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BAPCOR LIMITED Annual Report 2021

Sep 19, 2021

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WHAT’S AT THE HEART OF BAPCOR?

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Annual Report 2021
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WE ARE THE UNSEEN PARTS OF EVERY JOURNEY

CONTENTS

At the heart of Bapcor
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performance Highlights
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Chair’s Report
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Ceo’s Report
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Strategic priorities and targets
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Business update
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SustainabilityReport
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Board of Directors
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Management team
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Directors’ Report
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Financial Report
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Shareholder Information
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Corporate Directory
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WHO IS BAPCOR?

Bapcor Limited is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. From our origins as Burson Auto Parts in 1971, Bapcor has since grown into a vertically integrated business servicing trade, wholesale and retail customers. Bapcor’s reach now extends across c.1,100 locations and employs approximately 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

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WE ARE ASIA PACIFIC’S LEADING PROVIDER OF VEHICLE PARTS, ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SOLUTIONS

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COUNTRIES LOCATIONS PEOPLE
8 ~1,100 ~5,000
ACROSS THE IN AUSTRALIA, TEAM MEMBERS
ASIA PACIFIC NEW ZEALAND AND ASIA
Includes tye Soon * Includes c.60 tye Soon locations
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Bapcor operates across the Asia pacific with c.815 locations in Australia, c.220 in new Zealand and 65 in Asia, including our investment in tye Soon. Combined with an efficient distribution footprint, our network supports the size and scale of our operations to ensure the needs of our customers are fulfilled – present and future.

In April 2021, Bapcor entered a strategic partnership with tye Soon limited, acquiring 25% of the listed Singaporean entity. the investment in tye Soon added c.60 locations across South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and thailand. the combination of Bapcor and tye Soon establishes the business as the most prominent vehicle parts distributor in the Asia pacific.

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TRADE

specific focus on supplying automotive trade workshops

SPECIALIST WHOLESALE

product focused, specialist businesses with

RETAIL

omni-channel experience through a modernised

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DELIVERING SPECIALIST PRODUCTS AND ADVICE FOR RESPECTIVE CUSTOMER GROUPS

CUSTOMER DISTRIBUTOR/ WORKSHOP END CONSUMER GROUP RESELLER BAPCOR ENTITIES SERVING RESPECTIVE CUSTOMER GROUP

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WE HAVE A PLAN AND ARE WELL POSITIONED TO GROW

Bapcor has a clear growth strategy that has been consistently delivering since listing in 2014 and significant growth potential still remains in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Drive expansion of network footprint – physical and online

  • Grow existing store sales

  • Develop our network footprint

  • Grow absolute number of stores

  • Roll out improved concepts to differentiate against our competitors

Supplement market leading brands with Bapcor own brand products

  • Moving closer to the manufacturer where capability exists and consistent with trade and Retail strategies

  • Implement in-field marketing resources to promote brands

  • provide customers with online offering to supplement physical stores

  • Geographic expansion in Asia

WITH OUR TEAM MEMBERS, SAFETY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR CUSTOMERS ALWAYS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO

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Realise benefits and efficiencies of the Bapcor Group

  • eSG > develop and deliver deep commitments to become net carbon neutral

  • Invest in key systems, digital solutions & data driven analytics

  • procurement > utilise Bapcor’s scale to deepen supply relationships and financial benefits

  • leverage group logistics capability > deliver operational excellence and optimise supply chain benefits

Invest in our team members

  • enhance organisational capability by investing in our team member’s development

  • Structured learning and development across the group

  • Key functional capabilities – sales excellence, pricing, procurement, product capability, brand management

  • leadership development

  • online training and development

  • Be an employer of choice

  • Cohesive brand architecture > effective marketing spend

  • utilise store networks to reach customers > increase addressable market

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SOUTH KOREA

Locations

20 tye Soon limited branches (operating as Sejong parts plus limited liability Company)

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THAILAND

Locations

6 plus 1 tye Soon limited branch (operating as pal everts Co., ltd) Team members 70 FY21 Revenue $5m

MALAYSIA

Locations

15 tye Soon limited branches (operating as naga Jaya Group)

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AUSTRALIA

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Locations

c.815. plus 20 tye Soon limited branches (operating as Imparts Group)

Distribution centres 26 Team members 4,400 FY21 Revenue $1,587m*

* Includes intersegment sales.

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WE ARE GROWING OUR FOOTPRINT

HONG KONG

SINGAPORE

Locations

Locations 1 tye Soon limited branch (operating as tSC enterprise (HK) ltd)

2 tye Soon limited branches

INDONESIA

Wholesale distribution

NEW ZEALAND

Locations c.220

Distribution centres 2 Team members 560 FY21 Revenue $170m

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WE ARE RESPONSIBLE AND COMMITTED

Bapcor recognises that a sustainable and successful business is integrated in the health and safety of our team members and optimising business operations in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

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Positively impact our community

  • Engage stakeholders and support the communities in which we operate

  • Every Bapcor location supports at least two local community groups

Environmental sustainability

  • Aspire to be net carbon neutral

  • Efficiently use resources

  • Optimise our fleet

  • Environmental benefits from the Victorian DC – to be replicated in Queensland

  • Streamlined waste and recycling initiatives

  • Continued contribution to Australia reforestation projects

ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT WITH ASPIRATIONS TO BE NET CARBON NEUTRAL

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Ethical supply chain/ procurement

Ethical sourcing

  • Forge strong supplier relationships

  • Enhance transparency in our supply chain through use of supplier self-assessment and/or independent audits

  • Continued developments and improvements to our Modern Slavery Framework

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Good governance – supporting and developing our people

  • Uphold our values and code of conduct

  • Enhance the health, safety, training and development of our team members

  • Foster a diverse, engaging and inclusive workplace

  • Focus on four key areas of diversity – gender, age, disability & ethnicity

  • Pay fair share of tax in all jurisdictions

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RESILIENT TEAM

Bapcor prides itself in the diversity, resilience, and adaptability of its workforce. Employing approximately 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, our team delivered record

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RESILIENCE
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DIVERSITY, RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY

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TEAM
WORK
SAFETY
COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP
EMPOWERMENT
ENGAGEMENT
ADAPTABILITY
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WE DELIVER RESULTS

REVENUE EPS EBITDA 18% 26% 34% FY14 TO FY21 CAGR FY14 TO FY21 CAGR FY14 TO FY21 CAGR

NPAT – DIVIDENDS SHARE PRICE PRO-FORMA 30 JUNE 31% 15% 22% FY14 TO FY21 CAGR FY15 TO FY21 CAGR FY14 TO FY21 CAGR

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FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
Revenue ($’m) 342 375 686 1,014 1,237 1,297 1,463 1,762
EPS (cents) 11.9 13.6 17.9 24.4 31.0 33.4 30.2 38.3
EBITDA ($’m) 36.0 41.5 77.0 117.4 150.0 164.6 217.1 279.5
Pro-forma NPAT ($’m) 19.4 23.1 43.6 65.8 86.5 94.3 88.7 130.1
Dividends (cents) 0 8.7 11.0 13.0 15.5 17.0 17.5 20.0
Share price 30 June ($) 2.12 3.40 5.52 5.49 6.55 5.58 5.90 8.50

Note:

1. The above table presents the pro-forma results of the Group between FY14 and FY21.

2. FY14 to FY19 EBITDA excludes the impact of AASB16 Leases. At a NPAT level, the impact of AASB16 Leases is negligible.

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We bolstered our presence in Asia, acquiring a 25% interest in Tye Soon Limited in April 2021 to further establish Bapcor as the leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, service and solutions in Asia Pacific.

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I am delighted to present my first annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021 (FY21) as Chair of Bapcor Limited.

the 2021 financial year delivered record results across Bapcor despite ongoing challenges and uncertainty in a Covid environment. the Bapcor team delivered record annual revenue and earnings proving their resilience, dedication, and adaptability with a strong response to the unprecedented circumstances.

A final fully franked dividend of 11.0 cents per share has been announced by the Board. this brings the full year fully franked dividend to 20.0 cents per share in FY21, representing a 14.3% increase on the prior year.

the safety and well-being of our team members remain at the forefront of Bapcor’s priorities. We reviewed our workplace Covid safe plans, rolled out wellness programs focused on mental health, introduced paid pandemic leave and encouraged working from home where possible. Succession planning and individual development plans were also completed across the business over the course of the year.

In September 2020 Bapcor welcomed two new Independent Directors to the Board, Mark powell and James todd, as part of the Board renewal and succession planning. We anticipate in FY22 adding a further Independent Director.

At the 2020 Annual General Meeting, shareholders delivered a first strike on Bapcor’s Remuneration Report. the Board acknowledges the sentiments of shareholders with the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the nomination and Remuneration Committee subsequently meeting with major shareholders and proxy advisers to gain a better understanding of their concerns. In response, Bapcor has changed and strengthened many parts of its Remuneration practices, which are outlined in detail in the 2021 Remuneration Report included in this Annual Report.

the Board and the executive team are committed to accelerating our work to deliver on our environmental, social and governance (eSG) strategy as outlined on page 32. to emphasise the importance of this area the scope of the nomination and Remuneration Committee has been expanded to include eSG and as such the committee has been renamed the nomination, Remuneration, environmental, Social and Governance Committee (“nReSGC”). the nReSGC charter has been expanded to ensure a focus by the committee in these areas. the initiatives underway in the Group include a continuation of the successful activities

implemented to date as well as new initiatives that will enable Bapcor to further enhance the company’s eSG efforts and deliver tangible outcomes, consistent with the vision that Bapcor aspires to be net carbon neutral.

In line with our strategic priorities, Bapcor continued to expand its physical footprint in FY21. Bapcor now operates approximately 1,100 locations and employs approximately 5,000 team members across Australia, new Zealand and Asia. Burson celebrated its 50th anniversary and opened its 200th store in Delacombe, Victoria. We bolstered our presence in Asia, acquiring a 25% interest in tye Soon limited in April 2021 to further establish Bapcor as the leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, service and solutions in Asia pacific.

In line with the annual review of Bapcor’s strategy and reflecting the exceptional progress made in FY21, the 5-year strategic targets for Bapcor have been updated and are outlined on page 20. physical store and own brand targets have been revised upwards. Annual new store and refurbishment/relocation targets have also been added. the revised 5-year strategic targets will ensure Bapcor maintains its strong growth trajectory.

to bring our renewed strategic targets to fruition and ensure stability during these challenging times, our Chief executive officer and Managing Director, Darryl Abotomey and the Board agreed to extend Darryl’s leadership of Bapcor through to 31 october 2023.

I would also like to acknowledge Andrew Harrison’s outstanding contribution in shaping Bapcor to be the business it is today. Andrew retired from his position as Chairman after 7 years with the company, including 4 years as an Independent non-executive Director. We extend Andrew and his family our very best wishes for his retirement.

the success of Bapcor is in our people. on behalf of the Board, I wish to express my gratitude to our leadership team and to all Bapcor team members for an exceptional year. We also thank our shareholders, franchisees, customers and suppliers for their ongoing support and contribution to the continued success of Bapcor.

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Margaret Haseltine Chair

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We introduced the Bapcor Champion Awards to recognise and acknowledge team members who live our Values – ‘We give a damn, We are in it together, We get it done, We do the right thing’ – each and every day. nominated by the people, for the people. Since inception in october 2020 over 483 nominations have been received from fellow team members and we have awarded 35 winners.

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We were very pleased to announce that given Bapcor’s highly successful year, all eligible full-time team members will receive a special bonus of $300 in August 2021 and another $300 in March 2022, with eligible part time and casual team members to receive $150 on each occasion.

What were the record results referred to?

  • Revenue of $1,762m was up 20% on the prior year;

  • pro-forma earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation “eBItDA” of $280m was up 29%;

  • pro-forma net profit after tax “npAt” of $130m was up 47%;

  • earnings per share of 38.3c was up 27% despite the fact we issued an additional 19% in equity at the end of FY20; and

  • Shareholders benefitted from a 44% increase in the share price between 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021, as well as an increase of 14.3% in full year dividend.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

FY21 was an incredible year – full of many highs and many lows. The lows were around the impact of the Covid pandemic; however, it was our team members that rose to the occasion and enabled Bapcor to deliver record results and many other achievements throughout the year – despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

our team members, supported by our suppliers, franchisees and customers make Bapcor the highly successful business it has been since listing on the ASX in 2014 – with FY21 being the pinnacle so far in the company’s performance.

During FY21, an increased number of our team members accessed our employee Assistance program, as the rigours of the Covid pandemic and the frustration of the continual lockdowns took their toll. the health and safety of our team members is of paramount importance. We introduced pandemic leave to assist during the lockdowns.

every Bapcor business segment recorded record revenue and record profit. Strong revenue growth, notably in trade, Specialist Wholesale and Retail was underpinned by increased market share, ongoing network expansion, growth in own brand products and elevated market demand. profit growth resulted from top line sales growth, a focus on managing costs, constrained expenditure due to Covid restrictions including training and travel as well as the group delivering profitable expansion of the store networks.

In FY21 the group also invested in and upgraded the technology to support growth in the business, including:

  • launching new or upgraded eCommerce systems in Retail B2C, trade B2B in Australia, new Zealand and thailand;

  • launched a new online booking platform for vehicle servicing;

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  • Implemented an inventory forecasting and management system, as well as upgraded numerous eRp systems, expanded the data warehouse and implemented a new safety incident reporting system; and

  • Commenced work on a new CRM system and a time & attendance system.

SUPPLY CHAIN

one of the major focuses of the group is to have the most efficient supply chain in our market. In pursuit of this goal we have built a state-of-the-art distribution centre (“DC”) at tullamarine in Victoria. the current 13 DCs the group operates in Victoria will progressively be merged into this new facility during the current financial year. the DC commenced operating in April 2021 with the retail DC being transitioned into it. the “Goods to person” system (a semi-automated highly efficient picking system) was commissioned in June 2021.

the new DC has been built to be environmentally efficient in lighting, water, energy, waste and will significantly reduce transport emissions. When fully operational, it is expected that the DC will reduce operating costs by $10m per annum and also reduce inventory levels by $8m.

Also, as part of the long-term plan for our supply chain, we will be building another state-of-the-art DC in Brisbane, Queensland, that will further enhance our efficiencies in costs and in sustainability.

BAPCOR ASIA

over the last three years Bapcor has been establishing a trade business in thailand, where we now have six stores operating. unfortunately, the Covid pandemic has hit thailand hard, restricting the business operations and our ability to expand. once we get through the Covid impact we plan to expand the business further in thailand.

In April 2021, Bapcor acquired a 25% ownership of the Singapore listed tye Soon ltd. tye Soon has revenues of SGD 220 million per annum, with c.60 trade stores operating in Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore and wholesale operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia. tye Soon is the most prominent vehicle parts distributor in Asia. the opportunity to work with tye Soon provides an excellent platform for Bapcor and tye Soon to become the largest vehicle parts distributor in the Asia pacific.

OUTLOOK

Bapcor’s businesses operate in vehicle parts distribution, an industry that continues to grow, with solid market fundamentals, including significant opportunities for network expansion (both physical & online), improved supply chain efficiencies as well as growth in our own brand products. Bapcor’s team members have consistently executed on our strategy and delivered strong growth and returns to shareholders. We are excited that there is a lot more to come, with opportunities across every segment of our business. We have released our updated five-year strategic targets which are included on page 20 of this report.

Bapcor is committed to growing shareholder value which we believe requires consideration of all key stakeholders – our team, customers, suppliers, community, environment and by doing the right thing. Bapcor focuses on delivering these everyday through our Values.

the vehicle parts distribution industry is not a cyclical business but is dependent on vehicle utilisation, which does not tend to vary significantly regardless of economic conditions. the fundamentals of the industry remain strong, with trends established during Covid likely to continue, including the increased level of vehicles in use with record sales of secondhand cars, travelers seeking social distancing and moving away from public transport, as well as people spending their holidays domestically and utilising their vehicles. Whilst lockdowns and government restrictions are unpredictable and do have an impact on the business, in FY22, Bapcor aims to deliver pro-forma earnings at least at the level of FY21.

I would particularly like to acknowledge the contribution of our team members, franchisees, suppliers, and customers as it is this group that makes Bapcor the great business it is today – the only Asia pacific business that supplies parts for all on road vehicles.

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Darryl Abotomey Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

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WE HAVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND TARGETS

Underpinned by our core strategic pillars (highlighted on page 6) are a clear set of targets to drive future growth and shareholder value.

ESG

With a record result in FY21, strong balance sheet and robust cash flows, Bapcor is well positioned to deliver on these targets to ensure the continued growth and sustained success of the Bapcor Group.

Accelerate our efforts in ESG with a long-term view of being

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GROWTH

Increase our footprint from c.1,100 locations to over 1,500 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia

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SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVES

OWN BRAND

Increase market penetration of own brand products and improve intercompany sourcing between Bapcor businesses

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40.0%
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INVEST

IN TECHNOLOGY

Support growth, drive profitability and be a competitive advantage for Bapcor

Maintain our competitive advantage with regard to location concepts

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AN OVERVIEW BUSINESS UPDATE

The financial year ended 30 June 2021 (FY21) was a year of record results. Amidst ongoing challenges in the market, Bapcor delivered strong growth in revenue and EBITDA across all business segments. The results achieved in FY21 reinforces the resilience, dedication, and adaptability of our team members who are the foundation of our success.

In line with our business fundamentals, Bapcor continued to:

  • Drive network growth to c.1,100 locations across Australia, new Zealand and Asia through new store openings and acquisitions;

  • Increase own brand programs and penetration across our segments;

  • Invest in technology and infrastructure to improve operational efficiencies; and

  • Support the wellbeing of our team members.

Combined with market share gains and elevated market demand, Bapcor increased revenue by 20% to $1,762m and pro-forma eBItDA by 29% to $280m in FY21 – an all-time high for the business.

At 30 June 2021, Bapcor held $447m in inventory (30 June 2020: $363m). Albeit temporary, the high levels of inventory enabled the business to meet increased market demand and achieve record results despite availability constraints from suppliers and global supply chain disruptions.

With higher commodity and fuel prices, Bapcor’s inventory holdings at year end puts the business in a position to meet the continued elevated market demand in FY22. In addition, collections from debtors improved with overdue debts being well below prior year levels.

  • Intercompany sales across the Group were up 26% relative to the prior comparable period. This increase was driven by continued expansion of our own brand range including the launch of Chicane (hand tools) and Vyking Force (pressure washers and generators) in addition to the implementation of intercompany initiatives to improve alignment on product supply across our business segments.

Consistent with our growth strategy in Asia, Bapcor acquired 25% of the issued equity of tye Soon limited in April 2021. tye Soon limited is an independent automotive parts distributor and is listed on the Singapore Securities exchange. With approximately 60 locations in South Korea,

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TRADE
NEW ZEALAND
SPECIALIST WHOLESALE
RETAIL
UNALLOCATED/HO
TOTAL
Revenue EBITDA1
FY21
$’m
FY20
$’m
Change
%
FY21
$’m
FY20
$’m
Change
%
648.9
561.7
15.5%
115.0
96.7
19.0%
170.0
156.3
8.8%
32.6
26.9
21.2%
659.8
520.4
26.8%
89.5
63.0
42.2%
369.2
292.7
26.1%
65.3
54.3
20.1%
(86.2)
(68.4)
(26.4%)
(22.9)
(23.8)
3.6%
1,761.7
1,462.7
20.4%
279.5
217.1
28.8%

1. Pro-forma results including AASB16 Leases.

Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and thailand and an annual revenue of SGD 220 million, the acquisition in tye Soon limited expands our presence in Asia and further establishes Bapcor as the most prominent vehicle parts distributor in Asia pacific.

During the year, Bapcor established a state-of-the-art, environmentally efficient distribution centre located in tullamarine, Victoria. the 50,000m[2] Victorian Distribution Centre commenced operating in April 2021 with the transition of the Retail business and in June 2021, the highly automated Goods to person system was commissioned.

this new facility is expected to improve efficiency significantly, with the Goods to person system capable of picking 600 lines per hour compared to 600 lines per day under traditional operations. the Victorian Distribution Centre will also deliver efficiencies in lighting, water, and energy in addition to reducing packing waste and transport greenhouse gas emissions.

13 distribution centres in Melbourne will be consolidated into the new warehouse. Approximately 10,500 pallets were transitioned from the nunawading operations in April 2021 with the remaining Melbourne distribution centres to be relocated progressively in the current financial year. Bapcor will continue to plan for the future and long-term benefit of the Group, with the consolidated distribution centre project to be replicated in Brisbane, Queensland.

Investments in technology progressed, with the launch of upgraded or new B2B and B2C eCommerce platforms in Bapcor trade, Bapcor new Zealand, Bapcor Retail and Bapcor Asia in addition to eRp and CRM system upgrades and consolidations.

With the ongoing impacts of Covid in FY21, Bapcor continued to focus on the health and safety of our team members. Covid safe plans were reviewed, on-site health and safety checks and paid pandemic leave were introduced, and wellness programs were rolled out. We enhanced the development of our team members through the roll out of leadership, succession planning and individual development programs in FY21. Bapcor will also pay a $600 bonus to eligible full time team members in FY22 – incremental to any other incentives they earned – recognising their contribution to a highly successful year.

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GOING BACK 50 YEARS BUSINESS UPDATE

Burson Auto Parts was founded by Garry Johnson and Ron Burgoine in 1971 and celebrated 50 years of success during FY21. Burson initially conducted business out of vans, distributing automotive accessories to service stations and automotive outlets on a regular delivery cycle. Burson expanded its product offering by introducing a range of automotive carpet mats as well as other selected lines including car parts.

As the business grew, Garry and Ron soon discovered that workshop customers required parts on call. this resulted in the opening of Burson’s first store in Braybrook, Victoria in 1978. the vans were progressively replaced with auto parts stores where customer requirements could be met within the hour.

In 1986, Garry Johnson acquired Ron Burgoine’s interest in the business before expanding interstate with the opening of Albury, nSW. the business quickly gained momentum opening its 25th store in 1996 and 50th store in 2004.

In 2011, Darryl Abotomey, Bapcor’s current Chief executive officer and Managing Director, led a management buyout, supported by private equity firm, Quadrant private equity, to acquire Burson from Garry. this was followed by listing on the Australian Stock exchange in April 2014 with 114 company-owned stores, 1,200 employees and a turnover of approximately $300m.

Burson continued to expand by acquiring businesses such as Metcash Automotive Holdings, opposite lock, precision equipment, Bearing Wholesalers and Sprint Auto parts. these acquisitions provided additional avenues for growth and broadened the products and services offered.

As the business expanded its product and service offering beyond the scope of the trade automotive aftermarket, Burson was renamed to Bapcor limited in 2016. Burson continues to operate as part of Bapcor trade and has grown to be the largest trade distributor in Australia with 200 locations, providing the highest quality service to automotive workshops for vehicle parts.

2015

Burson Group Limited acquires Opposite Lock, a distributor of 4WD parts and accessories.

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1971

1978

Burson Auto Parts is founded.

Burson opens its first store in Braybrook, Victoria.

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1986

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Garry Johnson buys out Ray Burgoine’s 50% holding. Burson opens its first interstate store in Albury, NSW.

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2004

Burson moves into purpose-built head office and distribution centre in Preston, Victoria.

Burson opens its 50th store.

2011

2014

2015

Garry Johnson sells Burson to Management and Quadrant Private Equity.

Burson Group Limited lists on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Burson Group Limited acquires Metcash Automotive Holdings which encompasses retail and service businesses such as Autobarn, Autopro, Midas, ABS and AAD.

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2017

2016

2021

Burson Group Limited acquires Precision Equipment, Bearing Wholesalers, and Sprint Auto Parts Burson Group Limited becomes Bapcor Limited.

Bapcor acquires Hellaby New Zealand in an on market “hostile” acquisition and divests non-core businesses in footwear and resource maintenance.

Burson celebrates its 50th anniversary Burson opens its 200th store.

Bapcor celebrates a record year in all measures.

TRADE BUSINESS UPDATE

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REVENUE $649M EBITDA $115M

SAME STORE SALES GROWTH +14.3%

LOCATIONS 200

EBITDA MARGIN OWN BRAND SALES 17.7% 29.1%

FY21 was a year of milestones for Bapcor Trade, delivering record revenue and EBITDA in addition to the celebration of Burson’s 50th anniversary serving the Australian automotive aftermarket and opening of its 200th store.

Bapcor trade, consisting of Burson Auto parts and precision Automotive equipment, increased revenue by 16% driven by ongoing expansion of the Burson network, adding a further 14 stores to reach 200 stores nationwide. Same store sales for Bapcor trade were also up 14%, demonstrating the strength of the underlying network as well as precision equipment contributing a record revenue of $54m in FY21.

eBItDA increased by 19% to $115m and margins expanded to 18% through lower levels of discretionary spending especially in travel and training due to Covid and operating efficiencies.

Burson made continued progress driving own brand sales in FY21. While the relative amount as a percentage of sales remained stable compared with FY20 due to the strong sales growth in FY21, the absolute value of own brand sales still increased by $36m.

Significant progress was made in the area of customer facing technology. Burson’s upgraded B2B eCommerce platform, ezyparts, was launched in April. the new system will improve the customer experience and ease of which customers can transact with Burson by significantly reducing the time required for workshops to identify and order the correct parts for any job.

Burson continued to invest in our team members throughout the year despite Covid restrictions. Adapting to the circumstances, a range of online courses were developed in FY21 including “Managing, leading, and developing people” for all store managers and the “Burselling” sales program for all store managers and sales representatives.

Burson’s involvement in the local communities in which we operate is part of our DnA. We continued to support local community clubs and organisations in FY21 with each Burson store committed to supporting at least two local organisations. Burson also actively invests in grass roots motorsport in Australia with one program being Girls on track – a global, not-for-profit initiative launched by former Formula 1 development driver Susie Wolff. Backed by Motorsport Australia and Burson, the program is offered to schoolgirls aged 8 – 18 with the aim of increasing participation of women in automotive motorsport and grow interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (SteM) subjects and provides an opportunity to experience all components of motorsport.

precision equipment sales of $54m in FY21, up from $39m in FY20 was driven by the successful implementation of precision and Burson equipment programs backed by a pipeline of large workshop projects.

precision equipment opened a new head office and national training facility in Queensland. this training facility is unlike any other in the sector in Australia and aimed at improving effectiveness and quality of workmanship as well as on team member retention.

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NEW ZEALAND

BUSINESS UPDATE

REVENUE $170M

SAME STORE SALES GROWTH: BNT +11.3%

LOCATIONS 222

EBITDA $33M

EBITDA MARGIN 19.2%

OWN BRAND SALES 30.9%

FY21 saw Bapcor New Zealand recover above pre-Covid levels despite difficult trading conditions caused by ongoing snap lockdowns and restrictions imposed by the Government.

Comprising trade and Specialist Wholesale businesses, Bapcor new Zealand operates 222 locations across new Zealand. the business continues to build on its existing network footprint, with 10 new locations in FY21 including a “supersite” in Whangarei encompassing Bnt, HCB and Autolign. this new “supersite” in Whangarei adds to existing “supersites” in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Revenue increased by 9% to $170m and eBItDA was up by 21% to $33m compared to FY20. the financial performance of the business benefitted from a renewed approach to market and focus on sales via marketing campaigns and targeted investments in key inventory groups. Same store sales across Bapcor new Zealand’s trade businesses performed strongly, increasing by 11% in FY21 versus a decline of 9% in FY20. eBItDA margin was 19% in FY21, representing an increase of 2 percentage points relative to the prior period. this margin improvement reflects reduced operating costs and higher levels of own brand sales, with own brand penetration increasing to 31% in FY21 compared to 30% in FY20.

