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CTI LOGISTICS LIMITED Annual Report 2007

Sep 26, 2007

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CTI LOGISTICS LIMITED

ABN 69 008 778 925

30 JUNE 2007

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

Contents

  • 2 Directory
  • Directors' Report $3-7$
  • Auditor's Independence Declaration $\bf{8}$
  • 9 Income Statements
  • Balance Sheets $10$
  • Statements of Changes in Equity $\mathbf{H}$
  • 12 Cash Flow Statements
  • $13 52$ Notes to the Financial Statements
  • Directors' Declaration $53°$
  • 54-56 Independent Audit Report
  • Corporate Governance Statement $57 - 60$

Directory

DIRECTORS David Robert Watson (Executive Chairman)

David Anderson Mellor (Executive)

Bruce Edmond Saxild (Executive)

Peter James Leonhardt (Non-Executive)

Jonathan David Elbery (Non-Executive)

SECRETARY David Anderson Mellor

AUDITORS

PricewaterhouseCoopers QVI, Level 19 250 St. George's Terrace Perth Western Australia 6000 Telephone (08) 9238 3000

SHARE REGISTRY

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 2, 45 St. George's Terrace Perth Western Australia 6000 Telephone (08) 9323 2000

REGISTERED OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS

1 Drummond Place West Perth Western Australia 6005 Telephone (08) 9227 6333 Facsimile (08) 9227 8000 E-mail corporate @ ctilogistics.com Web www.ctilogistics.com

The financial report covers both CTI Logistics Limited as an individual entity and the group consisting of CTI Logistics Limited and its subsidiaries.

The financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 27 September 2007. The Company has the power to amend and reissue the financial report.

CTI Logistics Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia.

YOUR DIRECTORS PRESENT THEIR REPORT ON THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CTI LOGISTICS LIMITED AND THE ENTITIES IT CONTROLLED AT THE END OF, OR DURING, THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007.

Directors

Directors of the Company in office during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report are:

David Robert Watson

Mr Watson is the founder and executive chairman of the group. Mr Watson is a member of the remuneration committee. Mr Watson has not held any other directorships in listed companies over the past 4 years.

Ionathan David Elbery

Mr Elbery was responsible for the group's security operations from 1 July 2006 to 30 April 2007. Mr Elbery was a member of the audit committee from 1 July 2006 to 30 April 2007. He retired from the executive director position on 30 April 2007 to become a non-executive director. Mr Elbery has not held any other directorships in listed companies over the past 4 years.

Peter James Leonhardt

Mr Leonhardt is a non-executive director of CTI Logistics Limited and has been with the group since 1999. During the past 4 years Mr Leonhardt has also served as a director of Centrepoint Alliance Limited (May 2002 and continuing), Carnarvon Petroleum Limited (March 2005 and continuing), Titan Resources Limited (June 2005 to June 2006) and Voyager Energy Limited (2001 to September 2005). Mr Leonhardt is a former managing partner of Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). Mr Leonhardt is the chairman of the audit committee and the remuneration committee.

David Anderson Mellor

Mr Mellor is a Chartered Accountant who has been with the group since 1978. He is responsible for the group's finances and accounts. Mr Mellor has not held any other directorships in listed companies over the past 4 years.

Bruce Edmond Saxild

Mr Saxild has been with the group since 1977. He is responsible for the group's logistics and transport operations. Mr Saxild has not held any other directorships in listed companies over the past 4 years. He was appointed to the audit committee from I May 2007.

Principal activities of the group

The principal activities of the group during the year were the provision of logistics, transport and security services, printing, manufacturing of plastic products and investment.

Dividends

The directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 3 cents (2006 - 3 cents) per ordinary share, (\$1,025,472, 2006 -\$342,374) subsequent to the end of the financial year. This dividend is not recognised as a liability at year end. During the financial year a 3 cents (2005 $-$ 1.5 cents) fully franked dividend, (\$310,873, 2006 $-$ \$193,775) for the year ended 30 June 2006 and a 3 cents (2006 $-$ 2 cents) fully franked interim dividend (\$930,973, 2006 $-$ \$228,717) for the year ended 30 June 2007 were paid to members.

Review of operations and results

Profit after tax for the year was \$4,599,079 compared to \$3,095,769 in the previous corresponding period. Revenue from operations was \$59,673,866, compared to \$55,337,492. Net cash inflows from operating activities was \$5,695,971 down from \$8,000,893 in the prior year mainly due to an increase in tax payment of \$1,935,007.

Share split

A shareholder meeting on 18 December 2006 approved that ordinary shares be split on a 3 for 1 basis. This split was effective from the date of the meeting.

Share buy-back

The shareholder meeting on 18 December 2006 also approved that a further buy-back of up to 12.38% of the issued fully paid ordinary shares be made during the four months ending 18 April 2007. During the year, the Company bought back in total 54,959 shares for a cumulative outlay of \$52,283. The effect of these buy-backs is detailed in Note 24.

Changes in the state of affairs

No other significant changes in the state of affairs of the group have occurred other than those matters referred to elsewhere in this report.

Events subsequent to balance date

The directors are not aware of any other matters or circumstances not otherwise dealt with in this annual report or the financial statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the group, the results of those operations, or the affairs of the group in subsequent financial years.

Likely developments

The major objectives encompassed in the Business Plan of the group are:

  • $(i)$ expansion of existing operations by aggressive marketing and by acquisition;
  • $(ii)$ establishment or acquisition of businesses in fields related to or compatible with the group's existing core operations; and
  • to maximise the profits and returns to shareholders by constant review of existing operations. $(iii)$

Company secretary

The company secretary is Mr D A Mellor, who was appointed to the position in 1987. He is a Chartered Accountant.

Directors' meetings

The number of directors' meetings held in the period each director held office during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Board of Directors
Number Held Number
Attended
J D Elbery 6 6
P Leonhardt 6 6
D A Mellor 6 6
B E Saxild 6 6
D R Watson 6 6

Audit committee

Number Held Number
Attended
J D Elbery (retired 30.4.07)
P Leonhardt
B E Saxild (appointed 1.5.07) н. $\blacksquare$

Remuneration committee

Number Held Number Attended
P Leonhardt
D R Watson

Particulars of directors' interests in shares of CTI Logistics Limited at the date of this report

Direct Indirect
Holding Holding
J D Elbery 497,577 983,382
P Leonhardt 159,258
D A Mellor 244,389 2,969,130
B E Saxild 200,880 2,418,879
D R Watson 10,452,945 5,918,583

Directors' and officers' indemnity insurance

The Company's directors' and officers' indemnity insurance policy indemnifies the directors named in this report in respect of their potential liability to third parties for wrongful acts committed by them in their capacity as directors (as defined in the policy).

Environmental regulation

The operations of CTI Logistics Limited and its controlled entities are not subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation. However, the board believes that CTI Logistics Limited and its controlled entities have adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental requirements and is not aware of any breach of those environmental requirements as they apply to CTI Logistics Limited and its controlled entities.

Remuneration report

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings:

  • A. Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
  • B. Details of remuneration
  • $\mathfrak{c}$ Service agreements

The information provided under headings A-C includes remuneration disclosures that are required under Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures. These disclosures have been transferred from the financial report and have been audited.

A. Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration (audited)

The remuneration committee makes specific recommendations on remuneration packages and other terms of employment for executive directors. Remuneration is set to competitively reflect market conditions for comparable roles. There are no guaranteed base pay increases each year, no element of the remuneration is based upon the Company's performance and no bonus schemes operated during the financial year other than some managers of certain business units received bonuses at the discretion of the board depending on performance. Remuneration of non-executive directors is determined by the board within the maximum amount, approved by shareholders, from time to time.

₿. Details of remuneration (audited)

Details of the nature and amount of each element of the emoluments of each director of the Company and the group is set out in the following table.

Share based
Short-term Post-employment payment
Cash salary Cash Non-monetary Retirement
and fees bonus benefits Superannuation benefits Options Total
2007 \$ \$ \$ \$ \$ \$ \$
Elbery (became non-
ΙD
executive $-1.5.07$ ) 205,999 11,316 150,000 87,960 455,275
P Leonhardt 38,000 38,000
D A Mellor 241,329 11,615 45,200 ٠ 298,144
B E Saxild 252,769 16,608 58,065 327,442
D R Watson 330,365 13,333 90,920 434,618
Total 1,068,462 52,872 344,185 87,960 1,553,479
2006
J D Elbery 224,688 10,352 16,386 251,426
P ] Leonhardt 35,000 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 35,000
D A Mellor 223,522 12,324 16,752 $\blacksquare$ 252,598
B E Saxild 225,696 ٠ 15,730 50,000 ٠ 291,426
D R Watson 334,031 ٠ 13,893 55,099 ۰ 403,023
Total 1,042,937 - 52,299 138,237 $\qquad \qquad \blacksquare$ 1,233,473

Remuneration report (continued)

C. Service agreements (audited)

There are no service agreements in existence and entitlements on termination would be subject to assessment by the remuneration committee within legislative framework at the time.

Having regard to the size and structure of the group, the nature of its operations, and the close involvement of the three executive directors, it is the opinion of the directors that there are no other key management personnel apart from the three executive directors.

Loans to directors

Information on loans to directors is set out in Note 27 of the financial statements.

Non-audit services

The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor's expertise and experience with the Company and/or the group are important.

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, for audit services provided during the year are set out in Note 28 of the financial statements. There were no non-audit services provided during the year. The directors are satisfied the auditor did not therefore compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 8.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 27 September 2007.

