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ANNUAL REPORT
2018

VEEM LTD
ACN 008 944 009

CORPORATE INFORMATION

ABN 51 008 944 009

Directors

Brad Miocevich 
Mark Miocevich 
Ian Barsden 
Peter Torre 
Michael Bailey 

Non-Executive Chairman
Managing Director
Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director (appointed 12 April 2018)
Independent Non-Executive Director (appointed 17 July 2018)

Joint Company Secretaries

Tracy Caudwell
Peter Torre

Registered office

22 Baile Road
Canning Vale
WA 6155
Telephone: 
+ 61 8 9455 9355
Facsimile:
+61 8 9455 9333

Principal place of business

22 Baile Road
Canning Vale 
WA 6155
Telephone: 
+ 61 8 9455 9355
Facsimile:
+61 8 9455 9333

Share registry

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Level 11
172 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000
Telephone:
+61 8 9323 2000
Facsimile:
+ 61 8 9323 2033

Solicitors

Steinpreis Paganin 
Level 4
The Read Buildings 
16 Milligan Street
PERTH WA 6000
Telephone:
+61 8 9321 4000
Facsimile:
+ 61 8 9321 4333

Bankers

ANZ Banking Corporation 
Level 7
77 St Georges Terrace 
PERTH WA 6000
Telephone:
+61 8 6298 3987

Auditors

HLB Mann Judd
Level 4, 130 Stirling Street
Perth WA 6000 
Telephone:
+61 8 9227 7500

Securities Exchange Listing

VEEM Ltd shares are listed on the  
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: VEE)

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DIRECTORS' REPORTCONTENTS

Corporate Information 

Chairman's Letter 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Shareholder Information 

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CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Dear Shareholders

I am immensely proud to 
present our company’s 
annual report for its 50th 
year in business.

50 YEARS

VEEM was launched in 

October 1968, by founders Voyka and Elizabeth Elsie 
Miocevich.  From humble, family-company beginnings, 
VEEM has expanded to be an internationally-
recognised manufacturer of marine gyrostabilizer and 
propulsion systems.

The VEEM team has steadily built a solid, stable 
company, based on a strong work ethic and 
commitment to our art.  We invest significantly in 
organisational knowledge and have fostered a healthy 
culture, which values enterprise and focus upon 
customer needs.  The stability of our organisation 
is reflected in the stability of our team – 28% of our 
personnel have been part of the VEEM journey for 
longer than 10 years; 14% longer than 15 and an 
impressive 8% longer than 20 years.  Many of our 
employees are now also shareholders of our company.

Our company has an extensive history of not only 
creating significant profits but also in retaining those 
profits to be applied to the development of world-
leading manufacturing technologies and new, high-

technology products.  Prime examples of this can be 
found in our patented, robotic propeller manufacturing 
and our revolutionary, high-capacity marine 
gyrostabilizer systems.  This philosophy of creating 
sufficient profits to internally fund the development of 
our key technologies and products is a cornerstone of 
our stable growth strategy.

It brings me great pleasure to be the Chairman of a 
company which has been involved in some of the 
most significant engineering projects of our time, 
including the construction of the largest machine ever 
made by humans: the Large Hadron Collider.  VEEM 
manufactured the radiation shield components for the 
Atlas Detector, which is, to date, the largest-volume 
particle detector ever constructed and using which, the 
existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed..

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

After we demonstrated the technical veracity of our 
new, large-capacity marine gyrostabilizers; the next 
step was to secure commercial acceptance.  As 
previously announced, such approval was achieved this 
year from the superyacht, commercial offshore and 
defence sectors.  Europe’s most prestigious names in 
superyachts placed new orders for our gyrostabilizers: 
French superyacht builder Couach Shipyards and 3 
Dutch, leading boat builders: Feadship Royal De Vries, 
Royal Huisman and Talsma Shipyard.  As testament to 
the acceptance of our product, superyacht builder  

Large Hadron 
Collider – The 
largest machine  
in the world.

A man stands in 
the Atlas Detector, 
which sits in a 
cavern 100 m 
below ground near 
the main CERN  
site, close to the 
village of Meyrin  
in Switzerland.  
VEEM supplied  
the radiation  
shield components.

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Van Der Valk Shipyard has placed their 3rd repeat order.  
Couach (Fr) and Westport (USA) have requested quotes 
for their next supply and Feadship and Royal Huisman 
have placed orders with multiple unit installations.

Europe’s second-largest shipbuilder, Damen, 
confirmed successful sea trial results utilising VEEM 
gyrostabilizers on board a Damen Fast Crew Supplier 
vessel.  Damen has developed a similar vessel capable 
of travelling at 45 knots through 2.5 m seas, designed 
to replace the more expensive and riskier practice of 
helicopter transfers.  VEEM’s gyrostabilizer technology 
is key to extending the operating envelope of this 
‘Walk to Work’ philosophy.  Damen’s portfolio includes 
significant work in building defence vessels and is 
a prospective client for VEEM’s advanced marine 
propulsion systems.

In the defence sector, Friere Shipyards in Spain has 
ordered one of our gyrostabilizer systems, to be 
installed in a 42 m Fisheries Patrol vessel, destined for 
the Kuwait Government.  The number of vessels of this 
class to be built has not yet been announced.

Technical Committee.  Mr Torre brings considerable 
public company and board governance experience.

In July 2018, Mr Mike Bailey joined our Board.  Mr 
Bailey holds a Bachelor of Science with first class 
Honours and a Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture.  
He is a Chartered Engineer (UK), Member of the Royal 
Institution of Naval Architects and a former Member 
of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors (1968-78).  
Mr Bailey is well known and respected within the 
marine and defence sectors and brings more than 30 
years’ experience in contract negotiation and project 
management.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge that our 
company strength is our people – it is the dedication, 
commitment and focus of our team working together 
which brings success.  A particular note of thanks 
to those team members who have spent extended 
time away from home for business travels on our 
behalf. I know from personal experience that this can 
be difficult on families, especially those with young 
children.  Thank you to those staff and their families. 

BOARD STRENGTHENED

This year we have welcomed two, independent, non-
executive directors to the Board of the company. 

Mr Peter Torre, who joined the board in April 2018 is 
a Chartered Accountant, a Chartered Secretary and 
a Member of the Australian Institute of Company 
Directors.  Mr Torre has been our joint Company 
Secretary since our listing.  He was previously a 
partner of an internationally-affiliated firm of Chartered 
Accountants and was chairman of the firm’s National 

BRAD MIOCEVICH  
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

C H A I R M A N S '  L E T T E R  

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D I R E C TO R S '   R E P O RT

 DIRECTORS’ 
REPORT

The Directors present their report together with the 
financial statements of the Company for the financial 
year ended 30 June 2018. In order to comply with the 
provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors 
report as follows:

The names of Directors who held office during or since 
the end of the year and until the date of this report are 
as follows. Directors were in office for this entire period 
unless otherwise stated.

DIRECTORS

NON-EXECUTIVE 
CHAIRMAN
Mr John Bradley Miocevich 
B.Comm, FAICD

Brad has been a Director of VEEM Ltd since 1983. 
Combining trade qualifications with a Commerce 
Degree in Finance and Banking, Brad has the unique 
skills suitable for the management of an engineering 
company. With a focus on strategic planning, he was 
a member of the team responsible for the acquisition 
of several companies over the 20 years including 
S&S Foundry & Engineering and Timcast Foundry 
and Engineering. Taking on the role of Director Marine 
Propulsion in 2000, he has been the driving force in 
creating VEEM’s now very successful international 
propeller business. Brad provided the vision for VEEM’s 
highly automated manufacturing processes making 
VEEM the benchmark of propeller manufacturing 
worldwide. Brad brings to the Board expertise in finance, 
manufacturing engineering and marketing along with 
practical knowledge of the Company and its markets.

In the 3 years immediately before the end of the 
financial year, Brad has not served as a Director of any 
other listed company.

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr Mark David Miocevich  
B.App.Sc (Mech Eng) FIE Aust

Mark has been a director and senior manager of VEEM 
for over thirty years. Commencing as Production 
Director from 1983 and until 1995 he was responsible 
for the implementation of the Quality Assurance 
systems in 1987, the integration of SS Engineering 
into the company in 1989, and defining the Company 
management model based on the Australian Business 
Excellence framework guideline in 1994. From 1995 
until present he has been the Managing Director of 
VEEM and for a period during that time, the Managing 
Director of GA Perry and a Director of Thomassen 
Services Australia. He was responsible for the 
integration of Timcast Engineering into VEEM during 
2002. He brings to the Board intimate knowledge of 
the comp any, its systems and strategic plan.

In the 3 years immediately before the end of the 
financial year, Mark has not served as a Director of any 
other listed company.

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NON-EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR  
Mr Ian Henry Barsden  
CA

INDEPENDENT  
NON-EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR  
Appointed 17 July 2018
Mr Michael Robert Bailey  
MSc; CEng; MRINA

Ian is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia 
and New Zealand and is a former partner of a mid-tier 
accounting firm. Ian brings over 30 years’ experience 
in the accounting profession, advising and consulting 
to a wide variety of businesses and industries 
as to business structuring, taxation and financial 
management. Ian has provided advisory services to 
VEEM as a consultant since 1980 and become an 
employee of the Company in 2011.

In the 3 years immediately before the end of the 
financial year, Ian has not served as a Director of any 
other listed company.

INDEPENDENT  
NON-EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR/JOINT 
COMPANY SECRETARY 
Appointed 12 April 2018
Mr Peter Patrick Torre  
B.Bus (Accounting), CA, AGIA

Peter was appointed Company Secretary of the 
Company in September 2016 and as a Director of 
the Company on 12 April 2018. He is a Chartered 
Accountant, a Chartered Secretary and a member 
of the Australian institute of Company Directors. He 
was previously a partner of an internationally affiliated 
firm of Chartered Accountants. Peter is the Company 
Secretary of several ASX listed companies. Peter is 
the principal of Torre Corporate, a specialist corporate 
advisory firm providing corporate secretarial services to 
a range of listed companies. 

In the 3 years immediately before the end of the 
financial year, Peter has served as a Director of Mineral 
Commodities Ltd, Volt Power Group Limited and West 
Star Industrial Limited.

Mike brings 45 years experience in areas of naval 
architecture, marine engineering, project and company 
management. He has operated in the defence and 
offshore oil and gas sectors in Europe, Asia and 
Australia with multinational and private companies 
and as a consultant.  Mike also held the Business 
Development role in VEEM Engineering in the 
1990's.  He has, since 2000, been instrumental in the 
establishment and operations of the highly successful 
Australian Marine Complex - Common User Facility.

In the 3 years immediately before the end of the 
financials year, Mike has not served as a Director of 
any listed company. Mike has served as a director of 
AMC Management (WA) Pty Ltd, Facility Manager of the 
Australian Marine Complex - Common User Facility.

JOINT COMPANY 
SECRETARY 
Mrs Tracy Pauline Caudwell  
Cert.Bus.Stud, Assoc Dip Acct, 
B.Acct, AGIA

Tracy joined VEEM in June 2005. Tracy has over 30 
years experience in the finance field and is responsible 
for managing the administration, accounting and 
finance department providing the management team 
and Board of Directors with accurate Key Performance 
Indicators and financial performance.

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INTERESTS IN THE SHARES OF THE 
COMPANY AND RELATED BODIES CORPORATE
The following relevant interests in shares of the Company or a related body corporate were held by the Directors 
as at the date of this report.

FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES

Directors

John Bradley Miocevich 

Mark David Miocevich 

(i)

(i)

Ian Henry Barsden

Peter Patrick Torre

Michael Robert Bailey

Number

80,000,000 

80,000,000

50,000

60,000

-

(i) Mr Brad Miocevich and Mr Mark Miocevich have a relevant interest in VEEM Corporation Pty Ltd ATF the 
Miocevich Family Trust which holds 80,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the Company.

SHARES UNDER OPTION OR ISSUED ON EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
At the date of this report there were no unissued ordinary shares or interests of the Company under option.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the Company during the course of the year were:

•  Production of propulsion and stabilization systems; and

•  Manufacturing bespoke products and services for the marine, defence and mining industries.

OVERVIEW
The financial results of the Company for the 2018 financial year demonstrate another consistent performance 
from the Company’s operations. The results are underpinned by the Company’s core engineering services which 
will provide a consistent base for the years to come.

