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TZ Limited
Appendix 4E
Preliminary final report

1. Company details

Name of entity:
ABN:
Reporting period:
Previous period:

TZ Limited
26 073 979 272
For the year ended 30 June 2020
For the year ended 30 June 2019

2. Results for announcement to the market

$

Revenues from ordinary activities

down

26.3%  to

12,852,402

Earnings loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, 
adjusted for impairment ('adjusted EBITDA')

Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners of TZ 
Limited

Loss for the year attributable to the owners of TZ Limited

up

up

up

7.5%  to

(3,739,568)

17.4%  to

(5,120,229)

17.4%  to

(5,120,229)

Dividends
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Comments
The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $5,120,229 (30 June 2019: $4,359,688).

The  earnings  before  interest,  tax,  depreciation  and  amortisation  ('EBITDA'),  adjusted  for  impairment,  was  a  loss  of 
$3,739,568 (30 June 2019: loss of $3,480,093).

EBITDA  is  a  financial  measure  which  is  not  prescribed  by  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (‘AAS’)  and  represents  the 
profit  under  AAS  adjusted  for  non-specific  non-cash  and  significant  items.  The  directors  consider  EBITDA  to  reflect  the 
core earnings of the consolidated entity.

Refer to 'Review of operations' in the Directors' report for further commentary on the results for the year ended 30 June 
2020.

3. Net tangible assets

Net tangible assets per ordinary security

Reporting 
period
Cents

Previous 
period
Cents

(12.21)

(10.75)

As  at  30  June  2020,  the  net  tangible  assets  per  ordinary  security  of  (12.21)  presented  above  is  inclusive  of  right-of-use 
assets and lease liabilities.

4. Control gained over entities

Not applicable.

5. Loss of control over entities

Not applicable.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6. Dividends

Current period
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Previous period
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the previous financial period.

7. Dividend reinvestment plans

Not applicable.

8. Details of associates and joint venture entities

Not applicable.

9. Foreign entities

Details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report:

Not applicable.

10. Audit qualification or review

Details of audit/review dispute or qualification (if any):

The financial statements have been audited and an unqualified opinion has been issued. The auditor’s report contains a 
paragraph addressing material uncertainty related to going concern.

11. Attachments

Details of attachments (if any):

The Annual Report of TZ Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020 is attached.

12. Signed

As authorised by the Board of Directors

Signed ___________________________

Date: 28 August 2020

John Wilson
Managing Director
Sydney

Annual  
Report
2020

TZ Limited
Contents
30 June 2020

Corporate directory
Managing Director's report
Directors' report
Auditor's independence declaration
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Statement of changes in equity
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
Directors' declaration
Independent auditor's report to the members of TZ Limited
Shareholder information

General information

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The financial statements cover TZ Limited as a consolidated entity consisting of TZ Limited and the entities it controlled at 
the end of, or during, the year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is TZ Limited's functional 
and presentation currency.

TZ Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and 
principal place of business are:

Registered office

Principal place of business

Suite 48, Level 35 International Tower One 
100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000

TZ Limited and TZI Australia Pty Limited, Suite 48, Level 35 
International Tower One, 100 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000

Telezygology Inc., 999 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 460 
Des Plaines, IL 60018

TZI Singapore Pte Limited, Suntec Tower 2, 9 Temasek 
Boulevard #29-01 Singapore 038989

TZI UK Limited, 207 Regent Street London WIB 3HH, 
England UK

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' 
report, which is not part of the financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 28 August 2020. The 
directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

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Directors

Peter Graham
John Wilson
Mario Vecchio

Company secretary

Craig Sowden

Notice of annual general meeting

The details of the annual general meeting of TZ Limited are:
10:00am, Wednesday, 4 November 2020 at:
K&L Gates
1 O’Connell Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Registered office

Principal place of business

Suite 48, Level 35 International Tower One
100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000
Head office Tel: +61 2 9137 7300

TZ Limited and TZI Australia Pty Limited
Suite 48, Level 35 International Tower One
100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000

Telezygology Inc., 999 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 460, Des Plaines, IL 60018

TZI Singapore Pte Limited, Suntec Tower 2, 9 Temasek Boulevard #29-01
Singapore 038989

TZI UK Limited, Third Floor, 207 Regent Street, London WIB 3HH, England UK

Share register

Auditor

Solicitors

Bankers

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
Yarra Falls
452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford VIC 3067
Tel: 1300 787 272
Fax: +61 3 9473 2500

PKF Brisbane Audit
Level 6, 10 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

K&L Gates
Level 25, South Tower, 525 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

St George Bank Limited
Level 3, 1 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000

Stock exchange listing

TZ Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: TZL)

Website

www.tz.net
TZ Limited's public website contains information regarding its products and the 
company, including an investor services section
E-mail: info@tz.net

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Corporate Governance Statement

The directors and management are committed to conducting the business of TZ 
Limited in an ethical manner and in accordance with the highest standards of 
corporate governance. TZ Limited has adopted and substantially complied with the 
ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Third Edition) 
(‘Recommendations’) to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of its 
operations.

The Corporate Governance Statement, which sets out the corporate governance 
practices that were in operation during the financial year and identifies and explains 
any Recommendations that have not been followed, was approved at the same time 
as the annual report can be found at http://tz.net/investors/corporate-governance/

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Dear Shareholders

While stating the obvious, this year has been extremely challenging for the Company.

As  expected,  COVID-19  has  certainly  had  a  major  impact  on  our  sales  over  the  last  four  months  of  the  2020  fiscal  year.  
Although the Company was tracking behind targeted expectations at the half year, we were expecting to make up ground in 
the  second  half  with  a  better  result.  Despite  positive  uplifts  in  our  sales  pipeline  and  significant  growth  in  new  customer 
engagements, our US and Australian businesses have been unable to bring these pipeline opportunities to fruition, with the 
major  challenge  being  the  predictability  on  when  projects  will  proceed  and  when  purchase  orders  are  likely  to  be  placed.  
COVID-19 has made this task even more difficult with many large corporations re-evaluating their workplace requirements 
and revisiting capital expenditure programs.  

With  90%  of  our  revenue  derived  from  our  Smart  Locker  business,  the  main  impact  from  COVID-19  on  our  results  in  the 
2020 fiscal year has been the delay and postponement of many corporate and educational refurbishment projects. The 56% 
drop in revenue for the final quarter of this fiscal year compared to the final quarter of last year is a direct reflection of these 
delays.  Our Q4 result in previous years has consistently been a strong sales result for the Company. 

COVID-19 has definitely re-shaped organisations’ work practices, interaction preferences and attitudes towards technology.  
Organisations have effectively been forced to take their workforce virtual with the mass adoption of remote working practices 
for their employees. While this will have an impact on TZ’s large enterprise customer accounts, interestingly, the effective 
market-wide end of fixed workplace attendance means employee mobility is the new norm. This change is driving the need 
for the adoption of agile and flexible workplace solutions, particularly for small to medium-sized organisations. So, while the 
large  corporate  deals  have  been  delayed,  we  have  seen  an  upsurge  in  enquiry  levels  for  Day  Storage,  Package 
Management  and  IT  Asset  Management  solutions  from  smaller  businesses  or  satellite  operations  looking  to  eliminate  the 
need  for  physical  interaction  and  facilitate  agility  in  the  workplace.  Fiscal  year  2021  could  be  a  good  year  for  TZ  as 
enterprise  corporate  contracts  should  come  back  into  play  later  in  the  year,  and  these  new  sales  enquiries  potentially 
represent an increased area of business and a new addressable market for TZ. 

COVID-19 impact aside, FY2020 was targeted as being the year that the TZ business would break into profitability and to 
have in place the foundations for sustainable growth.   

Many of the initiatives that support achievement of this objective have been implemented. 

 We have continued  to develop our business across a  broader  base  of retained and new customers  transitioning away 
from the low margin hardware dominant contracts that underpinned the business three years ago. Today, our deals are 
categorised by a strong software licensing element and are increasingly annuity driven. This has helped the business to 
maintain its targeted margins of greater than 50% and show an overall 6% improvement over last year. Our challenge 
has been the speed of scaling this.

 With subscription-based software licensing and managed services now extending the range of the TZ offering, we have 
seen  good  customer  adoption  of  these  annuity  service  offerings.  This  has  supported  a  20%  growth  in  our  annuity 
revenues over the year. We envisage that the majority of our deals going forward will involve an annuity component of 
either hosting, managed services or software-as-a-service. It is our goal to see our annuity revenues reach a base line of 
over A$10M per annum within three years which will require this revenue stream to double each year.

 We have continued the restructure of the business, taking out an additional $800,000 of operating costs. Together with 
improved margins, these operational cost savings have helped to off-set some of the impact due to the significant drop 
off  in  revenue.  Although  loss-making,  the  annual  EBIT  result  would  have  shown  an  improved  performance  if  similar 
revenue levels were attained this year. 

 The Company needs to grow its revenue base and to do so, needs to expand from its predominantly direct sales channel 
to  one  supported  by  multiple  channel  partners  and  new  avenues  to  market.  To  realise  this,  TZ  needs  to  simplify  its 
technology  implementation,  enable  greater  flexibility  for  adoption  and  support  a  more  open  platform  for  third  party 
integration. We are pleased to say that the new modular TZ SMArtBus platform is now in production and is scheduled for 
formal  launch  in  Q2  of  the  fiscal  year.  This  platform  will  enable  TZ  to  broaden  its  market  engagement  by  significantly 

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simplifying the TZ infrastructure so that it is easy to deploy as a modular hardware and software offering together with the 
ability to work more openly with third party hardware and software systems. This is a significant building block to enable 
a new hardware and software distribution business, outside of the traditional turn-key supply and installation of Locker 
Systems.



In conjunction with the modularisation of the TZ hardware technology platform, development effort has been applied to
the creation of a new multi-tenanted, cloud-based subscription service, SMArtWork, which will support the adoption of TZ
solutions  by  small  to  medium  businesses.  TZ’s  focus  has  been  primarily  in  the  enterprise  space  and  to  this  end,  has
secured business with many of the world leading corporations. This new platform, due for release before the end of the
calendar  year,  will  open  the  door  to  a  more  cost-effective  solution  to  be  pitched  at  the  small  to  medium  enterprise
businesses where complex layers of security and third-party integration are not a pre-requisite. This is the domain of the
current electronic lock vendors and is an area where we believe we can participate with a differentiated value proposition
across both the hardware and software offerings.

 Sales focus and sales management is incredibly important for the success of the business going forward. Ensuring that
we engage effectively with prospects and we maximise our potential for sales conversion is a priority for the Company.
To this end, we have successfully implemented a company-wide integrated sales and marketing platform that provides
transparency  on  sales  activities  and  enables  the  Company  to  implement  better  sales  engagement  processes  and
stronger sales performance management KPIs. We are also aligning our sales commission policies to better drive sales
focus, activities and results in FY2021.

 Additional steps are now being taken to implement more effective tools for financial, inventory and services management
in the Company. We envisage this bringing a greater level of operational efficiency and consistency of practice across
the business in FY2021.

The uncertainty of COVID-19 has prompted the Company to take aggressive measures to ensure we achieve our targeted 
objectives in the coming year. The aggregated effect of additional cost savings, tighter fiscal control, better systems, more 
efficient  operation  and  a  new  suite  of  products  and  channels  to  market,  will  help  the  Company  continue  to  improve  its 
business performance.

The journey has been long and disappointing for shareholders but the changes that started three years ago and  the new 
initiatives  by  management  in  this  COVID-19  environment  will  make  the  difference  and  will  support  delivery  of  the  stated 
objectives.   

___________________________
John Wilson
Managing Director

28 August 2020
Sydney

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The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as 
the 'consolidated entity' or 'TZ') consisting of TZ Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'company' or 'parent entity') and the 
entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2020.

Directors
The following persons were directors of TZ Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, 
unless otherwise stated:

Peter Graham - Chairman (appointed Director on 1 October 2019, appointed Chairman on 29 November 2019)
John Wilson
Mario Vecchio
Thierry Denis (resigned on 31 March 2020)
Graham Lenzner (resigned on 29 November 2019)

Principal activities
During  the  financial  year  the  principal  continuing  activities  of  the  consolidated  entity  consisted  of  the  development  of 
intelligent devices and smart device systems that enable the commercialisation of hardware and software solutions for the 
management,  control  and  monitoring  of  business  assets  and  the  provision  of  associated  value  added  services  through 
Telezygology Inc., TZI Australia Pty Limited ('TZI'), TZI Singapore and TZI UK Limited.

All of the operations of the consolidated entity are based in Australia, the United States of America, United Kingdom and 
Singapore.

Dividends
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year.

Review of operations
For the year ended 30 June 2020, the consolidated entity recorded operating revenue of $12.8M for the year, a decrease 
of 26.3% on FY2019 revenues. Gross margin was 51.8%, EBITDA* was -$3.7M and Net Loss After Tax of $5.1M.

COVID-19  had  a  significant  but  unquantified  impact  on  the  final  third  of  FY2020.  Although  TZ  was  tracking  behind  its 
targeted revenue objectives in the first two-thirds of the year due to project lead-times and commencement delays, there 
was an expectation that the last quarter would deliver a positive result. COVID-19 unfortunately exacerbated these delays 
and also introduced short term freezes to some projects, leaving the consolidated entity with a Q4 result 56% lower than 
the corresponding period last year.

A silver lining to the FY2020 results is an improvement in the consolidated entity's gross margin from 48.7% last year to 
51.8% this year.

As a result of TZ’s cost savings program implemented a year ago, consolidated entity overhead costs decreased to $11.2M 
this year from $12.0M last year, a reduction by 6.6%. In the light of COVID-19, a more aggressive restructure program has 
recently been implemented which will deliver further annualised cost reductions of circa $2.0M including consolidation of 
ANZ operations into Sydney and relocation into new premises from the Chifley Square office address.

Net  operating  cash  outflows  were  $3.8M  this  year  which  is  similar  to  the  outflows  of  $3.7M  last  year.  The  net  operating 
cash outflow this year was affected by the slower sales in the final quarter, although the negative effects of COVID-19 on 
business  activity  were  offset  by  support  received  from  the  Australian  government  of  $0.2M  in  FY2020.  TZ  also  received 
$0.5M in research and development grant funding during the year.

