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ASTRON LIMITED — Annual Report 2015
Sep 30, 2015
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Astron Corporation Limited ARBN 154 924 553 Incorporated in Hong Kong, Company Number: 1687414
Annual Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
| CONTENTS | |
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| Page | |
| Financial Statements | |
| Directors’ Report | 1 |
| Auditor’s Independence Declaration | 14 |
| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | 15 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 17 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 19 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 21 |
| Declaration by Directors | 65 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report | 66 |
| Investor Information | 68 |
Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report 30 June 2015
The Directors of Astron Corporation Limited (the ‘Company’) present their report on the consolidated entity (‘Group’ or ‘Astron’), consisting of Astron Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, and during, the financial year ended 30 June 2015.
Directors
The following persons were Directors of Astron Corporation Limited for part of the financial year and up to the date of this report:
Names
Mr. Gerard King Mr. Alexander Brown Mdm. Kang Rong Mr. Robert Flew (Resigned 31 March 2015) Mr. Ronald McCullough (Resigned 16 October 2014)
Principal Activities
The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were:
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Evaluation and development of the Donald mineral sands mining and processing project (Donald or Donald Project)
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Evaluation and development of the Niafarang mineral sands mining processing project (Niafarang)
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Evaluation and development of downstream applications for zircon and titanium
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Titanium based materials trading
There have been no significant changes in the nature of the Group's principal activities during the financial year.
Significant Changes to Group Structure
There have been no significant changes to the Astron group structure in the financial year ending 30 June 2015.
Financial Position
The net assets of the Group have increased to $112,425,400 an increase of $15,638,108 from 2014.
The net assets have been affected by:
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Sale of Chinese land $11,081,124
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Foreign exchange impact on foreign controlled assets of $7,293,284
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Net loss (excluding gain on the sale of land) for the year of $3,092,006
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- Income tax refunds for the 2013 and 2014 being Research and development grants of $1,998,945
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- Write down of construction in progress of $1,296,742
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Reversal of inventory and debtor provisions of $1,006,026
Dividends
No final dividend was proposed for the year ended 30 June 2015 (2014: Nil).
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Company Number: 1687414
Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Review of Operations
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income
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Total revenue comprising sales, interest received and other income excluding the land sale decreased from the prior year by 46% to $2,788,428. This is essentially due to the substantial reduction cash on deposit and associated interest earnings. Trading in the Chinese markets was consistent with the prior year.
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Gross margins from the trading business were negative due to market condition in the Chinese markets. Inventory is carried at the current market prices which have not had the anticipated price rebound.
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Administration expenditure decreased by $1,332,154 to $6,086,008. This decrease can be explained by the reduction in remuneration of key management personnel for the year and ongoing expenditure rationalisation.
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Costs associated with Gambia litigation comprise legal fees and associated advisors’ costs.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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The increase in inventories is attributed to foreign exchange gains and some price strengthening in the market in the 2015 financial year.
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Available for sale financial assets comprise shares in South American Iron & Steel, Altona Mining, Zambezi Resources and Greenpower Energy. The combined market value of these investments has increased by $355,706 from 30 June 2015 after receiving a $669,104 return of capital from Altona Mining. This increase has credited the financial assets available-for-sale reserve in the statement of financial position.
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The increase in intangible assets arises from further development expenditure capitalised in respect of the Donald Mineral Sands and Niafarang (Senegal) projects.
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Land use rights comprise 50 year land use leases. These leases are capitalised and amortised over the 50 year period. The increase in the carrying value to $3,525,125 over the 30 June 2014 value is attributable for foreign exchange gains after accounting for leasehold amortisation.
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The increase in the net asset value from 29.2 cps at 30 June 2014 to 38.8 cps at 30 June 2015 primarily relates to the sale of land in China and foreign exchange gains on assets held outside Australia.
Operations review
Donald
The development of the Donald project continued during the year. Progress was made in the following areas:
Regulatory
- The next stage in obtaining the right to mine is the completion of a work plan. A draft work plan has been submitted to the Department of Primary Industries. Stage 1 site surveys were undertaken and completed during the reporting period. A development plan for stage 2 has been completed and work continues.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Geology and mining
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Additional drilling and sampling has been undertaken on the Donald and Jackson mineral sands deposits.
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The company has released a resource upgrade to comply with the JORC 2012 code.
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The definitive feasibility study which was announced in July 2014 has continued to be upgraded.
Land
- No further land was purchased during the year.
Funding
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The company continues to consider funding and optimisation options on the basis of its feasibility study.
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As announced on 14 April 2014 Donald Mineral Sands Pty Ltd has entered into a framework agreement with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation which sets out the parties’ intentions and the process for agreeing on an EPC contract for supply and installation of equipment for the MUP/WCP for the Donald Mineral Sands project and assistance with funding the Project. Since 14 April 2014, Donald Mineral Sands Pty Ltd has worked closely with the China Machinery Engineering Corporations to refine the EPC contract and funding the project. Meanwhile, the Company continues to explore funding options for matching funds for the Donald project.
China operations
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Work at Yingkou continued with the construction of additional infrastructure, construction of the zircon sponge plant and the purchase of equipment for the laboratory.
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Astron’s technical consultants Mineral Engineering Technical Services Pty Ltd have confirmed that the proposed zircon washing process is feasible and capable of reducing the impurities in the Donald zircon sand enabling the production of a premium zircon product. Further development of separation plant was undertaken.
Senegal
- Work continued on the components required to apply for the mining licence which is subject to Government approval.
America
- Astron continues to pursue mineral sands deposits in USA for processing and sale in China.
Prospects
The Group’s objectives for the 2016 financial year are to continue with exploring funding options for the Donald Mineral Sands project, developing the Donald and the Niafarang projects and associated downstream research and development activities.
Significant Changes in State of Affairs
There have been no significant changes in the Group's state of affairs during the financial year.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Matters Subsequent to the end of the Financial Year
As announced to the ASX on 23 July 2015 Astron has received a successful finding in its favour. Astron and the Gambian government made submissions on damages to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”). ICSID has now determined the award including damages in favour of Astron.
The determination was for US$18,658,358 in damages for breach of the mining licence, interest of US$993,683, arbitration costs of US$445,860 (minus any sums refunded to Astron by ICSID on its final accounting) and £2,250,000 for legal costs. In total this is approximately AUD$31 million. As with any judgement, the next step is the expiry of the time for a party to lodge an appeal, and then enforcement. Astron will consider its options for enforcing the judgement against the Gambian government.
In September 2015 Astron received 20 million Renminbi (paid in two installments) representing the second instalment on the sale of leasehold land in China.
There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.
Likely Developments
The Group continues to explore funding options for the Donald Mineral Sands project. During the next financial year the Group expects to:
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finalise the project optimisation for Donald project;
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complete the funding process for Donald project; and
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commence the construction of Donald project
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Work continues on the project technical optimisation, including further work on mining method refinement, tailing treatment majorization, processing flow process updating and comparing logistics options.
The Group proposes to develop the Niafarang project following the anticipated award of the small mine license by end of 2015, moving to contract mining in 2016. Once the Niafarang project is in production, the Group will have an additional revenue source, which will have an immediate impact on the financial position of the Group. The Group’s business strategies continue to be based on being a high-quality producer of zircon and titanium (together with associated products) focused on sales and marketing activities in China.
Environmental Regulation
The Group's operations are in China, Senegal and Australia. In Australia, our Environmental Effects Statement for the Donald mine has been approved. The Group complied with all environmental regulations in relation to mining operations and there were no reportable environmental matters from the Australian operations.
Once these projects have been developed the Group will if applicable apply the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act of 2007.
In China, the Group continues to work closely with the local authorities to ensure high standards are maintained. In relation to the proposed manufacturing processes in China, there were no exceptions noted by regular local government environmental testing and supervision. Further the development projects will be implemented with best practice standards carefully monitored by the local authorities.
To the best of the Directors' knowledge, the Group has adequate systems in place to ensure compliance with the requirements of all environmental legislation described above and are not aware of any breach of those requirements during the financial year and up to the date of the Directors' report.
Occupational Health and Safety
During the year there were no lost time injuries.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Director Information
Mr. Gerard King
Chairman (Non-executive)
Qualifications
LLB
Experience
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Board Member since 6 December 2011 (Astron Limited: 5 November 1985)
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Former partner of law firm Phillips Fox and has had over 30 years of experience in corporate and business advising including acting as a Director of a number of Australian Public Companies
Interest in Shares #
49,038 Ordinary shares
Special Responsibilities
Mr. King is the Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Chairman of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee
Directorships held in other listed entities
Mr. King is a Director of Greenpower Energy Limited (appointed 4 November 1985) which was listed on 5 March 2008.
Mr. Alexander Brown
President (Executive)
Qualifications
B AgSc
Experience
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Board Member since 6 December 2011 (Astron Limited: 4 February 1988)
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Wide commercial experience of over 30 years in construction, mining and exploration including developing the Horseshoe Lights Gold Mine at Meekathara W.A., expanding the Gunnedah Coal Mine, in NSW, and successfully drilling for oil and gas in Thailand and USA.
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Mr Brown also started with others a major advanced plastics pipe company Europipe Sdn Bhd in Malaysia in 1987 which manufactured and distributed its products throughout Asia and Australasia. In the last 19 years his activities have focused in building the Astron business in China.
Interest in Shares #
94,183,124 Ordinary shares
Special Responsibilities
Mr. Brown is the President and responsible for the operations of the Group
Directorships held in other listed entities
Mr. Brown is not currently a Director of another listed company.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Mdm Kang Rong
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Managing Director (Executive)
Qualifications B.E.(Chem)
Experience
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Board member since 31 January 2012 (Astron Limited: 21 August 2006)
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Mdm Kang Rong worked as a Chemical Production Engineer at Shenyang Chemical Company (a major Chinese company based in Shenyang (Liaoning Province). She then moved to Hainan Island China and worked in sales and administration for the Japanese trading co. Nissei, Ltd.
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She joined Astron in 1995 as marketing manager of Shenyang Astron Mining Industry. Since then she has overseen Astron’s China operations and global sales for over 13 years and has been largely responsible for the growth and development of the Company.
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Interest in Shares # 4,000,000 Ordinary Shares
Special Responsibilities
As Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Managing Director is in charge of all Astron’s operations
Directorships held in other listed Mdm Kang Rong is not currently a Director of another listed entities company.
Interest in Shares includes directly, indirectly, beneficially or potentially beneficially held shares.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Meetings of Directors
During the financial year, seven meetings of Directors (excluding committees of Directors) were held for Astron Corporation Limited. Attendances by each Director at Directors’ meeting, audit and risk committee and remuneration and nominating committee meetings during the year were as follows:
| Astron Corporation Limited Mr. Gerard King Mr. Alexander Brown Mr. Robert Flew Mr. Ronald McCullough Mdm Kang Rong |
Directors' Meetings | Directors' Meetings | Committee Meetings | Committee Meetings | Committee Meetings | Committee Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit & Risk Committee | Remuneration & Nomination Committee |
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| Number eligible to attend |
Number attended |
Number eligible to attend |
Number attended |
Number eligible to attend |
Number attended |
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| 8 8 6 4 8 |
8 5 6 4 8 |
2 0 2 1 0 |
2 n/a 2 1 n/a |
0 0 0 0 0 |
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a |
Share Options
No options over issued shares or interests in the Group or a controlled entity were granted during or since the end of the financial year and there were no options outstanding at the date of this report.
Remuneration Report
Policy for determining the nature and amount of Key Management Personnel remuneration
The remuneration policy of the Group has been designed to align Director and executive objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering potential long term incentives based on key performance areas affecting the Group's financial results. The board of Astron Corporation Limited believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best executives and Directors to run and manage the Group, as well as create goal congruence between Directors, executives and shareholders.
The board's policy for determining the nature and amount or remuneration for the board members and senior executives of the Group is as follows:
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The remuneration policy for the executive Directors and other senior executives was developed by the remuneration committee and approved by the board after seeking professional advice from an independent external consultant.
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All executives receive a market related base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience), other statutory benefits and potential performance incentives.
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The remuneration committee reviews executive packages annually by reference to the Group’s performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors.
