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Immuron Ltd Regulatory Filings 2014

Aug 28, 2014

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Appendix 4E – Preliminary Final Report

(ASX Listing rule 4.2A)

Company Name: Immuron Limited (the 'Company')
ABN: 80 063 114 045
Reporting Period: Financial year ended 30 June 2014
Previous Reporting Period: Financial year ended 30 June 2013

The results of Immuron Limited for the year ended 30 June 2014 are as follows:

Revenues Up 597.23% to \$1,044,142
Loss after tax attributable to members Down 28.10% to (\$2,544,550)
Net loss for the period attributable to members Down 28.10% to (\$2,544,550)

Brief explanation of figures reported above

The loss for the Group after income tax for the reporting period was \$2,544,550 (2013: \$3,539,117).

For further details relating to the current period's results, refer to the Review of Operations contained within this document.

Dividends

No dividends have been paid or declared by the Group since the beginning of the current reporting period. No dividends were paid for the previous reporting period.

Net Tangible Assets

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Net Tangible Assets/(Liabilities) \$6,786,945 (\$535,601)
Shares (No.) 2,995,662,120 1,035,450,143
Net Tangible Assets/(liabilities) – (cents) 0.227 (0.001)

Loss per Share

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Basic loss per share (cents) (0.152) (0.698)
Diluted loss per share (cents) (0.152) (0.698)

Status of Audit of Accounts

This Appendix 4E is based on accounts which have been audited. The audit report is included within the financial report which accompanies this Appendix 4E.

Annual Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

Operations Report 1
Intellectual Property Report 3
Directors' Report 5
Corporate Governance Statement 25
Auditor's Independence Declaration 31
Annual Financial Report 32
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 33
Statement of Financial Position 34
Statement of Changes in Equity 35
Statement of Cash Flows 36
Notes to the Financial Statements 37
Directors' Declaration 67
Independent Auditor's Report 68
Shareholder Information 70
Company Directory 74

Operations Report

Review of Operations

Product sales expand; clinical trials advance; debt extinguished

Increasing Travelan revenues, a successful \$9.66 million fundraising, continued progress towards clinical trials, and debt repayment highlighted a successful year for your company.

And for the year in review, we reported a loss of \$2,544,550

Sales of our travellers' diarrhoea preventative product, Travelan grew approximately 700 percent to more than \$1 million. The increase resulted from adopting a direct-to-wholesaler strategy last financial year and increasing the wholesale price for the product by more than 25%.

Immuron engaged a Sydney-based national pharmacy contract sales force, HealthOne. HealthOne now promotes Travelan to pharmacies based on agreed targets and a revenue sharing arrangement. Immuron also engaged a sales person who now promotes Travelan to doctors who specialise in travel medicine. Our largest shareholder, Grandlodge, has played a pivotal role in managing the logistics associated with Travelan sales, including setting up accounts and liaising with pharmacy wholesalers.

The funds raised from the rights issue have enabled us to devote resources to increasing our marketing and sales efforts for Travelan in Australia. These efforts are targeted at increasing our pharmacy retails sales, marketing and selling our product to medical clinics that specialise in travel medicine and generating an on-line presence.

Following the announcement of regulatory approval in Canada in November last year, Travelan was launched in Canada earlier this month. We also signed a distribution agreement in Korea, and continue active discussions with potential partners in the US, India, China and other parts of Asia.

Travelan continues to provide us with the opportunity to substantially increase the company's revenues in the short term and going forward.

\$9.66 million fundraising sets up NASH and ASH clinical trials

Immuron is now placed to commence its phase II clinical trials into IMM-124E Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis (NASH) and Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis (ASH) later this year following a successful fully underwritten rights issue that raised \$9.66 million.

As our most promising prospect, the IMM-124E phase II NASH trial is on schedule to start later this year. The ASH phase II trial is scheduled to begin at around the same time after receiving clearance by the United States Federal Drug Administration, as announced in 2013.

NASH is a progressive liver disease characterized by its chronic inflammation. As inflammation progresses, fibrosis develops and one of ten NASH patients will progress to liver cirrhosis, ultimately leading to liver failure. NASH is highly correlated with the metabolic syndrome: diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia and imbalanced cholesterol levels. ASH features the same liver pathology as NASH and is caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

There are no approved treatments for NASH, it remains a large unmet medical need.

NASH has been dubbed the epidemic of the 20th century. Currently poor diet and sedentary lifesyles mean that an estimated 25 percent of Americans have non-alcholic fatty liver syndrome (NAFL), a precursor to NASH. That figure is increasingly rising, including in the pediatric population. The large size of the market can be appreciated when compared to diabetes, which is known for its prevalence. In 2012, there were 29.1 million American diabetics. By 20125 25 million Americans are expected to have NASH.

The successful rights issue and a strong bank balance has allowed us to prepare the ground for both the NASH and ASH phase II trials. We have also:

  • Appointed an internal clinical team
  • Identified clinicians an and their respective sites
  • Identified data managers and monitors and other service provider, all of whom are crucial to providing the services needed to carry out a clinical trial.

Low risk, high safety profile

Based on natural antibodies derived from bovine colostrum, we believe that IMM-24 is an unusually low-risk product with a high safety profile.

IMM-529 for Clostridium difficile infection

Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) is a bacteria normally found in human intestines and may cause diarrhoea as well as potentially life threatening intestinal conditions such as colonic perforation and toxic megacolon.

Deaths related to C.difficile increased 400 percent between 2000 and 2007, due in part to a stronger germ strain and antibiotic resistance.

IMM 529 is designed to act before and during C.difficile infections. Since June 2012, when we announced the first results of our C.difficile program conducted in collaboration with Monash University, we have continued to see encouraging data, demonstrating its potential as both a preventative and a treatment.

Both IMM-124E and IMM-529 give us longer term prospects for substantially higher rewards.

Corporate

In July last year, we announced the resignation of two non-executive directors, Dr. Stewart Washer and Dr. Elane Zelcer. We repaid a debt owed to Paladin Labs, and announced the mop up of unmarketable parcels of shares.

For and on behalf of the Company;

Amos Meltzer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Immuron Limited

Dated: This the 29th Day of August 2014

Immuron owns a number of patent families that have been filed to protect both the vaccine that is used to generate Immuron's colostrum enriched with antibodies of choice, as well as methods of treating certain conditions with the resulting hyper-immune colostrum.

Immuron's patent rights are supplemented by a comprehensive body of confidential and proprietary expertise that has been developed over many years and relates to the methods of production of the hyper-immune colostrum. These trade secrets include information relating to a low cost production system and an effective immunisation process that is approved by an independent animal ethics committee.

During the year ending 30 June 2014, Immuron continued to progress its patent portfolio and has successfully prosecuted patents to Grant, over various global jurisdictions.

Number Country Status Expiry
Travelan: Composition and Method for the Treatment and Prevention of Enteric Bacterial Infections
2004216920 Australia Granted 4 March 2024
0408085-8 Brazil Pending 4 March 2024
2,517,911 Canada Pending 4 March 2024
201210055406.0 China Pending 4 March 2024
04716992.5 Europe Pending 4 March 2024
230,664 India Granted 4 March 2024
542088 New Zealand Granted 4 March 2024
10/548,156 USA Granted 4 March 2024
Number Country Status Expiry
Immuno-Modulating Compositions for the Treatment of Immune-Mediated Disorders
2009222965 Australia Pending 11 March 2029
2,718,381 Canada Pending 11 March 2029
09720973.8 Europe Pending 11 March 2029
587901 New Zealand Granted 11 March 2029
13/715,371 USA Pending 11 March 2029
Number Country Status Expiry
'LPS1' Anti LPS Enriched Immunoglobulin Preparation For Use In Treatment and/or Prophylaxis Of A Pathologic
Disorder
2010243205 Australia pending 27 April 2030
TBA Belarus pending 27 April 2030
PI1014774-8 Brazil pending 27 April 2030
2760096 Canada pending 27 April 2030
13/265,252 USA pending 27 April 2030

A summary of the principal patent families owned by Immuron is set out in the table below:

Intellectual Property Report (continued…)

10721856.2 Europe pending 27 April 2030
12103554.8 Hong Kong pending 27 April 2030
315924 Israel pending 27 April 2030
2012-507877 Japan pending 27 April 2030
10-2011-7027634 Korea pending 27 April 2030
MX/a/2011/011376 Mexico pending 27 April 2030
201171304 Eurasia pending 27 April 2030
Number Country Status Expiry
'LPS2' Anti LPS Enriched Immunoglobulin Preparation For Use In Treatment and/or Prophylaxis of a Pathologic
Disorder
2011290478 Australia pending 27 April 2030
2808361 Canada pending 27 April 2030
11793860.5 Europe pending 27 April 2030
13/817,414 USA pending 27 April 2030
Number Country Status Expiry
Disease IMM 529 Methods and Compositions for the Treatment and/or Prophylaxis of Clostridium Difficile Associated
PCT/AU2014/000447 PCT Pending 19 April 2034
Number Country Status Expiry
Methods And Compositions For The Treatment and/or Prophylaxis Of Fibrosis
Provisional Patent Australia Pending 30 October 2013

Directors' Report

The Board of Directors of Immuron Limited (referred to hereafter as 'the Company' or 'Immuron') present their report for the year ended 30 June 2014. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Board of Directors report as follows:

Directors

The names of the Directors in office at any time during, or since the end of the year are as follows:

Dr. Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to the Board 20 March 2012
Last elected by shareholders 26 November 2012
Qualifications BSc (Hons), PhD
Experience Dr Aston has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech
industries. Dr Aston was previously the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of
Mayne Pharma Group Limited.
Prior to his position at Mayne Pharma, some of his previous positions have
included CEO of Peptech Limited (Australia), Director of Cambridge Antibody
Technology Limited (UK) and Chairman of Cambridge Drug Discovery Limited (UK –
now Bio Focus plc).
Dr Aston was also founder and CEO of Biokine Technology Ltd (UK) prior to its
acquisition by the Peptech Group. Dr Aston was also a director of pSivida Ltd.
During the past 20 years of his career, Dr Aston has been closely involved in the
development of many successful pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Dr
Aston
has
extensive
experience
including
negotiating
global
licence
agreements, overseeing product registration activities with the FDA, the
establishment and implementation of guidelines and operating procedures for
manufacturing and clinical trials, overseeing manufacturing of human and
veterinary products, private and public fund raising activities and the introduction
of corporate governance procedures.
Interest in shares and options 18,726,649 ordinary shares and 24,216,667 options over ordinary shares.
Committees Chairman and Member of the Company's Remuneration Committee; and Member
of the Company's Audit and Risk Committee.
Directorships held in other
public entities
Dr. Aston is currently a Director of Oncosil Medical Limited (ASX:OSL - Appointed
28 March 2013), Regeneus Limited (ASX:RGS – Appointed 21 September 2012),
Calzada Limited (ASX:CZD – Appointed 15 November 2013) and PharmAust Limited
(ASX:PAA – Appointed 12 August 2013)
Other directorships held during
the past 3 years
Dr. Aston has been a Director of the following entities in the past 3 years: IDT
Limited (ASX:IDT - 20 March 2012 to 20 November 2013)
Mr. Daniel Pollock Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board 11 October 2012
Qualifications LL.B; Dip L.P
Experience Mr Pollock is a lawyer admitted in both Scotland and Australia and holding
Practicing Certificates in both Jurisdictions. He is sole practitioner in his own legal
firm based in Melbourne, Australia which operates internationally and specializes
in commercial law.
Mr Pollock is Chairman and Company Secretary of Amaero Pty Ltd, a company
established to commercialise laser based additive manufacturing emerging from
Monash University.
He is also Executive Director and co-owner of Great Accommodation P/L a
property management business operating in Victoria.
Mr Pollock has had historical involvement as a seed investor and Board member of
a number of small unlisted companies. The most recent of these was an
E
Pharmacy company where he was heavily involved in its commercial growth and
ultimate sale to a large listed health services company.
Interest in shares and options 14,985,661 ordinary shares and 11,766,667 options over ordinary shares.
Committees Chairman and Member of the Company's Audit and Risk Committee; and Member
of the Company's Remuneration Committee.
Directorships held in other
public entities
Nil
Other directorships held during
the past 3 years
Nil
Mr. Stephen Anastasiou Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board 28 May 2013
Qualifications BSc (Hons), Grad. Dip MKTG, MBA
Experience Mr Anastasiou has over 20 years' experience in general management, marketing
and strategic planning within the healthcare industry.
His breadth of experience incorporates medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals,
hospital, dental and OTC products, with companies including the international
pharmaceutical company Bristol Myer Squibb.
While working with KPMG Peat Marwick as a management consultant, Mr.
Anastasiou has previously led project teams in a diverse range of market
development and strategic planning projects in both the public and private sector.
He is also a director and shareholder of a number of unlisted private companies,
covering a variety of industry sectors that include healthcare and funds
management.
Mr Anastasiou's companies have participated in several corporate transactions
involving business units and brands of multinational and Australian companies
Interest in shares and options 363,103,200 ordinary shares and 76,666,667 options over ordinary shares.
Committees Nil
Directorships held in other
public entities
Nil
Other directorships held during
the past 3 years
Nil
Dr. Stewart Washer Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board 24 October 2001
Resigned from the Board 3 July 2013
Qualifications BSc (Hons), PhD
Dr. Elane Zelcer Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board 19 November 2009
Resigned from the Board 2 September 2013
Qualifications BSc (Hons), PhD, Grad Dip Mktg, FAICD

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report, unless stated otherwise.

Company Secretary

Mr Phillip Hains Joint Company Secretary
------------------ ------------------------- --

Mr Hains was appointed as Company Secretary on 19th April 2013.