Bapcor new Zealand launched a new B2B eCommerce platform, ezyparts. the user-friendly platform enables trade customers to quickly access, search and order from online catalogues, complete with colour images and specifications. Compatible with smartphones, tablets or desktop computers, the new B2B eCommerce platform will enhance workshops’ ease of doing business.

the precision equipment business experienced excellent growth in automotive and commercial workshop segments, coupled with significant market gains in the new car dealership market, where several large new and refurbishment projects were secured for supply in FY22.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

REVENUE LOCATIONS $660M 191 EBITDA EBITDA MARGIN $90M 13.6%

OWN BRAND SALES 51.7%

own brand penetration in Specialist Wholesale was 52% in FY21, reflecting an increase from 45% in FY20. the increased pull through of own brand products is attributable to the implementation of a range of intercompany initiatives and own brand programs throughout the year. this included the extension and launch of a range of programs in braking, battery, leD lighting, ignition leads, filtration, cooling, steering and engine components.

Bapcor Specialist Wholesale delivered record revenue and earnings in FY21. The financial performance of the segment was supported by market share gains and enhanced own brand programs in addition to continued expansion of its physical network, notably in JAS and commercial vehicles.

Revenue increased to $660m in FY21, up 27% compared to FY20. this was combined with significant eBItDA growth of 42% to $90m in FY21. the increase was partially due to the full year impact of the truckline and Diesel Drive acquisition that occurred in December 2019. excluding the impact of these acquisitions, revenue and eBItDA grew by 17% and 32%, respectively. eBItDA margin increased to 14% driven by synergies realised from the truckline acquisition, increased intercompany sales and reductions in product costs.

the health and safety, development and retention of team members remains the upmost priority. this year, Bapcor Specialist Wholesale launched inclusive leadership training, conducted monthly development programs for team leaders, released safety campaigns, continued to place a strong focus on Zero Harm and invested in team members across the business.

Bapcor Specialist Wholesale increased its footprint by 12 locations to 191 in FY21. this included the continued expansion of the truckline, WAno, JAS and opposite lock network across Australia. During the year, the segment launched WAno, Masters of truck parts – reflecting the consolidation of seven highly specialised businesses into one national brand. With 15 locations and more than 70,000 parts suitable for Japanese and other Asian commercial vehicles, WAno combines the expertise and vast commercial vehicle parts sourcing capabilities of Bapcor’s light commercial vehicle businesses. the WAno consolidation is expected to deliver operational efficiencies, streamline communication, and provide a national leading brand in the light commercial vehicle market.

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SAME STORE SALES GROWTH

REVENUE $369M

LOCATIONS 416

AUTOBARN +22.2% MIDAS +9.5% AUTOPRO +16.0%

EBITDA $65M

EBITDA MARGIN 17.7%

OWN BRAND SALES 32.7%

It was an outstanding year in FY21 for Bapcor Retail, with record revenue and EBITDA. Over and above the exceptional financial performance, Bapcor Retail also launched a range of own brand products, a new B2C eCommerce platform as well as new logos, store formats and tag lines for Autobarn and Autopro.

Revenue increased by 26% to $369m and eBItDA grew by 20% to $65m in FY21. this was largely driven by strong same store sales across the Retail portfolio, the launch of new own brand products and continued momentum in online sales. own brand sales across Bapcor Retail increased from 28% in FY20 to 33% of total sales in FY21. Whilst top line growth was strong, eBItDA margin decreased by 1 percentage point to 18% in FY21 largely due to management focus on competitive market pricing.

Autobarn same store sales were up 22% in FY21, with company owned stores up 28% and franchisee stores up 17%. this was driven by successful television, radio and catalogue campaigns, elevated demand in 4WD products and accessories, and the launch of own brand products including Chicane (a premium automotive hand tool brand – launched in December 2020) and Vyking Force (range of pressure washers and generators – launched in April 2021).

to promote the launch of Chicane, Autobarn partnered with tickford Racing for the 2021 Supercars Championship. the Autobarn and Chicane logo will appear on Ford Mustangs driven by the tickford Racing crew. In addition, the toolboxes used by the team’s garages on track are filled with Chicane hand tools, putting the premium tools through their paces in the world’s most competitive touring car championship.

Company operated stores increased from 79 to 86 in FY21, representing 65% of the total Autobarn network compared to 59% in FY20. A new logo, store concept and tag line – “top Gear, low prices” – were launched for Autobarn during the year. With strong growth in online sales, the experience of visiting a brick-and-mortar store becomes more important for consumers. the new store concept will provide a modern store experience for customers through improvements in the layout and furnishing of the stores. At the end of FY21, 13 new concept Autobarn stores are in place with the nationwide roll out to continue in FY22.

A new Autobarn B2C eCommerce platform was also launched in March 2021 providing customers with a strong omni-channel offering. Relative to its predecessor, the responsiveness and efficiency of the platform was improved, and the website design has been overhauled to enhance the overall customer experience. the new eCommerce platform will support continued growth in online sales, which increased two-fold in FY21. ‘Click and collect’ sales represented c.80% of total online sales.

Bapcor Retail also operates 74 Autopro, 30 Sprint Autoparts, 73 Midas and 31 ABS locations. From July 2021, Bapcor Retail will rebrand Sprint to Autopro and ABS to Midas – focusing on Autobarn, Autopro and Midas as their core brands to provide a stronger national offer. Alongside the rebranding, Autopro launched a new store layout and tagline – “We know these parts” in FY21.

As a customer centric business, we pride ourselves in our friendly and attentive customer experience. In recognition of our team members’ efforts in customer service, Autobarn received the Roy Morgan Auto Store of the Year award in 2020, adding to a very successful year for the segment.

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THAILAND

Performance continued to be heavily impacted by the pandemic in FY21 as Thailand dealt with multiple waves of Covid infections.

At 30 June 2021, Burson thailand comprises six locations in addition to a procurement office in Bangkok. expansion of the store footprint was postponed in FY21 and will continue until the impact of the Covid pandemic dissipates. A seventh store is ready to be opened when pandemic restrictions ease.

TYE SOON

Bapcor continued its expansion into Asia through a 25% acquisition of Tye Soon Limited in April 2021.

established in 1993, tye Soon limited is a distributor of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts in South east and north east Asia. operating c.60 locations in South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and thailand – the acquisition enables Bapcor to access new markets in Asia through key brands such as Sejong parts plus, naga Jaya Group and Imparts Group in Australia.

the complementary expertise of tye Soon and Bapcor will bring a range of opportunities for both businesses to collaborate and further grow their markets.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

OUR VISION

OUR FOCUS IN SUSTAINABILITY

ESG GOVERNANCE

of our business model, the success of our business is predicated on our people, our customers and the communities within which we operate.

value for the Company and shareholders.

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WE UNDERSTAND THAT SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS (CONT.)

ACCELERATING IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Our Values

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We give a damn

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We are in We get We do the it together it done right thing

Our Code of Conduct

Bapcor’s ESG Strategy

Ethical Environmental Supply Chain/ Sustainability Procurement Making efficient use ethical sourcing, of our resources, forging strong optimising our fleet, supplier relationships and reducing waste. and enhanced net carbon neutral. transparency.

ensuring products are sourced from ethical suppliers who comply with requirements such as the Modern Slavery Act.

Practise Good Governance – Supporting & Developing Our Team Members

Practise Good Positively Governance – Impact Our Supporting & Community Developing Our Team Members engaging stakeholders upholding our values and supporting and code of conduct, the communities enhancing health and in which we operate. safety, training and developing our team members, and fostering a diverse and welcoming workplace.

While Bapcor has invested significant effort in sustainability in the past, in FY21 the Board and management team have made the decision to accelerate our work across each of the four pillars of our sustainability strategy.

The acceleration of Bapcor’s strategy involves both a continuation of the successful activities already implemented as well as new initiatives.

the environmental Sustainability pillar is a particular area of increased focus. to deliver tangible outcomes relating to environmental sustainability an accurate baseline is required to provide the foundation and establish ambitious but realistic targets and a roadmap and timeframe.

We will measure the carbon emissions for the Victorian warehouse network and track the improvements as our current thirteen Victorian warehouses are consolidated into the one distribution centre in tullamarine in Victoria. We expect the consolidation into one distribution centre will materially reduce the amount of freight movements throughout the network and significantly reduce our emissions. In addition, the new Victorian distribution centre has been designed to be highly energy efficient which will result in utilisation of less energy and water as well as use less packaging and more recycling.

A comprehensive overview of all our objectives and initiatives to deliver on our sustainability strategy are outlined in the table on page 36.

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FY21 SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITY REVIEW

Pillar 1: Ethical Supply Chain/Procurement – Publication of Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery is incorporated as part of Bapcor’s Governance policies, including in Bapcor’s environmental, Social and Governance (eSG) policy, ethical Supply Chain/procurement (eSC/p) policy and Human Rights policy. these policies acknowledge the impact that our business can have on the communities in which we operate, specifically in the sourcing of products we sell.

Bapcor’s Modern Slavery Statement was approved by the Board of Directors and published in March 2021 and shared with all staff to raise awareness and ensure it is front of mind for our employees when dealing with our suppliers.

Bapcor has a Modern Slavery working group that meets regularly to progress our work in the area with further actions including implementing a risk-based approach to improve transparency in our supply chain through use of supplier self-assessment and/or independent audits.

Pillar 2: Environmental sustainability – Ongoing program delivery

In addition to the Victoria DC consolidation, during the course of FY21 Bapcor has continued with the important initiatives that carried over from FY20 including the Greenfleet Carbon offset program, continued the roll-out of leD replacements across our store network, and realised further positive environmental outcomes through our streamlined waste and recycling initiatives.

Bapcor continues to reduce its carbon footprint and offset emissions by contributing to Australian reforestation projects that protect the local environment, capture carbon emissions, improve soil and water quality, and restore habitat for native wildlife.

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Bapcor’s partnership with Greenfleet continues its focus on offsetting greenhouse gas emissions associated with the company vehicle fleet. In 2021, Bapcor has increased its commitment to offset an additional 100 vehicles with Greenfleet, now covering over 1,100 vehicles.

BAPCOR’S RENEWED COMMITMENT OFFSETS ANOTHER 6,400 TONNES OF CARBON EMISSIONS THROUGH

THE PLANTING OF MORE THAN 40,000 NATIVE TREES PER YEAR

that cover an area equivalent to twenty football fields.

the continued roll-out of the leD replacement program brings the total energy saving to a total of 3.7 million KWh per annum. the waste reduction initiative also continued with the total amount of waste recycled increasing by c.20% compared with FY20. Since inception, this initiative has diverted c.6,200 tonnes of waste (or c.50% of total waste) from landfill.

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WE UNDERSTAND THAT SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS (CONT.)

Pillar 3: Practise good governance – Supporting & developing our team

Bapcor’s team members are the foundation of our success and there is a continued focus on their safety, development and ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion.

In FY21, the decision was made to enhance the focus on diversity in four key areas:

GENDER AGE DISABILITY ETHNICITY

Initiatives in each of these areas are being put in place to promote and increase diversity and inclusion. to drive gender diversity, this included bringing together senior female leaders from a range of businesses and locations to network, share, contribute ideas to inform the creation of a Women’s leadership Development program to be rolled out in FY22. Bapcor has also reviewed rates of promotion and graded all job types to ensure equal pay and opportunity for promotion for all. Going forward Bapcor will be expanding initiatives to drive increased diversity and has, as a first step, set gender diversity targets to achieve by FY26.

Objective Current FY26 Target FY26 Target
Increase the total
number of female
team members
25% 35%
Increase the number
of female new hires
29% 50%
Increase the number
of females who are
24% 35%
promoted internally
Increase the number
of females who are 11% 35%
people leaders

to continue keeping our team members safe and well, Bapcor implemented enhanced lead and lag safety reporting showing a reduction in the rolling 12-month total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (tRIFR).

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TOTAL RECORDABLE INJURY FREQUENCY RATE (TRIFR)

FROM TO 30.13 24.84 (TRIFR) (TRIFR) IN JULY 2020 IN JUNE 2021

Safety training continued to be a focus including on-line learning programs such as Safety Fundamentals and e-Drive for all team members as well as Safety Fundamentals for people leaders. Bapcor increased our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) across the group during the year and continued to support mental health events and activities such as RuoK? Day.

  • Bapcor has an Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) that provides external counselling to any team member. The usage of this confidential service has increased significantly over the last eighteen months predominately due to the Covid pandemic and governmentimposed lockdowns.

In late March and early April 2021, Bapcor conducted our third “Have Your Say” engagement Survey with 3,240 team members from Australia, new Zealand and thailand sharing their views. the highest positive rated items from “Have Your Say” relate to safety, team member connection with the business and manager trust – each of which is essential to our success.

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engagement remained steady at 64% which is the middle of the benchmark, with a number of business units in the top quartile or decile.

our engagement score in 2021 is a satisfactory result for Bapcor during challenging and changing times, especially with the Covid impact, however we will be focusing on ongoing improvement with a target of 75% by FY26.

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01

Christmas gift boxes in support of local businesses

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02

NRMA – Frontier Services Outback Links volunteer program

ENGAGEMENT TARGET

75% BY FY26

At Bapcor, recognising our team members is an important part of our culture and to support this the Bapcor Champion Awards, which are aligned to our Values, were launched in october 2020. Any team member can nominate a Bapcor Champion and so far we have received over 483 nominations with 35 winners.

03 Girls on Track

04 Burson Grassroot Racing

As a part of our approach to talent and capability, Bapcor continued to develop our current and future leaders through various Managing, leading and Developing people (MlDp) programs and introduced a top talent program for high potential leaders.

providing support for our team members throughout the challenges of the Covid pandemic saw the implementation of a paid pandemic leave policy with team members being financially supported if they were unable to attend work due to government restrictions.

Pillar 4: Positively impacting our community – continued grass roots support

Despite the challenging environment caused by the Covid pandemic, Bapcor Group team members continued to support the local community through various social, charitable, and sporting initiatives in FY21. our objective is for every one of our c.1,100 locations to support at least two local community groups.

07 Novita River Run

05 06 Men’s Fraser mental Island K’gari health Clean Up

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WE UNDERSTAND THAT SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS (CONT.)

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY SPECIFIC ACTION ITEMS/TARGETS

Consistent with the decision to accelerate our efforts in eSG, Bapcor’s updated action items and targets are set out below:

Most Most
Sustainability relevant
strategy pillar Key topic Objective/initiative Time-line UN SDG
Ethical
sourcing
Modern
slavery
publish Modern Slavery Statement In place
and ongoing
An active Modern Slavery Working Group In place
and ongoing
Further develop risk-based approach
to improve transparency in the supply chain
FY23
through use of supplier self-assessment
and/or independent audit
Environmental
sustainability
Carbon
emission
Measure baseline carbon emissions to
inform roadmap and reduction targets
FY22
measurement
and reduction Phase I:Victorian DC consolidation,
reducing from 13 DC’s to 1, resulting
in significant reductions in emissions,
water, energy and packaging usage,
as well as increase in waste recycling
FY22
Phase II:Measure scope 1, 2 and
3 carbon emissions for entire business
FY22
Develop road map to reduce identified
carbon emissions to specified targets
FY23
establish Queensland distribution centre
to consolidate 7 warehouses and achieve
FY22/FY23
significant reductions in emissions, water,
energy and packaging usage, as well as
increase in waste recycling
Bapcor vehicle fleet review to accelerate FY22
transition to reduce vehicle emissions
Increase level of renewable energy
to at least 50% of total requirements
FY24
Continue installation of energy efficient
lighting in stores/branches and evaluate
use of local solar panels (already reduced
over 3.7 million kw/annum)
ongoing
Renew and expand carbon offset program
to offset vehicle fleet emissions (currently
ongoing
offsetting 6,400 tonnes of carbon emissions
p.a. by planting 40,000 native trees each year)

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Most Most
Sustainability relevant
strategy pillar Key topic Objective/initiative Time-line UN SDG
Waste/ Further review of waste management and FY23
recycling commitment to reduce waste going to landfill
(to date diverted c.6,200 tonnes from landfill)
Review of packaging used across
the group with view to shift to fully
recycled/recyclable packaging
ongoing
Supporting Safety Continue to invest in and develop safety ongoing
and
developing
our people
processes, systems and education to
reduce tRIFR (tRIFR reduced from
30.1 to 24.8 in FY21)
employee
engagement
Improve employee engagement score
to 75% (In FY21 64%)
FY26
Development Invest in learning and development for
our team to ensure industry leading workforce
ongoing
Diversity Implement initiatives to improve gender,
age, ethnicity and ability diversity across
the group including:
FY22
unconscious bias training for senior leaders FY22
Female leaders networking sessions
and development program
FY22
Graduate program and experienced team FY22
member program
total number of female team members
to 35% (FY21 25%)
FY26
number of female new hires to 50%
(FY21 29%)
FY26
number of female internal promotions
to 35% (FY21 24%)
FY26
number of female people leaders to
35% (FY21 11%)
FY26
Positively
impacting
communities
Community
support
each location to support at least
two community clubs or organisations
within their local area
ongoing

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MARGARET HASELTINE

Independent, Non-Executive Director and Chair

DARRYL JENNIFER ABOTOMEY MACDONALD

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Independent, Non-Executive Director

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APPOINTED

Chair – 17 February 2021 Board – 30 May 2016

17 october 2011

1 September 2018

EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

During her career, Margaret gained extensive leadership and human capital management skills, which she brings to her role as Chair of the Board.

Margaret has spent more than 30 years in various senior executive roles in FMCG, including senior roles at Mars Food Australia, subsidiary of Mars Inc., where she was responsible for strategy, risk management, product innovation & brand launching, and implementation of new systems.

From 2002 to 2007, Margaret served as the Ceo of Mars Food Australia, with responsibility for the ApAC market and was also responsible for ensuring sustainability of the business and its supply chain.

Margaret currently serves as a non-executive director of ASX listed Metcash limited, and was a director of various government and not-forprofit boards, including national Food precinct, Central Coast Grammar school and AGRIFooD Skills.

Darryl brings over 30 years of executive leadership and financial expertise to the Board of Bapcor, gained at various roles across manufacturing, global paper and packaging distribution and automotive aftermarket industry.

Darryl was a former Chief Financial officer at Sunclipse Inc., a subsidiary of Amcor based in the uSA and held roles of regional and group general manager at Amcor Fibre packaging and Amcor printing papers Group in Australia, where he was responsible for international trade, including logistics and supply chain. Darryl also gained extensive experience in strategy, business restructuring, information technology and product launching.

From 2000, Darryl served as a Board Director and CFo of paperlinx limited, where he led the due diligence, funding and settlement negotiations for international acquisitions and successfully transitioned the business involving multi-country legal, financial, statutory, business culture, cultural, tax and insurance issues.

Between 2006 and 2010, he served as CFo/Coo and Director of the Board of exego Group pty limited (Repco), as well as being an independent director of CpI Group ltd.

Jennifer brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and auditing, coupled with a strong focus on and understanding of market trends, customer and consumer behaviour. She has a proven track record in developing and implementing strategy with a focus on risk management, growth, and value creation.

Jennifer spent her executive career in customer facing organisations primarily in technology, retail, travel services and manufacturing, where she was responsible for strategic turnaround and digital transformation.

Her last executive role was CFo and interim Ceo at Helloworld limited, where she oversaw the merger with Aot Group to create the second largest integrated travel distribution business in Australia and new Zealand. prior to that, Jennifer was the CFo and General Manager International of the ReA Group, with responsibility for the financial growth strategy and execution for operations in South east Asia and parts of europe, having delivered record revenue and net profit for the company.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair

nomination, Remuneration and eSG Committee member

Audit and Risk Committee Chair

nomination, Remuneration and eSG Committee member

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APPOINTED

1 September 2020

31 March 2014

1 September 2020

EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Mark brings over 30 years of leadership and executive experience in retail, wholesale, logistics and distribution. the key areas of Mark’s expertise are in development and execution of business strategy, business growth, organisational turnaround and change management as well as acquisition integration.

Mark’s career started in underground coal mining where he had direct responsibility for operations and health & safety. He later transitioned into global retail, wholesale and logistics, having held executive roles at Iceland plc, Booker Wholesale and tesco in the uK; logistics services provider tibbett & Britten in Spain and Canada (including running of Walmart Canada’s logistics operations); and the Warehouse Group in Australia and new Zealand.

Between 2009 and 2016, Mark was Ceo of Warehouse Stationary and then Group Ceo for nZX-listed retailer the Warehouse Group, where he oversaw a return to organic growth, online/digital strategy implementation and a number of acquisitions.

therese has extensive experience as a senior business executive and commercial lawyer working in widely diversified businesses in Australia and internationally. She brings strong commercial sense, risk management and strategic thinking, complemented by 45 years of legal experience in the automotive, petrochemical, insurance, superannuation and other industries.

therese spent most of her later executive career in General Motors, including as General Counsel and Company Secretary of GM Holden, based in Australia; and based in Shanghai, as Vice president and General Counsel for GM’s Asia pacific operations, and later as Vice president, General Counsel and member of Strategy Board for GM’s International operations outside north America; and as Assistant Company Secretary of General Motors Corporation.

In these various roles, therese was responsible for corporate legal actions related to M&A, refinancing, product stewardship, franchising, Ip, procurement, joint ventures, acquisitions, and integration. She also chaired and had functional responsibility for GM Holden’s employee superannuation fund.

James is an experienced company director, corporate adviser, and investor. James has over 30 years’ experience in finance across various entities, including Hambros Banking Group and Wolseley private equity.

James’ last executive role was as Managing Director of Wolseley private equity, an independent private equity firm which he co-founded in 1999 and served in until 2018.

through his extensive private equity experience, James had exposure across various sectors including retail, media, FMCG, business services, and international supply chains. His corporate transaction and investment experience has been gained across multiple markets including Australia, new Zealand and Asia (including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, thailand, and Indonesia).

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

nomination, Remuneration and eSG Committee Chair

Audit and Risk Committee member

nomination, Remuneration and eSG Committee member

Audit and Risk Committee member

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YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

DARRYL ABOTOMEY

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

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TIM COCKAYNE

Executive General Manager – Retail

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Darryl is the Managing Director & Chief executive officer of Bapcor limited, having been appointed in october 2011. Darryl has more than 15 years’ experience in the automotive industry and extensive knowledge in business acquisitions, mergers and strategy. previous director and executive roles have been with Sunclipse Inc., Amcor, paperlinx, exego Group pty limited (Repco), and CpI Group. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting and economics, from the university of Melbourne. Darryl is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Fellow of CpA Australia.

tim joined Bapcor in April 2019 bringing over 30 years of retail experience working across various sectors within specialty and big box retail. tim has worked for a number of national retail businesses with his most recent role as Ceo of the total tools franchise business. tim holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

STEVE DRUMMY

Executive General Manager – SWG Engine Management

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SCOTT ELLIOTT

Executive General Manager – Strategic Development & Investor Relations

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Steve was appointed to the role of executive General Manager – Specialist Wholesale Group engine Management in February 2019. Steve has over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, wholesale, retail and health sectors. previously, Steve held executive roles at Australian unity, Sonepar, Hagemeyer, Blackwoods and news limited. He holds a Bachelor of Business, majoring in accounting, and an MBA from Swinburne university. Steve is also a Fellow of CpA Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Scott joined Bapcor in July 2020 and is responsible for group strategy, M&A and investor relations. Scott has 10 years’ experience as an investment banker in europe and Australia where he worked at lazard and Macquarie advising corporates on strategic and financial matters. More recently, Scott held senior executive roles with toll Group and Australia pacific Airports Corporation. Scott completed his undergraduate studies in Germany and holds an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.

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ALISON LAING

Executive General Manager – Human Resources

Alison joined Bapcor in May 2017. With more than 20 years’ human resources experience, Alison has spent much of her career partnering with senior leaders to develop team capability and drive business outcomes and has worked with organisations such as orora, paperlinx and Coles Myer. Alison holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in management and industrial relations, from the university of newcastle.

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NOEL MEEHAN Chief Financial Officer

noel joined Bapcor on 1 July 2020, following a successful career as Chief Financial officer at toll Group and treasury Wine estates limited. He also held executive roles at orica limited and Qantas. noel is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified practising Accountants and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. noel holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics & planning and Administration from the university of leeds and completed the Advanced Management program at Harvard Business School.

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MARTIN STOREY

Executive General Manager – Bapcor New Zealand

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CRAIG MAGILL

Executive General Manager – Trade

Craig joined Bapcor in February 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of the trade segment. Craig has an extensive career in the automotive aftermarket industry, spanning more than 25 years. Before joining Bapcor, he was the General Manager of RAC automotive workshops in Western Australia, which was preceded by many years at Repco. He holds a Master of enterprise from Melbourne university.

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JEFF NICOL Chief Operating Officer

Jeff joined Bapcor in July 2019 as Chief operating officer. Jeff has 20 years’ experience as a senior executive having operated at Managing Director, Ceo and General Manager level with commercial and consumer-facing companies including Coates Hire and Bunnings. Jeff holds an MBA and completed the Advanced Management programme at Insead, France. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Martin joined Bnt in September 2016 as Group General Manager, before being appointed as executive General Manager – Bapcor new Zealand in october 2018 to lead all our new Zealand businesses. Martin was previously at Fletcher Building for 15 years, holding several senior sales and general management positions over this time.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

30 JUNE 2021

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (‘consolidated entity’) consisting of Bapcor Limited (‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2021 (‘FY21’).

1. DIRECTORS

The following persons were directors of Bapcor Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Margaret Haseltine Independent, Non-Executive Chair (appointed to Chair 17 February 2021)
Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and ManagingDirector
Therese Ryan Independent, Non-Executive Director
Jennifer Macdonald Independent, Non-Executive Director
James Todd Independent, Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 September 2020)
Mark Powell Independent, Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 September 2020)
Andrew Harrison Independent, Non-Executive Chair (retired 16 February 2021)

2. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of Bapcor were the sale and distribution of vehicle parts, accessories, automotive equipment, service and solutions.

Bapcor is one of the largest suppliers of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions in Asia Pacific with an operational network covering c. 1,100 locations and employing c. 5,000 team members.

3. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

During FY21 Bapcor has invested in new technology with the construction of the state-of-the-art distribution centre at Tullamarine, Victoria. Over the period to January 2022, it is planned that thirteen current distribution centres will be merged in the new consolidated location.

In addition, during FY21, Bapcor has opened a net additional 31 company stores and implemented new eCommerce platforms for both business-to-business and business-to-customer solutions.

In March 2021, Bapcor announced an expansion in Asia through the agreement to acquire 25% of the issued equity of Tye Soon Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Securities Exchange. This strategic investment brings a range of opportunities for both businesses to work together and grow their markets. The investment was completed in April 2021.

4. DIVIDENDS

Fully franked dividends paid during the financial year were as follows:

11 September 2020 $32,244,000 (9.5 centsper share)
12 March 2021 $30,547,000 (9 centsper share)

The Board has declared a final dividend in respect of FY21 of 11 cents per share, fully franked. The final dividend will be paid on 14 September 2021 to shareholders registered on 31 August 2021.

The final dividend takes the total dividends declared in relation to FY21 to 20 cents per share, fully franked, representing an increase of dividends paid of 14.3% compared to the prior financial year. Dividends paid and declared in relation to FY21 represents 52.2% of pro-forma net profit after tax.

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5. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Statutory:

› Revenue increased by 20.4% from $1,463M to $1,762M

› Statutory earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (‘EBITDA’) increased by 28.8% to $271.9M

› Statutory net profit after tax (‘NPAT’) increased by 50.0% to $118.8M

› Statutory earnings per share (‘EPS’) increased by 29.8% to 34.99 cents per share

Pro-forma:

› Revenue increased by 20.4% from $1,463M to $1,762M

› Pro-forma EBITDA increased by 28.8% to $279.5M

  • › Pro-forma NPAT increased by 46.5% to $130.1M

  • › Pro-forma EPS increased by 26.8% to 38.32 cents per share

Net debt:

› Pro-forma net debt[1] at 30 June 2021 was $164.1M representing a leverage ratio of approximately 0.74X (pro-forma net debt : last twelve months pro-forma EBITDA).

