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DGL GROUP LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2023

Feb 27, 2023

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DGL Group Ltd Level 4, 91 William Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Melbourne, Australia e [email protected]

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ASX RELEASE

28 February 2023

H1 FY23 Results

DGL Group Continues to Perform Strongly

Melbourne, Australia - DGL Group Limited ( ASX: DGL , “ DGL ” or the “ Company ”), a specialist chemicals business that manufactures, transports, stores and processes chemicals and hazardous waste, is pleased to announce its half year results for the period ended 31 December 2022.

H1 FY23 Highlights:

  • Continued growth across key financial metrics, in pursuit of enhanced capabilities and scale

  • Sales revenue of $217.2 million (+52% versus pcp)

  • Underlying EBITDA of $29.7 million (+30% versus pcp)

  • NPAT of $10.4 million (+22% versus pcp)

  • 6 acquisitions successfully integrated during the half

  • Underlying operating cash flow conversion of 108%

  • All business segments delivered safe and reliable operational performance, growing revenues

  • Strong balance sheet with flexibility to support future growth with ~1.1x Net Debt/EBITDA[1]

Commenting on the performance, DGL Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Henry, said:

“The Group continues to perform strongly and we continue to experience record demand for our services.”

Continued growth across key financial metrics

During H1 FY23, DGL is pleased to have increased its sales revenue 52% versus the prior corresponding period (“pcp”) to $217.2 million. Underlying EBITDA during the half also grew to $29.7 million (+30% versus pcp) .

Encouragingly, all business segments continued to deliver safe and reliable operational performance, growing revenues, each positively contributing to EBITDA – Manufacturing (~65%), Warehousing & Distribution (~22%) and Environmental (~13%).

Effective inventory management during H1 FY23 resulted in cash flow conversion of 108%.

Operational highlights enhancing capabilities and scale

From an operational perspective, DGL continued to undertake strategic investment in pursuit of

1 Net Debt to revised FY23 underlying EBITDA guidance.

enhanced capabilities and scale. During the half, organic contribution was 69% of Group EBITDA growth, the balance coming from the successful completion and integration of strategic acquisitions completed during the last twelve months, including in H1 FY23: Flexichem, Aquadex, BTX, Acacia Ridge Container Park, Clarkson Freightlines and Chempac NZ. Collectively, these six acquisitions totaled $37.7 million (cash plus scrip) during the half. DGL remains confident in its ability to continue to extract value within the highly fragmented industry it operates in. With numerous small-scale operators, there is an attractive and long runway of potential strategic acquisitions available to DGL.

As a result of continued growth, both organic and via strategic acquisition, further scale enhancement was observed during the half, notably DGL’s strengthened and highly skilled workforce, increased network strength via addition of several strategically located assets as well as enhanced transport and logics network. Likewise, as DGL’s portfolio of licenses, accreditations and regulatory approvals continue to grow, so does its active customer base, reflecting a trusted brand.

Underlying growth strategy intact, diversifying revenue streams

This continued execution against DGL’s underlying strategy of expanding IP, capabilities, geographic footprint as well as products & solutions available to new and existing customers provides the Company the confidence to achieve its future growth objectives. Specifically, during H1 FY23, DGL Ausblue was successfully awarded a Commonwealth Technical Grade Urea stockpile contract in December 2022 for the supply, storage and distribution of ~7,500 tonnes of Technical Grade Urea. While not a significant contract in isolation, this win illustrates execution against strategy and also highlights the increased benefit of ongoing scale enhancements to DGL’s operations.

Significant growth in DGL’s capabilities and capacity has resulted in reduced reliance on specific geographies, markets, and customers – further de-risking the operations. DGL has materially diversified its agriculture exposure, now representing only ~29% of total revenues, from ~49% at the time of DGL’s initial public offering (“IPO”, 24 May 2021). Additionally, DGL’s reliance on key customers has reduced – Top 5 customers now representing ~26% of total revenues (from ~43% at IPO).

Balance sheet flexibility to support future growth

DGL’s history of generating strong free cash flows has supported its recent growth strategy, as outlined. Net working capital ($66.0 million) remained stable during H1 FY23. Movement in net working capital associated with acquisitions in H1 FY23 was +$4.7m, with inventories associated with acquisitions completed during H1 FY23 at $3.8 million, at balance date. Although taking on additional inventory from acquisitions during the half, the total inventory balance as at 31 December 2022 remained relatively stable ($47.2 million versus $48.2 million as at 30 June 2022). Indicative inventory days reduced from 75 to 62 days as a result, as the Company’s operations and supply chains normalised following H2 FY22, where DGL undertook a deliberate strategy to procure higher levels of inventory, permitted by a strong balance sheet.

This disciplined investment – particularly with respect to property – provides strategic flexibility & security, another competitive advantage of DGL. During the half, property, plant & equipment grew $5.5 million, with $10.7 million and $1.7 million spent on growth and maintenance capex respectively. Further, despite $34.8 million borrowings drawn down to fund acquisitions, net debt remains at very comfortable levels of $79.8 million as at 31 December 2022 (~1.1x Net Debt / EBITDA[2] ). DGL continues to proactively assess the strategic value of its property portfolio and constantly reviews all PP&E for appropriateness, disposing of assets when not required, typically replacing them.

2 Net Debt to revised FY23 underlying EBITDA guidance.

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Summary and outlook

DGL has updated its full-year FY23 EBITDA guidance as provided at the 2022 AGM to include an additional ~$1.5 million EBITDA contribution from recently announced acquisitions[1] , with underlying EBITDA now expected in the range of $71.5 - $73.5 million.

As outlined at the AGM, earnings are expected to be skewed towards second half (~40% H1 / ~60% H2), while underlying operating cash flow conversion is expected to be in the range of 90 - 95%. These two metrics remain unchanged since guidance provided at AGM.

DGL's strategy continues to focus on growing organically and through acquisitions that drive earnings growth and provide strategic value to DGL.

  • ENDS -

Approved for release by the Board of DGL.