Investment  in  product  development  increased  this  year.  Total  investment  in  FY2020  was  $1.0M  compared  to  $0.7M  last 
year  as  the  consolidated  entity  completed  the  development  of  its  SMArtBus  technology  platform  and  pushed  it  into 
production.  These  new  products  will  be  extended  across  the  suite  of  existing  system  to  reduce  cost  and  complexity  of 
implementations. The consolidated entity also delivered on major software improvements enhancing third party integration 
capability  and  improving  enterprise  level  security  in  keeping  with  increasing  corporate  privacy  and  information  security 
requirements.

*

EBITDA is a financial measure which is not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards (‘AAS’) and represents the 
profit  under  AAS  adjusted  for  non-specific  non-cash  and  significant  items.  The  directors  consider  EBITDA  to  reflect 
the core earnings of the consolidated entity. 

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To  fund  the  operating  cash  outflows,  TZ  drew  down  $3.0M  against  its  debt  facility  with  First  Samuel  Limited  ('First 
Samuel'). To assist with the effects of COVID-19, TZ and First Samuel also agreed to temporary interest relief for a period 
of eight months from November 2019 to June 2020 that deferred interest costs on $3.0M of the facility and waived interest 
costs  on  $8.0M  of  the  facility.  In  May  2020,  TZ  entered  into  an  amended  deed  with  First  Samuel  that  provided  for  an 
increase  in  the  facility  of  $0.5M  and  introduced  new  terms  allowing  for  conversion  of  parts  of  the  existing  loan  should 
certain  future  events  occur  such  as  a  strategic  placement  or  the  sale  of  the  business.  The  loan  balance  at  year-end  of 
$11.0M remains repayable on 31 July 2021.

In  addition  to  the  COVID-19  support  received  from  the  Australian  government,  TZ  also  received  a  loan  from  the  US 
government  under  their  Payroll  Protection  Plan  ('PPP')  for  US$464,862.  The  loan  matures  in  two  years  and  carries  an 
interest cost of 1% per annum.

The company raised $0.8M through a Share Purchase Plan in December 2019 as well as $1.4M through a Placement in 
January 2020. $0.2M of costs were incurred as part of the transactions. 

In  line  with  the  shareholder  approved  employee  share  option  plan,  the  company  issued  2.9  million  share  options  to 
directors and senior managers in August 2019. The options were issued in three tranches that vest over time provided that 
the performance thresholds of positive EBITDA results in future years are achieved.

In  March  2020,  Mr  Scott  Beeton  was  engaged  as  a  consultant  to  take  on  the  role  of  CEO  of  TZ  and to  enable  Mr  John 
Wilson,  our  Managing  Director,  to  focus  his  efforts  on  strategic  business  development  and  the  pursuit  of  new 
commercialisation opportunities. Mr Beeton was previously the founder and CEO of Sequoia Financial consolidated entity. 
Mr John Wilson will step down from the Board as Managing Director when his three year contract expires at the beginning 
of  September  and  Mr  Beeton  will  take  over  the  reins  as  Managing  Director  and  CEO.  Mr  Wilson  will  move  into  a  senior 
executive  position  with  the  company  to  manage  global  business  development  with  responsibilities  including  the 
management of strategic partnerships, oversight of sales and commercialisation of the consolidated entity’s technology. 

There  were  several  changes  to  the  board  of  directors  of  TZ  during  the  year.  Mr  Peter  Graham  joined  the  board  as  a 
director in October 2019 and then replaced Mr Graham Lenzner as Chairman when he resigned at the AGM in November 
2019. Mr Thierry Denis also resigned from the board at the end of March 2020.

As approved at the 2019 AGM, the company changed its audit firm and appointed PKF Brisbane Audit (‘PKF’) to replace 
Grant Thornton. PKF was selected after the company performed a market review of audit firms taking industry expertise 
and proposed fee structures into account. PKF conducted the interim review and year end audit for FY2020.

Further  information  about  the  consolidated  entity’s  activities  this  past  year  and  plans  for  next  year  can  be  found  in  the 
Managing Director’s report on page 4.

Significant changes in the state of affairs
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
The impact of the Coronavirus ('COVID-19') pandemic is ongoing for the consolidated entity up to 30 June 2020, it is not 
practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing 
and  is  dependent  on  measures  imposed  by  the  Australian  Government  and  other  countries,  such  as  maintaining  social 
distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2020 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the  consolidated  entity's  operations,  the  results  of  those  operations,  or  the  consolidated  entity's  state  of  affairs  in  future 
financial years.

Likely developments and expected results of operations
Further  information  on  the  future  strategies  is  detailed  in  the  Managing  Director's  report  which  precedes  the  Directors' 
report and Annual Financial Statements.

Environmental regulation
The consolidated entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State 
law.

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Information on directors
Name:
Title:
Experience and expertise:

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
None
Special responsibilities:
None
Interests in shares:
None
Interests in options:

Peter Graham
Non-Executive Chairman
Peter is an experienced corporate advisor with a unique financial background. From 
chartered accounting with Ernst and Young early in his career, through Treasury roles 
with Westpac and UBS, and roles in corporate finance and equities particularly in the 
gold and base metal resources sector, Peter built a successful finance career before 
branching  into  corporate  advisory  in  1995.  As  a  corporate  advisor  over  20  years, 
Peter  developed  an  extensive  institutional  client  base  for  Tolhurst  and  Pattersons 
before  joining  Sequoia  in  2015.  Today,  Peter  is  the  Head  of  Delcor  Corporate 
Advisory;  Declor  Advisory  Investment  Group  Pty  Ltd  is  a  substantial  shareholder  of 
TZ Limited. Peter brings significant finance and capital market experience to the TZ 
Board.
Chairman of Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX: CAP)

Name:
Title:
Experience and expertise:

John Wilson
Executive Director
John  has  extensive  global  business  experience,  having  spent  most  of  his  20  year 
career  in  the  development  of  international  businesses  in  Asia,  Europe  and  the  US 
including  establishment  of  major  strategic  alliances  and  partnerships,  technology 
licenses  and  driving  market  entry  strategies  through  new  product  innovation  and 
commercialization.  John  specializes  in  the  field  of  strategic  business  development, 
innovation  management  and  product  commercialization.  He  has  a  post  graduate 
qualification  in  international  marketing  and  has  received  skills  development  from 
graduate schools in the US and in Europe in the areas of value based management 
and  innovation  management.  John  successfully  co-founded  and  built  TZ  from  the 
ground  up  into  a  global  publicly  listed  technology  company  before  exiting  the 
Company in early 2007. He returned to TZ in a consulting capacity to support the new 
Board  of  TZ  Limited  in  2011.  John  also  has  significant  executive  management 
experience  having  spent  a  decade  in  his  earlier  years  working  for  a  major 
multinational  manufacturing  corporation  in  a  range  of  senior  roles  across  marketing, 
business development, strategy development, technology management and business 
unit general management.
Other current directorships:
None
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
None
Special responsibilities:
8,230 ordinary shares
Interests in shares:
495,000 options over ordinary shares
Interests in options:

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Name:
Title:
Experience and expertise:

Mario Vecchio 
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mario has run various businesses in the technology industry including sectors such as 
networking,  enterprise  software,  telecommunications  and  healthcare. He  has  had 
over 35 years' experience in information technology and related markets working with 
companies  including  Cisco  Systems,  Siemens,  Juniper  Networks  and  Amdocs. He 
established  a  number  of  businesses  since  1998  which  have  been  involved  in  the 
development of many technology projects for the telecommunications, healthcare and 
utility  industries.  Mario  founded  Progility  PLC  which  became  public  on  the  UK  AIM 
Index. Mario is currently Managing Director APJC for Big Swithch Networks Inc. His 
technology  experience  includes  networking/cloud,  security  solutions,  GEO  location 
systems,  voice,  telecommunications,  encryption  technologies  and  wireless  systems. 
As  a  director  of  ASK  Solutions  Victoria  Pty  Ltd,  Mario  facilitated  a  number  of 
significant fund raising events for the Childrens Cancer Institute of Australia (CCIA) to 
assist research projects into childhood cancers.
Other current directorships:
None
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
Special responsibilities:

Chair  of  the  Remuneration  &  Nomination  Committee  and  Chair  of  the  Audit  &  Risk 
Committee
85,000 ordinary shares
120,000 options over ordinary shares

Interests in shares:
Interests in options:

Name:
Title:
Experience and expertise:

Graham Lenzner (resigned on 29 November 2019)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Graham  brings  a  wealth  of  Corporate  experience  to  the  Board  as  an  Independent 
Director.  He  has  had  a  career  spanning  over  four  decades  with  particular  emphasis 
on  investment  management  and  financial  markets.  He  was  an  Executive  Director  of 
the  Armstrong  Jones  Group  for  twelve  years,  the  last  four  years  as  Joint  Managing 
Director until it's takeover by ING. Other previous roles include Finance and Deputy 
Managing Director Aquila Steel and General Manager Finance and Investments MMI 
Insurance  Ltd.  He  has  served  on  the  Board  of  a  number  of  both  listed  and  private 
companies.
Independent Non-Executive Director of 360 Capital Group Limited (ASX: TGP)

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
Special responsibilities:
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:

N/A
N/A
N/A

Name:
Title:
Experience and expertise:

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
Special responsibilities:
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:

N/A
N/A
N/A

Thierry Denis (resigned on 31 March 2020)
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Thierry is a technology executive with more than 20 years’ international experience in 
business  management,  company  turnaround  and  transformation.  He  built  an 
accomplished  career  with  billion-dollar  technology  company  Ingenico,  leading  a 
diverse range of mandates across dynamically different regions and markets. Thierry 
has led culture and process change, while leveraging his strong foundation expertise 
in  IT  solutions.  Thierry  was  successful  at  Ingenico  in  delivering  revenue  and  profit 
growth  through  the  creation  of  scalable,  lean  and  efficient  business  models  and 
engaged, empowered and high performing team environments. This accomplishment 
earned  him  industry  recognition  through  receipt  of  ‘President  of  the  Year’  Award  by 
TMT News.
Non-Executive Director of Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT)

'Other current directorships' quoted above are current directorships for listed entities only and excludes directorships in all 
other types of entities, unless otherwise stated.

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'Former directorships (in the last 3 years)' quoted above are directorships held in the last 3 years for listed entities only and 
excludes directorships in all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated.

Company secretary
Craig Sowden is the Company Secretary and also the Chief Financial Officer of the company. Craig has over 20 years of 
financial and commercial experience in various listed and unlisted corporations across a diverse range of industries. Craig 
joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in October 2016 and was appointed Company Secretary in September 2017.

Meetings of directors
The number of meetings of the company's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held during the 
year ended 30 June 2020, and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Full Board

Attended

Held

Audit and Risk Committee 
Attended

Held

 Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee
Attended

Held

Peter Graham
Mario Vecchio
John Wilson
Graham Lenzner
Thierry Denis

10
12
13
5
8

10
13
13
5
10

1
3
3
2
3

1
3
3
2
3

1
1
1
-
-

1
1
1
-
-

Held:  represents  the  number  of  meetings  held  during  the  time  the  director  held  office  or  was  a  member  of  the  relevant 
committee.

Remuneration report (audited)
The  remuneration  report,  which  has  been  audited,  outlines  the  director  and  key  management  personnel  remuneration 
arrangements for the consolidated entity and the company, in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001 and its Regulations.

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all directors.

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings:
●
●
●
●
●
●

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
Details of remuneration
Service agreements
Share-based compensation
Additional information
Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
The objective of the consolidated entity's and company's executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance 
is  competitive  and  appropriate  for  the  results  delivered.  The  framework  aligns  executive  reward  with  the  achievement  of 
strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and conforms with the market best practice for delivery of 
reward.  The  Board  of  Directors  ('the  Board')  ensures  that  executive  reward  satisfies  the  following  key  criteria  for  good 
reward governance practices:
●
●
●

set competitive remuneration packages to attract and retain high calibre employees;
link executive rewards to shareholder value creation; and
establish appropriate demanding performance hurdles for variable executive remuneration.

The  Board  reviews  and  is  responsible  for  the  consolidated  entity’s  remuneration  policies,  procedures  and  practices.  A 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for the remuneration policies of the consolidated entity.

The  consolidated  entity  established  a  TZ  Employee  Incentive  Scheme  ('TZEIS')  in  2009  to  attract,  retain,  motivate  and 
reward senior executives and directors (including non-executive directors) of the company (collectively the 'Participants') by 
issuing options to the Participants to allow the Participants to acquire fully paid ordinary class shares in the company upon 
exercising the options. The exercise of each option entitles the holder of that option to acquire one fully paid ordinary class 
share in the capital of the company.

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Under the TZEIS, the number of options that may be issued to a Participant and the performance criteria and hurdles to be 
met prior to the issue or exercise of such options is to be set by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.

At  the  2018  Annual  General  Meeting,  the  shareholders  re-approved  the  TZEIS.  During  the  year  ended  30  June  2020, 
2,901,000 options were granted to the directors and executives as follows:
120,000 options were granted to each of the Non-Executive Directors;
●
495,000 options were granted to the Managing Director; and
●
2,046,000 options were granted to the senior executives.
●

Non-executive directors' remuneration
Fees  and  payments  to  non-executive  directors  reflect  the  demands  which  are  made  on,  and  the  responsibilities  of,  the 
directors.  Non-executive  directors'  fees  and  payments  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination 
Committee. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee considers advice from shareholders, and takes into account the 
fees  paid  to  non–executive  directors  of  comparable  companies,  when  undertaking  the  annual  review  process.  Non-
executive directors are entitled to participate in the TZEIS but do not receive any other incentives.

ASX  listing  rules  require  that  the  aggregate  non-executive  directors  remuneration  shall  be  determined  periodically  by  a 
general meeting. The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which 
it  is  apportioned  amongst  directors  is  reviewed  annually.  The  most  recent  determination  was  at  the  AGM  held  on  30 
November 2006, where the shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration of $500,000.

Executive remuneration
The  consolidated  entity  and  company  aims  to  reward  executives  with  a  level  and  mix  of  remuneration  based  on  their 
position and responsibility, which is both fixed and variable.

The executive remuneration and reward framework has four components:
●
●
●
●

base pay and non-monetary benefits;
short-term performance incentives;
share-based payments; and
other remuneration such as superannuation and long service leave.

The combination of these comprises the executive's total remuneration.