DAVID MELLOR Director

Perth 27 September 2007

PRICEWATERHOUSE COPERS

PricewaterhouseCoopers ABN 52 780 433 757

QV1 250 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 GPO Box D198 PERTH WA 6840 DX 77 Perth Australia www.pwc.com/au Telephone +61 8 9238 3000 Facsimile +61 8 9238 3999 www.pwc.com/au

Auditor's Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the audit of CTI Logistics Limited for the year ended 30 June 2007, 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 CTI Logistics Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

Pierre Dreyer Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers

Perth 27 September 2007

Income Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2007

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Notes \$ \$ \$ \$
Revenue 5 59,673,866 55,337,492 7,118,577 3,863,755
Other income 6 527,425 667,383 10,216 41,063
Changes in inventories of finished goods and
work in progress (60, 728) 162,739
Raw materials and consumables used (10, 401, 124) (9,711,278)
Employee benefits expense (16,663,122) (16, 117, 375) (4,703,721) (4,367,452)
Subcontractor expense (15,706,898) (14, 204, 606)
Depreciation, write-down and amortisation
expense 7 (3,222,508) (3,848,442) (330, 822) (321, 487)
Motor vehicle and transport costs (3,051,740) (3,010,487) (94, 011) (94, 551)
Property costs (211, 965) (920, 584) (152, 464) (84, 502)
Finance costs $\overline{1}$ (1,027,845) (928, 567) (193, 393) (244, 512)
Other expenses (3, 292, 484) (3,188,037) (467, 229) (511, 535)
Shares of net profit of joint venture partnership 161,666 209,313
Profit (loss) before income tax 6,724,543 4,447,551 1,187,153 (1,719,221)
Income tax (expense) benefit 8 (2, 125, 464) (1, 351, 782) 343,328 509,517
Profit (loss) for the year 25 4,599,079 3,095,769 1,530,481 (1, 209, 704)
Cents
Earnings per share for profit attributable to the Cents
ordinary equity holders of the Company as
adjusted for the 3 for 1 share split on 18
December 2006
Basic earnings per share 36 13.44 6.72
Diluted earnings per share 36 13.44 6.72

The above income statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Balance Sheets as at 30 June 2007

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Notes \$ \$ \$ \$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 9 2,884 520,418 2,884 520,418
Trade and other receivables 10 11,691,621 9,682,076 4,057,400 2,976,048
Inventories $\mathbf{H}$ 2,302,237 1,848,548
Total current assets 13,996,742 12,051,042 4,060,284 3,496,466
Non-current assets
Investments accounted for using the equity
method 12 191,254 229,589
Available-for-sale financial assets 3 78,966 65,168 63,606 54,234
Other financial assets 4 8,334,141 8,334,141
Property, plant and equipment 15 20,251,402 18,834,481 2,757,645 2,881,456
Investment properties 16 4,201,972 2,281,755
Deferred tax assets 17 977,684 864,546 341,136 310,943
Intangible assets 18 712,089 881,314
Total non-current assets 26,413,367 23,156,853 11,496,528 11,580,774
Total assets 40,410,109 35,207,895 15,556,812 15,077,240
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 19 7,726,647 6,892,609 2,069,234 1,672,608
Borrowings 20 3,965,238 2,172,149 1,883,580 389,862
Current tax liabilities 1,304,672 1,391,090 1,304,672 1,391,090
Total current liabilities 12,996,557 10,455,848 5,257,486 3,453,560
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 21 9,516,992 9,922,404 1,408,393 2,966,511
Provisions 23 244,822 497,472 93,374 108,522
Total non-current liabilities 9,761,814 10,419,876 1,501,767 3,075,033
Total liabilities 22,758,371 20,875,724 6,759,253 6,528,593
Net assets 17,651,738 14,332,171 8,797,559 8,548,647
EQUITY
Contributed equity 24 6,785,807 6,838,090 6,785,807 6,838,090
Reserves 25a (42, 467) (51,084) (29, 564) (36, 124)
Retained profits 25 b 10,908,398 7,545,165 2,041,316 1,746,681
Total equity 17,651,738 14,332,171 8,797,559 8,548,647

The above balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

$\hat{\mathcal{A}}$

Statements of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 30 June 2007

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Notes \$ \$ \$ \$
Total equity at the beginning of the financial
year 14,332,171 21,771,028 8,548,647 20,278,017
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial
assets, net of tax 8,617 (51,084) 6,560 (36, 124)
Recognised directly in equity 25 8,617 (51,084) 6,560 (36, 124)
Profit (loss) for the year 25 4,599,079 3,095,769 1,530,481 (1, 209, 704)
Total recognised income and expense for the year 4,607,696 3,044,685 1,537,041 (1, 245, 828)
Transactions with equity holders in their capacity
as equity holders:
Shares bought back 24 (52, 283) (10,091,800) (52, 283) (10,091,800)
Dividends provided for or paid 26 (1, 235, 846) (391, 742) (1, 235, 846) (391, 742)
Total equity at the end of the financial year 17,651,738 14,332,171 8,797,559 8,548,647

The above statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Cash Flow Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2007

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Notes \$ \$ \$ \$
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and
services tax) 63,885,174 62,745,691 4,529,233 4,479,512
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of
goods and services tax) (55, 256, 517) (53,993,623) (5,528,745) (5,890,928)
Dividends received 3,864 5,520 3,864 5,520
Interest received 24,066 180,038 23,163 96,265
Joint venture partnership distribution received 200,000 156,000
Interest paid (831,901) (741, 322) (98, 625) (129,096)
Income tax refund received 33,371 75,668 33,371 75,668
Income taxes paid (2,362,086) (427, 079) (2,362,086) (427, 079)
Reimbursements received from tax consolidated
entities 2,226,172 297,884
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 34 5,695,971 8,000,893 (1, 173, 653) (1,492,254)
Cash flows from investing activities
Loan repayments received 2,239,342 7,992,477
Payments for property, plant and equipment (1,075,796) (1, 255, 632) (273, 864) (307, 162)
Payment for investment property (2,210,245)
Payments for intangibles (2, 912) (42, 641)
Payments for available-for-sale financial assets (14, 485) (12,000)
Deferred payment for purchase of business (83, 333)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant &
equipment
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial
745,091 261,908 42,273 35,455
assets 12,900 12,900
Deferred proceeds from sale of business 1,196,070
Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities (2,545,447) 76,372 2,008,651 7,720,770
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
(2, 923, 985) 3,025,000
(1,986,201)
(608, 459) 3,025,000
(137, 452)
Payments for shares bought back (52, 283) (10,091,800) (52, 283) (10,091,800)
Dividend paid to Company's shareholders (1, 235, 846) (391, 742) (1,235,846) (391, 742)
Net cash (outflow) from financing activities (4,212,114) (9, 444, 743) (1,896,588) (7,595,994)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,061,590) (1,367,478) (1,061,590) (1,367,478)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the financial year 520,418 1,887,896 520,418 1,887,896
Cash (deficit) and cash equivalents at the end of
the financial year
9 (541, 172) 520,418 (541, 172) 520,418

The above cash flow statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

$\mathbf{L}$ SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial report includes separate financial statements for CTI Logistics Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting of CTI Logistics Limited and its subsidiaries.

BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT $(a)$

This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.

Compliance with IFRS

Australian Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the consolidated financial statements and notes of CTI Logistics Limited comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The parent entity financial statements and notes also comply with IFRS except that it has elected to apply the relief provided to parent entities in respect of certain disclosure requirements contained in AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation and Disclosure.

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets.

$(b)$ PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

$\theta$ Subsidiaries

The financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all entities controlled by CTI Logistics Limited ("Company") as at 30 June 2007 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. CTI Logistics Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the group.

Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the group controls another entity.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are de-consolidated from the date control ceases.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the group (refer to note 1(h)).

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. 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 group.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the Company's financial statements.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued). I.

loint ventures (ii)

loint venture entities

The interest in a joint venture partnership is accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the partnership is recognised in the income statement, and the share of movements in reserves is recognised in the balance sheet.

Profits or losses on transactions establishing the joint venture partnership and transactions with the joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the group's ownership interest until such time as they are realised by the joint venture partnership on consumption or sale, unless they relate to an unrealised loss that provides evidence of the impairment of an asset transferred.

SEGMENT REPORTING $\left( \mathrm{c} \right)$

Segment reporting details are set out in Note 4. A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different to those of other business segments. There is no geographical segmentation as all operations are within Australia.

$(d)$ FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Functional and presentation currency $\hat{u}$

All group entities are based in Australia. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the group's functional and presentation currency.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency 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 yearend exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement.

REVENUE RECOGNITION $(e)$

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances and duties and taxes paid. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows:

$(i)$ Logistics and transport

A sale is recorded when the goods or services have been delivered to or collected by a customer in accordance with the arrangements made with the group.

Security, manufacturing and other $(ii)$

A sale is recorded when goods have been despatched to a customer pursuant to a sales order and the associated risks of ownership have passed to the customer. A sale is recorded for services when the service has been performed.

Interest income $(iii)$

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method.

$(iv)$ Dividends

Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) I.

(v) Other revenue

Revenue from outside the operating activities includes rent. This revenue is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

INCOME TAX $(f)$

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income based on the national income tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

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.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

Tax consolidation legislation

CTI Logistics Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of I July 2003.

The head entity, CTI Logistics Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a stand alone taxpayer in its own right.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, CTI Logistics Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the group.

