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HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2010
Feb 18, 2010
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HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD ABN 90 090 996 455 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
HALF-YEAR INFORMATION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009 PROVIDED TO THE ASX UNDER LISTING RULE 4.2A
This half-year financial report is to be read in conjunction with the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009.
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Rule 4.2A.3
Appendix 4D Half Year Report for the six months to 31 December 2009
Hansen Technologies Ltd and its Controlled Entities
ABN or equivalent company reference: ABN: 90 090 996 455
1. Reporting period
| 1. Reporting period |
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| Report for the half year ended: | 31 December 2009 |
| Previous corresponding periods: | Financial year ended 30 June 2009 |
| Half year ended 31 December 2008 |
2. Results for announcement to the market
| Revenues from ordinary activities Up 21% to 29,044 Net profit after tax for the period attributable to members Up 30% to 4,493 |
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| Amount per security | Franked amount per security |
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| Interim Dividend Declared | ||
| Interim dividend for the 2010 fiscal year | 2¢ | 2¢ |
| Interim dividend for previous corresponding period | 2¢ | 2¢ |
| Record date for determining entitlements to the 2 cent interim dividendyet to bepaid |
5 March 2010 | |
| For the purpose of the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan the allotment price for this interim dividend will be at a 5% discount |
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| Previous Final Dividend Paid | ||
| Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2009 | 3¢ | 3¢ |
| Final dividend for previous corresponding period | 1¢ | 1¢ |
| Payment date for the final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2009 |
2 October 2009 |
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The Group operating result for the half year to 31 December 2009 was:
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Revenue of $29.044 million, a 21% increase over the previous corresponding period (pcp)
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• EBITDA of $7.908 million, up 23% on the pcp
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Net Profit after tax of $4.493 million, an increase of 30% on the pcp
The Directors of Hansen have declared:
- a fully-franked interim dividend of 2 cents per share with:
oa record date of 5 March 2010,opayment on 29 March 2010, andoa 5% discount to the application price for shares issued in accordance with Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
In the first half of this 2009/10 Fiscal year Hansen has:
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continued with the integration and improvement of the Peace business
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substantially completed the work necessary to enhance our product and service offerings to meet the structural and metering technology changes occurring in the energy and gas industries
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• invested in expanding our sales and marketing activities into new geographies for both the Energy and Telecommunications industries, and
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increased our investment in the pursuit of appropriate acquisitions
We have been able to lay these foundations for the future while:
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delivering continued growth in operating performance, and
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remaining debt free and retaining sufficient cash reserves to pursue our growth objectives
3. Net tangible assets per security
Net tangible asset backing per ordinary security
| Current period | Previous corresponding period |
| 11.2 cents | 9.5 cents |
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4. Dividends
| 4. Dividends |
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|---|---|---|
| Three cent final dividend – year ended 30 June 2009 Two cent interim dividend - half-year ended 31 December 2009 |
Date of payment | Total amount of dividend |
| 2 October 2009 | $4,620,644 | |
| 29 March 2010 | $3,088,755 |
Amount per security
| Amount per security |
Franked amount per security at % tax |
Amount per security of foreign sourced dividend |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Total dividend paid:Current half-year to date Previoushalf-year |
3¢ | 30% | 0¢ |
| 1¢ | 30% | 0¢ |
Total dividend on all securities paid during the half-year
| Ordinary securities Total |
December 2009 $A'000 |
December 2008 $A'000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,621 | 1,527 | |
| 4,621 | 1,527 |
5. Details of dividend or distribution reinvestment plans in operation are described below:
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan has been established to provide shareholders with the opportunity to reinvest dividends in new shares rather than receiving cash. The directors may alter, suspend or terminate the terms of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan at any time.
The last date(s) for receipt of election notices for participation in the dividend or distribution reinvestment 5 March 2010 plan
The Directors have determined that for the purpose of the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan the allotment price for this interim dividend will be at a 5% discount. Shareholders wishing to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan need to have lodged the required DRP Notice with the Company’s Share Registry by no later than 5.00pm on the record date, 5 March 2010.
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6. The financial information provided in the Appendix 4D is based on the half year condensed financial report (attached).
7. Independent review of the financial report
The financial report has been independently reviewed. The financial report is not subject to a qualified independent review statement.
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Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities ABN 90 090 996 455
HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD
ABN 90 090 996 455
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009
This half-year financial report is to be read in conjunction with the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009.
