposits. 

The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Interest rate risks are not considered as significant. The 
Group’s senior management oversees the management of these risks under the policies approved by the Risk, HSE and 
Commercial Committee and the Board.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market 
price. Market risk comprises three types of risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price 
risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits and debt.

The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as at 31 December in 2018 and 2017.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes 
in market interest rates. The Group’s long-term debt is secured with fixed interest rates. All long-term deposits have a fixed 
interest rates. As a result, the Board believes there is no material interest rate risk.

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign 
exchange rates. The Group’s has minimal to this risk profile.

Other price risk

The Group does not have any equity instruments or commodity risk exposure.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading 
to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its 
financing activities, including deposits with reputable banks and financial institutions.

Credit quality of a customer is assessed prior to engagement. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored. At 
31 December 2018 the Group had 6 customers (2017: 8) that owed the Group more than $200,000 each and accounted for 
approximately 57% (2017: 62%) of all receivables. There were 3 customers (2017: 3) with balances over $500,000 accounting for 
45% of all receivables (2017: 32%) of the total receivables balance.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit losses (“ECL”). 
The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns. The 
calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information 
that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. 
Generally, trade receivables are written-off if past due for more than one year and are not subject to enforcement activity. The 
maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of financial assets disclosed in Note 9. 
The Group does not hold collateral as security. 

The Group evaluates the concentration risk with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are located within several 
industries and operate in largely independent markets. 

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The customers are grouped into four different categories:

Customer Type

Listed public companies

Government departments/agencies

Not for profit organisations

Commercial businesses

Total trade receivables

Consolidated Entity

Risk Assessment

Very Low

Very Low

Very Low

Moderate

2018

$’000

3,718

764

135

327

4,944

2017

$’000

2,793

1,000

53

1,585

5,431

Historically the Group’s ECL has been extremely low. Impairment charges (under AASB 139) over the 5 years 2013 to 2017 
inclusive averages to 0.023% of the total trade receivables per year.

Set out below is the information about the credit risk exposure on the Groups trade receivables and contract assets using a 
provision matrix:

31 December 2018

Expected credit loss rate

Total gross carrying amount

Expected credit loss

Total ECL provision

31 December 2017

Total gross carrying amount

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Contract assets

Specific Provision

Total

Liquidity Risk

Contract 
assets

$’000

1.84%

2,774

51

51

0-30 Days

31-60 Days

61-90 Days

>90 Days

Trade receivables

$’000

0.25%

1,724

4

4

$’000

0.25%

1,579

4

4

$’000

2.00%

680

14

14

$’000

4.25%

961

41

41

0-30 Days

31-60 Days

61-90 Days

>90 Days

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

3,975

285

1,001

(296)

4,965

829

545

-

-

-

-

-

-

829

545

82

-

-

-

82

Total

$’000

1.48%

7,718

114

114

Total

$’000

5,431

285

1,001

(296)

6,421

The Group monitors its risk of a shortage of funds using by utilising liquidity planning tools across a 15-month horizon.

The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of short-term 
borrowings and finance leases. The Group assessed the concentration of risk with respect to refinancing its debt and concluded 
it to be low. The Group has access to a variety of sources of funding and the majority of the debt maturing within 12 months can 
be rolled over with existing lenders.

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18.  Provisions 

Current provisions

Employee benefits

Other provisions

Total current provisions

Non - current provisions

Employee benefits

Total non - current provisions

Total provisions

Employee benefits 

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

679

-

679

58

58

2017 
$’000

1,193

43

1,236

112

112

737

1,348

Provision for employee benefits represents amounts accrued for annual leave, rostered days off, staff retentions and long service 
leave.

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

1,305

-

1,103

(1,671)

737

2017 
$’000

2,600

654

1,253

(3,202)

1,305

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

43

-

(43)

-

2017 
$’000

2,677

1,069

(3,703)

43

Carrying amount at the beginning of period

Additions through business combination

Additional provision made

Amounts used

Total employee benefits provisions

Other provisions

Carrying amount at the beginning of period

Additional provision made

Amounts used

Total other provisions

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19.  Contributed entity 

Ordinary shares fully paid

Treasury shares

Other contributed equity

Consolidated entity

Note

19(a)

19(b)

19(c)

2018 
$’000

79,491

-

850

2017 
$’000

79,919

(26)

-

80,341

79,893

Ordinary Shares 

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

Consolidated entity

Consolidated entity

2018

2017

19(a) Movements in ordinary shares 

# of shares

Balance as at the beginning of the year

240,804,581

Option exercised - proceeds received

Deduct cost of treasury shares

Tax effect relating to share issue cost

-

-

-

$’000

79,919

-

(413)

(15)

# of shares

240,804,581

-

-

-

$’000

80,094

505

(706)

26

Balance as at the end of the year

240,804,581 

79,491

240,804,581 

 79,919 

Treasury shares

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments provided to 
employees, including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration. Refer to Note 27 for further details of the plan.