The performance of executives is measured against criteria agreed with each executive and is based predominantly on the forecast growth of the Group’s profits and shareholders’ value. All bonuses and incentives are linked to the performance of the individual and are discretionary. The objective is designed to attract the highest caliber of executives and reward them for performance that results in long term growth in shareholder wealth.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
At the discretion of the Committee from time to time shares are issued to executives to reflect their achievements. There are presently no option based schemes in place.
Where applicable executive Directors and executives receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is currently 9.5%, and do not receive any other retirement benefits.
Some individuals, however, have chosen to sacrifice part of their salary to increase payments towards superannuation.
If shares are given to Directors and/or executives, these shares are issued at the market price of those shares.
The board policy is to remunerate non-executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The remuneration committee determines payments to the non-executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to non-executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Fees for non-executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the Group. However, to align Director's interests with shareholder interests, the Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Group.
Performance based remuneration
As part of each executive Director and executives remuneration package there is a discretionary bonus element. The intention of this program is to facilitate goal congruence between Directors/executives with that of the business and shareholders.
In determining whether or not each executive Director and executive's bonus is due, the remuneration committee bases the assessment on audited figures and independent reports where appropriate.
The remuneration committee reserves the right to award bonuses where performance expectation has prima facie not been met but it is considered in the interests of the Group to continue to reward that individual.
The bonus arrangements have been entered into with the following key management personnel (KMP):
| Executive | Amount of bonus |
|---|---|
| Mark Coetzee | 100% of annual salary for |
| achievement of pre-determined | |
| KPIs |
Other KMPs are entitled to the annual bonus program of the Group, which will be based on the performance of the group and at the discretion of the Board. The terms of the bonus program are in the process of being defined.
Company performance, shareholder wealth and directors and executives remuneration
The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase goal congruence between shareholders and Directors and executives. This has been achieved by awarding discretionary bonuses to encourage the alignment of personal and shareholder interests. The Group believes this policy to have been effective in increasing shareholder wealth and the Group's consolidated statement of financial position over the past five years.
The following table shows the gross revenue, profits and dividends for the last five years for the listed entity, as well as the share price at the end of the respective financial years.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
| Revenue (‘000) Net Profit/(Loss) (‘000) Share Price at Year-end DividendsPaid (‘000) |
2011 $ 2012 $ 2013 $ 2014 $ 2015 $ |
|---|---|
| 20,489 20,993 12,970 5,148 11,739 883 (1,003) (5,466) (7,583) 7,989 1.54 1.26 0.71 0.32 0.15 - - - - - |
In 2012 Astron implemented a 2 for 1 share split and in 2014 the Astron returned 75cents per share to shareholders. Revenue for 2015 includes $11,081,124 being the gain on sale of leasehold land in China.
Key Management Personnel
The following persons were key management personnel (KMP) of the Group during the financial year:
Position Held
Mr. Gerard King Chairman-Non-executive Mr. Alexander Brown President Mr. Robert Flew Director- Non-executive (Resigned 31 March 2015) Mr. Ronald McCullough Director- Non-executive (Resigned 16 October 2014) Mdm Kang Rong Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Managing Director (Executive) Mr. Mark Coetzee Project Executive – Senegal Mr. Joshua Theunissen Australian Company Secretary
Shareholdings
Details of equity instruments (other than options and rights) held directly, indirectly, beneficially or potentially beneficially by key management personnel and their related parties are as follows:
| 30 June 2015 | Balance 1/07/2014 |
Shares (sold) /purchased |
Balance 30/06/2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel | |||
| Mr. Gerard King | 49,038 | - | 49,038 |
| Mr. Alexander Brown | 94,183,124 | - | 94,183,124 |
| Mr. Robert Flew | 341,148 | - | 341,148 |
| Mr. Ronald McCullough | 8,000 | - | 8,000 |
| Mdm Kang Rong | 4,000,000 | - | 4,000,000 |
| Mr. Mark Coetzee | - | - | - |
| Mr. Joshua Theunissen | - | - | - |
| Total | 98,581,310 | - | 98,581,310 |
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Company Number: 1687414
Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Details of Remuneration
Details of compensation by key management personnel of Astron Corporation Limited Group are set out below:
Year ended 30 June 2015
| Year ended 30 June 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Directors Mr. Gerard King Mr. Alexander Brown (#1) Mr. Robert Flew (#2) Mr. Ronald McCullough (#1/3) Mdm Kang Rong (#1) Other key management personnel Mr. Mark Coetzee Mr. Joshua Theunissen (#1) |
Short term benefits Post- employment benefits |
| Cash, fees salary & commissions $ Non-cash Benefits/ Other $ Termination Payments $ Superannuation $ Total $ % of remuneration that is performance based |
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| 99,750 - - 20,250 120,000 0% 496,909 - - - 496,909 0% 29,096 - - 15,904 45,000 0% 17,473 - - - 17,473 0% 385,275 - - - 385,275 0% 278,045 20,742 - - 298,787 0% 63,764 - - - 63,764 0% |
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| 1,370,312 20,742 - 36,154 1,427,208 |
Note reference #:
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Paid or payable to management company
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Resigned 31 March 2015 3. Resigned 16 October 2014
None of the above payments were performance related.
Use of Remuneration Consultants
The Group’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee have employed external consultants to review and to provide recommendations in respect of the amount and elements of executive remuneration, including short-term and long-term incentive plan design.
No remuneration consultants were employed during the year.
Termination Payment
No termination payments were paid during the year to Key Management Personnel.
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Company Number: 1687414
Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Year ended 30 June 2014
| Directors Mr. Gerard King Mr. Alexander Brown (#1) Mr. Robert Flew Mr. Ronald McCullough (#1) Mdm Kang Rong (#1) Other key management personnel Mr. Allen Cauvin (#2) Mr. Mark Coetzee Mr. Joshua Theunissen (#1) |
Short term benefits Post- employment benefits |
|---|---|
| Cash, fees salary & commissions $ Non-cash Benefits/ Other $ Superannuation $ Termination $ Total $ % of remuneration that is performance based |
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| 100,000 - 20,000 - 120,000 - 496,909 - - - 496,909 - 38,920 - 21,080 - 60,000 - 60,000 - - - 60,000 - 380,678 - - - 380,678 - 145,096 - 6,060 100,000 251,156 - 258,472 15,784 - - 274,256 - 90,995 - - - 90,995 - |
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| 1,571,070 15,784 47,140 100,000 1,733,994 - |
Note reference #:
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Paid or payable to management company
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Resigned 31 October 2013 and was paid $100,000 in lieu of notice
None of the above payments were performance related.
Share Based Payment Bonuses
No share based payment bonuses were paid during the current year or the year ended 30 June 2015.
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Astron Corporation Limited
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
Service Contracts
Service contracts (or letters of engagement) have been entered into by the Group, or are in the process of being entered into, with all key management personnel and executives, describing the components and amounts of remuneration applicable on their initial appointment, including terms, other than non-executives who have long established understanding of arrangements with the Group. These contracts do not fix the amount of remuneration increases from year to year. Remuneration levels are reviewed generally each year by the Remuneration Committee to align with changes in job responsibilities and market salary expectations. There is an arrangement with respect to the services of the Managing Director, Alexander Brown, provided by a management company on an annual service agreement, the period of notice required to terminate this contract is twelve months. Other than repayment of loans and management fees there is no further payment required to terminate this contract.
Other key management personnel have ongoing contracts with a notice period of three months for key management personnel. There are no non-standard termination clauses in any of these contracts.
The Remuneration Committee considers the appropriate remuneration requirements. In August 2012, the Group engaged external consultants to review the Group’s salary and incentive benchmarks. No consultants were engaged to review Group remunerations during the year ended 30 June 2015.
END OF REMUNERATION REPORT
Indemnifying Officers or Auditors
Insurance premiums paid for Directors
During the year Astron Limited paid a premium of $54,883 (2014: $37,387) in respect of a contract insuring Directors, secretaries and executive officers of the company and its controlled entities against a liability incurred as Director, secretary or executive officer. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability.
The company has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the company or any of its controlled entities against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.
Voting and comments at the Company’s 2014 Annual General Meeting
The Company received 94.8% of “yes” votes on its remuneration report for the 2014 financial year. The Company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM on its remuneration report.
Non-audit services
During the financial year, the following fees for non-audit services were paid or payable to the auditor, Grant Thornton, or their related practices:
| Other Services Taxation services Otherservices |
2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| 35,760 19,100 10,064 3,850 |
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Astron Corporation Limited
Company Number: 1687414
Directors’ Report
30 June 2015
The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services, during the year, by the auditor (or by another person or firm on behalf of the auditor), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.
On the advice of the audit committee, the Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out above, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the International Accounting and Ethics Standards Board (IASEB) for the following reasons:
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all non-audit services have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and
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none of the non-audit services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out by the IASEB.
Auditors’ Independence Declaration
The lead auditors’ independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2015 has been received and can be found on page 14 of the financial report.