$\mathbf{L}$ SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

LEASES $(g)$

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the group has substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease's inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges are included in other long term payables. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Lease income from operating leases is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

ACQUISITION OF ASSETS $(h)$

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all acquisition of assets (including business combinations) regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, shares issued or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Where equity instruments are issued in an acquisition, the value of the instruments is their published market price as at the date of exchange unless, in rare circumstances, it can be demonstrated that the published price at the date of exchange is an unreliable indicator of fair value and that other evidence and valuation methods provide a more reliable measure of fair value. Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity.

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill (refer to note 1(q)). If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the income statement, but only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired.

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.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) $\mathbf{l}$ .

$(i)$ IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Goodwill and 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. Assets that are subject to amortisation or depreciation 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. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting period.

$(i)$ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

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, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

$(k)$ TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are due for settlement not more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

Collectibility of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rates. The amount of the provision is recognised in the income statement.

INVENTORIES $(1)$

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

INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS $(m)$

Classification

The group classifies its investments in the following categories: loans and receivables, and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.

$\mathbf{L}$ SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Loans and receivables $\theta$

Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the balance sheet.

$(ii)$ Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

Recognition and derecognition

Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date $-$ the date on which the group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When available-for-sale financial assets are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in equity are included in the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities.

Subsequent measurement

Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective rate method.

Available-for-sale financial assets are subsequently carried at fair value. Changes in the fair value of other monetary and nonmonetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in equity.

Fair value

The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include reference to the fair values of recent arm's length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and the option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer's specific circumstances.

Impairment

The group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered in determining whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss (measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit and loss) is removed from equity and recognised in the income statement. Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity instruments are not reversed through the income statement.

FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION $(n)$

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the group is the current bid price; the appropriate quoted market price for financial liabilities is the current ask price.

$\mathbf{I}$ . SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the group for similar financial instruments.

$(0)$ PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment other than freehold land is stated at historical cost less depreciation. 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 group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight line method to allocate their cost net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

- Buildings 25 - 40 years
- Plant & equipment $5 - 15$ years
- Motor vehicles $5 - 10$ years
- Furniture and fittings $3 - 8$ years

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (note 1(i)).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the income statement.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY $(p)$

Investment property, principally comprising freehold land and buildings, is held for long-term rental yields and is not occupied by the group. Investment property other than freehold land is held at historical cost less depreciation. Investment buildings are depreciated using the straight line method over their estimated useful lives of 25 to 40 years.

I. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS $(q)$

$(i)$ Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the group's share of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing.

$(ii)$ Purchased Security Lines

Security lines have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated using the straight line method to allocate the cost of security lines over their estimated useful lives, which vary from 5 to 7 years.

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES $(r)$

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the group prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are paid based on the terms of trade which are usually 30 to 60 days from the date of recognition.

BORROWINGS $(s)$

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

BORROWING COSTS $(t)$

Borrowing costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs include interest on bank overdrafts, short-term and long-term borrowings and finance lease charges.

PROVISIONS (u)

Provisions for legal claims and service warranties are recognised when the group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date.

$\mathbf{I}$ . SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $(v)$

Wages, salaries and annual leave (i)

Liabilities for wages, salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

$(ii)$ Long service leave

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. 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 at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations

Contributions to the defined contribution fund are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

$(iv)$ Bonus plans

The group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses where contractually obliged or when past events have created a constructive obligation.

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY $(w)$

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. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, or for the acquisition of a business, are not included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.

If the Company re-acquires its own ordinary shares, for example as a result of a share buy-back, those shares are deducted from equity and cancelled. No gain or loss is recognised in the profit or loss and the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is recognised directly in equity.

DIVIDENDS $(x)$

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, determined or publicly recommended by the directors on or before the end of the year but not distributed at balance date.

$(y)$ EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share $(i)$

Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing profit for the year by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

$\mathsf{I}$ . SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

$(ii)$ 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.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) $(z)$

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

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amounts of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the balance sheet.

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 taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flow.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS $(aa)$

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2007 reporting periods. The group's and the parent entity's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below.

AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures and AASB 2005-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 132, $\left( \mathbf{i} \right)$ AASB 101, AASB 114, AASB 117, AASB 133, AASB 139, AASB 1, AASB 4, AASB 1023 & AASB 1038]

AASB 7 and ASSB 2005-10 are applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2007. The group has not adopted the standards early. Application of the standards will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but will impact the type of information disclosed in relation to the group's and the parent entity's financial instruments.

$(ii)$ AASB1-10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment

AASB-1 10 is applicable to reporting periods commencing on or after 1 November 2006. The group has not recognised an impairment loss in relation to goodwill, investments in equity instruments or financial assets carried at cost in an interim reporting period but subsequently reversed the impairment loss in the annual report. Application of the interpretation will therefore have no impact on the group's or the parent entity's financial statements.

AASB 8 Operating Segments and AASB 2007-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 8 (iii)

AASB 8 and AASB 2007-3 are effective for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. AASB 8 will result in a significant change in the approach to segment reporting, as it requires adoption of a management approach to reporting on the financial performance. The information being reported will be based on what the key decision-makers use internally for evaluating segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources to operating segments. The group has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 8. Application of AASB 8 may result in different segments, segment results and different type of information being reported in the segment note of the financial report. However, it will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

$2.$ FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; market risk (fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk. The group'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 group.

Risk management is carried out by the director responsible for finance under policies approved by the board of directors. The board considers principles for overall risk management, as well as determining policies covering specific areas, such as mitigating foreign exchange, interest rate and credit risks and investing excess liquidity.

Credit risk $(a)$

The group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. The group has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. Cash transactions are limited to high credit quality financial institutions. The group has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.

$(b)$ Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close-out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, the board of directors aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.

$(c)$ Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

As the group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates.

The group's interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the group to fair value interest rate risk. Group policy is to maintain approximately 60% of its borrowings in short term reviewable or fixed rate instruments. At the year end, $77\%$ (2006 - $75\%$ ) of borrowings were at short term reviewable or fixed rates.

$3.$ CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates, assumptions and judgements may be used to assess the measurement of certain items of income and expense, and assets and liabilities. Such estimates, assumptions and judgements are regularly evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Where estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future, the resulting accounting estimates may not equal the related actual outcome. The estimates and assumptions which give rise to a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

$3.$ CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (continued)

$(i)$ Estimated impairment of goodwill

The group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 1(i). The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of assumptions. Note 18 sets out the basis of these assumptions.

4. SEGMENT INFORMATION

$(a)$ Description of segments

The group operates solely in Australia and is involved in the production and sale of the following products and services:

  • Logistics and transport services includes the provision of courier, taxi truck, parcel distribution, fleet management, warehousing and distribution and document storage services.
  • Manufacturing, security and other services includes the provision of printing, manufacturing of plastic products and security $\bullet$ services.
  • $(b)$ Notes to and forming part of the segment information

$(i)$ Accounting policies

Segment information is prepared in conformity with the accounting policies of the entity as disclosed in note I and accounting standard AASB 114 Segment Reporting.

Segment revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are those that are directly attributable to a segment and the relevant portion that can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis. Segment assets include all assets used by a segment and consist primarily of operating cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment and goodwill and other intangible assets, net of related provisions. While most of these assets can be directly attributable to individual segments, the carrying amounts of certain assets used jointly by segments are allocated based on reasonable estimates of usage. Segment liabilities consist primarily of trade and other creditors, employee benefits and provision for service warranties. Segment assets and liabilities do not include income taxes.

$(ii)$ Inter-segment transfers

Segment revenues, expenses and results include transfers between segments. Such transfers are priced on an "arm's-length" basis and are eliminated on consolidation.

$\overline{4}$ . SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Primary reporting format - business segments

2007 Logistics and
Transport
S
Manufacturing,
Security and Other
\$
Intersegment
Eliminations
\$
Consolidated
S
Sales to external customers 31,979,543 26,842,028 58,821,571
Intersegment sales 356,827 39,766 (396, 593)
Total sales revenue 32,336,370 26,881,794 (396, 593) 58,821,571
Share of net profit of joint venture partnership 161,666
Other revenue/income 1,379,720
Total segment revenue/income 60,362,957
Segment result 5,282,016 3,559,817 (50, 245) 8,791,588
Unallocated revenue less expenses (2,067,045)
Profit before income tax expense 6,724,543
Income tax expense (2, 125, 464)
Profit for the year 4,599,079
Segment assets 12,617,442 23,574,481 (4,304,337) 31,887,586
Unallocated assets 8,522,523
Total assets 40,410,109
Segment liabilities 2,025,646 3,888,004 (122, 592) 5,791,058
Unallocated liabilities 16,967,313
Total liabilities 22,758,371
Investment in joint venture partnership 191,254 191,254
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment,
intangibles and other non-current segment assets 628,238 6,154,457 6,782,695
Unallocated acquisitions 273,864
Total acquisitions 7,056,559
Depreciation, write-down and amortisation expense 989,999 1,901,687 2,891,686
Unallocated 330,822
Total depreciation, write-down and amortisation
expense
3,222,508
Other non-cash activities 144,284 3,623,322 3,767,606

SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) $\overline{4}$ .