19(b) Movements in treasury shares

# of shares

$’000

# of shares

$’000

Consolidated entity

Consolidated entity

2018

2017

Balance as at the beginning of the year

Acquisition of on-market shares

Issue of shares under Employee Share Incentive 
Rights Plan

Other

Balance as at the end of the year

19(c) Other contributed equity

(109,733)

(2,040,267)

2,150,000

-

-

(26)

(387)

413

-

-

(85,000)

(3,524,733)

3,500,000

-

(109,733) 

(19)

(708)

706

(5)

(26)

Other contributed equity relates 3,863,636 ordinary shares that will be issued in July 2019 on settlement of contingent 
consideration for acquisition of KP Electric. Refer to Note 25 for further details.

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19.  Contributed entity (continued)

Share based payments reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments provided to 
employees, including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration. Refer to Note 27 for further details of the plan.

Balance as at the beginning of the year

Share-based payments

Reversal of unvested options

Tax effect relating to share-based payments

Balance as at the end of the year

Capital risk management

2018

$’000

2,010

427

(776)

(81)

1,580

2017

$’000

1,334

520

(24)

180

2,010

For the purpose of the Group’s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable 
to the equity holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to maximise the shareholder 
value. The Group’s objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so it can 
provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce 
the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the dividends paid to 
shareholders or issue new shares. The consolidated entity’s capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the Annual 
Report for the year ended 31 December 2017.

20.  Cash flow reconciliation 

Reconciliation of the net loss after tax to the net cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

Non-operating cash items

Depreciation

Amortisation 

Impairment of intangible assets

Interest expense on deferred consideration

(Profit)/loss on sale of assets

ESOP, option and performance rights expenses

Gain on settlement of contingent consideration for KP Electric acquisition

Changes in assets and liabilities

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other assets

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Deferred tax assets

Net operating cash outflows

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Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

(5,648)

(1,047)

437

201

3,230

-

(165)

(349)

(555)

(2,018)

(2)

694

961

(605)

(577)

(4,396)

390

81

-

158

11

496

-

2,122

(66)

(459)

(2,016)

(4,584)

(1,954)

(6,868)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
21.  Loss per share (LPS)
Basic LPS is calculated by dividing the loss for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted 
average number of the ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

There were no options outstanding at the end of 2018 (2017: 2,000,000).

The following table reflects the loss and share data used in the basic EPS calculations:

The following reflects the loss and share data used in the calculations of basic and 
diluted loss per share

Net loss after tax

Loss used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

2017 
$’000

(5,648)

(5,648)

(1,047)

(1,047)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic loss per share

240,804,581

240,804,581

Effect of dilutive securities

Share options

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted 
earnings per share

-

-

240,804,581

240,804,581

There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares between the reporting date and date of completion of these financial 
statements.

22.  Lease expenditure commitments

Operating lease commitments

The Group has entered into operating leases for property and motor vehicles, with lease terms between one and four years. The 
Group has the option, under some of its leases, to lease the assets for additional terms of one to three years.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December are, as follows:

Within one year

After one year but not more than five years

More than five years

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date

The entity had no capital commitments as at 31 December 2018 (2017: Nil)

Consolidated entity

2018 
$’000

761

726

-

1,487

2017 
$’000

322

40

-

362

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22.  Lease expenditure commitments (continued)

Finance lease commitments

The group has finance leases for various items of plant and machinery. The Group’s obligations under finance leases are secured 
by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. Future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, 
together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments are, as follows:

Consolidated entity

2018

2017

Present value of 
payments

Minimum 
Payments

Present value of 
payments

$’000

177

843

 -

-

-

1,020

$’000

166

25

-

207

(19)

189

$’000

164

25

-

189

-

189

Minimum 
Payments

$’000

220

919

-

1,139

(119)

1,020

Within one year

After one year but not more than five years

More than five years

Total minimum lease payments

Less amounts representing finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

23.  Group information 

Information about subsidiaries 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include:

Tempo Resources Solutions Pty Ltd

Tempo Engineering Pty Ltd

Cablelogic Pty Ltd 

Tempo Construction & Maintenance Pty Ltd

Tempo Personnel Management Pty Ltd

Tempo Global Pty Ltd

KP Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd

Information about subsidiaries 

Consolidated entity

Country of 
Incorporation

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

2018

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2017

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

The immediate and ultimate holding company of the Group is Tempo Australia Ltd which is based and listed in Australia.

