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EVZ LIMITED — AGM Information 2016
Oct 24, 2016
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the Chairman of the Meeting
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or failing the individual or body corporate named, or if no individual or body corporate is named, the Chairman of the Meeting, as my/our proxy to act generally at the Meeting on my/our behalf and to vote in accordance with the following directions (or if no directions have been given, and to the extent permitted by law, as the proxy sees fit) at the Annual General Meeting of EVZ Limited to be held at Level 17, 181 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria on Friday 25 November 2016 at 10.00 am (AEDT) and at any adjournment or postponement of that Meeting.
Chairman authorised to exercise undirected proxies on remuneration and loan from a related entity related resolutions : Where I/we have appointed the Chairman of the Meeting as my/our proxy (or the Chairman becomes my/our proxy by default), I/we expressly authorise the Chairman to exercise my/our proxy on Resolutions 2 and 3 (except where I/we have indicated a different voting intention below) even though Resolutions 2 and 3 are connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of key management personnel, which includes the Chairman and a loan from a related entity.
Important Note: If the Chairman of the Meeting is (or becomes) your proxy you can direct the Chairman to vote for or against or abstain from voting on Resolutions 2 and 3 by marking the appropriate box in step 2 below.
Items of Business
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| Resolution | 2 | Loan from a Related Entity | |||
| Resolution | 3 | Remuneration Report |
The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of each item of business. In exceptional circumstances, the Chairman of the Meeting may change his/her voting intention on any resolution, in which case an ASX announcement will be made.
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E V Z
ABN 87 010 550 357
EVZ Limited
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of EVZ Limited ACN 010 550 357 (“Company”) will be held at Level 17, 181 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria at 10.00 am (AEDT) on Friday 25[th] November 2016 .
BUSINESS
Financial Report
To consider and receive the 2016 annual financial report, the directors’ report and audit report of the Company.
Resolution 1:
RE-ELECTION OF ROBERT EDGLEY
To consider and (if thought fit) to pass, with or without modification, the following resolution:
"That, having retired pursuant to the Constitution of the Company, Robert Edgley is re-elected as a director."
For an explanation of this resolution, see the Explanatory Memorandum that forms part of this Notice.
Resolution 2:
LOAN FROM A RELATED ENTITY
To consider and (if thought fit) to pass, with or without modification, the following resolution:
“The Shareholders of ordinary securities in the Company resolve to approve TSFM and TSFE entering into the Transactions, such approval being granted in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 10.1, and to act upon the exercise of an Option in the event of either the Put Option or the Call Option being exercised with respect to the sale and acquisition of the Shares in TSFM”.
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For the purposes of this Resolution “Transactions” means:
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A Loan Facility Agreement between TSF Corporation Pty Ltd (ACN 614 366 595) (“the Lender”) and TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd (ACN 096 903 699) (“TSFM”) for the advance of $1,000,000.00 by the Lender to TSFM to be applied to the working capital requirements of TSFM on security of:
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1.1 A General Security Agreement over all of the assets and undertaking of TSFM in favour of the Lender; and
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1.2 A General Security Agreement over the shares of TSFM held by TSF Engineering Pty Ltd (“TSFE”) in favour of the Lender.
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A Put and Call Option Agreement between the Lender and TSFE with respect to the shares held by TSFE in TSFM.
Shareholders are urged to read the Independent Expert's Report prepared by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd. This report is attached as Annexure A to the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying this Notice of Meeting. The Independent Expert has concluded that the proposal which is the subject of Resolution 2 is not considered fair but is reasonable to the Non-associated Shareholders of the Company.
Voting Exclusion Statement:
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of any of the following persons:
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a) Mr Graham Burns
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b) Mr Max Findlay
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c) Mr Robert Edgley
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d) Mr Scott Farthing
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e) A Closely Related Party of such persons.
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Resolution 3:
REMUNERATION REPORT
To consider and (if thought fit) to pass, with or without modification, the following resolution:
"That the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2016 is adopted."
Notes:
1. Shareholders are urged to carefully read the proxy form and provide a direction to the proxy on how to vote on this Resolution.
2. The vote on this Resolution is advisory only and does not bind the Directors of the company.
Voting Exclusion Statement:
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of any of the following persons:
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a) A member of the Key Management Personnel, including Directors, details of whose remuneration are included in the Remuneration Report; or
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b) A Closely Related Party of such a member.
However, a person described above may vote on this Resolution if:
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The person does so as a proxy appointed in writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on this Resolution; or
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The person so appointed is the Chairperson and the appointment does not specify how the proxy is to vote on this Resolution but authorises the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution even if the Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel; and
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The vote is not cast on behalf of a person described in sub-paragraphs (a) or (b) above.
By order of the Board:
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Ian Wallace - Company Secretary
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A member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint not more than two proxies to vote instead of the member.
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A member who is entitled to cast two or more votes may appoint two proxies and may specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. If the member appoints two proxies and the appointment does not specify the proportion or number of the member’s votes each proxy may exercise, each proxy may exercise one half of the member’s votes.
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A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
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The proxy form must be signed by the member or the member’s attorney. Proxies given by corporations must be executed under seal or signed under the hand of a duly authorised officer or attorney.
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To be valid, the proxy form and the power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed (or an attested copy of it) must be lodged:
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a) at the offices of Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street, Victoria 3067, by mail to GPO Box 242, Melbourne Victoria 3001, or on fax number 1800 783 447 (within Australia) or +61 3 9473 2555 (outside Australia); or
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b) at the registered office of the Company, 22 Hargreaves Street, Huntingdale, Victoria 3166, or on fax number (03) 9542 6061.
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c) Custodian voting - For Intermediary Online subscribers only (custodians) please visit www.intermediaryonline.com to submit your voting intentions .
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d) electronically, via the electronic proxy lodgement platform at www.investorvote.com.au by following the instructions provided.
not later than 48 hours before the time for commencement of the meeting.
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A person may attend the meeting under an appointment of corporate representative pursuant to section 250D of the Corporations Law or Power of Attorney only if a copy of that appointment or Power of Attorney is provided to the share registrars of the Company before the meeting. Documents can be provided by post or facsimile as follows:
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a) at the offices of Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street, Victoria 3067, by mail to GPO Box 242, Melbourne Victoria 3001; or
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b) by faxing it to the offices of Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited on fax number 1800 783 447 (within Australia) or +61 3 9473 2555 (outside Australia).
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For Persons entitled to vote, under regulation 7.11.37 of the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth), the Board has determined that the shareholding of each member for the purposes of ascertaining their voting entitlements at the Annual General Meeting will be as it appears in the share register at 7.00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 23 November 2016.
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A hardcopy of the 2016 Annual Report has been mailed with this notice of meeting to those shareholders who had previously requested it. The Company wishes to advise that an electronic copy of the 2016 Annual Report is available on the Company’s website at www.evz.com.au.
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ABN 87 010 550 357
EVZ Limited
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Introduction.
The following information provides a detailed explanation on each resolution set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
The Directors recommend Shareholders read this Explanatory Memorandum in full before making any decision in relation to the Resolutions.
The Directors recommend that Shareholders read the Independent Expert’s Report contained in Annexure A in full before making any decision in relation to Resolution 2. Shareholders should note that the Independent Expert has concluded that the granting of security over TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of EVZ Ltd) for a loan of $1 million and as contained in the loan agreement between TSF Corporation Pty Ltd (a company associated with the Directors of EVZ Ltd and the Chief Executive Officer) and TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd is not considered fair but is reasonable to the Non-associated Shareholders.
Financial Report.
The 2016 Annual Financial Report of EVZ Limited has been sent to shareholders who had previously requested a copy of the Financial Report. Shareholders can also view a copy of the Financial Report on the Company’s website. Shareholders will be given the opportunity at the Meeting to ask questions of the Board of Directors and the Auditor on matters contained in the Financial Report.
Resolution 1 – Re-election of a Director.
The Company’s Constitution requires one third of the directors (other than the Managing Director) to retire at each AGM, being those directors longest in office at the date of the AGM. Mr Edgley must therefore retire and has offered himself for re-election.
Resolution 2 – Loan from a related entity
The ASX Listing Rules prohibit an entity entering into a transaction to acquire or dispose of substantial assets with an interested party without the prior approval of the holders of ordinary securities in the entity or a child entity, such approval to be given or withheld in a General Meeting.
TSF Corporation Pty Ltd (TSFC), a company related to Mr Graham Burns, Mr Max Findlay, Mr Rob Edgley (being Directors of EVZ Ltd) and Mr Scott Farthing (being the Chief Executive Officer of EVZ Ltd) has advanced monies to TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd (TSFM), a company whose ultimate parent is EVZ Ltd, to assist with the working capital requirements of TSF Maintenance Services and the EVZ Group as a whole.
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The terms of the loan by TSFC (the Lender) are as follows:
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Principal - $1 million
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Interest rate – 3.5% pa
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Maturity date – 15 December 2017
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Security –
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(i) General Security Interest Agreements over all of the assets and undertaking of TSFM and the shares held by TSF Engineering Pty Ltd (TSFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of EVZ Ltd, in TSFM
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(ii) an Option Agreement with TSFC with respect to the Shares held by TSFE in TSFM
The Transactions envisaged by the proposed Resolution are governed by the provisions of the ASX Listing Rule 10.1 as EVZ Limited is proposing that its child entities, namely TSFE and TSFM enter into an Option Agreement with the Lender with respect to the Shares held by TSFE in TSFM and to grant security over assets of TSFE and TSFM in the form of General Security Interest Agreements over all of the assets and undertaking of TSFM and the shares held by TSFE in TSFM. The Lender is a related party for the purposes of the ASX Listing Rules.