Fixed  remuneration,  consisting  of  base  salary,  superannuation  and  non-monetary  benefits,  are  reviewed  annually  by  the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee, based on individual and business unit performance, the overall performance of 
the consolidated entity and comparable market remunerations.

Executives  can  receive  their  fixed  remuneration  in  the  form  of  cash  or  other  fringe  benefits  (for  example  motor  vehicle 
benefits)  where  it  does  not  create  any  additional  costs  to  the  consolidated  entity  and  adds  additional  value  for  the 
executive.

The  short-term  incentives  ('STI')  program  is  designed  to  align  the  targets  of  the  business  units  with  the  targets  of  those 
executives in charge of meeting those targets. STI payments are granted to executives based on specific annual targets 
and  key  performance  indicators  ('KPI')  being  achieved.  KPI’s  can  include  profit  contribution,  customer  satisfaction, 
leadership contribution and product management.

The long-term incentives ('LTI') includes long service leave and share-based payments. As noted above, the TZEIS Plan 
has  been  set  up  to  reward  executives  based  on  long  term  incentive  measures  in  the  form  of  options  and  rights.  These 
include increase in shareholders' value relative to the entire market and the increase compared to the consolidated entity's 
direct competitors.

Consolidated entity performance and link to remuneration
Remuneration for certain individuals is directly linked to the performance of the consolidated entity. Executives and other 
employees  can  be  issued  with  options  and  rights  to  acquire  shares  in  the  company.  The  number  and  the  terms  of  the 
options  and  rights  issued  are  determined  by  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee  after  consideration  of  the 
employee's performance and their ability to contribute to the achievement of the consolidated entity's objectives. Refer to 
the  additional  information  section  of  the  remuneration  report  for  details  of  the  last  five  years  earnings  and  total 
shareholders' return ('TSR').

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Voting and comments made at the company's 2019 Annual General Meeting ('AGM')
At the last AGM 98.8% of the shareholders voted to adopt the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2019. The 
company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its remuneration practices.

Details of remuneration

Amounts of remuneration
The  key  management  personnel  of  the  consolidated  entity  consisted  of  the  directors  of  TZ  Limited  and  the  following 
persons:
●
●
●
●

Scott Beeton - Chief Executive Office (appointed on 6 March 2020)
Craig Sowden - Chief Financial Officer of TZ Limited
Adam Forsyth - Chief Technical Officer of TZ Limited
Brian Leary - President of Telezygology Inc.

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-
based 
payments

Cash salary
and fees
$

Other
$

Bonus
$

Super-
annuation
$

Employee 
leave
$

Options
$

Total
$

56,250
68,493
28,539
51,370

-
-
-
-

450,000

25,962

60,000
250,000
225,000
298,055
1,487,707

-
14,423
3,462
7,700
51,547

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-

-
6,507
2,711
4,880

25,000

-
23,750
21,375
5,854
90,077

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-

-
2,562
888
1,854

56,250
77,562
32,138
58,104

10,570

511,532

-
9,225
9,225
9,225
43,549

60,000
297,398
259,062
320,834
1,672,880

2020

Non-Executive Directors:
P Graham
M Vecchio
G Lenzner*
T Denis*

Executive Directors:
J Wilson

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
S Beeton*
C Sowden
A Forsyth
B Leary

*

Represents remuneration from date of appointment and/or to date of resignation

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2019

Non-Executive Directors:
G Lenzner
M Vecchio
T Denis
M Bouris*

Executive Directors:
J Wilson

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
B Leary
A Forsyth
C Sowden

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-
based 
payments

Cash salary
and fees
$

Other
$

Bonus
$

Super-
annuation
$

Employee 
leave
$

Options
$

Total
$

68,493
68,493
68,493
70,228

-
-
-
-

450,000

53,077

209,628
220,321
250,000
1,405,656

8,543
-
673
62,293

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

6,507
6,507
6,507
-

25,000

2,911
21,177
23,631
92,240

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

75,000
75,000
75,000
70,228

528,077

221,082
241,498
274,304
1,560,189

*

Represents remuneration from date of appointment and/or to date of resignation.

The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows:

Name

Non-Executive Directors:
P Graham
M Vecchio
G Lenzner
T Denis
M Bouris

Executive Directors:
J Wilson

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
S Beeton
C Sowden
A Forsyth
B Leary

Fixed remuneration
2019
2020

At risk - STI

At risk - LTI

2020

2019

2020

2019

100% 
97% 
97% 
97% 
-

-
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

98% 

100% 

100% 
97% 
96% 
97% 

-
100% 
100% 
100% 

-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-
3% 
3% 
3% 
-

2% 

-
3% 
4% 
3% 

-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

Service agreements
Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  key  management  personnel  are  formalised  in  service  agreements. 
Details of these agreements are as follows:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

John Wilson
Managing Director
8 September 2017
Three years
Base salary of $450,000. Notice period is 12 months in first year, 9 months in second 
year and 6 months in the third year.

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Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Scott Beeton
Chief Executive Officer
1 March 2020
6 months
Base salary of $180,000 and notice period of 1 month

Craig Sowden
Chief Financial Officer
10 October 2016
No fixed term
Base salary of $250,000 and notice period 2 months

Adam Forsyth
Chief Technical Officer
2 May 2016
No fixed term
Base salary of $225,000 and notice period of 1 month

Brian Leary
President of Telezygology Inc
1 October 2018
2 years
Base salary of USD$200,000 and notice period of 3 months

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct.

Share-based compensation

Issue of shares
There were no shares issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year 
ended 30 June 2020.

Options
The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and other key 
management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Name

Mario Vecchio

John Wilson

Craig Sowden

Brian Leary

Adam Forsyth

Number of
options
granted

Grant date

Vesting date and
exercisable date

Expiry date

Exercise price at grant date

Fair value
per option

40,000 6 August 2019
40,000 6 August 2019
40,000 6 August 2019

1 September 2019 31 August 2024 
1 September 2020 31 August 2025
1 September 2021 31 August 2026

165,000 6 August 2019
165,000 6 August 2019
165,000 6 August 2019

1 September 2019 31 August 2024 
1 September 2020 31 August 2025
1 September 2021 31 August 2026

144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019

1 September 2019 31 August 2024 
1 September 2020 31 August 2025
1 September 2021 31 August 2026

144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019

1 September 2019 31 August 2024 
1 September 2020 31 August 2025
1 September 2021 31 August 2026

144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019
144,000 6 August 2019

1 September 2019 31 August 2024 
1 September 2020 31 August 2025
1 September 2021 31 August 2026

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

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There  were  no  options  over  ordinary  shares  vested  by  directors  and  other  key  management  personnel  as  part  of 
compensation during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: nil).

Additional information
The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years to 30 June 2020 are summarised below:

2020
$

2019
$

2018
$

2017
$

2016
$

Sales revenue
Adjusted EBITDA *
Loss after income tax

12,852,402
(3,739,568)
(5,120,229)

17,430,926
(3,480,093)
(4,359,688)

17,388,505
(2,636,165)
(11,687,882)

21,507,189
(2,948,311)
(6,479,240)

20,785,385
(5,278,049)
(7,033,966)

*

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and other non-operating items

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholder remuneration ('TSR') are summarised below:

Share price at financial year end ($)
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

0.03
(6.36)

0.09
(6.18)

0.17
(18.45)

0.02
(12.86)

0.10
(15.10)

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Shareholding
The  number  of  shares  in  the  company  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:

Ordinary shares
Mario Vecchio
John Wilson
Craig Sowden
Adam Forsyth
Graham Lenzner
Thierry Denis

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

85,000
8,230
3,500
16,730
600,000
200,000
913,460

Additions

Disposals

other*

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
(600,000)
(200,000)
(800,000)

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

85,000
8,230
3,500
16,730
-
-
113,460

*

Other represents no longer being designated as a KMP, not necessarily a disposal of holding.

Option holding
The  number  of  options  over  ordinary  shares  in  the  company  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:

Options over ordinary shares
John Wilson
Mario Vecchio
Craig Sowden
Adam Forsyth
Brian Leary
Graham Lenzner
Thierry Denis

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted

Expired

495,000
120,000
432,000
432,000
432,000
120,000
120,000
2,151,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

15

Forfeited/
other*

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
(120,000)
(120,000)
(240,000)

495,000
120,000
432,000
432,000
432,000
-
-
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*

Forfeited/other  may  represent  no  longer  being  designated  as  a  KMP.  It  does  not  necessarily  represent  options  that 
have been forfeited.

No options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2020.

Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties
There were no other transactions with KMP personnel and their related parties during the year ended 30 June 2020. 

During  the  year  ended  30  June  2019,  rent  and  serviced  office  expenditure,  administration  fees  and  storage  costs  of 
$67,829  were  paid  to  YBR  Services  Pty  Limited,  a  director related  entity  in  which  Mark  Bouris  is  a  director.  Mr  Bouris 
resigned  as  a  Director  of  TZ  Limited  on  20  November  2018.  Therefore  the  amount  for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June 
2019 represents expenses for the period from 1 July 2018 to 20 November 2018.

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

Shares under option
Unissued ordinary shares of TZ Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant date

6 August 2019
6 August 2019
6 August 2019

Expiry date

31 August 2024
31 August 2025
31 August 2026

Exercise 
price

Number 
under option

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

787,000
787,000
787,000

2,361,000

No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of 
the company or of any other body corporate.

Shares issued on the exercise of options
There were no ordinary shares of TZ Limited issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2020 and up 
to the date of this report.

Indemnity and insurance of officers
The company has indemnified the directors and executives of the company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director 
or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the 
company  against  a  liability  to  the  extent  permitted  by  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  The  contract  of  insurance  prohibits 
disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

Indemnity and insurance of auditor
The company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the 
company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor.

During the financial year, the company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the company 
or any related entity.

Proceedings on behalf of the company
No  person  has  applied  to  the  Court  under  section  237  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  for  leave  to  bring  proceedings  on 
behalf  of  the  company,  or  to  intervene  in  any  proceedings  to  which  the  company  is  a  party  for  the  purpose  of  taking 
responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings.

Non-audit services
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor 
are outlined in note 26 to the financial statements.

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The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by 
the Corporations Act 2001.

The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 26 to the financial statements do not compromise the 
external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:
●

all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity 
of the auditor; and
none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code 
of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including 
reviewing or auditing the auditor's own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the company, 
acting as advocate for the company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards.

●

Officers of the company who are former partners of PKF Brisbane Audit
There are no officers of the company who are former partners of PKF Brisbane Audit.

Auditor's independence declaration
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
immediately after this directors' report.

Auditor
PKF Brisbane Audit continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

PKF Brisbane Audit was appointed auditor during the financial year ended 30 June 2020, replacing the previous auditor, 
Grant Thornton. 

This  report  is  made  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  directors,  pursuant  to  section  298(2)(a)  of  the  Corporations  Act 
2001.

On behalf of the directors

___________________________
John Wilson
Managing Director

28 August 2020
Sydney

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 

TO THE DIRECTORS OF TZ LIMITED 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2020, there have 
been no contraventions of: 

(a)

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(b)

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of TZ Limited and the entities it controlled during the year. 

PKF BRISBANE AUDIT 

SHAUN LINDEMANN 
PARTNER 

BRISBANE 

28 AUGUST 2020 

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TZ Limited
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Revenue

Other income
Interest income

Expenses
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefits expense
Occupancy expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Communications expense
Professional and corporate services
Travel and accommodation expense
Net foreign currency exchange gains
Other expenses
Finance costs

Loss before income tax expense

Consolidated

Note

2020
$

2019
$

4

5

6

12,852,402 

17,430,926 

836,116 
780 

59,436 
431 

(6,196,423)
(8,038,250)
(149,796)
(841,921)
(221,207)
(784,058)
(703,279)
(87,429)
(1,247,014)
(504,781)

(8,939,309)
(8,665,242)
(569,344)
(315,086)
(138,356)
(759,874)
(771,331)
70,503 
(1,197,502)
(549,725)

(5,084,860)

(4,344,473)

Income tax expense

7

(35,369)

(15,215)

Loss after income tax expense for the year attributable to the owners of TZ 
Limited

(5,120,229)

(4,359,688)

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the owners of TZ 
Limited

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

51,629 

(665,428)

51,629 

(665,428)

(5,068,600)

(5,025,116)

Cents

Cents

33
33

(6.36)
(6.36)

(6.18)
(6.18)

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes
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Statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2020

Assets

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

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Intangibles
Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Lease liabilities
Provisions
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net liabilities

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses

Total deficiency in equity

Consolidated

Note

2020
$

2019
$

8
9
10
11
12

13
14
15

16
17

18

19

1,043,158 
2,120,702 
325,042 
1,597,756 
759,544 
5,846,202 

535,269 
3,316,171 
563,779 
1,810,335 
467,497 
6,693,051 

275,951 
62,350 
1,845,580 
2,183,881 

371,079 
-  
1,213,163 
1,584,242 

8,030,083 

8,277,293 

2,537,934 
2,293,752 
65,648 
662,996 
5,560,330 

4,546,131 
1,611,830 
-  
493,816 
6,651,777 

11,824,625 
11,824,625 

8,000,000 
8,000,000 

17,384,955 

14,651,777 

(9,354,872)

(6,374,484)

20
21

212,426,391  210,400,125 
(4,388,768)
(217,506,070) (212,385,841)

(4,275,193)

(9,354,872)

(6,374,484)

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2018

Issued 
capital
$

Reserves
$

Accumulated 
losses
$

Total 
deficiency in 
equity
$

210,400,125

(3,723,340) (208,026,153)

(1,349,368)

Loss after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

-
-

-

-
(665,428)

(4,359,688)
-

(4,359,688)
(665,428)

(665,428)

(4,359,688)

(5,025,116)

Balance at 30 June 2019

210,400,125

(4,388,768) (212,385,841)

(6,374,484)

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019

Loss after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 20)
Share-based payments (note 34)

Issued 
capital
$

Reserves
$

Accumulated 
losses
$

Total 
deficiency in 
equity
$

210,400,125

(4,388,768) (212,385,841)

(6,374,484)

-
-

-

-
51,629

(5,120,229)
-

(5,120,229)
51,629

51,629

(5,120,229)

(5,068,600)

2,026,266
-

-
61,946

-
-

2,026,266
61,946

Balance at 30 June 2020

212,426,391

(4,275,193) (217,506,070)