Mr Hains is a Chartered Accountant and specialist in the public company environment. He has served the needs of a number of public company boards of directors and related committees. He has over 20 years' experience in providing accounting, administration, compliance and general management services. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from RMIT and a Public Practice Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Mr Peter Vaughan Joint Company Secretary

Mr Vaughan was appointed as Company Secretary on 19th April 2013.

Mr Vaughan is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in the listed company environment for almost 10 years across a number of industries. He has served on and provided accounting, administration, compliance and general management services to a number of private, not-for-profit and public company boards of directors and related committees.

Principal Activity

The Company's principal activity is a product development driven biopharmaceutical Company focused on the research and development of bovine-colostrum enriched with antibodies of choice for the treatment and prevention of a range of infectious and immune modulated diseases.

Dividends

The Directors did not pay any dividends during the financial year. The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the 2014 financial year.

Significant Changes in State of Affairs

There have been no other significant changes in the nature of Immuron Limited's principal activities during the financial year.

Significant Events after Reporting Date

There have not been any matters or circumstances in the financial statements or notes thereto, that have arisen since the end of the financial year, which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of Immuron Limited, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of Immuron Limited in future financial years.

Business Strategy, Future Developments and Prospects

Immuron aims to create value for shareholders through a two-pronged approach. In the short and medium term Immuron sells and licenses Travelan, an over-the-counter product. Beyond the short term, Immuron is researching and developing prescription products, principally for the treatment of NASH and Clostridium difficile.

Immuron continues to focus on increasing revenues sales of its flagship product of Travelan in Australia and increasingly overseas. Immuron has already appointed partners in Canada and certain Asian countries. It is engaged in active discussions with prospective partners in a number of other countries such as the US, India and China, with whom Immuron is hoping to finalise partnership agreements for the commericalisation of Travelan in those partners' respective countries.

The Company continues to develop its NASH, ASH and C-Diff products. These development programs are not expected to generate revenues in the short term. In the longer term and pending a successful development outcome especially successful clinical trials, each of these development programs could increase shareholder value by many multiples.

Operating and Financial Review

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

The reported after tax loss of \$2,554,550 is after fully expensing all of the Company's research and development expenditure and patenting costs of \$1,285,121 incurred during the year.

The Company has engaged a specialised R&D Tax consultant to review the research and development expenses of the Company for financial year 2014, to ensure the maximum rebate is received under the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program. It is anticipated that the Company will receive substantial cash inflows following this review process.

The total operating revenue for the year was \$1,044,142, which is an increase of approximately \$900k from financial year 2013. The increase in sales has substantially increased due to the company's implementation of a direct to wholesaler distribution and sales model.

Statement of Financial Position

At 30 June 2014 the Company's cash position was \$6.14 million (June 2013: \$1.45 million). The Company had trade and other receivables of \$517,792 (June 2013: \$15,438). This receivables amount does not include any anticipated future receivables from the Australian Government under the R&D Tax Incentive program mentioned above. During the financial year ended 30 June 2014 the company raised \$9.66 million (before costs) through a fully underwritten rights issue. CAD1.5 million of these funds were used to repay the outstanding convertible loan from Paladin Labs debt removing Immuron's significant ongoing interest payment obligations as well as strengthening the Statement of Financial Position.

Statement of Cash Flows

The net operating and investing cash outflows for the year were \$2,650,577 (2013: \$2,045,407) which included costs associated with the Company's further development of its research and development programs. During the financial year \$664,151 was received from R&D tax refund incentives associated with eligible expenditure and activities. This amount includes amounts received from resubmitting R&D tax incentive returns from prior financial years to accurately capture further eligible expenditure. The Company received Net cash inflows from financing activities of \$7,361,555 (2013: \$2,055,391).

Material Business Risks

Immuron develops therapeutics and has projects in both the commercial sales and development phases. Any investment in the development of therapeutics is considered high-risk. The Company is also subject to risks associated with the usual conduct of business and these risks, including interest rate movements, labour conditions, government policies, securities market conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, and a range of other factors which are outside the control of the Board and Management.

More specific material risks of the sector and the Company include, but are not limited to:

  • Scientific, technical & clinical the outcome of the development of therapeutics is inherently unknown. Activities are experimental in nature so the risk of failure or delay is material. Key development activities, including clinical trials and product manufacture, are undertaken by specialist contract organisations; and there are risks in managing the quality and timelines of these activities.
  • Regulatory products and their testing, may not be approved by, or be delayed by regulatory bodies (such as was the case in Canada) whose approvals are necessary before products can be sold in market.
  • Financial the Company currently, and since inception, does not receive sufficient income to cover operating expenses. The Company may require additional capital funding in the future, and no assurance can be given that such funding will be available, if required.

Intellectual Property (IP) – commercial success requires the ability to develop, obtain and maintain commercially valuable patents and, trade secrets. Gaining and maintaining the IP across multiple countries; and preventing the infringement of the Company's exclusive rights involves management of complex legal, scientific and factual issues. The Company must also operate without infringing upon the IP of others.

  • Commercialisation the Company relies, and intends to rely, upon corporate partners to market, and in some cases finalise development of its products, on its behalf. There are risks in establishing and maintaining these relationships, and with the manner in which partners execute on these collaborative agreements.
  • Product acceptance & competiveness a developed product may not be considered by key opinion leaders (eg. doctors), reimbursement authorities (eg. PBA-listing) or the end customer to be an effective alternative to products already on market, or new superior future products may be preferred.
  • Product liability a claim or product recall would significantly impact the Company. Insurance, at an acceptable cost, may not be available or be adequate to cover liability claims if a marketed product is found to be unsafe.
  • Key personnel the Company's success and achievements against timelines depend on key members of its highly qualified, specialised and experienced management and scientific teams. The ability to retain and attract such personnel is important.
  • Grant and R&D incentives the Company may undertake R&D activities under competitive grants and be partfunded by other incentive programs (eg R&D tax credits). There is no certainty that grants or incentive programs will continue to be available to the Company, and changes in government policy may reduce their applicability.

In accordance with good business practice in the pharmaceutical industry the company's management actively and routinely employs a variety of risk management strategies. These are broadly described in the Corporate Governance Statement.

Biotechnology Companies – Inherent Risks

Some of the risks inherent in the development of a pharmaceutical product to a marketable stage include the uncertainty of patent protection and proprietary rights, whether patent applications and issued patents will offer adequate protection to enable product development or may infringe intellectual property rights of other parties, the obtaining of the necessary drug regulatory authority approvals and difficulties caused by the rapid advancements in technology. Also a particular compound may fail the clinical development process through lack of efficacy or safety. Companies such as Immuron Limited are dependent on the success of their R&D projects and on the ability to attract funding to support these activities. Investment in research and development projects cannot be assessed on the same fundamentals as trading and manufacturing enterprises. Thus investment in these areas must be regarded as speculative, taking into account these considerations.

This Report may contain forward-looking statements regarding the potential of the Company's projects and interests and the development of the Company's projects and interests and the development and therapeutic potential of the Company's research and development projects. Any statement describing a goal, expectation, intention or belief of the Company is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, particularly those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercialising drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and the financing of such activities. There is no guarantee that the Company's research and development projects will be successful or receive regulatory approvals or prove to be commercially successful in the future. Actual results of further R&D could differ from those projected or detailed in this report.

As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on forward-looking statements. Consideration should be given to these and other risks concerning the Company's research and development program referred to in this Directors' Report and in the Company's 'Operations Report' as contained in this Financial Report for the period ended 30 June 2014.

Environmental Regulation and Performance

The Company is involved in pharmaceutical research and development. Much of which is contracted out to third parties, and it is the Directors understanding that these activities do not create any significant/material environmental impact. To the best of the Company's knowledge, the scientific research activities undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Company are in full compliance with all prescribed environmental regulations.

Meetings of Directors

During the financial year, 16 meetings of Directors (including committees of Directors) were held. Attendances by each Director during the year were as follows:

Board Meetings Committee Meetings
Audit and Risk Remuneration
No. eligible to
attend
No.
attended
No. eligible to
attend
No.
attended
No. eligible
to attend
No.
attended
Dr Roger Aston 13 12 2 2 1 1
Mr Daniel Pollock 13 13 2 2 - -
Mr Stephen Anastasiou 13 13 - - - -
Dr Stewart Washer * - - - - - -
Dr Elane Zelcer** 4 4 1 1 1 1

*Resigned from the board on 3rd July 2013

**Resigned from the board on 2nd September 2013

As at the date of this report the Company had an Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee, with membership of the committees as follows:

Audit and Risk Committee Remuneration Committee
Chairman Mr Daniel Pollock Dr Roger Aston
Members Dr Roger Aston Mr Daniel Pollock

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors and other Officers

Under the Company's constitution:

  • (a) To the extent permitted by law and subject to the restrictions in section 199A and 199B of the Corporations Act 2001, the Company indemnifies every person who is or has been an officer of the Company against any liability (other than for legal costs) incurred by that person as an officer of the Company where the Company requested the officer to accept appointment as Director.
  • (b) To the extent permitted by law and subject to the restrictions in sections 199A and 199B of the Corporations Act 2001, the Company indemnifies every person who is or has been an officer of the Company against reasonable legal costs incurred in defending an action for a liability incurred by that person as an officer of the Company.

The Company has insured its Directors, the Company Secretaries and executive officers for the financial year ended 30 June 2014. Under the Company's Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance Policy, the Company cannot release to any third party or otherwise publish details of the nature of the liabilities insured by the policy or the amount of the premium. Accordingly, the Company relies on section 300(9) of the Corporations Act 2001 to exempt it from the requirement to disclose the nature of the liability insured against and the premium amount of the relevant policy.

The Company also has in place a Deed of Indemnity, Access and Insurance with each of the Directors. This Deed:

  • (i) indemnifies the Director to the extent permitted by law and the Constitution against certain liabilities and legal costs incurred by the Director as an officer of any Group Company;
  • (ii) requires the Company to maintain, and pay the premium for, a D&O Policy in respect of the Director; and
  • (iii) provides the Director with access to particular papers and documents requested by the Director for a Permitted Purpose;

both during the time that the Director holds office and for a seven year period after the Director ceases to be an officer of any Group Company, on the terms and conditions contained in the Deed.

Indemnification and Insurance of Auditor

The company has not, during or since the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor.

During the financial year, the company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the company or any related entity.

Share Options on Issue as at the Date of this Report

Class ASX Code Date of Expiry Exercise Price No. Under Option
Listed Options IMCOA 30 April 2015 \$0.0389 115,995,306
Unlisted Options IMCSO1 30 June 2015 \$0.0389 2,000,000
Unlisted Options IMCAI 31 March 2016 \$0.0094 155,317,501
Unlisted Options IMCAI 30 June 2016 \$0.0069 31,746,031
Unlisted Options IMCAI 4 December 2016 \$0.0114 50,000,000
Unlisted Options IMCSO2 1 November 2017 \$0.0389 2,500,000
Unlisted Options IMCRM1 30 November 2021 \$0.0486 579,736
Unlisted Options IMCRM2 17 January 2022 \$0.0469 1,186,729
Unlisted Options IMCAI 28 February 2019 \$0.0473 615,222
Unlisted Options IMCAI 28 May 2019 \$0.0075 5,602,241

The unissued ordinary shares of Immuron Limited under option as at the date of this report were:

Shares Issued as a Result of the Exercise of Options

During the year ended 30 June 2014, 29,075 fully paid ordinary shares of Immuron Limited were issued as a result of the exercise of listed IMCOA options

Proceedings on Behalf of the Company

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001.

Non-Audit Services

The Company's Auditors, William Buck, did not provide any non-audit services during the 2014 financial year.

Auditor's Independence Declaration

The Auditors Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2014 has been received and can be found in the 'Auditor's Independence Declaration' section of this Annual Report.

Corporate Governance

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of Immuron support and adhere to good corporate governance practices. The Company's Corporate Governance Statement is contained in the 'Corporate Governance Statement' section of this Annual Report.

Remuneration Report (Audited)

This Remuneration Report outlines the Director and Executive remuneration arrangements of the Company as required by the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.

This report details the nature and amount of remuneration of each Director of Immuron Limited and all other Key Management Personnel.

For the purposes of this report, Key Management Personnel (KMP) are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Company, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether Executive or otherwise) of the Company.

For the purposes of this report, the term 'executive' encompasses the chief executive, senior executives, and secretaries of the Company.

This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of Immuron Limited, and for the other Key Management Personnel.

The Directors of Immuron Limited during the year were:

Dr Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Daniel Pollock Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Stephen Anastasiou Non-Executive Director
Dr Stewart Washer 1 Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Elane Zelcer 1 Independent Non-Executive Director

1 These Directors resigned during or after the 2014 financial year on the dates disclosed earlier in this Directors' Report.

The other Key Management Personnel of Immuron Limited during the year were:

Mr Amos Meltzer Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Section A: Principles used to determine the nature and amount of Remuneration

Remuneration Policy

The Remuneration Policy ensures that Directors and Senior Management are appropriately remunerated having regard to their relevant experience, their performance, the performance of the Company, industry norms/standards and the general pay environment as appropriate. The Remuneration Policy has been established to enable the Company to attract, motivate and retain suitably qualified Directors and Senior Management who will create value for shareholders.

Remuneration Policy versus Company Performance

The Company's Remuneration Policy is not directly based on the Company's earnings. The Company's earnings have remained negative since inception due to the nature of the Company. Shareholder wealth reflects this speculative and volatile market sector. No dividends have ever been declared by the Company. The Company continues to focus on the research and development of its intellectual property portfolio with the objective of achieving key development and commercial milestones in order to add further Shareholder value.

Financial Year Net Loss Share Price
at Year End
2014 \$2,544,550 \$0.005
2013 \$3,539,117 \$0.004
2012 \$2,297,520 \$0.018
2011 \$2,595,179 \$0.063
2010 \$1,902,425 \$0.069

The Company's performance over the previous five financial years is as follows:

Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of Immuron Limited is responsible for overseeing the Remuneration Policy of the Company and for recommending or making such changes to the policy as it deems appropriate.

