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ENECO REFRESH LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2008

Feb 28, 2008

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Appendix 4D Half-Year Financial Report

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Results for announcement to the market

1. Results for the half year to 31 December 2007 and the corresponding period to 31 December 2006

Company Result
Revenue from ordinary activities
up
27% to
Profit for the period attributable to members
up
131% to
A$’000
2,522
228
For the Period ending
Net tangible asset per share
Net asset per share
31 Dec 07
$0.07
$0.09
31 Dec 06
$0.09
$0.10

Dividends No interim dividend is payable

2. Brief Explanation of the Result

Refer to directors’ report on page 3.

Appendix 4D Half-Year Financial Report


3. Details of entities over which control has been gained or lost during the period

  • a) Name of the entity: Sun Shower Springs

  • Acquired: 2 July 2007

  • b) Name of the entity: Blackwood Gully Spring Water Acquired: 3 December 2007

4. Details of individual and total dividends or distributions and dividend or distribution payments

Nil

  1. Details of any dividend or distribution reinvestment plans in operation and the last date for the receipt of an election notice for participation in any dividend or distribution reinvestment plan

Nil

6. Details of associates and joint venture entities including the name of the associate or joint venture entity and details of the reporting entity’s percentage holding in each of these entities and – where material to an understanding of the report - aggregate share of profits (losses) of these entities, details of contributions to net profit for each of these entities, and with comparative figures for each of these disclosures for the previous corresponding period.

Associates

Relish Australia Pty Ltd
Restock Distributors Pty Ltd
% Share

49.9
49.9
Share of Losses
31 Dec 07
-
(30,272)
31 Dec 06
(47,297)
(3)

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Refresh Group Limited

and its controlled entities ABN 28 079 681 244

Half Year Financial Report

31 December 2007

REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

Table of Contents

DIRECTORS’ REPORT..........................................................................................................................3
AUDITORS' INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION…………………………………………….………………4
INCOME STATEMENT ..........................................................................................................................5
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION……………………………………………………………………6
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ..........................................................................................................7
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY..............................................................................................8
1.
CORPORATE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................9
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES .........................................................9
3.
SEGMENT INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………...10
4.
REVENUE, INCOME AND EXPENSES ....................................................................................10
5.
INCOME TAX.............................................................................................................................10
6.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...........................................................................................11
7.
DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED........................................................................................11
8.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.............................................................................................................11
9.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES ................................................................................11
10.
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY...........................................................................................................12
11.
EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE .....................................................................12
12.
BUSINESS COMBINATION ......................................................................................................13
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ............................................................................................................14
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT.....................................................................................................15

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Your directors submit their report for the half-year ended 31 December 2007.

DIRECTORS

The names of the directors of the company in office at the date of this report or during the half-year are:-

Henry Heng

Edmund Teo

Murray Smith

All directors held their position as a director throughout the entire half-year and up to the date of this report.

REVIEW AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Refresh has always focused on growth and we are pleased that turnover increased by 27% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Without including revenue from the acquisitions of Sun Shower Springs and Blackwood Gully Spring Water, turnover increased by 13%.

Bottled water continues to be a fast growing industry in Australia. Refresh is well positioned to take advantage of this growth. With our 6 locations, 5 of which have manufacturing facilities, we are able to cut down on the cost of freight. Our upgrading of various plants and investment in infrastructure has now positioned the company to take on significant increase in sales. We will build on our existing markets and continue our growth.

With recent increases in the Perth property market, we decided to realise the gain by selling our property in Perth and use the profit to further grow the business. The profit contributed to Other Income of $598,118. Operating loss before tax for the period is much reduced to $259,508 compared with $514,951 in the corresponding period last year. As we are in a seasonal business, we are forecasting a better second half with its warmer weather.

Since our listing, we looked at several merger and acquisition opportunities. We will continue to look for such opportunities to accelerate the growth of the company.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

We have obtained an independence declaration from our auditors, Grant Thornton (WA) Partnership, which is included on page 4.