Directors’ declaration regarding IFRS compliance statement
The Directors’ declare that these annual financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Proceedings on Behalf of Company
No person has applied to the Court for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors:
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Mr. Alex Brown Dated this 30 September 2015
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Gerard King
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Note Sales revenue 5 Cost of sales Gross loss Interest income 5 Other income 5 Distribution expenses Marketing expenses Occupancy expenses 6 Administrative expenses 6 Write back/(down) of stock 6 Impairment of capital works in progress 6 Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets 6 Bad debts provision write back/(expense) 6 Costs associated with Gambian litigation 6 Finance costs Other expenses Profit/(Loss) before income tax expense Income tax benefit/(expense) 7 Net profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Increase in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets (tax: nil) Increase/(decrease) in foreign currency translation reserve (tax: nil) Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Profit/(Loss) for the year attributable to: Owners of Astron Corporation Limited Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Owners of Astron Corporation Limited |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
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| 1,984,024 1,636,910 (2,048,434) (1,983,546) |
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| (64,410) (346,636) 146,645 3,270,641 11,738,883 240,210 (42,996) (88,699) (17,624) (26,434) (169,708) (143,646) (6,086,008) (7,418,162) 392,139 (481,578) (1,296,742) - - (19,363) 613,887 (1,117,662) (264,460) (93,547) (28,224) (45,840) (14,377) (39,742) |
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| 4,907,005 (6,310,458) 3,082,113 (1,272,948) |
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| 7,989,118 (7,583,406) |
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| 355,706 242,414 7,293,284 (664,891) |
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| 7,648,990 (422,477) |
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| 15,638,108 (8,005,883) |
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| 7,989,118 (7,583,406) 15,638,108 (8,005,883) |
The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (cont)
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| EARNINGS PER SHARE For profit/(loss) for the year |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| Note 2015 Cents 2014 Cents |
|
| 8 | |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share) | 6.52 (6.19) |
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share) | 6.52 (6.19) |
The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Note ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 10 Term deposits greater than 90-days 10 Trade and other receivables 11 Inventories 12 Available-for-sale financial assets 14 Current tax assets 22 |
Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| 5,796,027 2,905,195 60,325 7,220,272 17,417,179 1,569,997 797,298 449,780 892,851 1,206,249 1,186,928 558,154 |
|
| 26,150,608 13,909,647 |
|
| Assets classified as held for sale 18 |
- 6,738,679 |
| Total current assets | 26,150,608 20,648,326 |
| Non-current assets Trade and other receivables 10 Property, plant and equipment 16 Intangible assets 17 Land use rights 18 |
3,924,922 - 22,363,317 20,850,447 64,926,815 61,182,133 3,525,124 2,903,760 |
| Total non-current assets | 94,740,178 84,936,340 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 120,890,786 105,584,666 |
| LIABILITIES Current liabilities Borrowings 20 Trade and other payables 19 Provisions 21 |
1,000,000 - 2,121,187 2,361,377 77,838 86,467 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,199,025 2,447,844 |
| Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 22 Long-termprovisions 21 |
5,226,361 6,309,530 40,000 40,000 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 5,266,361 6,349,530 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 8,465,386 8,797,374 |
| NET ASSETS | 112,425,400 96,787,292 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (cont)
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Consolidated | Consolidated | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2015 | 2014 | |
| $ | $ | ||
| EQUITY | |||
| Issued capital | 23 | 1,605,048 | 1,605,048 |
| Reserves | 24 | 13,355,012 | 5,706,022 |
| Retained earnings | 97,465,340 | 89,476,222 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 112,425,400 | 96,787,292 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Issued Capital |
Retained Earnings |
Financial Assets Available For Sale Reserve |
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve |
Total Equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended 30 June 2015 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Equity as at 1 July 2014 | 1,605,048 | 89,476,222 | 505,599 | 5,200,423 | 96,787,292 |
| Profit for the year | - | 7,989,118 | - | - | 7,989,118 |
| Other comprehensive | |||||
| income | |||||
| Increase in fair value of | |||||
| available-for-sale financial | |||||
| assets | - | - | 355,706 | - | 355,706 |
| Exchange differences on | |||||
| translation of foreign operations |
- | - | - | 7,293,284 | 7,293,284 |
| Total comprehensive income for theyear |
- | 7,989,118 | 355,706 | 7,293,284 | 15,638,108 |
| Transactions with owners | |||||
| in their capacity as owners | |||||
| Return of capital | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total of transactions with | |||||
| owners in their capacity as | |||||
| owners | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity as at 30 June 2015 | 1,605,048 | 97,465,340 | 861,305 | 12,493,707 | 112,425,400 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (cont) For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Issued Capital |
Retained Earnings |
Financial Assets Available For Sale Reserve |
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve |
Total Equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended 30 June 2014 |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Equity as at 1 July 2014 |
30,061,919 | 160,462,596 | 263,185 | 5,865,314 | 196,653,014 |
| Loss for the year | - | (7,583,406) | - | - | (7,583,406) |
| Other | |||||
| comprehensive | |||||
| income | |||||
| Increase in fair value | |||||
| of available-for-sale | |||||
| financial assets | - | - | 242,414 | - | 242,414 |
| Exchange differences | |||||
| on translation of | |||||
| foreign operations | - | - | - | (664,891) | (664,891) |
| Total comprehensive income for theyear |
- | (7,583,406) | 242,414 | (664,891) | (8,005,883) |
| Transactions with | |||||
| owners in their | |||||
| capacity as owners | |||||
| Returnofcapital | (28,456,871) | (63,402,968) | - | - | (91,859,839) |
| Total of transactions | |||||
| with owners in their | |||||
| capacity as owners | (28,456,871) | (63,402,968) | - | - | (91,859,839) |
| Equity as at 30 June 2014 |
1,605,048 | 89,476,222 | 505,599 | 5,200,423 | 96,787,292 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Note Cash flows from operating activities: Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Interest paid Dividend received Income taxes received/(paid) |
Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| 2,548,821 3,827,692 (8,024,085) (8,000,980) 445,184 3,651,188 (28,064) (45,840) 167,276 - 1,148,989 (275,650) |
|
| Net cash outflow from operating activities 28i |
(3,741,879) (843,590) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: Receipt/(Investment) in short term deposits Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Construction in works in progress Return of capital from other financial assets Capitalised exploration,evaluation expenditure and development costs |
7,159,947 55,112,846 (17,506) (195,535) (27,847) (3,791,762) 669,104 - (4,013,836) (1,253,268) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | 3,769,862 49,872,281 |
| Cash flows from financing activities: Return of capital Advance/repayment of borrowings |
- (91,859,839) 1,000,000 (301,909) |
| Net cash(outflow)/ inflow from financing activities | 1,000,000 (92,161,748) |
| Net decrease in cash held | 1,027,983 (43,133,057) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Net foreign exchange differences |
2,905,195 45,790,618 1,862,849 247,634 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of theyear 28ii |
5,796,027 2,905,195 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
1. Corporate Information
The consolidated financial statements of Astron Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 30 September 2015 and relate to the consolidated entity consisting of Astron Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for Astron Corporation Limited as an individual entity are no longer presented.
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars.
Astron Corporation Limited is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated in Hong Kong whose shares are publicly traded through CHESS Depository Interests on the Australian Securities Exchange.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and other authoritative pronouncements of the IASB.
The financial statements have also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for investment properties, land and buildings, plant and equipment deemed to be at fair value and available-for-sale financial assets that have been measured at fair value. Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amounts and fair value less costs to sell.
The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial statements.
(b) Basis of Consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Parent Company and all of its subsidiaries as of 30 June 2015. The Parent controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary.
All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation, including unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies. Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from a group perspective. Amounts reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.
Profit or loss and other comprehensive income of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are recognised from the effective date of acquisition, or up to the effective date of disposal, as applicable.
Non-controlling interests, presented as part of equity, represent the portion of a subsidiary’s profit or loss and net assets that is not held by the Group. The Group attributes total comprehensive income or loss of subsidiaries between the owners of the parent and the non-controlling interests based on their respective ownership interests.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(c) Foreign Currency Translation
The functional and presentation currency of Astron Corporation Limited and its Australian subsidiaries is Australian dollars (A$).
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using 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 end of the reporting period. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from settling foreign currency transactions, as well as from restating foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, are recognised in profit or loss except when they are deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges or where they relate to differences on foreign currency borrowings that provide a hedge against a net investment in a foreign entity.
Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when fair value was determined.
The functional currency of the overseas subsidiaries is primarily Chinese Renminbi. The assets and liabilities of these overseas subsidiaries are translated into the presentation currency of Astron Corporation Limited at the closing rate at the end of the reporting period and income and expenses are translated at the weighted average exchange rates for the year. All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income as a separate component of equity (foreign currency translation reserve). On disposal of a foreign entity, the cumulative exchange differences recognised in foreign currency translation reserves relating to that particular foreign operation are recognised in the profit and loss.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.
(d) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances and duties and taxes paid. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of products is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the buyer i.e. when control of the goods is passed to the buyer.
Rendering of services
Revenue from the rendering of services such as management fees are recognised upon the rendering of the service to the customers in accordance with the agreements.
Interest
Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. The effective interest method uses the effective interest rate which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the financial asset.
Rental income
Rental income is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term. Contingent rentals are recognised as income in the periods when they are earned.
Government grants
Grants from the government are recognised on receipt. These grants are intended to compensate for tax paid.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(e) Income Tax
The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income based on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences, between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their respective tax bases, at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. Exceptions are made for certain temporary differences arising on initial recognition of an asset or a liability if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit.
Deferred tax assets are only recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Astron Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of Astron Corporation Limited, and the Australian subsidiaries wholly owned by Astron Limited have implemented the tax consolidation legislation for the whole of the financial year. Astron Limited is the head entity in the tax consolidated group. The stand-alone taxpayer within a group approach has been used to allocate current income tax expense and deferred tax balances to wholly owned subsidiaries that form part of the tax consolidated group. Astron Limited has assumed all the current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses for the tax consolidated group via intercompany receivables and payables because a tax funding arrangement has been in place for the whole financial year. The amounts receivable/payable under tax funding arrangements are due upon notification by the head entity, which is issued soon after the end of each financial year. Interim funding notices may also be issued by the head entity to its wholly owned subsidiaries in order for the head entity to be able to pay tax installments. These amounts are recognised as current intercompany receivables or payables.
The Group recognises refunds received from research and development tax offsets in income tax expense (benefit). The research and development tax offset is recognised in accordance with the lodged income tax returns of the Group.
(f) Impairment of Assets
At the end of each reporting period the Group assesses whether there is any indication that individual assets are impaired. Where impairment indicators exist, recoverable amount is determined and impairment losses are recognised in the profit and loss where the asset's carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose of assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pretax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Where it is not possible to estimate recoverable amount for an individual asset, recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and at bank, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and bank overdrafts.
Term deposits with maturity over three months include bank deposits with fixed terms over three months period. For the purpose of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, term deposits with maturity over three months are shown as cash flows from investing activities.
(h) Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are recognised at original invoice amounts less an allowance for uncollectible amounts and have repayment terms between 0 and 90 days. Collectability of trade receivables is assessed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. An allowance is made for doubtful debts where there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms. Objective evidence of impairment includes financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 180 days overdue. On confirmation that the trade receivable will not be collectible the gross carrying value of the asset is written off against the associated provision.
From time to time, the Group elects to renegotiate the terms of trade receivables due from customers with which it has previously had a good trading history. Such renegotiations will lead to changes in the timing of payments rather than changes to the amounts owed and are not, in the view of the Directors, sufficient to require the de-recognition of the original instrument.
Receivables from related parties are recognised and carried at the nominal amount due.
(i) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises all direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads. Fixed overheads are allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costs are assigned to inventories using the first in first out basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated selling cost of completion and selling expenses.
(j) Non-current Assets Classified as Held For Sale
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are those assets whose carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. These assets are stated at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated or amortised. Interest expense continues to be recognised on liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale.
An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is recognised for subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset but not exceeding any cumulative impairment losses previously recognised.
A discontinued operation is a component of the Group that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that represents a separate major line of business or geographical operations, is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately in profit or loss.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(k) Investments and Other Financial Assets
All investments and other financial assets are initially stated at cost, being the fair value of consideration given plus acquisition costs. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade date which is the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Accounting policies for each category of investments and other financial assets subsequent to initial recognition are set out below.
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets comprise investments in listed and unlisted entities and any non-derivatives that are not classified as any other category of financial assets, and are classified as non-current assets (unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the end of the reporting period). After initial recognition, these investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses recognised in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve). Where there is a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale financial asset (which constitutes objective evidence of impairment) the full amount including any amount previously charged to other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss. Purchases and sales of available-for-sale financial assets are recognised on settlement date with any change in fair value between trade date and settlement date being recognised in other comprehensive income. On sale, the amount held in available-for-sale reserves associated with that asset is recognised in profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment. Interest on corporate bonds classified as available-for-sale is calculated using the effective interest rate method and is recognised in finance income in profit or loss.
The fair value of quoted investments are determined by reference to stock exchange quoted market bid prices at the close of business at the end of the reporting period. For investments where there is no quoted market price, fair value is determined by reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same or is calculated based on the expected cash flows of the underlying net asset base of the investment.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements as described in note 2(b).
Loans and receivables
Impairment losses are measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred. The cash flows are discounted at the investment's original effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Non-current loans and receivables include loans due from related parties repayable within 366 days of the end of the reporting period. These are interest bearing using a market rate of interest for a similar instrument with a similar credit rating. In the case of loans and receivables, objective evidence of impairment includes confirmation that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms.
(l) Fair Values
Fair values may be used for financial asset and liability measurement and well as for sundry disclosures.
Fair values for financial instruments traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price for financial assets is the current bid price.
The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short term nature. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(m) Property, Plant and Equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
All other plant and equipment is stated at historical cost, including costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management, less depreciation and any impairments.
Land is not depreciated. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
Depreciation on other assets is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
| Class of Asset | |
|---|---|
| Leasehold Buildings | 50 years |
| Freehold Land | Indefinite |
| Plant andEquipment | 3-20Years |
The assets' residual value and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.
Gains and losses on disposals are calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the asset's carrying amount and are included in profit or loss in the year that the item is de-recognised.
The cost of fixed assets constructed within the Group includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Additional costs incurred on the impaired capital works in progress are expensed in profit or loss.
(n) Leases
Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the net asset are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
(o) Land Use Rights
The upfront prepayments made for land use rights are expensed in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease or, when there is impairment, it is expensed immediately. The period of the lease is 50 years.
(p) Intangibles
Research and development costs
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditure incurred on an individual project is capitalised if the product or service is technically feasible, adequate resources are available to complete the project, it is probable that future economic benefits will be generated and expenditure attributable to the project can be measured reliably. Expenditure capitalised comprises costs of services and direct labour. Other development costs are expensed when they are incurred. The carrying value of development costs is reviewed annually when the asset is not yet available for use, or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.
The project is in the development phase and hence no amortisation has been brought to account. An amortisation policy has yet to be determined.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
Water rights
The Group has capitalised Water Rights. The water rights are amortised over the term of the right. The carrying value of water rights is reviewed annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.
(q) Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
(i) Costs carried forward
Costs arising from exploration and evaluation activities are carried forward provided that the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current and such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development, or by sale, or where exploration and evaluation activities have not, at reporting date, reached a stage to allow a reasonable assessment regarding the existence of economically recoverable reserves. Expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest.
