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2015

AMALGAMATED HOLDINGS LIMITED A B N 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 3

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

A B N 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 3 2015 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS
Section	Page
Directors’ Report	2
Message from the Chairman regarding the Remuneration Report	13
Directors’ Report: Remuneration Report	14
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration	27
Statement of Financial Position	28
Income Statement	29
Statement of Comprehensive Income	30
Statement of Changes in Equity	31
Statement of Cash Flows	32
Notes to the Financial Statements
Section 1 – Basis of preparation
1.1 – Reporting entity	33
1.2 – Basis of preparation	33
1.3 – Foreign currency	34
1.4 – Change in significant accounting policies	34
1.5 – New standards and interpretations not yet adopted	34
Section 2 – Performance for the year
2.1 – Revenue	35
2.2 – Segment reporting	36
2.3 – Individually significant items	41
2.4 – Taxation	41
2.5 – Earnings per share	44
Section 3 – Operating assets and liabilities
3.1 – Trade and other receivables	45
3.2 – Inventories	46
3.3 – Property, plant and equipment	46
3.4 – Investment properties	50
3.5 – Goodwill and other intangible assets	51
3.6 – Trade and other payables	53
3.7 – Provisions	53
3.8 – Other liabilities	54
Section 4 – Capital structure and financing
4.1 – Share capital	55
4.2 – Dividends	56
4.3 – Reserves	57
4.4 – Loans, borrowings and financing arrangements	58
4.5 – Financial risk management	59
Section 5 – Group composition
5.1 – Business combinations	63
5.2 – Subsidiaries	65
5.3 – Interests in other entities	68
Section 6 – Employee benefits and related party transactions
6.1 – Share-based payments	71
6.2 – Director and executive disclosures	74
6.3 – Related parties	75
Section 7 – Other information
7.1 – Commitments and leases	76
7.2 – Contingent liabilities	77
7.3 – Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash provided by operating activities	77
7.4 – Auditors’ remuneration	78
7.5 – Parent entity disclosures	78
7.6 – Events subsequent to reporting date	79
7.7 – Deed of Cross Guarantee	80
Directors’ Declaration	82
Independent Auditor’s Report	83
Shareholder Information	85
Other Information	87

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The directors present their report together with the financial report of Amalgamated Holdings Limited, being the Company and its controlled entities (“Group”), for the year ended 30 June 2015 and the auditor’s report thereon.

DIRECTORS

The directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:

AG Rydge (Chairman) Director since 1978

KG Chapman Director since 2010

PR Coates Director since 2009

VA Davies

Director since 2011

DC Grant

Director since 2013

PM Mann Director since 2013

RG Newton Director since 2008

DC Seargeant (Managing Director) Director since 2001 and Managing Director since 2002.

Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status

Alan Rydge

Age 63. Non-executive Chairman, Board member since 1978, Chairman of the Board since 1980, Audit and Risk Committee member and Nomination and Remuneration Committee member.

Experience

A company director with 40-plus years experience in the film, hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. Joined the Greater Union group in 1971 and was formerly the Group Managing Director.

Directorships

Mr Rydge is also a director of the listed company, Carlton Investments Limited (appointed 1980, chairman since 1980). In addition, Mr Rydge is chairman of Alphoeb Pty Limited and Enbeear Pty Limited.

Kenneth Chapman MB BS, FAICD, FAIM, AFRACMA

Age 53. Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2010.

Experience

A company director with 20-plus years senior executive experience in the tourism and real estate sectors. Currently, chief executive officer of SkyrailITM and executive director of the Chapman group of companies.

Directorships

Mr Chapman held the following positions during the last three years:

chairman of Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation;
chairman of Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited (resigned 2012);
chairman of Skyrail Rainforest Foundation Limited;
director of GFB Fisheries Pty Limited (formerly GFB Fisheries Limited); and
director of various entities associated with the privately held Chapman group of companies.

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Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued)

Peter Coates AO

Age 69. Independent non-executive director, Board member since 2009, Audit and Risk Committee member and Nomination and Remuneration Committee member and Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the lead independent director.

Experience

A company director with 40-plus years senior executive experience in the mining and commodities industries. Mr Coates is currently non-executive chairman of Santos Limited, a non-executive director of Glencore plc, non-executive chairman of Glencore majority owned Sphere Minerals Limited, and chairman of the NSW Government’s North West Rail Link Advisory Board. Mr Coates was formerly non-executive chairman of Xstrata Australia Pty Limited and chief executive of Xstrata Coal.

Directorships

Directorships of other listed companies, held during the last three years, comprise:

Santos Limited (chairman from 30 April 2015);
Glencore International plc (resigned 2013);
Glencore plc (appointed 2013); and
Sphere Minerals Limited (appointed director and chairman 2013).

Valerie Davies FAICD

Age 64. Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2011.

Experience

A company director with 20-plus years senior executive experience within the corporate communications area. Currently, managing director and principal of One.2.One Communications Pty Limited, a consultancy firm that specialises in strategic communication and issues management. Directorships

Positions held by Ms Davies during the last three years include:
director of HBF Health Limited; and
commissioner of Tourism Western Australia.

David Grant BComm, CA, GAICD

Age 51. Independent non-executive director, Board member since 2013, Audit and Risk Committee member, Nomination and Remuneration Committee member and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Experience

Mr Grant is a Chartered Accountant with 25-plus years accounting and finance related experience spanning both the accounting profession and the commercial sector. Mr Grant’s executive career included roles with Goodman Fielder Limited and Iluka Resources Limited as well as co-founding a privately held resource exploration venture in New Zealand. Mr Grant was formerly a non-executive director of Consolidated Rutile Limited. Directorships

Mr Grant is a director, and chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, of iiNet Limited.

Patria Mann BEc, CA, FAICD

Age 53. Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2013.

Experience

A company director with over 25 years experience. Mrs Mann is a Chartered Accountant and former partner of KPMG. She has been a professional non-executive director for over 10 years. Mrs Mann has extensive audit, investigation, risk management and corporate governance experience. Directorships

Mrs Mann held the following positions during the last three years:

director of Ridley Corporation Limited (and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee);
director of First State Superannuation Trustee Corporation (resigned 9 April 2015);
chairman of The Doctors’ Health Fund Pty Limited (resigned 2013);
director of Perpetual Superannuation Limited (and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee); and
director of Allianz Australia Limited.

Richard Newton BBus (Marketing), FAICD

Age 55. Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2008.

Experience

A company director with 20-plus years senior executive experience in property investment and development, specifically in hotel operations. Directorships

Mr Newton held the following positions during the last three years:

chairman of Capricorn Village Joint Venture, WA;
director of Carlton Football Club (resigned 2013); and
chairman and director of Selpam (Australia) Pty Limited and a director of various companies wholly owned by Selpam (Australia) Pty Limited.

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Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued)

David Seargeant

Age 65. Managing Director, Board member since 2001 and appointed Managing Director in January 2002.

Experience

Managing Director with 40-plus years experience in the hospitality and leisure industries. Former managing director of the Rydges Hotels group (1988 – 2002) and the Greater Union group (2000 – 2002).

Directorships

Mr Seargeant is also a director of Tourism Training Australia.

Explanation of abbreviations and degrees: AFRACMA Associate Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators; AO Officer in the Order of Australia; BBus (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Marketing ); BComm Bachelor of Commerce ; BEc Bachelor of Economics ; CA Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; FAICD Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; FAIM Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management; GAICD Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; and MB BS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and the number of meetings attended by each of the directors of the Company during the financial year are set out below:

					Nomination and	Nomination and
	Directors’		Audit and Risk	Committee	Remuneration Committee
	meetings		Meetings		meetings
	Entitled		Entitled		Entitled
	to attend	Attended	to attend	Attended	to attend	Attended
AG Rydge	8	8	4	4	5	5
KG Chapman	8	8	–	–	–	–
PR Coates	8	7	4	4	5	5
VA Davies	8	8	–	–	–	–
DC Grant	8	8	4	4	5	5
PM Mann	8	8	–	–	–	–
RG Newton	8	8	–	–	–	–
DC Seargeant(a)	8	8	4	4	3	3

(a) DC Seargeant attended Audit and Risk Committee and certain Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings by invitation. Other directors who are not members of a Committee may attend meetings by invitation from time to time.

During the financial year, directors also visited various sites to improve their understanding of the Group’s locations and operations.

COMPANY SECRETARIES

GC Dean CA, ACIS was appointed to the position of Company Secretary for Amalgamated Holdings Limited in December 2002. GC Dean was Accounting Manager for the Company (2001 – 2002) and was previously employed by an international mining corporation and a regional accounting practice. GC Dean is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

DI Stone FCA, ACIS was appointed to the position of Company Secretary for Amalgamated Holdings Limited in February 2012. Prior to this appointment, DI Stone was an audit senior manager at KPMG. DI Stone is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Board endorses the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, 3rd Edition. The Group has taken the opportunity to disclose its 2015 Corporate Governance Statement in the Corporate Governance section on the AHL website (www.ahl.com.au/investor-centre/corporategovernance/). As required, the Group has also lodged the 2015 Corporate Governance Statement with the ASX.

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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Group during the course of the year include the following:

cinema exhibition operations in Australia, including technology equipment supply and servicing, and the State Theatre;
cinema exhibition operations in New Zealand and Fiji;
cinema exhibition operations in Germany;
ownership, operation and management of hotels and resorts in Australia and overseas;
operation of the Thredbo resort including property development activities;
property development and investment properties; and
investment in shares in listed and unlisted companies.

There were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Group during the year.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the year.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Overview of the Group

Net profit after tax was $108,890,000 (2014: $78,563,000), an increase of $30,327,000 or 38.6% above the prior year result. The normalised result[*] before interest and income tax expense was $158,974,000 (2014: $115,196,000), an increase of $43,778,000 or 38.0% and the normalised result after tax was $109,300,000 (2014: $75,160,000), an increase of $34,140,000 or 45.4% above the prior year result.

The individually significant items for the year included impairment charges booked against certain hotel properties and redundant plant and equipment, offset by reversals of impairment charges booked in previous years. The prior year included a fair value gain of $4,905,000 arising from the acquisition of the remaining interest in a joint operation and redundancies and other non-recurring costs of $2,146,000. The individually significant items were a net expense item after tax of $410,000 (2014: net income item after tax of $3,403,000).

A summary of the normalised result is outlined below:

A summary of the normalised result is outlined below:
	2015 2014 Normalised result Reconciliation to reported netprofit Normalised result Reconciliation to reported net profit $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000**
	Normalised
	result*
	$’000
Entertainment Australia New Zealand Germany Hospitality and Leisure Hotels and Resorts Thredbo Alpine Resort Property and Other Investments Unallocated revenues and expenses Finance revenue Finance costs Income tax expense Individually significant items – net of tax Profit for the year		78,576 66,457 66,457 8,264 4,230 4,230 25,126 14,867 14,867 41,400 32,759 32,759 13,410 6,525 6,525 7,440 6,734 6,734 (15,242) (16,376) (16,376)
	78,576
	8,264
	25,126

	41,400
	13,410
	7,440
	(15,242)
	158,974	158,974 115,196 115,196 1,290 1,360 1,360 (7,897) (8,252) (8,252)
	1,290
	(7,897)
	152,367	152,367 108,304 108,304 (43,067) (33,144) (33,144)
	(43,067)
	109,300	109,300 75,160 75,160 (410) 3,403 108,890 78,563

Normalised result is profit for the year before individually significant items (as outlined in Note 2.3 to the financial statements and in the table below). As outlined in Note 2.2 to the financial statements, this measure is used by the Group’s Managing Director to allocate resources and in assessing the relative performance of the Group’s operations. The normalised result is an unaudited non-IFRS measure.

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Overview of the Group (continued)

An analysis of the last five years is outlined below:

Overview of the Group (continued) An analysis of the last five years is outlined below:
	2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total revenue and other income(a)($’000) Basic earnings per share (cents) Dividends declared(b)($’000) Dividends per share (cents) Special dividend per share (cents)	1,174,662 1,097,138 1,039,535 790,285 784,949 68.9 49.7 54.3 50.6 88.7 85,097 67,435 67,435 62,618 65,518 45 42 42 39 37 8 – – – 4

(a) Total revenue and other income for 2013 to 2015 reflects the adoption of AASB 11 Joint Arrangements with effect from 1 July 2012.
(b) Includes the interim dividend paid and the final and special dividends declared in relation to the financial year ended 30 June.

Individuallysignificant items comprised the following:	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Impairments of land, buildings and plant and equipment Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years Fair value gain on acquisition of an additional interest in a joint operation Redundancy costs incurred in relation to cinema digitalisation and other non-recurring costs Total individually significant items before income tax benefit Income tax benefit relating to individually significant items Total individually significant items after income tax benefit	(11,900) – 11,400 – – 4,905 – (2,146)
	(500) 2,759 90 644
	(410) 3,403

Investments

The Group acquired property, plant and equipment totalling $109,437,000 during the year. The significant acquisitions and capital additions include the following:

refurbishment requirements for the cinemas, hotels and resorts;
infrastructure and operational requirements for the Thredbo Alpine Resort;
purchase of two cinemas in the Bay of Plenty region (New Zealand);
cinema developments at Townsville, Pacific Fair and Springfield (Queensland) and Miranda (New South Wales);
a hotel development in the central business district of Melbourne (Victoria); and
development of properties located in Double Bay (New South Wales) and Sydney (New South Wales).

Property

The Group’s interest in land and buildings and integral plant and equipment, including long term leasehold land and improvements, is independently valued by registered qualified valuers on a progressive three year cycle. The total value of the Group’s interest in land and buildings, excluding investment properties, based on independent valuations is $1,120,879,000 (refer to Note 3.3 to the financial statements) whilst the total written-down book value of these land and buildings including integral plant and equipment at 30 June 2015 was $715,014,000. The total value of the investment properties at 30 June 2015 was $71,050,000.

Capital structure

Cash and term deposits at 30 June 2015 totalled $133,680,000 and total bank debt outstanding was $115,448,000.

Treasury policy

The Group manages interest rate risk in accordance with a Board approved policy covering the types of instruments, range of protection and duration of instruments. The financial instruments cover interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements. Maturities of these instruments are up to a maximum of five years. Interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements allow the Group to raise long term borrowings at floating rates and swap a portion of those borrowings into fixed rates.

The approved range of interest rate cover is based on the projected debt levels for each currency and reduced for each future year. At 30 June 2015, the Group had no interest rate hedges (2014: no interest rate hedges) due to the low level of Group debt.

Liquidity and funding

The Group’s secured bank debt facilities comprise the following:

A$350,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility;
A$30,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees); and
A$50,000 overdraft limit to support its transactional banking facilities.

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Cash flows from operations

Net operating cash inflows increased to $213,310,000 from $122,746,000 recorded in the prior comparable year. The increase in net operating cash flows was predominately due to the increased trading and revenues from all the Group’s major operating businesses and general working capital movements.

Impact of legislation and other external requirements

There were no changes in environmental or other legislative requirements during the year that have significantly impacted the results of operations of the Group.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY DIVISION ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema Exhibition – Australia

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY DIVISION ENTERTAINMENT Cinema Exhibition – Australia
As at 30 June	2015 2014 Movement
Cinema locations Cinema screens	67 67 – 628 633 (5)

Managed and joint venture cinema sites (excludes Moonlight Cinema sites and screens).

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $78,576,000 or 18.2% above the prior comparable year. The result was driven by a generally strong film line up which predominately occurred in the second half of the year. Box office revenues increased 7.7%.

The three titles that grossed in excess of $40 million at the Australian Box Office during the year were: Fast and Furious 7 ($43.3 million); Jurassic World ($40.1 million); and The Avengers: Age of Ultron ($40.0 million). The other significant titles released during the year included: The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies ($34.7 million); The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 ($33.8 million); Pitch Perfect 2 ($27.8 million); Gone Girl ($27.0 million); and Guardians of the Galaxy ($26.6 million). Eight films grossed more than $25 million at the Australian Box Office compared to four films in the prior comparable year.

Merchandising revenue spend per admission achieved positive growth across both the Gold Class and Scoop Alley Candy Bars. The increased merchandising revenue, together with a strong cost focus and implementation of additional tight cost controls over the cost of goods sold assisted in driving the profit growth.

One of the Group’s main areas of focus continues to be the Cinebuzz loyalty program. The program is used to build and maintain cinema visitation loyalty to increase market share. The total number of active Cinebuzz members in Australia at 30 June 2015 totalled 1,027,000, an increase of 28.2% over the prior comparable year.

During the year, the Group opened a new traditional five screen cinema complex at Townsville (Queensland) and a new 10 screen cinema at Miranda (New South Wales) which includes two Vmax and two Gold Class screens. The Pacific Fair cinema on the Gold Coast (Queensland) has temporarily closed and is undergoing refurbishment as part of the shopping centre redevelopment and is expected to reopen in October 2015. The cinema will incorporate seven traditional, one Vmax and three Gold Class screens. Similarly, the cinema in Hurstville (New South Wales) has partially closed and is undergoing refurbishment and will fully reopen in November 2015 with seven traditional and one Vmax screens.

Including the above, the cinema development pipeline for the Australian circuit includes a further seven sites (54 screens) that are expected to open over the next two years.

Cinema Exhibition – New Zealand

Cinema Exhibition – New Zealand
As at 30 June	2015 2014 Movement
Cinema locations Cinema screens	19 17 2 132 120 12

Managed and joint venture cinema sites.

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $8,264,000 or 95.4% above the prior comparable year. The result was achieved through an increase in box office revenue and merchandising revenue, and significant cost saving initiatives particularly relating to payroll and cost of goods sold.

Box office increased by 6.5% compared to the prior year with the main releases being Fast and Furious 7 (NZ$8.2 million); The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (NZ$7.9 million); The Avengers: Age of Ultron (NZ$6.9 million); and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (NZ $6.0 million). The four films achieved a combined total of NZ$29.0 million compared to the top four films in the prior year which collectively grossed NZ$26.9 million.

Merchandising revenue spend per admission increased by 7.5% over the prior year, driven by a continued focus on the candy bar offerings and a number of successful Candy Bar Combo promotions. A strong cost focus and implementation of additional tight cost controls over the cost of goods sold also assisted in driving the profit growth.

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Cinema Exhibition – New Zealand (continued)

Similar to the Australian circuit, a focus area continues to be the Cinebuzz loyalty program. The program is used to build and maintain cinema visitation loyalty to increase market share. The total number of active Cinebuzz members in New Zealand at 30 June 2015 totalled 146,500, an increase of 18.1% over the prior comparable year.

The Group expanded its footprint of the New Zealand circuit during the year by acquiring two cinemas in the Bay of Plenty region. The cinemas included a leasehold eight screen complex at Tauranga and a freehold four screen complex at Mount Maunganui. The acquisition was completed in December 2014.

The result includes the Fiji Cinema Joint Venture, which includes a 66.7% share in three cinemas located in Fiji.

Entertainment – Germany As at 30 June	2015 2014 Movement
Cinema locations Cinema screens	53 53 – 411 411 –

Managed and joint venture cinema sites.

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $25,126,000, an increase of 69.0% on the prior comparable year. The total Box Office revenue increased by 7.3% compared to the previous year.

The year started slowly when cinema visitation in July 2014 was severely impacted by Germany’s success at the Football World Cup; however, an improved release schedule from late July 2014 assisted in a box office recovery. The films which achieved in excess of 2 million admissions at the German Box Office during the year included: the German production, Honig im Kopf (6.9 million admissions); The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (6.0 million admissions); Fifty Shades of Grey (4.4 million admissions); Fast and Furious 7 (4.2 million admissions); The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (3.8 million admissions); the French production, Monsieur Claude and his Daughters (3.7 million admissions); Jurassic World (2.9 million admissions); How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2.7 million admissions); Transformers: Age of Extinction (2.4 million admissions); and The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2.4 million admissions). These 10 films achieved a combined total of 39.4 million admissions compared to the nine films during the prior comparable year which collectively achieved 35.7 million admissions.

German produced films managed to attain a reputable 18.8% share of the total German Box Office compared to 20.0% achieved in the prior comparable year; however, the previous year included the very successful Fack Ju Göhte . Alternative content, which included broadcasts of opera and other content, maintained popularity and was marginally up on the prior year.

The normalised result also benefited from improved merchandising and the resulting merchandising revenue spend per admission was up 7.2%.

Similar to the Australian and New Zealand cinema businesses, the Group has commenced a loyalty program for the German cinema operations. The new CineStarCARD loyalty program currently has in excess of 342,000 members and will be heavily promoted to further grow the membership base and improve market share.

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Hotels and Resorts

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Hotels and Resorts
As at 30 June	2015 2014 Movement
Locations Rooms	54 49 5 8,877 9,039 (162)

Owned and managed hotels.