In the event of default, the transactions allow the Lender to exercise a power of sale over all the assets and undertaking of TSFM to recoup the loan advanced by the Lender to TSFM or to acquire the shares in TSFM from TSFE in satisfaction of the loan so advanced.
Rule 10.1 ASX Listing Rules
Rule 10.1 of the ASX Listing Rules states as follows:
“ An entity must ensure that neither it nor any of its child entities acquires substantial assets or disposes of substantial assets without approval of the holders of the securities to:
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(i) a related party
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(ii) a child entity of the entity
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(iii) a substantial holder in the entity. ”
For the purposes of Rule 10.1 “acquires” means:
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(i) Granting or exercising an option;
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(ii) Enforcing collateral;
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(iii) Increasing the economic benefit.
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(i) Granting or exercising an option;
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(ii) Using an asset as collateral;
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(iii) Decreasing economic benefit.
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Shareholders are urged to read the Independent Expert's Report prepared by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd. This report is attached as Annexure A to the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying this Notice of Meeting. The Independent Expert has concluded that whilst the proposal reflected in Resolution 2 is not considered fair, it is however reasonable to the Non-associated Shareholders of the Company
Voting Exclusion Statement:
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of any of the following persons:
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a) Mr Graham Burns
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b) Mr Max Findlay
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c) Mr Robert Edgley
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d) Mr Scott Farthing
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e) A Closely Related Party of such persons
Resolution 3 – Remuneration Report
In accordance with section 250R(2) of the Corporations Act the Company is required to present to its shareholders the Remuneration Report as disclosed in the Company's 2016 Annual Report.
The Remuneration Report explains the Board’s policies in relation to the nature and level of remuneration paid to Directors and other Key Management Personnel and sets out the details of any share based compensation.
The vote on this Resolution is advisory only and does not bind the Directors or the Company. Directors will however consider the outcome of the vote and any comments made by shareholders on the Remuneration Report when setting the Company's remuneration policy for future financial years.
Where at least 25% of the votes cast are against adoption of the Remuneration Report at the 2016 AGM, and then again at the 2017 AGM, the Company will be required to put a resolution to the 2017 AGM, to approve calling an extraordinary general meeting ( spill resolution ). If 50% or more of Shareholders vote in favour of the spill resolution, the Company must convene an extraordinary general meeting ( spill meeting ) within 90 days of the 2017 AGM. All of the Directors who were in office when the 2017 Directors’ Report was approved, other than the Managing Director, will (if desired) need to stand for re-election at the spill meeting.
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Voting
Note that a voting exclusion applies to Resolution 3 as follows:
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of any of the following persons:
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a) A member of the Key Management Personnel including Directors, details of whose remuneration are included in the Remuneration Report; or
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b) A Closely Related Party of such a member.
However, a person described above may vote on this Resolution if:
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The person does so as a proxy appointed in writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on this Resolution; or
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The person so appointed is the Chairperson and the appointment does not specify how the proxy is to vote on this Resolution but authorises the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution even if the Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel; and
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The vote is not cast on behalf of a person described in sub-paragraphs (a) or (b) above.
In summary, the directors and other Restricted Voters may not vote on this Resolution and may not cast a vote as proxy, unless the appointment gives a direction on how to vote or the proxy is given to the Chair and expressly authorises the Chair to exercise your proxy even if the Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.
The Chair will use any such proxies to vote in favour of this Resolution.
Shareholders are urged to carefully read the proxy form and provide a direction to the proxy on how to vote on this Resolution.
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Annexure A to the EVZ Limited Notice of Annual General Meeting
Independent Expert Report in relation to Resolution 2 of the Notice of Meeting
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11 October 2016
The Directors EVZ Limited 22 Hargreaves St Huntingdale VIC 3166
Dear Sirs
Independent Expert’s Report
Introduction
EVZ Limited ( “ EVZ ” or the “Company” ) is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange ( “ASX” ) and operates in the engineering and energy services sector. The principal activities of EVZ include the design, manufacture, installation, service and maintenance of large steel tanks, syfonic roof draining systems, clean energy solutions and power generation equipment. As at 5 October 2016, EVZ has a market capitalisation of $1.68 million.
On 31 August 2016, EVZ announced that TSF Corporation Pty Ltd ( “TSFC” or the “Lender” ), a company related to the Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, had provided a $1.0 million loan ( “Loan” ) to fund working capital requirements of EVZ and its subsidiaries ( “EVZ Group” or the “Group” ).
The Loan, subject to EVZ shareholders’ approval, will be secured by general security agreements and a put and call option agreement over the assets and shares ( “Secured Assets” ) of TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd ( “TSFM” ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVZ[1] (collectively, the “ Security Transactions ” ).
The key terms of the relevant agreements are set out in Section 1 .
Purpose of the report
Shareholder approval for the Security Transactions is required under ASX Listing Rule 10.1 as the Security Transactions constitute the potential disposal of substantial assets by the Company to a related party.
Accordingly, the Directors of EVZ have engaged ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd ( “ ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance ” or “SWA” ) to prepare an independent expert’s r eport stating whether, in its opinion, the Security Transactions are fair and reasonable to the shareholders of EVZ not associated with the Lender ( “ Non-Associated Shareholders ” ).
This report has been prepared for inclusion in EVZ ’ s Explanatory Memorandum to accompany the Notice of Meeting to be sent to the Non-Associated Shareholders to assist them in deciding whether to approve the Security Transactions as set out in Resolution 2 of the Explanatory Memorandum.
1 EVZ’s equity interest in TSFM is held via another wholly-owned subsidiary, which in turn holds 100% of the equity interest in TSFM.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd ABN 13 068 744 114. An authorised representative of ShineWing Australia Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 34 006 341 386. Australian Financial Services Licence 236556. An independent member of ShineWing International Limited – members in principal cities throughout the world.
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Summary and conclusion
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has concluded that the Security Transactions are NOT FAIR BUT REASONABLE to the Non-Associated Shareholders.
Fairness
In considering the fairness of the Security Transactions, we have considered the fair market value of the Secured Assets that would be provided to the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions in the event of default, compared to the fair market value of the Loan that would be settled under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement (as defined in Section 1 ).
The Security Transactions are fair if the fair market value of the Secured Assets that would be provided to the Lender in the event of default, is equal to or less than, the fair market value of the Loan that would be settled under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
The results of our analysis are summarised in the table below:
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| Fair market value of the Secured Assets | A | 1,410,000 | 1,880,000 | Section 7 | |
| Fair market value of the Loan | 1 | B | 1,045,030 | 1,045,030 | |
| Excess / (Shortfall) | A-B | 364,970 | 834,970 |
Source: SWA Analysis
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1 The Loan was disbursed in two tranches of $300,000 and $700,000 around 24 August 2016 and 5 September 2016 respectively. EVZ management ( “Management” ) have advised that as permitted under the Loan Facility Agreement, EVZ’s intention is to capitalise the interest payable on the Loan, and pay the capitalised interest along with the principal on maturity. On that basis, we have estimated the fair market value of the Loan inclusive of capitalised interest of 3.5% per annum.
As illustrated in the table above, the assessed fair market value of the Secured Assets that would be provided to the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions in the event of default is higher than the assessed fair market value of the Loan that would be settled under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
On this basis, we consider the Security Transactions are not fair to the Non-Associated Shareholders.
Reasonableness
Having concluded that the Security Transactions are not fair, we have also considered whether there are any other factors that suggest that the Non-Associated Shareholders should, on balance, approve the Security Transactions.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Security Transactions, we have considered the following potential advantages and disadvantages and other factors.
Advantages
Access to funding
EVZ has an existing banking facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, which has been fully drawndown.
Management has advised that despite their efforts to identify alternative funding sources, the Loan was the only viable option available that provides working capital funding to EVZ.
Having regard to the gearing level of EVZ and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ’s security over the assets and undertakings of EVZ, we consider it unlikely that financial institutions and other debt providers would advance further funds to EVZ. We believe any further debt funding obtained by EVZ, if available, is unlikely to be at a more favourable interest rate than the Loan (i.e. 3.5% per annum).
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We understand that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia has expressed willingness to release its security over TSFM, to facilitate a first ranking charge to be made by the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions.
Management has indicated that if the Security Transactions are not approved, the Loan will remain unsecured under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
While it is difficult to anticipate the potential actions of the Lender, we consider that, if the Loan remains unsecured, the Lender will be more inclined to call up the Loan in the event of a default or not support any further request by EVZ for advances in the future.
Ability to continue as a going concern
The report of the Company’s auditors in the financial report of EVZ for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 ( “FY16” ) includes an emphasis of matter on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In the financial report of EVZ for FY16, the auditors note that the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on continuing support of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, including the granting of any waiver relating to covenants, and the Group’ s ability to continue to meet its profit forecasts.
If the matters discussed below had not occurred subsequent to 30 June 2016, and based on the statement of financial position of EVZ as at 30 June 2016 (as referred to in Section 3 ), EVZ Group could technically be considered insolvent.
The Loan which was advanced to EVZ subsequent to 30 June 2016 provides immediate funding to EVZ to fund the working capital requirements of the Group. We also understand that EVZ executed a revised facility agreement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on 30 August 2016 which provides for the extension of the banking facilities to 31 December 2017 and a moratorium on principal repayments to the same date.
Management has indicated that the Loan advanced and the revised bank facility agreement provide the working capital required by the Group to continue as a going concern and return to a profitable trading position. Management is confident improvement in the Company’s business model together with the Loan advanced, provide sufficient financial means for EVZ to continue as a going concern.
