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ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED  

ABN 38 002 679 469 

Annual Financial Report 

for the year ended 30 June 2022 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Energy Technologies Limited – 2022 Annual Report 

Corporate Information 

ABN 38 002 679 469 

Directors 
Brian Jamieson (Chairman, Non-Executive Director) 

Anthony L Smith (Non-Executive Director) 

Ian A Campbell (Non-Executive Director) 

Matthew Driscoll (Non-Executive Director) 

Company Secretary 
Gregory R. Knoke 

Registered Office 
Unit J, 134-140 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 

60 Carrington Street 

SYDNEY NSW 2000 

Telephone:- (02) 8234 5000 

Facsimile:- (02) 8235 8150 

Auditors 
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 

Collins Square,  

Tower 5/727 Collins St, 

Melbourne VIC 3008 

Telephone:- (03) 8320 2222 

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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 

Dear Shareholder, 

The 2022 Financial Year was another difficult one for Energy Technologies as the COVID19 issue continued to 
affect  both  industry  and  the  company  specifically.  While  the  year  started  brightly  and  the  $11m  capital  raising 
buoyed the company for subsequent growth the impromptu lockdown on the Eastern Seaboard from September 
through to  November 2021 greatly stymied this opportunity. A further increase in Covid cases in December and 
January continued to hamper the factory and the resultant stance on COVID isolation until April 2022 put paid to 
any  clear  execution  on  the  business  plan.  This  resulted  in  an  increase  in  costs  as  the  company  juggled  issues 
with production, absenteeism, and logistics. Pleasingly, while this was occurring, the company increased sales by 
33% demonstrating an increased awareness of the company’s product and a strength in the industry.  

STRATEGY 

Strategically,  the  company  was  able  to  accelerate  operational  efficiencies  at  the  factory.  The  restructure  of  the 
planning  and  scheduling  department  is  now  complete  while  the  planning  system  for  throughput  has  now  been 
customised  and  implemented.  The  company  is  already  seeing  benefits  of  this  in  the  first  quarter  of  FY23.  The 
second  factory  is  now  nearing  completion  with  the  new  equipment  ready  to  be  positioned  and  commissioned. 
Nicholas Cousins has moved into the role of Chief Operating Officer with CEO  Alfred Chown focusing  on Large 
Project  and  Contract  tendering  and  the  order  and  tender  books  are  currently  at  record  levels.  The  company  is 
further moving to diversify its copper needs from several suppliers to allow flexibility in both cost and supply. The 
new working capital facility has been finalised and the flexibility of this decision better reflects where the company 
is heading over the long term, 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

Since  30  June  2022  the  company  has  raised  a  further  $1m  in  unsecured  loans  and  has  also  issued  $4.6m  (of 
which  $3.6m  has  not  be  received  at  the  date  of  signing)  in  convertible  notes  with  a  face  value  of  $1.00.  These 
funds will assist to further restructure the operations and facilitate sales growth through an  increase  in  available 
working capital.  

Brian Jamieson 
Chairman 

7 October 2022 

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Directors’ Report 

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the ‘Group’) consisting of Energy Technologies Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘Company’) and 
the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2022. 

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 

Brian Jamieson (Chairman – Non-Executive Director) Appointed 24 December 2020 

Mr Jamieson has over 40 years’ experience in the advisory, manufacturing, resources and technology industries 
in Australia and offshore. Mr Jamieson was Chief Executive of Minter Ellison Melbourne from 2002-2005. Prior to 
joining  Minter Ellison, Mr Jamieson was Chief Executive Officer at KPMG  Australia from 1998-2000,  Managing 
Partner  of  KPMG  Melbourne  and  Southern  Regions  from  1993-1998  and  Chairman  of  KPMG  Melbourne  from 
2001-  2002.  Prior  to  the  merger  of  Touche  Ross  &  Co  and  Peat  Marwick  Hungerfords  to  form  KPMG,  Mr 
Jamieson was the Managing Partner for Australia for Touche Ross & Co. He has over 40 years’ experience in 
providing  advisory  and  audit  services  to  a  diverse  range  of  public  and  large  private  companies.  He  is  also  a 
Fellow  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  in  Australia  and  New  Zealand  and  a  Fellow  of  the  Australian 
Institute of Company Directors. 

Mr Jamieson  is currently Non-Executive  Director of  IODM Limited and  is currently a Non-Executive Director of 
Highfield Resources Limited. Mr Jamieson was formerly Non-Executive  Chairman of  Sigma Healthcare  Limited 
(resigned  13  May  2020),  Non-Executive  Chairman  of  Mesoblast  Limited  (resigned  31  March  2019),  Non-
Executive Director of Oxiana/OZ Minerals Limited from 2005 to 2015 and served as Chairman of Audit Risk and 
Compliance, Nomination and Remuneration, and Due Diligence Committees. He was a Non-Executive Director 
of Tatts Group Limited from 2005 to December 2017 and served as the Chairman of Audit and Risk Committee, 
Chairman of  the Due  Diligence  Committee  and member of  the  Remuneration Committee. He was also  a  Non-
Executive Director of ASX listed Tigers Realm Coal from 2010 to 2015 and chaired various committees. 

Mr Jamieson has not held any other listed directorships in addition to those set out above in the past three years. 

Mr Jamieson is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination 
Committee. 

Ian Alistair Campbell (Non-Executive Director) Appointed 24 December 2020 

Mr  Campbell  joined  Olex  Cables  in  1989  as  Group  General  Manager  and  then  as  Managing  Director  of  the 
Pacific Dunlop Cables Group until 1998. 

In  1998  Mr  Campbell  joined  ASX-200  listed  GUD  Holdings  Ltd  as  its  Managing  Director  and  CEO  until  his 
retirement in mid-2013. GUD managed a stable  of consumer, trade and industrial businesses. It was a diverse 
portfolio of branded manufactured or sourced products selling to the retail, trade wholesale and B-to-B sectors. 
Companies  in  the  GUD  stable  during  his  tenure  were  Sunbeam  appliances,  Oates  cleaning,  Victa  Lawncare 
(divested  in  2007),  Davey  Water  Products,  Lock  Focus,  Ryco  and  Wesfil  automotive,  and  Dexion  storage 
solutions. 

Mr Campbell joined the BWX board in 2015 and was appointed Chairman in September 2018. 

Mr Campbell has been  a  non-executive  director of  Mirrabooka  Investments  Ltd since  2007.  He  was formerly a 
national councillor and Victorian Vice-President of the Australian Industry Group. 

Mr Campbell has not held any other listed directorships in addition to those set out above in the past three years. 

Mr Campbell is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination 
Committee. 

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

DIRECTORS (continued) 

Anthony Lloyd Smith (Non-Executive Director) Appointed 24 December 2020 

Mr Smith has over 30 years’ experience in finance with a variety of firms concentrating on small to medium sized 
companies in regard to corporate finance, institutional research sales and private wealth advice. During this time, 
he  was  charged  with  running  these  businesses  along  with  titles  of  Head  of  Securities  and  Country  Director  of 
Austock  Group  and  Phillip  Capital.  Mr  Smith  currently  handles  the  investments  at  Cashel  Family  Office,  a 
Melbourne based multi-family office company. 

Mr Smith is currently Non-Executive Director of IODM Limited. 

Mr Smith has not held any other listed directorships in addition to those set out above in the past three years. 

Mr  Smith  is  a  member  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee,  the  Remuneration  Committee  and  the  Nomination 
Committee. 

Matthew Driscoll, (Non-Executive Director) Appointed 20 December 2016 

Mr Driscoll has significant experience across several industries, including online technologies, financial services, 
fintech,  property  and  resources.  He  has  more  than  30  years’  experience  in  capital  markets  and  the  financial 
services industry and is an accomplished company director in roles across listed and private companies. He has 
significant  experience  in  international business growth, mergers  and  acquisitions, equity and debt raisings and 
building strategic alliances, and remains committed to ethical, commercial and consumer-based outcomes. 

Other Current Directorships: Chair Carbonxt Group (CGI), Chair Tennant Minerals (TMS), Chair Smoke Alarms 
Holdings. 

Mr  Driscoll  is  a  member  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee,  the  Remuneration  Committee  and  the  Nomination 
Committee. 

Yulin Hu (Non-Executive Director) Appointed 25 November 2015. Resigned 4 October 2021. 

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  5bn  RMB 
(A$1.1bn) turnover. 

Meiping Hu (Alternate Director to Yulin Hu) Appointed 25 November 2015. Resigned 4 October 2021. 

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 works in Fujian HongSheng Construction Group Co., Ltd a subsidiary of China 
City Construction Holdings Ltd, and had an accounting practice in Hong Kong. Ms Hu has been assisting Mr Hu 
in various matters in Australia such as property investment and imports and exports. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Gregory R Knoke, B. Com, CA (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,  and  an  affiliate  member  of  Chartered  Secretaries  of  Australia.  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. 

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

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; and 
  Seeking other products, businesses and opportunities for the Group. 

REVIEW AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Energy  Technologies  Limited  (ASX:  EGY  or  “the  company”)  has  reported  a  consolidated  loss  after  tax  and 
minorities for FY2022 of $8,731,756 (FY2021: loss after tax and minorities $5,341,189). Wholly owned subsidiary 
Bambach  Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  (Bambach)  reported  a  loss  after  tax  of  $7,798,291  (FY2021:  loss 
$4,217,090).  The  FY2022  consolidated  result  includes  R&D  claim  of  $205,390  in  other  income  (FY2021: 
$273,556) and a provision for impairment of intangible asset of $600,000 (FY2021: $NIL). FY2021 other income 
also  included  $1,414,600  JobKeeper  assistance  received  under  federal  government  legislation  in  support  of 
business. 

The  Bambach  business  was  substantially  impacted  in  the  financial  period  to  30  June  2022.  While  industry 
dynamics  are  strong  as  evidenced  by  an  increase  in  sales  of  33%,  the  profitability  of  the  company  was 
hampered by constant interruptions to labour, factory productivity and logistics. The State and Eastern Seaboard 
lockdowns through  September to November 2021, an increase in Covid cases in December 2021 and January 
2022 and the close contact isolation rules lasting to April 2022, while the rest of the country was open, ensured 
that  the  factory  did  not  operate  to  peak  capabilities  through  this  time.  Pleasingly,  the  work  completed  at  the 
operational  level  at  the  factory,  and  in  particular  the  implemented  planning  system,  has  paid  dividends  as 
evidenced by the factory being able to process over 434,500kg of copper through this challenging time. 

STATE OF AFFAIRS 

During the financial year, the Group repaid $5,492,800 (2021: $3,456,125) of both long and short-term interest 
bearing debt.  

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 and the Subsequent Events Note. 

DIVIDENDS 

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

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

During the year, Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd, the Company’s auditor, performed no other services in addition to 
their statutory duties.  

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor and their associates for 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 

The following matters have occurred post reporting date: 

  Convertibles notes issued of $4,600,000 (of which $3.6m has not be received at the date of signing) post the 
reporting  date.  These  notes  have  a  face  value  of  $1.00,  attract  a  10%  coupon  rate  and  are  convertible  at 
$0.08; 

  Unsecured loans issued of $1,000,000 post the reporting date. These loans incur 10% per annum interest;  

  Settlement  of  a  re-financed  working  capital  facility,  including  both  Invoice  Funding  (Factoring  Facility)  and 
Trade  Finance.  The  new  facility  will  be  drawn  down  in  2  stages,  the  first  stage  brings  the  total  facility  to 
$7.4m while the 2nd stage allows the company to extend the drawdown to $10m;  

  Restructuring of the trade finance facility,  effectively reducing it by $2,000,000 and conversion of the same 

into a hire purchase lease liabilities; repayable over 5 years; 

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE (continued) 

  On 5 October 2022 the directors agreed to extend the maturity date of $200,000 in loans, from CEO Alfred 

Chown, to April 2024, or as mutually agreed; and 

  On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $500,000  in  loans,  from  director 

Matthew Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed. 

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. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 

Refer Subsequent Events note above. 

Future Developments and Risks 

Opportunities 

Energy  Technologies  Ltd  (EGY)  100%  owned  subsidiary,  Bambach  Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  (Bambach) 
manufactures Low Voltage electric cables at its Rosedale Victoria facility. Currently it is building a new 4,000sqm 
facility  to  expand  its  manufacturing  capability  to  include  silicone  cables  and  large  multicore  cables.  This  new 
facility is in addition to  its existing 10,000sqm facility which is fully utilised manufacturing a large range  of both 
specialised and non- specialised low Voltage cables.  

The company also has warehouses and /or and sales offices in each state except Tasmania. 

The recent expansion of banking facilities, success in obtaining an equipment finance loan and raising capital by 
way of convertible notes,  with the prospect of a further convertible note placement, means that the business is 
adequately capitalised ensuring raw material supply to sustain growth which has been a failing of the company 
over recent years. 

Bambach has received strong orders and indications of further orders for major road and rail projects from major 
Australian  contractors.  It  is  involved  with  various  defence  primes  and  subcontractors  in  the  development  and 
provision of cables for a number of defence projects including defence materiel from ships to security systems as 
well as defence  infrastructure, especially  in  Northern  Australia.  It is  also heavily  involved  with nascent projects 
focused on developing hydrogen and electric vehicles, onshore and offshore wind farms, solar farms and is now 
progressing  with  supply  to  the  Australian  rolling  stock  industry,  which  is  currently  undergoing  a  massive 
resurgence.  The  company  is  also  part  way  through  a  large  re-stocking  program,  which  began  last  year,  to  re-
stock its warehouses which is expected to increase day to day sales substantially.  

Bambach  has  more  new  products  to  launch  over  the  coming  twelve  months  and  is  also  well  placed  with 
appropriate  approvals  to  take  full  advantage  of  the  expected  fast  tracking  of  infrastructure  projects  throughout 
Australia  that  both  the  Federal  and  State  Governments  state  they  will  undertake,  especially  those  that  were 
delayed due to the pandemic. 

The  fact  that  Bambach  manufactures  in  Australia  places  it  at  the  forefront  of  local  content  suppliers  for  low 
voltage  cable.  Recent  global  strategic  considerations  and  supply  chain  dislocation  due  to  the  pandemic  have 
benefited  the  company  and  this  is  expected  to  continue  as  both  State  and  federal  governments  become  ever 
more  demanding  in  their  quest  to  support  local  industry  both  to  ensure  jobs  and  to  build  sovereign  capability. 
Strategically,  the  company  at  all  levels  is  well  placed  to  take  advantage  of  growing  interest  in  Australian 
manufacturing  and regionalisation  and has the  necessary  contacts and  skills to  build  on  its capabilities to rival 
the best specialist cable manufacturers in the region.  