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $41,400,000 or 26.4% above the prior comparable year. Each of the Group’s brands, which include Rydges, QT and Atura, performed well and contributed to the profit growth. Occupancy in the Group’s owned hotels increased by 2.8 percentage points to 75% and average room rate increased 2.7% to $161, resulting in an increase in revenue per room (revpar) of 6.3%.

The performance of the Group’s QT Hotels (Sydney and Canberra) was driven predominately by QT Sydney, which continued to maintain its growth trajectory with profit increasing by $2,392,000. QT Canberra also enjoyed a successful full year of trading following its launch in the 2014 year, and has quickly established itself as the leading Canberra hotel for conferences and events. QT Canberra continues to attract strong corporate following and an increasing amount of leisure business, despite increased competition within the Canberra market. The Group’s QT Resorts (Gold Coast, Port Douglas and Falls Creek) all improved profitability, with QT Gold Coast in particular contributing an increase in profit of $1,475,000 on the prior year, driven by growth in the conferencing and inbound markets. The new QT Bondi (69 rooms) at Bondi Beach is scheduled to open in November 2015.

The improved profitability from the Group’s Rydges Hotels reflected strong demand within key markets and improved operating efficiencies. The majority of owned and managed hotels achieved growth, particularly those located in Sydney and Melbourne and throughout New Zealand. The corporate, conference and leisure segments performed well throughout the year, albeit partly offset by noticeable weakness from the resource and mining related business sectors. Inbound arrivals improved and this further underpinned the strong performance in the major cities and regional locations, such as Cairns, Queenstown and Rotorua. In relation to managed hotels, The Thorndon Wellington (formerly The Kingsgate) and Rydges St Kilda (formerly Urban St Kilda) joined the Group during the year and Rydges Palmerston Darwin (Northern Territory) and Rydges Fortitude Valley (Queensland), both of which are currently under development, will open in September 2015 and February 2016 respectively.

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Hotels and Resorts (continued)

Atura Hotels currently has three operating properties. Atura Blacktown, which opened in October 2013, continues to gain considerable traction and has performed well within its market, contributing an increase in profit of $2,104,000 over the prior comparable year. The Group also acquired a 128 room hotel in Doveton, Victoria during the year which was rebranded to Atura Dandenong. Rydges Albury has been also been rebranded as Atura Albury after an extensive refurbishment of all guest rooms and public areas was completed in April 2015.

The Group remains focused on driving value from frequent travellers via the Priority Guest Rewards program. During the year, guest benefits were upgraded and actively communicated to customers, resulting in a significant increase in the program membership and guest revenues.

Since the end of the year, the Group has completed the acquisition of the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington, which will be rebranded QT Wellington. The development of QT Melbourne (188 rooms) is in progress with an expected opening around mid-2016. The development includes 24 residential apartments, of which 21 apartments have been pre-sold.

Thredbo Alpine Resort

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $13,410,000, an increase of 105.5% on the prior comparable year. The result reflects the outstanding 2014 ski season.

Revenues increased by 22.5% over the prior comparable half year. Skier numbers improved by 13.0% to 438,000 and improved yields from lift ticket sales, ski hire and retail revenues, together with growth of 28.3% in the ski school participation all contributed to the improved result. Reductions in electricity rates together with improvements in snow making procedures and electricity demand management delivered a 19.9% reduction in energy costs compared to the prior comparable year. Normalised summer operating revenue (not including property income) increased by 12.8%, with significant contributions from food and beverage and mountain biking.

The outstanding success of the 2014 ski season was primarily due to two early major snowfalls followed by a series of very cold nights which allowed excellent snow making production. This contrasts markedly to the 2013 ski season which was one of the worst on record where any material snowfall was followed by warm wind and rain. The 2014 ski result highlights the significance and importance of the Group’s snow making ability and capacity.

PROPERTY AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $7,440,000, an increase of 10.5% on the prior year normalised result. The result included a fair value increment of the investment properties of $1,319,000 compared to $624,000 in the prior year.

The Group’s current significant property redevelopments include:
a redevelopment of the Group’s former cinema site at Double Bay (New South Wales). The development is expected to be completed in August 2015 and will include one level of retail and three levels of serviced office facilities; and
the 16 level redevelopment at 478 George Street in Sydney (New South Wales). The development is expected to be completed in October 2015 and will accommodate the Group’s corporate office, which will relocate from the current leased premises. The development maximises the coveted George Street position (fronting George Street and opposite the Queen Victoria Building) by also incorporating two levels of prime retail and four levels of serviced office area.

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE FINANCIAL YEARS

The Group’s strategic plan, which includes future expansion, will depend on industry, economic and political conditions, the potential impact of global events, the future financial performance and available capital, the competitive environment, evolving customer needs and trends, and the availability of attractive opportunities. It is likely that the Group’s strategies will continue to evolve and change in response to these and other factors, and there can be no absolute assurance that these current strategies, as detailed below, will be achieved.

ENTERTAINMENT

The strategic plans for Entertainment are applicable to the Australian, New Zealand and German cinema businesses.

Cinema Exhibition

Whilst the Group has no control over the general audience appeal of available films, providing consumers with a demonstrably superior experience in the cinema to that which can be achieved in the home is a central strategic platform. To provide this enhanced cinema experience, the Group will pursue the following strategies:

continued refurbishment of existing cinemas and expansion of the number of cinemas with the Event Cinemas brand;
expansion of the Gold Class cinema concept to certain cinema locations within the Australian domestic circuit;
expansion of the Vmax cinema concept which provides the ultimate big screen cinema experience through larger screens and seats than a traditional auditorium;
continued improvement of food and beverage outlets within the cinemas to maximise food and beverage revenue opportunities; and
enhanced customer communication and ticketing through online applications.

Industry developments

The Group believes that there are certain current issues pertaining to the industry that have the capacity to impact the strategic plans and future direction of the cinema operations. The Group will continue to monitor developments in relation to the following issues:

alternative film delivery methods and the rise in popularity of other forms of entertainment (including video on demand (“VOD”), DVD ownership and the increase of home entertainment systems);
shortening of the release window of film to VOD and DVD; and
increase in unauthorised recording (piracy) of audio and visual recordings for commercial sale and distribution via the internet.

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Entertainment Technology

The Group will continue to build knowledge in relation to evolving cinema systems, including immersive audio systems. The Group is focusing on restructuring business processes to reduce the level of operating costs of the existing business and ensuring the appropriate structures are in place for the digital platform. The Group is assessing potential income streams from digital content delivery platforms, including alternate content distribution.

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE

Rydges Hotels and Resorts

The Group will continue to provide hotel guests with quality 4 star accommodation that consistently delivers a product and service that meets or exceeds guest expectations. To provide this, the Group will continue to pursue the following strategies:

constant focus on effective recruitment and training practices to ensure talented and dynamic people are attracted to work in the Group’s hotels and resorts;
maintenance of all hotels at an appropriate standard and when required, rejuvenation of key areas of hotels to ensure the Group’s reputation continues to be enhanced;
specific focus on creating standout food and beverage experiences that build incremental spend and enhance each hotel’s reputation; and
maintenance of a leadership position in the online distribution and booking capabilities for guests. The Priority Guest Rewards program and the sales and revenue structure are important support functions for the online strategy.

QT Hotels and Resorts

The Group recognised a market opportunity in the 4.5 star design hotel segment, which presents opportunities for an increased level of average room rate, with the level of operating costs not significantly greater than those for the 4 star segment of the Rydges brand. The segment requires an innovative approach to the operation of the hotel restaurant and bar, and again these operate at a higher margin level.

The flagship QT Sydney opened in 2012 and has set new standards of style and vibrancy within the Australian hotel market and has received many local and international awards and accolades. The Group currently has a total of five QT properties including QT Sydney, QT Canberra (formerly Rydges Lakeside) and the QT resorts at Gold Coast, Port Douglas and Falls Creek. In addition, the Group recently acquired (August 2015) the Museum Art Hotel in Wellington (New Zealand) which will be rebranded to QT Wellington, QT Bondi is scheduled to open in November 2015 and the development of the former Russell Street cinema site in Melbourne to a new QT hotel with an expected opening around mid-2016.

Atura Hotels

The Group recognised a market opportunity in the 3.5 star design hotel segment which presents opportunities for a lower level of operating costs, whilst at the same time delivering hotel guests with quality and service. Atura offers an experience and amenities currently unavailable in the mid-level market including state-of-the-art technology and free WiFi. The Group intends to roll out the Atura brand across Australia in fringe city CBD suburbs and business parks.

The Group currently has a total of three Atura Hotels, including Atura Blacktown which opened in 2013, Atura Albury (formerly Rydges Albury) which was converted during the year, and Atura Dandenong (formerly the Chifley Doveton) which was acquired during the year. The Group is seeking to identify other potential Atura hotel sites whether through redevelopment of existing hotels or freehold acquisitions.

Increasing the number of hotel rooms

The Group will continue to seek opportunities for future growth through gaining of new hotel management agreements and freehold acquisitions.

Maximising returns from existing locations

The Group anticipates achieving continuing improvements in results through growth in market share and initiatives that drive increased spend and capture rates in all hotels.

THREDBO ALPINE RESORT

Premier holiday destination

The key strategy for the Thredbo Alpine Resort is to maintain the facility as one of the premier Australian holiday destinations. This strategy includes:

continuing to ensure the popularity, high-quality and ambience of the winter-time resort facility;
continuing to improve snow making capability to mitigate risk in poor snow seasons;
increasing the number and quality of sporting and cultural events to increase visitation outside of the snow season;
expanding the mountain bike trail network to appeal to a broader range of riders; and
ensuring that the environmental integrity of the Resort is maintained and, where possible, improved.

Maximising returns from existing facility

The Group anticipates that the Resort will achieve growth through shoulder periods, summer revenue and cost improvements, increased visitation and increased occupancy rates.

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DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid or declared by the Company since the end of the previous year were:

Per share Cents	Total amount $’000 Date ofpayment	Tax rate for franking credit
Declared and paid during the year Final 2014 dividend 27 Interim 2015 dividend 16 Declared after the end of the year Final 2015 dividend 29 Special dividend 8	43,351 18 September 2014 25,690 19 March 2015 69,041 46,562 17 September 2015 12,845 17 September 2015
		30%
		30%

		30%
		30%

All the dividends paid or declared by the Company since the end of the previous year were 100% franked.

REMUNERATION REPORT

The Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’ Report, is set out on pages 14 to 26 and has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

The Group finalised the acquisition of the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand in August 2015. The total purchase price relating to the acquisition was NZ$28.5 million (approximately A$25.9 million).

The Group finalised the acquisition of the Stade Family Entertainment Centre, Stade, Germany in August 2015. The total purchase price relating to the acquisition was €6.7 million (approximately A$9.7 million).

Other than the matters identified above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the year and the date of this report, any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future years.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

Likely developments in the operations of the Group are referred to in the Review of Operations by Division, set out within this report.

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

The relevant interest of each director of the Company in share capital of the Company, as notified by the directors to the ASX in accordance with section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows:

		Ordinary shares held by
		companies in which a
	Ordinary shares held	director has a beneficial	Performance shares held	Performance rights held
Director	directly	interest(a)	directly	directly
AG Rydge	3,269,915	68,948,033	–	–
KG Chapman	3,000	54,000	–	–
PR Coates	–	46,960	–	–
VA Davies	–	10,000	–	–
DC Grant	2,000	–	–	–
PM Mann	–	2,000	–	–
RG Newton	–	66,000	–	–
DC Seargeant	453,490	16,000	802,500	375,000

(a) Relevant interest under the Corporations Act 2001 differs from the disclosure required under Australian Accounting Standards as presented in the Remuneration Report.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The Company’s Constitution provides an indemnity to each person, including AG Rydge, KG Chapman, PR Coates, VA Davies, DC Grant, PM Mann, RG Newton and DC Seargeant, who is or who has been a director or alternate director of the Company or of any related body corporate of the Company. The indemnity also extends to such other officers or former officers, including executive officers or former executive officers, of the Company and of any related body corporate of the Company as the directors of the Company determine.

In terms of the indemnity, the Company will indemnify the directors and other officers of the Company acting as such, to the full extent permitted by law, against any liability to another person (other than the Company or a related body corporate) incurred in acting as a director or officer of the Company, unless the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith. The indemnity includes any liability for costs and expenses incurred by such person in defending any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, in which judgement is given in that person’s favour, or in which the person is acquitted and in making an application in relation to any proceedings in which the court grants relief to the person under the law.

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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (continued)

The Company has provided directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies that cover all the directors and officers of the Company and its controlled entities. The terms of the policies prohibit disclosure of details of the amount of the insurance cover, its nature and the premium paid.

OFFICERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY PARTNERS OF THE AUDIT FIRM

Mrs PM Mann was previously a partner of the current audit firm, KPMG, at a time when KPMG undertook an audit of the Group.

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE

The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 27 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2015.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES PROVIDED BY KPMG

During the year, KPMG, the Group’s auditor, performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties.

The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and in accordance with written advice provided by resolution of the Audit and Risk Committee is satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:

all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Group and have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and
the non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the Group, acting as an advocate for the Group or jointly sharing risks and rewards.

A copy of the auditors’ independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 has been included in this Directors’ Report.

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Group, KPMG, and its related practices for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out below:

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Group, KPMG, and its related practices for audit and non-audit out below:	services provided during the year are set
	2015 $ 2014 $
Audit services: Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia Audit and review of financial statements Other assurance services Overseas KPMG firms Audit and review of financial statements Other assurance services Other services: Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia Tax compliance and advice Other services Overseas KPMG firms Tax compliance and advice	1,091,640 1,097,170 123,208 35,710 335,920 348,490 40,254 17,470
	1,591,022 1,498,840
	332,004 303,329 85,388 84,027
	417,392 387,356 331,655 284,162
	749,047 671,518

ROUNDING OFF

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100 as issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”). In accordance with that Class Order, amounts in the Directors’ Report and financial report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors:

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AG Rydge Director

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DC Seargeant Director

Dated at Sydney this 20[th] day of August 2015.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN REGARDING THE REMUNERATION REPORT

Dear Shareholder

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to introduce the Amalgamated Holdings Limited 2015 Remuneration Report.

The Board continues to employ appropriate remuneration arrangements that achieve an alignment between the remuneration of employees and the interests of shareholders. The remuneration levels of the Managing Director and other senior executives reflect the current flat organisational structure, which is considered appropriate for the Group’s operations at this stage, and allows the Managing Director to maintain a strong personal focus on all the Group’s operations.

Review of remuneration arrangements during the year

To ensure that the remuneration arrangements remain relevant and competitive, during the year the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, on behalf of the Board, engaged the services of an external consultant to review the remuneration arrangements of the Managing Director. Following this review, the Board resolved to increase the Managing Director’s fixed annual remuneration (inclusive of superannuation) from $1,890,000 to $1,970,000 with effect from 1 July 2015. This amendment is the first change to the Managing Director’s fixed annual remuneration amount since being last amended in July 2011.

A market benchmarking review was also conducted in June 2015 in relation to the fixed annual remuneration of other senior executives, and appropriate adjustments were implemented.

Short term incentive (STI)

As outlined in the 2014 Remuneration Report, certain changes were made to the Group’s remuneration arrangements in 2013, including a reduction in the Managing Director’s total potential STI from 150% to 100% of fixed annual remuneration with effect from the year ended 30 June 2014. This reduced total potential STI is reflected in the bonus payment disclosed in this Remuneration Report. The Managing Director achieved 60% of the maximum potential STI for the year ended 30 June 2014.

To reflect the outstanding effort of the Managing Director in a number of fields, which had led to the achievement of the result for the year ended 30 June 2015, an additional STI payment of 20% of fixed annual remuneration was made in June 2015.

In accordance with the principle of aligning the interests of shareholders and management, the Group has also determined that a special dividend of eight cents per share will be paid for the year ended 30 June 2015, representing 19% of the prior year full dividend payment.

Long term incentive (LTI)

The Group’s current LTI is the Executive Performance Rights Plan, which was approved by shareholders at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. The performance hurdles and other key aspects of the LTI are consistent with current market practice, together with the Board’s expectations of future market segment growth, and the Board will continue to monitor industry trends in relation to both LTI and STI and amend the current arrangements if considered appropriate.

New employment agreement with the Managing Director

The Group also entered into a new employment agreement with the Managing Director during the year ended 30 June 2015. The material terms of this agreement are summarised in the Remuneration Report.

The Remuneration Report provides further details regarding the above matters as well as important material on remuneration strategy, structure and outcomes. The Board commends the Remuneration Report to you.

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED

This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for directors of the Company and executives of the Group.

Remuneration philosophy

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board on remuneration policy and packages applicable to the Board members and senior executives. The objective of the remuneration policy is to ensure the remuneration package properly reflects the person’s duties and responsibilities, and that remuneration is competitive in attracting, motivating and retaining people of the appropriate quality.

Remuneration levels are competitively set to attract appropriately qualified and experienced directors and executives. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee obtains independent advice on the level of remuneration packages. The remuneration packages of the Managing Director and senior executives include an at-risk component that is linked to the overall financial and operational performance of the Group and based on the achievement of specific goals of the Group. Executives participate in the Group’s Executive Performance Rights Plan, and previously in the Executive Performance Share Plan. The long term benefits of the Executive Performance Rights Plan and the Executive Performance Share Plan are conditional upon the Group achieving certain performance criteria, details of which are outlined below.

The Group also has the following share plans:

Tax Exempt Share Plan; and
Employee Share Plan (closed to new members and no offers have been made under the plan since 1998).

Further details in relation to the various share plans are provided in Note 6.1 to the financial statements.

Remuneration structure

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director remuneration is separate and distinct from senior executive remuneration.

Non-executive director remuneration

Objective

The Group’s remuneration policy for non-executive directors aims to ensure that the Group can attract, retain and appropriately remunerate suitably skilled, experienced and committed individuals to serve on the Board and its committees.

Structure

The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting. The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting held on 22 October 2010 when shareholders approved a maximum aggregate remuneration of $1,500,000 per year. Non-executive directors do not receive any performance related remuneration nor are they issued shares, performance shares or performance rights.

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned among directors are reviewed annually. The Board considers advice from external consultants as well as the fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process. Further information regarding the use of remuneration consultants has been detailed on page 18 in this report.

Each director receives a fee for being a director of the Company. A Committee fee is also paid for being a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The payment of the Committee fee recognises the additional time commitment required by directors who serve on those Committees. Other Board Committees may be appointed from time to time to deal with issues associated with the conduct of the Group’s various activities, and directors serving on such Committees may receive an additional fee in recognition of this additional commitment.

The Board has approved non-executive director fees for the year ending 30 June 2016 as follows:

	2016 $ 2015 $
Chairman Other non-executive directors Base fee Committee fee Additional fee for the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee Additional fee for the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee	313,000 304,000 128,000 124,000 20,000 19,000 12,000 12,000 6,000 6,000

The remuneration of non-executive directors for the year ended 30 June 2015 is detailed on page 20 in this report.

Directors’ fees cover all main Board activities. Non-executive directors are also entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable business related expenses, including travel, as may be incurred in the discharge of their duties.

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Managing Director and executive remuneration Objective

The Group’s remuneration policy aims to reward the Managing Director and other executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the Group, and to:

reward executives for Group, business unit and individual performance against targets set by reference to appropriate benchmarks and key performance indicators (“KPIs”);
align the interests of executives with those of shareholders;
link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Group; and
ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards.

Structure

In determining the level and composition of executive remuneration, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee obtains independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration packages for executives, based on remuneration trends in the market, from which recommendations are made to the Board.

It is the Group’s policy that employment contracts are entered into with the Managing Director and other executives. Details of these employment contracts are provided on page 18 in this report.

Remuneration consists of both fixed and variable remuneration components. The variable remuneration component includes a short term incentive plan and a long term incentive plan. The proportion of fixed and variable remuneration (potential short term and long term incentives) is set and approved for each senior executive by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Fixed annual remuneration

Objective

Remuneration levels for executives are reviewed annually to ensure that they are appropriate for the responsibilities, qualifications and experience of each executive and are competitive with the market.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee establishes and issues an appropriate guideline for the purpose of the annual review of fixed remuneration levels. The guideline is based on both current and forecast Consumer Price Index and market conditions. There are no guaranteed fixed remuneration increases in any executives’ contracts.

Structure

Executives have the option to receive their fixed annual remuneration in cash and a limited range of prescribed fringe benefits such as motor vehicles and car parking. Fixed annual remuneration includes superannuation and all prescribed fringe benefits, including fringe benefits tax.

Variable remuneration – short term incentive (“STI”)

Objective

The objective of the STI program is to link the achievement of the operational targets with the remuneration received by the executives charged with meeting those targets. The total potential STI available is set at a level to provide sufficient incentive to the executive to achieve the operational targets and such that the cost to the Group is reasonable in the circumstances.