Non-Executive Director Remuneration

Objective

The Remuneration Policy ensures that Non-Executive Directors are appropriately remunerated having regard to their relevant experience, individual performance, the performance of the Company, industry norms/standards and the general pay environment as appropriate.

Structure

The Company's Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of Non-Executive Directors shall be determined from time to time by a Meeting of Shareholders. An amount (not exceeding the amount approved at the Shareholders Meeting) is determined by the Board and then divided between the Non-Executive Directors as agreed. The latest determination was at the Shareholders Meeting held on 8 November 2005 when shareholders approved the aggregate maximum sum to be paid or provided as remuneration to the Directors as a whole (other than the Managing Director and Executive Directors) for their services as \$350,000 per annum.

In the year ended 30 June 2014, the Non-Executive Directors were remunerated an aggregate \$225,134 per annum, including superannuation.

The manner in which the aggregate remuneration is apportioned amongst Non-Executive Directors is reviewed periodically.

The Board is responsible for reviewing its own performance. Board, and Board committee performance, is monitored on an informal basis throughout the year with a formal review conducted during the financial year.

No retirement benefits are payable other than statutory superannuation, if applicable.

Executive Director and Executive Officer Remuneration

Objective

The Remuneration Policy ensures that Executive Directors are appropriately remunerated having regard to their relevant experience, individual performance, the performance of the Company, industry norms/standards and the general pay environment as appropriate.

Structure

The Non-Executive Directors are responsible for evaluating the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who in turn evaluates the performance of the other Senior Executives. The evaluation process is intended to assess the Company's business performance, whether long-term strategic objectives are being achieved and the achievement of individual performance objectives.

The performance of the CEO and Senior Executives are monitored on an informal basis throughout the year and a formal evaluation is performed annually.

Fixed Remuneration

Executives' fixed remuneration comprises salary and superannuation and is reviewed annually by the CEO, and in turn, the Remuneration Committee. This review takes into account the Executives' experience, performance in achieving agreed objectives and market factors as appropriate.

Variable Remuneration – Short Term Incentive Scheme

All Executives are entitled to participate in the Employee Short Term Incentive Scheme which provides for executive employees to receive a combination of short term incentive (STI) and long term incentive (LTI)'s as part of their total remuneration if they achieve certain performance indicators as set by the Board. The STI can be paid either by cash, or a combination of cash and the issue of equity in the Company, at the determination of the Board and Remuneration Committee.

The Remuneration Committee approves the issue of bonuses following the recommendations of the CEO in their review of the performance of the Executives and the Company as a whole against agreed Key Result Areas (KRA's).

The Board approves Corporate KRA's on an annual basis. Personal KRA's are developed for each Executive.

Variable Remuneration – Long Term Incentive Scheme

Executives may also be provided with longer-term incentives through the Company's Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP), that was approved by shareholders at the General Meeting held on 5 September 2011. The aim of the ESOP is to allow the Executives to participate in, and benefit from, the growth of the Company as a result of their efforts and to assist in motivating and retaining those key employees over the long term. Continued service is the condition attached to the vesting of the options. The Board at its discretion determines the total number of options granted to each Executive.

Voting and Comments Made at the Company's 2013 Annual General Meeting

The Company received 99% of the "yes" votes on the resolution pertaining to shareholders voting on the remuneration report for the 2013 financial year. There were no specific comments raised at the Annual General Meeting or throughout the year on its remuneration practices.

Section B: Details of Remuneration

Details of Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2014

The remuneration for each Director and each of the other Key Management Personnel of the Company during the year ended 30 June 2014 was as follows:

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2These Directors were appointed during the 2013 financial year on the dates disclosed earlier in this Directors Report.

3This Director is not remunerated for being a Director, but a related entity of this Director, Grandlodge Pty Ltd, is remunerated for business services provided to Immuron. Grandlodge was contracted on commercial arms-length terms to provide their services for \$70,000 per annum on 1 June 2013.

30 June 2014 Options Issued
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Mr Daniel Pollock - - - 25,400 25,400
Mr Stephen Anastasiou - - - 25,400 25,400
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- 56,127 - 7,191 63,318
- 56,127 - 108,791 164,918

Performance based Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2014:

Performance based Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2013:

Options Issued
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Mr Graeme Stevens - - - 10,557 10,557
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(a) Share Based Payments

The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and other Key Management Personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

30 June 2014 Balance at
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Dr Roger Aston 13,122,482 2,604,167 - 3,000,000 18,726,649
Mr Daniel Pollock 6,418,993 1,875,000 - 6,691,668 14,985,661
Mr Stephen Anastasiou 151,626,929 - - 1
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Dr Elane Zelcer * 2,742,023 - - 1,145,834 3,887,857
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Mr Daniel Pollock * 500,000 - - 5,918,993 6,418,993
Mr Stephen Anastasiou * - - - 2
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Prof. Colin Chapman * 1,530,080 - - - 1,530,080
Mr. Joseph Baini * 950,000 - - 1,210,000 2,160,000
Dr Stewart Washer * 600,000 - - 900,000 1,500,000
Dr Elane Zelcer * 579,910 - - 2,162,113 2,742,023
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Mr Graeme Stevens * 3,120,781 - - - 3,120,781
Dr Grant Rawlin * 1,355,071 - - - 1,355,071
10,158,184 - - 174,740,517 184,898,701

* Denotes a person(s) who was appointed or resigned during the year. Please see the Directors Report for more information (Page 5 to 7)

1Securities issued through fully underwriten rights issue as announced to the market 22 January 2014

2Securities issued in accordance with Rights Issue Underwriting approved by shareholders at the Company's General Meeting held on 17 May 2013.

Shares and options may be issued or granted to key management personnel under the various share based compensation plans as set out in section C of this report.

Details of shares and options provided as part of the total remuneration paid to key management personnel are set out below. When exercisable, each option is convertible into one ordinary fully paid share of Immuron Limited.

No shares were granted to Directors in relation to remuneration during the 2013 financial year.

(b) Options and Rights

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1Securities issued in as per Resolution 5, 6 and 7 approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 29 November 2013.

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1Securities issued in accordance with Rights Issue Underwriting approved by shareholders at the Company's General Meeting held on 17 May 2013

Additional Information in Respect of Options

The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary fully paid shares affecting remuneration of directors and other key management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Number of Vesting date and Exercise Fair value per option
Options Grant date exercisable date Expiry date price at grant date
25,396,825 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 30 June 2016 \$0.0069 \$0.0022
40,000,000 4 December 2013 4 December 2013 4 December 2016 \$0.0114 \$0.0025

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights and the value of the grant was determined in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards.

The number of options over ordinary shares granted to and vested by directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2014 are set out below. No options were issued to Directors in relation to remuneration during the 2013 financial year

Number of options granted
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Number of options vested
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Name 2014 2013 2014 2013
Directors
Dr Roger Aston 20,000,0001 - 20,000,000 -
Mr Daniel Pollock 10,000,0001 - 10,000,000 -
Mr Stephen Anastasiou 10,000,0001 - 10,000,000 -
Dr Stewart Washer * - - - -
Dr Elane Zelcer * - - - -
40,000,000 - 40,000,000 -
Other Key Management Personnel
Mr Amos Meltzer 25,396,825 4,500,000 625,000 2,625,000
25,396,825 4,500,000 625,000 2,625,000
65,396,825 4,500,000 40,625,000 2,625,000

* These Directors resigned during or after the 2014 financial year on the dates disclosed earlier in this Directors Report.

1Securities issued in as per Resolution 5, 6 and 7 approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 29 November 2013.

Values of options over ordinary fully paid shares granted, exercised and lapsed for directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2014 are set out below.

Name Value of options
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Dr Roger Aston 50,800 - -
Mr Daniel Pollock 25,400 - -
Mr Stephen Anastasiou 25,400 - -
Dr Stewart Washer - - -
Dr Elane Zelcer - - -
101,600 - -
Other Key Management Personnel
Mr Amos Meltzer 56,127 - 14,935
56,127 - 14,935
157,727 - 14,935
Fixed Remuneration At Risk - STI At Risk - LTI
2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013
Other Key Management Personnel
Mr Amos Meltzer 80% 90% - 9% 20% 1%

The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed are as follows:

(c) Loans to Directors and Other Key Management Personnel

There were no loans made to Directors or other Key Management Personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties.

(d) Other transactions with Other Key Management Personnel

There were no further transactions with Directors or other Key Management Personnel not disclosed above or in Note 23.

Section C: Share-based Compensation

(i) Shares

(a) Employee Share Plan

All permanent employees (excluding Executive Directors) who have been continuously employed by the Company for a period of at least one year are eligible to participate in the Plan. Employees may elect not to participate in the Plan.

Under the Plan, eligible employees may be granted up to \$1,000 worth of fully paid ordinary shares in Immuron Limited annually for no cash consideration. The market value of the shares issued under the scheme, measured as the weighted average price at which the Company's shares are traded on the Australian Stock Exchange during the week leading up to and including the date of grant, is recognised as part of employee benefit costs in the period the shares are granted.

Offers under the Plan are at the discretion of the Company. Shares issued under the scheme may not be sold until the earlier of three years after issue or cessation of employment with the Company. In all other respects the shares rank equally with other fully-paid ordinary shares on issue.

The number of shares issued to participants in the Plan is the offer amount divided by the weighted average price at which the Company's shares are traded on the Australian Stock Exchange during the week up to and including the date of grant.

No shares were issued under this plan in the 2014 financial year (2013: Nil).

(b) Executive Officer Share Plan

At the 2007 annual general meeting the members agreed to the establishment of the Immuron Limited Executive Officer Share Plan (Plan). The Plan may involve the Company providing financial assistance for the purchase of its own shares in that no eligible employees are required to pay application monies for the shares issued.

Shares issued under this Plan are held in the name of a trustee on behalf of the eligible employees. A wholly owned subsidiary company was incorporated on 2 January 2008 for the sole purpose to act as the trustee under the Plan.

A brief summary of the Plan is as follows:

    1. The Plan is available to all senior employees and Directors, both executive and non-executive, of Immuron Limited.
    1. Eligible employees will be offered ordinary shares in the Company to be subscribed for, or acquired by the trustee on behalf of the employee. Shares held by the trustee for employees will be restricted shares in that the shares will not be transferred into the name of the employee until the earlier of, 10 years from date of issue, or the employee terminates their employment with the Company.

    1. The shares issued under the Plan will rank equally with all other ordinary shares in the Company and are entitled to receive dividends and vote at general meetings of members.
    1. No application monies are payable for shares issued under the Plan, unless the Board determine otherwise.

No shares were issued under this Plan in the 2014 financial year (2013: Nil).

(c) Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP)

At the General Meeting of shareholders held on 5 September 2011 shareholders approved the rules of the ESOP and authorised Directors to issue options at their discretion in accordance with the rules from time to time. Under the rules of the ESOP the Board may offer options to key management staff and consultants and in special circumstances may provide financial assistance to an entitled option holder to assist in the exercise of the ESOP options.

The aggregate number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the ESOP options, together with all other share purchase plans for eligible persons, shall not at any time exceed 5% of the total number of the Company's ordinary shares on issue.

During the year options were issued under the rules of the ESOP to the following key management personnel:

Number of options
granted during
the year
No.
Total Value of
options at
grant date
\$
Number of
options vested
during the year
No.
Number of
options lapsed
during the year
No.
Other Key Management Personnel
Mr Amos Meltzer 25,396,825 56,127 625,000 2,000,000

The terms of the above options were:

  • The options were issued on 4 July 2013
  • The options expire on 30 June 2016 and can be exercised at any date prior to their expiry date.
  • The exercise price for each option is \$0.0069
  • At the discretion of the Board, should the employee leave their employment with the Company, any unvested options will lapse.

(d) Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP)

The terms and conditions of each grant of options affecting remuneration in the current or future reporting period are as follows:

Grant date Vesting date Expiry date Exercise
price
Value per
option at
grant date
Performance
achieved
% Vested
18 July 2012 Immediately 30 June 2015 \$0.0389 \$0.007 N/A 100%
1 November 2012 25% - 1 Nov 2012 1 Nov 2017 \$0.0389 \$0.007 N/A 100%
1 November 2012 25% - 1 July 2013 1 Nov 2017 \$0.0389 \$0.007 N/A 100%
1 November 2012 25% - 1 July 2014 1 Nov 2017 \$0.0389 \$0.007 N/A 0%
1 November 2012 25% - 1 July 2015 1 Nov 2017 \$0.0389 \$0.007 N/A 0%
4 July 2013 Immediately 30 June 2016 \$.0069 \$0.002 N/A 100%

The assessed fair value of options granted to personnel at their grant date is allocated equally over the period from grant date to vesting date, and the amount for the 2014 financial year is included in the remuneration table as set out in section B above. Fair values at grant date are determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option. The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any expected changes to future volatility due to publically available information. All options when granted are granted for no consideration.

Section D: Employment Contracts of Key Management Personnel

At the date of this report, the employment conditions of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Amos Meltzer and other Key Management Personnel were formalised in contracts of employment. Mr Meltzer is employed under a contract, which commenced on 1 July 2013 and does not have an expiry date.

The consulting contract of Mr Meltzer stipulates a termination period of three months, there is no require for payment upon termination of the contract. Any options not vested before ceasing employment may lapse in accordance with the Company's Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP).

Section E: Additional Information

Loans to Directors and Executives

No loans have been made to any Director, or any of their related entities, or any executive during the 2014 financial year (2013: \$Nil).

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Dr Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Dated: This the 29th Day of August 2014

The Board of Directors of Immuron Limited ("the Company") is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company and guides and monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of its shareholders.