CONTACT Investor and media relations

Barbara Furci DGL Group Limited +64 9 309 9254 or [email protected]

ABOUT DGL GROUP LIMITED

DGL is a well-established, founder-led, diversified industrial group, specializing in the manufacture, transport, storage of chemicals and processing of hazardous waste. The Company has a strong track record of revenue and earnings growth.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 APPENDIX 4D HALF-YEAR REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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1. Details of the reporting period and the prior corresponding period Current period: 1 July 2022 - 31 December 2022 Prior corresponding period: 1 July 2021 - 31 December 2021

2. Up/Down
Change
(%)
Results for announcement to the market
Half-year ended 31
December 2022
($'000)
Half-year ended 31
December 2021
($'000)
Revenue from ordinary activities
Up
52%
22%
Up
37%
217,203
143,040
Profit from ordinary activities after tax
attributable to members
10,403
8,546
Total comprehensive income for the
period attributable to members
12,514
9,102
Up

No dividend has been paid during the financial period or in the previous corresponding period. No dividend has been proposed or declared since the end of the reporting period.

3.
4.
Net tangible Assets
Half-year ended 31
December 2022
30 June 2022
Details of entities over which control has beengained
Net tangible assets per security
0.74
0.78
Name of entity:
Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd
Date of control:
1 September 2022
308,928
$ Name of entity:
BTX Group Pty Ltd
Date of control:
1 October 2022
1,283,263
$ Name of entity:
Aquadex Pty Ltd
Date of control:
1 October 2022
528,537
$ Name of entity:
Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd
Date of control:
1 November 2022
77,468
$ Profit from ordinary activities during the
period attributable to the Group
Profit from ordinary activities during the
period attributable to the Group
Profit from ordinary activities during the
period attributable to the Group
Profit from ordinary activities during the
period attributable to the Group

5. Attachment

The Half Year Report of DGL Group Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2022 is attached.

6. Audit qualification or review

The financial statements were subject to a review by the auditors and the review report is attached as part of the Half Year Report.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 71 002 082 646

Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2022

DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

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ABN: 71 002 802 646 Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2022

Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended
31 December 2022
CONTENTS Page
Directors' Report 1
Auditor's Independence Declaration 3
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 4
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8
Directors' Declaration 25
Independent Auditor's Review Report 26

DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES DIRECTORS' REPORT

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The directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to herein as the Group), consisting of DGL Group Limited and its controlled entities for the half-year ended 31 December 2022.

Directors

The following persons were directors of DGL Group Limited during the half-year, and at the date of this report, unless otherwise stated.

Peter Lowe Chairman and Non-Executive Director Simon Henry Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Denise Brotherton Non-Executive Director Robert McKinnon Non-Executive Director Robert Sushames Executive Director, General Manager - DGL Manufacturing Australia Pty Ltd

Principal Activities and Significant Changes in Nature of Activities

DGL Group was established in 1999 by current CEO and Founder, Simon Henry. Mr Henry's vision for the Group was to address a gap in the market for a fully integrated end-to end specialty chemicals and dangerous goods business.

DGL has now established itself as an integrated business that can offer a wide range of products and services to its diverse customer base. Its service offering includes chemical formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and waste management and recycling. The Group's vision is to leverage its asset base, customer relationships, and trusted brand to further expand the products and services offered across the full chemical lifecycle and, ultimately, develop itself as a one stop shop for its customers.

DGL operates in three interconnected industries:

(a) Procurement, manufacturing, formulation, and packing of specialised chemical and materials products

  • The chemical manufacturing industry is large and diverse. It provides materials and formulations to a range of industry sectors, as well as supplying products to end-use consumer and industrial companies. It is common for chemical suppliers to outsource manufacturing for reasons including to reduce risk, minimise capital expenditure and focus on their core activities such as innovation and marketing. Specialised manufacturers can offer procurement, formulation, compliance, production, labelling, packaging and logistics services.

(b) Logistics and storage of dangerous and specialised goods

  • Services include logistics, transportation and freight management, inventory management, packaging and warehousing of dangerous and specialised goods.

  • Dangerous goods, being substances that potentially pose a risk to life and health, require specialist skills and appropriate licences as incorrect storage and handling of dangerous goods and chemicals can result in spills, contamination, explosions, fires, burns, corrosive action and release of toxic fumes/gases.

(c) Hazardous waste management market in Australia

  • The waste management industry provides services across multiple sectors including waste collection, waste transport, processing, recycling, recovery and disposal.

Dividends Paid or Declared

No dividends have been paid or declared during the half-year ended 31 December 2022, or at the date of this report.

Review of Operations

Chemical Manufacturing

DGL’s Chemical Manufacturing segment produces its own range of specialty chemicals and undertakes advanced Segment formulation and contract manufacturing on behalf of third parties. The segment provides a versatile, end to end solution for description its customers. Operations are focused on deriving chemicals from complex reactions in controlled environments. Since June 2022, DGL has acquired Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd, Chempac NZ (2016) Limited, Bondlast, Aquadex Pty Ltd and BTX Group Pty Ltd to expand the Chemical Manufacturing segment’s manufacturing capabilities further into Agricultural, Mining and Industrial sectors. These businesses are currently being integrated into the DGL Group and are performing in line with management’s expectations. Key activities DGL continues to focus on organic growth in the manufacturing segment through the expansion of its range of products, services and geographies, cross selling to existing and acquired customers, and through the development of capital projects.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES DIRECTORS' REPORT

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Environmental Solutions

Segment
description
The Environmental Solutions segment undertakes resource recovery and hazardous waste management activities. Its
core activities comprise liquid waste treatment, ULAB recycling, lead smelting and refining and ISO tank cleaning, repair,
and maintenance.
Key activities Since June 2022, DGL acquired Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd further expanding the Environmental Solutions
segment. This acquisition grows our environmental solutions capabilities in Queensland. However, it also adds value and
benefit to our chemical warehousing services and distribution offering.
The Victorian lead smelter continues to exceed management’s expectations.
The other principal activities of the Environmental Solutions segment in 1H FY23 were end-of-life battery recycling and
liquid waste treatment. Progress continues on the new liquid waste treatment plant in NSW.
Warehousing and Distribution
Segment
description
The Warehousing and Distribution segment offers global logistics, and warehousing and transport services across
Australia and New Zealand. Key components of the services provided by the segment include freight forwarding, customs
clearance, inventory management, warehousing, and transport.
Key activities DGL’s Warehousing and Distribution segment has experienced significant demand for its services. In response to issues
around supply chains including shipping delays, DGL’s customers have been increasing their stock holdings, resulting in a
high utilisation of warehousing and distribution assets.
DGL has successfully integrated the acquisitions of Temples Pty Ltd and Clarkson & Connolly Transport Trust (trading as
Clarkson Freightlines) into the Warehousing and Distribution segment and the acquired businesses are performing in line
with management’s expectations. These acquisitions bolster a robust and rapidly expanding DGL presence across
Western Australia. DGL’s inhouse customs clearance service continues to increase our international freight capabilities
which aligns with DGL’s strategy to maximise its cross-selling opportunities.