Retention of surplus proceeds in the event of disposal
The Loan Facility Agreement implicitly allows EVZ Group to seek if it wishes to, up to the exercise date of the put and call option, an orderly sale of TSFM for a price which may potentially be within the range of our assessed value of TSFM. In such a scenario, any proceeds greater than the Loan amount will be able to be retained by EVZ Group.
Rights under the put option
Under the Put and Call Option Agreement (as defined in Section 1 ), in the event TSFM is unable to pay the principal and interest on the Loan on the due date, TSF Engineering Pty Ltd[2] ( “TSFE” ) has until 28 January 2018 to require the Lender to acquire the shares in TSFM, in exchange for $1,000,000, which can be utilised to repay the principal on the Loan.
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No change in security profile
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a secured interest in the Secured Assets under EVZ’s existing banking facilities.
The granting of security over the assets, undertakings and shares of TSFM under the General Asset Security Agreement and General Share Security Agreement (as defined in Section 1 ) does not represent a significant change in the security profile as the security is effectively being transferred from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to the Lender.
However, we note that under the terms of the Put and Call Option Agreement, the Lender has a call option to acquire the TSFM shares held by TSFE for $1,000,000.
In the event that the realisable value of the TSFM shares is more than $1,000,000 at the time the call is exercised by the Lender, TSFE will lose its ownership in TSFM in return for $1,000,000. The Lender will retain any upside in the realisable value of the TSFM shares.
Disadvantages
The Security Transactions are not fair
As determined in our analysis in the preceding page, the Security Transactions are considered not fair to the Non-Associated Shareholders as the assessed fair market value of the Secured Assets that would be provided to the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions in the event of default is higher than the assessed fair market value of the Loan that would be settled under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
However, we note that in a commercial loan arrangement with a financial institution, it is not uncommon for the amount of a loan advanced to be between 60% and 80% of the security value i.e. the security value in a commercial transaction is typically higher than the loan advanced.
Future fund raising requirements
TSFM will require funds in the future to repay the principal and interest of the Loan when they fall due on 15 December 2017.
EVZ may potentially need to raise funds in the future through a capital raising, if debt funding is not available. This may potentially dilute the Non- Associated Shareholders’ interest in the Company.
Other factors
Alternate proposals
The Directors of EVZ have advised that there are no other alternative proposals in place to obtain funding.
The implications if the Security Transactions are approved
If the Security Transactions are approved, the Lender may exercise the security due to the failure by TSFM to repay the Loan, and EVZ will lose some or all of the assets in TSFM and / or 100% of its equity interest in TSFM.
In the event the realisable value of TSFM’s assets or its shares under the General Security Agreements is greater than the Loan amount that would be settled in the event of a default, any surplus proceeds would be returned to EVZ. However, EVZ will lose ownership of the TSFM assets or TSFM shares.
In the event the Lender exercises its option to purchase 100% of the equity interest in TSFM in return for $1,000,000 in cash under the Put and Call Option Agreement, EVZ will lose its equity stake in TSFM, however, it will have sufficient funds to repay the principal of the Loan. In this case, the capitalised interest on the Loan will have to be paid by EVZ from internally generated funds or external funding.
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The implications if the Security Transactions are not approved
Management has indicated that if the Security Transactions are not approved, the Loan will remain unsecured under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
We note, however, that if the Loan remains unsecured, it is likely that the Lender will call up the Loan in the event of a default. If the Security Transactions are approved and the Loan is secured, in our view, the Lender will be less inclined to call up the Loan when due.
Reasonableness conclusion
In our opinion, on balance, the advantages of the Non-Associated Shareholders approving the Security Transactions outweigh the disadvantages. Accordingly, we consider the Security Transactions are reasonable to the Non-Associated Shareholders .
Other matters
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has prepared a Financial Services Guide in accordance with the Corporations Act. The Financial Services Guide is set out in the following section.
This report has been prepared solely for the purpose of assisting the Non-Associated Shareholders in considering the merits of the Security Transactions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability to any party as a result of reliance on this report for any other purpose, including but not limited to investment or lending decisions in relation to EVZ.
This report constitutes general financial product advice only and in undertaking our assessment, we have considered the likely impact of the Security Transactions to the shareholders as a whole. We have not considered the potential impact of the Security Transactions on individual shareholders. Individual shareholders have different financial circumstances and it is neither practicable nor possible to consider the implications of the Security Transactions on individual shareholders.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance ’ s opinion should not be construed as a recommendation as to whether or not to vote in favour of the Security Transactions. The decision of whether to approve the Security Transactions is a matter for each Non-Associated Shareholder to decide based on their views as to matters including value, future market conditions, risk profile and investment strategy. Our opinion therefore does not consider the financial situation, objectives or needs of individual NonAssociated Shareholders. If in any doubt, the Non-Associated Shareholders should consult an independent professional adviser.
This letter should be read in conjunction with the full text of this report as attached including the appendices.
Yours faithfully
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd
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Phillip Rundle Director
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Financial Services Guide
We are required to issue to you, as a retail client, a Financial Service Guide (FSG). The FSG, dated 7 October 2016, is designed to assist retail clients in their use of the general financial product advice provided by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd ABN 13 068 744 114 (“ ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance” ) as a corporate authorised representative (389399) of ShineWing Australia Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 34 006 341 386, Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) number 236556 (“ ShineWing Australia Wealth ”). This FSG contains information about:
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Who we are, what our engagement is and who engaged our services;
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This FSG forms part of an Independent Expert’s Report ( “Report” ) which has been prepared for inclusion in an Explanatory Memorandum to be dated on or about 13 October 2016 prepared by EVZ Limited ACN 010 550 357 (“ Explanatory Memorandum ”). The purpose of the Explanatory Memorandum is to help you make an informed decision in relation to a financial product.
1. About us
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance is a related entity of ShineWing Australia and independent member of ShineWing International Limited – members in principal cities throughout the world.
The general financial product advice in our Report is provided by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and not by ShineWing Australia which provide services primarily in the areas of audit, tax and business consulting.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has been engaged by EVZ Limited to issue a Report for inclusion in the Explanatory Memorandum.
2. Financial services we are authorised to provide and our responsibility to you
We are authorised by ShineWing Australia Wealth to provide general financial product advice for securities only to retail and wholesale clients.
ShineWing Australia Wealth is responsible for the financial services we provide.
The Report contains only general financial product advice as it was prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the general advice in the Report having regard to your circumstances and consider obtaining personal financial advice from an appropriately licensed person before you act on the general advice in the Report.
You should also consider all other parts of the Explanatory Memorandum before making any decision in relation to the financial product.
The Report has been prepared for the directors of EVZ Limited. You have not engaged us directly but have received a copy of the Report because you have been provided with a copy of the Explanatory Memorandum.
Neither ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance nor ShineWing Australia Wealth are acting for any person other than EVZ Limited.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and ShineWing Australia Wealth are responsible and accountable to you for ensuring there is a reasonable basis for the conclusions in the Report.
3. Fees, commission and other benefits we may receive
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance charges fees for providing reports, which are agreed to upfront, and paid by, the entity who engages us to provide the report.
Fees are charged on an hourly basis or as a fixed amount depending on the terms of the agreement with the entity who engages us. In this case, EVZ Limited has agreed to pay us approximately $22,000 for preparing the Report.
Except for the fees referred to above, neither ShineWing Australia, nor any of its directors, authorised representatives, employees, associates or related entities, received any pecuniary benefit, directly or indirectly, for or in connection with the provision of the Report. All employees receive a salary and bonus based on overall productivity and not linked to our opinions expressed in this Report.
Further details may be provided on request.
4. Associations, relationships and referrals
The ShineWing Australia group, including ShineWing Australia, ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and ShineWing Australia Wealth are members of ShineWing International Limited, consisting of independent member firms and correspondents.
ShineWing Australia and its authorised representatives, employees and associates may from time to time have relationships with the issuers of financial products in the ordinary course of its business. Partners of ShineWing Australia through their shareholdings will receive a direct benefit from the fees received.
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If you have concerns with the general advice provided in the Report, please contact us at the details provided in section 8 below. If your concerns are not addressed in a timely manner, please send your complaint in writing to the General Manager, ShineWing Australia Wealth Pty Ltd, Level 10, 530 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.
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If your concern is not resolved, or if you are not satisfied with the decision, you may contact the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). FOS independently and impartially resolves disputes between consumers, including some small businesses, and participating financial services providers. The FOS provides an independent dispute resolution process covering complaints about financial services. You may contact the FOS by:
Financial Ombudsman Service GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001 Toll free: 1300 780 808, Email: [email protected] Website: www.fos.org.au
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Our full privacy policy is available at
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We will update our privacy policy from time to time.
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8. Contact Details — ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and ShineWing Australia Wealth
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Australian Securities & Investments Commission GPO Box 9827, Your Capital City Phone: 1300 300 630 Website: www.asic.gov.au;
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The law requires ShineWing Australia Wealth to have arrangements in place to compensate certain persons for the loss or damage they suffer from certain breaches of the Corporations Act by its representatives. ShineWing Australia Wealth has internal compensation arrangements, as well as
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Contents
| 1. Overview of the Security Transactions ........................................................................................... 9 |
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| 2. Purpose and scope of the report .................................................................................................. 12 |
| 3. Profile of EVZ ............................................................................................................................... 14 |
| 4. Profile of TSFM ............................................................................................................................. 17 |
| 5. Valuation methodologies .............................................................................................................. 20 |
| 6. Valuation of TSFM ........................................................................................................................ 22 |
| 7. Valuation of the Secured Assets .................................................................................................. 27 |
| Appendix A - Qualification, limitation and consent ................................................................................ 29 |
| Appendix B - Sources of information .................................................................................................... 31 |
| Appendix C - Valuation methodologies ................................................................................................. 32 |
| Appendix D - Description of comparable companies ............................................................................ 33 |
| Appendix E - Glossary of terms ............................................................................................................ 35 |
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1. Overview of the Security Transactions
1.1. Background
On 31 August 2016, EVZ announced that the Lender had provided a $1.0 million loan to fund working capital requirements of EVZ Group.