The format of the Corporate Governance Statement is based on the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council's ("the Council") "Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations". In accordance with the Council's recommendations, the Corporate Governance Statement must contain certain specific information and must disclose the extent to which the Company has followed the guidelines during the period.

Where a recommendation has not been followed, that fact must be disclosed, together will the reasons for the departure. Immuron's Corporate Governance Statement is structured with reference to the Council's principles and recommendations, which are as follows:

Principle 1 Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
Principle 2 Structure the board to add value
Principle 3 Promote ethical and responsible decision making
Principle 4 Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
Principle 5 Make timely and balanced disclosure
Principle 6 Respect the rights of shareholders
Principle 7 Recognise and manage risk
Principle 8 Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Commensurate with the spirit of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the Company has followed each recommendation where the Board has considered the recommendation to be an appropriate benchmark for corporate governance practices, taking into account factors such as the size of the Company and the Board, resources available and activities of the Company. Where the Company's corporate governance practices depart from the Principles and Recommendations, the Board has offered full disclosure of the nature of, and reason for, the adoption of its own practice.

Immuron's corporate governance practices were in place throughout the year ended 30 June 2014. For further information on the corporate governance policies adopted by Immuron Limited, please refer to its website: www.immuron.com.

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight.

Role of the Board.

The primary role of the Board is to provide effective governance over the Company's affairs to ensure the interests of the shareholders are protected and the confidence of the investing market is maintained whilst having regard for the interests of all the stakeholders.

This role is exercised by the Board, as whole, and each Director exercising diligent attention to the affairs of the Company.

In particular the Board is responsible for:

  • 1) Setting the Company's values and standards of conduct and ensuring that these are adhered to
  • 2) Providing strategic direction and approving corporate strategic initiatives;
  • 3) Oversight of the Company, including its control and accountability systems;
  • 4) Appointing and removing the Chief Executive Office;
  • 5) Reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and controls, codes of conduct and legal compliance;
  • 6) Monitoring senior management performance and ensuring appropriate resources are available;

  • 7) Approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and acquisitions and divestitures;

  • 8) Approving and monitoring financial and other reporting to shareholders and regulatory authorities.

To ensure that all new Board members understand what is expected of them, in addition to their obligations under the Corporation Act, the Company provides them with a document setting out the key terms and conditions relating to their appointment.

Role of Management.

Through the Chief Executive Officer, management is responsible to the Board for the:

  • 1) Development and implementation of agreed corporate strategy and performance objectives;
  • 2) Undertaking the day to day activities of the Company;
  • 3) Identifying all matters to be included in a risk profile of the Company and ensuring that effective risk management systems are implemented and adhered to;
  • 4) Observing the code of conduct;
  • 5) Ensuring that the Board is fully informed of all matters which may have a material impact on the ability of the Company to meet its obligations.

On at least an annual basis, the Board conducts a formal performance review of the Chief Executive Officer and any other key management personnel (KMP). The Board assesses the performance of KMP against qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators relevant to each KMP. A performance review of KMP occurred during the 2014 financial year in accordance with this process.

Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value.

Board Composition.

The Board determines its size and composition, subject to the limits imposed by the Company's Constitution, which requires a minimum of three and a maximum of ten. Currently there are three (3) Directors.

The current Board comprises of three (3) Non-Executive Directors. Two of the Non-Executives are independent Directors who act independent of management and free of any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgment. The Chairman of the Company is an Independent Director. The Board assesses whether a director is independent in accordance with the Council's independence guidelines. The skills, experience and expertise of each Director is set out in the attached Directors' Report.

The Board collectively and each Director individually may take, at the expense of the Company, such independent professional advice as is considered necessary to fulfil their relevant duties and responsibilities.

The Board is responsible for the nomination and selection of directors. A separate nomination committee has not been formed. The Board considers that given the size of the Company and the Board, no benefits or efficiencies would be gained by delegating this function to a separate committee. The charter of the nomination committee has been incorporated into the Board Charter and by this action the Board of Directors considers all matters that would be relevant for a nomination committee.

The Board considers the ongoing development and improvement of its own performance, the performance of individual directors and Board Committees as critical to effective governance.

The Board has adopted an informal self-evaluation process to measure its own performance. The performance of the Board and individual directors is reviewed at least every year by the Board as a whole. This process includes a review in relation to the composition and skills mix of the Directors of the Company.

Performance reviews involve analysis based on key performance indicators aligned with the financial and nonfinancial objectives of the Company. A performance review in accordance with the processes disclosed occurred during the 2014 financial year.

Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision making.

The Company has adopted the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines on ethical research practices.

Code of Conduct

Immuron is guided in all its activities by respect for all its stakeholders including employees, shareholders, contractors, customers and suppliers.

The Board has articulated the Company's requirements for standards of conduct, from Directors and senior management, based on the following principles;

  • Directors are subject to re-election every three years;
  • The Chairman must be independent;
  • Conflict of interest must be avoided wherever possible. If, for any reason, a potential conflict arises, the Director/employee must declare the conflict and absent themselves from all discussions and decisions on the relevant matter;
  • Employees, consultants and Directors must respect the confidentiality of the Company's assets, including intellectual property, both during and after employment;
  • The Company will comply with all relevant legislation and regulation;
  • The Company will deal fairly with all its stakeholders;
  • The Company will promote a culture of ethical behavior, encouraging openness amongst employees, Directors and contractors.

Trading in Company Securities.

The Company reaffirmed its policy and procedures on securities trading in an announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on 29 December 2010.

Briefly the policy states that in respect of any designated officer, either directly or indirectly, is not to deal in the Company's securities at any time:

  • When a designated officer is in possession of inside information; or
  • Where the dealing is for short-term or speculative gain; or
  • Within a period commencing 72 hours prior to and 72 hours after any announcement; or
  • Within a period commencing 72 hours prior to and 72 hours after the announcement of the half year and annual financial results.

A designated officer includes Directors, key management employees, consultants, and their associates, and is not to communicate inside information or cause that information to be communicated to another person, or deal in securities of outside companies about which they may obtain inside information by virtue of their position at Immuron.

Each Director has entered into an agreement with the Company to provide information to allow the Company to notify the ASX of any share transaction within five business days.

The Audit and Risks Committee will periodically review the compliance with this policy and report any departures to the Board.

Diversity Policy

The Company is committed to increasing diversity amongst its employees, and not just in the area of gender diversity. Our workforce is employed based on the right person for the job regardless of their gender, age, nationality, race, religious beliefs, cultural background, sexuality or physical ability or appearance.

Executive and Board positions are filled by the best candidates available without discrimination. The Company is committed to increasing gender diversity within these positions when appropriate appointments become available. The Company is also committed to identifying suitable persons within the organisation, and where appropriate opportunities exist, advance diversity to support the promotion of talented employees into management positions.

The Company has not set any gender specific diversity objectives as it believes that multicultural diversity is as equally important within its organisation.

The following table demonstrates the Company's gender diversity as at the date of this report:

Number of Males Number of Females
Directors 3 -
Key Management Personnel 1 -
Other Company Employees/Consultants 8 4

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting.

The Board has established an Audit and Risks Committee, which operates under a Charter approved by the Board. It is the Board's responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the Company. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators. The Board has delegated responsibility for establishing and maintaining a framework of internal control and ethical standards to the Audit and Risks Committee.

The Audit and Risks Committee consists of the following independent Non-Executive Directors:

  • Dr Daniel Pollock (Chairperson)
  • Dr Roger Aston

Details of the Directors qualifications and attendance at audit committee meetings are set out above in the Directors Report. Given the size of the Board and the Company, Board Committees consisting of only two members are deemed to be an appropriate size to allow the Committee to discharge its charter effectively.

The main responsibilities of the Audit and Risks Committee are to:

  • Determine the adequacy of the Company's administrative, operating and accounting controls and policies including;
  • o Systems of internal control and management of risks, including the risks associated with the Company's production and R & D projects;
  • o The Company's process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and its own code of business conduct.
  • o Oversee and appraise the quality of the audits conducted by the Company's external auditors;
  • o Maintain open lines of communication among the Board, management and external auditors to exchange views and information, as well as confirm their respective authority and responsibilities;
  • o Serve as an objective party to review the financial information presented by management to the Board, shareholders and regulators; and
  • o Report to the Board on matters relevant to the Committee's role and responsibilities.
  • In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit and Risks Committee:
  • o Receives regular reports from management;
  • o Meets with the external auditors at least twice a year and reviews any significant disagreements between the auditors and management irrespective of whether they have been resolved;
  • o Review of the audit plan with the external auditors and evaluates the effectiveness of the external audit;
  • o Reviews the process the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have in place to support their certifications to the Board.

The Audit and Risks Committee has the authority, within the scope of its responsibilities, to seek and request any information it requires from any employee or external party.

Principle 5: Making timely and balanced disclosure.

As Immuron's shares are traded on the ASX the Company is very conscious that it has an obligation to ensure that the market is both fully and accurately informed about material matters by timely and balanced disclosure.

The Company Secretary has been nominated as the person responsible for communicating with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This role includes responsibility for ensuring compliance with the continuous disclosure requirement in the ASX Listing Rules and overseeing and co-ordinating information disclosure to the ASX, analysts, brokers, shareholders, the media and the public.

The information disclosed will be factual and presented in a clear and balanced way. The Company has prepared and issued to all senior staff a written policy document on this matter and requires strict adherence to this policy.

Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders.

The Company is committed to respecting the rights of shareholders and facilitating the effective exercise of those rights.

This is achieved by;

  • Effective and regular communications;
  • Providing access to timely, balanced and understandable information about the Company and its current and future direction; and
  • Facilitating easy participation at general meetings.

The Company's external auditor attends each annual general meeting and is available to answer any questions with regard to the conduct of the audit and their report.

Principle 7: Recognise and managing risk.

In addition to the usual business risks, the particular risks associated with the Company's activities are:

  • Long lead times and high costs associated with biotech research, development and commercialisation;
  • The low success rate of biotech research in Australia;
  • Stringent health regulations which are subject to regular change;
  • The high level of funding required over a long period of time;
  • Securing and protecting the Company's intellectual property.

The Board has established a policy for risk oversight and management within the Company. This is periodically reviewed and updated. Management reports risks identified to the Board through regular operations reports, and via direct and timely communication to the Board where and when applicable. During the reporting period, management has reported to the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company's management of its material business risks.

The CEO and CFO have given a statement to the Board that:

  • a) the Company's Financial Statements are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which implements the Policies adopted by the Board; and
  • b) the Company's 'Risk Management and Internal Compliance and Control System', in so far as it relates to financial risk, is operating effectively in all material aspects.

The Company also manages ongoing risk through the Audit and Risks Committee. The functions and responsibilities of that Committee are outlined earlier in this section of the report.

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly.

The Company has established a Remuneration Committee. The Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors and for approving parameters within which the review of the compensation arrangements for the senior executive team can be conducted by the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Board.

The Remuneration Committee consists of two independent Non-Executive Directors. Given the size of the Board and the Company, Board Committees consisting of only two members are deemed to be an appropriate size to allow the Committee to discharge its charter effectively.

Remuneration for Executive Directors and staff is determined by reference to market rates. The expected outcomes of the remuneration structure are:

  • retention and motivation of key executives;
  • attraction of high quality management to the Company and consolidated entity; and
  • performance incentives that allow executives to share in the success of the Company.

From time to time employees and consultants are offered shares and options under plans previously agreed by shareholders. In a Company at this stage of its development, the only meaningful performance target is the share price and the exercise price for such options which are set well in advance of the price at which the shares are trading at the time of issue and, for Executives, usually have a vesting period of up to three years.

As the number of options on issue at any one time is low and the price and exercise periods differ, the Board considers that the exercise of such options will have little or no effect on the Company's share price or Earnings per Share.

In setting remuneration for non-executive Directors, the Board will use the following principles;

  • Non-Executive Directors shall be paid fees and superannuation plus supplements for committee work within the aggregate amount set by shareholders in general meeting (last set in 2005 at \$350,000 for cash remuneration);
  • Non-Executive Directors may participate in options arrangements subject to shareholder approval. The Board does not accept that options should not be given to non-executive Directors as it believes (and shareholders have previously agreed) that in an R&D company their particular expertise is vital to the team effort and therefore options are a valid incentive;
  • Non-Executive Directors retirement payments are limited to compulsory employer superannuation;
  • Bonuses will not be paid to non-executive Directors.

Details of remuneration paid to Directors and key management personnel are set out in the Directors Report in this Annual Report.