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HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Directors' Report | 3-4 |
| Auditor’s Independence Declaration | 5 |
| Financial Report for the half year ended 31 December 2009 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 6 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 8 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10-12 |
| Directors' Declaration | 13 |
| Independent Auditor's Review Report | 14 |
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Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities ABN 90 090 996 455
Directors Report
The directors present their report together with the condensed financial report of the consolidated entity consisting of Hansen Technologies Ltd and the entities it controlled, for the half-year ended 31 December 2009 and independent review report thereon. This financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Directors Names
The names of the directors in office at any time during or since the end of the halfyear are:
Name
Mr Kenneth Hansen
Mr Andrew Hansen
Mr Bruce Adams Mr David Osborne Mr Phillip James
Period of Directorship
Chairman since 2000 Managing Director since 2000 Director since 2000 Director since 2006 Director since 2008
The directors have been in office since the start of the financial period to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
Review of Operations
The consolidated profit of the group for the half-year after providing for income tax amounted to $4,492,525.
The Group operating result for the half year to 31 December 2009 comprised:
- Revenue of $29.044 million, a 21% increase over the previous corresponding
period (pcp)
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EBITDA of $7.908 million, up 23% on the pcp,
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Net Profit after tax of $4.493 million, an increase of 30% on the pcp.
The directors of Hansen have declared a fully-franked interim dividend of 2 cents per share to shareholders as at the record date of 5 March 2010, with payment to follow on 29 March 2010.
In the first half of this 2009/10 Fiscal year Hansen has:
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continued with the integration and improvement of the Peace business
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substantially completed the work necessary to enhance our product and service offerings to meet the structural and metering technology changes occurring in the energy and gas industries
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invested in expanding our sales and marketing activities into new geographies for both the Energy and Telecommunications industries, and
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increased our investment in the pursuit of appropriate acquisitions
We have been able to lay these foundations for the future while:
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delivering continued growth in operating performance, and
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remaining debt free and retaining sufficient cash reserves to pursue our growth objectives.
Significant Changes in the State of Affairs
There have been no significant changes in the consolidated group's state of affairs during the financial year.
Auditor's Declaration
A copy of the auditor’s declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporation Act 2001 in relation to the review for the half-year is provided with this report.
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Rounding of Amounts to Nearest Thousand Dollars
The amounts contained in the report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars (where rounding is applicable) under the option available to the company under ASIC Class Order 98/0100. The company is an entity to which the Class Order applies.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors:
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Kenneth Hansen Director Dated this 19th day of February 2010.
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Andrew Hansen Director
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Auditor's Independence Declaration
To the Directors of Hansen Technologies Ltd.
In relation to the half-year independent auditors review for the half-year ended 31 December 2009, to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been:
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(i) No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001
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(ii) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct
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S SCHONBERG Partner
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PITCHER PARTNERS
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Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities ABN 90 090 996 455
Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2009
| Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2009 |
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|---|---|---|
| Revenue from ongoing operations Other revenues Total revenue Employee expenses Depreciation and amortisation expenses Operating lease rental expenses Contractor and consultant expenses Software licence expenses Hardware and software expenses Transportation expenses Travel expenses Communication expenses Legal costs Other expenses Total expenses Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit for the half-year Other comprehensive income Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations Other comprehensive income for the half-year Total comprehensive income for the half-year attributable to members of the parent Basic earnings (cents) per share for ongoing operations Total basic earnings (cents) per share Diluted earnings (cents) per share for ongoing operations Total diluted earnings (cents) per share |
Half-year to Dec | |
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| 29,044 87 |
23,946 1,776 |
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| 29,131 | 25,722 | |
| (14,878) (2,130) (1,138) (946) (32) (1,594) (93) (660) (359) (24) (1,140) |
(12,736) (2,024) (1,127) (606) (68) (1,696) (61) (645) (369) (86) (1,278) |
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| (22,994) | (20,696) | |
| 6,137 (1,644) |
5,026 (1,567) |
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| 4,493 | 3,459 | |
| (277) | 161 | |
| (277) | 161 | |
| 4,216 | 3,620 | |
| 2.9 | 2.3 | |
| 2.9 2.9 |
2.3 2.3 |
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| 2.9 | 2.3 |
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Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2009
| Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2009 |
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|---|---|---|
| Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables Other current assets Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Plant, equipment & leasehold improvements Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Current tax payable Provisions Unearned income Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Provisions Total Non-Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Share capital Foreign currency translation reserve Options granted reserve Accumulated losses Total Equity |