Structure

Actual STI payments to each executive are determined based on the extent to which specific operating targets, set at the beginning of the year, are met. The operational targets consist of a number of KPIs covering both financial and non-financial measures of performance. Typically, KPIs and assessment criteria include:

meeting of pre-determined growth in Group earnings over the prior year;
meeting of strategic and operational objectives; and
assessed personal effort and contribution.

The Group has pre-determined benchmarks which must be met in order to trigger payments under the STI. The measures were chosen to directly align the individual’s STI to the KPIs of the Group and to its strategies and performance.

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Structure (continued)

On an annual basis, an earnings performance rating for the Group and each division is assessed and approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The individual performance of each executive is also assessed and rated and the ratings are taken into account when determining the amount, if any, of the STI to be allocated to each executive.

The aggregate of annual STI payments available for executives across the Group is subject to the approval of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. STI payments are delivered as a cash bonus.

For the Managing Director and named executives, the general target bonus opportunity range is from 50% to 100% of the executives’ fixed annual remuneration. The target bonus range for the Managing Director and named executives is detailed below:

Maximum STI calculated on fixed annual remuneration(a)	Allocated between:
	Group earnings Divisional earnings Special projects Quantitative KPIs Qualitative KPIs
*Managing Director* DC Seargeant (b) 100% *Executives* NC Arundel 50% GC Dean 50% MR Duff 50% HR Eberstaller 50%	40% – 15% – 45% 16.7% 16.7% – 13.3% 3.3% 25% – – 10% 15% 16.7% – 6.7% 23.3% 3.3% 16.7% 16.7% – – 16.6%

(a) Fixed annual remuneration is comprised of base salary, superannuation and benefits provided through salary sacrificing arrangements. (b) The targets set for the Managing Director’s STI relate to the Group’s performance, the management of current property developments and other business growth targets. The Board considers the specific targets to be commercially sensitive and accordingly further details of these targets have not been disclosed.

Bonuses may be paid above these levels at the discretion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board, if it is assessed that an exceptional contribution has been made by an executive. There is no separate profit-share plan.

Variable remuneration – long term incentive (“LTI”)

Objective

The objectives of the LTI plan are to:

align senior employees’ incentives with shareholder interests;
balance the short term with the long term Group focus; and
retain high calibre senior employees by providing an attractive equity-based incentive that builds an ownership of the Group mindset.

Structure

Executives are awarded performance rights which will only vest on the achievement of certain performance hurdles and service conditions. An offer is made under the Executive Performance Rights Plan to senior employees each financial year and is based on individual performance as assessed by the annual appraisal process. If a senior employee does not sustain a consistent level of high performance, they will not be nominated for Executive Performance Rights Plan participation. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviews all nominated senior employees with participation subject to final Board approval. In accordance with the ASX Listing Rules, approval from shareholders is obtained before participation in the Executive Performance Rights Plan commences for the Managing Director.

Only senior employees who are able to directly influence the long term success of the Group participate in the Executive Performance Rights Plan.

Each award of performance rights is divided into equal portions, with each portion being subject to a different performance hurdle. The performance hurdles are based on earnings per share (“EPS”) and total shareholder return (“TSR”) growth of Amalgamated Holdings Limited as determined by the Board over a three year period (“Performance Period”). The extent to which the performance hurdles have been met will be assessed by the Board at the expiry of the Performance Period.

Performance rights do not carry the right to vote or to receive dividends during the Performance Period.

The performance hurdles for the awards of performance rights to executives in the financial year ended 30 June 2015 are based on Amalgamated Holdings Limited’s EPS and TSR growth over the Performance Period of the three years to 30 June 2017, with performance measured against the year ended 30 June 2014 (being the base year).

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Structure (continued)

The performance hurdles for the awards of performance rights to executives in the financial year ended 30 June 2015 are as follows:

EPS hurdle

The EPS hurdle requires that the Group’s EPS growth for the Performance Period must be greater than the target set by the Board. The EPS hurdle was chosen as it provides evidence of the Group’s growth in earnings. The hurdle is as follows:

if annual compound EPS growth over the Performance Period is less than 4%, no performance rights will vest with the executive;
if annual compound EPS growth over the Performance Period is equal to 4% but less than 6%, the proportion of performance rights vesting will be increased on a pro-rata basis between 50% and 100%; or
if annual compound EPS growth over the Performance Period is equal to or greater than 6%, all of the performance rights awarded (and attaching to this hurdle) will vest with the executive.

TSR hurdle

The TSR hurdle requires that the growth in the Group’s TSR must be at or above the median of the Group’s comparator group (“comparator group”). The comparator group is the S&P/ASX 200 (excluding trusts, infrastructure groups and mining companies). Growth in TSR is defined as share price growth and dividends paid and reinvested on the ex-dividend date (adjusted for rights and bonus issues and any capital reconstructions) measured from the time of issue to the time of vesting.

The TSR performance hurdle was chosen as it is widely recognised as one of the best indicators of shareholder value creation. The comparator group for TSR purposes has been chosen as it represents the group with which the Group competes for shareholders’ capital. The hurdle is as follows:

if annual compound TSR growth over the Performance Period is less than the 51[st] percentile, no performance rights will vest with the executive;
if annual compound TSR growth over the Performance Period is equal to or exceeds the 51[st] percentile but is less than 75[th] percentile, the proportion of performance rights vesting will be increased on a pro-rata basis between 50% and 100%; or
if annual compound TSR growth over the Performance Period is equal to or greater than the 75[th] percentile, all of the performance rights awarded (and attaching to this hurdle) will vest with the executive.

After the Board has assessed the extent to which the above performance hurdles and criteria have been achieved, executives will be allocated ordinary shares equal to the number of vested performance rights held.

The Board has retained the discretion to vary the performance hurdles and criteria.

Group performance

In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholders’ wealth, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has regard to the following indices in respect of the current year and the previous four years:

	2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Net profit before individually significant items and income tax ($)(a) Dividends per share (cents) Special dividend per share (cents) Share price at year end ($)	152,367,000 108,304,000 114,745,000 106,564,000 104,269,000 45 42 42 39 37 8 – – – 4 12.54 9.33 8.27 6.45 5.80

(a) Refer to page 5 in the Directors’ Report for a reconciliation to reported profit for the year.

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Employment contracts

It is the Group’s policy that employment contracts for the Managing Director and each senior executive are unlimited in term.

The employment contracts typically outline the components of remuneration paid to the Managing Director and executives but do not prescribe how remuneration levels are to be modified from year to year. Generally, remuneration levels are reviewed each year to take into account Consumer Price Index changes, remuneration trends in the market, and any change in the scope of the role performed by the senior executive and any changes required to meet the principles of the remuneration policy.

Termination provisions in the employment contracts with the Managing Director and named executives are summarised in the table below:

Executives	Termination by the executive	Termination by the Group	Expiry date of contract
DC Seargeant	The notice period is six months.	The notice period is six months. On termination, the Group may at its discretion make a payment in lieu of all or part of the notice period. Mr Seargeant may also be entitled to a pro-rata STI bonus for the portion of the performance period that Mr Seargeant has worked, and any entitlement under the LTI (or pro-rata thereof) according to the rules in operation at the termination date. Mr Seargeant will also be entitled to a separation payment of one year’s fixed annual remuneration, reduced by any payment in lieu of notice, and to accrued annual leave and long service leave benefits. The Group may terminate the agreement immediately in certain circumstances in which case there is no payment in lieu of notice, no STI or LTI is payable, and the Board may decide not to pay the separation payment.	Not applicable, rolling contracts.
NC Arundel GC Dean MR Duff HR Eberstaller	The notice period is one month.	The notice period is one month. On termination, the Group may make a payment in lieu of notice, equal to the notice period. The Group retains the right to terminate the contract immediately under certain conditions. On termination, the executive is entitled to accrued annual and long service benefits. There are no other termination payments. Payment of any LTI (or pro-rata thereof) is subject to the rules in operation at the termination date and at the discretion of the Board.

Use of remuneration consultants

During the year, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee employed the services of Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty Limited (“GRG”) to review its existing remuneration policies and to provide recommendations in respect of the remuneration of the Managing Director. Under the terms of the engagement, GRG provided remuneration recommendations as defined in section 9B of the Corporations Act 2001 and was paid $9,000 for these services.

GRG has confirmed all recommendations have been made free from undue influence by members of the Group's key management personnel. The following arrangements were made to ensure that the remuneration recommendations were free from undue influence:

GRG was engaged by, and reported directly to, the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The agreement for the provision of remuneration consulting services was executed by the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee under delegated authority on behalf of the Board;
the report containing the remuneration recommendations was provided by GRG directly to the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee; and
GRG was permitted to speak to management throughout the engagement to understand company processes, practices and other business issues. However, GRG was not permitted to provide any member of management with a copy of their draft or final report that contained the remuneration recommendations.

As a consequence, the Board is satisfied that the recommendations were made free from undue influence from any members of the key management personnel.

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Key management personnel

Key management personnel have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, and comprised for the year ended 30 June 2015 the following directors of the Company and executives:

Name	Position	Period of responsibility	Employing company
Non-executive directors
Alan Rydge	Chairman and non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Kenneth Chapman	Independent non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Peter Coates	Independent non-executive director and lead	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
	independent director
Valerie Davies	Independent non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
David Grant	Independent non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Patria Mann	Independent non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Richard Newton	Independent non-executive director	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Executive director
David Seargeant	Managing Director and Chief Executive	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
	Officer
Executives
Norman Arundel	Managing Director Rydges Hotels & Resorts	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Rydges Hotels Limited
Gregory Dean	Director Finance & Accounting, Company	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
	Secretary
Mathew Duff	Director Commercial	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Hans Eberstaller	Managing Director AHL Strategic Investments	1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015	The Greater Union Organisation
			Pty Limited

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	Proportion of remuneration performance related	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 51.0% 62.3%
	Total $	304,000 295,000 124,000 120,000 149,000 141,683 124,000 120,000 155,000 130,590 124,000 87,727 124,000 120,000 3,980,524 4,826,298
Other		– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
	Termination payments $

Post- employment Share-based Other long term	Accrued annual leave $ Accrued long service leave $	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – (22,575) 79,609 (118,195) 36,283
	Performance rights(b) $	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 643,457 149,609
	Performance shares(b) $	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – (125,343) 468,664
	Superannuation contributions $	18,783 17,775 10,758 10,160 12,927 11,996 10,758 10,160 13,447 11,057 10,758 7,428 10,758 10,160 18,783 17,775
Short term		– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 4,522 13,388
	Insurance premiums(a) $

		– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
	Non-cash benefits $

	STI bonuses $	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1,512,000 2,386,549
		285,217 277,225 113,242 109,840 136,073 129,687 113,242 109,840 141,553 119,533 113,242 80,299 113,242 109,840 1,870,071 1,872,225
	Fixed annual remuneration and fees $

		DIRECTORS *Non-executive* AG Rydge 2015 2014 KG Chapman 2015 2014 PR Coates 2015 2014 VA Davies 2015 2014 DC Grant(c) 2015 2014 PM Mann(d) 2015 2014 RG Newton 2015 2014 *Executive* DC Seargeant 2015 2014

	Proportion of remuneration performance related	26.0% 25.7% 23.2% 37.1% 25.0% 34.7% 23.5% 27.7%
	Total $	641,418 629,817 645,197 707,360 711,199 747,764 460,111 522,184
Other		– – – – – – – –
	Termination payments $

Post- employment Share-based Other long term	Accrued annual leave $ Accrued long service leave $	(17,998) 10,837 (11,079) 10,327 (11,191) 37,107 (7,792) 16,385 1,420 28,769 2,248 18,043 (16,879) 6,036 32,190 5,696
	Performance rights(b) $	72,580 16,701 75,128 15,586 80,822 16,773 54,952 12,633
	Performance shares(b) $	(14,032) 52,335 (11,841) 61,519 (12,439) 50,112 (5,402) 21,993
	Superannuation contributions $	18,783 17,775 18,783 17,775 18,783 17,775 18,783 17,775
Short term		5,780 4,733 4,394 3,262 3,164 2,158 1,927 1,578
	Insurance premiums(a) $

		– – – – – – – –
	Non-cash benefits $

		108,251 92,800 86,600 185,400 109,463 192,430 58,477 109,910
	STI bonuses $

		457,217 446,225 446,217 415,225 481,217 448,225 342,217 320,409
	Fixed annual remuneration and fees $

		EXECUTIVES NC Arundel 2015 2014 GC Dean 2015 2014 MR Duff 2015 2014 HR Eberstaller 2015 2014

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Directors’ and executives’ remuneration (continued)

(a) Amounts disclosed above for remuneration of directors and named executives exclude insurance premiums paid by the Group in respect of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contracts as the contracts do not specify premiums paid in respect of individual directors and officers. Information relating to the insurance contracts is set out within the Remuneration Report. The amounts disclosed in the table above relate to premiums paid by the Group for group salary continuance insurance.
(b) Amounts disclosed above for remuneration relating to performance shares and performance rights have been determined in accordance with the requirements of AASB 2 Share-based Payment . AASB 2 requires the measurement of the fair value of performance shares and performance rights at the grant date and then to have that value apportioned in equal amounts over the period from grant date to vesting date. Details of performance shares and performance rights on issue are set out within the Remuneration Report and further details on the terms and conditions of these performance shares and performance rights are set out in Note 6.1 to the financial statements.
(c) DC Grant was appointed to the Board on 25 July 2013.
(d) PM Mann was appointed to the Board on 25 October 2013.

Analysis of STI bonuses included in remuneration

The bonus table below is calculated on the basis of including awarded bonuses only. It only includes remuneration relating to the portion of the relevant periods that each individual was a key management person. Details of the vesting profile of the STI bonuses awarded as remuneration to the Managing Director and each of the named executives of the Group are shown below:

	Included in remuneration(a)	Awarded in year	Not awarded in year (c)
	$
Managing Director
DC Seargeant (b)	1,512,000	80.0%	20.0%
Executives
NC Arundel	108,251	46.7%	53.3%
GC Dean	86,600	40.0%	60.0%
MR Duff	109,463	47.0%	53.0%
HR Eberstaller	58,477	33.3%	66.7%

(a) Amounts included in remuneration for the year represent the amounts that were awarded in the year based on achievement of personal goals and satisfaction of specified performance criteria for the 30 June 2014 year. No amounts vest in future years in respect of the STI bonus schemes for the 2014 year.
(b) The amount awarded to the Managing Director reflects the achievements discussed in the Review of Operations in the Directors’ Report, the Group’s performance, management of current property developments and other business growth targets. The Board considers the specific targets to be commercially sensitive and accordingly further details of these targets have not been disclosed. The Managing Director achieved 60% of the maximum potential STI for the year ended 30 June 2014 and an additional payment of 20% of fixed annual remuneration was made in June 2015 reflecting the outstanding effort of the Managing Director in a number of fields which had led to the achievement of the result for the year ended 30 June 2015.
(c) The amounts not awarded are due to the performance criteria not being met in relation to the assessment period.

Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties

AG Rydge is a director of Carlton Investments Limited. Carlton Investments Limited rents office space from a controlled entity. Rent is charged to Carlton Investments Limited at a market rate. Rent and office service charges received during the year were $23,432 (2014: $23,405). The Company holds shares in Carlton Investments Limited. Dividends received during the year from Carlton Investments Limited totalled $673,291 (2014: $603,972).

AG Rydge paid rent, levies and other costs to Group entities during the year amounting to $96,714 (2014: $92,653). Rent is charged to AG Rydge at market rates.

During the year ended 30 June 2013, a controlled entity signed a lease agreement for a cinema complex in Townsville with an entity related to KG Chapman. The lease commenced on 9 December 2014 and rent paid during the year was at market rates.

During the prior year, a controlled entity signed a contract of sale with DC Seargeant in respect of an apartment at 131 Russell Street, Melbourne (QT Melbourne). The sale price was based on the listed sale price and consistent with the market value.

Apart from the details disclosed in the Remuneration Report, no key management person has entered into a material contract with the Group since the end of the previous year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at reporting date.

From time to time, key management personnel of the Group, or their related parties, may purchase goods or services from the Group. These purchases are usually on the same terms and conditions as those granted to other Group employees. Where the purchases are on terms and conditions more favourable than those granted to other Group employees, the resulting benefits form part of the total remuneration outlined within the Remuneration Report.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Executive Performance Rights Plan (current LTI plan)

Analysis of LTI performance rights granted as remuneration

Details of the vesting profile of performance rights granted as remuneration to the Managing Director and named executives are shown below:

Number Grant date Vested during theyear Forfeited during the year Year in which thegrant vests	Fair value
	Performance share – EPS $ Performance share – TSR $
Managing Director DC Seargeant 170,000 19 Feb 2015 – – 30 Jun 2018 205,000 20 Feb 2014 – – 30 Jun 2017 Executives NC Arundel 19,548 19 Feb 2015 – – 30 Jun 2018 22,885 20 Feb 2014 – – 30 Jun 2017 GC Dean 23,870 19 Feb 2015 – – 30 Jun 2018 21,356 20 Feb 2014 – – 30 Jun 2017 MR Duff 25,667 19 Feb 2015 – – 30 Jun 2018 22,983 20 Feb 2014 – – 30 Jun 2017 HR Eberstaller 14,825 19 Feb 2015 – – 30 Jun 2018 17,311 20 Feb 2014 – – 30 Jun 2017	10.74 8.40 7.20 3.50 10.74 8.40 7.20 3.50 10.74 8.40 7.20 3.50 10.74 8.40 7.20 3.50 10.74 8.40 7.20 3.50

Number
Grant date
Vested during
theyear
Forfeited
during the
year
Year in which
thegrant vests

Fair value

Performance
share – EPS
$
Performance
share – TSR
$

Managing Director
DC Seargeant
170,000
19 Feb 2015
–
–
30 Jun 2018
205,000
20 Feb 2014
–
–
30 Jun 2017
Executives
NC Arundel
19,548
19 Feb 2015
–
–
30 Jun 2018
22,885
20 Feb 2014
–
–
30 Jun 2017
GC Dean
23,870
19 Feb 2015
–
–
30 Jun 2018
21,356
20 Feb 2014
–
–
30 Jun 2017
MR Duff
25,667
19 Feb 2015
–
–
30 Jun 2018
22,983
20 Feb 2014
–
–
30 Jun 2017
HR Eberstaller
14,825
19 Feb 2015
–
–
30 Jun 2018
17,311
20 Feb 2014
–
–
30 Jun 2017

10.74
8.40
7.20
3.50
10.74
8.40
7.20
3.50
10.74
8.40
7.20
3.50
10.74
8.40
7.20
3.50
10.74
8.40
7.20
3.50

Analysis of movements in performance rights

The movement during the year, by value, of performance rights in the Company held by the Managing Director and each of the named executives is detailed below:

	Granted during	Exercised during	Performance	Amount paid per
	the year(a)	the year	rights exercised	right exercised
	$	$	Number	$
Managing Director
DC Seargeant	1,626,900	–	–	–
Executives
NC Arundel	187,074	–	–	–
GC Dean	228,436	–	–	–
MR Duff	245,632	–	–	–
HR Eberstaller	141,874	–	–	–

(a) The value of performance rights granted in the year is the fair value of the performance rights calculated at grant date, estimated using a Binomial tree model for those rights that have EPS hurdles and a Monte Carlo model for those rights that have TSR hurdles. The total value of the performance rights granted is included in the table above. This amount is allocated to remuneration over the vesting period.

There were no performance rights granted since the end of the year.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Executive Performance Rights Plan (current LTI plan) (continued)

Performance rights holdings and transactions

The movement during the year in the number of performance rights in Amalgamated Holdings Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, was as follows:

		Held at				Held at
		the beginning of				the end of
		theyear	Granted	Exercised	Forfeited	theyear
Managing Director
DC Seargeant	2015	205,000	170,000	–	–	375,000
	2014	–	205,000	–	–	205,000
Executives
NC Arundel	2015	22,885	19,548	–	–	42,433
	2014	–	22,885	–	–	22,885
GC Dean	2015	21,356	23,870	–	–	45,226
	2014	–	21,356	–	–	21,356
MR Duff	2015	22,983	25,667	–	–	48,650
	2014	–	22,983	–	–	22,983
HR Eberstaller	2015	17,311	14,825	–	–	32,136
	2014	–	17,311	–	–	17,311

No performance rights have been granted since the end of the year. No performance rights are held by any related parties of key management personnel.