Risks  

Subsidiary  Bambach  must  continue  to  develop  and  upgrade  its  manufacturing  facilities  to  enable  it  to  meet 
efficiency and  productivity  requirements and produce  locally a continually  expanding  range and size of cables. 
Failure to do so will substantially limit growth and will not allow anticipated margin improvement.  

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.  

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS (continued) 

Bambach is a small player in a market where there are several very large competitors and management are very 
aware  that  to  compete  Bambach  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. 

Bambach continues to report a loss and has not been profitable for an extended period. This weakness has been 
supported  financially  by  significant  fund  raising  and  investment,  which  has  been  successfully  undertaken  over 
the  past  four  years  and  continued  in  FY2022.  The  company  must  deliver  to  maintain  the  support  of  its 
shareholders  and  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 and on 
increasing productivity to build a robust sustainable business. Failure to meet accepted milestones on this path 
will pose a risk to continued financial support. 

The Group 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  Group  has  developed  products  some  of  which  still  require  final  testing  and  approval.  Any  failure  to  pass 
testing in a timely manner or not obtain approval will impact negatively on the company’s performance. 

Like all businesses globally the threat of second and third waves of the Covid-19 pandemic pose significant risk 
to the economy and to the group. Rising geopolitical tensions also pose a significant risk. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE 

The group operates a factory in Rosedale, Victoria which is required to comply with local planning laws, and with 
State and Commonwealth Environmental laws. The company considers that the factory operations are 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 74 employees as at 30 June 2022 (2021: 86 employees). 

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

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 2022. 

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 and Risk 
Committee 

Nomination 
Committee 

Number of meetings held: 

Number of meetings attended: 

Brian Jamieson 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

Matthew Driscoll 

Yulin Hu (Resigned 4 October 2021) 
Meiping Hu (Alternate Director to Yulin Hu) 
Resigned 4 October 2021 

Committee Membership 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

3 

3 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

- 

- 

7 

7 

3 

7 

7 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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

Audit and Risk Committee: 

Brian Jamieson 

Matthew Driscoll 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

Remuneration Committee: 

Brian Jamieson 

Matthew Driscoll 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

Nomination Committee: 

Brian Jamieson 

Matthew Driscoll 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

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: 

Brian Jamieson 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

Matthew Driscoll 

Energy Technologies Limited  

Ordinary 
Shares 

Listed 
Options 

Unlisted 
Options 

987,740 

90,685 

446,238 

19,843,675 

1,848,849 

3,539,286 

1,975,479 

181,370 

595,238 

6,560,277 

889,921 

1,041,667 

Alfred J Chown – director of Bambach 

Gary A Ferguson – director of Bambach 

8,243,575 

1,154,044 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Dulhunty 
Engineering 
 Limited  

Ordinary Shares 

- 

- 

- 

- 

59,724 

- 

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Directors’ Report (continued) 

SHARES UNDER OPTION 

Unissued ordinary shares of EGY under share option at the date of this report are as follows: 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Exercise price 

Number under option 

18 November 2020 

30 June 2023 

18 November 2020 

1 December 2023 

23 December 2020 

23 December 2023 

30 June 2021 

14 October 2021 

30 June 2024 

31 October 2024 

$0.120 

$0.112 

$0.112 

$0.168 

$0.200 

12,500,000 

6,000,000 

800,000 

3,422,429 

9,000,000 

Shares  issued  under  the  non-renounceable  rights  issue  14  October  2021  had  25,000,000  attaching  listed  share 
options  expiring 31 October  2024.  The offer  price  for  these  options was $NIL  and  the  options  have an  exercise 
price of $0.20. 

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

Shares issued on the exercise of options 

There were no ordinary shares of EGY issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2022 and 
up to the date of this report. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION  

A  copy  of  the  Auditor’s  Independence  Declaration  as  required  under  s307C  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  is 
included on page 31 of this financial report and forms part of this Directors’ Report. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

Energy  Technologies  Limited  and  the  Board  of  Directors  are  committed  to  achieving  and  demonstrating  the 
highest standards of corporate governance. Energy Technologies Limited has reviewed its corporate governance 
practices against the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition) published by the ASX 
Corporate  Governance  Council. Details  of the  corporate governance report is  available  on the Group  website  at 
https://www.energytechnologies.com.au 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Brian Jamieson 
Director 

7 October 2022 

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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  amounts  of  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 pre-set 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; and 
  The amounts 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  2021  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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Remuneration Report (audited) 
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 fees are presently $50,000 per annum for Mr Anthony L Smith, Mr Ian 
A Campbell, Mr Matthew Driscoll and $70,000 for Mr Brian Jamieson as Chairman. 

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 

Brian Jamieson 

Anthony L Smith 

Ian A Campbell 

Matthew Driscoll 

Yulin Hu 

Meiping Hu 

Gary A Ferguson 

Alfred J Chown  

Gregory. R Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

Ordinary Shares 

Number  of  Shares  held  by 
Key Management Personnel 

Specified directors 

Matthew Driscoll  

Brian Jamieson  

Anthony L Smith  

Ian A Campbell  

Specified executives 

Alfred J Chown 

Gregory R Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

Chairman - Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Director – Non-Executive of EGY 

Director – Non-Executive of EGY 

Director – Non-Executive of EGY 

Director – Non-Executive of EGY. Resigned 4 October 2021 

Alternate Director to Mr Yulin Hu of EGY. Resigned 4 October 2021. 

Director – Non-Executive of Bambach  

CEO of EGY and of Bambach. Director of Bambach. 

CFO/Company Secretary of EGY and Bambach 

Chief Operating Officer of Bambach 

Balance 
30 June 2021 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Purchases 

Disposals 

Balance 
30 June 2022 

3,000,598 

625,000 

12,591,949 

1,250,000 

8,243,575 

148,850 

- 

25,859,972 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,559,679 

362,740 

7,251,726 

725,479 

- 

59,037 

- 

11,958,661 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,560,277 

987,740 

19,843,675 

1,975,479 

8,243,575 

207,887 

- 

37,818,633 

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Unlisted Options 

Number  of  Options  held  by 
Key Management Personnel 

Specified directors 

Matthew Driscoll  

Brian Jamieson  

Anthony L Smith  

Ian A Campbell  

Specified executives 

Alfred J Chown 

Gregory R Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

Balance 
30 June 2021 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Acquired 

Disposals 

Balance 
30 June 2022 

1,041,667 

446,238 

3,539,286 

595,238 

- 

- 

- 

5,622,429 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,041,667 

446,238 

3,539,286 

595,238 

- 

- 

- 

5,622,429 

The  unlisted  options  issued  under  the  Share  Option  Plan  vest  in  accordance  with  the  vesting  dates  shown 
below and are exercisable on the vesting date. The options are subject to a service condition being continuous 
employment until vesting date. Refer below: 

Name 

Number of 
options 
granted 

Grant date 

Vesting date 

Expiry date  Exercise price 

Fair value per 
option at grant 
date 

Brian Jamieson 

148,746 

30 June 2021  30 June 2022  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

148,746 

30 June 2021  30 June 2023  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

148,746 

30 June 2021  30 June 2024  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

446,238 

Matthew Driscoll 

347,222 

30 June 2021  30 June 2022  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

347,222 

30 June 2021  30 June 2023  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

347,223 

30 June 2021  30 June 2024  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

1,041,667 

Ian A Campbell 

198,413 

30 June 2021  30 June 2022  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

198,413 

30 June 2021  30 June 2023  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

198,412 

30 June 2021  30 June 2024  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

595,238 

Anthony L Smith 

446,429 

30 June 2021  30 June 2022  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

446,429 

30 June 2021  30 June 2023  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

446,428 

30 June 2021  30 June 2024  30 June 2024 

$0.168 

1,339,286 

$0.0346 

$0.0790 

$0.0596 

$0.0346 

$0.0790 

$0.0596 

$0.0346 

$0.0790 

$0.0596 

$0.0346 

$0.0790 

$0.0596 

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Listed Options 

Number  of  Options  held  by 
Key Management Personnel 

Specified directors 

Matthew Driscoll  

Brian Jamieson  

Anthony L Smith  

Ian A Campbell  

Specified executives 

Gregory R Knoke 

Balance 
30 June 2021 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Acquired 

Disposals 

Balance 
30 June 2022 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

889,921 

90,685 

1,848,849 

181,370 

14,760 

3,025,585 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

889,921 

90,685 

1,848,849 

181,370 

14,760 

3,025,585 

Shares  issued  under  the  non-renounceable  rights  issue  14  October  2021  had  25,000,000  attaching  listed 
options expiring 31 October 2024. The offer price for these options was $NIL and the options have an exercise 
price of $0.20. 

Voting and comments made at the Company’s last Annual General Meeting 

Energy Technologies Limited received 100% of ‘yes’ votes on its Remuneration Report for the financial year 
ending 30 June 2021. The Company received no specific feedback on its Remuneration Report at the Annual 
General Meeting. 

Use of remuneration consultants 

Energy Technologies Limited did not employ the services of any remuneration consultants in FY2022. 

Employment agreements 

Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  the  Executive  Directors  and  other  Key  Management 
Personnel  are  formalised  in  an  employment  agreement.  The  major  provisions  of  the  agreements  relating  to 
remuneration as set out below: 

Employee 

Base Salary (per annum) 

Term of Agreement 

Notice Period 

Alfred J Chown 

Gregory R Knoke 

Nicholas Cousins 

$287,671 

$192,876 

$160,000 

Unspecified 

Unspecified 

Unspecified 

3 months 

1 month 

3 months 

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Other transactions with key management personnel 

1)  A loan from Bambach Director and CEO Alfred Chown of $10,913 to subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables 
Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2021 was repaid during the period. Also, during the period the final establishment fee 
on a guarantee and security put in place by Alfred Chown and Donna Chown (guarantors) of $40,000 as 
reported at 30 June 2021 was paid. 

2)  A  loan  from  Director  Matthew  Driscoll  of  principal  $500,000  as  at  30  June  2021  was  repaid  during  the 
period.  The  repayment  included  the  establishment  fee  accrued  of  $75,000  and  accrued  interest  of 
$128,192. 

3)  During  the  period  Director  Matthew  Driscoll  made  a  further  unsecured  loan  to  the  company  of  principal 

$500,000. The loan matures on 10 March 2023 and the interest rate is 10% per annum. 

On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $500,000  in  loans,  from  director 
Matthew Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed. 

4)  During  the  period  CEO Alfred  Chown  made a  loan  to  the company of  principal $200,000. The loan  holds 
security  over  specific  equipment.  The  loan  matures  on  11  April  2023  and  the  interest  rate  is  10%  per 
annum. 

On 5 October 2022 the directors agreed to extend the maturity date of $200,000 in loans, from CEO Alfred 
Chown, to April 2024, or as mutually agreed. 
Included in Sundry payables and accrued expenses are unpaid Directors fees of $115,000. 

5) 

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) 
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 2022. Short-term benefits and post-employment benefits received relates 
to fixed  contracted  amounts,  and  no  short-term  incentives  were  paid during the year. The current share  option plan  is  subject  to  participants meeting service conditions  at the 
vesting date, and there were no performance conditions linked to the share option plan. 

2022 

Short-term benefits 

Cash, salary, 
fees & 
commissions 

Cash  
Bonus 

Post 
Employment 
Benefits 

Share-based payment 

Total 

Other 

Superannuation 

Shares 

Options 

Specified Directors 

Position (s) Held 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Brian Jamieson 

Chairman/  Non-Executive Director of 
EGY  

Anthony L Smith 

Non-Executive Director of EGY  

Ian A Campbell 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Matthew Driscoll 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Yulin Hu 

Non-Executive  Director  of  EGY. 
Resigned 4 October 2021 

Gary A Ferguson 

Director of Bambach 

Specified executives 

Alfred J Chown 

CEO of EGY and Bambach 

Gregory R Knoke 

CFO/Company  Secretary  of  EGY 
and Bambach 

Nicholas Cousins 

COO of Bambach 

70,000 

50,000 

50,000 

50,000 

12,500 

12,000 

283,714 

192,819 

162,470 

883,503 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,000 

- 

5,000 

- 

- 

- 

23,568 

8,670 

19,256 

18,000 

16,247 

26,670 

71,071 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,865 

26,604 

11,824 

20,692 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

85,865 

76,604 

66,824 

70,692 

12,500 

12,000 

307,282 

220,745 

196,717 

67,985 

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Remuneration Report (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 2021. Short-term benefits and post-employment benefits received relates 
to fixed  contracted  amounts,  and  no  short-term  incentives  were  paid during the year. The current share  option plan  is  subject  to  participants meeting service conditions  at the 
vesting date, and there were no performance conditions linked to the share option plan. 

2021 

Short-term benefits 

Cash, salary, 
fees & 
commissions 

Cash  
Bonus 

Other 

Post 
Employment 
Benefits 
Superannuation 

Share-based payment 

Total 

Shares 

Options 

Specified Directors 

Position (s) Held 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Brian Jamieson 

Chairman/  Non-Executive Director of 
EGY  

Anthony L Smith 

Non-Executive Director of EGY  

Ian A Campbell 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Yulin Hu 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Matthew Driscoll 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Gary A Ferguson 

Non-Executive  Director  of  EGY  and 
Director of Bambach 

Philip W Dulhunty 

Non-Executive Director of EGY 

Specified executives 

Alfred J Chown 

CEO of EGY and Bambach 

Gregory R Knoke 

CFO/Company  Secretary  of  EGY 
and Bambach 

Nicholas Cousins 

General Manager Bambach 

30,338 

25,941 

25,941 

50,000 

13,603 

25,000 

20,833 

298,674 

196,719 

160,159 

847,208 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,328 

- 

2,069 

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,688 

8,670 

19,130 

18,000 

15,215 

- 

- 

- 

- 

60,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

41 

123 

55 

- 

96 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

32,707 

26,064 

28,065 

50,000 

73,699 

25,000 

20,833 

326,362 

224,519 

193,374 

26,670 

66,430 

60,000 

315 

1,000,623 

End of the audited Remuneration Report. 
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Corporate Governance Statement 
The  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  are  discussed  below.  Energy  Technologies  Limited  and  the 
Board  of  Directors  are  committed  to  achieving  and  demonstrating  the  highest  standards  of  corporate 
governance.  Energy  Technologies  Limited  has  reviewed  its  corporate  governance  practices  against  the 
Corporate  Governance  Principles  and  Recommendations  (4th  Edition)  published  by  the  ASX  Corporate 
Governance  Council.  Details  of  the  corporate  governance  report  is  available  on  the  Group  website  at 
https://www.energytechnologies.com.au 

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. This statement has been approved by the Board and the information in this statement is current as at 
30 September 2022. 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 

Recommendation 1.1: Board and Management Responsibilities 

A listed entity should disclose: 
a) 
b) 

the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and 
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management. 