2006 Logistics and
Transport
Manufacturing,
Security and Other
\$
Intersegment
Eliminations
\$
Consolidated
\$
Sales to external customers 29,633,265 25,431,315 55,064,580
Intersegment sales 299,065 35,150 (334,215)
Total sales revenue 29,932,330 25,466,465 (334,215) 55,064,580
Share of net profit of joint venture partnership 209,313
Other revenue 940,295
Total segment revenue 56,214,188
Segment result 4,692,246 2,238,992 (150, 011) 6,781,227
Unallocated revenue less expenses (2, 333, 676)
Profit before income tax expense 4,447,551
Income tax expense (1, 351, 782)
Profit for the year 3,095,769
Segment assets 12,482,475 18,389,024 (815, 306) 30,056,193
Unallocated assets 5,151,702
Total assets 35,207,895
Segment liabilities 2,124,100 3,989,912 (146, 457) 5,967,555
Unallocated liabilities 14,908,169
Total liabilities 20,875,724
Investment in joint venture partnership 229,589 229,589
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangibles
and other non-current segment assets 1,068,219 1,219,845 2,288,064
Unallocated acquisitions 410,378
Total acquisitions 2,698,442
Depreciation and amortisation expense 866,425 2,660,530 3,526,955
Unallocated 321,487
Total depreciation and amortisation expense 3,848,442
Other non-cash activities 657,733 742,443 1,400,176

$5.$ REVENUE

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Revenue
Sales revenue
Sale of goods 22,761,124 20,904,315
Services 36,547,529 33,848,817 599,100 561,074
Services to related companies 3,167,680 2,917,096
Other revenue
Interest 24,066 180,038 23,163 96,265
Dividends 3,864 5,520 3,864 5,520
Dividends from related companies 3,000,000
Rent 337,283 398,802
Rent charged to related companies 324,770 283,800
59,673,866 55,337,492 7,118,577 3,863,755

OTHER INCOME 6.

Net gain on disposal of:
-Plant and equipment 78,953 91.810 $\blacksquare$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$
-Equity securities 900 ۰. 900
Other 447,572 575,573 9,316 41,063
527,425 667,383 10,216 41,063

$\sim$

$\overline{7}$ . EXPENSES

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Profit (loss) before income tax includes the following
specific expenses:
Defined contribution superannuation expense 1,531,458 1,361,451 494,073 347,819
Write-down investment property 141,600
Depreciation
Buildings 471,207 397,225 59,752 59,752
Plant & equipment 2,437,562 3,280,189 271,070 261,735
Total depreciation 2,908,769 3,677,414 330,822 321,487
Amortisation
Purchased lines 172,139 171,028
Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable 1,027,845 928,567 193,393 244,512
Net loss on disposal of:
- Plant and equipment 24,580 705
Rental expense relating to operating leases
Minimum lease payments 24,291 656,031
8.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(a)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Current tax 2,169,294 1,653,215 (485, 125) (555, 142)
Deferred tax (116, 831) (303, 663) (33,005) 54,210
Under (over) provided in prior years 73,001 2,230 174,802 (8,585)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,125,464 1,351,782 (343, 328) (509, 517)
Deferred income tax (revenue) expense included in
income tax expense comprises:
(Increase) decrease in deferred tax assets (note 17) (79, 112) (92, 414) (33,005) 54,210
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities (note 22) (37,719) (211, 249)
(116, 831) (303, 663) (33,005) 54,210

8. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
(b)
Numeric reconciliation of income tax
expense to prima facie tax payable
Profit (loss) before income tax expense 6,724,543 4,447,551 1,187,153 (1,719,221)
Tax at the Australian rate of tax of $30\%$ (2006 - $30\%$ ) 2,017,363 1,334,265 356,146 (515,766)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in
calculating taxable income:
Depreciation and amortisation 11,248 12,276 9,241 12,276
Sundry items 22,693 1,355 17,642 902
Rebatable dividends 1,159 1,656 (901, 159) 1,656
2,052,463 1,349,552 (518, 130) (500, 932)
Under (over) provision in prior years 73,001 2,230 174,802 (8,585)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,125,464 1,351,782 (343, 328) (509,517)
Amounts recognised direct in equity
(c)
Aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting
period and not recognised in net profit or loss but directly
debited or credited to equity
Net deferred tax -credited directly to equity
(note 17) 3,693 (21, 893) 2,812 (15, 482)

Tax consolidation legislation

CTI Logistics Limited and the controlled entities implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of I July 2003. The accounting policy relating to this legislation is set out in Note 1(f).

The entities have also entered into tax sharing and funding agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, the controlled entities will reimburse the Company for any current tax payable by the Company arising in respect of their activities and the Company will reimburse the controlled entities for any tax refund due to the Company arising in respect of their activities. The reimbursements are payable by the Company and will limit the joint and several liability of the controlled entities in the case of default by the Company.

9. CURRENT ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Cash at bank and in hand 2,884 520,418 2,884 520,418
(a)
Reconciliation to cash at the end of the year
The above figures are reconciled to cash at the end of
the financial year as shown in the statement of cash
flows as follows:
Balances as above 2,884 520,418 2,884 520,418
Bank overdraft (note 20) (544, 056) (544, 056)
Balances per statement of cash flows (541, 172) 520,418 (541, 172) 520,418
Cash at bank and on hand
(b)
Cash at bank earns interest at varying rates between nil
and $6.25\%$ per annum (2006 - nil and 5.29% per
annum).
CURRENT ASSETS - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
10.
Trade receivables 10,703,900 9,264,034 24,955 35,988
Provision for doubtful receivables (322, 893) (442, 910)
10,381,007 8,821,124 24,955 35,988
Loans to controlled entities 3,642,294 2,560,773
Other receivables 553,336 96,038
Prepayments 757,278 764,914 390,151 379,287
1,310,614 860,952 4,032,445 2,940,060

Bad and doubtful trade receivables $(a)$

The group has recognised a loss of \$57,734 (2006 -\$45,048) in respect of bad and doubtful trade receivables during the year ended 30 June 2007. The loss has been included in 'other expenses' in the income statement.

$11,691,621$

$(b)$ Other receivables

These amounts generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the group. Interest is not normally charged and collateral is not normally obtained.

Effective interest rates and credit risk $\mathbf{c}$

Information concerning the credit risk of receivables is set out in note 2. Loans to controlled entities or trade receivables are interest free, unsecured and have no fixed terms of repayment.

2,976,048

4,057,400

9.682.076

H. CURRENT ASSETS - INVENTORIES

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007
S
2006 2007 2006
Ş
Raw materials $-$ at cost 878,865 364,448 $\blacksquare$
Work in progress $-$ at cost 246,314 264,583
Finished goods $-$ at cost 1,177,058 1,219,517 ٠ $\blacksquare$
2,302,237 1,848,548 $\blacksquare$

NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD $12.$

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Interest in joint venture partnership (note 33) 191,254 229,589 $\blacksquare$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$

$13.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Other listed securities
78,966
Equity securities
65,168 63,606 54,234

$14.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Shares in subsidiaries (note 31) $\blacksquare$ $\blacksquare$ 8,334,141 8,334,141

These financial assets are carried at cost.

$15.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Consolidated Freehold
land
Freehold
buildings
Plant and
equipment
Motor
Vehicles
Total
\$ \$ \$ \$ \$
I July 2005
Cost 2,488,982 7,521,382 23,871,096 6,042,304 39,923,764
Accumulated depreciation (1, 910, 666) (15,700,430) (2,508,496) (20, 119, 592)
Net book amount 2,488,982 5,610,716 8,170,666 3,533,808 19,804,172
Year ended 30 June 2006
Opening net book amount 2,488,982 5,610,716 8,170,666 3,533,808 19,804,172
Additions 14,585 1,637,386 1,003,830 2,655,801
Disposals (3,294) (166, 804) (170,098)
Depreciation charge (175, 205) (2,579,457) (700, 732) (3,455,394)
Closing net book amount 2,488,982 5,450,096 7,225,301 3,670,102 18,834,481
At 30 June 2006
Cost 2,488,982 7,535,967 25,338,265 6,534,981 41,898,195
Accumulated depreciation (2,085,871) (18, 112, 964) (2,864,879) (23,063,714)
Net book amount 2,488,982 5,450,096 7,225,301 3,670,102 18,834,481
Year ended 30 June 2007
Opening net book amount 2,488,982 5,450,096 7,225,301 3,670,102 18,834,481
Additions 82,714 4,417,341 343,347 4,843,402
Disposals (511, 294) (154, 844) (666, 138)
Depreciation charge (181, 179) (1, 857, 345) (721, 819) (2,760,343)
Closing net book amount 2,488,982 5,351,631 9,274,003 3,136,786 20,251,402
At 30 June 2007
Cost 2,488,982 7,618,681 26,245,037 6,386,068 42,738,768
Accumulated depreciation (2,267,050) (16, 971, 034) (3, 249, 282) (22, 487, 366)
Net book amount 2,488,982 5,351,631 9,274,003 3,136,786 20,251,402
Parent Entity
1 July 2005
Cost 560,973 1,945,838 2,175,754 751,296 5,433,861
Accumulated depreciation (555, 357) (1, 847, 645) (148, 641) (2,551,643)
Net book amount 560,973 1,390,481 328,109 602,655 2,882,218
Year ended 30 June 2006
Opening net book amount 560,973 1,390,481 328,109 602,655 2,882,218
Additions 278,477 78,409 356,886
Disposals (36, 161) (36, 161)
Depreciation charge (59, 752) (158, 450) (103,285) (321, 487)
Closing net book amount 560,973 1,330,729 448,136 541,618 2,881,456

15. NON-CURRENT ASSETS - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

Parent Entity Freehold
land
\$
Freehold
buildings
¢
Plant and
equipment
Motor
Vehicles
Ş
Total
\$
At 30 June 2006
Cost 560,973 1,945,838 2,454,231 781,491 5,742,533
Accumulated depreciation (615,109) (2,006,095) (239, 873) (2,861,077)
Net book amount 560,973 1,330,729 448,136 541,618 2,881,456
Year ended 30 June 2007
Opening net book amount 560,973 1,330,729 448,136 541,618 2,881,456
Additions 167,617 106,247 273,864
Disposals (66, 853) (66, 853)
Depreciation charge (59, 752) (164, 187) (106, 883) (330, 822)
Closing net book amount 560,973 1,270,977 451,566 474,129 2,757,645
At 30 June 2007
Cost 560,973 1,945,838 2,621,848 712,174 5,840,833
Accumulated depreciation (674, 861) (2,170,282) (238, 045) (3,083,188)
Net book amount 560,973 1,270,977 451,566 474,129 2,757,645

$(a)$ Recent valuations of land and buildings

Consolidated Parent Entity
Aggregate recent valuations of freehold land and 2007 2006 2007 2006
buildings based on:
Directors' valuation - 2007 32,155,200 4,080,000
Independent valuation - 2006 17,200,000 ٠ 3,400,000
32,155,200 17,200,000 4,080,000 3,400,000

The valuation basis of land and buildings is fair value being the amounts for which the properties could be exchanged between willing parties in an arm's length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition. The 2007 valuations were made by the directors as at 30 June 2007. The 2006 valuations were based on independent assessments by an Associate of the Australian Property Institute as at 23 May 2006.