The tables below reconcile the pro-forma results to the statutory results for FY21 and FY20:

CONSOLIDATED
$’M NOTE FY21 FY20
Statutory NPAT 2 118.8 79.2
Victorian DC Consolidation 3 9.9 11.6
Other activities 4 1.7
Investment impairment 5 4.4
Tax adjustment 6 (3.0) (3.8)
Pro-forma NPAT 130.1 88.7
CONSOLIDATED
$’M NOTE FY21 FY20
Statutory net profit before tax (‘NPBT’) 171.4 111.4
Add back depreciation and amortisation 85.4 80.1
Add back finance costs 15.2 19.8
Statutory EBITDA 271.9 211.2
Victorian DC Consolidation 3 3.2 4.2
Other activities 4 1.7
Investment impairment 5 4.4
Pro-forma EBITDA 279.5 217.1

1 Pro-forma net debt is calculated as statutory net debt excluding the impact of lease liabilities and adjusting for the net derivative financial instruments position which is consistent with banking covenant requirements. Refer to note 16 of the financial report for a reconciliation between statutory and pro-forma net debt.

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CONSOLIDATED
FY21 FY20
$’M NOTE STAT
PRO-FORMA
STAT PRO-FORMA
NPAT 2 118.8
130.1
79.2 88.7
Weighted average number
of ordinary shares
7 339.4
339.4
293.6 293.6
Earnings per share (cps) 34.99
38.32
26.97 30.23

1 These tables are subject to rounding.

2 NPAT attributable to members of Bapcor Limited.

3 The Victorian DC Consolidation relates to the significant transition items incurred in relation to the new Tullamarine Victoria Distribution Centre and includes the accelerated depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets.

4 The other activities in prior period relates to one off consulting costs incurred relating to acquisitions that did not proceed.

5 The investment impairment relates to the 30 June 2021 mark-to-market revaluation of the investment in Tye Soon Ltd.

6 The tax adjustment reflects the tax effect of the above adjustments based on local effective tax rates.

7 In April / May 2020, 53.7M shares were issued, increasing issued shares by 19%.

The Directors’ Report includes references to pro-forma results to exclude the impact of the adjustments detailed above. The directors believe the presentation of non-IFRS financial measures are useful for the users of this financial report as they provide additional and relevant information that reflect the underlying financial performance of the business. Non-IFRS financial measures contained within this report are not subject to audit or review.

Revenue and pro-forma EBITDA by segment is as follows:

REVENUE PRO-FORMA EBITDA
FY21 FY20 CHANGE FY21 FY20 CHANGE
$’M $’M % $’M $’M %
Bapcor Trade 648.9 561.7 15.5% 115.0 96.7 19.0%
Bapcor NZ 170.0 156.3 8.8% 32.6 26.9 21.2%
Bapcor Specialist
Wholesale
659.8 520.4 26.8% 89.5 63.0 42.2%
Bapcor Retail 369.2 292.7 26.1% 65.3 54.3 20.1%
Unallocated / Head
Office1
(86.2) (68.4) (26.4%) (22.9) (23.8) 3.6%
Total 1,761.7 1,462.7 20.4% 279.5 217.1 28.8%

1 Revenue relates to intersegment sales eliminations and Thailand operations. EBITDA relates to Bapcor head office costs, intersegment EBITDA elimination and costs associated with the Thailand operations.

5.1 Operating and financial review – Bapcor Trade

The Bapcor Trade segment consists of the Burson Auto Parts and Precision Automotive Equipment business units. This segment is a distributor of:

  • › Automotive aftermarket parts and consumables to trade workshops for the service and repair of passenger and commercial vehicles.

  • › Automotive workshop equipment such as vehicle hoists and scanning equipment, including servicing of the equipment.

› Automotive accessories and maintenance products to do-it-yourself vehicle owners.

Compared to FY20, the Bapcor Trade segment recorded record revenue and earnings with revenue growth of 15.5% and EBITDA growth of 19.0%.

The increase in revenue of 15.5% included same store sales growth of 14.3% (6.0% in FY20). Bapcor Trade’s EBITDA to revenue percentage was 0.5 percentage points above FY20 reflecting low level of discretionary spending especially in travel and training and operating efficiencies.

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During FY21, Burson continued to expand its store network with the number of stores increasing from 186 at 30 June 2020 to 200 at 30 June 2021. The increase of fourteen stores consisted of twelve greenfield store developments and two conversions of Autopro stores from Bapcor Retail. The average cost per new store including inventory was $797,000.

The new stores are located in Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton in Western Australia, Young in New South Wales, North Lakes and Ormeau in Queensland, Seaford in South Australia and Cobram, Delacombe, Kilmore, Kyneton, Rosebud, Traralgon and Wodonga in Victoria.

The Precision Equipment business achieved record revenue of $53.6M for the year ($39.4M in FY20), continuing its solid growth despite a decline in demand from new car dealerships.

During the year, inventory holdings increased across Bapcor Trade by $2.8M (excluding new stores) due to new product ranges, expansion of existing ranges and increased stockholdings to minimise the impacts of issues with suppliers and shipping delays.

5.2 Operating and financial review – Bapcor New Zealand

Bapcor New Zealand (‘Bapcor NZ’) consists of Trade and Specialist Wholesale businesses based in New Zealand operating across 85 locations, as well as 102 Battery Town locations.

BNT is the predominant business with 76 stores supplying automotive parts and accessories to workshops, truck and trailer parts through the Truck and Trailer Parts brand. BNT is similar in nature to Bapcor’s Burson Auto Parts business in Australia.

Bapcor NZ also includes the specialist wholesale businesses of HCB – batteries, Autolign – steering and suspension, JAS – auto electrical and Precision Equipment NZ – vehicle workshop equipment.

Bapcor NZ achieved revenue growth of 8.8% and EBITDA growth of 21.2% compared to FY20. EBITDA to revenue percentage was 2.0 percentage points above FY20 reflecting the impact of reduced operating costs and higher levels of own brand product sales.

Same store sales growth in FY21 for Bapcor NZ’s largest business, BNT, was 11.3% (declined by 9.0% in FY20). There was an increase of one store in the BNT network since 30 June 2020.

During the year, inventory holdings across Bapcor NZ increased by $4.2M (adjusted for foreign currency) due to the build-up of new product ranges, expansion of existing ranges and to mitigate delays receiving product from manufacturers.

5.3 Operating and financial review – Bapcor Specialist Wholesale

The Bapcor Specialist Wholesale segment consists of operations that specialise in automotive aftermarket wholesale and include AAD, Bearing Wholesalers, Opposite Lock, Baxters/MTQ, Roadsafe, JAS Oceania, Premier Auto Trade, Federal Batteries, Diesel Distributors, AADi and the Commercial Truck Parts group comprising Truckline and WANO.

The Bapcor Specialist Wholesale segment achieved record revenue and earnings with revenue growth of 26.8% and EBITDA growth of 42.2% compared to FY20. FY21 included the full year benefit of the acquisition of the Truckline and Diesel Drive acquisitions made in December 2020. Excluding these acquisitions, revenue grew by 17.3% and EBITDA increased by 32.0%.

EBITDA to revenue percentage increased 1.5 percentage points above FY20 as a result of synergies realised from the Truckline acquisition, increased intercompany sales and reductions in product costs. The volume and product groups that the Specialist Wholesale segment supplies into other Bapcor group businesses grew by c. 25% on FY20.

During the year, inventory holdings across Bapcor Specialist Wholesale increased by $31.1M (excluding acquisitions) due to the build-up of existing and new product ranges and to mitigate delays in receiving product from manufacturers and shipping constraints.

5.4 Operating and financial review – Bapcor Retail

The Bapcor Retail segment consists of business units that are retail customer focused, and include the Autobarn, Autopro and Sprint Auto Parts brands, and the Midas and ABS workshop service brands. This segment is comprised of franchised stores and workshops, as well as an increasing proportion of Autobarn and Autopro stores that are now company owned.

The Bapcor Retail segment achieved record revenue and earnings with revenue growth of 26.1% compared to FY20. Autobarn same store sales growth for company owned stores was 28.0% (14.5% in FY20) and for franchise stores was 16.8% (6.6% in FY20). Same store sales growth for Autopro and Sprint stores was 16.0%.

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FY21 EBITDA to revenue percentage of 17.7% was 0.9 percentage points lower than FY20 due mainly to product mix and competitive pricing. EBITDA in FY21 was 20.1% higher compared to FY20, predominately reflecting the focus on promotions, catalogues, greater product range and in-store experience.

Bapcor Retail has continued to grow the number of company owned Autobarn stores via both greenfield Autobarn stores as well as some select conversion of franchise stores to company owned stores. The total number of Autobarn stores at 30 June 2021 was 133 stores, a decrease of one from the 134 as at 30 June 2020. During the period three franchise stores were rebranded as Autopro, seven new greenfield company stores were opened, two franchise stores closed and three company stores closed. The number of company owned stores increased from 79 to 86. The percentage of company owned Autobarn stores at 30 June 2021 was 65%, up from 59% at 30 June 2020. A new format Autobarn store was launched during the year as well as a new tagline – “Top Gear, Low Prices”.

At 30 June 2021 the total number of company owned and franchise stores in the Bapcor Retail segment was 341 consisting of Autobarn 133 stores, Autopro 74 stores, Sprint Auto Parts 30 stores and Midas and ABS 104 stores.

From July 2021, Sprint stores are being rebranded to Autopro, along with a new store layout, updated logo and new tagline – “We know these parts”. Retail will now focus on Autobarn, Autopro and Midas as their core brands.

During the year, inventory holdings across Bapcor Retail increased by $29.1M (excluding new stores) due to product range extensions especially with the launch of many own brand products including Chicane, Vyking Force and Streetwise, and a deliberate strategy of increasing stock holdings in the stores to support increased sales levels and to mitigate global supply chain challenges.

5.5 Operating and financial review – Unallocated / Head Office

The Unallocated / Head Office segment consists of all elimination and head office costs or adjustments that are not in the control of the other segments, as well as the results of the Thailand operations. It also includes the elimination of intercompany sales and EBITDA. Unallocated costs decreased from $23.8M in FY20 to $22.9M in FY21 which was primarily due to increased investment in support functions such as human resources, legal, governance and IT offset by additional provisions taken up in prior year in light of Covid for potential impacts to debtor collections and stock obsolescence.

Intercompany sales increased by 25.8% compared to FY20, reflecting a higher proportion of sourcing product internally and increasing the volume of “own brand” product.

The Unallocated / Head Office segment result includes the Thailand operations which recorded revenue of $4.8M and an EBITDA loss of $0.2M (severely impacted by Covid) with Bapcor’s share of the Thailand business being 51%. During the year, inventory holdings for the Thailand based operations remained flat (adjusted for foreign currency).

5.6 Financial Position – Capital Raising and Debt

There have been no issue of new shares during the year. As a result, ordinary shares on issue remains at 339,412,500 as at 30 June 2021.

AASB 16 Leases increases reportable net debt by the inclusion of $226.3M of finance leases as at 30 June 2021. Given this is excluded from a banking covenant perspective, pro-forma net debt has also been disclosed. Pro-forma net debt at 30 June 2021 was $164.1M representing a leverage ratio of approximately 0.74X (pro-forma net debt : last twelve months pro-forma EBITDA).

6. STRATEGY

Bapcor’s strategy is to be Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. The five-year strategic targets are explained by business segment.

Bapcor Trade

Trade consists of the businesses Burson Auto Parts and Precision Automotive Equipment. The business units are trade-focussed “parts professionals” businesses supplying service workshops. Bapcor’s target is to grow Burson Auto Parts’ store numbers via acquisitions and greenfields from 200 stores at the end of June 2021 to 260 stores with at least 40% own brand product content.

Bapcor NZ

Bapcor NZ’s operations consist of its automotive aftermarket businesses of BNT, Precision Automotive Equipment (NZ), Autolign and Truck and Trailer Parts, as well as the automotive electrical businesses of HCB, JAS Oceania and Diesel Distributors (NZ).

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The strategy is to grow the BNT business from its current 76 stores to over 90, as well as grow its electrical businesses organically and potentially through acquisition. Bapcor NZ also has a target to grow own brand content to more than 45%.

Bapcor Specialist Wholesale

The Specialist Wholesale business strategy is to be the number one or number two industry category specialists in the parts programs in which it operates. The parts programs in which the specialist wholesale segment operates are brake, bearings, electrical, suspension, 4WD, cooling, diesel, engine control systems and parts for light and heavy commercial vehicles.

The Specialist Wholesale businesses are focused on maximising internal sales, developing own brand product ranges, and the evaluation of its distribution footprint including opportunities for shared facilities. Specialist Wholesale growth may also include acquisitions where they are complementary to the current product group offerings.

Bapcor Retail

Autobarn – The premium retailer of automotive accessories, Autobarn had 133 stores at the end of 30 June 2021 including 86 company owned stores. The target is to grow to 200 Autobarn stores, with a majority of growth being company owned stores. Own brand content is also targeted to exceed 45%.

Autopro – Autopro now consists of Autopro and the former Sprint Auto Parts stores totalling 104 stores. The group comprises both franchise and company owned stores. The aim is to grow the network to c. 200 stores, predominately in areas with smaller populations. The Autopro stores will carry a similar but smaller range of products than Autobarn.

Independents – The independents group consists of the stores that do not carry a Bapcor brand. The strategy is to supply the independent parts stores via Bapcor’s extensive supply chain capabilities. Bapcor’s strategy is to strongly support these independent stores. Currently there are c. 75 independents.

Service – The service business consists of the brands Midas and ABS and aims to be experts at scheduled car servicing at affordable prices. There were 104 stores at 30 June 2021 of which 101 were franchised. Bapcor considers Service a potential growth area due to the industry consolidation opportunities and the potential to vertically integrate supply of product through its Trade and Specialist Wholesale segments and will actively expand this segment.

Asia

Bapcor commenced its expansion into South East Asia, initially into Thailand. Currently there are six greenfield stores selling automotive parts and accessories to workshops and retail customers. Bapcor sees significant potential to grow this footprint. The initial three years of operations has achieved positive momentum, however held back by the impact of Covid throughout the last 18 months. Bapcor has plans to open two new stores in the first half of FY22.

During FY21, Bapcor continued the expansion into Asia through the acquisition of 25% of Tye Soon Limited. Established in 1933, Tye Soon Limited is the most prominent independent automotive parts distributor in South East and North East Asia and operates out of c. 60 locations throughout Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand.

Supply Chain

Bapcor’s objective is to have the most efficient and effective supply chain in the industry. The new state-of-the-art distribution centre at Tullamarine, Victoria opened in April 2021. This distribution centre will absorb thirteen distribution centres in Melbourne, dramatically increasing efficiency. Further consolidations are likely in Brisbane and Auckland.

The consolidated distribution centres will enable Bapcor to reach customers that have not been possible historically.

Bapcor is also consolidating all non-distribution centre team members across Melbourne to an office complex in Mt Waverley, Victoria, which will bring together all the business segments for the first time.

Competitive advantages

Team Members – Our team members are the key to our success. Bapcor has a strong and experienced management team and a proven record of attracting, retaining and growing key talent across the group. Training and development of team members is a priority for the group.

Diversification – Extensive breadth and depth of product range and capability across the group provides multiple revenue streams and continues to drive intercompany sales and margin improvements opportunities, whilst spreading reliance on profitability. Increasing the proportion of own brand products is a core target, as these products generally achieve greater margins than the alternatives.

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7. INDUSTRY TRENDS

The automotive aftermarket parts market in Australia, NZ and Asia continues to experience growth based on:

  • (a) population growth;

  • (b) increasing number of vehicles per person;

  • (c) change in the age mix and complexity of vehicles (i.e. more vehicles in the four years or older range);

  • (d) an increase in the value of parts sold; and

  • (e) increased domestic travel due to Covid.

Demand for automotive parts, accessories and services continues to be resilient as vehicle maintenance is critical to operating a vehicle. Vehicle servicing is predominately driven by the number of kilometres travelled, with the number of kilometres travelled by passenger and light commercial vehicles not normally significantly impacted by economic conditions. Volatility in new vehicle sales does not directly impact demand as parts distributed by Bapcor are predominantly used to service vehicles that are aged four years or older. With the impact of Covid, demand for second hand vehicles has increased as people seek to ensure social distancing with reduced reliance on public transport, as well as the expected increase in domestic holidays utilising motor vehicles. All of these factors lead to more demand for vehicle servicing, replacement parts and maintenance.

Online channels to market is now a common medium for retail businesses albeit only a small percentage of automotive retail sales are online. Through our retail businesses Bapcor has online sales channels, including ‘click and collect’ and ‘click and deliver’. In the trade and wholesale channels the group offers electronic ‘B2B’ trading including an extensive parts catalogue. Bapcor is investing in expanding its online capabilities, including in a new eCommerce platform which was launched in FY21.

In the trade business Bapcor’s fast delivery capabilities, wide product range and knowledgeable people are the key to Bapcor’s customer offering which on-line businesses cannot match. Bapcor does not currently believe online competition will have a material impact on Bapcor’s trade business over the next few years.

There is increased interest and production of electric vehicles. As Bapcor’s target market is parts and accessories for vehicles greater than four years old, and due to the large size of the conventional vehicle car parc (approximately 19 million) and how long it would take for electric and hybrid vehicles to become a meaningful percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road (currently less than two percent), Bapcor considers any impact to the Bapcor business within the next ten years is likely to be minimal. However, Bapcor is researching the reliability of electric and hybrid vehicles and will stock replacement parts for them as we do for most vehicles.

8. KEY BUSINESS RISKS

There are a number of factors that could have an effect on the financial prospects of Bapcor. These include:

Pandemic risk – As has been shown over the last 18 months, a pandemic which results in restrictions on doing business, will have an impact on Bapcor. Pandemic, as well as other risks such as bushfires are unpredictable by their very nature. Once such situations are evident Bapcor will move swiftly to minimise the impact on its revenue, profitability and cash.

Competition risk – The Australian, NZ and Thai automotive aftermarket parts and accessories distribution industries are competitive and Bapcor may face increased competition from existing competitors (including through downward price pressure), new competitors that enter the industry, vehicle manufacturers, and new technologies or technical advances in vehicles or their parts. Increased competition could have an adverse effect on the financial performance, industry position and future prospects of Bapcor.

Increased bargaining power of customers – A significant majority of Bapcor’s sales are derived from repeat orders from customers. Bapcor may experience increased bargaining power from customers due to consolidation of existing workshops forming larger chains, greater participation of existing workshops in purchasing and buying groups, and closure of independent workshops resulting in greater market share of larger chains. An increase in bargaining power of customers may result in a decrease in prices or loss of customer accounts, which may in turn adversely affect Bapcor’s sales and profitability.

Supplier pressure or relationship damage – Bapcor’s business model depends on having access to a wide range of automotive parts, in particular parts with established brands that drive customer orders. An increase in pricing pressure from suppliers or a damaged relationship with a supplier may increase the prices at which Bapcor procures parts or limit Bapcor’s ability to procure parts from that supplier. If prices of parts increase, Bapcor will be required to pass on or absorb the price increases, which may result in a decreased demand for Bapcor’s products or a decrease in profitability. If Bapcor

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is no longer able to order parts from a key supplier, Bapcor may lose customer orders and accounts, resulting in lower sales. Any decline in demand, sales or profitability may have an adverse effect on Bapcor’s business and financial performance.

Exchange rate risk – A large proportion of Bapcor’s parts are sourced from overseas, either indirectly through local suppliers or directly by Bapcor. This exposes Bapcor to potential changes in the purchase price of products due to exchange rate movements. Historically Bapcor has been able to pass on the majority of the impact of foreign exchange movements through to the market. If the situation arises where Bapcor is not able to recoup foreign exchange driven cost increases, this may lead to a decrease in profitability. To mitigate this risk, Bapcor enters into forward exchange contracts based on expected purchases for the upcoming twelve months.

Managing growth and integration risk – The integration of acquired businesses and the continued strategy of growing the store network will require Bapcor to integrate these businesses and where appropriate upscale its operational and financial systems, procedures and controls and expand and retain, manage and train its employees. There is a risk of a material adverse impact on Bapcor if it is not able to manage its expansion and growth efficiently and effectively, or if the performance of new stores or acquisitions does not meet expectations. Bapcor senior management take an active role in the integration of acquired businesses.

Expansion – A key part of Bapcor’s growth strategy is to increase the size of its store network, which it intends to achieve through store acquisitions and greenfield developments. If suitable acquisition targets are not able to be identified; acquisitions are not able to be made on acceptable terms; or suitable greenfield sites are not available, this may limit Bapcor’s ability to execute its growth strategy within its expected timeframe. Further, new stores may not prove to be as successful as Bapcor anticipates including due to issues arising from integrating new businesses. This could negatively impact Bapcor’s financial performance and its capacity to pursue further acquisitions. Bapcor senior management take an active role in the rollout and progress of store expansion.

Franchise regulations – Bapcor has a large franchise network. Changes in franchise law or regulations may have an impact on the responsibilities of the franchisor or the operations of these franchise businesses. Bapcor senior management seek ongoing professional advice to monitor any developments and implement appropriate changes.

People risk – Bapcor is a highly focussed customer service business and its staff and senior management are key to maintaining the level of operational service to its customers, as well as executing Bapcor’s strategy. Any significant turnover of staff or loss of key senior management has the potential to disrupt the profitability and growth of the business. Senior management risk is somewhat managed through notice period and non-compete contractual obligations, succession planning and long-term incentives.

Information technology – All of Bapcor’s business operations rely on information technology platforms. Any sustained unplanned downtime due to system failures, cyber-attack or any other reason has the potential to have a material impact on the ability for Bapcor to service its customers. Bapcor’s business units operate with a number of different operating systems making it less likely that any unplanned downtime will occur across the entire business.

Sustainability – An actual or perceived failure to adequately address sustainability-related issues has the ability to impact Bapcor’s financial performance, reputation and operations. To address this Bapcor seeks to take an integrated approach towards economic, environmental and social sustainability. Ensuring this approach is effective means ensuring a range of practices are maintained and continually improved, including managing potential issues in our supply chain (including modern slavery practices), sourcing sustainable products and packaging, and reducing carbon emissions.

Legal and regulatory compliance – Bapcor is required to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. These include requirements related to consumer protection, product quality, and transport safety. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could result in regulatory action or other claims which could have an adverse impact on the Group’s reputation, financial performance and profitability.

9. LIKELY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Bapcor continues to implement its five-year strategy. As part of that strategy, 50 to 60 new locations are expected to be opened each year. Investments in supply chain and technology will continue to deliver improved results to Bapcor.

The financial performance of Bapcor over the FY22 financial year may be impacted by lockdowns that have become a common occurrence during the Covid pandemic. In the absence of any major restrictions on business, Bapcor aims to deliver pro-forma earnings at least at the level of FY21.

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10. INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

NAME: Margaret Haseltine
TITLE: Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Diploma of Secondary Teaching (Auckland University)
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: During her career, Margaret gained extensive leadership and human capital
management skills, which she brings to her role as Chair of the Board.
Margaret has spent more than 30 years in various senior executive roles in FMCG,
including senior roles at Mars Food Australia, subsidiary of Mars Inc., where she
was responsible for strategy, risk management, product innovation & brand
launching, and implementation of new systems.
From 2002 to 2007, Margaret served as the CEO of Mars Food Australia, with
responsibility for the Asia Pacific market and was also responsible for ensuring
sustainability of the business and its supply chain.
Margaret currently serves as a non-executive director of ASX listed Metcash Limited,
and was a director of various government and not-for-profit boards, including
National Food Precinct, Central Coast Grammar school and AGRIFOOD Skills.
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS)
Newcastle Permanent BuildingSociety Limited (a Mutual bank)
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): None
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Chair
Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee member
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 49,849 ordinary shares
NAME: Darryl Abotomey
TITLE: Chief Executive Officer and ManagingDirector
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne)
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Fellow of CPA Australia
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: Darryl brings over 30 years of executive leadership and financial expertise to the
Board of Bapcor, gained at various roles across manufacturing, global paper and
packaging distribution and automotive aftermarket industry.
Darryl was a former CFO at Sunclipse Inc., a subsidiary of Amcor based in the USA
and held roles of regional and group general manager at Amcor Fibre Packaging
and Amcor Printing Papers Group in Australia, where he was responsible for
international trade, including logistics and supply chain. Darryl also gained
extensive experience in strategy, business restructuring, information technology
and product launching.
From 2000, Darryl served as a Board Director and CFO of Paperlinx Limited, where
he led the due diligence, funding and settlement negotiations for international
acquisitions and successfully transitioned the business involving multi-country
legal, financial, statutory, business culture, cultural, tax and insurance issues.
Between 2006 and 2010, he served as CFO / COO and Director of the Board of Exego
GroupPty Limited (Repco), as well as beingan independent director of CPI GroupLtd.
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: None
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): None
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1,441,154 ordinary shares
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 680,950performance rights

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NAME: Therese Ryan
TITLE: Independent, Non-Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Laws (University of Melbourne)
Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: Therese has extensive experience as a senior business executive and commercial
lawyer working in widely diversified businesses in Australia and internationally.
She brings strong commercial sense, risk management and strategic thinking,
complemented by 45 years of legal experience in the automotive, petrochemical,
insurance, superannuation and other industries.
Therese spent most of her later executive career in General Motors, including as
General Counsel and Company Secretary of GM Holden, based in Australia; and
based in Shanghai, as Vice President and General Counsel for GM’s Asia Pacific
operations, and later as Vice President, General Counsel and member of Strategy
Board for GM’s International Operations outside North America; and as Assistant
Company Secretary of General Motors Corporation.
In these various roles, Therese was responsible for corporate legal actions
related to mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, product stewardship, franchising,
intellectual property, procurement, joint ventures, acquisitions, and integration.
She also chaired and had functional responsibility for GM Holden’s employee
superannuation fund.
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: Therese serves as a non-executive director on a number of unlisted boards
including Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Central Gippsland Region Water
Corporation (Chair), and VicForests (Deputy Chair), and is an independent member
of the Audit and Risk committee for City of Melbourne.
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): None
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Audit and Risk Committee member
Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee member
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 40,256 ordinary shares

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NAME: Jennifer Macdonald
TITLE: Independent, Non-Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Swinburne University)
Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin University)
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Chartered Accountant
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: Jennifer brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and auditing,
coupled with a strong focus on and understanding of market trends, customer and
consumer behaviour. She has a proven track record in developing and implementing
strategy with a focus on risk management, growth, and value creation.
Jennifer spent her executive career in customer facing organisations primarily in
technology, retail, travel services and manufacturing, where she was responsible
for strategic turnaround and digital transformation.
Her last executive role was CFO and interim CEO at Helloworld Limited, where she
oversaw the merger with AOT Group to create the second largest integrated travel
distribution business in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to that, Jennifer was the
CFO and General Manager International of the REA Group, with responsibility for
the financial growth strategy and execution for operations in South East Asia and
parts of Europe, havingdelivered record revenue and netprofit for the company.
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: Healius Limited (ASX:HLS)
Redbubble Limited (ASX:RBL)
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (ASX:API)
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): Redflow Limited (ASX:RFX) until 2019
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee member
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 30,013 ordinary shares
NAME: James Todd
TITLE: Independent, Non-Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (University of NSW)
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia, where he remains a Fellow
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: James is an experienced company director, corporate adviser, and investor. James
has over 30 years’ experience in finance across various entities, including Hambros
Banking Group and Wolseley Private Equity.
James’ last executive role was as Managing Director of Wolseley Private Equity, an
independent private equity firm which he co-founded in 1999 and served in until 2018.
Through his extensive private equity experience, James had exposure across various
sectors including retail, media, FMCG, business services, and international supply
chains. His corporate transaction and investment experience has been gained across
multiple markets including Australia, New Zealand and Asia (including Hong Kong,
China, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia).
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: IVE Group Limited (ASX:IGL)
HRL Holdings Limited (ASX:HRL)
Coventry GroupLimited (ASX:CYG)
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): None
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Audit and Risk Committee member
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 20,000 ordinary shares

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NAME: Mark Powell
TITLE: Independent, Non-Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science (Logistics)
Master of Business Administration (Lean Supply Chain)
Master of Arts (Theology)
Bachelor of Science (Mining Engineering)
Bachelor of Applied Theology
Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Chartered Member NZ Institute of Directors
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: Mark brings over 30 years of leadership and executive experience in retail,
wholesale, logistics and distribution. The key areas of Mark’s expertise are in
development and execution of business strategy, business growth, organisational
turnaround and change management as well as acquisition integration.
Mark’s career started in underground coal mining where he had direct
responsibility for operations and health & safety. He later transitioned into global
retail, wholesale and logistics, having held executive roles at Iceland plc, Booker
Wholesale and Tesco in the UK; logistics services provider Tibbett & Britten in
Spain and Canada (including running of Walmart Canada’s logistics operations);
and The Warehouse Group in Australia and New Zealand.
Between 2009 and 2016, Mark was CEO of Warehouse Stationary and then Group
CEO for NZX-listed retailer The Warehouse Group, where he oversaw a return to
organicgrowth, online/digital strategy implementation and a number of acquisitions.
OTHER CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS: JB Hi-Fi Group Limited (ASX: JBH)
Kiwi Property GroupLimited (NZX: KPG)
FORMER DIRECTORSHIPS (LAST 3 YEARS): None
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee Chair
INTERESTS IN SHARES: 13,000 ordinary shares

Note: ‘former directorships (last 3 years)’ quoted above are directorships held in the last 3 years for listed entities only and excludes directorships of all other types of entities.

