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ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED  

ABN 38 002 679 469 

Annual Financial Report 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

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Corporate Information 

ABN 38 002 679 469   

Directors 
Alfred J. Chown (Chairman/Managing Director) 

Gary A. Ferguson (Non-executive Director) 

Philip W. Dulhunty (Non-executive Director) 

Yulin Hu (Non-executive Director) 

Matthew Driscoll (Non-executive Director) 

Meiping Hu (Alternate Director to Yulin Hu) 

Company Secretary 
Gregory R. Knoke 

Registered Office 
102 Old Pittwater Road 

BROOKVALE NSW 2100 

Bankers 
National Australia Bank Limited 

NAB House, 255 George Street 

SYDNEY NSW 2000 

Share Register 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 

Level 4, 60 Carrington Street 

Sydney NSW 2000 

Telephone:- (02) 8234 5000 

Facsimile:- (02) 8235 8150 

Auditors 
Nexia Sydney Audit Pty Ltd 

Chartered Accountants 

Level 16 

1 Market Street 

SYDNEY NSW 2000 

Telephone:- (02) 9251 4600 

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Contents 

Chairman’s Report 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report (audited) 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Income Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

ASX Additional Information 

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Chairman’s Report 

EGY has again reported a loss after tax and minorities for the financial year but continues to trade with the support of its major 
shareholders and financial backers. Sales in its wholly owned subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd (Bambach) have 
expanded  and  margins  have  improved  substantially,  however  margin  improvement  took  longer  to  develop  than  anticipated 
following the installation of significant manufacturing equipment in late 2017.  

Group losses were exacerbated by a material one off additional stock write down of $340,000 and by interest expense payable 
on the substantial debt load carried by the company of $1.485m. 

Bambach itself excluding the one off stock write down reported an EBITDA result of $123,443. 

New products developed by the company are selling well and prospects in this regard are bright with significant new products 
to come on stream over the next 6 to 12 months - especially cable products geared to the defence industry.  

The  company  has  developed  a  very  strong  sales  capability  and  now  looks  to  improving  its  manufacturing  capacity  and 
efficiency to support its sales operations.  

The award in May 2018 of a Regional Jobs and Investment Program (RJIP) grant of $2.92 million by the Federal Government 
to  EGY’s  wholly  owned  subsidiary  Bambach  means  the  company  is  now  in    a  positon  to  vastly  improve  its  manufacturing 
capacity  and  efficiency  which  will  allow  strong  margin  improvement  and  much  faster  supply.  The  company  is  currently 
exploring the best way to maximise use of the grant to this purpose. 

Overall  the  market  for  specialised  and  industrial  cables  is  continuing  to  improve  and  the  suite  of  products  developed  by 
Bambach over the past four years should see strong demand for the foreseeable future.  

The company will update the market as soon as it settles on its way forward with implementation of the RJIP grant. 

Alfred J Chown 
Chairman 

Sydney, 28 September 2018 

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Directors’ Report 

Your Directors submit their report for the year ended 30 June 2018 
. 

DIRECTORS 

The names and details of the Company's Directors in office during the year and until the date of this report are as follows.  
Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities  

Alfred J. Chown, B.Econ, (Age 57) (Chairman/Managing Director) Appointed 4 July 1997. 

Born in 1960, in Sale, Victoria, Mr Chown returned in 2012 from residing in Hong Kong.  In 1987 he co-founded E.L. Consult 
Ltd  an  executive  search  provider  that  prior  to  being  sold  to  the  Clarius  group  (ASX:CND)  and  renamed  Lloyd  Morgan  in 
March  2007,  had  an  extensive  network  of  offices  throughout  Hong  Kong,  China,  Singapore  and  Malaysia.  Mr  Chown 
continues to provide his services to Lloyd Morgan in a regional role. In the early 1990’s Mr Chown also co-founded Dulhunty 
Engineering Ltd and in 1997 this company established Dulhunty Yangzhou Line Fittings Co Ltd, a manufacturer of line fittings 
for  the  electric  power  transmission  and  distribution  industry.  In  2003  Mr  Chown  was  the  driving  force  to  merge  these 
businesses together with Dulhunty Industries Pty Limited of Australia to form Energy Technologies Limited. Mr Chown is a 
former Chairman of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and has extensive commercial experience in both 
Australia and Asia. Mr Chown is also a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees of the company. 

Philip W. Dulhunty OAM (Age 94) (Non-Executive Director) Appointed 3 December 2014 

Founder  of  Dulhunty  Power  (Aust)  Pty  Limited,  importers,  exporters  and  distributors  of  electrical  power  transmission 
equipment.  Honorary  Life  Member  and  distinguished  member  of  the  international  electrical  transmission  industry  body, 
CIGRE  and  Honorary  Life  Senior  member  of  IEEE.  Holder  of  Centenary  Medal  for  Contribution  to  Australian  Industry.  Mr 
Dulhunty  was  also  the  recipient  of  the  Institute  of  Engineering  and  Technology  (IET)  James  N  Kirby  Medal  in  2007.  Mr 
Dulhunty was previously a Director of the company from 31 March 2003 to 1 October 2012. Mr Dulhunty is also a member of 
the Audit and Nomination Committees of the company. 

Gary A Ferguson CA (Age 75) (Non-executive Director). Appointed 1 October 2012 

Mr Ferguson is a qualified accountant. During his career, he has worked for manufacturing companies as a cost accountant, 
lectured  in  accounting  (post-certificate  Cost  Accounting)  with  the  then  Department  of  Technical  Education,  developed  the 
methodology associated with risk analysis profiles for capital expenditure projects in both the cable and abrasive sectors and 
providing consultant services to these companies. Mr Ferguson relocated to Mid-North Coast NSW in 1975 and gained a very 
broad level of experience, owning and operating businesses in the construction, hospitality, heavy transport and earthmoving 
and  quarry  industries.  In  1992  he  acquired  a  public  practice  in  Kempsey,  specializing  in  providing  commercial  clients  with 
advice  in  corporate  structure,  taxation,  reporting  and  financial  management  areas,  including  providing  associated  legal 
services from in house partners. Mr Ferguson is a Member of both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA) 
and  Certified  Practising  Accountants  in  Australia  (CPA).  Mr.  Ferguson  is  also  Chairman  of  the  Audit  Committee  and  a 
member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees of the company.  

Yulin Hu (Age 50) (Non-executive Director) Appointed  25 November 2015 

Mr Yulin Hu is an Australian resident and leading businessman whose roles include the President of China City Construction 
Holdings Limited, which owns a construction business in China with approximately 6bn RMB (A$1.1bn) turnover. 

Meiping Hu (Age 29) (Alternate Director to Yulin Hu) Appointed  25 November 2015 

Ms  Meiping  Hu  has  a  Bachelor  degree  in  Commerce  at  the  University  of  South  Australia  and  a  Master  of  Advanced 
Professional Accounting at Macquarie University. Ms Hu is currently a practising accountant and a member of CPA Australia. 
Ms Hu has previously worked in Fujian HongSheng Construction Group Co., Ltd and an accounting practice in Hong Kong, 
and has  been assisting Mr Hu  in various matters in Australia for over eight years such as property investment and imports 
and exports. 

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Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 
Matthew Driscoll (Age 54) (Non- executive Director) Appointed 20 December 2016 

raisings  and  building  strategic  political, 

Mr  Driscoll  has  over  30  years’  experience  in  capital  markets  and  the  financial  services  industry,  with  major  financial 
institutions  including  Hartleys  Limited,  William  Noall  Limited,  Burdett  Buckeridge  and  Young  Limited,  Westpac  and  ANZ 
McCaughan  Securities  Limited.  He  is  an  accomplished  company  director  in  roles  with  listed  and  private  companies, 
undertaking  leadership  positions  on  the  Board  (as  Chairman)  and  on  various  committees  (including  audit  and  risk 
committees). Mr  Driscoll  has  significant  experience  in  international  business  growth,  mergers  and  acquisitions,  equity  and 
is  Chairman 
debt 
of BuyMyPlace.com.au Limited an ASX listed disruptive technology property services company, Chairman of Powerwrap, an 
Australian financial services company that offers wealth managers, financial advisers and investment professionals looking to 
start  an  advisory  business  an  efficient,  customisable  and  unconstrained  next-generation  platform  service  for  delivering 
efficient  client  outcomes,  Non-Executive  Director  of  Smoke  Alarms  Holdings  Limited,  a  market  leader  in  servicing  smoke 
alarms  in  rental  properties  in  Australia  and  recently  commenced  operations  in  New  Zealand,  Non-Executive  Director  of 
Workspace  Australia,  a  multi-regional  business  incubator  network  in  Central  Victoria  and  Non-Executive  Director  and 
Responsible  Manager  of  Advocate  Strategic  Investments(ASI).  AFSL:  224560.  ASI  is  a  Melbourne-based  independent 
investment  management  firm  that  provides  institutional  and  sophisticated  investor  clients  with  customised  alternative 
investment strategies. 

financial  and  commercial  alliances.  Mr  Driscoll 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Gregory R. Knoke, B. Com, CA (Age 65) (Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer) Appointed 30 April 2003. 

Director of Cogenic Pty Limited. Mr Knoke was a director of Energy Technologies Limited from May 2000 until 30 April 2003, 
resigned upon acceptance of the position of CFO. Born in 1952, educated at University of NSW and graduated in 1973 with 
major  in  accountancy,  he  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Commerce  degree  with  merit.  Mr  Knoke  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and 
Associate  member  of  Chartered  Accountants  Australia  and  New  Zealand  since  1979,  an  affiliate  member  of  Chartered 
Secretaries  of  Australia  and  member  of  the  Australia  China  Business  Council.  Business  consultant  and  advisor,  with 
extensive work experience throughout Asia and Europe, Mr Knoke spent 13 years in Hong Kong as Asian Group Financial 
Controller and Director for BIL Asia Holdings Limited and subsidiaries of the Brierley Investments Limited Group.  

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

EGY’s principal activities during the year were: 

 

The  manufacture  and  sale  of specialist  industrial  cables  through  wholly  owned  subsidiary  Bambach Wires  and  Cables 
Pty Limited (BWC): 

  Driving organic growth and organisational change in BWC; 
  Seeking other products, businesses and opportunities for the Group. 

REVIEW AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

EGY has reported a consolidated loss after tax and minorities for FY2018 of $3,109,926 (FY2017 loss after tax and minorities 
$2,941,203). Wholly  owned  subsidiary  Bambach Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  (BWC)  reported  a  loss  after  tax  of  $1,146,960 
(FY2017 loss $1,484,904). BWC reported a loss after tax of $654,935 for the HY to 31 December 2017. The full year result is 
impacted by a $340,000 write down against inventory. BWC revenue for FY2018 was 16% higher than reported for FY2017. 

New orders for FY2018 were 10% up on the previous period. Overall margins were also improved, with an average 5% uplift 
after allowing for scrap content. 

Included in FY2018 revenue is $1,148,210 R&D Grant (FY2017 R&D Grant revenue $1,189,865) which partially recovered 
the  continuing  significant  research  and  development  expenditure  undertaken  by  BWC  in  new  product  development,  cable 
projects and testing. 

The  company  continues  to  be  supported  by  its  investors  and  over  the  period  has  raised  required  funds  to  support  the 
business. Funds totaling $1,990,841 have been raised through further loans. 

The  loss  position  of  the  company  continues  to  be  of  great  concern  but  as  previously  announced  the  company  has  been 
awarded an RJIP Grant of $2.9m which it is in the process of prosecuting. Further announcements on progress in this regard 
will be made over the coming months. 

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Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 

STATE OF AFFAIRS 

Secured  Debenture  Notes  totaling  $6,816,000  raised  in  FY2017  have  a  maturity  date  of  31  December  2020  but  are 
redeemable  at  anytime  after  31  July  2018  and  are  therefore  classified  as  a  current  liability.  However,  the  Directors  do  not 
expect the Debenture Notes will be redeemed within the twelve month period following the date of this report.  

During the financial year the group repaid $297,705 (2017: $1,970,170) of both long and short term interest bearing debt.  

Subsidiary  Bambach  Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  has  raised  a  further  $1,668,218  under  unsecured  Loan  Facilities  during 
FY2018 (FY2017 $500,000).  

In  relation  to  the  Going  Concern  position  of  the  Group,  please  refer  to  the  details  set  out  in  Note  1(c)  to  the  Financial 
Statements. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividends were paid or recommended by the parent company EGY this financial year.  

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

During the year Nexia Sydney Pty Ltd, an associate of the Company’s auditor performed certain other services in addition to 
their statutory duties. 

The board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor’s associate firm and in accordance 
with  written  advice provided by resolution of the audit committee, is satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services 
during  the  year  by  the  auditor’s  associate  firm  is  compatible  with,  and  did  not  compromise,  the  auditor  independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. 

The  reasons  for  this  are  that  all  non-audit  services  were  subject  to  the  corporate  governance  procedures  adopted  by  the 
Company and have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the 
auditor; and the non-audit services provided do not 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,  as  they  did  not  involve  reviewing  or  auditing  the  auditor’s  own  work,  acting  in  a  management  or  decision  making 
capacity for the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing risks and rewards. 

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor and their associates for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are 
set out in note 6 to the financial statements. In addition, amounts paid to other auditors for other statutory audit services have 
been disclosed in that note. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE 

There  has  not  arisen  since  the  end  of  the  financial  period  any  other  matter  of  circumstance  which,  in  the  opinion  of  the 
directors of the Company, significantly affects the operation of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of 
affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years. 

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Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 

Refer Subsequent Events note above. 

Future Developments and Risks 

Opportunities 

In line with the Business Plan the company continues to invest significant funds in updating and improving equipment. Further 
equipment  has  been identified  and  is under  order  for  delivery  in  FY2019.  This equipment  will  further  increase  the capacity 
and  efficiency  of  the  factory  is  and  lead  to  improved  margins  on  products  made.  The  new  equipment  will  also  allow 
manufacture of a much larger range of cable and larger sizes of cable, reducing exposure to price variations from suppliers 
and foreign exchange risk. 

As  stated  previously,  the  company  has  invested  significant  time  and  funds  in  developing  a  range  of  specialist  cables  for 
infrastructure and defence related projects, to expand its range of products to supply to market areas where it was deemed 
there  would  be significant  growth.  The  decision  was  made to  focus  initially  on  rail  and  especially  rail  signalling cables  and 
build from there with cables for road signalling, tunnelling, rolling stock and then defence related cables for submarines, patrol 
boats and frigates/destroyers. Cables for rolling stock, tunnelling and defence related projects, low smoke zero halogen 125 
degree cables for tunnels and fire rated cables are now tested and approved or in the final stages of approval.   

Typically to conceive a new product, undertake market research, make samples, confirm pricing and cost competitiveness, 
refine the product, undertake in house testing, submit for independent type testing and then receive approval takes between 
twelve to eighteen months. This process remains ongoing, although much has been achieved with the launch of the suite of 
products to date.  

The opportunity for the company continues to lie in the fact that it has multiple products, all Australian made and coming on 
stream to meet growth in infrastructure and defence spending at a time when markets are becoming increasingly protective. 

The company was successful in being awarded a $2.92m Regional Jobs and Investment Program federal government grant. 
The management and board are currently actively pursuing the best way for the company to maximise benefit from the grant 
award. The company will update the market as soon as it has an agreed and detailed outcome in this regard. 

Risks  

The  company  needs  to  continue  upgrading  its  manufacturing  facilities  to  enable  it  to meet  expected  capacity  requirements 
and produce locally an expanded range and size of cables. Failure to do so will substantially limit growth and will not allow 
anticipated margin improvement. The company will require further significant new equipment purchases  and to fully reach a 
capacity level to efficiently meet expected demand will need to consider acquiring increased factory land and buildings. 

A  rise  in  the  AUD  against  the  USD  will  impact  negatively  on  the  competitiveness  of  the  business.  At  AUD/USD  0.80  the 
business may be less competitive with imports of like quality. A fall from this level is favourable to the business whilst a  rise is 
unfavourable.  

The company is a small player in a market where there are a number of very large competitors. The company is very aware 
that  to  compete  it  must  maintain  a  point  of  difference.  To  this  end  it  must  continue  with  a  very  active  research  and 
development agenda, developing new cables and continuously upgrading existing cables. It must also continue to develop its 
manufacturing processes and adopt a continuous upgrade program. It must also continue to excel in the level of service that 
it provides. Any failure in any of these areas will bring significant risk to the business. 

The  company  continues  to  report  a  loss  and  has  not  been  profitable  for  an  extended  period.  This  weakness  has  been 
supported  financially  by  significant  funds  raising,  which  has  been  successfully  undertaken  over  the  past  three  years  and 
continued in FY2018 with the issue of further Debenture Notes as well as loans, including loans from Directors. The company 
continues to be without bank facility support. The company must deliver to maintain the support of its financiers and in this 
respect It must deliver on the small objectives as well as the larger objective of returning to profitability. Thus it must continue 
to deliver on bringing new products to market, on increasing productivity to maintain support on its road to building a robust 
sustainable business. Failure to meet accepted milestones on this path will pose a risk to continued financial support. 

The company has based its business plan on the belief that both Federal and State governments will proceed with planned 
infrastructure and defence spending. Now significant projects are proceeding. Any cancellation of these plans or continued 
delay will impact negatively on the opportunities that lie ahead for the company. 