The l oan will be secured, subject to the shareholders’ approval, by general security agreements and a put and call option agreement over the assets and shares of TSFM[3] , a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVZ.
The key terms of the relevant agreements are set out below.
1.2. Key terms of the Loan Facility Agreement
The Loan Facility Agreement dated 26 September 2016 is between the Lender, TSFM and TSFE.
The key terms of the Loan Facility Agreement are summarised below:
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The Lender will provide an initial advance of $300,000 plus any further advances, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 plus capitalised interest (if any), to TSFM;
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Interest on the loan of 3.5% per annum is payable monthly in arrears, and can be capitalised by prior agreement of the parties;
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The loan is repayable on the earliest of:
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An event of default;
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15 December 2017; or
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Any earlier date permitted by the Lender.
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Subject to the approval of EVZ shareholders, the loan will be secured by the following:
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a security over the assets and undertaking of TSFM; and
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a security over the shares held by TSFE in TSFM;
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Subject to the approval of EVZ shareholders, TSFM will enter into a put and call option agreement with the Lender and TSFE, in relation to the shares held by TSFE in TSFM; and
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An event of default includes inter alia, the following:
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a default by TSFM in making interest and other payments when due;
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a receiver of the assets or undertaking of TSFM or TSFE is appointed;
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either TSFM or TSFE goes into liquidation or is wound up; and
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TSFM or TSFE, without the prior consent of the Lender, creates a security mortgage over the assets and undertaking of TSFM, which ranks in priority or equally with the security created under the Loan Facility Agreement.
3 EVZ Management has indicated that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia has expressed willingness to release its security over TSFM, to facilitate a first ranking charge to be made by the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions.
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1.3. Key terms of the General Asset Security Agreement
The General Security Agreement dated 26 September 2016 in relation t o TSFM’s assets and undertaking is between the Lender and TSFM ( “General Asset Security Agreement” ).
The key terms of the General Asset Security Agreement are summarised below:
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TSFM grants a fixed and floating charge over its assets and undertaking to the Lender as security for the loan granted under the Loan Facility Agreement; and
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The Lender may, among other remedial actions, exercise a power of sale over the assets and undertaking of TSFM to recoup the loan advanced by it to TSFM, after an event of default which includes inter alia, the following:
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the loan is not paid when due;
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the indebtedness of TSFM or a related entity:
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becomes payable before maturity due to an event of default; or
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is not paid when due.
1.4. Key terms of the General Share Security Agreement
The General Security Agreement dated 26 September 2016 in relation to the TSFM shares owned by TSFE is between the Lender and TSFE ( “General Share Security Agreement” ).
The key terms of the General Share Security Agreement are summarised below:
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TSFE grants a fixed charge over the TSFM shares owned by it to the Lender as security for the loan granted under the Loan Facility Agreement;
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The Lender may, among other remedial actions, exercise a power of sale over the shares held by TSFE in TSFM to recoup the loan advanced by it to TSFM, after an event of default which includes inter alia, the following:
the loan is not paid when due;
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the indebtedness of TSFM or a related entity:
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becomes payable before maturity due to an event of default; or
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is not paid when due.
1.5. Key terms of the Put and Call Option Agreement The Put and Call Option Agreement dated 26 September 2016 is between the Lender, TSFM and TSFE ( “ Put and Call Option Agreement” ).
The key terms of the Put and Call Option Agreement are summarised below:
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The Lender is granted a call option to acquire the TSFM shares held by TSFE with the following terms:
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- Exercise price: $1,000,000
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Exercisable period: 1 December 2017 to 28 January 2018
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The call option can only be exercised on occurrence of the following events:
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The expiration of the period ending midnight on 1 December 2017
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The default of any financial obligation to a lending institution by TSFE or TSFM
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The application for the appointment or appointment of an administrator, receiver or liquidator for TSFE or TSFM or any of their related entities;
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The call option expires when the option has been exercised for an option event, or when the deed is revoked by the parties.
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TSFE grants the Lender a floating charge over the TSFM shares, which converts into a fixed charge on exercise of the call option by the Lender.
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TSFE is granted a put option to require the Lender to acquire the TSFM shares from TSFE with the following terms:
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- Exercise price: $1,000,000
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Exercisable period: 1 December 2017 to 28 January 2018
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The put option can only be exercised after midnight on 1 December 2017
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The put option expires when the option has been exercised for an option event, or when the deed is revoked by the parties.
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On exercise of the option, the Lender will pay the $1,000,000 exercise price to TSFE within fourteen days of the exercise date.
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Notwithstanding the exercise of the call or put option, TSFE may terminate the obligation to transfer the TFSM shares by written notice to the Lender at any time prior to the due date for payment of the exercise price, provided TSFE or TSFM pays the Lender the amounts owing to it under the Loan Facility Agreement.
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2. Purpose and scope of the report
2.1. Purpose
ASX Listing Rule 10.1 requires a listed entity to obtain shareholders’ approval before acquiring or disposing of a substantial asset from a related party, when the value of the asset, or the value of the consideration to be paid, is 5% or more of the equity interest of the entity.
EVZ management indicated that the Lender is a related party to Graham Burns, Max Findlay, Rob Edgley (being Directors of EVZ) and Scott Farthing (being the Chief Executive Officer of EVZ)[4] .
In the event of default, the Security Transactions allow the Lender to exercise a power of sale over all the assets and undertaking of TSFM to recoup the loan advanced by it to TSFM or to acquire the shares in TSFM from TSFE in satisfaction of the loan advanced.
Given that the Security Transactions constitute the potential disposal of substantial assets (being assets worth more than 5% of the equity interests of EVZ) by the Company to a related party, Listing Rule 10.10.2 requires that the Notice of Meeting to approve the Security Transactions be accompanied by a report from an independent expert stating whether the Security Transactions are fair and reasonable to the Non-Associated Shareholders.
Accordingly, the Directors of EVZ have engaged ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance to prepare an independent expert’s r eport stating whether, in its opinion, the Security Transactions are fair and reasonable to the Non-Associated Shareholders.
2.2. Basis of assessment
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has had regard to Regulatory Guide 111 Content of expert reports ( “ RG 111 ” ) and RG76 Related Party Transactions issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( “ASIC” ).
The term “fair and reasonable” does not have any statutory definition, although, over time , a commonly accepted meaning has evolved. RG 111 provides some guidance to the use of that term.
RG111 states that where an expert assesses whether a related party transaction is “fair and reasonable ” , there should be a separate assessment of whether the transacti on is “fair” and “reasonable” , as in a control transaction.
RG 111 notes that:
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an offer is “ fair ” if the value of the offer price or consideration is equal to or greater than the value of the securities the subject of the offer. The comparison is made assuming 100% ownership of the target and irrespective of whether the consideration is scrip or cash.
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RG 111 states that an offer is “ reasonable ” if it is fair. It might also be reasonable if despite being “not fair” the expert believes that there ar e sufficient reasons for shareholders to accept the offer in the absence of any higher bid before the close of the offer.
Having regard to the above, in considering the fairness of entering into the Security Transactions, we have compared the fair market value of the Secured Assets that would be provided to the Lender pursuant to the Security Transactions in the event of default, compared to the fair market value of the Loan that would be settled under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
4 Graham Burns, Max Findlay, Rob Edgley.and Scott Farthing each hold less than 10% of the issued ordinary shares in EVZ. Together, they hold approximately 9.4% of the issued ordinary shares in EVZ.
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In considering whether the Security Transactions are reasonable to the Non-Associated Shareholders, we have considered a number of factors, including:
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Whether the Security Transactions are fair;
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The implications to EVZ and the Non-Associated Shareholders if the Security Transactions are not approved; and
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Other likely advantages and disadvantages associated with the Security Transactions.
For the purpose of our opinion, fair market value is defined as the price that would be negotiated in an open and unrestricted market between a knowledgeable, willing but not anxious buyer and a knowledgeable, willing but not anxious seller acting at arm’s length.
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3. Profile of EVZ
3.1. Company overview
EVZ operates in the engineering and energy services sector. The principal activities of EVZ include the design, manufacture, installation, service and maintenance of large steel tanks, syfonic roof draining systems, clean energy solutions and power generation equipment.
