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MAXIPARTS LIMITED Annual Report 2011

Aug 18, 2011

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Rules 4.2A.3

Appendix 4E

Preliminary final report

Introduced 1/1/2003

Name of entity

MAXITRANS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

ABN 58 006 797 173 Year Ended 30 June 2011

Results for announcement to the market

Results for announcement to the market Results for announcement to the market Results for announcement to the market Results for announcement to the market
$A’000
Revenues from ordinary activities
down
14.0%
to
202,476
Profit (loss) from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members
down
27.7%
to
4,171
Net profit (loss) for the period attributable to members
down
27.7%
to
4,171
2011
2010
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
2.27¢
3.17¢
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)
2.27¢
3.17¢
Net Tangible Assets Backing (cents per ordinary share)
35.14¢
34.69¢
Dividends (distributions) - Note 19 Amount per security Franked amount
per security
Final dividend – Ordinary shares
Interimdividend–Ordinary shares
1.50¢
Nil
1.50¢
Nil
Previous corresponding period:
Final dividend – Ordinary shares
Interimdividend–Ordinary shares
1.00¢
1.00¢
1.00¢
1.00¢
Record date for determining entitlements to
the dividend.
30 September 2011
Refer attached ASX announcement regarding commentary on revenue, earnings and business outlook.
Refer attached Report of Directors and Financial Report.
30 September 2011

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RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (‘MXI’) today announced a net profit after tax of $4.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2011. This result is substantially in line with the Trading Update issued by the Directors in May 2011 and includes restructuring costs of $1.7 million (after tax) as well as gains from the sale of properties and from the first time consolidation of Yangzhou Maxi-Cube Tong Composites Co Ltd (MTC) of $2.2 million (after tax).

The Directors have declared a final dividend of 1.5 cents per share (fully franked) payable on the 21[st] of October 2011 to all holders of ordinary shares at the record date, the 30[th] of September 2011. As previously announced, the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan has been suspended.


investment Plan has been suspended.
(A$’000) Year ended
30/06/11
Year ended
30/06/10
% Increase
(Decrease)
Sales revenue 202,476 235,387 (14%)
UnderlyingEBITDA 11,300 15,959 (29%)
Underlying EBIT 5,949 9,930 (40%)
Interest expense (1,538) (1,588)
**Underlying net profit before tax ** 4,411 8,342 (47%)
Tax expense (702) (1,723)
Underlying net profit after tax 3,709 6,619 (44%)
Restructuring costs (after tax) (1,735) (853)
Nonoperating gains (aftertax) 2,197 -
**Net profit after tax ** 4,171 5,766 (28%)

FY11 started with a small order bank and low levels of order intake. Customer access to credit remained tight and we saw further operator rationalization occur. General conditions remained flat for the first half of the year and we encountered pressure on pricing and margins as surplus capacity continued in the industry.

Although order intake for the full year was down 12% on FY10, order intake in the second half of the financial year increased by 30% compared with 1H11. As a result, the order bank at the end of FY11 is up by 24% on the order bank at the end of FY10.

Following an extensive strategic review a number of important initiatives were also implemented during FY11. These include:

  • Consolidation of Hamelex White manufacturing operations into Ballarat, resulting in improved production flow, improved efficiency and a projected $2 million in annual fixed cost savings;

  • Expansion in China through the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the equity in MTC and construction of a larger manufacturing facility to be completed in FY12;

  • Expansion in New Zealand through the scheduled completion in 1H12 of a larger, purpose built manufacturing and service facility;

  • Expansion into the mining and resources sector through the creation of a dedicated team and securing our first significant contract for extra heavy duty side tippers for coal cartage in Queensland; and

  • Strengthening of our balance sheet through solid operational cash flow and the sale of surplus property. Net debt to equity has fallen from 25% (FY10) to 11% (FY11).

The recent improvement in order intake together with the higher order bank at the end of the year will provide a strong start to FY12 and will enable the Group to achieve enhanced returns from the structural improvements made to the business over the last 12 months.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

1) New Trailers and Tippers

Vans, Trailers and Rigid Bodies

Unit sales of trailers, vans and rigid bodies in FY11 fell by 29% compared with FY10. Whilst order intake for 1H11 was down 32% on the pcp, it improved substantially during 2H11. Order intake for 2H11 was 10% higher than 2H10 and was up 45% on 1H11.

The trailer and van markets continue to be highly competitive, with surplus capacity in the market resulting in tight margins. The improvement in order intake in 2H11, combined with significant orders secured late in the financial year from larger operators, has boosted year end order banks. We are also experiencing a strong start to FY12.

Tippers

Unit sales of tippers in FY11 fell by 24% compared with FY10 due to the continuation of a depressed construction market which suppressed demand for traditional truck and dog products. Surplus capacity in the industry ensured that highly competitive conditions continued whilst demand in the agricultural sector started the year slowly but improved late in 1H11 and continued into 2H11. Order intake for tippers during 2H11 was up 14% on 1H11 and orders in the last quarter of FY11 were up by 38% on the third quarter of FY11.

Increased soil moisture and improved growing conditions across Australia point to a record harvest and it is anticipated that this will boost demand for tippers. Due to the strong outlook for the mining sector, the allocation of resources to this area and the development of new mining-related tipper designs, we expect growth to be achieved in FY12.

New Zealand

As a result of the implementation of new road transport mass and dimension regulations, operators are ordering new, larger equipment to remain competitive. Accordingly, order intake in New Zealand has increased by 246% over the prior year and a significant order bank is in place for the start of FY12.

The new factory is on track to be completed during the second quarter of FY12. This will allow us to expand our business in Freighter trailers which we do not currently manufacture in New Zealand.

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2) Parts & Service

Revenue from the combined parts and service businesses increased by 27% and contribution to group profit before tax grew a pleasing 52% in FY11. This result includes 100% of MTC’s net profit for the six month period from 1 January 2011.

The Colrain parts business achieved another record result in FY11. Profit before tax was up 112% on FY10 with major sales growth occurring in expanded product ranges including tyres, wheels, lights and signage. Sales of existing product ranges such as suspensions increased moderately. The introduction of new products and further organic growth in wholesale and retail branches should add to sales and profit in FY12.

3) Joint Ventures

Our Queensland dealer, Freighter Maxi-CUBE Queensland (FMQ), in which the Company has a 36.67% shareholding, achieved a respectable result for the year considering the slow trailer market and major disruption caused by the floods in January 2011.

OUTLOOK

We are pleased to be starting FY12 with a stronger order bank and with improved momentum in order intake. As a result, we expect performance in the first half of FY12 to benefit from increased production and sales volumes, improved efficiencies and a lower manufacturing cost base.

The sustainability of current order intake rates across all brands will ultimately depend on the performance of the Australian economy which, at this point, continues to show signs of weakness and uncertainty.

However, we expect that demand for our tippers will continue to be driven by a strong agricultural sector and that our Colrain parts business will extend its solid growth as a result of the anticipated introduction of new and expanded product ranges. New Zealand will also benefit from an expanded product range and larger facilities in a trailer market which is continuing to grow. However, as a result of recent tightening of monetary policy by the Chinese Government, we expect to see a softening of orders in MTC’s Chinese market in the short term. We are excited by the opportunities which exist in the mining and resources sector and plan to accelerate our efforts in this area during the year.

Finally, subject to the outcome of continuing efforts in the pursuit of strategic investment opportunities, the Board will monitor the need to review current capital management policies to optimize shareholder returns.

For more information please contact the Managing Director, Mr. Michael Brockhoff, or the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Marcello Mattia on (03) 8368 1100.

Ian Davis Chairman 19 August 2011

Michael Brockhoff Managing Director

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Report of the Directors and Financial Report

MaxiTRANS Industries Ltd ACN 006 797 173 and Controlled Entities

Contents

Corporate Governance Statement 2
Report of the Directors 9
Directors Declaration 21
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 22
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 23
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 24
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 25
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 26
Independent Auditor's Report 65
ASX Additional Information 66

Financial Summary

F2007 F2008 F2009 F2010 F2011
Revenue $’000 236,553 290,740 252,621 235,387 202,476
EBITDA $’000 18,180 30,309 7,339 14,741 11,230
EBIT $’000 12,909 24,815 1,373 8,712 5,879
NPBT $’000 9,800 21,943 (993) 7,124 4,341
NPAT $’000 8,018 16,101 (1,894) 5,766 4,171
Signif cant Items in NPBT $’000 (7,565) (1,218) (70)
Basic EPS cents 4.67 9.38 (1.09) 3.17 2.27
Ordinary dividends/share declared cents 4.00 5.50 1.00 2.00 1.50
Depreciation $’000 3,435 3,737 4,356 4,296 3,697
Amortisation – leased assets $’000 904 824 678 801 874
Amortisation – intangibles $’000 932 933 932 932 780
Capex additions $’000 5,117 5,046 4,116 6,329 3,888
Operating cash f ow $’000 5,543 18,600 14,072 8,723 9,058
NTA $’000 42,667 57,976 58,141 63,432 64,652
Net assets $’000 76,682 91,058 84,154 88,513 91,722
Interest bearing liabilities $’000 40,706 34,542 26,593 24,039 16,161
Finance costs $’000 3,109 2,872 2,366 1,588 1,538
Total bank debt $’000 35,415 31,867 22,935 20,000 12,700
Net debt/equity % 51% 36% 29% 25% 11%
Interest cover times 4.15 8.64 3.78(i) 6.25(i) 3.87(i)

(i)Pre signifi cant items

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

This statement refl ects MaxiTRANS Industries Limited’s (‘MaxiTRANS’) corporate governance policies and practices as at 30 June 2011 and which, unless otherwise stated, were in place throughout the year. The essential corporate governance principles incorporating the

best practice recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council (‘Council’), together with MaxiTRANS’ policies and procedures and the Company’s compliance with the Council recommendations, are as follows:

1. PRINCIPLE 1:

LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT

Recommendation 1.1:

Formalise and disclose the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to management

  • providing strategic advice to management;

  • reporting to shareholders and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met;

  • input into and fi nal approval of management’s development of corporate strategy and performance objectives;

  • reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, codes of conduct, and legal compliance to ensure appropriate compliance frameworks and controls are in place;

  • monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and the Company’s own ethical standards and policies;

  • determining dividend payment and fi nancing dividend payment;

Role and responsibility of the Board and management

The Board acts on behalf of shareholders and is accountable to shareholders for the overall direction, management and corporate governance of the Company. The MaxiTRANS Board Charter formally defi nes the role and responsibilities of the Board.

The Board is responsible for:

  • approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and acquisitions and divestitures;

  • approving and monitoring fi nancial and other reporting; and

    • monitoring and ensuring compliance with best practice corporate governance requirements.
  • overseeing the Company, including its control and accountability systems;

  • appointing and removing the Managing Director;

  • monitoring the performance of the Managing Director;

  • ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of the Chief Financial Offi cer and Company Secretary;

  • ratifying other senior executive appointments, organisational changes and senior management remuneration policies and practices;

  • approving succession plans for the management team;

  • monitoring senior management’s performance and implementation of strategy, and ensuring appropriate resources are available;

Role and responsibility of senior management

Responsibility for the day to day management and administration of MaxiTRANS is delegated by the Board to the Managing Director and the executive management team. The management team manages MaxiTRANS in accordance with the strategy, plans and policies approved by the Board. The Board has in place procedures to assess the performance of the management team.

MaxiTRANS has a Managing Director and Chief Financial Offi cer (CFO).

  • The Managing Director plans and directs all aspects of MaxiTRANS’ policies, objectives and initiatives, and is responsible for the short and long term profi tability and growth of MaxiTRANS.

  • The Managing Director demonstrates expertise in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

  • The Managing Director has an excellent understanding of MaxiTRANS, its products and the market in which it operates.

  • The Managing Director leads and directs the work of others employed by MaxiTRANS. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of the Managing Director to ensure the continued success of MaxiTRANS.