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 under the Board Charter, and certain others 
are delegated to the senior executives of the Group. 

The responsibilities of the Board include: 

  Appointment  of  senior  executives  and  the  determination  of  their  terms  and  conditions  including 

remuneration and termination; 

  Driving  the  strategic  direction  of  the  Company,  ensuring  appropriate  resources  are  available  to  meet 

objectives and monitoring management’s performance; 

  Reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, codes of conduct 

and legal compliance; 

  Approving  and  monitoring  the  progress  of  major  capital  expenditure,  capital  management  and  significant 

acquisitions and divestitures; 

  Approving and monitoring the budget and the adequacy and integrity of financial and other reporting; 
  Approving the annual, half yearly and quarterly accounts. 
  Approving significant changes to the organisational structure; 
  Approving the issue of any shares, options, equity instruments or other securities in the Company (subject 

to compliance with ASX Listing Rules); 

  Ensuring  a  high  standard  of  corporate  governance  practice  and  regulatory  compliance  and  promoting 

ethical and responsible decision making; 

  Recommending to shareholders the appointment of the external auditor as and when their appointment or 

re-appointment is required to be approved by them (in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules); and 

  Meeting with the external auditor, at their request, without management being present. 

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

Delegation to the CEO 

The Board has delegated responsibility for implementing EGY strategic direction and for the operation and day 
to day administration of the company to the CEO and executive management. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 1.2 : Appointment of Directors and election 

A listed entity should disclose: 

a)  undertake  appropriate  checks  before  appointing  a  person  or  putting  forward  to  security 

holders a candidate for election, as a director; and 

b)  provide security holders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision 

on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director. 

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  to  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. 

When  considering  the  appointment  of  a  new  Director,  the  Board  may  engage  the  services  of  an  executive 
recruitment firm to assist in identifying suitable candidates to be shortlisted for consideration for appointment to 
the  Board  and  to  carry  out  appropriate  reference  checks  before  the  Board  makes  an  offer  to  a  preferred 
candidate. 

Newly appointed directors  must  stand  for reappointment at the next subsequent  AGM.  The  Notice  of Meeting 
for  the  AGM  provides  shareholders  with  information  about  each  Director  standing  for  election  or  re-election 
including details of relevant skills and experience. 

Recommendation 1.3: 

A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and executive setting out the terms of their appointment. 

New Directors consent to act as a director and receive a formal letter of appointment which sets out duties and 
responsibilities, rights, and remuneration entitlements. 

Recommendation 1.4: Company Secretary 

The  company secretary of  a  listed  entity  should  be  accountable directly  to  the  chair,  on  all  matters  to  do  with  the  proper 
functioning of the board. 

EGY’s  Company  Secretary  fulfils  a  broad  range  of  management  responsibilities  in  addition  to  company 
secretarial duties.  As a result, the formal reporting line of the Company Secretary is to the CEO.  For any matter 
relevant  to  the  company  secretarial  duties  or  conduct  of  the  Board,  the  Company  Secretary  has  an  indirect 
reporting line, and is accountable, to the Chair of the Board.  

The responsibilities of the Company Secretary include: 

  advising the board and committee on governance issues; 
  monitoring adherence to company policies; 
 
 
  ensuring that the business at Board and committee meetings are accurately captured in the minutes. 

communicating with the ASX as required; 
co-ordinating and timing despatching of Board and committee papers; and 

Recommendation 1.5: Diversity 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the board to or a relevant committee of the 
board to set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the 
objectives and the entity’s progress in achieving them; 

b)  disclose that policy or a summary of it; and 
c)  disclose  as  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  the  measurable  objectives  for  achieving  gender 
diversity  set  by  the  board  or  a  relevant  committee  of  the  board  in  accordance  with  the  entity’s 
diversity policy and its progress towards achieving them and either: 

1. the  respective  proportions  of  men  and  women  on  the  board,  in  senior  executive 
positions  and  across  the  whole  organisation  (including  how  the  entity  has  defined 
“senior executive” for these purposes); or 

2. if  the  entity  is  a  “relevant  employer”  under  the  Workplace  Gender  Equality  Act,  the 
entity’s  most  recent  “Gender  Equality  Indicators”,  as  defined  in  and  published  under 
that Act. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 1.5: Diversity (continued) 

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. However, the Group has not 
disclosed  its  policy  concerning  diversity,  its  measurable  objectives  for  achieving  gender  diversity  and  its 
progress towards achieving those objectives. 

The Board continues to monitor diversity across the organisation. Due to the size of the Group, the Board does 
not  consider  it  appropriate  at  this  time  to  formally  set  measurable  objectives  for  gender  diversity.  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 be encouraged. The Board will keep the gender composition of its 
workforce under review. 

In  accordance  with  this  policy,  the  Board  provides  the  following  information  pertaining  to  the  proportion  of 
women across the organisation at the date of this report: 

Fifteen per cent (15%) of all the Group’s employees are women. 

Recommendations 1.6: Board Review 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have  and  disclose  a  process for  periodically  evaluating  the  performance of  the  board,  its 

committees and individual directors; and 

b)  disclose,  in  relation  to  each  reporting  period,  whether  a  performance  evaluation  was 

undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. 

The Board of EGY conducts its performance review of itself on an ongoing basis throughout the year. The small 
size of the Group and hands on management style requires an increased level of interaction between Directors 
throughout the year. Board members meet amongst themselves both formally and informally. The Chairman in 
his  role  speaks  with  each  director  individually  regarding  board  performance.  The  Board  considers  that  the 
current  approach  that  it  has adopted  with regard  to  the review of  its performance  provides the best guidance 
and value to the Group given its size. 

Recommendations 1.7: Senior Executive Reviews 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have  and  disclose  a  process  for  periodically  evaluating  the  performance  of  its  senior 

executives; and 

b)  disclose,  in  relation  to  each  reposting  period,  whether  a  performance  evaluation  was 

undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. 

The Remuneration Committee and the Board undertake a performance review of the CEO and senior executive 
performance on  an ongoing basis throughout the year, including setting targets.  The Board considers that the 
current  approach  that  it  has adopted  with regard  to  the review of  its performance  provides the best guidance 
and value to the Group given its size. 

Principle 2: Structure the board to add value 

The  composition  of  the  Board  is  structured  to  efficiently  discharge  its  responsibilities  and  duties.  EGY’s 
Constitution provides for a minimum of three directors and a maximum of twenty. 

Recommendation 2.1: Nomination Committee 

The Board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a nomination committee which: 

is chaired by an independent director;  

1.  has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and 
2. 
and disclose: 
3. 
4. 
5.  as  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period,  the  number  of  times  the  committee  met 
throughout  the  period  and  the  individual  attendances  of  the  members  at  those 
meetings; or 

the charter of the committee; 
the members of the committee; and 

b) 

if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs 
to  address  board  succession  issues  and  to  ensure  that  the  board  has  the  appropriate 
balance  of  skills,  knowledge,  experience,  independence  and  diversity  to  enable  to 
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 2.1: Nomination Committee (continued) 

EGY  formally  elected  a  Nomination  Committee  in  February  2022.  This  committee  consists  of  the  Board 
members  and  accordingly  is  made  up  of  non-executive  directors.  The  Chairman  Ian  Campbell  is  an 
independent non-executive director. Although formally constituted the board as a whole continues to fulfil this 
function. Board members meet both formally and informally and maintain a strong interaction between directors 
and  senior  management,  enabling  the  board  to  assess  that  the  appropriate  balance  of  skills,  knowledge, 
experience,  independence  and  diversity  is  in  place  to  enable  the  board  to  discharge  its  duties  and 
responsibilities effectively. 

For Directors retiring by rotation, the Board assesses that director in his/her absence before recommending re-
election. 

Recommendation 2.2: Board skills matrix 

The  listed  entity  should  have  and  disclose  a  board  skills  matrix  setting  out  the  mix  of  skills  and  diversity  that  the  board 
currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership. 

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

  an extensive range of business and senior executive experience; 
  experience  on  listed  and  unlisted  company  and  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; and 

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

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

Recommendation 2.3:  

A listed entity should disclose: 
a) 
b) 

c) 

the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors; 
if  a  director  has  an  interest,  position,  association  or  relationship  of  the  type  described  in 
Box 2.3  but  the  board  is of the  opinion  that  it  does  not  compromise  the  independence of 
the director, the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship in question and 
an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and 
the length of service of each director. 

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 

Brian Jamieson 

Chairman/Non-Executive Director 

Anthony Lloyd Smith 

Non-Executive Director 

Ian Alistair Campbell 

Non-Executive Director 

Matthew Driscoll 

Non-Executive Director 

1 

1 

1 

5 

6 

6 

6 

8 

The  Company  has  a  majority  of  independent  directors  on  the  board.  Non-executive  director  Anthony  Lloyd 
Smith is not independent. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 

Recommendation 2.3: (continued): 

The other non-executive directors are materially independent in complying as a director who is not a member 
of management, is a Non-Executive Director and who: 

 

 

 
 

 

 

is not a substantial shareholder (under the meaning of Corporations Act 2001) of the Group or an officer of, 
or otherwise associated, directly or indirectly, with a substantial shareholder of the Group; 
has not within the last three years been employed in an executive capacity by the Group or another Group 
member, or been a Director after ceasing to hold any such employment; 
is not a principal of a professional adviser to the Group or another Group member; 
is not a significant consultant, supplier or customer of the Group or another Group member, or an officer of 
or otherwise associated, directly or indirectly, with a significant consultant, supplier or customer; 
has  no  significant  contractual  relationship  with  the  Group  or  another  Group  member  other  than  as  a 
Director of the Group; and 
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 Group. 

During the 2022 financial year, Director Mr Yulin Hu and Alternate Director Meiping Hu left the EGY Board.  

Recommendation 2.4: 

The majority of the Board of a listed entity should be independent Directors. 

In accordance with the definition of independence above, three directors are considered independent. There are 
procedures in  place,  as agreed by the  board, to enable Directors  to  seek independent professional  advice  on 
issues arising in the course of their duties at the Group’s expense. 

Recommendation 2.5:  

The Chair of the Board of a listed entity should be an independent Director and, in particular, should not be the same person 
as the CEO of the entity. 

Under  EGY’s  Constitution,  the  Board  elects  a  Chairman  from  amongst  the  non-executive  Directors.  If  a 
Chairman  ceases  to  be  an  independent  Director  then  the  Board  will  consider  appointing  a  lead  independent 
Director. EGY’s Chairman, Brian Jamieson, is considered an independent director. The Directors consider that 
the current Chairman of the Board is appropriate to the size and nature of operations of the Group. 

Recommendation 2.6: Professional Development 

The  listed  entity  should  have  a  program  for  inducting  new  directors  and  provide  appropriate  professional  development 
opportunities  for  directors  to  develop  and  maintain  the  skills  and  knowledge  needed  to  perform  their  role  as  directors 
effectively. 

The formal letter of appointment and an induction pack provided to Directors contain sufficient information to 
allow the new Director to gain an understanding of: 

 
 
 
 

The rights, duties and responsibilities of Directors; 
The role of Board Committees; 
The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman; and 
EGY’s financial, strategic, and operational risk management position. 

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,  give  consideration  to  corporate  governance  matters,  including  the  relevance  of  existing 
committees  and  to  review  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. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Principle 3: Instil a culture of Acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly 

Recommendations 3.1 and 3.2: Code of Conduct 

A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values and: 

a)  have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and employees; and 
b)  disclose that code or a summary of it. 

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  reviewed  and  may  be  amended  as  necessary  to  ensure  it  continues  to  reflect  the  best  practices 
necessary  to  consider  legal  obligations,  maintain  the  Company’s  integrity  and  comply  with  the  reasonable 
expectations of the Company’s shareholders.  

The Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook and Policy Statements set out a number of overarching principles 
of ethical behaviour which include: 

Personal and Professional Behaviour; 

 
  Conflict of Interest; 
 
Public and Media Comment; 
  Use of Company Resources; 
Security of Information; 
 
Intellectual Property/Copyright 
 
  Discrimination and Harassment; 
  Corrupt Conduct; 
  Occupational Health and Safety; 
 
 
 
  Responsibilities to Investors; 
 
  Reporting Matters of Concern. 

Legislation; 
Fair Dealing; 
Insider Trading; 

Breaches of the Code of Conduct; and 

Training about the Code of Conduct is part of the induction process for new EGY employees. 

Recommendation 3.3: 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and 
b)  ensure  that  the  board  or  a  committee  of  the  board  is  informed  of  any  material  incidents  reported  under  that 

policy. 

The Company’s Whistleblower Policy is disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance documents and on 
the  EGY website. The policy  identifies the  types of  concerns that may  be  reported under the  policy and  how 
and  to  whom  reports  should  be  made.  It  also  explains  how  the  confidentiality  of  the  whistleblower  is 
safeguarded and outlines the processes for follow up investigation. 

Recommendation 3.4: 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and 
b)  ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that policy. 

The  Company’s  Anti-bribery  Policy  is  disclosed  in  the  Company’s  Corporate  Governance  documents  and  on 
the EGY website. The policy acknowledges the criminal and civil penalties that may be incurred if the company 
is  involved  in  bribery  or  corruption  and  prohibits  the  giving  of  bribes  or  other  improper  payments  or 
commissions. The policy identifies the types of concerns that may be reported under the policy and how and to 
whom reports should be made.  

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Principle 4: Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports 

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

Recommendation 4.1: Audit Committee 

A board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have an audit committee which: 

1.  has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority 

of whom are independent; and 
is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, 

2. 
and disclose: 
3. 
4. 
5. 

the charter of the committee; 
the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and 
in  relation  to  each  reporting  period,  the  number  of  times  the  committee  met 
throughout  the  period  and  the  individual  attendances  of  the  members  at  those 
meetings; or 

b) 

if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that 
independently  verify  and  safeguard  that  integrity  of  its  corporate  reporting,  including  the 
processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the 
audit engagement partner. 

The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee. The names and qualifications of those appointed to 
the audit committee for the year ended 30 June 2022 and their attendance at meetings of the committee are 
included in the directors’ report. The audit committee consists of a majority of independent directors, refer 2.3 
Board  Composition.  Following  the  appointment  of  independent  non-executive  Directors  in  FY2022  the  re-
constituted  audit  committee  includes  four  members.  Independent  director  Mr  Matthew  Driscoll  remains  as 
Chairman  of  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. 

It  is  the  audit  and  risk  Committee’s  responsibility  to  ensure  that  an  effective  internal  control  framework  exists 
within  the  entity.  This  includes  both  internal  controls  to  deal  with  both  the  effectiveness  and  efficiency  of 
significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and 
the reliability of financial and non- financial information. It is the committee’s responsibility for the establishment 
and maintenance of a framework of internal control of the Group. 