EVZ ’s group structure is set out below:
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EVZ Limited
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Brockman Syfon Systems TSF Engineering
Key subsidiaries Engineering Pty Pty Ltd Pty Ltd (“TSFE”)
Ltd
100%
TSF Maintenance
Services Pty Ltd
(“TSFM”)
Business Engineering Water Energy
operations division division division
Design, Provision of Provision of clean energy
Activities manufacture, syfonic roof solutions, service and
installation, service draining system maintenance of power
and maintenance of solutions generation equipment
large steel tanks
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Source: Management
3.2. Financial performance
The table below summarises EVZ ’s consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the financial years ended 30 June 2014 ( “FY14” ), 30 June 2015 ( “FY15” ) and 30 June 2016 ( “FY16” ):
| Actual | Actual | Actual | |
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| $ | FY14 | FY15 | FY16 |
| Revenue | 64,433,155 | 70,311,742 | 63,986,789 |
| Revenue growth (%) | na | 9.1% | (9.0)% |
| Cost of sales | (53,051,154) | (62,854,962) | (53,223,235) |
| Gross profit | 11,382,001 | 7,456,780 | 10,763,554 |
| Gross profit margin (%) | 17.7% | 10.6% | 16.8% |
| Other income | 109,397 | 71,743 | 402,678 |
| Administration and business development costs | (11,434,477) | (10,729,945) | (10,666,538) |
| Corporate costs | (1,439,895) | (1,357,508) | (1,089,499) |
| Impairment of other assets | (373,712) | (162,855) | - |
| Impairment of plant and equipment | (343,409) | - | - |
| Impairment of intangibles | (3,913,481) | (4,003,799) | (98,104) |
| Profit / (loss) before finance costs and income tax | (6,013,576) | (8,725,584) | (687,909) |
| Net finance costs | (1,099,611) | (1,664,230) | (1,534,999) |
| Profit / (loss) before income tax | (7,113,187) | (10,389,814) | (2,222,908) |
| Income tax (expense) / benefit | 901,692 | (36,977) | (215,287) |
| Profit/ (loss) after income tax | (6,211,495) | (10,426,791) | (2,438,195) |
| Other comprehensive income: | |||
| Items that may be classified subsequently to profit or loss | |||
| Exchange differences arising on translation of | (64,987) | 56,598 | (40,486) |
| Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the | (6,276,482) | (10,370,193) | (2,478,681) |
| year attributable to owners of the company |
Source: EVZ Annual Reports
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We make the following key comments with respect to EVZ ’s historical financial performance:
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In FY15, the Engineering division continued its strong turnaround with a 56.9% growth in revenue. Lower revenue was generated by the Energy division during the year as the roll out of the Group’s clean energy solutions were delayed in the midst of uncertainty regarding the Government’s position on a national policy for clean energy and gas pricing.
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In FY16, revenue of the Energy division continued its declining trend with a 53.2% drop from the previous year.
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Despite an increase in revenue of 9.1 % in FY15, EVZ’s gross profit margin declined from 17.7% in FY14 to 10.6% in FY15. This was due primarily to the provision of expected future costs following the commercial resolution of a number of key projects in the Energy division and the Australian arm of the Water division, which were completed or nearing completion.
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Other income in FY16 includes gain on acquisition of asset of $356k.
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The lack of energy projects as a result of continuing uncertainty, led to the impairment of goodwill in relation to the Energy division in both FY14 and FY15.
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Net finance cost relates to the Company’s bank facilities with Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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EVZ incurred losses after tax throughout FY14, FY15 and FY16.
3.3. Financial position
The table below summarises EVZ ’s consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2016.
| Actual | Actual | Actual | |
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| As at | As at | As at | |
| $ | 30 June 2014 | 30 June 2015 | 30 June 2016 |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,047,109 | 1,013,866 | 1,561,574 |
| Trade and other receivables | 16,373,386 | 14,782,087 | 11,249,768 |
| Inventories | 1,983,863 | 1,825,064 | 1,764,881 |
| Financial assets | 9,947 | 63,729 | 31,417 |
| Total current assets | 20,414,305 | 17,684,746 | 14,607,640 |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 525,189 | 978,754 | 1,449,202 |
| Plant and equipment | 4,648,282 | 5,082,502 | 4,688,822 |
| Deferred tax assets | 4,313,415 | 4,313,415 | 4,313,415 |
| Intangible assets | 16,075,809 | 12,072,010 | 12,072,010 |
| Financial assets | 52,091 | - | - |
| Total non-current assets | 25,614,786 | 22,446,681 | 22,523,449 |
| Total assets | 46,029,091 | 40,131,427 | 37,131,089 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 13,817,399 | 14,871,425 | 14,478,636 |
| Tax liabilities | 750 | - | 94,554 |
| Short-term borrowings | 3,666,849 | 13,454,208 | 13,317,789 |
| Provisions | 2,380,563 | 3,127,660 | 3,081,940 |
| Total current liabilities | 19,865,561 | 31,453,293 | 30,972,919 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long-term borrowings | 7,455,614 | 241,268 | 122,958 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 47,219 | 23,469 | 43,237 |
| Provisions | 60,595 | 149,738 | 206,997 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 7,563,428 | 414,475 | 373,192 |
| Total liabilities | 27,428,989 | 31,867,768 | 31,346,111 |
| Net assets | 18,600,102 | 8,263,659 | 5,784,978 |
Source: EVZ Annual Reports
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We make the following key comments with respect to EVZ ’s historical financial position:
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Deferred tax assets relate primarily to unrecouped tax losses.
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Intangible assets comprise mainly of goodwill in relation to the Engineering and Water divisions. Goodwill relating to the Energy division was fully impaired as at 30 June 2015.
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EVZ breached its bank covenants with its financier, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia throughout FY14 to FY16, and continued to pursue its debt reduction strategy. The maturity date of the Company’s bank loans were extended a number of times over the period, and the facilities were restructured.
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As at 30 June 2016, borrowings include market rate loans ($13.2 million) and lease liabilities ($241k). Interest on the market rate loans which are payable monthly and quarterly in arrears, are charged at the prevailing bank bill rate plus an applicable line fee. The bank loans are secured by a registered equitable mortgage over the assets and undertakings of EVZ as well as an unlimited guarantee from certain EVZ subsidiaries, including TSFE and TSFM.
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A revised facility agreement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia executed on 30 August 2016 provides for the extension of the banking facilities to 31 December 2017 and a moratorium on principal repayments to the same date. The covenants associated with this new facility remain unchanged being an interest cover covenant (of 3 times EBIT) and a current ratio covenant (of 1.25 times).
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The report of the Company’s auditors in the financial report of EVZ for FY15 and FY16 include an emphasis of matter on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the financial report of EVZ for FY16, the auditors note that the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on continuing support of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, including the granting of any waiver relating to covenants, and the Group’s ability to continue to meet its profit forecasts.
The EVZ Directors concluded in the FY16 financial report that the circumstances above represent a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, however, have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
3.4. Capital structure
As at 21 September 2016, EVZ has 210,548,789 ordinary shares on issue. The ordinary shares are listed on the ASX.
The top ten shareholders of EVZ as at 21 September 2016 are set out below:
| Number of | Percentage | |||
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| Shareholder | held | shares | ||
| UBS Nominees Pty Ltd | 17,620,429 | 8.4% | ||
| Stuart Andrew Pty Ltd (Campaspe Family a/c) | 8,700,000 | 4.1% | ||
| Powis Superannuation Pty Ltd (Powis Super Fund a/c) | 8,571,949 | 4.1% | ||
| Myall Resources Pty Ltd (Myall Group Super Fund a/c) | 7,650,000 | 3.6% | ||
| Smithley Super Pty Ltd (Smith Super Fund a/c) | 7,000,000 | 3.3% | ||
| Linwierik Super Pty Ltd (Linton Super Fund a/c) | 5,855,181 | 2.8% | ||
| Airlie Beach Holdings Pty Limited (Burns Family a/c) | 1 | 5,666,667 | 2.7% | |
| Airlie Beach Holdings Pty Limited (ABI Super Fund a/c) | 1 | 5,543,985 | 2.6% | |
| Keith Andrew Fagg and Heather Elizabeth Fagg (KA & HE Fagg S/fund a/c) | 4,828,001 | 2.3% | ||
| CJ Arms Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd (CJ Arms Super Fund a/c) | 4,570,178 | 2.2% | ||
| Total Top 10 shareholders | 76,006,390 | 36.1% | ||
| Other shareholders | 134,542,399 | 63.9% | ||
| Total | 210,548,789 | 100.0% |
Source: Management Note:
1 An entity related to Graham Burns, a Director and Chairman of EVZ.
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4. Profile of TSFM
4.1. Company overview
TSFM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TSFE, which in turn is wholly-owned by EVZ.
TSFM provides servicing and maintenance services on diesel and gas generators. TSFM also maintains ancillary equipment such as gas and air compressors, chillers and pumps.
TSFM offers 3 service levels of maintenance:
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Breakdown maintenance;
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Routine and breakdown maintenance; and
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Comprehensive maintenance.
4.2. Financial performance
The table below summarises TSFM’s financial performance for the financial years ended FY14, FY15 and FY16:
| Actual | Actual | Actual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | FY14 | FY15 | FY16 |
| Revenue | |||
| Service, maintenance and other revenue | 4,652,662 | 4,940,404 | 5,236,113 |
| Revenue growth (%) | na | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Cost of goods sold | (2,943,398) | (3,380,008) | (3,771,834) |
| Gross profit | 1,709,264 | 1,560,397 | 1,464,279 |
| Gross profit margin (%) | 36.7% | 31.6% | 28.0% |
| Operating expenses | |||
| Administrative expenses | (203,860) | (112,896) | (76,052) |
| Other operating expenses | (1,173,171) | (930,647) | (1,049,928) |
| Total operating expenses | (1,377,032) | (1,043,543) | (1,125,980) |
| EBITDA | 332,232 | 516,854 | 338,299 |
| EBITDA margin (%) | 7.1% | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| Depreciation | (48,239) | (48,150) | (47,548) |
| EBIT | 283,993 | 468,704 | 290,751 |
| EBIT margin (%) | 6.1% | 9.5% | 5.6% |
| Net interest expense | - | - | - |
| Profit before tax | 283,993 | 468,704 | 290,751 |
Source: Management
We make the following key comments with respect to TSFM ’s historical financial performance:
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TSFM’s overall revenue grew at around 6.0% in FY15 and FY16.
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Gross profit margin was lower in FY15 compared to FY14, due in part to greater classification of certain operating expenses as cost of goods sold in FY15.
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Increasing competition within the industry, as well as a delay by a long standing key customer in undertaking its regular maintenance program, contributed to a decline in the gross profit margin from 36.7% in FY14 to 28.0% in FY16.