The most pleasing outcome of the financial year, whilst not yet reflected in the Company’s financial performance, 
was the acceptance of the Company’s Gyrostabilizers by some of the World’s leading shipyards. This acceptance 
followed a strong marketing push throughout the year, with the relocation of the VEEM Viking vessel to Europe, to 
allow the representatives of the leading shipyards to see first-hand the VEEM Gyrostabilizer at work. The costs of 
this exercise were borne in this financial year, and the benefits will flow in the years to come.

Dr Michael 
Andrewartha, 
VEEM’s Principal 
Engineer for Gyro 
Development 
inspects the 
VG260SD Gyro 
during the Damen 
Sea Trials in 
Rotterdam

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The vindication of the performance of the VEEM Gyros 
by Damen Shipyards as announced immediately 
following the year end, sets the turning point in the drive 
to establish VEEM Gyros as the dominate player in the 
gyro stabilization market. This followed with news of 
VEEM Gyro orders by the world’s leading super yacht 
builders. These, along with further marketing efforts will 
see sales on VEEM Gyros significantly lift in the 2019 
financial year and into the future.

CORPORATE
The Company’s governance framework was bolstered 
during and immediately following the year end with 
the appointment of two independent non-executive 
directors to the Board of the Company.

Mr Peter Torre, who was acting as the joint company 

secretary since the time of listing, was appointed as a 
director in April 2018. Peter brings a wealth of public 
company governance experience to the Board and is 
strategic in his approach to Company matters.

Mr Mike Bailey was appointed as a director in July 2018. 
Mike, a naval architect, has extensive experience in 
managing highly-complex projects across the defence, oil 
and gas, and mining sectors. He is well respected in the 
industry.

With these new appointments, the Board will continue 
to assess its governance framework to further comply 
with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations at the appropriate time.

The Company maintained its dividend policy 
throughout the year with the payment of a final 
dividend for FY 2017 and an interim FY2018 dividend.

FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PERFORMANCE
The company is pleased to report the following key 
metrics for the financial year 2018:

FY17

FY18

Operating Revenue

38,082,604

40,712,292

EBITDA

7,800,413

4,924,321

Statutory NPAT

3,848,750

2,756,918

EPS

3.21

2.12

The Company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) for the 
year of $2,756,918 (2017: $3,848,750) underpinned by 
revenue of $40,712,292 (2017: $38,082,604).

Net Assets increased to $29.5 million with a large 
build up of inventory primarily associated with the 
preparation for future gyro stabilizer sales.

As indicated at the half year, the result includes 
an increase in advertising and marketing costs of 
approximately $489,000 resulting from the additional 
efforts on the promotion and sales efforts for the 
Company’s gyrostabilizer range as aforementioned.

Net operating cash flows report a deficit of $1.4 million 
which primarily is a result of the continued build 
up of Gyro inventory during the period, taking total 
inventories from $8.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 as at the 
end of the 2018 financial year.

Due to the cyclical nature of the submarine refit 
program, revenue for FY2018 was impacted by 
lower sales in this area, however other sales in the 
Company’s traditional services resulted in total sales 
for the year being higher than 2017. Delays in some 
defence contracts exacerbated the fall in profits from 
FY2107, along with a slower build up on Gyro inventory 
as the Company awaited orders of these products.

The production and supply of VEEM’s new range of 
conquest propellers continued during the year and the 
Company expects to see a continuation of the sales 
growth of this replacement model of propeller. VEEM 
propellers continued to grow with sales increasing by 
7.2% for FY2018. Overall propeller sales increased by 
11.6% over FY2017.

The defence submarine refit program commenced late 
in FY2017 and continued into FY2018. Although the 
bulk of the manufacturing occurred during FY2017, 
licensor parts were supplied during FY2018, which 
have a lower GP%. This is reflected in the overall GP for 
the company being reduced by 8% against last year.

In addition, contributing to the lower GP was the delay 
of certain defence related contracts which resulted 
in lower productivity of the VEEM workforce until the 
contracts commenced late in FY2018. 

As earlier noted, Gyro operation in the field was a 
particular highlight for the year. Thorough research 
and design have led to all installed units being 
commissioned quickly and running reliably from the 
first day. Technical issues have been very minor giving 
rise to a high level of confidence from the market. 

In particular the actual Gyro performance measured 
in the field has very closely matched or exceeded the 
predicted levels. This was particularly evident during 
the Damen trials. Damen has extensively developed 
internal software to evaluate the stabilization 
characteristics of their vessels. This led to the 
very successful sea trials of two VEEM VG260SD 
Gyrostabilizers in the Netherlands in June 2018 
on a Damen 5009 crew vessel. VEEM is currently 
negotiating the supply of the first VG1000SD for the 
new Damen 7011 high speed crew vessel.

The commencement of sales to Shipbuilders such 
as Friere Shipyards, Couach Yachts, Fead Ship and 
Van Der Valk Yachts has been largely on the back of 
accurate performance predictions and the extremely 
high build quality. 

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“Wirin”, the 
nine metre 
high sculpture 
embodying the 
spirit and culture of 
the Noongar people 
in Yagan Square, 
Perth, which was 
manufactured by 
VEEM

As indicated at the half year, of cultural interest was the 
casting of the statue for Yagan square in Northbridge 
Perth, Wirin by Tjyllyungoo/Lance Chadd and cast 
by the foundry at VEEM. The nine-metre high Wirin 
expresses this in a tall, Aboriginal figure of smooth 
contemporary lines. His ‘Gidji' (spear) and ‘Mirro' (spear 
thrower) are one with his body, connecting to Boodja, 
depicting unity and connective continuity of spirit.

The VEEM foundry also has the privilege of working 
on the new ANZAC bell to be installed in the Swan Bell 
Tower in Perth. The bell, which is cast from copper and 
tin, is to be funded by a Lottery west grant, investment 
from private donors and VEEM. The ANZAC bell will be 
the largest operating bell in the Southern Hemisphere 
once completed and would be a lasting legacy to 
acknowledge the ANZAC centenary. The casting was 
completed in July 2018.

In line with its historical approach to ensuring the 
Company remains at the forefront of engineering 
technology, VEEM was pleased to advise of it entering 
into an Industry Partner Agreement with Aurora Labs 
to gain access to large scale 3D metal printing. VEEM 
and Aurora will investigate the potential of Aurora’s 3D 
printing and large format technology to deliver cost 
and efficiency savings for the manufacture of VEEM’s 
specialist technology, including its propellers, fin 
systems and gyrostabilizers.

OUTLOOK
The VEEM gyrostabilizers are now starting to gain 
traction in sales. This sales growth is expected to 
continue going forward. The Company is preparing for 
the increase in sales and production and is considering 
the expansion of its facilities to accommodate this.

Defence contracting in Australia continues to build with 
contracts for the SEA 1180 Phase 1 Offshore Patrol 
Vessels (OPV) Offshore Patrol boats, the new Sea 5000 
Future Frigate contract and the Land 400 Phase 3 for 
450 tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) all being 
awarded. These are in addition to the future submarine 
project and the Pacific Patrol Boat project.

VEEM is active in all of these spaces and will be 
tendering on multiple components on each. VEEM has 
already won work on the Pacific Patrol Boat project. 
There has been a significant increase in orders and 
predicted work load in the ride control space for the 
next two financial years and there will be a full cycle 
docking of a submarine during this same period.

Work already won for supply during FY2019 places 
VEEM in a strong position to deliver a strong financial 
performance going forward which will be underpinned 
by the traditional engineering services with additional 
Gyro sales. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE 
STATE OF AFFAIRS
Other than disclosed elsewhere in this report, there 
have been no significant changes in the state of affairs 
of the Company to the date of this report.

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER 
BALANCE DATE
Other than disclosed elsewhere in this report, there has 
not been any matter or circumstance that has arisen 
after balance date that has significantly affected, 
or may significantly affect, the operations of the 
Company, the results of those operations, or the state 
of affairs of the Company in future financial periods.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND 
EXPECTED RESULTS
The Company will continue with its strategy as set out 
in its Prospectus lodged with the ASX on 24 October 
2016. The commercialisation of the Company’s Gyro 
Stabilizing will be a key priority during the 2019 
financial year.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
The Company is not subject to any significant 
environmental legislation.

DIVIDENDS
Dividends paid to members during the financial year 
were as follows:

 An interim ordinary dividend of $487,500 was paid 
on 27 April 2018.

Since the end of the financial year the Directors have 
recommended the payment of a final fully franked 
ordinary dividend of $338,000 to be paid on or around 
28 September 2018.

INDEMNIFICATION AND 
INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS 
AND OFFICERS
The Company has agreed to indemnify all the Directors 
of the Company for any liabilities to another person 
(other than the Company or related body corporate) 
that may arise from their position as Directors of the 
Company and its controlled entities, except where the 
liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good 
faith.

During the financial year the Company paid a premium 
in respect of a contract insuring the Directors and 
officers of the Company and its controlled entities 
against any liability incurred in the course of their 
duties to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 
2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure 
of the nature of the liability and the amount of the 
premium.

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REMUNERATION REPORT
This report, which forms part of the Directors’ report, 
outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for 
the key management personnel (“KMP”) of VEEM 
Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. The 
information provided in this remuneration report has 
been audited as required by Section 308(3C) of the 
Corporations Act 2001.

The remuneration report details the remuneration 
arrangements for KMP who are defined as those 
persons having authority and responsibility for 
planning, directing and controlling the major  
activities of the Company, directly or indirectly, 
including any Director (whether executive or  
otherwise) of the Company.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

The Directors set out below were the only key 
management personnel of the Company during or 
since the end of the financial year.

Directors

John Bradley Miocevich Chairman (non-executive)

Mark David Miocevich

Managing Director

Ian Henry Barsden

Non-Executive Director

Peter Patrick Torre

Independent  
Non-Executive Director 
(appointed 12 April 2018)

Independent  
Non-Executive Director 
(appointed 17 July 2018)

Except as noted, the named persons held their current 
positions for the whole of the financial year and to the 
date of this report.

REMUNERATION PHILOSOPHY

The performance of the Company depends upon the 
quality of the Directors and executives. The philosophy 
of the Company in determining remuneration levels is 
to set competitive remuneration packages to attract 
and retain high calibre employees.

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Company did not have a separate Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee during the year. The 
full Board fulfilled the role typically undertaken by 
a Remuneration Committee and was responsible 
for determining and reviewing compensation 
arrangements for the Directors.

The Board assesses the appropriateness of the 
nature and amount of remuneration of Directors 
and executives on a periodic basis by reference to 
relevant employment market conditions with an 
overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder 
benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and 
executive team.

 A final ordinary dividend of $1,599,000 was paid on 
21 September 2017.

Michael Robert Bailey

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REMUNERATION STRUCTURE

In accordance with best practice corporate 
governance, the structure of non-executive Director 
and executive remuneration is separate and distinct.

SENIOR MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
REMUNERATION

Remuneration consists of reasonable fixed 
remuneration only.

USE OF REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS

FIXED REMUNERATION

The Board has not used any independent remuneration 
consultants during the year ended 30 June 2018.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at 
a level that provides the Company with the ability to 
attract and retain Directors of the highest calibre, whilst 
incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.

The ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate 
remuneration of non-executive Directors shall be 
determined from time to time by a general meeting. The 
Constitution of the Company as at the time of listing in 
October 2016 provides that the aggregate remuneration 
of non-executive Directors be set at $400,000.

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be 
approved by shareholders and the manner in which it 
is apportioned amongst Directors is reviewed annually 
leading up to the Company’s Annual General Meeting. 
The Board considers advice from external shareholders 
as well as the fees paid to non-executive Directors of 
comparable companies when undertaking the annual 
review process.

Each Director receives a fee for being a Director of the 
Company. Given there are no committees currently in 
place, no additional fees are paid. 

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the 
Board. The process consists of a review of relevant 
comparative remuneration in the market and internally 
and, where appropriate, external advice on policies 
and practices. The Board has access to external, 
independent advice where necessary.

Senior managers are given the opportunity to receive 
their fixed (primary) remuneration in a variety of forms 
including cash and fringe benefits such as motor 
vehicles and expense payment plans. It is intended that 
the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the 
recipient without creating undue cost for the Company. 
The fixed remuneration component is detailed in Key 
Management Personnel remuneration for the years 
ended 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017 tables.