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24.  Related party disclosures 
Note 23 provides information about the Group’s structure, including details of the subsidiaries and the holding company. The 
following table provides the total amount of transactions that have been entered into with related parties for the relevant year. 
For the year ended 31 December 2017 there were no additional transactions with related parties.

Bontempo Nominees Pty Ltd

Angophora Capital Pty Ltd

* This amount is classified as trade payables.

Consolidated entity

Purchases from 
related parties

Amounts owed to 
related parties*

$’000

$’000

10

38

-

38

The balances relate to consulting and project management services and are on 30-day terms with no interest penalties. 
Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash. 

Compensation of key management personnel of the Group 

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long-term benefits

Termination benefits

Share-based payment

Total benefits

Consolidated entity

2018

$’000

637

64

97

342

(345)

795

2017

$’000

807

53

62

-

480

1,402

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25.  Business combinations 

Acquisitions in 2018

On 1 July 2018, the Group acquired assets and liabilities from Comsite Services Pty Ltd (“Comsite”), a non-listed company 
based in Australia and specialising in end-to-end telecommunication maintenance services on mobile network infrastructure 
across regional NSW, ACT and Southern Queensland. The Group acquired Comsite because it enlarged the existing 
telecommunication maintenance services that was already offered to clients.

The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the Comsite business as at the date of acquisition were:

ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment 

Customer relationship intangibles

Total Assets

LIABILITIES

Borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities

Deferred tax liability

Total liabilities

Total identifiable net assets at fair value

Cash used to acquire business

Goodwill arising on acquisition

Final fair value

$’000

157

275

432

148

76

224

208

763

555

The goodwill of $555,000 comprises the value of expected synergies arising from the acquisition, which is not separately recognised. 

The business purchase agreement also contained clauses, relating to future payments to the former owners of Comsite, based 
on business performance and the continued employment of the personnel. These payments were classified as remuneration for 
post-combination services and were therefore not classed as contingent consideration on the Business Combination.

From the date of acquisition, Comsite contributed $1,678,000 of revenue and $560,000 of profits before tax from continuing 
operation of the Group. It was not possible to identify what the business would have contributed if it was acquired on 1 January 
2018, due to the Group not having access to this financial information.

In December 2018 a termination to the business purchase agreement was signed with the former owner of Comsite 
relinquishing their rights to future remuneration-based business performance. In January 2019 the former owner resigned from 
their employment with the Group.

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Acquisitions in 2017

On 24 July 2017, the Group entered into an agreement to acquire KP Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd (“KP Electric”), a leading 
national electrical services provider, for the cash consideration of $6,651,000 (net of cash acquired of $185,000) and contingent 
consideration of $2,895,000. The acquisition provides the Group with a stronger national presence. 

The accounting for this acquisition in the 31 December 2017 financial statements was provisional pending the finalisation of 
the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired. The goodwill represents the business’s integrated national footprint, the 
assembled workforce and the expected synergies with the existing business.  Details of the provisional fair value and final fair 
value are as follows:

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Prepayments

Property, plant and equipment 

Customer relationship intangibles

Deferred tax assets

Total Assets

LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Borrowing

Current tax payable

Provisions (including employee benefits)

Total liabilities

Provisional fair 
value

$’000

Final fair value

 $’000

175

2,480

696

36

798

473

128

185

2,570

241

36

798

473

55

4,786

4,358

2,048

2,221

73

420

823

20

404

657

3,364

3,302

Total identifiable net assets at fair value

1,422

1,056

Cash used to acquire business

Contingent consideration arising on acquisition

6,836

2,895

6,836

2,895

Goodwill arising on acquisition

8,309

8,675

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25.  Business combinations (continued)
The changes to the provisional accounting for the business combination took place as a result of management finalising their 
review of the assets and liabilities acquired. The 2017 comparative information was restated to reflect the adjustment to the 
provisional amounts. From the date of the acquisition to 31 December 2017, the business contributed $8,163,000 of revenue 
and $626,000 of profits to the loss before tax for the year ended 31 December 2017. Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 
2017, the business would have contributed $16,663,000 of revenue and $1,569,000 of profits to the loss before tax for the year 
ended 31 December 2017.