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; and 

  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. 

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. 

Recommendation 4.2: 

The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from its 
CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that 
the  financial  statements  comply  with  the  appropriate  accounting  standards  and  give  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  financial 
position  and  performance  of  the  entity  and  that  the  opinion  has  been  formed  on  the  basis  of  a  sound  system  of  risk 
management and internal control which is operating effectively. 

To assist the Board in approving the Company’s financial statements, the CEO and the CFO 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.  

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 4.3: 

A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that 
is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor. 

As outlined  in  Recommendation 4.1  above,  the  audit  and risk committee responsibilities include  ensuring  the 
reliability of financial and non- financial information. In addition all market releases are reviewed by the board of 
EGY and require a resolution from the board approving release. 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure 

Recommendation 5.1: Disclosure 

A listed entity should: 

a)  have  a  written  policy  for  complying  with  its  continuous  disclosure  obligations  under  the 

Listing Rules; and 

b)  disclose that policy or a summary of it. 

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  reviewed  regularly  and  disclosed  in  the  Company’s  Corporate  Governance 
documents on its web site.  

Recommendation 5.2: 

A listed  entity should  ensure  that its board  receives copies of  all material announcements promptly  after they have  been 
made 

The Company Secretary in consultation with the CEO and Directors is responsible for communications with the ASX. 
The Company Secretary reports to the Board on matters that were either notified or not notified to the ASX. Directors 
receive copies of all announcements immediately after notification to the ASX. All ASX announcements are available 
on the EGY website. 

Recommendation 5.3: 

A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation 
materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. 

The  Board  of  Directors  approves  all  substantive  presentations  prior  to  release,  including  those  required  to  be 
disclosed under listing Rule 3.1. Presentations in this category including those to be released at the Annual General 
Meetings are released on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.  

Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders 

Recommendation 6.1: Information on website 

A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website. 

EGY’s  website  at  www.energytechnologies.com.au provides  detailed  information  about  its  business  and  operations. 
Details of EGY’s Board Members can be found here. 

The Company’s, and subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd, website contains extensive information about 
the board and management and  provides helpful information to shareholders. It allows shareholders to view ASX 
and media releases; various investor presentations; a copy of the most recent Annual Report and Annual Reports for 
at least the two previous financial years; and the notice of meeting and accompanying explanatory material for the 
most recent Annual General Meeting. 

Shareholders  can  find  information  about  EGY’s  corporate  governance  on  its  website.  This  includes  EGY’s 
Constitution, Board and Board Charters, and an extensive list of other Policies that support corporate governance. 

Documents published on the EGY website include: 

Board Charter; 
Audit Committee Charter; 

  Constitution; 
  Corporate Governance Statement; 
 
 
  Whistle-Blower Policy; 
 
 

Securities Trading Policy; and 
Anti-Bribery Policy. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 6.2: Investor relations 

A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with 
investors. 

EGY  is  committed  to  communicating  effectively  with  its  shareholders  and  making  it  easier  for  shareholders  to 
communicate with the Group. 

EGY  promotes  effective  communication  with  shareholders  and  encourages  effective  participation  at  general 
meetings, information is communicated to shareholders: 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Through the release of information to the market via the ASX; 
Through the Annual Report, half yearly report and quarterly reports; 
Through the distribution of the annual report and notices of annual general meeting; 
Through shareholder meetings and investor relations presentations;  
The external auditors are required to attend the annual general meeting and are available to answer any 
shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and preparation of the audit report; and 
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.  

Recommendation 6.3: Participation at meetings 

A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings 
of security holders. 

Notices  of  meeting  sent  to  EGY’s shareholders comply with  the  “Guidelines  for  notices  of  meeting”  issued  by  the 
ASX  in  August  2007.  Shareholders  are  invited  to  submit  questions  before  the  meeting  and,  at  the  meeting,  the 
Chairman attempts to answer as many of these as is practical. 

The Chairman also 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 Chairman 
may  respond  directly  to  questions  or,  at  his  discretion,  may  refer  a  question  to  another  Director  or  senior 
management. 

New  Directors  or  Directors  seeking  re-election  are  given  the  opportunity  to  address  the  meeting  and  to  answer 
questions from shareholders. 

Recommendation 6.4: 

A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by poll rather than 
by a show of hands. 

EGY recognises the  principle  of “one security  one vote’ in  deciding  the votes  of  shareholders  at  general  meeting. 
Proxy results are calculated prior to the meeting and  are reported to all shareholders present by  the Chairman.  A 
show of hands by shareholders present is supported by a poll based on the proxy vote and shareholders present on 
all substantive resolutions. 

Recommendation 6.5: 

A  listed  entity  should  give  security  holders  the  option  to  receive  communications  from,  and  send  communications  to,  the 
entity and its security registry electronically. 

The Company encourages electronic communication directly via email with shareholders at all times. Shareholders 
have the option of electing to receive all shareholder communications by e-mail. EGY provides a printed copy of the 
Annual Report to only those shareholders who have specifically elected to receive a printed copy. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 

Recommendation 7.1: Risk Committee 

A board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: 

1. has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of 

whom are independent; and 

is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, 

the charter of the committee; 
the members of the committee; and 

2. 
and disclose: 
3. 
4. 
5.  as  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  the  number  of  times  the  committee  met 
throughout  the  period  and  the  individual  attendances  of  the  members  at  those 
meetings; or 

b) 

if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact 
and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework. 

The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least 2 times a year and completes a Risk and Compliance checklist to 
recognise and manage risk. Details of the structure and Charter of the Audit and Risk Management Committee 
are set out in Recommendation 4.1. 

The  Group  also  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. 

Recommendation 7.2: Risk Review 

The board or a committee of the board should: 

a) 

review  the  entity’s  risk  management  framework  at  least  annually  to  satisfy  itself  that  it 
continues to be sound; and  

b)  disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place 

The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  is  responsible  for  reviewing  risk  management  policies  and  for  satisfying  itself 
that EGY has a sound system of risk management  and internal control that is operating effectively. The Audit 
and  Risk  Committee  also  reviews  and  approves  EGY’s  main  identified  risk  exposures  and  the  actions  being 
taken to mitigate those risks and reports to the board on material matters. 

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

  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, 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 report from the CFO which assist in discharging the Board's responsibility to manage the Group's 

financial risks; and 

  The Board holds 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. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 7.3: Internal Audit 

A listed entity should disclose: 
a) 

b) 

If it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; 
or 
If  it  does  not  have  an  internal  audit  function,  that  fact  and  the  processes  it  employs  for 
evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal 
control processes.  

The Board does not have an established internal audit function, given the size of its operation, 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 
through that Audit and Risk Committee.  

The risk management functions of the board are summarised under recommendations 7.1 and 7.2. 

Recommendation 7.4: Sustainability Risks 

A listed  entity  should disclose  whether it has any material exposure  to environmental  or social risks and,  if it  does, how  it 
manages or intends to manage those risks. 

The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  informally  monitors  and  manages  the  Groups  exposure  to  economic, 
environment and social responsibility risks.  The Board considers that the current approach that it has adopted 
with regard to the sustainability risk management process is appropriate to the size and nature of operations of 
the Group. 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

Recommendation 8.1: Remuneration Committee 

A board of a listed entity should: 

a)  have a remuneration committee which: 

1. has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of 

whom are independent; and 

is chaired by an independent director, 

the charter of the committee; 
the members of the committee; and 

2. 
and disclose: 
3. 
4. 
5.  as  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  the  number  of  times  the  committee  met 
throughout  the  period  and  the  individual  attendances  of  the  members  at  those 
meetings; or 

b) 

if  it  does  not  have  a  remuneration  committee,  disclose  that  fact  and  the  processes  it 
employs  for  setting  the  level  and  composition  of  remuneration  for  directors  and  senior 
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive. 

The  Board  has  established  a  remuneration  committee.  The  Remuneration  Committee  is  responsible  for 
determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for executive directors and key management personnel 
and  reporting  its  recommendations  to  the  Board  of  EGY.  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  2022 
consists  of  four  directors  and  has  a  majority  of  independent  directors.  The  CEO  and  CFO  are  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. 

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Corporate Governance Statement (continued) 
Recommendation 8.2: Executive and Directors Remuneration Policies 

A  listed  entity  should  separately  disclose  its  policies  and  practices  regarding  the  remuneration  of  non-executive  directors 
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives. 

A  Remuneration  Report  required  under  Section  300A(1)  of  the  Corporations  Act  is  provided  in  the  Directors’ 
Report which forms part of the Annual Report. 

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  appropriateness  of 
The  remuneration  committee  obtains 
remuneration  packages,  given  trends  in  comparative  companies  both  locally  and  internationally.  The 
remuneration  committee  reviews  executive  packages  by  reference  to  company  performance,  executive 
performance,  comparative  industry  information  and  relevant  independent  advice.  The  performance  of 
executives is measured against criteria agreed which includes the forecast growth of the Company’s turnover 
and production targets and shareholders’ value.  

independent  advice  as  necessary  on 

The  Company’s  non-executive  directors  are  paid  directors’  fees  for  their  normal  performance  of  duties  as  a 
director.  

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. 

Recommendation 8.3: Equity based Remuneration Scheme 

A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: 

a)  have  a  policy  on  whether  participants  are  permitted  to  enter  into  transactions  (whether 
through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in 
the scheme; and 

b)  disclose that policy or a summary of it. 

A  revised  Directors  Equity  Plan  was  established  in  2017  and  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2020  Annual 
General Meeting. 

Executives  and  employees  are  also  entitled  to  participate  in  the  EGY  Share  Option  Plan,  approved  by 
shareholders  at  the  2021  Annual  General  Meeting.  The  Employee  Share  Option  Plan  is  part  of  the 
remuneration package of the Group’s directors,  senior management and  sales personnel.   Options under this 
plan will vest if the participant remains employed for the agreed vesting period. 

The decision on whether to exercise the options is up to the participant has thereby limiting the economic risk of 
participating in the scheme. 

Recommendation 9.1: 

A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language in which board or security holder meetings are held or key 
corporate documents are written should disclose the processes it has in place to ensure the director understands and can 
contribute  to  the  discussions  at  those  meetings  and  understands  and  can  discharge  their  obligations  in  relation  to  those 
documents. 

EGY  director,  Mr  Yulin  Hu,  who  is  based  overseas  and  is  not  fully  fluent  in  English,  resigned  on  4  October 
2021.  During  his  period  as  a  Director,  to  facilitate  participation  at  board  level  and  in  meetings  the  board  had 
appointed an alternate director to Mr Hu with required language skills. The Alternate Director, Meiping Hu, also 
resigned on 4 October 2021. Other measures taken included ensuring corporate documents are received with 
adequate notice to permit translation as required. The current board of directors speak the  language  in which 
board and security holder meetings are held or corporate documents written. 

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Consolidated Income Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Sales Revenue 

Cost of Sales 

Gross Margin 

Other Income 

Marketing expenses 

Occupancy expenses 

Administrative expenses 

Finance costs 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of intangible assets 

Other expenses 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax expense 

Loss after income tax 

Result 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) 

Consolidated 

Note 

2022 

$ 

2021 

$ 

2(a) 

12,518,718 

9,428,718 

2(b) 

13 

14 

(11,447,119) 

(6,793,763) 

1,071,599 

2,634,955 

341,419 

(22,120) 

1,786,296 

(40,814) 

(138,294) 

(203,525) 

(4,990,605) 

(5,027,238) 

(1,069,489) 

(1,593,596) 

(2,795,337) 

(2,503,007) 

(315,900) 

(298,636) 

(600,000) 

(153,047) 

- 

(98,649) 

(8,671,774) 

(5,344,214) 

4 

(54,421) 

(11,831) 

(8,726,195) 

(5,356,045) 

(5,561) 

14,856 

(8,731,756) 

(5,341,189) 

8 

8 

(3.6) 

(3.6) 

(3.4) 

(3.4) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

(8,726,195) 

(5,356,045) 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/ 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 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO: 

Members of the parent entity 

Non-controlling interest 

(8,170) 

8,095 

(8,170) 

(16,340) 

8,097 

16,192 

(8,742,535) 

(5,339,853) 

(8,739,926) 

(5,333,094) 

(2,609) 

(6,759) 

(8,742,535) 

(5,339,853) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
as at 30 June 2022 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Other current assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Right of use assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Other non-current assets 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Lease liabilities 

Borrowings 

Deferred income 

Short-term provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Long-term provisions 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Issued capital 

Reserves 

Share-based payment reserve 

Accumulated losses 

Parent interest 

Non-controlling interest 

TOTAL EQUITY 

Consolidated 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

9 

10 

11 

16 

13 

14 

15 

19(a) 

16 

17 

15 

18 

16 

20 

18 

15 

20 

21 

22 

23 

82,066 

3,229,866 

5,095,840 

405,615 

8,813,387 

123,097 

4,303,156 

3,968,970 

546,185 

8,941,408 

10,152,259 

10,983,621 

5,977,837 

3,248,714 

162,675 

130,624 

19,672,109 

28,485,496 

2,261,798 

691,605 

6,739,995 

- 

824,284 

6,246,275 

4,284,886 

217,096 

279,769 

22,011,647 

30,953,055 

4,133,499 

923,435 

5,666,229 

486,808 

1,029,583 

10,517,682 

12,239,554 

- 

2,154,356 

22,166 

2,176,522 

12,694,204 

15,791,292 

1,875,000 

2,771,988 

132,003 

4,778,991 

17,018,545 

13,934,510 

41,768,876 

31,483,891 

5,781,773 

680,264 

5,789,943 

365,932 

(31,818,405) 

(23,086,649) 

16,412,508 

14,553,117 

(621,216) 

(618,607) 

15,791,292 

13,934,510 

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 2022 

Issued 
 Capital 

$ 

Reserves 

$ 

Share-based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 

Accumulated 
 losses 

$ 

Non-
Controlling 
Interest 
$ 

Total 

$ 

Consolidated 

Balance at 01 July 2020 

25,651,729 

5,781,848 

- 

(17,745,460) 

(611,848) 

13,076,269 

Comprehensive income 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 
for the year  
Total comprehensive loss for 
the year  

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

Contributions of equity – net of 
capital raising cost 
Contributions of equity received 
in advance – shares issued this 
year  

Unlisted share options 

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

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,095 

8,095 

6,132,162 

(300,000) 

- 

5,832,162 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

365,932 

365,932 

(5,341,189) 

(14,856) 

(5,356,045) 

- 

8,097 

16,192 

(5,341,189) 

(6,759) 

(5,339,853) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,132,162 

(300,000) 

365,932 

6,198,094 

Balance at 30 June 2021 

31,483,891 

5,789,943 

365,932 

(23,086,649) 