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TSFM’s premises are leased from related companies within the Group at commercial rates.
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4.3. Financial position
The table below summarises TSFM ’s financial position as at 30 June 2014, 30 June 2015, 30 June 2016 and 31 August 2016.
| $ | Actual Actual Actual Actual As at 30 June 2014 As at 30 June 2015 As at 30 June 2016 As at 31 August 2016 |
|---|---|
| Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Loan to TSFE Loan to EVZ Stock Work-in-progress |
86,981 182,234 23,931 68,386 745,177 730,301 900,312 767,806 2,835,655 3,278,269 4,052,021 4,366,999 - - - 33,000 52,680 43,416 47,727 47,727 21,619 81,322 155,776 178,767 |
| Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax asset |
3,742,111 4,315,541 5,179,766 5,462,685 171,150 147,821 85,892 82,162 30,566 30,566 30,566 30,566 |
| Total non-current assets Current liabilities Payables Loan from EVZ Loan from TSFC Loan from Brockman Engineering Provisions |
201,716 178,387 116,458 112,728 319,245 396,272 765,351 647,354 795,425 880,769 905,769 880,769 - - - 300,000 66,502 66,502 66,502 66,502 173,134 177,503 294,970 363,749 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,354,307 1,521,047 2,032,592 2,258,375 |
| Net assets | 2,589,521 2,972,881 3,263,632 3,317,038 |
Source: Management
We make the following key comments with respect to TSFM ’s historical financial position:
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As at 31 August 2016, TSFM has net tangible assets of $3.3 million.
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Loan to TSFE and EVZ relate mainly to the recharge of costs of employees seconded to the related companies, in times of excess capacity in TSFM, and include the initial advance of $300,000 provided by the Lender to TSFM under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement, which TSFM advanced to the related entities for working capital purposes.
These related party loans are non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms for repayment.
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Work-in-progress relates to unbilled work performed for customers.
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Loan from EVZ relates mainly to taxation liabilities of TSFM pursuant to the Group’s tax consolidation structure.
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As at 31 August 2016, the loan from TSFC relates to the initial advance of $300,000 provided by the Lender to TSFM under the terms of the Loan Facility Agreement.
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Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd ( “Brockman Engineering” ) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVZ. The amount owing to Brockman Engineering is non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms for repayment.
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Provision liability comprise primarily of employee provisions.
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4.4. Industry overview
TSFM provides generator maintenance services primarily to the property, social, telecommunication and utility industries.
Demand for plant and equipment maintenance services in the property sector is largely dependent on the scale of building construction activities. There is also growing demand for building safety and accommodation services from the social subsectors, which increases demand for maintenance services.
Infrastructure maintenance services in Australia relates primarily to the mining, energy, utility, transport and telecommunication sectors. IBISWorld expects a scale-back in infrastructure investment over the next 5 years particularly within the mining and energy sectors, as stakeholders increase their focus on the commercial aspects of the investments.
Significant infrastructure investment within the energy and telecommunication sectors in the past 5 years is expected to reduce the level of maintenance required in the near future.
IBISWorld expects industry revenue to increase at an annualised 3.5% to $24.3 billion over the next 5 years through to FY21.
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5. Valuation methodologies
5.1. Share valuation methodologies
The value of shares in a company or the value of a business is usually determined with regard to both asset values and the consistency and quality of earnings / cash flows. The principal methodologies which can be used are as follows:
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capitalisation of maintainable earnings;
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discounted cash flow analysis;
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asset-based valuations;
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comparable market value; and
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quoted market price valuations.
A summary of each of these methodologies is outlined in Appendix C .
We have considered the relevance of each of these methodologies prior to undertaking our valuation. Different methodologies are appropriate in valuing particular companies, based on the individual circumstances of the company and available information.
5.2. Valuation approach adopted
We have assessed the fair market value of TSFM under the following methodologies:
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Capitalisation of maintainable earnings methodology: We consider the capitalisation of maintainable earnings methodology to be appropriate as the primary methodology in valuing TSFM due to the following factors:
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TSFM is an established business that has shown a consistent track record of historical profits, which is expected to continue in future;
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The net assets method does not reflect the future earnings potential of TSFM; and
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The lack of long term financial forecasts that may be relied upon do not enable a discounted cash flow methodology to be adopted.
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We have also considered the asset-based approach as a cross-check.
5.3. Premium for control
Controlling interests in companies generally confer benefits greater than non-controlling interests. Such benefits include the ability to:
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elect directors and appoint management;
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influence managerial control, including day to day running of the business;
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determine management compensation;
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set company policies and business strategy;
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award business contracts;
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make acquisitions;
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influence decisions about the corporate structure;
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register the company’s shares for a public offering; and
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impact dividend policy.
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Accordingly, controlling interests are generally considered to be more valuable than non-controlling interests.
It is observed that takeovers involving the acquisition of a majority interest generally take place at significant premiums to portfolio or minority interests. This premium is generally in the range of 20% to 40% and represents two elements:
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a pure control premium; and
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the expected synergy benefits which the acquirer is prepared to pay the target shareholders.
Observed premiums in takeovers therefore include both elements however it is not possible to separate these two elements in any meaningful way. A number of studies have been conducted in this area, and they are subject to the facts surrounding the company being valued and the unique features of the transaction including:
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6. Valuation of TSFM
6.1. Capitalisation of maintainable earnings methodology
When applying the capitalisation of maintainable earnings methodology to derive the fair market value of TSFM, we have:
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Estimated TSFM ’s future maintainable earnings ( “FME” );
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Assessed an appropriate range of multiples to apply to our estimated FME;
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Considered any surplus or unrelated assets and liabilities, if applicable; and
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Estimated the fair market value of TSFM.
We have established earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation ( “ EBITDA ” ) as an appropriate level of FME in assessing the fair market value of TSFM as earnings multiples based on EBITDA are less sensitive to different capital structures, tax rates, depreciation and amortisation accounting policies.
6.2. Future maintainable earnings
FME reflects a level of earnings expected to be achieved by TSFM in the future on an ongoing basis.
In assessing the FME of TSFM, we have considered the historical financial performance of TSFM for FY14, FY15 and FY16 and adjusted for significant and non-recurring items as set out below:
| Actual Actual Actual $ FY14 FY15 FY16 |
Actual Actual Actual $ FY14 FY15 FY16 |
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| Revenue 4,652,662 4,940,404 5,236,113 Reported EBITDA 332,232 516,854 338,299 Reported EBITDA margin (%) 7.1% 10.5% 6.5% |
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| Normalisation adjustments One-off employee and related expenses - - 70,000 |
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| Normalised EBITDA 332,232 516,854 408,299 |
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| Normalised EBITDA margin (%) 7.1% |
10.5% 7.8% |
Source: Management, SWA Analysis
We have made adjustments to exclude certain employee and related expenses which are nonrecurring.
We have estimated the future maintainable EBITDA of TSFM to be $470,000, having regard to the following:
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While TSFM’s overall revenue has been growing steadily , competitive pressure has resulted in a decline in EBITDA margin between FY14 and FY16;
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Delays by a long standing key customer in undertaking its regular maintenance program in the second half of FY16 contributed to a decline in the overall gross profit margin of TSFM in FY16. Management has indicated that subsequent to 30 June 2016, projects with the key customer have recommenced;
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- We have also considered Management’s budget ed outlook for TSFM. Management has indicated based on the performance in recent months, there is a reasonable expectation that the FY17 financial performance will exceed the FY16 result. Management also expects to continue to gain ground in TSFM’s Queensland and Victorian markets with greater focus to drive growth in those market in FY17.
6.3. Earnings multiple
In selecting an appropriate EBITDA multiple for TSFM, we have considered the following:
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Earnings multiple of comparable listed companies; and
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Transaction multiples of recent comparable company acquisitions that have occurred in the relevant industry.
6.3.1. Trading multiple
The trading multiples of comparable listed companies are based on the listed share price, which represents a marketable minority interest value.
We have compiled trading multiples for companies comparable to TSFM as set out below:
| Historical | Historical | Forecast | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | EBITDA | EBITDA | |||
| Company name | Latest | capitalisation | multiple | multiple | |
| FY | $'m | FY | FY+1 | ||
| Decmil Group Limited. | 30/06/2016 | 180 | 17.3 | 6.9 | |
| UGL Limited | 30/06/2016 | 347 | nmf | 3.7 | |
| RCR Tomlinson Limited | 30/06/2016 | 371 | 12.6 | 6.0 | |
| Monadelphous Group Limited | 30/06/2016 | 856 | 6.0 | 7.1 | |
| Downer EDI Limited | 30/06/2016 | 2,337 | 4.6 | 5.1 | |
| CIMIC GroupLimited | 31/12/2015 | 9,041 | 6.0 | 7.7 | |
| Average | 9.3 | 6.1 | |||
| Median | 6.0 | 6.5 | |||
| Low | 4.6 | 3.7 | |||
| High | 17.3 | 7.7 |
Source: S&P Global, ASX announcements, SWA analysis Notes:
FY – Financial year
FY + 1 - Forecast based on broker estimates
Enterprise value is the sum of the market capitalisation as at 5 October 2016, preference shares and net debt at the latest reporting date
na – Not applicable or information not available nmf – Not meaningful
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We make the following comments in relation to the trading multiples of the observed companies: � The observed companies are not directly comparable to TSFM;
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The observed companies are significantly larger than TSFM. Larger companies generally have higher earnings multiples;
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The observed companies also have more diversified activities, with engineering and construction services as a primary or significant offering relative to maintenance services. Other companies such as UGL Limited, generates a significant portion of its revenue from the supply of rolling stock for passenger and freight rail; and
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The observed comparable companies have a median historical and forecast EBITDA multiple of 6.0 times and 6.5 times respectively.