(ii) Costs abandoned area
Costs carried forward in respect of an area of interest that is abandoned are written off in the year in which the decision to abandon is made.
(iii) Regular review
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
(iv) Costs of site restoration
Costs of site restoration are to be provided once an obligation presents. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of mining plant, equipment and building structures, waste removal and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with clauses of the mining permits. Such costs will be determined using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology on a discounted basis.
(r) Trade and Other Payables
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the reporting period and which are unpaid. These amounts are unsecured and have 30 to 90 day payment terms.
Payables to related parties are carried at the principal amount.
(s) Borrowings
All loans and 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 loans and borrowings using the effective interest method.
All borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the end of the reporting period.
(t) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
(u) Provisions
Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and make good obligations are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pretax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
(v) Employee Benefit Provisions
Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are recognised in respect of employees' services rendered up to the end of the reporting period and measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when leave is taken and measured at the actual rates paid or payable. Liabilities for wages and salaries and annual leave are included as part of Other Payables.
Bonus plan
The Group recognises an expense and a liability for bonuses when the entity is contractually obliged to make such payments or where there is past practice that has created a constructive obligation.
Retirement benefit obligations
The Group contributes to employee superannuation funds in accordance with its statutory obligations. Contributions are recognised as expenses as they become payable.
(w) Issued Capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown as a deduction from the equity proceeds, net of any income tax benefit. Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares associated with the acquisition of a business are included as part of the purchase consideration.
(x) Forward Funding
The short term needs of the company to meet its ongoing administration costs and committed project expenditure are forecast to be covered by the existing resources on hand for at least the next 12 months, however, the Group will require additional funding to execute its long term plans. The Group anticipates a significant uplift in Chinese trading in the near to medium term and there are several sources of additional funds available to the Group if necessary.
With respect to the projects, the Group is working through funding options. These include proceeds due from the sale of the land asset in China due in accordance with the agreed payment plan and the likely award of recompense from the court proceedings relating to the Gambian project which have been found in our favour (The timing of which is not able to be precisely predicted).
With regard to funding for the Senegal project, discussions are advanced to realise a joint venture and a letter of credit arrangement. The timing of the need and source of the funding is dependent on the issue of the mining lease which is now expected toward the end of the financial year.
Funding for the Donald project is advancing with Chinese sources, with the framework agreement having been signed. There will be a need for additional funding over and above this, which will be pursued when the timing of the Chinese funding becomes clearer. Options available to the Group include a mixture of equity and debt funding and the directors believe that such funding will be forthcoming.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(y) Share Based Payments
The Group may provide benefits to employees (including Directors) of the Group in the form of share based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares ("equity settled transactions"). Such equity settled transactions are at the discretion of the Remuneration Committee. To date, no such equity settled transactions have been undertaken.
The fair value of options or rights granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity (share-based payment reserve). The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the options. Fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. In determining fair value, no account is taken of any performance conditions other than those related to the share price of Astron Corporation Limited ("market conditions"). The cumulative expense recognised between grant date and vesting date is adjusted to reflect the Directors’ best estimate of the number of options or rights that will ultimately vest because of internal conditions of the options or rights, such as the employees having to remain with the Group until vesting date, or such that employees are required to meet internal KPI. No expense is recognised for options or rights that do not ultimately vest because internal conditions were not met. An expense is still recognised for options or rights that do not ultimately vest because a market condition was not met.
Where the terms of options or rights are modified, the expense continues to be recognised from grant date to vesting date as if the terms had never been changed. In addition, at the date of the modification, a further expense is recognised for any increase in fair value of the transaction as a result of the change.
Where options are cancelled, they are treated as if vesting occurred on cancellation and any unrecognised expenses are taken immediately to profit or loss. However, if new options are substituted for the cancelled options or rights and designated as a replacement on grant date, the combined impact of the cancellation and replacement are treated as if they were a modification.
When shareholders’ approval is required for the issuance of options or rights, the expenses are recognised based on the grant-date fair value according to the management estimation. This estimate is re-assessed upon obtaining formal approval from shareholders.
(z) Dividends/Return of Capital
No dividends were paid or proposed for the years ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014. There is no Dividend Reinvestment Plan in operation. On 28 May 2014 the Company announced the completion of a return of capital whereby a distribution and equal return of capital to all shareholders of $0.75 per ordinary share was undertaken. The Company previously made a tax free capital gain from the sale of its China processing companies to Imerys in 2008 and the Board decided that it is now the appropriate time to make a return of capital to shareholders from the prior year’s tax free capital profit.
(aa) Segment Reporting
Segment revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are those that are directly attributable to a segment and the relevant portion that can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis. Segment assets include all assets used by a segment and consist primarily of operating cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets. Segment liabilities consist primarily of trade and other creditors, employee benefits and provisions.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(bb) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of Astron Corporation Limited by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares during the year.
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the basic earnings by the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares. The weighted average number of shares used is adjusted for the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
(cc) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses are recognised net of GST except where 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.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the consolidated 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 is classified as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.
(dd) New and revised standards that are effective for these financial statements
The Group 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. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the Group.
Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the Group:
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IAS 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities;
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IAS 2013-3 Amendments to IAS 136 - Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets;
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IAS 2013-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting; and
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IAS 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Parts A to C).
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(ee) Standards Issued but not yet Effective
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2015. The Group's assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the Group, are set out below.
IAS 9 Financial Instruments
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The standard replaces all previous versions of AASB 9 and completes the project to replace IAS 39 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’. AASB 9 introduces new classification and measurement models for financial assets. New simpler hedge accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with the risk management activities of the entity. New impairment requirements will use an ‘expected credit loss’ (‘ECL’) model to recognise an allowance. The Group will adopt this standard from 1 July 2018 but the impact of its adoption is yet to be assessed. The impact on the Group is likely to be immaterial.
IAS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
This standard is currently applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 (however Exposure Draft 263 'Effective Date of IAS 15' proposes to defer the application date by one year to 1 January 2018). The standard provides a single standard for revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity will recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services). It is expected that the consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2018 (presuming ED 263 is passed) but the impact of its adoption is yet to be assessed. The impact on the Group is likely to be immaterial.
Other accounting standards issued are not considered to have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Group. These standards (and their operative dates) include:
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IAS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts (from 1 January 2016);
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IAS 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part D from 1 January 2016 and Part E from 1 January 2018);
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IAS 2014-3 Amendments to International Accounting Standards – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations (from 1 January 2016);
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IAS 2014-4 Amendments to International Accounting Standards – Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation (from 1 January 2016);
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IAS 2014-5 Amendments to International Accounting Standards arising from IAS 15 (from 1 January 2017);
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IAS 2014-7 Amendments to International Accounting Standards arising from IAS 9 (December 2014) (from 1 January 2018);
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IAS 2014-8 Amendments to International Accounting Standards arising from IAS 9 (December 2014) – Application of IAS 9 (December 2009) and IAS 9 (December 2010) (from 1 January 2015);
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IAS 2014-9 Amendments to International Accounting Standards – Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements (from 1 January 2016);
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IAS 2014-10 Amendments to International Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (from 1 January 2016);
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IAS 2015-2 Amendments to International Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101 (from 1 January 2016);
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
3. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments
The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Group.
i. Key estimates: Impairment
The Group assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value in use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates and judgements.
During the period impairment has been recognised in respect of the Zr Sponge project; refer to note 15(d).
The Group has prepared discounted cash flow models which together with independent valuations support the carrying value of intangible assets while the Group works through to obtaining bankable feasibility status (Refer note 16). The Group uses various interest rates to discount future cash flows based around risks included capital, geographical and market risks.
All other assets have been assessed for impairment based on either their value in use or fair value less costs to sell. The impairment assessments inherently involve significant judgements and estimates to be made.
ii. Provision for Impairment of Receivables
The provision for impairment of receivables assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the aging of receivables, historical collection rates and specific knowledge of the individual debtors’ financial position.
iii. Capitalisation of Exploration and Evaluation Assets
The Group has continued to capitalise expenditure, in terms of IFRS 6, incurred on the exploration and evaluation of the Donald Mineral Sands project in Victoria, Australia. This has been done as the technical feasibility and economic viability of extracting the mineral resources is not demonstrable. The Group has assessed that the balances capitalised will be recoverable through the projects successful development.
The Group has continued to capitalise expenditure, in terms of IFRS 6, incurred on the exploration and evaluation of the Senegal Mineral Sands project in Senegal. This has been done as until a mining license is received the Group the viability of extracting the mineral resources is not demonstrable. The Group has assessed that the balances capitalised will be recoverable through the projects successful development.
iv. Income Tax
The Group is subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income tax. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The group recognized liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on the Group’s current understanding of the tax law. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the carrying amounts, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
vi. Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised for capital losses and China revenue losses as the utilisation of these losses is not considered probable at this stage.
vii. Available-for sale Financial Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets have been classified as current assets as it is the Group’s intention to dispose of these assets within one year.
viii. 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.
4. Segment Information
i. Description of Segments
The Group has adopted IAS 8 Operating Segments from whereby segment information is presented using a 'management approach', i.e. segment information is provided on the same basis as information used for internal reporting purposes by the Managing Director/President (chief operating decision maker) who monitors the segment performance based on the net profit before tax for the period. Operating segments have been determined on the basis of reports reviewed by the Managing Director/President who is considered to be the chief operating decision maker of the Group. The reportable segments are as follows:
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Senegal: Development of the Niafarang mine
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Donald Mineral Sands: Development of the Donald Mineral Sands mine
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Titanium: Development of mineral processing plant and mineral trading • Mineral Resources: Mineral trading and construction of the mineral separation plant
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Other: Group treasury and head office activities
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ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
ii. Information provided to the Managing Director /President
| 30 June | Donald Mineral Sands | Donald Mineral Sands | Titanium | Titanium | Mineral Resources | Mineral Resources | Senegal | Senegal | Other | Other | Consolidated | Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Revenue from external customers Sales - Interest revenue 1,308 Rent/Other Income 177,995 |
- 637 183,230 |
644,703 106 11,168,712 |
152 289 5,703 |
1,339,321 - 224,900 |
1,636,758 561 51,187 |
- - - |
- - - |
- 145,231 167,276 |
- 3,269,154 - |
1,984,024 146,645 11,738,883 |
1,636,910 3,270,641 240,210 |
|
| Total revenue | 179,303 | 183,957 | 11,813,521 | 6,144 | 1,564,221 | 1,688,506 | - | - | 312,507 | 3,269,154 | 13,869,552 | 5,147,761 |
| Segment result | ||||||||||||
| Segment (loss) / profit |
(201,655) | 183,957 | 8,808,236 | (1,903,887) | (342,759) | (3,201,583) | - | - | (3,356,817) | (1,388,945) | 4,907,005 | (6,310,458) |
| Impairment losses | - | - | 1,296,742 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19,363 | 1,296,742 | 19,363 |
| Acquisition of PPE, Intangible assets and other non -current segment assets |
3,319,156 | 5,310,807 | 27,847 | 328,422 | 15,861 | 210,474 | 694,680 | 1,388,995 | 1,645 | - | 4,059,189 | 7,238,698 |
| Depreciation and amortisation |
- | - | 241,103 | 146,988 | 289,816 | 270,494 | - | - | 120,720 | 124,308 | 651,639 | 541,790 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| 30 June | Donald Mineral Sands | Donald Mineral Sands | Titanium | Titanium | Mineral Resources | Mineral Resources | Senegal | Senegal | Other | Other | Consolidated | Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | Jun-15 | Jun-14 | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Assets Segment assets |
66,005,586 | 63,103,716 | 30,935,345 | 16,503,857 | 11,953,678 | 10,437,497 | 4,120,394 | 3,453,681 | 7,875,783 | 12,085,915 | 120,890,786 | 105,584,666 |
| Total | 66,005,586 | 63,103,716 | 30,935,345 | 16,503,857 | 11,953,678 | 10,437,497 | 4,120,394 | 3,453,681 | 7,875,783 | 12,085,915 | 120,890,786 | 105,584,666 |
| Liabilities Segment liabilities |
8,068,821 | 7,156,181 | 142,626 | 61,583 | 442,873 | 521,527 | 22,121 | 9,910 | (211,055) | 1,048,173 | 10,748,408 | 8,797,374 |
| Total | 8,068,821 | 7,156,181 | 142,626 | 61,583 | 442,873 | 521,527 | 22,121 | 9,910 | (211,055) | 1,048,173 | 10,748,408 | 8,797,374 |
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Astron Corporation Limited
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
iii. Geographical Information
Although the Group is managed globally, it operates in the following main geographical areas:
Hong Kong
The home country of the parent entity.