The company has developed products some of which still require final testing and approval. Any failure to pass testing in a 

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timely manner or not obtain approval will impact negatively on the company’s performance. 
Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE 

The group operates a factory in Brookvale, Sydney which is required to comply with local planning  laws, and with State and 
Commonwealth  Environmental  laws.  The  company  considers  that  the  factory’s  operation  is  currently  compliant,  and  is  not 
expecting any adverse impact as a result of the environmental regulation. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 
Indemnification 

The Company has entered into Deeds of Indemnity and Access with persons who are an Officer or Director of the Company 
or a related body corporate, indemnifying such persons against a liability incurred by them in their  capacity as an Officer or 
Director, including costs and expenses of defending legal proceedings and providing them with access to company records 
where a claim is made or threatened against such Officer or Director. 

Insurance Premiums 

The Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an auditor of 
the Company or a related body corporate paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability 
for costs or expenses of defending legal proceedings. 

The  Company  has  paid  insurance  premiums  in  respect  of  Directors'  and  Officers'  liability  and  legal  expense  insurance  for 
Directors and  Officers  of  the Company.  In  accordance  with  subsection 300(9)  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  further  details 
have not been disclosed due to confidentiality provisions contained in the insurance contract. 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any  proceedings to 
which  the company is  a party  for  the  purpose of  taking  responsibility  on behalf of the  company for all  or  any part  of  those 
proceedings. 

The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

EMPLOYEES 

The consolidated entity employed 61 employees as at 30 June 2018 (2017: 72 employees). 

REMUNERATION REPORT 

The remuneration report is set out on  page 12 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 30 June 
2018. 

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Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 

DIRECTORS' MEETINGS 

The numbers of meetings of Directors (including meetings of Committees of Directors) held during the year and the number of 
meetings attended by each director were as follows: 

Board of 
Directors 

Remuneration 
Committee 

Audit 
Committee 

Nomination 
Committee 

Number of meetings held: 

Number of meetings attended: 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Matthew Driscoll 

Yulin Hu  

Meiping Hu (Alternate Director to Yulin Hu)  

Committee Membership 

7 

7 

6 

6 

5 

6 

2 

1 

1 

- 

- 

1 

- 

- 

2 

- 

2 

2 

2 

- 

- 

1 

1 

1 

1 

- 

- 

- 

At the date of this report, the company’s committees were comprised as follows: 

Audit Committee: 

Matthew Driscoll 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Nomination Committee: 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Remuneration Committee: 

Matthew Driscoll 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED BODIES CORPORATE  

The  relevant  interest  of  each director  in  the  shares,  and  options  over  such  instruments,  issued  by  the  companies  within  the 
consolidated  entity  and  other  related  bodies  corporate,  as  notified  by  the  directors  to  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  in 
accordance with S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows: 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty  

Yulin Hu 

Matthew Driscoll 

Energy Technologies Limited  

Dulhunty Engineering 
 Limited  

Ordinary Shares 

Options 

Ordinary Shares 

50,660,691 

47,266,126 

22,695,135 

87,845,969 

2,577,313 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

59,724 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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Directors’ Report (Cont’d) 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

In  recognising  the  need  for  the  highest  standards  of  corporate  behavior  and  accountability,  the  Directors  of  the  Company 
support  and  have  adhered  to  the  principles  of  corporate  governance.  The  Company's  corporate  governance  principles  are 
contained in the Corporate Governance Statement. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Alfred J. Chown  

Chairman/Managing Director 

Sydney, 28 September 2018 

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Remuneration Report (audited) 

The  Remuneration  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  determining  and  reviewing  compensation 
arrangements for the directors, the managing director and the executive team. Remuneration levels are set to attract and 
retain  appropriately  qualified  and  experienced  Directors  and  senior  executives.  The  Remuneration  Committee  obtains 
independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration packages, given trends in comparative companies both locally 
and  internationally.  The  Remuneration  Committee  also  assesses  the  appropriateness  of  the  nature  and  amount  of 
emolument  of  such  officers  on  a  periodic  basis  by  reference  to  relevant  employment  market  conditions  with  the  overall 
objective  of  ensuring  maximum  stakeholder  benefit  from  the  retention  of  a  high  quality  Board  and  executive  team.  Such 
officers are given the opportunity to receive their base emolument in a variety of forms including cash and fringe benefits 
such as motor vehicles. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating 
undue cost for the company. 

Executive remuneration packages include a mix of fixed remuneration and performance based remuneration. 

Fixed Remuneration 
Fixed  remuneration  consists  of  base  remuneration  as  well  as  employer  contributions  to  superannuation  funds. 
Remuneration levels are reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee through a process that considers individual, 
segment  and  overall  performance  of  the  consolidated  and  operating  entity.  A  senior  executive’s  remuneration  is  also 
reviewed on promotion.  

Performance – linked Remuneration 
The  Remuneration  Committee  links  the  nature  and  amount  of  directors’  and  executives’  emoluments  to  the  company’s 
financial  and  operational  performance.  All  senior  executives  have  the  opportunity  to  qualify  for  participation  in  the 
Employee  Bonus  Plan,  which  currently  provides  incentives  where  specified  criteria  are  met  including  criteria  relating  to 
profitability. 

Performance linked remuneration includes both short term and long term incentives and is designed to reward executive 
directors and senior executives for meeting or exceeding  financial and personal objectives. The short term incentive is an 
at-risk bonus provided in the form of cash, and is based on the relevant operating subsidiaries’ results and on achieving a 
preset  target.  The  long  term  incentive  is  provided  as  ordinary  shares  of  Energy  Technologies  Limited  or  options  over 
ordinary shares of Energy Technologies Limited under the rules of the Energy Technologies Limited Share Option Plan. 

The remuneration structures result in and take into account: 
  The overall level of remuneration for each director and executive 
  The executive’s ability to control performance 
  The amount of incentives within each executive’s remuneration. 

Short term incentive 

Each year the remuneration committee sets the key performance indicators, which generally include measures relating to 
the operating group, the relevant segment and the individual, and are based on financial, customer and strategy measures. 
The  measures  directly  align  the  reward  to  the  key  performance  indicators  and  the  operating  group  performance.  The 
financial  performance  objectives  are  operating  group  turnover  and  EBIT  to  working  capital  ratio  analyses  compared  to 
budgeted amounts on a regional and consolidated basis. The non-financial objectives vary with position and responsibility 
and include measures such as achieving strategic outcomes, safety and business development. 

The remuneration committee approves the cash incentive to be paid to the individuals. 

Long term incentive 
Options  are available  to  be  issued  under  the  Energy  Technologies  Limited  Share  Option Plan (made in  accordance  with 
thresholds  set  in  plans  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2017  AGM),  and  it  provides  for  directors,  executives  and 
employees to receive options in total limited to 15% of the issued ordinary capital and exercisable strictly under the terms of 
the Plan. 

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The  Board  considers  that  the  above  remuneration  structure  is  adequate  given  the  major  restructuring  of  the  operations 
required under the Business Plan, and secondly, the performance linked element appears to be appropriate because the 
executives strive to achieve a level of performance which qualifies them for bonuses. 

The  remuneration  for  all  non-executive  directors,  last  voted  upon  by  shareholders  at  the  2007  AGM,  is  not  to  exceed 
$500,000 per annum. Director’s base fees are presently up to $20,000. Directors receive additional cash benefit of $2,500 
for participation and attendance at each board approved committee, up to a maximum $5,000. 

Names and positions held of consolidated entity key management personnel in office at any time during the financial year 
are: 

Key Management Person 

Position (s) Held during the Year 

Alfred J. Chown  

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Yulin Hu  

Matthew Driscoll 

Gregory. R. Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

Chairman/Managing Director of EGY and Managing 
Director of BWC 

Director – Non-executive of EGY and Director of BWC 

Director – Non-executive of EGY  

Director – Non-executive of EGY 

Director – Non-executive of EGY 

CFO/Company Secretary of EGY and BWC 

General Manager BWC 

Options and Rights Holdings 

Gregory R. Knoke and Nicholas Cousins currently hold Nil Options issued under the Share Option Plan (FY2017 200,000 
each). Refer also Note 27. 

Shareholdings 

Number of Shares held by Key 
Management Personnel 

Balance 
30 June 2017 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Purchases 

Disposals 

Balance 
30 June 2018 

Specified directors 

Alfred J Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Yulin Hu  

Matthew Driscoll  

Specified executives 

Gregory R. Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

50,660,691 

- 

- 

29,096,851 

8,670,900 

9,498,375 

17,045,135 

5,650,000 

83,679,269 

4,166,700 

327,313 

2,250,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

50,660,691 

47,266,126 

22,695,135 

87,845,969 

2,577,313 

6,962,415 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

(20,000) 

7,442,415 

- 

- 

- 

187,771,674 

20,737,600 

9,998,375 

(20,000)  218,487,649 

Details  of  the  nature  and  amount  of  each  element  of  the  remuneration  of  key  management  personnel  including  each 
director of the company and each of the specified executive officers of the company and the consolidated entity for the 
financial year are disclosed in the table on next page. 

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Remuneration Report (audited) 

Remuneration of key management personnel (audited) 
The following table provides the details of all directors of the Company ("specified directors") and the executives of the consolidated entity with the greatest authority ("specified executives"), and the 
nature and amount of the elements of their remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2018. 

2018 

Specified Directors 

Position (s) Held 

Date Left 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Yulin Hu 

Matthew Driscoll 

Chairman/Managing 
Director of EGY and 
Managing Director of BWC 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY and Director of 
BWC 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Specified executives 

Gregory R. Knoke 

CFO/Company Secretary 
of EGY and BWC 

Nicholas Cousins 

General Manager BWC 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Short-term benefits 

Post Employment 
Benefits 

Share-based 
payment 

Total 

Cash, salary, 
fees & 
commissions 
$ 

Date 
Appointed 

Cash  
Bonus 

Other 

Superannuation 

Equity 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,785 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,669 

18,000 

16,124 

11,615 

26,669 

43,524 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

332,486 

25,000 

20,000 

20,000 

25,000 

203,165 

153,520 

779,171 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

316,701 

25,000 

20,000 

20,000 

25,000 

178,372 

123,905 

708,978 

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Remuneration of key management personnel (audited) 
The following table provides the details of all directors of the Company ("specified directors") and the executives of the consolidated entity with the greatest authority ("specified executives"), and the 
nature and amount of the elements of their remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2017. 

2017 

Specified Directors 

Position (s) Held 

Date Left 

Alfred J. Chown 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Yulin Hu 

Matthew Driscoll 

Chairman/Managing 
Director of EGY and 
Managing Director of BWC 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY and Director of 
BWC 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Non-executive Director of 
EGY 

Specified executives 

Gregory R. Knoke 

CFO/Company Secretary 
of EGY and BWC 

Nicholas Cousins 

General Manager BWC 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

.

Short-term benefits 

Post Employment 
Benefits 

Share-based 
payment 

Total 

Cash, salary, 
fees & 
commissions 
$ 

Date 
Appointed 

Cash  
Bonus 

Other 

Superannuation 

Equity 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20/12/2016 

- 

- 

288,839 

25,000 

20,000 

20,000 

10,000 

188,967 

97,381 

650,187 

15 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,000 

17,122 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,862 

16,839 

18,000 

9,133 

36,862 

43,094 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

315,961 

25,000 

20,000 

20,000 

10,000 

214,668 

124,514 

730,143 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

The  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  are  discussed  below.  The  Company  and  the  Board  of  Directors  are 
committed  to  achieving  and  demonstrating  the  highest  standards  of  corporate  governance  and  aim  to  comply  with  the 
Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council. 

The Board of Directors guides and monitors the business and affairs of Energy Technologies Limited and its subsidiaries 
(“the Group”) on behalf of the shareholders, by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The Board is 
responsible  for  the  overall  corporate  governance  of  the  Group.  To  assist  the  Board  in  discharging  its  responsibilities  the 
Board has adopted principles of corporate governance that are considered appropriate for the present size of the Group. 
Where  it  is  not  appropriate,  cost  effective  or  practical  to  comply  fully  with  the  Corporate  Governance  Principles  and 
Recommendations, this fact has been disclosed together with reasons for the departure. 

Consistent  with  the  ASX  recommendations,  the  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  are  regularly  reviewed.  The 
information in this statement is current as at 31 August 2018. 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 

1.1: Board and Management Responsibilities 

The  Board  is  responsible  for,  and  has  the  authority  to  determine,  all  matters  relating  to  the  running  of  the  Company 
including  the  policies,  operational  practices,  management  and  objectives  of  the  Company.  In  carrying  out  its 
responsibilities, the Board undertakes to serve the interest of shareholders diligently and fairly. It is the role of management 
to manage the Company in accordance with the directives of the Board. 

Accordingly certain functions and roles are reserved to the Board, and certain others are delegated to the senior executives 
of the Group. 

The responsibilities of the Board include: 

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formulating the vision and strategic direction and monitoring performance objectives of the Group 

overseeing and fostering an appropriate culture for the Group that is aligned to its values 

developing and monitoring adoption of the most appropriate principles of corporate governance 

ensuring adequate risk management processes are in place and are complied with 

reviewing internal controls, external audit reports and ensuring codes of conduct and regulatory compliance 

approving  and  monitoring  the  progress  of  major  capital  expenditure  projects,  funding  programmes,  acquisitions 
and divestments 

reviewing and approving annual business plans and budgets 

ensuring appropriate resources are available to senior executives 

reviewing and ratifying systems for health, safety and environmental management and controls 

appointing and evaluating the performance of senior executives 

appointing and creating succession policies for directors 

appointing, removing and creating succession policies for senior executives 

approving and monitoring financial and other reporting to shareholders and to the market.  

ensuring corporate accountability to the shareholders primarily through an effective communications strategy  and 
through the Chairman adopting the key interface role between the Company and its shareholders. 

A schedule of directors’ meetings and attendances is detailed in the directors’ report.  

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The  Board  has  delegated  responsibility  for  operation  and  day  to  day  administration  of  the  company  to  the  Managing 
Director, the Chief Financial Officer and executive management. 

The Managing Director is responsible for the achievement of the Company’s goals, in accordance with the  strategies and 
policies approved by the Board and with support from executive management. The specific duties of the Managing Director 
include: 

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 

 

assisting the Board to develop the Company’s Business Plan and goals 

responsibility for the achievement of these goals 

development  in  conjunction  with  senior  management  of  short,  medium  and  long  term  strategies  to  enable  the 
Company to achieve its objectives 

preparation  and  update  of  business  plans  and  relevant  reports  with  senior  management  and  implementation  of 
those plans 

assessment of business opportunities including acquisitions 

proposing and controlling with Board approval items of material capital expenditure 

maintaining  positive  relationships  with  Board  members,  shareholders,  trading  partners  and  the  investment 
community, including accepting the role of key spokesperson 

recommending  and  seeking  appropriate  approval  for  delegations  of  authority,  key  performance  incentives  and 
organizational changes, including key staff appointments, in conjunction with established board committees 

ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, in conjunction with senior management 

overall control of the staff appraisal process  

1.2 and 1.3: Appointment of Directors 

The experience, qualification and background of each Director is thoroughly assessed before appointment. This information 
is provided to shareholders through announcement to the market. 

Information on each Director’s background and qualification can be found on pages 5 and 6 of the Annual Report.  

The  Company  issues  written  notice  of  appointment  for  new  Directors  or  senior  executives  setting  out  the  terms  and 
conditions  relevant  to  that  appointment  and  the  expectations  of  the  role  of  the  director.    The  Company  also  provides  an 
induction process which provides key information on the nature of the business and its operations. 

1.4: Company Secretary 

The  company  secretary  is  accountable  directly  to  the  board,  through  the  chair,  on  all  matters  to  do  with  the  proper 
functioning of the board. On day to day matters the Company Secretary reports to the Managing Director.  
The responsibilities of the Company Secretary include: 

 

advising the board and committee on governance issues; 

  monitoring adherence to company policies; 

 

 

co-ordinating and timing despatching of Board and committee papers; and. 

ensuring that the business at Board and committee meetings are accurately captured in the minutes. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

1.5: Diversity 

The Company has adopted policies in relation to employment and recruitment which require the  introduction of new staff 
and management of the Group’s employees on a non-discriminatory basis. Hiring policies are backed by policies in relation 
to Sexual Harassment and Grievance and Dispute Handling. 

The Group is quite small. Some new employees have been employed by BWC since its purchase, but only very few. The 
small scale of the company’s hiring means that it is difficult to target new employees on a gender basis. 

The  Company’s  policies  are  intended  to  ensure  that  equal  opportunity  is  given  to  all  potential  employees,  and  that 
increasing gender diversity at all levels will not be discouraged. The Board will keep the gender composition of its workforce 
under review. 

Thirteen per cent (13%) of all the Group’s employees are women. There is currently one female on the Board as Alternate 
Director to Yulin Hu. 

1.6 and 1.7: Board and Management Reviews 

The Board undertakes a review of the Managing Director and of senior executive performance at least annually, together 
with the Remuneration Committee, including setting targets. The performance evaluation is carried out in accordance with 
the  policy  and  procedure  set  out  in  the  Company’s  Corporate  Governance  documents,  which  are  available  on  the 
Company’s website. 

Principle 2: Structure the board to add value 

The composition of the Board is structured to efficiently discharge its responsibilities and duties. 

2.1 : Nomination Committee 

The names and qualifications of those appointed to the nomination committee for the year ended 30 June 2018 and their 
attendance at meetings of the committee are included in the directors’ report. This committee is involved in the overseeing 
of the appointment and induction process for new directors, committee members and senior management. 

The Nomination Committee is not chaired by an independent director and the Committee is not made up of a majority of 
independent directors. The Company is not of sufficient size to achieve this and due to the small number of directors and 
senior executives and the status of director’s independence it is not currently possible to achieve a majority of independent 
members.  