The contingent consideration related to an obligation for the Group to pay the former owners of KP Electric where earnings 
targets are met, up to a maximum of $3,350,000 undiscounted. The fair value of consideration was estimated by applying a 
probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The fair value measurement is based on inputs that are not observable in 
the open market which AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement refers to as Level 3 inputs. The key assumption was the probability of 
achieving the earnings targets which was assumed as 100%.

In February 2018 an amendment was made to the share purchase agreement whereby the clauses relating to the contingent 
consideration were deleted and were instead agreed to be settled by way of a deferred cash consideration of $1,000,000, which 
was paid in July 2018, and $648,473, which was paid in December 2018, and the future issue of 3,863,636 ordinary shares in 
July 2019. The shares to be issued have been classified as part of contributed equity in the consolidated statement of financial 
position. As a result of these changes a gain of $555,000 was recorded in other income in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income.

26.  Parent company information 

2018 
$’000

(2,592)

(2,592)

31,908

51,064

40,420

40,906

2018 
$’000

80,341

1,580

(71,763)

10,158

2017 
$’000

(1,916)

(1,916)

9,712

27,543

599

11,831

2017 
$’000

83,167

1,716

(69,171)

15,712

Parent Entity Information

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive loss

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Parent Entity Information

Equity

Contributed equity

Share based payment reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Contingencies

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2018 (2017: Nil).

Capital Commitments

The parent entity had no capital commitments as at 31 December 2018 (2017: Nil).  

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27.  Share based payments 
An Employee Share Incentive Right Plan (ESIRP) was established by the Company and approved by shareholders at the general 
meeting held in May 2013 and renewed at the general meeting held on 31 May 2016. Under the ESIRP the Company may grant 
options and/or performance rights over ordinary shares in the parent entity to certain employees of the Company. The options 
and/or performance rights are issued for nil consideration and are granted in accordance with guidelines established by the ESIRP.

The expense recognised for employee services received during the year was $427,000 (2017: $520,104). 

Movements during the year

The following tables illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, share options 
and performance rights during the year.

Performance rights granted during the year (2017: Nil) are valued with reference to the share price at the grant date.

Consolidated entity

Consolidated entity

2018

2017

Options

Outstanding at 1 January

Granted during the year

Exercised during the year

# of options

2,000,000

-

-

WAEP

$0.34

-

-

# of options

5,500,000

-

(3,500,000)

Forfeited during the year

(2,000,000)

$0.34

-

Outstanding at 31 December

-

-

2,000,000

WAEP

$0.22

-

$0.14

-

$0.34

Consolidated entity

Consolidated entity

2018

2017

Performance rights

# of shares

WAEP

# of shares

WAEP

Outstanding at 1 January

Granted during the year

Exercised during the year

Forfeited during the year

Outstanding at 31 December

4,945,000

4,700,000

(2,150,000)

(6,995,000)

500,000

-

-

-

-

-

6,330,000

-

-

(1,385,000)

4,945,000

-

-

-

-

-

28.  Auditors remuneration 
The auditor of Tempo Australia Limited is Ernst & Young Australia.

Audit or review of the financial reports

Ernst & Young Australia

Total 

Consolidated entity

2018 
$

85,400

85,400

2017 
$

70,000

70,000

29.  Subsequent events
On 27 February 2019 Tempo announced that it had signed a three-year contract with Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) to 
provide national electrical maintenance services estimated to be worth $20-25 million in revenue over the initial three-year term. 
Tempo also announced that it had executed the final contract with Enel Green Power Australia Pty Ltd, in relation to the 34mW 
Cohuna Solar Farm. The value of the works is $15.1 million over a twelve-month construction period which commenced on  
1 March 2019.

30.  Contingencies 
The consolidated entity has no contingent assets or liabilities as at 31 December 2018 (2017: Nil).

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D I R E CTO RS’   

  D E C L A R AT I O N 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

The directors declare that the financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

a.  Comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting 

requirements;

b.  Give a true and fair view of the financial position of the consolidated entity as at 31 December 2018 and of its performance 

as represented by the results of their operations and its cash flows, for the year ended on that date; and

c.  Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

In the opinion of the directors, there are reasonable grounds to believe the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when 
they become due and payable. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM
Chairman
Perth

Date: 29 March 2019

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A D D I T I O N A L   I N F O R M AT I O N   

  R E Q U I R E D   BY   ASX

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The purpose of Tempo Australia Ltd (“Tempo”) is to deliver to clients in the resources, industrial and commercial sectors 
specialist multidisciplinary maintenance and construction services, which protect and enhance their investments, without ever 
compromising on our values. Whilst doing this the Board is committed to providing a satisfactory return to its shareholders and 
fulfilling its corporate governance obligations and responsibilities in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Good 
governance enables Tempo to deliver this purpose whilst meeting the Board’s intent. The governance structures and processes 
are defined in Tempo’s Corporate Governance Statement which can be found at https://www.tempoaust.com/corporate.  