11. COMPANY SECRETARY AND OFFICERS

Current Chief Financial Officer and Previous Company Secretary

Noel Meehan (Chief Financial Officer 2 July 2020 – present; Company Secretary 2 July 2020 – 1 February 2021)

Noel joined Bapcor on 2 July 2020 as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary following a successful career as Chief Financial Officer at Toll Group, Chief Finance Officer at Treasury Wines Estates Limited, Executive Director Finance and other roles at Orica Limited and various positions at Qantas. Noel is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Noel resigned as Company Secretary effective 1 February 2021 and continues in the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Current Company Secretary and General Counsel

George Sakoufakis (General Counsel 13 May 2019 – present; Company Secretary 1 February 2021 – present)

George commenced with Bapcor on 13 May 2019 as General Counsel following a successful career as Legal Director at Carlton and United Breweries and is an admitted solicitor and holds a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University. George was appointed Company Secretary effective 1 February 2021.

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12. MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS

The number of meetings of the company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) and of each Board committee held during the year ended 30 June 2021, and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

NOMINATION, REMUNERATION NOMINATION, REMUNERATION
BOARD AND ESG COMMITTEE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
ATTENDED HELD* ATTENDED HELD* ATTENDED HELD*
Andrew Harrison 6 6 1 1 3 3
Margaret Haseltine 10 10 4 4 3 3
Darryl Abotomey** 9 10
Therese Ryan 10 10 4 4 4 4
Jennifer Macdonald 10 10 4 4 4 4
James Todd 8 8 3 3
Mark Powell 8 8 3 3
  • ‘Held’ represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the relevant committee. ** Darryl Abotomey did not attend one of the Board meetings because the meeting related to the extension of the MD/CEO tenure

As at the date of this report, the current members of the Audit and Risk Committee are Jennifer Macdonald (Chair), Therese Ryan and James Todd. Margaret Haseltine was a member during FY21 until she retired as a member of the Committee on 16 February 2021 (when she became Chair of the Board). Andrew Harrison was a Committee member during FY21 up until his resignation as Director on 16 February 2021. Darryl Abotomey, whilst not a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, attended all Audit and Risk Committee meetings by invitation from the Committee.

As at the date of this report, the current members of the Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee are Mark Powell (Chair from 17 February 2021), Margaret Haseltine (Chair until 16 February 2021), Therese Ryan and Jennifer Macdonald. Andrew Harrison was a Committee member during FY21 until he retired as a member on 20 October 2020. Darryl Abotomey, whilst not a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, attended all Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings by invitation from the Committee.

13. REMUNERATION REPORT

Dear Shareholders,

On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to present Bapcor’s FY21 Remuneration Report.

This year has been like no other – our business has continued to be significantly challenged by the impacts of Covid and therefore we would like to start by thanking our team members for their dedication and commitment in delivering the most outstanding results for Bapcor.

Despite Covid restrictions, supply and shipping difficulties, our team has responded and delivered increased revenue and earnings right across our business – breaking many records along the way – through lockdowns, travel restrictions, going live with a new warehouse management system and commissioning the first stage of our business into the state-of-the-art distribution centre at Tullamarine in Victoria – all while ensuring that the health and well-being of our team was top of mind.

In recognition of their dedication and performance all eligible team members are being rewarded with up to $600 in gift cards as a token of our appreciation.

Bapcor did not access the Australian Government’s Job Keeper subsidy program and, at our cost, provided paid pandemic leave to team members to sustain them through Covid lockdowns.

As a customer focused and people centric business offering exceptional service to our customers in trade, retail, commercial vehicles and wholesale, our team members are key to the success of Bapcor. It is therefore essential that Bapcor is able to attract, motivate, and retain world-class talent and foster a customer oriented and excellence in execution culture. Bapcor relies on our leadership team to deliver our strategies and ensure Bapcor is a sustainable and profitable business bringing wealth and value to our shareholders. The Board’s objective is to retain our talent and build excellent succession planning whilst remunerating and paying our people fairly at market medians.

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There is no doubt the FY21 financial year has been a difficult one and challenging for all, especially in Victoria where our major businesses are based. On behalf of the Board we would like to thank all our team members, franchisees, customers, suppliers and shareholders for supporting us through such a difficult year.

Following the shareholder strike vote against the Remuneration Report at the 2020 AGM, the Board has engaged extensively with shareholders and proxy advisors to further understand their feedback. This has been complemented by a robust review of the remuneration framework and disclosures, completed both internally and with external advisors. Throughout this review process, the Board has focused on ensuring all material shareholder concerns have been addressed and the following table summarises the positive changes that have been implemented as a result of this review. We thank our shareholders for their feedback. You will see we have implemented many changes with most of these being effective in FY21. We recognise that the impact of these changes on our senior executives this year is significant so we are phasing any additional changes in over a three-year period.

The following table details what changes have been made:

REMUNERATION AREA FEEDBACK RECEIVED BAPCOR RESPONSE
Fixed remuneration High fixed There has been no increase to fixed remuneration for the MD/CEO
remuneration with or Non-Executive Director’s base fees in FY21. There were only four
fixed pay increases Executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’) out of nine that received
an increase where there has been a significant increase in role
complexity and responsibility or where the Executive KMP was new
to role and had not been reviewed since appointment and was below
market median based on role benchmarking (refer section 14.5.2).
The remuneration of the MD/CEO reflects his significant commitment
to the success of Bapcor. He has led the delivery of strategic outcomes
and shareholder returns over an extended period of time, well in
excess of the average market tenure for similar roles.
The Board undertakes independent benchmarking each year as a
guide for any remuneration changes.
STI – Q1 Additional Q1 STI The previously documented Q1 short-term incentive (‘STI’) award for
award for FY21 FY21 has been absorbed into the full year FY21 STI award. There has
been no increase in the potential maximum STI for the FY21 year. Bapcor
acknowledges the Q1 STI was out of stepwith market expectations.
STI – disclosure Insufficient disclosure The Board has undertaken a thorough review of the disclosure of STI
of STI metrics and metrics with regards to performance measures and outcomes. The
outcomes against FY21 remuneration report has been written in a manner to improve
each measure in disclosure and transparency on all performance measures, weightings
the STI and outcomes.
From FY22 there will be an increased emphasis in STI’s on
Environmental, Social & Governance and even more transparent
and measurable non-financial keyperformance indicators.
STI – governance Discretion applied The Board has reviewed the use of discretion for FY20 and
to waive the financial acknowledges the feedback from both proxy advisors and investors.
gateway or lower The Board acknowledges this was not fully aligned to investor and
threshold. proxy advisor sentiment. The Board will develop a more robust set
of guidelines to help with potential decision making which will ensure
that any decision is better aligned to shareholder expectations.
STI – deferral No STI deferral into For FY21, 25% of all STI awarded will be deferred for twelve months
equity (below target into either cash or equity. From FY22, the 25% deferred component
achievement) will be paid in equity until the equivalent of one year’s fixed
remuneration is reached.
LTI plan Rigour of the EPS The earnings per share (‘EPS’) targets have remained consistent since
targets as part of the company was listed in 2014. They require a minimum EPS increase
the LTI plan of 7.5% compounded per year. The Board reviews long-term incentive
(‘LTI’) targets annually and ensures they are set in order to align with
long-term sustainable shareholder value creation. At an EPS CAGR
of 7.5% only 20% of the rights vest.

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REMUNERATION AREA FEEDBACK RECEIVED BAPCOR RESPONSE
Minimum No minimum Minimum shareholding guidelines have been introduced in FY21 for
shareholding shareholding all KMP – executives and non-executive directors. This amounts to
guidelines guidelines 100% of fixed annual remuneration for executives and annual Board
fees for non-executive directors to be acquired over five and three
years respectively.
KMP Too many KMP’s We acknowledge that we are out of step with most corporates with
nine Executive KMP. Legislation outlines the requirements that need
to be disclosed in remuneration reports. Historically Bapcor has
disclosed all direct reports to the MD/CEO. The Board is reviewing the
disclosure requirements and which Executives meet the definitions.
It is anticipated that in FY22 the number of KMP’s will be reduced.
This will enable more focused disclosure.
MD/CEO Tenure Clarity regarding The Board and MD/CEO agreed in February 2021 to extend the MD/
MD/CEO tenure CEO’s contract to October 2023, during which time the major initiatives
underway will be wellprogressed and allow for a smooth transition.

We believe the positive changes outlined above address the main concerns raised by stakeholders, however we recognise that there needs to be ongoing improvement to further respond to concerns raised while ensuring we appropriately reward and motivate our executive team.

The Board is currently considering additional changes for FY22 and beyond to further enhance the remuneration framework. We thank shareholders and proxy advisors for their diverse feedback, and we have endeavoured to take a balanced view for all stakeholders. The balance is not always easy, and we appreciate ongoing feedback.

During the past year, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee Chair role has passed from Margie Haseltine to Mark Powell as Margie stepped into the Board Chair role. We have at all times worked closely as a Board to ensure we kept the change and momentum to adjust our remuneration practices in keeping with market expectations, while ensuring we are able to attract and retain a talented team that will continue to deliver outstanding results for our shareholders.

During the year the scope of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee was broadened to include Environmental, Social & Governance (‘ESG’) signifying the importance of this remit. The ESG report is a part of the Annual Report.

We still have much work to do and will continue to seek input to ensure ongoing shareholder alignment and best practice whilst attracting, retaining, and developing the best people for Bapcor. We will ensure Bapcor is an employer of choice and that we keep our team members safe every day at the same time as actively progressing our environment, social and governance agenda.

Sincerely,

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Mark Powell Chair of the Nomination, Remuneration and ESG Committee 18 August 2021 Melbourne

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Margaret Haseltine Non-Executive Chair of Bapcor Ltd

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14. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

The directors present the Remuneration Report setting out the principles, policy and practices adopted by the Bapcor Board in respect of remuneration for the Group’s non-executive Directors and Executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’) in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.

The Remuneration Report is set out under the following main headings:

  • 14.1 Nomination, Remuneration and Environment, Social & Governance Committee

  • 14.2 Financial performance and relationship to remuneration

  • 14.3 Key management personnel

  • 14.4 Remuneration governance

  • 14.5 Remuneration framework and outcomes

  • 14.6 Cash and realisable remuneration (non-statutory)

  • 14.7 Statutory details of remuneration

The information provided in this Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’ Report, has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

14.1 Nomination, Remuneration and Environment, Social & Governance Committee

The Board has established a Nomination, Remuneration and Environment, Social and Governance Committee (‘NRESGC’) which operates under the delegated authority of the Board of Directors. The NRESGC charter is included on the Bapcor website (www.bapcor.com.au). Non-executive Directors of Bapcor who are members of the NRESGC as of the date of this report are as follows:

Mark Powell Non-executive Committee Chair (from 17 February 2021)
Non-executive Committee Member (from 1 September 2020 to 16 February 2021)
Margaret Haseltine Non-executive Committee Member (from 17 February 2021)
Non-executive Committee Chair (to 16 February 2021)
Therese Ryan Non-executive Committee Member
Jennifer Macdonald Non-executive Committee Member

The Committee is chaired by Mark Powell, an independent Non-executive Director. The Committee is authorised by the Board to obtain external professional advice, and to secure the attendance of advisers with relevant experience and expertise if it considers this necessary.

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14.2 Financial performance and relationship to remuneration

Bapcor’s historical financial performance over the last seven years will assist readers to understand the context of the remuneration framework, management’s performance and how the Company’s performance impacts the remuneration outcomes for the Executive KMP.

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Bapcor has continued to grow in size and complexity since it listed on the ASX in 2014. Over these seven years financial performance has consistently improved as have the returns delivered to shareholders. The table below shows measures of Bapcor’s financial performance over the seven complete financial years since it listed on 23 April 2014.

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020(3) 2021
Revenue from continuing
operations $m
375.3 685.6 1,013.6 1,236.7 1,296.6 1,462.7 1,761.7
Increase/(decrease) in revenue 9.9% 82.7% 47.8% 22.0% 4.8% 12.8% 20.4%
Pro-forma NPAT from
continuingoperations $m2,3
23.1 43.6 65.8 86.5 94.3 88.7 130.1
Increase/(decrease)
inpro-forma NPAT
19.7% 88.7% 50.9% 31.6% 9.0% (5.5%) 46.5%
Pro-forma EPS from
continuingoperations (cents)1,3
13.62 17.85 24.40 30.97 33.45 30.23 38.32
Increase/(decrease)
inpro-forma EPS
19.1% 31.0% 36.7% 26.9% 8.0% (9.2%) 26.8%
Statutory NPAT $m2 19.5 43.6 64.0 94.7 97.0 79.2 118.8
Increase/(decrease)
in statutory NPAT
NA 123.4% 47.0% 47.8% 2.4% (18.4%) 50.0%
Statutory EPS (cents)1,3,4 13.62 17.85 23.76 33.88 34.40 26.97 34.99
Increase/(decrease)
_in statutory EPS_1,3,4
19.1% 31.0% 33.1% 42.6% 1.5% (21.6%) 29.8%
Dividend declared
(centsper share)
8.7 11.0 13.0 15.5 17.0 17.5 20.0
Increase/(decrease)
in dividend declared
n/a 26.4% 18.2% 19.2% 9.7% 2.9% 14.3%
Shareprice 30 June $ 3.40 5.52 5.49 6.55 5.58 5.90 8.50
Increase/(decrease) in shareprice 60.4% 62.4% (0.5%) 19.3% (14.8%) 5.7% 44.1%
Market capitalisation $m 30 June 746.9 1,357.1 1,529.7 1,835.6 1,581.8 2,002.5 2,885.0

1 Where appropriate, EPS has been adjusted to take into consideration the impact of rights issues performed and the impact on the number of shares as per AASB 133 Earnings Per Share.

  • 2 NPAT attributable to members of Bapcor Limited.

3 Excludes the impact of AASB16 Leases up to 2019. From 2020 the AASB Leases impact is included. The impact of implementing AASB Leases on NPAT is immaterial, being less than $0.5m.

  • 4 Issued shares increased by 53.7M shares or 19% in April / May 2020.

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Over the past seven years Bapcor’s fixed remuneration increases have remained well below all performance measures, including growth in Market Capitalisation, Net Profit after Tax and Revenue. The following graph shows how the relationships have moved relative to each other over the last seven years.

Remuneration Analysis FY14 – FY21

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800%
700%
600%
500%
400%
300%
200%
100%
000%
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 [ 1] FY21
E-KMP fixed $M 1.66 1.87 2.87 3.91 4.96 4.89 5.07 5.32
E-KMP roles at year end 5 6 7 9 9 9 9 9
Avg fixed $000’s 333 312 410 435 551 543 564 591
Market Cap NPAT Revenue E-KMP Fixed Rem
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  1. FY20 E-KMP fixed $M includes two months of Covid related salary sacrifice.

14.3 Key management personnel

As defined by AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures , Bapcor’s key management personnel (‘KMP’) are those leaders with the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly. This includes non-executive and executive directors as well as executive leaders. The KMP during FY21 and their positions are those in the following table.

NAME POSITION
Non-executive Directors
Margaret Haseltine Board Chair (from 17 February 2021)
Member of Nomination, Remuneration, Environment, Safety & Governance
Committee (‘NRESGC’) (from 17 February 2021)
Chair of NRESGC (until 16 February 2021)
Member Audit and Risk Committee (‘ARC’) (until 16 February 2021)
Therese Ryan Member NRESGC
Member ARC
Jennifer Macdonald Chair ARC
Member NRESGC
Mark Powell1 Chair NRESGC (from 17 February 2021)
Member NRESGC (from 20 October 2020, until 16 February 2021)
James Todd1 Member ARC (from 20 October 2020)

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NAME POSITION
Andrew Harrison Board Chair (retired 16 February 2021)
Member ARC (retired 16 February 2021)
Member NRESGC (retired 16 February 2021)
Executive Director
Darryl Abotomey ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officer
Executive KMP
Noel Meehan Chief Financial Officer (appointed 2 July 2020)
CraigMagill Executive General Manager, Trade
Martin Storey Executive General Manager, Bapcor NZ
Mathew Cooper Executive General Manager, Specialist Wholesale – Mechanical
Steve Drummy Executive General Manager, Specialist Wholesale – Engine Management
Tim Cockayne Executive General Manager, Retail
Jeff Nicol Chief OperatingOfficer
Alison Laing Executive General Manager, Human Resources

Notes:

1 Mark Powell and James Todd were appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Directors 1 September 2020.

2 Greg Fox was Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in FY20 and retired on 2 July 2020. He was no longer considered a KMP for FY21.

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14.4 Remuneration governance

The following chart outlines Bapcor’s approach to remuneration governance.

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CONSULTATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS
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BAPCOR BOARD

› Overall accountability for Bapcor’s remuneration approach

  • › Determines remuneration quantum and structure for executive and non-executive KMP after considering recommendations made by the NRESGC

› Has ultimate discretion in determining the outcomes of incentive arrangements to ensure anomalous outcomes do not arise. This discretion may be exercised to ensure these outcomes reflect the experience of shareholders

  • › Has discretion to exercise clawback provisions should any material financial misstatements arise

  • EXTERNAL ADVISORS[ 1]

  • › NRESGC seeks external advice and assistance from independent remuneration consultants as it considers appropriate

NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (‘NRESGC’)

Meets regularly to:

  - › understand and review the effectiveness of the remuneration arrangements › Protocols are in place with the Board

  - › review the remuneration framework and NRESGC to ensure the engagement of remuneration advisors is independent

  - to ensure it remains fit for purpose of management and is able to be carried

  - › make recommendations to the Board on the out free of any undue influence structure of the remuneration framework › During FY21 the NRESGC engaged Guerdon

  - › make recommendations to the Board regarding Associates to provide benchmarking reports fixed remuneration, STI awards and outcomes, in respect of executive KMP remuneration and LTI awards and outcomes and NED fees as well as other information

  - › has discretion in determining the outcomes of › No remuneration recommendations as incentive arrangements to ensure anomalous defined in section 9B of the _Corporations Act_ outcomes do not arise, and recommending _2001_ were received any changes to the Board

  - › assess executive KMP performance The NRESGC charter can be found at www.bapcor.com.au/about/governance
  • 1 The following arrangements are made to ensure that all engagements of remuneration advisors are independent of management and are able to be carried out free of any undue influence:

  • They are engaged directly by the Chair of the NRESGC under delegated authority on behalf of the Board,

  • Reports are provided directly to the Chair of the NRESGC, and

  • They have unobstructed access to Bapcor personnel throughout the engagement.

As a consequence the Board is satisfied that any advice and assistance received are made free from any undue influence.

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14.5 Remuneration framework and outcomes

The following sections explain FY21 Executive KMP remuneration:

  • 14.5.1 FY21 maximum remuneration mix

  • 14.5.2 Fixed remuneration – principles

  • 14.5.3 Short-term incentive – principles

  • 14.5.4 Short-term incentive – performance measurement

  • 14.5.5 Short-term incentive – outcomes

  • 14.5.6 Long-term incentive plan – principles

  • 14.5.7 Long-term incentive plan – vesting scales

  • 14.5.8 Long-term incentive plan – FY21 comparator group

  • 14.5.9 Long-term incentive plan – FY21 grants

  • 14.5.10 Long-term incentive plan – outcomes

14.5.1 FY21 maximum remuneration mix

There are three components that make up the total remuneration for each Executive KMP – fixed remuneration, variable short-term incentive and variable long-term incentive. The maximum potential remuneration by component for Executive KMP is shown in the following chart.

FY21 Executive KMP Potential Maximum Pay Mix

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CEO 35% 35% 30%
Other KMP 45% 33% 22%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Fixed remuneration Maximum STI Maximum LTI
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14.5.2 Fixed remuneration – principles

Fixed remuneration comprises base salary, superannuation and non-cash benefits such as motor vehicles. It is set at a level to attract and retain executive talent with the appropriate capabilities to deliver Bapcor’s strategic objectives.

Fixed remuneration is generally positioned having consideration for benchmarking data, surrounding market conditions and sentiment, the trajectory of the company’s growth, strategic objectives, competency and skillset of individuals, scarcity of talent, changes in role complexities and the geographical spread of the company. Market benchmarks are typically set with reference to market capitalisation and include organisations within Bapcor’s industry sector and those that are similar in complexity as determined by the NRESGC each year. Independent benchmarking is obtained each year by NRESGC.

There were only four Executive KMP out of nine who received an increase where there has been a significant increase in role complexity and responsibility or where the Executive KMP was new to role and had not been reviewed since appointment and was below market median based on role benchmarking.

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FY20 FIXED FY21 FIXED % CHANGE FROM
EXECUTIVE KMP POSITION REMUNERATION REMUNERATION FY20 TO FY21
D Abotomey ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officer 1,313,250 1,313,250 Nil
N Meehan Chief Financial Officer Not applicable 700,000 Nil
C Magill Executive General Manager, Trade 575,000 575,000 Nil
M Storey Executive General Manager, Bapcor NZ 425,000 425,000 Nil
M Cooper Executive General Manager,
Specialist Wholesale – Mechanical
490,000 525,000 7.14%
S Drummy Executive General Manager, Specialist
Wholesale – Engine Management
435,000 470,000 8.05%
T Cockayne Executive General Manager, Retail 450,000 485,000 7.78%
J Nicol Chief OperatingOfficer 410,000 450,000 8.89%
A Laing Executive General Manager, Human Resources 380,000 380,000 Nil

14.5.3 Short-term incentive – principles

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE The short-term incentive (‘STI’) is an annual incentive plan designed to reward Executive
OF THE STI? KMP’s for meeting or exceeding performance-based objectives over a one-year period.
The STI has been designed to support the objective of short-term outperformance in all
areas of the business through the use of annual measures linked to the business strategy
and set at levels that are achievable, yet challenging. These performance-based outcomes
are considered to be an appropriate link between Executive KMP’s remuneration and the
creation of shareholder wealth.
HOW IS IT PAID? In FY21 the plan was amended so that 25% of any STI earned is deferred for twelve months.
For FY21, the deferred amount will be paid in cash or equity at the option of the participant.
From FY22, the deferred amount will be paid in equity until the participant holds at least
the equivalent of one years’ fixed remuneration in equity.
The STI award to incorporate a mandatory 25% of any STI award deferred into equity for
twelve months is to reinforce alignment to longer-term shareholder interests. No
dividends are attached to any deferred equity.
HOW MUCH CAN EXECUTIVE In FY21, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer had a maximum STI opportunity
KMP’S EARN? of 100% of fixed remuneration, and other Executive KMP’s had a maximum STI opportunity
of 75% of fixed remuneration.
At the end of each financial year a review by the Board of each Executive KMP’s performance
against agreed performance measures that were established at the beginning of the financial
year, will determine the percentage (between 0% – 100%) of the maximum potential STI that
will be awarded.
HOW IS PERFORMANCE A combination of specific performance targets are determined at the beginning of the
MEASURED? financial year to reflect the core drivers of short-term performance and also to provide a
framework for delivering sustainable long-term value to the Group and its shareholders.
The following performance targets were chosen for FY21:
› Financial targets:
– NPAT for CEO/CFO and
– EBIT (Group or Segment) for all Executive KMP
– Revenue (Group or Segment) for all Executive KMP
– Working Capital targets for all Executive KMP

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› Non-financial objectives:
– Safety & Risk Management
– Team – Succession Planning, Diversity, Talent Development
– Strategic Growth – Stores, Intercompany Sales, Own Brand growth
– Implementation of the Victorian Consolidated Distribution Centre
– Digital Development
Further details on these KPIs, the weightings respective to each member of the
Executive KMP and the outcomes are presented in the outcomes section.
WHEN IS IT PAID? The STI award is determined after the end of the financial year following a review of
performance over the year against the STI performance measures.
The STI award for FY21 will be paid 75% in cash following the performance assessment,
with the remaining 25% deferred for 12 months and paid in cash or equity. From FY22,
the deferred component into equity will be mandatory until the equivalent of one year’s
fixed remuneration is reached.
WHAT HAPPENS IF AN EXECUTIVE _Prior to STI payment date:_if an Executive KMP ceases employment with Bapcor prior to any
KMP LEAVES? cash being paid, the Executive KMP will forfeit any awards to be paid for the performance
period, unless the Board determines otherwise.
_Post STI payment date:_if an Executive KMP resigns from their position, they will be paid
the STI on the relevant date unless they are dismissed for serious misconduct wherein
any unpaid amount will be forfeited in accordance with the Clawback policy.
CHANGE OF CONTROL In the event that a ‘Change of Control Event’ (as defined in the Plan) occurs or the Company
sells the whole or a substantial part of Bapcor Limited, the Board may in its discretion
determine whether and in what amount to pay any STI bonuses under the FY21 STI Program.
CLAWBACK The Board retains the discretion to adjust the STI bonus payable prior to payment or
to reclaim any STI Bonus after payment or issue (clawback) such as, but not limited
to, instances of:
› Material financial misstatements;
› Major negligence;
› Significant legal, regulatory and/or policy noncompliance; and
› Significant harmful act by an individual.

14.5.4 Short-term incentive – performance measurement

Participants in the STI plan are eligible to earn a maximum payment that is a percentage of their fixed annual remuneration with financial and non-financial targets established at the beginning of each financial year by the Board. Actual STI payments will be at or below the maximum depending on the achievement of these financial and non-financial objectives.

The largest component of the STI opportunity is contingent on meeting financial objectives of a combination of annual Revenue, NPAT, EBIT, working capital to sales percentage and inventory to sales percentage. The FY21 objectives set by the Board were at levels higher than the previous year’s achievement.

The remaining component of the STI is subject to meeting other annual non-financial objectives.