For Directors retiring by rotation, the Board assesses that director before recommending re-election. 

2.2 : Board skills matrix 

The Board of Directors is comprised of a Managing Director and Chairman, together with four non-executive Directors and 
an  Alternate  Director.  The  Board  considers  that  a  diversity  of  skills,  knowledge,  experience,  backgrounds  and  gender  is 
required  to  effectively  govern  the  business.  The  current  Board  profile  addresses  this  with  the  following  experience,  skills 
and qualifications represented on the Board: 

• 

international  business  and  senior  executive  experience,  including  owning  and  managing  businesses  in  the  energy 
sector and other; 

•  experience  on  listed  and  unlisted  company  and  association  boards  as  executive  and  non-executives  and  committee 

members; 

•  understanding  the  sectors  in  which  the  Company  operates  in  including  the  energy  sector,  resources  industry, 

infrastructure, construction; 

• 

relevant  operational  experience  in  strategic  planning,  executive  management;  mergers  and  acquisitions,  risk 
management, financial markets, contract negotiation and people management; 

• 

financial and corporate governance acumen with finance sector and audit committee roles experience; 

•  an understanding of the health and safety challenges of the business. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

2.3, 2.4, 2.5 : Board Composition, Independence of Directors and Chairman 

The composition of the Board is determined in compliance with the  Company’s constitution. The names of the directors of 
the company in office at the date of this report, their term of office and their skills, experience and relevant expertise are 
detailed in the directors’ report. The position and term in office of each Director at the date of this report is as follows: 

Name of Director 

Position 

Term in Office 

Years 

Months 

Alfred J. Chown 

Chairman/Managing Director 

Gary A. Ferguson 

Non-executive 

Philip W. Dulhunty 

Non-executive 

Yulin Hu 

Meiping Hu 

Non-executive 

Alternate to Yulin Hu 

Matthew Driscoll 

Non-executive 

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5 

3 

2 

2 

1 

2 

11 

9 

9 

9 

8 

The Company does not have a majority of independent directors on the board. 

The non-executive Directors are materially independent in complying as a director who is not a member of management 
and who: 

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 

 

 

has  not  within  the  last  three  years  been  employed  in  an  executive  capacity  by  the  company  or  another  group 
member, or been a director after ceasing to hold any such employment 

within the last three years has not been a principal or employee of a material professional advisor or a material 
consultant to the company or another group member 

is  not  a  material  supplier  or  customer  of  the  company  or  another  group  member,  or  an  officer  of  or  otherwise 
associated with a material supplier or customer 

has no material contractual relationship with the company or another group member other than as a director of the 
company 

is free from any interest and any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, 
materially interfere with the director’s ability to act in the best interests of the company 

However with the exception of newly appointed Director Matthew Driscoll all non-executive Directors currently hold directly 
and indirectly substantial shareholdings in the Company. 

Under the  Company’s plan to appoint further non-executive independent Directors when value is added to the Board, Mr 
Matthew Driscoll was appointed on 20 December 2016. However Directors have  continued to work as an effective team, 
with close liaison to act in the best interests of the Company and security holders. It is not considered that the materiality of 
Director’s shareholding will interfere with the Director’s capacity to bring independent judgement to bear on issues before 
the Board and impair the ability to continue to act in the best interests of the entity and its security holders generally. 

During  the  2013  financial  year,  Mr  Alfred  J.  Chown  was  appointed  as  the  Managing  Director  of  the  Company.  After  the 
resignation  of  former  Board  members,  Mr  Chown  also  adopted  the  position  of  Chairman  of  the  Board.  The  company 
accepts  that,  as  a  principle,  these  roles  should  be  separate.  At  present,  however,  there  are  factors  which  have  made  it 
desirable that they be exercised by the same person for the time being. 

The  Company  and  its  subsidiary  Bambach  Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  (BWC)  continued  to  encounter  difficult  trading 
conditions during the year. The Managing Director continues to devote a great deal of time and energy to the operations of 
BWC, and its internal processes. The Managing Director and the other directors have been in frequent and informal contact 
during the year, in addition to the formal Board meetings. The strategy of the company, and the execution of the strategy, 
has been under frequent review, and the results under close scrutiny.   

Directors have worked as an effective team, with close liaison. In the circumstances, directors have not felt it necessary to  
address the appointment of a new Chairman. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

2.6 : Professional Development 

Each Director has the right of access to all relevant Company information and to the Company’s executives.  The Directors 
also have access to external resources as required to fully discharge their obligations as Directors of the Company. The 
use of this resource is coordinated through the Chairman of the Board. 

The Company has processes in place to review the performance of the Board and its committees and individual Directors. 
Each year the Board of Directors gives consideration to corporate governance matters, including the relevance of existing 
committees and to reviewing its own and individual Directors’ performance.  The Chairman is responsible for monitoring the 
contribution of individual Directors and consulting with them in any areas of improvement. 

Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision making 

3.1 : Code of Conduct 

The Board acknowledges the need for continued maintenance of the highest standards of Corporate Governance Practices 
and ethical conduct by all Directors and employees of the Group. 

The  Company  has  developed  a  Code  of  Conduct,  an  Employee  Handbook  and  a  comprehensive  suite  of  policies  which 
have  been  approved  by  the  Board  and  apply  to  all  employees,  officers  and  Directors.  This  set  of  policies  is  regularly 
reviewed  and  may  be  amended  as  necessary  to  ensure  it  continues  to  reflect  the  best  practices  necessary  to  take  into 
account legal obligations, maintain the Company’s integrity and comply with the reasonable expectations of the Company’s 
shareholders. The Code of Conduct is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance documents. 

3.2 : Trading Policy  

Trading  in  Company  securities  is  regulated  by  the  Corporations  Act  and  the  ASX  Listing  Rules.  The  Company’s  policy 
regarding directors and employees trading in its securities is set by the Board, and is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate 
Governance documents. The policy restricts directors and employees from acting on material information until it has been 
released to the market and adequate time has been given for this to be reflected in the security’s price. 

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting 

The following structure is set up to independently verify and safeguard the integrity of financial reporting. 

4.1 : Audit Committee 

The Board has established an audit committee. The names and qualifications of those appointed to the audit committee for 
the year ended 30 June 2018 and their attendance at meetings of the committee are included in the directors’ report. The 
audit  committee  does  not  consist  of  a  majority  of  independent  directors,  refer  2.3  Board  Composition.  Following  the 
appointment  of  independent  non-executive  Director  Matthew  Driscoll  the  audit  committee  is  constituted  with  three 
members.  Mr  Driscoll  has  been  appointed  as  Chairman  of  the  audit  committee.  The  Board  of  the  company  now  has  six 
members including Alternate Director, however following the appointment of Mr Driscoll and the skills matrix, the Board has 
decided to retain the expanded structure at this time. The Board has decided not to appoint Alfred J. Chown, the Managing 
Director, to the audit committee. The Chief Financial Officer is invited to audit committee meetings at the discretion of the 
committee. The external auditor meets with members of the committee at least twice during the year. 

The charter of the audit committee is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance documents. 

The responsibilities of the audit committee include: 

 

 

Assessing whether non-audit services provided by the external auditor are consistent with maintaining the external 
auditor’s  independence.  Each  reporting  period  the  external  auditor  provides  an  independence  declaration  in 
relation to the audit or review. 

Providing advice to the Board in respect of whether the provision of the non-audit services by the external auditor 
is compatible with the general standard of independence of auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

4.1 : Audit Committee (Cont’d) 

The  Company  does  not  have  an  internal  audit  function  due  to  the  size  and  lack  of  complexity  of  the  Company.  The 
Company’s  Board  and  Management  oversee  the  key  areas  of  the  business  including  the  risk  management  and  internal 
control processes of the Company and evaluate and look for opportunities to continually improve the effectiveness of these 
processes. 

4.2 : Financial Reporting 

To assist the Board in approving the Company’s financial statements, the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer are 
required to present a declaration with regard to the integrity of the financial statements to confirm to the Board that the Company’s 
financial statements present a true and fair view in all material respects of the Company’s financial condition and that operational 
results are in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Corporations Act.  

4.3 : External Auditors 

The Board of Directors ensures that the Company’s external auditor attends all Annual General Meetings and be available 
to answer shareholders’ questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditor’s report. 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure and respect the rights of shareholders 

Disclosure 

The Company has a Continuous Disclosure policy to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act obligations 
to keep the market fully informed of any information which may have material effect on the price or value of its securities.  The 
policy is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance documents.  All ASX announcements are linked to the Company’s 
website as soon as possible after confirmation from ASX, including financial statements. 

The Company Secretary in consultation with the CEO and Directors is responsible for communications with the ASX.  He is also 
responsible for ensuring compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules, and overseeing and 
coordinating information disclosure to the ASX, analysts, brokers, shareholders, the media and the general public. 

Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders 

6.1 Information on website 

The  Company  takes  advantage  of  electronic  communication  for  investor  relations.  The  Company’s,  and  subsidiary  Bambach 
Wires and Cables Pty Ltd, website contains extensive information about the Board and management globally. It includes relevant 
press releases and media announcements in relation to the Company’s operations, relevant announcements made to the market 
via the ASX, Company presentations and copies of financial statements. The Company has recently upgraded its website and 
further development to ensure continuous and full disclosure is currently under way.  

The Company provides shareholders with copies of all announcements made to the ASX by mail on request. Copies are 
also  available  in  its  web  site  or  the  ASX  web  site,  ensuring  that  all  shareholders  are kept  informed  about  the  Company.  
Shareholders also have the option of receiving a hard copy of the Annual Report each year. 

6.2 and 6.3 Investor relations and participation at meetings 

The  Board  encourages  full  participation  of  attending  shareholders  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  to  maintain  a  high  level  of 
accountability  and  allow  shareholders  to  identify  the  Company’s  strategies  and  goals.  The  Company  completes  the  Notice  of 
Meeting and Explanatory Notes so that they provide clearly and concisely all of the information relevant to shareholders to enable 
them to make decisions on matters to be voted on at the meeting. The General Meetings are viewed as a tool to communicate 
with shareholders and  the  Company encourages and allows time for participation in the meetings.  The  full  Board  and  senior 
executives are present and available to answer questions from the floor, as is the external auditor. 

Informal meetings and factory site visits with shareholders are also held from time to time. A regular newsletter is produced 
which is available on request.  

6.4 Electronic Communication 

The Company also encourages electronic communication directly via email with shareholders at all times. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 

7.1 : Risk Committee 

The  Group  takes  a  proactive  approach  to  risk  management.  The  Board  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  risks,  and  also 
opportunities, are identified on a timely basis and that the Group's objectives and activities are aligned with the risks and 
opportunities identified by the Board. 

The  Group  believes  that  it  is  crucial  for  all  Board  members  to  be  a  part  of  this  process,  and  as  such  the  Board  has  not 
established a separate risk management committee. Instead sub-committees are convened as appropriate in response to 
particular  issues  and  risks  identified  by  the  Board  as  a  whole,  and  the  sub-committee  further  examines  the  issue  and 
reports back to the board.  

7.2 : Risk Review 

The Board identifies potential areas of business risk arising from changes in the financial and economic circumstances of 
its operating environment.  It regularly assesses the Company performance in light of risks identified.  

The Board has a number of mechanisms in place to ensure that management's objectives and activities are aligned with 
the risks identified by the Board. These include the following: 

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 

Board  approval  of  a  strategic  business  plan,  which  encompasses  the  entity's  vision,  mission  and  strategy 
statements, designed to meet stakeholder’s needs and manage business risk. 

Implementation of Board-approved operating plans and budgets and board monitoring of progress against these 
budgets, including the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI's) of both a financial and 
non-financial nature. 

The  establishment  of  committees  to  report  on  specific  business  risks,  including  for  example,  such  matters  as 
occupational health and safety. 

Regular management meetings involving executive directors, specified executives, and staff during which reports 
are  given  on  production,  sales,  financial,  compliance  and  strategic  issues  and  decisions  taken  on  operating 
matters, or referred to the Board. 

Regular reports and cash forecasts from the CFO which assist in discharging the Board's responsibility to manage 
the  Group's  financial  risks.    The  Board  is  advised  on  such  matters  as  the  Group's  liquidity,  available  credit  and 
currency exposures and monitors actions to ensure they are in line with Company policy. 

The Board holds ongoing discussion of issues raised in the shareholder open days, in addition to the AGM, as well 
as  other  shareholder  communications,  to  ensure  that  the  Board  is  cognizant  of  the  diverse  needs  of  various 
stakeholders  and  assist  in  identifying  the  risks  the  business  may  face  if  those  needs  are  not  met,  as  well  as 
specifically review and update the corporate strategy as necessary. 

7.3 : Internal Audit 

The  Board  does  not  employ  an  internal  auditor,  although  as  part  of  the  Company’s  strategy  to  implement  an  integrated 
framework of control, the Board requests the external auditors review internal control procedures.  Recommendations once 
presented are considered by the Board. 

7.4 : Sustainability Risks 

The Board regularly assesses risks associated with economic, global, environmental and social sustainability risks. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Cont’d) 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

8.1 : Remuneration Committee 

The Board has established a remuneration committee.  The remuneration committee reviews and makes recommendations 
to the Board on remuneration packages and policies applicable to the Managing Director, senior executives and staff and 
directors  themselves.  It  is  also  responsible  for  share  option  schemes,  incentive  performance  packages,  and  compliance 
with superannuation requirements, termination entitlements, fringe benefits policies and professional indemnity and liability 
insurance policies as applicable. 

The names of the members of the remuneration committee and their attendance at meetings of the committee are detailed 
in the directors’ report. The remuneration committee in place for the year ended 30 June 2018 consists of three directors 
but  did  not  have  majority  of  independent  directors.  The  Chief  Financial  Officer  is  invited  to  remuneration  committee 
meetings, as required, to discuss senior executives and staff performance and remuneration packages. 

The charter in relation to the remuneration committee is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance documents. 

There are no schemes for retirement benefits other than statutory superannuation for non-executive directors. 

8.2 : Executive and Directors Remuneration Policies 

Remuneration levels are set to attract and retain appropriately qualified and experienced directors, senior executives and 
staff to run the consolidated entity. The board considers that the remuneration structure will be able to attract and retain  the 
best executives with the necessary incentives to work to grow long-term shareholder value. 

The remuneration committee obtains independent advice as necessary on the appropriateness of remuneration packages, 
given trends in comparative companies both locally and internationally. Remuneration includes a mix of fixed remuneration 
and  performance-based  remuneration.  All  senior  executives  receive  a  base  salary,  superannuation,  fringe  benefits  and 
performance  incentives.  The  remuneration  committee  reviews  executive  packages  annually  by  reference  to  company 
performance, executive performance, comparative industry information and relevant independent advice. The performance 
of  executives  is  measured against  criteria  agreed  which is based  on  the  forecast  growth  of  the  Company’s  turnover  and 
profits and shareholders’ value.  

The Company’s non-executive directors are paid directors’ fees for their normal performance of duties as a director. Where 
there is a significant and sustained requirement for work by a director in excess of that considered normal for the Company, 
the Company will pay a one-off bonus in respect of that work. 

The  amount  of  remuneration  for  all  directors  and  the  highest  paid  executives,  including  all  monetary  and  non-monetary 
components, are detailed in the Directors’ Report. 

8.3 : Equity based Remuneration Scheme 

A  revised  Directors  Equity  Plan  was  established  in  2017  and  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2017  Annual  General 
Meeting. 

Executives and employees are also entitled to participate in the EGY Share Option Plan also approved by shareholders at 
the 2017 Annual General Meeting. 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

To the Board of Directors of Energy Technologies Limited  

Auditor’s Independence Declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 

As lead audit director for the audit of the financial statements of Energy Technologies Limited for the financial 
year ended 30 June 2018, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, 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. 

