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GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Feb 26, 2018

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GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A.B.N. 17 009 212 328

Appendix 4D of the ASX Listing Rules for the half-year ended

31 DECEMBER 2017

GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Directors

Dr. Paul A. Kasian (Non-Executive Chairman) Dr. Lindsay Wakefield (Non-Executive Director) Mr. Peter Rubinstein (Non-Executive Director) Mr. Samuel Lee (Non-Executive Director) Dr. Jerzy Muchnicki (Non-Executive Director)

Company Secretary

Mr. Kevin Fischer

Registered and Head Office

60-66 Hanover Street Fitzroy Vic. 3065 Australia Telephone: +61 3 8412 7000 Facsimile: +61 3 8412 7040 Email: [email protected]

Share Registry

Computershare Investor Services Pty. Ltd. Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street Abbotsford Vic. 3067 Australia

Bankers

National Australia Bank Limited Level 2, 151 Rathdowne Street Carlton Vic. 3053 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9415 5000 Facsimile: +61 3 9473 2500

www.computershare.com

Bank of America, N.A. 155 Town Centre Drive Charlotte NC 28117 United States of America

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers Chartered Accountants 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC, 3006 Australia

Company Website address www.gtglabs.com

Stock Exchange information

Australian Securities Exchange (code: GTG ) Level 4, North Tower, Rialto 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Australia NASDAQ Capital Market (ticker: GENE) One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway New York NY 10006 United States of America

GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

APPENDIX 4D OF THE ASX LISTING RULES FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

(This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 30 June 2017 Annual Report)

  1. The reporting period covers the half-year ended 31 December 2017. The previous corresponding period covers the half-year ended 31 December 2016.

  2. Results for announcement to the market

  3. 2.1 Total revenues from ordinary activities for the reporting period were $97,790, a decrease of $271,346, or 74%, over the previous corresponding period of $369,136.

  4. 2.2 The comprehensive loss from ordinary activities after income tax attributable to Members for the reporting period was $3,305,459, being a decrease of $741,602, or 18%, over the previous corresponding period of $4,047,061.

  5. 2.3 The comprehensive loss attributable to Members for the reporting period was $3,305,459, being a decrease of $741,602, or 18%, over the previous corresponding period of $4,047,061.

  6. 2.4 The Company does not propose to pay a dividend.

  7. 2.5 Not applicable.

  8. 2.6 The decrease in total revenues during the period under review was primarily due to the decrease in revenues collected from genetic testing services of $271,346. This was slightly offset by the receipt of an Export Market Development Grant for eligible marketing expenditure in the current period of $73,219 (2016: Nil).

The decrease in the comprehensive loss attributable to Members for the reporting period was due to savings achieved ($630,695) in sales and marketing expenditure in the U.S. as the Company transitions its commercial program to an ecommerce based solution. In addition, no corresponding impairment loss on intangible assets was recognised at 31 December 2017 (31 December 2016: $544,694).

  1. The net tangible assets, per ordinary share, as at 31 December 2017 was 0.30 cents, being a decrease of approximately 30% over the 30 June 2017 figure of 0.43 cents.

  2. Not applicable.

  3. No dividends were paid by Genetic Technologies Limited during or after the reporting period, nor were any paid during the previous reporting period.

  4. The Company has no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

  5. Not applicable.

  6. Not applicable.

  7. Not applicable

Signed on behalf of Genetic Technologies Limited

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Dated this 27[th] day of February, 2018

Dr Paul Kasian Chairman

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GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A.B.N. 17 009 212 328

Half-Year Financial Report for the period ended 31 DECEMBER 2017

GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Half-Year Financial Report

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors submit the financial report of Genetic Technologies Limited (“GTG” and the “Company”) and the entities it controlled for the half-year ended 31 December 2017.

Directors

The names of the Directors of the Company in office at the date of this Report are stated below. All Directors were in office for the entire period, except as noted below.