(9,354,872)

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers (inclusive of GST)
Interest received
Government grants received
Interest and other finance costs paid
Income taxes paid

Consolidated

Note

2020
$

2019
$

15,352,015 
(19,522,316)
780 
754,919 
(356,210)
(35,369)

20,030,338 
(23,227,292)
431 
-  
(461,938)
(15,215)

Net cash used in operating activities

32

(3,806,181)

(3,673,676)

Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangibles

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Transaction costs on shares issued
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash from financing activities

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

13
15

20

(74,894)
(1,006,886)

(153,221)
(654,056)

(1,081,780)

(807,277)

2,222,582 
(196,316)
3,676,054 
-  
(292,915)

-  
-  
4,500,000 
(500,000)
-  

5,409,405 

4,000,000 

521,444 
535,269 
(13,555)

(480,953)
1,002,682 
13,540 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

8

1,043,158 

535,269 

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies 
have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The  consolidated  entity  has  adopted  all  of  the  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian 
Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

With the exception of AASB 2020-4 Amendment to Australian Accounting Standards - Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions 
any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax
The  consolidated  entity  has  adopted  Interpretation  23  from  1  July  2019.  The  interpretation  clarifies  how  to  apply  the 
recognition and measurement requirements of AASB 112 ‘Income Taxes’ in circumstances where uncertain tax treatments 
exists.  The  interpretation  requires:  the  consolidated  entity  to  determine  whether  each  uncertain  tax  treatment  should  be 
treated separately or together, based on which approach better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty; the consolidated 
entity  to  consider  whether  it  is  probable  that  a  taxation  authority  will  accept  an  uncertain  tax  treatment;  and  if  the 
consolidated entity concludes that it is not probable that the taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment, it shall 
reflect the effect of uncertainty in determining the related taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax 
credits or tax rates, measuring the tax uncertainty based on either the most likely amount or the expected value. In making 
the  assessment  it  is  assumed  that  a  taxation  authority  will  examine  amounts  it  has  a  right  to  examine  and  have  full 
knowledge  of  all  related  information  when  making  those  examinations. Interpretation  23  was  adopted  using  the  modified 
retrospective approach and as such comparatives have not been restated. There was no impact of adoption on opening 
accumulated losses as at 1 July 2019.

AASB 16 Leases
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 16 from 1 July 2019. The standard replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees 
eliminates the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Except for short-term leases and leases of low-value 
assets, right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities are recognised in the statement of financial position. Straight-
line  operating  lease  expense  recognition  is  replaced  with  a  depreciation  charge  for  the  right-of-use  assets  (included  in 
operating  costs)  and  an  interest  expense  on  the  recognised  lease  liabilities  (included  in  finance  costs).  In  the  earlier 
periods  of  the  lease,  the  expenses  associated  with  the  lease  under  AASB  16  will  be  higher  when  compared  to  lease 
expenses  under  AASB  117.  However,  EBITDA  (Earnings  Before  Interest,  Tax,  Depreciation  and  Amortisation)  results 
improve as the operating expense is now replaced by interest expense and depreciation in profit or loss. For classification 
within the statement of cash flows, the interest portion is disclosed in operating activities and the principal portion of the 
lease payments are separately disclosed in financing activities. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially 
change how a lessor accounts for leases.

When adopting AASB 16 from 1 July 2019, the consolidated entity has applied the following practical expedients:
●
●
●
●
●

applying a single discount rate to the portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics;
accounting for leases with a remaining lease term of 12 months as at 1 July 2019 as short-term leases;
excluding any initial direct costs from the measurement of right-of-use assets;
using hindsight in determining the lease term when the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease; and
not apply AASB 16 to contracts that were not previously identified as containing a lease.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Impact of adoption
AASB 16 was adopted using the modified retrospective approach and as such the comparatives have not been restated. 
The impact of adoption on the statement of financial position as at 1 July 2019 was as follows (increase/(decrease)):

Assets
Right-of-use assets (AASB 16)
Total assets

Liabilities
Lease liabilities - current (AASB 16)
Lease liabilities - non-current (AASB 16)
Total liabilities

Equity
Accumulated losses
Total equity

1 July 2019
$

521,579
521,579

(318,225)
(203,354)
(521,579)

-
-

Reconciliation from operating lease commitments disclosure at 30 June 2019 to the opening lease liability at 1 July 2019

Operating lease commitments as at 30 June 2019 (AASB 117)
Operating lease commitments discount based on the weighted average incremental borrowing rate of 
10.55% (AASB 16)
Short-term leases not recognised as a right-of-use asset (AASB 16)

Lease liability recognised at 1 July 2019

1 July 2019
$

618,556

(54,294)
(42,683)

521,579

AASB 2020-4 Amendment to Australian Accounting Standards - Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions
The  consolidated  entity  has  early  adopted  the  amendment  to  AASB  16  from  1  July  2019.  The  amendment  provides  a 
practical  expedient  for  lessees  to  account  for  COVID-19-related  rent  concessions  that:  result  in  lease  payments  that  are 
substantially  the  same  as,  or  less  than,  the  consideration  for  the  lease  immediately  prior  to  the  change;  where  any 
reduction  in  the  lease  payments  affects  only  payments  originally  due  on  or  before  30  June  2021;  and  where  there  is  no 
substantive change to other terms and conditions of the lease. The practical expedient allows an entity not to assess rent 
concessions  meeting  the  criteria  as  a  lease  modification.  As  a  result,  to  the  extent  that  lease  concessions  represent  a 
forgiveness or waiver of lease payments, such concessions are treated as variable lease payments recognised in profit or 
loss with a corresponding adjustment to the lease liability. To the extent that the lease concession in substance represents 
a delay in lease repayments such that lease consideration is not changed, the lease liability is not extinguished. Interest 
continues to accrue for that period. The consolidated entity has applied the practical expedient to all rent concessions that 
meet the abovementioned criteria and the profit or loss impact from the adoption of this amendment is detailed in note 14.

Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of normal business 
activities and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.

During the financial year ended 30 June 2020, the consolidated entity incurred a net loss after tax of $5,120,229 (30 June 
2019: $4,359,688) and a cash outflow from operating activities of $3,806,181 (30 June 2019: $3,673,676). As at 30 June 
2020, the Group had net liabilities of $9,354,872 (30 June 2019: $6,374,484).

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

While the consolidated entity incurred losses for the financial year ended 30 June 2020, in assessing the appropriateness 
of the going concern concept the following factors have been taken into consideration by the Directors:
●

The Directors are of the view the consolidated entity is on track to meet revenue targets for the 30 June 2021 financial 
year. It is expected that, as the monthly revenue levels increase, the consolidated entity’s operating business units will 
be in a position to contribute positive cash to the bottom line; and
The  Directors  maintain  a  positive  outlook  on  achieving  profitability  in  the  30  June  2021  financial  year  based  on  the 
strength of the sales pipeline.

●

In  making  their  assessment,  the  Directors  acknowledge  that  the  ability  of  the  consolidated  entity  to  continue  as  a  going 
concern  is  dependent  on  meeting  sales  and  profitability  forecasts,  the  generation  of  positive  cash  flows,  the  continued 
support of shareholders and lenders and the raising of additional share capital as and when required in the future.

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis for the above reasons. Accordingly, the financial 
statements  do  not  include  any  adjustments  relating  to  the  recoverability  and  classification  of  recorded  assets  or  to  the 
amounts  and  classification  of  liabilities  that  might  be  necessary  should  the  consolidated  entity  not  continue  as  a  going 
concern.

Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  ('AASB')  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  as 
appropriate  for  for-profit  oriented  entities.  These  financial  statements  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').

Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Critical accounting estimates
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity's accounting policies. The areas 
involving  a  higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity,  or  areas  where  assumptions  and  estimates  are  significant  to  the 
financial statements, are disclosed in note 2.

Parent entity information
In  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  these  financial  statements  present  the  results  of  the  consolidated  entity 
only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 30.

Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of TZ Limited ('company' or 
'parent  entity')  as  at  30  June  2020  and  the  results  of  all  subsidiaries  for  the  year  then  ended.  TZ  Limited  and  its 
subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the 'consolidated entity'.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity controls an entity 
when the consolidated entity is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has 
the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated 
from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control 
ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset 
transferred.  Accounting  policies  of  subsidiaries  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to  ensure  consistency  with  the 
policies adopted by the consolidated entity.

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, 
without  the  loss  of  control,  is  accounted  for  as  an  equity  transaction,  where  the  difference  between  the  consideration 
transferred  and  the  book  value  of  the  share  of  the  non-controlling  interest  acquired  is  recognised  directly  in  equity 
attributable to the parent.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Where the consolidated entity loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and 
non-controlling  interest  in  the  subsidiary  together  with  any  cumulative  translation  differences  recognised  in  equity.  The 
consolidated  entity  recognises  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  and  the  fair  value  of  any  investment  retained 
together with any gain or loss in profit or loss.

Operating segments
Operating  segments  are  presented  using  the  'management  approach',  where  the  information  presented  is  on  the  same 
basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the 
allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance.

Foreign currency translation
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is TZ Limited's functional and presentation currency.

Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the entity's functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the 
dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from 
the  translation  at  financial  year-end  exchange  rates  of  monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies 
are recognised in profit or loss.

Foreign operations
The  assets  and  liabilities  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  into  Australian  dollars  using  the  exchange  rates  at  the 
reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average 
exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange 
differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity.

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.

Revenue recognition
The consolidated entity recognises revenue as follows:

Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue  is  recognised  at  an  amount  that  reflects  the  consideration  to  which  the  consolidated  entity  is  expected  to  be 
entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the consolidated 
entity:  identifies  the  contract  with  a  customer;  identifies  the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract;  determines  the 
transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the 
transaction  price  to  the  separate  performance  obligations  on  the  basis  of  the  relative  stand-alone  selling  price  of  each 
distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a 
manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised.

Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts, 
rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates 
are  determined  using  either  the  'expected  value'  or  'most  likely  amount'  method.  The  measurement  of  variable 
consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly 
probable  that  a  significant  reversal  in  the  amount  of  cumulative  revenue  recognised  will  not  occur.  The  measurement 
constraint  continues  until  the  uncertainty  associated  with  the  variable  consideration  is  subsequently  resolved.  Amounts 
received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability.

Sale of software and hardware
Sales of software and hardware is recognised at the point of sale, which is where the customer has taken delivery of the 
goods.

Rendering of installation and commissioning services
Rendering  of  installation  and  commissioning  services  revenue  is  recognised  at  the  point  in  time  when  software  and 
hardware has been installed.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Rendering of maintenance services
Revenue  from  maintenance  services  is  typically  paid  in  advance  on  an  annual,  quarterly  or  monthly  basis.  Revenue  is 
recognised over the period the customer support/hosting relates to (the coverage period). Fees received in advance of the 
performance of services are deferred and recognised as contract liabilities.

Rendering of professional services
Rendering of professional services revenue is recognised when the service to the customer is completed.

Interest revenue
Interest  revenue  is  recognised  as  it  accrues  using  the  effective  interest  method.  This  is  a  method  of  calculating  the 
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest 
rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset 
to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.

Government grants
Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary to match them 
with the costs that they are intended to compensate.

Income tax
The  income  tax  expense  or  benefit  for  the  period  is  the  tax  payable  on  that  period's  taxable  income  based  on  the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when 
the  assets  are  recovered  or  liabilities  are  settled,  based  on  those  tax  rates  that  are  enacted  or  substantively  enacted, 
except for:
● When the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a 
transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting 
nor taxable profits; or

● When the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and 
the  timing  of  the  reversal  can  be  controlled  and  it  is  probable  that  the  temporary  difference  will  not  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future.

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

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred 
tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for 
the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset.

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  only  where  there  is  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  offset  current  tax  assets 
against  current  tax  liabilities  and  deferred  tax  assets  against  deferred  tax  liabilities;  and  they  relate  to  the  same  taxable 
authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously.

Reclassification
Comparative  figures  in  the  statement of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income and in the statement  of  financial 
position have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Current and non-current classification
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the entity's 
normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the 
reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability 
for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the entity's normal operating cycle; it is held 
primarily  for  the  purpose  of  trading;  it  is  due  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the  reporting  period;  or  there  is  no 
unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities 
are classified as non-current. 

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

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly 
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Trade and other receivables
Trade  receivables  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 
30 days.

The  consolidated  entity  has  applied  the  simplified  approach  to  measuring  expected  credit  losses,  which  uses  a  lifetime 
expected  loss  allowance.  To  measure  the  expected  credit  losses,  trade  receivables  have  been  grouped  based  on  days 
overdue.

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses.

Contract assets
Contract assets are recognised when the consolidated entity has transferred goods or services to the customer but where 
the consolidated entity is yet to establish an unconditional right to consideration. Contract assets are treated as financial 
assets for impairment purposes.

Inventories
Finished  goods  are  stated  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realisable  value  on  an  average  cost  basis.  Cost  comprises  of 
purchase and delivery costs, net of rebates and discounts received or receivable.

Stock in transit is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises of purchase and delivery costs, net of 
rebates and discounts received or receivable.

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

Investments and other financial assets
Investments  and  other  financial  assets  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value.  Transaction  costs  are  included  as  part  of  the 
initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured 
at  either  amortised  cost  or  fair  value  depending  on  their  classification.  Classification  is  determined  based  on  both  the 
business  model  within  which  such  assets  are  held  and  the  contractual  cash  flow  characteristics  of  the  financial  asset 
unless, an accounting mismatch is being avoided.

Financial  assets are  derecognised  when  the  rights  to  receive  cash  flows  have  expired  or  have  been  transferred  and  the 
consolidated  entity  has  transferred  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership.  When  there  is  no  reasonable 
expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, it's carrying value is written off.

Financial assets at amortised cost
A  financial  asset  is  measured  at  amortised  cost  only  if  both  of  the  following  conditions  are  met:  (i)  it  is  held  within  a 
business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and (ii) the contractual terms of 
the financial asset represent contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

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Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of financial assets
The  consolidated  entity  recognises  a  loss  allowance  for  expected  credit  losses  on  financial  assets  which  are  either 
measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance 
depends  upon  the  consolidated  entity's  assessment  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  as  to  whether  the  financial 
instrument's  credit  risk  has  increased  significantly  since  initial  recognition,  based  on  reasonable  and  supportable 
information that is available, without undue cost or effort to obtain.