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TYPE OF PERFORMANCE
MEASURE AND
WEIGHTING AT MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
RATIONALE
FY21 ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Financial
CEO 83.5%
Other KMP 80%
Group NPAT
Increase more than
30% above FY20 actual
and more than 25%
above FY19 actual.
This is above market
expectations at time it
was set.
Pro-forma NPAT is:
› 46.5% above FY20
and
› 37.9% above FY19,
exceeding the maximum
objective by 8.4%.
100% of maximum
for group.
Business segments
vary – mostly at
maximum.
EBIT (Group
or Segment)
Targets set by business
segment reflecting the
increase in the group
NPAT target
Group EBIT is:
› 38.9% above FY20
exceeding the maximum
objective by 8.6%
100% of maximum
for group.
Business segments
vary – mostly at
maximum.
Revenue (Group
or Segment)
Targets set by business
segment reflecting the
growth used for the
group revenue.
Group Revenue is:
› 20.4% above FY20
100% of maximum
for group.
Business segments vary
– mostly at maximum.
Working Capital or
Inventory to Sales
Percentage
Working capital or
Inventory to sales % to
reduce from FY20
FY21 WC to sales 16.3%
Target 16.4%
100% of target – varies
by participant
Non-Financial
CEO 16.5%
Other KMP 20%
Safety & Risk
Management
Ensure a safe working
environment for team
members. Implement
improved reporting
system and complete
action items. Prepare
and action quarterly
Risk Registers.
New reporting system
implemented.
Quarterly safety risk
registers reviewed
and actioned.
Mostly Achieved
Team – Succession
planning, Diversity,
Talent Development
Critical for growth
of business – specific
targets set by area
for each individual.
Succession planning
& talent management
implemented by each
business and group.
Diversity actions behind
target. Development
program implemented
for Leadership Team.
Part Achieved
Strategic Growth
Critical for delivery
of five-year strategic
targets. Achieve new
stores to support future
growth, intercompany
sales growth, own
brand targets.
Net new company
stores opened was 31.
Own brand at 31% –
in line with target.
Mostly Achieved

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TYPE OF PERFORMANCE
MEASURE AND
WEIGHTING AT MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
RATIONALE
FY21 ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Non-Financial
CEO 16.5%
Other KMP 20%
Implementation
of the Victorian
Consolidated DC
Key group strategic
objective is to have the
most efficient supply
chain. In FY21, deliver
on time and on budget
the major project for
the group which sets
long-term supply chain
efficiency. Program is
to transition thirteen
DC’s in Melbourne into
one consolidated DC.
Transition of retail
business was achieved
smoothly with no
material impact on
revenue and profit.
Overall program
delayed due to Covid
restrictions.
Mostly Achieved
Digital Development
Ensuring the business
moves ahead through
a program utilising
modern technology
development to
competitive advantage
Program developed and
approved by Board.
Implemented new retail
POS, eCommerce B2C
and B2B, vehicle on line
platform launched.
Other projects
progressed.
Mostly Achieved
MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BY MEASURE MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BY MEASURE
SCORECARD CATEGORY MEASURE
CEO
CFO
EGMS
COO
EGM HR
Financial Group NPAT
72.5%
13.3%


Revenue


3.3%

GroupEBIT
5.5%
53.4%
33.4%
46.7%
53.4%
Segment EBIT


37.4%
4.7%
Working Capital or
Inventory to Sales
Percentage
5.5%
13.4%
6.0%
8.7%
Non-Financial Safety & Risk
Management
1.1%
1.3%
1.3%
1.3%
2.7%
Team – Succession
Planning, Diversity,
Talent Development
1.65%
3.3%
2.7%
3.3%
4.0%
Strategic Growth
8.25%
15.3%
9.3%
15.3%
8.0%
Implementation of the
Victorian Consolidated
DC
2.75%

3.3%
20.0%
26.6%
Digital Development
2.75%

3.3%

5.3%
Total 100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Maximum % of Total Fixed
Remuneration Achievable
100%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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14.5.5 Short-term incentive – outcomes

The following table shows the estimated STI outcomes for the Executive KMP for FY21:

MAXIMUM STI STI AS A % STI FORFEITED AS STI AWARDED DEFERRED STI
KMP AS A % OF FAR OF MAXIMUM A % OF MAXIMUM $ $
D Abotomey 100.0% 93.6% 6.4% 1,229,587 307,397
N Meehan 75.0% 91.9% 8.1% 482,312 120,578
C Magill 75.0% 95.1% 4.9% 409,977 102,494
M Storey 75.0% 65.7% 34.3% 209,525 52,381
M Cooper 75.0% 89.7% 10.3% 353,325 88,331
S Drummy 75.0% 88.1% 11.9% 310,672 77,668
T Cockayne 75.0% 89.6% 10.4% 325,920 81,480
J Nicol 75.0% 79.6% 20.4% 268,651 67,163
A Laing 75.0% 88.4% 11.6% 251,941 62,985
Total 3,841,910 960,477

The STI performance measures are tested after the end of the relevant financial year. The resulting figures may differ from the amounts shown above.

14.5.6 Long-term incentive plan – principles

The key terms of the LTI plan under which grants were made in FY21 and prior years are as follows:

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE The long-term incentive (‘LTI’) plan focuses the efforts of the MD/CEO and other Executive
LTI PLAN? KMP’s on creating sustainable long-term value. The LTI plan rewards executives for creating
sustained shareholder wealth in excess of that of peer companies in our industry and
absolute long-term earnings performance. The LTI plan serves to attract and retain key
executives and promotes strong alignment with shareholders’ interests, aligning long-term
Company and shareholder value creation.
ADMINISTRATION The LTI plan is administered by the Board.
WHO PARTICIPATES? In FY21 Executive KMP who were employed at the commencement of the financial year were
invited to participate.
WHAT IS THE LTI OPPORTUNITY? The LTI opportunity is the grant of Performance Rights that will vest on satisfaction of the
applicable performance, service or other vesting conditions specified in the Offer at the time
of the grant. The Board sets the terms and conditions on which it will offer Performance
Rights under the LTI, including the vesting conditions, at the time of the offer.
The MD/CEO is entitled to a maximum opportunity of 90% of Fixed Remuneration, whilst
other executives are entitled to a maximum opportunity of 50% (60% for the CFO) of Fixed
Remuneration.
INSTRUMENT The FY21 LTI opportunity provides the grant of Performance Rights to participants that will
vest upon satisfaction of the performance conditions, and convert into fully paid ordinary
shares. The Performance Rights do not carry any voting rights or dividend entitlements.
Performance rights that have satisfied the performance conditions vest at the election
of the participant – which may be for a period up to 15 years from the satisfaction of the
performance hurdles.
The Board sets the terms and conditions on which it will offer Performance Rights under
the LTI, including the vesting conditions, at the time of the offer.
HOW WAS THE NUMBER OF For the grants made in FY21, the number of Performance Rights was determined by dividing
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS the participants LTI opportunity by the face value of a Bapcor shares based on the weighted
DETERMINED? average share price in the ten days to 30 June 2020.
PERFORMANCE PERIOD The performance period for the LTI’s granted in FY21 is 3 years.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES Each participant is granted two tranches of Performance Rights:
› 50% of the total grant value of Performance Rights are subject to the satisfaction of a
total shareholder return (‘TSR’) performance hurdle for the relevant performance period
(‘TSR Rights’), and
› 50% are subject to satisfaction of an earnings per share (‘EPS’) performance hurdle
for the relevant performance period (‘EPS Rights’).
These are described in more detail in the section following this table.
AMENDMENTS To the extent permitted by the ASX Listing Rules, the Board retains the discretion to vary the
terms and conditions of the LTI. This includes varying the number of Performance Rights or
the number of shares to which a participant is entitled upon a reorganisation of the capital of
Bapcor. No discretion to vary LTI terms and conditions was made in FY21 or prior years.
OTHER TERMS Shares acquired on the conversion of vested Performance Rights cannot be sold for a period
of twelve months from the date the rights satisfied the performance hurdles. Performance
Rights cannot be transferred, encumbered or hedged.
The LTI contains other terms relating to the administration, variation, suspension and
termination of the LTI.
CHANGE OF CONTROL In the event that a ‘Change of Control Event’ (as defined in the Plan) occurs or the Company
sells the whole or a substantial part of Bapcor Limited, the Board may in its discretion
determine whether and in what amount of any Performance Rights vest.
DIVIDENDS AND VOTING RIGHTS Performance rights do not confer on the holder any entitlement to any dividends or other
distributions by the Group or any right to attend or vote at any general meeting of the Group.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A KMP The LTI Performance Rights are subject to the participant being employed (or contracted)
LEAVES? for the full performance period of 3 years.
If the participant is a “good leaver”, as defined in the plan, the prorated number of months
completed out of the three years may vest if the performance hurdles are achieved. If the
participant is not a “good leaver” any unvested rights will automatically lapse on the date of
the cessation of employment, subject to any determination otherwise by the Board in its sole
and absolute discretion.
CLAWBACK Where, in the opinion of the Board, the participant:
› acts fraudulently, or dishonestly;
› wilfully breaches their duties to the Group; or
› is responsible for material financial misstatements, major negligence, significant legal,
regulatory and/or policy non-compliance, or a significant harmful act;
the Board may, at its sole and absolute discretion, deem some or all of the unvested,
or vested but unconverted, performance rights granted to that participant to be forfeited
and to have lapsed. Under specific circumstances any vested equity can be clawed back
from the participant.

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14.5.7 Long-term incentive plan – vesting scales

Relative total shareholder return hurdle (‘TSR’)

Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest subject to a TSR performance hurdle that assesses performance by measuring capital growth in the share price together with income returned to shareholders, measured over the performance period against a Comparator Group of companies. The Performance Rights will vest by reference to Bapcor’s TSR performance ranking against this Comparator Group of companies, as follows:

BAPCOR’S TSR RELATIVE TO THE COMPARATOR
GROUP OVER THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD PERCENTAGE OF TSR RIGHTS VESTING
Less than 50thpercentile Nil
Equal to 50thpercentile 50%
Greater than 50thpercentile and less than 75thpercentile Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to orgreater than 75thpercentile 100%

TSR for Bapcor and the companies in the Comparator Group will be calculated as follows:

  • › TSR will be measured between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2023 (the Performance Period);

  • › For the purpose of this measurement, dividends will be assumed to have been re-invested on the ex-dividend date;

  • › Tax and any franking credits (or equivalent) will be ignored; and

  • › For the purpose of this measurement, the share price of Bapcor and the Comparator Group companies will be averaged over the ten trading days up to and including 30 June at the start and end date of the Performance Period.

Earnings per share growth (‘EPS’)

Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest by reference to an EPS performance hurdle that measures the basic EPS on a normalised basis over the performance period. Each tranche of Performance Rights subject to an EPS hurdle will vest as follows:

  • › The Board has determined that the EPS hurdle will be based on a compound annual growth rate (‘CAGR’) of basic EPS of between 7.5% and 15%, respectively, over the Performance Period.

  • › The starting point for these EPS rights is the FY20 pro-forma basic EPS of 30.23 cents per share.

  • › Basic EPS is calculated in accordance with AASB 133 Earnings Per Share .

  • › The proportion of the EPS Rights that vest at the end of the Performance Period will be determined as follows:

BAPCOR’S COMPOUND ANNUAL EPS GROWTH OVER THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD PERCENTAGE OF EPS RIGHTS VESTING
Less than 7.5% Nil
7.5% 20%
Greater than 7.5% and less than 15% Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to orgreater than 15% 100%

If vesting conditions are met, Performance Rights granted in FY21 will convert into fully paid ordinary shares of the company. Shares that are allocated in respect of each tranche will be subject to a restriction on sale for twelve months from vesting of the Performance Rights.

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14.5.8 Long-term incentive plan – FY21 comparator group

The comparator group for the FY21 LTI is set out below. The comparator group is taken from the ASX200 Consumer Discretionary index, excluding gambling and media. The Board has the discretion to adjust the comparator group to take into account events including but not limited to takeovers, suspensions, mergers or demergers that might occur during the Performance Period.

Performance Period.
ASX CODE COMPANY NAME
APE AP Eagers
ARB ARB Corporation
BGP Briscoe GroupAustralasia
BRG Breville Group
CKF Collins Foods
CTD Corporate Travel Management
DMP Domino’s Pizza
FLT Flight Centre Travel
GUD GUD Holdings
HVN Harvey Norman
IEL IDP Education Limited
IVC InvoCare
JBH JB Hi-Fi
KGN Kogan.com Ltd
KMD Kathmandu Holdings
PMV Premier Investments
RBD Restaurant Brands New Zealand
SLK SeaLink Travel Group
SUL Super Retail Group
TPW Temple & Webster Group
WEB Webjet

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14.5.9 Long-term incentive plan – FY21 grants

In relation to FY21 an offer to participate was made to nine Executive KMPs. These allocated Performance Rights have a performance period ending 30 June 2023 at which time the performance hurdles are tested. A summary of the terms is in the following table:

GRANT DATE 10/09/2020 20/10/2020
PERFORMANCE HURDLE Relative TSR EPS Relative TSR
EPS
PERFORMANCE PERIOD 1/07/2020 to 30/06/2023 1/07/2020 to 30/06/2023
TEST DATE 30/06/2023 30/06/2023
EXPIRY DATE 6/09/2035 6/09/2035
QUANTITY GRANTED 170,280 170,280 100,504
100,504
EXERCISE PRICE Nil Nil
FAIR VALUE AT GRANT DATE $5.88 $5.88 $5.88
$5.88
OTHER CONDITIONS Restriction on sale to 30/06/2024 Restriction on sale to 30/06/2024
SHARE PRICE ON VALUATION DATE $6.89 $8.19
VOLATILITY 38.02% 38.31%
DIVIDEND YIELD 2.54% 2.14%
RISK FREE RATE 0.2441% 0.1269%

14.5.10 Long-term incentive plan – outcomes

During FY21 the following Performance Rights were independently tested by third parties:

The LTI granted to six executives on 26 September 2018, was independently tested by a third party against the company’s FY21 TSR and EPS performance. The extent to which they vested is as follows:

  • Relative TSR Rights: Bapcor’s TSR performance ranked at the 43.7th percentile of the comparator group. This resulted in none of the tranche vesting.

  • Compound annual growth rate (‘CAGR’) of EPS: Bapcor’s CAGR of EPS was 7.3%. This resulted in none of the tranche vesting.

The LTI granted to the CEO on 29 October 2018, was independently tested by a third party against the company’s FY21 TSR and EPS performance. The extent to which they vested is as follows:

  • Relative TSR Rights: Bapcor’s TSR performance ranked at the 43.7th percentile of the comparator group. This resulted in none of the tranche vesting.

  • CAGR of EPS: Bapcor’s CAGR of EPS was 7.3%. This resulted in none of the tranche vesting.

TSR percentile v LTI vesting over the five years

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80%
80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
20%
20%
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14.6 Cash and realisable remuneration (non-statutory)

The following table shows the total cash remuneration received by Executive KMP’s in respect of FY21. Total cash payments received are made up of fixed remuneration inclusive of superannuation and benefits and the amount of the FY21 STI award that is not deferred and is paid in August 2021.

The table also includes the value of previous year’s deferred STI and LTI awards that vested during FY21 and became realisable. These values differ from the values in the table in section 14.7.1 that shows the accounting expense for both vested and unvested awards. The table does not show values for vested LTI that are not realisable because they remain under restriction from sale for twelve months after vesting.

EXECUTIVE KMP
FIXED
REMUNERATION1
$
FY21
CASH STI2
$
TOTAL CASH IN
RESPECT OF FY21
$
PREVIOUS YEAR AWARDS THAT
VESTED DURING FY21
PRIOR YEAR
DEFERRED STI
RECEIVED3
$
VESTED AND
UNRESTRICTED
LTI4
$
TOTAL RECEIVED
AND REALISABLE
DURING FY21
$
D Abotomey
1,313,250
922,190
2,235,440
N Meehan
700,000
361,734
1,061,734
C Magill
575,000
307,483
882,483
M Storey
425,000
157,144
582,144
M Cooper
525,000
264,994
789,994
S Drummy
470,000
233,004
703,004
T Cockayne
485,000
244,440
729,440
J Nicol
450,000
201,488
651,488
A Laing
380,000
188,956
568,956

555,901
2,791,341


1,061,734

65,580
948,063


582,144

61,630
851,624


703,004


729,440


651,488


568,956
Total
5,323,250
2,881,433
8,204,683

683,111
8,887,794
  • 1 Fixed remuneration is the aggregate of cash salary, superannuation and fringe benefits.

2 FY21 cash STI is the amount accrued and payable in respect of FY21 STI opportunity. It is the cash amount to be paid in August 2021 and excludes any deferred component. It will differ to the amount in section 14.7.1 as it doesn’t include any adjustment relating to prior year under or over accrual.

  • 3 There is no prior year deferred STI.

4 Vested and unrestricted LTI is the value of the vested LTI on the day it is no longer under restriction from sale. The value is the closing share price on the date the LTI is no longer subject to restriction from sale which was $6.26 per share.

14.7 Statutory details of remuneration

The statutory remuneration disclosures for the year ended 30 June 2021 are detailed below under the following headings and are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs).

  • 14.7.1 Remuneration of KMP

  • 14.7.2 Service agreements

  • 14.7.3 NED remuneration

  • 14.7.4 Share-based compensation

  • 14.7.5 Equity instrument disclosures relating to KMP

  • 14.7.6 Total shares under option or right to KMP

  • 14.7.7 Loans and other transactions with KMP

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14.7.1 Remuneration of KMP

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POST- SHARE-
EMPLOYMENT LONG-TERM BASED PERCENTAGE OF REMUNERATION
SHORT-TERM BENEFITS [1] BENEFITS BENEFITS PAYMENTS FIXED AND AT RISK
CASH SALARY SUPER- LONG SERVICE EQUITY
AND FEES [2] BONUS [2] ANNUATION LEAVE SETTLED TOTAL FIXED AT RISK – STI AT RISK – LTI
2021 $ $ $ $ $ $ % % %
NED
M Haseltine [3] 181,836 – 17,134 – – 198,970 100% – –
T Ryan 122,016 – 11,592 – – 133,608 100% – –
J Macdonald 139,719 – 13,273 – – 152,992 100% – –
J Todd [4] 90,082 – 8,558 – – 98,640 100% – –
M Powell [4] 96,124 – 9,132 – – 105,256 100% – –
A Harrison [5] 178,229 – 15,019 – – 193,248 100% – –
Executive
Director
D Abotomey 1,301,082 1,322,456 25,961 20,638 1,145,225 3,815,362 35% 35% 30%
Other KMP
N Meehan [6] 713,400 497,312 21,694 11,305 130,118 1,373,829 55% 36% 9%
C Magill 542,053 451,527 22,529 9,222 266,632 1,291,963 44% 35% 21%
M Storey 405,111 231,017 11,808 – 190,726 838,662 49% 28% 23%
M Cooper 506,158 388,500 21,694 8,388 223,206 1,147,946 47% 34% 19%
S Drummy 458,590 331,372 21,694 7,472 139,305 958,433 50% 35% 15%
T Cockayne 479,343 358,095 21,694 7,722 144,110 1,010,964 51% 35% 14%
J Nicol 436,541 317,826 21,694 7,138 131,300 914,499 51% 35% 14%
A Laing 362,044 278,866 22,529 5,972 172,512 841,923 47% 33% 20%
Total 6,012,328 4,176,971 266,005 77,857 2,543,134 13,076,295
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  • 1 There were no non-monetary benefits to KMP in FY21.

  • 2 Cash salary and fees includes accrued annual leave. Bonus includes any prior year variance for accrual estimate versus actual cash paid.

  • 3 M Haseltine was appointed Chair 17 February 2021.

  • 4 J Todd and M Powell were appointed 1 September 2020.

  • 5 A Harrison retired 16 February 2021.

  • 6 N Meehan was appointed 2 July 2020.

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SHORT-TERM BENEFITS1
POST-
EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS
LONG-TERM
BENEFITS
SHARE-
BASED
PAYMENTS
CASH SALARY
AND FEES2
BONUS2
SUPER-
ANNUATION
LONG SERVICE
LEAVE
EQUITY
SETTLED
TOTAL
PERCENTAGE OF REMUNERATION
FIXED AND AT RISK
FIXED
AT RISK – STI
AT RISK – LTI
2020 $
$
$
$
$
$
%
%
%
NED
A Harrison
249,013

21,003


270,016
100%

T Ryan 124,758

12,282


137,040
100%

M Haseltine 116,047

11,425


127,472
100%

J Macdonald 124,758

12,282


137,040
100%

Executive
Director
D Abotomey
1,239,306
593,070
25,000
20,638
955,810
2,833,824
45%
21%
34%
Other KMP
G Fox3
672,816
302,438
21,003
11,400
354,848
1,362,505
52%
22%
26%
C Magill 547,173
280,025
21,003
9,233
236,544
1,093,978
52%
26%
22%
M Storey 406,791
181,927
16,002

124,891
729,611
58%
25%
17%
M Cooper 450,984
192,568
21,003
7,816
197,858
870,229
55%
22%
23%
S Drummy 406,623
183,878
21,003
6,900
71,922
690,326
63%
27%
10%
T Cockayne 419,114
198,902
21,003
7,150
74,402
720,571
62%
28%
10%
J Nicol4 385,931
163,207
21,003
6,483
67,789
644,413
64%
25%
11%
A Laing 337,337
155,762
21,003
5,983
149,761
669,846
55%
23%
22%
Total 5,480,651
2,251,777
245,015
75,603
2,233,825
10,286,871

1 There were no non-monetary benefits to KMP in FY20.

2 Cash salary and fees includes accrued annual leave. Bonus includes any prior year variance for accrual estimate versus actual cash paid. For two months KMP’s voluntarily reduced their base salary and NED fees by up to 30% due to Covid.

3 G Fox retired 2 July 2020 and was no longer a KMP in FY21.

4 J Nicol was appointed 8 July 2019.

14.7.2 Service agreements

Remuneration and other terms of employment for KMP are formalised in service agreements. Details of these agreements are as follows.

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Name: Darryl Abotomey
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Agreement commenced: 1 May 2019
Term of agreement: To 31 October 2023

Details:

Fixed annual remuneration is $1,313,250 (inclusive of superannuation). No increase was applied in FY21. Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually. Fixed remuneration and incentives were based on independent benchmarking received from Guerdon Associates.

Bapcor or Darryl may terminate his employment contract by giving the other twelve months’ written notice before the proposed date of termination, or in Bapcor’s case, payment in lieu of notice. Bapcor may terminate Darryl’s employment immediately and without payment in lieu of notice in certain circumstances including for any serious misconduct. Darryl’s employment contract also includes a restraint of trade period of twelve months. Other than any amounts accrued and earned such as annual leave, long service leave, STI and LTI (subject to vesting conditions and Board approval) there are no termination payments included in his contract.

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Other Executive KMP

Each of Bapcor’s Executive KMP is employed under an individual employment agreement. The provisions of the employment agreements include:

CONTRACT TERMS The commencement dates vary and all contracts are open ended.
FIXED ANNUAL REMUNERATION (‘FAR’) Each executive’s contract specifies the FAR inclusive of superannuation, motor vehicle,
non-cash benefits and FBT thereon. The amount for each executive is as set out earlier
in this report.
REVIEW OF FAR The executives’ FAR is subject to annual review with no obligation on the company
to make changes.
VARIABLE PAY Each executive is eligible to participate in the company’s incentive arrangements that
can vary from time to time. The maximum STI opportunity is 75% of the executive’s FAR
and the maximum LTI opportunity is between 50% and 60% of the executive’s FAR.
NOTICE PERIOD The executive KMP are subject to a three to six-month notice period both by the
company and by the executive.
CONFIDENTIALITY Each contract includes provisions requiring the executive to maintain the confidentiality
of company information.
LEAVE Each contract provides for leave entitlements, as a minimum, in accordance with
respective legislation.
RESTRAINT OF TRADE Each contract includes restraint of trade provisions for a period after termination
of employment.
TERMINATION PAYMENTS Each contract includes termination payments relating to amounts accrued and earned
such as annual leave, long service leave, STI and LTI (subject to vesting conditions and
Board approval).

14.7.3 NED remuneration

Fees and payments to NEDs reflect the demands and the responsibilities of the directors. NED fees and payments are reviewed annually by the NRESGC. The NRESGC seeks to set fees at a level that will attract and retain high calibre NEDs who have a diverse range of experience, skills and qualifications to enable effective oversight of management and the company. The NRESGC may, from time to time, receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure NED fees and payments are competitive, appropriate and in line with the market. Refer section 14.4 for more details on independent remuneration consultancy received in FY21.

The maximum aggregate fee pool of $1,500,000 was approved by shareholders at the AGM on 20 October 2020.

The following fee policy for the Board and Committees took effect from 1 July 2020:

BOARD NRESGC ARC
NED TYPE1 $ $ $
Chair 288,400 30,000 30,000
Member 113,300 10,000 10,000

1 All fee amounts are inclusive of compulsory superannuation obligations.

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Fees paid to NEDs in FY21 are set out in the following table. Fees are paid in cash and NEDs were not granted options or share rights. NEDs are not entitled to any payment on retirement or resignation from the Board. Directors may also be reimbursed for expenses properly incurred by the director in connection with the affairs of Bapcor including travel and other expenses whilst attending to company affairs.

NED FINANCIAL YEAR BOARD FEES4 COMMITTEE FEES SUPERANNUATION TOTAL
M Haseltine1 2021
2020
157,753
98,636
24,083
17,411
17,134
11,425
198,970
127,472
T Ryan 2021
2020
103,709
98,640
18,307
26,118
11,592
12,282
133,608
137,040
J Macdonald 2021
2020
103,263
98,640
36,456
26,118
13,273
12,282
152,992
137,040
M. Powell2 2021 83,038 13,086 9,132 105,256
J. Todd2 2021 83,899 6,183 8,558 98,640
A Harrison3 2021 178,229 15,019 193,248
2020 249,013 21,003 270,016
  • 1 M Haseltine was appointed Chair 17 February 2021.

  • 2 M Powell and J Todd were appointed as an Independent, Non-Executive Director 1 September 2020.

  • 3 A Harrison retired on 16 February 2021.

  • 4 For two months in FY20 during the initial Covid crisis NED’s took a 30% voluntary fee reduction.

Shares held by NEDs

The Board has a guideline that non-executive directors increase their holding of shares in the company so that within three years of appointment it reaches a minimum level of one times the base board fees. The current shareholding interests of the NEDs is set out in section 14.7.5.

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14.7.4 Share-based compensation

The following table outlines the details of the LTI grants outstanding for each Executive KMP participant and other movements in options and performance rights in the year. As options will not vest if the performance conditions are not satisfied, the minimum value of the option yet to vest is nil. LTI grants made to FY17 were on the basis of fair value calculated in accordance with Bapcor’s accounting policy. From FY18 the weighted average face value of shares is used to calculate the number of LTI Performance Rights granted. There were no amounts paid and there were no amounts outstanding or due from KMP in relation to the grant of options during the year.

VALUE AT VALUE
EXERCISE GRANT QUANTITY FORFEITED/ EXPENSED
GRANT QUANTITY PRICE DATE QUANTITY FORFEITED/ QUANTITY VESTED LAPSED THIS YEAR
KMP DATE GRANTED VEST DATE $ $1 VESTED LAPSED REMAINING % % $2
D Abotomey 4/12/17 201,002 30/06/20 834,972 99,496 101,506 50% 50%
29/10/18 170,886 30/06/21 863,829 170,886 287,943
1/11/19 209,560 30/06/22 1,230,117 209,560 410,039
20/10/20 201,008 30/06/23 1,341,728 201,008 447,243
N Meehan 10/09/20 71,428 30/06/23 390,354 71,428 130,118
C Magill 4/12/17 45,981 30/06/20 191,008 22,760 23,221 49% 51%
26/09/18 41,698 30/06/21 247,478 41,698 82,493
6/09/19 50,976 30/06/22 285,211 50,976 95,070
10/09/20 48,894 30/06/23 267,206 48,894 89,069
M Storey 26/09/18 27,610 30/06/21 163,865 27,610 54,622
6/09/19 37,678 30/06/22 210,808 37,678 70,269
10/09/20 36,140 30/06/23 197,505 36,140 65,835
M Cooper 4/12/17 39,412 30/06/20 163,719 19,509 19,903 50% 50%
26/09/18 33,507 30/06/21 198,865 33,507 66,288
6/09/19 43,440 30/06/22 243,047 43,440 81,016
10/09/20 41,666 30/06/23 227,705 41,666 75,902
A Laing 4/12/17 28,152 30/06/20 116,945 13,935 14,217 49% 51%
26/09/18 25,689 30/06/21 152,465 25,689 50,822
6/09/19 33,688 30/06/22 188,484 33,688 62,828
10/09/20 32,312 30/06/23 176,585 32,312 58,862
T Cockayne 6/09/19 39,894 30/06/22 223,207 39,894 74,402
10/09/20 38,266 30/06/23 209,124 38,266 69,708
S Drummy 6/09/19 38,564 30/06/22 215,766 38,564 71,922
10/09/20 36,990 30/06/23 202,150 36,990 67,383
J Nicol 6/09/19 36,348 30/06/22 203,367 36,348 67,789
10/09/20 34,864 30/06/23 190,532 34,864 63,511
Total 1,645,653 8,936,042 155,700 158,847 1,331,106 2,543,134
  • 1 Value at grant date has been determined as the fair value of performance rights at grant.