Yours sincerely 

Nexia Sydney Audit & Assurance  

Stephen Fisher 
Director 

28 September 2018 

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Consolidated Income Statement 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Sales Revenue 

Cost of Sales 

Gross Margin 

Rendering of services 

Other revenue and Other Income 

Marketing expenses 

Occupancy expenses 

Administrative expenses 

Finance costs 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Other expenses 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax (expense) benefit 

Loss after income tax 

Loss/(Profit) attributable to non-controlling interest 

Loss attributable to members of the parent entity 

Earnings per share 

Basic loss per share (cents per share) 

Diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

Consolidated 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

15,270,586 

12,912,807 

(12,630,762) 

(10,776,667) 

2,639,824 

2,136,140 

194,031 

130,985 

1,165,561 

1,253,339 

(43,004) 

(48,623) 

(692,057) 

(581,739) 

(4,243,777) 

(4,225,655) 

(1,573,268) 

(1,116,446) 

(370,099) 

(194,396) 

(284,300) 

(241,230) 

(3,117,185) 

(2,977,529) 

(10,116) 

21,421 

(3,127,301) 

(2,956,108) 

17,375 

14,905 

(3,109,926) 

(2,941,203) 

(0.94) 

(0.90) 

(0.94) 

(0.90) 

  Note 

2(a) 

3 

2(a) 

2(b) 

3 

3 

4 

8 

8 

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

(3,127,301) 

(2,956,108) 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR AFTER 
TAX: 
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 
when specific conditions are met: 
Movement in foreign exchange relating to translation of controlled 
foreign entities  
Exchange differences on foreign exchange relating to non-controlling 
interest 

TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME FOR THE YEAR 

(1,717) 

(1,717) 

(3,434) 

938 

938 

1,876 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

(3,130,735) 

(2,954,232) 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO: 

Members of the parent entity 

Non-controlling interest 

(3,111,643) 

(2,940,265) 

(19,092) 

(13,967) 

(3,130,735) 

(2,954,232) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

as at 30 June 2018 

  Note 

9 

10 

11 

15 

13 

18(a) 

14 

10 

16 

17 

19 

17 

19 

20 

21 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

188,541 

698,518 

3,293,933 

3,957,127 

4,555,356 

4,657,187 

122,164 

107,838 

8,159,994 

9,420,670 

3,034,943 

3,017,855 

177,233 

187,349 

2,718,326 

1,726,636 

82,852 

73,901 

6,013,354 

5,005,741 

14,173,348 

14,426,411 

5,877,561  

5,062,306 

10,121,531  

8,045,062 

662,320 

675,288 

16,661,412 

13,782,656 

4,276,404 

4,507,541 

118,675 

105,998 

4,395,079 

4,613,539 

21,056,491 

18,396,195 

(6,883,143) 

(3,969,784) 

9,496,447 

9,279,071 

(1,051,734) 

(1,050,017) 

(14,746,798) 

(11,636,871) 

(6,302,085) 

(3,407,817) 

(581,058) 

(561,967) 

(6,883,143) 

(3,969,784) 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Other current assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Property, plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Intangible assets 

Other receivable 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Financial liabilities 

Short-term provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Financial liabilities 

Long-term provisions 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET LIABILITIES 

EQUITY 
Issued capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Parent interest 

Non-controlling interest 

TOTAL DEFICIENCY 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Consolidated 

Balance at 01 July 2016 

Comprehensive income 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income for the year  

Total comprehensive income (loss) for 
the year  

Transactions with owners, in their 
capacity as owners, and other transfers 

Equity contribution 

Total transactions with owners, in their 
capacity as owners, and other transfers 

Issued 
 Capital 

$ 

Reserves 

Accumulated 
losses 

Non-Controlling 
Interest 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

9,279,071 

(1,050,955) 

(8,695,668) 

(548,000)  (1,015,552) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(2,941,203) 

(14,905)  (2,956,108) 

938 

- 

938 

1,876 

938 

(2,941,203) 

(13,967)  (2,954,232) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

9,279,071 

(1,050,017)  (11,636,871) 

(561,967)  (3,969,784) 

9,279,071 

(1,050,017)  (11,636,871) 

(561,967)  (3,969,784) 

Balance at 01 July 2017 

Comprehensive income 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss for the year  

Total comprehensive income (loss) for 
the year  

Transactions with owners, in their 
capacity as owners, and other transfers 

Shares issued in lieu of directors fees 

217,376 

Total transactions with owners, in their 
capacity as owners, and other transfers 

217,376 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,109,926) 

(17,375)  (3,127,301) 

(1,717) 

- 

(1,717) 

(3,434) 

(1,717) 

(3,109,926) 

(19,092)  (3,130,735) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

217,376 

217,376 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

9,496,447 

(1,051,734)  (14,746,797) 

(581,059)  (6,883,143) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 

Interest received 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Finance costs 

Consolidated 

Note 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

17,309,340 

13,725,385 

70 

274 

(17,980,889) 

(16,024,494) 

(153,455) 

(952,831) 

Net cash outflow from operating activities 

26 

(824,934) 

(3,251,666) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment 

Purchases of intangible development assets 

Net cash outflow from investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from issue of Debenture notes 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Loans from Directors 

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Net (decrease) increase in cash held 

Cash at beginning of financial year 

Effect of exchange rates on cash holdings in foreign currencies 

4,091 

- 

(301,606) 

(1,220,307) 

(1,080,833) 

(929,262) 

(1,378,348) 

(2,149,569) 

- 

6,816,000 

520,840 

1,243,356 

(297,705) 

(1,970,170) 

1,470,000 

- 

1,693,135 

6,089,186 

(510,147) 

687,951 

698,518 

10,724 

170 

(157) 

Cash at end of financial year 

9 

188,541 

698,518 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

(a)  Basis of Preparation 

The financial statements are a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with 
Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations , other authoritative pronouncements of 
the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  (AASB)  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  The  Group  is  a  for-profit 
entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.  

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated. 

The  financial  statements  were  authorised  for  issue  on  28  September  2018  by  the  directors  of  Energy 
Technologies Limited. 

Energy Technologies Limited is a listed public company, incorporated and domiciled in Au stralia. 

(b)  Statement of compliance 

Australian  Accounting  Standards  set  out  accounting  policies  that  the  AASB  has  concluded  would  result  in 
financial  statements  containing  relevant  and  reliable  information  about  transactions,  events  and  conditions . 
Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply 
with International  Financial Reporting  Standards as  issued by the IASB.  Material  accounting policies  adopted 
in  the  preparation  of  these  financial  statements  are  presented  below  and  have  been  consistently  applied 
unless stated otherwise.  

Except  for  cash  flow  information,  the  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  an  accruals  basis  and  are 
based  on  historical  costs,  modified,  where  applicable,  by  the  measurement  at  fair  value  of  selected  non -
current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.  

(c)  Going Concern 

The  consolidated  entity  incurred  a  loss  after  tax  and  non-controlling  interest  of  $3,109,926  (2017:  $2,941,203)  and 
incurred  negative  cash  flows  from  operations  of  $824,934  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  (2017:  negative 
$3,251,666).  At  balance  date,  including  Debenture  Notes  totalling  $6,816,000,  current  liabilities  exceeded  current 
assets by  $8,501,418.  The  Debentures  have  a  maturity  date  of 31  December 2020  and Directors  do  not  expect  the 
Debenture Notes will be redeemed within the twelve month period following the date of this report.  

These  matters  give  rise  to  a  significant  material  uncertainty  that  may  cast  significant  doubt  upon  the  consolidated 
entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ongoing operation of the consolidated entity is dependent upon it: 

(a) achieving cash flow positive trading operations from its existing business; and 
(b) continued financial support from its current financiers;  

Management have prepared a cash flow projection for the period to 30 September 2018 that supports the ability of the 
consolidated  entity  to  continue  as  a  going  concern.  The  FY2019  budget  on  which  the cash  flow  projection  is  based 
forecasts a 17% increase in sales revenues for the FY2019 from the FY2018 actual year. The cash flow projection also 
assumes the secured  debenture facility remains in place. 

In the event that the consolidated entity is unable to achieve the matters detailed above, it may not be able to continue 
as  a  going  concern  and  therefore  the  consolidated  entity  may  not  be  able  to  realise  its  assets  and  extinguish  its 
liabilities in the ordinary course of operations and at the amounts stated in the financial statements. 

No adjustments have been made to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset values and the amount and 
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the consolidated entity and company not continue as going 
concerns. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

(d)  Principles of Consolidation 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  entities  controlled  by 
Energy Technologies Limited (EGY) at the end of the reporting period. The parent controls an entity when it is 
exposed  to,  or  has  rights  to,  variable  returns  from  its  involvement  with  the  entity  and  has  the  ability  to  affect 
those returns through its power over the entity. 

Where  controlled  entities  have  entered  or  left  the  Group  during  the  year,  the  financial  performanc e  of  those 
entities  is  included  only  for  the  period  of  the  year  that  they  were  controlled.  A  list  of  controlled  entities  is 
included in Note 12 to the financial statements. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intragroup balances and tra nsactions between entities in 
the consolidated group have been eliminated in full on consolidation. 

Non-controlling  interests,  being  the  equity  in  the  subsidiary  not  attributable,  directly  or  indirectly,  to  a  parent, 
are  reported  separately  within  the  equity  section  of  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  and 
statements  showing  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income.  The  non -controlling  interests  in  the  net 
assets comprise their interests at the date of the original business combination a nd their share  of changes in 
equity since that date.  

Changes  in  a  parent’s  ownership  interest  in  a  subsidiary  that  do  not  result  in  a  loss  of  control  are  accounted 
for as equity transactions (ie. transactions with owners in their capacity as owners).  

(e)  Business Combinations 

Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses.  

A  business  combination  is  accounted  for  by  applying  the  acquisition  method,  unless  it  is  a  combination 
involving  entities  or  businesses  under  common  control.  The  business  combination  will  be  accounted  for  from 
the  date  that  control  is  attained,  whereby  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets  acquired  and  liabilities 
(including contingent liabilities) assumed is recognised (subject to certain limite d exemptions). 

Where  measuring  the  consideration  transferred  in  the  business  combination,  any  asset  or  liability  resulting 
from  a  contingent  consideration  arrangement  is  also  included.  Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  contingent 
consideration  classified  as  equity  is  not  remeasured  and  its  subsequent  settlement  is  accounted  for  within 
equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is remeasured in each reporting period to fair 
value, recognising any change to fair value in the profit or loss, unless the change in value can be identified as 
existing at acquisition date. 

All transaction costs incurred in relation to business combinations are expensed.  

The  acquisition  of  a  business  may  result  in  the  recognition  of  goodwill  or  a  gain  from  a  bargain  purchase.  A 
gain from a bargain purchase is accounted for in the income statement at the acquisition date.  

(f)  Foreign currencies  

The  functional  currency  of  each  of  the  Group’s  entities  is  measured  using  the  currency  of  the  primary 
economic  environment  in  which  that  entity  operates.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  are  presented  in 
Australian dollars (A$), which is the parent entity’s functional currency.  

Foreign  currency  transactions  are  translated  into  functional  currency  at  the  exchange  rate s  prevailing  at  the 
date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated at the year -end exchange rate. Non-
monetary  items  measured  at  fair  value  are  reported  at  the  exchange  rate  as  at  the  date  when  fair  value  was 
determined. 

Exchange  differences  arising  on  the  translation  of  monetary  items  are  recognised  in  the  profit  or  loss,  except 
where  deferred  in  equity  as  a  qualifying  cash  flow  or  net  investment  hedge.  Exchange  differences  arising  on 
the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in other comprehensive income to the extent that 
the underlying gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income; otherwise the exchange difference is 
recognised in profit or loss. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(f)  Foreign currencies (Cont’d) 

The financial results and position of foreign operations, whose functional currency is different from the Group’s 
presentation currency, are translated as follows: 

(i)  Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period;  

(ii) 

Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and  

(iii)  Retained earnings are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. 

The functional currencies of the overseas subsidiaries are: 

D Power International Limited – Hong Kong Dollars 

Exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  of  foreign  operations  with  functional  currencies  other  than 
Australian  dollars  are  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  and  included  in  the  foreign  currency 
translation  reserve  in  the  statement  of  financial  position.  The  cumulative  amount  of  these  differences  is 
reclassified into profit or loss in the period in which the operation is disposed of. 

(g)  Property, plant and equipment  

Each class  of  Plant  and  equipment is stated at cost or  fair  value as  indicated, less accumulated depreciation 
and any impairment in value. 

Increases  in  the  carrying  amount  arising  on  revaluation  of  plant  and  equipment  are  credited  to  a  revaluation 
surplus  in  equity.  Decreases  that  offset  previous  increases  of  the  same  asset  are  recognised  against 
revaluation surplus directly in equity; all other decreases are recognised in profit or loss.  

Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the 
asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. 

Depreciation is calculated on both a straight-line and diminishing value basis over the estimated useful life of 
the asset as follows: 

Buildings & Leasehold Improvements 

Plant and equipment 

Leased plant & Equipment  

Impairment 

10% to 25% 

5% to 25% 

10% to 25%  

The  carrying  values  of  plant  and  equipment  are  reviewed  for  impairment  when  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. For an asset that does not generate largely 
independent  cash  inflows,  the  recoverable  amount  is  determined  for  the  cash -generating  unit  to  which  the 
asset belongs. 

If  any  such  indication  exists  and  where  the  carrying  values  exceed  the  estimated  recoverable  amount,  the 
assets or cash-generating units are written down to their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of plant 
and  equipment  is  the  greater  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.  In  assessing  value  in  use,  the 
estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre -tax  discount  rate  that  reflects 
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 

Impairment losses are recognised in the revaluation surplus or in the income statement, as set out above . 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(h)  Intangibles 

Intangible assets 

Intangible  assets  acquired  separately  are  capitalised  at  cost  as  at  the  date  of  acquisition.  Following  initial 
recognition, the cost model is applied to the class of intangible assets. 

The  useful  lives  of  Patents,  Computer  Software  and  Licenses  are  assessed  and  amortised  over  their  useful 
lives and amortisation charged is taken to the income statement.  Patents and licenses are amortised over 10 
years and Computer Software over 4 years. 

Intangible  assets,  excluding  development  costs,  created  within  the  business  are  not  capitalised  and 
expenditure is charged against profits in the year in which the expenditure is incurred.  

Intangible  assets  are  tested  for  impairment  where  an  indicator  of  impairment  exists,  and  in  the  case  of 
indefinite life intangibles, at each reporting date, either individually or at the cash generating unit level. Useful 
lives  are  also  examined  on  an  annual  basis  and  adjustments,  where  applicable,  are  made  on  a  prospective 
basis. 

Research and development costs 

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense when incurred.   

Expenditure  on  development  activities  is  capitalised  only  when  it  is  probable  that  future  benefits  will  exceed 
deferred costs and these benefits can be reliably measured. Capitalised development expenditure is stated at 
cost  less  accumulated  amortisation.  Amortisation  is  calculated  using  a  straight -line  method  to  allocate  the 
costs over an estimated useful life of 20 years during which the related benefits are expected to be realised. 

Development  expenditure  is  tested  annually  for  impairment  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances  indicate  that  it  might  be  impaired.  Capitalised  development  expenditure  is  measured  at  cost 
less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.  

(i) 

Investments 

All  investments  are  initially  recognised  at  cost,  being  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  given  and  including 
acquisition charges associated with the investment. 

Financial  assets  are  classified  at  ‘fair  value  through  profit  or  loss’  when  they  are  held  for  trading  for  the 
purpose  of  short  term  profit  taking.  Such  assets  are  subsequently  measured  at  fair  value  with  changes  in 
carrying value being included in profit or loss. 

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition, over the period to 
maturity. 

For  investments  carried  at  amortised  cost,  gains  and  losses  are  recognised  in  income  when  the  investments 
are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. 

For  investments  where  there  is  no  quoted  market  price,  fair  value  is  determined  by  reference  to  the  current 
market  value  of  another  instrument  which  is  substantially  the  same  or  is  calculated  based  on  the  expected 
cash flows of the underlying net asset base of the investment. 

(j) 

Inventories 

Manufacturing  

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

Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition is accounted for as follows:  

 

 

Raw materials — valued on a rolling average cost; 

Finished  goods  and  work-in-progress  —  cost  of  raw  materials  and  standard  cost  of  labour  and  a 
proportion of manufacturing overheads based on estimated machine man minute. 

Net  realisable  value  is  the  estimated  selling  price  in  the  ordinary  course  of   business,  less  estimated  costs  of 
completion. 

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(k) 

Impairment of assets 

At  each  reporting  date,  the  Group  assesses  whether  there  is  any  indication  that  an  asset  may  be  impaired. 
Where  an  indicator  of  impairment  exists,  the  Group  makes  a  formal  estimate  of  recoverable  amount.  Where 
the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount  the  asset  is  considered  impaired  and  is 
written down to its recoverable amount. 

Recoverable  amount  is  the  greater  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.  It  is  determined  for  an 
individual asset, unless the asset's value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value less costs  to 
sell and it does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of 
assets,  in  which  case,  the  recoverable  amount  is  determined  for  the  cash -generating  unit  to  which  the  asset 
belongs. 

In  assessing  value  in  use,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre -
tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to 
the asset. 

(l)  Trade and other receivables 

Trade  receivables  are  recognised  and  carried  at  original  invoice  amount  less  an  allowance  for  any 
uncollectible amounts. 

A  provision  for  doubtful  debts  will  be  made  against  specific  trade  receivables  where  collection  of  the  debt, 
either in full or in part, remains uncertain. Bad debts are written off when identified. 

(m)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash on hand and in banks and short-term deposits are stated at nominal value. 

For  the  purposes  of  the  Statement  of  Cash  Flows,  cash  includes  cash  on  hand,  in  banks  and  money  market 
investments readily convertible to cash within 2 working days. 

(n) 

Investments in Associates 

Associates  are  companies  in  which  the  Group  has  significant  influence.  Significant  influence  is  the  power  to 
participate  in  the  financial  and  operating  policy  decisions  of  the  entity,  but  is  not  control  or  joint  control  of 
those policies. Investments in associates are accounted  for  in the financial statements by applying the equity 
method  of  accounting,  whereby  the  investment  is  initially  recognised  at  cost  and  adjusted  ther eafter  for  the 
post-acquisition  change  in  the  Group’s  share  of  net  assets  of  the  associate  company.  The  interest  in  an 
associate is the carrying amount of the investment together with any long term interests that in substance form 
part of the investors’ net investment in the associate. In addition, the Group’s share of the profit or loss of the 
associated company is included in the Group’s profit or loss. 

Profits  and  losses  resulting  from  transactions  between  the  Group  and  the  associate  are  eliminated  to  th e 
extent of the Group’s interest in the associate. 

When  the  Group’s  share  of  losses  in  an  associate  equals  or  exceeds  its  interest  in  the  associate,  the  Group 
discontinues  recognising  its  share  of  further  losses  until  it  has  incurred  legal  or  constructive  obligations  or 
made  payments  on  behalf  of  the  associate.  When  the  associate  subsequently  makes  profits,  the  Group  will 
resume  recognising  its  share  of  those  profits  once  its  share  of  the  profits  equals  the  share  of  the  losses  not 
recognised. 