Where  there  has  not  been  a  significant  increase  in  exposure  to  credit  risk  since  initial  recognition,  a  12-month  expected 
credit loss allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset's lifetime expected credit losses that is attributable 
to a default event that is possible within the next 12 months. Where a financial asset has become credit impaired or where 
it  is  determined  that  credit  risk  has  increased  significantly,  the  loss  allowance  is  based  on  the  asset's  lifetime  expected 
credit losses. The amount of expected credit loss recognised is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present 
value of anticipated cash shortfalls over the life of the instrument discounted at the original effective interest rate.

Property, plant and equipment
Plant  and  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment.  Historical  cost  includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation  is  calculated  on  a  straight-line  basis  to  write  off  the  net  cost  of  each  item  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  
over their expected useful lives as follows:

Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Office equipment

20 - 33%
20%
15 - 35%

The  residual  values,  useful  lives  and  depreciation  methods  are  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each  reporting 
date.

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the assets, 
whichever is shorter.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the 
consolidated entity. 

Leases (under AASB 117, applicable from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019)
Lease payments under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged 
as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability 
and amortised on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease term.

Where assets are acquired by means of finance leases, the present value of minimum lease payments is established as an 
asset  at  the  beginning  of  the  lease  term  and  amortised  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  the  expected  economic  life.  A 
corresponding liability is also established and each lease payment is allocated between such liability and interest expense.

Right-of-use assets (under AASB 16, applicable from 1 July 2019)
A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which 
comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where included in 
the  cost  of  inventories,  an  estimate  of  costs  expected  to  be  incurred  for  dismantling  and  removing  the  underlying  asset, 
and restoring the site or asset.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful 
life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the consolidated entity expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at 
the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or 
adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities.

The  consolidated  entity  has  elected  not  to  recognise  a  right-of-use  asset  and  corresponding  lease  liability  for  short-term 
leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to 
profit or loss as incurred.

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Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value 
at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible 
assets  are  not  amortised  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  any  impairment.  Finite  life  intangible  assets  are 
subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  amortisation  and  any  impairment.  The  gains  or  losses  recognised  in  profit  or  loss 
arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the 
carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. 
Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation 
method or period.

Patents
Expenditure directly attributable to the registration of patents is capitalised at cost and is amortised over the useful life of 15 
years.

Research and development costs
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditure incurred on an individual project is capitalised if the 
product or service is technically feasible, adequate resources are available to complete the project, it is probable that future 
economic  benefits  will  be  generated  and  expenditure  attributable  to  the  project  can  be  measured  reliably.  Expenditure 
capitalised comprises costs of materials, services, direct labour and an appropriate portion of overheads.

Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses, and are 
amortised over the period of expected future sales from the related projects which vary from 3 to 5 years.

Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is  recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount 
exceeds its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the 
present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or 
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to 
form a cash-generating unit.

Trade and other payables
These  amounts  represent  liabilities  for  goods  and  services  provided  to  the  consolidated  entity  prior  to  the  end  of  the 
financial  year  and  which  are  unpaid.  Due  to  their  short-term  nature  they  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  and  are  not 
discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

Contract liabilities
Contract  liabilities  represent  the  consolidated  entity's  obligation  to  transfer  goods  or  services  to  a  customer  and  are 
recognised  when  a  customer  pays  consideration,  or  when  the  consolidated  entity  recognises  a  receivable  to  reflect  its 
unconditional  right  to  consideration  (whichever  is  earlier)  before  the  consolidated  entity  has  transferred  the  goods  or 
services to the customer.

Borrowings
Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They 
are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Lease liabilities (under AASB 16, applicable from 1 July 2019)
A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present 
value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease 
or,  if  that  rate  cannot  be  readily  determined,  the  consolidated  entity's  incremental  borrowing  rate.  Lease  payments 
comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a 
rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise 
of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured 
if  there  is  a  change  in  the  following:  future  lease  payments  arising  from  a  change  in  an  index  or  a  rate  used;  residual 
guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an 
adjustment  is  made  to  the  corresponding  right-of  use  asset,  or  to  profit  or  loss  if  the  carrying  amount  of  the  right-of-use 
asset is fully written down.

Finance costs
Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expensed in 
the period in which they are incurred.

Employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits
Liabilities for wages and salaries and other employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date 
are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Other long-term employee benefits
Employee benefits not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. 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 currency that match, as closely as possible.

Defined contribution superannuation expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees.

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for 
the rendering of services. 

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  measured  at  fair  value  on  grant  date.  Fair  value  is  independently  determined 
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact 
of dilution, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield, the 
risk  free  interest  rate  for  the  term  of  the  option,  together  with  non-vesting  conditions  that  do  not  determine  whether  the 
consolidated entity receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other 
vesting conditions.

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised  as  an  expense  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity  over  the 
vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the 
best  estimate  of  the  number  of  awards  that  are  likely  to  vest  and  the  expired  portion  of  the  vesting  period.  The  amount 
recognised in profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already 
recognised in previous periods.

Market  conditions  are  taken  into  consideration  in  determining  fair  value.  Therefore,  any  awards  subject  to  market 
conditions  are  considered  to  vest  irrespective  of  whether  or  not  that  market  condition  has  been  met,  provided  all  other 
conditions are satisfied.

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification had not been made. 
An  additional  expense  is  recognised,  over  the  remaining  vesting  period,  for  any  modification  that  increases  the  total  fair 
value of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification.

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the consolidated entity or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is 
treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the consolidated entity or employee and is not satisfied 
during the vesting period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the 
award is forfeited.

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Notes to the financial statements
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Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, they are treated as if they had vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining 
expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and 
new award are treated as if they were a modification.

Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds.

Business combinations
The  acquisition  method  of  accounting  is  used  to  account  for  business  combinations  regardless  of  whether  equity 
instruments or other assets are acquired.

The  consideration  transferred  is  the  sum  of  the  acquisition-date  fair  values  of  the  assets  transferred,  equity  instruments 
issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the amount of any non-controlling interest 
in the acquiree. For each business combination, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree is measured at either fair value 
or  at  the  proportionate  share  of  the  acquiree's  identifiable  net  assets.  All  acquisition  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  to 
profit or loss.

On the acquisition of a business, the consolidated entity assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for 
appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the consolidated 
entity's operating or accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date.

Where  the  business  combination  is  achieved  in  stages,  the  consolidated  entity  remeasures  its  previously  held  equity 
interest in the acquiree at the acquisition-date fair value and the difference between the fair value and the previous carrying 
amount is recognised in profit or loss.

Contingent  consideration  to  be  transferred  by  the  acquirer  is  recognised  at  the  acquisition-date  fair  value.  Subsequent 
changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  classified  as  an  asset  or  liability  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss. 
Contingent  consideration  classified  as  equity  is  not  remeasured  and  its  subsequent  settlement  is  accounted  for  within 
equity.

The  difference  between  the  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  assets  acquired,  liabilities  assumed  and  any  non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of any pre-existing investment 
in the acquiree is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the pre-existing fair value is less than the fair 
value of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a 
gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of the identification and 
measurement of the net assets acquired, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, if any, the consideration transferred 
and the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquirer.

Business  combinations  are  initially  accounted  for  on  a  provisional  basis.  The  acquirer  retrospectively  adjusts  the 
provisional amounts recognised and also recognises additional assets or liabilities during the measurement period, based 
on  new  information  obtained  about  the  facts  and  circumstances  that  existed  at  the  acquisition-date.  The  measurement 
period ends on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the 
information possible to determine fair value.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of TZ Limited, excluding any costs of 
servicing  equity  other  than  ordinary  shares,  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  outstanding  during  the 
financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

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

Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes
Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  associated  GST,  unless  the  GST  incurred  is  not 
recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense.

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  the  amount  of  GST  receivable  or  payable.  The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  tax  authority  is  included  in  other  receivables  or  other  payables  in  the  statement  of 
financial position.

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

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted
Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that  have  recently  been  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet 
mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2020. 
The consolidated entity's assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, 
most relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out below.

Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Conceptual Framework)
The  revised  Conceptual  Framework  is  applicable  to  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2020  and 
early  adoption  is  permitted.  The  Conceptual  Framework  contains  new  definition  and  recognition  criteria  as  well  as  new 
guidance  on  measurement  that  affects  several  Accounting  Standards.  Where  the  consolidated  entity  has  relied  on  the 
existing framework in determining its accounting policies for transactions, events or conditions that are not otherwise dealt 
with  under  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  the  consolidated  entity  may  need  to  review  such  policies  under  the 
revised framework. At this time, the application of the Conceptual Framework is not expected to have a material impact on 
the consolidated entity's financial statements.

Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that 
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in 
relation  to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.  Management  bases  its  judgements,  estimates 
and  assumptions  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events, 
management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will 
seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing 
a  material  adjustment  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  (refer  to  the  respective  notes)  within  the  next 
financial year are discussed below.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Judgement  has  been  exercised  in  considering  the  impacts  that  the  Coronavirus  (COVID-19)  pandemic  has  had,  or  may 
have, on the consolidated entity based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the products and 
services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the consolidated entity operates. Other 
than as addressed in specific notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial 
statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the consolidated entity 
unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Revenue from contracts with customers
Determining when to recognise revenues from maintenance services recognised over time is dependent on the extent to 
which the performance obligations have been satisfied. For maintenance service agreements, revenue recognition requires 
an understanding of the customer’s use of the related products, historical experience and knowledge of the market.

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30 June 2020

Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

With regard to the prior year, recognised amounts of contract revenues and related receivables reflect management’s best 
estimate of each contract’s outcome and stage of completion. This includes the assessment of the profitability of ongoing 
contracts and the order backlog. For more complex contracts in particular, costs to complete and contract profitability are 
subject to significant estimation uncertainty.

Allowance for expected credit losses
The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. It is based on the 
lifetime  expected  credit  loss,  grouped  based  on  days  overdue,  and  makes  assumptions  to  allocate  an  overall  expected 
credit loss rate for each group. These assumptions include recent sales experience, historical collection rates, the impact 
of  the  Coronavirus  (COVID-19)  pandemic  and  forward-looking  information  that  is  available.  The  allowance  for  expected 
credit losses, as disclosed in note 9, is calculated based on the information available at the time of preparation. The actual 
credit losses in future years may be higher or lower.

Capitalised development costs
Distinguishing  the  research  and  development  phases  of  a  new  project  and  determining  whether  the  recognition 
requirements  for  the  capitalisation  of  development  costs  are  met  requires  judgement.  After  capitalisation,  management 
monitors  whether  the  recognition  requirements  continue  to  be  met  and  whether  there  are  any  indicators  that  capitalised 
costs may be impaired.

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets
The consolidated entity assesses impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible 
at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the consolidated entity and to the particular asset that may lead 
to impairment. If an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. This involves fair value 
less costs of disposal or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions.

Recovery of deferred tax assets
Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  only  if  the  consolidated  entity  considers  it  is 
probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Lease term
The lease term is a significant component in the measurement of both the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Judgement 
is  exercised  in  determining  whether  there  is  reasonable  certainty  that  an  option  to  extend  the  lease  or  purchase  the 
underlying asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be exercised, when ascertaining the periods 
to  be  included  in  the  lease  term.  In  determining  the  lease  term,  all  facts  and  circumstances  that  create  an  economical 
incentive  to  exercise  an  extension  option,  or  not  to  exercise  a  termination  option,  are  considered  at  the  lease 
commencement date. Factors considered may include the importance of the asset to the consolidated entity's operations; 
comparison of terms and conditions to prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant 
leasehold improvements; and the costs and disruption to replace the asset. The consolidated entity reassesses whether it 
is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option, if there is a significant event or 
significant change in circumstances.

Incremental borrowing rate
Where  the  interest  rate  implicit  in  a  lease  cannot  be  readily  determined,  an  incremental  borrowing  rate  is  estimated  to 
discount future lease payments to measure the present value of the lease liability at the lease commencement date. Such 
a rate is based on what the consolidated entity estimates it would have to pay a third party to borrow the funds necessary 
to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset, with similar terms, security and economic environment.

Note 3. Operating segments

Identification of reportable operating segments
The  consolidated  entity  operates  in  four  operating  segments  being  Australia,  United  States  of  America  ('USA'),  Europe 
Middle East and Africa ('EMEA') and Asia. The principal activities of each operating segment are identical, being the sale of 
hardware  and  software  products.  These  segments  are  based  on  the  internal  reports  that  are  reviewed  and  used  by  the 
Board of Directors (being the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM')) in assessing performance and in determining the 
allocation of resources.

Other segments represent the activities of the corporate headquarters.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 3. Operating segments (continued)

The information reported to the CODM, on at least a monthly basis, is profit or loss and adjusted earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation and amortisation and other specific items ('Adjusted EBITDA').

For information about revenue from products and services, refer to note 4.

Intersegment transactions
Transactions between segments are carried out at arm’s length and are eliminated on consolidation.

Intersegment receivables, payables and loans
Intersegment receivables, payables and loans are eliminated on consolidation.

Major customers
During the year ended 30 June 2020, 2 customers (2019: 1 customers) each contributed more than 10% to the external 
revenue  of  the  consolidated  entity.  These  2  customers  contributed  22%  (2019:  1  customer  contributed  20%)  of  the 
consolidated entity's external revenue.

Operating segment information

Consolidated - 2020

Revenue
Sales to external customers
Interest
Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest revenue
Finance costs
Loss before income tax 
expense
Income tax expense
Loss after income tax 
expense

Consolidated - 2019

Revenue
Sales to external customers
Interest
Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest revenue
Finance costs
Loss before income tax 
expense
Income tax expense
Loss after income tax 
expense

Australia
$

USA
$

EMEA
$

Asia
$

Other
segments
$

Total
$

1,969,024
-
1,969,024

9,109,946
-
9,109,946

833,844
-
833,844

939,588
-
939,588

-
780
780

12,852,402
780
12,853,182

(16,772)

(1,318,934)

562,956

304,771

(3,271,589)

(3,739,568)
(841,291)
780
(504,781)

(5,084,860)
(35,369)

(5,120,229)

Australia
$

USA
$

EMEA
$

Asia
$

Other
segments
$

Total
$

3,118,924
-
3,118,924

9,357,013
-
9,357,013

4,013,430
-
4,013,430

941,559
-
941,559

-
431
431

17,430,926
431
17,431,357

919,786

(813,253)

828,451

137,509

(4,552,586)

(3,480,093)
(315,086)
431
(549,725)

(4,344,473)
(15,215)

(4,359,688)

All assets and liabilities, including taxes are not allocated to the operating segments as they are managed on an overall 
group basis.