(618,607) 

13,934,510 

Balance at 01 July 2021 

31,483,891 

5,789,943 

365,932 

(23,086,649) 

(618,607) 

13,934,510 

Comprehensive income 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss for 
the year  

Total comprehensive loss for 
the year  

Transactions with owners, in 
their capacity as owners, and 
other transfers 
Contributions of equity – net of 
capital raising cost 

Unlisted share options 

Share-based payment – issue 
costs 
Total transactions with 
owners, in their capacity as 
owners, and other transfers 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(8,170) 

(8,170) 

10,484,380 

- 

(199,395) 

10,284,985 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

114,937 

199,395 

314,332 

(8,731,756) 

5,561 

(8,726,195) 

- 

(8,170) 

(16,340) 

(8,731,756) 

(2,609) 

(8,742,535) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,484,380 

114,937 

- 

- 

10,599,317 

Balance at 30 June 2022 

41,768,876 

5,781,773 

680,264 

(31,818,405) 

(621,216) 

15,791,292 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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 Energy Technologies Limited – 2022 Annual Report 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 

Receipts from government subsidies - R&D grant 

Receipts from government subsidies – JobKeeper/Cash boost 

Interest received 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Finance costs 

Consolidated 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

14,412,018 

10,847,677 

1,800,800 

782,104 

- 

1,659,458 

2,216 

192 

(21,067,507) 

(16,472,470) 

(785,615) 

(1,424,359) 

Net cash outflow from operating activities 

28(a) 

(5,638,088) 

(4,607,398) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment 

Purchases of intangible development assets 

21,364 

- 

(1,286,704) 

(847,526) 

(2,107,278) 

(3,510,905) 

Proceeds from government grant - Silicon Project 

16 

384,443 

486,808 

Net cash outflow from investing activities 

(2,988,175) 

(3,871,623) 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from issue of shares – net of issue costs 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Repayment of lease liabilities 

Repayment of loan from director 

Loan from director 

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 

15 

30 

30 

10,484,380 

5,634,660 

3,093,651 

6,395,907 

(3,898,785) 

(2,862,772) 

(1,019,014) 

(593,353) 

(575,000) 

500,000 

- 

- 

8,585,232 

8,574,442 

(41,031) 

123,097 

- 

95,421 

27,676 

- 

Cash at end of financial year 

9 

82,066 

123,097 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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 Energy Technologies Limited – 2022 Annual Report 

Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

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  7  October 2022 by  the  directors  of  Energy  Technologies 
Limited. 

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

(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  made  a  FY2022  loss  after  tax  attributable  to  members  of  $8,731,756  (2021:  loss  of 
$5,341,189).  The  consolidated  entity  incurred  negative  cash  flows  from  operations  of  $5,638,088  for  the  year 
ended  30  June  2022  (2021:  negative  $4,607,398).  The  consolidated  entity  has  a  net  current  asset  deficiency  of 
$1,704,295  (2021:  $3,298,146),  which  includes  the  current  portion  of  borrowings  of  $6,739,995  (2021: 
$5,666,229). 

The  Directors  believe  this  result,  along  with  funding  raised  post  the  reporting  date  (refer  to  note  29  on 
subsequent  events),  as  well  its  track  record  of  raising  capital  is  not  a  cause  of  concern  considering  losses 
incurred  during  FY2022  were  affected  by  the  impact  of  Covid-19,  and  by  transitional  issues  in  first  year  of  fully 
relocating and then fully commissioning the new manufacturing facility in Rosedale, Victoria. The Directors are of 
the view, once capacity levels at Rosedale are reached, positive cash flows from operations will occur.  

The following events in financial year 2022 have led to the current performance: 

  Running  of Rosedale  facility  at less  than 50% capacity whereas targeted  and  achievable capacity for  FY23 is 

in excess of 80%; 

  Covid-19 induced business disruptions; 

  Staff issues, in particular positioning key management appointments in the production planning and operations 

sector, as well as factory skilled labour shortages; 

  Cash  constraints  which  impacted  on  timely  raw  material  supply.  These  were  addressed  in  October  2021 
through  equity  raised  of  $11m  in  a  non-renounceable  rights  issue,  however  impacted  the  first  quarter 
FY2022. Delays in the transition to the new Trade Finance and Invoice Finance Facilities also impacted cash 
flow during this period; and 

  Delays in construction of the new silicone line and in obtaining key equipment impacted the sales plan. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(c)  Going Concern (continued) 

Notwithstanding  the loss for the year and the Consolidated Entity’s deficiency in net current assets,  the financial 
report has been prepared on the going concern basis. The Directors’ reach this conclusion on the following basis: 

Matters already occurred post the reporting date: 

  Convertibles  notes  issued  of  $4,600,000  (of  which $3.6m  has  not  be  received at the date of signing) post the 

reporting date. Refer to note 29 for details; 

  Unsecured loans issued of $1,000,000 post the reporting date. Refer to note 29 for details;  

  Settlement  of  a  re-financed  working  capital  facility,  including  both  Invoice  Funding  (Factoring  Facility)  and 
Trade  Finance.  The  new  facility  will  be  drawn  down  in  2  stages,  the  first  stage  brings  the  total  facility  to 
$7.4m while the 2nd stage allows the company to extend the drawdown to $10m;  

  Restructuring of the trade finance facility, effectively reducing it by $2,000,000 and conversion of the same into 

a hire purchase lease liabilities; repayable over 5 years; 

  On 5 October 2022 the directors agreed to extend the maturity date of $200,000 in loans, from CEO Alfred Chown, to 

April 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29; and 

  On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $500,000  in  loans,  from  director 

Matthew Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29. 

Matters expected to occur in the view of the Directors  

  The receipt of $3.6m in Convertible notes;  

  Implementation  of  operating  cost  savings,  based  on  completion  of  review  of  the  operational  structure  of  the 

business; 

  The group reserves the right to draw on debt and equity markets if the need arises; 

  the  Rosedale  facilities  operational  output  will  increase  from  6  million  metres  during  FY22  to  estimated  11 

million metres during FY23; and 

  The Group will maintain ongoing support from its financiers and shareholders throughout 2022. 

Management have prepared a cash flow projection for the period to 30 September 2023 that supports the ability 
of  the  consolidated  entity  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  which  includes  assumptions  pertinent  to  the  above 
matters.  Accordingly,  these  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  the  basis  of  a  going  concern  as  the 
Directors believe the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when the fall due. 

Notwithstanding  the  above  if  the  continued  financial  performance  is  not  sustained  and  one  or  more  of  the 
planned measures do not  eventuate or  are  not able to be resolved  in the  Group’s  favour, then  in the opinion  of 
the  Directors,  there  will  be  a  significant  uncertainty  regarding  the  ability  of  the  Group  to  continue  as  a  going 
concern and pay its debts and obligations as and when they become due and payable. 

If the Group is unable to continue as a going concern, it may be required to realise its  assets and extinguish  its 
liabilities  other  than  in  the  normal  course  of  business  at  amounts  different  from  those  stated  in  the  financial 
report. 

These  financial  statements  do  not  include  any  adjustments  relating  to  the  recoverability  and  classification  of 
recorded assets or to the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not 
continue as a going concern. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(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  performance  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  transactions  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  and  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 limited 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 rates 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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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(f)  Foreign currencies (continued)  

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: 

Dulhunty Engineering Limited (formerly 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  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 a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows: 

Buildings & Leasehold Improvements 
Plant and equipment   
Leased plant & Equipment  

Impairment 

2.5% to 25% 
5% to 25% 
5% 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 2022 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(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 

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.  

Amortisation  is  calculated  using  a  straight-line  method  to  allocate  the  costs  over  an  estimated  useful  life  of  10 
years (FY2021 – 10 years) during which the related benefits are expected to be realised.  

Intellectual Property 

The  Group  purchased  Intellectual  Property  consisting  of  brands,  trademarks  and  design  patents  from  Advance 
Cables  Pty  Ltd  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2019  for  $500,000.  These  assets  were  deemed  to  have 
commenced  utilisation  FY2022  as  the  new  factory  facility  in  Rosedale  Victoria  commenced  production  of 
Advance Cables specific type products. Accordingly, amortisation has been applied FY2022 using a straight line 
over an estimated useful life of 10 years. 

(i) 

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 weighted 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.  Standard cost  approximates  actual 
cost. 

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 (continued) 

(j) 

Impairment of non-financial 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. 

(k)  Government Grants 

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

When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised against the asset released to profit or loss over the expected 
useful life of the related asset as a reduced depreciation charge. 

(l)  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 and in banks. 

(m) Investments in Associates 

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

(n)  Financial Instruments 

Recognition and de-recognition 
Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognised  when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual 
provisions of the financial instrument. 

Financial  assets  are  derecognised  when  the  contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the  financial  asset  expire, 
or  when  the  financial  asset  and  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  are  transferred.  A  financial  liability  is 
derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

Trade and other receivables 

The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables and records the loss 
allowance at the amount equal to the expected lifetime credit losses. In using this practical expedient, the Group 
uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate the expected credit 
losses using a provision matrix. 

Impairment of financial assets 

AASB  9’s  impairment  requirements  use  more  forward-looking  information  to  recognise  expected  credit  losses  – 
the ‘expected credit loss (ECL) model’. Instruments within the scope of this standard’s requirement include loans 
and  other  debt-type  financial  assets  measured  at  amortised  cost  and  FVOCI,  trade  receivables,  contract  assets 
recognised  and  measured  under  AASB  15  and  loan  commitments  and    some  financial  guarantee  contracts  (for 
the issuer) that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

The  Group  considers  a  broader  range  of  information  when  assessing  credit  risk  and  measuring  expected  credit 
losses,  including  past  events,  current  conditions,  reasonable  and  supportable  forecasts  that  affect  the  expected 
collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument. 

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(n)  Financial Instruments (continued) 

In applying this forward-looking approach, a distinction is made between: 

  financial  instruments  that  have  not  deteriorated  significantly  in  credit  quality  since  initial  recognition  or  that 

have low credit risk (‘Stage 1’); and 

  financial  instruments  that  have  deteriorated  significantly  in  credit  quality  since  initial  recognition  and  whose 

credit risk is not low (‘Stage 2’). 

‘Stage 3’ would cover financial assets that have objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date. 

‘12-month expected credit losses’ are recognised for the first category while ‘lifetime expected credit losses’ are 
recognised for the second category. 

Measurement of the expected credit losses is determined by a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over 
the expected life of the financial instrument. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 

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

Financial  liabilities  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value,  and,  where  applicable,  adjusted  for  transaction  costs 
unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Subsequently,  financial liabilities are measured  at  amortised cost  using  the  effective   interest  method  except  for 
derivatives and  financial liabilities designated  at FVTPL, which are carried subsequently at fair value  with gains  
or  losses  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  (other  than  derivative  financial  instruments  that  are  designated  and  
effective as hedging instruments). 

All  interest-related charges  and,  if  applicable, changes  in an  instrument’s fair value that  are  reported  in profit  or 
loss are included within finance costs or finance income. 

(o)  Borrowing costs  

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition,  construction  or  production  of  a  qualifying  asset  are 
capitalised  during  the period  of  time  that  is  necessary  to complete and  prepare  the  asset  for its  intended  use or 
sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred and reported in finance costs. 

(p)  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  recognised as  a  finance 
cost. 

(q)  Leases 

Right-of-use assets 

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

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

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

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(q)  Leases (continued) 

Lease liabilities 

A  lease  liability  is  recognised  at  the  commencement  date  of  a  lease.  The  lease  liability  is  initially  recognised  at 
the present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate 
implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be  readily determined, the consolidated entity’s incremental borrowing 
rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments 
that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price 
of  a  purchase  option  when  the  exercise  of  the  option  is  reasonably  certain  to  occur,  and  any  anticipated 
termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the 
period in which they are incurred. 

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

(r)  Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognised using the 5-step process: 

1 Identifying the contract with a customer; 

2 Identifying the performance obligations; 

3 Determining the transaction price; 

4 Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and 

5 Recognising revenue when/as performance obligation(s) are satisfied. 

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

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

Sale of goods  

Sale  of  goods  revenue is recognised at  the  point  of  sale, which  is  where the customer has taken  delivery of  the 
goods,  the  risks  and  rewards  are  transferred  to  the  customer  and  there  is  a  valid  sales  contract.  Amounts 
disclosed as revenue are net of sales returns and trade discounts. 

Other revenue 

Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. 

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. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(s)  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  carrying  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 of 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 have been enacted or 
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 

(t)  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. 

(u)  Contributed equity and other contributed equity 

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. 

Other contributed equity  

Capital  contribution  received  in  advance  of  share  allotment  is  recognised  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration 
received by the Company as other contributed equity. 

Any  transaction  costs  arising  on  the  related  equity  issuance  are  recognised  directly  in  equity  as  a  reduction  of 
the share proceeds received. 

(v)  Employee benefits 

Provision is made for the Group’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. 

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Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(v)  Employee benefits (continued) 

Share-based payments 

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

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

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  measured  at  fair  value  on  grant  date.  Fair  value  is  determined  using 
either the  Binomial  or  Black-Scholes  option pricing model that  takes  into account  the  exercise price, the  term  of 
the  option,  the  impact  of  dilution,  the  share  price  at  grant  date  and  expected  price  volatility  of  the  underlying 
share,  the  expected  dividend  yield  and  the  risk  free  interest  rate  for  the  term  of  the  option,  together  with  non-
vesting  conditions  that  do  not  determine  whether  the  consolidated  entity  receives  the  services  that  entitle  the 
employees to receive payment. 

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

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

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

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

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

(w)  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  considering  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 2022 

Note 1  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(x)  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  Group  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. 

iv)  Capitalised development costs 

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

v) 

Inventory valuation 

Management periodically assesses the carrying value of inventory to ensure it is stated at the lower of cost 
and  net  realisable  value.  Slow  moving  and  excess  items  are  provisioned  based  on  management 
expectations of the percentage of cost expected to be recovered when the items are sold. 

Key Judgements 

i) 

ii) 

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

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 

Judgement  has  been  exercised  in  considering  the  impacts  that  the  COVID-19  pandemic  has  had,  or  may 
have, on the consolidated entity based on known information.  This  consideration  extends  to  the  nature of 
the  products  and  services  offered,  customers,  supply  chain,  staffing  and  geographic  regions  in  which  the 
consolidated  entity  operates.  The  potential  impact  has  been  detailed  in  specific  notes  elsewhere  in  the 
report. 