2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 
June 2017 was approved by in excess of 75% of 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Details of employment contracts with executive KMP:

Agreement with M. Miocevich (date of commencement 
1 September 2016)

NAME

TERM OF AGREEMENT AND 
TERMINATION PROVISIONS

BASE SALARY INCLUDING 
SUPERANNUATION

TERMINATION 
BENEFIT

M. Miocevich

This agreement has no set term.

Termination of the agreement 
is 1 month’s notice by the 
Executive or 3 months’ notice by 
the Company and includes a  
6 month restraint of trade.

Base: $385,000 per annum 
plus $35,000 superannuation

3 Months salary

Executive remuneration at this stage consists only of fixed remuneration which has been set at moderate levels for the 
managing director. This is cognisant of the stage of development as a listed company and as the Company moves to 
establish itself into new markets. The Company will continue to assess the executive remuneration and appropriately 
incentivise key management with variable remuneration aligned to shareholder wealth in the periods to come.

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REMUNERATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Key Management Personnel remuneration for the years ended 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017

SHORT-TERM  
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

POST-  
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS

SHARE 
BASED 
BENEFITS

30 June  
2018

Salary & fee

Bonus

Non- 
monetary 
benefits

Directors

$

Bradley 
Miocevich

Mark 
Miocevich

109,589

381,520

Ian Barsden 

54,794

Peter Torre 

38,266

Michael 
Bailey

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

Long  
service  
leave

Share  
options

Other

Superannuation

$

$

50,000

10,411

$

-

-

-

-

-

24,759

6,358

5,206

-

-

-

-

-

Total

$

$

170,000

100%

412,637

100%

60,000

100%

38,266

100%

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

RELATIVE PROPORTIONS 
OF REMUNERATION OF 
KMP THAT ARE LINKED 
TO PERFORMANCE

Fixed  
remuneration 

Remuneration 
linked to  
performance

SHORT-TERM  
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

POST-  
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS

SHARE 
BASED 
BENEFITS

30 June  
2017

Salary & fee

Bonus

Non- 
monetary 
benefits

Other

Superannuation

Long  
service  
leave

Share  
options

Directors

$

Bradley 
Miocevich

Mark 
Miocevich

89,824

314,390

Ian Barsden

63,737

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

9,150

34,260

6,055

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

Total

$

$

98,974

100%

348,650

100%

69,792

100%

RELATIVE PROPORTIONS 
OF REMUNERATION OF 
KMP THAT ARE LINKED 
TO PERFORMANCE

Fixed  
remuneration 

Remuneration 
linked to  
performance

$

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

No member of key management personnel appointed during the period received a payment as part of his or her 
consideration for agreeing to hold the position.

No cash bonuses were granted during 2018 or 2017.

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DIRECTORS' REPORTD I R E C TO R S '   R E P O RT

EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION PLAN

There were no employee share options granted as compensation in the current or prior financial year.  

FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES

BALANCE AT 
BEGINNING 
OF YEAR

GRANTED AS 
COMPEN
SATION

RECEIVED ON 
EXERCISE OF 
OPTIONS

NET CHANGE 
OTHER

BALANCE AT 
END OF YEAR

BALANCE 
HELD 
NOMINALLY

30 June  
2018

Directors

$

Bradley 
Miocevich

Mark 
Miocevich

80,000,0001

80,000,0001

Ian Barsden

50,000

 Peter Torre

 Michael 
Bailey

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

80,000,0001

80,000,0001

50,000

60,000

60,000

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

BALANCE AT 
BEGINNING 
OF YEAR

GRANTED AS 
COMPEN
SATION

RECEIVED ON 
EXERCISE OF 
OPTIONS

NET CHANGE 
OTHER

BALANCE AT 
END OF YEAR

BALANCE 
HELD 
NOMINALLY

30 June  
2017

Directors

$

Bradley 
Miocevich

Mark 
Miocevich

82,955,330

82,955,330

Ian Barsden

-

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

$

(2,955,330)

80,000,0001

(2,955,330)

80,000,0001

50,000

50,000

$

-

-

-

1.  Mr Brad Miocevich and Mr Mark Miocevich have a 
relevant interest in VEEM Corporation Pty Ltd ATF 
the Miocevich Family Trust which holds 80,000,000 
fully paid ordinary shares in the Company. During the 
prior year, their original shareholding was divided into 
a larger number and then partially sold down as part 
of the initial public offering in October 2016. The net 
result of this was a movement of (2,955,330) fully 
paid ordinary shares.

The Company has entered into a lease agreement  
with Voyka Pty Ltd, an entity controlled by an entity 
related to Mr Mark Miocevich and Mr Brad Miocevich. 
The Company pays Voyka Pty Ltd monthly rent of 
$115,307 including GST, totalling $1,383,684 for the 
twelve months to June 2018. The rent is exclusive of 
any outings including rates, taxes, insurance premiums 
and maintenance costs. The lease was  
made on commercial terms.

END OF REMUNERATION REPORT

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D I R E C TO R S '  R E P O RT

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of meetings of Directors held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each Director 
were as follows:

Number of meetings held:

Number of meetings attended:

John Bradley Miocevich

Mark David Miocevich

Ian Henry Barsden

Peter Patrick Torre

Meetings Held

Eligible to Attend

Meetings Attended

12

12

12

12

2

12

11

11

2

1. Mr Torre was present during all other meetings in his capacity as Joint Company Secretary.

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.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor are 
outlined in Note 20 to the financial statements. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services 
is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

The Directors are of the opinion that the services do not compromise the auditor’s independence as all non-audit 
services have been reviewed to ensure that they do not impact the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor and 
none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in Code of 
Conduct APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical 
Standards Board.

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires our auditors, HLB Mann Judd, to provide the Directors of 
the Company with Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of the annual report. This Independence 
Declaration is set out on page 12 and forms part of this Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2018.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

MARK DAVID MIOCEVICH

Managing Director

Perth, 30 August 2018

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VEEM Managing Director, Mark Miocevich with a 
new VG120 Gyro being manufactured in VEEM”s 
state of the art Factory

 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of  VEEM Ltd for the  year ended  30 June  2018, I 
declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

a) 

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

b) 

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

HLB Mann Judd 
Chartered Accountants 

D I Buckley 
Partner 

Perth, Western Australia 
30 August 2018 

HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) ABN 22 193 232 714 

Level 4 130 Stirling Street Perth WA 6000 |  PO Box 8124 Perth BC WA 6849 | Telephone +61 (08) 9227 7500 | Fax +61 (08) 9227 7533 

Email: mailbox@hlbwa.com.au | Website: www.hlb.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) is a member of           International, a world-wide organisation of accounting firms and business advisers 

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12 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of  VEEM Ltd for the  year ended  30 June  2018, I 

declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

a) 

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

and 

b) 

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

HLB Mann Judd 

Chartered Accountants 

D I Buckley 

Partner 

Perth, Western Australia 

30 August 2018 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTES

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

Continuing operations

Revenue

Other income

Change in inventories of finished goods and work 
in progress

Raw materials and consumables

Employee benefits expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Repairs and maintenance expenses

Occupancy expenses

Borrowing costs expense

Listing expenses

Share registry expenses

Other expenses

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense

2

2

2

2

3

40,712,292

(352,517)

38,082,604

192,533

1,308,949

2,949,758

(19,622,628)

(11,737,682)

(1,607,638)

(829,951)

(2,252,722)

(408,412)

-

(20,371)

(2,281,049)

(13,517,085)

(15,138,843)

(1,441,418)

(844,610)

(2,171,640)

(228,773)

(1,500,409)

(9,664)

(1,730,361)

2,908,271

4,642,092

(151,353)

(793,342)

Net profit for the year

2,756,918

3,848,750

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax

-

-

Total comprehensive income for the year

2,756,918

3,848,750

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

5

2.12

3.21

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) ABN 22 193 232 714 

Level 4 130 Stirling Street Perth WA 6000 |  PO Box 8124 Perth BC WA 6849 | Telephone +61 (08) 9227 7500 | Fax +61 (08) 9227 7533 

Email: mailbox@hlbwa.com.au | Website: www.hlb.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) is a member of           International, a world-wide organisation of accounting firms and business advisers 

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2018

NOTES

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other assets

Current tax assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Intangible assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Current tax liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Issued capital

Retained earnings

Total equity

7

8

9

10

11

3

12

13

14

15

14

3

304,708

8,873,661

13,352,264

892,605

1,016,048

587,586

7,951,188

8,429,143

366,051

-

24,439,286

17,333,968

14,313,086

14,987,968

1,036,683

1,031,271

11,922,950

10,826,643

27,272,719

26,845,882

51,712,005

44,179,850

-

6,709,914

5,259,379

1,176,569

373,431

5,155,109

4,815,690

1,098,649

13,145,862

11,442,879

8,111,442

978,494

9,089,936

3,169,910

761,272

3,931,182

22,235,798

15,374,061

29,476,207

28,805,789

16

5,140,616

5,140,616

24,335,591

23,665,173

29,476,207

28,805,789

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Balance at 1 July 2016

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Shares issued during the year

Shares issued costs

Dividend paid or provided for

Balance as at 30 June 2017

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Dividend paid or provided for

Balance as at 30 June 2018

NOTES

ISSUED 
CAPITAL 
($) 

RETAINED 
EARNINGS  
($)

TOTAL  
EQUITY  
($)

400,637

23,816,423

24,217,060

-

-

-

3,848,750

3,848,750

-

-

3,848,750

3,848,750

5,000,000

(260,021)

-

-

5,000,000

(260,021)

-

(4,000,000)

(4,000,000)

5,140,616

23,665,173

28,805,789

-

-

-

-

2,756,918

2,756,918

-

-

2,756,918

2,756,918

(2,086,500)

(2,086,500)

5,140,616

24,335,591

29,476,207

6

6

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

VEEM’s Sportfish C Propellers ensure that the Powerplay 
has a smooth ride, no matter the sea conditions

S TAT E M E N T  O F  C H A N G E S   I N   E Q U I T Y   

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR 
ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest paid

Income tax paid

GST paid

NOTES

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

42,720,344

40,334,844

(41,830,494)

(35,871,557)

-

(408,412)

12,279

(228,774)

(1,329,022)

(1,595,697)

(597,379)

(61,455)

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities

7

(1,444,963)

2,589,640

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Payments for intangible assets

(739,780)

(980,361)

(1,183,940)

(3,897,090)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

27,309

-

Net cash (outflow) from investing activities

(1,896,411)

(4,877,451)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issue of shares

Capital raising costs

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Dividends paid

Repayments of related party loans

Net cash inflow from financing activities

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

7

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

-

-

6,000,000

(1,120,438)

5,000,000

(260,021)

-

(1,495,363)

(2,086,500)

(4,000,000)

-

2,793,062

2,750,061

1,994,677

(548,312)

344,932

(121,361)

(324,741)

(293,134)

646,970

(8,904)

344,932

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.  BASIS OF PREPARATION

These financial statements are general purpose 
financial statements, which have been prepared in 
accordance with the requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
and comply with other requirements of the law. 

The accounting policies detailed below have been 
consistently applied to all of the years presented 
unless otherwise stated. For the purpose of  
preparing the financial statements, the Company 
 is a for-profit entity.

The financial statements have been prepared on a 
historical cost basis. Historical cost is based on the 
fair values of the consideration given in exchange for 
goods and services.

The Company is a listed public Company, incorporated 
in Australia and operating in Australia selling into the 
domestic and global markets. The entity’s principal 
activities are described in the Directors’ Report.

B.  ADOPTION OF NEW AND  
REVISED STANDARDS

Standards and Interpretations applicable to  
30 June 2018

In the year ended 30 June 2018, the Directors have 
reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant 
to the Company and effective for the reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 July 2017.

As a result of this review, the Directors have 
determined that there is no material impact of the new 
and revised Standards and Interpretations in issue not 
yet adopted on the Company and therefore no material 
change is necessary to Company accounting policies.

Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet 
adopted applicable to 30 June 2018

The Directors have also reviewed all of the new and 
revised Standards and Interpretations in issue not 
yet adopted that are relevant to the Company and 
effective for the reporting periods beginning on or  
after 1 July 2017.