$(b)$ Non-current assets pledged as security

Refer to note 21 for information on non-current assets pledged as security by the parent entity and its controlled entities.

$16.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Freehold Freehold
Consolidated Land buildings Total
\$ \$ \$
I July 2005
Cost 511,414 2,989,663 3,501,077
Accumulated depreciation (997, 302) (997, 302)
Net book amount 511,414 1,992,361 2,503,755
Year ended 30 June 2006
Opening net book amount 511,414 1,992,361 2,503,775
Depreciation charge (222, 020) (222, 020)
Closing net book amount 511,414 1,770,341 2,281,755
At 30 June 2006
Cost 511,414 2,989,663 3,501,077
Accumulated depreciation (1, 219, 322) (1, 219, 322)
Net book amount 511,414 1,770,341 2,281,755
Year ended 30 June 2007
Opening net book amount 511,414 1,770,341 2,281,755
Additions 1,930,245 280,000 2,210,245
Depreciation charge (148, 428) (148, 428)
Write-down (141,600) (141, 600)
Closing net book amount 2,441,659 1,760,313 4,201,972
At 30 June 2007
Cost 2,441,659 3,269,663 5,711,322
Accumulated depreciation (1, 509, 350) (1, 509, 350)
Net book amount 2,441,659 1,760,313 4,201,972

Parent Entity

The parent entity does not hold any investment property.

$(a)$ Amounts recognised in profit and loss for investment properties

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Rental income 301,924 221,170
Direct operating expenses from property that
generated rental income (187,811) (97, 054)
114,113 124, 116

$16.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (continued)

$(b)$ Valuation

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Aggregate recent valuations of freehold land and
buildings based on:
Directors' valuation - 2007 6,350,000 $\blacksquare$
Independent valuation - 2006 $\blacksquare$ 3,505,000 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$

The basis of the valuation of investment properties is fair value being the amounts for which the properties could be exchanged between willing parties in an arm's length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition and subject to similar leases. The 2007 valuations were made by the directors as at 30 June 2007. The 2006 valuations were based on independent assessments by an Associate of the Australian Property Institute as at 23 May 2006.

Non-current assets pledged as security (c)

Refer to note 21 for information on non-current assets pledged as security by the parent entity or its controlled entities.

$(d)$ Contractual obligations

There are no contractual obligations to purchase, construct or develop investment property or for repairs, maintenance or enhancements.

$(e)$ Leasing arrangements

The investment properties are leased to tenants on monthly operating leases or fixed 12 months term.

$17.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$
The balance comprises temporary differences
attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
Doubtful debts 110,146 132,874
Employee benefits 561,412 544,696 254,520 225,423
Depreciation 297,501 210,920 20,996 15,633
Other 59,549 61,006 52,950 54,405
1,028,608 949,496 328,466 295,461
Amounts recognised directly in equity
Available-for-sale financial assets 18,200 21,893 12,670 15,482
1,046,808 971,389 341,136 310,943
Set-off of deferred tax liabilities (note 22) (69, 124) (106, 843)
Net deferred tax assets 977,684 864,546 341,136 310,943

$17.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (continued)

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$
Deferred tax assets to be recovered within 12 months 731,107 738,576 307,470 279,828
Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than
12 months 315,701 232,813 33,666 31,115
1,046,808 971,389 341,136 310,943
Opening balance at I July 971.389 857,082 310,943 349,671
Credited (debited) to the income statement
(note 8) 79,112 92,414 33,005 (54,210)
(Debited) credited to equity (3,693) 21,893 (2, 812) 15,482
Closing balance at 30 June 1,046,808 971,389 341,136 310,943

NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INTANGIBLE ASSETS $18.$

CONSOLIDATED Goodwill Security lines Total
\$ \$ S
At 1 July 2005
Cost 324,348 1,339,862 1,664,210
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (654,509) (654, 509)
Net book amount 324,348 685,353 1,009,701
Year ended 30 June 2006
Opening net book amount 324,348 685,353 1,009,701
Additions 42,641 42,641
Amortisation charge (171, 028) (171, 028)
Closing net book amount 324,348 556,966 881,314
At 30 June 2006
Cost 324,348 1,382,503 1,706,851
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (825, 537) (825, 537)
Net book amount 324,348 556,966 881,314
Year ended 30 June 2007
Opening net book amount 324,348 556,966 881,314
Additions 2,914 2,914
Amortisation charge (172,139) (172, 139)
Closing net book amount 324,348 387,741 712,089
At 30 June 2007
Cost 324,348 1,385,417 1,709,765
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (997, 676) (997, 676)
Net book amount 324,348 387,741 712,089

$18.$ NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

Security lines are amortised in accordance with Note 1(q). Amortisation of \$172,139 (2006 - \$171,028) is included in depreciation and amortisation expense in the income statement.

Parent Entity

The parent entity does not carry any goodwill.

$(a)$ Impairment tests for goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the group's cash-generating units (CGUs) identified according to business segment. The segment-level summary of goodwill allocation is presented below.

2007 Logistics
and
Transport
144,082
Manufacturing,
Security and
Other
Ş
180,266
Total
\$
324,348
2006 144,082 180,266 324,348

The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on current sustainable earnings and financial budgets approved by management. Cash flows have not been discounted as they show that the carrying amounts are substantially recovered within a twelve month period.

$19.$ CURRENT LIABILITIES - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$
Trade payables 6,065,609 5,574,427 1,314,207 1,029,720
Other payables 1,661,038 1,318,182 755,027 642,888
7,726,647 6,892,609 2,069,234 1,672,608
20.
CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS
Secured
Bills payable 1,225,000 225,000 1,225,000 225,000
Hire purchase liabilities (note 29) 2,196,182 1,947,149 114,524 164,862
Bank overdraft 544,056 544,056
Total current interest-bearing liabilities 3,965,238 2,172,149 1,883,580 389,862

Interest rate risk exposures $(a)$

Details of the group's exposure to interest rate changes on interest-bearing liabilities are set out in note 21.

Fair value disclosures $(b)$

Details of the fair value of interest-bearing liabilities for the group are set out in note 21.

CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS (continued) $20.$

$(c)$ Security

Details of the security relating to each of the secured liabilities and further information on the bank overdrafts and bank loans are set out in note 21.

$21.$ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ Ş
Secured
Bills payable 1,300,000 2,800,000 1,300,000 2,800,000
Hire purchase liabilities (note 29) 3,960,992 2,866,404 108,393 166,511
Other loans 4,256,000 4,256,000
Total secured non-current interest-bearing borrowings 9,516,992 9,922,404 1,408,393 2,966,511
(a)
Total secured liabilities
The total secured liabilities (current and non-current)
are as follows:
Secured
Bank overdraft and bank loans 3,069,056 3,025,000 3,069,056 3,025,000
Hire purchase liabilities 6,157,174 4,813,553 222,917 331,373
Other loans 4,256,000 4,256,000

Assets pledged as security $(b)$

Total secured liabilities

Bank overdrafts and bank loans are secured by mortgages over the group's freehold land and buildings, and investment properties, and fixed and floating charges over the remaining group assets.

13,482,230

12,094,553

$3,291,973$

$3,356,373$

Hire purchase liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the assets recognised in the financial statements revert to the financier in the event of default.

The other loans are secured mortgages over certain group freehold land and buildings. The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities are:

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007
\$
2006 2007
Ş
2006
\$
Current
Floating charge
Cash and cash equivalents 2,884 520,418 2,884 520,418
Receivables 11,691,621 9,682,076 4,057,400 2,976,048
Inventories 2,302,237 1,848,548
Total current assets pledged as security 13,996,742 12,051,042 4,060,284 3,496,466

$21.$ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS (continued)

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Non-current
First mortgage
Freehold land and buildings 7,840,613 7,939,078 1,831,950 1,891,702
Investment properties 4,201,972 2,281,755
12,042,585 10,220,833 1,831,950 1,891,702
Floating charge
Available-for-sale financial assets 78,966 65,168 63,606 54,234
Other financial assets 8,334,141 8,334,141
Plant and equipment 12,410,789 10,895,403 925,695 989,754
12,489,755 10,960,571 9,323,442 9,378,129
Total non-current assets pledged as security 24,532,340 21,181,404 11,155,392 11,269,831
Total assets pledged as security 38,529,082 33,232,446 15,215,676 14,766,297
Financing arrangements
$\left( 0 \right)$
Unrestricted access was available at balance date to
the following lines of credit:
Credit standby arrangements
Total facilities
Bank overdrafts 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000
Secured bill acceptance facility 3,025,000 3,025,000 3,025,000 3,025,000
4,625,000 4,625,000 4,625,000 4,625,000
Used at balance date
Bank overdrafts 544,056 544,056
Secured bill acceptance facility 2,525,000 3,025,000 2,525,000 3,025,000
3,069,056 3,025,000 3,069,056 3,025,000
Bank loan facility
Total facility 4,625,000 4,625,000 4,625,000 4,265,000
Used at balance date (3,069,056) (3,025,000) (3,069,056) (3,025,000)
Unused at balance date 1,555,944 1,600,000 1,555,944 1,600,000

The bank overdraft facilities may be drawn at any time and are subject to annual review. The bill acceptance facilities have defined maturity dates. Subject to the continuance of satisfactory credit ratings, the bank loan facilities may be drawn at any time.