Executive Performance Share Plan (previous LTI plan)

Analysis of LTI performance shares granted as remuneration

Details of vesting profile of the performance shares granted in previous years as remuneration to the Managing Director and named executives are shown below:

Number Grant date Vested during theyear Forfeited during the year(a) Year in which thegrant vests	Fair value
	Performance share – EPS $ Performance share – TSR $
Managing Director DC Seargeant 210,000 21 Feb 2013 – – 30 Jun 2016 255,000 23 Feb 2012 50% 50% 30 Jun 2015 Executives NC Arundel 23,502 21 Feb 2013 – – 30 Jun 2016 28,539 23 Feb 2012 50% 50% 30 Jun 2015 GC Dean 20,868 21 Feb 2013 – – 30 Jun 2016 25,089 23 Feb 2012 50% 50% 30 Jun 2015 MR Duff 22,489 21 Feb 2013 – – 30 Jun 2016 26,908 23 Feb 2012 50% 50% 30 Jun 2015 HR Eberstaller 9,876 21 Feb 2013 – – 30 Jun 2016 11,792 23 Feb 2012 50% 50% 30 Jun 2015	7.43 5.00 5.89 4.21 7.43 5.00 5.89 4.21 7.43 5.00 5.89 4.21 7.43 5.00 5.89 4.21 7.43 5.00 5.89 4.21

Number
Grant date
Vested during
theyear
Forfeited
during the
year(a)
Year in which
thegrant vests

Fair value

Performance
share – EPS
$
Performance
share – TSR
$

Managing Director
DC Seargeant
210,000
21 Feb 2013
–
–
30 Jun 2016
255,000
23 Feb 2012
50%
50%
30 Jun 2015
Executives
NC Arundel
23,502
21 Feb 2013
–
–
30 Jun 2016
28,539
23 Feb 2012
50%
50%
30 Jun 2015
GC Dean
20,868
21 Feb 2013
–
–
30 Jun 2016
25,089
23 Feb 2012
50%
50%
30 Jun 2015
MR Duff
22,489
21 Feb 2013
–
–
30 Jun 2016
26,908
23 Feb 2012
50%
50%
30 Jun 2015
HR Eberstaller
9,876
21 Feb 2013
–
–
30 Jun 2016
11,792
23 Feb 2012
50%
50%
30 Jun 2015

7.43
5.00
5.89
4.21
7.43
5.00
5.89
4.21
7.43
5.00
5.89
4.21
7.43
5.00
5.89
4.21
7.43
5.00
5.89
4.21

(a) The percentage forfeited during the year represents the reduction from the maximum number of performance shares available to vest due to the performance criteria not being achieved.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Executive Performance Share Plan (previous LTI plan) (continued)

Performance shares exercised during the year

Details of performance shares in the Company exercised during the year by the Managing Director and each of the named executives is detailed below:

	Exercised during	Performance	Amount paid per
	the year (a)	shares exercised	share
	$	Number	$
Managing Director
DC Seargeant	–	–	–
Executives
NC Arundel	–	–	–
GC Dean	129,049	13,304	Nil
MR Duff	–	–	–
HR Eberstaller	–	–	–

(a) The value of performance shares exercised during the year is calculated as the market price of shares of the Company on the ASX as at close of trading on the date that the performance shares were exercised.

Performance share holdings and transactions

The movement during the year in the number of performance shares in Amalgamated Holdings Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, was as follows:

		Held at				Held at
		the beginning of				the end of
		theyear	Granted	Exercised	Forfeited (a)	theyear
Managing Director
DC Seargeant	2015	930,000	–	–	(127,500)	802,500
	2014	1,035,000	–	–	(105,000)	930,000
Executives
NC Arundel	2015	87,306	–	–	(14,269)	73,037
	2014	99,079	–	–	(11,773)	87,306
GC Dean	2015	59,261	–	(13,304)	(12,544)	33,413
	2014	66,619	–	–	(7,358)	59,261
MR Duff	2015	99,119	–	–	(13,454)	85,665
	2014	110,223	–	–	(11,104)	99,119
HR Eberstaller	2015	41,425	–	–	(5,896)	35,529
	2014	46,295	–	–	(4,870)	41,425

(a) The performance shares forfeited during the 2015 year were granted during the year ended 30 June 2012. No performance shares have been granted since the end of the year. No performance shares were held by the related parties of key management personnel.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Equity holdings and transactions

The movement during the year in the number of ordinary shares of Amalgamated Holding Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as follows:

				Received on
		Held at		release of		Held at
		the beginning		performance		the end of
		of the year	Purchases	shares	Sales	the year
Directors
AG Rydge (Chairman)	2015	72,234,355	–	–	–	72,234,355
	2014	72,234,355	–	–	–	72,234,355
KG Chapman	2015	57,500	–	–	–	57,500
	2014	57,500	–	–	–	57,500
PR Coates	2015	36,500	10,460	–	–	46,960
	2014	36,500	–	–	–	36,500
VA Davies	2015	10,000	–	–	–	10,000
	2014	10,000	–	–	–	10,000
DC Grant	2015	1,000	1,000	–	–	2,000
	2014	–	1,000	–	–	1,000
PM Mann	2015	2,000	–	–	–	2,000
	2014	–	2,000	–	–	2,000
RG Newton	2015	66,840	–	–	–	66,840
	2014	68,340	–	–	(1,500)	66,840
DC Seargeant (Managing Director)	2015	469,490	–	–	–	469,490
	2014	469,490	–	–	–	469,490
Executives
NC Arundel	2015	10,246	–	–	–	10,246
	2014	32,246	–	–	(22,000)	10,246
GC Dean	2015	54,791	–	13,304	–	68,095
	2014	54,791	–	–	–	54,791
MR Duff	2015	–	–	–	–	–
	2014	–	–	–	–	–
HR Eberstaller	2015	–	–	–	–	–
	2014	–	–	–	–	–

No shares were granted to key management personnel as compensation in the year ended 30 June 2015. Performance rights were granted to certain key management personnel as disclosed on page 23.

End of Directors’ Report: Remuneration Report

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LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001

To the directors of Amalgamated Holdings Limited:

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2015 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

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

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KPMG

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Kenneth Reid

Partner

Sydney 20 August 2015

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2015
Note	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4.4 Trade and other receivables 3.1 Inventories 3.2 Prepayments and other current assets Total current assets Non-current assets Trade and other receivables 3.1 Other financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets 4.5 Investments accounted for using the equity method 5.3 Property, plant and equipment 3.3 Investment properties 3.4 Goodwill and other intangible assets 3.5 Deferred tax assets 2.4 Other non-current assets Total non-current assets Total assets LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 3.6 Loans and borrowings 4.4 Current tax liabilities 2.4 Provisions 3.7 Deferred revenue 2.1 Other current liabilities 3.8 Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Loans and borrowings 4.4 Deferred tax liabilities 2.4 Provisions 3.7 Deferred revenue 2.1 Other non-current liabilities 3.8 Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets EQUITY Share capital 4.1 Reserves 4.3 Retained earnings Total equity	133,680 91,069 47,192 48,130 19,909 15,247 17,535 10,657
	218,316 165,103
	1,098 1,106 1,398 1,398 19,972 17,281 11,054 10,780 911,942 861,659 71,050 72,300 89,555 91,785 7,869 8,343 4,848 8,663
	1,118,786 1,073,315
	1,337,102 1,238,418
	97,332 81,143 990 766 16,009 2,582 18,841 17,067 82,874 70,508 4,264 1,946
	220,310 174,012
	118,085 109,629 11,952 11,722 10,531 10,546 9,413 7,615 3,907 4,539
	153,888 144,051
	374,198 318,063
	962,904 920,355
	219,126 219,126 35,210 32,510 708,568 668,719
	962,904 920,355

The Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 33 to 81.

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INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Note	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Revenue and other income Revenue from sale of goods and rendering of services 2.1 Other revenue and income 2.1 Expenses Employee expenses Occupancy expenses Film hire and other film expenses Purchases and other direct expenses Depreciation, amortisation and impairments Other operating expenses Advertising, commissions and marketing expenses Finance costs Equity profit Share of net profit of equity accounted investees: Associates 5.3 Joint ventures 5.3 Profit before tax Income tax expense 2.4 Profit for the year Earnings per share Basic earnings per share 2.5 Diluted earnings per share 2.5	1,113,728 1,046,579 60,934 50,559
	1,174,662 1,097,138
	(261,156) (250,636) (241,841) (241,713) (238,850) (223,777) (97,006) (105,369) (75,099) (62,355) (68,463) (65,612) (35,395) (30,545) (7,897) (8,252)
	(1,025,707) (988,259)
	10 – 2,902 2,184
	2,912 2,184
	151,867 111,063 (42,977) (32,500)
	108,890 78,563
	2015 Cents 2014 Cents
	68.9 49.7 67.9 49.1

The Income Statement is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 33 to 81.

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Profit for the year *Other comprehensive income* Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations – net of tax Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets – net of tax Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges – net of tax Other comprehensive income for the year – net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year	108,890 78,563
	(1,139) 5,214 1,884 2,735 14 (17)
	759 7,932
	109,649 86,495

The Statement of Comprehensive Income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 33 to 81.

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	108,890			109,649			962,904	657,419 899,532	78,563 78,563	– 5,214 – 2,735 – (17) 172 –	172 7,932	78,735 86,495	– 1,763 (67,435) (67,435)	(67,435) (65,672)	668,719 920,355
920,355		(1,139) 1,884 14	759		1,941 (69,041)	(67,100)

	108,890			108,890			708,568
668,719		– – –	–		– (69,041)	(69,041)

	–			759			35,210	22,987	–	5,214 2,735 (17) (172)	7,760	7,760	1,763 –	1,763	32,510
32,510		(1,139) 1,884 14	759		1,941 –	1,941


219,126		– – –	–		– –	–

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Note	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Cash flows from operating activities Cash receipts in the course of operations Cash payments in the course of operations Cash provided by operations Dividends from associates and joint ventures Other revenue Dividends received Interest received Finance costs paid Income tax refunds Income tax paid Net cash provided by operating activities 7.3 Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment and redevelopment of properties Purchase of management and leasehold rights, software and other intangible assets Investment in an associate Payment for the acquisition of a joint venture Payments for businesses acquired including management and leasehold rights Proceeds from disposal of other non-current assets Increase in loans from other entities Net cash used by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from borrowings Repayments of borrowings Dividends paid 4.2 Net cash used by financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year	1,259,854 1,163,801 (1,062,005) (1,042,494)
	197,849 121,307 3,256 2,886 45,983 42,150 684 614 1,290 1,360 (7,958) (8,174) 7,755 1,346 (35,549) (38,743)
	213,310 122,746
	(104,320) (72,390) (1,442) (10,153) (596) – – (8,583) (8,007) (5,969) 280 157 1,435 1,249
	(112,650) (95,689)
	86,000 73,113 (76,000) (49,000) (69,041) (67,435)
	(59,041) (43,322)
	41,619 (16,265) 91,069 105,592 992 1,742
	133,680 91,069

The Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 33 to 81.

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N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 3 0 J U N E 2 0 1 5

S E C T I O N 1 – B A S I S O F P R E P A R A T I O N

This section explains the basis of preparation for the Group’s financial statements, including information regarding the impact of the adoption of new accounting standards.

1.1 – REPORTING ENTITY

Amalgamated Holdings Limited (“Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia. The consolidated financial report of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2015 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) and the Group’s interest in associates, joint ventures and joint operations.

Amalgamated Holdings Limited is a for-profit company incorporated in Australia and limited by shares. The shares are publicly traded on the ASX. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in Note 2.2.

The financial report was authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of Amalgamated Holdings Limited on 20 August 2015.

1.2 – BASIS OF PREPARATION

Statement of compliance

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (“AASBs”) (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Basis of measurement

The financial report is prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the Statement of Financial Position which are measured at fair value: derivative financial instruments, financial assets classified as available-for-sale, liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments and investment properties. Assets held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and in accordance with the Class Order, amounts in the financial report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of a financial report in conformity with AASBs requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods if affected. Judgements made by management in the application of AASBs that have a significant effect on the financial report and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in Notes 2.4 (Taxation), 3.3 (Property, plant and equipment), 3.4 (Investment properties) and 3.5 (Goodwill and other intangible assets).

Measurement of fair values

A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorised in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.

Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair values is included in Notes 3.3 (Property, plant and equipment), 3.4 (Investment properties) and 4.5 (Financial risk management).

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1.3 – FOREIGN CURRENCY

Functional and presentation currency

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and the functional currency of the Group is Australian dollars.

Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the year end date are translated to Australian dollars at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in profit or loss, except for differences arising on retranslation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation that is effective, which are recognised in other comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the dates of the transactions. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined.

Financial statements of foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation are recognised in other comprehensive income, and presented in the foreign currency translation reserve in equity.

When a foreign operation is disposed of in its entirety or partially such that control, significant influence or joint control is lost, the cumulative amount in the foreign currency translation reserve related to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. If the Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains control, then the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Group disposes of only part of an associate or joint venture whilst retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.

Net investment in foreign operations

Exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations, and the effective portion of related hedges, are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve. They are released to profit or loss as an adjustment to profit or loss on disposal.

Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely in the foreseeable future, are considered to form part of a net investment in a foreign operation and are recognised directly in other comprehensive income and presented in the foreign currency translation reserve in equity.

1.4 – CHANGE IN SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies described in this note have been applied consistently to all periods presented in this financial report and have been applied consistently by all entities in the Group, except as explained in this note which addresses changes in accounting policies. The Group has adopted the following new standards and amendments to standards, including any consequential amendments to other standards, with a date of initial application of 1 July 2014:

AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB 136 – Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets ; and
AASB Interpretation 21 Levies .

The above have not had any significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

The Group has early adopted AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards − Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101 . These amendments removed certain minimum disclosure requirements from AASB 101 including the removal of reference to a ‘summary of significant accounting policies’, and allowed the reorganisation and grouping of notes to the financial statements to give prominence to those areas most relevant to understanding the organisation. The amendments also encouraged entities to no longer disclose information that is not material.

1.5 – NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED

A number of other new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 July 2015, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. None of these is expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group, except for:

AASB 2014-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations
AASB 9 Financial Instruments ; and
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers .

The Group does not plan to adopt these standards early and the extent of their impact has yet to be determined.

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This section focuses on the results and performance of the Group. On the following pages are disclosures explaining the Group’s revenue, segment information, individually significant items, taxation and earnings per share.

2.1 – REVENUE

Accounting policy

Revenue represents the total amount received or receivable, usually in cash, for goods sold or services provided to customers and excludes sales related taxes, discounts and intra-Group transactions.

Revenue recognition criteria for the Group’s key classes of revenue are as follows:

Rendering of services

Box office ticket revenue is recognised on the date the customer views the relevant film. When tickets are sold in advance or gift cards are sold to customers, this revenue is recorded as deferred revenue in the Statement of Financial Position until this date or expiry, whichever is earlier;
Hotel room revenue is recognised when the room is occupied;
Ski pass revenue is recognised as the customer uses the service. For season and other passes, revenue is recorded as deferred revenue in the Statement of Financial Position initially and is then recognised over the period that the pass is valid; and
Entertainment technology services revenue is recognised as the service is provided to the customer.

The Group also operates loyalty programs in its cinema exhibition and hotel businesses where customers earn points when they purchase cinema tickets or stay at a qualifying hotel. These points can be redeemed by the customer at a later date for discounts on future purchases.

The consideration received from the customer who is a member of the loyalty program is allocated at the point of sale between the award points earned and the respective Box Office or hotel room revenue. This is the fair value of the points, which is adjusted to take into account the expected rates of forfeiture, and is recognised in deferred revenue in the Statement of Financial Position. The awards revenue is then recognised when the points are redeemed or expire, whichever is earlier.

Sale of goods

Merchandise (including food and beverages) sold as part of the Group’s Entertainment, Hotel, and Thredbo Alpine Resort businesses is recognised at the point of sale; and
Entertainment technology equipment sales are recognised when equipment is fully installed and ownership passes to the customer.

Other revenue and income

Rental revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease;
Management and consulting fees are earned from hotels managed by the Group, usually under long term contracts with the hotel owner; and
Other revenue, including interest, dividends and profits on disposal of non-current assets, is recognised in the period to which it relates.

Revenue Rendering of services Sale of goods Other revenue Rental revenue Management and consulting fees Finance revenue Dividends Sundry Other income Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years Fair value gain on acquisition of an additional interest in a joint operation Insurance proceeds Increase in fair value of investment properties Profit on sale of plant and equipment	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	775,584 726,144 338,144 320,435
	1,113,728 1,046,579
	22,992 22,603 22,352 19,006 1,290 1,360 684 614 640 541
	47,958 44,124
	11,400 – – 4,905 129 746 1,319 624 128 160
	12,976 6,435
	1,174,662 1,097,138

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2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING

Accounting policy

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses, including revenues and expenses from transactions with other Group segments. All segments’ operating results are regularly reviewed by the Group’s Managing Director to make decisions about resources to be allocated to a segment and to assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

Segment results that are reported to the Managing Director include items directly attributable to a segment, before individually significant items, as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate head office assets, head office expenses, and income tax assets and liabilities.

Additions to non-current segment assets are the total cost incurred during the period to acquire assets that include amounts expected to be recovered over more than 12 months after the year end date. Amounts include property, plant and equipment, but exclude financial instruments and deferred tax assets.

Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s reporting segments. These are the Group’s main strategic business segments and have differing risks and rewards associated with the business due to their different product or service and geographic markets. For each of these operating segments, the Group’s Managing Director regularly reviews internal management reports.

Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment profit before income tax as included in the internal management reports. Segment profit is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of segments relative to those of other businesses. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis.

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise interest bearing loans and borrowings and borrowing costs, interest income and corporate head office assets and expenses.

Operating segments

The Group comprises the following main operating segments:

Entertainment Australia

Includes the cinema exhibition operations in Australia, technology equipment supply and servicing, and the State Theatre.

Entertainment New Zealand

Includes cinema exhibition operations in New Zealand and Fiji.

Entertainment Germany

Includes the cinema exhibition operations in Germany.

Hotels and Resorts

Includes the ownership, operation and management of hotels in Australia and overseas.

Thredbo Alpine Resort

Includes all the operations of the resort including property development activities.

Property and Other Investments

Includes property rental, investment properties and available-for-sale financial assets.

Geographical information

Also presented is information on the Group’s split of revenue and non-current assets by geographic location. Geographic revenue is based on the geographical location of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets. The Group operates in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Germany.

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	Consolidated $’000	1,159,771 5,276 2,160	1,290 41 (5,276)	171,304 2,912	174,216	(15,242) (6,607) (500)	(63,199) (11,900)	(75,099)
	Property and Other Investments $’000	15,046 – 1,992		7,440 –	7,440		(2,261) (1,100)	(3,361)


Entertainment 2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued) Australia New Zealand Germany Hotels and Resorts Thredbo Alpine Resort Operating segments $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000		58,738 – 23	13,410 –		13,410	(3,665) –		(3,665)
	Hotels and Resorts $’000	251,441 – 140		41,400 –	41,400		(19,683) (10,800)	(30,483)


	1,294,859	228,605	113,429

Entertainment 2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued) Australia New Zealand Germany Hotels and Resorts Thredbo Alpine Resort Property and Other Investments Operating segments $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

	Consolidated $’000	1,088,689 2,149 2,144	1,360 40 (2,149)	129,388 2,184	131,572	(16,376) (6,892) 2,759	(62,355) –	(62,355)
	Property and Other Investments $’000	16,627 – 1,228		6,734 –	6,734		(2,614) –	(2,614)


Entertainment 2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued) Australia New Zealand Germany Hotels and Resorts Thredbo Alpine Resort Operating segments $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000		47,622 – 157	6,525 –		6,525	(3,986) –		(3,986)
	Hotels and Resorts $’000	226,167 – 759		32,759 –	32,759		(18,236) –	(18,236)


	1,197,817	94,403

Entertainment 2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued) Australia New Zealand Germany Hotels and Resorts Thredbo Alpine Resort Property and Other Investments Operating segments $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

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2.3 – INDIVIDUALLY SIGNIFICANT ITEMS

Profit before income tax expense includes the following revenues/(expenses) whose disclosure is relevant in explaining the financial performance of the Group:

Impairments of land, buildings and plant and equipment Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years Fair value gain on acquisition of an additional interest in a joint operation Redundancy costs incurred in relation to cinema digitalisation and other non-recurring costs	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	(11,900) – 11,400 – – 4,905 – (2,146)
	(500) 2,759

2.4 – TAXATION

Accounting policy

Income tax expense in the Income Statement for the periods presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.

Current tax

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

The Company and its Australian wholly owned subsidiaries are part of a tax consolidated group. As a consequence, all members of the tax consolidated group are taxed as a single entity. Amalgamated Holdings Limited is the head entity within the tax consolidated group.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax arises due to certain temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for:

taxable temporary differences on the initial recognition of goodwill;
the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit other than in a business combination; and
differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are disclosed net to the extent that they relate to taxes levied by the same authority and the Group has the right of set off.