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The information below is current at 25 March 2019, and includes additional information required by the Australian Securities 
Exchange Limited which is not shown elsewhere in this report.

SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTING

Quotation has been granted for all the ordinary shares of the company on all Member Exchanges of the Australian Securities 
Exchange Limited.

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS

The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share is:

Category 
(Size of holding)

Number of ordinary 
shareholders

Number of ordinary  
shares

% of issued capital

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

169

319

117

267

257

226,142,686

12,707,925

946,481

925,672

81,817

1,129

240,804,581

93.91

5.28

0.39

0.39

0.03

100  

Non marketable securities totalling a number of 1,043,650 ordinary shares are held by 531 shareholders (2017: 340). There is no 
current on-market buy-back of securities.

OPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

As at 29 March 2018 the Company had 500,000 performance rights over unissued ordinary shares in the Company held by  
one holder.

VOTING RIGHTS

On show of hands: one vote for each member on poll: one vote for each share held.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

The names of substantial shareholders disclosed in substantial holding notices given to the Company are:

Name

Angophora Capital Pty Ltd

Bontempo Nominees Pty Ltd 

Lanyon Asset Management Pty Ltd

Number of ordinary 
shares

% of issued capital

44,847,660

42,271,632

15,440,460

18.62

17.45

6.41

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Rank

Name

Number of 
ordinary shares

% of issued           

capital

ANGOPHORA CAPITAL PTY LTD 

BONTEMPO NOMINEES PTY LTD 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 

INGLEWOOD LODGE PTY LTD 

MR IVAN TANNER & MRS FELICITY TANNER 

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 

KAHLIA NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MISS SILVANA MASALKOVSKI 

MR PAUL SANTILLO 

VANAVO PTY LIMITED 

METANOMSKI INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

MR ANTONIO SCAFFIDI & MRS MARIA SCAFFIDI 

CHEMCO SUPERANNUATION FUND PTY LTD 

MASSIMO BERGOMI 

SUPER RAB PTY LTD 

MISS VICTORIA ROSE BARTON 

MRS JENNIFER ANNE CASHION 

KENNY FAMILY SUPERANNUATION FUND PTY LTD 

SARGON CT PTY LTD

Total

Balance of register

Grand total

44,847,660

41,702,632

27,093,422

11,274,992

10,000,000

7,750,000

5,925,030

4,780,111

4,000,000

3,477,086

3,050,000

2,150,000

2,100,000

2,030,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,500,000

1,305,000

1,256,656

1,200,000

1,180,000

18.62

17.32

11.25

4.68

4.15

3.22

2.46

1.99

1.66

1.44

1.27

0.89

0.87

0.84

0.83

0.83

0.62

0.54

0.52

0.50

0.49

180,622,589

60,181,992

240,804,581

75.01

24.99

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DIRECTORS

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis 

Chairman

Ian Lynass 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Ian Widdicombe 

Non-Executive Director

David Iverach 

Non-Executive Director

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Scott Macdonald 

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING

The company’s shares are quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange under the code TPP.

REGISTERED OFFICE

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS 

POSTAL ADDRESS

Level 3, 1060 Hay Street

Level 3, 1060 Hay Street

West Perth WA 6005

AUSTRALIA 

AUDITOR

Ernst & Young

West Perth WA 6005

+61 (8) 9460 1500  
info@tempoaust.com 

www.tempoaust.com 

SHARE REGISTRY

Link Market Services 

PO Box 588

West Perth WA 6872

AUSTRALIA 

SOLICITOR

Steinepreis Paganin

The Ernst & Young Building

QV1, Level 12

Level 4, The Read Buildings

11 Mounts Bay Road

250 St Georges Terrace

Perth WA 6000

+61 (8) 9429 2222

www.ey.com.au

Perth WA 6000 

+61 1300 554 474

16 Milligan Street

Perth WA 6000

+61 (8) 9321 4000

www.linkmarketservices.com.au 

www.steinpag.com.au

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1060 Hay Street 

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