Annual Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2014

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 30 June 2014

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Note \$ \$
Revenue
Total Operating Revenue
2 1,044,142 149,755
Total Revenue 1,044,142 149,755
Cost of Goods Sold (332,686) (88,940)
Gross profit 711,456 60,815
Direct Selling Costs
Sales and Marketing Costs (401,811) -
Freight Costs (38,445) -
271,200 60,815
Other Income 2 754,996 304,269
Expenses 3
Amortisation Expenses (680,567) (720,000)
Consulting, Employee and Director Expenses (555,487) (944,761)
Corporate Administration Expenses (367,514) (551,048)
Depreciation Expenses (4,010) (14,370)
Finance Costs (588,636) (256,866)
Contract Termination Costs - (345,302
Marketing and Promotion Expenses (52,085) (8,625)
Research and Development Expenses (1,285,121) (1,001,157)
Travel and Entertainment Expenses (37,326) (35,393)
Impairment of inventory - (26,679)
Loss Before Income Tax Attributable to Members of
Immuron Limited
(2,544,550) (3,539,117)
Income Tax Expense 4 - -
Loss for the Period (2,544,550) (3,539,117)
Other Comprehensive Income - -
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period (2,544,550) (3,539,117)
Basic Loss per Share (Cents per Share) 6 (0.152) (0.698)
Diluted Loss per Share (Cents per Share) 6 (0.152) (0.698)

Statement of Financial Position

For the year ended 30 June 2014

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Note \$ \$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 8 6,141,789 1,446,712
Trade and other receivables 9 517,792 15,438
Inventories 10 565,957 291,694
Other 11 386,641 84,046
Total Current Assets 7,612,179 1,837,890
Non-Current Assets
Investments 12 1 1
Property, plant and equipment 13 20,065 8,154
Intangible assets 14 - 680,587
Total Non-Current Assets 20,066 688,742
TOTAL ASSETS 7,632,245 2,526,632
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 15 845,300 1,231,327
Financial liabilities 16 - 4,155
Total Current Liabilities 845,300 1,235,482
Non-Current Liabilities
Financial liabilities 16 - 1,146,164
Total Non-Current Liabilities - 1,146,164
TOTAL LIABILITIES 845,300 2,381,646
NET ASSETS 6,786,945 144,986
EQUITY
Issued capital 18 40,325,295 31,357,697
Reserves 19 666,592 1,208,271
Accumulated Losses (34,204,942) (32,420,982)
TOTAL EQUITY 6,786,945 144,986

Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 30 June 2014

Share Capital Option Reserve Accumulated
Losses
Total
\$ \$ \$ \$
Balance as at 30 June 2012 30,024,787 907,059 (28,881,865) 2,049,981
Total comprehensive income for the - - (3,539,117) (3,539,117)
year
Transactions with Equity holders in
their capacity as equity holders:
Shares issued net of issue costs
1,327,077 - - 1,327,077
Shares to be issued 5,833 - - 5,833
Options issued - 250,061 - 250,061
Employee and consultants share
options - 51,151 - 51,151
Balance at 30 June 2013 31,357,697 1,208,271 (32,420,982) 144,986
Total comprehensive income for the
year:
- - (2,544,550) (2,544,550)
Transactions with Equity holders in
their capacity as equity holders:
Shares issued net of issue costs 8,967,598 - - 8,967,598
Options issued - 211,721 - 211,721
Employee and consultants share
options
- 7,190 7,190
Lapse or exercise of share options - (760,590) 760,590 -
Balance at 30 June 2014 40,325,295 666,592 (34,204,942) 6,786,945

Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 30 June 2014

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 541,788 323,464
Payments to suppliers and employees (3,787,497) (2,446,655)
Interest received 88,345 11,580
Interest and other costs of finance paid (159,864) (113,411)
Receipt of R&D tax refund 666,651 179,615
Net cash flows used in operating activities (2,650,577) (2,045,407)
Cash flows related to investing activities
Payment for purchases of plant and equipment (15,901) (7,200)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (15,901) (7,200)
Cash flows related to financing activities
Proceeds from issues of equity securities 9,665,724 1,863,810
Capital raising costs (819,168) (287,674)
Funds received from convertible debenture - 479,255
Repayment of borrowings (1,485,001) -
Net cash flows from financing activities 7,361,555 2,055,391
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,695,077 2,784
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,446,712 1,443,928
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 6,141,789 1,446,712

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Corporate Information

The financial report of Immuron Limited ('the Company', 'Immuron') for the year ended 30 June 2014 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on Friday, 29th August 2014.

Immuron Limited is a listed public company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

The principal activity of the Company is a product development driven biopharmaceutical Company focused on the research and development of polyclonal antibodies for the treatment and prevention of major diseases.

Basis of Preparation

The financial report is a general-purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, required for a for-profit entity.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. All values are rounded to the nearest dollar unless otherwise stated.

Compliance with AASB ensures that the financial statements and notes of the Company comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Judgements made by management in the application of Australian Accounting Standards that have significant effects on the financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustments in the next year are disclosed, where applicable, in the relevant notes to the financial statements.

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards

The following amending Standards have been adopted from 1 July 2013. Adoption of these standards did not have any effect on the financial position or performance of the Company:

Ref Title Summary
AASB 2011-4 Amendments to Australian
Accounting Standards to Remove
Individual Key Management
Personnel Disclosure Requirement
The consolidated entity has applied 2011-4 from 1 July 2013, which amends AASB
124 'Related Party Disclosures' by removing the disclosure requirements for
individual key management personnel ('KMP'). Corporations and Related
Legislation Amendment Regulations 2013 and Corporations and Australian
Securities and Investments Commission Amendment Regulation 2013 (No.1) now
specify the KMP disclosure requirements to be included within the directors'
report.

Other than the amended accounting standards listed above, all other accounting standards adopted by the Company are consistent with the most recent Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2013.

The following Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective and therefore have not been adopted by the Company for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2014:

Reference Title Summary Application
date of
standard
Impact on
financial
report
Application
date
AASB 9 Financial
Instruments and
its consequential
amendments
Completes phases I and III of the IASB's project to
replace IAS 39 (AASB 139) 'Financial Instruments:
Recognition
and
Measurement'.
This
standard
introduces
new
classification
and
measurement
models for financial assets, using a single approach to
determine whether a financial asset is measured at
amortised cost or fair value. The accounting for
financial liabilities continues to be classified and
measured in accordance with AASB 139, with one
exception, being that the portion of a change of fair
value relating to the entity's own credit risk is to be
presented in other comprehensive income unless it
would create an accounting mismatch. Chapter 6
'Hedge Accounting' supersedes the general hedge
accounting requirements in AASB 139 and provides a
new simpler approach to hedge accounting that is
intended to more closely align with risk management
activities
undertaken
by
entities
when
hedging
financial and non-financial risks.
1 January
2018
The
company is
still
determining
if there will
be any
potential
impact
1 July
2018
AASB
2012-3
Amendments to
Australian
Accounting
Standards –
Offsetting
Financial Assets
and Financial
Liabilities
The amendments add application guidance to address
inconsistencies in the application of the offsetting
criteria
in
AASB
132
'Financial
Instruments:
Presentation', by clarifying the meaning of 'currently
has a legally enforceable right of set-off'; and clarifies
that
some
gross
settlement
systems
may
be
considered to be equivalent to net settlement.
1 January
2014
No Impact 1 July
2014

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued…)

Reference Title Summary Application
date of
standard
Impact on
financial
report
Application
date
AASB
2013-3
Amendments to
AASB 136 –
Recoverable
Amount
Disclosures for
Non-Financial
Assets
The disclosure requirements of AASB 136 'Impairment
of Assets' have been enhanced to require additional
information about the fair value measurement when
the recoverable amount of impaired assets is based on
fair value less costs of disposals. Additionally, if
measured using a present value technique, the
discount rate is required to be disclosed.
1 January
2014
The
company is
still
determining
if there will
be any
potential
impact
1 July
2014
Annual
Improvements
to IFRSs 2010-
2012 Cycle
Affects several Accounting Standards as follows:
-
Amends the definition of 'vesting conditions' and
'market
condition'
and
adds
definitions
for
'performance condition' and 'service condition' in
AASB 2 'Share-based Payment';
-
Amends AASB 3 'Business Combinations' to clarify
that contingent consideration that is classified as
an asset or liability shall be measured at fair value
at each reporting date;
-
Amends AASB 8 'Operating Segments' to require
entities to disclose the judgements made by
management in applying the aggregation criteria;
-
Clarifies that AASB 8 only requires a reconciliation
of the total reportable segments assets to the
entity's assets, if the segment assets are reported
regularly;
-
Clarifies that the issuance of AASB 13 'Fair Value
Measurement' and the amending of AASB 139
'Financial
Instruments:
Recognition
and
Measurement' and AASB 9 'Financial Instruments'
did not remove the ability to measure short-term
receivables and payables with no stated interest
rate at their invoice amount, if the effect of
discounting is immaterial;
-
Clarifies that in AASB 116 'Property, Plant and
Equipment' and AASB 138 'Intangible Assets',
when an asset is revalued the gross carrying
amount is adjusted in a manner that is consistent
with the revaluation of the carrying amount (i.e.
proportional
restatement
of
accumulated
amortisation);
-
and Amends AASB 124 'Related Party Disclosures'
to clarify that an entity providing key management
personnel services to the reporting entity or to the
parent of the reporting entity is a 'related party' of
the reporting entity.
1 July
2014
No Impact 1 July
2014

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued…)

Reference Title Summary Application
date of
standard
Impact on
financial
report
Application
date
Annual
Improvements
to IFRSs 2011-
2013 Cycle
Affects four Accounting Standards as follows:
-
Clarifies the 'meaning of effective IFRSs' in AASB 1
'First-time Adoption of Australian Accounting
Standards';
-
Clarifies that AASB 3 'Business Combination'
excludes from its scope the accounting for the
formation of a joint arrangement in the financial
statements of the joint arrangement itself;
-
Clarifies that the scope of the portfolio exemption
in AASB 13 'Fair Value Measurement' includes all
contracts accounted for within the scope of AASB
139
'Financial
Instruments:
Recognition
and
Measurement' or AASB 9 'Financial Instruments',
regardless of whether they meet the definitions of
financial assets or financial liabilities as defined in
AASB 132 'Financial Instruments: Presentation';
and Clarifies that determining whether a specific
transaction meets the definition of both a
business combination as defined in AASB 3
'Business Combinations' and investment property
as defined in AASB 140 'Investment Property'
requires
the
separate
application
of
both
standards independently of each other.
1 July
2014
No Impact 1 July
2014

Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Segment Reporting

The Company determines and presents operating segments based on the information that is internally provided to the Company's chief operating decision maker which has been identified as the Management Executive Team (MET). The MET consists of the Chief Executive Officer and other Senior Executives of the Company. The MET provides the strategic direction and management oversight of the day to day activities of the entity in terms of monitoring results, providing approval for research and development expenditure decisions and challenging and approving strategic planning for the business.

(b) Foreign Current Translation

Functional and Presentation Currency

Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the functional currency"). The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and Balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the rates of exchange ruling at the date of each transaction. At reporting date, amounts outstanding in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the rate of exchange ruling at the end of the financial year. All gains and losses are brought to account in determining the profit or loss for the year.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings are presented in the statement of comprehensive income, within finance costs. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the statement of comprehensive income on a net basis within other income or other expenses.

(c) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The Company recognises revenue when the amount of the revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that the future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the activities as described below. The amount of the revenue is not considered to be reliably measured until all contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved.

The following specific revenue criteria must be met before revenue is recognised:

(i) Sale of Goods and services Significant
risks
and
rewards
of
ownership
of
goods
has
passed to the buyer when an invoice for the goods or services is
issued;
(ii) Interest Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate
method;
(iii) R & D Tax Refund Revenue is recognised on receipt of funds.

(d) Government Grants

Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Company will comply with all attached conditions.

Government grants relating to costs to be incurred are deferred or accrued such that they are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate.

(e) Income Tax

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable or tax rebate receivable on the current period's taxable income adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. However, the deferred

income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither the accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

(f) Impairment of Assets

Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

(g) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For cash flow statement presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts.

(h) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables.

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation and default or delinquency in payment (more than 30 days overdue) are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to short term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. The amount of the provision is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

(i) Inventories

Raw materials, work in progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Where appropriate, cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overheads expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.

Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on basis of weighted average costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(j) Property, Plant & Equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation on assets is calculated using the straight line method to allocate their cost, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

- Plant & Equipment (3 - 15 years)
--- ------------------- ----------------
  • Computer Equipment (2 4 years)
  • Furniture & Fittings (5 15 years)

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, annually.

An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 1(f)).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the statement of comprehensive income.

(k) Intangible Assets

(i) Research & Development

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of obtaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as an expense when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development activities, being the application of research findings or other knowledge to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products or services before the start of commercial production or use, is capitalised if it is probable that the product or service is technically and commercially feasible, will generate probable economic benefits and adequate resources are available to complete development and cost can be measured reliably. Other development expenditure is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as an expense as incurred.

(ii) Intellectual Property

The Company acquired certain provisional patent intellectual property from Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Limited. The initial cost was capitalised and presented in the statement of financial position as an intangible asset.

The realisation of the value attributed to this intangible asset will depend on the successful commercialisation of Immuron's potential products. The Directors note that there is always significant risk involved in the commercialisation of such products

(l) Trade and Other Payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the entity prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method,

(m) Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for long service leave and annual leave that are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of government bonds with terms and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations

Contributions to the defined contribution superannuation funds are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

(iii) Share-based payments

Share-based compensation benefits may be provided through the issue of fully paid ordinary shares under the Immuron Executive Officer Share Plan. Options are also granted to employees and consultants in accordance with the terms of their respective employment and consultancy agreements. Any options granted are made in accordance with the terms of the Company's Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP).

The fair value of options granted under employment and consultancy agreements are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the options.

The fair value at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the vesting and performance criteria, the impact of dilution, the non-tradeable nature of the option, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option.

The fair value of the options granted excludes the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales growth targets). Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. At each reporting date, the entity revises its estimate of the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate. The impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

Upon the exercise of options, the balance of the share-based payments reserve relating to those options is transferred to contributed equity.

(iv) Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated before the normal retirement date, or when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits.

The Company recognises termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal or providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy.

Benefits falling due more than 12 months after reporting date are discounted to present value.

(n) Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings

All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration received net of issue costs associated with the borrowing. After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs and any discount or premium on settlement.

Convertible Debentures

The company issued convertible debentures denominated in Canadian dollars. The conversion option is an embedded derivative, the fair value of which is calculated on initial recognition using an option pricing model. The difference between the consideration received and the fair value of the embedded derivative represents the carrying value of the host debt. The embedded derivative is classified on the balance sheet as a derivative liability and is re-measured each reporting period at fair value. Changes in the fair value are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. The host foreign currency debt is measured subsequent to initial recognition at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method and then retranslated at each subsequent reporting date.