Australia
The home country of Astron Limited and one of the operating subsidiaries which performs evaluation and exploration activities. Interest and rental income is derived from Australian sources.
China
The home country of subsidiaries which operate in the mineral trading and downstream development segment.
Other
Astron is focused on developing mineral sands opportunities, principally in Senegal with a view to integrating into the Chinese operations.
| Australia China Other countries |
Sales revenues Interest revenue Non-current assets 2015 $ 2014 $ 2015 $ 2014 $ 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| - - 146,522 3,269,778 68,974,556 65,710,682 1,984,024 1,636,910 106 851 20,904,314 18,619,025 - - 17 12 936,386 606,633 |
|
| 1,984,024 1,636,910 146,645 3,270,641 90,815,256 84,936,340 |
During 2015 $1,700,651 or 86% (2014: $1,459,985 or 89%) of the revenue depended on four (2014: two) customers.
5. Revenue and Other Income
| Continuing operations Revenue - sale of goods - interest income Total revenue Other income: - rental income - dividend received - other income - disposal of leasehold land Total other income |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 1,984,024 1,636,910 146,645 3,270,641 |
|
| 2,130,669 4,907,551 |
|
| 177,995 183,320 167,276 - 312,488 56,890 11,081,124 - |
|
| 11,738,883 240,210 |
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
6. Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax
- i. Profit (loss) before income tax includes the following specific expenses :
| Finance costs Premises-contractual amounts Research and development costs Depreciation and amortisation Defined contribution superannuation Employee benefits Bad debt (write back)/expense – Trade receivables Impairment of available-for sale investments Costs associated with Gambia and Senegal Investments (note 13) Costs associated with project development expenditure Write (back) / down of inventory Impairment ofcapital worksinprogress |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 28,224 45,840 169,708 143,646 426,346 885,385 651,639 541,790 147,735 152,782 954,008 1,713,436 (613,887) 1,117,662 - 19,363 264,460 93,547 (392,139) 481,578 1,296,742 - |
7. Income Tax Expense
i. The components of tax expense comprise:
| Current tax expense in respect of current year Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the prior year Recognition of current year movements Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| - - (1,998,945) 532,940 (1,083,168) 740,008 |
|
| (3,082,113) 1,272,948 |
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ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
ii. The prima facie tax on profit before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows:
| Prima facie tax payable on profit 30% (2014: 30%) - continuing operations Add/(Less) Tax effect of: - non-deductible Gambia - other non-deductible items - deferred tax asset not recognized on overseas entities - disposal of leasehold land – China - under provision for income tax in prior year - impact ofoverseas taxdifferential |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 1,472,102 (1,893,137) |
|
| 1,472,102 (1,893,137) 79,338 26,701 (94,012) 303,283 824,104 2,763,794 (3,324,337) - (1,998,945) 532,940 (40,362) (460,633) |
|
| Income taxattributable to entity | (3,082,113) 1,272,948 |
The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows: (63)% (20)%
The decrease in the weighted average effective consolidated tax rate for 2015 is mainly the result of research and development expenditure claimed.
iii. Income tax rates
Australia
In accordance with the Australian Income Tax Act, Astron Limited and its 100% owned Australian subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group, tax funding or sharing agreements have been entered into. Australia has a double tax agreement with China and there are currently no impediments to repatriating profits from China to Australia. Dividends paid to Astron Limited from Chinese subsidiaries are non-assessable under current Australian Income Tax Legislation.
China (including Hong Kong)
Astron Corporation Limited is subject to Hong Kong tax law.
The Group’s subsidiaries in China and are subject to Chinese income tax laws.
Chinese taxation obligations have been fully complied with, confirmed by regular audits completed by the Chinese tax authorities.
iv. Items not chargeable or not deductible for tax purposes
Items not chargeable or deductible for tax purposes for the Group principally represent costs associated with the Gambian litigation.
v.
Tax on other comprehensive items
No deferred tax liabilities have been recognized in relation to available for sale financial assets reserve due to the existence of significant capital losses. Accordingly, no movement in income tax is recorded in current or prior financial years. No tax is applicable to other comprehensive item: foreign currency translation differences and share based payments reserve.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
8. Earnings Per Share
i. Reconciliation of earnings used in the calculation of earnings per share to loss/(profit):
| Profit/(Loss) attributable to owners Earnings/(Loss) used to calculate basic EPS Earnings/(Loss) usedincalculationofdilutiveEPS |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 7,989,118 (7,583,406) 7,989,118 (7,583,406) 7,989,118 (7,583,406) |
ii. Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted):
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year - used in calculating basic EPS Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year - usedincalculating dilutiveEPS |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 122,479,784 122,479,784 122,479,784 122,479,784 |
iii. Dilutive shares
There were no shares issued under escrow at or post year end. There were no rights or options for shares outstanding at year-end.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
9. Auditors' Remuneration
| Audit and review of financial statements Grant Thornton Other services – other auditors - taxation services - otherservices |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 103,181 149,643 |
|
| 103,181 149,643 |
|
| 35,760 19,100 10,064 3,850 |
10. Cash and Cash Equivalents
| Cash on hand Current & call account balances Short term deposits Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 3,341 5,247 5,792,686 1,657,315 - 1,242,633 |
|
| 5,796,027 2,905,195 |
Cash on hand is non-interest bearing. Bank balances and short term deposits at call bear floating interest rates between 0.0% and 2.15% (2014: 0.0% and 4.75%). Deposits have an average maturity of 90 days (2014: 90 days). Bank balances included letter of credit deposits of $0 as at 30 June 2015 (2014: $0).
a) Geographic concentration of risk
| Australia China Hong Kong USA United Kingdom Senegal Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 5,678,318 2,740,329 29,536 79,609 3,025 2,467 32,967 46,963 5,072 27,309 47,109 8,518 |
|
| 5,796,027 2,905,195 |
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
b) Concentration of risk by bank
| Australia Commonwealth Bank-S&P rating of AA- (2014:AA-) Goldman Sachs JB Were-A- (2014:A-) Westpac Bank-S&P rating of AA- (2014:AA-) Bank of China-S&P rating of A (2014:A) Other Australian banks China Bank of China-S&P rating of A (2014:A) Construction Bank-S&P rating of A (2014:A) China Merchant Bank-S&P rating of BBB+ Shanghai Pudong Development Bank – unrated Other Chinese banks |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 2,253,282 1,320,648 82,703 80,695 1,849 1,998 3,295,284 1,126,704 44,662 210,046 |
|
| 5,677,780 2,740,091 |
|
| 21,737 74,600 3,153 - - - 266 - 1,766 - |
|
| 26,922 74,600 |
|
| Other countries Other banks |
87,984 85,257 |
| 87,984 85,257 |
Term deposits greater than 90 days
| Termdepositswith maturity over90 days | Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 60,325 7,220,272 |
As at 30 June 2015, term deposits with maturity over 90 days of $60,325 (2014: 7,220,272) bear fixed interest rates of 3.25% (2014: 3.0% to 4.75%) and have a maturity of 3-6 months. c) Geographic concentration of risk
Australia
| Consolidated | |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 |
| $ | $ |
| 60,325 | 7,220,272 |
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
d) Concentration of risk by bank
| Australia Commonwealth Bank-S&P rating of AA- (2014:AA-) Westpac Bank –S&P rating of AA- (2014:AA-) Bank of China-S&P rating of A (2014: A) Other |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 50,000 50,000 - - - 7,160,272 10,325 10,000 |
|
| 60,325 7,220,272 |
11. Trade and Other Receivables
| Current Trade debtors Net trade debtors Drafts and other receivables Prepayments Impairments Net prepayments Non Current Other Receivables Total |
Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|
| Note | 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 10(b)(c) 10(a) 10(c) 10(c) 10(a) 10(a) |
572 91,970 |
|
| 572 91,970 |
||
| 16,976,443 1,149,927 |
||
| 826,330 638,890 (386,166) (310,790) |
||
| 440,164 328,100 |
||
| 17,417,179 1,569,997 |
||
| 3,924,922 - |
||
| 21,342,101 1,569,997 |
(a) Drafts and other receivables
This amount includes drafts receivable which are bank guarantees on behalf of trade and other debtors with current maturity dates. Settlement through bank draft is common trading practice in China. All the drafts are with the counterparties in China. There is no industry concentration of risk in respect to these drafts.
The Group entered into a contract of sale for leasehold land held in Yingkou province China, the net proceeds of which, amounting to $20,356,248, are to be received in instalments subsequent to year end. In September 2015 the second instalment of $4,290,741 was received, an equivalent instalment is due in November 2015 and the agreement provides for the balance to be paid in 12 equal monthly payments from December 2015 with the final instalment due in November 2016.
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Astron Corporation Limited
ARBN 154 924 553
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(b) Ageing analysis
The ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:
| 0-30 days (not past due) 31-60 days (past due not impaired) 61-90 days (past due not impaired) 91+ days (past due not impaired) Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| - - - - - - 572 91,970 |
|
| 572 91,970 |
At the end of the reporting period the Group’s trade debtors are predominantly receivable from Chinese trading partners. The Chinese debtors are regularly reviewed and as is common practice in China the terms maybe extended without which there would be overdue balances. Where applicable the Group has impaired significantly overdue receivables.
It is the Group’s policy that where possible that sales are made in exchange for notes (guaranteed by a Chinese bank) minimizing the Group’s exposure to an impairment issue.
(c) Prepayments
At year end the Group had made advances to suppliers for inventory purchases to secure the inventory at favourable prices.
Included in prepayments is an amount of $386,166 (2014: $310,790) which is the prepayment for construction. This amount has been impaired due to low possibility of collection.
12. Inventories
| Raw materials – at net realisable value Finished goods – at net realisable value Goods in transit Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ 651,616 341,504 144,804 108,216 878 60 |
|
| 797,298 449,780 |
There is a $725,574 (2014: $1,370,110) provision against inventory to net realisable value.
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Astron Corporation Limited
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
13. Investments in Gambia and Senegal
Carnegie Minerals (Gambia) Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Astron Limited. It was incorporated to commence mining activities in Gambia. The investments and receivables associated with the company have been impaired in full. The original agreement prior to the seizure of the assets was that Astron Limited had an obligation to fund the development and operating costs of the mine by way of loans.
Development on the Niafarang project in Senegal in current financial year (and in 2014) has been capitalized to development cost.
Furthermore, expenditure in 2015 of $264,460 (2014: $93,547) relating to Gambia litigation claim has been expensed directly to profit and loss.
As announced to the ASX on 23 July 2015 Astron has received a successful finding in its favour. Astron and the Gambian government made submissions on damages to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”). ICSID has now determined the award including damages in favour of Astron.
The determination was for US$18,658,358 in damages for breach of the mining licence, interest of US$993,683, arbitration costs of US$445,860 (minus any sums refunded to Astron by ICSID on its final accounting) and £2,250,000 for legal costs. In total this is approximately AUD$31 million. As with any judgement, the next step is the expiry of the time for a party to lodge an appeal, and then enforcement. Astron will consider its options for enforcing the judgement against the Gambian government.
14. Available-For-Sale Financial Assets
| Listed Securities Current listed investments, at fair value shares in listed corporations Total available-for-sale financial assets |
Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| 892,851 1,206,249 |
|
| 892,851 1,206,249 |
Available-for-sale financial assets comprise investments in the ordinary issued capital of four public companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The cost of these investments was $1,877,716. There are no fixed returns or fixed maturity date attached to these investments. In the current financial year the combined market value of these investments has increased by $355,706 (2014: $242,414) after receiving a capital return of $669,104 on 12 February 2015. The increase in market value of these investments has been netted off against the Financial Assets Available for Sale Reserve, under IAS 139, in the consolidated statement of financial position.
There will be no capital gains tax payable on the sale of these assets due to existing capital losses carried forward.
