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HUBIFY LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Feb 26, 2018

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United Networks Limited Appendix 4D Half-year report

1. Company details

Name of entity: United Networks Limited ABN: 60 607 921 246 Reporting period: For the half-year ended 31 December 2017 Previous period: For the half-year ended 31 December 2016

2. Results for announcement to the market

$
Revenues from ordinary activities down 53.2% to 1,725,120
Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners of United
Networks Limited up 29.9% to (1,015,913)
Loss for the half-year attributable to the owners of United Networks
Limited up 29.9% to (1,015,913)

Dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Comments

The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $1,015,913 (31 December 2016: $781,868).

Reference is made to the 'Review of Operations' in the Directors' Report contained in the attached Interim Financial Report for United Networks Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2017.

3. Net tangible assets

Net tangible assets per ordinary security Reporting
period
Cents
2.51
Previous
period
Cents
3.42

4. Control gained over entities

Not applicable.

5. Loss of control over entities

Not applicable.

6. Dividends

Current period

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Previous period

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the previous financial period.

United Networks Limited Appendix 4D Half-year report

7. Dividend reinvestment plans

Not applicable.

8. Details of associates and joint venture entities

Not applicable.

9. Foreign entities

Details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report:

Not applicable.

10. Audit qualification or review

Details of audit/review dispute or qualification (if any):

The financial statements were subject to a review by the auditors and the review report is attached as part of the Interim Report.

11. Attachments

Details of attachments (if any):

The Interim Report of United Networks Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2017 is attached.

12. Signed

27-FebSigned _____ Date: _____ 2018

United Networks Limited

ABN 60 607 921 246

Interim Report - 31 December 2017

United Networks Limited Corporate directory 31 December 2017

Directors Anthony Ghattas - Chairman
Nicholas Ghattas - Chief Executive Officer
Charbel Nader
Company secretary Michael Potts
Registered office and principal Suite 201, Level 2
place of business 100 William Street
Woolloomooloo
NSW 2011
Phone:(02) 9003 9573
Share register Advanced Share Registry Services
110 Stirling Highway
Nedlands
WA 6009
Phone: (08) 9389 8033
Auditor Rothsay Chartered Accountants
Level 1, 12 O'Connell Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Solicitors Sekel Grindberg Lawyers
Level 8 - Currency House
23 Hunter Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Bankers National Australia Bank
85-95 Marrickville Rd
Marrickville
NSW 2204
Westpac Banking Corporation
425 Victoria Ave
Chatswood
NSW 2067
Stock exchange listing United Networks Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX code: UNL)
Website www.unitednetworks.net.au
Corporate Governance Statement www.unitednetworks.net.au/en/investors#corporateGovernance

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United Networks Limited Directors' report 31 December 2017

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'consolidated entity') consisting of United Networks Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2017.

Principal activities

During the financial half-year the principal continuing activities of the consolidated entity consisted of:

  • sale, customisation and integration of IT and telecommunications systems

  • maintenance of IT and telecommunications systems

  • internet based selling of hardware and software products

Dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial half-year.

Review of operations

The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $1,015,913 (31 December 2016: $781,868).

The year to date results show revenue down on the same period last year due to the effect of the reduced performance of a key partner as outlined in the December 2017 Quarterly update lodged on 31 January 2018. We have completed our planned development cycle on the new products and have started to commercialise these. We have reacted to current market conditions and have instituted a restructuring of the business to return it to cash flow positive position.

We have implemented a series of cost savings to restructure the cost base in line with current revenue levels whilst still maintaining our SLA’s and current pipeline of customers. We estimate these savings to be approximately $900,000 on an annualised basis. We expect to see the final cost initiatives to be finalised by end of 3Q (this quarter) 2018. As a result, we expect in 2H FY2018 to be operationally cash flow positive.

The focus moving forward is to drive revenue in the Wi-Fi, SIM and Trust platform. Despite having good take up rates of the new products we have learned that United’s business model can be further improved by embedding the price of the service into every policy. The focus right now is to drive a higher volume of connected clients through the TRUST platform and leverage this volume to add transaction related revenues which will boost the returns per client for all parties. The trust platform will continue to add innovative valuable products for partners. The SOS enhancements launched in January with Chubb is now generating revenue as a value-added inclusion for every Chubb policy.

United has made substantial progress over the 6 months to December. The major achievements have included:

  • Implemented a restructure to reduce the operational costs of the business by $900,000 on an annualised basis.

  • Wi-Fi revenue continues to grow quarter on quarter. Supported by the increasing opt in rate over 32%.