  • Dr. Paul A. Kasian (Non-Executive Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer)

  • Dr. Lindsay Wakefield (Non-Executive Director)

  • Mr. Peter Rubinstein (Non-Executive Director) appointed 31 January 2018

  • Mr. Samuel Lee (Non-Executive Director) appointed 31 January 2018

  • Dr. Jerzy Muchnicki (Non-Executive Director) appointed 31 January 2018

Dr Malcolm R. Brandon, Mr Grahame J. Leonard AM, and Mr Eutillio Buccilli were Directors from the beginning of the half year period commencing on 1 July 2017 until the resignation of Dr Brandon and Mr Leonard on 30 January 2018 and following a Section 249D shareholders meeting, the removal of Mr Buccilli on 31 January 2018.

Review and results of operations

Financial overview

The total comprehensive loss of the consolidated entity for the financial half-year ended 31 December 2017 was $3,305,459 (2016: $4,047,061). The net cash flows used in operations during the half-year were 13% lower than the previous corresponding period ($3,252,947 as compared to $3,743,233). Overall, total cash and cash equivalents for the half-year ended 31 December 2017 decreased by $3,394,432 to $7,593,823 at balance date.

BREVAGen plus[®] breast cancer risk test

The Company’s lead product, BREVAGen plus [®] is a clinically validated, easy-to-use, predictive risk assessment test for women at risk of developing sporadic, or non-hereditary, breast cancer. The Company markets BREVAGen plus to healthcare professionals in comprehensive breast health care and imaging centres, as well as to obstetricians/gynaecologists (OBGYNs) and breast cancer risk assessment specialists (such as breast surgeons). Results from BREVAGen plus provide physicians with valuable information to assist in developing a patient-specific management plan. BREVAGen plus combines genetic information with a common, questionnaire-based, method of breast cancer risk-assessment to provide a more accurate estimate of a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

During the half year under review, the Company announced that it would transition the product’s commercial program to an ecommerce based solution. Under the new program, the consumer will be able to initiate the testing by accessing the Consumer Initiated Testing (CIT) platform via the Company’s U.S. subsidiary, Phenogen Sciences, Inc. website.

Colorectal cancer risk assessment test

On the 29 November 2016, Genetic Technologies announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide license agreement with The University of Melbourne for the development and commercialisation of a novel colorectal cancer (CRC) risk assessment test.

The partnership with the University is comprehensive and highlights the Company’s overall corporate mission to become a leader in the cancer genomics focused diagnostics’ industry while enhancing its pipeline of risk assessment products. The Company is currently awaiting publication of a University of Melbourne submitted research study that will assist in supporting further research and commercialization initiatives.

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Review and results of operations (cont.)

Strategic Review Initiative

During the half year under review, the Company announced that it had commenced a comprehensive strategic review, which included engaging Roth Capital Partners, LLC (Roth) a U.S. based corporate advisory firm to launch a comprehensive initiative to explore a wide range of strategic opportunities designed to achieve near and long-term value for all shareholders. While the period of engagement with Roth has since expired without culminating in a transaction, the Company continues to pursue initiatives as part of the broader strategic review, which are discussed further below.

Going Concern Assessment

The going concern status of the Company is addressed in note 2 of this half year financial report and our auditor has noted an Emphasis of Matter in respect to going concern in their independent auditors report.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs that are not described elsewhere in this Report.

Significant events after balance date

The following events have taken place after the balance date:

  • A General Meeting of shareholders that had been requisitioned pursuant to section 249D of the Corporations Act was held on 31 January 2018. The resolutions passed at this meeting have resulted in the appointment of Mr Peter Rubinstein, Mr Samuel Lee and Dr Jerzy Muchnicki as Directors, and the removal of Mr Eutillio Buccilli as a Director. Dr Malcolm R. Brandon and Mr Grahame Leonard, AM, had tendered their resignations on 30 January 2018.

  • The election of Dr Paul Kasian as Chairman as well as acting Chief Executive Officer following Mr. Buccilli’s departure.

  • Subject to shareholder approval, which will be sought at a General Meeting to be convened;

  • The Company has entered into a non-binding terms sheet with Blockchain Global Limited (BCG), a related entity to GTG, that will provide a framework for continued discussions with the objective of the parties agreeing on potential medical and biotech blockchain applications. The Company, through the proposed strategic alliance with BCG, is seeking to pursue opportunities that deliver increased efficiencies both in terms of cost reduction as well as increased services and marketing opportunities across the biomedical landscape.