The current interest rates are $6.64\%$ - $6.67\%$ on the bill facilities, 10.1% on the overdraft and 7.75% on the other loans (2006 -6.08% - 6.15%, 9.35% and 7.25% respectively).

$21.$ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS (continued)

$(d)$ Interest rate risk exposure

Floating Fixed interest rate
2007 Interest l year or Over 1 to 2 Over $2$ to $3$ Over 3 to
rate less years years 4 years Total
\$ \$ \$ \$ \$
Bank overdraft 544,056 544,056
Bank loans 2,525,000 2,525,000
Other loans 4,256,000 4,256,000
Hire purchase liabilities 2,196,182 1,927,365 934,407 1,099,220 6,157,174
3,069,056 6,452,182 1,927,365 934,407 1,099,220 13,482,230
Weighted average
interest rate 7.57% 7.13% 7.25% 7.29%
Floating Fixed interest rate
2006 Interest I year or Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to
rate less years years 4 years Total
\$ \$ \$ \$ \$
Bank loans 3,025,000 3,025,000
Other loans 4,256,000 4,256,000
Hire purchase liabilities 1,947,149 1,488,119 1,161,676 216,609 4,813,553
3,025,000 6,203,149 1,488,119 1,161,676 216,609 12,094,553
Weighted average
interest rate 7.13% 6.93% 6.76% 6.95%

Fair value $(e)$

The carrying amounts and fair values of interest-bearing liabilities at balance date are:

2007 2006
Carrying
amount
\$
Fair
value
\$
Carrying
amount
\$
Fair
value
\$
On-balance sheet
Non-traded financial liabilities
Bank overdraft 544,056 544,056
Bank loans 2,525,000 2,525,000 3,025,000 3,025,000
Other loans 4,256,000 4,256,000 4,256,000 4,256,000
Hire purchase liabilities 6,157,174 6,157,174 4,813,553 4,813,553
Total secured liabilities 13,482,230 13,482,230 12,094,553 12,094,553

The fair value of interest-bearing liabilities is based upon market prices where a market exists or by discounting the expected future cash flows by the current interest rates for liabilities with similar risk profiles.

$22.$ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

$\ddot{\phantom{a}}$

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007
\$
2006
\$
2007
\$
2006
\$
The balance comprises temporary differences
attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
Prepayments 3,340
Depreciation 69,124 103,503
69,124 106,843
Set-off of deferred tax assets (note 17) (69, 124) (106, 843)
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities to be settled within 12 months 3,340
Deferred tax liabilities to be settled after more than
12 months 69,124 103,503
69,124 106,843
Movements
Opening balance at I July 106,843 318,092
(Charged) to the income statement (note 8) (37,719) (211, 249)
Closing balance at 30 June 69,124 106,843
23.
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - PROVISIONS
Employee benefits 244,822 497,472 93,374 108,522
24.
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
Parent Entity Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Shares Shares \$ \$

$(a)$ Share capital

Ordinary shares (fully paid) 34,182,421 11.412.460 .785.807 6.838.090
Total contributed equity 34,182,421 11,412,460
_____
,785,807 6,838,090

24. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (continued)

$(b)$ Movements in ordinary share capital:

Date Details Number of shares
$l$ July 2005 Opening balance 22,041,583 16,929,890
Shares bought back on-market and cancelled (10,629,123) (10,091,800)
30 June 2006 Balance 11,412,460 6,838,090
Ordinary shares split $-3$ for 1 22,824,920
Shares bought back on-market and cancelled (54, 959) (52, 283)
30 June 2007 Balance 34,182,421 6,785,807

Ordinary shares $\left( \text{c} \right)$

All ordinary shares are fully paid and entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

$(d)$ Share split

A shareholder meeting on 18 December 2006 approved that ordinary shares be split on a 3 for 1 basis. This split was effective from the date of the meeting.

$(e)$ Share buy-backs

The shareholder meeting on 18 December 2006 also approved that a further buy-back of up to 12.38% of the issued fully paid ordinary shares be made during the four months ending 18 April 2007. In total the Company bought back 54,959 shares during the year for a cumulative outlay of \$52,283. There is no current on-market buy-back.

25. RESERVES AND RETAINED PROFITS

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
(a)
Reserves
Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve (42, 467) (51,084) (29, 564) (36, 124)
Movements:
Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve
Balance July (51,084) (36, 124)
Revaluation, net of tax 8,617 (51,084) 6,560 (36, 124)
Balance 30 June 2007 (42, 467) (51,084) (29, 564) (36, 124)
(b)
Retained profits
Movement in retained profits were as follows:
Balance I July 7,545,165 4,841,138 1,746,681 3,348,127
Net profit (loss) for the year 4,599,079 3,095,769 1,530,481 (1,209,704)
Dividends (1, 235, 846) (391, 742) (1, 235, 846) (391, 742)
Balance 30 June 2007 10,908,398 7,545,165 2,041,316 1,746,681

25. RESERVES AND RETAINED PROFITS (continued)

$\mathbf{c}$ Nature and purpose of reserves

Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve

Changes in the fair value of investments, such as equities, classified as available-for-sale financial assets, are taken to the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve, as described in note I(m). Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated assets are sold or impaired.

$26.$ DIVIDENDS

Parent Entity
2007 2006
\$ \$
(a)
Ordinary shares
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2006 of 3 cents (2005 - 1.5 cents) per fully paid
share, paid on I December 2006 (2005 - 22 December 2005)
30% franked dividend (2005 $-$ 30% franked) based on tax paid $\omega$ 30%
- 3 cents $(2005 - 1.5 \text{ cents})$ per share 310,873 193,775
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2007 of 3 cents $(2006 - 2 \text{ cents})$ per fully paid
share, paid on 4 May 2007 (2006 - 26 May 2006)
30% franked dividend (2006 $-$ 30% franked) based on tax paid $\omega$ 30%
$-3$ cents (2006 $-2$ cents) per share 930,973 228,717

Dividends not recognised at year end $(b)$

In addition to the above dividends, since year end the directors have recommended the payment of a final dividend of 3 cents per fully paid ordinary share, $(2006 - 3 \text{ cents})$ fully franked based on tax paid at 30%. The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend expected to be paid on 15 November 2007 out of retained profits at 30 June 2007, but not recognised as a liability at year end, is \$1,025,472.

Franked dividends $(c)$

The franked portion of the final dividend recommended after 30 June 2007 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of franking credits arising from the payment of income tax in the year ending 30 June 2007.

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
S.
Franking credits available for subsequent financial
years based on a tax rate of $30\%$ (2006 –
30% 4,393,019 2,735,284 4,393,019 2,735,284

26. DIVIDENDS (continued)

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 $(a)$
  • franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date, and $(b)$
  • franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date. $(c)$

The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries were paid as dividends.

The impact on the franking account of the dividend recommended by the directors since year end, but not recognised as a liability at year end, will be a reduction in the franking account of $$439,488$ (2006 - $$146,732$ ).

$27.$ KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

$(a)$ Directors

The following directors were considered to be the key management personnel of CTI Logistics Limited during the financial year ended 30 June 2007:

Chairman - executive $\left(\ddot{\theta}\right)$ D R Watson $(ii)$ Executive directors | D Elbery (from 1 July 2006 - 30 April 2007) D A Mellor B E Saxild $(iii)$ Non-executive directors P | Leonhardt [ D Elbery (from 1 May 2007 - 30 June 2007)

Having regard to the size and structure of the group, the nature of its operations, and the close involvement of the three executive directors, it is the opinion of the directors that there are no other key management personnel apart from the three executive directors.

The Company has taken advantage of the relief provided by Corporations Regulation 2M.6.04 and has transferred the detailed remuneration disclosures to the directors' report. The relevant information can be found in sections A-C of the remuneration report on pages 6 to 7.

$(b)$ Key management personnel compensation

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Short-term 1, 121, 334 1,095,236 1, 121, 334 1,095,236
Post-employment 432,145 138,237 432,145 138,237
Share based payment ٠
1,553,479 1,233,473 1,553,479 1,233,473

27. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (continued)

$(c)$ Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel

The numbers' of ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of CTI Logistics Limited, including their personally-related entities, are set out below. There were no shares granted during the reporting period as remuneration.