Non-Executive Directors

Mr. Ian Davis (Chairman) – Independent Mr. James Curtis (Deputy Chairman) – Not independent Mr. Geoff Lord – Independent Mr. Robert Wylie – Independent

Executive Director

Mr. Michael Brockhoff (Managing Director) – Not Independent

  • The CFO is responsible for directing MaxiTRANS’ overall fi nancial policies and reports to the Managing Director.

  • The CFO oversees all fi nancial functions including accounting, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. In this role, the CFO designs and coordinates a wide variety of accounting and statistical data and reports.

  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, and the CFO is expected to have considerable experience to be able to contribute to the ongoing success of MaxiTRANS.

  • The Managing Director and CFO are appointed under formal letters of appointment that describe their duties, rights and responsibilities and entitlements on termination.

The MaxiTRANS Board Charter defi nes independence in accordance with the principles set out in the Council’s best practice recommendations. The Board has established a 5% threshold for material dealings or associations with MaxiTRANS.

At the date of this report, a majority of the MaxiTRANS Board is independent. The Board has formalised a number of measures to ensure that all directors exercise independent judgement in decision making:

  • Directors are expected to cast their vote on any resolution in accordance with their own judgement.

  • Directors are expected to comply with their legal, statutory and equitable duties when discharging their responsibilities as directors. Broadly, these are duties to:

Recommendation 1.2:

Disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives

  • (i) Act in good faith and in the best interests of MaxiTRANS as a whole;

  • (ii) Act with care and diligence;

Refer to the Remuneration Report in the Report of the Directors.

  • (iii) Act for proper purposes;

Recommendation 1.3:

Report on whether a performance evaluation for senior executives has taken place and any departure from Principle 1 recommendations

An evaluation of the performance of senior executives was undertaken during the year in accordance with the process determined by the Board.

2. PRINCIPLE 2:

STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

Recommendation 2.1:

A majority of the Board should be independent directors

MaxiTRANS presently has four non-executive directors, three of whom are considered by the Board to be independent, and one executive director.

  • (iv) Avoid a confl ict of interest or duty; and

  • (v) Refrain from making improper use of information gained through the position of director and taking improper advantage of the position of director.

  • Directors may access information and seek independent advice that they consider necessary to fulfi l their responsibilities and to exercise independent judgement in decision making.

  • Directors are expected to be sensitive to confl icts of interest that may arise and be mindful of their fi duciary obligations to MaxiTRANS and:

  • (i) Disclose to the Board any actual or potential confl icts of interest which may exist or might reasonably be thought to exist as soon as the situation arises;

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

  • (ii) Take steps as are necessary and reasonable to resolve any confl ict of interest;

  • To assess and develop the necessary and desirable competencies of board members;

  • (iii) Comply with the Corporations Act 2001 provisions on disclosing interests and restrictions on voting; and

  • To develop and review board succession plans;

  • To evaluate the performance of the board; and

  • (iv) If a confl ict situation exists, it is expected that where a matter is being discussed by the Board to which the confl ict relates, the director will be absent from the room.

The MaxiTRANS Board is well balanced, comprising directors who are profi cient in all of MaxiTRANS’ business portfolios with an appropriate range of skills, experience and expertise to complement the MaxiTRANS business, who have a proper understanding of and are competent to deal with current and emerging issues relevant to the transport industry and who can effectively review and challenge the performance of management and exercise independent judgement.

Refer to the Report of the Directors for details of directors’ skills, experience and expertise.

The Board acknowledges that all Directors, whether independent or not, should bring independent judgement to bear on all Board decisions. To facilitate this, each Director has access in appropriate circumstances to independent professional advice at the expense of the Company.

  • To recommend to the board, the appointment and removal of directors.

Recommendation 2.5:

The Board should establish and disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors

The Board reviews the performance of key executives against measurable and qualitative indicators to ensure that the full potential of MaxiTRANS is being met.

New Board members will be offered induction programs to allow them to fully and actively participate in decision making at the earliest opportunity. The induction programs are designed to ensure that any new director has a comprehensive knowledge of MaxiTRANS, the industry and the market in which it operates.

Directors and key executives are encouraged to continually update and enhance their skills and knowledge. Directors and key executives are encouraged to become members of relevant industry groups and professional organisations and to update and enhance their skills and knowledge through appropriate education and training courses.

Recommendation 2.2:

The Chairperson should be an independent director

MaxiTRANS’ Chairman, Mr. Ian Davis, is considered by the Board to be an independent director.

Recommendation 2.3:

The roles of chairperson and chief executive offi cer should not be exercised by the same individual

The roles of chairperson and managing director are exercised by Mr. Ian Davis and Mr. Michael Brockhoff respectively.

Recommendation 2.4:

For the purposes of evaluating its own performance and assisting the Board in its responsibilities in relation to corporate governance, the Board has established a Corporate Governance Committee.

At the date of this report the members of the MaxiTRANS Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Ian Davis (Chairman), James Curtis, Robert Wylie and Geoff Lord. Refer to the Report of the Directors on for details of attendance by directors at Corporate Governance Committee meetings.

The committee’s responsibilities are to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding:

The Board should establish a nomination committee

The MaxiTRANS Nomination Committee was formally constituted on 27 June 2003. All Board members are members of the Nomination Committee at the date of this report.

  • The annual review of MaxiTRANS’ corporate governance policies and procedures; and

  • Review and assessment of appropriate performance benchmarks for the Board and management.

The duties and responsibilities of the board in its role as Nomination Committee are as follows:

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

  1. PRINCIPLE 3: PROMOTE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING

senior management and Board candidates so that there is appropriate diversity to maximise the achievement of corporate goals.

Recommendation 3.1:

Establish and disclose a code of conduct as to:

MaxiTRANS implements and maintains adherence to its commitment to diversity by:

  • The practices necessary to maintain confi dence in the Company’s integrity;

  • The practices necessary to take into account the Company's legal obligations and reasonable expectations of its stakeholders; and

  • The responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices;

MaxiTRANS recognises the need for directors and employees to observe the highest standards of behaviour and business ethics when engaging in corporate activity.

MaxiTRANS intends to maintain a reputation for integrity. The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct which sets out the principles and standards with which all offi cers and employees are expected to comply in the performance of their respective functions in respect of responsibilities to shareholders, customers, clients, consumers and the community. The Code also sets guidelines in respect of employment practices, fair trading and dealing as well

A key element of that Code is the requirement that offi cers and employees act in accordance with the law and with the highest standards of propriety. The Code and its implementation are reviewed each year.

Recommendation 3.2: Establish and disclose a policy concerning diversity

MaxiTRANS has in place a workplace diversity policy which confi rms its commitment to, amongst other things, diversity in age, gender, ethnicity and cultural background.

MaxiTRANS believes that the furtherance of diversity in the workplace provides benefi ts to the business.

  • Ensuring that diversity is considered when determining the composition of employees, senior management and the board including the recruitment of employees from a diverse pool of qualifi ed candidates;

  • Ensuring that internal recruitment processes and professional intermediaries are aware of the factors that should be taken into account in the identifi cation, evaluation and selection process;

  • Identifying programs that assist in the development of a broader pool of skilled and experienced candidates including initiatives focussed on skills development and career progression;

  • Recognising the importance of balancing workplace and domestic responsibilities and priorities; and

  • Maintaining transparency in the recruitment and selection process.

Recommendation 3.3:

Disclose the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the Board in accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them

The Board will consider and evaluate implementing and setting measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity, including at Board and senior management level, which are linked to MaxiTRANS' circumstances and industry. The objectives shall not be managed toward any targets that would exclude or prevent the employment or tenure of any appropriately experienced, qualifi ed or suitable person for any reason.

Recommendation 3.4:

Disclose the proportion of women employees in the whole organization, women in senior executive positions and women on the Board

MaxiTRANS wishes to benefi t from the best available talent in the market place and is committed to promoting an environment which is conducive to the appointment of suitably experienced and/or well qualifi ed employees,

As at 30 June 2011 women employees represented approximately 8% (7% in 2010) of the total workforce. There are currently no women in senior executive positions or on the Board.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

4. PRINCIPLE 4:

SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

has the right to access management and seek independent professional advice in accordance with the Board Charter.

Recommendation 4.1:

The Board should establish an audit committee

The MaxiTRANS Audit and Risk Management Committee was established in 1994.

The primary role of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfi lling its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities. In particular, the Committee will focus on:

  • verifying and safeguarding the integrity of the Company’s fi nancial reporting;

Recommendation 4.2:

Structure the audit and risk management committee so that it consists of:

  • Only non-executive directors;

  • internal management processes and controls;

  • the removal, selection and appointment of the external auditor and the rotation of the external audit engagement partner; and

  • A majority of independent directors;

  • An independent chairperson, who is not chairperson of the Board; and

  • review of risk management and internal compliance and control systems.

  • At least three members.

At the date of this report the members of the MaxiTRANS Audit and Risk Management Committee are Messrs. Robert Wylie, (Chairman), independent non-executive director, James Curtis, non-executive director, Ian Davis, independent non-executive director and Geoff Lord, independent non-executive director. Details of attendances by directors are to be found in the Report of the Directors.

The members of the Committee are well qualifi ed to perform their duties as set out in the Charter with strong fi nancial, legal and industry expertise.

At the date of this report, the composition of the MaxiTRANS Audit and Risk Management Committee complies with Best Practice recommendation 4.2 in all respects.

  1. PRINCIPLE 5:

PROVIDE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE OF ALL MATERIAL MATTERS CONCERNING THE COMPANY

Recommendation 5.1:

Establish written policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior management level for that compliance

MaxiTRANS has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Protocol. The Company Secretary has been appointed the Disclosure Offi cer and is required to collate and, subject to advising the Board, disclose share price sensitive information.

The Continuous Disclosure Protocol provides guidelines on:

  • what must be disclosed;

The external auditor met with the Audit and Risk Management Committee two times during the year without management being present. The Audit and Risk Management Committee intends for the next fi nancial reporting period to have the auditor meet at least twice with the Audit Committee without management being present.

Recommendation 4.3:

The Audit and Risk Management Committee should have a formal charter

The charter of the MaxiTRANS Audit and Risk Management Committee clearly sets out the Committee’s role and responsibilities, composition, structure and membership requirements. The Audit and Risk Management Committee

  • responsibilities of the Board in relation to disclosure matters;

  • responsibilities of the Disclosure Offi cer; and

  • responsibilities of senior management in relation to disclosure matters.

The only persons authorised to communicate with news media, analysts, shareholders and the general public in relation to any matter which is subject to this policy on continuous disclosure are the Chairman, the Chief Executive Offi cer, the Chief Financial Offi cer and any other person authorised by the Chairman or

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

6. PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS

  • Review and assess management information systems and internal control systems;

Recommendation 6.1:

Design and disclose a communications strategy to promote effective communication with shareholders and encourage effective participation at general meetings

The Company respects the rights of shareholders and seeks to facilitate the effective exercise of those rights. The Company does this by communicating effectively with shareholders, giving shareholders ready access to balanced and understandable information about the Company and corporate records and making it easy for shareholders to participate in general meetings.

The Company publishes all ASX announcements on the MaxiTRANS website, and also sends information to shareholders by mail or e-mail (where nominated). The MaxiTRANS website contains important information on the Company which is of use to shareholders in obtaining a greater understanding of the Company.

Notices of meeting are drafted in plain English to be easy and clear to understand. They are honest, accurate and not misleading. Meetings are held during normal business hours and at a place convenient for the greatest possible number of shareholders to attend.

  • Review the insurance program for the MaxiTRANS Group; and

  • Review occupational health and safety practices and compliance with legislation.

Recommendation 7.2:

The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the Company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed

Management has established and implemented the risk management system for assessing, monitoring and managing material business risks, including sustainability risk.