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30 June 2020

Note 3. Operating segments (continued)

Geographical information

Australia
United States of America
United Kingdom
Singapore

Note 4. Revenue

Sale and service revenue

Disaggregation of revenue
The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows:

Major product lines
Sale of hardware and software
Installation and commissioning services
Maintenance and support services
Professional services

Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred at a point in time
Services transferred over time

Refer to note 3 for details of revenue disaggregated by geographical regions.

Geographical non-current 
assets

2020
$

2019
$

1,904,518
268,307
8,426
2,630

1,426,290
155,945
1,129
878

2,183,881

1,584,242

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

12,852,402 

17,430,926 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

9,494,588 
1,036,389 
1,756,423 
565,002 

14,295,061 
911,514 
1,478,713 
745,638 

12,852,402 

17,430,926 

11,095,979 
1,756,423 

15,952,213 
1,478,713 

12,852,402 

17,430,926 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 5. Other income

Government grant - Research and development incentive
Government grant - JobKeeper 
Government grant - Cash Boost
Government grant - export market development
Government grant - other
Other

Other income

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

457,549 
225,000 
50,000 
66,285 
31,085 
6,197 

-  
-  
-  
-  
59,436 
-  

836,116 

59,436 

Government grant - Research and development incentive
Government  grant  -  Research  and  development  incentive  represents  reimbursements  received  from  the  Australian 
Government for eligible research and development expenditure incurred by the consolidated entity.

Government grant - JobKeeper 
Government grant - JobKeeper  represents JobKeeper support payments received from the Australian Government which 
are  passed  on  to  eligible  employees  during  the  Coronavirus  (‘COVID-19’)  pandemic.  These  have  been  recognised  as 
government  grants  in  the  financial  statements  and  recorded  as  other  income  over  the  periods  in  which  the  related 
employee  benefits  are  recognised  as  an  expense.  The  JobKeeper  payment  scheme  in  its  current  form  runs  for  the 
fortnights  from  30  March  until  27  September  2020.  The  consolidated  entity  is  eligible  for  JobKeeper  support  from  the 
government on the condition that employee benefits continue to be paid.

Government grant - Cash Boost
Government  grant  -  Cash  Boost  represents  cash  boost  support  payments  received  payments  from  the  Australian 
Government  as  part  of  its  ‘Boosting  Cash  Flow  for  Employers’  scheme  in  response  to  the  Coronavirus  (‘COVID-19’) 
pandemic. These non-tax amounts have been recognised as government grants and recognised as income once there is 
reasonable assurance that the consolidated entity will comply with any conditions attached. 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 6. Expenses

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Depreciation
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Office equipment
Right-of-use assets

Total depreciation

Amortisation
Patents
Development costs

Total amortisation

Total depreciation and amortisation

Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on borrowings
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities

Finance costs expensed

Leases
Minimum lease payments (AASB 117)
Short-term lease payments

Defined contribution superannuation expense

Note 7. Income tax expense

Income tax expense
Current tax

Aggregate income tax expense

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate
Loss before income tax expense

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 27.5%

Current year tax losses not recognised
Difference in overseas tax rates/refunds

Income tax expense

38

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,260 
122,548 
47,562 
296,213 

1,617 
108,510 
55,935 
-  

467,583 

166,062 

4,374 
369,964 

4,378 
144,646 

374,338 

149,024 

841,921 

315,086 

479,135 
25,646 

549,725 
-  

504,781 

549,725 

-  
68,287 

522,408 
-  

68,287 

522,408 

351,815 

425,837 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

35,369 

15,215 

35,369 

15,215 

(5,084,860)

(4,344,473)

(1,398,337)

(1,194,730)

1,278,740 
154,966 

1,148,904 
61,041 

35,369 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 7. Income tax expense (continued)

The consolidated entity is in the process of determining its tax loss position to carry forward.

Note 8. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

Note 9. Current assets - trade and other receivables

Trade receivables
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses

Other receivables
Goods and services tax receivable

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,043,158 

535,269 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

2,018,818 
-  
2,018,818 

3,216,063 
(62,570)
3,153,493 

75,000 
26,884 

162,678 
-  

2,120,702 

3,316,171 

Allowance for expected credit losses
The ageing of the receivables and allowance for expected credit losses provided for above are as follows:

Consolidated

Not overdue
0 to 3 months overdue
3 to 6 months overdue

Expected credit loss rate

2020
%

2019
%

Carrying amount
2019
$

2020
$

Allowance for expected 
credit losses

2020
$

2019
$

-
-
-

-
6.966% 
-

1,694,513
202,031
122,274

2,317,842
898,221
-

2,018,818

3,216,063

-
-
-

-

-
62,570
-

62,570

Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses are as follows:

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

62,570 
-  
(37,993)
(24,577)

43,000 
19,570 
-  
-  

-  

62,570 

Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable
Unused amounts reversed

Closing balance

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 10. Current assets - contract assets

Contract assets

Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and 
previous financial year are set out below:

Opening balance
Additions
Transfer to trade receivables

Closing balance

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

325,042 

563,779 

563,779 
325,042 
(563,779)

1,126,773 
563,779 
(1,126,773)

325,042 

563,779 

Allowance for expected credit losses
The allowance for expected credit losses on contract assets for the year ended 30 June 2020 is $nil (2019: $nil).

Note 11. Current assets - inventories

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,634,086 
(209,719)
1,424,367 

1,810,335 
-  
1,810,335 

173,389 

-  

1,597,756 

1,810,335 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

617,904 
62,920 
78,720 

284,164 
62,920 
120,413 

759,544 

467,497 

Finished goods - at cost
Less: Provision for impairment

Stock in transit - at cost

Note 12. Current assets - other

Prepayments and deferred expenses
Security deposits
Other deposits

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 13. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment

Leasehold improvements - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Plant and equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Office equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

418,955 
(418,846)
109 

418,955 
(417,586)
1,369 

2,087,285 
(1,884,760)
202,525 

2,033,465 
(1,762,212)
271,253 

837,221 
(763,904)
73,317 

814,799 
(716,342)
98,457 

275,951 

371,079 

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2018
Additions
Exchange differences
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2019
Additions
Exchange differences
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2020

Note 14. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets

Land and buildings - right-of-use
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Leasehold
improvements
$

Plant and
equipment
$

Office
equipment
$

2,986
-
-
(1,617)

1,369
-
-
(1,260)

286,190
93,573
-
(108,510)

271,253
53,820
-
(122,548)

92,297
59,648
2,447
(55,935)

98,457
21,074
1,348
(47,562)

Total
$

381,473
153,221
2,447
(166,062)

371,079
74,894
1,348
(171,370)

109

202,525

73,317

275,951

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

193,058 
(130,708)

62,350 

-  
-  

-  

The consolidated entity leases various premises under non-cancellable operating leases expiring between 1 and 5 years, 
in some cases, options to extend. All leases have annual CPI escalation clauses. The above commitments do not include 
commitments  for  any  renewal  options  on  leases.  Lease  conditions  do  not  impose  any  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  TZ 
Limited and its subsidiaries from borrowing further funds or paying dividends.

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 14. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets (continued)

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019 - initial recognition
Adjustments*
Depreciation expense

Right-of-use 
assets
$

521,579
(163,016)
(296,213)

62,350

*

The  consolidated  entity's  Sydney  office  lease  was  terminated  during  the  financial  year  ahead  of  the  expected  end 
date.

Note 15. Non-current assets - intangibles

Re-acquired right (Intevia Licence) - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Less: Impairment

Patents - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Less: Impairment

Development costs - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Less: Impairment

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

10,138,090 
(8,035,887)
(2,102,203)
-  

10,138,090 
(8,035,887)
(2,102,203)
-  

2,709,165 
(757,732)
(1,786,542)
164,891 

10,445,607 
(4,263,918)
(4,501,000)
1,680,689 

2,626,704 
(753,358)
(1,786,542)
86,804 

9,521,313 
(3,893,954)
(4,501,000)
1,126,359 

1,845,580 

1,213,163 

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2018
Additions
Exchange differences
Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2019
Additions
Exchange differences
Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2020

Patents
$

Development  
costs
$

Total
$

37,344
50,875
2,963
(4,378)

86,804
82,592
(131)
(4,374)

589,078
603,181
78,746
(144,646)

1,126,359
924,294
-
(369,964)

626,422
654,056
81,709
(149,024)

1,213,163
1,006,886
(131)
(374,338)

164,891

1,680,689

1,845,580

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 15. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued)

Impairment of other intangible assets during the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019
For the purpose of impairment testing of re-acquired rights and other intangibles the following CGUs are determined to be 
those that benefit from the core patented technology and product development costs. The net carrying values of intangible 
assets (excluding goodwill) allocated to those CGUs is as follows:

Package Asset Delivery - PAD

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,845,580 

1,213,163 

Impairment test performed
During the year ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019, the recoverable value of the CGU was assessed on a fair value 
basis (less likely costs of disposal). The fair value was determined by management, through the assistance of a third party 
valuations specialists.

The fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement of the asset is categorised in its entirety is Level 3. The 
valuation techniques used to measure the fair value less likely costs of disposal were the Relief from Royalty Method and 
Multi  Period  Excess  Earnings  Method. Management  used  the  following  key  estimates  and  assumptions  in  the  valuation 
calculation:

Key items

Growth rate
Discount rate
Royalty rate
Customer attrition rate
EBITDA margin

          2020

          2019

2.25% 
12.10% 
5.00% 
10.00% 
50.00% 

2.25% 
14.30% 
5.00% 
10.00% 
50.00% 

Impairment test results
Based  on  the  testing  performed,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  CGU  exceeded  the  carrying  value  and  no  impairment 
existed at 30 June 2020 (30 June 2019: no impairment).

Impairment test sensitivity 
A reasonable possible change in the key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount of the CGU would not 
cause the remaining carrying value of the CGU to exceed its recoverable amount.

Note 16. Current liabilities - trade and other payables

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,920,932 
71,762 
-  
545,240 

3,105,185 
191,685 
86,400 
1,162,861 

2,537,934 

4,546,131 

Trade payables
Employee expense payables
Goods and services tax payable
Other payables

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 17. Current liabilities - contract liabilities

Contract liabilities

Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and 
previous financial year are set out below:

Opening balance
Payments received in advance
Transfer to revenue - included in the opening balance
Transfer to revenue - other balances

Closing balance

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

2,293,752 

1,611,830 

1,611,830 
1,284,044 
(602,122)
-  

841,498 
1,972,659 
(841,498)
(360,829)

2,293,752 

1,611,830 

Unsatisfied performance obligations
The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of 
the  reporting  period  was  $2,293,752  as  at  30  June  2020  ($1,611,830  as  at  30  June  2019)  and  is  expected  to  be 
recognised as revenue in future periods as follows:

Within 6 months
Greater than 6 months

Note 18. Current liabilities - provisions

Employee benefits

Note 19. Non-current liabilities - borrowings

Loan - First Samuel
Loan - First Samuel - capitalised interest
Loan - PPP

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,980,068 
313,684 

1,323,880 
287,950 

2,293,752 

1,611,830 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

662,996 

493,816 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

11,000,000 
148,571 
676,054 

8,000,000 
-  
-  

11,824,625 

8,000,000 

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments.

Loan - First Samuel
The loan comprises of a facility from First Samuel Limited totalling $11,500,000 (30 June 2019: $9,000,000). The facility 
comprises of four tranches.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 19. Non-current liabilities - borrowings (continued)

First tranche
The first tranche comprises of a $3,000,000 facility (30 June 2019: $3,000,000). The interest rate applicable to the facility is 
90 day BBSW plus 6% per annum. For a period of eight months, commencing on 1 November 2019, interest on the drawn 
facility was capitalised. Outside of this period interest is payable 6 monthly in arrears. The first tranche matures on 31 July 
2021.

Second tranche
The second tranche comprises of a $8,000,000 facility (30 June 2019: $6,000,000). For an 8 month period, commencing 1 
November  2019,  this  facility  was  interest  free.  Outside  of  this  period,  the  interest  rate  applicable  to  the  facility  is  90  day 
BBSW plus 9% per annum, payable 6 monthly in arrears. The second tranche matures on 31 July 2021.

Third and fourth tranche
The third and fourth tranche first comprise of 2 separate $250,000 facilities (2019: $nil). If drawn, the additional 2 tranches 
are  repayable  on  31  October  2020  and  20  April  2021  respectively.  The  interest  rate  applicable  to  the  facility  is  90  day 
BBSW plus 6% per annum, payable 6 monthly in arrears.

Of the total facility drawn down at 30 June 2020:
●

$2,000,000  is  convertible  into  ordinary  shares  of  the  company  if  a  placement  of  shares  to  a  strategic  investor  is 
completed. The conversion price will be the issue price per share paid by the strategic investor.
$3,000,000  is  convertible  into  ordinary  shares  of  the  company  in  the  event  of  a  successful  takeover  bid.  The 
conversion price will be 83.33% of the price per share payable by the successful bidder.

●

All conversions are subject to approval by the company's shareholders.

In total, $7,000,000 of the total Loan Facility may be redrawn if repayments are made before the end of the term.

Loan - PPP
In May 2020, the Company's USA subsidiary, Telezygology Inc., secured a PPP loan of US$ 464,862 under the US Small 
Business Administration Paycheck Protection Programme ('PPP') established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic 
Security ('CARES') Act. The loan term is two years and carries and interest rate of 1% per annum.

Total secured liabilities
The total secured liabilities (current and non-current) are as follows:

Loan - First Samuel
Loan - First Samuel - capitalised interest

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

11,000,000 
148,571 

8,000,000 
-  

11,148,571 

8,000,000 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 19. Non-current liabilities - borrowings (continued)

Assets pledged as security
The facilities are secured by first ranking security interest over the assets of the consolidated entity.