At the date of this report there are no investments in associates. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(o)  Financial Instruments 

(i) 

Initial recognition and measurement 

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

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

(ii)  Classification and subsequent measurement 

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

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

Forward  exchange  contracts  (derivatives)  are  measured  subsequently  at  Fair  Value  t hrough  profit  and 
loss. 

(p)  Borrowing costs  

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred.  

(q)  Provisions 

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

Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recogn ised as a finance 
cost. 

(r)  Leases 

Finance leases,  which transfer to the Group substantially  all the risks and  benefits incidental to ownership of 
the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lo wer, 
at the present value of the minimum lease payments. 

Lease  payments  are  apportioned  between  the  finance  charges  and  reduction  of  the  lease  liability  so  as  to 
achieve  a  constant  rate  of  interest  on  the  remaining  balance  of  the  liability.  Finance  charges   are  charged 
directly against income. 

Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the  lease 
term. 

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset  are classified 
as  operating  leases.  Operating  lease  payments  are  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  income  statement  on  a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. 

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(s)  Revenue 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any 
trade  discounts  and  volume  rebates  allowed.    The  following  specific  recognition  criteria  must  also  be  me t 
before revenue is recognised: 

Sale of goods 
Revenue is recognised  when the significant risks and  rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to  the 
buyer  and  can  be  measured  reliably.  Risks  and  rewards  are  considered  passed  to  the  buyer  at  the  time  of 
delivery of the goods to the customer. 

Rendering of services 
Revenue is recognised only when services are completed. 

Interest 
Revenue  is  recognised  as  the  interest  accrues  (using  the  effective  interest  method,  which  is  the  rate  that 
exactly  discounts  estimated  future  cash  receipts  through  the  expected  life  of  the  financial  instrument)  to  the 
net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

Dividends 
Revenue is recognised when the shareholders' right to receive the payment is established . 

(t) 

Income tax 

The  income  tax  expense  for  the  year  comprises  current  income  tax  expense/(income)  and  deferred  tax 
expense/(income).  Deferred  income  tax  is  provided  on  all  temporary  differences  at  the  balance  sheet  date 
between  the  tax  bases  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  their  carr ying  amounts  for  financial  reporting  purposes, 
except  for  deferred  tax  liability  on  revaluation  of  plant  and  equipment  not  recognised  due  to  the  existence  of 
unrecognised tax losses available for offset. 

Deferred  income  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  all  deductible  temporary  differences,  carry-forward  of  unused 
tax  assets and unused tax losses, to the  extent  that it  is probable  that  taxable  profit  will be available  against 
which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses 
can be utilised. 

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the 
extent  that  it  is  no  longer  probable  that  sufficient  taxable  profit  will  be  available  to  allow  all  or  part  o f  the 
deferred income tax asset to be utilised. 

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

(u)  Other taxes 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:  

  where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation  authority, 
in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part  of the expense 
item as applicable; and 

 

receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. 

The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of 
receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. 

Cash  flows  are  included  in  the  Statement  of  Cash  Flows  on  a  gross  basis  and  the  GST  component  of  cash 
flows  arising  from  investing  and  financing  activities,  which  is  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation 
authority are classified as operating cash flows. 

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(v)  Contributed equity 

Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company.   

Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of 
the share proceeds received. 

(w)  Employee benefits 

Provision  is  made  for  the  company’s  liability  for  employee  benefits  arising  from  services  rendered  by 
employees  to  balance  date.  Employee  benefits  that  are  expected  to  be  settled  within  one  year  have  been 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on -costs. 

Employee  benefits  payable  later  than  one  year  have  been  measured  at  the  present  value  of  the  estimated 
future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. 

(x)  Payables 

Liabilities  for  trade  creditors  and  other  amounts  are  carried  at  amortised  cost  which  is  the  fair  value  of  the 
consideration  to  be  paid  in  the  future  for  goods  and  services  received,  whether  or  not  billed  to  the 
consolidated entity. 

(y)  Fair Value 

The Group subsequently measures some of its assets at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is the price 
the  Group  would  receive  to  sell  an  asset  in  an  orderly  (ie  unforced)  transaction  between  independent, 
knowledgeable and willing market participants at the measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is used 
to determine fair value. Adjustments to market values may be made having regard to the characteristics of the 
specific  asset.  The  fair  values  of  assets  that  are  not  traded  in  an  active  market  are  determined  using  one  or 
more  valuation  techniques.  These  valuation  techniques  maximise,  to  the  extent  possible,  the  use  of 
observable market data. 

To  the  extent  possible,  market  information  is  extracted  from  either  the  principal  market  for  the  asset  (ie  the 
market  with  the  greatest  volume  and  level  of  activity  for  the  asset)  or,  in  the  absence  of  such  a  market,  the 
most  advantageous  market  available  to  the  entity  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  (ie  the  market  that 
maximises  the  receipts  from  the  sale  of  the  asset  after  taking  into  account  transaction  costs  and  transport 
costs).  For  non-financial  assets,  the  fair  value  measurement  also  takes  into  account  a  market  participant’s 
ability to use the asset in its highest and best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the 
asset in its highest and best use. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(z)  Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments 

The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial  statements based on historical 
knowledge  and  best  available  current  information.  Estimates  assume  a  reasonable  expectation  of  future 
events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the group.  

Key Estimates 

i) 

Impairment 

The  company  assesses  impairment  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  by  evaluating  conditions  and  events 
specific to the company that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets 
are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions. 

ii)  Estimation of useful lives of assets 

The estimation of the useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience as well as manufacturer’s 
warranties  (for  plant  and  equipment),  lease  terms  (for  leased  equipment),  long  term  sales  projections  and 
customer  requirements  (for  intangible  assets)  and  turnover  policies  (for  motor  vehicles).  In  addition,  the 
condition  of  the  assets  is  assessed  at  least  once  per  year  and  considered  against  the  remaining  useful  life. 
Adjustments to useful lives are made when considered necessary. 

iii)  Revaluation of plant and equipment – refer to Note 13. 

Key Judgements 

i)  Going Concern: Refer to details in Note 1(c) 

ii)  Recovery of deferred tax assets 

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  as  management  considers  that  it  is 
probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  to  utilise  those  temporary  differences.  Significant 
management  judgement  is  required  to  determine  the  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  that  can  be  recognised, 
based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits over the next two years together with f uture 
tax planning strategies. 

(aa)  Government Grants 

Government  grants  are  recognised  at  fair  value  where  there  is  reasonable  assurance  that  the  grant  will  be 
received  and  all  grant  conditions  will  be  met.  Grants  relating  to  expense  items  are  recognised  as  in come 
immediately. 

(bb) New and Revised Accounting Standards 

Refer to Note 31. 

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Note 2  Revenue and Other Income 

(a)  Revenue 

Sale of goods 

Rendering of services 

(b)  Other Revenue and Other Income 

Management Fee 

R&D grant 

Finance revenue 

Other 

Total Other Revenue and Other Income 

Note 3  Profit/(Loss) for the Year 

Included in the determination of net loss before tax from 
continuing operations are the following expenses: 

Expenses 

Cost of sales 

Finance costs 

Rental expense on operating leases: 
- minimum lease payments 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

15,270,586 

12,912,807 

194,031 

130,985 

15,464,617 

13,043,792 

16,488 

61,200 

1,148,210 

1,189,865 

70 

793 

274 

2,000 

1,165,561 

1,253,339 

16,630,178 

14,297,131 

12,630,762 

10,776,667 

1,573,268 

1,116,446 

933,847 

879,976 

Foreign Exchange Losses 

2,641 

913 

Defined superannuation contributions expense 

256,506 

237,685 

Research and Development expenditure 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

1,558,731 

1,806,058 

370,099 

284,300 

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Note 4 

Income Tax Expense 

(a) The components of Income tax (benefit)/expense comprise: 

Current tax 

Deferred tax  

(b) Reconciliation of the prima facie tax on profit/(loss) to income tax 

expense: 

Prima facie tax on (loss) before income tax at 27.5% (2017: 
30.0%) 
Add: 
Tax effect of: 

- other non-allowable items 

- R&D expenditure non-allowable 

- other assessable items 
- tax losses not brought to account * 

- deferred income tax 

Less: 
Tax effect of: 

- deferred income tax 

- R&D grant non assessable 

Income tax (benefit)/expense on continued operations 

*Current  year  tax  losses  unable  to  be  offset  within  the  group  and  not  

brought to account. 

Consolidated 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

- 

10,116 

10,116 

- 

(21,421) 

(21,421) 

(857,225) 

(893,259) 

48,906 

428,651 

5,364 

690,062 

10,116 

191,777 

541,817 

1,307 

515,318 

- 

1,183,099 

1,250,219 

- 

315,758 

315,758 

10,116 

21,421 

356,960 

378,381 

(21,421) 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 5  Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Compensation of Key Management Personnel 

Refer to the remuneration report contained in the Directors’ Report for details of the remuneration paid or payable 
to  each  member  of  the  Group’s  key  management  personnel  (KMP)  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  and  the 
comparative year. 

The totals of remuneration paid to KMP of the company and the Group during the year are as follows: 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Short--term employee benefits 

Consolidated 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

735,647 

43,524 

779,171 

687,049 

43,094 

730,143 

These amounts include fees and benefits paid to the executive Chair and non-executive directors as well as all 
salary, paid leave benefits, fringe benefits and cash bonuses awarded to executive directors and other KMP. 

Post-employment benefits 

These amounts are the current year’s estimated cost of providing for superannuation contributions made during 
the year and post-employment life insurance benefits. 

Share-based payments 

These amounts represent the expense related to the participation of KMP in equity-settled benefits schemes as 
measured by the fair value of the options, rights and shares granted on grant date. 

Note 6  Auditors' Remuneration 

Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for: 

— auditing or reviewing the financial statements 

— other services 

Remuneration of other auditors of subsidiaries for: 

— auditing or reviewing the financial statements 

— tax compliance services 

Note 7  Dividends 

$ 

$ 

60,228 

1,350 

61,578 

8,579 

3,176 

11,755 

80,500 

- 

80,500 

- 

- 

- 

No dividends have been paid or proposed by the Parent for the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: Nil). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

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Note 8  Earnings per Share 

(a)  Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss:  

Profit (loss) 

Loss/(Profit) attributable to non-controlling interest 

Earnings used to calculate basic and dilutive EPS 

(b)  Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during 

the year used in calculating basic EPS 

Note 

Consolidated 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

(3,127,301) 

(2,956,108) 

17,375 

14,905 

(3,109,926) 

(2,941,203) 

Number 

Number 

331,331,693 

326,507,732 

Weighted average number of dilutive options outstanding 

(c) 

- 

- 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the year used in calculating dilutive EPS  

331,331,693 

326,507,732 

(c)  During  the  2018  financial  year  no  ordinary  share  options  were  issued  to  employees  under  an  approved 

Share Option Plan – refer Note 27.  

Note 9  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank and on hand 

Reconciliation of cash 

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of 
cash  flows  is  reconciled  to  items  in  the  Statement  of  Financial 
Position as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

$ 

188,541 
188,541 

$ 

698,518 
698,518 

188,541 
188,541 

698,518 
698,518 

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Note 10  Trade and Other Receivables 

CURRENT 

Trade receivables 

R and D receivable 

Other receivables 

(a)  Trade  debtors  are  based  on  normal  terms  of  trade,  typically  30 

days from end of month. Retention of title terms exist on sales. 

NON CURRENT 

Other receivable - Deposits 

Note 11 

Inventories 

At cost 

Raw materials and stores 

Work in progress 

Finished goods 

Note 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(a) 

2,045,624 

2,582,301 

1,148,210 

1,189,865 

100,099 
3,293,933 

184,961 
3,957,127 

82,852 
82,852 

73,901 
73,901 

588,325 

165,214 

761,948 

220,817 

3,801,817 

3,674,422 

4,555,356 

4,657,187 

A $340,000 write down was recorded of inventory as at 30 June 2018 following review of the stocktake. The adjustment was 
mainly in relation to raw materials in the factory and inventory in quarantine. Management recognise issues with stocktake 
procedures undertaken but consider that no further material provision is required. 

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Incorporation 

Percentage Owned (%)* 

2018 

2017 

100 

100 

51 

51 

100 

100 

51 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 12  Controlled Entitles 

Controlled Entitles Consolidated 

Parent Entity: 
Energy Technologies Limited  

Subsidiaries of Energy Technologies Limited : 

Bambach Wires & Cables Pty Limited 

Cogenic Pty Limited 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Dulhunty Engineering Limited (previously D Power 
International Limited) 

British Virgin Islands 

Dulhunty Engineering Limited (Hong Kong Branch) 

Hong Kong 

* Percentage of voting power is in proportion to ownership 

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Note 13  Property, Plant and Equipment 

Leasehold Improvements 
Leasehold Improvements at independent valuation 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 
Total Leasehold Improvements 

Plant and Equipment 

Plant and equipment - at cost (which approximates fair value) 

Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment at independent valuation 

Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Leased Plant and Equipment 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

27,800 
(11,120) 
16,680 

705,310 

(107,158) 

598,152 

27,800 
(8,340) 
19,460 

556,252 

(70,451) 

485,801 

1,872,550 

1,887,550 

(686,175) 

(523,231) 

1,186,375 

1,364,319 

Capitalised leased assets – at cost (which approximates fair value) 

1,462,848 

1,310,301 

Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Total Plant and Equipment 

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 

(229,112) 

1,233,736 

3,018,263 

3,034,943 

(162,026) 

1,148,275 

2,998,395 

3,017,855 

Movements in Carrying Amounts 
Movements in carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the 
end of the current financial year: 

Leasehold 
Improvements 

Plant and 
Equipment 

Leased Plant 
and 
Equipment  

$ 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

Consolidated Entity: 

Carrying amount at the beginning of the 
year 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Write-back on disposals 

19,460 

1,850,120 

1,148,275 

3,017,855 

- 

- 

149,059 

(15,000) 

152,547 

301,606 

(15,000) 

(2,780) 

(211,089) 

(67,087) 

(280,956) 

11,438 

11,438 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

16,680 

1,784,528 

1,233,735 

3,034,943 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 13 

 Property, Plant and Equipment (Cont’d) 

Revaluation of Plant and Equipment to Fair Value 

In accordance with the measurement choice available under AASB 116 Property, Plant & Equipment and in order 
to reflect fair value, subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd (BWC) has obtained an independent valuation 
of existing plant and equipment as at 30 June 2014. The valuation report was completed under the following bases 
of value: 

Fair Market Value in Continued Use (FMVICU) 

Reinstatement with New Value (RIV) 

The fair value of BWC Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements under FMVICU was $1,975,750 at 30 
June  2014.  The  Board  adopted  this  value,  which  resulted  in  an  increase  in  net  plant  and  equipment  value  of 
$931,109 in BWC at 30 June 2014. The revaluation amount was recognised in the Asset Revaluation Reserve. A 
deferred tax liability of $140,598 at 30 June 2018 (2017: $165,978) in respect of the revaluation, has been set off 
against tax losses available to offset any liability arising upon a disposal of plant and equipment. Refer Note 18(d). 
EGY has no plans to dispose of its plant and equipment. 

RIV value was reported as $7,520,750. 

The Group initially recognises and measures its Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements at cost. The 
Group  subsequently  measures  some  classes  of  its  plant  and  equipment  and  its  leasehold  improvements  at  fair 
value on a recurring basis in accordance with AASB 116:  Property, Plant and Equipment. Refer Notes 1(g) and 
1(y). 

Fair Value Measurement 

AASB  13  Fair  Value  Measurement  requires  the  disclosure  of  fair  value  information  by  level  of  the  fair  value 

hierarchy, which categorises fair value measurements into one of three possible levels based on the lowest level 

that an input that is significant to the measurement can be categorised into, as follows: 

  Level  1:  Measurements  based  on  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  that  the  entity  can 

access at the measurement date. 

  Level  2:  Measurements  based  on  inputs  other  than  the  quoted  prices  included  in  Level  1,  but  that  are 

observable for the asset, either directly or indirectly. 

  Level 3: Measurements based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 13 

 Property, Plant and Equipment (Cont’d) 

EGY’s management considers that the inputs used for the fair value measurement are Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. 

Valuation techniques 

AASB 13 requires the valuation technique used to be consistent with one of the following valuation approaches: 

  Market  approach:  techniques  that  use  prices  and  other  information  generated  by  market  transactions  for 

identical of similar assets. 

 

Income approach: techniques that convert future cash flows or income and expenses into a single discounted 

present value. 

  Cost approach: techniques that reflect the current replacement cost of an asset at its current service capacity. 

EGY  commissioned  an  external  independent  valuer  to  conduct  a  valuation  of  its  unencumbered  plant  and 

equipment  and  leasehold  improvements  at  30  June  2014  using  a  market  approach  technique.  The  technique 

predominantly  used  recent  observable  market  data  for  similar  new  equipment  in  Australia,  adjusted  for  loss  in 

value caused by physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. EGY’s management 

considers that the market approach  is the appropriate  valuation technique  in relation to  its  plant  and  equipment 

and leasehold improvements. 

Inputs used in the market approach technique to measure Level 2 fair values were: 

 

current  replacement  cost  of  the  property  being  appraised  less  the  loss  in  value  caused  by  physical 
deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence; 

  historical cost and relevant market data and industry expertise; and 

 

sales comparison for assets where available. 

The assessments of the physical condition, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence are considered 
Level 3 inputs. 

EGY  management  has  determined  that  the  fair  value  of  the  plant  and  equipment  as  at  30  June  2018  does  not 
differ materially from its carrying value. 