Signed for and on behalf of the directors in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

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Henry Heng Executive Chairman

Dated 29 February 2008 Perth, Western Australia

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

Grant Thornton (WA) Partnership ABN: 17 735 344 518 Level 1 10 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005 PO BOX 570 West Perth WA 6872 T +61 8 9480 2000 F +61 8 9322 7787 E [email protected] W www.grantthornton.com.au

In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the review of Refresh Group Limited and its controlled entities for the half-year ended 31 December 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 review; and

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

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GRANT THORNTON (WA) PARTNERSHIP

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P W WARR Partner

Perth

Date: 29 February 2008

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Grant Thornton (WA) Partnership is an independent business entitled to trade under the international name Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton is a trademark owned by Grant Thornton International and used under licence by independent firms and entities throughout the world.

REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

Note
Revenue
Cost of Goods sold
Other income
4
Employee benefits expense
4
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Finance costs
4
Professional fees
Advertising expenses
Motor vehicle expenses
Occupancy expenses
Other expenses
Share of net profits/(losses) of associates accounted for using
equity method
Profit/(Loss) From Operations Before Income Tax
Income tax expense
5
Net Profit/(Loss) attributable to members of Refresh Group
Limited
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share)
CONSOLIDATED
2007
$
2006
$
2,521,570
1,986,257
(939,938)
(811,188)
598,118
25,975
(1,097,040)
(941,110)
(108,884)
(80,428)
(41,429)
(29,387)
(37,068)
(162,114)
(38,318)
(38,654)
(87,553)
(71,031)
(151,288)
(101,429)
(249,287)
(244,542)
(30,272)
(47,300)
338,611
(514,951)
(110,938)
(206,539)
227,673
(721,490)
0.51
(1.66)
0.51
(1.66)

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2007

Notes
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
6
Trade and other receivables
Investment in associates accounted for using the
equity method
Inventories
Total Current Assets
Non Current Assets
Receivables
Other financial assets
Investment in associates accounted for using the
equity method
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Total Non Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Provisions
Current tax liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Deferred income tax liabilities
Provisions
Total Non-current Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Issued capital
10
Reserves
Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses)
TOTAL EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED
31 December
2007
$
30 June
2007
$
970,718
435,507
778,918
538,996
56,307
-
516,056
398,030
2,321,999
1,372,533
-
1,227
6,000
26,000
-
86,580
2,053,713
3,547,231
969,774
543,774
3,029,487
4,204,812
5,351,486
5,577,345
511,377
328,334
89,819
190,996
72,260
91,744
-
1,034
673,456
612,108
185,060
861,201
258,808
8,658
32,363
32,040
476,231
901,899
1,149,687
1,514,007
4,201,799
4,063,338
4,778,991
4,728,991
114,758
805,492
(691,950)
(1,471,145)
4,201,799
4,063,338

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Borrowing costs
Interest received
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Loans to related parties
Additional investment in associates
Proceeds from disposal of equity investments
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from deposits received on shares
Proceeds from borrowing
Share Issue expenses
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
CONSOLIDATED
2007
$
2006
$
2,285,890
1,818,585
(2,430,194)
(2,328,384)
(31,117)
(22,898)
15,196
25,374
(160,225)
(507,323)
2,252,190
8,910
(267,436)
(269,395)
-
(55,371)
-
(95,790)
53,000
-
(565,000)
(70,000)
1,472,754
(481,646)
-
-
141,500
-
-
-
(918,818)
(49,738)
(777,318)
(49,738)
535,211
(1,038,707)
435,507
1,462,633
970,718
423,926

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

CONSOLIDATED
At 1 July 2006
Equity fund raising costs
Total income and expense for the year
recognised directly in equity
Profit/(Loss) for the year
Total Income and expense for the
period
Shares issued
Transfer of revaluation reserve to
retained earnings
Tax adjustment taken to equity
At 31 December 2006
CONSOLIDATED
At 1 July 2007
Equity fund raising costs
Total income and expense for the year
recognised directly in equity
Profit/(Loss) for the year
Total income and expense for the
period
Shares issued
Transfer of revaluation reserve to
retained earnings
Tax adjustment taken to equity
At 31 December 2007
Issued
Capital
Equity Raising
Costs
Other
reserves
Retained Earnings/
(Accumulated
Losses)
Revaluation
Reserve
**Total **
4,933,070
(298,075)
81,128
(217,944)
521,110
5,019,289
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(721,490)
-
(721,490)
-
-
-
(721,490)
-
(721,490)
72,000
72,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(11,766)
-
-
-
(11,766)
5,005,070
(309,841)
81,128
(939,434)
521,110
4,358,033
Issued
Capital
Equity Raising
Costs
Other
reserves
Retained Earnings/
(Accumulated
Losses)
Revaluation
Reserve
Total
5,055,070
(326,079)
114,758
(1,471,145)
690,734
4,063,338
-
-
-
-
-
-
227,673
227,673
-
-
-
227,673
-
227,673
50,000
50,000
-
-
-
551,522
(551,522)
-
-
-
-
(139,212)
(139,212)
5,105,070
(326,079)
114,758
(691,950)
-
4,201,799