As a result of this review, the Directors have determined 
that AASB16 “Leases” may have a material effect on 
the application in future periods. AASB 16 replaces the 
AASB 117 Leases, Interpretation 4 Determining whether 
an Arrangement contains a Lease, Interpretation 115 
Operating Leases-Incentives and Interpretation 127 

Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving 
the Legal Form of a Lease. AASB 16 removes the 
classification of leases as either operating leases or 
finance leases- for the lessee - effectively treating all 
leases as finance leases. Most leases will be capitalised 
on the balance sheet by recognising a lease liability for 
the present value obligation and a 'right-of-use' asset. 
The right of use assets is calculated based on the lease 
liability plus initial direct costs, prepaid lease payments 
and estimated restoration costs less lease incentives 
received. This will result in an increase in the recognised 
assets and liabilities in the statement of financial 
position as well as a change in expense recognition, 
with interest and deprecation replacing operating lease 
expense. There are exemptions for short-term leases 
and leases of low-value items.

Lessor accounting remains similar to current practice, 
i.e. lessors continue to classify leases as finance 
and operating leases. This standard will primarily 
affect the accounting for the Group's operating 
lease. As at 30 June 2018, the Group has $1,165,273 
of non-cancellable operating lease commitments, 
predominantly relating to a property lease. The Group 
is considering the available options to account for this 
transition which may result in a change in reported 
earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and 
amortisation (EBITDA) and increase in lease assets and 
liabilities recognition. The lease standard may also have 
an impact on deferred tax balances. This will however 
be dependent on the lease arrangements in place 
when the new standard is effective. The Group has 
commenced the process of evaluating the impact of 
the new lease standard.

AASB 16 is effective from annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with early 
adoption permitted for entities that also adopt AASB 
15. A lessee can choose to apply the standard using a 
full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach.

Other than the above, there is no material impact of 
the new and revised Standards and Interpretations 
on the Company and therefore no material change is 
necessary to Company accounting policies.

Early adoption of Standards

The Company has early adopted AASB 15 “Revenue 
from Contracts with Customers” which is mandatory 
for years beginning on or after 1 January 2018. There 
is no material impact to profit or loss or net assets on 
the adoption of this new standard in the current or 
comparative years.

N OT E S  TO  T H E   F I N A N C I A L  S TAT E M E N T S   

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C.  STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The financial report was authorised for issue by the 
Board of VEEM Ltd on 30 August 2018.

The financial report complies with Australian 
Accounting Standards, which include Australian 
equivalents to International Financial Reporting 
Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures 
that the financial report, comprising the financial 
statements and notes thereto, complies with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

D.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 

AND JUDGEMENTS

The application of accounting policies requires the  
use of judgements, estimates and assumptions  
about carrying values of assets and liabilities that  
are not readily apparent from other sources. The 
estimates and associated assumptions are based 
on historical experience and other factors that are 
considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are 
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions are recognised 
in the period in which the estimate is revised if it affects 
only that period, or in the period of the revision and 
future periods if the revision affects both current and 
future periods.

Except as described below, in preparing the full-year 
financial report, the significant judgments made by 
management in applying the Company’s accounting 
policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty 
were the same as those that applied to the financial 
report for the year ended 30 June 2018.

Amortisation of product development

Product development is amortised based on units 
of production as the Board has determined that this 
appropriately apportions the costs of development 
across the units produced to meet customer orders 
and building of inventory to meet future orders.  
Product development costs continue to be monitored 
to ensure there are any indicators that these costs 
may be impaired or whether the amortisation rate 
needs to be accelerated 

Recovery of deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible 
temporary differences as management considers 
that it is probable that sufficient future tax profits will 
be available to utilise those temporary differences. 
Significant management judgement is required to 
determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can 
be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the 
level of future taxable profits.

Inventories

Management estimates the net realisable values 
of inventories, taking into account the most reliable 
evidence available at each reporting date. The future 
realisation of these inventories may be affected by 

future technology or other market-driven changes that 
may reduce future selling prices.

Capitalisation of internally developed products

Distinguishing the research and development phases 
of a new products 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.

E.  SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner 
consistent with the internal reporting provided to the 
chief operating decision maker. The chief operating 
decision maker, who is responsible for allocating 
resources and assessing performance of the operating 
segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors 
of VEEM Ltd.

The Board has determined the operating segments 
based on the reports reviewed by the Board of 
directors that are used to make strategic decision. The 
entity does not have any operational segments with 
discrete financial information.

The Board of Directors review internal management 
reports on a monthly basis that are consistent 
with the information provided in the statement 
of comprehensive income, statement of financial 
position and statement of cash flows. As a result no 
reconciliation is required because the information 
as presented is what is used by the Board to make 
strategic decisions.

F.  FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Both the functional and presentation currency of VEEM 
Ltd is Australian dollars.

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded 
in the functional currency by applying the exchange 
rates ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary 
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 
are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the 
balance date.

All exchange differences in the financial report are 
taken to profit or loss. Non-monetary items that 
are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign 
currency are translated using the exchange rate as at 
the date of the initial transaction.

Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a 
foreign currency are translated using the exchange 
rates at the date when the fair value was determined. 
Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried 
at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain 
or loss.

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G.  REVENUE RECOGNITION

Interest income

Revenue from contracts with customers is measured 
at fair value of the consideration received or receivable. 
Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade 
allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf 
of third parties. Contract liabilities are recognised where 
applicable in relation to sales.

Point in time recognition - sale of goods – propulsion 
& stabilization

Revenue is recognised when the goods are delivered 
and titles have passed, at which time all the following 
conditions are satisfied:
•  the Company has transferred to the buyer the 
significant risks and rewards of ownership of  
the goods;

•  the Company retains neither continuing managerial 
involvement to the degree usually associated  
with ownership nor effective control over the  
goods sold;

•  the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
•  it is probable that the economic benefits associated 
with the transaction will flow to the Company; and
•  the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of 

the transaction can be measured reliably.

Over time recognition - Sale of goods and rendering of 
services - mining & industrial engineering, propulsion 
& stabilization, and defence

In determining whether performance obligations  
are satisfied over time the company considers  
the following:
•  Legal control is often retained by the customer;
•  VEEM products and services are highly specialised 
and often do not have an alternate use; and
•  Contracts are established with customers so that 
VEEM has an enforceable right to payment for 
performance completed to date, including profit 
margin.

Revenue is recognised by reference to the stage of 
completion of the performance obligation. The stage  
of completion of the performance obligation is 
determined as follows:
•  Contract income is recognised by reference to 
the total actual costs incurred at the end of the 
reporting period relative to the proportion of the 
total costs expected to be incurred over the life of 
the performance obligation;

•  Servicing fees are recognised by reference to the 
proportion of the total cost of providing the service 
for the product sold; and

•  Revenue from time and material contracts are 

recognised at the contractual rates as labour hours 
are delivered and direct expenses are incurred.

Interest income from a financial asset is recognised 
when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow 
to the Company and the amount of revenue can be 
reliably measured. Interest income is accrued on a time 
basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at 
the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate 
that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts 
through the expected life of the financial asset to that 
assets’ net carrying amount on initial recognition.

H.  GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Grants from the government are recognised at their 
fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that 
the grant will be received and the Company will comply 
with all attached conditions.

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

I.  BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs are capitalised that are directly 
attributable to the acquisition, construction or 
production of qualifying assets where the borrowing 
cost is added to the cost of those assets until such 
time as the assets are substantially ready for their 
intended use or sale.

Investment income earned on the temporary 
investment of specific borrowings pending their 
expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the 
borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or 
loss in the period in which they are incurred.

J.  LEASES

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the 
terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks 
and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases 
are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially 
recognised at their fair value or, if lower, the  
present value of the minimum lease payments,  
each determined at the inception of the lease.  
The corresponding liability to the lessor is included  
in the statement of financial position as a finance  
lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance 
charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to 
achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining 
balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged 
directly against income, unless they are directly 
attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are 
capitalised in accordance with the general policy on 
borrowing costs, refer Note 1(i).

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Finance lease assets are depreciated on a straight line 
basis over the estimated useful life of the asset.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an 
expense on a straight line basis over the lease term, 
except where another systematic basis is more 
representative of the time pattern in which economic 
benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

In the event that lease incentives are received to enter 
into operating leases, such incentives are recognised 
as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is 
recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a 
straight-line basis, except where another systematic 
basis is more representative of the time pattern in 
which economic benefits from the leased asset are 
consumed.

K.  INCOME TAX

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is 
the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income 
based on the applicable income tax rate adjusted 
by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable to temporary difference and to unused  
tax losses.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the 
basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted 
at the end of the reporting period. Management 
periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns 
with respect to situations in which applicable tax 
regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes 
provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts 
expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and 
prior periods are measured at the amount expected to 
be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. 
The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the 
amount are those that are enacted or substantively 
enacted by the balance date.

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary 
differences at the balance date between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for 
financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all 
taxable temporary differences except:
•  when the deferred income tax liability arises from 
the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a 
transaction that is not a business combination and 
that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither 
the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or

•  when the taxable temporary difference is 

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

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 credits and 
unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
•  when the deferred income tax asset relating to 
the deductible temporary difference arises from 
the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a 
transaction that is not a business combination and, 
at the time of the transaction, affects neither the 
accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets 
is reviewed at each balance 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.

Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are 
reassessed at each balance date and are recognised 
to the extent that it has become probable that future 
taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be 
recovered.

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 date.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in 
equity are recognised in equity and not in profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are 
offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set 
off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and 
the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same 
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

L.  OTHER TAXES

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of 
the amount of GST except:
•  when 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, which 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.

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

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For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, 
cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash 
equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding  
bank overdrafts.

O.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables are measured on initial recognition at 
fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest rate method, less 
any allowance for impairment. Trade receivables are 
generally due for settlement within periods ranging 
from15 days to 60 days.

Impairment of trade receivables is continually  
reviewed and those that are considered to be 
uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying 
amount directly. An allowance account is used when 
there is objective evidence that the Company will not 
be able to collect all amounts due according to the 
original contractual terms.

Factors considered by the Company in making this 
determination include known significant financial 
difficulties of the debtor, review of financial information 
and significant delinquency in making contractual 
payments to the Company. The impairment allowance 
is set equal to the difference between the carrying 
amount of the receivable and the present value of 
estimated future cash flows, discounted at theoriginal 
effective interest rate. Where receivables are short-term 
discounting is not applied in determining the allowance.

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in 
the statement of comprehensive income within other 
expenses. When a trade receivable for which  
an impairment allowance had been recognised 
becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is 
written off against the allowance account. Subsequent 
recoveries of amounts previously written off are 
credited against other expenses in the statement of 
comprehensive income.

M.  IMPAIRMENT OF TANGIBLE AND 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company assesses at each balance date whether 
there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If 
any such indication exists, or when annual impairment 
testing for an asset is required, the Company makes an 
estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s 
recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less 
costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for 
an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate 
cash inflows that are largely independent of those from 
other assets or group of assets and the asset's value in 
use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value. In 
such cases the asset is tested for impairment as part 
of the cash-generating unit to which it belongs. When 
the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating 
unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset or 
cash-generating unit is considered impaired and is 
written down to its recoverable amount.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash 
flows are discounted to their present value using a 
pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks 
specific to the asset. Impairment losses relating to 
continuing operations are recognised in those expense 
categories consistent with the function of the impaired 
asset unless the asset is carried at revalued amount 
(in which case the impairment loss is treated as a 
revaluation decrease).

An assessment is also made at each balance date 
as to whether there is any indication that previously 
recognised impairment losses may no longer exist 
or may have decreased. If such indication exists, 
the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously 
recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has 
been a change in the estimates used to determine the 
asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment 
loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying 
amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable 
amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the 
carrying amount that would have been determined, 
net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been 
recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is 
recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried 
at revalued amount, in which case the reversal is 
treated as a revaluation increase. After such a reversal 
the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to 
allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount, less any 
residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining 
useful life.

N.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash comprises cash at bank and in hand. Cash 
equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments 
that are readily convertible to known amounts of 
cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of 
changes in value. Bank overdrafts are shown within 
borrowings in current liabilities in the statement of 
financial position.

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P.  INVENTORIES

Held-to-maturity investments

(i)  Raw material, stores and work in progress

Raw materials, stores and work in progress are 
stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 
Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an 
appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead 
expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis 
of normal operating capacity. Costs are assigned to 
individual items of stock mainly on the basis of  
average cost.