For listed equity securities and preference shares, fair value is determined by reference to closing bid prices on the ASX.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
15. Subsidiaries
| Financial Year 2015 Parent entity Astron Corporation Limited Subsidiaries of parent entity Astron Limited Astron Advanced Materials Limited Astron Mineral Sands Pty Limited Astron Titanium (Yingkou) Co Ltd Carnegie Minerals (Gambia) Limited Camden Sands Inc Coast Resources Limited Dickson & Johnson Pty Limited Donald Mineral Sands Pty Ltd Sovereign Gold NL WIM 150 Pty Limited Yingkou Astron Mineral Resources Co Ltd Astron Senegal Holding Pty Ltd Senegal Mineral Sands Ltd Zirtanium PtyLimited |
Country of incorporation Percentage Owned Ordinary Shares 2015 Percentage Owned Ordinary Shares 2014 Hong Kong Australia 100 100 UK 100 100 Australia 100 100 China 100 100 The Gambia 100 100 USA 100 100 Isle of Man 100 100 Australia 100 100 Australia 100 100 Australia 100 100 Australia 100 100 China 100 100 Hong Kong 100 100 Hong Kong 100 100 Australia 100 100 |
|---|---|
All the above entities became the subsidiaries of the parent company following the completion of the Group restructure as set out in Note 2(b) except Camden Sands Inc which was incorporated in the current year.
i. Equity
The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held.
ii. Disposal of subsidiaries
During the current year and prior years no subsidiaries were disposed of or wound up.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
16. Property, Plant and Equipment
| Land and buildings Land At cost Total land Leasehold buildings At cost Less accumulated depreciation Less accumulated impairment losses Total leasehold buildings Total land and buildings Plant and equipment and works in progress Capital works in progress At cost Less accumulated impairment losses Total capital works in progress Plant and equipment At cost Less accumulated depreciation Total plant and equipment Total plant and equipment and works in progress Totalproperty, plant and equipment |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 5,254,000 5,254,000 |
|
| 5,254,000 5,254,000 |
|
| 11,124,652 2,314,893 (663,426) (369,613) - - |
|
| 10,461,226 1,945,280 |
|
| 15,715,226 7,199,280 |
|
| 10,060,883 14,942,658 (3,934,065) (2,017,372) |
|
| 6,126,818 12,925,286 |
|
| 2,559,737 2,348,432 (2,038,464) (1,622,551) |
|
| 521,273 725,881 |
|
| 6,648,091 13,651,167 |
|
| 22,363,317 20,850,447 |
(a) Assets pledged as security
As at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014 there were no mortgages granted as security over bank loans.
(b) Capital works in progress
Capital works in progress are not ready for use and not yet being depreciated.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(c) Movements in carrying amounts
Movement in the carrying amount for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year.
| Year ended 30 June 2015 Balance at the beginning of year Additions Disposal Transfer Depreciation expense Impairment expense Foreign exchange movements Carrying amount at the end of year Year ended 30 June 2014 Balance at the beginning of year Additions Depreciation expense Foreign exchange movements Carrying amount at the end of year |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| Capital works in progress $ Land $ Buildings $ Plant and equipment $ Total $ |
|
12,925,286 5,254,000 1,945,280 725,881 20,850,447 27,847 - - 17,506 45,353 - - (245,701) (43,135) (288,835) (8,533,726) - 8,533,726 - - - - (206,579) (110,573) (317,153) (1,296,742) - - - (1,296,742) 3,004,153 - 434,500 (68,406) 3,370,247 |
|
| 6,126,818 5,254,000 10,461,226 521,273 22,363,317 |
|
12,864,593 5,248,417 2,031,508 947,364 21,091,882 354,761 5,583 - 189,952 550,296 - - (40,886) (341,437) (382,323) (294,068) - (45,342) (69,998) (409,408) |
|
| 12,925,286 5,254,000 1,945,280 725,881 20,850,447 |
(d) Impairment of capital works in progress
During the year the Group brought to account an impairment expense for the Zr Sponge project in China. The project while of significant potential has long lead times and hence it was appropriate to impair at 30 June 2015. No impairment loss has been recognised in profit or loss in 2014.
(e) Land acquisition
Included in the land cost was $Nil (2014: $5,583) being the residual acquisition costs on the land acquired in 2014 in Victoria for the Donald Project.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
17. Intangible Assets
| Development costs Cost Accumulated impairment loss Net carrying value Exploration expenditure capitalised Exploration and evaluation phases Net carrying value Water rights Net carrying value Computer software Net carrying value Total Intangibles |
Note | Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|---|
| 17(b) 17(b) 17(d) 17(a)(c) 17(a)(g) 17(a)(e) 17(f) |
12,524,714 11,168,022 (8,153,564) (7,553,253) |
|
| 4,371,150 3,614,769 |
||
| 45,066,696 41,241,546 |
||
| 45,066,696 41,241,546 |
||
| 15,409,966 16,128,311 79,003 197,507 |
||
| 64,926,815 61,182,133 |
(a) Intangible assets
Movements during the year ended 30 June 2015 in intangible assets represent additions, movements in foreign exchange and amortisation. For capital expenditure commitments refer note 27(b).
(b) Development costs and impairment losses
The development costs of $12,524,714 (2014: $11,168,022) and the accumulated impairment of $8,153,564 (2014: $7,553,253) as at 30 June 2015 relates to the following:
-
TiO2 project cost of $7,727,443 (2014: $7,127,132) was fully impaired in 2009. The current year movement represents the movement in foreign exchange.
-
The Senegal project of $4,053,636 (2014: $3,785,352) represents development costs incurred in Senegal. This was netted off by an impairment of $426,121 which was carried forward from prior years and shifted due to the movement in foreign exchange. That costs incurred in the prior years were fully impaired due to doubt as to whether the project will continue at that time. The current year additions represented the resumption of activities following the grant of the exploration license in June 2011.
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The remaining balance of $317,515 (2014: $255,538) relates to capitalised testing and design fees for the MSP. The current year movement represents the movement in foreign exchange.
(c) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
This expenditure relates to the Group's investment in the Donald Mineral Sands Project. As at 30 June 2015 the Group has complied with the conditions of the granting of EL5186, EL5255, EL5354, EL5472, ML5532, RL 2002, RL 2003 and RLA 2006. As such the Directors believe that the tenements are in good standing with the Department of Primary Industries in Victoria, who administers the Mineral Resources Development Act 1990.
The recoverability of the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the successful development and commercial exploitation or alternatively sale of the area of interest.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(d) Software
The Group has invested in Microsoft AX a financial and enterprise resource planning system which during the year the Group continued to implement. The computer software balance represents the initial software and installation costs of the first phase of this system.
(e) Movement in net carrying value
| Year ended 30 June 2015 Opening balance Additions Amortisation Foreign exchange movements Balance at 30 June 2015 Year ended 30 June 2014 Opening balance Additions Amortisation Foreign exchange movements |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| Exploration and Evaluation Phase $ Development costs $ Water Rights $ Software $ Total $ |
|
| 41,241,546 3,614,769 16,128,311 197,507 61,182,133 3,825,150 694,680 - - 4,519,830 - - (718,345) (118,504) (836,849) - 61,701 - - 61,701 |
|
| 45,066,696 4,371,150 15,409,966 79,003 64,926,815 |
|
| 35,942,139 2,030,369 17,958,613 316,011 56,247,132 5,299,407 1,590,378 - - 6,889,785 - - (1,830,302) (118,504) (1,948,806) - (5,978) - - (5,978) |
|
| Balance at 30 June 2014 | 41,241,546 3,614,769 16,128,311 197,507 61,182,133 |
(f) Finite lives
Intangible assets, other than goodwill have finite useful lives. To date no amortisation has been charged in respect of intangible assets due to the stage of development for each project.
(g) Water rights
In 2012 the Group acquired rights to the supply of water for the Donald project. The water rights are currently being amortised over 25 years in line with entitlements.
18. Land Use Rights
| Land userights | Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 3,525,124 2,903,760 |
During the year ended 30 June 2014, management entered into an agreement to transfer 1,065,384 sqm of land held in Yingkou province China to a state owned entity. As the under-development of this land resulted from a change of government development plan and restructure, this land transfer has been subsidised by the Chinese Government. Final contracts over the land sale have now been exchanged and the disposal has been brought to account in the year ended 30 June 2015. The net proceeds, amounting to $20,356,248, are to be received in instalments subsequent to year end. In September 2015 the second instalment of $4,290,741 was received, an equivalent instalment is due in November 2015 and the agreement provides for the balance to be paid in 12 equal monthly payments from December 2015 with the final instalment due in November 2016.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(a) Reconciliation
| Opening balance Additions Amortisation Transfer to assets classified as held for sale Foreign exchange movements Closing balance |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 2,903,760 10,012,664 - - (37,654) (146,512) - (6,738,679) 659,018 (223,713) |
|
| 3,525,124 2,903,760 |
19. Trade and Other Payables
| Unsecured liabilities Trade payables Other payables |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 996,471 1,262,089 1,124,716 1,099,288 |
|
| 2,121,187 2,361,377 |
20. Borrowings
| Current Short term borrowings |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| Note 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 26 1,000,000 - |
|
| 1,000,000 - |
The 2015 borrowings related to a loan from Executive Director Mdm Kang Rong who advanced Astron $1,000,000 for working capital. The advance is on an interest free basis and repayable on demand.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
21. Provisions
| Current Employee entitlements Provision for indemnification on discontinued operations Non-current Environmental rehabilitation |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| Note 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 59,292 67,921 18,546 18,546 |
|
| 77,838 86,467 |
|
| 21(a) 40,000 40,000 |
|
| 40,000 40,000 |
(a) Provision for environmental rehabilitation
The provision for rehabilitation represents the estimated costs to rehabilitate the Donald Mineral Sands evaluation excavation.
22. Taxation
i. Liabilities
| Current tax liability Deferred tax liability arises from the following: Capitalised expenditure Interest accrued Provisions and other timing differences Blackhole expenditure |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| - - |
|
| 5,384,022 6,594,550 1,849 91,411 (71,413) (210,486) (88,097) (165,945) |
|
| 5,226,361 6,309,530 |
ii. Deferred tax assets not brought to account
Deferred tax assets are not brought to account, as benefits will only be realised if the conditions for deductibility set out in note 2(e) occur.
| Tax losses: - Revenue losses (China) - capital losses |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 3,283,253 2,537,794 18,288,714 17,969,147 |
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
iii. Current Tax Asset
This represents payment of provisional tax which is recoverable as there is no tax liability in view of the tax losses incurred.
| Current taxasset | Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 1,186,928 558,154 |
23. Issued Capital
| 122,479,784 (2014: 122,479,784) Fully Paid Ordinary Shares at HK$0.1 Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 1,605,048 1,605,048 |
|
| 1,605,048 1,605,048 |
The shares in Astron Corporation Limited are par value shares with a par value of HK$0.1.
(a) Reconciliation of ordinary shares (number)
| At the beginning of year At reporting date |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 2014 |
|
| 122,479,784 122,479,784 |
|
| 122,479,784 122,479,784 |
On 21 May 2012, Astron Corporation Limited acquired the equity interests in Astron Limited through a share swap, and became the holding company of the companies now comprising the Group. As at the date of acquisition 122,476,778 CDIs and 3,006 ordinary shares were allotted and issued to shareholders of Astron Limited for the purpose of acquiring the subsidiaries.
(b) Reconciliation of ordinary shares (value)
| At the beginning of the year Return of capital Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 1,605,048 30,061,919 - (28,456,871) |
|
| 1,605,048 1,605,048 |
(c) Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of shares held.
At the shareholders meetings, each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called; otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
(d) Capital risk management
The Group considers its capital to comprise its ordinary share capital, reserves, accumulated retained earnings and net debt.
In managing its capital, the Group’s primary objective is to ensure its continued ability to provide a consistent return for its equity shareholders through a combination of capital growth and dividends. In order to achieve this objective, the Group has made decisions to adjust its capital structure to achieve these aims, either through altering its dividend policy, new share issues, or share buy backs, the Group considers not only its short term position but also its long term operational and strategic objectives.
| Net debt Totalequity |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ 1,000,000 - 112,425,400 96,787,292 |
There have been no significant changes to the Group’s capital management objectives, policies and processes in the year nor has there been any change in what the Group considers to be its capital.