(o) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

(p) Earnings per Share

(i) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the full year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the full year.

(ii) Diluted earnings per share

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

(q) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST recoverable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authorities is included with other receivable or payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flow arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable for, or payable to, the taxation authorities are presented as operating cash flow.

(r) Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risk and reward of ownership are not transferred to the Company as lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the group.

(i) Share-based Payments

The value attributed to share options and remunerations shares issued is an estimate calculated using an appropriate mathematical formula based on an option pricing model. The choice of models and the resultant option value require assumptions to be made in relation to the likelihood and timing of the conversion of the options to shares and the value of volatility of the price of the underlying shares. Refer to note 22 for more details.

(ii) Impairment of Inventories

The provision for impairment of inventories assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of the provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of inventories and in particular the shelf life of inventories that affects obsolescence.

(iii) Capitalisation of Expenditure

The capitalisation of expenditure on development activities is a key judgement of the Company, being the application of research findings or other knowledge to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products or services before the start of commercial production or use, is capitalised if it is probable that the product or service is technically and commercially feasible, will generate probable economic benefits and adequate resources are available to complete development and cost can be measured reliably. Other development expenditure is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as an expense as incurred.

Note 2. Revenue and other income
30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Revenue
Revenue from Operating Activities
Sales of goods 1,044,142 149,755
Total Revenue from Operating Activities 1,044,142 149,755
Other Income
Interest Received 88,345 11,580
R&D Tax Concession Refunds 664,151 179,615
Grant Income 2,500 -
Gains/(losses) on convertible debenture derivative - 113,074
Total Other Income 754,996 304,269
Total Revenue and Other Income 1,799,138 454,024

Note 3. Expenses

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Expenses
a) Consulting, Employee and Director Expenses
Consulting expenses - 76,892
Employee related expenses 315,632 653,587
Director expenses 239,855 214,282
555,487 944,761
b) Corporate Administration Expenses
Audit and accounting fees 34,250 115,459
Insurances 41,852 49,920
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (62,697) 65,403
Corporate administration expenses 363,339 304,661
Provision for impairment of receivables (9,230) 15,605
367,514 551,048

Note 4. Income Tax Benefit

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
(a) The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities before the loss is
reconciled to the income tax as follows:
Loss before income tax (2,544,550) (3,539,117)
Income tax benefit calculated at 30% (2012:30%) (763,365) (1,061,735)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductable in calculating income tax:
- impairment and amortisation expenses 204,170 216,000
- share-based payments expenses 101,579 15,345
- other expenses not deductable 591 696
Tax benefit associated with R&D rebates (199,245) (53,885)
Net gain on convertible debenture derivative - 8,880
Temporary differences not recognised (203,308) 18,659
Deferred tax assets relating to tax losses not recognised 859,578 856,039
Income tax reconciliation in Profit or Loss - -
(b) Unrecognised Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets are attributable to the following:
- Tax losses 8,113,817 7,457,546
- Impairment of receivables - 5,732
- Provision for stock write-down 22,651 7,589
- Accruals 49,410 22,299
- Employee provisions - -
- Balck Hole expenditure 52,731 3,581
- Patents 22,270 387,169
Net deferred tax assets not recognised 8,260,879 7,883,916
(c) Components of Tax
The components of tax expense comprise:
- Current tax
- Deferred tax
-
-
-
-
Net deferred tax assets not recognised - -

The Company has estimated tax losses of \$26,488,259, a Deferred Tax Asset of \$8,260,879 (at 30%) that has not been recognised in the Financial Statements, refer to Note 1(e).

Note 5. Key Management Personnel Compensation

Note 5 details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of Immuron Limited, and for the other Key Management Personnel.

The Directors of Immuron Limited during the year were:

Dr Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Daniel Pollock Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Stephen Anastasiou Non-Executive Director
Dr Stewart Washer 1 Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Elane Zelcer 1 Independent Non-Executive Director

1 These Directors resigned during or after the 2014 financial year on the dates disclosed earlier in this Directors' Report.

The other Key Management Personnel of Immuron Limited during the year were:

Mr Amos Meltzer Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The aggregate compensation made to Directors and other Key Management Personnel of the Company is set out below:

30 June 2014
\$ \$
Short-term employee benefits 308,413 717,555
Post-employment benefits 8,245 17,215
Share-based payments 184,602 36,091
501,260 770,861

Note 6. Loss per Share

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Basic loss per share (cents) (0.152) (0.698)
Diluted loss per share (cents) (0.152) (0.698)
a) Net loss used in the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share (\$2,544,550) (\$3,539,117)
b) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
period used in the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share
1,673,959,748 414,096,557

Note 7. Auditor's Remuneration

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Remuneration of the current auditor of the Company, William Buck for:

auditing or reviewing the financial report of the Group

other assurance services
34,000
-
-
-
Remuneration of the previous auditor of the Company, PWC for:

auditing or reviewing the financial report of the Group
- 115,459

other assurance services
- -
34,000 115,459

Note 8. Cash and Cash Equivalents

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Cash at bank:
-
Cash at bank (AUD\$)
6,141,789 1,397,102
-
Cash at bank (CAD\$)
- 49,610
6,141,789 1,446,712

The interest rates on cash at bank at 30 June 2014 was 2.35% and 3.36% (2013: 1.25% and 3.75%).

Note 9. Trade and Other Receivables

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Current
Trade Receivables 503,145 34,543
Provision for impairment of receivables - (19,105)
Accrued Income 14,647 -
517,792 15,438

All trade receivables are non-interest bearing.

Note 10. Inventories

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Raw materials and stores 565,957 291,694
565,957 291,694

Write down of inventories to net realisable value recognised as an expense during the year ended 30 June 2014 amounted to \$50,204 (2013: \$26,679) and is included in raw materials and consumables used in the statement of comprehensive income.

Note 11. Other Assets

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Current
Prepayments
386,641 -
Other debtors - 84,046
386,641 84,046

Note 12. Controlled Entities

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Shares in subsidiary company (at cost) 1 1
1 1
Country of Percentage of Ownership*
Incorporation 30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Parent Entity:
Immuron Limited Australia - -
Subsidiaries of Immuron Limited:
Anadis ESP Pty Ltd
Australia 100% 100%

12a Shares in subsidiary company – Anadis ESP Pty Ltd

This company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Immuron Limited and was formed for the sole purpose to act as trustee for the Immuron Limited Executive Officer Share Plan Trust. All costs associated with the operations of this company are borne by Immuron Limited. Consolidated accounts have not been prepared as the net assets and trading activity of Anadis ESP Pty Ltd are not material.

Note 13. Plant and Equipment

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Plant & Equipment
At cost 304,215 288,315
Accumulated depreciation (288,432) (287,966)
15,783 349
Computer Equipment
At cost 24,019 24,019
Accumulated depreciation (24,019) (24,019)
- -
Furniture & Fittings
At cost 34,177 34,177
Accumulated depreciation (29,895) (26,372)
4,282 7,805
Total Plant and Equipment 20,065 8,154
Plant &
Equipment
Computer
Equipment
Furniture &
Fittings
Total
\$ \$ \$ \$
Balance as at 1 July 2012 3,324 7,733 7,400 18,457
Additions - - - -
Depreciation expense (2,975) (7,733) (3,930) (14,638)
Disposals of assets - - 4,335 4,335
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2013 349 - 7,805 8,154
Additions 15,900 - - 15,900
Depreciation expense (466) - (3,523) (3,989)
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2014 15,783 - 4,282 20,065

Note 14. Intangibles

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Intellectual Property (Acquired)
At cost 1,460,587 1,460,587
Less accumulated depreciation (1,460,587) (780,000)
Net carrying value - 680,587
Acquired
Intellectual Property
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2012 1,400,587
Amortisation (720,000)
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2013 680,587
Amortisation (680,587)
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2014 -

The intellectual property was acquired from Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Limited, the consideration for which was the issue of 56,484,023 fully paid shares in the financial year ended 30 June 2009.

During June 2012, the estimated useful life of the intellectual property was reviewed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, and the estimated life was determined as having a finite life of two years, consequently the asset was fully amortised during the year ended 30 June 2014.

Note 15. Trade and Other Payables

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
\$ \$
Current
Trade payables 652,611 779,188
Accrued expenses 164,698 332,084
Other payables 27,991 120,055
845,300 1,231,327

Note 16. Financial Liabilities

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Secured convertible debenture:
Current
Value of convertible debenture derivative - 4,155
- 4,155
Non-Current
Host debt borrowing - tranche one - 696,294
Host debt borrowing - tranche two - 449,870
- 1,146,164
Total convertible debenture - 1,150,319

On 15th May 2014 Immuron Limited fully repaid the convertible debenture debt of CA\$1,500,000 to Paladin Labs Inc utilising funds raised from the renounceable pro-rata rights issue announced on 22nd January 2014.

Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
Note \$ \$
Lease commitments not recognised in the financial statements:
-
not later than 12 months
36,333 2,872
-
between 1 and 5 years
7,802 -
Stock purchase commitments not recognised in the financial
statements:
-
not later than 12 months
(b) 528,841 376,301
572,976 379,173
  • (a) The property lease is a non-cancellable lease with a 3 year term, with rent payable monthly in advance. The minimum lease payments shall be increased by 3% per annum. An option exists to renew the lease at the end of the 3 year term for an additional term of 3 years.
  • (b) Stock purchase commitments not recognised in the financial statements pertains to the balance of the contract outstanding and not yet payable to the colostrum production supplier Synlait.

Other commitments

The Company entered into an ARC linkage research agreement with Monash University under which the Company has agreed to contribute to the C. difficile research project. The total amount of the contribution is \$268,901 over a three year period of which \$92,022 has been expensed in the current year.

Contingent liability

The Company received grant funds in previous years totaling \$142,016 from the State Government of Victoria under the terms of the Vistec Grant. Under the terms of the grant agreement, the Company has the obligation to repay the grant monies received upon the receipt of any funds from the commercial exploitation of the technology developed under the grant project.

Therefore, a contingent liability exists in respect of the amount up to \$142,016 if the Company receives any future proceeds from the commercialisation of the grant technology of the same amount.

Note 18. Contributed Equity

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
No. \$ No. \$
Fully Paid Ordinary Shares
Balance at beginning of year 1,035,450,143 31,357,697 414,096,557 30,024,787
Share issued during the year 1,960,211,977 9,792,599 621,353,586 1,864,812
Shares to be issued - (5,833) - 5,833
Transaction costs relating to share issues
(Cash-based)
(819,168) - (287,674)
Transaction costs relating to share issues
(Non-cash)
- (250,061)
Total Issued Capital 2,995,662,120 40,325,295 1,035,450,143 31,357,697

During the Full Year ended 30 June 2014, the Company issued the following securities:

Date Details No. Issue
Price
(\$)
Total Value
(\$)
29 May 2014 Issue of Shares as per resolution
2 approved by
shareholders at the General Meeting of the Company
held on 27th May 2014
10,208,333 0.004 40,833
3 Mar 2014 Issue of Shares through fully underwritten rights issue 1,931,745,402 0.005 9,658,728
3 Feb 2014 Exercise of IMCOA Options 29,075 0.040 1,163
6 Dec 2013 Issue of Shares as per resolutions 5, 6 and 8 approved by
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on 29th November 2013
9,479,167 0.006 56,875
6 Dec 2013 Issue of Shares as per resolutions 4 approved by
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on 29th November 2013
8,750,000 0.004 35,000
1,960,211,977 \$ 9,792,599

During the Full Year ended 30 June 3013, the Company issued the following securities:

Date Details No. Issue Price
(\$)
Total Value
(\$)
6 Feb 2013 Issue of shares to consultant in lieu of cash payment for
services rendered
83,500 0.012 1,002
6 May 2013 Issue of shares under Share Purchase Plan to eligible
shareholders
601,886,363 0.003 1,805,659
20 May 2013 Issue
of
shares
to
Directors
pursuant
to
their
underwriting of the Share Purchase Plan as approved by
shareholders at the General Meeting held on 17 May
2013
19,383,723 0.003 58,151
621,353,586 \$ 1,864,812

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. At shareholder meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. The ordinary shares have no par value.

Note 19. Reserves

Nature and Purpose of the Reserve

The option reserve recognises the proceeds from the issue of options over ordinary shares and the expense recognised in respect of share based payments.

30 June 2014 30 June 2013
No. \$ No. \$
Options over fully paid ordinary shares
Balance at beginning of year 289,860,577 1,208,271 24,887,480 907,059
Options over ordinary shares issued during the year 87,963,494 211,721 281,341,882 283,241
Shares issued from the exercise of options (29,075) - - -
Option expense recorded over the vesting period - 7,191 - 17,971
Lapse of options due to nil exercise (12,252,230) (760,591) (16,368,785) -
Total Reserves 365,542,766 666,592 289,860,577 1,208,271

During the Full Year ended 30 June 2014, the Company issued the following options:

Date Details No. Issue
Price
(\$)
Total Value
(\$)
29 May 2014 Issue of unlisted ESOP options to employees 5,602,241 0.0024 13,389
3 Mar 2014 Issue of options in lieu of cash payment for consulting
services rendered
615,222 0.0019 1,173
4 Dec 2013 Issue of options as per resolutions 5, 6, 7 and 8
approved by shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting of the Company held on 29th November 2013
50,000,000 0.0025 127,000
4 Jul 2012 Issue of unlisted ESOP options to employees 31,746,031 0.0022 70,159
87,963,494 211,721

Option reserve movements during the year ended 30 June 2013:

Date Details No. Issue Price
(\$)
Total Value
(\$)
18 Jul 2012 Value of options previously issued, expensed during
current period
3,000,000 0.007 20,983
24 Jul 2012 Issue of options under entitlement bonus issue 116,024,381 - -
15 Nov 2012 Issue of unlisted ESOP options to employees 7,000,000 0.002 12,197
20 May 2013 Options issued to underwriters of the Share Purchase
Plan
155,317,501 0.002 250,061
281,341,882 283,241
Class ASX Code Date of Expiry Exercise Price No. Under Option
Listed Options IMCOA 30 April 2015 \$0.0389 115,995,306
Unlisted Options IMCSO1 30 June 2015 \$0.0389 2,000,000
Unlisted Options IMCAI 31 March 2016 \$0.0094 155,317,501
Unlisted Options IMCAI 30 June 2016 \$0.0069 31,746,031
Unlisted Options IMCAI 4 December 2016 \$0.0114 50,000,000
Unlisted Options IMCSO2 1 November 2017 \$0.0389 2,500,000
Unlisted Options IMCRM1 30 November 2021 \$0.0486 579,736
Unlisted Options IMCRM2 17 January 2022 \$0.0469 1,186,729
Unlisted Options IMCAI 28 February 2019 \$0.0473 615,222
Unlisted Options IMCAI 28 May 2019 \$0.0075 5,602,241

The options outstanding as at 30 June 2014 were as follows:

During the year ended 30 June 2014, 29,075 fully paid ordinary shares of Immuron Limited were issued as a result of the exercise of listed IMCOA options.