Management has provided a report to the Audit and Risk Management Committee that outlines the material business risks to the Company and reports on the status of the risks and effectiveness of controls through integrated risk management programs aimed at ensuring risks are identifi ed, assessed and properly managed. Each business operational unit is responsible and accountable for implementing and managing the standards required by the program.

Recommendation 7.3:

The MaxiTRANS website also provides to shareholders and other stakeholders the facility to read and download annual reports, ASX announcements and corporate governance policies and procedures.

7. PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK

Recommendation 7.1:

The Board or appropriate Board committee should establish policies on risk oversight and management of material business risks

The Board is responsible for reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and control. The Board has delegated to the Audit and Risk Management Committee the responsibility for establishment of policies on risk oversight and management. Specifi cally, the Audit and Risk Management Committee has responsibility to:

  • Review management programs for monitoring and identifying signifi cant areas of risk for the Company, (including sustainability risk);

The Board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive offi cer (or equivalent) and the chief fi nancial offi cer (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effi ciently in all material respects in relation to fi nancial reporting risks.

In accordance with the MaxiTRANS Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter and section 295 of the Act, the Managing Director and Chief Financial Offi cer of MaxiTRANS are required to declare in writing to the Board under section 295A(2) of the Act that, in their opinion, MaxiTRANS' fi nancial records have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Act; MaxiTRANS' consolidated fi nancial statements and associated notes required by the relevant accounting standards present a true and fair view of the Company's fi nancial condition and operational results and comply with relevant accounting standards. The declaration is also underpinned by representations from executive management and relevant accounting offi cers.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Corporate Governance Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

The declaration by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Offi cer also confi rms the existence of a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which implements the policies adopted by the Board and that MaxiTRANS' risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating effi ciently and effectively in all material respects in relation to fi nancial reporting risks.

8. PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY

Recommendation 8.1:

The Board should establish a remuneration committee

Non-executive directors receive a fi xed fee, no termination benefi ts, and no incentives. Fees paid to non-executive directors are benchmarked against similar sized companies operating in similar industries. Non executive directors are not entitled to participate in any executive option or executive share scheme.

The aggregate amount of directors’ fees payable to non-executive directors must not exceed the maximum amount permitted under the MaxiTRANS Constitution of $400,000, as approved by shareholders on 25 February 1998.

Executive directors have access to salary, termination benefi ts, superannuation benefi ts, a vehicle allowance, short term and long term incentives.

The MaxiTRANS Remuneration Committee was established in 1994.

At the date of this report the members of the MaxiTRANS Remuneration Committee are Messrs. Ian Davis (Chairman), Michael Brockhoff (Managing Director), James Curtis and Geoff Lord. Refer to the Report of the Directors for details of attendance by directors at Remuneration Committee meetings. The committee’s responsibilities are to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding:

The letters of appointment for directors clearly set out all relevant entitlements as applicable to executive and non executive directors.

The level of remuneration paid to executive directors, non-executive directors and key management personnel is set out in the Remuneration Report.

  • The remuneration of the Managing Director, other senior executives and the non-executive directors;

  • The remuneration policies and practices for the Company including participation in the incentive plan, share scheme and other benefi ts; and

  • Superannuation arrangements.

Recommendation 8.2:

The remuneration committee should be structured so that it:

  • Consists of a majority of independent directors;

  • Is chaired by an independent chair; and

  • Has at least three members.

The MaxiTRANS Remuneration Committee consists of a majority of independent directors, is chaired by an independent chairperson and has at least three members.

Recommendation 8.3:

Clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration from that of senior executives.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Report of the Directors

Your directors submit their report together with the consolidated fi nancial report of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group"), and the Group's interest in associates for the year ended 30 June 2011 and the auditor’s report thereon.

Australian Securities and Investment Commission Class Order 98/2395, the Board of Directors has adopted the Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Review as part of the Report of the Directors. The Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Review also provides a fi nancial and operating review as required by S299A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Directors

Events Subsequent to Balance Date

The names of directors in offi ce at any time during or since the end of the fi nancial year are:

Mr Ian R. Davis (Chairman since 1994) Mr James R. Curtis (Deputy Chairman since 1994) Mr Michael A. Brockhoff (Managing Director since 2000) Mr Geoffrey F. Lord (Director since 2000) Mr Robert H. Wylie (Director since 2008)

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the Group during the year consisted of the design, manufacture, sale, service and repair of transport equipment and related components and spare parts.

There were no changes in the nature of the Group’s principal activities during the fi nancial year.

Dividends

Dividends paid or declared for payment are as follows:

Ordinary shares

Subsequent to the end of the fi nancial year, the Company entered an agreement to sell 20% of the shares in Yangzhou Maxi-CUBE Tong Composites Co Ltd (MTC) to management personnel of that company. The agreement is effective from 1 July 2011 and will result in 20% of future profi ts of MTC being attributable to non-controlling interests.

Environmental Regulation

The Group’s environmental obligations are regulated under Local, State and Federal Law. All environmental performance obligations are internally monitored and subjected to regular government agency audit and site inspections. The Group has a policy of complying with its environmental performance obligations. No breach of any environmental regulation or law has been notifi ed to the Group during or since the year ended 30 June 2011.

MaxiTRANS is closely monitoring the development of the likely regulatory framework surrounding carbon emissions. At this stage, it is too early to quantify the impacts and opportunities arising from such regulation.

A fully franked dividend of 1.0 cents per share was paid on 15 October 2010 totalling $1,828,667.

Future Developments

A fully franked dividend of 1.5 cents per share has been proposed by the directors after reporting date for payment on 21 October 2011. The fi nancial effect of this dividend has not been brought to account in the fi nancial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011 and will be recognised in subsequent fi nancial reports.

State of Affairs

There were no signifi cant changes in the state of affairs of the Group which occurred during the fi nancial year.

The accompanying Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Review includes a review of likely developments. The Board of Directors has adopted the report as part of the Report of the Directors.

Further information as to the likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of these operations in subsequent fi nancial years has not been included in this report because, the directors believe, on reasonable grounds, that to include such information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.

Review of Operations

The accompanying Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Review includes a review of operations of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2011. In accordance with

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Information of Directors

Ian R. Davis Chairman, Independent Non-Executive, Age 66
Qualif cations & Experience: Law degree with honours from University of Melbourne.
Appointed Chairman 1994.
Senior partner and previously National Chairman of international law f rm, Minter Ellison,
Mr. Davis has extensive experience in the corporate and commercial area of law in which
he practices. Currently he is Chairman of Produce and Grocery Industry Code Administration
Committee and Non-Executive Director of Redf ex Holdings Ltd since October 2009. He
was formerly Non-Executive Chairman of Recovcorp Pty Ltd from April 2007 to May 2010
and UCMS Group Pty Ltd from November 2006 to August 2009.
Special Responsibilities: Chairman of Corporate Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee and
Nomination Committee. Member of Audit & Risk Management Committee.
Interest in Shares: 1,202,193 ordinary shares benef cially held.
Options over Ordinary Shares: Nil
James R. Curtis Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive, Age 76
Qualif cations & Experience: Appointed Deputy Chairman in 1994.
Mr. Curtis was one of the founders of the Group in 1972. He has over 50 years experience
in the transport equipment industry and is a pioneer of f breglass road transport
equipment in Australia.
Special Responsibilities: Member of Corporate Governance Committee, Audit & Risk Management Committee,
Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
Interest in Shares: 24,175,030 ordinary shares benef cially held.
Options over Ordinary Shares: Nil
Michael A. Brockhoff Managing Director, Executive, Age 58
Qualif cations & Experience: Appointed Managing Director in June 2000.
Thirty-three years experience in the road transport industry.
Special Responsibilities: Member of Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
Interest in Shares: 2,871,500 ordinary shares benef cially held.
Options over Ordinary Shares: Nil

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

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Geoffrey F. Lord Independent Non-Executive Director, Age 66 Qualifi cations & Experience: B. Econ. (Honours), M.B.A. (Distinction), ASSA, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Appointed Director in October 2000. Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer of Belgravia Group and Executive Chairman of UXC Limited since September 2002. Chairman of LCM Litigation Fund Pty Ltd (formerly Australian Litigation Fund). Deputy Chairman of Institute of Drug Technology Limited since October 1998. Director of the following companies: Terrain Capital Ltd since May 2002 and Northern Energy Corporation since December 2007. Formerly Chairman of Melbourne Victory Limited from November 2004 to March 2011. Formerly a Director of Adelhill Limited from February 1993 to March 2008 and The Mac Services Group Ltd from April 2007 to June 2009. Special Responsibilities: Member of Audit & Risk Management Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee. Interest in Shares: 1,039,604 ordinary shares benefi cially held. Options over Ordinary Shares: Refer note 22(c) to the Financial Statements.

Robert H. Wylie Independent Non-Executive Director, Age 61 Qualifi cations & Experience: Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Appointed Director in September 2008. Mr. Wylie has wide ranging experience in professional service in a variety of management roles with Deloitte. Most recently he held senior positions with Deloitte Touche USA LLP. Prior to this, he was Deputy Managing Partner Asia Pacifi c. This followed a long career with Deloitte Australia, including eight years as National Chairman. Mr. Wylie also served on the Global Board of Directors and the Governance Committee of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the Global Board of Directors of Deloitte Consulting. Mr Wylie is also a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Director of the following companies: Elders Limited since November 2009 and Centro Properties Limited and CPT Manager Limited since October 2008. Special Responsibilities: Chairman of Audit & Risk Management Committee. Member of Corporate Governance Committee and Nomination Committee. Interest in Shares: 21,364 ordinary shares benefi cially held. Options over Ordinary Shares: Nil

Company Secretaries

Mr. Marcello Mattia

B. Bus. (Acc) FCA, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Appointed to the position of Company Secretary in 2008.

Mr. Aaron Harvey

B. Commerce

CA, Appointed to the position of Assistant Company Secretary in 2010.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Details of attendances by directors at Board and committee meetings during the year are as follows:

Directors’ Directors’ Audit & Risk Audit & Risk Remuneration Remuneration Corporate Corporate
Meetings Management Committee Governance
Committee Committee
Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
eligible attended eligible attended eligible attended eligible attended
to attend to attend to attend to attend
Ian Davis 14 14 4 3 2 2 1 1
James Curtis 14 12 4 3 2 2 1 1
Michael Brockhoff 14 14 2 2
Geoffrey Lord 14 12 4 4 2 2 1 1
Robert Wylie 14 14 4 4 1 1

Remuneration Report

Information contained in the Remuneration Report is audited.

executives with the assistance of external consultants and advisors as well as a review of best practices adopted by other ASX companies of a similar size to MaxiTRANS.

Remuneration levels for directors, secretaries and executives of the Company, and relevant group executives of the Group (“the directors and senior executives”) are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualifi ed and experienced directors and senior executives. The Remuneration Committee obtains independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration of non-executive directors and the Managing Director having regard to trends in comparative companies and the objectives of the Group’s remuneration strategy.

The remuneration structures explained below are designed to attract suitably qualifi ed candidates, reward the achievement of strategic objectives, and achieve the broader outcome of creation of value for shareholders. The remuneration structures take into account:

  • The capability and experience of the directors and senior executives;

  • The directors’ and senior executives’ ability to control the relevant segment/s’ performance;

  • The Group’s performance including the Group’s earnings per share; and

The Directors have been very focussed on ensuring that MaxiTRANS provides a remuneration structure which genuinely attracts, motivates and retains executive talent and aligns the interests of management and shareholders.

The following is a summary of the key elements adopted by the Directors in relation to the ongoing structure of remuneration for executive directors and senior management:

  • the structure of executive director and senior management remuneration will continue to include a mix of fi xed and performance-linked components;

  • over a 3 year period commencing in the 2011 fi nancial year, the mix of total remuneration between fi xed and performance-linked components will move from a historical average of 80% fi xed and 20% performancelinked, to an average of 60% fi xed and 40% performance-linked;

  • the performance-linked component of total remuneration will continue to comprise a Short Term Incentive (‘STI’) scheme and a Long Term Incentive (‘LTI’) scheme; and

  • The amount of incentives within each director’s and senior executive’s remuneration.