  • Significantly improved the gross margin percentage from 44% of sales YTD compared to 26% last year.

  • Increased the average revenue per SIM card to $79 up from $69 last year.

  • Re-engaged with our key partner and launched new Data promotions at the end of December and we have actively planned promotions for the last quarter to focus on the busy European travel.

  • Released the SOS enhancements in December which represents a significant upgrade to the trust platform.

  • Launched Priceline Wi-Fi offers and SIM reseller promotions.

  • Large pipeline with several opportunities in the final stages of being finalised.

  • Launched a new revenue stream in January with Chubb SOS available now in all active markets and partners.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial half-year.

Auditor's independence declaration

A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this directors' report.

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United Networks Limited Directors' report 31 December 2017

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

_________Nicholas Ghattas Director

27-Feb_______ 2018 Sydney

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

To: The Directors of United Networks Limited

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the review for the half-year ended 31 December 2017 there have been:

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

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

Rothsay Chartered Accountants

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Frank Vrachas

Partner

Sydney, 27 February 2018

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United Networks Limited Contents 31 December 2017

United Networks Limited
Contents
31 December 2017
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 6
Statement of financial position 7
Statement of changes in equity 8
Statement of cash flows 9
Notes to the financial statements 10
Directors' declaration 15
Independent auditor's review report to the members of United Networks Limited 16

General information

The financial statements cover United Networks Limited as a consolidated entity consisting of United Networks Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is United Networks Limited's functional and presentation currency.

United Networks Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:

Suite 201, Level 2 100 William Street Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is not part of the financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 27 February 2018.

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United Networks Limited Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income For the half-year ended 31 December 2017

Note
Revenue
3
Expenses
Cost of sales
Marketing
Occupancy
Administration
Other expenses
Finance costs
Loss before income tax (expense)/benefit
Income tax (expense)/benefit
Loss after income tax (expense)/benefit for the half-year attributable to the
owners of United Networks Limited
Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year attributable to the owners of
United Networks Limited
Basic earnings per share
13
Diluted earnings per share
13
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
1,725,120
3,684,081
(948,999)
(2,426,907)
(37,999)
(25,200)
(23,395)
(27,490)
(1,406,330)
(871,210)
(591,268)
(868,118)
(22,061)
(66,543)
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
1,725,120
3,684,081
(948,999)
(2,426,907)
(37,999)
(25,200)
(23,395)
(27,490)
(1,406,330)
(871,210)
(591,268)
(868,118)
(22,061)
(66,543)
(1,304,932)
289,019
(601,387)
(180,481)
(1,015,913)
-
(781,868)
-
(1,015,913) (781,868)
Cents
(0.81)
(0.81)
Cents
(0.87)
(0.87)

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

6

United Networks Limited Statement of financial position As at 31 December 2017

Note
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
4
Trade and other receivables
5
Inventories
Other
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
6
Intangibles
7
Deferred tax
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
8
Borrowings
9
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
10
Deferred tax
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Accumulated losses
Total equity
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
1,878,856
4,214,949
1,867,190
1,896,706
111,159
131,975
43,255
59,322
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
1,878,856
4,214,949
1,867,190
1,896,706
111,159
131,975
43,255
59,322
3,900,460 6,302,952
421,668
18,006,651
1,244,321
506,047
17,876,073
762,620
19,672,640 19,144,740
23,573,100 25,447,692
897,803
643,867
183,763
1,573,503
992,223
129,051
1,725,433 2,694,777
149,071
536,360
231,088
343,678
685,431 574,766
2,410,864 3,269,543
21,162,236 22,178,149
24,278,800
(3,116,564)
24,278,800
(2,100,651)
21,162,236 22,178,149

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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United Networks Limited Statement of changes in equity For the half-year ended 31 December 2017

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2016
Loss after income tax expense for the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Capital raising costs
Balance at 31 December 2016
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2017
Loss after income tax benefit for the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Balance at 31 December 2017
Issued
capital
$
17,777,025
-
-
Accumulated
losses
$
(1,063,474)
(781,868)
-
Total equity
$
16,713,551
(781,868)
-
-
(631,725)
(781,868)
-
(781,868)
(631,725)
17,145,300 (1,845,342) 15,299,958
Issued
capital
$
24,278,800
-
-
Accumulated
losses
$
(2,100,651)
(1,015,913)
-
Total equity
$
22,178,149
(1,015,913)
-
- (1,015,913) (1,015,913)
24,278,800 (3,116,564) 21,162,236