Note 20. Segments Reporting

Primary Reporting Format - Business Segments

The entity has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the executive management team in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources.

The executive management team considers the business from both a product and a geographic perspective and has identified three reportable segments.

Segments

Research and Development (R&D) – Income and expenses directly attributable to the company's research and development projects performed in Australia and Israel.

HyperImmune Products – Income and expenses directly attributable to Travelan activities which occur in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Corporate – Other items of income and expenses not directly attributable to R&D or HyperImmune Products segment are disclosed as corporate costs. Corporate activities primarily occur within Australia. This segment includes interest expenses from financing activities and depreciation.

The Board assesses the performance of the operating segments at a number of operating levels including adjusted EBITDA. This measurement excludes the effects of certain expenditure from the operating segments such as depreciation, amortisation and finance costs.

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued…)

R&D HyperImmune Corporate
30 June 2014 Products Total
\$ \$ \$ \$
Segment Revenue
Revenue from external customers - 1,044,142 - 1,044,142
R&D tax offset refund 666,651 - - 666,651
Interest revenue - - 88,345 88,345
Other gains/(losses) - - - -
Total Segment Revenue 666,651 1,044,142 88,345 1,799,138
Segment Expenses
Segment Expenses (1,965,688) (772,942) (1,604,648) (4,343,688)
Total Segment Expense (1,965,688) (772,942) (1,605,058) (4,343,688)
Income Tax Expense - - - -
Net Result (1,299,447) 271,200 (1,516,303) (2,544,550)
Assets
Segment assets - 1,409,670 6,222,575 7,632,245
Total Assets 1,409,670 6,222,575 7,632,245
-
Liabilities
Segment liabilities (360,214) (252,334) (232,752) (845,300)
Total Liabilities (360,214) (252,334) (232,752) (845,300)
R&D HyperImmune Corporate
30 June 2013 Products Total
\$ \$ \$ \$
Segment Revenue
Revenue from external customers - 149,755 - 149,755
R&D tax offset refund 179,615 - - 179,615
Interest revenue - - 11,580 11,580
Other gains/(losses) - - 113,074 113,074
Total Segment Revenue 179,615 149,755 124,654 454,024
Segment Expenses
Segment Expenses (1,001,157) (88,940) (2,903,044) (3,993,141)
Total Segment Expense (1,001,157) (88,940) (2,903,044) (3,993,141)
Income Tax Expense -
Net Result (821,542) 60,815 (2,778,390) (3,539,117)
Assets
Segment assets 680,587 291,694 1,554,351 2,526,632
Total Assets 680,587 291,694 1,554,351 2,526,632
Liabilities
Segment liabilities (670,381) (200,488) (1,510,777) (2,381,646)
Total Liabilities (670,381) (200,488) (1,510,777) (2,381,646)

Note 21. Cash Flow Information

(a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with loss after income tax

30 Jun 2014
\$
30 Jun 2013
\$
Net Loss for the year (2,544,550) (3,539,117)
Non-Cash
Add back depreciation expense 4,010 14,370
Add back amortisation expense 680,567 720,000
Add (Gain) /Loss on debenture derivative - (113,765)
Interest accrued on borrowings 303,821 143,365
Add equity-based payments for nil consideration 339,954 57,986
Add back profit or loss on sale of asset - 3,134
Changes in Working Capital
(Increases)/Decreases in Accounts Receivable (502,354) 189,314
(Increases)/Decreases in Other Current Assets (576,858) 194,791
Increases/(Decreases) in Accounts Payable (355,167) 284,515
Net cash flows used in operating activities (2,650,577) (2,045,407)

(b) Non-cash financing and investing activities

See Note 22 for details regarding issues of options to employees and for details surrounding the issue of shares to suppliers. Expenses associated with share based payments are included in share based payment expenses and R&D expenses.

Note 22. Share-based Payments

Executives and consultants may be provided with longer-term incentives through the Company's Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP), to allow the executives and consultants to participate in, and benefit from, the growth of the Company as a result of their efforts and to assist in motivating and retaining these key employees over the long term.

(a) Options Issued under the ESOP

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise price of and movement in share options issued under the scheme during the year:

30 Jun 2014
Weighted
30 Jun 2013
Weighted
No. of
Options
Average
Exercise Price
\$
No. of
Options
Average
Exercise Price
\$
Outstanding at the beginning of the year 14,000,000 0.051 4,000,000 0.070
Granted 31,746,031 0.011 10,000,000 0.040
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired/lapsed (9,500,000) 0.052 - -
Outstanding at year-end 36,246,031 0.011 14,000,000 0.051
Exercisable at year-end 34,996,031 0.010 8,750,000 0.061

The options outstanding at 30 June 2014 have a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.04 years.

(b) Options Issued to Directors

30 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2013
Weighted
No. of
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
\$
No. of
Options
Average
Exercise Price
\$
Outstanding at the beginning of the year - - - -
Granted 40,000,000 0.0114 - -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired/lapsed - - - -
Outstanding at year-end 40,000,000 0.0114 - -
Exercisable at year-end 40,000,000 0.0114 - -

The options outstanding at 30 June 2014 have a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.43 years.

(c) Vesting Terms of Options

The following summarises information about options held by employees and Directors as at 30 June 2014:

Issue Date Number of Options Vesting
Conditions
Expiry Date Exercise Price
\$
18 July 2012 2,000,000 Nil 30 June 2015 \$0.0389
1 Nov 2012 2,500,000 25% per annum 1 Nov 2017 \$0.0389
4 July 2013 31,746,031 Nil 30 June 2016 \$0.0069
4 Dec 2013 40,000,000 Nil 4 Dec 2016 \$0.0114

July 2012 Options

The options with an issue date of 18 July 2012, entitle the holder to purchase one ordinary share in Immuron Limited at an exercise price of \$0.0389. There are no performance conditions attached to the options. The options were deemed to have been fully vested on their date on issue.

Due to the exercise price of these options being considerably higher than the current share price, it is unlikely that these options will be exercised into new fully paid ordinary shares before their expiry date.

November 2012 Options

The options with an issue date of 1 November 2012, entitle the holder to purchase one ordinary share in Immuron Limited at an exercise price of \$0.0389. There are no performance conditions attached to the options as the options vest accordingly to the following anniversary dates:

  • 25% of the total quantum of these options issued vested immediately upon issue
  • 25% of the total quantum of these options issued vest on 1 July 2013
  • 25% of the total quantum of these options issued vest on 1 July 2014
  • 25% of the total quantum of these options issued vest on 1 July 2015

July 2013 Options

The options with an issue date of 4 July 2013, entitle the holder to purchase one ordinary share in Immuron Limited at an exercise price of \$0.0069. There are no performance conditions attached to the options. The options were deemed to have been fully vested on their date on issue.

December 2013 Options

The options with an issue date of 4 December 2013, entitle the holder to purchase one ordinary share in Immuron Limited at an exercise price of \$0.0114. There are no performance conditions attached to the options. The options were deemed to have been fully vested on their date on issue.

(d) Deemed Valuation of Options

The fair value of the options granted under the Company's Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP) is estimated as at the grant date using Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted.

July 2012 Options

The following table lists the inputs to the model used to determine the weighted average value of the options expensed during the year:

Vesting date 18 July 2012
Dividend yield -
Expected volatility 74%
Risk-free interest rate 3.25%
Expected life of option (years) 2.95 years
Option exercise price \$0.04
Weighted average share price at grant date \$0.021
Value per option \$0.007

At 30 June 2014 the market share price was \$0.005.

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

November 2012 Options

The following table lists the inputs to the model used to determine the weighted average value of the options expensed during the year:

Vesting date N/A
Dividend yield -
Expected volatility 70%
Risk-free interest rate 3.25%
Expected life of option (years) 5 years
Option exercise price \$0.04
Weighted average share price at grant date \$0.017
Value per option \$0.007

At 30 June 2014 the market share price was \$0.005.

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

July 2013 Options

The following table lists the inputs to the model used to determine the weighted average value of the options expensed during the year:

Vesting date N/A
Dividend yield -
Expected volatility 62%
Risk-free interest rate 2.79%
Expected life of option (years) 3 years
Option exercise price \$0.0075
Weighted average share price at grant date \$0.0060
Value per option \$0.0022

At 30 June 2014 the market share price was \$0.005.

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

December 2013 Options

The following table lists the inputs to the model used to determine the weighted average value of the options expensed during the year:

Vesting date N/A
Dividend yield -
Expected volatility 62%
Risk-free interest rate 3.03%
Expected life of option (years) 3 years
Option exercise price \$0.0114
Weighted average share price at grant date \$0.0080
Value per option \$0.00254

At 30 June 2014 the market share price was \$0.005.

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

Note 23. Related Party Transactions

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favorable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

The transactions with related parties are as follows:

30 June 2014
\$
30 June 2013
\$
Services rendered by Grandlodge Pty Ltd to Immuron Ltd:
Grandlodge is a marketing, warehousing and distribution logistics company
which is part-owned and operated by Mr Stephen Anastasiou who is a
Non-Executive Director of Immuron Limited.
Mr Peter Anastasiou and Mr David Plush are the other owners of Grandlodge
Pty Ltd whom are also major shareholders of Immuron Limited.
Commencing on 1 June 2013, Grandlodge was contracted on commercial
market arms-length terms to provide their services for \$70,000 per annum.
These fees will be payable in new fully paid ordinary shares in Immuron
Limited at a set price of \$0.004 per share representing Immuron Limited's
share price at the commencement of the agreement.
The shares to be issued to Grandlodge as compensation in lieu of cash
payment for the services rendered under this agreement have been subject
to the approval of Immuron shareholders at the Annual General Meeting
held in November 2013 and the General Meeting held in May 2014.
Grandlodge will also be reimbursed in cash for all reasonable costs and
expenses incurred in accordance with their scope of works under the
agreement, unless both parties agree to an alternative method of payment.
The agreement is cancellable by either party upon providing the other party
with 30 days written notice of the termination of the agreement.
Service fees paid to Grandlodge Pty Ltd during the year through the issue of
equity:
\$75,833 -
Total paid by the Company to Grandlodge Pty Ltd during the year: \$75,833 -
At year end the Company owed Grandlodge Pty Ltd: - \$5,833

Note 24. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

(a) Financial Instruments

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables:

30 Jun 2014
30 Jun 2013
\$
\$
Cash and cash equivalents 6,141,789 1,446,712
Trade and other receivables 517,792 15,438
Trade and other payables 845,300 1,231,327
Financial liabilities - 1,150,319

(b) Risk Management Policy

The Board is responsible for overseeing the establishment and implementation of the risk management system, and reviews and assesses the effectiveness of the Company's implementation of that system on a regular basis.

The Board and Senior Management identify the general areas of risk and their impact on the activities of the Company, with Management performing a regular review of:

  • the major risks that occur within the business;
  • the degree of risk involved;
  • the current approach to managing the risk; and
  • if appropriate, determine:
  • o any inadequacies of the current approach; and
  • o possible new approaches that more efficiently and effectively address the risk.

Management report risks identified to the Board through the monthly Operations Report.

The Company seeks to ensure that its exposure to undue risk which is likely to impact its financial performance, continued growth and survival is minimised in a cost effective manner.

(c) Significant Accounting Policy

Details of significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis for measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and financial liabilities represents their fair values determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in Note 1. Interest revenue on cash and cash equivalents is disclosed in Note 2.

(d) Capital Risk Management

The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximise shareholder value.

In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may issue new shares or reduce its capital, subject to the provisions of the Company's constitution. The capital structure of the Company consists of equity attributed to equity holders of the Company, comprising contributed equity, reserves and accumulated losses disclosed in Notes 18 and 19.

By monitoring undiscounted cash flow forecasts and actual cash flows provided to the Board by the Company's Management the Board monitors the need to raise additional equity from the equity markets.

(e) Financial Risk Management

The main risks the Company is exposed to through its operations are interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risks via the cash and cash equivalents that it holds. Interest rate risk is the risk that a financial instruments value will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The objective of managing interest rate risk is to minimise the Company's exposure to fluctuations in interest rate that might impact its interest revenue and cash flow.

To manage interest rate risk, the Company locks a portion of the Company's cash and cash equivalents into term deposits. The maturity of term deposits is determined based on the Company's cash flow forecast.

Interest rate risk is considered when placing funds on term deposits. The Company considers the reduced interest rate received by retaining cash and cash equivalents in the Company's operating account compared to placing funds into a term deposit. This consideration also takes into account the costs associated with breaking a term deposit should early access to cash and cash equivalents be required.