Financing arrangements
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit:

Total facilities

Loan - First Samuel
Loan - PPP

Used at the reporting date
Loan - First Samuel
Loan - PPP

Unused at the reporting date
Loan - First Samuel
Loan - PPP

Note 20. Equity - issued capital

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

11,500,000 
676,054 
12,176,054 

9,000,000 
-  
9,000,000 

11,000,000 
676,054 
11,676,054 

8,000,000 
-  
8,000,000 

500,000 
-  
500,000 

1,000,000 
-  
1,000,000 

Consolidated

2020
Shares

2019
Shares

2020
$

2019
$

Ordinary shares - fully paid

91,725,605

70,558,162

212,426,391  210,400,125 

Movements in ordinary share capital

Details

Balance

Balance
Issue of shares
Issue of shares
Less: share issue costs

Date

1 July 2018

30 June 2019
23 December 2019
24 January 2020

Shares

Issue price

$

70,558,162

70,558,162
8,176,340
12,991,103
-

210,400,125

$0.1050 
$0.1050 
$0.0000

210,400,125
858,516
1,364,066
(196,316)

Balance

30 June 2020

91,725,605

212,426,391

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in any dividends declared and any proceeds attributable to shareholders 
should  the  company  be  wound  up,  in  proportions  that  consider  both  the  number  of  shares  held  and  the  extent  to  which 
those  shares  are  paid  up.  The  fully  paid  ordinary  shares  have  no  par  value  and  the  company  does  not  have  a  limited 
amount of authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote.

Share buy-back
There is no current on-market share buy-back.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 20. Equity - issued capital (continued)

Unquoted options
At 30 June 2020 there were 2,361,000 (2019: 500,000) options on issue. Each option entitles the holder to subscribe for 
one fully paid share in the company at the exercise price per share at any time from the date the vesting condition have 
been satisfied until expiry of the options subject to various vesting dates.

Capital risk management
The consolidated entity's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so 
that 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  amount  of  dividends  paid  to 
shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The  consolidated  entity  would  look  to  raise  capital  when  an  opportunity  to  invest  in  a  business  or  company  or  invest  in 
growth was seen as value adding.

The capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the 30 June 2019 Annual Report.

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated 
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.

Note 21. Equity - reserves

Foreign currency reserve
Share-based payments reserve

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

(4,337,139)
61,946 

(4,388,768)
-  

(4,275,193)

(4,388,768)

Foreign currency reserve
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  exchange  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  the  financial  statements  of  foreign 
operations to Australian dollars. It is also used to recognise gains and losses on hedges of the net investments in foreign 
operations.

Share-based payments reserve
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of  equity  benefits  provided  to  employees  and  directors  as  part  of  their 
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.

Movements in reserves
Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2018
Foreign currency translation

Balance at 30 June 2019
Foreign currency translation
Share-based payments

Balance at 30 June 2020

 Foreign
 currency
$

Share-based
payments
$

Total
$

(3,723,340)
(665,428)

(4,388,768)
51,629
-

-
-

(3,723,340)
(665,428)

-
-
61,946

(4,388,768)
51,629
61,946

(4,337,139)

61,946

(4,275,193)

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 22. Equity - dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year.

Note 23. Financial instruments

Financial risk management objectives
The consolidated entity's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign currency risk, price 
risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The consolidated entity's overall risk management program focuses 
on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of 
the  consolidated  entity.  The  consolidated  entity  uses  different  methods  to  measure  different  types  of  risk  to  which  it  is 
exposed. These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and ageing analysis for 
credit risk.

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives ('finance') under policies approved by the Board of Directors 
('the  Board').  These  policies  include  identification  and  analysis  of  the  risk  exposure  of  the  consolidated  entity  and 
appropriate  procedures,  controls  and  risk  limits.  Finance  identifies,  evaluates  and  hedges  financial  risks  within  the 
consolidated entity's operating units. Finance reports to the Board on a monthly basis.

Market risk

Foreign currency risk
The  consolidated  entity  undertakes  certain  transactions  denominated  in  foreign  currency  and  is  exposed  to  foreign 
currency risk through foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities 
denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and 
cash flow forecasting.

The  consolidated  entity's  foreign  exchange  risk  is  managed  to  ensure  sufficient  funds  are  available  to  meet  foreign 
currency commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner. The consolidated entity will continually monitor this risk and 
consider  entering  into  forward  foreign  exchange,  foreign  currency  swap  and  foreign  currency  option  contracts  if 
appropriate.

Creditors and debtors as at 30 June 2020 were reviewed to assess currency risk at year end. The value of transactions 
denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective subsidiary was insignificant and therefore 
the risk was determined as immaterial.

Price risk
The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant price risk.

Interest rate risk
The  consolidated  entity's  main  interest  rate  risk  arises  from  long-term  borrowings.  Borrowings  issued  at  variable  rates 
expose the consolidated entity to interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the consolidated entity to fair 
value interest rate risk.

The  consolidated  entity  invests  surplus  cash  in  term  deposits  with  fixed  returns.  The  Board  makes  investment  decisions 
after considering advice received from professional advisors.

The consolidated entity monitors its interest rate exposure continuously.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 23. Financial instruments (continued)

As at the reporting date, the consolidated entity had the following variable rate exposures:

Consolidated

Cash and cash equivalents
Loan - First Samuel
Loan - PPP

2020

2019

Weighted 
average 
interest rate
%

Weighted 
average 
interest rate
%

Balance
$

Balance
$

0.10% 
8.25% 
1.00% 

1,043,158
(11,148,571)
(676,054)

0.10% 
9.72% 
-

535,269
(8,000,000)
-

Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk

(10,781,467)

(7,464,731)

An analysis by remaining contractual maturities is shown in 'liquidity and interest rate risk management' below.

The  consolidated  entity  has  a  net  cash  deficit  totalling  $10,781,467  (2019:  net  cash  deficit  $7,464,731).  An  official 
increase/decrease in interest rates of one (2019: one) percentage point would have an adverse/favourable effect on profit 
before tax of $107,815 (2019: adverse/favourable $74,647) per annum. The percentage change is based on the expected 
volatility of interest rates using market data and analysts' forecasts.

Credit risk
Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that  a  counterparty  will  default  on  its  contractual  obligations  resulting  in  financial  loss  to  the 
consolidated  entity.  The  consolidated  entity  has  a  strict  code  of  credit,  including  obtaining  agency  credit  information, 
confirming references and setting appropriate credit limits. The consolidated entity obtains guarantees where appropriate 
to  mitigate  credit  risk.  The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  at  the  reporting  date  to  recognised  financial  assets  is  the 
carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position 
and notes to the financial statements. The consolidated entity does not hold any collateral.

The  consolidated  entity  has  adopted  a  lifetime  expected  loss  allowance  in  estimating  expected  credit  losses  to  trade 
receivables  through  the  use  of  a  provisions  matrix  using  fixed  rates  of  credit  loss  provisioning.  These  provisions  are 
considered  representative  across  all  customers  of  the  consolidated  entity  based  on  recent  sales  experience,  historical 
collection rates and forward-looking information that is available.

The consolidated entity has a concentration of credit risk exposure with 2 customer (2019: 1 customers), which as at 30 
June 2020 owed the consolidated entity $861,711 (2019: $650,539) representing 43% (2019: 20.2%) of trade receivables. 
Of this balance, $53,537 (2019: $23,171) was outside the customers' respective terms of trade, however management is 
confident  of  collection  and  no  impairment  was  made  as  at  30  June  2020.  There  are  no  guarantees  against  these 
receivables but management closely monitors the receivable balance on a monthly basis and is in regular contact with this 
customer to mitigate risk.

There is a concentration of credit risk for cash at bank and cash on deposit as most monies in Australia are held with one 
financial institution, St George Bank.

Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include 
the  failure  of  a  debtor  to  engage  in  a  repayment  plan,  no  active  enforcement  activity  and  a  failure  to  make  contractual 
payments for a period greater than 1 year.

Liquidity risk
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the consolidated entity to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and cash 
equivalents) and available borrowing facilities to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable.

The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities by 
continuously monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 23. Financial instruments (continued)

Financing arrangements
Unused borrowing facilities at the reporting date:

Loan - First Samuel

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

500,000 

1,000,000 

During  the  year  ended  30  June  2020,  the  consolidated  entity  increased  the  facility  with  First  Samuel  Limited  by  an 
additional $2,500,000 providing the consolidated entity with a total secured loan facility of up to $11,648,571. Refer to note 
19 for further details.

Remaining contractual maturities
The following tables detail the consolidated entity's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The 
tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which 
the  financial  liabilities  are  required  to  be  paid.  The  tables  include  both  interest  and  principal  cash  flows  disclosed  as 
remaining  contractual  maturities  and  therefore  these  totals  may  differ  from  their  carrying  amount  in  the  statement  of 
financial position.

Consolidated - 2020

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables

Interest-bearing - variable
Loan - First Samuel

Interest-bearing - fixed rate
Loan - PPP
Lease liability
Total non-derivatives

Consolidated - 2019

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables

Interest-bearing - variable
Loan - First Samuel
Total non-derivatives

Weighted 
average 

interest rate 1 year or less

%

$

Between 1 
and 2 years
$

Between 2 
and 5 years Over 5 years

$

$

-
-

1,920,932
617,002

-
-

8.25% 

919,731

11,206,750

1.00% 
10.55% 

6,761
65,853
3,530,279

681,221
-
11,887,971

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-

-
-
-

Weighted 
average 

interest rate 1 year or less

%

$

Between 1 
and 2 years
$

Between 2 
and 5 years Over 5 years

$

$

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities
$

1,920,932
617,002

12,126,481

687,982
65,853
15,418,250

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities
$

-
-

3,105,185
1,440,946

-
-

-
-

9.72% 

747,850
5,293,981

747,850
747,850

8,063,516
8,063,516

-
-

-
-

3,105,185
1,440,946

9,559,216
14,105,347

The cash  flows in the  maturity analysis above  are not  expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually  disclosed 
above.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 24. Fair value measurement

Unless  otherwise  stated,  the  carrying  amounts  of  financial  instruments  reflect  their  fair  value.  The  carrying  amounts  of 
trade receivables and trade payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair 
value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the remaining contractual maturities at the current market interest 
rate that is available for similar financial instruments.

Note 25. Key management personnel disclosures

Compensation
The  aggregate  compensation  made  to  directors  and  other  members  of  key  management  personnel  of  the  consolidated 
entity is set out below:

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

Note 26. Remuneration of auditors

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

1,539,254 
90,077 
43,549 

1,467,949 
92,240 
-  

1,672,880 

1,560,189 

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by PKF Brisbane Audit, the auditor 
of the company, and its network firms:

Audit services - PKF Brisbane Audit (2019: Grant Thornton)
Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services - PKF Brisbane Audit (2019: Grant Thornton)
Transfer pricing review
Corporate advisory
Independent tax advice and tax compliance                                                     

Audit services - network firms
Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services - network firms
Preparation of the tax return

Note 27. Contingent liabilities

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

85,000 

202,647 

-  
-  
-  

-  

9,500 
29,912 
27,250 

66,662 

85,000 

269,309 

-  

-  

-  

31,978 

500 

32,478 

The consolidated entity does not have any contingent liabilities at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 28. Commitments

Lease commitments - operating
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:
Within one year
One to five years

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

-  
-  

-  

356,712 
261,843 

618,555 

The consolidated entity leases various premises under non-cancellable operating leases expiring between 1 and 5 years. 
All  leases  have  annual  CPI  escalation  clauses.  The  above  commitments  do  not  include  commitments  for  any  renewal 
options  on  leases.  Lease  conditions  do  not  impose  any  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  TZ  Limited  and  its  subsidiaries  from 
borrowing further funds or paying dividends.

Operating lease commitments were disclosed under the requirements of AASB 117 'Leases'. AASB 117 was superseded 
by AASB 16 'Leases' effective 1 July 2019. Operating leases commitments are no longer disclosed under AASB 16.

Note 29. Related party transactions

Parent entity
TZ Limited is the parent entity.

Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 31.

Key management personnel
Disclosures  relating  to  key  management  personnel  are  set  out  in  note  25  and  the  remuneration  report  included  in  the 
directors' report.

Transactions with related parties
The following transactions occurred with related parties:

Payment for other expenses:
Administration fees, storage and office rent paid to YBR Services Pty Limited*
Interest paid/(payable) to First Samuel Limited - an entity with significant influence

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

-  
463,420 

67,829 
548,110 

*

director  related  entity  in  which  Mark  Bouris  is  a  director.  Mr  Bouris  resigned  as  a  Director  of  TZ  Limited  on  20 
November 2018. Therefore the amount for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 represents expenses for the period 
from 1 July 2018 to 20 November 2018.

Receivable from and payable to related parties
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:

Current payables:
Interest payable to First Samuel Limited - an entity with significant influence

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Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

-  

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 29. Related party transactions (continued)

Loans to/from related parties
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to loans with related parties:

Non-current borrowings:
Loan from First Samuel Limited - an entity with significant influence

Terms and conditions
Refer to note 19 for details of terms and conditions on the First Samuel Limited loan facility.

Note 30. Parent entity information

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Issued capital
Share-based payments reserve
Accumulated losses

Total deficiency in equity

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

11,148,571 

8,000,000 

Parent

2020
$

2019
$

(5,024,378)

(7,207,512)

(5,024,378)

(7,207,512)

Parent

2020
$

2019
$

2,332,714 

6,188,788 

2,500,314 

6,188,788 

481,106 

4,483,069 

11,629,677 

12,483,069 

212,426,391  210,400,125 
-  
(221,617,700) (216,694,406)

61,946 

(9,129,363)

(6,294,281)

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 30. Parent entity information (continued)

Significant accounting policies
The  accounting  policies  of  the  parent  entity  are  consistent  with  those  of  the  consolidated  entity,  as  disclosed  in  note  1, 
except for the following:
●
●

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity.
Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an 
indicator of an impairment of the investment.