(ii)  Contract work in progress

Contract work in progress is stated at cost plus 
attributable profit to date (based on percentage of 
completion of each contract) less progress billings. 
Cost includes all costs directly related to specific 
contracts and an allocation of overhead expenses 
incurred in connection with the company’s contract 
operations. Where a loss on completion is indicated 
that loss is brought to account in the current year.

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

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments and fixed maturity are 
classified as held-to-maturity when the Company 
has the positive intention and ability to hold to 
maturity. Investments intended to be held for an 
undefined period are not included in this classification. 
Investments that are intended to be held-to-maturity, 
such as bonds, are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost. This cost is computed as the amount 
initially recognised minus principal repayments, plus or 
minus the cumulative amortisation using the effective 
interest method of any difference between the initially 
recognised amount and the maturity amount. This 
calculation includes all fees and points paid or received 
between parties to the contract that are an integral 
part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs 
and all other premiums and discounts. For investments 
carried at amortised cost, gains and losses are 
recognised in profit or loss when the investments 
are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the 
amortisation process.

If the Company were to sell other than an insignificant 
amount of held-to-maturity financial assets, the whole 
category would be tainted and reclassified as available-
for-sale.

Q.  FINANCIAL ASSETS

Loans and receivables

Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are 
classified as either financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity 
investments, or available-for-sale investments, as 
appropriate. When financial assets are recognised 
initially, they are measured at fair value plus, in the 
case of investments not at fair value through profit 
or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. The 
Company determines the classification of its financial 
assets after initial recognition and, when allowed and 
appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each 
financial year-end. All regular way purchases and sales 
of financial assets are recognised on the trade date i.e. 
the date that the Company commits to purchase the 
asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases 
or sales of financial assets under contracts that  
require delivery of the assets within the period 
established generally by regulation or convention in  
the marketplace.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets classified as held for trading are 
included in the category ‘financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss’ where applicable. Financial assets 
are classified as held for trading if they are acquired 
for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives, 
where applicable, are also classified as held for trading 
unless they are designated as effective hedging 
instruments. Gains or losses on investments held for 
trading are recognised in profit or loss.

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial 
assets with fixed or determinable payments that are 
not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried 
at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 
Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when 
the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, 
as well as through the amortisation process.

Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments are those non-derivative 
financial assets that are designated as available-for-
sale or are not classified as any of the three preceding 
categories. After initial recognition available-for sale 
investments are measured at fair value with gains or 
losses being recognised as a separate component of 
equity until the investment is derecognised or until t 
he investment is determined to be impaired, at which 
time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in 
equity is recognised in profit or loss.

The fair value of investments that are actively traded 
in organised financial markets is determined by 
reference to quoted market bid prices at the close 
of business on the balance date. For investments 
with no active market, fair value is determined using 
valuation techniques. Such techniques include using 
recent arm’s length market transactions, reference to 
the current market value of another instrument that is 
substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis 
and option pricing models.

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R.  DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS 

S.  IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

The Company assesses at each balance date  
whether a financial asset or Company of financial 
assets is impaired.

Financial assets carried at amortised cost

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss 
on loans and receivables carried at amortised cost has 
been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as 
the difference between the asset’s carrying amount 
and the present value of estimated future cash flows 
(excluding future credit losses that have not been 
incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original 
effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate 
computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount 
of the asset is reduced either directly or through use 
of an allowance account. The amount of the loss is 
recognised in profit or loss.

The Company first assesses whether objective 
evidence of impairment exists individually for 
financial assets that are individually significant, and 
individually or collectively for financial assets that 
are not individually significant. If it is determined 
that no objective evidence of impairment exists for 
an individually assessed financial asset, whether 
significant or not, the asset is included in a Company of 
financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics 
and that Company of financial assets is collectively 
assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually 
assessed for impairment and for which an impairment 
loss is or continues to be recognised are not included in 
a collective assessment of impairment.

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the 
impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be 
related objectively to an event occurring after the 
impairment was recognised, the previously recognised 
impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal 
of an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss, to 
the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not 
exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date.

AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Financial assets

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a 
financial asset or part of a Company of similar financial 
assets) is de- recognised when:
•  the rights to receive cash flows from the asset 

have expired;

•  the Company retains the right to receive cash flows 
from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to 
pay them in full without material delay to a third 
party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; or
•  the Company has transferred its rights to receive 

cash flows from the asset and either:
•  has transferred substantially all the risks and 

rewards of the asset, or

•  has neither transferred nor retained 

substantially all the risks and rewards of the 
asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

When the Company has transferred its rights to receive 
cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred 
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards 
of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the 
asset is recognised to the extent of the Company’s 
continuing involvement in the asset. Continuing 
involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over 
the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the 
original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum 
amount of consideration received that the Company 
could be required to repay.

When continuing involvement takes the form of a 
written and/or purchased option (including a cash-
settled option or similar provision) on the transferred 
asset, the extent of the Company’s continuing 
involvement is the amount of the transferred asset that 
the Company may repurchase, except that in the case 
of a written put option (including a cash-settled option 
or similar provision) on an asset measured at fair value, 
the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement is 
limited to the lower of the fair value of the transferred 
asset and the option exercise price.

Financial liabilities

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation 
under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

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

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VEEM's Italian Agent Luca Signorini showing how the Gyro 
works to prospective clients during the Croatian Sea Trials

Financial assets carried at cost

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss 
has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument 
that is not carried at fair value (because its fair value 
cannot be reliably measured), or on a derivative asset 
that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of  
such an unquoted equity instrument, the amount of 
the loss is measured as the difference between the 
asset’s carrying amount and the present value of 
estimated future cash flows, discounted at the current 
market rate of return for a similar financial asset.  
Such impairment loss shall not be reversed in 
subsequent periods.

Available-for-sale investments

If there is objective evidence that an available-for-
sale investment is impaired, an amount comprising 
the difference between its cost (net of any principal 
repayment and amortisation) and its current fair value, 
less any impairment loss previously recognised in profit 
or loss, is transferred from equity to the statement of 
comprehensive income. Reversals of impairment losses 
for equity instruments classified as available-for-sale 
are not recognised in profit. Reversals of impairment 
losses for debt instruments are reversed through profit 
or loss if the increase in an instrument's fair value can 
be objectively related to an event occurring after the 
impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss.

T.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. 
Such cost includes the cost of replacing parts that are 
eligible for capitalisation when the cost of replacing the 
parts is incurred. Similarly, when each major inspection 
is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying 
amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement 
only if it is eligible for capitalisation.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over 
the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:

Motor vehicles

3-10 years

Plant and equipment

5-30 years

Computer equipment

3-5 years

The assets' residual values, useful lives and 
amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if 
appropriate, at each financial year end.

Impairment

The carrying values of plant and equipment are 
reviewed for impairment at each balance date, with 
recoverable amount being estimated when events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
value may be impaired.

The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the 
higher 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.

For an asset that does not generate largely 
independent cash inflows, recoverable amount is 
determined for the cash- generating unit to which the 
asset belongs, unless the asset's value in use can be 
estimated to approximate fair value.

An impairment exists when the carrying value of an 
asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated 
recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit 
is then written down to its recoverable amount.

For plant and equipment, impairment losses are 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income 

The VEEM 
VG260 has been 
successfully trialed 
in the notoriously 
rough North Sea 
and is capable 
of delivering 
its staggering 
260,000Nm of 
torque whether 
sitting at anchor or 
barrelling down a 
wave at 50 knts.

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Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated 
intangible assets are reported at cost less  
accumulated amortisation and accumulated 
impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible 
assets acquired separately.

The following useful lives are used in the calculation  
of amortisation:

Patents 

10 – 20 years

Product Development 
Expenditure 

Software

Units of 
production

10 years

V.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables and other payables are carried at 
amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and 
services provided to the Company prior to the end of 
the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the 
Company becomes obliged to make future payments 
in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. 
Trade and other payables are presented as current 
liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months.

W.  BORROWINGS

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, 
net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are 
subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any 
difference between the proceeds (net of transaction 
costs) and the redemption amount is recognised 
in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings 
using the effective interest method. Fees paid on 
the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as 
transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is 
probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn 
down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw 
down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that 
it is probable that some or all of the facility will be 
drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for 
liquidity services and amortised over the period of the 
facility to which it relates.

in the cost of sales line item. However, because land 
and buildings are measured at revalued amounts, 
impairment losses on land and buildings are treated as 
a revaluation decrement.

Derecognition and disposal

An item of property, plant and equipment is 
derecognised upon disposal or when no further  
future economic benefits are expected from its use  
or disposal.

Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the  
asset (calculated as the difference between the net 
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the 
asset) is included in profit or loss in the year the asset 
is derecognised.

U.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets acquired separately

Intangible assets acquired separately are recorded at 
cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment. 
Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over 
their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful life 
and amortisation method is reviewed at the end of 
each annual reporting period, with any changes in 
these accounting estimates being accounted for on  
a prospective basis.

Internally generated intangible assets

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as 
an expense in the period in which it is incurred. Where 
no internally- generated intangible asset can be 
recognised, development expenditure is recognised as 
an expense in the period as incurred.

An intangible asset arising from development (or  
from the development phase of an internal project)  
is recognised if, and only if, all of the following have 
been demonstrated:
•  The technical feasibility of completing the intangible 
asset so that it will be available for use or sale;
•  The intention to complete the intangible asset and 

use or sell it;

•  The ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
•  How the intangible asset will generate probable 

future economic benefits;

•  The availability of adequate technical, financial and 
other resources to complete development and to 
use or sell the intangible asset; and

•  The ability to measure reliably the expenditure 
attributable to the intangible asset during its 
development.

The amount initially recognised for internally-generated 
intangible assets is the sum of the expenditure incurred 
from the date when the intangible asset first meets the 
recognition criteria listed above.

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The VEEM Powerplay Boat at high speed during Sea Trials, showing 
how effective the Gyro stabilization really is in rough conditions

Borrowings are removed from the statement of financial 
position when the obligation specified in the contract is 
discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between 
the carrying amount of a financial liability that has 
been extinguished or transferred to another party and 
the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets 
transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit 
or loss as other income or finance costs.

and salaries, annual leave and sick leave expected to 
be settled within 12 months of the balance date are 
recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ 
services up to the balance date. They are measured at 
the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are 
settled. Liabilities for non- accumulating sick leave are 
recognised when the leave is taken and are measured 
at the rates paid or payable.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless 
the Company has an unconditional right to defer 
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after 
the reporting period.

X.  PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a 
present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of 
a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources 
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle 
the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made 
of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not 
recognised for future operating losses.

When the Company expects some or all of a provision 
to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance 
contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a 
separate asset but only when the reimbursement is 
virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision 
is presented in the statement of comprehensive 
income net of any reimbursement.

Provisions are measured at the present value or 
management’s best estimate of the expenditure 
required to settle the present obligation at the end of 
the reporting period.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, 
provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate 
that reflects the risks specific to the liability.

When discounting is used, the increase in the  
provision due to the passage of time is recognised  
as an interest expense.

Onerous contracts

Present obligations arising under onerous contracts are 
recognised and measured as provisions. An onerous 
contract is considered to exist where the Company 
has a contract under which the unavoidable costs of 
meeting the obligations under the contract exceed  
the economic benefits expected to be received from 
the contract.

Warranties

Provisions for the expected cost of warranty 
obligations under local sale of goods legislation are 
recognised at the date of sale of the relevant products, 
at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure 
required to settle the Company’s obligation.

Y.  EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS

Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities accruing to employees in respect of wages 

Liabilities accruing to employees in respect of wages 
and salaries, annual leave, long service leave and sick 
leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of 
the balance date are recognised in non-current liabilities 
in respect of employees’ services up to the balance 
date. They are measured as the present value of the 
estimated future outflows to be made by the Company.

Long service leave

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the 
provision for employee benefits and measured as the 
present value of expected future payments to be made 
in respect of services provided by employees up to 
the balance date. Consideration is given to expected 
future wage and salary levels, experience of employee 
departures, and period of service. Expected future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the 
balance date on national government bonds with terms 
to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as 
possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

z.  DIVIDENDS

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend 
declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer 
at the discretion of the entity, on or before the end of 
the reporting period but not distributed at the end of 
the reporting period.