At the commencement of the 2011 fi nancial year the Directors reviewed the structure and composition of the Company’s remuneration for executive directors and senior

  • over a 3 year period commencing in the 2011 fi nancial year, the mix of performance-linked remuneration (as a percentage of total remuneration) between STI and LTI components will move from the current average of 14% STI and 6% LTI, to an average of 15% STI and 25% LTI;

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

(cont) Report of the Directors

The Directors are of the view that the revised remuneration structure will further enhance alignment between the Group and shareholders.

Each of the components of total remuneration for executive directors and senior management are described in more detail below.

Fixed remuneration

Fixed remuneration consists of base remuneration, including any FBT charges related to employee benefi ts which have been salary sacrifi ced, as well as employer contributions to superannuation funds.

Remuneration levels are reviewed annually by both the Remuneration Committee and the Managing Director through a process that considers individual, segment and overall performance of the Group. In addition and as required, external consultants may be engaged to provide analysis and advice to ensure the directors’ and senior executives’ remuneration is competitive in the market place. A senior executive’s remuneration is also reviewed on promotion.

Performance-linked remuneration

Performance linked remuneration includes both STI's and LTI's and is designed to reward executive directors and senior executives for meeting or exceeding specifi ed objectives. The STI includes an “at risk” incentive provided in the form of cash.

The LTI is provided in the form of Performance Rights. The MaxiTRANS Performance Rights Plan (‘PRP’) was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 October 2010.

STI

Each year KPIs (key performance indicators) are set for senior executives and executive directors. The KPIs generally include measures relating to the Group, the relevant segment, and the individual, and include fi nancial, people, customer, strategy and risk measures. The measures are chosen as they directly align the individual’s reward to the KPIs of the Group and to its strategy and performance.

The fi nancial performance objective is “net profi t before tax” compared to budgeted amounts. The non-fi nancial objectives vary with position and responsibility and include measures such as achieving strategic outcomes, safety and environmental performance, customer satisfaction and staff development.

At the end of the fi nancial year the actual performance of the Group, the relevant segment and individual is measured against the KPIs set at the beginning of the fi nancial year.

The method of assessment was chosen as it provides an objective assessment of the individual’s performance.

In line with the Group’s philosophy of rewarding employees for performance, STI's based on the achievement of KPIs are also available to staff other than executive directors and senior management.

LTI

The LTI scheme available to executive directors and to senior management is based on the annual grant of a specifi ed number of Performance Rights which can be converted by executive directors and senior management into a specifi ed number of ordinary shares in the Company.

Performance Rights will vest and will be able to be exercised upon the achievement of specifi ed long term performance targets in a period not less than three years after the date upon which the Performance Rights are granted to executive directors and senior management provided they remain in the employ of the Group throughout that period.

The Board has set a long term incentive target for management to achieve an average 2% per annum increase in the Company’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) during the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013. Based on the Company’s ROIC of 5.4% at 30 June 2010, this represents an increase of 111% over the 3 year period.

The minimum percentage of the LTI target that must be achieved over the 3 year period before any of the Performance Rights vest is 70% (ie: an average 1.4% per annum increase in the Company's ROIC), at which point 50% of the Performance Rights will vest. For each additional percentage point of the target that is achieved the percentage of Performance Rights that vest increases on a sliding scale. 100% of the Performance Rights will vest where the target is fully achieved or exceeded.

Non-executive directors are not entitled to receive additional benefi ts as a non-cash benefi t. Non-executive directors may receive a component of their directors’ fees as superannuation.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Report of the Directors

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Senior executives can receive additional benefi ts as non-cash benefi ts, as part of the terms and conditions of their appointment. Other benefi ts typically include payment of superannuation, motor vehicles, telephone expenses and allowances, and where applicable, the Group pays fringe benefi ts tax on these benefi ts.

Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth

In considering the Group’s performance and benefi ts for shareholder wealth, the remuneration committee have regard to the indices highlighted in the table below. Net profi t before tax is considered as one of the fi nancial performance targets in setting the STI.

Service agreements

It is the Group’s policy that service contracts for executive directors and senior executives be unlimited in term but capable of termination on up to six months notice and that the Group retains the right to terminate the contract immediately, by making payment of up to twelve months’ pay in lieu of notice.

Mr Michael Alan Brockhoff, Managing Director, has a contract of employment with the Company dated 3 May 2000. The contract specifi es the duties and obligations to be fulfi lled by the Managing Director and provides that the Board and Managing Director will early in each fi nancial year, consult and agree objectives for achievement during that year. The service contract can be terminated either by the Company or Mr Brockhoff providing six months notice. The Company may make a payment in lieu of notice of six months, equal to base salary, motor vehicle allowance and superannuation. This payment represented market practice at the time the terms were agreed. The Managing Director has no entitlement to a termination payment in the event of removal for misconduct or breach of any material terms of his contract of employment.

Mr Marcello Mattia, Company Secretary, has a contract of employment with the Company dated 5 May 2008. The contract can be terminated either by the Company or Mr Mattia providing four months notice. The Company may make a payment in lieu of notice of four months, equal to base salary, vehicle allowance and superannuation.

Non-executive directors

The Group has entered into service contracts with each executive director and senior executive that entitle those executives to receive on termination of employment their statutory entitlements of accrued annual and long service leave, together with any superannuation benefi ts.

The service contract outlines the components of remuneration paid to the executive directors and senior executives but does not prescribe how remuneration levels are modifi ed year to year. Remuneration levels are reviewed each year to take into account cost-of-living changes, any change in the scope of the role performed by the senior executive and any changes required to meet the principles of the remuneration policy including performance related objectives if applicable.

Total remuneration for all non-executive directors, last voted upon by shareholders at the 1998 AGM, is not to exceed $400,000 per annum and directors' fees are set based on advice from external advisors with reference to fees paid to other non-executive directors of comparable companies. Directors’ base fees are presently $64,000 per annum. The Chairperson receives $115,000 per annum. Non-executive directors do not receive performance related remuneration and are not entitled to either a STI or LTI. Directors’ fees cover all main board activities and membership of all committees. Non-executive directors are not entitled to any retirement benefi ts.

Consolidated Results and Shareholder Returns

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Net prof t/(loss) attributable $4,171,000 $5,766,000 $(1,894,000) $16,101,000 $8,018,000
to equity holders of
the parent
Basic EPS 2.27¢ 3.17¢ (1.09)¢ 9.38¢ 4.67¢
Dividends declared $2,759,901 $3,642,694 $1,717,422 $9,445,818 $6,869,686
Dividends declared per share 1.50¢ 2.00¢ 1.00¢ 5.50¢ 4.00¢
Share price 23.0¢ 26.0¢ 22.0¢ 59.0¢ 63.0¢

(cont) Report of the Directors

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Details of the nature and amount of each major element of remuneration of each director of the Company and each of the fi ve named Company executives and relevant Group executives who receive the highest remuneration are:

Primary Primary Post Equity Other Total Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of Value of Value of
remuneration PR's as
Salary Bonus Non-cash PR's performance
proportion of
& fees (i) benef ts Super (ii) related remuneration
Year $ $ $ $ $ $ $ % %
DIRECTORS
Non-executive
Mr I Davis 2011 115,000 10,350 125,350
Chairman 2010 113,083 10,178 123,261
Mr J Curtis 2011 64,000 32,000 96,000
2010 62,933 18,264 8,400 89,597
Mr G Lord 2011 64,000 5,760 69,760
2010 62,933 5,664 68,597
Mr R Wylie 2011 48,000 21,760 69,760
2010 62,933 5,664 68,597
Executive
Mr M Brockhoff 2011 503,358 3,963 48,901 16,893 40,000 613,115 2.7%
Managing Director 2010 467,083 5,412 76,062 40,000 588,557
EXECUTIVES
The Company (iii)
Mr M Mattia 2011 270,119 25,603
24,311
7,259 741 328,033 2.2% 2.2%
Chief Financial Off cer 2010 241,250 25,883 26,537 879 294,549
and Company Secretary
Mr G Walker (iv) 2011 237,966 21,809 6,554 20,062 286,391 2.3% 2.3%
General Manager 2010 234,511 38,934 25,047 298,492
– Manufacturing

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Primary Primary Post Equity Other Total Proportion of
remuneration
Proportion of
remuneration
Proportion of
remuneration
Value of
PR's as
Salary
& fees
Bonus
(i)
Non-cash
benef ts
Super PR's
(ii)
performance
related
proportion of
remuneration
Year $ $ $ $ $ $ $ % %
Consolidated
Mr A Wibberley 2011 200,000 45,550 24,587 20,750 4,785 295,672 17.0% 1.6%
General Manager 2010 185,533 36,800 24,031 20,010 266,374 13.8%
Lusty EMS Pty Ltd
Mr J Rush (iv) 2011
General Manager 2010 164,580 24,750 13,947 203,277
– Hamelex White,
MaxiTRANS
Australia Pty Ltd
Mr C. Wallace (v) 2011 145,000 13,762 22,630 14,289 2,427 - 198,108 8.2% 1.2%
General Manager 2010 126,800 16,800 11,412 155,012
– Hamelex White,
MaxiTRANS
Australia Pty Ltd
Mr N Zantuck 2011 160,000 16,470 4,079 23,000 203,549 2.0% 2.0%
General Manager 2010 147,550 15,304 22,500 185,354
– Vic Branch,
MaxiTRANS Australia Pty Ltd
Mr P Loimaranta 2011 180,000 38,991 22,629 19,709 4,311 265,640 16.3% 1.6%
General Manager 2010 154,600 22,629 13,914 191,143

– Colrain Pty Ltd

  • (i) STI entitlement varies from 13% to 18% of total remuneration for each of the individuals listed above. The short-term cash incentives disclosed above are for performance for the 30 June 2010 and 2009 fi nancial years respectively using the criteria set out in the Remuneration Report. The amounts were determined after performance reviews were completed and approved by the Remuneration Committee during each subsequent fi nancial year. The total STI entitlements which vested during the year were, Mr A Wibberley (100%), Mr C Wallace (100%) and Mr P Loimaranta (100%). The balance of STI entitlements was forfeited.

  • (ii) The fair value of performance rights (PR's) is calculated at the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model and allocated to each reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value recognised in this reporting period. In valuing the PR's, market conditions have been taken into account. No PR's vested during the reporting period. Further details in respect of PR's are contained on the following page of the Remuneration Report.

  • (iii) There are no other executives employed by the Company.

  • (iv) Mr G Walker resigned effective 4 March 2011. Mr J Rush resigned effective 15 April 2010.

  • (v) Mr C Wallace was appointed General Manager Hamelex White in July 2010, previously National Sales & Marketing Manager, Hamelex White.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

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Analysis of share-based payments granted as remuneration

Details of the vesting profi le of the PR's granted as remuneration to each of the Company directors and the named Company or Group executives during the reporting period are detailed below.

Fair value Vested Forfeited
PR's granted at grant during during
(no.) Grant date date ($) Vesting date Expiry date FY2011 (%) FY2011 (%)
Directors
Mr M Brockhoff 495,838 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -
Company executives
Mr. M Mattia 213,067 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -
Mr. G Walker 192,386 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - 100%
Consolidated entity executives
Mr A Wibberley 140,447 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -
Mr C Wallace 71,232 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -
Mr N Zantuck 119,716 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -
Mr P Loimaranta 126,522 30 Sept. 2010 0.2453 30 Sept. 2013 30 Sept. 2017 - -

All PR's expire on the earlier of their expiry date or termination of the individual's employment. In order for PR's to vest, holders must continue to be in the employment of the Group until vesting date. The PR's vest three years after the date they were issued, subject to the satisfaction of performance hurdles. PR's may only be exercised during a four year period after they have vested. Details of the performance criteria are included in the discussion on LTI's.