The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to utilise the temporary difference.

The Group has unrecognised deferred tax assets in respect of certain foreign tax revenue losses as disclosed on page 43. The utilisation of the tax revenue losses is dependent upon the generation of sufficient future taxable profits within the applicable foreign tax entities and a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is supported by sufficient forecast taxable profits. Assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable profits relevant to those foreign tax entities has been based upon management’s budget estimates and forecasts. Management considers that the forecast of taxable profits for the applicable foreign tax entities is subject to risk and uncertainty; hence, the Group has not recognised all of the losses as a deferred tax asset.

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2.4 – TAXATION (continued)	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Income tax expense The major components of income tax expense are: Income tax recognised in profit or loss Current income tax Current income tax expense Income tax (over)/under provided in prior year Deferred income tax Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences Income tax expense reported in the Income Statement Income tax charged/(credited) directly in equity Deferred income tax related to items charged/(credited) directly in equity: Relating to other comprehensive income Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges Unrealised gain on available-for-sale financial assets Currency translation movements of deferred tax balances of foreign operations Net loss on hedge of net investment in overseas subsidiaries Relating to other equity balances Adjustment to shared-based payments reserve Income tax expense reported in equity Reconciliation between income tax expense and pre-tax profit A reconciliation between income tax expense and accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the Group’s applicable income tax rate is as follows: Accounting profit before income tax expense Prima facie income tax expense calculated at the Group’s statutory income tax rate of 30% (2014: 30%) on accounting profit Increase in income tax expense due to: Non-deductible items and losses in non-resident controlled entities Amortisation of management rights and other intangible assets Depreciation and amortisation of buildings Adjustment of deferred tax balance relating to leasehold improvements Non-deductible acquisition and legal costs Non-refundable franking credits grossed up Dividends from equity accounted joint venture Decrease in income tax expense due to: Tax losses from prior years now recognised or utilised Share of incorporated joint venture net profit Share of associates’ net profit Franking credits on dividends received Fair value adjustment on acquisition of a joint operation Fair value adjustment on investment properties recognised Loyalty scheme entitlements transferred from managed hotels Effect of lower tax rate in New Zealand and Fiji Sundry items Income tax (over)/under provided in prior year	42,977 32,500
	44,630 27,522 (1,410) 1,068 (243) 3,910
	42,977 32,500
	6 (2) 807 1,172 217 199 (110) (207)
	920 1,162 27 (51)
	947 1,111
	151,867 111,063
	45,560 33,319
	1,284 2,785 807 821 354 369 600 – 128 44 215 78 300 –
	3,688 4,097
	2,429 2,464 871 741 3 – 717 259 – 1,471 15 360 408 481 206 87 212 121
	4,861 5,984
	(1,410) 1,068
	42,977 32,500

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2.4 – TAXATION (continued)	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
Unrecognised deferred tax assets Revenue losses – foreign	5,663 8,044
	5,663 8,044

Included in the deferred tax assets not recognised is the gross value of tax revenue losses arising in Germany of $18,878,000 (2014: $26,813,000). The availability of these tax losses is subject to certain utilisation limits and ongoing availability tests under German tax law. At 30 June 2015, there was no recognised deferred income tax liability (2014: $nil) for taxes that would be payable on the unremitted earnings of certain of the Group’s subsidiaries, associates or incorporated joint ventures.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities comprise: Difference in depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment for accounting and income tax purposes Investment properties Available-for-sale financial assets Share of joint arrangement timing differences Expenditure deductible for tax but amortised for accounting purposes Accrued revenue Prepayments Interest and deferred financing costs Share-based payments deductible for tax but deferred and amortised for accounting purposes Unrealised foreign exchange gains not currently assessable Sundry items Less: Deferred tax assets of the tax consolidated group offset against deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets comprise: Difference in depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for accounting and income tax purposes Share of joint arrangement timing differences Provisions and accrued employee benefits not currently deductible Deferred revenue Accrued expenses Discounted long term lease and non-interest bearing loan liabilities Difference between book and tax values of residential apartment development Share-based payments not currently deductible for tax Tax losses carried forward Capital losses offsetting unrealised capital gains Unrealised foreign exchange losses not currently deductible Sundry items Less: Deferred tax liabilities of the tax consolidated group offset against deferred tax assets Deferred tax (benefit)/expense	Statement of Financial Position	Income Statement
	2015 $’000 2014 $’000	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	23,020 21,906 7,880 7,325 4,474 3,667 157 89 3,235 3,890 1,079 444 160 251 964 1,019 1,526 1,415 1,431 2,133 787 634	1,518 1,268 555 7 – – 422 (349) (622) 2,135 630 (568) (92) (53) (55) (57) 84 (369) (592) 668 140 237 580 2,409 (656) 23 (421) 801 (2,149) (422) (442) 227 933 (547) (496) – (659) (140) 116 101 424 (72) 790 (1,564) (251) 175
	44,713 42,773 (32,761) (31,051)
	11,952 11,722
	4,858 5,413 8,230 7,928 9,221 8,895 6,276 4,144 652 213 34 965 496 – 799 140 7,504 8,172 – 424 1,911 2,701 649 399
	40,630 39,394 (32,761) (31,051)
	7,869 8,343
		(243) 3,910

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2.5 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to members of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of the Company.

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

Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (basic and diluted) Weighted average number of ordinary shares (basic) Effect of performance shares and performance rights Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted)	2015 2014
	$’000 $’000 108,890 78,563
	Number Number 158,024,304 157,950,609 2,307,696 2,180,690
	160,332,000 160,131,299

Further details in relation to the Executive Performance Share Plan and Executive Performance Rights Plan are provided in Note 6.1.

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This section shows the assets used to generate the Group’s trading performance and the liabilities incurred as a result. Liabilities relating to the Group’s financing activities are addressed in section 4. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown in Note 2.4.

On the following pages, there are sections covering working capital balances, property, plant and equipment, investment properties, intangible assets and provisions.

3.1 – TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value, and subsequently at the amounts considered recoverable (amortised cost). Where the payment terms for the sale of an asset are deferred, the receivable is discounted using the prevailing rate for a similar instrument of an issuer with similar credit terms. The unwinding of the discount is treated as finance revenue.

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 90 day terms. The Group’s exposure to credit and foreign exchange risks related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in Note 4.5.

Estimates are used in determining the level of receivables that will not be collected, and these estimates take into account factors such as historical experience. Allowances are made for impairment losses when there is sufficient evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due. These allowances are made until such time that the Group is satisfied that no recovery of the amount owing is possible; at that point, the amount considered irrecoverable is written off against the asset directly.

The carrying value of trade and other receivables is considered to approximate fair value.

Receivables are stated with the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”) or equivalent tax included.

Current Trade receivables Less: Allowance for trade receivables Other receivables Receivable from joint ventures and joint operation partners Non-current Other receivables Receivable from associates Present value of loans provided under the Employee Share Plan	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	27,028 23,672 (356) (447)
	26,672 23,225 20,520 21,933 – 2,972
	47,192 48,130
	1,000 1,000 43 43 55 63
	1,098 1,106

As at 30 June 2015, trade receivables with a value of $356,000 (2014: $447,000) were impaired and fully provided for. The movement in the allowance is not considered material.

As at 30 June 2015, trade receivables for the Group that were past due but not impaired were $5,075,000 (2014: $4,516,000), of which $2,847,000 (2014: $1,867,000) was less than 30 days overdue. The remainder is not considered material and consequently an ageing analysis has not been provided.

Other current receivables of $20,520,000 (2014: $21,933,000) do not contain impaired assets and are not past due. Based on the credit history of these other receivables, it is expected that these amounts will be recovered when due.

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3.2 – INVENTORIES

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Work in progress is valued at cost. Cost is based on the first-in-first-out principle and includes expenditure incurred in bringing inventories to their existing condition and location.

3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are the physical assets used by the Group to generate revenue and profits. These assets include land and buildings, and plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are recognised at cost (which is the amount initially paid for them) less accumulated depreciation (the estimate of annual wear and tear) and impairment losses.

The Group leases properties in the normal course of business, principally to conduct its cinema exhibition businesses. On inception of a lease, the estimated cost of decommissioning any additions to these properties (known as leasehold improvements) is included within property, plant and equipment and depreciated over the lease term. A corresponding provision is set up as disclosed in Note 3.7.

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for separately.

Depreciation is charged to the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated useful life. The major categories of property, plant and equipment are depreciated as follows:

• Plant and equipment 3 – 20 years • Buildings and improvements subject to long term leases Shorter of estimated useful life and term of lease • Freehold buildings 40 – 80 years • Resort apartments and share of common property 40 – 80 years

Freehold land and land subject to long term leases are not depreciated. Similarly, assets under construction (classified as capital work in progress) are not depreciated until they come into use, when they are transferred to buildings or plant and equipment as appropriate.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Indicators of impairment may include changes in technology and business performance.

The process of impairment testing is to estimate the recoverable amount of the assets concerned, and recognise an impairment loss in the Income Statement whenever the carrying amount of those assets exceeds the recoverable amount.

Impairment testing of property, plant and equipment is performed at an individual hotel or cinema site level, with the exception of cinema sites within a single geographic location, which are tested as one cash-generating unit. Details regarding impairment testing performed at 30 June 2015 is set out below.

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				Total	$’000		1,573,620		(711,961)	861,659	104,289	5,148	2,394	(1,822)	(56,301)	(500)	(2,925)	911,942		1,505,317		(667,431)	837,886	71,378	(242)	(579)	(56,221)	9,437	861,659
Resort	Buildings and apartments and	improvements share of	Freehold land Land subject to subject to long common Plant and Leased plant Capital work in	and buildings long term leases term leases property equipment and equipment progress	$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000	2015	Gross balance at the beginning of the year 562,630 56 287,428 31,860 651,901 – 39,745	Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and	impairments at the beginning of the year (95,360) – (178,486) (11,780) (426,335) – –	Net balance at the beginning of the year 467,270 56 108,942 20,080 225,566 – 39,745	Additions 4,345 – 16,680 – 21,723 – 61,541	Additions from acquisitions 2,323 – 867 – 1,958 – –	Transfers 10,629 – 2,424 7 13,735 – (24,401)	Disposals (8) – (18) – (1,796) – –	Depreciation (6,547) – (11,502) (411) (37,841) – –	Impairment 6,830 – – (6,230) (1,100) – –	Effect of movement in foreign exchange (784) – (907) – (1,329) – 95	At 30 June 2015 484,058 56 116,486 13,446 220,916 – 76,980	2014	Gross balance at the beginning of the year 542,682 56 265,787 31,898 624,268 3,871 36,755	Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and	impairments at the beginning of the year (88,701) – (163,531) (11,370) (399,991) (3,838) –	Net balance at the beginning of the year 453,981 56 102,256 20,528 224,277 33 36,755	Additions 133 – 15,288 13 13,631 – 42,313	Transfers 16,861 – 1,260 (50) 21,521 – (39,834)	Disposals (53) – (46) – (480) – –	Depreciation (6,192) – (11,773) (411) (37,812) (33) –	Effect of movement in foreign exchange 2,540 – 1,957 – 4,429 – 511	At 30 June 2014 467,270 56 108,942 20,080 225,566 – 39,745

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3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

Independent valuations of interest in land and buildings

In assessing current values for the Group’s interest in land and buildings and integral plant and equipment, including long term leasehold land and improvements, the directors have relied upon independent valuations from registered qualified valuers. Except for investment properties, which are revalued every half year (refer to Note 3.4), valuations are generally carried out on a progressive three year cycle. The last valuations were completed as at June 2015, June 2013 and February 2013.

Measurement of fair values

Amounts disclosed below represent the fair value of the Group’s interest in land and buildings, excluding investment properties, as determined at the time of the most recent independent valuation report. Independent registered qualified valuers are engaged to perform the valuations. The values are determined based on the highest and best use of each property. In most cases, the existing use is the highest and best use and values are determined on a going concern basis. For certain properties, the highest and best use may differ from the current use, and consideration may be given to the development of such properties at an appropriate time in the future in order to realise the full value of the property.

This fair value disclosure has been categorised as a Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used. Going concern value is based on capitalisation and discounted cash flow methodologies, and significant unobservable inputs include the forecast net income for each property, and the capitalisation and discount rates used in determining fair value. In the most recent valuations, capitalisation rates utilised ranged from 6.00% to 14.00% and pre-tax discount rates utilised ranged from 9.75% to 13.75% per annum. For certain sites where the going concern value was not the highest and best use, fair value was determined using a direct comparison methodology with reference to recent sales of similar properties.

The fair values determined by the independent registered qualified valuers are sensitive to changes in these significant unobservable inputs. Overall, however, the fair value of the Group’s interest in land and buildings, excluding investment properties, is significantly higher than the book value of these interests as noted below.

Most recent valuations of interest in land and buildings, excluding investment properties A summary of recent independent valuations, by year of the last valuation, is set out as follows: Existing use is highest and best use Independent valuation – 2015 – 2013 – 2012 Alternate use is highest and best use Independent valuation – 2015 – 2012 Land and buildings not independently valued Book value of land and buildings not independently valued	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	625,183 − 310,400 336,464 − 509,075
	935,583 845,539
	110,700 − − 40,300 74,596 25,847
	1,120,879 911,686

The book value of the above interests at 30 June 2015 was $715,014,000 (2014: $680,685,000). The written-down book value of plant and equipment which is deemed integral to land and buildings, has been determined to total approximately $113,475,000 as at 30 June 2015 (2014: $115,700,000).

The above valuations do not take into account the potential impact of capital gains tax.

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3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

Impairment considerations at 30 June 2015

The trading performance of certain hotel properties caused the Group to assess their recoverable amount. Hotel properties are treated as separate cash-generating units and their recoverable values were estimated based on their value in use. In determining the estimated value in use, discount rates in the range of pre-tax 10.36% to 11.46% (2014: 9.77% to 12.38%) per annum were used. Cash flows were projected based on operating forecasts, with longer term cash flows, after the initial forecast periods, extrapolated using average expected growth rates in the range of 1.5% to 2.5% (2014: 3.0%) per annum. As a result of these assessments, impairment losses totalling $10,800,000 (2014: $nil) were recognised in respect of hotel properties.

For hotels that had been subject to impairments in previous years, the trading performance and recoverable amount were also reviewed during the year. For certain hotels, the trading performance, since an initial impairment was booked, has improved to the extent that the recoverable amount was above the book value of the impaired hotel assets. As a result, the impairment charges booked in previous years were reversed to the extent available. Impairment reversals totalling $11,400,000 (initial total impairment charges of $12,683,000) were recognised in respect of hotel properties. The recoverable amount was based on the most recent independent valuation as outlined above.

Given the long-life nature of these assets, the estimates of their recoverable value in use are particularly sensitive to changes in certain key assumptions. Although all assumptions used are considered to be appropriate at this time, an increase of one percentage point in the discount rate, for the hotel properties assessed would increase the impairment loss by $4,579,000. A 10% decrease in the forecast earnings would increase the impairment loss by $2,645,000.

The trading performance of certain cinema sites caused the Group to assess their recoverable amount. No impairment losses were recorded as a result of this assessment (2014: $nil).

An impairment review was also undertaken for corporate assets and impairment losses totalling $1,100,000 (2014: $nil) were recognised in relation to plant and equipment at the Company’s current registered office. These impairments arose due to the planned relocation of the Group’s head office and the impairment was determined by conducting a line-by-line assessment of the recoverable value of plant and equipment as detailed in the Group’s asset registers.

Security

The following assets, whose carrying values are listed below, are subject to mortgage security to secure the Group’s bank loan facilities (refer to Note 4.4):

Note 4.4):
Freehold land and buildings Freehold land and buildings classified as investment properties Capital commitments Capital expenditure commitments contracted but not provided for and payable	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	234,397 229,636 18,650 18,650
	253,047 248,286
	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	40,374 1,803

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3.4 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Accounting policy

Investment properties comprise land and buildings which are held for long term rental yields or for capital appreciation, or both, and are not occupied by the Group in the ordinary course of business or for administration purposes. Initially, investment properties are measured at cost including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are stated at fair value with any change therein recognised in profit or loss. Property that is being constructed or redeveloped for future use as an investment property is also measured at fair value (unless a fair value cannot be reliably determined).

When the use of a property changes from owner occupied to investment property, the property is reclassified as an investment property. Any difference at the date of transfer between the carrying amount of the property immediately prior to transfer and its fair value is recognised directly to the investment property revaluation reserve if it is an increase and to profit or loss if it is a decrease. A gain may be recognised to profit on remeasurement only to the extent it reverses a previous impairment loss on the property.

Transfers are made from investment properties to inventories when there is a change in use as evidenced by the commencement of development with a view to sell. Investment properties are derecognised when they have either been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on derecognition of an investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.

Fair value of investment properties

Investment properties are independently revalued to fair value each reporting period, with any gain or loss arising on remeasurement being recognised in profit or loss. The fair value of investment property has been categorised as a Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the valuation technique used. In assessing the fair value of investment properties, a number of assumptions are made at the end of each reporting period regarding future cash flows, future property market economic conditions and other factors including cash flow discount rates, rental capitalisation rates, and recent market transactions for similar properties.

The carrying amount of investment properties is the fair value of the properties as determined by an independent registered qualified valuer.

Significant unobservable inputs used in measuring the fair value of the properties are as follows. For three of the four investment properties held by the Group at 30 June 2015, the valuer used capitalisation rates on reversionary rental yields in the range of 7.00% to 9.00% (2014: 6.75% to 9.00%) to determine fair values. For the remaining investment property, the valuer concluded that the appropriate fair value was best determined through categorising the property as a future development site. To derive the fair value for those investment properties, the valuer has utilised a direct comparison method based on the current unimproved land value of the properties. The valuation for those properties has been adjusted by the estimated demolition costs associated with the property.

Investment properties comprise a number of commercial properties that are leased to third parties and which are held to derive rental income or capital appreciation or both. Each of the leases for investment properties contains an initial non-cancellable period of between five and 15 years. Subsequent renewals are negotiated with the lessee. No contingent rents are charged for these investment properties.

During the financial year ended 30 June 2015, $6,343,000 (2014: $6,027,000) was recognised as rental income for investment properties in the Income Statement with $1,422,000 (2014: $1,538,000) incurred in respect of direct costs, including $247,000 (2014: $212,000) for repairs and maintenance.

maintenance.
Freehold land and buildings At fair value (Level 3 fair values) Summary of movements: Balance at the beginning of the year Additions Net transfer to property, plant and equipment Fair value increments recognised in other income Balance at the end of the year	2015 $’000 2014 $’000 71,050 72,300
	72,300 69,500 31 2,176 (2,600) – 1,319 624
	71,050 72,300

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3.5 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Accounting policy

Goodwill

Goodwill arises from business combinations as described in Note 5.1 and represents the future economic benefits that arise from assets that are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognised.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortised, but instead is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units, and impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. An impairment loss recognised in respect of goodwill cannot be reversed.

The carrying amount of goodwill in respect of associates and joint ventures is included in the carrying amount of the investment in the associate or joint venture.

Construction rights

Construction rights relate to the Group’s ability to develop accommodation in the Thredbo Alpine Resort. Construction rights are recognised at cost and are derecognised as the rights are either sold or developed. The carrying value of construction rights is reviewed annually. Any amounts no longer considered recoverable are written off, with the impairment loss recorded in profit or loss.

Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets, which largely comprise management and leasehold rights and software, are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

Management and leasehold rights are amortised over the life of the agreements, which range from 10 to 20 years, on a straight-line basis.

Software for major operating systems is amortised over a four to five year period on a straight-line basis.

Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than investment properties (see Note 3.4), are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. Where an indicator of impairment exists, the Group makes a formal estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated each year at the same time.

The recoverable amount of assets or cash-generating units is the greater of their fair value less costs to sell, and their value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or cash-generating unit. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Where the carrying amount of an asset or its related cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying value of any goodwill allocated to the cash-generating unit, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the cashgenerating unit on a pro-rata basis.