Dec-09 | Jun-09 |
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| 17,870 7,972 3,435 |
20,518 7,016 1,961 |
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| 29,277 | 29,495 | |
| 3,669 28,180 276 |
3,588 29,012 196 |
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| 32,125 | 32,796 | |
| 61,402 | 62,291 | |
| 3,760 1,416 4,726 5,229 |
4,096 2,270 4,831 4,384 |
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| 15,131 | 15,581 | |
| 578 | 887 | |
| 578 | 887 | |
| 15,709 | 16,468 | |
| 45,693 | 45,823 | |
| 48,457 (778) 183 (2,169) |
48,199 (501) 166 (2,041) |
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| 45,693 | 45,823 |
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Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities ABN 90 090 996 455
Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2009
Consolidated
Balance as at 1 July 2009
Profit for the half-year Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Options exercised Employee share options Capital issued under dividend reinvestment plan Share buy back Dividends paid Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Balance as at 31 December 2009
Consolidated
Balance as at 1 July 2008
Profit for the half-year Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Employee share options Capital issued under dividend reinvestment plan Dividends paid Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Balance as at 31 December 2008
| Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributed Equity |
Reserves | Retained Earnings |
Total Equity |
| $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 |
| 48,199 0 0 |
(335) 0 (277) |
(2,041) 4,493 0 |
45,823 4,493 (277) |
| 0 | (277) | 4,493 | 4,216 |
| 117 0 180 (39) 0 |
0 17 0 0 0 |
0 0 0 0 (4,621) |
117 17 180 (39) (4,621) |
| 258 | 17 | (4,621) | (4,346) |
| 48,457 | (595) | (2,169) | 45,693 |
| Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributed Equity |
Reserves | Retained Earnings |
Total Equity |
| $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 |
| 47,916 0 0 |
(342) 0 161 |
(5,588) 3,459 0 |
41,986 3,459 161 |
| 0 | 161 | 3,459 | 3,620 |
| 0 64 0 |
15 0 0 |
0 0 (1,527) |
15 64 (1,527) |
| 64 | 15 | (1,527) | (1,448) |
| 47,980 | (166) | (3,656) | 44,158 |
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Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities ABN 90 090 996 455
Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2009
| Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2009 |
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|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Borrowing costs Income tax paid Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payment for acquisition of business 4 (a) Payment for plant and equipment Payment for capitalised research and development Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from options exercised Payments for share buy back Dividends paid net of dividend re-investment Net cash used in financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of half-year Cash and cash equivalents at end of the half-year |
Half-year to Dec | |
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| 29,479 (23,844) 119 (2) (2,579) |
25,126 (21,644) 627 0 (314) |
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| 3,173 | 3,795 | |
| 0 (973) (500) |
(7,465) (564) (500) |
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| (1,473) | (8,529) | |
| 117 (38) (4,427) |
0 0 (1,462) |
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| (4,348) | (1,462) | |
| (2,648) 20,518 |
(6,196) 21,871 |
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| 17,870 | 15,675 |
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Hansen Technologies Ltd and Controlled Entities Notes to the Half-Year Financial Statements 31 December 2009
1 Basis of Preparation of the Half-Year Financial Report
This half-year financial report does not include all the notes of the type usually included in an annual financial report.
It is recommended that this half-year financial report be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009 and any public announcements made by Hansen Technologies Limited during the half-year in accordance with any continuous disclosure obligations arising under the Corporations Act 2001 .
The half-year financial report was authorised for issue by the directors as at the date of the directors' report.
(a) Basis of preparation of the half-year financial report
This general purpose half-year financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001 .
The half-year financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets as described in the accounting policies.
Except for the changes in accounting policies described below, the accounting policies applied in this half-year financial report are the same as those used in the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009.
(b) Summary of significant accounting policies
This report complies with those changes to accounting standards as described below, which became operative for reporting periods commencing 1 July 2009. All other accounting policies applied in this half-year financial report are the same as those used in the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009.
(i) Principles of consolidation
The changes in revised AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements were implemented prospectively from 1 July 2009.
(ii) Segment reporting
The group has applied revised AASB 8 Operating Segments as of 1 July 2009. Operating segments are now reported based on internal reporting provided to the CEO, who is the Group's chief operating decision maker. Segment reporting on the basis required under AASB 8 is consistent with the Group's previous reporting of primary segments.
(c) Rounding amounts
The company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order CO 98/0100 and in accordance with that Class Order, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar.
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2 Dividends Dividends paid during the half-year: - 3 cent final dividend paid 2 October 2009 - 1 cent final dividend paid 17 October 2008 Proposed dividend not recognised at the end of the half-year
| Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 |
| $'000 | $'000 |
| 4,621 | 1,527 |
| 3,089 | 3,057 |
| Number of ordinary shares on issue Movement in ordinary shares on issue Beginning balance Dividend re-investment plan Employee share plan Share buy back Options exercised Ending balance |
2009 | 2008 |
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| No. | No. | |
| 154,437,772 | 152,823,541 | |
| 152,823,541 705,667 359,982 (211,418) 760,000 |
151,300,826 1,066,705 361,010 0 95,000 |
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| 154,437,772 | 152,823,541 |
3 Segment Information
Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm's length basis. Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise income-earning assets and revenue, interest-bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, and corporate assets and expenses.