Balance at the start of on the exercise of Other changes during Balance at the end of
2007 the year options the year the year
J D Elbery 1,470,207 $\blacksquare$ 10,752 1,480,959
P Leonhardt 159,258 159,258
D A Mellor 3,025,902 187,617 3,213,519
B E Saxild 2,455,467 164,292 2,619,759
D R Watson 16,371,528 ÷ 16,371,528
2006 (adjusted for the 3 for 1
share split on 18 December 2006)
J D Elbery 1,415,208 54,999 1,470,207
P J Leonhardt 159,258 159,258
D A Mellor 2,952,903 72,999 3,025,902
B E Saxild 2,321,541 ٠ 133,926 2,455,467
D R Watson 16,347,528 24,000 16,371,528

$(d)$ Loans to key management personnel

Details of loans made to directors of the Company, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

$\left(\ddot{\theta}\right)$ Aggregates for key management personnel

Balance at the
start of the year
Interest paid or
payable for the
year
Loan repayments
received
Balance at the end
of the year
Number in the
group at the end of
the year
2007 784,155 $\blacksquare$ 126,000 658,155 4
2006 820,905 36,750 784,155 4

$(ii)$ Individuals with loans above \$100,000 during the year

2007 Balance at the
start of the
year
Interest paid
or payable
for the year
Loan
repayments
received
Balance at the
end of the
year
\$

indebtedness
during the
year
D Elbery 208,635 $\blacksquare$ 36,000 172,635 208,635
D A Mellor 208,635 $\blacksquare$ 36,000 172,635 208,635
B E Saxild 208,635 $\blacksquare$ 36,000 172,635 208,635
D R Watson 158,250 18,000 140,250 158,250
784,155 $\blacksquare$ 126,000 658,155 784,155

Highaet

$27.$ KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (continued)

Balance at the
start of the
year
Interest paid
or payable
for the year
Loan
repayments
received
Balance at the
end of the
year
Highest
indebtedness
during the
year
2006 S \$ \$
D Elbery 219,135 $\blacksquare$ 10,500 208,635 219,135
D A Mellor 219,135 $\blacksquare$ 10,500 208,635 219,135
B E Saxild 219,135 $\blacksquare$ 10,500 208,635 219,135
D R Watson 163,500 $\blacksquare$ 5,250 158,250 163,500
820,905 36,750 784,155 820,905

The loans were extended for an original term of 10 years. The first tranche of loans has a remaining life of 6 months, while the second tranche has a remaining term of 5 years. All loans to directors are repayable from dividends and are secured by a lien over the shares. These loans are not on the balance sheet in accordance with AIFRS.

In accordance with shareholder approval, these loans are interest-free and have not been included in the calculation of non-monetary benefits.

Other transactions with key management personnel $(e)$

A director, P J Leonhardt, is a director of Centrepoint Alliance Limited. During the year Centrepoint Alliance Limited provided the group with an insurance premium-funding loan on normal commercial terms and conditions.

28. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and non-related audit firms:

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
(a)
Assurance services
Audit services
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm
Audit and review of financial reports and other
audit work under the Corporations Act 2001 93,520 118,220 73,280 109,220
Other assurance services
29.
COMMITMENTS
Capital commitments
(a)
Capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting
date but not recognised as liabilities:
Plant and equipment
Payable within one year 176,620 3,279,322

COMMITMENTS (continued) 29.

$(b)$ Lease commitments: group company as lessee

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at
the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities:
Payable :
Within one year 401,482 301,039 12,479 17,640
Later than one year but not later than five years 465,773 325,217 10,222
Later than five years 24,292 6,634
867,255 650,548 19,113 27,862
Representing:
Non-cancellable operating leases 130,292 156,792
Future finance charges on hire purchases 736,963 493,756 19,113 27,862
Commitments not recognised in the financial
statements 867,255 650,548 19,113 27,862
Operating leases
$\left(\dot{\theta}\right)$
The group leases an office and warehouse under a
non-cancellable operating lease expiring within five
years. The lease has varying terms, escalation
clauses and renewal rights.
Commitments for minimum lease payments in
relation to non-cancellable operating leases are
payable as follows:
Within one year 26,500 26,500
Later than one year but not later than five years 103,792 106,000
Later than five years 24,292
130,292 156,792
Hire purchase commitments
(ii)
Commitments in relation to hire purchase are
payable as follows:
Within one year 2,571,164 2,221,314 127,003 182,503
Later than one year but not later than five years 4,322,973 3,085,995 115,027 176,732
Minimum payments 6,894,137 5,307,309 242,030 359,235
Future finance charges (736, 963) (493, 756) (19, 113) (27, 862)
Recognised as a liability 6,157,174 4,813,553 222,917 331,373
Representing:
Current 2,196,182 1,947,149 114,524 164,862
Non-current 3,960,992 2,866,404 108,393 166,511
Total hire purchase liabilities 6,157,174 4,813,553 222,917 331,373

$30.$ RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

$(a)$ Parent entity

CTI Logistics Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity of the group and head entity of the tax consolidated group.

Subsidiaries $(b)$

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 31.

$\mathbf{c}$ Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 27.

$(d)$ Transactions with related parties

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Sales of goods and services ۰ 3,167,680 2,917,096
Loans from related parties 2,239,342 7,992,477
Dividend revenue $\bullet$ 3,000,000
Rent charged ۰ 324,770 283,800

Sales and rent between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions.

$(e)$ Outstanding balances

$\sim$
$\sim$ assuming swimper
The following balances are outstanding at the
reporting date in relation to transactions with related
parties:
Current receivables (loans) $\bullet$ 3.642.294 2.560,773

No provisions for doubtful debts have been raised in relation to any outstanding balances, and no expense has been recognised in respect of bad or doubtful debts due from related parties. These loans are interest free, unsecured and have no fixed terms of repayment.

$31.$ SUBSIDIARIES

All subsidiaries are incorporated in Australia.

$\tilde{\phi}$

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in note I(b):

Equity holding
(Ordinary shares)
Name of entity 2007 2006
% %
CTI Logistics Limited
Directly controlled by CTI Logistics Limited
Controlled entities
Bring Transport Industries Pty Ltd 100 100
Mercury Messengers Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Security Services Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Transport Systems Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Taxi Trucks Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Security Systems Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Fleet Management Pty 100 100
CTI Freight Management Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Business Investment Company Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Freight Systems Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Couriers Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Swinglift Services Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Xpress Systems Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Investments Pty Ltd 100 100
Consolidated Transport Industries Pty Ltd 100 100
Other controlled entities
Directly controlled by CTI Investments Pty Ltd
Advance Press Pty Ltd 100 100
LCL Cargo Services Pty Ltd 100 100
Blackwood Industries Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Fulfilment Services Pty Ltd 100 100
Directly controlled by Blackwood Industries Pty Ltd
Efal Pty Ltd 100 100
Ausplastics Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Records Management Pty Ltd 100 100
CTI Waste Management Pty Ltd 100 100
Directly controlled by Consolidated Transport
Industries Pty Ltd
CTI Distribution Group Pty Ltd 100 100

$31.$ SUBSIDIARIES (continued)

These subsidiaries have been granted relief from the necessity to prepare financial reports in accordance with Class Order 98/1418 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. For further information refer to note 32.

$32.$ DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

CTI Logistics Limited and its wholly-owned entities are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each company guarantees the debts of the others. By entering into the deed, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare a financial report and directors' report under Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The above companies represent a 'Closed Group' for the purposes of the Class Order, and as there are no other parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee, they also represent the Extended Closed Group.

$33.$ INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES

A controlled entity has a 50% (2006 - 50%) interest in the CTI Foxline Joint Venture, which is resident in Australia and the principal activity of which is the provision of parcel delivery services. The interest in the CTI Foxline Joint Venture is accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting and is carried at cost by the controlled entity. Information relating to the joint venture partnership is set out below:

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Carrying amount of investment in joint venture
partnership 191,254 229,589
Share of partnership's assets and liabilities
Current assets 416,368 441,884
Non-current assets 16,607 2,230
Total assets 432,975 444,114
Current liabilities 228,991 211,974
Non-current liabilities 12,730 2,551
Total liabilities 241,721 214,525
Net assets 191,254 229,589
Share of partnership's revenue, expenses and
results
Revenues 2,682,295 2,450,986
Expenses (2,520,629) (2, 241, 673)
Profit before income tax 161,666 209,313

Share of partnership's commitments

The CTI Foxline Joint Venture does not have any capital or lease commitments at balance date.

34. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
\$ \$ \$ \$
Profit (loss) for the year 4,599,079 3,095,769 1,530,481 (1, 209, 704)
Depreciation and amortisation 3,080,908 3,848,442 330,822 321,487
Provision for doubtful debts (120, 017) (80,961)
Net (gain) loss on sale of non-current assets (78, 953) (91, 810) 24,580 705
Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets (900) (900)
Write-down of equity securities 1,000
Write-down of investment property 141,600
Share of profits of joint venture partnership not
received as dividends or distributions (161, 666) (209,313)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase) in trade and other debtors (1,689,528) (12,007) (3,320,691) (2,188,247)
(Increase) in inventories (453, 689) (144, 646)
(Decrease) Increase in provision for income taxes
payable (86, 418) 1,304,031 (86, 418) 1,304,031
(Decrease) increase in provision for deferred tax
assets (116, 831) (303, 662) (33,004) 54,209
Increase in trade creditors, employee benefits
and other provisions 581,386 595,050 381,477 225,265
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 5,695,971 8,000,893 (1, 173, 653) (1, 492, 254)

$35.$ NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Consolidated Parent Entity
2007 2006 2007 2006
Acquisition of plant & equipment by means of
hire purchase
3,767,606 1,400,176 $\blacksquare$ 49,724

$36.$ EARNINGS PER SHARE

Consolidated
2007 2006
Cents per share
(a)
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of
the Company 13.44 6.72
(b)
Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of
the Company 13.44 6.72

$36.$ EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

$\left( c\right)$ Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator

Consolidated
2007 2006
Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic
and diluted earnings per share $(2006 -$ adjusted for the 3 for 1 share split on 18
December 2006) 34,212,649 46,160,169

37. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

Since the end of the financial year a subsidiary has purchased an investment property for \$2,700,000 plus costs. The financial effect of this transaction has not been brought to account at 30 June 2007.