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss unless the asset or its cash-generating unit has previously been revalued, in which case the impairment loss is recognised as a reversal to the extent of the previous revaluation, with any excess recognised in profit or loss.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill cannot be reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

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3.5 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

Reconciliations

Summaries of the carrying amount movements of each class of intangible assets between the beginning and end of the year are set out below:

2015 Gross balance at the beginning of the year Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses at the beginning of the year Net balance at the beginning of the year Acquisitions and initial contributions Transfer from property, plant and equipment Amortisation Disposals Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations Net balance at the end of the year 2014 Gross balance at the beginning of the year Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses at the beginning of the year Net balance at the beginning of the year Acquisitions and initial contributions Amortisation Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations Adjustments Net balance at the end of the year	Goodwill $’000 Construction rights $’000 Liquor licences $’000 Management and leasehold rights $’000 Software $’000 Total $’000

	50,807 1,388 189 41,466 29,663 123,513
	– – – (9,951) (21,777) (31,728)
	50,807 1,388 189 31,515 7,886 91,785
	651 – 7 1,868 1,435 3,961
	– – – – 206 206
	– – – (3,047) (2,706) (5,753)
	– – – (60) – (60)
	(523) – – (80) 19 (584)
	50,935 1,388 196 30,196 6,840 89,555
	49,697 1,388 189 27,304 9,648 88,226 – – – (7,350) (5,106) (12,456)
	49,697 1,388 189 19,954 4,542 75,770 – – – 13,892 5,875 19,767 – – – (2,511) (2,545) (5,056) 1,110 – – 180 (19) 1,271 – – – – 33 33
	50,807 1,388 189 31,515 7,886 91,785

Impairment losses recognised

No impairment losses in relation to goodwill have been recognised in the year ended 30 June 2015 (2014: $nil).

Impairment tests for cash-generating units containing goodwill The following units have carrying amounts of goodwill: Entertainment – Australia Entertainment – New Zealand and Fiji Entertainment – Germany Multiple units without significant goodwill	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	33,260 33,263 10,938 10,830 3,743 3,721 2,994 2,993
	50,935 50,807

The recoverable value of goodwill relating to the exhibition business in Australia and New Zealand, and goodwill relating to the Group’s share of a cinema joint venture in Germany, has been determined by value in use calculations. This calculation uses cash flow projections based on operating forecasts and projected five year results, with cash flows beyond the five year period being projected using a per annum growth rate of negative 2.5% to 2%, which is considered appropriate given economic indicators and the expected long term increase in revenue and operating costs in these markets. Pre-tax discount rates of 10.0% to 12.0% (2014: 11.25% to 12.0%) per annum have been used in discounting the projected cash flows. In management’s assessment, there are no reasonable possible changes in assumptions that would give rise to an impairment.

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3.6 – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost. Trade accounts payable are normally non-interest bearing and settled within 30 days. Payables are stated with the amount of GST or equivalent tax included.

The carrying value of trade and other payables is considered to approximate fair value.

The carrying value of trade and other payables is considered to approximate fair value.
Trade payables Other payables and accruals	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	23,492 25,106 73,840 56,037
	97,332 81,143

3.7 – PROVISIONS

Accounting policy

Employee benefits

Provision is made for employee benefits including annual leave and long service leave for employees. The provision is calculated as the present value of the Group’s net obligation to pay such benefits resulting from the employees’ services provided up to the reporting date. The provisions due or available to be settled within 12 months have been calculated at undiscounted amounts based on the remuneration rates the employer expects to pay after the reporting date and includes related on-costs.

The liability for employees’ benefits to long service leave represents the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the employer resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date.

Liabilities for employee benefits which are not due to be settled within 12 months are discounted using the rates attaching to national government securities at reporting date, which most closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities.

In determining the liability for employee benefits, consideration has been given to future increases in wage and salary rates, and the Group’s experience with staff departures. Related on-costs have also been included in the liability.

Insurance loss contingencies and other claims

The insurance loss contingencies and other claims provision relates to estimated costs to be incurred in respect of various claims that are expected to be settled within 12 months of the balance date.

Decommissioning of leasehold improvements

A provision for the estimated cost of decommissioning leasehold improvements is made where a legal or constructive obligation exists.

In determining the provision for decommissioning costs, an assessment is made for each location of the likelihood and amount of the decommissioning costs to be incurred in the future. The estimated future liability is discounted to a present value, with the discount amount unwinding over the life of the leasehold asset as a finance cost in profit or loss. The estimated decommissioning cost recognised as a provision is included as part of the cost of the leasehold improvements at the time of installation or during the term of the lease, as the liability for decommissioning is reassessed. This amount capitalised is then depreciated over the life of the asset.

The decommissioning of leasehold improvements provision has been raised in respect of “make-good” obligations under long term lease contracts for various cinema sites. In determining the provision, an assessment has been made, for each location, of the likelihood that a decommissioning cost will be incurred in the future and, where applicable, the level of costs to be incurred. Uncertainty exists in estimating the level of costs to be incurred in the future because of the long term nature of cinema leases. The basis of accounting is set out in Note 3.3.

Other

Other provisions are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost.

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3.7 – PROVISIONS (continued)

Current Employee benefits Insurance loss contingencies and other claims Decommissioning of leasehold improvements Non-current Employee benefits Decommissioning of leasehold improvements Movements in provisions Movements in the carrying amounts of each class of provisions, except for employee benefits, are set out below: Insurance loss contingencies and other claims Carrying amount at the beginning of the year Payments Provided Reversed Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations Carrying amount at the end of the year Decommissioning of leasehold improvements Carrying amount at the beginning of the year Provided Reversed Notional interest Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations Carrying amount at the end of the year	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	18,423 16,798 218 269 200 –
	18,841 17,067
	2,013 1,964 8,518 8,582
	10,531 10,546
	269 913 (12) (8) 14 12 (50) (648) (3) –
	218 269
	8,582 8,563 200 – (103) (269) 60 59 (21) 229
	8,718 8,582

3.8 – OTHER LIABILITIES

Other liabilities include contract deposits received in advance and deferred lease incentive balances arising from operating leases. Refer to Note 7.1 for further details regarding operating lease arrangements.

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This section outlines the Group’s capital structure, including how much is raised from shareholders (equity) and how much is borrowed from financial institutions (debt).

On the following pages, there are sections on the Group’s share capital, dividends, reserves, loans and borrowings, and financial risk management.

4.1 – SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares.

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

Share capital Fully paid ordinary shares Movements in share capital Balance at the beginning of the year Performance shares exercised and withdrawn from the trust Balance at the end of the year Share capital consists of: Ordinary shares Tax Exempt Share Plan shares Employee Share Plan shares Treasury shares Performance shares	2015 Shares 2014 Shares	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	158,106,883 157,985,750	219,126 219,126
		219,126 219,126 – –
	157,985,750 157,902,929 121,133 82,821
	158,106,883 157,985,750	219,126 219,126
	157,941,764 157,809,455 49,499 55,075 115,620 121,220
	158,106,883 157,985,750 2,453,040 2,574,173
	160,559,923 160,559,923

Share buy-back

There is no current on-market buy-back.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan was suspended in August 2010.

Treasury shares

Treasury shares consist of shares held in trust in relation to the Group’s Executive Performance Share Plan. As at 30 June 2015, a total of 2,453,040 (2014: 2,574,173) shares were held in trust and classified as treasury shares. Information relating to the Group’s share-based payment arrangements is set out in Note 6.1.

Options

There are no share options on issue as at 30 June 2015 (2014: nil).

Capital management

The Group manages its capital with the objective of maintaining a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to have the capacity to take advantage of opportunities that will enhance the existing businesses and enable future growth and expansion. The Board monitors the return on capital, which the Group defines as operating profit after income tax divided by shareholders’ equity and long term debt. The Board also monitors the Group’s gearing ratio, being net debt divided by shareholders’ equity.

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4.1 – SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

It is recognised that the Group operates in business segments in which operating results may be subject to volatility and the Board continuously reviews the capital structure to ensure sufficient:

surplus funding capacity is available;
funds are available for capital expenditure and to implement longer term business development strategies; and
funds are available to maintain appropriate dividend levels.

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year. No Group entity is subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

4.2 – DIVIDENDS

Dividends on ordinary shares paid during the year were:

Per share Cents Total amount $’000 Date ofpayment Tax rate for franking credit Percentage franked Dividends on ordinary shares paid during the year are: 2015 Final 2014 dividend 27 43,351 18 September 2014 30% 100% Interim 2015 dividend 16 25,690 19 March 2015 30% 100% 69,041 2014 Final 2013 dividend 27 43,351 19 September 2013 30% 100% Interim 2014 dividend 15 24,084 20 March 2014 30% 100% 67,435 Subsequent events Since the end of the financial year, the directors declared the following dividends: Final 2015 dividend 29 46,562 17 September 2015 30% 100% Special dividend 8 12,845 17 September 2015 30% 100%	Per share Cents Total amount $’000 Date ofpayment Tax rate for franking credit Percentage franked Dividends on ordinary shares paid during the year are: 2015 Final 2014 dividend 27 43,351 18 September 2014 30% 100% Interim 2015 dividend 16 25,690 19 March 2015 30% 100% 69,041 2014 Final 2013 dividend 27 43,351 19 September 2013 30% 100% Interim 2014 dividend 15 24,084 20 March 2014 30% 100% 67,435 Subsequent events Since the end of the financial year, the directors declared the following dividends: Final 2015 dividend 29 46,562 17 September 2015 30% 100% Special dividend 8 12,845 17 September 2015 30% 100%	Total amount $’000 Date ofpayment Tax rate for franking credit Percentage franked

	27	43,351 18 September 2014 30% 100%
	16	25,690 19 March 2015 30% 100%
		69,041
		46,562 17 September 2015 30% 100%
		12,845 17 September 2015 30% 100%

The financial effect of the final dividend in respect of the year has not been brought to account in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 and will be recognised in subsequent financial statements.

Franking credit balance The amount of franking credits available for future reporting periods	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	134,365 125,092

The impact on the franking account of dividends proposed or declared before the financial report was authorised for issue but not recognised as a distribution to equity holders during the period is to reduce the balance by $25,460,000 (2014: $18,579,000). The ability to utilise franking credits is dependent upon the Company being in a sufficient positive net asset position and also having adequate available cash flow liquidity.

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4.3 – RESERVES

Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve

This reserve includes the cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets. Amounts are recognised in the Income Statement when the associated assets are sold or impaired.

Investment property revaluation reserve

This reserve relates to property that has been reclassified as an investment property and represents the cumulative increase in the fair value of the property at the date of reclassification.

Hedging reserve

This reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred.

Share-based payments reserve

This reserve includes the cumulative fair value of the executive performance shares and performance rights which have been recognised as an employee expense in the Income Statement. See Note 6.1 for further details regarding share-based payment arrangements.

Foreign currency translation reserve

This reserve records the foreign currency differences arising from the translation of foreign operations, the translation of transactions that hedge the Group’s net investment in a foreign operation or the translation of foreign currency monetary items forming part of the net investment in a foreign operation and the Group’s share of associates’ increment or decrement in their foreign currency translation reserve.

Movements in reserves during the year At 1 July 2014 Movement in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets – net of tax Movement in fair value of cash flow hedging instruments – net of tax Amount recognised in the Income Statement as an employee expense Currency translation adjustment on controlled entities’ financial statements Other adjustments At 30 June 2015	Available-for- sale financial assets revaluation $’000 Investment property revaluation $’000 Hedging $’000 Share-based payments $’000 Foreign currency translation $’000 Total $’000

	12,141 5,121 (4) 14,847 405 32,510
	1,884 – – – – 1,884
	– – 14 – – 14
	– – – 1,890 – 1,890
	– – – – (1,139) (1,139)
	– – – 51 – 51
	14,025 5,121 10 16,788 (734) 35,210

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4.4 – LOANS, BORROWINGS AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows.

Borrowings

Interest bearing and non-interest bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. The carrying value of loans and borrowings is considered to approximate fair value.

Finance costs

Finance costs include interest, unwinding of discounts or premiums relating to borrowings, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with arrangement of borrowings and lease finance charges. Ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings are capitalised and amortised over the life of the borrowings. Finance costs are expensed as incurred unless they relate to qualifying assets. Qualifying assets are assets which take more than 12 months to get ready for their intended use or sale. Where funds are borrowed specifically for the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs capitalised is that incurred in relation to that borrowing, net of any interest earned on those borrowings. Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Bank debt – secured

The Group’s secured bank debt facilities comprise the following:

A$350,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility;
A$30,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees); and
A$50,000 overdraft limit to support its transactional banking facilities.

The above facilities were extended during the year and mature on 12 September 2017 and are supported by interlocking guarantees from most Group entities and are secured by specific property mortgages. Debt drawn under these facilities bears interest at the relevant inter-bank benchmark reference rate plus a margin of between 1.1% and 2% per annum. At 30 June 2015, the Group had drawn $113,126,000 (2014: $105,757,000) under the debt facilities, of which $nil (2014: $nil) was subject to interest rate swaps used for hedging, and had drawn $7,304,547 under the credit support facility (2014: $7,559,000).

Other loans – secured

Certain wholly owned German subsidiaries have arranged secured debt facilities comprising the following:

€5,000,000 (A$7,282,000) revolving three year loan facility; and
€17,000,000 (A$24,760,000) five year guarantee facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees).

These facilities are supported by interlocking guarantees from certain (non-Australian based) Group entities and are secured against a specific property in Germany. Debt drawn under these facilities bears interest at the relevant inter-bank benchmark rate plus a margin of between 0.75% and 2.75% per annum. At 30 June 2015, the Group had drawn €nil (A$nil) (2014: €nil (A$nil)) under the revolving three year loan facility and €12,684,000 (A$18,473,000) (2014: €11,496,000 (A$16,646,000)) under the five year guarantee facility.

In addition, a Group entity based in Fiji and its joint operation partner have secured debt bank facilities, including a FJ$6,000,000 (A$3,753,000) five year advance facility. At 30 June 2015, the Group’s share of debt drawn under this facility was FJ$3,745,000 (A$2,322,000) (2014: FJ$3,928,000 (A$2,270,000)). These facilities are secured against a specific property in Fiji.

Loans and borrowings Current Non-interest bearing loans Loans from other companies – unsecured Non-current Interest bearing loans and borrowings Bank loans – secured Deferred financing costs Non-interest bearing loans Loans from other companies – unsecured	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	990 766
	115,448 108,027 (943) (767)
	114,505 107,260 3,580 2,369
	118,085 109,629

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Derivative financial instruments

From time to time, the Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risks arising from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Derivative financial instruments are recognised at fair value within prepayments and other current assets. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged.

The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Group would receive or pay to terminate the swap at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is their quoted market price at the reporting date, being the present value of the quoted forward price.

Bank mark-to-market valuations have been used to determine the fair value of interest rate swaps and forward exchange contracts. These have been back tested against valuations generated by the Group’s treasury system pricing module, using market quoted data as at 30 June. The system uses discounted cash flow techniques to value financial instruments. The Group uses a bank quoted interest rate swap curve as at 30 June plus assessed risk factors/credit spread to discount financial instruments.

Available-for-sale financial assets

All investments are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given and including acquisition charges associated with the investment.

After initial recognition, investments, which are classified as available-for-sale, are measured at fair value. Available-for-sale financial assets comprise marketable equity securities.

For investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets, fair value is determined by reference to securities exchange quoted market bid prices at the close of business at reporting date.

Gains or losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recognised as a separate component of equity in the available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve until the investment is sold, collected or otherwise disposed of, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is included in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognised in profit or loss in respect of an available-for-sale investment is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the investment’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognised.

the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognised.
Available-for-sale financial assets Investment in a listed company	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	19,972 17,281

The Group’s investment is in a company listed on the ASX. No reasonably possible change in the share price of this company would have a material effect on the available-for-sale financial assets balance or the related revaluation reserve at the reporting date.

Financial risks

The Group’s exposure to financial risks, objectives, policies and processes for managing the risks including methods used to measure the risks, and the management of capital are presented below.

The Group’s activities expose it to the following financial risks:

credit risk;
liquidity risk; and
market risk, including interest rate and foreign exchange risks.

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

The Board has overall responsibility for the oversight of the risk management framework. Risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly and modified as appropriate to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities.

The Audit and Risk Committee oversees how management has established and monitors internal compliance and control systems and to ensure the appropriate and effective management of the above risks. The Audit and Risk Committee is assisted in its oversight role by the Internal Audit function. The Internal Audit function undertakes reviews of risk management controls and procedures in accordance with an annual plan approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. The results of these Internal Audit reviews are reported to the Audit and Risk Committee.

Credit risk

Credit risk arises from trade and other receivables outstanding, cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and deposits with banks and financial institutions. It is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to the financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s trade receivables. Information regarding the Group’s trade receivable balances is disclosed in Note 3.1. The Group’s exposure to credit risk is not considered material.

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was considered to approximate the carrying value of receivables at the reporting date.

Investments and derivatives

Investments of surplus cash and deposits and derivative financial instruments are with banks with high credit ratings. Given their high credit ratings, management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

At 30 June 2015, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset, including derivative financial instruments, in the Statement of Financial Position.

Guarantees

All guarantees are in respect of obligations of subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures or joint operations in which the Group has an interest, and principally relate to operating lease arrangements. The Group’s operating lease commitments are disclosed in Note 7.1, and details of guarantees given by the parent entity are provided in Note 7.5.

Security deposits

Security deposits relate to the Group’s operating lease arrangements. Certain lease agreements require an amount to be placed on deposit, which should then be returned to the Group at the conclusion of the lease term.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. The Group’s treasury function aims to maintain flexibility in funding by maintaining committed credit lines with a number of counterparties.

The Group’s financial liabilities

The contractual maturities of the Group’s financial liabilities, including interest payments and excluding the impact of netting agreements, are as follows:

2015 Non-derivative financial liabilities Secured bank loans Unsecured non-interest bearing loans from other companies Trade payables Other payables and accruals Derivative financial assets Forward exchange contracts	Carrying amount $’000 Contractual cash flows $’000 6 months or less $’000 6 to 12 months $’000 1 to 2 year(s) $’000 2 to 5 years $’000 Over 5 years $’000


	115,448 (125,496) (2,242) (2,264) (4,602) (116,388) −
	4,570 (4,570) (494) (494) (973) (1,893) (716)
	23,492 (23,492) (23,492) − − − −
	73,840 (73,840) (73,840) − − − −


	(14) 14 14 – – – –
	217,336 (227,384) (100,054) (2,758) (5,575) (118,281) (716)

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2014 Non-derivative financial liabilities Secured bank loans Unsecured non-interest bearing loans from other companies Trade payables Other payables and accruals Derivative financial liabilities Forward exchange contracts	Carrying amount $’000 Contractual cash flows $’000 6 months or less $’000 6 to 12 months $’000 1 to 2 year(s) $’000 2 to 5 years $’000 Over 5 years $’000
	108,027 (114,269) (2,806) (2,933) (106,146) (2,384) – 3,135 (3,135) (383) (383) (542) (1,247) (580) 25,106 (25,106) (25,106) – – – – 56,037 (56,037) (56,037) – – – – 6 (6) (6) – – – –
	192,311 (198,553) (84,338) (3,316) (106,688) (3,631) (580)

For derivative financial assets and liabilities, maturities detailed in the table above approximate periods that cash flows and the impact on profit are expected to occur.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates, will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, whilst optimising the return.

The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and forward exchange contracts to hedge exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes and are not traded or used as speculative instruments. This is carried out under Board approved treasury policies.

Hedge of net investment in foreign operations

The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operation, that is determined to be an effective hedge, is recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in equity in the hedging reserve. The ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Interest rate risk

The Group manages interest rate exposures on borrowings in accordance with a Board approved treasury policy that specifies parameters for hedging including hedging percentages and approved hedging instruments. The policy specifies upper and lower hedging limits set for specific timeframes out to five years. These limits may be varied with the approval of the Board.

At reporting date, the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was:

Fixed rate instruments Financial assets Financial liabilities Variable rate instruments Financial assets Financial liabilities		2015 $’000 2014 $’000
		− – − –


		− –
		127,310 85,407 (115,448) (108,027)


		11,862 (22,620)

The Group manages interest rate risk in accordance with a Board approved treasury policy covering the types of instruments, range of protection and duration of instruments. The financial instruments cover interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements. Maturities of these instruments are up to a maximum of five years. Interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements allow the Group to raise long term borrowings at floating rates and swap a portion of those borrowings into fixed rates.

The approved range of interest rate cover is based on the projected debt levels for each currency and reduced for each future year. Due to the current low level of Group debt, there were no interest rate hedges at 30 June 2015 (2014: no interest rate hedges).

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

The Group classifies interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges and recognises them at fair value in the Statement of Financial Position.

The Group accounts for fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Group had no fixed rate instruments for the year ended 30 June 2015 (2014: no fixed rate instruments) and accordingly no sensitivity analysis has been prepared in the current or prior year.

Foreign exchange risk

The Group is exposed to currency risk on purchases, borrowings and surplus funds that are denominated in a currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities, primarily the Australian dollar (“AUD”), but also the New Zealand dollar (“NZD”), Euro (“EUR”) and Great British pound (“GBP”). Transactions undertaken by Group entities are primarily denominated in AUD, NZD, EUR and the US dollar (“USD”).