Business Segments
The consolidated entity comprises the following main business segments, based on the consolidated entity's management reporting system:
Billing : Represents the sale of billing applications and the provision of consulting services in regard to billing systems.
IT Outsourcing : Represents the provision of various IT outsourced services covering facilities management, systems and operations support, network services, telehousing and business continuity support.
Other : Represents software and service provision in superannuation administration.
| Half-year 2009 Segment revenue from external source Segment result from external source Interest revenue Interest expense Depreciation & amortisation Income tax expense Other Profit after income tax |
Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | IT Outsourcing | Other | Total | |
| $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
| 22,703 | 3,449 | 2,892 | 29,044 | |
| 7,907 | 1,646 | 1,116 | 10,669 | |
| 361 (2) (2,130) (1,644) (2,761) |
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| 4,493 |
| Half-year 2008 Segment revenue from external source Segment result from external source Interest revenue Interest expense Depreciation & amortisation Income tax expense Other Profit after income tax |
Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | IT Outsourcing | Other | Total | |
| $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
| 17,983 | 3,404 | 2,559 | 23,946 | |
| 4,258 | 1,502 | 1,098 | 6,858 | |
| 627 (1) (2,024) (1,567) (434) |
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| 3,459 |
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4 Changes in the Composition of the Entity
(a) Business Combination Disclosure
i) The company acquired 100% of the share capital of Peace Software, with the effective date being 17 October 2008.
| Consideration Cash Paid Professional Fees Total Cash Paid Shares Issued as Consideration Total Acquisition Cost Less Cash Acquired Payment for Acquisition of Business Net Assets Acquired Assets Cash Trade and other receivables Plant & equipment Total Assets Acquired Liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Total Liabilities Acquired Net Assets Acquired Total Acquisition Cost Adjusted for Net Assets Acquired Tradename Customer relationships & patented technology Goodwill Net Intangibles |
Half-year to Dec | Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| 0 0 |
8,317 417 |
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| 0 0 |
8,734 0 |
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| 0 0 |
8,734 (1,269) |
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| 0 | 7,465 | |
| Fair Value | Carrying Amount on Acquisition |
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| 2008 | 2008 | |
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| 1,269 5,401 610 |
1,269 5,401 937 |
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| 7,280 5,633 3,906 |
7,607 5,633 2,577 |
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| 9,539 | 8,210 | |
| (2,259) | (603) | |
| 10,993 | ||
| 717 1,794 8,482 |
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| 10,993 |
Goodwill arose on the acquisition of Peace Software due to the difference between the consideration paid for the business and the net assets acquired, less intangibles in the form of tradenames, customer relationships and patented technology.
ii) Revenue and profit of Peace Software included in consolidated results of the group in the year of acquisition
| Total revenue Profit after income tax |
Half-year to Dec |
|---|---|
| 2008 | |
| $'000 | |
| 4,766 | |
| 172 |
5 Contingent Liabilities
There have been no changes in contingent liabilities since 30 June 2009.
6 Subsequent Events
The directors of Hansen have declared a fully-franked interim dividend of 2 cents per share to shareholders as at the record date of 5 March 2010, with payment to follow on 29 March 2010.
The directors have also determined that for the purpose of the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan the allotment price for this interim dividend will be at a 5% discount.
There were no other material events subsequent to the period ending 31 December 2009 that have significantly affected or may significantly affect the consolidated entity.
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Hansen Technologies Ltd Directors Declaration
The directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 6 to 12 in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 :
(a) Comply with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 , and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
(b) Give a true and fair view of the financial position of the consolidated entity as at 31 December 2009 and of its performance as represented by the results of its operations and its cash flows, for the half-year ended on that date.
In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that Hansen Technologies Ltd 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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Kenneth Hansen Director
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Andrew Hansen Director
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Hansen Technologies Ltd and the entities it controlled at the half-year or from time to time during the period, which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2009, and the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, together with a statement of accounting policies, other selected explanatory notes and the directors' declaration.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report
The directors of Hansen Technologies Ltd are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the half-year financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 . This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of Interim and Other Financial Reports Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2009 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Hansen Technologies Ltd, 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 Hansen Technologies Ltd is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
(a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2009 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and
(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001.
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PITCHER PARTNERS Melbourne
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S SCHONBERG 19 February 2010
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