Matters Subsequent to the End of the Half-Year

On 19 January 2022, the Company announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Nightingale Transport (Qld) Pty Ltd and Nightingale Freightlines Pty Ltd (collectively, “Nightingales”). Nightingales provides a national logistics service to blue-chip clients in the mining, agricultural and infrastructure sectors.

The total acquisition price is $18.2m and will be funded by cash.

Likely Developments and Expected Results of Operations

The Group expects to continue to execute its business plan, in line with its strategic objectives as outlined in its 2022 Annual Report.

Auditor's Independence Declaration

A copy of the auditor's independence declaration, as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, is set out on page 3.

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Mr Peter Lowe Chairman Dated: 28 February 2023

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF DGL GROUP LIMITED

In relation to our review of the financial report of DGL Group Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2022, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

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

  • (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct.

This declaration is made in respect of DGL Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial period.

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PKF Melbourne, 28 February 2023

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Kenneth Weldin Partner

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PKF Melbourne Audit & Assurance Pty Ltd ABN 75 600 749 184 Level 12, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 T: +61 3 9679 2222 F: +61 3 9679 2288 www.pkf.com.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation PKF Melbourne Audit & Assurance Pty Ltd is a member firm of the PKF International Limited family of separately owned firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms.

DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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Note
Sales revenue
2
Cost of sales
Other income
2
Covid-19 stimulus
Acquisition costs relating to business combinations
Employee benefits expense
Administration & general expenses
Legal & professional fees
Occupancy expense
Depreciation & amortisation expense
Finance costs
Profit before income tax
Tax expense
Net profit for the half-year
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
(Loss)/Gain on derivative contracts held as hedging instruments
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income for the half-year
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent entity
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent entity
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)
4
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
217,203
143,040
(138,014)
(89,563)
Group
79,189
53,477
1,448
295
10
19
(2,027)
(2,341)
(33,533)
(19,466)
(11,334)
(7,125)
(1,829)
(1,413)
(4,227)
(2,863)
(10,516)
(7,240)
(2,932)
(799)
14,249
12,544
(3,846)
(3,998)
10,403
8,546
(78)
63
2,189
493
2,111
556
12,514
9,102
10,403
8,546
10,403
8,546
12,514
9,102
12,514
9,102
3.69
3.25

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

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Note
Assets
Current Assets
Cash & cash equivalents
Trade & other receivables
5
Inventories
6
Other financial assets
Assets held for sale
7
Other assets
Total Current Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant & equipment
9
Intangible assets
10
Right-of-use assets
11
Deferred tax assets
Total Non-Current Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Lease liabilities
11
Trade & other payables
12
Borrowings
13
Current tax liabilities
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Lease liabilities
11
Borrowings
13
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Total Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Equity
Issued capital
14
Reserves
18
Retained earnings
Total Equity
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
24,415
25,448
61,994
56,568
47,176
48,153
183
262
1,862
6,629
11,419
7,527
Group
147,049
144,587
224,399
218,830
127,245
98,472
45,228
40,457
4,466
5,038
401,338
362,797
548,387
507,384
11,846
10,904
43,187
62,274
3,573
3,423
3,241
5,333
8,453
6,977
70,300
88,911
35,221
30,983
100,653
66,057
14,247
14,808
862
837
150,983
112,685
221,283
201,596
327,104
305,788
258,920
250,118
(5,793)
(6,982)
73,977
62,652
327,104
305,788

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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Balance at 31 December 2021
Profit for the half-year
Balance at 1 July 2021
Consolidated Group
Shares issued during the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Comprehensive income
Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners, &
other transfers
Total comprehensive income for the year
Transaction costs net of tax
Total transactions with owners & other transfers
Total transactions with owners & other transfers
Balance at 31 December 2022
Sale of Shands Road
Shares issued during the half-year
Transaction costs net of tax
Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners, &
other transfers
Balance at 1 July 2022
Comprehensive income
Profit for the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year
Share Capital
Retained
Earnings
$000
$000
192,249
34,754
-
8,546
-
-
Reserves Total
$000
195,271
8,546
556
Asset
Realisation
Reserve
Cash Flow
Hedge
Reserve
Merger
Acquisition
Reserve
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Reserve
$000
$000
$000
$000
22,477
66
(54,230)
(45)
-
-
-
-
-
63
-
493
-
8,546
-
63
-
493
9,102
54,259
-
(77)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
54,259
(77)
54,182
-
-
-
-
-
54,182
246,431
43,300
22,477
129
(54,230)
448
258,555
250,118
62,652
-
10,403
-
-
48,886
262
(54,230)
(1,900)
-
-
-
-
-
(78)
-
2,189
305,788
10,403
2,111
-
10,403
-
(78)
-
2,189
12,514
8,662
-
140
-
-
922
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(922)
-
-
-
8,662
140
-
8,802
922
(922)
-
-
-
8,802
258,920
73,977
47,964
184
(54,230)
289
327,104

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers & employees
Interest received/ other income
Finance costs
GST refunded
Income tax paid
Net cash generated by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment
Purchase of property, plant & equipment
Purchase of intangibles
Purchase of subsidiary
Purchase of business & assets
Cash acquired from acquisition of subsidiary (see note 19)
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of capital raising costs
Repayments of short-term financing loans
Loans from related parties - net amount repaid
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of lease liabilities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net decrease in cash held
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of financial year
Effect of exchange rates on cash holdings in foreign currencies
Cash & cash equivalents at end of financial year
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
215,924
118,659
(185,884)
(102,141)
1,462
249
(2,301)
(449)
38
284
(6,770)
(1,536)
Consolidated Group
22,469
15,066
13,424
-
(15,857)
(25,810)
(26)
(73)
(19,830)
(21,269)
(9,405)
(21,542)
2,459
2,082
(29,235)
(66,612)
(41)
(77)
(22,092)
-
-
(1,526)
34,038
29,709
(6,169)
(4,244)
5,736
23,862
(1,030)
(27,684)
25,448
43,830
(3)
2
24,415
16,148

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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These consolidated financial statements and notes represent those of DGL Group Limited and Controlled Entities (the “consolidated group” or “group”).