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

8

United Networks Limited Statement of cash flows For the half-year ended 31 December 2017

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
Interest received
Interest and other finance costs paid
Income taxes paid
Net cash from/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
6
Payments for intangibles
7
Loans from/(to) related and other parties
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Share issue transaction costs
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial half-year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial half-year
4
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
1,666,026
4,284,436
(3,034,060)
(3,621,954)
(1,368,034)
662,482
32,956
625
(41,427)
-
-
(24,408)
(1,376,505)
638,699
(6,923)
-
(524,197)
(495,247)
1,905
(40,000)
-
21,029
(529,215)
(514,218)
-
144,321
-
(631,725)
(430,373)
(64,800)
(430,373)
(552,204)
(2,336,093)
(427,723)
4,214,949
508,410
1,878,856
80,687
(1,368,034)
32,956
(41,427)
-
(1,376,505)
(6,923)
(524,197)
1,905
-
(529,215)
-
-
(430,373)
(430,373)
(2,336,093)
4,214,949
1,878,856

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

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United Networks Limited Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2017

Note 1. Significant accounting policies

These general purpose financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2017 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

These general purpose financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017 and any public announcements made by the company during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

The principal accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Note 2. Operating segments

Identification of reportable operating segments

Operating segments are identified based on separate financial information which is regularly reviewed by the Board of Directors, representing the consolidated entity's Chief Operating Decision Makers (CODM), in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources.

The consolidated entity operates in primarily one geographical segment, namely Australia. The primary business segment is telecommunications namely voice, data and value added services. As the consolidated entity operates in only one segment, the consolidated results are also its segment results.

The consolidated entity operates in one geographical segment being Australia. Revenue from overseas customers is not material to the consolidated entity.

Note 3. Revenue

Sales revenue
Sales of goods
Services
Other revenue
Interest
Other revenue
Revenue
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
26,212
126,252
1,664,024
3,135,946
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
26,212
126,252
1,664,024
3,135,946
1,690,236 3,262,198
32,956
1,928
625
421,258
34,884 421,883
1,725,120 3,684,081

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United Networks Limited Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2017

Note 4. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents

Cash on hand
Cash at bank
Cash on deposit
Note 5. Current assets - trade and other receivables
Trade receivables
Less: Provision for impairment of receivables
Other receivables
Loan to related party
Commissions receivable
BAS receivable
Note 6. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Furniture, fixtures and fittings - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Computer equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Right-of-use assets - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
455
99
303,401
158,236
1,575,000
4,056,614
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
455
99
303,401
158,236
1,575,000
4,056,614
1,878,856 4,214,949
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
869,004
858,868
(24,000)
(34,237)
845,004 824,631
616,637
39,331
363,838
2,380
634,698
41,236
396,141
-
1,867,190 1,896,706
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
54,630
54,630
(21,914)
(18,238)
32,716 36,392
45,746
(7,080)
45,746
(6,254)
38,666 39,492
76,014
(55,622)
69,091
(50,560)
20,392 18,531
689,410
(359,516)
689,410
(277,778)
329,894 411,632
421,668 506,047

Note 5. Current assets - trade and other receivables

Note 6. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment

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United Networks Limited Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2017

Note 6. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment (continued)

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2017
Additions
Depreciation expense
Balance at 31 December 2017
Plant and
equipment
$ 36,392
-
(3,676)
Furniture,
fixtures
and fittings
$ 39,492
-
(826)
Computer
equipment
$ 18,531
6,923
(5,062)
Right-of-use
assets -
property
leases
$ 411,632
-
(81,738)
Total
$ 506,047
6,923
(91,302)
32,716 38,666 20,392 329,894 421,668

Note 7. Non-current assets - intangibles

Goodwill - at cost
Patents, trademarks and other rights - at cost
Web development - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Software - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
16,016,577
16,016,577
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
16,016,577
16,016,577
6,413 6,413
1,265,370
(443,388)
1,074,445
(298,210)
821,982 776,235
2,273,437
(1,111,758)
1,940,165
(863,317)
1,161,679 1,076,848
18,006,651 17,876,073

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2017
Additions
Amortisation expense
Balance at 31 December 2017
Goodwill
$ 16,016,577
-
-
Patents,
trademarks
and other
rights
$ 6,413
-
-
Web
development
costs
$ 776,235
190,925
(145,178)
Software
$ 1,076,848
333,272
(248,441)
Total
$ 17,876,073
524,197
(393,619)
16,016,577 6,413 821,982 1,161,679 18,006,651

Impairment testing

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to a cash-generating unit or to a group of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit, among others, from the synergies of the business combination. The Group’s cash-generating units are defined on the basis of the geographical market, normally country-related. The consolidated entity operates in primarily one geographical segment - Australia, and the carrying amount of goodwill has been allocated to Australia.