The % forfeited during the year represents the reduction from the maximum number of PR's available to vest due to continued employment criteria not being met.

Unissued Shares Under Rights

At the date of this report there are no unissued ordinary shares of the Company under PR's granted.

Audit and Risk Management Committee

As at the date of this report, the Company had an Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors that met four times during the year. The details of the functions and memberships of the committees of the Board are presented in the Corporate Governance Statement.

Indemnity

With the exception of the matters noted below the Company has not, during or since the end of the fi nancial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an offi cer or auditor of the Company or a related body corporate:

  • (i) Indemnifi ed or made any relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability incurred as an offi cer, including costs and expenses in successfully defending legal proceedings; or

  • (ii) Paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability incurred as an offi cer for the costs or expenses to defend legal proceedings.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Report of the Directors

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

The Group has entered into a contract of insurance in relation to the indemnity of the Group’s directors and offi cers for a premium of $38,408. The insurance premium relates to claims for damages, judgements, settlements or costs in respect of wrongful acts committed by directors or offi cers in their capacity as directors or offi cers but excluding wilful, dishonest, fraudulent, criminal or malicious acts or omissions by any director or offi cer. The directors indemnifi ed are those existing at the date of this report. The offi cers indemnifi ed include each full time executive offi cer and secretary.

Clause 98 of the Company’s constitution contains indemnities for offi cers of the Company.

The Company has entered into a deed of protection with each of the directors to:

  • (i) Indemnify the director to ensure that the director will have the benefi t of the indemnities after the director ceases being a director of any group company;

  • (ii) Insure the director against certain liabilities after the director ceases to be a director of any group company; and

  • (iii) Provide the director with access to the books of group companies.

Share Options

Share options granted to directors and highly remunerated offi cers

No options were granted to any of the directors or the fi ve most highly remunerated executives of the Company or Group as part of their remuneration during or since the end of the fi nancial year.

Shares Issued on the Exercise of Options

No options were exercised during the fi nancial year.

Further details on the Group' Performance Rights Plan are detailed in Note 21 to the consolidated fi nancial statements and in the Remuneration Report.

Non-Audit Services

During the year KPMG, the Company’s auditor, performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties.

The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and in accordance with written advice provided by resolution of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, is satisfi ed that the provision of those non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:

  • All non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Group and have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and

  • The non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision making capacity for the Group, acting as an advocate for the Group or jointly sharing risks and rewards.

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act is included in, and forms part of this Report of the Directors.

(cont) Report of the Directors

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Company, KPMG, for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out below.

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$ $
Remuneration of Auditor
Remuneration of the auditor of the Group for:
KPMG Australia:
– auditing or reviewing the f nancial statements 199,950 193,500
– other services (taxation & advisory) 105,303 153,647
305,253 347,147
Overseas KPMG Firms:
– auditing or reviewing f nancial statements 12,978 12,800
– other services (taxation, advisory & due diligence) 47,692 11,604

Proceedings on Behalf of Company

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or 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 any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.

Rounding of Accounts

The parent entity has applied the relief available to it in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and, accordingly, amounts in the fi nancial statements and Report of the Directors have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless specifi cally stated to be otherwise.

This report has been made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

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Mr. Ian Russell Davis, Director

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Mr. Michael Alan Brockhoff, Director

Dated this 19th day of August 2011

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

(cont) Report of the Directors

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 to the directors of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the fi nancial year ended 30 June 2011 there have been:

  • (I) No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

  • (II) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

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KPMG Melbourne 19 August 2011

Adrian V King Partner

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Directors Declaration

In the opinion of the directors of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (“the Company”):

  • (a) the consolidated fi nancial statements and notes as set out on pages 22 to 64, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

  • (i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s fi nancial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the fi nancial year ended on that date; and

  • (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

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

There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the group entities identifi ed in Note 25 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company and those group entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418.

The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the chief executive offi cer and chief fi nancial offi cer for the fi nancial year ended 30 June 2011.

The directors draw attention to Note 1 to the consolidated fi nancial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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

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Mr. Ian Russell Davis, Director

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Mr. Michael Alan Brockhoff, Director

Dated this 19th day of August 2011

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
Note 2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Total revenue 2 202,476 235,387
Changes in inventories of f nished
goods and work in progress (245) 1,252
Raw materials and consumables used (123,997) (144,013)
Other income 3 1,756 132
Employee expenses (52,784) (60,063)
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 4 (5,351) (6,029)
Finance costs 4 (1,538) (1,588)
Other expenses (16,929) (19,396)
Share of net prof ts of associates and joint ventures
accounted for using the equity method 27 953 1,442
Prof t before income tax 4,341 7,124
Income tax expense 5(a) (170) (1,358)
Prof t for the year 4,171 5,766
Other comprehensive income
Net exchange difference on translation of f nancial
statements of foreign operations (520) (135)
Revaluation of land and buildings 1,408 -
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year before income tax 888 (135)
Income tax (424) -
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 464 (135)
Total comprehensive income for the year 4,635 5,631
Prof t attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 4,171 5,766
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 4,635 5,631
Earnings per share for prof t attributable to
the ordinary equity holders of the company:
Basic earnings per share (cents per share) 17 2.27¢ 3.17¢
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 17 2.27¢ 3.17¢

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

AS AT 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
Note 2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,382 2,134
Trade and other receivables 6 24,353 26,409
Inventories 7 34,428 34,442
Current tax asset 5(c) - 252
Property held for sale 8 1,428 -
Other 9 1,308 1,150
Total Current Assets 67,899 64,387
Non-Current Assets
Investments accounted for using
the equity method 10 2,833 5,026
Property, plant & equipment 11 47,972 56,131
Intangible assets 12 27,070 25,081
Other 9 925 920
Total Non-Current Assets 78,800 87,158
Total Assets 146,699 151,545
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 13 26,749 26,690
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 14 1,668 1,784
Current tax liability 5(c) 256 -
Provisions 15 6,599 6,252
Total Current Liabilities 35,272 34,726
Non-Current Liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 14 14,493 22,255
Deferred tax liabilities 5(b) 4,562 5,060
Provisions 15 650 991
Total Non-Current Liabilities 19,705 28,306
Total Liabilities 54,977 63,032
Net Assets 91,722 88,513
Equity
Issued capital 16 56,386 56,034
Reserves 18 8,316 9,749
Retained prof ts 27,020 22,730
Total Equity 91,722 88,513

The consolidated statement of fi nancial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated fi nancial statements.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Foreign Share
Asset currency based
Issued revaluation translation payments Retained
Note capital reserve reserve reserve earnings Total
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2009 55,492 10,339 (455) - 18,778 84,154
Comprehensive income for the year
Prof t/(loss) for the year - - - - 5,766 5,766
Other comprehensive income
Net exchange differences on translation of
f nancial statements of foreign operations 18 - - (135) - - (135)
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (135) - 5,766 5,631
Transactions with owners recorded
directly in equity
Dividends to equity holders 19 - - - - (1,814) (1,814)
Issue of ordinary shares 16 542 - - - - 542
Total transactions with owners 542 - - - (1,814) (1,272)
Balance at 30 June 2010 56,034 10,339 (590) - 22,730 88,513
Balance at 1 July 2010 56,034 10,339 (590) - 22,730 88,513
Comprehensive income for the year
Prof t/(loss) for the year - - - - 4,171 4,171
Other comprehensive income
Revaluation of land and buildings - 984 - - - 984
Net exchange differences on translation of
f nancial statements of foreign operations 18 - - (520) - - (520)
Total comprehensive income for the year - 984 (520) - 4,171 4,635
Transactions with owners recorded
directly in equity
Dividends to equity holders 19 - - - - (1,829) (1,829)
Issue of ordinary shares 16 352 - - - - 352
Share-based payment transactions 21 - - - 51 - 51
Total transactions with owners 352 - - 51 (1,829) (1,426)
Transfers
Transfer to retained earnings on disposal
of property - (1,948)
-
- 1,948 -
Total transfers - (1,948)
-
- 1,948 -
Balance at 30 June 2011 56,386 9,375 (1,110) 51 27,020 91,722

The consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated fi nancial statements.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
Note 2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers 229,737 253,806
Payments to suppliers & employees (218,503) (242,284)
Interest received 54 132
Interest & other costs of f nance paid (1,538) (1,588)
Income tax paid (692) (1,343)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Operating Activities 28(a) 9,058 8,723
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Payments for property, plant & equipment (3,888) (5,395)
Dividends received 1,024 720
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment 10,485 489
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 26 (2,226) -
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities 5,395 (4,186)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings 1,768 1,474
Repayment of borrowings (8,887) (4,158)
Payment of f nance lease liabilities (1,225) (804)
Dividends paid 19 (1,861) (1,272)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities (10,205) (4,760)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 4,248 (223)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,134 2,357
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 6,382 2,134

The consolidated statement of cash fl ows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated fi nancial statements.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (the ‘Company’) is a company domiciled in Australia and its registered offi ce is 346 Boundary Road, Derrimut, Victoria. The consolidated fi nancial statements of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited as at and for the year ended 30 June 2011 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the ‘Group’) and the Group’s interest in associates and jointly controlled entities.

which becomes mandatory for the Group's 2014 consolidated fi nancial report and could result in the Company adopting hedge accounting for foreign currency contracts utilised in hedging foreign currency purchases. The Group does not plan to adopt this standard early and the extent of the impact has not been determined.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the fi nancial report.

Basis of preparation

(a) Principles of consolidation

The fi nancial report is a general purpose fi nancial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and the Corporations Act 2001. The fi nancial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRSs') adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').

The fi nancial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. These accounting policies have been consistently applied to all periods presented in the consolidated fi nancial report by each entity in the Group and are consistent with those of the previous year.

These consolidated fi nancial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company's functional currency.

The Group has applied the relief available to it in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and, accordingly, amounts in the fi nancial statements and Report of the Directors have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless specifi cally stated to be otherwise.

The fi nancial report was approved by the board of directors on 19 August 2011.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after 1 July 2011, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated fi nancial statements. None of these is expected to have a signifi cant effect on the consolidated fi nancial report of the Group, except for AASB 9 'Financial Instruments'

The consolidated fi nancial report comprises the fi nancial statements of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited and all of its subsidiaries. A subsidiary is any entity controlled by MaxiTRANS Industries Limited or any of its subsidiaries. Control exists where MaxiTRANS Industries Limited has the power directly, or indirectly, to govern the fi nancial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefi ts from its activities. In assessing control, the Group takes into consideration potential voting rights that currently are exercisable. A list of subsidiaries is contained in Note 24 to the fi nancial statements.

All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the Group, including any unrealised profi ts or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation.

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the acquisition date, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Group.

Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Any contingent consideration payable is recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. If the contingent consideration is classifi ed as equity, it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognised in profi t or loss.

Where subsidiaries have entered or left the Group during the year, their operating results have been included from the date control was obtained or

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

until the date control ceased. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the Group.

Associates are those entities for which the Group has signifi cant infl uence, but not control, over the associate’s fi nancial and operating policies. The fi nancial statements include the Group’s share of the total recognised gains and losses of associates on an equity accounted basis, from the date that signifi cant infl uence commences until the date that signifi cant

When the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an associate, the Group’s carrying amount is reduced to nil and recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of an associate.

arising on consolidation, are translated into Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised directly in a separate component of equity.

(c) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned on a weighted average basis and include direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fi xed factory overheads, based on the normal operating capacity of the production facilities.

Net realisable value is determined on the basis of each inventory line’s normal selling pattern.

(d) Property, plant and equipment

Unrealised gains arising from transactions with associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the associate.

  • (i) Owned assets

Land and buildings

(b) Foreign currency

(i) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated into Australian dollars at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated into Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined.

(ii) Financial statements of foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments

Property whose fair value can be measured reliably is carried at a revalued amount, being its fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are made with suffi cient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the reporting date.