AA.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit 
attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to 
exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than 
dividends) and preference share dividends, divided 
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, 
adjusted for any bonus element.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated, where 
applicable, as net profit attributable to members of the 
parent, adjusted for:
•  costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and 

preference share dividends;

•  the after-tax effect of dividends and interest 

associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares 
that have been recognised as expenses; and
•  other non-discretionary changes in revenues or 

expenses during the period that would result from 
the dilution of potential 

•  ordinary shares; divided by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential 
ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.

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NOTE 2: REVENUE AND EXPENSES

Revenue from contracts with customers

Sales revenue

Revenue – point in time

Revenue – over time

Other revenue

Apprentice subsidies

Commissions received

Interest received

Scrap metal

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

1,064,595

1,740,511

39,632,923

36,306,980

5,030

557

-

9,187

14,000

850

12,279

7,984

40,712,292

38,082,604

During the year, the Company recognised revenue 
of $9,425,468 in relation to the prior years’ work in 
progress. The Company has progress billings at 30 
June 2018 of $2,356,643 (2017: $1,775,114).

The geographic distribution of sales for the FY17/18 
was approximately 68% (2017: 68%) derived within 
Australia and the remaining 32% (2017: 32%) were 
derived predominantly from the USA, UK, Italy and NZ.

Contracts are received and executed generally within 
12 months and hence are considered short term 
contracts. Period contracts (those that extend greater 
than 1 year) with customers are executed by discrete 
purchase orders for required shipments and hence still 
fall within the definition for short term contracts.

All sales are generated by direct contract with 
customers. Sales agents are utilised in Europe to 
introduce enquiries and leads and contracts are then 
established direct with the buyer. Where distributors 
are utilised the entity purchases and contracts  
directly with VEEM Ltd.

The Company has contract assets, being work in 
progress (overtime) at 30 June 2018 of $4,670,847 
(2017: $3,060,509). 

The Company will recognise revenue from contracts 
with customers based on the following performance:
•  the completion of the contracted work-scope 

following factory acceptance testing in accordance 
with contract terms and conditions and
•   when applicable, completion of contracted 

milestones and transfer of title generally based on:

  milestone 1 - material acquisition, and/or

 milestone 2 - completion of casting metal pour, 
and/or

  milestone 3 - factory acceptance testing (FAT)

The majority of customer contracts are from the 
private sector and this accounts for approximately 
80% of the revenue during FY17/18. Sales to  
quasi-government and government instrumentalities 
accounted for 25% (2017: 18%) and 7% (2017: 2%) 
respectively.

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NOTE 2: REVENUE AND EXPENSES (CONT'D)

OTHER INCOME

Other income

Foreign exchange gains (losses) (net)

OTHER EXPENSES

Insurance

Advertising and marketing

Travel

Bank Charges

Safety and first aid

Motor vehicle expenses

Accounting and secretarial

Telephone expenses

Employee related expenses

Legal expenses

Profit on disposal property, plant and equipment

Other general expenses

NOTE 3: INCOME TAX

Income tax recognised in profit or loss. 

The major components of tax expense are:

2018 ($)

-

(352,517)

(352,517)

2018 ($)

291,747

821,911

281,560

136,739

70,905

161,600

165,352

63,341

74,707

45,966

(13,788)

181,009

2,281,049

2017 ($)

30,989

161,544

192,533

2017 ($)

276,026

332,739

193,372

141,368

75,243

28,712

141,685

49,845

82,784

74,111

(9,422)

343,898

1,730,361

Current tax expense/(income)

Deferred tax expense/(income) relating to the origination and 
reversal of temporary differences

2018 ($)

(60,457)

211,810

2017 ($)

1,110,628

(317,286)

Total tax expense

151,353

793,342

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NOTE 3: INCOME TAX (CONT'D)

The prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting profit from operations reconciles to the income tax 
expense in the financial statements as follows:

Accounting profit before income tax

Income tax expense calculated at 30%

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in 
calculating taxable income:

2018 ($)

2,908,271

872,481

2017 ($)

4,642,092

1,392,628

Prior year overprovision of income tax

(66,485)

-

•  Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining 

taxable profit

•  Effect of concessions – research and development

Income tax expense reported in the statement of 
comprehensive income

3,226

(657,869)

151,353

102,982

(702,268)

793,342

The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate 
entities on taxable profits under Australian tax law. There has been no change in this tax rate since the previous 
reporting period.

CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES COMPRISE:

Income tax receivable/(payable)

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS COMPRISE:

Annual leave payable

Provision for long service leave

Accrued expenses

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss

Black hole expenditure and borrowing costs

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES COMPRISE:

Depreciable property, plant and equipment

Patents

2018 ($)

1,016,048

2017 ($)

(373,431)

2018 ($)

312,912

352,971

59,850

3,469

307,481

1,036,683

2018 ($)

894,844

83,650

978,494

2017 ($)

307,226

329,595

54,522

(6,445)

346,373

1,031,271

2017 ($)

676,523

84,749

761,272

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NOTE 3: INCOME TAX (CONT'D)

RECONCILIATION OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS/ (LIABILITIES):

30 June 2018

Accrued expenses

Annual leave payable

Provision for long service leave

Property, plant and equipment

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss

Black hole expenditure and borrowing costs

Patents

30 June 2017

Accrued expenses

Annual leave payable

Provision for long service leave

Property, plant and equipment

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss

Black hole expenditure and borrowing costs

Patents

OPENING 
BALANCE  
($)

CHARGED TO 
INCOME  
($)

CLOSING 
BALANCE  
($)

54,522

307,226

329,595

5,328

5,686

23,376

59,850

312,912

352,971

(676,523)

(218,321)

(894,844)

(6,445)

346,373

(84,749)

269,999

9,914

(38,892)

1,099

(211,810)

3,469

307,481

(83,650)

58,189

OPENING 
BALANCE  
($)

CHARGED TO 
INCOME  
($)

CLOSING 
BALANCE  
($)

48,014

272,097

303,421

(598,370)

2,198

-

(74,647)

(47,287)

6,508

35,129

26,174

(78,153)

(8,643)

346,373

(10,102)

317,286

54,522

307,226

329,595

(676,523)

(6,445)

346,373

(84,749)

269,999

NOTE 4: SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner 
consistent with the internal reporting provided to the 
chief operating decision maker. The chief operating 
decision maker, who is responsible for allocating 
resources and assessing performance of the operating 
segments, has been identified as the board of Directors 
of VEEM Ltd.

The Board has determined the operating segments 
based on the reports reviewed by the Board of 
directors that are used to make strategic decision. The 
entity does not have any operational segments with 
discrete financial information.

The Board of Directors’ review internal management 
reports on a monthly basis that are consistent 
with the information provided in the statement 
of comprehensive income, statement of financial 
position and statement of cash flows. As a result no 
reconciliation is required because the information 

as presented is what is used by the Board to make 
strategic decisions.

The Company has one customer where the revenue 
from that customer was in excess of 10% of the 
Company’s revenue. Customer A generated 25.4% 
(2017: 17.7%) of the Company’s revenue for the year. 

The total sales revenue for VEEM Ltd for FY2018 
was $40,697,518. This can be broken down into the 
following major sales categories. Engineering Services 
is the mining and industrial engineering manufacture 
and service portion of the business and sales for 
FY2018 were $12,664,262. Propulsion and stabilization 
consists of the manufacture of new propellers, shaft 
lines, gyro stabilizers and fin stabilizers. The sales in this 
category were $17,709,347. Defence related sales for 
FY2018 totalled $13,325,408 with $3,001,496 of those 
sales being both within the defence and propulsion/
stabilization category.

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NOTE 5: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

There are no diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

2018

2017

Cents per share

Cents per share

2.12

3.21

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share 
is as follows:

Earnings

Earnings from continuing operations

2,756,918

3,848,750

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of 
basic earnings per share

NOTE 6: DIVIDENDS

Fully franked dividends paid

Fully unfranked dividends paid

Total dividends paid

2018 ($)

Number

2017 ($)

Number

130,000,000

119,893,048

2018 ($)

2,086,500

-

2,086,500

2017 ($)

142,000

3,858,000

4,000,000

Balance of franking account at period end adjusted for franking credits arising from the payment of provision for 
income tax and dividends recognised as receivables, franking debits arising from payment of proposed dividends 
and franking credits that may be prevented from distribution in a subsequent financial year.

FRANKING ACCOUNT BALANCE

The amount of franking credits available for subsequent financial years are:

Franking account balance as at the end of the financial year at 
30% (2017: 30%)

913,949

1,539,053

The tax rate at which paid dividends have been franked is 30% (2017: 30%).

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

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NOTE 7: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank

Cash on hand

2018 ($)

303,408

1,300

304,708

2017 ($)

586,786

800

587,586

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

Reconciliation to the Statement of Cash Flows:

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and at bank 
and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the 
statement of financial position as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Bank overdraft (Note 14)

2018 ($)

304,708

(629,449)

(324,741)

2017 ($)

587,586

(242,654)

344,932

Non-cash financing and investing activities

The Company purchased assets with a value of $118,864 which were financed through hire purchase.

Cash balances not available for use

All cash balances are available for use.

Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash flows from operating activities

Net profit for the year

Depreciation and amortisation expense

(Gain)/loss on sale or disposal of non-current assets, property, plant 
& equipment

Provision for employee leave benefits

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

(Increase)/decrease in assets:

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:

Trade and other payables

Current and deferred tax

GST payable

2018 ($)

2,756,918

1,607,638

(13,788)

77,920

352,517

2017 ($)

3,848,750

1,441,418

(9,422)

87,247

(161,544)

(1,433,360)

127,573

(4,923,121)

(2,452,304)

1,468,363

(1,177,669)

(160,381)

380,547

(802,357)

129,732

Net cash from operating activities

(1,444,963)

2,589,640

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NOTE 7: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (CONT'D)

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

BANK 
LOANS  
($)

HIRE 
PURCHASE 
LIABILITY  
($)

TOTAL  
($)

Balance as at 1 July 2017

3,500,000

4,242,946

7,742,945

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

6,000,000

(1,120,438)

(4,879,562)

Acquisition of plant and equipment by means of hire purchase

-

118,864

118,865

Balance as at 30 June 2018

9,500,000

3,241,372

12,741,372

NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables (i)

GST recoverable

Other receivables

2018 ($)

8,596,812

178,572

98,277

2017 ($)

7,787,925

162,905

358

8,873,661

7,951,188

i. 

the average credit period on sales of goods and rendering of services is 15-60 days

Aging of past due but not impaired

60 – 90 days

90 – 120 days

Total

2018 ($)

449,797

210,924

660,721

2017 ($)

553,738

176,721

730,459

In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable, the Company considers any changes in the credit quality of 
the trade receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the balance date. The concentration of credit 
risk is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated. Accordingly, the Directors believe that there is 
no further credit provision required in excess of the allowance for impairment.

NOTE 9: INVENTORIES

Work in progress – over time

Work in progress – point in time

Less: progress billings

Goods for resale, raw materials and stores

2018 ($)

4,670,847

1,151,358

(2,356,643)

3,465,562

9,886,702

13,352,264

2017 ($)

3,060,509

1,806,562

(1,775,114)

3,091,958

5,337,185

8,429,143

Inventory write-downs charged to cost of sales totalled $Nil (2017 Nil).

During the year, the Company recognised revenue of $9,425,468 in relation to the prior years’ work in progress.

Included in goods for resale, raw materials and stores inventories are inventories carried at net realisable value with 
a carrying value of $7,754,225. The total impact to profit or loss of write downs to net realisable value is $33,098.

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NOTE 10: OTHER ASSETS

Prepayments

Supplies paid in advance

2018 ($)

391,637

500,968

892,605

2017 ($)

366,051

-

366,051

NOTE 11: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT  
($)

MOTOR 
VEHICLES 
($)

CAPITAL WORK 
IN PROGRESS 
($)

COMPUTER 
EQUIPMENT 
($)

TOTAL  
($)

As at 30 June 2017

Cost

34,285,984

560,932

464,955

1,394,152

36,706,023

Accumulated depreciation

(20,107,009)

(428,157)

-

(1,182,889)

(21,718,055)

Closing carrying amount

14,178,975

132,775

464,955

211,263

14,987,968

Year ended 30 June 2018

Opening carrying amount

14,178,975

132,775

Additions

Disposals

Transfers

Depreciation charge

471,462

-

-

(13,522)

551,056

(1,437,872)

Closing carrying amount

13,763,621

As at 30 June 2018

464,955

126,653

-

-

(320,374)

211,263

14,987,968

29,848

627,963

-

-

(13,522)

230,682

(31,611)

87,642

-

(50,522)

(1,520,005)

271,234

190,589

14,313,086

Cost

35,207,615

547,376

271,234

1,424,000

37,450,225

Accumulated Depreciation

(21,443,994)

(459,734)

-

(1,233,411)

(23,137,139)

Carrying amount

13,763,621

87,642

271,234

190,589

14,313,086

The carrying value of plant and equipment held under purchase contracts at 30 June 2018 is $3,241,996 (2017: 
$4,241,747). Additions during the year include $118,864 (2017: $4,365,325) of plant and equipment held under hire 
purchase contracts.