The financial statements were authorised for issue on 28 February 2023 by the directors of the company.

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

These general purpose financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2022 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for 'for profit' entities. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The interim financial reporting does not include all the notes of the type usually included in the annual financial report. It is therefore recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2022 and any public announcements made by the Company since 30 June 2022 in accordance with continuous disclosure obligations arising under the Corporations Act 2001.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the half-year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Company's annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2022.

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments to Accounting Standards and new Interpretations that are mandatory, effective from the current reporting period

The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current reporting period.

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations published but not yet adopted

There have been no new standards published but not yet adopted that would have a material impact upon either the Company's reported financial performance or its financial position.

Note 2 Revenue & Other Income

The Group has recognised the following amounts relating to revenue in the statement of profit or loss.

Continued operations
Total sales revenue
Other income
-
Miscellaneous income
-
Interest received
-
Administration revenue
-
Fuel tax credits income
-
Gain on sale of fixed assets
-
Discount on Purchase
Total other income
(a)
Revenue disaggregation
-
Environmental Solutions
-
Chemical Manufacturing
-
Warehousing & Distribution
The revenue is disaggregated by the following divisions:
Revenue from contracts with customers
Other sources of revenue
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
213,680
140,556
3,523
2,484
Group
217,203
143,040
25
11
158
8
132
144
303
63
830
-
-
69
1,448
295
44,524
45,163
136,832
73,887
32,324
21,506
213,680
140,556

Timing of income recognition of products and services transferred to customers is at a point in time. Warehousing & distribution revenue is recognised over time relating to the period of storage.

Note 3 Dividends

No dividends have been paid, declared or recommended for payment during the reporting period.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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Earnings per Share (EPS)
Note 4
(a)
(b)
Profit
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year
used in calculating diluted EPS
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year
used in calculating basic EPS
Earnings used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS
Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
10,403
8,546
10,403
8,546
No.
No.
281,959
263,333
281,959
263,333
3.69
3.25
Group
Trade & Other Receivables
Note 5
Trade receivables
Provision for impairment
Current
Other receivables
Total current trade & other receivables
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
61,263
55,956
(237)
(212)
61,026
55,744
968
824
61,994
56,568
Group

The Group applies the general approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by AASB 9. Under the general approach, at each reporting period, the entity would assess whether the financial instruments are credit impaired and if:

  • the credit risk of the financial instrument increased significantly since initial recognition, the entity measures the loss allowance of the financial instrument at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses; and

  • there was no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the entity measures the loss allowance of the financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-month expected credit losses.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due.

The balances of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in the table below) are considered to be of high credit quality.

$000
$000
-
-
60,248
525
-
-
-
-
53,143
1,299
-
-
(a)
Financial Assets Measured at Amortised Cost
Trade & other Receivables
— Total current
Total financial assets measured at amortised cost
Expected loss rate
Expected loss rate
Loss allowing provision
>30 days
past due
30 June 2022
31 December 2022
Gross carrying amount
Loss allowing provision
Current
Gross carrying amount
$000
$000
$000

-
80.6%
0.4%

196
294
61,263

-
(237)
(237)

-
20.9%
0.4%

498
1,016
55,956

-
(212)
(212)
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
61,994
56,568
61,994
56,568
>60 days
past due
>90 days
past due
Total
Group

(b) Collateral Pledged

Bank loans are secured over registered fixed and floating charges over all assets of the Group.

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Note 6
Inventories
Current
At cost:
Raw materials & stores
Finished goods
Work in progress
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
38,253
35,308
301
590
8,622
12,255
47,176
48,153
Group
Assets held for sale
Note 7
Property held for sale
64 Broad Street
Lot 1, 70 Irongate Road
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
-
6,629
1,862
-
1,862
6,629
Group

During the financial period, Shands Road was transferred to Assets held for Sale. On 20 December 2022, the property sold for $6,795,661 (NZD $7,488,964).

The held for sale asset in 2023 relates to a property in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. The sale process of this property is currently underway.

The held for sale asset in 2022 relates to a property in Christchurch, New Zealand which was sold in July 2022.

Note 8 Interests in Subsidiaries

(a) Information about Principal Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries listed below have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares or ordinary units which are held directly by the Group. The proportion of ownership interests held equals the voting rights held by Group. Each subsidiary’s principal place of business is also its country of incorporation.

country of incorporation.
Ownership interest held by
the Group
Name of subsidiary Principal place of business 31 December 30 June 2022
2022
DGL Manufacturing Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
DGL Warehousing & Distribution Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
DGL Industries Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
DGL Global Logistics Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
DGL Manufacturing Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Labels Connect Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
DGL (NZ) Limited New Zealand 100% 100%
DGL Manufacturing Limited New Zealand 100% 100%
DGL Warehousing NZ Limited New Zealand 100% 100%
DGL AusBlue Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Opal Australasia Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
AusTech Chemicals Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Total Bio Group Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Total Coolant Management Solutions Pty Ltd Australia 100% 100%
Aquadex Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
BTX Group Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
DGL North America Pty Ltd Australia 100% -
DGL Group Inc United States of America 100% -

Subsidiary financial statements used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements have also been prepared as at the same reporting date as the Group’s financial statements.

(b) Significant Restrictions

Other than the following, there are no significant restrictions over the Group’s ability to access or use assets, and settle liabilities, of the Group.

All borrowings are secured by a charge over the assets of DGL Group. DGL Group is in full compliance with the financial covenants set by it’s lenders.

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Property, Plant & Equipment
Note 9
At cost
Plant & equipment:
Accumulated depreciation
Buildings at:
At cost
Plant & equipment
Land & Buildings
Total buildings
Leasehold Improvements
— directors' valuation
At cost
At cost
— directors' valuation
— independent valuation 30 June 2022
Total land
Accumulated amortisation
Total land & buildings
— independent valuation 30 June 2022
Freehold land at:
Accumulated depreciation
Motor Vehicles
Plant under construction
Total property, plant & equipment
Total plant & equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated depreciation
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
77,166
79,160
22,430
25,532
-
-
99,596
104,692
33,432
41,381
22,667
15,938
(2,592)
(2,243)
53,507
55,076
153,103
159,768
1,071
754
(111)
(90)
960
664
64,949
59,389
(28,669)
(25,542)
36,280
33,847
23,948
16,074
(3,595)
(2,366)
20,353
13,708
13,703
10,847
-
(4)
13,703
10,843
71,296
59,062
224,399
218,830
Group

The Group’s land and buildings were revalued at 30 June 2022 and based on a mix of independent and director valuations. The directors have not noted any impairment indicators to their valuations at 31 December 2022.