Note 31. Interests in subsidiaries

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  the  following  subsidiaries  in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1:

Name

Telezygology, Inc.
PDT Holdings, Inc.
Product Development Technologies, Inc.
PDT Tooling, Inc.
TZI Australia Pty Limited
A.C.N. 156 637 704 Pty Ltd
TZI Singapore Pte Ltd
TZI UK Limited 

Note 32. Cash flow information

Principal place of business /
Country of incorporation

United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
Australia
Australia
Singapore
United Kingdom

Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash used in operating activities

Ownership interest
2019
2020
%
%

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

Loss after income tax expense for the year

(5,120,229)

(4,359,688)

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Share-based payments
Foreign exchange differences
Interest accrued on borrowings

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease in trade and other receivables
Decrease in contract assets
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
Increase in other operating assets
Decrease in trade and other payables
Increase in contract liabilities
Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits

Net cash used in operating activities

841,921 
61,946 
63,967 
148,571 

315,086 
-  
(763,124)
87,787 

1,195,469 
238,737 
212,579 
(292,047)
(2,008,197)
681,922 
169,180 

1,206,650 
562,994 
(531,439)
(102,471)
(832,400)
770,332 
(27,403)

(3,806,181)

(3,673,676)

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 32. Cash flow information (continued)

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2018
Net cash from financing activities

Balance at 30 June 2019
Lease additions
Net cash from financing activities
Other changes

Loan - First 
Samuel
$

Loan - PPP
$

Lease 
liabilities
$

Total
$

4,000,000
4,000,000

8,000,000
-
3,000,000
-

-
-

-
-
676,054
-

-
-

4,000,000
4,000,000

-
521,579
(292,915)
(163,016)

8,000,000
521,579
3,383,139
(163,016)

Balance at 30 June 2020

11,000,000

676,054

65,648

11,741,702

Note 33. Earnings per share

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of TZ Limited

(5,120,229)

(4,359,688)

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

80,468,726

70,558,162

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

80,468,726

70,558,162

Number

Number

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Cents

Cents

(6.36)
(6.36)

(6.18)
(6.18)

For  the  purpose  calculating  the  diluted  earnings  per  share  the  denominator  has  excluded  2,361,000  options  (2019: 
500,000 options) as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Note 34. Share-based payments

The TZ Employee Incentive Scheme
The  TZ  Employee  Incentive  Scheme  ('TZEIS')  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2009  Annual  General  Meeting  that 
was  held  on  26  February  2010  and  re-approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2019  Annual  General  Meeting  held  on  29 
November  2019.  TZEIS  was  established  to   to  attract,  retain,  motivate  and  reward  senior  executives  and  directors 
(including non-executive directors) of the company (collectively the 'Participants') by issuing options to the Participants to 
allow the Participants to acquire fully paid ordinary class shares in the company upon exercising the options. 

Each  tranche  of  options  had  a  fixed  number  granted  with  vesting  periods  from  one  to  three  years.  Each  option,  when 
validly exercised, entitles the holder to receive one fully paid share in the company. 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2020

Note 34. Share-based payments (continued)

Set out below are summaries of options granted under the plan:

2020

Grant date

Expiry date

15/01/2014
06/08/2019
06/08/2019
06/08/2019

30/06/2020
31/08/2024
31/08/2025
31/08/2026

Exercise 
price

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

$6.0000 
$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

500,000
-
-
-
500,000

-
967,000
967,000
967,000
2,901,000

-
-
-
-
-

(500,000)
(180,000)
(180,000)
(180,000)
(1,040,000)

-
787,000
787,000
787,000
2,361,000

Weighted average exercise price

$6.0000 

$0.3667 

$0.0000

$3.0750 

$0.3667 

2019

Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise 
price

15/01/2014
15/01/2014

30/06/2019
30/06/2020

$4.0000 
$6.0000 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

500,000
500,000
1,000,000

Granted

Exercised

Expired

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

-
-
-

-
-
-

(500,000)
-
(500,000)

-
500,000
500,000

Weighted average exercise price

$5.0000 

$0.0000

$0.0000

$4.0000 

$6.0000 

Set out below are the options exercisable at the end of the financial year:

Grant date

Expiry date

15/01/2014

30/06/2020

2020
Number

2019
Number

-

-

500,000

500,000

The  weighted  average  remaining  contractual  life  of  options  outstanding  at  the  end  of  the  financial  year  was  5.2  years 
(2019: 1 year).

For the options granted during the current financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the 
grant date, are as follows:

Grant date

Expiry date

Share price
at grant date

Exercise
price

Expected
volatility

Dividend
yield

Risk-free
interest rate

Fair value
at grant date

06/08/2019
06/08/2019
06/08/2019

31/08/2024
31/08/2025
31/08/2026

$0.1100 
$0.1100 
$0.1100 

$0.2500 
$0.4000 
$0.4500 

89.00% 
88.00% 
91.00% 

-
-
-

0.75% 
0.83% 
0.90% 

$0.0605 
$0.0579 
$0.0654 

Note 35. Events after the reporting period

The impact of the Coronavirus ('COVID-19') pandemic is ongoing for the consolidated entity up to 30 June 2020, it is not 
practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing 
and  is  dependent  on  measures  imposed  by  the  Australian  Government  and  other  countries,  such  as  maintaining  social 
distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2020 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the  consolidated  entity's  operations,  the  results  of  those  operations,  or  the  consolidated  entity's  state  of  affairs  in  future 
financial years.

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Directors' declaration
30 June 2020

In the directors' opinion:

●

●

●

●

the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  comply  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  the  Accounting  Standards,  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements;

the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as 
at 30 June 2020 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

there are reasonable grounds to believe that 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.

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

On behalf of the directors

___________________________
John Wilson
Managing Director

28 August 2020
Sydney

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

TO THE MEMBERS OF TZ LIMITED 

Report on the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  financial  report  of  TZ  Limited  (the  company),  which  comprises  the 
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2020, the consolidated statement of profit or loss 
and  other  comprehensive  income,  the  consolidated  statement  of  changes  in  equity  and  the  consolidated 
statement  of  cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  notes  comprising  a  summary  of  significant  accounting 
policies  and  other  explanatory  information,  and  the  directors’  declaration  of  the  company  and  the 
consolidated  entity comprising  the company and  the entities  it controlled at  the year’s end  or from time to 
time during the financial year. 

In our opinion, the financial report of TZ Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i)

ii)

Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2020
and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion 

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

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

Independence 

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

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern 

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicates that the 
consolidated entity incurred a net loss of $5,120,229 and net operating cash outflows of $3,806,181 during 
the year ended 30 June 2020. As stated in Note 1, these events or conditions, along with other matters as 
set  forth  in  Note  1,  indicate  that  a  material  uncertainty  exists  that  may  cast  significant  doubt  on  the 
consolidated  entity’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern  and  therefore,  the  consolidated  entity  may  be 
unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

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Key Audit Matter 

Key  audit  matters  are  those  matters  that,  in  our  professional  judgement,  were  of  most  significance  in  our 
audit  of  the  financial  report  of  the  current  period.  In  addition  to  the  matter  described  in  the  Material 
Uncertainty  Related  to  Going  Concern  section  we  have  determined  the  matter  described  below  to  be  the 
key  audit  matter  to  be  communicated  in  our  report.  These  matters  were  addressed  in  the  context  of  our 
audit  of  the  financial  report  as  a  whole,  and  in  forming  our  opinion  thereon,  and  we  do  not  provide  a 
separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the 
matter is provided in that context. 

1. Carrying amount of intangible assets with finite useful lives

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

As at 30 June 2020 the carrying value of intangible 
assets with finite useful lives was $1,845,580 (2019: 
$1,213,163), as disclosed in Note 15. 

The group’s accounting policy in respect of intangible 
assets with finite useful lives is outlined in Note 1.  

The carrying amount of intangible assets with finite 
useful lives is a key audit matter due to: 

•

•

the  significant  audit  effort  required  to  test  the
carrying amount of intangible assets with finite
useful lives; and
the  level  of  judgement  applied  in  evaluating
management’s assessment of impairment.

are 

As outlined in Notes 1 and 15, management assessed 
the  carrying  amount  of  intangible  assets  with  finite 
useful  lives  through  impairment  testing  utilising  a  fair 
value  less costs of  disposal model  in  which  significant 
key 
judgements 
assumptions. The judgements made in determining the 
underlying assumptions in the model have a significant 
impact on the carrying amount of intangible assets with 
finite  useful  lives,  and  accordingly  the  amount  of  any 
impairment  charge,  to  be  recorded  in  the  current 
financial year. 

determining 

applied 

in 

In assessing this key audit matter, we involved senior 
audit team members who understand the industry. 

Our audit procedures included, amongst others: 

•

•

•

•

•

evaluating management’s methodology for
determining the carrying amount of intangible
assets with finite useful lives by comparing the
fair value less costs of disposal model with
generally accepted valuation methodology and
accounting standard requirements;
conducting sensitivity analysis on key
assumptions such as weighted average cost
of capital (WACC) and growth rates, within
reasonable foreseeable ranges;
challenging the key assumptions used in the
value in use model by:
- assessing growth rates used in comparison
to historical results 
- evaluating the WACC rate used in
comparison to market and industry information 
available 
- assessing yearly revenue forecasts in
comparison to historical results and approved 
budgets 
- assessing the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on all key assumptions; 
assessing the appropriateness of the group’s
accounting policy for the capitalisation of
development costs;
obtaining a list of additions to intangible assets
and  assessing  against  the  recognition  criteria

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•

•

of AASB 138; 
assessing  management’s  estimate  of  future
the  costs
economic  benefits 
capitalised; and
assessing  the  appropriateness  of  the  related
disclosures in Note 1 and 15.

related 

to 

Other Information 

Those  charged  with  governance  are  responsible  for  the  other  information  in  the  annual  report.  Other 
information  is  financial  and  non-financial  information  in  the  annual  report  of  the  consolidated  entity  for  the 
year ended 30 June 2020, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and, accordingly, the auditor does 
not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of 
the remuneration report. 

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

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

Directors’ Responsibilities for the Financial Report 

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

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

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

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

As part of  an  audit in accordance with  Australian Auditing  Standards, we exercise professional judgement 
and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

•

Identify  and  assess  the  risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  financial  report,  whether  due  to  fraud  or
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is

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sufficient  and  appropriate  to  provide  a  basis  for  our  opinion.  The  risk  of  not  detecting  a  material 
misstatement  resulting  from  fraud  is  higher  than  for  one  resulting  from  error,  as  fraud  may  involve 
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that
are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances,  but  not  for  the  purpose  of  expressing  an  opinion  on  the
effectiveness of the consolidated entity’s internal control.

• Evaluate  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the  reasonableness  of  accounting

estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors.

• Conclude  on  the  appropriateness  of  the  Directors’  use  of  the  going  concern  basis  of  accounting  and,
based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained,  whether  a  material  uncertainty  exists  related  to  events  or
conditions  that  may  cast  significant  doubt  on  the  consolidated  entity’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going
concern.  If  we  conclude  that  a  material  uncertainty  exists,  we  are  required  to  draw  attention  in  our
auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to
modify  our  opinion.  Our  conclusions  are  based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained  up  to  the  date  of  our
auditor’s  report.  However,  future  events  or  conditions  may  cause  the  consolidated  entity  to  cease  to
continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures,
and  whether  the  financial  report  represents  the  underlying  transactions  and  events  in  a  manner  that
achieves fair presentation.

• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business
activities  within  the  consolidated  entity  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  group  financial  report.  We  are
responsible  for  the  direction,  supervision  and  performance  of  the  group  audit.  We  remain  solely
responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with the  Directors regarding, among other  matters, the planned scope and  timing  of the 
audit  and  significant  audit  findings,  including  any  significant  deficiencies  in  internal  control  that  we  identify 
during our audit.  

We  also  provide  the  Directors  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with  relevant  ethical  requirements 
regarding  independence,  and  to  communicate  with  them  all  relationships  and  other  matters  that  may 
reasonably  be  thought  to  bear  on  our  independence,  and  where  applicable,  actions  taken  to  eliminate 
threats or safeguards applied.  

From  the  matters  communicated  with  the  Directors,  we  determine  those  matters  that  were  of  most 
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. 
We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about 
the  matter  or  when,  in  extremely  rare  circumstances,  we  determine  that  a  matter  should  not  be 
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected 
to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.  

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Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the remuneration report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2020. 

In  our  opinion,  the  remuneration  report  of  TZ  Limited  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2020,  complies  with 
section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

Responsibilities 

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

PKF BRISBANE AUDIT 

SHAUN LINDEMANN 
PARTNER 

28 AUGUST 2020 
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 

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TZ Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2020

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 7 August 2020.

Distribution of equitable securities
Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding:

1 to 1,000
1,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
10,001 to 100,000
100,001 and over

Holding less than a marketable parcel

Equity security holders

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders
The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Delcor Advisory Investment Group Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Mr David Frederick Oakley (DFO Investment A/C)
Mr Philip Anthony Feitelson
Exelmont Pty Ltd
Mr David Frederick Oakley
Mrs Margaret Jane Watt
Surflodge Pty Ltd (JE Lynch Staff Super FD A/C)
Miss Chia - Hui Hsu
One Managed Investment Funds Limited (TI Absolute Return A/C)
Mr Peter Howells
Hayward Australasia Pty Ltd
One Managed Investment Funds Limited (TI Growth A/C)
Surflodge Pty Ltd
Guthrie CAD/GIS Software Pty Ltd
Guthrie CAD/GIS Software Pty Ltd (Guthrie Super Fund A/C)
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Mr Chad Loren Williams
Mr Scott Joseph Bogue

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 Number 
 of holders 
of options
 over
ordinary 
 shares

Number 
of holders 
of ordinary 
shares

1,414
350
116
226
98

2,204

1,854

-
-
-
2
7

9

-

Ordinary shares 

Number held

% of total 
shares 
issued

21,125,593
14,041,074
7,333,407
2,573,174
1,904,762
1,818,545
1,780,351
1,209,872
1,161,670
1,084,908
1,042,217
985,714
910,268
880,713
777,011
640,000
633,095
606,531
604,950
590,128

61,703,983

23.03
15.31
7.99
2.81
2.08
1.98
1.94
1.32
1.27
1.18
1.14
1.07
0.99
0.96
0.85
0.70
0.69
0.66
0.66
0.64

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TZ Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2020

Unquoted equity securities

Options over ordinary shares

Substantial holders
Substantial holders in the company are set out below:

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Delcor Advisory Investment Group Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Voting rights
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below:

Number
on issue

Number
of holders

2,361,000

9

Ordinary shares 

Number held

21,125,593
14,041,074
7,333,407

% of total 
shares 
issued

23.03
15.31
7.99

Ordinary shares
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote.

There are no other classes of equity securities.

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