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AMBERTECH LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2012
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13 February 2012
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Company Announcements Office Australian Stock Exchange 4[th] Floor, 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW
Dear Sir/Madam
Please find following the Appendix 4D and Half-Year Financial Report of Ambertech Limited for the period ended 31 December 2011.
Kind regards
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Robert Glasson Company Secretary
Ambertech Limited ACN 079 080 158 Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: 02 9452 8600 Fax: 02 9975 1368 email: [email protected] Web: www.ambertech.com.au
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Ambertech Limited and Controlled Entities
ACN 079 080 158
Appendix 4D and Half Year Report
Period Ended 31 December 2011
For Immediate Release 13 February 2012
Results for Announcement to the market Further Explanation of the Results Outlook for the business Financial Data Half Year Financial Report
Ambertech Limited ACN 079 080 158 Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: 02 9452 8600 Fax: 02 9975 1368 email: [email protected] Web: www.ambertech.com.au
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Results for Announcement to the Market
For the period ended 31 December 2011
Key Information
The following information is provided to the ASX under listing rule 4.2A.
| 31 Dec 11 | 31 Dec 10 | Movement | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | % | |
| Revenuefrom ordinary activities | 26,882 | 36,296 | (9,414) | (25.9) |
| (Loss)/Profit after income tax for the period attributable to | ||||
| members | (262) | 610 | (872) | (142.9) |
Dividend History
The Board has advised that there will be no interim dividend in respect of the period ended 31 December 2011.
| Interim dividends | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In respect of the half-year ended 31 December 2011 | Nil | 100% | ||
| In respect of the half-year ended 31 December 2010 | 0.5 cents | 100% | ||
| Final Dividends | ||||
| In respect of the year ended 30 June 2011 | Nil | 100% | ||
| In respect of the year ended 30 June 2010 | Nil | 100% | ||
| Key Ratios | 31 Dec 11 | 31 | Dec 10 | |
| Net tangible assets per security | 54.5c | 57.5c |
Further Explanation of the results follows in the attached commentary and Half Year Financial Report
Ambertech Limited ACN 079 080 158 Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: 02 9452 8600 Fax: 02 9975 1368 email: [email protected] Web: www.ambertech.com.au
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Further Explanation of the Results
For the period ended 31 December 2011
Segment Results
Lifestyle Entertainment Segment
Sales revenue down 25.4% to $16,452,000 (Dec 10: $22,065,000). EBIT down 119.6% to $(165,000) (Dec 10: $841,000).
Ambertech’s lifestyle entertainment segment distributes leading brands through a variety of channels. Major factors affecting the results for the period under review included:
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Component shortages resulting from the Japanese Tsunami created a supply chain blockage for 6-8 weeks, impacting revenue, profit and period end inventory levels.
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Slow retail sales in the second quarter compared to previous corresponding reporting periods.
Professional Segment
Sales revenue down 30.3% to $9,129,000 (Dec 10: $13,090,000). EBIT down 115.1% to $(91,000) (Dec 10: $603,000).
Ambertech’s professional segment continues to enhance its reputation as a preferred supplier of high technology equipment in Australia. The result for the period under review reflects the following external factors:
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Consolidation of distribution agencies in the local territory of a number of international suppliers, as a result of corporate activity overseas.
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Continued shortage of funds available for our customers for major project work.
New Zealand Segment
Sales revenue up 10.9% to $1,409,000 (Dec 10: $1,270,000). EBIT up 310.7% to $177,000 (Dec 10: $(84,000)).
Ambertech’s has focused on expanding our product offerings in New Zealand and leveraging more off our Australian operations in order to restore profitability to this segment. For the period under review we were able to achieve a number of these goals in a period where the New Zealand economy received a boost from the staging of the Rugby World Cup.
Outlook for the business
The Board and management of Ambertech continue to focus on returning the business to more consistent revenue and profit results. During the period under review the business has added a number of strategic new agencies that the Board believe will assist with this goal. During the second half of the financial year we are continuing to fine-tune aspects of the business to facilitate growth in existing and new markets.