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

The financial report of Refresh Group Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2007 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 29 February 2008. Refresh Group Limited is a company incorporated in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Company are described in note 3.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The half-year financial report does not include all of the notes of the type normally included within the annual financial report and therefore cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the consolidated entity as the full financial report.

The half-year financial report should be read in conjunction with the annual Financial Report of Refresh Group Limited as at 30 June 2007

It is also recommended that the half-year financial report be considered together with any public announcements made by Refresh Group Limited and its controlled entities during the half-year ended 31 December 2007 in accordance with the continuous disclosure obligations arising under the Corporations Act 2001

(a) Basis of preparation

The half-year consolidated financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirement of the Corporations Act 2001, applicable Accounting Standards, including AASB 134 “Interim Financial Reporting” and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. The half-year financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis, except where stated.

For the purpose of preparing the half-year financial report, the half-year has been treated as a discrete reporting period.

(b) Significant accounting policies

The half-year consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies as used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2007.

In the half-year ended 31 December 2007, the Group has reviewed all of the new and revised standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for annual reporting periods beginning in or after 1 July 2007. It has been determined by the Group that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on its business and, therefore no change is necessary to the Group's accounting policies

(c) Basis of consolidation

The half-year consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Refresh Group Limited and its controlled subsidiaries (‘the Group’).

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

For the last past six months, the Group continues to operate in one business segment being the processing and sale of purified water, and one geographical segment being Australia.

4. REVENUE, INCOME AND EXPENSES

CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED
31/12/07 31/12/06
$ $
(a) Other income
Rent received - -
Interest received 15,196 25,374
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 549,922 601
Gain on disposal of investment 33,000 -
598,118 25,975
(b) Finance costs
Bank loans and overdrafts 29,104 19,109
Finance charges payable under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 12,325 10,278
Total finance costs (on historical cost basis) 41,429 29,387
(c) Employee benefits expense
Wages and Salaries 852,086 711,672
Workers’ compensation costs 118,753 131,006
Superannuation costs 130,862 80,196
Provisions for Annual and Long Service Leave (4,661) 18,236
1,097,040 941,110

5. INCOME TAX

The major components of income tax expense for the half-year ended 31 December 2007 are:

Consolidated Income Statement
Current Income tax
Current income tax charge
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years
Deferred income tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Income tax expense reported in the consolidated income statement
CONSOLIDATED
31/12/07
$
31/12/06
$
-
-
-
101,950
110,938
104,589
110,938
206,539

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For the purposes of the half-year condensed cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are comprised of the following:

Cash at bank and in hand
Short-term deposits
CONSOLIDATED
31/12/07
$
30/06/07
$
970,718
435,507
-
-
970,718
435,507

7. DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED

No dividend has been paid or declared for the half-year 31 December 2007. No dividend was paid in the prior year.

8 . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

For Employee Share Scheme, employees were eligible for a loan from the Company in order to finance the purchase of shares. The loan is an interest-free loan with a maximum term of two years.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating lease commitments - Group as lessee

The Group has entered into commercial leases where it is not in the best interest of the Group to purchase these assets.

Perth
Kalgoorlie
Melbourne
Sydney
Toowoomba
Expiry Term
30/06/13 7+3+3 years
21/12/08 2 + 2years
16/02/09 Takenup2-yearoption
31/08/08 Takenup2-yearoption
31/03/09 3+3 years

Renewal terms are included in the contracts. Renewals are at the option of the specific entity that holds the lease. Perth office rental was taken up under the sale and leaseback agreement when the Group sold its land and building this year.