Independent valuations were obtained as at 31 December 2010 and were updated at 30 June 2011 in relation to all land and buildings. The updated independent valuations were considered by the directors in establishing revaluation amounts.

If an asset’s carrying amount is increased as a result of a revaluation, the increase is credited directly to equity under the heading of Asset Revaluation Reserve. However, the increase is recognised in profi t or loss to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profi t or loss. If an asset’s carrying amount is decreased as a result of a revaluation, the decrease is recognised in profi t or

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

loss. However, the decrease is debited directly to equity under the heading of Asset Revaluation Reserve to the extent of any credit balance existing in the revaluation reserve in respect of that asset. Changes to an asset’s carrying amount are brought to account together with the tax effects applicable to the revaluation amount.

plant and equipment. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives are refl ected in the following rates in the current and comparative periods:

2011 2010
Buildings 2.5-4.0% 2.5-4.0%
Plant and equipment 5.0-50% 5.0-50%
Leased plant 10.0-22.5% 10.0-22.5%
and equipment

Plant and equipment

Items of plant and equipment are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses (see accounting policy (i)). The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour, and an appropriate proportion of production overheads. The cost of self-constructed assets and acquired assets includes (i) the initial estimate at the time of installation and during the period of use, when relevant, of the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located, and (ii) changes in the measurement of existing liabilities recognised for these costs resulting from changes in the timing or outfl ow of resources required to settle the obligation or from changes in the discount rate.

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.

(ii) Leased assets

Leases for which the Group assumes substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are classifi ed as fi nance leases. The plant and equipment acquired by way of a fi nance lease is stated at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, less accumulated depreciation.

The residual value, the useful life and the depreciation method applied to an asset are reassessed at least annually.

(e) Intangibles

(i) Goodwill

All business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Goodwill represents the difference between the consideration transferred for the acquisition and the net recognised amount (generally fair value of the identifi able assets acquired and liabilities assumed), all measured as of acquisition date.

Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units and is tested annually for impairment (see accounting policy (i)). In respect of associates, the carrying amount of goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment in the associate.

Negative goodwill arising on an acquisition is recognised directly in profi t or loss.

(ii) Research and development

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientifi c or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss as an expense as incurred.

Lease payments are accounted for as described in accounting policy (w).

(iii) Depreciation

Depreciation is charged to the consolidated profi t and loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property,

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research fi ndings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalised if the product or process is technically and commercially feasible and the Group has suffi cient resources to complete development.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Other development expenditure is recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss as an expense as incurred. Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation (see below) and impairment losses (see accounting policy (i)).

(iii) Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Group are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation (see following) and impairment losses.

(iv) Amortisation

Amortisation of intangibles other than goodwill is charged to the consolidated profi t and loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless such lives are indefi nite. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefi nite useful life are tested for impairment at least at each annual reporting date. Other intangible assets are amortised from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are refl ected in the following rates in the current and comparative periods:

2011 2010
Brand names 0% 1.0%
Intellectual property 0%-4.0% 2.0-5.0%
Patents & trademarks 5.0% 5.0-33.3%

Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each fi nancial year end and adjusted if appropriate.

(f) Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current assets that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale or distribution rather than through continuing use, are classifi ed as held for sale. Immediately before classifi cation, the assets are remeasured in accordance with the Group's accounting policies. Thereafter, generally the assets are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classifi cation as held

for sale and subsequent gains or losses on remeasurement are recognised in profi t or loss. Gains are not recognised in excess of any cumulative impairment loss.

(g) Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are stated at their amortised cost less impairment losses (see accounting policy (i)).

(h) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the

(i) Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group’s assets, other than inventories (see accounting policy (c)) and deferred tax assets (see accounting policy (p)), are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.

For goodwill, assets that have an indefi nite useful life and intangible assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated at least annually.

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss unless the asset has previously been revalued, in which case the impairment loss is recognised as a reversal to the extent of that previous revaluation with any excess recognised through the consolidated profi t and loss.

Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated fi rst to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the cash-generating unit (group of units) and then, to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

value being recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.

(j) Calculation of recoverable amount

The recoverable amount of the Group’s receivables carried at amortised cost is calculated as the present value of estimated future cash fl ows, discounted at the original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition of these fi nancial assets). Receivables with a short duration are not discounted.

The recoverable amount of other assets is the greater of their fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash fl ows are discounted to their present value using a post-tax discount rate that refl ects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specifi c to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash infl ows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

(k) Reversals of impairment

An impairment loss in respect of receivables carried at amortised cost is reversed if the subsequent increase in recoverable amount can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed.

In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(l) Interest-bearing borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interestbearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption

(m) Employee benefi ts

(i) Defi ned contribution superannuation funds

Obligations for contributions to defi ned contribution superannuation funds are recognised as an expense in the consolidated profi t and loss as incurred.

(ii) Long-term service benefi ts

The Group’s net obligation in respect of long-term service benefi ts, other than pension plans, is the amount of future benefi t that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. The obligation is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates including related on-costs and expected settlement dates, and is discounted using the rates attached to Commonwealth Government bonds at the reporting date which have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations.

(iii) Share based payments transactions

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited grants performance rights from time to time to certain employees under the Performance Rights Plan.

The fair value of performance rights granted is recognised as an employee expense with a corresponding increase in equity recorded over the vesting period.

The fair value of the performance rights is calculated at the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model and allocated to each reporting period over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value of the performance rights allocated to this reporting period. Where relevant, in valuing the performance rights, market conditions have been taken into account in both the current and prior period.

(iv) Wages, salaries, annual leave, sick leave and non-monetary benefi ts

Liabilities for employee benefi ts for wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave represent

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

  1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

present obligations resulting from employees’ services provided to reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration wage and salary rates that the Group expects to pay as at reporting date including related on-costs, such as workers compensation insurance and payroll tax. Non-accumulating non-monetary benefi ts, such as medical care, housing, cars and free or subsidised goods and services, are expensed based on the net marginal cost to the Group as the benefi ts are taken by the employees.

(n) Provisions

A provision is recognised in the consolidated statement of fi nancial performance when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outfl ow of economic benefi ts will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash fl ows at a pre-tax rate that refl ects current market assessments of the time value of money and, when appropriate, the risks specifi c to the liability.

(o) Warranties

A provision for warranties is recognised when the underlying products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical warranty data and known warranty claims.

liabilities for fi nancial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for: goodwill, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profi t, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profi ts will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related

Additional income taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the related dividend.

(q) Tax consolidation

The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities have formed a tax-consolidated group with effect from 1 July 2003 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date. The head entity within the tax consolidated group is MaxiTRANS Industries Limited.

  • (r) Nature of tax funding arrangements and tax sharing agreements

(p) Income tax

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and

The head entity, in conjunction with other members of the tax-consolidated group, has entered into a tax funding arrangement which sets out the funding obligations of members of the tax-consolidated group in respect of tax amounts.

The head entity in conjunction with other members of the tax-consolidated group, has also entered into a tax sharing agreement. The tax sharing agreement provides for the determination of the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the fi nancial statements in respect of this agreement as payment of any amounts under the tax sharing agreement is considered remote.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

(s) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the net profi t attributable to members of the parent entity for the reporting period, after excluding any costs of servicing equity, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of the Company.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the basic earnings, adjusted by the after tax effect of fi nancing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the effect on revenues and expenses of conversion to ordinary shares associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the consolidated statement of fi nancial position.

Cash fl ows are included in the statements of cash fl ows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash fl ows arising from investing and fi nancing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classifi ed as operating cash fl ows.

(v) Trade and other payables

Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods or services received. Trade accounts payable are normally settled within 60 days.

(t) Revenue

(i) Revenue from the sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the constructive delivery of goods to customers in accordance with contracted terms, at which point the signifi cant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.

(ii) Revenue from the rendering of services

Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon completion of the contract to provide the service.

(iii) Other income

Interest income is recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss as it accrues, using the effective interest method.

(iv) Dividend income

Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.

(u) Goods and services tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Offi ce (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

(w) Expenses

(i) Operating lease payments

Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss as an integral part of the total lease expense and spread over the lease term.

(ii) Finance lease payments

Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the fi nance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The fi nance charge is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

(iii) Finance costs

Finance costs comprise interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange losses, and losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss. Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are recognised in the consolidated profi t and loss using the effective interest method.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

  1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(x) Derivative fi nancial instruments

The Group from time to time uses derivative fi nancial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational, fi nancing and investment activities. The Group does not hold or issue derivative fi nancial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as trading instruments.

Derivative fi nancial instruments are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative fi nancial instruments are stated at fair value. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognised immediately in profi t or loss. However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged.

examination of fi nancial and non fi nancial information and trends. Refer accounting policy (n) for details of details of the recognition and measurement criteria applied.

  • (z) Financial Risk Management

(i) Overview

The Group has exposure to credit, market and liquidity risks associated with the use of fi nancial instruments.

The Board has delegated to the Audit and Risk Management Committee responsibility for the establishment of policies on risk oversight and management.

Risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits.

(y) Accounting estimates and judgements

Management discussed with the Audit and Risk Management Committee the development, selection and disclosure of the Group’s critical accounting policies and estimates and the application of these policies and estimates. The estimates and judgements that have a signifi cant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next fi nancial year are discussed below.

(i) Impairment of goodwill and intangibles

The Group assesses whether goodwill and intangibles with indefi nite useful lives are impaired at least annually in accordance with accounting policy (i).

These calculations involve an estimation of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill and intangibles with

(ii) Provisions

The calculation of the provisions for warranty claims and impairment provisions for inventory and receivables involves estimation and judgement surrounding future claims and potential losses and exposures based primarily on past experience, the likelihood of claims or losses and exposures arising in the future as well as management knowledge and experience together with a detailed

The Group does not enter into or trade fi nancial instruments, including derivative fi nancial instruments, for speculative purposes.

The Group’s activities expose it primarily to the fi nancial risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The carrying value of fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities recognised in the accounts approximate their fair value with the exception of borrowings which are recorded at amortised cost.

There have not been any changes to the objectives, policies and procedures for managing risk during the current year or in the prior year.

(ii) Capital Management

The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confi dence and to sustain future development of the business.

The Board monitors the earnings per share and the levels of dividends to ordinary shareholders together with the net debt/equity ratio, which at 30 June 2011 was 11% (2010: 25%). The Dividend Reinvestment Plan was again active during the year until suspended on 21 June 2011. The Board seeks to maintain a balance between higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages afforded by a sound capital position.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(aa) Segment reporting

Operating segments are identifi ed and segment information disclosed on the basis of internal reports that are regularly provided to, or reviewed by the Group's chief operating decision maker which, for the Group, is the Managing Director. In this regard, such information is provided using different measures to those used in preparing the statement of comprehensive income and statement of fi nancial position. Reconciliations of such management information to the statutory information contained in the fi nancial report have been included.

(ab) Determination of fair values

The fair value of interest rate swaps is based on broker quotes. Those quotes are tested for reasonableness by discounting estimated future cash fl ows based on the terms and maturity of each contract and using market interest rates for a similar instrument at the measurement date.

Fair values refl ect the credit risk of the instrument and include adjustments to take account of the credit risk of the Group entity and counterparty when appropriate.

(iii) Trade and other receivables

The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash fl ows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. This fair value is determined for disclosure purposes.

(iv) Non-derivative fi nancial liabilities

A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both fi nancial and non-fi nancial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and / or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specifi c to that asset or liability.

(i) Land and buildings

The fair value of property, plant and equipment is based on market values. The market value of property is the estimated amount for which a property could be exchanged on the date of valuation between a willing and knowledgeable buyer and seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing.

Fair value, which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash fl ows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. For fi nance leases the market rate of interest is determined by reference to similar lease agreements.