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United Networks Limited Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2017

Note 7. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued)

The recoverable amount of the consolidated entity's goodwill has been determined by a value-in-use calculation using a discounted cash flow model, based on a 1 year projection period (12 months to 31 December 2018) approved by management and extrapolated for a further 4 years using a steady rate, together with a terminal value.

The following key assumptions were used in the discounted cash flow model:

(a) Pre-tax discount rate of 12.2% per annum;

(b) Revenue growth is based on management projections for the 12 months to 31 December 2018, 30% increase for 31 December 2019, 25% increase for 31 December 2020 and 10% for 31 December 2021 and 2022;

(c) Budgeted gross margin of 51%;

(d) Operating expenses is based on management projections for the 12 months to 31 December 2018, and 7.5% increases for 31 December 2019 - 2022;

(e) Long-term growth rate of 2.5%.

The discount rate of 12.2% pre-tax reflects management’s estimate of the time value of money and the consolidated entity’s weighted average cost of capital, the risk-free rate and the volatility of the share price relative to market movements.

Management believes the 31 December 2018 revenue projection and the subsequent increases through to 2022 is achievable and justified, based on the projected growth of new products and partners and the roll-out is actively in place through out Asia-Pacific.

The budgeted gross margin is based on past performance and management's expectations for the future.

Operating expenses do not vary significantly with revenue. Management forecasts these costs based on the current structure of the business, adjusting for inflationary increases but not reflecting any future restructurings or cost saving measures.

The long-term growth rate is used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the 5-year forecast and is based on external forecasts.

Based on the above, the recoverable amount of the goodwill exceeded the carrying amount by $1,461,150.

Sensitivity

The directors have made judgements and estimates in respect of impairment testing of goodwill. Should these judgements and estimates not occur the resulting goodwill carrying amount may decrease. The sensitivities are as follows:

(a) A reduction in the revenue growth rate of 7% below management expectations for 31 December 2018 would result in impairment, with all other assumptions remaining constant.

(b) A reduction in the gross margin to 48% for 31 December 2019 - 2022 would result in impairment, with all other assumptions remaining constant.

(c) The discount rate would be required to increase to 12.7% before goodwill would need to be impaired, with all other assumptions remaining constant.

Management believes that other reasonable changes in the key assumptions on which the recoverable amount of goodwill is based would not cause the cash-generating unit’s carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

Note 8. Current liabilities - trade and other payables

Trade payables
Interest payable
BAS payable
Other payables
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
503,711
755,672
1,684
21,050
-
363,493
392,408
433,288
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
503,711
755,672
1,684
21,050
-
363,493
392,408
433,288
897,803 1,573,503

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United Networks Limited Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2017

Note 9. Current liabilities - borrowings

Promissory note - related party
Lease liability
Note 10. Non-current liabilities - borrowings
Lease liability
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
463,043
811,679
180,824
180,544
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
463,043
811,679
180,824
180,544
643,867 992,223
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017 30 June 2017
$
$
149,071
231,088

Note 10. Non-current liabilities - borrowings

Note 11. Equity - dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial half-year.

Note 12. Events after the reporting period

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years.

Note 13. Earnings per share

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of United Networks Limited
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
(1,015,913)
(781,868)
Consolidated
31 Dec 2017
31 Dec 2016
$
$
(1,015,913)
(781,868)
Number
125,824,949
Number
90,157,449
125,824,949 90,157,449
Cents
(0.81)
(0.81)
Cents
(0.87)
(0.87)

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United Networks Limited Directors' declaration 31 December 2017

In the directors' opinion:

  • the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting', the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

  • the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its performance for the financial half-year ended on that date; and

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

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 303(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

_____Nicholas Ghattas Director 27-Feb_____ 2018 Sydney

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT

To the members of United Networks Limited

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year consolidated financial report of United Networks Limited, which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2017, and the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity (or "Group”) comprising United Networks Limited and the entities it controlled at the half-year’s end or from time to time during the half-year.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated 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 consolidated half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with 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 Group’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 United Networks 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. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of United Networks Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s review report.

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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 United Networks Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

  • a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 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.

Rothsay Chartered Accountants

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Frank Vrachas

Partner

Sydney, 27 February 2018

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