On behalf of the Board
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Robert Glasson Company Secretary
Ambertech Limited ACN 079 080 158 Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: 02 9452 8600 Fax: 02 9975 1368 email: [email protected] Web: www.ambertech.com.au
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Financial Data
| Financial Data | ||||
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| 31 Dec 11 | 31 Dec 10 | Movement | ||
| Sales Revenue | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | % |
| Lifestyle Entertainment | 16,452 | 22,065 | ||
| Professional | 9,129 | 13,090 | ||
| New Zealand | 1,409 | 1,270 | ||
| Inter-segment | (136) | (138) | ||
| Total Sales Revenue | 26,854 | 36,287 | ||
| Segment Result | ||||
| Lifestyle Entertainment | (165) | 841 | ||
| Professional | (91) | 603 | ||
| New Zealand | 177 | (84) | ||
| Unallocated/Corporate | (120) | (298) | ||
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | (199) | 1,062 | (1,261) | (118.7) |
| Net interest | (186) | (251) | ||
| Net profit before tax | (385) | 811 | (1,196) | (147.5) |
| Income tax expense | (123) | (201) | ||
| Netprofit for theperiod | (262) | 610 | (872) | (142.9) |
| Key Ratios | ||||
| EBIT/Sales | (0.7)% | 2.9% | ||
| Inventory/Sales | 28.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Receivables/Sales | 17.7% | 14.0% | ||
| Basic earningsper share | (0.9)c | 2.0c |
For further information, please contact our Company Secretary, Mr Robert Glasson.
Ambertech Limited ACN 079 080 158 Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: 02 9452 8600 Fax: 02 9975 1368 email: [email protected] Web: www.ambertech.com.au
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
HALF‐YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
Your directors submit the financial report of the consolidated entity comprising Ambertech Limited and the entities it controlled for the half‐year ended 31 December 2011.
Directors
The names of the directors who held office during or since the end of the half‐year:
Peter Francis Wallace Peter Andrew Amos Edwin Francis Goodwin Thomas Robert Amos David Rostil Swift
Review of Operations
A review of the operations of the consolidated entity during the half‐year and the results of these operations are set out in the attached Appendix 4D.
Results of Operations
The consolidated loss after providing for income tax for the period ended 31 December 2011 was ($262,000). This was down from a profit of $610,000 in the previous corresponding period. Further information on the operating results are included in the attached Appendix 4D.
Dividend
T h ere were no ivi d d en d s pai d or ec are d l d uring t d h e a h lf ‐year en d e d 31 Decem b er 2011.
Rounding of Amounts
The company is an entity to which Class Order 98/100 applies and, in accordance with this class order, amounts in this report and the financial report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Auditor's Declaration
The auditor's independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 2.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors.
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P F Wallace Chairman of Directors
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P A Amos Managing Director
Dated this 13th day of February 2012 Sydney
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001
To the Directors of Ambertech Limited and the entities it controlled during the half-year.
As lead auditor for the review of Ambertech Limited for the financial half-year ended 31 December 2011, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
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(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review, and
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(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
PKF
Arthur Milner Partner
Sydney 13 February 2012
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ACN 079 080 158
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
| 31‐Dec‐11 | 31‐Dec‐10 | |
|---|---|---|
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| Revenues | 26,882 | 36,296 |
| Cost of sales | (18,576) | (25,569) |
| Gross Profit | 8,306 | 10,727 |
| Employee benefits expense | (4,833) | (5,725) |
| Distribution costs | (717) | (797) |
| Marketing costs | (923) | (823) |
| Premises costs | (949) | (1,059) |
| Travel costs | (301) | (344) |
| Depreciation and amortisation expenses | (105) | (135) |
| Finance costs | (214) | (259) |
| Other expenses | (649) | (774) |
| (Loss)/Profit before income tax | (385) | 811 |
| Income tax benefit/(expense) | 123 | (201) |
| (Loss)/Profit for the half‐year | (262) | 610 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | (16) | (19) |
| Total comprehensive income for the half‐year | (278) | 591 |
| Earnings per share | ||
| Basic earningsper share(cents) | (0.9) | 2.0 |
| Diluted earningsper share(cents) | (0.9) | 2.0 |
The above condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ACN 079 080 158
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
| 31‐Dec‐11 | 30‐Jun‐11 | |
|---|---|---|
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,806 | 3,134 |
| Trade and other receivables | 9,488 | 13,128 |
| Current tax assets | 457 | 326 |
| Inventories | 15,504 | 13,571 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 27,255 | 30,159 |
| NON‐CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Plant and equipment | 804 | 380 |
| Intangible assets | 3,046 | 3,054 |
| Deferred tax assets | 972 | 866 |
| TOTAL NON‐CURRENT ASSETS | 4,822 | 4,300 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 32,077 | 34,459 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Trade and other payables | 6,548 | 9,493 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3,850 | 3,000 |
| Provisions | 1,104 | 1,128 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 11,502 | 13,621 |