(y)  New and Revised Accounting Standards 

Refer to Note 32. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 2  Revenue and Other Income 

(a)  Revenue 

Sale of goods transferred at a point in time 

(b)  Other Income 

R&D grant 

Finance revenue 

JobKeeper payment scheme 

Other income 

Total Other Revenue and Other Income 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

12,518,718 

12,518,718 

9,428,718 

9,428,718 

205,390 

2,216 

273,556 

192 

- 

1,414,600 

133,813 

341,419 

97,948 

1,786,296 

12,860,137 

11,215,014 

Note 3 

Profit/(Loss) for the Year 

Included  in  the  determination  of  Profit/(Loss)  before  income  tax  from  continuing  operations  are  the  following 
expenses: 

Expenses 

Cost of sales 

Finance costs on lease liabilities 

Other finance costs 

Short term lease payment 

Foreign exchange losses 

Defined superannuation contributions expense 

Research and development expenditure 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Depreciation on right of use assets 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of intangible asset 

Share based payments 

Employee benefits expense 

48 

11,447,119 

6,793,763 

169,552 

205,713 

899,937 

1,387,883 

17,316 

- 

270,065 

472,160 

37,162 

8,997 

289,222 

628,864 

2,011,911 

1,685,510 

783,426 

315,900 

600,000 

57,153 

817,497 

298,636 

- 

60,315 

2,755,754 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 4 

Income Tax Expense 

(a) The components of Income tax expense comprise: 

Current tax 

Deferred tax  

(b) Reconciliation of the prima facie tax on loss to income tax expense: 

Consolidated 

2022 

$ 

2021 

$ 

- 

54,421 

54,421 

- 

11,831 

11,831 

Prima facie tax on profit/(loss) before income tax at 25% (2021: 26%) 

(2,167,943) 

(1,389,496) 

Tax effect of: 

- Other non-allowable items 

- R&D expenses non-allowable 

- Other assessable items 
- Tax losses* 

- Deferred income tax 

- R&D grant non assessable 

Income tax expense 

137,620 

118,040 

4,105 

42,380 

163,505 

49,210 

1,959,525 

1,205,525 

54,421 

(51,347) 

54,421 

11,831 

(71,124) 

11,831 

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

brought to account. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

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  2022  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 

Share based payment 

Post-employment benefits 

Short-term employee benefits 

Consolidated 

2022 

$ 

2021 

$ 

910,173 

114,937 

71,071 

873,878 

60,315 

66,430 

1,096,181 

1,000,623 

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

The consolidated entity has a share option plan to incentivise certain employees and key management personnel.  
The  share  option  plan  is  subject  to  participants  meeting  service  condition  (continuous  employment  with  the 
consolidated  entity)  at  the  vesting  date.  The  options  are  issued  for  nil  consideration.  There  are  no  performance 
conditions. 

During the financial year NIL ordinary shares were issued in lieu of director’s fees (2021: 423,299 ordinary shares). 
The share-based payment expense for these for the year was $NIL (2021: $60,000). 

During the financial year NIL unlisted options were granted (2021: 3,422,429 options). The share-based payment 
expense for unlisted options for the year was $114,937 (2021: $315). 

Refer note 23. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 6  Auditors' Remuneration 

Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity: 

(a)  Grant Thornton  

Audit Services 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 

$ 

Audit and review of financial reports 

248,130 

147,505 

Non-audit Services 

Taxation services 

Total remuneration of Grant Thornton 

Total Remuneration of the auditor of parent entity 

Remuneration of other auditors for: 

Audit and review of financial reports 

Tax compliance services 

Note 7  Dividends 

- 

248,130 

248,130 

- 

147,505 

147,505 

- 

875 

875 

650 

2,275 

2,925 

No dividends have been paid or proposed by the Parent for the year ended 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil). 

Note 8  Earnings per Share 

Note 

(a)  Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss:  

Loss 

(Profit) Loss 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 

(8,726,195) 

(5,356,045) 

(5,561) 

14,856 

(8,731,756) 

(5,341,189) 

Number 

Number 

243,508,091 

157,704,223 

Weighted average number of dilutive options outstanding 

(c) 

- 

- 

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

243,508,091 

157,704,223 

(c)  During the 2021 financial year 3,422,429 unlisted share options were issued to directors under an approved 
share  option  plan.  As  at  30  June  2022  these  options  were  recognised  at  $114,937.  Options  have  been 
excluded in the weighted average of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share as they were anti-
dilutive. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

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 

Note 10  Trade and Other Receivables 

CURRENT 

Trade receivables 

R & D grant receivable 

Other receivables 

Consolidated 

2022 

$ 

2021 

$ 

82,066 

82,066 

123,097 

123,097 

82,066 

82,066 

123,097 

123,097 

Note 

$ 

$ 

(a) 

1,920,160 

2,301,590 

1,122,055 

1,800,800 

187,651 

200,766 

3,229,866 

4,303,156 

(a) 

Trade debtors are based on normal terms of trade, typically 30 days from end of month. Retention of title 
terms exist on sales. Based on historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information, 
no expected credit loss is considered necessary. 

There were no trade debtors that were past due at 30 June 2022. 

Note 11 

Inventories 

At cost 

Raw materials and stores 

Work in progress 

Finished goods 

Allowance for obsolete and slow-moving inventory 

1,261,203 

1,421,744 

615,717 

473,518 

3,443,920 

2,298,708 

(225,000) 

(225,000) 

5,095,840 

3,968,970 

In FY2022 an amount of $NIL (FY2021: $125,000) was included in profit and loss as an expense resulting from 
the write down of inventories. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

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 ** 

Country of 
Incorporation 

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 

** Cogenic Pty Limited and Dulhunty Engineering Limited are dormant entities 

Percentage Owned (%)* 

2022 

2021 

100 

100 

51 

51 

100 

100 

51 

51 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 13  Property, Plant and Equipment 

Leasehold Improvements 
Leasehold Improvements  
Less: Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying value 

Plant and Equipment 

Plant and equipment  

Less: Impairment 

Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Capital Work in Progress 

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

624,936 
(110,779) 
514,157 

624,936 
(64,392) 
560,544 

13,153,375 

12,255,730 

(614,536) 

(298,636) 

(2,961,499) 

(1,534,017) 

9,577,340 

10,423,077 

60,762 

- 

10,152,259 

10,983,621 

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: 

Capital Work  
In Progress 

Leasehold 
Improvements 

Plant and 
Equipment 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

Consolidated Entity: 

Carrying amount at the beginning of the year 

- 

560,544 

10,423,077 

10,983,621 

Additions 

Depreciation expense 

Loss on disposal 

Proceeds on disposal 

Impairment (a) 

Transfer unencumbered assets from right of 
use assets (b) 

932,013 

- 

212,853 

1,144,866 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(46,387) 

(1,106,475) 

(1,152,862) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,977) 

(3,182) 

(3,977) 

(3,182) 

(315,900) 

(315,900) 

370,944 

370,944 

- 

(871,251) 

Government grant received 

(871,251) 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

60,762 

514,157 

9,577,340 

10,152,259 

(a)  Consequent  to  a  physical  asset  inspection  of  property,  plant  and  equipment,  one  machine  was  deemed 

obsolete with a written down value $315,900 (2021: $298,636). 

(b)  During  the  current  financial  year,  previous  right  of  use  plant  and  equipment  assets  (refer  Note  15),  have 
become  unencumbered  due  to  the  lease  liability  being  paid  out  in  full.  The  book  value  of  these  assets  was 
$370,944 (Cost $720,542 and accumulated depreciation $349,598). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 13  Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) 

Fair value measurement of the Group’s plant and equipment and leasehold improvements 

The Group’s plant and equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at their revalued amounts, being the fair 
value  (as  determined  by  an  independent  valuer)  at  the  date  of  revaluation,  less  any  subsequent  accumulated 
depreciation  and  subsequent  accumulated  impairment  losses.  The  last  external  independent  valuation  was 
conducted  at  30 June 2019 and management has determined that the  fair value  of the plant and  equipment and 
leasehold improvements as at 30 June 2022 does not differ materially from its carrying value. The Group carries 
out independent valuations every four years at minimum or when there are indicators that fair value has materially 
moved since the previous assessment. 

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement 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. 

AASB 13 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. 

The  valuation of  the  assets  was  largely  based  on  Level  3  inputs. The fair value  of the  plant  and  equipment  and 
leasehold  improvement  was  predominantly  determined  based  on  the  market  approach  whereby  the  valuers 
researched  industry  relevant  market  places  for  market  evidence  of  recent  sales  and  offerings,  sourced  market 
opinions from industry experts as well as utilised their own database resources and industry experience. In some 
instances they adopted the cost approach  or  a combination of the cost and  market  approaches where  there  has 
been minimal or no reliable market evidence to compare with the subject assets. The valuers also considered the 
physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence of the assets. 

The fair value of BWC Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements under FV was $10,566,743 at 30 June 
2019. The Board adopted this value, which resulted in an increase in net plant and equipment value of $6,838,699 
in BWC  at 30 June 2019. The revaluation amount was recognised in the Asset Revaluation Reserve. A deferred 
tax liability of $867,516 at 30 June 2022 (2021: $998,408) 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 19(d). EGY has no 
plans to dispose of its plant and equipment. 

EGY management has determined that the fair value of the plant and equipment as at 30 June 2022 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 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

9,577,340 
514,157 
10,091,497 

10,423,077 
560,544 
10,983,621 

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 2022 

Note 14 

Intangible Assets 

Computer software at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

Net carrying value 

Intellectual Property at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

Net carrying value 

Development Assets 

Accumulated amortisation 

Provision for impairment 

Net carrying value 

Total intangible assets 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

53,651 

(34,655) 

18,996 

500,000 

(50,000) 

450,000 

53,651 

(28,156) 

25,495 

500,000 

- 

500,000 

7,854,485 

6,663,874 

(1,745,644) 

(943,094) 

(600,000) 

- 

5,508,841 

5,720,780 

5,977,837 

6,246,275 

Movements in Carrying Amounts 

Movements  in  carrying  amounts  for  each  group  of  Intangible  Assets  between  the  beginning  and  the  end  of  the 
current financial year: 

Software 

$ 

Development 
Assets 
$ 

Intellectual 
Property 
$ 

Total 

$ 

Consolidated Entity: 

Carrying amount at the beginning of the year 

25,495 

5,720,780 

500,000 

6,246,275 

Additions 

R&D Grant receivable 

Provision for impairment 

Amortisation expense 

- 

- 

- 

2,107,278 

(916,667) 

(600,000) 

- 

- 

- 

2,107,278 

(916,667) 

(600,000) 

(6,499) 

(802,550) 

(50,000) 

(859,049) 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

18,996 

5,508,841 

450,000 

5,977,837 

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  has  been  reviewed  to  confirm  to  management 
whether any impairment indicators exist as at 30 June 2022. 

Based  on  an  indicator  of  impairment  assessment  carried  out  by  management  considering  both  external  and 
internal factors, it was noted that assets that had not yet reached the commercialisation stage were identified to 
have  indicators  of  impairment.  Consequent  to  a  recoverable  value  assessment  it  was  determined  that  the  fair 
value (less costs to sell) of these assets is Nil. The  main basis for this determination by management was that 
relevant  certification  and  approvals,  have  not  yet  been  obtained.  Management  continues  to  seek  the  relevant 
certification  and  approvals  for  this  class  of  assets,  however  to  comply  with  the  accounting  standards  have 
recognised a provision of $600,000 bring the carrying value of these assets down to nil.  

The Group purchased Intellectual  Property consisting  of  brands, trademarks  and  design  patents from  Advance 
Cables  Pty  Ltd  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2019  for  $500,000.  These  assets  were  deemed  to  have 
commenced  utilisation  FY2022  as  the  new  factory  facility  in  Rosedale  Victoria  commenced  production  of 
Advance specific type products. Accordingly, amortisation has been applied FY2022 using a straight line over an 
estimated useful life of 10 years. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 15  Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities 

Right of Use Assets 

Office and factory premises 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Total Right of Use Assets 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

4,351,296 
(1,839,166) 
2,512,130 

4,474,040 
(1,318,353) 
3,155,687 

964,062 
(227,478) 
736,584 
3,248,714 

1,639,905 
(510,706) 
1,129,199 
4,284,886 

The consolidated entity has leased office and factory premises under agreements with various expiry dates, some 
with  options  to  extend.  The  leases  have  various  escalation  clauses.  On  renewal,  the  terms  of  the  leases  are 
renegotiated. 

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

Office 
premises, 
factory and 
warehouse 

Plant and 
equipment 

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Carrying amount at the beginning of the financial year 

3,155,687 

1,129,199 

4,284,886 

Additions  

Loss on disposal 

Proceeds on disposal 

Transfer to unencumbered assets (a) 

Depreciation expense 

Carrying amount at the end of the financial year 

44,373 

- 

- 

- 

(687,930) 

2,512,130 

97,465 

(5,458) 

(18,182) 

(370,944) 

(95,496) 

736,584 

141,838 

(5,458) 

(18,182) 

(370,944) 

(783,426) 

3,248,714 

(a)  During  the  current  financial  year,  previous  right  of  use  plant  and  equipment  assets,  have  become 
unencumbered due to the lease liability being paid out in full. The book value of these assets was $370,944 
(Cost  $720,542  and  accumulated  depreciation  $349,598)  and  have  now  been  transferred  to  plant  and 
equipment (refer Note 13). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 15  Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities (continued) 

Lease Liabilities 

Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments: 

 

fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable;  

  variable lease payment that are based on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at 

the commencement date; 

  amounts expected to be payable by the Group under residual value guarantees; and 

 

the  exercise  price  of  a  purchase  option  if  the  group  is  reasonably  certain  to  exercise  that  option;  and 
payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the group exercising that option. 

Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in the measurement 
of the liability. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. 

If that rate cannot be readily determined, the entity’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the 
individual  lessee  would  have  to  pay  to  borrow  the  funds  necessary  to  obtain  an  asset  of  similar  value  to  the 
right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security and conditions. 

To determine the incremental borrowing rate, the Group uses recent arm's length borrowing rate received as a 
starting  point,  adjusted  to  reflect  changes  in  financing  conditions  since  borrowing  was  received,  making 
adjustments specific to the lease (e.g. term, country, currency and security). 

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 15  Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities (continued) 

Lease liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position as follows: 

CURRENT 

Office and factory premises 

Hire purchase agreements* 

NON-CURRENT 

Office and factory premises 

Hire purchase agreements* 

Total lease liabilities 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

615,961 

75,644 

691,605 

667,937 

255,498 

923,435 

2,135,148 

2,694,162 

19,208 

77,826 

2,154,356 

2,771,988 

2,845,961 

3,695,423 

*  Lease  liabilities  on  Hire  purchase  agreements  are  secured  by  the  underlying  financed  assets,  being  motor 

vehicles and plant and machinery. 