There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December 2007 and 30 June 2007 are as follows:

Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
CONSOLIDATED
31.12.07
30.06.07
253,312
172,680
535,804
65.894
789,116
238,574

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont)

Finance lease and hire purchase commitments

The Group has finance leases and hire purchase contracts for various items of plant and machinery with one additional hire purchase contract amounting to $141,500 this year. These leases have no terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses.

Future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED
Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
Total minimum lease payments
31.12.07
30.06.07
Minimum
payments
Minimum
payments
89,819
106,296
185,060
98,901
274,879
205,197

10. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Ordinary shares
Issued and fully paid
Movements in ordinary shares on issue
At 1 July 2007
Issued Capital – Sun Shower Spring
At 31 December 2007
CONSOLIDATED
31/12/07
30/6/07
$
$
5,105,070
5,055,070
Number
$
44,059,118
5,055,070
302,115
50,000
44,361,233
5,105,070

11. EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE

The Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in the future financial years.

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

12. BUSINESS COMBINATION

Acquisition of Sun Shower Springs

In July 2007, Refresh acquired the bottled water division of Sun Shower Springs Pty Ltd based in Brisbane. This business is incorporated in Refresh Waters Queensland Pty Ltd. The acquisition will increase the company’s market share in the bottled water market in Queensland. Consideration for the purchase was $420,000 in cash, $30,000 in Ebanc Trade Credit and 302,115 ordinary shares in Refresh Group Limited based on market price at 16.55 cents each.

Net Assets
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Consideration:
Shares issued, at market price
Ebanc Trade Credit
Cash paid
Total consideration
Recognised
on
acquisition
$
149,000
351,000
500,000
50,000
30,000
420,000
500,000

From the date of acquisition, Sun Shower Springs business has contributed $270,127 to revenue and $11,036 to the net profit of the Group.

The goodwill arising on the Sun Shower Springs transaction pertains to the directors’ assessment of the business valuation based on the future maintainable earnings of Sun Shower Springs. Goodwill represents the difference between the business valuation and the net tangible assets.

Acquisition of Blackwood Gully Spring Water

In December 2007, Refresh acquired Blackwood Gully Spring Water based in Melbourne. This business is integrated into the Melbourne operation, allowing customers the choice of natural spring water or pure distilled water. Consideration for the purchase was $195,000 in cash and a deferred settlement of $33,534 to be paid on 23 January 2008.

Net Assets
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Consideration:
Cash paid
Deferred cash payments to be made on 23 January 2008
Total consideration
Recognised
on
acquisition
$
153,534
75,000
228,534
195,000
33,534
228,534

From the date of acquisition, Blackwood Gully business has contributed $7,277 to the revenue of the Group.

The goodwill arising on the Blackwood Gully transaction pertains to the directors’ assessment of the business valuation based on the future maintainable earnings of Blackwood Gully. Goodwill represents the difference between the business valuation and the net tangible assets.

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REFRESH GROUP LIMITED – HALF YEAR REPORT

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of directors of Refresh Group Ltd, I state that;

In the opinion of the directors:

  • a) the financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (i) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2007 and the performance for the half-year ended on that date of the consolidated entity; and

  • (ii) comply with Accounting Standard AASB 134 “Interim Financial Reporting” and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

  • b) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

On behalf of the Board

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Henry Heng Executive Chairman

Dated 29 February 2008 Perth, Western Australia

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF REFRESH GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

Grant Thornton (WA) Partnership ABN: 17 735 344 518 Level 1 10 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005 PO BOX 570 West Perth WA 6872

T +61 8 9480 2000 F +61 8 9322 7787 E [email protected] W www.grantthornton.com.au

Report on the half-year financial report

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated half-year financial report of Refresh Group Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (the consolidated entity), which comprises the balance sheet as at 31 December 2007, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the half-year ended on that date, a description of accounting policies, and other selected explanatory notes. The consolidated entity comprises both the Company and its controlled entities during that half-year.

Directors’ responsibility for the half-year financial report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated half-year 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 consolidated half-year 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.

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the consolidated half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagement ASRE 2410: Review of an Interim Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2007 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Refresh Group Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Grant Thornton (WA) Partnership is an independent business entitled to trade under the international name Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton is a trademark owned by Grant Thornton International and used under licence by independent firms and entities throughout the world.

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

Independence

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

Conclusion

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

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2007 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date.

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

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GRANT THORNTON (WA) PARTNERSHIP

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P W WARR Partner

Perth Date: 29 February 2008

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