(e) Share based payments
As at 30 June 2015 there were no key executives that had any rights to acquire shares in terms of a share-based payment scheme for employee remuneration. The creation and grant is subject to shareholder approval.
24. Reserves
i. Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records exchange differences arising on translation of foreign controlled subsidiaries.
ii. Share based payment reserve
The share-based payment reserve records the amount of expense raised in terms of equity-settled share-based payment transactions. The reserve recognized in the current financial year is nil (2014: $nil).
iii. Financial assets available for sale reserve
The financial assets available for sale reserve represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of available for sale financial assets that have been recognised in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when those assets have been disposed of or are determined to be impaired.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
25. Dividends
During the current and prior years no dividend was proposed or paid.
| Franking account balance Franking credits available for the subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% (2014:30%) |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 2,769,583 3,245,773 |
The above amount represents the balance on the franking account at the end of the financial year arising from income tax payable.
26. Related party transactions
- i. Parent entity
Astron Corporation Limited is the parent entity of the Group.
ii. Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are disclosed in note 15.
iii. Transactions with key management personnel
Key management of the Group are the executive members of the Board of Directors. Key Management Personnel remuneration includes the following expenses:
| Short term employee benefits Salaries and fees Non cash benefits Total short term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Payments in lieu of notice Superannuation Total post-employment benefits Total Remuneration |
2015 $ 2014 $ |
|---|---|
| 1,370,312 1,571,070 20,742 15,784 |
|
| 1,391,054 1,586,854 - 100,000 36,154 47,140 |
|
| 36,154 147,140 |
|
| 1,427,208 1,733,994 |
iv. Rental of offices
From 1 July 2011 to September 2014, the Group leased offices at level 18, Building B, Fortune Plaza, 53 Beizhan Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang China, property owned by Mdm Kang Rong, who is an executive Director of the Astron Corporation Limited.
The lease agreement has now concluded and the office is now situated in property owned by the Group.
v. Interest free loans
All subsidiary companies are wholly owned with any interest free loans being eliminated on consolidation.
vi. Management services provided
Management and administrative services are provided at no cost to subsidiaries.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
vii. Related Party Loans
Executive Director Mdm Kang Rong advanced Astron $1,000,000 for working capital. The advance is on an interest free basis and repayable on demand.
As at 30 June 2015 there are unpaid management fees payable to Directors’ related entities as follows:
-
Mdm Kang Rong, Juhua International Limited of $235,441 (2014: $30,438); and
-
Mr Alex Brown, Firback Finance Limited of $377,418 (2014: $10,242)
27. Commitments
i. Operating lease commitments
There are no non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements (2014: nil)
ii. Capital expenditure commitments
| Capital expenditure commitments contracted for: Chinese capital projects Chinese subsidiary capitalization Senegal Donald Mineral Sands Payable: -not later than 12 months |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 11,853 15,153 3,684,673 2,965,451 914,435 744,443 50,000 50,000 |
|
| 4,660,961 3,775,047 |
|
| 4,660,961 3,775,047 |
|
| 4,660,961 3,775,047 |
iii. Water rights
In terms of the contract with GWMW the Group is required to pay a usage fee in 2015 of $212,563 (2014: $201,682) per quarter for the life of the water rights.
iv. Guarantees between subsidiaries
Astron Limited has provided a letter of support to the Victorian Department of Primary Industries to fund any expenditure incurred by Donald Mineral Sands Pty Limited.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
v. Other commitments and contingencies
Land
In 2008 Astron Titanium (Yingkou) Co Ltd acquired a land site from the Chinese Government. The Group is discussing possible changes to the usage rights with the Government. The Directors believe that no significant loss will be incurred to the Group in relation to the land use rights. As at the 30 June 2015 the net book value of this land is $1,628,389 (2014: $1,342,118 and $6,738,679 held as available for sale).
The intention for the block of land held by Yingkou Astron Mineral Resources Co Ltd is currently being evaluated. As at 30 June 2015 the net book value of the land is $1,896,736 (2014: $1,561,642).
Senegal
The Group has a commitment to pay a bonus of 50% of the annual salary of the Senegal Managers annual income upon completion of funding construction and a further 50% of the annual salary on commissioning of the operation.
The Group has a commitment of USD$700,000 payable to mining consultants on the successful achievement of a mining license.
Minimum expenditure on exploration and mining licenses
To maintain the Exploration and Mining License’s at Donald the Group is required to spend $1,471,040 on exploration and development expenditure over the next year (2014: $1,272,439). The minimum expenditure amount per annum will normally increase over the life of an exploration license. The minimum expenditure on the mining license 5532 is $556,800 per annum. The amount of this expenditure could be reduced should the Group decide to relinquish land.
Other
Astron Limited is committed to adequately capitalise its Chinese subsidiaries to the amount of $3,684,673 (2014: $2,965,455).
28. Cash Flow Information
i. Reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities with profit attributable to members
| Consolidated | |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| Net (loss)/ profit for the year Non-cash flows in profit (loss) from ordinary activities Depreciation and amortisation Bad debt provision Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment Impairment of available-for-sale assets Impairment of construction in progress Decrease/ (increase) in trade and other receivables Decrease/(increase) in inventories Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals Increase in deferred tax liabilities Effects on foreignexchangeratemovement |
7,989,118 (7,583,406) 651,639 541,790 - 971,968 8,471,294 - 19,363 1,296,742 - (20,400,877) 2,215,916 (347,517) 1,734,667 38,396 254,657 (1,933,124) 1,272,948 492,450 (271,493) |
| (3,741,879) (843,590) |
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
ii. Reconciliation of cash
| ii. Reconciliation of cash |
|
|---|---|
| Note | Consolidated |
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the consolidated statement of financial position as follows: Cash on hand 10 Current & call account balances 10 Short term deposits 10 |
3,341 5,247 5,792,686 1,657,315 - 1,242,633 |
| 5,796,027 2,905,195 |
iii. Loan facilities
As at 30 June 2015 has an advance from a Director which is fully drawn at $1,000,000. As at 30 June 2014 the Group did not have any loan facilities.
iv. Non cash financing and investing activities
No dividends were paid in cash or by the issue of shares under a dividend reinvestment plan during the current year and prior year.
v. Acquisition of entities
During the year or during the previous year Astron Corporation Limited did not invest any funds into Chinese subsidiaries. During the current year Astron did not acquire any new entities.
vi. Disposal of entities
There were no disposals of entities in the current or prior financial years.
vii. Restrictions on cash
The short term deposits include $60,000 (2014: $60,000) of cash backed Bank Guarantees for the operations of the Donald Mineral Sands project and WIM 150 Pty Limited.
Bank balances did not include any letter of credit deposits at 30 June 2015 (2014: $nil).
29. Employee Benefit Obligations
As at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014, the majority of employees are employed in China. It is not normal business practice to remunerate employees in China with employee benefits including superannuation. Any Chinese provisions for employee entitlements at year end would be insignificant.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
30. Subsequent events
As announced to the ASX on 23 July 2015 Astron has received a successful finding in its favour. Astron and the Gambian government made submissions on damages to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”). ICSID has now determined the award including damages in favour of Astron.
The determination was for US$18,658,358 in damages for breach of the mining licence, interest of US$993,683, arbitration costs of US$445,860 (minus any sums refunded to Astron by ICSID on its final accounting) and £2,250,000 for legal costs. In total this is approximately AUD$31 million. As with any judgement, the next step is the expiry of the time for a party to lodge an appeal, and then enforcement. Astron will consider its options for enforcing the judgement against the Gambian government.
In September 2015 Astron received 20 million Renminbi (paid in two installments) representing the second instalment on the sale of leasehold land in China.
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.
The financial statements were authorised for issue on 30 September 2015 by the board of Directors.
31. Financial Instruments
i. General objectives, policies and processes
In common with all other businesses, the Group is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Group’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further quantitative information in respect of these risks is presented throughout these financial statements.
There have been no substantive changes in the Group’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks or the methods used to measure them from previous periods unless otherwise stated in this note. The principal financial instruments from which financial instrument risk arises are cash at bank, term deposits greater than 90 days, trade receivables and payables and available-for-sale investments.
The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’s risk management objectives and policies and, whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the authority for designing and operating processes that ensure the effective implementation of the objectives and policies to the Group’s finance function. The Groups' risk management policies and objectives are therefore designed to minimise the potential impacts of these risks on the results of the Group where such impacts may be material. The Group has significant experience in its principal markets which provides the Directors with assurance as to the effectiveness of the processes put in place and the appropriateness of the objectives and policies it sets. The Group engages a number of external professionals to ensure compliance with best practice principles.
The overall objective of the Board is to set polices that seek to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the Group’s competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding these policies are set out below:
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
ii. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the other party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge their obligation resulting in the Group incurring a financial loss. This usually occurs when debtors or counterparties to derivative contracts fail to settle their obligations owing to the Group.
In respect of cash investments the majority of cash, cash equivalents and term deposits greater than 90 days are held with institutions with a AA to A-credit rating.
In respect of trade receivables, there is no concentration of credit risk as the Group has a large number of customers. Group policy is that sales are only made to customers that are credit worthy. Trade receivables are predominantly situated in China.
Credit risk is managed on a Group basis and reviewed regularly by management and Audit & Risk Committee. It arises from exposures to customers as well as through certain derivative financial instruments and deposits with financial institutions.
Refer to note 10 (a) & (b) for concentration of credit risk for cash and cash equivalents.
The maximum exposure of the Group to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is as follows:
| Cash & cash equivalents Term deposits with maturity over 90 days Receivables Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 5,695,015 2,905,195 60,325 7,220,272 20,901,937 1,241,897 |
|
| 26,657,277 11,367,364 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
iii. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may encounter difficulties raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments, e.g. borrowing repayments. The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows. As at the year end the Group had cash of $5,796,027 (2014: $2,905,195).
Maturity analysis
Consolidated
| Year ended 30 June 2015 Non-derivatives Trade payables Other payables and accruals Borrowings Total Non-interest bearing liabilities Total liabilities Year ended 30 June 2014 Non-derivatives Trade payables Other payables and accruals Borrowings Total Non-interest bearing liabilities Total liabilities |
Note Carrying Amount $ Contractual Cash flows $ < 6 months $ |
|---|---|
| 19 996,471 996,471 996,471 19 1,184,008 1,184,008 1,184,008 20 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 |
|
| 3,180,479 3,180,479 3,180,479 |
|
| 3,180,479 3,180,479 3,180,479 |
|
| 19 1,262,089 1,262,089 1,262,089 19 1,167,209 1,167,209 1,167,209 20 - - - |
|
| 2,429,298 2,429,298 2,429,298 |
|
| 2,429,298 2,429,298 2,429,298 |
iv. Fair value
The fair values of
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Term receivables, government and fixed interest securities and bonds are determined by discounting the cash flows, at the market interest rates of similar securities, to their present value.
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Listed investments have been valued at the quoted market bid price at the end of the reporting period. For unlisted investments where there is no organised financial market the fair value has been based on a reasonable estimation of the underlying net assets or discounted cash flows of the investment.
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Other loans and amounts due are determined by discounting the cash flows, at market interest rates of similar borrowings to their present value.
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Other assets and other liabilities approximate their carrying value.
At 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014, the aggregate fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts.
Available-for-sale financial instruments are recognised in the statement of financial position of the Group according to the hierarchy stipulated in IFRS7.
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For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
| Consolidated | |
|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| Available-for-sale financial assets ASX Listed equity shares Level 1 |
892,851 1,206,249 |
| 892,851 1,206,249 |
v. Price risk
Given that price movements are not considered material to the Group, the Group does not have a risk management policy for price risk. However, the Group's management regularly review the risks associated with fluctuating input and output prices.
As at 30 June 2015, the maximum exposure of price risk to the Group was the available-for-sale investments for $892,851 (2014: $1,206,249). 100% of the Group’s holding is in the mining or energy sector.