2 Value expensed this year is the current years expense calculated by allocating the fair value (determined at grant), of the performance rights, over the relevant vesting period as required by the Accounting Standards.

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14.7.5 Equity instrument disclosures relating to KMP

The numbers of ordinary voting shares in the company held during the financial year by each director and other KMP, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

BALANCE AT RECEIVED DIVIDEND RESIGNED / BALANCE AT
START OF THE DURING THE REINVESTMENT PURCHASE SALE CEASED TO THE END OF
YEAR YEAR PLAN OF SHARES OF SHARES BE KMP THE YEAR
2021
Directors
M Haseltine 39,849 10,000 49,849
T Ryan 40,256 40,256
J Macdonald 23,363 6,650 30,013
D Abotomey 1,431,154 10,000 1,441,154
J Todd 20,000 20,000
M Powell 13,000 13,000
A Harrison 85,389 (85,389)
Other KMP
G Fox 232,997 (232,997)
N Meehan 14,000 14,000
C Magill 448,719 448,719
M Cooper 27,518 19,509 47,027
A Laing 3,000 3,000
T Cockayne 14,184 14,184
S Drummy 5,750 5,750
J Nicol 690 690
Total 2,329,245 19,509 97,274 (318,386) 2,127,642
2020
Directors
A Harrison 68,570 16,819 85,389
T Ryan 34,730 980 4,546 40,256
M Haseltine 32,125 905 6,819 39,849
J Macdonald 10,254 290 12,819 23,363
D Abotomey 1,641,323 88,802 6,819 (305,790) 1,431,154
Other KMP
G Fox 390,553 18,143 6,819 (182,518) 232,997
C Magill 631,424 10,476 6,819 (200,000) 448,719
M Cooper 62,306 9,845 9,173 (53,806) 27,518
Total 2,871,285 127,266 2,175 70,633 (742,114) 2,329,245

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14.7.6 Total shares under option or right to KMP

DATE GRANTED VEST DATE EXPIRY DATE EXERCISE PRICE OF RIGHTS QUANTITY
Performance rights plans
26/09/18 30/06/21 26/09/33 $0.00 128,504
29/10/18 30/06/21 29/10/33 $0.00 170,886
6/09/19 30/06/22 6/09/34 $0.00 280,588
1/11/19 30/06/22 6/09/34 $0.00 209,560
10/09/20 30/06/23 6/09/35 $0.00 340,560
20/10/20 30/06/23 6/09/35 $0.00 201,008
Total shares under option or right 1,331,106

14.7.7 Loans and other transactions with KMP

No loans were made to any KMP in FY21 and there are no outstanding loans to any KMP. No other transactions occurred in FY21 with any KMP.

15. MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR

Apart from the dividend declared and the ongoing uncertainty around Covid related restrictions, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.

16. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The consolidated entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law.

17. INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS

The company has indemnified the directors and executives of the company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001 . The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

18. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 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.

19. AUDITOR

PricewaterhouseCoopers continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001 .

20. NON-AUDIT SERVICES

There were no non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor.

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21. AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 81 of the Directors’ Report.

22. INDEMNITY OF AUDITOR

The company has agreed to indemnify their auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to the extent permitted by law, against any claim by a third party arising from the company’s breach of their agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers. The indemnity stipulates that the company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities including a reasonable amount of legal costs.

23. ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS

The company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

On behalf of the directors

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Margaret Haseltine Chair

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Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

18 August 2021 Melbourne

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the audit of Bapcor Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

  • (a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

  • (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Bapcor Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

Jason Perry Melbourne Partner 18 August 2021 PricewaterhouseCoopers

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757

2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
NOTE CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Revenue
4
Share of profits of associates
13
Other income
5
Expenses
Impairment of investments
13
Cost of sales
Employee expenses
Advertising
Freight
IT and communications
Motor vehicles
Other expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
6
Finance costs
6
1,761,673
1,462,747
102

2,388
3,222
(4,379)

(949,283)
(782,473)
(373,084)
(321,565)
(36,974)
(30,885)
(26,364)
(21,762)
(20,615)
(18,393)
(11,435)
(12,001)
(70,080)
(67,701)
(85,380)
(80,052)
(15,153)
(19,765)
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
7
171,416
111,372
(52,857)
(32,655)
Profit after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges
118,559
78,717
(944)
(4,640)
4,389
(3,216)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 3,445
(7,856)
Total comprehensive income for the year 122,004
70,861
Profit for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Bapcor Limited
22
(206)
(455)
118,765
79,172
118,559
78,717
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Bapcor Limited
(407)
(421)
122,411
71,282
122,004
70,861
CENTS
CENTS
Basic earnings per share
25
Diluted earningsper share
25
34.99
26.97
34.86
26.85

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

NOTE CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
8
Inventories
9
Derivative financial instruments
18
Other assets
39,598
126,300
193,094
163,993
447,059
363,049
2,732
131
297
297
Total current assets 682,780
653,770
Non-current assets
Right-of-use assets
10
Property, plant and equipment
11
Intangibles
12
Investments accounted for using the equity method
13
Deferred tax
7
197,983
158,871
99,988
75,179
763,884
757,437
8,102

36,430
34,710
Total non-current assets 1,106,387
1,026,197
Total assets 1,789,167
1,679,967
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
14
Provisions
15
Lease liabilities
17
Derivative financial instruments
18
Income tax
243,160
222,204
45,011
41,871
64,117
58,672
1,007
4,652
10,375
2,030
Total current liabilities 363,670
329,429
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
15
Borrowings
16
Lease liabilities
17
15,858
16,271
204,231
229,072
162,213
123,136
Total non-current liabilities 382,302
368,479
Total liabilities 745,972
697,908
Net assets 1,043,195
982,059
Equity
Issued capital
20
Reserves
21
Retainedprofits
22
867,972
869,418
8,412
1,397
165,406
109,432
Equity attributable to the owners of Bapcor Limited
Non-controllinginterest
23
1,041,790
980,247
1,405
1,812
Total equity 1,043,195
982,059

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

NON-
CONTRIBUTED RETAINED CONTROLLING
CONSOLIDATED EQUITY OTHER RESERVES EARNINGS INTERESTS TOTAL EQUITY
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2019 631,697 (8,161) 7,308 79,954 2,233 713,031
Profit/(loss) after income
tax expense for the year
79,172 (455) 78,717
Other comprehensive
income for the year, (7,890) 34 (7,856)
net of tax
Total comprehensive
income for the year
(7,890) 79,172 (421) 70,861
Transactions with owners
in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity,
net of transaction costs 246,955 246,955
(note 20)
Share-based payments
(note 21)
1,979 1,979
Treasury shares (note 20) (1,073) (1,073)
Dividends paid (note 24) (49,694) (49,694)
Balance at 30 June 2020 878,652 (9,234) 1,397 109,432 1,812 982,059
NON-
CONTRIBUTED RETAINED CONTROLLING
CONSOLIDATED EQUITY OTHER RESERVES EARNINGS INTERESTS TOTAL EQUITY
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2020 878,652 (9,234) 1,397 109,432 1,812 982,059
Profit/(loss) after income
tax expense for the year
118,765 (206) 118,559
Other comprehensive
income for the year, 3,646 (201) 3,445
net of tax
Total comprehensive
income for the year
3,646 118,765 (407) 122,004
Transactions with owners
in their capacity as owners:
Share-based payments
(note 21)
3,369 3,369
Treasury shares (note 20) (1,446) (1,446)
Dividends paid (note 24) (62,791) (62,791)
Balance at 30 June 2021 878,652 (10,680) 8,412 165,406 1,405 1,043,195

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

NOTE CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
1,912,040
1,616,318
(1,704,279)
(1,364,672)
Net cash converted
Payments for new store initial inventory purchases
Payments relating to restructuring activities
Borrowing costs
Transaction costs relating to acquisition of business
Income taxespaid
207,761
251,646
(16,048)
(2,023)
(433)
(449)
(7,775)
(11,607)
(606)
(1,827)
(47,037)
(35,487)
Net cash from operatingactivities
26
135,862
200,253
Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for purchase of business, net of cash and cash equivalents
Payment for deferred settlements
Payments for investment in associates
Payments for property, plant and equipment
11
Payments for intangibles
12
Proceeds from disposal ofproperty,plant and equipment
(2,662)
(55,697)
(1,000)
(16,911)
(12,282)

(43,034)
(30,528)
(12,010)
(8,020)
395
1,334
Net cash used in investingactivities (70,593)
(109,822)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
20
Share issue transaction costs
20
Purchase of treasury shares
20
Net repayments of borrowings
Dividends paid
24
Repayment of lease liabilities

236,147

(4,623)
(1,446)
(1,073)
(25,500)
(152,200)
(62,791)
(35,650)
(61,104)
(54,552)
Net cash used in financingactivities (150,841)
(11,951)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(85,572)
78,480
126,300
47,610
(1,130)
210
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 39,598
126,300

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

30 JUNE 2021

BASIS OF PREPARATION

30 JUNE 2021
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Note 1. Significant accounting policies 88
Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, 90
estimates and assumptions

GROUP PERFORMANCE

Note
Note
3. Segment information
4. Revenue
91
94
Note 5. Other income 95
Note 6. Expenses 95
Note 7. Income tax 96

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

GROUP STRUCTURE

Note 28. Relatedpartytransactions 124
Note 29. Business combinations 125
Note 30. Deed of crossguarantee 126
Note 31. Parent entityinformation 129
Note 32. Interests in subsidiaries 130

OTHER

OTHER
Note 33. Related party transactions – 131
keymanagementpersonnel disclosures
Note 34. Share-basedpayments 131
Note 35. Remuneration of auditors 134
Note 36. Commitments and contingent liabilities 134
Note 37. Events after the reporting period 134
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Note 8. Trade and other receivables 99
Note 9. Inventories 100
Note 10. Right-of-use assets 101
Note 11. Property, plant and equipment 103
Note 12. Intangibles 104
Note 13. Investments accounted for 108
usingthe equitymethod
Note 14. Trade and otherpayables 109
Note 15. Provisions 109
Note 16. Borrowings 111
Note 17. Lease liabilities 113
Note 18. Derivative financial instruments 114
Note 19. Fair value measurement 114

CAPITAL STRUCTURE, FINANCING AND RISK MANAGEMENT


MANAGEMENT
Note 20. Issued capital 116
Note 21. Reserves 117
Note 22. Retainedprofits 118
Note 23. Non-controllinginterest 118
Note 24. Dividends 118
Note 25. Earningsper share 119
Note 26. Reconciliation of profit after income 120
tax to net cash from operatingactivities
Note 27. Financial risk management 120

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NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out either in the respective notes or below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Reclassifications in prior year

The financial statements contain some reclassifications of prior year disclosures to ensure comparability with the current year.

Basis of preparation

These general-purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB and the Corporations Act 2001 , as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’).

Historical cost convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and derivative financial instruments.

Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2.

Parent entity information

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 31.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Bapcor Limited (‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2021 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Bapcor Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the ‘consolidated entity’.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity controls an entity when the consolidated entity is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the consolidated entity.

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the difference between the consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable to the parent.

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Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of the consolidated entity. Losses incurred by the consolidated entity are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, even if that results in a deficit balance.

Where the consolidated entity loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling interest in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. The consolidated entity recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain or loss in profit or loss.

Associates

Associates are entities over which the consolidated entity has significant influence but not control or joint control. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the associate is recognised in profit or loss and the share of the movements in equity is recognised in other comprehensive income. Investments in associates are carried in the statement of financial position at cost plus postacquisition changes in the consolidated entity’s share of net assets of the associate. Goodwill relating to the associate is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment. Dividends received or receivable from associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment.

When the consolidated entity’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured long-term receivables, the consolidated entity does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

The consolidated entity discontinues the use of the equity method upon the loss of significant influence over the associate and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the associate’s carrying amount, fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.

Foreign currency translation

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Bapcor Limited’s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges.

Foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity.

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

Current and non-current classification

Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the consolidated entity’s normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the consolidated entity’s normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or there

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is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current.

Impairment of assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit.

Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.

Rounding of amounts

The company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.

NOTE 2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are included in the following notes to the consolidated financial statements:

  • › Note 8 – Trade and other receivables

  • › Note 9 – Inventories

  • › Note 11 – Property, plant and equipment

  • › Note 12 – Intangibles

  • › Note 15 – Provisions

  • › Note 17 – Lease liabilities

  • › Note 29 – Business combinations

  • › Note 34 – Share-based payments

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NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Description of segments

The consolidated entity has identified four operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Managing Director and CEO (who is identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (‘CODM’)) and is supported by the other members of the Executive KMP and the Board of Directors where required in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources including capital allocations.

The operating results of the consolidated entity are currently reviewed by the CODM and decisions are based on four operating segments which also represent the four reporting segments, as follows:

BAPCOR TRADE Represents the trade focused automotive aftermarket parts distribution to independent
and chain mechanic workshops. Includes the operations of Burson Auto Parts and
Precision Automotive Equipment.
BAPCOR NZ Includes the operations of Brake & Transmission, Autolign and HCB Technologies.
BAPCOR SPECIALIST Includes the specialised wholesale distribution areas of the organisation that focus on a
WHOLESALE specific automotive area. Includes the operations of AAD, Baxters, Bearing Wholesalers,
MTQ Engine Systems, Roadsafe, Diesel Distributors, Federal Batteries, JAS Oceania,
Premier Auto Trade, Toperformance, Commercial Truck Parts group comprising
Truckline and WANO.
BAPCOR RETAIL Represents the retail focused accessory stores that are positioned as the first choice
destination for both the everyday consumer and automotive enthusiast as well as the
service areas of Bapcor. Includes the operations of Autobarn, Autopro, Sprint Auto
Parts, Midas and ABS.

The consolidated entity’s Thailand based operations have been included in the Unallocated/Head Office supporting segment as they are considered immaterial in nature for the financial periods.

Segment revenue

Intersegment transactions are carried out at arm’s length and eliminated on consolidation. The revenue from external parties reported to the CODM is measured in a manner consistent with that in the statement of comprehensive income.

Segment EBITDA

Segment performance is assessed on the basis of segment EBITDA. Segment EBITDA comprises expenses which are incurred in the normal trading activity of the segments and excludes the impact of depreciation, amortisation, interest and other items which are determined to be outside of the control of the respective segments.

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NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION continued

Operating segment information

Operating segment information
NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATIONcontinued
BAPCOR TRADE
BAPCOR NZ
BAPCOR
SPECIALIST
WHOLESALE
BAPCOR RETAIL
UNALLOCATED /
HEAD OFFICE
TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED – 2021
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Revenue
Sales
648,907
170,036
659,830
369,180
4,840
1,852,793
Total segment revenue
648,907
170,036
659,830
369,180
4,840
1,852,793
Intersegment sales
Total revenue
EBITDA
115,020
32,615
89,548
65,257
(23,151)
(91,120)
1,761,673
279,289
Intersegment EBITDA
Depreciation and
amortisation
Finance costs
Impairment of
investments
Profit before income
tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income
tax expense
Assets
Segment assets
355,371
289,022
603,343
451,316
90,115
(2,961)
(85,380)
(15,153)
(4,379)
171,416
(52,857)
118,559
1,789,167
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
154,372
67,182
124,457
133,726
266,235
1,789,167
745,972
Total liabilities 745,972

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NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATIONcontinued
BAPCOR TRADE
BAPCOR NZ
BAPCOR
SPECIALIST
WHOLESALE
BAPCOR RETAIL
UNALLOCATED /
HEAD OFFICE
TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED – 2020
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Revenue
Sales
561,651
156,317
520,359
292,685
4,185
1,535,197
Total segment revenue
561,651
156,317
520,359
292,685
4,185
1,535,197
(72,450)
Intersegment sales
Total revenue
EBITDA*
96,678
26,903
62,694
54,327
(28,311)
1,462,747
212,291
(1,102)
(80,052)
(19,765)
Intersegment EBITDA
Depreciation and
amortisation
Finance costs
Profit before income
tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income
tax expense
Assets
Segment assets
336,050
268,829
557,039
378,845
139,204
111,372
(32,655)
78,717
1,679,967
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities*
147,398
63,358
118,598
133,801
234,753
1,679,967
697,908
Total liabilities 697,908
  • EBITDA split between Bapcor Retail and Unallocated / Head Office adjusted as incorrectly presented in the previous year. Acquisition costs have also been aggregated into Unallocated / Head Office’s EBITDA to be consistent with current year’s disclosure approach.

Geographical information

Geographical information
GEOGRAPHICAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Australia
New Zealand
Other
882,648
800,310
186,290
189,908
1,019
1,269
1,069,957
991,487

The geographical non-current assets above are exclusive of, where applicable, financial instruments, deferred tax assets and balances such as intercompany and investments that are eliminated on consolidation.

Significant accounting policies

Operating segments are presented using the ‘management approach’, where the information presented is on the same basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’). The CODM is responsible for the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance.

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NOTE 4. REVENUE

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Revenue from contracts with customers 1,761,673
1,462,747

Disaggregation of revenue

The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows:

Disaggregation of revenue
The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows:
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Geographical regions
Australia
New Zealand
Thailand
Intersegment sales
1,677,917
1,374,695
170,036
156,317
4,840
4,185
(91,120)
(72,450)
1,761,673
1,462,747
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods transferred at a point in time
Services transferred over time
Intersegment sales
1,821,794
1,506,734
30,999
28,463
(91,120)
(72,450)
1,761,673
1,462,747

Significant accounting policies

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

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the goods, which is generally at the time of delivery.

Rendering of services – franchise and service fees

Revenue from services are recognised over time as the services are rendered in line with the customer contract terms.

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NOTE 5. OTHER INCOME

NOTE 5. OTHER INCOME
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Rental income 2,388
3,222

Rental income relates to rental recoveries from franchise locations.

NOTE 6. EXPENSES

NOTE 6. EXPENSES
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses:
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Properties right-of-use assets
Motor vehicles right-of-use assets
Amortisation
Makegoodprovision
11,933
10,818
5,604
5,126
58,852
57,116
1,395
1,431
7,641
3,640
(45)
1,921
85,380
80,052
Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable
Interest and finance chargespaid/payable on lease liabilities
7,889
13,441
7,264
6,324
15,153
19,765
Superannuation expense
Defined contribution superannuation expense
23,281
20,502

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NOTE 7. INCOME TAX

NOTE 7. INCOME TAX
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Income tax expense
Current tax on profits for the year
Deferred tax expense
Adjustment recognised forpriorperiods
53,036
36,685
(380)
(2,929)
201
(1,101)
Total income tax expense 52,857
32,655
Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises:
Increase in deferred tax assets
Increase in deferred tax liabilities
(10,035)
(6,045)
9,655
3,116
Deferred tax expense (380)
(2,929)
Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate
Profit before income tax expense
171,416
111,372
Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30%
Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:
Impairment of investment
Adjustment recognised for prior periods
Difference in overseas tax rates
Other
51,425
33,412
1,314

201
(1,101)
(470)
(347)
387
691
Income tax expense 52,857
32,655

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NOTE 7. INCOME TAXcontinued
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax asset comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss:
Property, plant and equipment
Employee benefits
Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Lease liabilities
Other
4,944
1,155
13,336
12,765
2,654
3,144
18,186
18,584
67,047
53,908
8,416
10,974
114,583
100,530
Amounts recognised in equity:
Transaction costs on share issue
Cash flow hedge
Share-basedpayment
856
1,366

1,351
1,931
1,425
2,787
4,142
Deferred tax asset 117,370
104,672
Set-off deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions
Net deferred tax asset
(80,940)
(69,962)
36,430
34,710
Movements:
Opening balance
Credited to profit or loss
Credited/(charged) to equity
Additions through business combinations
Charged to other comprehensive income
Adjustment recognised for prior periods
Adjustment for change in accounting policy
104,672
42,131
10,035
6,045
(509)
536
1,037
7,836
(845)
920
2,980


47,204
Closingbalance 117,370
104,672

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NOTE 7. INCOME TAX continued

NOTE 7. INCOME TAXcontinued
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax liability comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss:
Customer contracts
Trademarks
Right-of-use assets
4,678
5,206
17,111
17,514
58,559
47,242
80,348
69,962
Amounts recognised in equity:
Cash flow hedge
592
Deferred tax liability 80,940
69,962
Set-off deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions
Net deferred tax liability
(80,940)
(69,962)

Movements:
Opening balance
Charged/(credited) to profit or loss
Charged/(credited) to equity
Additions through business combinations
Adjustment on change in accounting policy
69,962
23,707
9,655
3,116
592
(156)
731


43,295
Closingbalance 80,940
69,962

Significant accounting policies

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted, except for:

  • › When the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting nor taxable profits; or

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

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously.

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NOTE 8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

NOTE 8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current assets
Trade receivables
Less: Allowance for credit notes
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (trade receivables)
166,844
147,925
(1,526)
(1,623)
(7,068)
(8,522)
158,250
137,780
Customer loans
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (customer loans)
313
562
(313)
(562)

Other receivables
Prepayments
23,158
17,436
11,686
8,777
34,844
26,213
193,094
163,993

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and repayment terms vary by business unit. The total allowance for expected credit losses is $7,381,000 (2020: $9,084,000). This includes specifically identified provisions of $6,706,000 (2020: $7,562,000) and an estimated credit loss provision of $675,000 (2020: $1,522,000).

Customer loans relate to loans with franchisees. Loans with repayment terms of less than twelve months are classified as current. Of the total customer loans balance, $94,000 (2020: $343,000) are non-interest bearing. $219,000 (2020: $219,000) of loans have a weighted average annual interest rate of 10.5% (2020: 10.5%).

Other receivables relate to rebates and other non-trading receivables which are non-interest bearing. Receivables with repayment terms of less than twelve months are classified as current. These receivables are all neither past due nor impaired.

The ageing of the net trade receivables and loans above are as follows:

The ageing of the net trade receivables and loans above are as follows:
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current and not due
31 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
91+ days
106,953
98,709
38,745
32,246
7,311
5,202
5,241
1,623
158,250
137,780

Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses of trade receivables and customer loans are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Opening balance
Net additional provisions recognised/(released)
Additions through business combinations
Amounts utilised for debt write-off
Foreign currency translation
9,084
6,235
(767)
3,882

1,080
(934)
(2,102)
(2)
(11)
Closingbalance 7,381
9,084

Bapcor recognised a net gain of $767,000 (2020: loss of $3,882,000) in respect of impaired receivables during the financial year. This recognised gain was due to the release of a Covid related provision taken up in FY20 of $907,000.

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NOTE 8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES continued

Significant accounting policies

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for specific debtors and general expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 to 60 days.

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for specific debtors and general expected credit losses.

Impairment

The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk, whereby specific provision will be applied to trade and other receivables not expected to be collected and expected credit losses associated with the trade and other receivables.

In assessing the expected credit losses, the consolidated entity first considers any specific debtors that have objective evidence that the consolidated entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables, taking into consideration the indicators of significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy and default or delinquency in payments. The consolidated entity then applies the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance, on the balance of receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on aging.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. It is assessed by taking into account the ageing of receivables, historical collection rates and specific knowledge of the individual debtor’s financial position.

NOTE 9. INVENTORIES

NOTE 9. INVENTORIES
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current assets
Stock in transit – at cost
Stock on hand – at cost
Less: Provision for slow movinginventory
31,649
23,863
469,202
395,039
(53,792)
(55,853)
415,410
339,186
447,059
363,049

Total stock on hand and in transit has increased by $81.9M since 30 June 2020, of which new greenfield stores, business acquisitions, unrealised profit in stock and foreign currency translation account for $14.7M of the movement. The remaining $67.2M relates to investment in new and existing ranges as well as holdings to minimise supplier, manufacturer and shipping delays as discussed in the ‘Operating and financial review’ section of the Directors’ Report.

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Movements in provision for slow moving inventory

Movements in provision for slow moving inventory
NOTE 9. INVENTORIEScontinued
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised against profit
Additions through business combinations
Inventory written off against provision
Foreign currency translation
(55,853)
(43,647)
(223)
(4,857)
(413)
(9,333)
2,678
1,844
19
140
Closingbalance (53,792)
(55,853)

Significant accounting policies

Stock in transit is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises of purchase and delivery costs, net of rebates and discounts received or receivable.

Stock on hand is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises of purchase and delivery costs, net of rebates and discounts received or receivable.

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

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The provision for slow moving inventory assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of the provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of inventories and other factors that affect inventory obsolescence.

NOTE 10. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

NOTE 10. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Non-current assets
Properties – right-of-use
Less: Accumulated depreciation
309,545
211,454
(112,852)
(55,055)
196,693
156,399
Motor vehicles – right-of-use
Less: Accumulated depreciation
4,290
3,786
(3,000)
(1,314)
1,290
2,472
197,983
158,871

The large increase in property right-of-use assets in FY21 was primarily due to $45.1M recognised on commencement of the Tullamarine, Victoria distribution centre lease. This was offset by an increase to the property lease liability by the same amount. Refer to note 17.

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Reconciliations

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

PROPERTY MOTOR VEHICLES TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2019 142,250 2,814 145,064
Additions 24,731 557 25,288
Additions through business combinations 16,150 1,042 17,192
Disposals (2,945) (13) (2,958)
Remeasurements** 32,982 (474) 32,508
Foreign currency translation (534) (23) (557)
Depreciation expense (52,027) (1,431) (53,458)
Accelerated depreciation expense*** (5,089) (5,089)
Balance at 30 June 2020 155,518 2,472 157,990
Makegood asset transfer* 881 881
Adjusted balance at 1 July 2020 156,399 2,472 158,871
Additions 70,425 70,425
Additions through business combinations 2,441 2,441
Disposals (5,275) (7) (5,282)
Remeasurements** 31,442 219 31,661
Foreign currency translation 113 1 114
Depreciation expense (53,468) (1,395) (54,863)
Accelerated depreciation expense*** (5,384) (5,384)
Balance at 30 June 2021 196,693 1,290 197,983
  • The make-good asset balance has been reclassified to reflect current disclosure methodology as allowed under AASB 16 Leases . The prior year has been adjusted to allow comparability between periods.

** Remeasurements occur when options to renew that were previously excluded are subsequently included or when rentals change due to non-fixed rent reviews, causing an adjustment to both right-of-use asset and lease liability balances.

*** Accelerated depreciation relates to the Victorian DC Consolidation project and is based on the estimated exit dates of each site.

Significant accounting policies

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

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

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

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NOTE 11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment – at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
134,710
99,960
(55,980)
(45,114)
78,730
54,846
Motor vehicles – at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
41,296
36,963
(20,038)
(16,630)
21,258
20,333
99,988
75,179

The amount of work in progress included in plant and equipment is $28,795,000 (2020: $11,663,000) and relates to projects that are not yet completed and therefore are not being depreciated. $26,797,000 of this balance relates to the Victorian DC consolidation project (2020: $11,286,000).