Further details including brief descriptions of the business activities of each observed comparable company are set out in Appendix D .
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6.3.2. Transaction multiple
The transaction multiples of comparable companies provide guidance as to the price that potential acquirers might be willing to pay for a controlling interest in a company.
We have identified the following comparable transactions:
| Implied | ||||||
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| % of | Transaction | EBITDA | ||||
| Completion | Target | shares | value | multiple | ||
| date | Acquiror � | acq. | ($mil) | (times) | ||
| 1/08/2016 | SMEC Holdings Limited | Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd | 100% | 446.5 | 11.3 | |
| 02/05/2016 | Broadspectrum Limited | Ferrovial S.A. | 100% | 1,310.0 | 4.9 | |
| 8/02/2016 | J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd. | VINCI Energies S.A. | 100% | 98.6 | 4.0 | |
| 15/01/2016 | Coffey International Limited | Tetra Tech, Inc. | 100% | 200.4 | 8.2 | |
| 23/04/2014 | Production Solutions | GR Engineering Services Limited | 100% | 5.8 | 2.4 | |
| 11/02/2014 | T & C Services Pty Ltd | Ativo Pty Ltd | 100% | 34.0 | 4.4 | |
| 18/04/2013 | Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd | Decmil Group Limited | 100% | 29.3 | 2.3 | |
| 31/10/2012 | G&S EngineeringServices PtyLtd. | Calibre GroupLimited | 100% | 97.0 | 5.0 | |
| Mean | 5.3 | |||||
| Median | 4.7 | |||||
| Low | 2.3 | |||||
| High | 11.3 |
Source: S&P Global, Mergermarket, ASX announcements, SWA analysis
We make the following comments in relation to the implied transaction multiples:
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The observed transactions are not directly comparable to TSFM in terms of business activities and are significantly larger than TSFM;
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A number of the companies acquired specialise in the mining, oil and gas sectors, which are not the primary focus of TSFM, and therefore, may not reflect the same growth profile as TSFM;
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We consider the transactions involving companies that provide operations and maintenance ( “O&M” ) services to be broadly comparable to TSFM;
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Broadspectrum Limited ( “Broadspectrum” ), formerly Transfieldd Services Limited, provides logistics, facilities management, construction and O&M services to the defence, social, property, infrastructure, resources and industrial sectors. Broadspectrum also has operations in the Americas.
Broadspetrum’s infrastructure division, which represents around 28% of the FY15 revenue, provides infrastructure construction and O&M services to the utilities, transport and telecommunications sectors.
Ferrovial S.A, a Spanish infrastructure group, acquired Broadspectrum for an implied multiple of 4.9 times EBITDA in 2016.
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Production Solutions which provides O&M and management services to the oil and gas sector, was acquired for an implied multiple of 2.4 times EBITDA in 2014; and
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In 2014, Thomas & Coffey Limited sold its maintenance service business, T&C Services Pty Ltd for an implied multiple of 4.4 times EBITDA. T&C Services Pty Ltd provides maintenance and asset management services to the industrial, manufacturing, mining and utilities sectors.
Further details including brief descriptions of the business activities of each observed comparable company are set out in Appendix D .
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6.3.3. Determination of the EBITDA multiple
Based on the above analysis, we consider an EBITDA multiple of between 3.0 and 4.0 times to be appropriate in assessing the value of TSFM on a control basis, having regard to the following:
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TSFM is significantly smaller than the observed comparable companies. Generally, larger companies have a higher earnings multiple;
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TSFM secures a level of recurring flow of work from a number of long standing customers, and do not have any key customer concentration risk;
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The growth outlook for TSFM is uncertain, with revenue highly reliant upon clients continuing their maintenance programs; and
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The industry is highly competitive, placing pressure on profit margins.
6.4. Net debt
A valuation undertaken by capitalising EBITDA gives the aggregate fair market value of the company on an ungeared basis, commonly referred to as the enterprise value. In order to determine the value of the equity, net interest bearing debt must be deducted from the enterprise value.
As at 31 August 2016, TSFM has no net debt.
6.5. Surplus assets and liabilities
Surplus assets and liabilities represent those that are not required by the company to continue to realise its principles source of earnings.
Based on discussions with Management, we have identified the following loans owing by / (to) related parties:
| $ | |
|---|---|
| Loan to TSFE Loan to EVZ Loan from TSFC Loan from Brockman Engineering Loan from EVZ |
4,366,999 |
| 33,000 | |
| (300,000) | |
| (66,502) | |
| (880,769) | |
| Net surplus assets / (liabilities)1 | 3,152,728 |
Source: Management, SWA Analysis Note:
1 Based on balances as at 31 August 2016
Management has indicated that the Lender has provided an undertaking to EVZ that any intercompany balances existing between TSFM and the EVZ Group on enforcement of the General Asset Security Agreement, General Share Security Agreement or Put and Call Option Agreement, will be immediately forgiven.
On that basis, we have not included the related party loans above as surplus assets and liabilities of TSFM, in assessing the value of TSFM.
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6.6. Valuation summary
Based on our analysis, we estimate the fair market value of 100% of the equity interest in TSFM to be as follows:
| $ | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Future maintainable earnings | 470,000 | 470,000 |
| EBITDA multiple | 3.0x | 4.0x |
| Enterprise value | 1,410,000 | 1,880,000 |
| Less: Debt | - | - |
| 1,410,000 | 1,880,000 | |
| Add / (less): Surplus assets / (liabilities) | - | - |
| Equity value | 1,410,000 | 1,880,000 |
Source: SWA Analysis
6.7. Other matters
In 2016, EVZ received a non-binding indicative offer from an external party to acquire 100% of the shares in TSFM.
The indicative valuation of TSFM by the external party pursuant to the non-binding indicative offer, which was subject to due diligence, was within the range of our assessed equity value of TSFM.
We note, however, that neither the due diligence nor non-binding indicative offer proceeded to completion. Therefore, the indicative valuation of TSFM by the external party should be viewed as a guide only, and not necessarily a cross-check to our assessed value for TSFM.
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7. Valuation of the Secured Assets
7.1. Background
Subject to the Non- Associated Shareholders’ approval being obtained, the Security Transactions effectively allow the Lender to secure the Loan against the following:
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Assets and undertaking of TSFM; and
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Shares in TSFM.
Our assessment of the fair market value of the Secured Assets is set out below.
7.2. Valuation of the assets of TSFM
In the event of a default, the Lender will be able to obtain the proceeds from the disposal of the assets of TSFM under the terms of the General Asset Security Agreement.
We have assessed the value of the assets of TSFM that the Lender may potentially realise in the event of default, by reference to TSFM’s statement of financial position as at 31 August 2016. For this purpose, we have assumed that the net book value of the assets as at 31 August 2016 represent their fair market values.
The result of our analysis is set out below.
| $ | As at 31 August 2016 Adjustments |
Fair market value of the assets of TSFM |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Loan to TSFE Loan to EVZ Stock Work-in-progress |
68,386 68,386 767,806 767,806 4,366,999 (4,366,999) - 33,000 (33,000) - 47,727 47,727 178,767 178,767 |
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| Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax asset |
5,462,685 1,062,686 82,162 82,162 30,566 (30,566) - |
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| Total non-current assets | 112,728 82,162 |
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| Total assets | 5,575,414 1,144,848 |
Source: Management, SWA Analysis
In relation to the table above, we note that:
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we have not attributed any value to the loans owing by related parties as we understand from Management that the Lender has provided an undertaking that any intercompany balances existing between TSFM and the EVZ Group on enforcement of the General Asset Security Agreement, General Share Security Agreement or Put and Call Option Agreement, will be immediately forgiven.
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Based on the above, we have estimated the fair market value of the assets of TSFM that the Lender may potentially realise in the event of default to be $1,144,848.
7.3. Valuation of the shares in TSFM
As set out in Section 6 , we have assessed fair market value of the equity in TSFM to be between $1,410,000 and $1,880,000.
7.4. Valuation of the Secured Assets
While the Lender has several options as to the type of security it could exercise under the terms of the Security Agreements, we do not consider it unreasonable to assume that a more likely option is for the Lender to exercise the security over the undertaking (i.e. business) or shares in TSFM, as it provides an opportunity for the Lender to benefit from any future growth in the TSFM business.
Further, we note that our assessed value range of the TSFM shares is higher than the value of the TSFM assets as discussed in Section 7.2 and Section 7.3 above.
Based on the above, we have assessed the fair market value of the Secured Assets to be between $1,410,000 and $1,880,000.
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Appendix A - Qualification, limitation and consent
Qualifications and independence
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance is an authorised representative of ShineWing Australia Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 34 006 341 386, Australian Financial Services Licence 236556.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance provides a full range of corporate finance services and has advised on numerous takeovers, corporate valuations, acquisitions, and restructures. Prior to accepting this engagement, ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance considered its independence with respect to EVZ and all other parties involved in the Security Transactions with reference to the ASIC Regulatory Guide 112 “Independence of expert” and APES 110 “Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants” issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standard Board. We have concluded that there are no conflicts of interest with respect to EVZ, its shareholders and all other parties involved in the Security Transactions.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and its related entities do not have at the date of this report, and have not had within the previous two years, any shareholding in or other relationship with EVZ or its associated entities that could reasonably be regarded as capable of affecting its ability to provide an unbiased opinion in relation to the Security Transactions.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has no involvement with, or interest in the outcome of the transaction, other than the preparation of this report.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance will receive a fee based on commercial rates for the preparation of this report. This fee is not contingent on the outcome of the transaction. ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance ’s out -of-pocket expenses in relation to the preparation of this report will be reimbursed. ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance will receive no other benefit for the preparation of this report.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance considers itself to be independent in terms of RG 112.