  • To provide further funding the Company has mandated Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd to assist in a proposed private placement of 324.7 million new GTG fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 1.4c per GTG share. Wholesale investors under the proposed private placement would also be issued, for no additional consideration (other than the payment of the exercise price); the grant of an option exercisable at 2c on a 1:1 basis; with 3 year maturity and otherwise on terms and conditions consistent with ASX Listing Rules.

The Company will seek to maximise the opportunities that the agreement with Blockchain Global presents to not only build on the genomic assets and expertise that have been developed to date, but also take advantage of the new and developing strategic opportunities presented by the merging of genomics and global digital platforms. Blockchain is a trusted digital ledger that provides a secure low cost and fast way to gather and disseminate information and the Company will explore its potential application in genomics to improve personalised health.

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Further information

Further information concerning the operations and financial condition of the consolidated entity can be found in the reports and releases made by the Company to the Australian Securities Exchange during the half-year.

Auditor’s independence declaration

The Company has obtained an independence declaration from its auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, which has been reproduced on page 4 of this Report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

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DR. PAUL KASIAN Non-Executive Chairman

Melbourne, 27 February 2018

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the review of Genetic Technologies Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2017, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

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

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

This declaration is in respect of Genetic Technologies Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

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Sam Lobley Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers

Melbourne 27 February 2018

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757

2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT

OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/ (LOSS)


Notes
Half-year ended
31 December 2017

$
Half-year ended
31 December 2016
$
Revenue from continuing operations - genetic testing services
Less: cost of sales
3
Gross (loss)/ profit from continuing operations - genetic testing
services
Other income and expenses
4
Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses
Laboratory and research and development costs
Impairment of intangible assets expense
5
Net foreign exchange (loss)/ gain
Loss from operations before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Loss for the half-year
Other comprehensive (loss)/ profit
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange (losses)/ gains on translation of controlled foreign operations
Other comprehensive (loss)/ profit for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year
Loss for the half-year is attributable to:
Owners of Genetic Technologies Limited
Loss for the half-year
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year is attributable to:
Owners of Genetic Technologies Limited
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year
Loss per share attributable to owners of the Company and
from continuing operations:
Basic loss per share (cents per share)
7
Diluted loss per share (cents per share)
7
97,790
(153,923)
(56,133)
202,182
(762,063)
(1,504,368)
(1,055,940)
-
(123,194)
(3,299,516)
-
(3,299,516)
(5,943)
(5,943)
(3,305,459)
(3,299,516)
(3,299,516)
(3,305,459)
(3,305,459)
(0.14)
(0.14)
369,136
(296,151)
72,985
156,382
(1,392,758)
(1,633,982)
(1,131,421)
(544,694)
401,124
(4,072,364)
-
(4,072,364)
25,303
25,303
(4,047,061)
(4,072,364)
(4,072,364)
(4,047,061)
(4,047,061)
(0.22)
(0.22)

The above condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income/ (loss) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


Notes
As at
31 December 2017

$
As at
30 June 2017
$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments and other assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Contributed equity
9
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Total equity
7,593,823
352,840
276,638
8,223,301

323,204
323,204
8,546,505
633,007
549,529
1,182,536
30,623
30,623
1,213,159
7,333,346
122,372,662
6,108,274
(121,147,590)
7,333,346
10,988,255
426,272
217,122
11,631,649
476,648
476,648
12,108,297
898,103
567,190
1,465,293
63,960
63,960
1,529,253
10,579,044
122,382,625
6,044,493
(117,848,074)
10,579,044

The above condensed consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


Notes
Half-year ended
31 December 2017


$
Half-year ended
31 December 2016
$
Cash flows from / (used in) operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Net cash flows used in operating activities
Cash flows from / (used in) investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from the sale of plant and equipment
Net cash flows (used in) / from investing activities
Cash flows from/ (used in) financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of shares
Equity transaction costs
Net cash flows (used in) / from financing activities
Net (decrease) /increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
Net foreign exchange difference
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
358,122
(3,622,032)
10,963
(3,252,947)
(2,386)
-
(2,386)
-
(9,963)
(9,963)
(3,265,296)
10,988,257
(129,138)
7,593,823
361,817
(4,130,744)
25,694
(3,743,233)
(19,417)
49,650
30,233
8,049,369
(952,848)
7,096,521
3,383,522
11,179,687
438,532
15,001,741