Recurring fair value measurements: 

Plant and equipment 
Leasehold improvements 
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value 

Level 2 
2018 
$ 

Level 2 
2017 
$ 

3,018,263 
16,680 
3,034,943 

2,998,395 
19,460 
3,017,855 

The  highest  and  best  use  of  the  assets  is  the  fair  market  value  in  continued  use,  using  the  market  approach 
technique. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 14 

Intangible Assets 

Trademarks, computer software  and licenses at cost 

Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Net carrying value 

Development Assets 

Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Net carrying value 

Total intangible assets 

Consolidated Entity: 

Year ended 30 June 2018 

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Additions 

Amortisation 

Balance at the end of the year 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

17,686 

(17,266) 

420 

2,858,627 

(140,721) 

2,717,906 

2,718,326 

1,726,636 

1,080,833 

(89,143) 

2,718,326 

17,686 

(17,014) 

672 

1,777,794 

(51,830) 

1,725,964 

1,726,636 

841,482 

929,262 

(44,108) 

1,726,636 

Intangible assets have finite useful lives. The current amortisation charges in respect of intangible assets 

are included under depreciation and amortisation expense.  

The recoverable amount of intangible development assets have been assessed using a discounted cash 
flow methodology forecasting five years of pre-tax cash flows. 

The  following  describes  each  key  assumption  on  which  management  has  based  its  value  in  use 
calculations: 

(a)  Five year pre-tax cash flow projections, based upon management approved budgets and growth rates 

covering  a  one  year  period,  with  the  subsequent  periods  based  upon  management  expectations  of 

growth excluding the impact of possible future acquisitions, business improvement capital expenditure 

and restructuring. 

(b)  The discount factor used was 24.63% in 2018 (2017: 24.63%) 

(c)  The Directors have concluded that the recoverable amount of the intangible development assets and 

other intangibles exceed their carrying value. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 15  Other Assets 

CURRENT 

Prepayments 

Note 16  Trade and Other Payables 

CURRENT 

Unsecured liabilities: 

Trade payables 
Sundry payables and accrued expenses 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

122,164 
122,164 

107,838 
107,838 

1,967,296 
3,910,265 
5,877,561 

2,777,191 
2,285,115 
5,062,306 

Trade payables are based on normal terms of trade, typically 60 days from end of month. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 17  Financial Liabilities 

Note 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

CURRENT 

Secured liabilities: 

Debenture Notes 

Less: transaction costs 

Hire Purchase and finance lease liability 
Convertible Notes 

Unsecured liabilities: 

Directors and executive loans 
Other loan 

Total Current Financial Liabilities 

NON CURRENT 
Secured liabilities: 
Hire Purchase and finance lease liability 
Convertible Notes 

Unsecured liabilities 
Convertible Notes 

Total Non-Current Financial Liabilities 
Total Financial Liabilities 

Total current and non-current secured liabilities: 

Hire Purchase and finance lease liability 
Convertible Notes 
Debenture Notes 

6,816,000 

6,816,000 

(189,714) 

(277,365) 

6,626,286 

6,538,635 

342,679 
100,000 
7,068,965 

326,427 
100,000 
6,965,062 

2,050,000 
1,002,566 
3,052,566 
10,121,531 

580,000 
500,000 
1,080,000 
8,045,062 

306,404 
2,700,000 
3,006,404 

537,541 
2,700,000 
3,237,541 

1,270,000 
1,270,000 
4,276,404 
14,397,935 

1,270,000 
1,270,000 
4,507,541 
12,552,603 

649,083 
2,800,000 
6,626,286 
10,075,369 

863,968 
2,800,000 
6,538,635 
10,202,603 

(a) 

(d) 

(a) (c) 

29 

(d) 
(a) (c) 

(a) (c) 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 17 Financial Liabilities (Cont’d) 

(a)  Secured Debenture Notes raised FY2017 totalling $6,816,000 have a maturity date of 31 December 2020 and a 
redemption date of 31 July 2018 as executed by Deed Poll. The Directors do not expect the Debenture Notes will 
be redeemed within the twelve month period following balance date. The notes are interest bearing and interest 
is calculated on the face value of each note at a rate of 12% paid monthly in arrears.  Interest accrued on the 
debentures and convertible notes (refer Note (c) below) as at 30 June 2018 is $1,723,436 (2017: $616,556). The 
company is in arrears on its interest commitments under the debenture note and convertible note facilities. This is 
not  considered  a  material  adverse  event  by  the  note  holder  group  leader  and  is  tolerated  whilst  the  company 
meets product development and revenue growth targets. Should the company lose the confidence of the group 
leader  any  interest  arrears  would  be  called  upon  to  be  caught  up  and  if  this  did  not  occur  a  material  adverse 
event would be triggered and the group leader may call for repayment of the debenture and/or convertible notes. 

The  Debenture  Notes  are  secured  by  General  Security  Agreements  (GSA)  given  by  EGY  as  borrower  and 
Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd as guarantor under a Deed of Guarantee and Indemnity in favour of each 
note holder, ranking behind permitted encumbrances only. The GSA agreements grant the note holders security 
interest over the collateral of each grantor, defined as all the grantor's present and after-acquired rights, assets 
and undertaking of the grantor, including each of the following: 

(i) 
(ii) 

(iii) 

All present and after-acquired property of the Grantor. 
All present and after-acquired estates and interests in land in which the Grantor has an 
interest. 
All present and after-acquired rights, assets and undertaking of the Grantor in any PPSA 
retention of title property. 

Under  a  Deed  of  Priority,  secured  existing  convertible  note  holders  for  $2.55m  of  notes  have  security  ranked 
equally  with  debenture  note  holders.  The  remaining  $250,000  of  secured  convertible  notes  are  secured  by  a 
second ranking charge. 

(b)  During  the  financial  year  the  group  repaid  $297,705  (2017:$1,970,170)  of  both  long  and  short  term  interest 

bearing debt.  

(c)  During FY 2014 and FY 2015 EGY raised $2,800,000 by the issue of secured convertible notes which mature on 
31  December  2020.  During  FY  2016  EGY  raised  a  further  $1,270,000  by  the  issue  of  unsecured  convertible 
notes, which mature on 31 December 2020. In total 4,070 Convertible Notes have been issued, each with a face 
value  of  one  thousand  dollars  to  investors.  Each  investor  is  paid  interest  at  the  rate  of  one  per  cent  (1%)  per 
annum  on  the  amount  of  their  commitment  from  the  time  of  commitment  and  each  Convertible  Note  bears 
interest  at  the  rate  which  is  eight  percentage  points  higher  than  the  RBA  Cash  Rate  from  time  to  time,  from 
subscription until conversion. Interest is payable monthly in arrears. Refer to note (a) above for security details of 
the secured convertible notes  

(d)  Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities are secured by the underlying financed assets 

Note 18 Tax 

Note 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(a)  Deferred Tax Assets  

Deferred tax assets comprise: 

Provisions 

18(b)(ii) 

177,233 

177,233 

187,349 

187,349 

(b)  Reconciliations 

(i)  Gross Movements 
The overall movement in the deferred tax account is as 
follows: 

Opening balance 

Credit/(Charge) to the income statement 

4 

Closing balance  

187,349 
(10,116) 

177,233 

165,928 
21,421 

187,349 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 18  Tax (Cont’d) 

Note 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(ii)  Deferred Tax Assets 

The movement in deferred tax assets for each temporary 
difference during the year is as follows: 

Provisions 

Opening balance 

Credited (charge) to the income statement 

Closing Balance 

Total Deferred Tax Assets 

(c)  Deferred  tax  assets  not  brought  to  account,  the 
benefits of which will only be realised if the conditions 
for deductibility set out in Note 1(t) occur are: 

Temporary differences 

Tax losses: capital losses 

Tax losses: operating losses 
Less potential tax loss benefits offset against deferred tax 
liability - refer (d) 

Tax losses: operating losses net of offsets 

187,349 

(10,116) 

177,233 

177,233 

165,928 

21,421 

187,349 

187,349 

52,558 

48,169 

1,256,950 

1,256,950 

5,056,449 

4,287,055 

(140,598) 

(165,978) 

4,915,851 

4,121,077 

(d)  Deferred tax liability is offset against unrecognised tax 

losses: 

Revaluation  of  plant  and  equipment,  and  leasehold 
improvements 

140,598 

165,978 

Less: Offset of unrecognised tax loss benefit 

(140,598) 

(165,978) 

Net deferred tax liability 

- 

- 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 19 Provisions 

CURRENT 

Employee Entitlements 

Opening balance at beginning of year 
Additional provisions raised during year 
Balance at end of the year 

NON CURRENT 

Employee Entitlements 

Opening balance at beginning of year 
Additional provisions raised during year 
Balance at end of the year 

Analysis of Total provisions 

Current 
Non-current 

Provision for Employee Entitlements 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

675,288 
(12,968) 
662,320 

576,774 
98,514 
675,288 

105,998 
12,677 
118,675 

662,320 
118,675 
780,955 

95,358 
10,640 
105,998 

675,288 
105,998 
781,286 

A  provision  has  been  recognised  for  employee  entitlements  relating  to  annual  leave  and  long  service 
leave.  In  calculating  the  present  value  of  future  cash  flows  in  respect  of  long  service  leave  and  annual 
leave not expected to be settled within twelve months, the probability of that leave being taken is based 
on  historical  data.  The  measurement  and  recognition  criteria  relating  to  employee  benefits  have  been 
disclosed in Note 1(w) to the financial statements. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 20 

Issued Capital 

Number of Ordinary shares fully paid 348,245,332 (2017: 
326,507,732): 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

9,496,447 
9,496,447 

9,279,071 
9,279,071 

Ordinary Shares 

2018 
Number 

2017 
Number 

$ 

$ 

At the beginning of reporting period 

326,507,732  326,507,732 

9,279,071 

9,279,071 

Shares issued during year 
11 April 2018 

21,737,600 

- 

217,376 

- 

At reporting date 

348,245,332  326,507,732 

9,496,447 

9,279,071 

Terms and conditions: 

Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one 
vote per share at shareholders' meetings. In the event of winding up of the company, ordinary shareholders rank 
after creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidation. 

Note 21   Reserves 

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign controlled 
subsidiaries 

Asset Revaluation 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(1,982,843) 

(1,981,126) 

931,109 

931,109 

(1,051,734) 

(1,050,017) 

Share Based Payments Reserve: 

During financial year ended 30 June 2015 the company issued 2,800,000 options to staff under the Share Option Plan but 
the  fair  value  of  the  options  at  grant  date  was  negligible  and  accordingly  not  recognised  in  the  Share  Based  Payments 
Reserve. These options expired FY 2018 (refer Note 27). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 22  Parent Entity Disclosures 

(a)   Financial Position 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other Current Assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON CURRENT ASSETS 

Financial Assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Financial liabilities 

Short-term provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Financial liabilities 

Other non-current liabilities 

TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET LIABILITIES 

EQUITY 

Issued capital 

Accumulated Losses 

Asset Revaluation Reserve 

TOTAL DEFICIENCY 

55 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

678 

7,801 

6,012,803 

6,338,645 

60,664 

29,052 

6,074,145 

6,375,498 

479,773 

1,664,918 

2,790 

420 

482,983 

6,557,128 

2,825 

672 

1,668,415 

8,043,913 

2,162,789 

7,158,857 

139,666 

1,057,572 

6,836,000 

143,585 

9,461,312 

8,037,157 

3,970,000 

3,970,000 

8,959 

6,540 

3,978,959 

3,976,540 

13,440,271 

12,013,967 

(6,883,143) 

(3,969,784) 

9,496,447 

9,279,071 

(16,192,371) 

(13,061,636) 

(187,219) 

(187,219) 

(6,883,143) 

(3,969,784) 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 22  Parent Entity Disclosures (Cont’d) 

(b)   Financial Performance 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive Loss 

Total Comprehensive Loss 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(3,130,735) 

(2,954,232) 

- 

- 

(3,130,735) 

(2,954,232) 

(c)  Parent entity result includes impairment of investment in controlled entities of $1,185,145 (2017: $1,512,591) 
(d)  Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries $Nil (2017: $Nil). 
(e)  Contingent Liabilities of the Parent Entity – Refer to Note 24. 
(f)  Commitments for the acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment by the parent entity $Nil (2017 $Nil) 

Note 23  Capital and Leasing Commitments 

(a)  Operating Lease Commitments 

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in 
the financial statements 

Payable — minimum lease payments 

— not later than 12 months 

— between 12 months and 5 years 

(b)  Hire Purchase and Finance Lease Commitments 

— not later than 12 months 

— between 12 months and 5 years 

 Payable — minimum lease payments 

 Less future finance charges  

 Present value of minimum lease payments (Note 17) 

Consolidated 

2018 

$ 

2017 

$ 

885,788 

848,533 

1,098,504 

1,534,970 

1,984,292 

2,383,503 

396,820 

346,068 

384,393 

631,347 

742,888 

1,015,740 

93,805 

649,083 

151,772 

863,968 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 23  Capital and Leasing Commitments (Cont’d) 

(c)  Capital Expenditure Commitments 

Deposits  have  been  paid  totalling  US  $91,860  for  new  equipment  quoted  at  total  cost  US  $545,000.  The  amount 
outstanding is US $453,140, expected to be paid upon completion. 

Note 24  Contingent Liabilities 

(a) 

John Fielding Limited 

Previous  financial  statements  of  the  company  have  noted  a  contingent  liability  to  John  Fielding  Limited  for  services 
carried out prior to 30 June 1995 in regards to amendments to income tax returns. However in accordance with the 
contract  no  fee  is  payable  until  a  cash  benefit  is  received  by  the  Company.  At  this  stage  no  cash  benefit  has  been 
received by the Company. The maximum liability is $130,241. 

(b) 

Lease Guarantee 

The parent entity (EGY) has guaranteed the obligations of the formerly associated entity, Dulhunty Poles Pty Limited 
(DPPL), as tenant under the terms of a lease over premises Lot 1, 35-39 Buckley Grove, Moolap, Victoria. The lease is 
for a period of ten years, with rent payments commencing 1st August 2010. Rent is subject to fixed annual review and 
the total rental per the lease agreement for the ninth year excluding outgoings is $354,695. DPPL was entitled to rental 
incentive rebates over the first three years of the lease. 

Note 25  Segment Reporting 

Primary reporting - Business segments 

The group’s primary business segment is Specialist and Industrial Cables. Therefore the segment details are fully reflected in the 
results and balances reported in the Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position. 

Segment accounting policies 

Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arms-length basis and is eliminated on consolidation. 

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on 
a reasonable basis. 

Segment capital expenditure is the total costs incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are expected to be 
used for more than one period. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 26  Cash Flow Information 

(a)  Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Net 

Profit/(Loss) after Income Tax 

Net profit/(loss) after income tax 

Non-cash flows in profit/(loss) 

Depreciation of non-current assets 

Amortisation of intangibles 

Unrealised foreign exchange movements 

Net loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Hire Purchase Interest Charges 

Amortisation of Debenture Transaction costs 

Non-Operating Cash Flow Cash Items 

Shares issued in lieu of director fees 

Transaction costs in relation to issue of debentures 

Changes in assets and liabilities 

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 

(Increase)/decrease in inventories 

Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals 

(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax asset 

(Increase) /decrease in value of other current assets 

(Increase) /decrease in value of other non current receivables 

Increase/(decrease) in provisions for employee entitlements 

Cash flow (outflows) from operations 

(b) Credit Facilities 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

Note 

(3,127,301) 

(2,956,108) 

280,956 

240,192 

89,143 

744 

(529) 

60,198 

87,651 

44,108 

2,034 

11,395 

26,038 

48,435 

217,376 

- 

- 

(325,800) 

663,194 

(614,724) 

101,831 

(1,048,514) 

815,255 

1,224,185 

10,116 

(21,421) 

(14,326) 

38,611 

(8,951) 

(29,251) 

(291) 

109,154 

(824,934) 

(3,251,666) 

The Group has in place hire purchase and finance lease facilities. At balance date $649,083 (2017: $863,968) of 
these facilities have been utilised. 

(c) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 

Non-cash changes 

Cash flows 

Transaction 
Costs 

$ 

$ 

Foreign 
exchange 
movement 
$ 

   Notes 

Debenture Notes 
Less Transaction 
Cost 

Convertible Notes 
Directors and 
executive loans 
Other loans 
HP and finance 
lease 
Total 

17 

17 

17 

17 
17 

17 

30/06/17 

$ 
6,816,000 

(277,365) 

6,538,635 
4,070,000 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

87,651 

87,651 
- 

- 
- 

580,000  1,470,000 
498,218 
500,000 

863,968 

(275,083) 
  12,552,603  1,693,135 

60,198 
147,849 

58 

30/06/18 

$ 

6,816,000 

(189,714) 

6,626,286 
4,070,000 

2,050,000 
1,002,566 

649,083 
14,397,935 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
4,348 

- 
4,348 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 27   Share-Based Payments 

(a) 

Employee Share Option Plan 

The following share-based payment arrangements existed at 30 June 2018 under the EGY Share Option Plan: 

The plan provides for any employee or director or officer, who has been an employee, director or officer of the company or 
any  subsidiary  for  longer  than  six  months  to  receive  an  offer  from  the  company  for  options  over  ordinary  shares  for  no 
consideration. 

Each  option  is  convertible  to  one  ordinary  share  and  the  option  holds  no  voting  or  dividend  rights.  There  are  no  voting  rights 
attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Voting rights will be attached to the unissued ordinary shares when the options have 
been exercised. 

The exercise price of the options determined in accordance with the Rules of the plan was based on the weighted average price 
of the Company's shares traded on the ASX during the twenty trading days prior to the date of the offer. 