At the date of this report, The Environmental Protection Authority ("EPA") is reviewing DGL Group’s environmental assessment of the Tomago site with a view to progressing to remediation works as required by an EPA Prevention Notice. A prospective purchaser is occupying the site with an option to purchase once the Prevention Notice is lifted.

(a) Movements in Carrying Amounts

Movements in carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current reporting period.

Balance at 31 December 2022
Acquisitions through business
combinations(i)
Depreciation expense
Balance at 1 July 2022
Group
Movement in foreign currency
Reclassification
Additions
Disposals
Land
Buildings
Leasehold
Improvement
Plant and
Equipment
Motor
Vehicles
Plant under
construction
Total
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
104,692
55,076
664
33,847
13,708
10,843
218,830
3
374
230
3,593
4,422
3,874
12,496
(4,433)
(1,869)
-
(53)
(170)
-
(6,525)
-
-
87
1,488
3,371
-
4,946
(2)
(756)
(21)
(2,704)
(990)
(1)
(4,474)
(1,784)
-
-
56
-
(1,029)
(2,757)
1,120
682
-
53
12
16
1,883
99,596
53,507
960
36,280
20,353
13,703
224,399

(i) Refer to Note 19: Business Combinations for further information.

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Intangible Assets
Note 10
Intangible Assets
Note 10
Goodwill
Trademarks
&
Certification
Software
Software
under
development
$000
$000
$000
$000
93,284
275
480
1,917
Additions
-
101
22
450
28,113
-
1
-
Amortisation charge
-
(13)
(41)
-
Movement in foreign currency
143
-
3
12
121,540
363
465
2,379
Net carrying amount
Software
Accumulated amortisation & impairment losses
Registrations & Brands
Net carrying amount
Net carrying amount
Net carrying amount
Net carrying amount
Cost
Cost
(a) Movements in Carrying Amounts
Hydroproc Process
Accumulated amortisation & impairment losses
Net carrying amount
Cost
Cost
Accumulated amortisation & impairment losses
Cost
Goodwill
Accumulated amortisation & impairment losses
Trademarks & certification
Accumulated impairment losses
Software under development
Accumulated amortisation & impairment losses
Total intangible assets
Acquisitions through business
combinations(i)
Closing value at end of reporting
period
Cost
Balance at the beginning of reporting
period
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
122,384
94,128
(844)
(844)
121,540
93,284
539
437
(176)
(162)
363
275
1,336
1,309
(871)
(829)
465
480
2,379
1,917
-
-
2,379
1,917
2,217
2,217
(1,554)
(1,554)
663
663
1,859
1,853
(24)
-
1,835
1,853
127,245
98,472
Hydroproc
Process
Registration
& Brands
Total
$000
$000
$000

663
1,853
98,472

-
6
579

-
-
28,114

-
(24)
(78)

-
-
158
Group
121,540
363
465
2,379

663
1,835
127,245

(i) Refer to Note 19: Business Combinations for further information.

Goodwill impairment testing

The Board is not aware of any indicators of potential impairment, determining that no impairment is required to the carrying amount of goodwill at 31 December 2022.

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Note 11

Leases

The Group's lease portfolio relates to buildings only. These leases have an average of 7 years remaining in their lease term (if all available options are taken up).

Options to extend or terminate

The option to extend or terminate is contained in several of the property leases of the Group. There were no extension options for equipment leases. These clauses provide the Group opportunities to manage leases in order to align with its strategies. All of the extension or termination options are only exercisable by the Group. The extension options or termination options which were probable to be exercised have been included in the calculation of the right-of-use asset.

(i) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet

(i)
AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet
Right-of-use assets
Leased buildings
Accumulated depreciation
Total right-of-use asset
Lease Liabilities
Current
Non-Current
Total lease liabilities
Movements in carrying amounts
Leased buildings:
Opening net carrying amount
Acquisitions through business combinations(i)
Addition to right-of-use assets
Depreciation expense
Movement in foreign exchange
Net carrying amount
(ii)
AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Depreciation charge related to right-of-use assets
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Total cash outflows for leases
(i)Refer to Note 19: Business Combinations for further information.
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
71,672
61,638
(26,444)
(21,181)
Group
45,228
40,457
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
11,846
10,904
35,221
30,983
Group
47,067
41,887
40,457
22,719
7,565
5,809
2,157
19,639
(5,947)
(9,064)
996
1,354
45,228
40,457
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
5,947
3,937
610
350
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
6,169
4,244
Group
Group

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Note 12
Trade & Other Payables
Trade payables
Secured liabilities
Trade payables
Sundry payables & accrued expenses
Unsecured liabilities
Current
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
36,698
32,071
6,489
8,111
-
22,092
43,187
62,274
Group

DGL had a secured trade finance facility provided by ANZ. The utilised amount was classified as secured trade payables above. The facility involved providing security over the future cash flows of specific trade receivables and inventories, which met certain criteria, in return for cash finance on a contracted percentage of the security provided. The facility was restructured into a long-term working capital facility on 30 August 2022 (refer also Note 13).

(a)
Financial liabilities at amortised cost classified as trade & other payables
Trade & other payables
— Total current
— Total non-current
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
43,187
62,274
-
-
43,187
62,274
Group
Note 13
Borrowings
(a)
Total borrowings
Current
Bank loans
Other loans
Total current & non-current secured liabilities:
Total non-current borrowings
Non-Current
Total current borrowings
Bank loans
Other loans
Bank loans
Other loans
Secured liabilities - amortised cost:
Secured liabilities - amortised cost:
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
3,323
1,772
250
1,651
3,573
3,423
100,247
66,018
406
39
100,653
66,057
104,226
69,480
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
103,570
67,790
656
1,690
104,226
69,480
Group
Group

The bank loan carries an effective interest rate of 5.20% p.a. (30 June 2022: 3.30% p.a)

(b) Collateral provided

On 30 August 2022, the Group entered into a long-term multi-option facility agreement with ANZ Banking Group Limited (“ANZ”). Loans, working capital and asset finance are secured by a first ranking security charge over all Group assets and property.