The above condensed consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Balance at 1 July 2016
Loss for the half-year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Contributions of equity net of transaction costs
Share-based payments
Balance at 31 December 2016
Balance at 1 July 2017
Loss for the half-year
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive loss
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Equity transaction costs
Share-based payments
Balance at 31 December 2017
Contributed
equity
Reserves
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
$
$
$
$
115,272,576
6,054,861
(109,444,248)
11,883,189
-
-
(4,072,364)
(4,072,364)
-
25,303 -
25,303
-
25,303
(4,072,364)
(4,047,061)
6,822,243
-
-
6,822,243
-
49,569
-
49,569
6,822,243
49,569
-
6,871,812
122,094,819
6,129,733
(113,516,612)
14,707,940
122,382,625
6,044,493
(117,848,074)
10,579,044
-
-
(3,299,516)
(3,299,516)
-
(5,943)
-
(5,943)
-
(5,943)
(3,299,516)
(3,305,459)
(9,963)
-
-
(9,963)
-
69,724
-
69,724
(9,963)
69,724
-
59,761
122,372,662
6,108,274
(121,147,590)
7,333,346

The above condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Half-year ended 31 December 2017

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF HALF-YEAR REPORT

This condensed consolidated interim financial report for the half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2017 has been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.

This condensed consolidated interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this Report is to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017 and any public announcements made by Genetic Technologies Limited during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period.

2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates and judgements are evaluated and based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Going concern

During the financial half-year, the consolidated entity incurred a total comprehensive loss after income tax of $3,305,459 (2016: $4,047,061) and net cash outflows from operations of $3,252,947 (2016: $3,743,233). As at 31 December 2017, the consolidated entity held cash reserves of $7,593,823.

The Directors expect increased cash outflows from operations over the next twelve months as the Company continues to invest in resources in research and development and sales and marketing activities in support of BREVAGen plus and its pipeline of risk assessment products. The Directors also expect expenditure to increase in the near term as the Company develops opportunities to deliver increased efficiencies through its proposed strategic alliance with Blockchain Global Limited, a related entity to GTG. As a result of these expected cash outflows, the Directors intend to raise new equity via the proposed private placement with Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd to provide funding within the next twelve months in order to ensure the Company continues to hold adequate levels of available cash resources to meet creditors and other commitments.

The continuing viability of the Group and its ability to continue as a going concern and meet its debts and commitments as they fall due is dependent on the satisfactory completion of the planned equity raising.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing, quantum or the ability to raise additional funds via the issuance of new equity, there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, that it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Directors believe that the Group will be successful in the above matters and accordingly, have prepared the financial report on a going concern basis. As such no adjustments have been made to the financial statements relating to the recoverability and classification of the asset carrying amounts or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not be able to continue as a going concern.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are set out below.The estimation of the useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience as well as lease terms (for leased equipment) and patent terms (for patents). In addition, the condition of the assets is assessed at least annually and considered against the remaining useful life and adjustments to useful lives are made when considered necessary.

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2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (cont.)

Share-based payments transactions

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the value of the equity instruments at the date on which they are granted. Management determined the fair value by engaging an independent valuer using a Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulation options pricing model.

Consolidated
Half-year ended
Half-year ended
31 December 2017
31 December 2016
$
$
Consolidated
Half-year ended
Half-year ended
31 December 2017
31 December 2016
$
$
3. COST OF SALES
Inventories used
Direct labour costs
Depreciation expense
Inventories written off
Total cost of sales
4.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES
Research and development tax incentive
Export Marketing Development Grant income
Interest Revenue
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
Total other income and expenses
55,471
54,496
34,030
9,926
153,923
118,000
73,219
10,963
-
**202,182 **
101,822
91,822
31,285
71,222
296,151
81,500
-
25,666
49,216
156,382

5. IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Slow growth rates in the market adoption of the BREVAGen plus® breast cancer risk assessment test contributing to net losses represented an impairment triggering event in the first half of the previous year. The Group performed an impairment assessment, which resulted in a non-cash impairment of $544,694 of the Patents and other Intangible assets associated with the BREVAGen breast cancer risk test being recognised at 31 December 2016. In line with the Company’s policy and as a result of the ongoing slow growth rates in the uptake of BREVAGen plus , management has assessed that the intangible asset should remain fully impaired at 31 December 2017.