Reconciliations

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

PLANT AND MOTOR
EQUIPMENT VEHICLES TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2019 41,350 19,395 60,745
Adjustment for change in accounting policy (691) (691)
Restated balance at 1 July 2019 41,350 18,704 60,054
Additions 22,621 7,907 30,528
Additions through business combinations 1,204 130 1,334
Disposals (436) (824) (1,260)
Transfers in/(out) 988 (419) 569
Foreign currency translation (63) (39) (102)
Accelerated depreciation expense* (983) (983)
Depreciation expense (9,835) (5,126) (14,961)
Balance at 30 June 2020 54,846 20,333 75,179
Additions 35,822 7,212 43,034
Additions through business combinations 203 203
Disposals (79) (669) (748)
Foreign currency translation (129) (14) (143)
Accelerated depreciation expense* (1,311) (1,311)
Depreciation expense (10,622) (5,604) (16,226)
Balance at 30 June 2021 78,730 21,258 99,988
  • Accelerated depreciation relates to the Victorian DC Consolidation project and is based on the estimated exit dates of each site.

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Significant accounting policies

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

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 consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of plant and equipment over their expected useful lives as follows:

Plant and equipment 2-15 years Motor vehicles 3-7 years

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the consolidated entity. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss. Any revaluation surplus reserve relating to the item disposed of is transferred directly to retained profits.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The consolidated entity determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation charges for its property, plant and equipment assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other relevant event. The depreciation will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.

NOTE 12. INTANGIBLES

NOTE 12. INTANGIBLES
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Non-current assets
Goodwill
667,879
665,712
Trademarks
Less: Accumulated amortisation
59,087
59,069
(1,346)
57,741
59,069
Customer contracts
Less: Accumulated amortisation
25,884
25,872
(10,248)
(8,450)
15,636
17,422
Software
Less: Accumulated amortisation
36,041
24,150
(13,413)
(8,916)
22,628
15,234
763,884
757,437

The amount of work in progress included in software is $5,951,000 (2020: $12,679,000) and relates to projects that are not yet completed and therefore are not being amortised.

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Reconciliations

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

CUSTOMER COMPUTER
GOODWILL TRADEMARKS CONTRACTS SOFTWARE TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2019 646,442 59,194 18,918 9,975 734,529
Additions 267 7,753 8,020
Additions through business combinations 23,113 23,113
Disposals (179) (23) (202)
Foreign currency translation (3,664) (125) (25) (3,814)
Transfers in/(out) (569) (569)
Amortisation expense (1,763) (1,877) (3,640)
Balance at 30 June 2020 665,712 59,069 17,422 15,234 757,437
Additions 75 20 11,915 12,010
Additions through business combinations 2,739 2,739
Foreign currency translation (572) (57) (8) (24) (661)
Accelerated amortisation expense* (1,346) (1,346)
Amortisation expense (1,798) (4,497) (6,295)
Balance at 30 June 2021 667,879 57,741 15,636 22,628 763,884
  • Accelerated amortisation relates to the Sprint trademark as it has been determined to now have a finite useful life.

Impairment testing

Impairment testing of assets including goodwill and other intangible assets occurs each year on 31 March balances or when impairment indicators arise. The recoverable amount of assets including goodwill and other indefinite useful life intangible assets is determined based on value-in-use calculations at an individual or a combination of cash-generating units (‘CGU’) up to the operating segment level. These calculations require the use of key assumptions on which management has based its cash flow projections, as well as pre-tax discount rates. The testing was regularly updated and assessed up until the date of this financial report.

Cash flow projections were based on management forecast expectations based on the FY22 budget and the latest five-year strategic plan. This has been compiled based on past experience, current performance and market position as well as structural changes and economic factors which have been derived based on external data and internal analysis.

The following key assumptions were used in testing for impairment:

  • › Pre-tax discount rate: 12.66% (2020: 12.66%)

  • › Terminal value growth rate beyond 5 years: 1.80% (2020: 1.80%)

  • › Forecast year on year revenue and EBITDA margin growth ranges as follows:

CGU REVENUE GROWTH AVERAGE EBITDA MARGIN GROWTH AVERAGE
Bapcor Trade 3.0% Flat
Bapcor NZ 4.5% Flat
Bapcor Specialist Wholesale 4.8% 0.2percentagepoints
Bapcor Retail 2.9% (0.3)percentagepoints

A reasonable possible change in assumptions would not cause the carrying value of any CGU to exceed its recoverable amount, however the Bapcor Retail and Bapcor New Zealand CGUs and the ABS brand remains relatively more sensitive to changes in trading conditions. The following tables show sensitivities of a +5% / -5% change to the major financial metrics within the calculations.

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Bapcor Retail CGU

The recoverable amount of the Retail CGU is estimated to exceed its carrying amount at 30 June 2021 by $21.9M.

FINANCIAL METRIC + 5% CHANGE -5 % CHANGE
Discount rate Decrease headroom to $2.9M Increase headroom to $43.4M
Revenuegrowth (average) Increase headroom to $24.2M Decrease headroom to $19.6M
EBITDA margin (average) Increase headroom to $39.7M Decrease headroom to $4.1M
Terminalgrowth rate Increase headroom to $24.1M Decrease headroom to $19.7M

As per the above table, none of these sensitivities individually cause impairment for the Bapcor Retail CGU.

Bapcor New Zealand CGU (NZD)

The recoverable amount of the Bapcor New Zealand CGU is estimated to exceed its carrying amount at 30 June 2021 by $25.1M.

FINANCIAL METRIC + 5% CHANGE -5 % CHANGE
Discount rate Decrease headroom to $10.0M Increase headroom to $42.1M
Revenuegrowth (average) Increase headroom to $28.2M Decrease headroom to $21.9M
EBITDA margin (average) Increase headroom to $39.8M Decrease headroom to $10.4M
Terminalgrowth rate Increase headroom to $27.0M Decrease headroom to $23.2M

As per the above table, none of these sensitivities individually cause impairment for the Bapcor New Zealand CGU.

ABS brand

The recoverable amount of the ABS brand is estimated to approximate its carrying amount at 30 June 2021.

FINANCIAL METRIC + 5% CHANGE -5 % CHANGE
Discount rate Impairment of $0.2M No material change
Revenuegrowth (average) No material change Impairment of $0.1M
Terminalgrowth rate No material change No material change

As per the above table, the sensitivities could cause impairment of up to $0.2M for the ABS brand.

There have been no further indicators of impairment after the impairment testing date of 31 March 2021 up until the date of this report.

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The balances of goodwill and other intangible assets excluding computer software allocated to each segment as at 30 June were:

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Goodwill:
Trade
Bapcor NZ
Specialist Wholesale
Retail
111,806
111,274
149,361
149,857
270,094
268,348
136,618
136,233
667,879
665,712
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Other intangible assets:
Bapcor NZ
Specialist Wholesale
Retail
Unallocated
5,330
5,448
20,782
20,804
47,222
50,172
43
67
73,377
76,491

Significant accounting policies

Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period.

Goodwill

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed.

Tradenames

Tradenames (including brands) are recognised as intangible assets where a registered trademark is acquired with attributable value. They are valued using a relief from royalty method and are considered indefinite life intangibles and are not amortised unless there is an intention to discontinue their use in which it is amortised over the estimated remaining useful life.

Customer contracts

Customer contracts acquired in a business combination are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life which is currently between 10 and 20 years.

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NOTE 12. INTANGIBLES continued

Software

Costs incurred in acquiring, developing, and implementing new software are recognised as intangible assets only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The expenditure capitalised comprises all directly attributable costs, including costs of materials, services, licenses and direct labour. Software is amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life which is currently between 2 and 5 years. Large scale projects are individually assessed as part of the approval process and determination of finite life may exceed this range.

Costs relating to the configuration and customisation of application software relating to a Software as a Service (‘SaaS’) arrangement are expensed when services are received, unless an asset that is under control of the consolidated entity and can be separately identified.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The consolidated entity determines the estimated useful lives and related amortisation charges for its finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.

The consolidated entity tests annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, whether goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy above. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of assumptions, including estimated discount rates based on the current cost of capital and growth rates of the estimated future cash flows.

NOTE 13. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

NOTE 13. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Non-current assets
Investment in Tye Soon Limited
8,102
Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts at the beginning and end of the current
and previous financial year are set out below:
Opening carrying amount
Investment
Profit after income tax
Foreign currency translation
Impairment


12,282

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97

(4,379)
Closingcarryingamount 8,102

In March 2021, Bapcor announced an expansion in Asia through the agreement to acquire 25% of the issued equity of Tye Soon Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Securities Exchange. This strategic investment brings a range of opportunities for both businesses to collaborate and grow their markets.

The investment was completed in April 2021, with Bapcor investing $12,282,000 for the 25% stake of the issued equity. Due to the extremely low volume of Tye Soon Limited shares traded on the Singapore Securities Exchange, Bapcor based this investment on the net tangible assets rather than the share price.

Bapcor has assessed the recoverable amount of this investment for impairment as at 30 June 2021 under the methodologies prescribed by AASB 136 Impairment of Assets utilising the publically available share price on that date. The result of this assessment (effectively a mark-to-market revaluation) was the recognition of a $4,379,000 impairment.

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NOTE 14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Accrued expenses
173,438
171,478
69,722
50,726
243,160
222,204

Refer to note 27 for further information on financial risk management.

Significant accounting policies

Trade payable and accrued expense amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 to 90 days of recognition.

NOTE 15. PROVISIONS

NOTE 15. PROVISIONS
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current liabilities
Employee benefits
Deferred settlements
Lease make good
Restructuring
36,717
34,896
2,046
969
2,630
2,017
3,618
3,989
45,011
41,871
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits
Deferred settlements
Lease makegood
4,253
3,306
882
1,500
10,723
11,465
15,858
16,271
60,869
58,142

Deferred settlements

This provision represents the obligation to pay consideration following the acquisition of a business. It is measured at the present value of the estimated liability.

As at 30 June 2021, the following deferred settlements are provided for:

  • › AADi; nil provided (2020: $969,000)

  • › Commercial Truck Parts group of entities; currently provided at $1,500,000 (2020: $1,500,000)

  • › Adams Transport Equipment; currently provided at $1,428,000 (2020: nil)

Lease make good

The provision represents the present value of the estimated costs to make good the premises leased by the consolidated entity at the end of the respective lease terms.

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Restructuring

This provision represents the estimated termination costs relating to the closure of a number of locations for the Victorian DC consolidation project, which is consolidating existing locations into the purposely built distribution centre in Tullamarine. During FY21, one location move (Nunawading) was completed, with the remaining locations expected to be completed in FY22.

Movements in provisions

Movements in each class of provisions during the current financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below:

DEFERRED LEASE
SETTLEMENTS MAKE GOOD RESTRUCTURING
CONSOLIDATED – 2021 $’000 $’000 $’000
Carrying amount at the start of the year 2,469 13,482 3,989
Net additional provisions recognised/(released) 31 (45)
Additions through business combinations 1,428 243
Amounts used (1,000) (323) (371)
Foreign currency translation (4)
Carryingamount at the end of the year 2,928 13,353 3,618

Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months

The current provision for employee benefits includes all unconditional entitlements where employees have completed the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain circumstances. The entire amount is presented as current, since the consolidated entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement. However, based on past experience, the consolidated entity does not expect all employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next twelve months.

The following amounts reflect leave that is not expected to be taken within the next twelve months:

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Employee benefits obligation expected to be settled after twelve months 5,485
5,982

Significant accounting policies

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable the consolidated entity will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate specific to the liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Short-term employee benefits

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Long-term employee benefits

The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields

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at the reporting date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The deferred settlements liability is the difference between the total purchase consideration, usually on an acquisition of a business combination, and the amounts paid or settled up to the reporting date, discounted to net present value. The consolidated entity applies provisional accounting for any business combination. Any reassessment of the liability during the provisional period is adjusted for retrospectively as part of the fair value of consideration. Thereafter, at each reporting date, the deferred settlement liability is reassessed against revised estimates and any increase or decrease in the net present value of the liability will result in a corresponding gain or loss to profit or loss. The increase in the liability resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

NOTE 16. BORROWINGS

NOTE 16. BORROWINGS
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Non-current liabilities
Secured bank loans
Less: unamortised transaction costs capitalised
205,472
230,982
(1,241)
(1,910)
204,231
229,072

Refer to note 27 for further information on financial risk management.

Bapcor has a $520M debt facility with ANZ, Westpac, MUFG Bank, HSBC and MetLife. The debt facility comprises funding in three, five and seven-year tranches commencing from June 2019 as follows:

  • › $200M three-year tranche, available for general corporate purposes;

  • › $150M five-year tranche, available for general corporate purposes;

  • › $100M seven-year tranche, available for general corporate purposes; and

  • › $70M three-year tranche, available for working capital purposes

The facility is secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over Bapcor’s assets. There were no changes to the debt covenants with the net leverage ratio required to be less than 3.0X and the fixed cover charge ratio required to be greater than 1.75X.

Financing arrangements

Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit:

Financing arrangements
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit:
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Total facilities
Bank loans includingoverdraft*
517,500
517,500
Used at the reporting date
Bank loans includingoverdraft*
205,472
230,982
Unused at the reporting date
Bank loans includingoverdraft*
312,028
286,518
  • Total facilities available at 30 June was $520M (2020: $520M). The amount used in the above table excludes $2.5M (2020: $2.5M) of facility which relates to bank guarantees under the working capital tranche.

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NOTE 16. BORROWINGS continued

Net debt reconciliations

Net debt reconciliations
NOTE 16. BORROWINGScontinued
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Cash and cash equivalents
Lease liabilities
Borrowings excludingunamortised transaction costs capitalised
39,598
126,300
(226,330)
(181,808)
(205,472)
(230,982)
Net debt (392,204)
(286,490)
Add: Lease liabilities
Add/(less): Net derivative financial instruments
226,330
181,808
1,725
(4,521)
Pro-forma net debt asper debt facility agreement (164,149)
(109,203)

A reconciliation of statutory net debt at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year is set out below:

CASH LEASE LIABILITIES BORROWINGS TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 30 June 2019 47,610 (159,649) (382,960) (494,999)
Cash flows 78,480 54,552 152,200 285,232
Other 210 (76,711) (222) (76,723)
Balance at 30 June 2020 126,300 (181,808) (230,982) (286,490)
Cash flows (85,572) 61,104 25,500 1,032
Other (1,130) (105,626) 10 (106,746)
Balance at 30 June 2021 39,598 (226,330) (205,472) (392,204)

Significant accounting policies

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date, the loans or borrowings are classified as non-current.

Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, the fee is amortised on a straight-line basis over the term of the facility.

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NOTE 17. LEASE LIABILITIES

NOTE 17. LEASE LIABILITIES
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current liabilities
Lease liability – Properties
Lease liability – Motor vehicles
63,233
57,149
884
1,523
64,117
58,672
Non-current liabilities
Lease liability – Property
Lease liability – Motor vehicles
161,816
122,173
397
963
162,213
123,136
226,330
181,808

The large increase in property lease liabilities in FY21 was primarily due to $45.1M recognised on commencement of the Tullamarine, Victoria distribution centre lease. This was offset by an increase to the right-of-use assets by the same amount. Refer to note 10.

Refer to note 27 for further information on financial risk management.

Significant accounting policies

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

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

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

In determining the lease term, the consolidated entity considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated). The assessment is reviewed on an ongoing basis as well as if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise (or not to exercise) any option to renew.

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NOTE 18. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Current assets
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges
2,732
131
2,732
131
Current liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges
Interest rate swapcontracts – cash flow hedges
(1,007)
(4,576)

(76)
(1,007)
(4,652)
1,725
(4,521)

Refer to note 27 for further information on financial risk management.

Refer to note 19 for further information on fair value measurement.

Significant accounting policies

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

Derivatives are classified as current or non-current depending on the expected period of realisation.

Cash flow hedges

Cash flow hedges are used to cover the consolidated entity’s exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable to particular risks associated with a recognised asset or liability or a firm commitment which could affect profit or loss. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income through the cash flow hedges reserve in equity, whilst the ineffective portion is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts taken to equity are transferred out of equity and included in the measurement of the hedged transaction when the forecast transaction occurs.

Cash flow hedges are tested for effectiveness on a regular basis both retrospectively and prospectively to ensure that each hedge is highly effective and continues to be designated as a cash flow hedge. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the amounts recognised in equity are transferred to profit or loss.

If the hedging instrument is sold, terminated, expires, exercised without replacement or rollover, or if the hedge becomes ineffective and is no longer a designated hedge, the amounts previously recognised in equity remain in equity until the forecast transaction occurs.

NOTE 19. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair value hierarchy

The following tables detail the consolidated entity’s financial instruments, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three-level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:

  • › Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

  • › Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

  • › Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

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NOTE 19. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTcontinued
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED – 2021 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Assets
Derivative financial instruments 2,732 2,732
Total assets 2,732 2,732
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments 1,007 1,007
Deferred consideration 2,928 2,928
Total liabilities 1,007 2,928 3,935
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED – 2020 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Assets
Derivative financial instruments 131 131
Total assets 131 131
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments 4,652 4,652
Deferred consideration 2,469 2,469
Total liabilities 4,652 2,469 7,121

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

Derivative financial instruments carried at fair value are forward foreign exchange contracts and floating interest rate to fixed interest rate swaps. These are considered to be Level 2 financial instruments because their measurement is derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Deferred settlements are considered to be a Level 3 financial instrument because inputs in valuing this instrument are not based on observable market data. The fair value of this instrument is determined based on an estimated discounted cash flow analysis.

Significant accounting policies

When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data.

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NOTE 20. ISSUED CAPITAL

CONSOLIDATED
2021
SHARES
2020
SHARES
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Ordinary shares
Treasury shares
339,412,500
339,412,500
878,652
878,652


(10,680)
(9,234)
339,412,500
339,412,500
867,972
869,418
Movements in ordinary share capital
DETAILS
DATE
SHARES
$’000
Balance
Issue for Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Issue for Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Issue from Capital Raising – Institutional Placement
Issue from Capital Raising – Retail Placement
Share issue transactions costs
Deferred tax credit recognised directly in equity
1 July 2019
283,480,597
631,697
26 September 2019
1,054,992
7,274
13 March 2020
1,205,595
6,770
22 April 2020
40,909,091
180,000
25 May 2020
12,762,225
56,147
April – June 2020

(4,623)
April – June 2020

1,387
Balance 30 June 2020
339,412,500
878,652
Balance 30 June 2021
339,412,500
878,652

There were no movements in ordinary share capital during the current year.

During the prior financial year, Bapcor raised $236.1M of share capital to strengthen its balance sheet and increase funding flexibility through the issue of 40,909,091 shares under a placement to institutional investors, and the issue of 12,762,225 shares under a share purchase plan offer to existing shareholders. The total cost of this capital raising was $4,623,000 which was recognised as a reduction to the proceeds in equity.

Movements in treasury shares

Movements in treasury shares
DETAILS DATE SHARES $’000
Balance 1 July 2019 (8,161)
Purchase of treasury shares 9-12 September 2019 (154,875) (1,073)
Utilisation of treasury shares for LTI 17 September 2019 154,875
Balance 30 June 2020 (9,234)
Purchase of treasury shares 10 September 2020 210,744 (1,446)
Utilisation of treasury shares for LTI 14 September 2020 (210,744)
Balance 30 June 2021 (10,680)

Ordinary shares

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote.

Treasury shares

The average purchase price of treasury shares during the period was $6.86 (2020: $6.94) per share.

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Significant accounting policies

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

NOTE 21. RESERVES

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Foreign currency reserve
Cash flow hedge reserve
Share-basedpayments reserve
(6,883)
(6,140)
1,208
(3,181)
14,087
10,718
8,412
1,397

Foreign currency reserve

This reserve is used to recognise exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations to Australian dollars.

Cash flow hedge reserve

This reserve is used to recognise the effective portion of the gain or loss of cash flow hedge instruments that is determined to be an effective hedge.

Share-based payments reserve

This reserve is used to recognise the value of equity benefits provided to employees and directors as part of their remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.

Movements in reserves

Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below:

FOREIGN CASH FLOW SHARE-BASED
CURRENCY HEDGE PAYMENTS
RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2019 (1,466) 35 8,739 7,308
Revaluation (4,543) (4,543)
Deferred tax 1,327 (240) 1,087
Share-based payment expense 2,219 2,219
Foreign currency translation (4,674) (4,674)
Balance at 30 June 2020 (6,140) (3,181) 10,718 1,397
Revaluation 6,332 6,332
Deferred tax (1,943) 505 (1,438)
Share-based payment expense 2,864 2,864
Foreign currency translation (743) (743)
Balance at 30 June 2021 (6,883) 1,208 14,087 8,412

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NOTE 22. RETAINED PROFITS

NOTE 22. RETAINED PROFITS
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year
Adjustment for change in accounting policy
109,432
89,110

(9,156)
Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year – restated
Profit after income tax expense for the year
Dividendspaid (note 24)
109,432
79,954
118,765
79,172
(62,791)
(49,694)
Retainedprofits at the end of the financial year 165,406
109,432

NOTE 23. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

NOTE 23. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Investment in Car Bits Asia, Thailand
Opening balance
Non-controlling interest loss for the financial year
Foreign currency revaluation
1,812
2,233
(206)
(455)
(201)
34
Closingbalance 1,405
1,812

In March 2018, the consolidated group entered into a tri-party joint venture in Thailand holding 51% of the shares of the incorporated entity Car Bits Asia., Co. Ltd for the purposes of opening the Burson stores in Thailand. The consolidated group is considered to have effective control.

NOTE 24. DIVIDENDS

Dividends

Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows:

Dividends
Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows:
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2020: 30 June 2019)
of 9.5 cents (2020: 9.5 cents) per ordinary share
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: 30 June 2020)
of 9.0 cents (2020: 8.0 cents)per ordinary share
*
32,244
26,931
30,547
22,763
62,791
49,694
  • Nil amount (2020: $7,274,000) of the final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2020: 30 June 2019) was settled under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. ** Nil amount (2020: $6,770,000) of the interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: 30 June 2020) was settled under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

The Board has declared a final dividend in respect of FY21 of 11 cents per share, fully franked. The final dividend will be paid on 14 September 2021 to shareholders registered on 31 August 2021.

The final dividend takes the total dividends declared in relation to FY21 to 20 cents per share, fully franked, representing an increase of dividends paid of 14.3% compared to the prior financial year. Dividends paid and declared in relation to FY21 represents 52.2% of pro-forma net profit after tax.

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NOTE 24. DIVIDENDS continued

Franking credits

Franking credits
NOTE 24. DIVIDENDScontinued
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Frankingcredits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% 107,586
90,797

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:

  • › franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date;

  • › franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date; and

  • › franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date.

Significant accounting policies

Dividends are recognised when declared during the financial year and no longer at the discretion of the company.

NOTE 25. EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 25. EARNINGS PER SHARE
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Profit after income tax
Non-controllinginterest
118,559
78,717
206
455
Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of Bapcor Limited 118,765
79,172
CENTS
CENTS
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
34.99
26.97
34.86
26.85
NUMBER
NUMBER
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:
Options over ordinary shares
339,412,500
293,608,644
1,298,981
1,291,262
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings
per share
340,711,481
294,899,906

Significant accounting policies

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Bapcor Limited, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year and excluding treasury shares.

Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

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NOTE 26. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Profit after income tax expense for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of investments
Net loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Share of profit – associates
Unwinding of the discount on deferred settlements
Amortisation of capitalised borrowing costs
Non-cash share-based payment expense
Finance lease interest unwind
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables
Increase in inventories
Decrease/(increase) in other operating assets
Increase in trade and other payables
Increase/(decrease) in provision for income tax
Increase in other operatingliabilities
118,559
78,717
85,380
80,052
4,379

353
(50)
(102)


134
669
670
2,864
2,219
7,264
6,324
(23,672)
3,605
(82,419)
(10,574)
(5,041)
1,234
19,581
33,732
6,205
(1,190)
1,842
5,380
Net cash from operatingactivities 135,862
200,253

Significant accounting policies

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original 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.

NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Financial risk management objectives

The consolidated entity’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign currency risk, price risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The consolidated entity’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity uses derivative financial instruments such as forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain risk exposures. Derivatives are exclusively used for hedging purposes, i.e. not as trading or other speculative instruments. The consolidated entity uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks, ageing analysis for credit risk and beta analysis in respect of investment portfolios to determine market risk.

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives (‘finance’) under policies approved by the Board of Directors (‘the Board’). These policies include identification and analysis of the risk exposure of the consolidated entity and appropriate procedures, controls and risk limits. Finance identifies, evaluates and manages financial risks within the consolidated entity’s operating units. Finance reports to the Board on a monthly basis.

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NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT continued

The consolidated entity holds the following financial instruments:

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables*
Derivative financial instruments
39,598
126,300
181,408
155,216
2,732
131
Total financial assets 223,738
281,647
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial instruments
Deferred settlements
Borrowings**
Lease liabilities
243,160
222,204
1,007
4,652
2,928
2,469
205,472
230,982
226,330
181,808
Total financial liabilities 678,897
642,115
  • Trade and other receivables in the table excludes prepayments which are not classified as financial instruments.

** Borrowings excludes any unamortised transaction costs capitalised.

Market risk

Foreign currency risk

The consolidated entity undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currency and is exposed to foreign currency risk through foreign exchange rate fluctuations, primarily with respect to the United States dollar and the New Zealand dollar.

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions, primarily the purchase of inventory for sales, recognised financial assets and financial liabilities and net investments in foreign operations.

In order to protect against exchange rate movements, the consolidated entity has entered into forward foreign exchange contracts. These contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted cash flows for the ensuing financial year. Management has a risk management policy to hedge between 25% and 100% of anticipated foreign currency transactions for the subsequent twelve months.

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a change in the Australian dollar against other currencies, with all other variables held constant. The impact on profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities. The pre-tax impact on equity is due to changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges as well as foreign currency loans designated as net investment hedges.

CONSOLIDATED – 2021 AUD STRENGTHENED
AUD WEAKENED
% CHANGE
EFFECT ON PROFIT
BEFORE TAX
EFFECT ON EQUITY
% CHANGE
EFFECT ON PROFIT
BEFORE TAX
EFFECT ON EQUITY
Derivative financial
instruments
Other financial assets
Other financial liabilities
1%

1,294
(1%)

(1,321)
1%
(642)

(1%)
655
1%
585

(1%)
(597)
(57)
1,294
58
(1,321)

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NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT continued

NOTE 27. FINANCIAL R ISK MANAGEMENTcontinued
CONSOLIDATED – 2020 AUD STRENGTHENED
AUD WEAKENED
% CHANGE
EFFECT ON PROFIT
BEFORE TAX
EFFECT ON EQUITY
% CHANGE
EFFECT ON PROFIT
BEFORE TAX
EFFECT ON EQUITY
Derivative financial
instruments
Other financial assets
Other financial liabilities
1%

666
(1%)

(681)
1%
(500)

(1%)
510

1%
567

(1%)
(579)
67
666
(69)
(681)

Price risk

The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant price risk.

Interest rate risk

The consolidated entity’s main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. The interest rate and term for bank borrowings is determined at the date of each drawdown.

Borrowings obtained at variable rates expose the consolidated entity to cash flow interest rate risk. The consolidated entity, from time to time, enters into interest rate swap contracts under which it receives interest at variable rates and pays interest at fixed rates to manage the risk of adverse fluctuations in the floating interest rate on its borrowings. There were no interest rate swap contracts in place as at 30 June 2021.

As at the reporting date, the consolidated entity had the following variable rate borrowings and interest rate swap contracts outstanding:

contracts outstanding:
CONSOLIDATED 2021
2020
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
INTEREST RATE
%
BALANCE
$’000
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
INTEREST RATE
%
BALANCE
$’000
Borrowings (principal)
Less: amounts covered by interest rate swaps
1.94%
205,472
2.56%
230,982


2.54%
(20,000)
Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk 205,472
210,982

As at 30 June, if the weighted average interest rate of the bank borrowings had changed by a factor of + /- 10%, interest expense would increase / decrease by $400,000 (2020: $590,000).

The amount recognised in other comprehensive income net of tax in relation to interest rate swaps was nil (2020: $104,000).

Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the consolidated entity. Credit risk is managed in the following ways:

  • 1) The consolidated entity has a strict code of credit for all customers, including obtaining agency credit information, confirming references and setting appropriate credit limits.