Assets under hire purchase contracts are pledged as security for the related hire purchase liabilities.

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NOTE 12: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

As at 30 June 2017

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Closing carrying amount

Year ended 30 June 2018

Opening carrying amount

Net additions

Transfers

Amortisation charge

Closing carrying amount

As at 30 June 2018

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Carrying amount

OTHER 
INTELLECTUAL 
PROPERTY  
($)

PRODUCT 
DEVELOPMENT 
($)

TOTAL  
($)

382,127

11,236,023

-

(791,507)

11,618,150

(791,507)

382,127

10,444,516

10,826,643

382,127

295,427

-

(35,595)

641,959

677,554

(35,595)

641,959

10,444,516

10,826,643

1,290,610

(402,097)

(52,038)

1,586,037

(402,097)

(87,633)

11,280,991

11,922,950

12,124,536

12,802,090

(843,545)

(879,140)

11,280,991

11,922,950

No impairment loss was recognised in the 2018 financial year (2017: $Nil).

NOTE 13: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (CURRENT)

Trade payables (i)

Annual leave payable

GST Payable

Other creditors

2018 ($)

4,672,674

1,043,041

306,311

687,888

6,709,914

2017 ($)

3,125,221

1,024,088

451,025

554,775

5,155,109

(i)  Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms.

Information regarding the interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure is set out in Note 17.

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NOTE 14: BORROWINGS

Current

Bank overdraft (a)

Bill facility (a)

Hire purchase liability

Less: Unexpired charges

Non-current

Bill facility (a)

Hire purchase liability

Less: Unexpired charges

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

629,449

3,500,000

1,263,072

(133,142)

5,259,379

6,000,000

2,203,093

(91,651)

8,111,442

242,654

3,500,000

1,249,894

(176,858)

4,815,690

-

3,372,898

(202,988)

3,169,910

(a) The bank overdraft and bill facility are secured by a registered first mortgage over the assets and undertakings 
of the Company.

The Company has a Multi Option Facility with a limit of $11,400,000 that may be allocated between the Overdraft 
Facility and Commercial Bill Facility. In addition, there is an Electronic Payments Facility with a limit of $300,000. 
The interest rate is currently at 3.56% (June 2017: 2.92%). The facility is renewed on an annual basis.

At 30 June 2018, the Company had available $1,596,150 (2017: $7,957,346) of undrawn committed borrowing 
facilities in respect of which all conditions precedent had been met.

Dutch Wind Farms 
in the distance 
as the VG260SD 
undergoes Sea 
Trials with Damen 
Shipyards

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NOTE 14: BORROWINGS (CONT'D)

Financing facilities available

At balance date, the following financing facilities had been negotiated and were available:

Total facilities

Multi Option Facility

Electronic Payments facility

Commercial Card Facility

Facilities used at balance date

Bank overdraft (Multi Option Facility)

Bill facility (Multi Option Facility)

Commercial Card Facility

Facilities unused at balance date

Multi Option Facility

Electronic Payments facility

Commercial Card Facility

Total facilities

Facilities used at balance date

Facilities unused at balance date

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

11,400,000

11,400,000

300,000

50,000

300,000

-

11,750,000

11,700,000

629,449

242,654

9,500,000

3,500,000

24,401

-

10,153,850

3,742,654

1,270,551

300,000

25,599

1,596,150

7,657,346

300,000

-

7,957,346

10,153,850

1,596,150

3,742,654

7,957,346

11,750,000

11,700,000

The carrying value of plant and equipment held under hire purchase contracts at 30 June 2018 is $3,241,996 
(2017: $4,241,747). Additions during the year include $118,864 (2017: $4,365,325 of plant and equipment held 
under hire purchase contracts.

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NOTE 15: PROVISIONS

Balance at beginning of year

Net movements

Balance at the end of year

Current

Non-current

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ($)

1,098,649

77,920

1,176,569

1,176,569

-

(i)  The provision for employee benefits represents long service leave entitlements accrued.

NOTE 16: ISSUED CAPITAL

130,000,000 (2017: 130,000,000) Ordinary shares issued and fully paid

5,140,616

5,140,616

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.

On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one 
vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

Ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018

YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2017

   No.

    $

   No.

  $

Movements in ordinary shares on issue

Opening balance

Share split (i)

Issue of fully paid ordinary shares at 50c 
per share

Capital raising costs

130,000,000

5,140,616

82,955,330

400,587

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,044,670

50

10,000,000

5,000,000

-

(260,021)

Closing balance

130,000,000

5,140,616

130,000,000

5,140,616

Movements in B Class Shares on issue

Opening balance

Cancellation of B class shares (i)

Closing balance

-

-

-

YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018

YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2017

No.

    $

   No.

-

-

-

100

(100)

-

-

  $

50

(50)

(i)  Prior to the IPO, the Company split its Ordinary Shares from 82,955,330 shares to 130,000,000 shares and 

cancelled the B class shares.

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NOTE 16: ISSUED CAPITAL (CONT'D)

Share options

The Company has a share-based payment Incentive Option Scheme which provides that the Board of the 
Company, from time to time, in its absolute discretion, make an offer to any Eligible Participant to apply for Options, 
upon the terms set out in the Incentive Option Plan and upon such additional terms and conditions as the Board 
determined.

In exercising that discretion, the Board may have regard o the following (without limitation):
•  The Eligible Participants length of service with the Company
•  The contribution made by the Eligible Participant to the Company
•  The potential contribution of the Eligible Participant to the Company; or
•  Any other matter the Board considers relevant.
No options to subscribe for the Company’s shares have been granted during the period. There are no options on 
issue at balance date.

NOTE 17: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Capital risk management

The Company manages its capital to ensure it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the 
return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

The capital structure of the Company consists of debt, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity 
holders of the Company, comprising issued capital and retained earnings.

The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

Operating cash flows are used to maintain and expand operations, as well as to make routine expenditures such as 
tax, dividends and general administrative outgoings.

Gearing levels are reviewed by the Board on a regular basis in line with its target gearing ratio, the cost of capital 
and the risks associated with each class of capital.

Van Der Valk Yacht Builders 27M – “MY Anemeli” Yacht during Sea Trials 
to test its VEEM VG120 off the coast of Rotterdam, Holland

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NOTE 17: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT'D)

Categories of financial instruments

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Loans and receivables

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings – Bill Facility

Borrowings – Bank overdraft

Hire purchase liability

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

304,708

8,793,661

587,586

7,951,188

6,709,914

9,500,000

629,449

3,241,372

5,155,109

3,500,000

242,654

4,242,946

Financial risk management objectives

The Company is exposed to market risk (including currency risk, fair value, risk and interest), credit risk, liquidity risk 
and cash flow interest rate risk.

Foreign currency risk management

The Company undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence exposures to exchange 
rate fluctuations arise. This is managed by the Company’s operations having a natural hedge with materials 
purchased and sold at prices fixed at the prevailing rate. The Company therefore has limited exposure to US Dollar 
(USD), Euro (EUR), and Great British Pound (GBP) debtors and creditors currency fluctuations.

CASH  
($)

RECEIVABLES 
($)

PAYABLE  
($)

USD

68,929

851,560

Impact of a 5% increase to profit or loss

Impact of a 5% decrease to profit or loss

EUR

33,215

158,396

Impact of a 5% increase to profit or loss

Impact of a 5% decrease to profit or loss

-

-

TOTAL 
ASSETS 
($)

920,489

(43,833)

48,447

191,612

(9,124)

10,085

GBP

199,562

432,309

373,675

1,005,545

Impact of a 5% increase to profit or loss

Impact of a 5% decrease to profit or loss

(47,883)

52,923

The Company’s sensitivity to foreign exchange has not changed significantly from the prior year.

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NOTE 17: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT’D)

Market risk 

The Company’s activities expose it primarily to the 
financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange 
rates and exchange rates.

To negate some of this risk the company has embarked 
on a global supply program the procurement of all 
appropriate goods that form part of its manufactured 
products. This includes but is not limited to the supply 
of sub components, individual parts consumable 
products used in production and stock items.

The Company also manages market risk by  
keeping abreast of factors affecting its market on 
a continual basis. Business improvement practices 
continually evolve.

Interest rate risk management

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as it 
borrows funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. 
The risk is managed by the Company by maintaining 
an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate 
borrowings.

The Company’s exposures to interest rate on financial 
assets and financial liabilities are detailed in the liquidity 
risk management section of this note.

counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral 
where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk 
of financial loss from defaults. The Company only 
transacts with entities that are rated the equivalent 
of investment grade and above. This information 
is supplied by independent rating agencies where 
available and, if not available, the Company uses 
publicly available financial information and its own 
trading record to rate its major customers. The 
Company’s exposure and the credit ratings of its 
counterparties are continuously monitored and the 
aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread 
amongst approved counterparties. Credit exposure is 
controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed and 
approved by management annually.

The Company does not have any significant credit risk 
exposure to any single counterparty or any group of 
counterparties having similar characteristics. The credit 
risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments 
is limited because the counterparties are banks with 
high credit ratings assigned by international credit 
rating agencies.

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the 
financial statements, net of any allowance for losses, 
represents the Company’s maximum exposure to 
credit risk without taking account of the value of any 
collateral obtained.

Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis

Liquidity risk management

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management 
rests with the board of Directors, who have built an 
appropriate liquidity risk management framework for 
the management of the Company’s short, medium 
and long-term funding and liquidity management 
requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by 
maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and 
reserve borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring 
forecast and actual cash flows and matching the 
maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. 
Included in note 14 is a listing of additional undrawn 
facilities that the Company has at its disposal to further 
reduce liquidity risk.

The sensitivity analyses below have been determined 
based on the exposure to interest rates for non- 
derivative instruments at the balance date and the 
stipulated change taking place at the beginning of 
the financial year and held constant throughout the 
reporting period. A 50 basis point increase or decrease 
has been used when reporting interest rate risk 
represents management’s assessment of the change 
in interest rates.

At balance date, if interest rates had been 50 basis 
points higher or lower and all other variables were held 
constant, the Company’s net profit would increase by 
$3,562 and decrease by $3,562 (2017:$1,871). This 
is mainly attributable to the Company’s exposure to 
interest rates on its variable rate borrowings.

The Company’s sensitivity to interest rates has 
increased during the current period mainly due to the 
increase in variable rate debt instruments.

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will 
default on its contractual obligations resulting in 
financial loss to the Company. The Company has 
adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy 

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NOTE 17: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT’D)

The following table details the Company’s expected contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities. 
These have been drawn up based on undiscounted contractual maturities of the financial liabilities based on the 
earliest date the Company can be required to repay. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows.

WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE

1 year or less

1–5 years

5+ years

30 June 2018

%

$

Non-interest bearing – Trade and other payables

6,709,915

$

-

Fixed interest rate – Hire purchase liabilities

4.4

1,263,072

2,203,093

Variable interest rate – Bill facility and bank overdraft

3.56

4,423,058

6,162,307

12,396,045

8,365,400

$

-

-

-

-

WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE

30 June 2017

Non-interest bearing - Trade and other payables

Fixed interest rate – Hire purchase liabilities

Variable interest rate – Bill facility and bank overdraft

1 year or less

1–5 years

5+ years

%

4.4

2.9

$

5,155,109

$

-

1,249,894

3,372,898

3,816,310

-

10,221,313

3,372,898

$

-

-

-

-

Fair value measurement

The directors consider that the carrying value of the financial assets and liabilities as recognised in the financial 
statements approximate their fair values.