Options are exercisable commencing either 1) For employees, directors or officers who have been in the employ of the company or 
any controlled entity for longer than 12 months, 14 days after the acceptance of the offer by the employee; or 2) for any other 
employee,  director  or  officer,  14  days  after  such  person  completes  12  months  of  employment  with  the  company  or  any  of  its 
controlled  entities.  All  options  expire  on  the  earlier  of  three  years  after  their  issue  or  12  months  after  the  termination  of  the 
employee's employment. 

Consolidated 

2018 

2017 

Number of 
Options 

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price 

Number of 
Options 

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price 

0.008 cents 

2,200,000 
- 

(2,200,000) 

- 

- 

0.008 cents 

2,800,000 
- 

(600,000)   
-   

2,200,000 

Outstanding at the 
beginning of the year 
Granted 

Forfeited 

Exercised 

Outstanding at year- 
end 

(i)  The options were granted on 13 February 2015. No options were issued to  Directors. The expiry date for the options 

was 13 February 2018. 

Note 28  Events After the Reporting Period 

There has not arisen since the end of the financial period any matter of circumstance which, in the opinion of the directors 
of the Company, significantly affects the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of 
the Group in subsequent financial years. 

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Note 29   Related Party Transactions 

No  loans  were  made,  guaranteed  or  secured  by  any  entity  in  the  consolidated  entity  to  any  group  of  key  management 
personnel during the financial year. 

Loans by Directors to the company 
Included in the unsecured Convertible Notes on issue are notes issued to Directors and related parties of directors, Gary A 
Ferguson  and  Alfred  J.  Chown,  who  invested  $550,000  and  were  issued  550  Convertible  Notes.  During  the  2018  financial 
year, a total of $57,750 (2017: $57,984) was accrued as interest on these loans from directors or their related parties. Refer 
also Note 17 (c). 

Included  in  the  secured  Convertible  Notes  on  issue  are  notes  issued  to  Directors  and  related  parties  of  directors,  Gary  A 
Ferguson and Philip W Dulhunty, who invested $250,000 and were issued 250 Convertible Notes. During the 2018 financial 
year, a total of $26,278 (2017: $26,356) was accrued as interest on these loans from directors or their related parties.  

Loans by Directors to subsidiary company 

During the 2018 financial year Directors and related parties of directors, Yulin Hu and Alfred J. Chown made further loans of 
$1,470,000 (FY2017 :$580,000) to subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd. The loans are unsecured and repayable on 
demand. Interest is paid at the rate of ten percent per annum. Interest paid or accrued on these loans for the 2018 financial 
year was $91,942 (2017: $58,000). 

An entity related to Mr Alfred J. Chown, Lora Glen Pty Ltd, has loaned subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd $94,086 
(FY2017:$171,038) to facilitate the purchase of new equipment. This loan is unsecured and repayable on demand. 

A key management person has made a short term loan of $10,000 (2017: $25,000) to subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables 
Pty Ltd. This loan is unsecured and repayable by demand. During the 2018 financial year, a total of $2,363 (2017: $1,290) was 
accrued as interest on this loan. 

The above loan transactions are on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Dulhunty Poles Pty Ltd (DPPL)  

Lease Guarantee  
Refer Note 24 Contingent Liabilities. EGY has guaranteed the lease obligation of DPPL, a formerly associated company of the 
Company. 

Other transactions with the company or its controlled entities and director related entities 

A number of specified directors and specified executives, or their personally-related entities, hold positions in other entities 
that result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of these entities. 

A number of these entities transacted with the company or its subsidiaries in the reporting period. The terms and conditions 
of those transactions were no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, 
on similar transactions to unrelated entities on an arms-length basis. 

Details of these transactions are as follows: 

Mr Alfred J. Chown is a director of NLP International Limited. A subsidiary company, Dulhunty Engineering Limited (DPIL), 
formerly  D  Power  International  Limited,  during  the  period  employed  the  services  of  NLP  International  Limited  as 
consultants.  The  consideration  paid  for  these  services  was  $12,000  (2017:  $12,000)  and  is  included  in  directors’ 
emoluments.  

An  entity  related  to  director  Gary  A  Ferguson  has  entered  into  commercial  hire  purchase  transactions  with  subsidiary 
Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd. These transactions are secured by equipment. Interest rates vary between 9.25% and 
12.5% per annum. 

An entity related to director Alfred J. Chown has entered into commercial hire purchase transactions with subsidiary Bambach 
Wires and Cables Pty Ltd. These transactions are secured by equipment. Interest rates vary between  4.9% and 10.0% per 
annum. 

The transactions above are on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 30   Financial Risk Management Disclosures 

(a) Capital Risk Management 

Energy Technologies Limited (EGY) manages its capital to ensure that entities in the EGY Group will be able to continue as a 
going concern  while maximising  the  potential  return  to stakeholders  through  the  optimum  balance  of  debt  and  equity.  This 
strategy remains unchanged from FY2017.  

The capital structure of the EGY Group consists of cash and cash equivalents, debt and equity attributable to equity holders 
of the EGY parent and to its operating subsidiary.  

The EGY Group operates internationally through its subsidiary company DPIL based in Hong Kong. The EGY Group senior 
management monitors all externally imposed capital requirements in each jurisdiction to ensure compliance.  

Operating  cash  flows  are  used  to  maintain  and  expand  the  Group  manufacturing  and  distribution  asset  base  as  well  as  to 
meet  routine  outflows  including  tax  and  the  repayment  of  maturing  debt.  The  EGY  Group  Board  and  senior  management 
consider the costs of capital and monitor the gearing ratio as a proportion of net debt to equity. 

The gearing ratio at year end was as follows: 

Current and Non Current Financial liabilities 

Debt (i) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Net Debt 

Equity (ii) 

(i) 

(ii) 

Debt is defined as long-term and short-term borrowings. 

Equity includes all capital and reserves and minority interest. 

Consolidated 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

14,397,935 

12,552,603 

(188,541) 

(698,518) 

14,209,394 

11,854,085 

(6,883,143) 

(3,969,784) 

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Note 30   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (Cont’d) 

(b) Financial Risk Management 

In common with other businesses the EGY Group is exposed to risks that arise from the use of financial instruments. This note 
describes the objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. The  EGY 
Group’s  financial  instruments  consist  mainly  of  facilities  with  banks,  convertible  notes,  debentures,  short  term  loans,  hire 
purchase,  accounts  receivable  and  payable,  loans  to  and  from  subsidiaries,  leases  and  derivatives.  There  have  been  no 
substantive  changes  in  the  EGY  Group  level  of  exposure  to  financial  instrument  risks  or  the  objectives  and  processes  for 
managing those risks from previous periods unless otherwise stated in this note. 

(i) 

 Financial Risk Management Objectives 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the determination of the EGY Group financial risk management framework 
and, whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated authority for the design and implementation of operating 
processes  ensuring  effective  risk  management  to  the  EGY  Group’s  corporate  treasury  and  finance  function,  which  provides 
services to the business including negotiation and co-ordination of finance facilities, and the monitoring and management of the 
financial risks as they relate to the operations of the Group.  The Board receives regular reports through which it reviews the 
effectiveness of the processes put in place and the appropriateness of the set objectives to control risk.  

Overall the risk management strategy seeks to assist the Group in meeting its financial targets as well as minimizing the potential 
adverse effects on financial performance. The main exposures to financial instrument risk experienced by the EGY Group are 
credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk). The EGY Group does not enter 
into financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes. 

(ii) 

 Credit Risk 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a loss to the EGY Group. 
This arises principally from the Group’s trade receivables. For the EGY Group this risk has been determined as low. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at the end of the reporting period, excluding the 
value of any collateral or other security held, is equivalent to the carrying amount and classification of those financial assets (net 
of any provisions) as presented in the Statement of Financial Position. Credit risk also arises through the provision of financial 
guarantees, as approved at Board level, given to parties securing the liabilities of a former associate (Refer 24(b) for details). 

The Group has a general policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties. As well, a credit check system is also in place 
and credit checks are obtained from a reputable external source for selected new and overseas customers. Overseas customers’ 
trade terms include use of documentary credit bank facilities in customer locations deemed at risk, as well as collateral payment. 
There are no material amounts of collateral held as security at 30 June 2018. 

(iii)   Liquidity Risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Ultimate responsibility for 
liquidity  risk  management  vests  with  the  EGY  Board  of  Directors  and  the  main  subsidiary  Board  of  Directors,  who  apply  an 
appropriate liquidity risk management framework to the Group’s short, medium and long term funding requirements. The EGY 
Group  manages  liquidity  risk  by  the  retention  of  adequate  reserves,  banking  facilities  and  reserve  borrowing  facilities  and  by 
monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, which are updated regularly by the treasury and finance function, and matching the 
maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. 

(iv)   Liquidity and interest rate tables 

The following table details the EGY Group contractual maturity for non-derivative financial assets and liabilities and are based on 
undiscounted cash flows of financial assets and liabilities on the earliest date on which repayment can be required. 

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Note 30  Financial Risk Management Disclosures (Cont’d) 

Effective 
Weighted 
Average 
Interest Rate - 
% 

Floating Interest Rate 
$ 

Fixed Rate Within One 
Year 
$ 

Fixed Rate Over 1-5 
Years 
$ 

Non-interest Bearing 
$ 

Total 
$ 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 

  2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

Financial Assets: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

1.50 

1.50 

188,541 

698,518 

Receivables 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total Financial Assets 

Financial Liabilities: 

Trade payables 

Sundry payables 

Hire purchase liability 

9.54 

9.59 

188,541 

698,518 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

342,679 

326,427 

306,404 

537,541 

Loans from directors and 
executives 

Other Loans 

Convertible notes 

Debenture notes 

10.00 

10.00 

10.00 

12.00 

2,050,000 

580,000 

702,566 

500,000 

9.50 

9.50 

4,070,000 

4,070,000 

- 

- 

12.00 

12.00 

- 

- 

6,626,286 

6,538,635 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

188,541 

698,518 

3,293,933 

3,957,127 

3,293,933 

3,957,127 

3,293,933 

3,957,127 

3,482,474 

4,655,645 

1,967,296 

2,777,191 

1,967,296 

2,777,191 

3,910,265 

2,285,115 

3,910,265 

2,285,115 

- 

- 

300,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

649,083 

863,968 

2,050,000 

580,000 

1,002,566 

500,000 

4,070,000 

4,070,000 

6,626,286 

6,538,635 

Total Financial Liabilities 

4,070,000 

4,070,000 

9,721,531 

7,945,062 

306,404 

537,541 

6,177,561 

5,062,306  20,275,496 

17,614,909 

Net financial assets (liabilities) 

 (3,881,459) 

(3,371,482) 

(9,721,531) 

(7,945,062) 

(306,404) 

(537,541) 

(2,883,628) 

(1,105,179)  (16,793,022) 

(12,959,264) 

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Note 30   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (Cont’d) 

(v)   Maturity analysis 

Trade  and  other  payables  are  expected  to  be  paid  within  a  period  of 6  months  from  year  end  for  the consolidated 
entity for 2018 and 2017. 

(vi)   Market Risk 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices 
will affect the EGY Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk 
management is to manage and control market risk within acceptable parameters, while achieving optimum return. 

(vii)  Foreign currency risk management 

The  EGY  Group  is  exposed  to  currency  risk  on  investments  that  are  denominated  in  a  currency  other  than  the 
respective functional currencies of Group entities, primarily the Australian dollar (AUD) and Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). 
The  Group’s  investments  in,  and  loans  to,  its  subsidiaries  are  not  hedged  as  these  positions  are  considered  to  be 
long term in nature. 

The carrying amount of the EGY Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at 
the reporting date is as follows: 

US Dollars 
Euros 
Hong Kong Dollars 
Swiss Francs 
Total 

(viii)  Forward exchange contracts 

Liabilities 

Assets 

2018 
$’000 

2017 
$’000 

2018 
$’000 

2017 
$’000 

223 
1 
1 
- 
225 

283 
- 
- 
- 
283 

1 
- 
- 
1 
2 

2 
- 
- 
4 
6 

The  EGY  Group  policy  is,  where  possible,  to  allow  group  entities  to  settle  liabilities  denominated  in  their  functional 
currency  with  the  cash  generated  from  their  own  operations  in  that  currency.  Where  group  entities  have  liabilities 
denominated in a currency other than their functional currency, cash already denominated in that currency will, where 
possible, be used from within the Group.  

The  Group’s  primary  operating  exposure  is  where  trade  receivables  and  payables  are  not  denominated  in  their 
functional  currency.  The  overall  treasury  function  is  based  in  Australia  where  the  primary  banking  facilities  are 
maintained.  The  Group  also  enters  into  forward  exchange  contracts  to  buy  and  sell  specified  amounts  of  foreign 
currencies  in  the  future  at  stipulated  exchange  rates,  with  the  objective  of  protecting  the  Group  against  unfavourable 
exchange rate movements for contracted sales and purchases in foreign currencies, primarily US Dollars. 

At 30 June 2018 and 2017 there were no outstanding forward exchange contracts.  

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Note 30   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (Cont’d) 

(b) Financial Risk Management (Cont’d) 

(ix)   Foreign currency sensitivity analysis 

The following table details the EGY Group’s sensitivity to a 10% increase or decrease in the Australian Dollar against 
relevant foreign currencies. This sensitivity represents management’s assessment of the reasonable possible change in 
foreign  currency  rates.  Its  analysis  includes  cash  assets  plus  outstanding  foreign  currency  denominated  trade 
receivables and payables and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 10% change in foreign currency rates. A 
positive number indicates an increase in profit where the Australian dollar strengthens against the respective currency. 
For a weakening of the Australian dollar against the respective currency, there would be an equal and opposite impact 
on the profit. 

Profit or Loss/Equity 

US Dollars 
Euros 
Hong Kong Dollars 
Total 

Consolidated 

2018 
$’000 

2017 
$’000 

(24) 
(1) 
(1) 
(26) 

(31) 
- 
- 
(31) 

(x)   Interest Rate Risk Management 

The  EGY  Group  is  exposed  to  interest  rate  risk  on  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  which  is  the  risk  that  a  financial 
instrument’s  value  will  fluctuate  as  a  result  of  changes  in  the  market  interest  rates  on  interest  bearing  financial 
instruments. The EGY Group does not use derivatives to mitigate these exposures. 

The  EGY  Group’s  fixed  rate  financial  instruments  represent  short  term  borrowings,  at  fixed  rates  maturing  over 
periods less than one year and long term borrowings at fixed rates maturing over periods of between 1 to 5 years. 
The Group’s variable rate financial securities consist of bank accounts and convertible notes managed in Australia. 

(xi)   Interest rate sensitivity analysis 

The following analysis indicates the effect of a 2% or 200 basis point increase or decrease in nominal interest rates, 
based  on  exposures  in  existence  at  the  reporting  date,  and  holding  all  other  variables  constant.  This  represents 
management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates as at that date. 

Consolidated 

2018 

$’000 

2017 

$’000 

(276) 

276 

(276) 

276 

(237) 

237 

(237) 

237 

Change in Net Profit: 

Interest rise by 2% (200 basis points) 

Interest cut by 2% (200 basis points) 

Change in Equity: 

Interest rise by 2% (200 basis points) 

Interest cut by 2% (200 basis points) 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 30   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (Cont’d) 

(b) Financial Risk Management (Cont’d) 

(xii)   Price Risk 

The EGY Group is exposed to commodity price risk on the purchase of raw materials through its manufacturing operations 
in  Australia.  Futures  markets  and  Economic  Forecasts  are  monitored  to  determine  whether  to  implement  a  commodity 
hedging policy. 

(xiii)  Fair value of financial instruments 

The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of a financial instrument. The methods comprise: 

Level 1 – the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets. 

Level 2 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the 
asset  or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices). 

Level 3 – the value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. 

The fair value of the financial instruments as well as the methods used to estimate the fair value are summarised in the 
table below. 

Quoted 
Market Price 
(Level 1) 

$ 

Year Ended 30 June 2018 

Valuation 
technique – 
market 
observable 
inputs  
(Level 2) 
$ 

Valuation 
technique –
non market 
observable 
inputs 
 (Level 3) 
$ 

Total 

Quoted 
Market Price 
(Level 1) 

$ 

$ 

Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Valuation 
technique – 
market 
observable 
inputs  
(Level 2) 
$ 

Valuation 
technique –
non market 
observable 
inputs 
 (Level 3) 
$ 

Total 

$ 

Financial Liabilities 

Derivative instruments 
  Convertible note 
conversion 
feature 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Quoted market price represents the fair value determined based on quoted prices in active markets as at the reporting date without 
any deduction for transaction costs. 

For  financial  instruments  not  quoted  in  active  markets,  the  Group  uses  valuation  techniques  such  as  present  value  techniques, 
comparison to similar instruments for which market observable prices exist and other relevant models used by market participants. 
These valuation techniques use both observable and unobservable market inputs. 

Financial instruments that use valuation techniques with only observable market inputs or unobservable inputs that are not significant 
to  the  overall  valuation  include  interest  rate  swaps,  forward  commodity  contracts  and  foreign  exchange  contracts  not  traded  on  a 
recognised exchange. 

The fair values of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their carrying values at balance date. 

Transfer between categories 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year. 

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Note 31  New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations 

(i)  New and amended accounting standards and interpretations adopted by the Group 

The  Group  adopted  the  following  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (new  and  amended)  from  the 
mandatory application date of 1 July 2017. The new and amended Standards are not expected to have a 
significant impact on the Group’s financial statements except where otherwise stated: 

AASB 2016-1 

Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Recognition  of  Deferred  Tax  Assets  for  Unrealised 
Losses [AASB 112] 

This Standard amends AASB 112 Income Taxes to clarify the circumstances in which the recognition of deferred 
tax assets may arise in respect of unrealised losses on debt instruments measured at fair value. 