On 20 September 2007 the Company accepted an offer to sell its printing business, Advance Press. The sale is expected to realise a profit in excess of \$4.5 million.

Directors' Declaration

In the directors' opinion:

  • the financial statements and notes set out on pages 9 to 52 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: $(a)$
  • $(i)$ complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
  • giving a true and fair view of the Company's and group's financial position as at 30 June 2007 and of their $(ii)$ 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 $(b)$ payable;
  • $(c)$ the audited remuneration disclosures set out on pages 6 to 7 of the directors' report comply with Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
  • at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the Extended Closed Group $(d)$ identified in Note 31 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 32.

The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

DAVID MELLOR Director

Perth 27 September 2007

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Independent auditor's report to the members of CTI Logistics Limited

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Report on the financial report and the AASB 124 remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of CTI Logistics Limited (the company), which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2007, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for both CTI Logistics Limited and the CTI Logistics Group (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year.

We have also audited the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report. As permitted by the Corporations Regulations 2001, the company has disclosed information about the remuneration of directors and executives ("remuneration disclosures"), required by Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures, under the heading "remuneration report" in pages 6 to 7 of the directors' report and not in the financial report.

Directors' responsibility for the financial report and the AASB 124 remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. In Note 1(a), the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that compliance with the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ensures that the consolidated financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

The directors of the company are also responsible for the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

PRICEWATERHOUSE COPERS

Auditor's responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Our responsibility is to also express an opinion on the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report based on our audit.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report and the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report and the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report and the remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report.

Our procedures include reading the other information in the Annual Report to determine whether it contains any material inconsistencies with the financial report.

For further explanation of an audit, visit our website http://www.pwc.com/au/financialstatementaudit.

Our audit did not involve an analysis of the prudence of business decisions made by directors or management.

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

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

PRICEWATERHOUSE COPERS

Auditor's opinion on the financial report

In our opinion:

  • the financial report of CTI Logistics Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act $(a)$ 2001, including:
  • giving a true and fair view of the company's and consolidated entity's financial $(i)$ position as at 30 June 2007 and of their performance for the year ended on that date: and
  • complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian $(ii)$ Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
  • $(b)$ the consolidated financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1(a).

Auditor's opinion on the AASB 124 remuneration disclosures contained in the directors' report

In our opinion, the remuneration disclosures that are contained in pages 6 to 7 of the directors' report comply with Accounting Standard AASB 124.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers

Pierre Dreyer Partner

Perth 27 September 2007

The Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council has published 10 principles and best practice recommendations relating to the direction and management of companies. These guidelines form a corporate governance framework intended to provide a practical guide for listed companies and their investors.

Adoption of the principles and associated best practice recommendations is not mandatory and the Australian Stock Exchange recognises that they may not be applicable to all companies. Under the Australian Stock Exchange Listing Rules companies are required to provide a statement disclosing the extent to which they have followed all the recommendations and identify the recommendations that have not been followed and give reasons for not following them.

Board of directors

Role of the board

As mentioned in the Directors' Report, due to the size and structure of the group and the nature of its operations, the three executive directors have a close involvement with the management of the businesses. Consequently, a Board Charter has not been formally adopted. The formal adoption of a Board Charter will be considered again in the current year.

The board's primary objective is to oversee the group's business activities and management for the benefit of all stakeholders by:

  • $\overline{a}$ setting objectives, goals and strategic direction with management with a view to maximising shareholder value;
  • overseeing the financial position and monitoring the business and financial affairs of the Company;
  • establishing corporate governance, ethical, environmental and health and safety standards; $\overline{a}$
  • ensuring significant business risks are identified and appropriately managed; $\overline{a}$
  • monitoring management's performance and implementation of strategy;
  • ensuring appropriate resources are available; and $\overline{a}$
  • ensuring the composition of the board is appropriate, selecting directors for appointment to the board and reviewing the $\overline{a}$ performance of the board and the contribution of individual directors.

The board has delegated responsibilities and authorities to management to enable management to conduct the Company's day to day businesses. Matters which are not within these delegations, such as expenditure and activity approvals which exceed certain parameters, require separate board approval.

For the reasons set out below, the board is mainly composed of management personnel who have been employed by the Company for many years. Formal director's letters of appointment were not issued on commencement and are not considered necessary at this stage.

Board composition

The board comprises five directors including three executive directors. Due to the small size of the Company and its operations, and to avoid additional layers of management, the directors are necessarily involved in the day to day operations of the group businesses. The Company's ability to appoint appropriate non-executive directors who can add value is limited and the costs involved are considered prohibitive in relation to the potential benefits obtainable. The board has, and will continue to consider the appointment of additional non-executive directors. A nomination committee is not considered necessary due to the small number of directors on the board and the relative infrequency of board changes.

Due to the executive directors' individual separate operational functions, the board is able to effectively review the performance of management and exercise independent judgement.

The directors have a broad range of qualifications, experience and expertise and details of individual directors are set out in the Directors' Report. The role of chairman and chief executive officer is filled by the founder of the business who is also a substantial shareholder. His knowledge, experience and understanding of the businesses comprising the group are considered essential to perform these roles. The board considers that no value could be added by separating the roles.

Due to the difficulty in finding appropriate independent directors the provision of a specific term for independent directors is not considered appropriate.

The board has adopted a formal policy on access to independent professional advice which provides that directors are entitled to seek such advice for the purposes of the proper performance of their duties. The advice is at the Company's expense and is made available to all directors.

Ethical and responsible decision making

The Company has clarified the ethical behaviour expected of directors and staff, as well as its attitude towards trading in the Company's securities.

The Company's business conduct and ethics policy along with the policy on trading in Company securities are published on the Company's web site, www.ctilogistics.com.

Integrity in financial reporting

The Company has formed an audit committee consisting of independent director Peter Leonhardt (chair) and executive director Bruce Saxild. Meetings are also attended by David Mellor (finance director) and the chief group accountant. The audit committee has a formal charter which has been approved by the board of directors. The charter is published on the Company's website, www.ctilogistics.com. The size and composition of the audit committee is considered to be appropriate for the size and complexity of the Company.

The committee reports directly to the board of directors and has unlimited access to the Company's external auditors and Company employees. The committee meets regularly with the external auditors and reviews all comments and findings therefrom.

The external auditors meet with the board of directors at least twice a year to review their audit procedures and findings. It is the policy of the external auditors to rotate the audit partner and staff at regular intervals. The board is satisfied with the external auditor's competence and independence.

In accordance with the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council best practices guidelines, the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer have written to the board giving assurances as to the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial statements.

The Company's external auditors are always invited to attend the Company's Annual General Meeting and are available to answer shareholders' queries at that time.

Timely and balanced disclosure

The board is committed to ensuring that all matters which should be disclosed to the market are disclosed in a timely and balanced manner. All matters for disclosure are vetted and authorised by the board prior to disclosure.

Apart from matters arising at board meetings and audit committee meetings, the executive directors meet regularly as a subcommittee of the board of directors and consider any matters that may require disclosure.

Rights of shareholders

The board of directors encourages direct communication with shareholders.

Shareholders are encouraged to attend general meetings where formal and informal discussions can take place with board members, senior employees and the external auditors.

Shareholders may also communicate freely with board members at any time.

The Company's website will continue to be developed as a medium to facilitate communication with shareholders.

Risk recognition and management

The board has established policies and procedures to recognise, minimise and manage all aspects of risk affecting the Company. Although in many cases these policies are not formally documented, they are appropriate for a company of this size.

Industry risk is assessed at local management as well as board level.

The audit committee also has the ability to review internal financial control procedures.

A risk and disaster management plan covering the Company's electronic data facilities is in place and is reviewed periodically.

Whilst there is no formal internal audit function, the Company's finance director performs and delegates certain internal audit procedures on a rotational basis throughout the year.

The chairman and chief executive as well as the finance director sign a letter of representation to the external auditors in relation to the matters contained in the annual accounts.

The Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council best practices guidelines recommend that the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer write to the board giving assurances regarding risk recognition and management, so that the board is

assured of considering all relevant factors. This was not considered necessary as the chief executive officer is also the chairman of the Company's board of directors and the chief financial officer is also a member of the Company's board of directors.

Enhanced performance

The board evaluates the performance of key executives against a range of performance criteria.

The current composition of the board obviates a measurable review of the board's performance and the size of the Company does not warrant an independent assessment.

Board members have access to continuing education within their spheres of operation and the board encourages directors and staff to embark on continuing professional development.

Directors have access to all information required to efficiently discharge responsibility and may request additional information from management at any time. Board meetings are rotated around the Company's various locations and operational management are invited to attend board meetings to facilitate directors' understanding of operational matters.

Remuneration

The Company has established a remuneration committee comprising Peter Leonhardt (chair) and David Watson. This committee reviews and makes recommendations on remuneration policies for the Company including, in particular, those governing the directors. Directors' emoluments are set out in Note 27 of the financial statements.

Interests of stakeholders

The board acknowledges the legitimate interests of all stakeholders and its legal and other obligations to employees, clients and the community as a whole.

There is not a published code of conduct but the board has recognised these obligations through its policies on such matters as ethical standards, and occupational health and safety.

The board encourages all employees to conduct business in a fair and ethical manner and to report any instances where standards may be at risk.