Draft reports
An advance draft of this report was provided to the management of EVZ for their comments as to its factual accuracy. As a result, certain changes were made to factual statements in this report. However, no alterations were made to the methodology, valuations or conclusions as a result of these factual reviews.
Valuation basis
Our valuation assumes that EVZ will continue as a going concern.
Analysis undertaken
In preparing this report, we have used and relied upon the information set out in Appendix B and representations made by the management of EVZ. All material information and explanations requested to prepare this report have been made available.
We have considered and relied upon this information. We believe that the information from which this report was compiled was reliable, complete and appropriate for our purposes and we have no reason to believe that material facts have been withheld. The information provided was evaluated through analysis, enquiry and review for the purpose of preparing our report. However, we do not warrant that our enquiries have identified or verified all the matters which an audit, extensive examination or ‘due diligence’ investigation might disclose. None of these additional tasks have been undertaken.
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has been provided with historical information prepared by EVZ and whilst ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has in part relied upon this information in preparing this report, EVZ remains responsible for all aspects of this information.
Other than this report, ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance has not been involved in the preparation of the Notice of Meeting, Explanatory Statement or any other document prepared in respect of the Security Transactions. Accordingly, we take no responsibility for the content of the Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Statement as a whole or any other document prepared in respect of the Security Transactions other than this report.
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Market changes
Our opinions are based on economic, market and other conditions prevailing at the date of this report. Such conditions can change significantly over relatively short periods of time.
Our valuation of EVZ at the valuation date does not take into account events that have occurred subsequent to our valuation date, that were not expected to occur at that date.
Indemnity
Recognising that ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance may rely on information prepared by EVZ and its officers, EVZ has agreed to make no claim against ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance to recover any loss or damage which EVZ may suffer as a result of reasonable reliance by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance on the information provided by EVZ, and to indemnify ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and its officers and employees, who may be involved in or in any way associated with the preparation of this report, against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities arising out of or related to the performance of services by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance in connection with our assessment and occasioned by reliance by ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance on information provided by EVZ or its representatives which is subsequently found to be false or misleading or not complete. Complete information is deemed to be have been provided, which at the time of completing our report, should have been available to ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance and would reasonably have been expected to have been made available to ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance to enable us to form our opinion.
Consents
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance consents to the inclusion of this report in the form and context in which it accompanies the Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Statement to be issued to the Shareholders of EVZ including the Non-Associated Shareholders. Neither the whole nor any part of this report or any reference thereto may be included in any other document without the prior written consent of ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance as to the form or context in which it appears.
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Appendix B - Sources of information
In preparing this report, we have considered the following key sources of information:
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the draft Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum;
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Annual Report of EVZ for the financial year ended 30 June 2014, 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2016;
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Loan Facility Agreement between TSFC, TSFM and TSFE (unsigned);
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General Security Agreement between TSFC and TSFM (unsigned);
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General Security Agreement between TSFC and TSFE (unsigned);
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Put and Call Option Agreement between TSFC, TSFM and TSFE (unsigned);
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Unaudited profit and loss and balance sheet of TSFM for the financial year ended 30 June 2014, 30 June 2015, 30 June 2016 and 2 months ended 31 August 2016;
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IBISWorld Industry Report;
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Other information provided by EVZ;
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S&P Global;
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Mergermarket;
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ASX announcements for EVZ and observed comparable companies;
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Other publicly available information; and
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Discussions with the Management of EVZ.
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Appendix C - Valuation methodologies
Capitalisation of future maintainable earnings
The capitalisation of future maintainable earnings multiplied by appropriate earnings multiple is a suitable valuation method for businesses that are expected to trade profitably into the foreseeable future. Maintainable earnings are the assessed sustainable profits that can be derived by a company’s business and excludes any abnormal or “one off” profits or losses.
This approach involves a review of the multiples at which shares in listed companies in the same industry sector trade on the share market. These multiples give an indication of the price payable by portfolio investors for the acquisition of a parcel shareholding in the company.
Discounted future cash flows
An analysis of the net present value of forecast cash flows or DCF is a valuation technique based on the premise that the value of the business is the present value of its future cash flows. This technique is particularly suited to a business with a finite life. In applying this method, the expected level of future cash flows are discounted by an appropriate discount rate based on the weighted average cost of capital. The cost of equity capital, being a component of the WACC, is estimated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
Predicting future cash flows is a complex exercise requiring assumptions as to the future direction of the company, growth rates, operating and capital expenditure and numerous other factors. An application of this method generally requires cash flow forecasts for a minimum of five years.
Orderly realisation of assets
The amount that would be distributed to shareholders on an orderly realisation of assets is based on the assumption that a company is liquidated with the funds realised from the sale of its assets, after payment of all liabilities, including realisation costs and taxation charges that arise, being distributed to shareholders.
Market value of quoted securities
Market value is the price per issued share as quoted on the ASX or other recognised securities exchange. The share market price would, prima facie, constitute the market value of the shares of a publicly traded company, although such market price usually reflects the price paid for a minority holding or small parcel of shares, and does not reflect the market value offering control to the acquirer.
Comparable market transactions
The comparable transactions method is the value of similar assets established through comparative transactions to which is added the realisable value of surplus assets. The comparable transactions method uses similar or comparative transactions to establish a value for the current transaction.
Comparable transactions methodology involves applying multiples extracted from the market transaction price of similar assets to the equivalent assets and earnings of the company.
The risk attached to this valuation methodology is that in many cases, the relevant transactions contain features that are unique to that transaction and it is often difficult to establish sufficient detail of all the material factors that contributed to the transaction price.
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Appendix D - Description of comparable companies
A brief description of the comparable companies is as follows:
Decmil Group Limited
Decmil Group Limited provides design, engineering, and construction works for the oil and gas, resources, government, and infrastructure sectors in Australia and internationally.
UGL Limited
UGL Limited provides outsourced engineering, construction, and asset management and maintenance services to blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions in Australia and internationally.
RCR Tomlinson Limited
RCR Tomlinson Limited, a multi-disciplinary engineering and infrastructure company, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated engineering solutions to the resources, energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors in Australia and internationally.
Monadelphous Group Limited
Monadelphous Group Limited, an engineering group, provides construction, maintenance, and industrial services to the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors in Australia.
Downer EDI Limited
Downer EDI Limited provides various services to customers in the transportation, mining, energy and industrial engineering, utilities, communications, and facilities markets in Australia and internationally.
CIMIC Group Limited
CIMIC Group Limited provides construction, mining, engineering, concessions, and operation and maintenance services to the infrastructure, resources, and property markets in the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America.
A brief description of the target companies is as follows:
SMEC Holdings Limited
SMEC Holdings Limited provides engineering and related consultancy services in Australia, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific, South Asia Middle East, and Africa.
Broadspectrum Limited
Broadspectrum Limited provides operations, maintenance and asset management services across various industry sectors including infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, facilities management, defence, power and hydrocarbons.
J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd
J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd provides services in the electrical and mechanical contracting field in Australia.
Coffey International Limited
Coffey International Limited provides consulting services in the geoservices, international development, and project management areas worldwide.
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Production Solutions
Production Solutions Pty Ltd provides engineering services, maintenance, and well management services to the oil and gas sector.
T & C Services Pty Ltd
T & C Services Pty Ltd is a specialised maintenance and asset management service provider to the industrial, manufacturing, mining and utilities sectors.
Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd
Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based engineering business specialising in the fabrication and installation of high pressure pipes, vessels and tanks for the mining and energy industries.
G&S Engineering Services Pty Ltd
G&S Engineering Services Pty Ltd is an operations and maintenance, and asset management services provider predominantly to the Queensland coal industry.
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Appendix E - Glossary of terms
| Appendix E - Glossary of terms | |
|---|---|
| $ or AUD | Australiandollars |
| ASIC | AustralianSecurities andInvestments Commission |
| ASX | AustralianSecuritiesExchange |
| CorporationsAct | the CorporationsAct,2001 |
| DCF | Discounted cash flow |
| FME | Futuremaintainable earnings |
| FSG | FinancialServices Guide |
| FYXX | Financialyearended 30 June20XX |
| EVZorthe Company | EVZ Limited |
| EVZGroup orthe Group | EVZandits subsidiaries |
| EBIT | Earnings beforeinterest and tax |
| EBITDA | Earnings beforeinterest, tax, depreciationand amortisation |
| EV | Enterprisevalue |
| Loan | The $1,000,000 loan advanced to TSFM pursuant to the Loan FacilityAgreement |
| Loan Facility Agreement | Loan Facility Agreement between TSFC, TSFM and TSFE dated 26 September 2016 |
| Non-Associated Shareholders | Shareholders of EVZ not associated with the Lender |
| General Asset Security Agreement | General Security Agreement between TSFC and TSFM dated 26 September 2016 |
| General Share Security Agreement | General Security Agreement between TSFC and TSFE dated 26 September 2016 |
| Put and Call Option Agreement | Put and Call Option Agreement between TSFC, TSFM and TSFEdated26 September 2016 |
| ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance orSWA |
ShineWing Australia Corporate Finance Pty Ltd |
| Secured Assets | Assets and shares of TSFM which are proposed to be secured pursuant to the SecurityTransactions |
| Security Transactions | Proposal to enter into the General Asset Security Agreement, General Share Security Agreement and Put and Call Option Agreement, over the assets and shares of TSFM, as security fortheLoan |
| TSFC or the Lender | TSF Corporation Pty Ltd |
| TSFM | TSF Maintenance ServicesPtyLtd |
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