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Note 14 Issued Capital

Group Group Group
31 December 30 June 2022
2022
$000 $000
284,911,205 fully paid ordinary shares (30 June 2022: 279,192,548 fully paid ordinary shares) 258,920 250,118
258,920 250,118
The Group has authorised share capital amounting to 284,911,205 ordinary shares.
Group
(a) Ordinary Shares 31 December 2022 30 June 2022
No. $000 No. $000

At the beginning of the reporting period
279,192,548 250,118 257,000,000 192,249
Shares issued during the year 5,718,657 8,662 22,192,548 57,579
Less: capital raising costs - 140 - 290

At the end of the reporting period
284,911,205 258,920 279,192,548 250,118

On 11 July 2022, 53,324 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $2.72 per share. The share issuance was issued to certain members of the executive management team following a recent remuneration review. No cash was raised.

On 2 September 2022, 725,689 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $1.59 per share. The share issuance was to settle the share acquisition of Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd. No cash was raised.

On 6 September 2022, 278,149 fully paid ordinary shares issued at $1.46 per share. The share issuance was to settle the acquisition of the business and assets of Clarkson Freightlines Pty Ltd. No cash was raised.

On 4 October 2022, 2,943,925 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $1.49 per share. The share issuance was to settle the share acquisition of Aquadex Pty Ltd. No cash was raised.

On 4 October 2022, 677,570 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $1.49 per share. The share issuance was to settle the share acquisition of BTX Group Pty Ltd. No cash was raised.

On 2 November 2022, 1,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $1.51 per share. The share issuance was to settle the share acquisition of Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd. No cash was raised.

On 28 December 2022, 40,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $1.50 per share. The share issuance was to the former CFO as a bonus payment for extension of employment past the contractual notice period to 23 December 2022. No cash was raised.

Note 15 Operating Segments

General Information

Identification of reportable segments

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board of directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.

The Group is managed primarily on the basis of product category and service offerings as the diversification of the Group's operations inherently have notably different risk profiles and performance assessment criteria. Operating segments are therefore determined on the same basis.

Reportable segments disclosed are based on aggregating operating segments where the segments are considered to have similar economic characteristics and are also similar with respect to the following:

  • the products sold and/or services provided by the segment; and

  • the type or class of customer for the products or service.

Types of products & services by segment

  • (i) Environmental Solutions

The Group's Environmental Solutions segment is focused on resource recovery and waste management. Its core activities comprise liquid waste treatment, end-of-life lead acid battery ("ULAB") recycling and lead smelting and refining.

ULAB recycling is undertaken at two EPA licensed recycling facilities located in New South Wales and Victoria. The division relies on an established and mature collection network of suppliers located throughout Australia. ULABs are recycled in state-of-the-art recycling facilities which are highly automated. The primary outputs from the ULAB recycling process are lead products, scrap plastic and waste.

The segment's lead smelter in Laverton North, Victoria has lead smelting and refining capabilities. This is to allow the conversion of intermediate lead material into valuable end products, which are sold to a wider global market.

The segment operates a waste water treatment plant at its New South Wales ULAB recycling plant to process liquid waste generated from its own plant and from external customers.

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Note 15: Operating Segments (continued)

(ii) Chemical Manufacturing

The Group's Chemical Manufacturing segment produces its own range of speciality chemicals and undertaken advanced formulation and contract manufacturing on behalf of third parties. The Group believes the segment provides a versatile, end to end solution for its customers.

Operations are focused on deriving chemicals from complex reactions in controlled environments. Using internally developed intellectual property, the division also manufactures DGL branded goods.

(iii) Warehousing and Distribution

The Group's Warehousing and Distribution segment offers transport, logistics and warehousing services focusing on dangerous and hazardous goods across Australia and New Zealand. The segment also manages logistics and distribution for other goods including food, pharmaceutical products, agricultural products, security sensitive goods and temperature-controlled products.

Key components of the services provided by the Warehousing and Distribution segment include freight forwarding, inventory management, warehousing, and transport.

(iv) Corporate costs

The Group's Corporate Costs segment represents costs incurred by the Group not allocated to the operating segments.

Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments

(a) Accounting policies adopted

Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the Board of Directors, being the chief operating decision makers with respect to operating segments, are determined in accordance with accounting policies that are consistent with those adopted in the annual financial statements of the Group.

(b) Intersegment transactions

An internally determined transfer price is set for all intersegment sales. This price is reset biannually and is based on what would be realised in the event the sale was made to an external party at arm’s length. All such transactions are eliminated on consolidation of the Group's financial statements.

Intersegment loans payable and receivable are initially recognised at the consideration received/to be received net of transaction costs. If intersegment loans receivable and payable are not on commercial terms, these are not adjusted to fair value based on market interest rates. This policy represents a departure from that applied to the statutory financial statements.

  • (c) Segment assets

Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to the segment that receives the majority of the economic value from the asset. In most instances, segment assets are clearly identifiable on the basis of their nature and physical location.

(d) Segment liabilities

Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is direct nexus between the incurrence of the liability and the operations of the segment. Borrowings and tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the Group as a whole and are not allocated. Segment liabilities include trade and other payables and certain direct borrowings.

(e) Segment information

  • (i) Segment performance
Segment performance
Six months ending 31 December 2022 Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
Total
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
REVENUE
External sales
Inter-company revenue
Intersegment elimination
Total segment revenue
Deprecation & amortisation
Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit/loss before
Intersegment elimination
Net profit before tax from continuing operations
Segment result from continuing operations before tax
44,883
137,126
34,784
410
217,203
1
4,341
6,709
2,795
13,846
-
-
-
-
(13,846)
44,884
141,467
41,493
3,205
217,203
(1,384)
(4,147)
(5,751)
(535)
3,019
17,958
1,090
(7,346)
14,721
tax (472)
14,249

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Note 15: Operating Segments (continued)

(ii)
(iii)
Six months ending 31 December 2021 Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
Total
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
Total
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
REVENUE
External sales
Inter-company revenue
Intersegment elimination
Total segment revenue
Deprecation & amortisation
Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit/loss before
Intersegment elimination
Net profit before tax from continuing operations
Segment assets
31 December 2022
Segment result from continuing operations before tax
45,495
75,010
22,496
39
143,040
1,167
1,686
3,470
49
6,372
-
-
-
-
(6,372)
46,662
76,696
25,966
88
143,040
(1,348)
(2,366)
(4,485)
(95)
7,337
8,620
1,567
(4,867)
12,657
tax
Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
$000
$000
$000
$000
(113)
12,544
Total
$000
Segment assets
Segment assets include:

Reconciliation of segment assets to group assets
Intersegment eliminations
Unallocated assets:
— Goodwill on consolidation
Total group assets
30 June 2022
Additions to non-current assets (other than
financial assets and deferred tax)
76,814
206,485
123,738
333,821
1,883
12,519
(23)
-
Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
$000
$000
$000
$000

740,858
14,379
(266,324)
73,853
548,387
Total
$000
Segment assets
Segment assets include:

Reconciliation of segment assets to group assets
Intersegment eliminations
Unallocated assets:
— Goodwill on consolidation
Total group assets
Segment liabilities
31 December 2022
Additions to non-current assets (other than
financial assets and deferred tax)
66,501
191,425
120,199
295,570
502
61,487
21,837
47,085
Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
$000
$000
$000
$000

673,695

130,911
(219,118)
52,807
507,384
Total
$000
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Intersegment eliminations
Total group liabilities
35,128
121,812
83,764
85,733

326,437
(105,154)
221,283

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Note 15: Operating Segments (continued)

15: Operating Segments (continued)
Environmental
Solutions
Chemical
Manufacturing
Warehousing
& Distribution
Corporate
Costs
30 June 2022
$000
$000
$000
$000
Total
$000
Segment liabilities
30,320
56,580
52,727
147,637
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Intersegment eliminations
Total group liabilities
287,264
(85,668)
201,596
  • (iv) Revenue by geographical region

Revenue, including revenue from discontinued operations, attributable to external customers is disclosed below, based on the location of the external customer:

external customer:
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
Australia
New Zealand
Total revenue
203,677
135,249
13,526
7,791
217,203
143,040
  • (v) Assets by geographical region

The location of segment assets by geographical location of the assets is disclosed below:

The location of segment assets by geographical location of the assets is disclosed below:
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
Australia
New Zealand
Total Assets
657,275
582,982
83,583
90,713
740,858
673,695

Note 16 Events After the Reporting Period

On 19 January 2022, the Company announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Nightingale Transport (Qld) Pty Ltd and Nightingale Freightlines Pty Ltd (collectively, “Nightingales”). Nightingales provides a national logistics service to blue-chip clients in the mining, agricultural and infrastructure sectors.

The total acquisition price is $18.2m and will be funded by cash.

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Note 17 Related Party Transactions

Related Parties

(a) The Group's main related parties are as follows:

  • i. Key Management Personnel:

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity are considered key management personnel.

ii. Other Related Parties

Other related parties include entities controlled by the ultimate parent entity and entities over which key management personnel have joint control.

(b) Transactions with related parties:

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

i.
ii.
iii.
End of the reporting period
Loan repayment made
Loan converted to shares
Beginning of the reporting period
Administration revenue charged to Simon Henry and his controlled entities
Rental and related expenses charged by Simon Henry and his controlled
entities
Rental and related expenses charged by Spalding Holdings Pty Ltd, of which
Mr Robert Sushames parents have an interest in.
Purchase consideration of 120 Fulton Drive acquired from Belbrae
Investments Pty Ltd, of which Mr Robert Sushames parents are shareholders.
Interest charged
Loans from Simon Henry
Transactions with Simon Henry & his controlled entities
Due dilligence and professional training fees paid to BDO Australia, of which
Denise Brotherton is a Partner
Company secretarial fees and reimbursement of expenses, paid to DW
Accounting & Advisory Pty Ltd, of which Mr Andrew Draffin is a director and
shareholder. DW Accounting & Advisory Pty Ltd is a shareholder of DGL
Group Limited.
Transactions with other related parties
31 December
2022
31 December
2021
$000
$000
-
8,481
-
(1,498)
-
(7,055)
-
72
Group
-
-
132
144
75
89
114
93
512
-
519
151
-
5,806

All transactions noted above have been carried out on an arms-length basis.

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Note 18 Reserves a. Foreign Currency Translation Reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve records exchange differences arising on translation of a foreign controlled subsidiary.

Balance at the beginning of the period
Foreign currency movements during the reporting period
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
(1,900)
(45)
2,189
(1,855)
Group
289
(1,900)
  • b. Asset Revaluation Reserve

The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of land and buildings.

Balance at the beginning of the period
Asset revaluation movement during the year
Sale of property (64 Broad Street - see note 7)
Tax effect
Cash Flow Hedge Reserve
The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of hedging instruments
Balance at the beginning of the period
Asset revaluation movement during the year
Merger Acquisition Reserve
Balance at the beginning of the period
Movements during the year
Total Reserves
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
Asset Revaluation Reserve
Cash Flow Hedge Reserve
Merger Acquisition Reserve
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
48,886
22,477
-
31,473
(922)
-
-
(5,064)
Group
47,964
48,886
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
262
66
(78)
196
Group
184
262
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
(54,230)
(54,230)
-
-
Group
(54,230)
(54,230)
31 December
2022
30 June 2022
$000
$000
289
(1,900)
47,964
48,886
184
262
(54,230)
(54,230)
Group
(5,793)
(6,982)
  • c. Cash Flow Hedge Reserve

  • d. Merger Acquisition Reserve

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Note 19 Business Combinations

Summary of Business Combinations during the financial year

During the financial reporting period, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of four companies as well as the business and assets of a further two companies. A summary of the combinations is as follows:

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares
Less:
-
Cash & cash equivalents
-
Receivables
-
Other assets
-
Inventories
-
Right-of-use assets
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Trade & other payables
-
Income tax liabilities
-
Lease liabilities
-
Borrowings
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Goodwill provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
29,235
8,457
37,692
2,459
4,042
20
4,429
7,565
4,944
(3,930)
(1,025)
(7,565)
(708)
(652)
9,579
28,113

(a) Acquisition of business & assets from Clarkson & Connolly Transport

On 1 September 2022, DGL Warehousing & Distribution Pty Ltd acquired the business and assets of Clarkson & Connolly Transport Trust (Trading as Clarkson Freightlines). Clarksons focuses on providing general freight services for the agricultural and building industries in the Midwest and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia.

The total acquisition price was $6,656,098, of which $6,250,000 was settled by cash and $406,098 settled via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares(i)
Less:
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(ii) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
6,250
406
6,656
2,962
(52)
2,910
3,746

(i) The consideration paid to acquire the business and assets of Clarkson & Connolly Transport Trust includes 278,149 fully paid ordinary shares issued in the Group. The fair value of the shares in the Group has been determined based on the current market price of the shares at the date of acquisition.