Additional profit or loss and cash flow information on lease liabilities 

the  statement  of  profit  or 

loss  and  other 

Amounts  recognised 
comprehensive income: 

in 

Amortisation 

Interest expense 

Amounts recognised in the statement of cash flows: 

Net Repayment of lease liabilities  

Interest expense 

Total cash outflow in respect of leases in the year 

30 June 
2022 
$ 

30 June  
2021 
$ 

783,426 

169,552 

817,497 

205,713 

849,462 

169,552 

1,019,014 

593,353 

205,713 

799,066 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 16  Other Assets 

Note 

CURRENT 

Prepayments -general 

Prepayments – silicone cable project 

(a) 

NON-CURRENT 

Other receivables 

Deposits 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

226,156 

179,459 

405,615 

- 

130,624 

130,624 

178,517 

367,668 

546,185 

135,241 

144,528 

279,769 

(a)  On  15  January  2021  EGY  announced  that  its  subsidiary,  Bambach  Wires  and  Cables  Pty  Ltd  (Bambach), 
has  been  awarded  a  Sovereign  Industrial  Capability  Priority  Grant  to  improve  Australian  manufacturing 
capability to support the Continuous Shipbuilding Program which includes rolling submarine acquisition; land 
combat,  protected  vehicles  and  technology  upgrade.  This  will  enable  Bambach  to  enhance  its  existing 
manufacturing  capability  to  manufacture  of  small,  medium,  and  large  diameter  low  voltage  silicone  copper 
cables essential for use in  submarine and shipbuilding. The project cost was estimated at $1.74m of which 
the Federal Government will contribute up to $1.34m. 

As at 30 June 2022 a total of $1,111,472 (FY2021: $367,668) has been spent to date on the silicone cable 
project, of which $932,013 (FY2021: Nil) has been recognised in capital work in progress (refer to note 13), 
with the balance $179,549 remaining in prepayments at balance date.  

Government  grants  of  $384,443  have  been  received  during  the  financial  year,  bringing  the  total  amount 
received to $871,251 (FY2021: $486,808) for the silicone cable project. 

The grant received has been recognised against capital work in progress (FY2021: deferred income). Refer 
note 13 

Note 17  Trade and Other Payables 

CURRENT 

Unsecured liabilities: 

Trade payables 

BAS payable 

Other payables and accrued expenses 

(a) 

1,063,450 

1,335,024 

344,440 

853,908 

1,317,146 

1,481,329 

2,261,798 

4,133,499 

(a)  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 2022 

Note 18  Borrowings 

Note 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

CURRENT 

Secured borrowings: 

Debtor finance facility 

Trade finance facility 

Convertible notes 

Director loan 

Unsecured borrowings: 

Director and executive loans 

Other loans 

Total Current Borrowings 

NON-CURRENT 

Secured borrowings: 

Convertible notes 

Total Non-Current Borrowings 

Total Borrowings 

Total current and non-current secured borrowings: 

Debtor finance facility  

Trade finance facility 

Director loan 

Convertible notes 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

766,176 

1,143,685 

4,750,874 

2,857,222 

- 

520,000 

575,000 

(e),29,30 

204,452 

5,721,502 

5,095,907 

(f),29,30 

(a) 

515,480 

503,013 

1,018,493 

10,913 

559,409 

570,322 

6,739,995 

5,666,229 

(d) 

- 

- 

1,875,000 

1,875,000 

6,739,995 

7,541,229 

766,176 

1,143,685 

4,750,874 

2,857,222 

204,452 
- 
5,721,502 

575,000 
2,395,000 
6,970,907 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 18  Borrowings (continued) 

(a)  Unsecured loan from shareholder for $500,000. Interest rate 10.00% per annum and accrued interest on the 

loan at 30 June 2022 is $3,013. Maturity Date is 7th June 2023. 

(b)  Secured Debtor Finance facility with Grow Finance. This facility  is drawn down to  amount $766,176 as at 30 
June  2022.  Interest  is  charged  on  the  facility  at  rate  of  8.73%  which  is  2.14%  above  the  base  rate  which  is 
currently 6.59%.  

(c)  Secured Trade Finance facility with Grow Finance. This facility is drawn down to amount $4,750,874 as at 30 

June 2022. Interest is charged on the facility at rate of 12%. 

(d)  Convertible notes for $2,395,000 were settled in cash during the reporting period. 

(e)  During  the  2022  financial  year  CEO  Alfred  Chown,  made  a  further  secured  loan  to  the  company  of  principal 
$200,000. The loan matures on 11 April 2023. The interest rate is 10% per annum and at 30 June 2022 interest 
accrued on this loan is $4,452. 

On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $200,000  in  loans,  from  CEO  Alfred 
Chown, to April 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29. 

(f)  During  the  2022  financial  year  Director  Matthew  Driscoll,  made  a  further  unsecured  loan  to  the  company  of 
principal $500,000. The loan matures on 10 March 2023. The interest rate is 10% per annum and as at 30 June 
2022 interest accrued on this loan is $15,480. 

On 5 October 2022 the directors agreed to extend the maturity date of $500,000 in loans, from director Matthew 
Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29. 

Note 19  Tax 

(a)  Deferred Tax Assets  

Deferred tax assets comprise: 

Employee and other provisions 

(b)  Reconciliations 

(i)  Gross Movements 

Note 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

19(b)(ii) 

162,675 

162,675 

217,096 

217,096 

The overall movement in the deferred tax account is as follows: 

Opening balance 

Charge to the income statement 

Closing balance  

4 

217,096 
(54,421) 

162,675 

228,927 
(11,831) 

217,096 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 19  Tax (continued) 

(ii)  Deferred Tax Assets 

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

Employee and other provisions 

Opening balance 

Charged 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(s) 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* 

(d)  Deferred  tax  liability  is  offset  against  unrecognised  tax 

losses: 

Revaluation  of  plant  and  equipment,  and 
improvements 

leasehold 

Less: Offset of unrecognised tax loss benefit 

Net deferred tax liability 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

217,096 

(54,421) 

162,675 

162,675 

228,927 

(11,831) 

217,096 

217,096 

83,992 

113,762 

1,142,682 

1,142,682 

8,293,124 

6,287,551 

(867,516) 

(998,408) 

7,425,608 

5,289,143 

867,516 

998,408 

(867,516) 

(998,408) 

- 

-

*Tax Losses of $7,425,608 have not been brought to account as it is unlikely that these losses will be utilised in 
the near future. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 20  Provisions 

Employee Entitlements 

Current 

Non-current 

Provision for Employee Entitlements 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

824,284 

1,029,583 

22,166 

132,003 

846,450 

1,161,586 

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  management  estimates 
considering  amongst  other  items,  historical  data.  The  measurement  and  recognition  criteria  relating  to  employee 
benefits have been disclosed in Note 1(v) to the financial statements. 

Note 21 

Issued Capital 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Number of Ordinary shares fully paid 272,275,214 (2021: 172,275,214): 

41,768,876 

31,483,891 

Ordinary Shares 

At the beginning of reporting period 
Shares issued during year 
07/07/2020 issued at $0.08 
21/07/2020 issued at $0.08 
23/12/2020 issued at $0.08 
24/12/2020 issued at $0.08 
20/04/2021 issued at $0.1417 
14/10/2021 issued at $0.11 
Capital Transaction Costs 
At reporting date 

41,768,876 

31,483,891 

2022 
Number 

2021 
Number 

$ 

$ 

172,275,214 

85,772,955 

31,483,891 

25,351,729 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
100,000,000 
- 
272,275,214 

20,000,000 
42,500,000 
22,500,000 
250,000 
1,252,259 
- 

- 
172,275,214 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
11,000,000 
(715,015) 
41,768,876 

1,600,000 
3,400,000 
1,800,000 
20,000 
177,500 
- 
(865,338) 
31,483,891 

On 14 October 2021 EGY issued 100,000,000 shares through rights issue. 

Shares  issued  under  the  non-renounceable  rights  issue  14  October  2021  had  25,000,000  attaching  listed  options 
expiring 31 October 2024. The offer price was $NIL and the options have an exercise price of $0.20. 

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. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 22  Reserves 

Foreign currency 

Asset Revaluation 

Note 

Consolidated 

(a) 

(b) 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(1,988,035) 

(1,979,865) 

7,769,808 

7,769,808 

5,781,773 

5,789,943 

Movement  in each  class  of reserves during the  current year  and  previous 
year as set out below 

Balance 1 July 2020 

Foreign currency translation 

Balance at 30 June 2021 

Foreign currency translation 

Balance at 30 June 2022 

Foreign 
Currency  

Asset 
Revaluation 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

(1,987,960) 

7,769,808 

5,781,848 

8,095 
(1,979,865) 

(8,170) 

- 
7,769,808 

8,095 
5,789,943 

- 

(8,170) 

(1,988,035) 

7,769,808 

5,781,773 

(a)  The reserve is used to recognise exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of 

foreign operations to Australian dollars. 

(b)  The reserve records revaluations of leasehold improvements and plant and equipment 

Note 23  Share Based Payment Reserve 

The  share-based  payment  expense  for  the  year  was  $314,332  (2021:  $365,932).  Of  this,  $199,395  (2021: 
$365,617) is in connection with option issued to brokers and corporate consultants in connection with Placement 
and Rights Issue, and this has been offset against equity. The remaining $114,937 (2021: $315) is in connection 
with unlisted share options issued to directors and been included in the Consolidated Income Statement. Set out 
below is a summary of the options issued. 

As part of the capital raising in October 2021 EGY granted 9,000,000 listed share options valued at $199,395 to 
brokers in connection with the Rights Issue. These options vests immediately and have been recognised as share 
issue costs against equity. The table below includes the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at 
the grant date; 

Tranche 

Grant 
date 

Expiry 
date 

Share 
price at 
grant date 

Exercise 
price 

Expected 
volatility 
% 

Dividend 
yield 
% 

Risk-free 
interest 
rate % 

Fair value 
at grant 
date 

9,000,000  14/10/21 

31/10/24 

$0.11 

$0.200 

55% 

- 

0.475% 

$0.0222 

During  the  2021  financial  year  EGY  granted  19,300,000  unlisted  share  options  to  brokers  and  corporate 
consultants  in  connection  with  Placement  and  Rights  Issue.  These  options  vests  immediately  and  have  been 
recognised as share issue costs against equity. The valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the 
grant date is as follows: 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 23  Share Based Payment Reserve (continued) 

Tranche 

Grant 
date 

Expiry 
date 

Share 
price at 
grant date 

Exercise 
price 

Expected 
volatility 
% 

Dividend 
yield 
% 

Risk-free 
interest 
rate % 

Fair value 
at grant 
date 

12,500,000  18/11/20 
6,000,000  18/11/20 
800,000  23/12/20 

30/06/23 
01/12/23 
23/12/23 

$0.08 
$0.08 
$0.08 

$0.120 
$0.112 
$0.112 

55% 
55% 
55% 

- 
- 
- 

0.09% 
0.09% 
0.09% 

$0.0176 
$0.0214 
$0.0214 

19,300,000 

Finally, during the 2021 financial year 3,422,429 unlisted share options were issued to directors under an approved 
share  option  plan.  The  unlisted  options  issued  under  the  Share  Option  Plan  are  unvested  and  exercisable.  The 
terms are as follows: 

Tranche 

Grant 
date 

Expiry 
date 

Share 
price at 
grant date 

Exercise 
price 

Expected 
volatility 
% 

Dividend 
yield 
% 

Risk-free 
interest 
rate % 

Fair value 
at grant 
date 

1,140,810 
1,140,810 
1,140,809 
3,422,429 

30/06/21 
30/06/21 
30/06/21 

30/06/24 
30/06/24 
30/06/24 

$0.165 
$0.165 
$0.165 

$0.168 
$0.168 
$0.168 

55% 
55% 
55% 

- 
- 
- 

0.06% 
0.06% 
0.06% 

$0.0346 
$0.0790 
$0.0596 

Movement in share options as follows: 

Consolidated 2022 

Grant date  Expiry date 

Exercise 
price 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year 

Granted 

Exercised 

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other 

Balance at 
the end of the 
year 

18/11/20 

30/06/23 

$0.120 

12,500,000 

18/11/20 

01/12/23 

$0.112 

6,000,000 

23/12/20 

23/12/23 

$0.112 

800,000 

30/06/21 

30/06/24 

$0.168 

3,422,429 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14/10/21 

31/10/24 

$0.200 

- 

9,000,000 

22,722,429 

9,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

12,500,000 

6,000,000 

800,000 

3,422,429 

9,000,000 

31,722,429 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.1276 

$0.2000 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.1557 

The weighted average share price during the financial year was $0.09 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 1.78 
years 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 24  Parent Entity Disclosure 

(a)  Statement of financial position 

Total Current Assets 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Total Current Liabilities 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Accumulated losses 

Share based payment reserve 

Total Equity 

(b)  Financial Performance 

Loss for the year after income tax 

Other comprehensive income 

Total Comprehensive Loss 

2022 

$ 

2021 

$ 

17,592,386 

17,686,156 

7,260 

148,449 

17,599,646 

17,834,605 

1,808,354 

2,025,095 

- 

1,875,000 

1,808,354 

3,900,095 

15,791,292 

13,934,510 

41,768,876 

31,483,891 

(26,657,848) 

(17,915,313) 

680,264 

365,932 

15,791,292 

13,934,510 

(8,742,535) 

(4,108,129) 

- 

- 

(8,742,535) 

(4,108,129) 

(c)  Parent entity result includes impairment of investment in controlled entities of $7,803,507 (2021: $2,998,886) 

(d)  The parent entity has co-guaranteed finance facilities with subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd to a 

maximum drawdown limit of $6m (Guarantees FY2021: $5m). 

(e)  Contingent Liabilities of the Parent Entity – Refer to Note 26. 

(f)  Commitments for the acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment by the parent entity Nil (2021 $Nil) 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 25  Capital and Leasing Commitments 

(a)  Short term leases 

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

Payable — minimum lease payments 

not later than 12 months 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 

$ 

53,964 

53,964 

61,087 

61,087 

(b)  Capital Expenditure Commitments 

  As  at  30  June  2022,  deposits  have  been  paid  totalling  $165,374  (FY2021:  $301,367)  for  new  equipment 

quoted at total cost $591,523 (FY2021: $696,567). 

Note 26  Contingent Liabilities 

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 regard 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. 

Note 27  Segment Reporting 

The Group’s  operating  segments are  based on the  internal reports that  are reviewed  and  used by the Board of 
Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’)) in assessing performance and in 
determining  the  allocation  of  resources.  The  Directors  have  determined  that  there  is  one  operating  segment 
identified and located in Australia being the manufacture and sale of specialist industrial cables. The information 
reported  to  the  CODM  is  the  consolidated  results  of  the  Group.  The  segment  results  are  as  shown  in  the 
consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Refer to the consolidated 
statement  of  financial  position  for  segment  assets  and  liabilities.  Information  about  revenue  from  products  and 
services is disclosed in note 2.  