| NON‐CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Provisions | 835 | 804 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 36 | 52 |
| TOTAL NON‐CURRENT LIABILITIES | 871 | 856 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 12,373 | 14,477 |
| NET ASSETS | 19,704 | 19,982 |
| EQUITY | ||
| Share capital | 11,138 | 11,138 |
| Reserves | (132) | (116) |
| Retained earnings | 8,698 | 8,960 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 19,704 | 19,982 |
The above condensed consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
| Foreign | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | |||||
| Share | Option | Translation | Retained | Total | |
| Capital | Reserve | Reserve | Earnings | Equity | |
| $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
| Balance as at 1 July 2011 | 11,138 | 28 | (144) | 8,960 | 19,982 |
| Loss for the half‐year | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (262) | (262) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | ‐ | ‐ | (16) | ‐ | (16) |
| Total comprehensive income for the half‐year | ‐ | ‐ | (16) | (262) | (278) |
| Transactions with equity holders: | |||||
| Costs of share basedpayments | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ |
| Balance as at31 December 2011 | **11,138 ** | 28 | (160) | **8,698 ** | 19,704 |
| Balance as at 1 July 2010 | 11,146 | 86 | (92) | 8,917 | 20,057 |
| Profit for the half‐year | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 610 | 610 |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | ‐ | ‐ | (19) | ‐ | (19) |
| Total comprehensive income for the half‐year | ‐ | ‐ | (19) | 610 | **591 ** |
| Transactions with equity holders: | |||||
| Costs of share basedpayments | ‐ | 6 | ‐ | ‐ | 6 |
| Balance as at31 December 2010 | **11,146 ** | **92 ** | (111) | 9,527 | 20,654 |
The above condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ACN 079 080 158 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
| 31‐Dec‐11 | 31‐Dec‐10 | |
|---|---|---|
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Receipts from customers | 33,342 | 34,936 |
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (32,878) | (32,063) |
| Interest received | 27 | 8 |
| Interest and other costs of finance paid | (214) | (259) |
| Income taxes paid | (132) | (198) |
| Goods and services tax remitted | (1,799) | (2,874) |
| Net cash(used in) operating activities | (1,654) | (450) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Payments for purchase of plant and equipment | (508) | (32) |
| Payments for intangible assets ‐ web site costs | (13) | (116) |
| Net cash(used in) investing activities | (521) | (148) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 850 | ‐ |
| Repayment of borrowings | ‐ | (50) |
| Net cashprovided/(used in) financing activities | 850 | (50) |
| Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held | (1,325) | (648) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 3,134 | 3,090 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (3) | (4) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end ofperiod | 1,806 | 2,438 |
The above condensed consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
This general purpose interim financial report for the half‐year ended 31 December 2011 has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
This interim financial report does not include all the notes of a type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011 and any public announcements made by Ambertech Limited during the interim financial reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies applied in preparing this financial report for the half‐year ended 31 December 2011 are consistent with those applied in the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011, except as set out below:
Accounting Standards not Previously Applied
The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.
Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
Any significant impact on the accounting policies of the consolidated entity from the adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations are disclosed in the relevant accounting policy. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity.
The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the consolidated entity:
- (i) AASB 2010‐6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards ‐ Disclosures on Transfers of Financial Assets
The consolidated entity has applied AASB 2010‐6 amendments from 1 July 2011. These amendments add and amended disclosure requirements in AASB 7 about transfer of financial assets, including the nature of the financial assets involved and the risks associated with them. Additional disclosures are now required when (i) an asset is transferred but is not derecognised; and (ii) when assets are derecognised but the consolidated entity has a continuing exposure to the asset after the sale.
- (ii) AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures
The consolidated entity has applied AASB 1054 from 1 July 2011. The standard sets out the Australian‐ specific disclosures, which are in addition to International Financial Reporting Standards, for entities that have adopted Australian Accounting Standards.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
- (iii) AASB 2011‐1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Trans‐Tasman Convergence Project
The consolidated entity has applied AASB 2011‐1 amendments from 1 July 2011. These amendments made changes to a range of Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations for the purpose of closer alignment to International Financial Reporting Standards (’IFRSs’) and harmonisation between Australian and New Zealand Standards. The amendments removed certain guidance and definitions from Australian Accounting Standards for conformity of drafting with IFRSs but without any intention to change requirements.