(ac) Presentation of fi nancial statements

The Group applies revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements (2007), which became effective as of 1 January 2009. As a result, the Group presents in the consolidated statement of changes in equity all owner changes in equity, whereas all non-owner changes in equity are presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

(ii) Derivatives

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is based on their listed market price, if available. If a listed market price is not available, then fair value is estimated by discounting the difference between the contractual forward price and the current forward price for the residual maturity of the contract.

Comparative information has been re-presented so that it also is in conformity with the revised standard. Since the change in accounting policy only impacts presentation aspects, there is no impact on earnings per share.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
2. REVENUE
Sale of goods 194,017 228,880
Rendering of services 8,459 6,507
Total Revenue 202,476 235,387
3. OTHER INCOME
Interest revenue from other parties 54 132
Gain on consolidation of acquiree 1,702
Total Other Income 1,756 132
4. PROFIT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
Prof t from ordinary activities before related
income tax expense has been determined after
charging/(crediting) the following items:
Finance costs:
– interest – bank loans and overdraft 1,227 1,267
– f nance lease charges 311 321
Total f nance costs 1,538 1,588
Employee benef ts:
Post employment benef ts
– Superannuation contributions 3,283 3,508
Restructuring of operations
Restructuring costs (including redundancy costs) 2,478 1,218
Depreciation:
– property 405 434
– plant and equipment 3,292 3,862
Total depreciation 3,697 4,296
Amortisation of non–current assets:
– intellectual property 735 818
– brand names 69
– patents and trademarks 45 45
– capitalised leased assets 874 801
Total amortisation 1,654 1,733

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
4. PROFIT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES (continued)
Net (income)/expenses from movements in provision for:
– employee entitlements (70) 915
– warranty (155) (109)
– other (1,021) 95
Net (income)/expense resulting from movements in provisions (1,246) 901
Rental expense on operating leases 2,402 2,489
Research and development expenditure
written off as incurred 485 414
Crediting as income:
Net gain on disposal of:
– property plant and equipment (619) (67)
5. TAXATION
(a) Income tax
Reconciliation of tax expense
Prima facie tax payable on prof t before tax
at 30% (2010: 30%) 1,302 2,137
Add/(deduct) tax effect of:
Research & development allowance (312) (257)
Non deductible expenses 156 174
Associate equity accounted income (286) (433)
Gain on consolidation of acquiree (511)
Prior year adjustments (114) (243)
Reduction in tax rate for foreign operations (20)
Impact of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions (65)
(1,132) (779)
Income tax expense in consolidated prof t and loss 170 1,358
Income tax expense attributable to operating
prof t is made up of:
Current tax expense 999 1,898
Prior year adjustment – current tax 143 (243)
Deferred tax expense
– origination and reversal of temporary difference (715) (277)
– impact of reduction in tax rate (20)
– prior year adjustment – deferred differences (257)
Income tax expense in consolidated prof t and loss 170 1,358

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
5. TAXATION (continued)
(b) Deferred tax assets/(deferred tax liabilities)
The deferred tax assets/(deferred tax liabilities) are made
up of the following estimated tax benef ts:
– Provisions and accrued employee benef ts 2,386 2,357
– Property, plant & equipment (4,126) (4,476)
– Leases 23 (32)
– Intangible assets (3,021) (3,074)
– Inventory 193 156
– Carry forward losses 6
– Other (17) 3
Net deferred tax liability (4,562) (5,060)
Balance at beginning of year (5,060) (5,357)
Recognised in prof t or loss 972 297
Acquired through business combination (50)
Recognised in equity (424)
Net deferred tax liability (4,562) (5,060)

(c) Current tax liability

The current tax liability for the Group of $256,000 (2010: $252,000 receivable) represents the amount of income taxes payable (2010: receivable) in respect of current and prior fi nancial periods.

(2010: receivable) in respect of current and prior f nancial periods.
Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables 24,353 26,954
Provision for impairment loss (224) (545)
24,129 26,409
Other receivables 224
Total trade and other receivables 24,353 26,409

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (continued)

Consolidated 2011 Consolidated 2011 Consolidated 2010 Consolidated 2010
Gross Impairment Gross Impairment
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Impairment losses
Not past due 17,104 53 22,442 91
Past due 0 – 30 days 5,115 27 3,145 5
Past due 31 – 60 days 697 4 674 6
Past due over 61 days 1,437 140 693 443
24,353 224 26,954 545
Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
The movement in the allowance for impairment losses in
respect of trade receivables during the year was as follows:
Balance at 1 July 545 500
Impairment loss recognised (50) 158
Bad debts (271) (113)
Balance at 30 June 224 545
7. INVENTORIES
Second–hand units – at net realisable value 3,223 2,877
Finished goods – at cost 18,838 18,905
Work in progress – at cost 3,164 3,169
Raw materials – at cost 10,567 11,283
Less: provision for impairment loss (1,364) (1,792)
Total inventories 34,428 34,442

8. PROPERTY HELD FOR SALE

During the period it was determined that certain properties owned by the group would be marketed for sale. These properties were transferred from property, plant & equipment in the statement of fi nancial position to properties held for sale. Properties held for sale are valued at fair value less costs to sell.

During December 2010, a contract of sale was executed for the sale of property at 17–25 Abbott Road, Hallam. The contract was conditional on the approval of sub–division of the site which was granted subsequent to 30 June 2011. Total proceeds, net of estimated costs to sell, will be $1,428,000.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
9. OTHER ASSETS
Current
Prepayments 1,308 1,150
1,308 1,150
Non–current
Other receivables 925 920
925 920
Note
10. INVESTMENTS
Non–current
Investments in associated entities accounted for using the equity method 27 2,833 5,026
2,833 5,026
11. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Land and Buildings
Land and buildings at fair value 34,026 42,622
Accumulated depreciation (186) (434)
Total land and buildings 33,840 42,188
Plant and Equipment
Plant & equipment at cost 27,206 27,004
Accumulated depreciation (20,203) (18,043)
7,003 8,961
Off ce equipment at cost 4,421 3,768
Accumulated depreciation (3,242) (3,044)
1,179 724
Leased plant & equipment 5,179 5,040
Accumulated depreciation (2,226) (1,574)
2,953 3,466
Capital work in progress 2,997 792
Total plant and equipment 14,132 13,943
Total property, plant and equipment 47,972 56,131

Independent valuations were obtained as at 31 December 2010 and updated at 30 June 2011 in relation to all land and buildings held at that time, for use by the directors in assessing land and buildings at fair value.

Refer to Note 32(e) for details of security over land and buildings.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

11. PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT (continued)

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment are set out below:

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Land and buildings
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 42,188 38,777
Additions 3,934
Acquisitions through business combinations 1,946
Fair value (decrement)/increment 1,408
Transfer to property held for sale (1,428)
Disposals (9,539)
Depreciation (405) (434)
Exchange rate variance (330) (89)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 33,840 42,188
Plant and equipment
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 8,961 11,931
Additions 105 43
Acquisitions through business combinations 330
Transfers from capital works in progress 716 500
Transfers from leased plant and equipment 105 288
Disposals (315) (418)
Depreciation (2,872) (3,336)
Exchange rate variance (27) (47)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 7,003 8,961
Off ce equipment
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 724 1,057
Additions 862 204
Acquisitions through business combinations 27
Disposals (12) (4)
Depreciation (420) (526)
Exchange rate variance (2) (7)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 1,179 724
Leased plant and equipment
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 3,466 3,622
Additions 466 933
Transfers to plant and equipment (105) (288)
Amortisation (874) (801)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 2,953 3,466
Capital works in progress
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 792 78
Additions 2,532 1,015
Capitalised borrowing costs 389 199
Transfers to property, plant and equipment (716) (500)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 2,997 792

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
12. INTANGIBLES
Goodwill at cost 6,368 3,615
Brand names at cost 6,930 6,930
Accumulated amortisation (691) (691)
6,239 6,239
Intellectual property at cost 22,665 22,649
Accumulated amortisation (8,735) (8,000)
13,930 14,649
Patents and trademarks at cost 891 891
Accumulated amortisation (358) (313)
533 578
Total Intangibles 27,070 25,081

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of intangible assets are set out below:

Goodwill
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 3,615 3,615
Acquisition through business combination 2,753
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 6,368 3,615
Brand names
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 6,239 6,308
Amortisation (69)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 6,239 6,239
Intellectual property
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 14,649 15,467
Amortisation (735) (818)
Acquisition through business combination 16
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 13,930 14,649
Patents and trademarks
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 578 623
Amortisation (45) (45)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 533 578

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

12. INTANGIBLES (continued)

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Goodwill allocation by CGU:
Freighter 2,853 2,853
Maxi–CUBE 762 762
Yangzhou Maxi–CUBE Tong Composites (China) 2,753
6,368 3,615

Impairment tests for Goodwill

The recoverable amount of the CGU's to which goodwill is allocated is determined based on value–in–use calculations. These calculations use cash fl ow projections based on most recent budgeted projections by key operational management. These projections are derived based on current market conditions, order intake and expectations with regards to market share. Projections are extrapolated using estimated growth rates for a fi ve year period with a terminal growth rate below the long–term market average. The growth rate used is 4% which is based on the Australian Government, Department of Transport and Regional Services, 2004 Auslink White Paper and the post tax discount rate used is 15.2% (2010: 13.3%).

Any change in assumptions may impact the value–in–use calculations and therefore the carrying value of goodwill and other relevant assets.

Impairment tests for other intangible assets

The Group performed impairment testing of CGU's to which other intangible assets are allocated to, pursuant to AASB 136, due to the existence of indicators of potential impairment during the year ended 30 June 2011. Results of this testing indicated that the recoverable amount of each CGU was found to be in excess of its carrying value. As such, no impairment charge was required for the year ended 30 June 2011. A post tax discount rate of 15.2% (2009:13.3%) was used in determining the recoverable amount.

13. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables 18,772 20,031
Other payables and accruals 7,977 6,659
Total trade and other payables 26,749 26,690
14. INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS
Current
Lease liability 29(a) 1,668 1,784
Total current interest bearing liabilities 1,668 1,784
Non Current
Bank loans – secured 32(e) 12,700 20,000
Lease liability 29(a) 1,793 2,255
Total non–current interest bearing liabilities 14,493 22,255

Secured bank loans are subject to a fl oating interest rate. Interest rate swaps have been executed in respect of $5m (2010:$8m) of this debt in order to mitigate interest rate risk. Refer to note 32(b) for further details.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
15. PROVISIONS
Current
Employee entitlements 5,449 4,928
Warranty 1,150 1,324
Total current provisions 6,599 6,252
Non Current
Employee entitlements 650 991
Aggregate employee entitlements liability 6,099 5,919
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of provision, except for
employee benef ts, are set out below:
Warranty
Carrying amount at the beginning of the f nancial year 1,324 1,433
Provisions made/(used) during the year (174) (109)
Carrying amount at the end of the f nancial year 1,150 1,324
16. ISSUED CAPITAL
183,993,392 (2010: 182,866,700)
fully paid ordinary shares 56,386 56,034
Total 56,386 56,034
Ordinary Shares paid up capital at the
beginning of the f nancial year 182,866,700 56,034 55,492
Shares issued during the year:
– 1,126,692 on 15 October 2010 (i) 352
– 1,464,033 on 23 April 2010 (i) 542
At end of f nancial year 56,386 56,034

(i) Additions to contributed equity were made in accordance with the Company’s dividend re–investment plan applicable to dividends paid on ordinary shares, issued at a discount of 5% to the volume weighted average price of MaxiTRANS shares traded in the ordinary course on ASX during the fi ve trading days ended and including 24 September 2010 and 26 March 2010.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

16. ISSUED CAPITAL (continued)

Ordinary shares

Subject to the Constitution of the Company, holders of ordinary shares are entitled to vote as follows:

  • Every shareholder may vote;

  • On a show of hands every shareholder has one vote;

  • On a poll every shareholder has:

  • (i) One vote for each fully paid share; and

  • (ii) For each partly paid share held by the shareholder, a fraction of a vote equivalent to the proportion which the amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited) on the share.