NOTE 18: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating lease commitments – Company as lessee

The Company has entered into a commercial lease on its premises. This lease has a life of 1 year with options to 
renew included in the contract. There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 30 June 2018 are as follows:

(a) Operating lease commitments
•  within one year
•  after one year but not more than 5 years

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

1,165,273

-

1,393,553

962,293

1,165,273

2,355,846

Hire purchase commitments - Company as lessee

The Company has hire purchase contracts for various items of plant and machinery. These contracts have terms 
of renewal but no purchase options and escalation clauses. Renewals are at the option of the specific entity that 
holds the lease.

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NOTE 18: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONT’D)

Future minimum lease payments under hire purchase contracts together with the present value of the net 
minimum lease payments are as follows:

(b) Hire purchase commitments payable

- within one year

- after one year but not more than five years

- longer than five years

Minimum hire purchase payments

Less: Unexpired charges

Present value of net minimum lease payments

Represented by:

Current

Non-current

Capital commitments

2018 ($)

2017 ($)

1,263,072

2,203,093

-

1,249,894

3,372,898

-

3,466,165

4,622,792

(224,793)

3,241,372

1,129,931

2,111,441

(379,846)

4,242,946

1,073,036

3,169,910

3,241,372

4,242,946

At 30 June 2018 the Company has no capital commitments (2017: $Nil).

NOTE 19: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE

The Company’s related parties include key management personnel and their related entities as described below.

The aggregate compensation for Directors and other key management personnel of the Company are set out below:

Short-term employee benefits

Other long-term benefits

2018 ($)

634,169

46,734

680,903

2017 ($)

467,951

49,465

517,416

Key management personnel transactions

The Company has entered into a lease agreement with Voyka Pty Ltd, an entity controlled by an entity related to 
Mr Mark Miocevich and Mr Brad Miocevich. The Company pays Voyka Pty Ltd monthly rent of $115,307 including 
GST, totalling $1,383,684 for the twelve months to 30 June 2018. The rent is exclusive of any outgoings including 
rates, taxes, insurance premiums and maintenance costs. The lease was made on commercial terms.

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NOTE 20: AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

The auditor of VEEM Limited is HLB Mann Judd.

Audit or review of the financial statements

Tax compliance services

Investigating accountant’s report

2018 ($)

89,500

31,700

-

121,200

2017 ($)

66,500

53,131

70,000

189,631

NOTE 21: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the end of year an ordinary dividend of $339,575 franked to 30% has been declared.

Other than the above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which have 
significantly affected or may significantly affect the operating of the Company, the results of those operations, or 
state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.

VEEM’s high 
speed propellers 
are fitted to the 
Australian Navy’s 
Armidale Class 
Patrol Vessels to 
achieve maximum 
performance on 
the water

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

1. 

In the opinion of the Directors of VEEM Limited (the ‘Company’):

b.  the accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 

including:

i. 

ii. 

giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its 
performance for the year then ended; and

complying with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001, professional 
reporting requirements and other mandatory requirements.

b.  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they 

become due and payable.

c.  the financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with International Financial Reporting 

Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

2.  This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in 

accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.

This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the board of Directors.

MARK DAVID MIOCEVICH
Managing Director

Dated this 30 day of August 2018

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
To the Members of VEEM Ltd 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

We  have  audited  the  financial  report  of  VEEM  Ltd  (“the  Company”)  which  comprises  the  statement  of 
financial position as at 30 June 2018, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in 
equity  and  the  statement  of  cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  financial  statements, 
including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.  

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

a) 

giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial 
performance for the year then ended; 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  Company  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  (“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.  

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.  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 

Carrying amount of the intangible asset 
(product development expenditure)  
Note 12 of the financial report 

The Company has an intangible asset in relation to 
capitalised  expenditure  on  the  development  of 
gyroscopic stabilisers. 

The  development  expenditure  of  $11.281  million 
has been deemed to be a key audit  matter, given 
the  size  of  the  balance,  the  technological  change 

Our  procedures  included  but  were  not  limited  to 
the following: 
  Assessing 

for 
intangible  assets  by  challenging  the  key 
assumptions  used  or  estimates  made  in 
capitalising  development  costs, 
including 
management’s  assessment  of  the  stage  of 

recognition 

criteria 

the 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  

To the Members of VEEM Ltd 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

We  have  audited  the  financial  report  of  VEEM  Ltd  (“the  Company”)  which  comprises  the  statement  of 

financial position as at 30 June 2018, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in 

equity  and  the  statement  of  cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  financial  statements, 

including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.  

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of  the Company is in accordance with the  Corporations 

Act 2001, including:  

a) 

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

performance for the year then ended; 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  Company  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  (“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.  

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.  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 

Carrying amount of the intangible asset 

(product development expenditure)  

Note 12 of the financial report 

The Company has an intangible asset in relation to 

Our  procedures  included  but  were  not  limited  to 

capitalised  expenditure  on  the  development  of 

gyroscopic stabilisers. 

the following: 

  Assessing 

The  development  expenditure  of  $11.281  million 

has been deemed to be a key audit  matter, given 

the  size  of  the  balance,  the  technological  change 

the 

recognition 

criteria 

for 

intangible  assets  by  challenging  the  key 

assumptions  used  or  estimates  made  in 

capitalising  development  costs, 

including 

management’s  assessment  of  the  stage  of 

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Email: mailbox@hlbwa.com.au | Website: www.hlb.com.au 

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Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Carrying amount of the intangible asset 
(product development expenditure)  
Note 12 of the financial report 

in  the  industry,  the  gyroscopic  stabiliser  market 
being  relatively  new  and  immature,  VEEM  itself 
being a new entrant, as well as the specific criteria 
that have to be met for capitalisation. This involves 
management  judgment,  such  as  with  respect  to 
distinguishing between research and development 
phases, technical feasibility, intention and ability to 
complete the intangible asset, ability to use or sell 
the  asset,  generation  of  future  economic  benefits 
and  the  ability  to  measure  the  costs  reliably.  In 
is  any 
addition,  determining  whether 
indication  of  impairment  requires  management 
judgment  and  assumptions  which  are  affected  by 
future market or economic developments. 

there 

Revenue recognition 
Note 2 of the financial report 

The  Company  has  two  distinct  categories  of 
revenue  with  performance 
revenue  being 
obligations  recognised  at  a  point  in  time  and 
revenue  with  performance  obligations  recognised 
over time. 

We focused on this area as a key audit matter due 
to  the  number  and  type  of  estimation  events  that 
may  occur  over  the  course  of  a  contract  life, 
leading  to  complex  and  judgemental  revenue 
recognition and the direct impact on profit. 

the project in the development phase and the 
accuracy of costs included; 

  We considered management’s assessment of 
whether  any  indicators  of  impairment  were 
present  by  understanding 
the  business 
rationale  for projects  and  performing  reviews 
for indicators of impairment; 

  We  assessed 

the 
Company’s  disclosure  in  the  financial  report; 
and 

the  adequacy  of 

  We  ensured  management  applied  an 
appropriate 
and 
amortisation period to its finite life intangibles. 

amortisation  method 

Our  procedures  included  but  were  not  limited  to 
the following: 
  We examined and tested the Company’s key 
controls  over  revenue  and  related  work-in-
progress; 

  We  read  and  considered  a  sample  of  the 
Company’s  key  contracts  to  determine  if  we 
concurred with management’s assessment of 
performance  obligations, 
transaction 
price  and  any  contract  liabilities  that  may 
arise,  the  allocation  of  the  transaction  price, 
and  when  to  recognise  revenue,  either  at  a 
point in time, or over time; 

the 

recognition,  we 

  For a sample of contracts designated for over 
time 
the 
methodology  and  accuracy  of  recognising 
profit  at  the  stage  of  completion  at  balance 
date; 

assessed 

  We  substantiated  revenue  transactions  on  a 
sample  basis  by  agreeing  the  transaction  to 
the  customer’s  contract,  purchase  order, 
sales 
invoice,  delivery  docket,  customer 
certification  report,  and  bank  receipt,  where 
relevant;  

  We  tested  the  appropriateness  of  progress 

claims on a sample basis; and 

  We  assessed 

the 
Company’s disclosures in the financial report. 

the  adequacy  of 

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  Company’s  annual  report  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2018,  but  does  not  include  the 
financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.  

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Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly 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 ability of the Company 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  Company or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or 
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that 
is sufficient and appropriate  to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a  material 
misstatement  resulting  from  fraud  is  higher than  for one  resulting from  error, as  fraud  may  involve 
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.  

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

Evaluate  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the  reasonableness  of  accounting 
estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.  

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

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

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

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

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

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 2018.   

In our opinion, the remuneration report of VEEM Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2018 complies with section 
300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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

HLB Mann Judd 
Chartered Accountants 

Perth, Western Australia 
30 August 2018 

D I Buckley 
Partner 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly 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 ability of the Company 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  Company or to cease 

operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

Our  objectives  are  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  financial  report  as  a  whole  is  free 

from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our 

opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted 

in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, 

they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this 

financial report.  

As  part  of  an  audit  in  accordance  with  the  Australian  Auditing  Standards,  we  exercise  professional 

judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:  

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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or 

error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that 

is sufficient and appropriate  to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a  material 

misstatement  resulting  from  fraud  is  higher than  for one  resulting from  error, as  fraud  may  involve 

collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.  

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures 

that  are appropriate  in  the  circumstances,  but  not for the  purpose  of  expressing  an opinion  on  the 

effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.  

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

estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.  

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, 

based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained,  whether  a  material  uncertainty  exists  related  to  events  or 

conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If 

we  conclude  that  a  material  uncertainty  exists,  we  are  required  to  draw  attention  in  our  auditor’s 

report  to  the  related  disclosures  in  the  financial  report  or,  if  such  disclosures  are  inadequate,  to 

modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our 

auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue 

as a going concern.  

Evaluate  the  overall  presentation,  structure  and  content  of  the  financial  report,  including  the 

disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a 

manner that achieves fair presentation.  

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TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd Listing Rules and not disclosed 
elsewhere in this report. This information is current as at 21 September 2018.

RANK

NAME

UNITS % OF UNITS

VEEM CORPORATION PTY LTD 

80,000,000

61.54

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD

14,459,821

7,444,206

7,165,144

3,417,473

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

2,763,995

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 

ANACACIA CAPITAL 

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

MR ALEXANDER PAUL CHANG

ACRES HOLDINGS PTY LTD 

REDBROOK NOMINEES PTY LTD

MR DAVID ANDREW SLOBOM + MRS LINDA JANE SLOBOM 


MISS AMY-JOY ABURN HARKEN

MR GEORGE CHARLES RILEY

BT PORTFOLIO SERVICES LIMITED 

CATHER PTY LTD 

MR PINO JOSEPH YOZZI + MRS EVELYN EDITH YOZZI 

11.12

5.73

5.51

2.63

2.13

2.01

1.70

0.46

0.45

0.23

0.22

0.21

0.16

0.13

0.12

0.12

0.10

0.09

0.09

94.74

5.26

2,612,291

2,209,000

600,000

583,450

300,000

285,000

275,000

205,126

165,000

155,000

150,000

125,000

121,000

120,951

123,157,457

6,842,543

20.

WALSEC PTY LTD 

Totals: Top 20 holders of ORDINARY FULLY PAID SHARES (TOTAL)

Total Remaining Holders Balance

TOTAL HOLDERS

Distribution of equity security holders

RANGE

1 - 1,000

1,001 - 5,000

5,001 - 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 9,999,999,999

Rounding

Total

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UNITS

5,967

148,316

467,930

5,836,748

123,541,039

22

49

55

165

23

314

130,000,000

% OF ISSUED 
CAPITAL

0.00

0.11

0.36

4.49

95.03

0.01

100.00

V E E M   LT D

 
 
MARKETABLE PARCELS

Number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares is 18.

VOTING RIGHTS

Option holders have the right to attend meetings but have no voting rights until the options are exercised.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

The following shareholders are considered substantial shareholders:

VEEM Corporation Pty Ltd ATF The Miocevich Family Trust

61.54% of the issued ordinary shares

IOOF Holdings Limited

12.32% of the issued ordinary shares

Celeste Funds Management Limited

6.65% of the issued ordinary shares

RESTRICTED SECURITIES

There are no restricted securities.

SHARE BUY BACKS

There is no current on market share buyback.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Company’s 2018 Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Company’s website at www.veem.com.au.

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Canning Vale WA 6155

Telephone:  +61 8 9455 9355 
+61 8 9455 9333
Facsimile: 

Email: 
Website: 

veem@veem.com.au 
www.veem.com.au