The Group manages foreign currency exposures in accordance with a Board approved treasury policy that specifies parameters for hedging, including hedging percentages and approved hedging instruments. At any point in time, the Group hedges up to 60% of “highly probable” foreign currency exposures and 100% of confirmed foreign currency exposures. Typically, foreign currency exposures are hedged with the utilisation of forward exchange contracts.

The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk in AUD equivalents at the reporting date was as follows, based on notional amounts:

Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables Secured bank loans Trade payables Gross balance sheet exposure Forward exchange contracts Net exposure	2015 2014 NZD $’000 EUR $’000 GBP $’000 USD $’000 NZD $’000 EUR $’000 GBP $’000 USD $’000
	20 3,673 60 705 32 15 19 272 314 – – – 233 – – – (53,126) – – – (55,757) – – – (862) – – – (679) – – –
	(53,654) 3,673 60 705 (56,171) 15 19 272
	– – – 14 – – – (6)
	– – – 14 – – – (6)
	(53,654) 3,673 60 719 (56,171) 15 19 266

Sensitivity analysis

No reasonably possible change in prevailing foreign exchange rates would have a significant impact on the Income Statement or hedging reserve in the current or prior year.

Hedging of net investment in foreign subsidiaries

The Group’s NZD denominated bank loan is designated as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure to the Group’s net investment in its subsidiaries in New Zealand. The carrying amount of the loan at 30 June 2015 was $53,126,000 (2014: $55,757,000). A foreign exchange gain of $2,631,000 (2014: loss of $5,214,000) was recognised in equity on translation of the loan to AUD.

Financial instruments fair value determination method grading

Valuation methods for financial instruments carried at fair value are defined as follows:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Available-for-sale financial assets are classified as Level 1 financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are classified as Level 2 financial instruments.

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This section explains the composition of the Group.

On the following pages, there are sections on businesses acquired during the year, a list of subsidiaries, investments in associates and joint ventures, and disclosures regarding interests in other entities including cinema partnership interests.

5.1 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Accounting policy

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the date when control is transferred to the Group. Under the acquisition method, consideration transferred in a business combination is generally measured at fair value, as are the identifiable net assets acquired. Consideration transferred includes the fair value of any contingent consideration, and share-based payment awards of the acquiree that are required to be replaced in the business combination.

The Group measures goodwill arising from the business combination at the acquisition date as the fair value of the consideration transferred, including the recognised amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, less the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment; see Note 3.5. If the consideration transferred is lower than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss.

A contingent liability of the acquiree is assumed in a business combination only if the liability represents a present obligation and arises from past events, and its fair value can be measured.

The Group measures any non-controlling interest at its proportionate interest of the fair value of identifiable net assets of the acquiree.

Transaction costs incurred by the Group in connection with a business combination, such as due diligence fees, legal fees and other professional costs, are expensed as incurred.

Business combinations in the year ended 30 June 2015

The Group acquired the following business during the year:

Bay City Cinemas

Effective 4 December 2014, Event Cinemas Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary in New Zealand, acquired two cinemas in the Bay of Plenty region. The consideration paid was $8,007,000 (NZ$8,400,000).

The Group has provisionally recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to this acquisition as follows:

Plant and equipment Other assets Employee benefits Deferred revenue Sub-total Goodwill, leasehold and management rights Total net value of identifiable assets	Fair value at acquisition date $’000
	5,296 118 (29) (64)
	5,321 2,686
	8,007

Goodwill, leasehold and management rights

Goodwill, leasehold and management rights were recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows:

Total cash consideration paid Less: net value of other identifiable assets and liabilities Goodwill, leasehold and management rights	$’000
	8,007 (5,321)
	2,686

Leasehold and management rights will be amortised over the remaining term of the lease for the site. Amortisation of the leasehold and management rights is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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5.1 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued)

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of $87,000 which have been expensed in the Group’s Income Statement for the period.

The Income Statement includes revenue and net profit for the year ended 30 June 2015 of $3,399,000 and $891,000 respectively as a result of this acquisition. Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the year, it is estimated that the Income Statement would have included additional revenue and net profit of approximately $1,813,000 and $325,000 respectively.

Business combinations in the year ended 30 June 2014

The Group acquired the following businesses during the prior year:

Southport cinema complex

Effective 13 November 2013, Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, acquired Pacific Cinemas (Southport) Pty Limited, which owned the 49% interest in the Southport 6 Cinemas Joint Venture cinema complex not already owned by the Group taking the ownership interest in this leasehold site to 100%. Southport is located in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The consideration paid for this 49% interest was $5,969,000.

In accordance with AASB 3 Business Combinations , the Group’s existing 51% interest in the Southport 6 Cinemas Joint Venture was remeasured to its fair value, resulting in a gain of $4,905,000 in the year ended 30 June 2014.

The Group has recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to this acquisition as follows:

Plant and equipment Other assets Deferred tax assets Employee benefits Deferred revenue Sub-total Leasehold and management rights Total net value of identifiable assets	Fair value at acquisition date $’000
	2,378 281 15 (51) (59)
	2,564 9,614
	12,178

Leasehold and management rights

Leasehold and management rights were recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows:

Total cash consideration paid Fair value of 51% interest in Southport already owned Sub-total Less: net value of other identifiable assets and liabilities Leasehold and management rights	$’000
	5,969 6,209
	12,178 (2,564)
	9,614

Leasehold and management rights will be amortised over the remaining term of the lease for the site. Amortisation of leasehold and management rights is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of $59,000 which have been expensed in the Group’s Income Statement for the period. The Income Statement includes revenue and net profit for the year ended 30 June 2014 of $5,770,000 and $683,000 respectively as a result of this acquisition. Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the reporting period, it is estimated that the Income Statement would have included additional revenue and net profit of approximately $1,130,000 and $121,000 respectively.

Loganholme Cinemas Pty Limited – acquisition of interest in joint venture

Loganholme Cinemas Pty Limited was incorporated on 23 August 2013 with Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited holding 50% of the issued share capital. This has been recognised as an interest in a joint venture and equity accounted. On 11 December 2013, Loganholme Cinemas Pty Limited acquired the Loganholme cinema complex. The consideration for the acquisition was $17,166,000, of which the Group’s share was $8,583,000. The impact of this acquisition on the Income Statement for the year is not material.

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5.2 – SUBSIDIARIES

Accounting policy

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which control ceases.

Intra-Group balances and transactions, and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intra-Group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial report.

Subsidiaries
Note
AHL Administration Pty Limited
AHL Hotels (NZ) Limited
(a)(c)
Albury Hotel Property Unit Trust
Amalgamated Cinema Holdings Limited
(a)(c)
Amalgamated Holdings Superannuation Fund Pty Limited
Ancona Investments Pty Limited
Atura Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited
Bay City Cinemas Limited
(c)
Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited
BLN Hotels Property Unit Trust
Bryson Centre Unit Trust
Bryson Hotel Property Unit Trust
Bryson Hotel Pty Limited
Canberra Theatres Limited
CMS Cinema Management Services GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
CMS Cinema Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Edge Digital Cinema Pty Limited
Edge Digital Technology Pty Limited
Edge Investments BV
(a)(d)
Elsternwick Properties Pty Limited
Event Cinemas (Australia) Pty Limited
Event Cinemas (Fiji) Limited
(f)
Event Cinemas Limited
(c)
Event Cinemas New Plymouth Limited
(c)
Event Cinemas Nominees Limited
(c)
Event Cinemas (NZ) Limited
(c)
Event Cinemas Queen Street Nominees Limited
(c)
Featherdale Farm & Aviaries Pty Limited
Featherdale Holdings Pty Limited
Filmpalast am ZKM Karlsruhe Beteiligungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Filmpalast Konstanz Beteiligungs GmbH
(a)(e)
First Cinema Management BV
(a)(d)
2015 First Holding GmbH
(a)(e)
Flaggspelt Vermogensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
(a)(e)
Glenelg Theatres Pty Limited
Greater Entertainment Pty Limited
Greater Occasions Australia Pty Limited
Greater Union Betriebsmittel GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Filmpalast Cubix in Berlin GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Filmpalast Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Greater Union Filmpalast GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Filmpalast in der Kulturbrauerei GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Filmpalast in Hamburg GmbH
(a)(e)

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100
100
100
100
100
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100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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Note

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Greater Union Filmpalast Rhein-Main GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union First Cinema BV and Co. KG
(a)(e)
Greater Union International BV
(a)(d)
Greater Union International GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union International Holdings Pty Limited
Greater Union Limited
(b)
Greater Union Media & Event GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Nominees Pty Limited
Greater Union Real Estate Mainz GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Screen Entertainment Pty Limited
Greater Union Theaters Beteiligungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Dritte GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Dritte Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Management Mainz GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Zweite GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Greater Union Theaters Zweite Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Greattheatre Pty Limited
GU Real Estate Mainz Management GmbH
(a)(e)
GUO Investments (WA) Pty Limited
Gutace Holdings Pty Limited
Haparanda Pty Limited
Haymarket’s Tivoli Theatres Pty Limited
Kidsports Australia Pty Limited
Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited
KTPL Unit Trust
Kvarken Pty Limited
Lakeside Hotel Property Unit Trust
Lakeside Hotel Pty Limited
Lakeside International Hotel Unit Trust
Mamasa Pty Limited
Multiplex Cinemas Magdeburg GmbH
(a)(e)
Multiplex Cinemas Oberhausen GmbH
(a)(e)
Neue Filmpalast GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Neue Filmpalast Management GmbH
(a)(e)
NFP Erste GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
NFP Erste Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Noahs Hotels (NZ) Limited
(a)(c)
Noahs Limited
Northside Gardens Hotel Property Unit Trust
Northside Gardens Hotel Pty Limited
Pacific Cinemas (Southport) Pty Limited
Pantami Pty Limited
203 Port Hacking Road Pty Limited
QT Gold Coast Pty Limited
QT Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited
QT Resort Port Douglas Pty Limited
Red Carpet Event GmbH
(a)(e)
RH Hotels Pty Limited
RQ Motels Pty Limited
Rydges Bankstown Pty Limited
Rydges Cronulla Pty Limited
Rydges Gladstone Hotel Property Unit Trust
Rydges Hobart Hotel Property Unit Trust

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Note

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Rydges Hobart Hotel Pty Limited
Rydges Hotels Limited
Rydges Hotels Property Unit Trust
Rydges HPT Pty Limited
Rydges Property Holdings Pty Limited
Rydges Rotorua Hotel Limited
(a)(c)
Rydges Townsville Hotel Property Unit Trust
Sonata Hotels Pty Limited
Sunshine Cinemas Pty Limited
Tannahill Pty Limited
The Geelong Theatre Company Limited
The Greater Union Organisation Pty Limited
Thredbo Resort Centre Pty Limited
Tourism & Leisure Pty Limited
Turmpalast Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Turmpalast Frankfurt Management GmbH
(a)(e)
Vierte Kinoabspielstatten GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Vierte Kinoabspielstatten Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)
Western Australia Cinemas Pty Limited
Zollverein Pty Limited
Zweite Kinoabspielstatten GmbH & Co. KG
(a)(e)
Zweite Kinoabspielstatten Verwaltungs GmbH
(a)(e)

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(a) These companies are audited by other member firms of KPMG International.

(b) This company was incorporated in and carries on business in the United Kingdom.

(d) These companies were incorporated in and carry on business in The Netherlands.

(e) These companies were incorporated in and carry on business in Germany.

(f) This company was incorporated and is domiciled in Fiji.

All companies, except those stated above, were incorporated in Australia. All trusts were established in Australia.

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5.3 – INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES

Accounting policy

Interests in equity accounted investees

The Group’s interests in equity accounted investees comprise interests in associates and interests in joint ventures. Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, over the financial and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds between 20% and 50% of the voting power of another entity.

Interests in associates and joint ventures (see below) are accounted for using the equity method. They are recognised initially at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity accounted investees, until the date on which significant influence or joint control ceases.

Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the entity. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

Joint arrangements

A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control, in which the parties are bound by a contractual arrangement, and the contractual arrangement gives two or more of those parties joint control of the arrangement.

The Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on the Group’s rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the arrangements. When making this assessment, the Group considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, the contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances.

The Group’s interests in joint operations, which are arrangements in which the parties have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, are accounted for on the basis of the Group’s interest in those assets and liabilities. The Group’s interests in joint ventures, which are arrangements in which the parties have rights to the net assets, are equity accounted.

Investments in associates and joint ventures Associates Joint ventures	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	149 139 10,905 10,641
	11,054 10,780

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1,679 619 (114) –	2,184	to operating (loss) 2014 $’000	– – – –	–
		ne. Contribution profit/ 2015 $’000		10
1,703 995 360 (156)	2,902		10 – – –

1,537 585 8,519 –	10,641	entures is 30 Ju rrying amount 2014 $’000	139 – – –	139
		e Group’s joint v Investment ca 2015 $’000		149
1,647 935 7,879 444	10,905		149 – – –

50 50 50 – te of each of th ip interest 2014 %
	a h
50 50 50 50	balance d Owners 2015 %
	he
Filmpalast am ZKM Karlsruhe GmbH & Co. KG Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Germany Filmpalast Konstanz GmbH & Co. KG Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Germany Loganholme Cinemas Pty Limited Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia Red Carpet Cinema Communication GmbH & Co KG Event management Germany Dividends received from joint ventures for the year ended 30 June 2015 amount to $3,256,000 (2014: $2,886,000). T Associates Details of the Group’s investments in associates, which are accounted for using the equity method, are as follows: Name Principal activities Country of incorporation

Joint operations	Details of the Group’s investments in joint operations, which are accounted for on a line-by-line basis, are as follows:	Ownership interest	2015 2014	Name Principal activities Country of operation % %	Australian Theatres Joint Venture Operator of multiscreen cinema complexes Australia 50 50	Browns Plains Multiplex Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 33 33	Castle Hill Multiplex Cinema Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 33 33	Casuarina Cinema Centre Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 50 50	Fiji Cinema Joint Venture Operator of multiscreen cinema complexes Fiji (a)66.7 (a)66.7	Garden City Cinema Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 33 33	Geelong Cinema Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 50 50	Jam Factory Cinema Operations Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 50 50	Rialto Joint Venture Operator of multiscreen cinema complexes New Zealand 50 50	Toowoomba Cinema Centre Joint Venture Operator of a multiscreen cinema complex Australia 50 50	(a) The Fiji Cinema Joint Venture is not consolidated as the Group does not control the entity. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns	through its power over the entity.	Operating lease commitments of joint operations	The Group’s share of future minimum operating lease rentals in respect of the above joint operations are not provided for and payable:	2015 2014	$’000 $’000	Within one year 29,837 28,347	Later than one year but not later than five years 99,169 99,750	Later than five years 90,082 75,971	219,088 204,068

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S E C T I O N 6 – E M P L O Y E E B E N E F I T S A N D R E L A T E D P A R T Y T R A N S A C T I O N S

This section explains the remuneration of executives and other employees, and transactions with related parties including directors.

On the following pages, there are sections on share-based payments, director and executive disclosures and related party transactions.

6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

The Group’s share-based payment arrangements include the Executive Performance Share Plan and the Executive Performance Rights Plan. Grants were made under the Executive Performance Share Plan from 2007 to 2013 inclusive. The Group conducted a review of its long term incentive (“LTI”) arrangements in 2013 and resolved that the existing performance share-based LTI should be replaced with a performance rights-based LTI. Shareholders approved the Executive Performance Rights Plan at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Grants have subsequently been made under the Executive Performance Rights Plan in February 2014 and February 2015.

Accounting policy

The fair value of performance shares and rights granted under the Executive Performance Share Plan and the Executive Performance Rights Plan is recognised as an employee expense over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the shares. There is a corresponding increase in equity, being recognition of a share-based payments reserve. The fair value of performance shares and rights granted is measured at grant date.

To facilitate the operation of the Executive Performance Share Plan and Executive Performance Rights Plan, a third party trustee is used to administer the trust which holds shares allocated under the Executive Performance Share Plan or otherwise held or acquired on market in order to satisfy the Group’s future obligations under the Executive Performance Rights Plan. The trust is controlled by the Group and therefore its financial statements are included in the consolidated financial statements. The shares in the Group held by the trust are therefore shown as treasury shares (see Note 4.1). The Group incurs expenses on behalf of the trust. These expenses are in relation to administration costs of the trust and are recorded in the Income Statement as incurred.

Performance shares and performance rights are subject to performance hurdles. The performance shares are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position as restricted ordinary shares. Performance shares are included within the weighted average number of shares used as the denominator for determining basic earnings per share and net tangible asset backing per share. Performance rights are not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position, but are included within the weighted average number of shares issued as the denominator for determining diluted earnings per share.

The Group measures the cost of the Executive Performance Share Plan and Executive Performance Rights Plan by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which the shares are granted. The fair value of performance rights granted is determined by an external valuer using a Monte Carlo simulation model and Binomial tree model using the assumptions detailed below.

Executive Performance Rights Plan

The establishment of the Executive Performance Rights Plan was approved by shareholders at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Employees receiving awards under the Executive Performance Rights Plan are those of a senior level and above (including the Managing Director).

An employee awarded performance rights is not legally entitled to shares in the Company before the performance rights under the plan vest, and during the vesting period the performance rights do not carry the right to vote or to receive dividends. Once the rights have vested, which is dependent on the Group achieving its earnings per share (“EPS”) and total shareholder return (“TSR”) targets, participants are issued one ordinary share in the Company for each vested performance right held. Award, vesting and the issue of ordinary shares under the plan are made for no consideration. The performance period is three years.

Set out below are summaries of performance rights awarded under the plan:

		Balance at				Balance at
		the start of				the end of the
Type of right	Grant date	theyear	Granted	Exercised	Forfeited	year
2015
Performance rights	20 February 2014	664,422	–	–	(31,588)	632,834
Performancerights	19February2015	–	721,878	–	(14,474)	707,404
		664,422	721,878	–	(46,062)	1,340,238

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		Balance at				Balance at
		the start of				the end of the
Type of right	Grant date	theyear	Granted	Exercised	Forfeited	year
2014
Performance rights	20 February2014	–	676,802	–	(12,380)	664,422

Fair value of performance rights granted

The assessed fair value at grant date of performance rights granted under the Executive Performance Rights Plan during the year ended 30 June 2015 was $10.74 (2014: $7.20) for those rights that have EPS hurdles and $8.40 (2014: $3.50) for those rights that have TSR hurdles. The fair value of each performance right is estimated on the date of grant using a Binomial tree model for those rights that have EPS hurdles and a Monte Carlo simulation model for those rights that have TSR hurdles, with the following weighted average assumptions used for each grant:

	Granted	Granted
	19 February 2015	20 February 2014
Dividend yield (per annum)	4%	5%
Expected volatility	17%	15%
Risk-free rate (per annum)	1.83%	2.87%
Share price	$11.93	$8.20
Expectedlife	3 years	3 years

The expected life of the performance rights is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome.

Executive Performance Share Plan

Employees that received awards under the Executive Performance Share Plan were those of a senior level and above (including the Managing Director). An employee awarded performance shares is not legally entitled to shares in the Company before the performance shares allocated under the plan vest. However, the employee can vote and receive dividends in respect of shares allocated to them. Once the shares have vested, which is dependent on the Group achieving its EPS and TSR targets, they remain in the trust until the earliest of the employee leaving the Group, the 7th anniversary (for grants made from 2010) or the 10[th] anniversary (for grants made from 2007 to 2009) of the date the performance shares were awarded, or the date Board approves an application for their release. Award, vesting and exercise under the plan are made for no consideration. The performance period is three years. Set out below are summaries of performance shares awarded under the plan:

		Balance at			Forfeited	Balance at
		the start of			shares	the end of
Type of right	Grant date	theyear	Granted	Exercised	reallocated	theyear (a)
2015
Performance shares	21 February 2013	658,473	–	(1,859)	–	656,614
Performance shares	29 February 2012	10,000	–	–	–	10,000
Performance shares	23 February 2012	757,312	–	(38,420)	–	718,892
Performance shares	16 May 2011	50,000	–	–	–	50,000
Performance shares	23 February 2011	458,523	–	(24,830)	–	433,693
Performance shares	28 June 2010	200,561	–	(20,655)	–	179,906
Performance shares	23 February 2009	257,590	–	(17,135)	–	240,455
Performance shares	18 February 2008	147,513	–	(6,396)	–	141,117
Performance shares	19 February2007	34,201	–	(11,838)	–	22,363
		2,574,173	–	(121,133)	–	2,453,040

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6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued)

		Balance at			Forfeited	Balance at
		the start of			shares	the end of
Type of right	Grant date	theyear	Granted	Exercised	reallocated	theyear (a)
2014
Performance shares	21 February 2013	661,650	–	(3,177)	–	658,473
Performance shares	29 February 2012	10,000	–	–	–	10,000
Performance shares	23 February 2012	759,577	–	(2,265)	–	757,312
Performance shares	16 May 2011	50,000	–	–	–	50,000
Performance shares	23 February 2011	491,561	–	(33,038)	–	458,523
Performance shares	28 June 2010	219,493	–	(18,932)	–	200,561
Performance shares	23 February 2009	270,248	–	(12,658)	–	257,590
Performance shares	18 February 2008	155,412	–	(7,899)	–	147,513
Performance shares	19February2007	39,053	–	(4,852)	–	34,201
		2,656,994	–	(82,821)	–	2,574,173

(a) The balance at the end of the year includes a total of 794,530 shares (2014: 451,149 shares) that have been forfeited by employees due to cessation of employment. The forfeited shares are held within the trust and can be utilised in settlement of future obligations under the Group’s LTI plans, including the Executive Performance Rights Plan.