AASB 2016-2 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 

This  Standard  amends AASB  107  Statement  of  Cash Flows to include  additional  disclosures  and  reconciliation 
relating  to changes in  liabilities  arising from  financing  activities,  including  both changes  arising from cash  flows 
and non-cash changes. 

AASB 2016-4 

Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Recoverable  Amount  of  Non-Cash-Generating 
Specialised Assets of Not-for-Profit Entities 

This Standard amends AASB 136 Impairment of Assets so that not-for-profit entities holding non-cash-generating 
specialised  assets  at  fair  value  in  accordance  with  AASB  13 Fair Value  Measurement  no  longer  need  to  apply 
AASB 136. 

AASB 2017-2 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Further Annual Improvements 2014–2016 Cycle 

Specifies that summarised financial information relating to a subsidiary, associate or joint venture is not required 
by AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities where an entity’s interests in those entities are classified as 
held for sale, held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners or discontinued operations in accordance 
with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. 

(ii)  New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Group 

Accounting  Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that  are not  yet  mandatorily applicable  to 
the Group are discussed below. These new and amended Standards are not expected to have a material 
impact on the Group’s financial statements except where otherwise stated: 

Applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 

AASB 2016-3 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 15  

This  Standard  amends  AASB  15  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  to  clarify  the  requirements  on 
identifying performance obligations, principal versus agent considerations  and the timing of recognising revenue 
from granting a licence. In addition, it provides further practical expedients on transition to AASB 15. 

AASB 2016-5 

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

This Standard amends AASB 2 Share-based Payment to address:  

(a)   the  accounting  for  the  effects  of  vesting  and  non-vesting  conditions  on  the  measurement  of  cash-settled 

share-based payments;  

(b)   the  classification  of  share-based  payment  transactions  with  a  net  settlement  feature  for  withholding  tax 

obligations; and  

(c)   the  accounting  for  a  modification  to  the  terms  and  conditions  of  a  share-based  payment  that  changes  the 

classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. 

AASB 2016-6 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Applying AASB 9 Financial Instruments with AASB 4 
Insurance Contracts 

This  Standard  amends  AASB  4  Insurance  Contracts  to  permit  issuers  of  insurance  contracts  to:  (a)  choose  to 
apply the ‘overlay approach’ to eligible financial assets to calculate a single line item adjustment to profit or loss; 
or (b) choose to be temporarily exempt from AASB 9 when those issuers’ activities are predominantly connected 
with insurance. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 31 New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations (Cont’d) 

(ii)  New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Group (Cont’d) 

AASB 2017-1 

Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Transfers  of 
Improvements 2014–2016 Cycle and Other Amendments  

Investment  Property,  Annual 

Clarifies that: 

a) 

b) 

a  change  in  classification to  or from  investment  property  can  only be made  where  there  is  evidence  of  a 
change  in  use  of  the  property.    A  change  in  management’s  intention  is,  in  isolation,  not  evidence  of  a 
change in use; and 

the  election  by  a  venture  capital  organisation,  mutual  fund,  unit  trust  or  similar  entity  to  measure 
investments in an associate or joint venture at fair value through profit or loss is made separately for each 
associate or joint venture. 

AASB 9 

Financial Instruments 

AASB  9  includes  requirements  for  the  classification  and  measurement  of  financial  assets  and  incorporates 
amendments  to  the  accounting  for  financial  liabilities  and  hedge  accounting  rules  to  remove  the  quantitative 
hedge effectiveness tests and have been replaced with a business model test. 

AASB 9 improves and simplifies the approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared 
with the requirements of AASB 139 as follows:  

a)  Financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on (1) the objective of the entity's business 

model for managing the financial assets; (2) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows.  

b)  Allows  an  irrevocable  election  on  initial  recognition  to  present  gains  and  losses  on  investments  in  equity 

instruments that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income.   

c)  Financial assets can be designated and measured at fair value through profit or  loss at initial recognition if 
doing  so  eliminates  or  significantly  reduces  a  measurement  or  recognition  inconsistency  that  would  arise 
from measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses on them, on different bases.  

AASB  2012-6  also  modifies  the  relief  from  restating  prior  periods  by  amending  AASB  7  to  require  additional 
disclosures  on  transition  to  AASB  9  in  some  circumstances.    Consequential  amendments  were  made  to  other 
standards as a result of AASB 9 by AASB 2014-7 and AASB 2014-8.  The mandatory application date of AASB 9 
has been deferred to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 by AASB 2014-1. 

Following review it is not considered that the application of AASB 9 will have a material impact on the reporting by 
the group. 

AASB 2017-3 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 4 

AASB  2017-3  amends  AASB  4  Insurance  Contracts  to  confirm  that  in  Australia  compliance  with  AASB  1023 
General  Insurance  Contracts  and  AASB  1038  Life  Insurance  Contracts  ensures  simultaneous  compliance  with 
AASB 4. 

AASB 15 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

AASB 15 replaces AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and four Interpretations issued by the 
AASB and amends the principles for recognising revenue from contracts with customers.  The Standard requires 
an entity to recognise revenue on a basis that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at 
an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or 
services. To achieve that principle, an entity shall apply all of the following steps:  

a) 

b) 

c) 

d) 

e) 

identify the contract with a customer;  

identify the separate performance obligations in the contract;  

determine the transaction price;  

allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations in the contract; and  

recognise revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. 

Consequential  amendments  to  other  Standards  are  made  by  AASB  2014-5  Amendments  to  Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15.   

Following review it is not considered that the application of AASB 15 will have a material impact on the reporting 
of revenue by the group. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 31 New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations (Cont’d) 

(ii)  New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Group (Cont’d) 

Interpretation 22 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration 

The Interpretation clarifies that for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of 
the  related  asset,  expense  or  income  is  the  date  on  which  the  entity  recognises  the  payment  or  receipt  of 
advance consideration in a foreign currency. 

Applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 

AASB 16 

Leases 

AASB 16 replaces AASB 117 Leases and sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation 
and disclosure of leases. 

AASB 16 introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognise assets and liabilities for 
all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value.  A lessee is required to 
recognise  a  right-of-use  asset  representing  its  right  to  use  the  underlying  leased  asset  and  a  lease  liability 
representing its obligations to make lease payments.  

A  lessee  measures  right-of-use  assets  similarly  to  other  non-financial  assets  (such  as  property,  plant  and 
equipment)  and  lease  liabilities  similarly  to  other  financial  liabilities.    As  a  consequence,  a  lessee  recognises 
depreciation of the right-of-use asset and interest on the lease liability, and also classifies cash repayments of the 
lease  liability  into  a  principal  portion  and  an  interest  portion  and  presents  them  in  the  statement  of  cash  flows 
applying AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows.  

AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in AASB 117 Leases.  Accordingly, a 
lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases.  

Early application is permitted provided the entity also applies AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
at or before the same date. 

Interpretation 23  Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 

Interpretation  23  clarifies  how  to  apply  the  recognition  and  measurement  requirements  in  AASB  112  Income 
Taxes when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. 

Consequential  amendments  are  made  to  AASB  1  First-time  Adoption  of  Australian  Accounting  Standards  as  a 
result of Interpretation 23 by AASB 2017-4. 

AASB 2017-6 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation.   

This  Standard  amends  AASB  9  to  permit  entities  to  measure  at  amortised  cost  or  fair  value  through  other 
comprehensive  income  particular  financial  assets  that  would  otherwise  have  contractual  cash  flows  that  are 
solely payments of principal and interest but do not meet that condition only as a result of a prepayment feature. 

AASB 2017-7 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures 

This  Standard  amends  AASB  128  to  clarify  that  an  entity  is  required  to  account  for  long-term  interests  in  an 
associate or joint venture, which in substance form part of the net investment in the associate or joint venture but 
to which the equity method is not applied, using AASB 9 Financial Instruments before applying the loss allocation 
and impairment requirements in AASB 128. 

AASB 2018-1 

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015 - 2017 Cycle 

The amendments clarify certain requirements in:  

i) 

ii) 

AASB 3 Business Combinations and AASB 11 Joint Arrangements - previously held interest in a joint 
operation; 

AASB 112 Income Taxes - income tax consequences of payments on financial instruments classified as 
equity; and 

iii)  AASB 123 Borrowing Costs - borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Note 31 New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations (Cont’d) 

(ii)  New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Group (Cont’d) 

AASB 2018-2 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement [AASB 
119] 

The amendment specifies how an entity accounts for defined benefit plans when a plan amendment, curtailment 
or settlement occurs during a reporting period. The amendments require an entity to use the assumptions used 
for the remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability or asset to determine the current service cost and the 
net interest for the remainder of the reporting period after a plan event occurs. 

Applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021 

AASB 17 

Insurance Contracts 

AASB  17  Insurance  Contracts  establishes  principles  for  the  recognition,  measurement,  presentation  and 
disclosure of insurance contracts.  AASB 17 replaces AASB 4, AASB 1023 and AASB 1038 for for-profit entities. 

Applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022 

AASB 2014-10 

Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (Amendments to 
AASB 10 and AASB 128) 

Amends AASB 10 and AASB 128 to remove the inconsistency in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets 
between  an  investor  and  its  associate  or  joint  venture.    A  full  gain  or  loss  is  recognised  when  a  transaction 
involves  a  business  (whether  it  is  housed  in  a  subsidiary  or  not).    A  partial  gain  or  loss  is  recognised  when  a 
transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if these assets are housed in a subsidiary.  

The mandatory application date of AASB 2014-10 has been amended and deferred to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2022 by AASB 2017-5.   

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Directors’ Declaration 

 The directors of Energy Technologies Limited declare that: 

1. 

the  financial  statements  and  notes,  as  set  out  on  pages  25  to  70,  are  in  accordance  with  the 
Corporations Act 2001 and: 

(a)  comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;  

(b)  comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1; and 

(c)  give  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2018  and  of  the 
performance for the year ended on that date of the company and consolidated entity; 

2. 

the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer have each declared that: 

(a)  the financial records of the company for the financial year have been properly maintained 

in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001; 

(b)   the  financial  statements  and  notes  for  the  financial  year  comply  with  the  Accounting 

Standards; and  

(c)  the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view; 

3. 

in the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to 
pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. 

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

Alfred J. Chown  
Chairman/Managing Director 

Sydney, 28 September 2018 

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Energy Technologies Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Qualified opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Energy Technologies Limited (the Company and its subsidiaries (the 
Group)),  which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2018,  the 
consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  consolidated  statement  of 
changes  in  equity  and  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the 
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the  'Basis for qualified opinion' 
section of our report, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001, including: 

i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial 

performance for the year then ended; and 

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

Basis for qualified opinion  

As  noted  in  Note  11,  there  were  inadequacies  identified  in  the  stocktake  procedures  performed  by  the 
Group.  Management  has  acknowledged  the  deficiencies  and  is  seeking  to  rectify  the  position  with  a  full 
stock  recount.  Based  on  the  audit  procedures  performed,  quantities  used  in  determining  the  inventory 
balance  differed  materially  from  the  quantities  verified  at  our  stock  take  attendance  and  subsequent 
recounts. As noted in Note 11, management has adjusted for known misstatements to reduce inventory by 
approximately  $377,000.  We  have  estimated  the  potential  impact  of  further  misstatements  to  be  an 
additional  write-down  in  inventory  to  a  maximum  of  $510,000.  Accordingly,  the  net  loss  after  tax  is 
understated by the same amount. 

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  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the 
ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics 
for Professional Accountants (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. 

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given 
to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this 
auditor’s report. 

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

Material uncertainty related to going concern 

We draw attention to Note 1(c) in the financial report, which indicates that the Group incurred a net loss 
after tax and non-controlling interest of $3,109,926 and incurred negative cash flows from operations of 
$824,934  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  and,  as  of  that  date,  the  Company’s  current  liabilities 
exceeded  its  current  assets  by  $8,501,418.  These  events  or  conditions,  along  with  other  matters  as  set 
forth in Note 1(c), indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s 
ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

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Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial report of the current period. 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. In addition to the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion section, we 
have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Capitalised  Development 
Costs ($2,717,906) 

Our  audit  procedures  on  the  development  costs  included,  amongst 
others: 

Refer  to  note  14  to  the  financial 
report. 

  We assessed whether the projects satisfied the requirements 
contained  in  AASB  138  for  the  capitalisation  of  development 
expenditure. 

Included in the Group’s intangible 
assets are capitalised development 
costs  $2,717,906  in  respect  of 
development products.  Capitalised 
development costs are considered 
to be a key audit matter due to the 
quantum of the asset; the degree 
of  management  judgement  and 
assumptions  applied  in  measuring 
the carrying value of the asset; and 
assessing 
of 
impairment  of  a  development 
phase asset.  

presence 

the 

for 

The most significant and sensitive 
judgments  incorporated  into  the 
impairment  of 
assessment 
capitalised  development 
costs 
include  projections  of  cash  flows, 
discount 
and 
assumptions regarding the Group’s 
ability to exploit new products. 

applied 

rates 

and 
considerations 
Other 
judgments  include  whether  the 
qualify 
costs 
capitalised 
for 
capitalisation 
development 
as 
phase  costs  in  accordance  with 
AASB  138  Intangible  Assets.  
This includes an understanding of 
the  Group’s  process  for  recording 
internally 
and 
developed assets and the  Group's 
ability 
the 
development  and  demonstrate  its 
ability  to  generate  future  cash 
flows from that asset. 

measuring 

complete 

to 

  We  tested  that  material  costs  incurred  during  the  year  were 
appropriately allocated to the correct development asset. 

  We assessed management's determination of the Group's cash 
generating units based on our understanding of the nature of 
the Group's business and how earnings streams are monitored 
and reported. 

  We  tested  the  Group's  assumptions  and  estimates  used  to 
determine the recoverable value of its assets, including those 
relating  to  forecast  revenue,  cost,  capital  expenditure,  and 
discount  rates  by  corroborating  the  key  market  related 
assumptions  to  external  data  and  by  reference  to  our 
understanding of the business.  

  We performed sensitivity analysis in two main areas to assess 
whether  the  carrying  value  of  the  capitalised  development 
costs  exceeded  its  recoverable  amount.    These  were  the 
discount rate and growth assumptions. 

  We  assessed  the  reasonableness  of  the  estimate  of  effective 
useful  life  for  development  assets  which  have  commenced 
sales. 

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Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in 
Energy Technologies Limited’s annual report for the year ended  30 June 2018, but does not include the 
financial report and the auditor’s report thereon. 

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

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

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

Directors’ responsibility 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 Group’s ability to continue 
as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern 
basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have 
no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibility for the audit of the financial report 

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at The Australian 
Auditing  and  Assurance  Standards  Board  website  at:  www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf.  This 
description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

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Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 12 to 15 of the directors’ Report for the year 
ended 30 June 2018.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Energy Technologies Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018, 
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. 

Nexia Sydney Audit & Assurance 

Stephen Fisher 
Director 

Dated: 28 September 2018 
Sydney 

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ASX Additional Information 

Additional  information  required  by  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  Ltd  and  not  shown  elsewhere  in  this 
report is as follows. The information is current as at 31 August 2018. 

(a) Distribution of equity securities 
The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share are: 

Ordinary shares 

1 

1,001 

5,001 

10,001 

100,001 

- 1,000 
- 5,000 
- 10,000 
- 100,000 
  and over 

Number of holders  Number of shares 

109 

256 

113 

189 

137 

804 

60,117 

639,206 

842,963 

7,506,494 

339,196,552 

348,245,332 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of 
shares are: 

678 

10,306,128 

(b) Twenty largest shareholders 
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted shares are: 

No 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 

19 

20 

Name 
Auster Holdings Pty Ltd 
Alfred J. Chown 
Richlake Pty Ltd 
Dutchie Dog Pty Ltd – Dutchie Dog SF A/C 
Richcreek Pty Ltd - GA & CJ Ferguson S/F A/C 
The Western Division Pty Ltd 
Zurich Square Investments Limited 
Philip W Dulhunty 
Jaspero Pty Ltd 
Gary A Ferguson 
Anthony C. Wilson 
Edmund Lacis 
Gregory R. Knoke - The Knoke Super Fund A/C 
HSBC Custody Nominees A/C 2 
Alex Hill 
Philip Dulhunty Pty Ltd 
Peter Dulhunty 
Barroroam PL (Tank Superfund A/C) 
Preen Holdings Pty Ltd - Preen Employees Super 
Fund A/C 
Martin Thomas 

No. of shares 
87,845,969 
50,660,691 
15,688,235 
14,736,187 
12,783,704 
11,700,000 
9,498,375 
9,278,468 
8,916,667 
8,670,900 
5,800,000 
5,103,286 
5,085,945 
4,804,432 
4,548,582 
4,500,000 
4,000,000 
4,000,000 

3,291,470 

2,686,946 

% 
25.23 
14.55 
4.50 
4.23 
3.67 
3.36 
2.73 
2.66 
2.56 
2.49 
1.67 
1.47 
1.46 
1.38 
1.31 
1.29 
1.15 
1.15 

0.95 

0.77 

273,599,857 

78.58 

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(c) Substantial shareholders 
The number of shares held by substantial shareholders are: 

Auster Holdings Pty Ltd 
Alfred J. Chown 

(d) Voting rights 

All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.  

Number of Shares 

87,845,969 
50,660,691 

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