Major customers  

During the current financial year 14% of the group’s revenue was derived from a single customer. 

Geographical Disclosure 

The group only operated in Australia for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 28  Cash Flow Information 

(a)  Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Net 

Profit/(Loss) after Income Tax 

Net loss after income tax 

Non-cash flows in profit/(loss) 

Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories 

Depreciation of non-current assets 

Amortisation of intangibles 

Amortisation on right of use assets 

Unrealised foreign exchange movements 

Amortisation of loan establishment fee 

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of Plant and equipment  

Provision of Intangible assets 

Non-Operating Cash Flow Cash Items 

Shares issued in lieu of fees 

Shares issued in lieu of Director’s fees 

Lease liability Interest Charges 

Borrowing Interest Charges 

Asset Finance interest charges  

Share-based payment  

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 

Consolidated 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(8,726,195) 

(5,356,045) 

- 

125,000 

1,152,862 

1,210,991 

859,049 

783,426 

(16,339) 

- 

9,435 

315,900 

600,000 

- 

- 

169,552 

78,898 

- 

114,937 

474,519 

817,497 

16,193 

61,597 

- 

298,636 

- 

20,000 

177,500 

11,352 

- 

46,287 

365,932 

1,989,958 

1,108,505 

(1,126,870) 

(1,767,018) 

(1,871,701) 

(2,135,402) 

54,421 

140,570 

149,145 

(315,136) 

11,831 

(188,796) 

(64,361) 

158,384 

Net Cash outflows from operations 

(5,638,088) 

(4,607,398) 

(b) Credit Facilities 

The Group has in place hire purchase facilities. At balance date $94,852 (2021: $333,324) of these facilities 
have been utilised. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 28  Cash Flow Information (continued) 

(c) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 

30/06/2021 

Cash flows 

Transaction 

Costs 

Foreign 
exchange 
movement 

Loans 
converted 
to shares 

30/06/2022 

  Note 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Non-cash changes 

Convertible notes 

Directors loans 

Executives loans 

Other loans 

Debtor finance 
facility 

Trade finance 
facility 

Hire purchase 
liabilities 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

15 

2,395,000 

(2,395,000) 

575,000 

(75,000) 

10,913 

189,087 

559,409 

(115,363) 

1,143,685 

(377,509) 

2,857,222 

1,893,652 

- 

15,480 

4,452 

58,967 

- 

- 

333,324 

(240,539) 

2,067 

Lease liabilities 

15 

3,362,099 

(778,475) 

167,485 

Total 

11,236,652 

(1,899,147) 

248,451 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

515,480 

204,452 

503,013 

766,176 

4,750,874 

94,852 

2,751,109 

9,585,956 

Note 29  Events After the Reporting Period 

The following matters have occurred post reporting date: 

  Convertibles  notes  issued  of  $4,600,000 (of  which  $3.6m  has  not  be  received  at  the  date of  signing) 
post  the  reporting  date.  These  notes  have  a  face  value  of  $1.00,  attract  a  10%  coupon  rate  and  are 
convertible at $0.08; 

  Unsecured  loans  issued  of  $1,000,000  post  the  reporting  date.  These  loans  incur  10%  per  annum 

interest;  

  Settlement of a re-financed working capital facility, including both Invoice Funding (Factoring Facility) 
and  Trade  Finance.  The  new  facility  will  be  drawn  down  in  2  stages,  the  first  stage  brings  the  total 
facility to $7.4m while the 2nd stage allows the company to extend the drawdown to $10m;  

  Restructuring  of the  trade  finance facility, effectively reducing it by $2,000,000 and conversion  of the 

same into a hire purchase lease liabilities; repayable over 5 years; 

  On 5  October  2022  the  directors agreed to  extend  the  maturity  date of  $200,000  in  loans, from  CEO 

Alfred Chown, to April 2024, or as mutually agreed; and 

  On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $500,000  in  loans,  from 

director Matthew Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed.  

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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Notes to the Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 30  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 (FY2021: $NIL). 

Loans by Director to the company  

A loan from Director Matthew Driscoll of principal $500,000 as at 30 June 2021 was repaid during the period. 
The repayment included the establishment fee accrued of $75,000 and accrued interest of $128,192.  

During  the  2022  financial  year  Director  Matthew  Driscoll,  made  a  further  unsecured  loan  to  the  company  of 
principal $500,000. The loan matures on 10 March 2023. The interest rate is 10% per annum and as at 30 June 
2022 interest accrued on this loan is $15,480. 

On 5 October 2022 the directors agreed to extend the maturity date of $500,000 in loans, from director Matthew 
Driscoll, to 10 March 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29. 

Loans by Director of subsidiary company 

A loan from Bambach Director and CEO Alfred Chown of $10,913 to subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty 
Ltd as at 30 June 2021 was repaid during the period. During the financial year the final establishment fee on a 
guarantee and security put in place by Alfred Chown and Donna Chown (guarantors) of $40,000 as reported at 
30 June 2021 was paid. 

During  the  2022  financial  year  CEO  Alfred  Chown,  made  a  further  secured  loan  to  the  company  of  principal 
$200,000. The loan matures on 11 April 2023. The interest rate is 10% per annum and at 30 June 2022 interest 
accrued on this loan is $4,452. 

On  5  October  2022  the  directors  agreed  to  extend  the  maturity  date  of  $200,000  in  loans,  from  CEO  Alfred 
Chown, to April 2024, or as mutually agreed. Refer note 29 

Directors Fees 

Included in Sundry payables and accrued expenses are unpaid Directors fees of $115,000. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31  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 FY2021.  

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 DEL 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) 

Net Debt to Equity ratio 

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

ii) Equity includes all capital and reserves and minority interest. 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

9,585,956 

11,236,652 

(82,066) 

(123,097) 

9,503,890 

11,113,555 

15,791,292 

13,934,510 

60% 

80% 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (continued) 

(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,  invoice  finance  facility,  trade  finance  facility,  short  term  loans,  hire  purchase,  accounts 
receivable  and  payable  and  leases.  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. 

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 2022 

(iii)  Liquidity Risk 

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

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities 
by  continuously  monitoring  actual  and  forecast  cash  flow  and  matching  the  maturity  profiles  of  financial 
asset and liabilities 

Remaining contractual maturities 

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31  Financial Risk Management Disclosures (continued) 

Weighted 
Average Interest 
Rate –  
% 

1 year or less 
$ 

Between 1 and 5 years 
$ 

Remaining contractual 
maturities 
$ 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Non-derivatives 

Non-interest bearing 

Trade payables 

BAS payable 

Other payables 

Loans from director and 
executives 

Other loans 

Interest bearing - variable 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,063,450 

1,335,024 

853,908 

1,317,146 

344,440 

1,481,329 

19,931 

85,913 

3,014 

149,409 

Debtor finance facility 

8.73 

8.73 

777,171 

1,160,098 

Trade finance facility 

12.00 

12.00 

4,844,590 

2,913,584 

Interest bearing - fixed 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,063,450 

1,335,024 

853,908 

1,317,146 

344,440 

1,481,329 

19,931 

85,913 

3,014 

149,409 

777,171 

1,160,098 

4,844,590 

2,913,584 

Hire purchase liability 

8.91 

8.91 

82,384 

278,263 

22,631 

91,695 

105,015 

369,958 

Lease liability 

5.00 

5.00 

756,540 

891,639 

2,477,221 

3,496,473 

3,233,761 

4,388,112 

Loans from directors and 
executives 

10.00 

12.00 

752,500 

535,000 

Other loans 

10.00 

12.00 

545,833 

459,200 

Convertible notes 

- 

12.00 

- 

582,400 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

752,500 

535,000 

545,833 

459,200 

2,325,000 

- 

2,907,400 

Total non-derivatives 

10,043,761 

11,189,005 

2,499,852 

5,913,168 

12,543,613 

17,102,173 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (continued) 

(b) Financial Risk Management (continued) 

(iv)  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 2022 and 2021. 

(v)  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. 

(vi)  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: 

Liabilities 

Assets 

2022 
$’000 

2021 
$’000 

2022 
$’000 

2021 
$’000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

1 
- 
10 
- 
11 

224 
9 
- 
2 
235 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

US Dollars 
Euros 
Hong Kong Dollars 
Great Britain Pounds 
Total 

(vii)  Forward exchange contracts 

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 2022 and 2021 there were no outstanding forward exchange contracts (FY2021: $NIL). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31   Financial Risk Management Disclosures (continued) 

(b) Financial Risk Management (continued) 

(viii)  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 

2022 
$’000 

2021 
$’000 

25 
1 
- 
26 

- 
- 
(1) 
(1) 

(ix)  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. 

(x)  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. 

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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Consolidated 

2022 

$’000 

2021 

$’000 

(190) 

190 

(190) 

190 

(221) 

221 

(221) 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 31  Financial Risk Management Disclosures (continued) 

(b) Financial Risk Management (continued) 

(xi)  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. 

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 (FY2021: $NIL). 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Note 32  New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations 

(i) 

New and amended accounting standards and interpretations adopted by the Group 

(a) New and amended standards adopted by the Group in this financial report 

There were no new or revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that were adopted by 
the Company that are relevant to its operations and effective for the reporting period. 

(b) Impact of standards issued but not yet applied by the Group 

Several  new  standards  are  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  after  1  January  2022  and  earlier 
application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or amended standards in 
preparing  these  consolidated  financial  statements.  For  future  reporting  purposes,  the  Company  has 
reviewed the new and  amended standards and they are either not  applicable to the Group  or are not 
expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. 

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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  32  to  78,  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 2022 and of the performance 

for the year ended on that date of the consolidated entity; 

2. 

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

(a)  the  financial  records  of  the  consolidated  entity  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. 

Brian Jamieson  
Director 

7 October 2022 

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Report on the audit of the financial report 

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 2022, 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 
consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ 
declaration. 

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

a.  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its performance 

for the year ended on that date; and  

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

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those 
standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section 
of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements 
of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical 
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence 
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled 
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

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

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Material uncertainty related to going concern 

We draw attention to Note 1(c) in the financial statements, which indicates that the Group incurred a net loss of 
$8,731,756 during the year ended 30 June 2022, and as of that date, the Group’s current liabilities exceeded its 
current assets by $1,704,295. As stated in Note 1(c), these events or conditions, along with other matters as set 
forth in Note 1(c), indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast doubt on the Group’s ability to continue 
as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

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 Material uncertainty related to going concern 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 (Notes 1 (h), and 14)

Capitalised development assets had a net carrying 
value of $5,977,837 at 30 June 2022. During the year 
the Group capitalised $2,107,278 

These intangible assets are being amortised over a 
10-year period, and amortisation expense of $859,049 
has been included in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income. AASB 138: Intangible Assets 
sets out the specific requirements to be met to 
capitalise development costs. Intangible assets should 
be amortised over their estimated useful economic 
lives in accordance with AASB 138. 

This area is a key audit matter as a result of: 

  The subjectivity and management judgement 

applied in the assessment of whether costs meet 
the development phase criteria described in AASB 
138 and the assets' useful lives; 

  The degree of estimation uncertainty associated 
with the Group’s assessment of future economic 
benefit of the capitalised costs; and 

  The Group engaged an expert to assist 

management in determining capitalised costs. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessing the Group’s accounting policy in respect 
of capitalised development assets for adherence to 
AASB 138; 

Evaluating the competence, capability and 
objectivity of the management’s external expert and 
performing a detailed review of their reports to 
understand the scope of their engagement and any 
limitations in the report, and further discussions on 
aspects of the report with the external expert; 

Evaluating management’s assessment of each 
project for compliance with the recognition criteria 
set out in AASB 138; including discussing project 
plans with management and project leaders to 
develop an understanding of the nature and 
feasibility of key projects at 30 June 2022; 

Testing a sample of costs capitalised by tracing to 
underlying support, including vendor invoices and 
payroll records, to understand the nature of the item 
and whether the expenditure was attributable to the 
development of the related asset, and therefore 
whether capitalisation was in accordance with the 
recognition criteria of AASB 138; 

Evaluating the reasonableness of useful lives to be 
applied in future reporting periods; and 

Assessing the adequacy of related financial report 
disclosures. 

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Intangible assets – impairment assessments (Notes 1 (h), and 14)

As disclosed in Note 14, the Group has $5,977,837 
capitalised development costs and recorded an 
impairment charge of $600,000 during the year. 

In accordance with AASB 136 Impairment of Assets, 
the Group is required to assess impairment indicators 
and test intangible assets for impairment where 
indicators exist. Intangible assets not yet available for 
use are tested annually for impairment, irrespective of 
indicators of impairment.  

This area is a key audit matter due to the significant 
management judgement involved in assessing the 
existence of impairment indicators and estimating the 
recoverable amount of affected intangibles or 
intangibles not yet available for use 

Our procedures include, amongst others:  

 

 

 

 

 

conducting a detailed review of management’s 
assessment of external and internal impairment 
indicators in accordance with AASB 136, including 
corroborating and challenging assumptions; 

conducting a detailed review of management’s 
impairment test (using the fair value less costs of 
disposal model) for intangible assets not yet ready 
for use. Specifically, considering key market and 
alternative-use assumptions; 

evaluating the impairment model against the 
requirements of AASB 136; 

evaluating the impairment model against the 
requirement of AASB 13 given utilization of fair 
value less costs of disposal approach was 
applied; and 

assessing the adequacy of financial report 
disclosures. 

Information other than the financial report and auditor's report thereon 

The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included 
in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include the financial report and our 
auditor’s report thereon 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and 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 this other 
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors’ for the financial report 

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

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the 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. 

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Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and 
Assurance Standards Board website at: https://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilites/ar1 2020.pdf. This 
description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 

We  have  audited  the  Remuneration  Report  included  in  the  Directors’  report  for  the  year  ended  30  June 
2022.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Energy Technologies Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2022 
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. 

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
Chartered Accountants 

Brock A Mackenzie 
Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Melbourne, 7 October 2022 

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 Energy Technologies Limited – 2022 Annual Report 

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 2022. 

(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 

616 

74 

58 

135 

197 

72,870 

186,863 

449,176 

5,213,494 

266,352,811 

1,080 

272,275,214 

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

722 

465,967 

(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 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Ltd 
Advance Cables Pty Ltd 
Alfred J Chown 
Howe Automotive Limited 
National Nominees Limited 
M&M Driscoll Nominees Pty Ltd – The Driscoll family a/c  
Parmelia Pty Ltd 
Superfund Jones Pty Ltd (Jones Superfund A/C) 
Starway Corporation Pty Ltd (Giles Superfund A/C) 
Epicinvest Pty Ltd