No performance shares were granted during the year ended 30 June 2015 (2014: nil).

Share-based payment expense

Total share-based payment expense included within employee expenses for the year ended 30 June 2015 was $1,890,000 (2014: $1,646,000).

Tax Exempt Share Plan

The Tax Exempt Share Plan enabled participating employees to make salary sacrifice contributions to purchase shares on-market on a monthly basis. The shares in the Tax Exempt Share Plan are restricted from being traded and must be held for a minimum of three years whilst the participant remains an employee of the Group. Trading restrictions are lifted on the cessation of employment.

Offers under the Tax Exempt Share Plan are at the discretion of the Company. All shares acquired under the Tax Exempt Share Plan rank equally with all other ordinary shares. The Tax Exempt Share Plan did not operate during the year ended 30 June 2015 and consequently no shares were purchased during the year by employees under this plan (2014: 9,210 shares).

Employee Share Plan

The Group has in prior years issued shares to certain employees under an Employee Share Plan. No shares have been issued under this plan since February 1998. Other than costs incurred in administering the scheme which are expensed as incurred, the scheme does not result in any expense to the Group.

At 30 June 2015, the total shares issued under the plan were 115,620 (2014: 121,220). There were no shares issued during the year. The plan is closed to new members and no offers have been made under the plan since 1998.

The market value of ordinary shares at 30 June 2015 was $12.54 (2014: $9.33). Note 4.1 provides details of the movement in the ordinary share capital during the year.

Superannuation

Group entities contribute to several defined contribution superannuation plans. The superannuation contributions recognised as an employee expense in the Income Statement are detailed below:

Superannuation contributions recognised as an employee expense	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	13,817 11,704

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6.2 – DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES

Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instruments disclosures, as permitted by the Corporations Regulations 2001, are provided in the Remuneration Report contained within the Directors’ Report. The relevant sections of the Remuneration Report are outlined below:

Section of Remuneration Report Directors’ Report page reference Non-executive director remuneration 14 Managing Director and executive remuneration 15 Fixed annual remuneration 15 Variable remuneration – short term incentive 15 Variable remuneration – long term incentive 16 Employment contracts 18 Directors’ and executives’ position and period of responsibility 19 Directors’ and executives’ remuneration 20 Performance rights holdings and transactions 23 Performance share holdings and transactions 24 Equity holdings and transactions 26

Key management personnel remuneration

The key management personnel remuneration included in employee expenses is as follows:

Employee benefits Short term Post-employment Share-based compensation Other long term Termination payments	2015 $ 2014 $
	6,440,105 7,507,493 182,104 174,976 757,882 848,417 162,358 86,734 – 316,500
	7,542,449 8,934,120

Other transactions with the Company or its controlled entities

AG Rydge paid rent, levies and other costs to Group entities during the year amounting to $96,714 (2014: $92,653). Rent is charged to AG Rydge at market rates.

Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no key management person has entered into a material contract with the Group since the end of the previous year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at reporting date.

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6.3 – RELATED PARTIES

Relationships with associates

Transactions were receipt of property rentals from associates of $52,000 (2014: $49,000) and costs of $97,000 (2014: $47,000) paid on behalf of an associate, $28,000 (2014: $47,000) of which is refundable by that associate.

Refer also to Notes 3.1 and 5.3.

Relationships with joint ventures and joint operation partners

Refer to Notes 3.1 and 5.3.

Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to directors of the Company and named executives are set out in the Remuneration Report contained within the Directors’ Report, and in Note 6.2.

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This section contains other information required to be disclosed by accounting standards.

7.1 – COMMITMENTS AND LEASES

The Group leases various properties, including cinema sites, under operating leases. The leases typically run for periods up to 20 years, with varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal or extension options. The head lease in respect of the Thredbo Village and ski area is for a longer period, being 50 years from 29 June 2007.

A small number of leases have commitments in respect of contingent rental payments which arise when the operating performance of a site exceeds a pre-determined amount. Also, there are rentals which are determined as the higher of a base rental and a fixed percentage of a defined amount reflecting the operating performance of a site or a base rental plus a fixed percentage of the net profit from the site. Contingent rental payments recognised as an expense in the period for the Group amounted to $12,405,000 (2014: $5,810,000).

Payments made under operating leases are charged against profits in equal instalments over the accounting periods covered by the lease term, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived from the leased property. Lease incentives, for example a rent-free period on commencement of a lease, are deferred and recognised over the lease term on a straight-line basis. Deferred lease incentives are recognised within other liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position.

The Group does not have finance lease or hire purchase arrangements either as a lessor or a lessee.

Operating lease rental expense (including contingent rent) for the year ended 30 June 2015 was $131,067,000 (2014: $127,927,000).

Lease commitments for future years are set out below:

Operating lease commitments – as lessee Future minimum operating lease rentals not provided for and payable: Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	94,829 93,219 282,308 281,148 261,981 224,673
	639,118 599,040

The Group receives rental income from a number of properties, both leased and owned. With the exception of sub-leases under the Thredbo head lease, leases are for periods ranging between one to 15 years and have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal or extension options. There are approximately 700 sub-leases under the Thredbo head lease. Thredbo sub-leases consist of long term accommodation sub-leases for holiday apartments, chalets and lodges and also retail premises. Long term accommodation sub-leases are typically for periods mirroring the head lease, which was renewed for a further 50 year period from 29 June 2007.

Operating lease rental income for future years is set out below:

Sub-lease receivables – as lessor Future lease receivables in relation to sub-leases of property space under operating leases not recognised and receivable: Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years Operating leases – as lessor Future operating lease rentals for owned properties not recognised and receivable: Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	9,803 10,044 34,163 36,327 244,511 249,529
	288,477 295,900
	10,962 11,475 37,713 38,822 31,865 43,509
	80,540 93,806

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7.2 – CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Claims for personal injury

The nature of the Group’s operations results in claims for personal injury being received from time to time. The directors believe that the outcome of any current claims outstanding, which are not provided against in the financial statements, will not have a significant impact on the operating result of the Group in future reporting periods.

The directors are of the opinion that provisions are not required in respect of these matters, as it is not probable that a future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required or the amount is not capable of reliable measurement at balance date.

7.3 – RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash provided by operating activities Profit for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation Amortisation Net loss on sale of non-current assets Net impairment adjustment Fair value gain on acquisition of additional interest in a joint operation Fair value increment of investment properties Equity accounted investment dividends Share of equity accounted investees’ net profit Share-based payments expense Receivables impairment adjustment Unrealised foreign exchange (gains)/losses Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and liabilities Change in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of consolidation of controlled entities acquired/disposed during the year: (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables (Increase)/decrease in inventories Increase in prepayments and other current assets Decrease in deferred tax items Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Increase/(decrease) in provisions Increase in deferred revenue Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities (Decrease)/increase in financing costs payable Net cash provided by operating activities	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	108,890 78,563 56,301 56,223 6,898 6,132 1,683 422 500 − − (4,905) (1,319) (624) 3,256 2,886 (2,912) (2,184) 1,890 1,646 (91) (680) (869) 189 13,477 (9,993)
	187,704 127,675 (853) 9,903 (4,611) 1,241 (3,074) (3,358) 109 4,245 16,277 (22,041) 1,788 (2,685) 1,938 9,896 14,092 (2,208) (60) 78
	213,310 122,746

Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis. The GST or equivalent tax components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, taxation authorities are classified as operating cash flows.

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7.4 – AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION

Audit services: Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia Audit and review of financial statements Other assurance services Overseas KPMG firms Audit and review of financial statements Other assurance services Other services: Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia Tax compliance and advice Other services Overseas KPMG firms Tax compliance and advice	2015 $ 2014 $
	1,091,640 1,097,170 123,208 35,710 335,920 348,490 40,254 17,470
	1,591,022 1,498,840
	332,004 303,329 85,388 84,027
	417,392 387,356 331,655 284,162
	749,047 671,518

7.5 – PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES

As at, and throughout the financial year ended, 30 June 2015, the parent entity of the Group was Amalgamated Holdings Limited.

Results of parent entity Profit for the year Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Financial position of parent entity at year end Current assets Total assets Current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Total equity of parent entity comprises: Share capital Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve Share-based payments reserve Retained earnings Total equity	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	62,815 47,809 2,836 3,858
	65,651 51,667
	486 3,518
	441,255 431,118
	18,198 6,586
	24,314 11,776
	416,941 419,342
	219,126 219,126 14,025 12,141 16,788 14,847 167,002 173,228
	416,941 419,342

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7.5 – PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES (continued)

Parent entity commitments Operating lease commitments – as lessee Future minimum operating lease rentals not provided for and payable are due: Not later than one year Later than one year but not later than five years Parent entity contingencies Details of contingent liabilities for the parent entity which, although considered remote, are as follows: Controlled entities The Company has guaranteed the obligations of some subsidiary entities in respect of a number of operating lease commitments. Operating lease commitments of subsidiary entities that have been guaranteed are due: Not later than one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years The Company has guaranteed commitments in respect of financing and other arrangements of certain subsidiary entities: Joint ventures and joint operations The Company has guaranteed the obligations of some joint ventures and joint operations in respect of a number of operating lease commitments. Operating lease commitments of joint ventures and joint operations are due: Not later than one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	1,422 1,066 – –
	1,422 1,066
	59,159 62,564 126,633 112,555 149,875 95,523
	335,667 270,642
	157 467
	33,304 30,600 108,829 106,514 116,978 71,885
	259,111 208,999
	594,935 480,108

Parent entity guarantees

Subsidiaries

The Company has entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee with the effect that the Company guarantees debts in respect of most of its Australian incorporated subsidiaries. Further details of the Deed of Cross Guarantee and the subsidiaries subject to the deed, are disclosed in Note 7.7.

Bank debt facilities

The Company is a guarantor under the Group’s secured bank debt facilities, as disclosed in Note 4.4.

7.6 – EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

Acquisition of the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand

The Group finalised the acquisition of the Museum Art Hotel in August 2015. The total purchase price relating to the acquisition was NZ$28.5 million (approximately A$25.9 million).

Acquisition of the Stade Family Entertainment Centre, Stade, Germany

The Group finalised the acquisition of the Stade Family Entertainment Centre in August 2015. The total purchase price relating to the acquisition was €6.7 million (approximately A$9.7 million).

Dividends

For final dividends declared after 30 June 2015, refer to Note 4.2.

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7.7 – DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

Pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998, the wholly owned subsidiaries listed below are relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports, and directors’ reports.

It is a condition of the Class Order that the Company and each of the subsidiaries enter into a Deed of Cross Guarantee. The effect of the deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor, payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up.

The subsidiaries subject to the deed are:

Atura Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited Kvarken Pty Limited Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited Lakeside Hotel Pty Limited Bryson Hotel Pty Limited Mamasa Pty Limited Canberra Theatres Limited Noahs Limited Edge Digital Technology Pty Limited Northside Gardens Hotel Pty Limited Elsternwick Properties Pty Limited Pantami Pty Limited Event Cinemas (Australia) Pty Limited 203 Port Hacking Road Pty Limited Featherdale Farm & Aviaries Pty Limited QT Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited Featherdale Holdings Pty Limited QT Resort Port Douglas Pty Limited Glenelg Theatres Pty Limited RQ Motels Pty Limited Greater Entertainment Pty Limited Rydges Bankstown Pty Limited Greater Occasions Australia Pty Limited Rydges Cronulla Pty Limited Greater Union International Holdings Pty Limited Rydges Hotels Limited Greater Union Nominees Pty Limited Sonata Hotels Pty Limited Greater Union Screen Entertainment Pty Limited Tannahill Pty Limited Greattheatre Pty Limited The Geelong Theatre Company Limited GUO Investments (WA) Pty Limited The Greater Union Organisation Pty Limited Gutace Holdings Pty Limited Thredbo Resort Centre Pty Limited Haparanda Pty Limited Tourism & Leisure Pty Limited Haymarket’s Tivoli Theatres Pty Limited Western Australia Cinemas Pty Limited Kidsports Australia Pty Limited Zollverein Pty Limited. Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited

A consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and a consolidated Statement of Financial Position, comprising the Company and controlled entities which are a party to the deed, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the deed, for the year ended, and as at, 30 June 2015 respectively is set out on the following page:

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7.7 – DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (continued)

Statement of Comprehensive Income Profit before tax Income tax expense Profit for the year Retained earnings at the beginning of the year Dividends paid Retained earnings at the end of the year Statement of Financial Position ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Prepayments and other current assets Total current assets Non-current assets Trade and other receivables Loans to controlled entities Investments in controlled entities Other financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets Investments accounted for using the equity method Property, plant and equipment Investment properties Goodwill and other intangible assets Other non-current assets Total non-current assets Total assets LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables Current tax liabilities Provisions Deferred revenue Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Loans from controlled entities Other loans and borrowings Provisions Deferred tax liabilities Deferred revenue Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets EQUITY Share capital Reserves Retained earnings Total equity	2015 $’000 2014 $’000
	118,094 88,584 (36,156) (26,215)
	81,938 62,369 573,148 578,214 (69,041) (67,435)
	586,045 573,148
	42,879 28,706 28,445 32,975 15,928 11,548 15,284 8,272
	102,536 81,501
	1,098 1,106 157,983 153,750 1,392 75,708 19,972 1,392 75,708 17,281 8,028 8,658 643,769 596,874 71,050 72,300 66,117 68,796 3,752 4,178
	1,048,869 1,000,043
	1,151,405 1,081,544
	64,420 43,381 14,803 6,638 16,181 14,773 51,431 43,772 3,616 1,162
	150,451 109,726
	26,518 23,331 115,364 108,119 1,848 4,899 5,009 2,152 8,223 6,876
	156,962 145,377
	307,413 255,103
	843,992 826,441
	219,126 219,126 38,821 34,167 586,045 573,148
	843,992 826,441

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In the opinion of the directors of Amalgamated Holdings Limited:
(a) the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 28 to 81 and the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report set out on pages 14 to 26, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
- (i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
- (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) 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.
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the Group entities identified in Note 7.7 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company and those subsidiaries pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418.
The directors have received the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive Officer and the Director Finance & Accounting for the year ended 30 June 2015.
The directors draw attention to Note 1.2 to the financial report, which includes a statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors:

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AG Rydge Director

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DC Seargeant Director

Dated at Sydney this 20[th] day of August 2015.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF AMALGAMATED HOLDINGS LIMITED

Report on the financial report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Amalgamated Holdings Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2015, and income statement and statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, notes 1.1 to 7.7 comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information and the directors’ declaration of the Group comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year.

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. In note 1.2, the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements , that the financial statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s responsibility

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

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

We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material respects the financial report presents fairly, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, a true and fair view which is consistent with our understanding of the Group’s financial position and of its performance.

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

Independence

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

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion:

(a) the financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
(b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1.2.

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF AMALGAMATED HOLDINGS LIMITED

Report on the remuneration report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 14 to 26 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2015. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 . Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards.

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Amalgamated Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 .

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KPMG

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Kenneth Reid Partner

Sydney 20 August 2015

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Additional information required by the ASX Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report is set out below:

SHAREHOLDINGS (AS AT 21 AUGUST 2015)

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

The names of substantial shareholders who have notified the Company in accordance with section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001 are:

Shareholder	Number of ordinary shares held
Enbeear Pty Limited	56,598,377*--
Carlton Investments Limited	56,588,377
Perpetual Limited	16,678,927
IOOF Holdings Limited	8,078,991
* Includes Carlton Investments Limited holding.

VOTING RIGHTS

Ordinary shares

There were 6,093 holders of ordinary shares of the Company. The voting rights attaching to the ordinary shares, set out in clause 7.8(a) of the Company’s Constitution, are:

“Subject to this constitution and to any rights or restrictions attached to any shares or class of shares, at a general meeting:

(1) on a show of hands, every member present has one vote; and
(2) on a poll, every member present has one vote for each share held as at the Record Time by the member entitling the member to vote, except for partly paid shares, each of which confers on a poll only the fraction of one vote which the amount paid (not credited) on the shares bears to the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited) on the share. An amount paid in advance of a call is disregarded for this purpose.”

Options

There were no outstanding options of the Company as at 21 August 2015.

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS

1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 and over	Number of shareholders Number of shares held
	3,047 1,296,550 1,974 4,887,480 497 3,488,063 524 13,537,471 51 137,350,359
	6,093 160,559,923

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 262.

UNQUOTED ORDINARY SHARES

There were 2,586,739 unquoted ordinary shares issued pursuant to the employee share plans. The shares were held by 432 holders. The unquoted ordinary shares have been included within the distribution of shareholders table above.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS

The names of the 20 largest shareholders of the quoted shares are:

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS The names of the 20 largest shareholders of the quoted shares are:
	Number of Percentage of shares held capital held
Enbeear Pty Limited Eneber Investment Company Limited JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited National Nominees Limited Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited Alphoeb Pty Limited The Manly Hotels Pty Limited Carlton Hotel Limited RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (Pipooled Account) RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (Bkcust Account) Mr Alan Graham Rydge BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd (DRP) Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Inv Account) Argo Investments Limited Australian United Investment Company Limited TN Phillips Investments Pty Ltd RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (WAM Account) Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited Milton Corporation Limited	32,134,031 20.01 19,777,772 12.32 12,516,161 7.80 8,143,658 5.07 7,564,565 4.71 6,161,365 3.84 6,027,315 3.75 5,732,812 3.57 5,276,103 3.29 4,185,970 2.61 4,119,965 2.57 3,269,915 2.04 3,245,074 2.02 2,491,765 1.55 1,634,721 1.02 1,500,000 0.93 1,346,000 0.84 1,286,477 0.80 1,030,258 0.64 867,921 0.54
	128,311,848 79.92

ON-MARKET BUY-BACK

There is no current on-market buy-back.

SECURITIES EXCHANGE

Amalgamated Holdings Limited, incorporated and domiciled in Australia, is a publicly listed company limited by shares. Shares are listed on the ASX under the code AHD. Details of trading activity are published in most Australian daily newspapers.

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OTHER INFORMATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Friday 23 October 2015 at:

Event Cinemas 505 – 525 George Street Sydney NSW 2000.

REGISTERED OFFICE

Level 20 227 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone +61 2 9373 6600 Facsimile +61 2 9373 6534

www.ahl.com.au

SHARE REGISTRY

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Level 4 60 Carrington Street Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 2975 Melbourne VIC 3001

Telephone 1300 850 505 Facsimile +61 3 9473 2500

www.computershare.com

For more information on Amalgamated Holdings Limited, please refer to our website at www.ahl.com.au.

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

DIRECTORS

Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status

Alan Rydge

Kenneth Chapman MB BS, FAICD, FAIM, AFRACMA

Experience

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued)

Peter Coates AO

Experience

Valerie Davies FAICD

Experience

David Grant BComm, CA, GAICD

Experience

Patria Mann BEc, CA, FAICD

Experience

Richard Newton BBus (Marketing), FAICD

Age 55. Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2008.

Experience

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued)

David Seargeant

Experience

Directorships

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

COMPANY SECRETARIES

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Overview of the Group

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Overview of the Group (continued)

Investments

Property

Capital structure

Treasury policy

Liquidity and funding

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Cash flows from operations

Impact of legislation and other external requirements

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY DIVISION ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema Exhibition – Australia

Cinema Exhibition – New Zealand

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Cinema Exhibition – New Zealand (continued)

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Hotels and Resorts

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Hotels and Resorts (continued)

Thredbo Alpine Resort

PROPERTY AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE FINANCIAL YEARS

ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema Exhibition

Industry developments

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Entertainment Technology

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE

Rydges Hotels and Resorts

QT Hotels and Resorts

Atura Hotels

Increasing the number of hotel rooms

Maximising returns from existing locations

THREDBO ALPINE RESORT

Premier holiday destination

Maximising returns from existing facility

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

DIVIDENDS

REMUNERATION REPORT

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

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