  • 2) Derivative counterparties and cash transactions are limited to high quality independently rated financial institutions with a minimum rating of ‘A’.

  • 3) Concentrations of credit risk are minimised by undertaking transactions with a large number of customers.

  • 4) In some instances the consolidated entity holds collateral over its trade receivables and loans in the form of personal guarantees and charges under the Personal Property Securities Register.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and note 8. No trade receivables have an external credit rating, and management classify trade receivables on aging profiles.

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NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT continued

As well as identifying specific expected credit losses, the consolidated entity has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses on the remaining trade receivable balances through the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative across all customers of the consolidated entity based on recent sales experience, historical collection rates and forward-looking information that is available.

Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment plan, no active enforcement activity and a failure to make contractual payments for a period greater than one year.

Liquidity risk

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

The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

Financing arrangements

Unused borrowing facilities at the reporting date:

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Bank loans includingoverdraft* 312,028
286,518
  • The unused facility value excludes any facility that relates to bank guarantees. Refer to note 16 for further information.

Remaining contractual maturities

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

of financial position.
REMAINING
BETWEEN BETWEEN CONTRACTUAL
1 YEAR OR LESS 1 AND 2 YEARS 2 AND 5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS MATURITIES
CONSOLIDATED – 2021 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Trade and other payables 243,160 243,160
Borrowings* 6,087 109,656 11,724 100,000 227,467
Deferred consideration 2,046 882 2,928
Lease liabilities 64,117 53,957 77,558 104,982 300,614
Total non-derivatives 315,410 164,495 89,282 204,982 774,169
Derivatives
Forward foreign exchange contracts 1,007 1,007
Total derivatives 1,007 1,007

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NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT continued

REMAINING
BETWEEN BETWEEN CONTRACTUAL
1 YEAR OR LESS 1 AND 2 YEARS 2 AND 5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS MATURITIES
CONSOLIDATED – 2020 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Trade and other payables 222,204 222,204
Borrowings* 8,345 120,327 32,507 103,770 264,949
Deferred consideration 1,000 1,500 2,500
Lease liabilities 59,490 49,317 68,110 17,419 194,336
Total non-derivatives 291,039 171,144 100,617 121,189 683,989
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps 76 76
Forward foreign exchange contracts 4,576 4,576
Total derivatives 4,652 4,652
  • Borrowings contractual cash flows includes an interest component based on the drawn/undrawn ratio and interest rate applicable as at reporting date until maturity of the loan facility.

Fair value of financial instruments

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities disclosed in the statement of financial position do not differ materially from their carrying values.

Capital risk management

The consolidated entity’s policy is to maintain a capital structure for the business which ensures sufficient liquidity and support for business operations, maintains shareholder and market confidence, provides strong stakeholder returns, and positions the business for future growth. In assessing capital management both equity and debt instruments are taken into consideration.

The ongoing maintenance of this policy is characterised by:

  • › ongoing cash flow forecast analysis and detailed budgeting processes which, combined with continual development of banking relationships, is directed at providing a sound financial positioning for the consolidated entity’s operations and financial management activities; and

  • › a capital structure that provides adequate funding for potential acquisition and investment strategies, building future growth in shareholder value. The loan facility can be partly used to fund significant investments as part of this growth strategy.

The consolidated entity is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements, other than contractual banking covenants and obligations. All bank lending requirements have been complied with during the year and at the date of this report, which include the following covenants:

  • › Net leverage ratio not exceeding 3.00:1 (Net Debt : EBITDA); and

  • › Fixed charge cover ratio not below 1.75:1 (EBITDA plus Rent : Net Total Cash Interest plus Rent).

NOTE 28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Parent entity

Bapcor Limited is the parent entity. Refer to note 31 for supplementary information about the parent entity including internal dividends received.

Subsidiaries

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 32.

Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 33 and the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report.

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NOTE 29. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Current financial year acquisitions

The consolidated entity acquired the net assets of the following businesses:

  • › Adams Transport Equipment (Pty Ltd)

  • › Autobarn Melton

  • › Autobarn Townsville

  • › Autopro Castlemaine

  • › Autopro Kyneton

  • › Opposite Lock Hobart

  • › Opposite Lock Welshpool

  • › Truckparts Dubbo

These acquisitions were made to strengthen the Bapcor offering as well as increase the company store network presence.

Total consideration (cash paid, debts forgiven and deferred payments recognised) relating to these acquisitions was $4,382,000, acquiring net assets of $1,643,000 and goodwill of $2,739,000.

Acquisition accounting is provisional at the time of this report and the fair values are to be finalised within the acquisition period of twelve months from acquisition date.

Prior financial year acquisitions

No material changes have occurred to the prior financial year acquisitions.

Significant accounting policies

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition-date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree is recognised either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets.

The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.

Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value of assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed are initially estimated by the consolidated entity taking into consideration all available information at the reporting date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the business combination accounting is retrospective, where applicable, to the period the combination occurred and may have an impact on the assets and liabilities, depreciation and amortisation reported.

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NOTE 30. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

The following entities are party to a deed of cross guarantee entered into in August 2020 under which each company guarantees the debts of the others. The companies below represent a ‘Closed Group’ for the purposes of the class order outlined below.

Bapcor Limited Bapcor Finance Pty Ltd Bapcor Services Pty Ltd Burson Automotive Pty Ltd Car Bitz & Accessories Pty Ltd Aftermarket Network Australia Pty Ltd Bapcor Retail Pty Ltd (previously Automotive Brands Group Pty Ltd) Midas Australia Pty Ltd Specialist Wholesalers Pty Ltd MTQ Engine Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd Baxters Pty Ltd Diesel Distributors Australia Pty Ltd Ryde Batteries (Wholesale) Pty Ltd Federal Batteries Qld Pty Ltd Premier Auto Trade Pty Ltd JAS Oceania Pty Ltd Australian Automotive Electrical Wholesale Pty Ltd Low Voltage Pty Ltd Bapcor Australia Pty Ltd AADi Australia Pty Ltd[] Commercial Parts Pty Ltd[] Commercial Spares Pty Ltd[] Don Kyatt Spare Parts (QLD) Pty Ltd[] He Knows Truck Parts Pty Ltd[] I Know Parts and Wrecking Pty Ltd[]

  • These entities were added to the deed of cross guarantee in August 2020. The prior year comparatives have been amended as if they were part of the deed to ensure comparability.

By entering into the deed, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare financial statements and Directors’ Report under Corporations Instrument 2016/785 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

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NOTE 30. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE continued

Set out below is a consolidated statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position of the Closed Group.

2021
2020
$’000
$’000
Statement of comprehensive income
Revenue
Share of profits of associates accounted for using the equity method
Other income
Expenses
1,586,797
1,302,244
102

2,388
3,222
(1,440,559)
(1,211,131)
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
148,728
94,335
(46,386)
(27,729)
Profit after income tax expense
Other comprehensive income
102,342
66,606
3,644
(7,890)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 3,644
(7,890)
Total comprehensive income for the year 105,986
58,716
2021
2020
$’000
$’000
Equity – retained profits
Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year
Profit after income tax expense
Dividendspaid
62,774
45,862
102,342
66,606
(62,791)
(49,694)
Retainedprofits at the end of the financial year 102,325
62,774

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NOTE 30. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE continued

2021
2020
$’000
$’000
Statement of financial position
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial instruments
Other
3,435
106,269
170,886
144,606
399,468
319,458
2,525
89
297
297
576,611
570,719
Non-current assets
Right-of-use assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Deferred tax
Intercompany
Investments
174,417
133,201
91,689
66,416
608,108
600,692
31,737
31,988
14,555
5,189
337,326
337,326
1,257,832
1,174,812
Total assets 1,834,443
1,745,531
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Income tax
Provisions
214,508
199,704
57,356
51,452
800
4,341
7,536
1,569
42,972
39,783
323,172
296,849
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Provisions
192,259
217,090
144,052
102,163
14,702
15,054
351,013
334,307
Total liabilities 674,185
631,156
Net assets 1,160,258
1,114,375
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retainedprofits
867,972
869,418
189,961
182,183
102,325
62,774
Total equity 1,160,258
1,114,375

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NOTE 31. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of comprehensive income

Statement of comprehensive income
PARENT
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Statement of comprehensive income
Loss after income tax
Internal dividend income
(24,364)
(13,830)

Total comprehensive income (24,364)
(13,830)
PARENT
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Statement of financial position
Total current assets
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Issued capital
Other reserves
Current year profits/(losses)
Dividends paid
Prior years retained earnings


768,312
853,543




867,972
869,418
14,088
10,718
(24,364)
(13,830)
(62,791)
(49,694)
(26,593)
36,931
Total equity 768,312
853,543

Subsequent to 30 June 2021, the subsidiaries have declared and paid internal dividends to the parent of $165,000,000 which takes the available retained earnings from ($113,748,000) to $51,252,000.

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NOTE 32. INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policies of the consolidated entity:

OWNERSHIP INTEREST OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS/ 2021 2020
NAME COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION % %
Bapcor Finance Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Services Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Logistics Services Pty Ltd Australia 100.0%
Bapcor International Pty Ltd* Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Asia Pte Ltd* Singapore 100.0%
Car Bits Asia Co. Ltd Thailand 51.0% 51.0%
Burson Automotive Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Car Bitz & Accessories Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Aftermarket Network Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Retail Pty Ltd
(previously Automotive Brands Group Pty Ltd)
Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Midas Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Specialist Wholesalers Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
MTQ Engine Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Baxters Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
AADi Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
A&F Drive Shaft Repair Queensland Pty Ltd* Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Diesel Distributors Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Ryde Batteries (Wholesale) Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Federal Batteries Qld Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Premier Auto Trade Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
JAS Oceania Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Australian Automotive Electrical Wholesale Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Low Voltage Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Don Kyatt Spare Parts (Qld) Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
He Knows Truck Parts Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
I Know Parts and Wrecking Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Commercial Spares Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Commercial Parts Pty Ltd Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor New Zealand Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Automotive Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
Brake & Transmission NZ Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
Diesel Distributors Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Services New Zealand Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
HCB Technologies Ltd New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
Renouf Corporation International* United States 100.0% 100.0%
Benequity Properties, LLC United States 100.0% 100.0%
Bapcor Australia Pty Ltd* Australia 100.0% 100.0%
Precision Equipment New Zealand Ltd* New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
HellabyResource Services Ltd* New Zealand 100.0% 100.0%
  • These subsidiaries are non-trading

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NOTE 33. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS – KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

Compensation

CONSOLIDATED
2021
$
2020
$
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term benefits
Share-basedpayments
10,189
7,733
266
245
78
76
2,543
2,234
13,076
10,288

Loans

Loans
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$
2020
$
Opening balance
Amounts repaid

601

(601)
Closingbalance

Refer to the audited Remuneration Report within the Directors’ Report for further details on key management personnel compensation. There are no other transactions with key management personnel.

NOTE 34. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

The Long-Term Incentive (‘LTI’) plan is intended to assist in the motivation, retention and reward of nominated senior executives. The LTI is a payment contingent on three-year performance and the payments are rights to acquire shares (‘Performance Rights’). Refer to the audited Remuneration Report within the Directors’ Report for further information on the LTI.

In relation to the FY21 year an offer to participate in the LTI was made to ten of Bapcor’s senior executives. These allocated Performance Rights have a performance period that ends on 30 June 2023 at which time the performance hurdles are tested.

A summary of the terms for the Performance Rights granted in the current financial year are set out in the following tables:

GRANT DATE 10/09/20 20/10/20
PERFORMANCE HURDLE Relative TSR EPS Relative TSR EPS
PERFORMANCE PERIOD 1/07/20 to 30/06/23 1/07/20 to 30/06/23
TEST DATE 30/06/23 30/06/23
EXPIRY DATE 6/9/35 6/9/35
QUANTITY GRANTED 187,287 187,287 100,504 100,504
EXERCISE PRICE Nil Nil
FAIR VALUE AT GRANT DATE* $4.51 $6.42 $5.61 $7.74
OTHER CONDITIONS Restriction on sale to 30/06/24 Restriction on sale to 30/06/24
SHARE PRICE ON VALUATION DATE $6.89 $8.19
VOLATILITY 38.02% 38.31%
DIVIDEND YIELD 2.54% 2.14%
RISK-FREE RATE 0.2441% 0.1269%
  • The fair value represents the value used to calculate the accounting expense as required by accounting standards.

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NOTE 34. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS continued

Relative total shareholder return (‘TSR’) hurdle

Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest subject to a TSR performance hurdle that assesses performance by measuring capital growth in the share price together with income returned to shareholders, measured over the performance period against a Comparator Group of companies. The Performance Rights will vest by reference to Bapcor’s TSR performance ranking against this Comparator Group of companies, as follows:

BAPCOR’S TSR RELATIVE TO THE COMPARATOR
GROUP OVER THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD PERCENTAGE OF TSR RIGHTS VESTING
Less than 50thpercentile Nil
Equal to 50thpercentile 50%
Greater than 50thpercentile and less than 75thpercentile Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to orgreater than 75thpercentile 100%

Earnings per share (‘EPS’) growth

Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest by reference to an EPS performance hurdle that measures the basic EPS on a normalised basis over the performance period. Each tranche of Performance Rights subject to an EPS hurdle will vest as follows:

an EPS hurdle will vest as follows:
BAPCOR’S COMPOUND ANNUAL EPS GROWTH OVER THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD PERCENTAGE OF EPS RIGHTS VESTING
Less than 7.5% Nil
7.5% 20%
Greater than 7.5% and less than 15% Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to orgreater than 15% 100%

If the vesting conditions are met, the Performance Rights are converted into fully paid ordinary shares of the Company at the election of the Participant.

As per the Bapcor Employee Equity Plan, the expiry date is 6 September 2035, however the Performance Rights lapse if vesting condition are not met.

Shares will be subject to a restriction on sale for twelve months from vesting of the Performance Rights.

Set out below are summaries of Performance Rights granted under the LTI:

2021

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BALANCE AT EXPIRED/ BALANCE AT
EXERCISE THE START OF VESTED/ FORFEITED/ THE END OF
GRANT DATE VESTING DATE PRICE THE YEAR GRANTED EXERCISED [] OTHER THE YEAR
04/12/2017 30/06/2020 $0.00 425,746 – (210,744) (215,002) –
26/09/2018 30/06/2021 $0.00 189,710 – – (20,810) 168,900
29/10/2018 30/06/2021 $0.00 170,886 – – – 170,886
06/09/2019 30/06/2022 $0.00 355,588 – – (50,250) 305,338
01/11/2019 30/06/2022 $0.00 209,560 – – – 209,560
10/09/2020 30/06/2023 $0.00 – 374,574 – – 374,574
20/10/2020 30/06/2023 $0.00 – 201,008 – – 201,008
1,351,490 575,582 (210,744) (286,062) 1,430,266
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  • Of the 210,744 rights vested in the period, 191,235 rights have not been exercised by the participant.

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NOTE 34. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS continued

2020
BALANCE AT EXPIRED/ BALANCE AT
EXERCISE THE START OF VESTED/ FORFEITED/ THE END OF
GRANT DATE VESTING DATE PRICE THE YEAR GRANTED EXERCISED* OTHER THE YEAR
20/12/2016 30/06/2019 $0.00 182,220 (66,073) (116,147)
04/12/2017 30/06/2019 $0.00 177,603 (88,802) (88,801)
04/12/2017 30/06/2020 $0.00 466,097 (40,351) 425,746
26/09/2018 30/06/2021 $0.00 226,195 (36,485) 189,710
29/10/2018 30/06/2021 $0.00 170,886 170,886
06/09/2019 30/06/2022 $0.00 355,588 355,588
01/11/2019 30/06/2022 $0.00 209,560 209,560
1,223,001 565,148 (154,875) (281,784) 1,351,490

The weighted average exercise price for the Performance Rights exercised in the current financial year was $6.86 (2020: $6.94). The weighted average contractual lives are 1.67 years (2020: 1.76 years).

The expense arising from share-based payment transactions relating to the LTI during the year as part of employee benefits expense was $2,864,000 (2020: $2,219,000).

Note: The numbers in the disclosures above include amounts relating to employees that are not key management personnel and therefore differ to those presented in audited Remuneration Report within the Directors’ Report.

Employee Salary Sacrifice Share Plan

During the financial year, Bapcor issued shares to employees via an Employee Salary Sacrifice Share Plan (‘ESSSP’). The ESSSP allowed eligible employees to acquire up to $1,000 of shares from their pre-tax wages. The value of this share-based payment transaction is deemed immaterial to the financial statements.

Significant accounting policies

Share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees via the Long-Term Incentive (‘LTI’) plan. The fair value of performance rights granted under the LTI is recognised as an employee benefit expense over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the rights and options with a corresponding increase in equity.

The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the rights and options granted, which includes any market performance conditions and the impact of any non-vesting conditions but excludes the impact of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to vest which are revised at the end of each reporting period. The impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

The fair value is measured at grant date and the expense recognised over the life of the plan. The fair value is independently determined using a Black-Scholes or similar option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the Binomial or Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity.

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NOTE 35. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the auditor of the company:

auditor of the company:
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$
2020
$
Audit services – PricewaterhouseCoopers
Audit or review of the financial statements – relating to current financial year
Audit or review of the financial statements – relatingtoprevious financial year
608,838
603,502
15,000
623,838
603,502

NOTE 36. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Commitments

Commitments
CONSOLIDATED
2021
$
2020
$
Commitments
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:
Guarantees in relation to leases
Guarantees in relation to performance of contracts
Supply of equipment
4,255
4,454
5,130
5,130
978
12,718
10,363
22,302
  • The commitments of guarantees in relation to performance of contracts and supply of equipment relate to the Victorian DC Consolidation project.

Contingent liabilities

There are no contingent liabilities (2020: Nil).

The divestment of the non-core businesses of Footwear and Contract Resources as well as the TRS business unit in previous financial years include standard indemnity and warranty clauses as is customary in these types of transactions.

NOTE 37. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

Apart from the dividend declared and the ongoing uncertainty around Covid related restrictions, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

30 JUNE 2021

In the directors’ opinion:

  • › the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001 , the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

  • › the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements;

  • › the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date;

  • › there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and

  • › at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the Extended Closed Group will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described in note 30 to the financial statements.

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 .

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

On behalf of the directors

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Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

18 August 2021 Melbourne

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF BAPCOR LIMITED

Independent auditor’s report

To the members of Bapcor Limited

Report on the audit of the financial report

Our opinion

In our opinion:

The accompanying financial report of Bapcor Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for the year then ended

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

What we have audited

The Group financial report comprises:

  • the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021

  • the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended

  • the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended

  • the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended

  • the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies and other explanatory information

  • the directors’ declaration.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report.

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

Independence

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Our audit approach

An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report.

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates.

Materiality

  • For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $8.9 million, which represents approximately 5% of the Group’s profit before tax adjusted for the Victorian DC Consolidation costs.

  • • We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the financial report as a whole.

  • • We chose adjusted Group profit before tax because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group is most commonly measured.

  • • We utilised a 5% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly acceptable thresholds.

  • Audit Scope

  • Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events.

  • • Audit procedures were performed on the Australian and New Zealand operations assisted by local component auditors in New Zealand under the supervision of the Group engagement team.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a particular audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the Audit and Risk Committee.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives (Refer to note 12) $725.6m

At 30 June 2021, the Group recognised $667.9 million of goodwill and $57.7 million of intangible assets with indefinite lives.

At least annually, an impairment test is performed by the Group over the goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, in each of the Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) based on ‘value in use’ discounted cash flow models (the models). Impairment losses for identified shortfalls in value are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Significant judgement is required by the Group to estimate the key assumptions in the models to determine the recoverable amount of the goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, and the amount of any resulting impairment (if applicable). The key assumptions applied by the Group include:

  • the terminal value growth rate beyond 5 years

  • forecast year on year revenue and EBITDA margin growth ranges

  • the discount rate adopted in the models

Given the level of judgement applied by the Group, and the financial significance of the goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives recognised in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position, we determined that this continues to be a key audit matter.

Our audit procedures included, amongst others:

  • Assessing whether the allocation of the Group’s goodwill and intangible assets into CGUs was consistent with our knowledge of the Group’s operations and internal Group reporting

  • Assessing whether the grouping of CGUs appropriately included the assets, liabilities and cash flows directly attributable to each CGU and an allocation of corporate assets and overheads

  • Evaluating the reliability of forecast cash flows used in the models through comparison to the Group’s most up-to-date budgets and business plans formally approved by the Board of Directors

  • Assessing the Group’s historical ability to forecast cash flows by comparing budgets to reported actual results for the past 3 years

  • Considering whether the cash flows used in the models were appropriate and based on supportable assumptions by comparing actual cash flows for previous years to forecast cash flows and evaluating the support available from the Group for differences in actual and forecast cash flows

  • Comparing forecast year on year revenue growth ranges to industry forecasts prepared by independent third parties

  • Assessing the reasonableness of disclosures related to sensitivity to a change in key assumptions used in the models that either individually or collectively would result in the impairment of assets

  • Together with PwC valuation experts, evaluating whether:

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

  • discount rates used in the models appropriately reflected the risks of the CGUs by considering relevant industry and market factors

  • the models applied to test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment included the appropriate data inputs as required under Australian Accounting Standards

  • Testing the mathematical accuracy of the models on a sample basis.

We also considered the reasonableness of disclosures in note 12, including those regarding the key assumptions, in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards.

Our audit procedures included the following, amongst others:

Carrying value of Inventory (Refer to note 9) $447.1m

  • Considering whether all the necessary inventory balances were included in the inventory provision calculation

At 30 June 2021, the Group recorded a provision for aged and slow-moving inventory of $53.8 million. The provision is calculated by applying judgemental provisioning rates to aged and slow-moving inventory categories. A specific provision is also recorded for items where the known net realisable value is lower than cost.

  • Evaluating whether the methodology applied to the provision calculation was appropriate and consistent with that applied in the prior year and was in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards

  • We considered this to be a key audit matter because of Accounting Standards the significant judgement required by the Group in determining the net realisable value of inventory and • Evaluating the reliability and relevance of the potentially material impact that changes in the underlying data inputs used to calculate the provision could have on the financial report. movement in the inventory provision, including agreeing a sample of inventory written off to supporting documentation such as Board approvals

  • Considering the reasonableness of disclosures in note 9 in light of the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards

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Other information

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Prior to the date of this auditor's report, the other information we obtained included the Directors’ Report and Corporate Directory. We expect the remaining other information to be made available to us after the date of this auditor's report.

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

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

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

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the directors and use our professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take.

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report

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

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:

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https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Report on the remuneration report

Our opinion on the remuneration report

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 54 to 79 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Bapcor Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

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

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10, the Company provides the following information to shareholders not elsewhere disclosed in this Annual Report. The information provided is current as at 18 August 2021 (‘Reporting Date’).

1. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Bapcor (‘the Company’) has prepared a Corporate Governance Statement which sets out the corporate governance practices that were in operation throughout the financial year for the Company. In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3, the Corporate Governance Statement will be available for review on the Company’s website www.bapcor.com.au, and will be lodged with ASX at the same time that this Annual Report is lodged with ASX.

2. DISTRIBUTION AND NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The distribution and number of holders of equity securities on issue in the Company as at the Reporting Date, and the number of holders holding less than a marketable parcel of the Company’s ordinary shares, based on the closing market price as at the Reporting Date, is as follows:

2.1 Distribution of ordinary shareholders

2.1 Distribution of ordinary shareholders
RANGE TOTAL HOLDERS SHARES % OF ISSUED CAPITAL
1 – 1,000 8,877 3,832,819 1.13
1,001 – 5,000 7,895 19,544,151 5.76
5,001 – 10 000 1,743 12,290,443 3.62
10,001 – 100,000 1,077 22,857,957 6.73
100,001 + 54 280,887,130 82.76
Total 19,646 339,412,500 100.00
Holders of less than a marketableparcel of $500 included in above total 402 6,310

2.2 Distribution of holders of performance rights

2.2 Distribution of holders of performance rights
PERFORMANCE
RANGE TOTAL HOLDERS RIGHTS %
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10 000
10,001 – 100,000 9 563,915 47.13
100,001 + 2 632,694 52.87
Total 11 1,196,609 100.00

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3. TWENTY LARGEST QUOTED EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company only has one class of quoted securities, being ordinary shares. The names of the twenty largest holders of ordinary shares, the number of ordinary shares and the percentage of capital held by each holder is as follows:

ORDINARY SHARES
% OF ISSUED
NAME NUMBER HELD CAPITAL
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 98,033,240 28.88
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 81,499,391 24.01
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 43,053,798 12.68
National Nominees Limited 19,879,038 5.86
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 18,719,102 5.52
Garrmar Investments Pty Ltd 5,800,000 1.71
Sandhurst Trustees Ltd 2,546,634 0.75
Netwealth Investments Limited 1,695,854 0.50
D Abotomey 1,441,154 0.42
AMP Life Limited 1,078,841 0.32
Brispot Nominees Pty Ltd 947,133 0.28
Equity Trustees Wealth Services Limited 898,566 0.26
Glendale Investment Group Pty Ltd 670,000 0.20
Neweconomy Com Au Nominees Pty Limited 640,259 0.19
Broadgate Investments Pty Ltd 575,034 0.17
Schram Investments Pty Ltd 510,619 0.15
Buttonwood Nominees Pty Ltd 458,652 0.14
C Magill 448,719 0.13
JMB Family Investments Pty Ltd 330,000 0.10
Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home 263,319 0.08
279,489,353 82.35
Other Shareholders 59,923,147 17.65
Total Shareholders 339,412,500 100.00

4. SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS

As at the Reporting Date, the names of the substantial holders of the Company and the number of equity securities in which those substantial holders and their associates have a relevant interest, as disclosed in substantial holding notices given to the Company, are as follows:

% OF ISSUED
NAME NUMBER HELD CAPITAL
Challenger Limited 25,904,112 7.63
Australian Super Pty Ltd 24,130,659 7.11
Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd 20,602,969 6.07
Vanguard Group 16,974,862 5.00

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5. VOTING RIGHTS

The voting rights attaching to each class of equity securities are set out below:

5.1 Ordinary shares

At a general meeting of the Company, every holder of ordinary shares present in person or by proxy, attorney or representative has one vote on a show of hands and on a poll, one vote for each ordinary share held.

5.2 Performance rights

Performance rights do not carry any voting rights.

6. UNQUOTED EQUITY SECURITIES

There are 1,196,609 unlisted performance rights that have been granted to 11 persons. Of this, 191,235 have vested but are yet to be exercised. The Company issued 201,008 performance rights during the financial year ended 30 June 2021, pursuant to shareholder approval obtained by the Company under ASX Listing Rule 10.14. There are no persons who hold 20% or more of performance rights that were not issued or acquired under an employee incentive scheme.

7. VOLUNTARY ESCROW

There are no securities subject to voluntary escrow in the Company, nor are there any restricted securities on issue in the Company, as at the Reporting Date.

8. ON-MARKET BUY-BACK

The Company is not currently conducting an on-market buy-back.

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS

Margaret Haseltine (Independent, non-executive Director and Chair)

Darryl Abotomey (Managing Director and Chief executive officer)

Jennifer Macdonald (Independent, non-executive Director) Mark Powell (Independent, non-executive Director) Therese Ryan (Independent, non-executive Director) James Todd (Independent, non-executive Director)

COMPANY SECRETARY

George Sakoufakis

email: [email protected]

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

the details of the annual general meeting of Bapcor limited are:

Date: 19 october 2021 time: 1:30pm (AeSt) Address: Via virtual technology

SHARE REGISTER

Computershare Investor Services pty ltd 452 Johnston Street Abbotsford VIC 3067 Australia ph: +61 3 9415 4000 or 1300 850 505 (within Australia)

AUDITOR

pricewaterhouseCoopers 2 Riverside Quay Southbank VIC 3006 Australia

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING

Bapcor limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities exchange (ASX: BAp)

WEBSITE

www.bapcor.com.au

REGISTERED OFFICE

127-139 link Road Melbourne Airport VIC 3045 Australia

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