- (iv) AASB 2011‐5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Relief from Consolidation, the Equity Method and Proportionate Consolidation
The consolidated entity has applied AASB 2011‐5 amendments from 1 July 2011. These amendments extended relief from consolidation, the equity method and proportionate consolidation where the ultimate or intermediate parent applied not‐for‐profit Aus paragraphs in Australian IFRSs as adopted in Australia.
NOTE 3: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Since the end of the financial year, no matters have arisen which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the economic entity, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years.
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
NOTE 4: DIVIDENDS
| 31‐Dec‐11 | 31‐Dec‐10 | |
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| $'000 | $'000 | |
| Recognised as distributions to equity holders | ||
| There was no fully franked final dividend paid during the half‐year ended | ||
| 31 December 2011. | ‐ | ‐ |
| Declared before the interim report is authorised for issue but not recognised as | ||
| distributions to equity holders at the end of the period | ||
| Fully franked interim dividend of 0.5 cents per ordinary share franked at | ||
| a tax rate of30% for the half‐year ended31 December 2010. | ‐ | 153 |
NOTE 5: SEGMENT REPORTING
| ‐ Total segment revenue ‐ Inter‐segment revenue |
Professional Lifestyle Entertainment New Zealand Eliminations Total 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 8,993 16,452 1,409 ‐ 26,854 136 ‐ ‐ (136) ‐ |
Professional Lifestyle Entertainment New Zealand Eliminations Total 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 31‐Dec‐11 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 8,993 16,452 1,409 ‐ 26,854 136 ‐ ‐ (136) ‐ |
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| Revenue from external customers | 9,129 16,452 1,409 (136) 26,854 |
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| Result ‐ EBIT ‐ Unallocated/corporate result ‐ Net interest and finance costs ‐ Segment EBIT |
(91) (165) 177 ‐ |
(79) |
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| (199) (186) |
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| ‐ Loss before income tax ‐ Income tax benefit |
(385) 123 |
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| ‐ Loss for the half‐year | (262) |
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 079 080 158
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF‐YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
NOTE 5: SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)
| ‐ Total segment revenue ‐ Inter‐segment revenue |
Professional Lifestyle Entertainment New Zealand Eliminations Total 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 12,952 22,065 1,270 ‐ 36,287 138 ‐ ‐ (138) ‐ |
Professional Lifestyle Entertainment New Zealand Eliminations Total 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 31‐Dec‐10 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 12,952 22,065 1,270 ‐ 36,287 138 ‐ ‐ (138) ‐ |
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| Revenue from external customers | 13,090 22,065 1,270 (138) 36,287 |
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| Result ‐ EBIT ‐ Unallocated/corporate result ‐ Segment EBIT ‐ Net interest and finance costs |
603 841 (84) ‐ |
1,360 |
| (298) | ||
| 1,062 (251) |
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| ‐ Income tax expense ‐ Profit before income tax |
811 (201) |
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| ‐ Profit for the half‐year | 610 |
NOTE 6: PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The carrying values of plant and equipment includes additions during the half‐year of $490,000 which relate to construction in progress of new premises.
NOTE 7: OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Other financial liabilities comprise of bills payable that are part of a multi‐option borrowing facility in place that includes flexible overdraft and commercial bill components. The consolidated entity has breached its covenants in relation to this facility during the period, and as a result, has renegotiated the facility with the entity's lender. The new facility was signed on 30 January 2012 and revised to $5,350,000 (December 2010: $6,500,000).
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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ACN 079 080 158
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
In the directors' opinion:
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the attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with the Corporations Act 2001 , Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 ' Interim Financial Reporting ', the Corporate Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;
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the attached financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2011 and of its performance for the financial half‐year ended on that date; and
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there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to section 303(5) of the Corporations Act 2001
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P F Wallace
Chairman of Directors
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P A Amos
Managing Director
Dated this 13th day of February 2012 Sydney
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF AMBERTECH LIMITED
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated half-year financial report of Ambertech Limited, which comprises the condensed statement of financial position as at 31 December 2011, the condensed statement of comprehensive income, condensed statement of changes in equity and condensed statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity comprises Ambertech Limited (the company) and the entities it controlled at 31 December 2011 or from time to time during the half-year ended on that date.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2011 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of the company, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Ambertech Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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(a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2011 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and
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(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001 .
PKF
Arthur Milner Partner
Sydney 13 February 2012
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