(ii) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of the business and assets of Clarkson & Connolly Transport Trust.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

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Note 19: Business Combinations (continued)

(b) Acquisition of Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd

On 1 September 2022, DGL Manufacturing Pty Ltd acquired 100% of Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd. Flexichem specialises in complex siliconebased manufacturing targeted for water treatment, industrial and specialty product applications for both domestic and export customers.

The total acquisition price was $8,419,698, of which $7,269,481 was settled by cash and $1,150,217 settled via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares(i)
Less:
-
Cash & cash equivalents
-
Receivables(ii)
-
Inventories
-
Right-of-use assets
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Trade & other payables
-
Income tax liabilities
-
Lease liabilities
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(iii) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
7,269
1,150
8,419
400
1,447
1,973
1,482
215
(328)
(270)
(1,482)
(218)
3,219
5,200

(i) The consideration paid to acquired Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd includes 725,689 fully paid ordinary shares issued in the Group. The fair value of the shares in the Group has been determined based on the current market price of the shares at the date of acquisition.

(ii) The directors believe the receivables are fully recoverable and no provision for impairment is required.

(iii) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of Flexichem Australia Pty Ltd.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

(c) Acquisition of Aquadex Pty Ltd

On 1 October 2022, the Company acquired 100% of Aquadex Pty Ltd. Aquadex specialises in the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals for chlorine products and water treatment.

The total acquisition price was $4,484,323, of which $97,875 was settled by cash and $4,386,448 settled via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares(i)
Less:
-
Cash & cash equivalents
-
Receivables(ii)
-
Other assets
-
Inventories
-
Right-of-use assets
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Trade & other payables
-
Income tax liabilities
-
Lease liabilities
-
Borrowings
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(iii) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
98
4,386
4,484
161
151
17
619
76
854
(682)
(48)
(76)
(708)
(51)
313
4,171

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Note 19: Business Combinations (continued)

  • (i) The consideration paid to acquired Aquadex Pty Ltd includes 2,943,925 fully paid ordinary shares issued in the Group. The fair value of the shares in the Group has been determined based on the current market price of the shares at the date of acquisition.

  • (ii) The directors believe the receivables are fully recoverable and no provision for impairment is required.

  • (iii) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of Aquadex Pty Ltd.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

(d) Acquisition of BTX Group Pty Ltd

On 1 October 2022, the Company acquired 100% of BTX Group Pty Ltd. BTX Group provides bespoke chemistries and innovative technologies to the municipal, mining, environmental and industrial sectors throughout Australia.

The total acquisition price was $9,706,467, of which $8,696,888 was settled by cash and $1,009,579 settled via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares(i)
Less:
-
Cash & cash equivalents
-
Receivables(ii)
-
Inventories
-
Right-of-use assets
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Trade & other payables
-
Income tax liabilities
-
Lease liabilities
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(iii) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
8,697
1,010
9,707
1,281
1,844
1,587
192
55
(2,267)
(678)
(192)
(18)
1,804
7,903

(i) The consideration paid to acquired BTX Group Pty Ltd includes 677,570 fully paid ordinary shares issued in the Group. The fair value of the shares in the Group has been determined based on the current market price of the shares at the date of acquisition.

(ii) The directors believe the receivables are fully recoverable and no provision for impairment is required.

(iii) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of BTX Group Pty Ltd.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

(e) Acquisition of Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd

On 1 November 2022, the Company acquired 100% of Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd. Acacia Ridge has a number of years' experience in handling ISO Tank Containers and Road Tankers, whilst providing a range of services to meet all customer needs.

The total acquisition price was $5,270,645, of which $3,765,645 was settled by cash and $1,505,000 settled via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
-
Ordinary Shares(i)
Less:
-
Cash & cash equivalents
-
Receivables(ii)
-
Right-of-use assets
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Trade & other payables
-
Income tax liabilities
-
Lease liabilities
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(iii) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
3,766
1,505
5,271
617
600
5,815
499
(653)
(29)
(5,815)
(289)
745
4,526

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Note 19: Business Combinations (continued)

  • (i) The consideration paid to acquired Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd includes 1,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares issued in the Group. The fair value of the shares in the Group has been determined based on the current market price of the shares at the date of acquisition.

  • (ii) The directors believe the receivables are fully recoverable and no provision for impairment is required.

  • (iii) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of Acacia Ridge Container Park Pty Ltd.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

(f) Acquisition of business and assets from Chempac (NZ) 2016 Limited

On 1 December 2022, DGL Manufacturing Limited acquired the business and assets of Chempac (NZ) 2016 Limited. Chempac (NZ) is a business engaged in chemical manufacturing, packaging and distribution of finished goods based in East Tamaki, Auckland.

The total acquisition price was $3,155,073, which was settled by cash.

The figures below have been converted using the spot rate at 1 December 2022.

Purchase consideration
-
Cash
Less:
-
Other assets
-
Inventories
-
Property, plant & equipment
-
Provisions
Identifiable assets acquired & liabilities assumed
Goodwill(i) provisionally accounted for
Fair Value
$'000
3,155
3,155
3
250
359
(24)
588
2,567

(i) The goodwill is attributable to the high profitability of the acquired business and the significant synergies expected to arise after the Group's acquisition of the business and assets of Chempac (NZ) 2016 Limited.

No amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

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DGL GROUP LIMITED AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES ABN: 71 002 802 646 DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

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In accordance with a resolution of the directors of DGL Group Limited, the directors of the company declare that:

  1. the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 4 to 24, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

  2. (a) comply with Australian Accounting Standards applicable to the entity, which, as stated in Note 1 to the financial statements, constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards; and

  3. (b) give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2022 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  4. in the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors made pursuant to section 303(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

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Director Mr Peter Lowe

Dated this 28 February 2023

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DGL GROUP LIMITED

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

Conclusion

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of DGL Group Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, a statement of accounting policies, other selected explanatory notes, and the directors’ declaration.

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of DGL Group Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2022, and of its consolidated financial performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (ASRE 2410).Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review of the Half-Year Financial Report section of this report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the halfyear financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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Auditor’s Responsibility for the Review of the Half-Year Financial Report

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. ASRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether we have become aware of any matter that causes us to believe that the halfyear financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the Group’s consolidated financial position as at 31 December 2022 and its consolidated performance for the half-year ended on that date, and complying with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

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PKF Melbourne, 28 February 2023

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Kenneth Weldin Partner

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