The Company's exposure to interest rate risk and the weighted average interest rates on the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities is as follows:

There has been no change to the Company's exposure to interest rate risk or the manner in which it manages and measures its risk in the year ended 30 June 2014.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk via the trade and other receivables and trade and other payables that it holds. Foreign currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company aims to take a conservative position in relation to foreign currency risk hedging when budgeting for overseas expenditure however, the Company does not have a policy to hedge overseas payments or receivables as they are highly variable in amount and timing, due to the reliance on activities carried out by overseas entities and their billing cycle.

The following financial assets and liabilities are subject to foreign currency risk:

30 Jun 2014
\$
30 Jun 2013
\$
Trade and other payables (AUD/USD) 157,019 351,745
Trade and other payables (AUD/NZD) 150,715 220,009
Financial liabilities (AUD/CAD) - 1,146,164

Foreign currency risk is measured by regular review of cash forecasts, monitoring the dollar amount and currencies that payment are anticipated to be paid in. The Company also considers the market fluctuations in relevant currencies to determine the level of exposure. If the level of exposure is considered by Management to be too high, then Management has authority to take steps to reduce the risk.

Steps to reduce risk may include the acquisition of foreign currency ahead of the anticipated due date of an invoice, or may include negotiations with suppliers to make payment in our functional currency, or may include holding receipted foreign currency funds in a foreign currency denominated bank account to make future payments denominated in that same currency. Should Management determine that the Company consider taking out a hedge to reduce the foreign currency risk, they would need to seek Board approval.

The Company conducts some activities outside of Australia which exposes it to transactional currency movements, where the Company is required to pay in a currency other than its functional currency.

There has been no change in the manner the Company manages and measures its risk in the year ended 30 June 2014.

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in the United States and New Zealand dollars. Analysis is conducted on a currency by currency basis using sensitivity variables.

The Company has conducted a sensitivity analysis of the Company's exposure to foreign currency risk. The analysis shows that if the Company's exposure to foreign currency risk was to fluctuate as disclosed below and all other variables had remained constant, then the foreign currency sensitivity impact on the Company's loss after tax and equity would be as follows:

Cash and Trade Receivables (Higher) / Lower
30 Jun 2014
(Higher) / Lower
30 Jun 2013
AUD/USD: 2013: +6.00% (2013: +2.00%) 9,421 57,106
AUD/USD: 2013: -6.00% (2013: -2.00%) (9,421) (57,106)
AUD/NZD: 2013: +2.00% (2013: +7.00%) 10,550 19,075
AUD/NZD: 2013: -2.00% (2013: -7.00%) (10,550) (19,075)

Credit Risk

The Company is exposed to credit risk via its cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables. Credit risk is the risk that a counter-party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Company. To reduce risk exposure for the Company's cash and cash equivalents, it places them with high credit quality financial institutions.

The Company's major ongoing customers are the large pharmaceutical companies for the distribution of Travelan and other Hyperimmune products, and Government bodies for the receipt of GST refunds and Research and Development Tax Concession amounts due to the Company from the Australian Tax Office.

The Company has a policy that limits the credit exposure to customers and regularly monitors its credit exposure. The Board believes that the Company does not have significant credit risk at this time in respect of its trade and other receivables.

The Company has analysed its trade and other receivables below:

0-30 days
\$
31-60 days
\$
61-90 days
\$
90+ days
\$
2014 Trade and other receivables 291,835 69,954 50,289 91,066
2013 Trade and other receivables 15,438 19,105

Liquidity Risk

The Company is exposed to liquidity risk via its trade and other payables.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet the commitments associated with its financial instruments. Responsibility for liquidity risk rests with the Board who manage liquidity risk by monitoring undiscounted cash flow forecasts and actual cash flows provided to them by the Company's Management at Board meetings to ensure that the Company continues to be able to meet its debts as and when they fall due.

Contracts are not entered into unless the Board believes that there is sufficient cash flow to fund the additional activity. The Board considers when reviewing its undiscounted cash flow forecasts whether the Company needs to raise additional funding from the equity markets.

The Company has analysed its trade and other payables below:

0-30 days
\$
31-60 days
\$
61-90 days
\$
90+ days
\$
2014 Trade and other payables 672,011 18,316 8,066 146,908
2013 Trade and other payables 1,195,127 34,853 1,232 115

There is no material risk on fair values as trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

Note 25. Events after the Reporting Date

There have not been any matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year, which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of Immuron Limited, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of Immuron Limited in future financial years.

Note 26. Company Details

The registered office of the Company is:

Suite 1, 1233 High Street, Armadale, Victoria, Australia 3143.

The principal place of business of the Company is:

Level 1, 18 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Victoria, Australia 3006.

Directors' Declaration

The Directors of the Company declare that:

In the opinion of the Directors:

    1. the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 32 to 66 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:
  • a. comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
  • b. give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Company;
  • c. the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
    1. in the Directors' opinion 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 has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2011 for the financial year ended 30 June 2014.

For and on behalf of the Board;

Dr Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Dated: This the 29th Day of August 2014

Number of Holders of Equity Securities

Ordinary Shares

2,995,662,120 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 1,257 individual holders. All ordinary shares carry one vote per share.

Distribution of Ordinary Fully Paid Shareholders:

Ordinary Shares
Holding Ranges No. of Holders Total Units
1 - 1,000 28 7,778
1,001 - 5,000 36 113,483
5,001 - 10,000 36 309,463
10,001 - 100,000 227 14,315,176
100,001 + 930 2,980,916,220
Totals 1,257 2,995,662,120
Unmarketable parcels 222 4,725,261

Twenty Largest Ordinary Fully Paid Shareholders:

Shareholders Number %
1 Grandlodge Pty Ltd 251,627,127 8.40
2 Authentics Australia Pty Ltd 199,999,993 6.68
3 Chimaera Capital Limited 186,890,580 6.24
4 Mr Peter Anastasiou & Mrs Kristine Patricia Anastasiou 104,900,000 3.50
5 Advance Publicity Pty Ltd 84,018,913 2.80
6 Fifty-Fifth Leprechaun Pty Ltd 81,414,856 2.72
7 Mrs Jaclyn Stojanovski & Mr Chris Retzos & Mrs Susie Retzos 78,992,318 2.64
8 Insync Investments Pty Ltd 61,377,295 2.05
9 Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Ltd 59,164,094 1.97
10 Mr David Anthony Plush & Mrs Ann Louise Plush 53,363,000 1.78
11 Mr Kenneth Biddick & Mrs Catherine Biddick 49,999,999 1.67
12 G & N Lord Superannuation Pty Ltd 49,519,799 1.65
13 Jojo Enterprises Pty Ltd 40,824,258 1.36
14 Occasio Holdings Pty Ltd 40,471,618 1.35
15 Mr Dale Anthony Reed 30,000,000 1.00
16 Capital Concerns Pty Ltd 26,188,647 0.87
17 Somnus Pty Ltd 25,000,000 0.83
18 1215 Capital Pty Ltd 23,383,829 0.78
19 Mr Hamish Salmon & Mrs Brigette McGuire 22,884,849 0.76
20 Dr Russell Kay Hancock 20,000,001 0.67
Total 1,490,021,176 49.72
Total balance of remaining holders 1,505,640,944 50.28
Total on Issue 2,995,662,120 100.00

Listed Options (IMCOA)

115,995,306 options exercisable at \$0.0389 per option on or before 30 April 2015 are held by 1,798 individual holders. Each listed option, upon exercise, entitles the holder to one fully paid ordinary share.

Distribution of Optionholders:

Ordinary Shares
Holding Ranges No. of Holders Total Units
1 - 1,000 351 176,403
1,001 - 5,000 513 1,372,951
5,001 - 10,000 190 1,383,249
10,001 - 100,000 554 20,261,126
100,001 + 190 92,801,577
Totals 1,798 115,995,306

Twenty Largest Listed Optionholders:

Optionholders Number %
1 Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Ltd 14,791,024 12.75
2 Mr Victor Kuliveovski 4,000,000 3.45
3 Mr Hamish Salmon 2,500,000 2.16
4 Alaven Consumer Healthcare Inc 2,254,308 1.94
5 Mr Peter Andrew Proksa 2,017,287 1.74
6 Hallam Drainage Pty Ltd 1,550,000 1.34
7 Mr Josef Hahn 1,549,951 1.34
8 Mr David Robert John Kaluza 1,441,000 1.24
9 Rakio Pty Ltd 1,437,542 1.24
10 Advance Publicity Pty Ltd 1,300,000 1.12
11 Insync Investments Pty Ltd 1,300,000 1.12
12 Westpark Operations Pty Ltd 1,250,000 1.08
13 G & N Lord Superannuation Pty Ltd 1,250,000 1.08
14 I E Properties Pty Ltd 1,250,000 1.08
15 Mr David A Hamilton 1,198,761 1.03
16 Blau Holdings Pty Ltd 1,185,000 1.02
17 Mr Stanley Francis Sully 1,058,202 0.91
18 Mrs Fiona Louise Murray 1,020,000 0.88
19 Mr James Francis Thomas Fell & Ms Rosemary Margaret Mcalpin 1,000,000 0.86
20 Comsec Nominees Pty Ltd 1,000,000 0.86
Total 44,353,075 38.24
Total balance of remaining holders 71,642,231 61.76
Total on Issue 115,995,306 100.00

Unlisted Options

2,000,000 (ASX: IMCSO1) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0389 on or before 30 June 2015, are held by 1 individual shareholder

155,317,501 (ASX: IMCAI) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0094 on or before 31 March 2016, are held by 20 individual shareholders

31,746,031 (ASX: IMCAI) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0069 on or before 30 June 2016, are held by 2 individual shareholders

50,000,000 (ASX: IMCAI) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0114 on or before 4 December 2016, are held by 4 individual shareholders

2,500,000 (ASX: IMCSO2) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0389 on or before 1 November 2017, are held by 1 individual shareholder

579,736 (ASX: IMCRM1) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0486 on or before 30 November 2021, are held by 1 individual shareholder

1,186,729 (ASX: IMCRM2) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0469 on or before 17 January 2022, are held by 1 individual shareholder

615,222 (ASX: IMCAI) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0473 on or before 28 February 2019, are held by 1 individual shareholder

5,602,241 (ASX: IMCAI) unlisted options exercisable at \$0.0075 on or before 28 May 2019, are held by 1 individual shareholder

Substantial Shareholders

The names of substantial shareholders the Company is aware of from the register, or who have notified the Company in accordance with Section 671B of the Corporations Act are:

Substantial Shareholders Number of Shares %
Grandlodge Pty Ltd
(as notified to the Company on 5 March 2014)
376,380,011 12.56
Inverarey Pty Ltd atf Kilchurn Trust
(as notified to the Company on 23 October 2013)
71,250,000 6.88
Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Ltd
(as notified to the Company on 6 June 2013)
59,164,094 5.71
Total Number of Shares Held by Substantial Shareholders 506,794,105 25.15

SHAREHOLDER ENQUIRIES

Shareholders with enquiries about their shareholdings should contact the Share Register:

Security Transfer Registrars PO Box 535 Applecross WA 6953 Australia

Telephone: +61 (0)8 9315 2333 Facsimilie: +61 (0)8 9315 2233

CHANGE OF ADDRESS, CHANGE OF NAME, CONSOLIDATION OF SHAREHOLDINGS

Shareholders should contact the Share Registry to obtain details of the procedure required for any of these changes.

REMOVAL FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT MAILING LIST

Shareholders who wish to receive the Annual Report should advise the Share Registry in writing. These shareholders will continue to receive all other shareholder information.

TAX FILE NUMBERS

It is important that Australian resident shareholders, including children, have their tax file number or exemption details noted by the Share Registry.

CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System)

Shareholders wishing to move to uncertified holdings under the Australian Stock Exchange (CHESS) system should contact their stockbroker.

UNCERTIFIED SHARE REGISTER

Shareholding statement are issued at the end of each month that there is a transaction that alters the balance of your holding.

Company Directory

AUSTRALIAN COMPANY NUMBER (ACN) Immuron Limited is a Public Company Limited

DIRECTORS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) COMPANY SECRETARIES

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS

Level 1, 18 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Victoria, 3006 Australia Telephone: + 61 (0)3 8648 4530 Facsimile: + 61 (0)3 9686 9460

SHARE REGISTRY

Security Transfer Registrars Pty ltd 770 Canning Highway Applecross, Western Australia, 6153 Australia Telephone: +61 (0)8 9315 2333 Facsimile: +61 (0)8 9315 2233

AUDITORS

William Buck Level 20, 181 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Australia Telephone: + 61 (0)3 9824 8555 Facsimile: + 61 (0)3 9824 8580

WEBSITES

www.immuron.com www.travelan.com.au

SECURITIES QUOTED

Australian Securities Exchange - Ordinary Fully Paid Shares (Code: IMC)

  • Listed Options over Ordinary Fully Paid Shares (Code: IMCOA) exercisable at \$0.0389 per option on or before 30 April 2015.

063 114 045 by shares and is domiciled in Australia.

Dr. Roger Aston Independent Non-Executive Chairman Mr. Daniel Pollock Independent Non-Executive Director Mr. Stephen Anastasiou Non-Executive Director

Mr. Amos Meltzer Mr. Phillip Hains Mr. Peter Vaughan

REGISTERED OFFICE

Suite 1, 1233 High Street Armadale, Victoria, 3143 Australia Telephone: + 61 (0)3 9824 5254 Facsimile: + 61 (0)3 9822 7735

SOLICITORS

K&L Gates LLP Level 25, 525 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria, 3000 Australia Telephone: + 61 (0)3 9205 2000 Facsimile: + 61 (0)3 9205 2055

BANKERS

National Australia Bank (NAB) 330 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Australia