The Group’s exposure to equity price risk is as follows:
| Carrying amount of listed equity shares on ASX Sensitivity Analysis |
Carrying amount of listed equity shares on ASX Sensitivity Analysis |
Consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ |
||
| 892,851 1,206,249 |
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| 892,851 1,206,249 |
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| Listed equity shares on ASX Profit before tax - decrease Other comprehensive income - increase |
Consolidated | |
| 2014 $ 2014 $ |
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| Increase/(decrease) in shareprice Increase/(decrease) in share price |
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| +10% -10% +10% -10% - (89,285) - (120,625) 89,285 - 120,625 - |
The above analysis assumes all other variables remain constant.
vi. Interest rate risk
The Group manages its interest rate risk by continuously monitoring available interest rates while maintaining an overriding position of security whereby the majority of cash and cash equivalents and term deposits are held with institutions with a AA-to A- credit rating.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
The Groups' exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods is set out in the tables below:
| Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Term deposits greater than 90 days Receivables Available-for-sale investments Total Financial Assets Financial Liabilities: Trade and sundry payables Borrowings |
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate Floating Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Maturing within 1 Year Non-interest Bearing Total |
|---|---|
| 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 % % $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ |
|
| 2.15% 2.50% 5,691,674 1,657,315 101,012 1,242,633 3,341 5,247 5,796,027 2,905,195 3.15% 4.75% - - 60,325 7,220,272 - - 60,325 7,220,272 - - - - - - 21,342,101 1,569,997 21,342,101 1,569,997 - - - - - - 892,851 1,206,249 892,851 1,206,249 |
|
| 5,691,674 1,657,315 161,337 8,462,905 22,238,293 2,781,493 28,091,304 12,901,713 |
|
| - - - - - - 2,121,187 2,361,377 2,121,187 2,361,377 - - - - - - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - |
|
| Total Financial Liabilities | - - - - - - 3,121,187 2,361,377 3,121,187 2,361,377 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
Sensitivity analysis
The following table shows the movements in profit due to higher/lower interest costs from variable interest rate financial instruments in Australia and China.
| Cash at bank Term deposits greater than 90 days Borrowings Tax charge of 30% Total |
Consolidated |
|---|---|
| + 1% (100 basispoints) -1% (100 basispoints) |
|
| 2015 $ 2014 $ 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
| 57,960 29,052 (57,960) (29,052) 603 72,203 (603) (72,203) - - - - |
|
| 58,563 101,255 (58,563) (101,255) |
|
| (17,569) (30,376) 17,569 30,376 |
|
| 40,994 70,879 (40,994) (70,879) |
vii. Foreign currency risk
The Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the sale and purchase of goods and services in currencies other than the Group's measurement currency. The Group manages this risk through the offset of trade receivables and payables where the majority of trading is undertaken in either the USD or Chinese Reminbi which is pegged to the USD. Current trading terms ensure that foreign currency risk is reduced by not trading on terms but cash on delivery.
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Declaration by Directors
For The Year Ended 30 June 2015
The Directors of the company declare that:
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The financial statements, comprising the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity, accompanying notes, are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date.
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In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:
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Director
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30 September 2015
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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the applicable independence requirements of the International Accounting and Ethics Standards Board (IAESB).
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion, the financial report of Astron Corporation Limited
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i presents fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance and cash flows for the year then ended; and
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Investor Information
2014/2015 Financial Calendar (on or before)
| Release of quarterly report | 31 October 2015 |
|---|---|
| 2015 Annual general meeting | 5 December 2014 |
| Release of quarterly report | 30 January 2016 |
| Release of half year report | 27 February 2016 |
| Release of quarterly report | 30 April 2016 |
| Release of Appendix 4E | 28 August 2016 |
Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows.
The information is current as at 29 September 2015.
Shareholders’ interests
(a) Distribution of equity securities
The number of shareholders by size of holding in each class of share are:
Range of Units Snapshot
| % of | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total holders | Units | Issued Capital | |
| 1-1,000 | 125 | 60,634 | 0.05 |
| 1,001-5,000 | 124 | 360,606 | 0.29 |
| 5,001-10,000 | 57 | 450,559 | 0.37 |
| 10,001-100,000 | 150 | 5,099,981 | 4.16 |
| 100,001-9,999,999,999 | 38 | 116,504,998 | 95.13 |
| Rounding | |||
| Total | 494 | 122,476,778 | 100.00 |
| Non CDI holders | |||
| 1-1,000 | 4 | 306 | |
| 1,001-5,000 | 1 | 2,700 | |
| Total | 5 | 3,006 | |
| Unremarkable Parcels | |||
| Minimum | |||
| parcel size | Holders | Units | |
| Minimum$ 500.00 parcelat $0.19 perunit | 2,632 | 184 | 173,015 |
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(b) Twenty largest CDI holders
The twenty largest CDI holders are as follows:
| Rank | Name |
Units | % of Total CDIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | P T Arafua Mining Limited | 94,165,972 | 76.88 |
| 2. | FSC Investment Holdings Ltd | 7,437,092 | 6.07 |
| 3. | Juhua International Limited | 4,000,000 | 3.27 |
| 4. | GCC Asset Holdings Pty Ltd | 1,804,366 | 1.47 |
| 5. | Mr Donald Alexander Black | 1,109,053 | 0.91 |
| 6. | Mr Darrell Vaughan Manton + Mrs Veronica Josephine Manton Manton Family No 2 A/C> | 933,364 | 0.76 |
| 7. | BT Portfolio Services Limited | 600,000 | 0.49 |
| 8. | Mr Adrian Robert Nijman + Mrs Jenny Ann Nijman | 550,006 | 0.45 |
| 9. | DFC Management Pty Ltd | 400,000 | 0.33 |
| 10. | Cognition Australia Pty Ltd | 381,468 | 0.31 |
| 11. | Navigator Australia Ltd | 376,120 | 0.31 |
| 12. | Bresrim Nominees Pty Ltd | 328,342 | 0.27 |
| 13. | 3rd Pulitano Incorporation Pty Ltd | 325,744 | 0.27 |
| 14. | Max Short Pty Ltd | 289,260 | 0.24 |
| 15. | Ellrock Pty Ltd | 260,000 | 0.21 |
| 16. | Mr David Dippie + Mrs Joanne Dippie + Bramwell Grossman Trustees Ltd |
247,613 |
0.20 |
| 17. | Mr Malcolm Campbell | 204,400 | 0.17 |
| 18. | Golden Arch (Qld) Pty Ltd | 202,460 | 0.17 |
| 19. | Morgeo Nominees Pty Limited | 200,000 | 0.16 |
| 19. | ABN Amro ClearingSydneyNominees PtyLimited | 182,718 | 0.15 |
| Totals: Top 20 holders of CDI | 113,997,978 | 93.09 | |
| Total Remaining Holders Balance | 8,478,800 | 6.91 | |
| Total | CDIs | 122,476,778 | 100.00 |
| Total non-CDI holders | 3,006 | ||
| Total | shares on issue | 122,479,784 |
(c) Voting rights
All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.
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Investor Information continued
(d) Schedule of interests in mining tenements
| Location Tenement |
Percentage held |
|---|---|
| Victoria Australia EL5186 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia EL5255 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia EL5354 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia EL5472 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia RL 2002 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia RL 2003 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia – (Pending Government approval) RL 2006 |
100 |
| Victoria Australia MIN5532 |
100 |
Information policy
It is the policy of the Company to conform with the highest reporting and information standards to its shareholders. Company spokespeople are available and pleased to respond to queries from financial community, investors and shareholders.
During the year, the Group held one shareholder information session meeting and at the meeting active discussions took place and questions were answered.
All these initiatives will continue to be improved and expanded in the coming year with the objective of providing the fullest and most detailed information to shareholders consistent with the Company’s objectives.
Information on the group and presentations to analysts can be obtained from the Company’s Website www.astronlimited.com.
To assist and improve service to shareholders related to the administration of the fully registered shares shareholders can contact our share registry service.
Shareholders can also contact the Company directly by telephone in Australia +61 3 5385 7088
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| Salient Financials | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Share price* ($) | 0.15 | 0.32 | 0.71 | 1.30 | 1.50 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 |
| EPS ( c ) | 6.52 | (6.19) | (4.46) | (0.80) | 0.70 | 0.90 | (2.00) | 89.00 |
| Price earnings Ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 221.4 | 105.6 | n/a | 0.1 |
| Interest Cover | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 115 |
| Nos of Shares on issue (m)* | 122.5 | 122.5 | 122.5 | 122.5 | 124.6 | 128.4 | 129.6 | 129.4 |
| Profit and Loss ($m) | ||||||||
| Revenue | 13.9 | 5.1 | 13.0 | 21.0 | 20.5 | 15.3 | 10.6 | 204.2 |
| Costs | (8.3) | (10.9) | (17.8) | (20.4) | (17.0) | (12.2) | (9.9) | (87.4) |
| EBITDA | 5.6 | (5.8) | (4.8) | 0.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 116.8 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | (0.7) | (0.5) | (0.6) | (0.5) | (0.4) | (0.3) | (0.3) | (2.9) |
| EBITDA | 4.9 | (6.3) | (5.4) | 0.1 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 113.9 |
| BorrowingCosts | - | - | (0.1) | - | - | (0.1) | - | (1.0) |
| NPBT | 4.9 | (6.3) | (5.5) | 0.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 112.9 |
| Income tax benefit/(expense) | 3.1 | (1.3) | (0.0) | (1.1) | (2.2) | (1.5) | (2.9) | (1.0) |
| NPAT | 8.0 | (7.6) | (5.5) | (1.0) | 0.9 | 1.2 | (2.5) | 111.9 |
| Balance Sheet ($m) | ||||||||
| Cash & Term deposits | 5.9 | 10.1 | 108.1 | 121.2 | 147.4 | 166.5 | 168.8 | 185.6 |
| Receivables | 17.4 | 1.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 8.4 |
| Inventories | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Other financial Assets | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | - |
| Current Tax Assets | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Assets classified as available for sale | - | 6.7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Current Assets | 26.2 | 20.6 | 116.6 | 132.4 | 161.1 | 171.1 | 175.3 | 197.4 |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 22.4 | 20.9 | 21.1 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Trade & other receivables | 3.9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intangible assets | 64.9 | 61.2 | 56.2 | 48.6 | 27.0 | 21.8 | 20.4 | 19.9 |
| Land use rights | 3.5 | 2.9 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Deferred Tax Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Current Assets | 94.7 | 85.0 | 87.3 | 74.0 | 47.7 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 35.5 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 120.9 | 105.6 | 203.9 | 206.4 | 208.8 | 214.3 | 215.5 | 232.9 |
| Payables | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 21.0 |
| Borrowings | 1.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Tax Liabilities | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 21.0 |
| Deferred Tax | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.6 | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.6 | - |
| Total liabilities | 8.5 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 21.0 |
| NET ASSETS | 112.4 | 96.8 | 196.6 | 198.9 | 201.8 | 209.7 | 211.2 | 211.9 |
| Cash Flows ($m) | ||||||||
| Operating Activities | (3.7) | (0.8) | (3.3) | 3.2 | (1.5) | 4.0 | 0.8 | 27.3 |
| Investing Activities | 3.8 | 49.8 | (11.0) | (27.8) | (17.9) | (57.8) | (13.5) | 157.6 |
| Financing Activities | 1.0 | 92.1 | 0.1 | (4.2) | (5.1) | (1.2) | (6.2) | (8.9) |
- After 2:1 share swap and return of capital in 2014
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Directors
Mr Gerard King (Chairman) Mr Alexander Brown (Managing Director) Mdm Kang Rong (Executive Director)
Company Secretary and Registered Office
McCabe Secretarial Service Limited 16[th] Floor, Wing-On-Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Australian Corporate Office
73 Main Street, Minyip, VIC 3392 Telephone: 61 3 5385 7088 Fax: 61 3 5385 7050
China Business Office
c/- Yingkou Astron Mineral Resources Co Ltd Level 18, Building B, Fortune Plaza 53 Beizhan Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang Liaoning Province, China 110016 Telephone: 86 24 3128 6222 Fax: 86 24 3128 6222
Bankers
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 48 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Share Registrar
Computershare Investor Services Limited Level 3, 60 Carrington Street Sydney NSW 2001, Australia
Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited Hopewell Centre, 46[th] floor 183 Queen’s Road East Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Auditors
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Limited Level 17, 383 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Grant Thornton Jingdu Tianhua 20th Floor Sunning Plaza 10 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay Hong Kong
Internet Address
www.astronlimited.com
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