Consolidated Consolidated
Half-year ended Half-year ended
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
$ $
6. EXPENSES
Amortisation of intangible assets - 63,783
Depreciation of fixed assets 106,535 104,205
Employee benefits expenses 1,495,936 1,863,265

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Consolidated Half-year ended Half-year ended 31 December 2017 31 December 2016 $ $ 7. LOSS PER SHARE The following reflects the income and share data used in the calculations of basic and diluted loss per share: Loss for the half-year attributable to the owners of Genetic Technologies Limited (3,299,516) (4,072,364) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating loss per share (as at 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016) 2,435,282,724 1,813,108,811

Note: None of the 75,102,778 (31 December 2016: 53,852,778) options outstanding as at the reporting date are considered to be dilutive for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share and have therefore been excluded from the weighted average number of shares.

8. SEGMENT REPORTING

Identification of reportable segments

The Group has identified a sole operating segment as reported that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker and is aligned to the one major revenue stream.

The Groups operating segment is summarised as follows:

Business segments

Business segments
Segment
Operations
Segment
Operations
Revenues and income
Profit / (loss)
Sales
Other
Totals
after tax
$
$
$
$
2017
97,790
202,182
299,972
(3,299,516)
2016
369,136
156,382
525,518
(4,072,364)
Assets
Liabilities
Amortisation
Purchases of
/depreciation/
Impairment
equipment
$
$
$
$
2017
8,546,505
(1,213,159)
(106,535)
2,386
2016
12,108,297
(1,529,253)
(371,611)
234,799

Notes: In the above tables, all income statement figures relate to the periods ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, respectively whilst all balance sheet figures are as at 31 December 2017 and 30 June 2017, respectively.

Geographic information

Australia – is the home of the parent entity and the location of the Company’s genetic testing and licensing operations. USA – is the home of Phenogen Sciences Inc. and GeneType Corporation. Switzerland – is the home of GeneType AG.

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8. SEGMENT REPORTING (cont.)

Geographic segments

Segment
Australia
2017
2016
USA
2017
2016
Switzerland
2017
2016
Totals
2017
2016
Segment
Australia
2017
2016
USA
2017
2016
Switzerland
2017
2016
Totals
2017
2016
Revenues and income
Profit / (loss)
Sales
Other
Totals
after tax
$
$
$
$
-
202,182
202,182
(2,971,979)
-
156,255
156,255
(2,140,420)
97,790
-
97,790
(327,920)
369,136
155
369,263
(1,925,671)
-
-
-
383
-
-
-
(6,273)
97,790
202,182
299,972
(3,299,516)
369,136
156,410
525,518
(4,072,364)
Assets
Liabilities
Amortisation
Purchases of
/depreciation/
Impairment
equipment
$
$
$
$
8,249,631
(1,123,206)
(102,200)
2,386
11,473,094
(1,291,529)
(362,677)
223,096
294,100
(89,953)
(4,335)
-
632,419
(233,301)
(8,934)
11,703
2,774
-
-
-
2,784
(4,423)
-
-
8,546,505
(1,213,159)
(106,535)
2,386
12,108,297
(1,529,253)
(371,611)
234,799

Note: In the above tables, all income statement figures relate to the periods ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, respectively whilst all balance sheet figures are as at 31 December 2017 and 30 June 2017, respectively. Australian profit / (loss) after tax includes Impairment of Intangible assets expense of $ Nil (2016: $544,694)

Included in the above figures are the following intersegment balances and transactions:

Loan payable (USA) and loan receivable (Australia)
Foreign exchange gain (USA) and foreign exchange loss
(Australia)
Cost of sales (USA) and sales (Australia)
Consolidated
As at
As at
31 December 2017
30 June 2017
$
$
175,738
348,835
370,479
776,295
20,094
74,762

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8. SEGMENT REPORTING (cont.)

Segment products and locations

The principal geographic segment is Australia, with the Company’s headquarters being located in Melbourne in the State of Victoria however key sales activities take place in the USA.

Major customers

During the half-years ended 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016, there were no customers from whom the Group generated revenues representing more than 10% of the total consolidated revenue from operations.

9. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
Issued and paid-up capital
Fully paid ordinary shares
Total contributed equity
Movements in shares on issue
Period ended 31 December 2017
Balance at the beginning of the half-year
Less: transaction costs arising on share issue
Balance at the end of the half-year
Year ended 30 June 2017
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Add: shares issued as part of the conversion of convertible notes
Add: facility fee rebate on previously issued shares*
Less: transaction costs arising on share issue
Balance at the end of the financial year
Consolidated
As at
As at
31 December 2017
30 June 2017
$
$
Consolidated
As at
As at
31 December 2017
30 June 2017
$
$
122,372,662
122,372,662
Shares
2,435,282,724
-
2,435,282,724
Shares
1,715,282,724
720,000,000
-
-
2,435,282,724
122,382,625
122,382,625
$
122,382,625
(9,963)
122,372,662
$ 115,272,576
8,049,369
295,110
(1,234,430)
122,382,625

* Rebate of a facility fee originally provided to Kentgrove Capital on commencement date of a Standby Equity Placement Facility Agreement entered into in January 2015 that was paid on expiry of the facility agreement on 21 January 2017 in accordance with the agreement, representing a reduction in total equity transaction costs associated with the commencement of the facility.

Terms and conditions of contributed equity

Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. Ordinary shares, which have no par value, entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company.

Capital management

When managing capital, Management’s objective is to ensure that the Group continues as a going concern as well as to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure to reduce the entity’s cost of capital.

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10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Ultimate parent

Genetic Technologies Limited is the ultimate Australian parent company. As at the date of this Report, no shareholder controls more than 50% of the issued capital of the Company.

Transactions within the Group and with other related parties

During the half-year ended 31 December 2017 various transactions between entities within the Group and other related parties occurred, as listed below. Except where noted, all amounts were charged on commercial, similar to market terms and at commercial rates.

Phenogen Sciences Inc.

During the half year ended 31 December 2017 Phenogen Sciences Inc., a subsidiary, purchased testing services from Genetic Technologies Corporation Pty. Ltd., another subsidiary at a cost of $20,094 (2016: $47,222).

11. DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED

No dividends were paid during the half-year ended 31 December 2017 and no dividends were proposed.

12. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

As disclosed in the Directors’ report to this half year report, subsequent to a General Meeting of Shareholders held on 31 January 2018 there have been changes to the composition of Board of Directors.

Additionally, subject to shareholder approval,

  • The Company has entered into a non-binding terms sheet with Blockchain Global Limited, a related entity to GTG, that will provide a framework for continued discussions with the objective of the parties agreeing on potential medical and biotech blockchain applications. The Company, through the proposed strategic alliance with BCG is seeking to pursue opportunities that deliver increased efficiencies both in terms of cost reduction as well as increased services and marketing opportunities across the biomedical landscape.

  • To provide further funding, the Company has mandated Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd to assist in a proposed private placement of 324.7 million new GTG fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 1.4c per GTG share. Wholesale investors under the proposed private placement would also be issued, for no additional consideration (other than the payment of the exercise price); the grant of an option exercisable at 2c on a 1:1 basis; with 3 year maturity and otherwise on terms and conditions consistent with ASX Listing Rules.

There have been no other significant events which have occurred after balance date.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In the opinion of the Directors:

  • (a) the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 5 to 14 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (i) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

  • (ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

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

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

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DR. PAUL KASIAN Non-Executive Chairman

Melbourne, 27 February 2018

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Independent auditor's review report to the shareholders of Genetic Technologies Limited

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Genetic Technologies Limited (the Group), which comprises the condensed consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2017, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income/(loss), condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, and condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the half-year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for Genetic Technologies Limited. The consolidated entity comprises the Group and the entities it controlled during that half-year.

Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report

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

Auditor's responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Genetic Technologies Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

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

Independence

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

Conclusion

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

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  1. giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;

  2. complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Material uncertainty related to going concern

We draw attention to Note 2 in the half-year financial report, which indicates that during the financial half-year, the consolidated entity incurred a total comprehensive loss after income tax of $3,305,459 and net cash outflows from operations of $3,252,947. The continuing viability of the Group and its ability to continue as a going concern and meet its debts and commitments as they fall due is dependent on the satisfactory completion of the planned equity raising. These conditions, along with other matters set forth in Note 2, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.

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Sam Lobley Partner

Melbourne 27 February 2018