Subject to the Constitution of the Company, ordinary shares attract the right in a winding up to participate equally in the distribution of the assets of the Company (both capital and surplus), subject only to any amounts unpaid on shares.

17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share

Consolidated
2011 – $’000 2010 – $’000
Earnings reconciliation
Net prof t/(loss) 4,171 5,766
Basic earnings 4,171 5,766
Consolidated
2011 – Number
2010 – Number
Weighted average number of shares
Ordinary shares on issue at 1 July 182,866,700 181,402,667
Effect of shares issued during the year 799,488 276,762
Number for basic earnings per share 183,666,188 181,679,429

Diluted earnings per share

The Group does not have any options or other instruments classifi ed as potential ordinary shares that would have a dilutionary effect on earnings per share. As such, diluted earnings per share is equal to basic earnings per share.

18. RESERVES

Nature and purpose of reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve records the foreign currency differences arising from the translation of foreign operations and the equity accounting of foreign associates.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

18. RESERVES (continued)

Asset revaluation reserve

The asset revaluation reserve includes the net revaluation increments arising from the revaluation of land and buildings.

Share based payments reserve

The share based payments reserve includes the fair value of share based payments recognised as an employee expense over the vesting period.

19. DIVIDENDS

Cents per Total amount Date of Tax rate for Percent
Dividends paid share $’000 payment franking credit franked
2011
Interim – ordinary
Total franked amount
2010
Final – ordinary 1.00 1,829 15 October 2010 30% (Class C) 100%
Interim – ordinary 1.00 1,814 23 April 2010 30% (Class C) 100%
Total franked amount 2.00 3,643
Dividends proposed
Final – ordinary 1.50 2,760 21 October 2011 30% (Class C) 100%

The above dividend was declared after the end of the fi nancial year and will be paid on 21 October 2011. The fi nancial effect of this dividend has not been brought to account in the fi nancial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011 and will be recognised in subsequent fi nancial statements.

Dividends paid as disclosed in the consolidated statement of cash fl ows includes dividends paid by an acquiree out of pre-acquisition reserves to previous shareholders.

Dividend re–investment plan

The operation of the Company's dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) was suspended on 21 June 2011 until further notice and will not apply to the above dividend.

will not apply to the above dividend.
The Company
2011 2010
Dividend franking account $’000 $’000
Class C (30%) franking credits available to shareholders of
MaxiTRANS Industries Limited for subsequent f nancial years 4,858 4,761

The above available amounts are based on the balance of the dividend franking account at year–end adjusted for franking debits that will arise from current tax balances. The ability to utilise the franking credits is dependent upon the ongoing solvency of the Company.

The impact on the dividend franking account of dividends proposed after the reporting date but not recognised as a liability is to reduce it by $1,182,814 (2010: $783,714).

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

20. SEGMENT INFORMATION

It is the Group’s policy that inter–segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise income–earning assets and revenue, interest–bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, and corporate assets and expenses. There have been no changes in reportable segments during the year. Total fi nance costs of the Group are included in unallocated corporate costs.

Year ended 30 June 2011

Business Segments Sales of Sales of Other Eliminations Consolidated
New Trailer & Parts &
Tipper Units Service
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Revenue
External segment revenue 134,519 63,459 3,351 201,329
Inter–segment revenue 1,347 15,620 (16,967)
Total segment revenue 135,866 79,079 3,351 (16,967) 201,329
Unallocated sundry revenue 1,147
Total revenue 202,476
Segment Net prof t before tax (3,288) 5,399 (118) 1,993
Share of net prof t of equity
accounted investments 953
Gain on consolidation of acquiree 1,702
Unallocated gain on property disposals 706
Unallocated corporate expenses (1,013)
Prof t before related income
tax expense 4,341
Income tax expense (170)
Net prof t 4,171
Depreciation and amortisation 4,198 955 7 5,160
Unallocated depreciation
and amortisation 191
Total depreciation and amortisation 5,351
Assets
Segment assets 95,051 37,255 2,231 134,537
Unallocated corporate assets 12,162
Consolidated total assets 146,699
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 12,679 9,816 6 22,501
Unallocated corporate liabilities 32,476
Consolidated total liabilities 54,977
Capital expenditure(i) 2,552 1,766 4,318
Unallocated capital expenditure 36
Consolidated capital expenditure 4,354

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

20. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Year ended 30 June 2010

Business Segments Sales of Sales of Other Eliminations Consolidated
New Trailer & Parts &
Tipper Units Service
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Revenue
External segment revenue 180,046 49,860 3,693 233,599
Inter–segment revenue 1,684 16,618 (18,302)
Total segment revenue 181,730 66,478 3,693 (18,302) 233,599
Unallocated sundry revenue 1,788
Total revenue 235,387
Segment Net prof t before tax 6,189 3,541 (222) 9,508
Share of net prof t of equity
accounted investments 1,442
Unallocated corporate expenses (3,826)
Prof t before related income
tax expense 7,124
Income tax expense (1,358)
Net prof t 5,766
Depreciation and amortisation 4,827 971 8 5,806
Unallocated depreciation
and amortisation 223
Total depreciation and amortisation 6,029
Assets
Segment assets 114,153 24,886 1,197 140,236
Unallocated corporate assets 11,309
Consolidated total assets 151,545
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 9,086 6,213 39 15,338
Unallocated corporate liabilities 47,694
Consolidated total liabilities 63,032
Capital expenditure(i) 3,347 2,801 6,148
Unallocated capital expenditure 180
Consolidated capital expenditure 6,328

(i) Capital expenditure includes acquisition of leased assets

Geographical segments

The Group’s external revenues are predominantly derived from customers located within Australia. The Group’s assets and capital expenditure activities are predominantly located within Australia.

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

21. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

The MaxiTRANS Performance Rights Plan ('PRP') was approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting held on 15 October 2010.

The PRP is available to executive directors and to senior management and is based on the annual grant of a specifi ed number of Performance Rights which can be converted by executive directors and senior management into a specifi ed number of ordinary shares in the Company.

Performance Rights ('PR's') will vest and will be able to be exercised upon the achievement of specifi ed long term performance targets in a period not less than three years after the date upon which the Performance Rights are granted to executive directors and senior management provided they remain in the employ of the Group throughout that period.

Subject to the ASX Listing Rules, the terms of the PRP can be amended by the Board at any time. The PRP can be terminated by the Board at any time but without prejudice to any accrued rights of PR holders at that time.

Summary of PR's unissued ordinary shares

On 30 September 2010, 1,487,714 PR's were issued to senior executives under the PRP. The Board has set a long term incentive target for management to achieve an average 2% per annum increase in the Company’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) during the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013. Based on the Company’s ROIC of 5.4% at 30 June 2010, this represents an increase of 111% over the 3 year period.

The minimum percentage of the LTI target that must be achieved over the 3 year period before any of the PR's vest is 70% (ie: an average 1.4% per annum increase in the Company's ROIC), at which point 50% of the PR's will vest. For each additional percentage point of the target that is achieved the percentage of PR's that vest increases on a sliding scale. 100% of the PR's will vest where the target is fully achieved or exceeded.

In order for 100% of the PR's to vest, the holders must continue their employment with the group until 30 September 2013 and the Group must achieve an average annual increase of 2% per annum in its return on invested capital ('ROIC') for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013. The minimum percentage of the target that must be achieved before any performance rights vest is 70% (an average of 1.4% per annum increase in the Group’s ROIC).

No other PR's were issued or were on issue at any time during the reporting period.

Inputs for measurement of grant date fair value

The fair value of PR's is calculated at the date of grant by an independent external valuer using the Monte Carlo simulation model and allocated to each reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. Expected volatility is estimated by considering historic average share price volatility. The fair value of PR's and the inputs used in the measurement of the fair value at grant date of the PR's are as follows:

Fair value at grant date 24.53¢
Share price at grant date 32.00¢
Expected volatility 50.00%
Expected dividend yield 6.50%
Risk–free rate of return 4.30%
Liquidity discount 15.00%

The fair value of services received in return for PR's granted are measured by reference to the fair value of PR's granted.

PR's are granted under a service condition and, for grants to key management personnel, non–market performance conditions. Non–market performance conditions are not taken into account in the grant date fair value measurement of the services received.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

21. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)

Employee Expenses Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
PR's granted during the year ended 30 June 2011 51
Total share based payment
expense recognised as employee costs 51

22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

  • (a) Equity interests in related parties

Equity interests in controlled entities: Details of the percentage of ordinary shares held in controlled entities are

Equity interests in associated entities: Details of the percentage of ordinary shares held in associated entities are

  • (b) Director and key management personnel disclosures

Key management personnel have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company and the Group. Key management personnel comprise the directors of the Company and executives for the Company and the Group including the fi ve most highly remunerated executives of the Company and the Group.

The following were key management personnel of the Group at any time during the reporting period and unless otherwise indicated were key management personnel for the entire period:

Non-executive directors

Executives

  • Mr I Davis (Chairman)

  • Mr J Curtis (Deputy Chairman)

  • Mr G Lord

  • Mr R Wylie

Company:

  • Mr M Mattia (Chief Financial Offi cer and Company Secretary)

  • Mr G Walker (General Manager – Manufacturing) - resigned effective 4 March 2011

Executive directors

Consolidated:

  • Mr M Brockhoff (Managing Director)

  • Mr A Wibberley (General Manager – Lusty EMS Pty Ltd)

  • Mr J Rush (General Manager – Hamelex White)

  • resigned effective 15 April 2010

  • Mr C Wallace (General Manager - Hamelex White) - appointed 1 July 2010

  • Mr N Zantuck (General Manager – Vic Branch)

  • Mr P Loimaranta (General Manager – Colrain Pty Ltd)

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued)

(c) Directors’ and executives’ holdings of shares and share options

For each director and director related entities and executives, the movements in shares and options held directly, indirectly or benefi cially at the reporting date in the Company are set out below:

2011 Shares
MaxiTRANS Industries Limited Held at Purchases Sales Held at
1 July 2010 30 June 2011
Directors:
Mr M Brockhoff 2,671,500 200,000 2,871,500
Mr I Davis 1,164,928 37,265 1,202,193
Mr J Curtis (i) 23,769,067 405,963 24,175,030
Mr G Lord 1,039,604 1,039,604
Mr R Wylie 21,364 21,364
Executive:
Mr. P Loimaranta 15,000 15,000
2010 Shares
MaxiTRANS Industries Limited Held at Purchases Sales Held at
1 July 2009 30 June 2010
Directors:
Mr M Brockhoff 2,279,000 392,500 2,671,500
Mr I Davis 1,134,928 30,000 1,164,928
Mr J Curtis (i) 23,735,236 33,831 23,769,067
Mr G Lord 1,039,604 1,039,604
Mr R Wylie 21,364 21,364
Executive:
Mr. P Loimaranta 5,000 10,000 15,000

(i) 2,994,810 shares are held subject to a call option over the shares for three years commencing 9 October 2008 taken by entities associated with Mr. G Lord on the exercise of which entities associated with Mr. J Curtis will be required to sell the shares to the option holders at fi fty cents per share plus 50% of any excess in the share price above fi fty cents at the date of the exercise.

Performance Rights

Details of directors' and executives' performance rights are set out in the Remuneration Report.

(d) Directors’ transactions in shares

Directors and their related entities acquired 643,228 existing ordinary shares in MaxiTRANS Industries Limited during the year.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued)

  • (e) Individual directors’ and executives’ compensation disclosure

Details of directors’ and executives’ remuneration and retirement benefi ts are disclosed in the Remuneration Report.

(f) Director and other key management personnel transactions

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited and controlled entities paid legal fees of $304,000 (2010: $162,000) to Minter Ellison of which Mr I. Davis is a senior partner. All dealings were in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms and conditions. Amounts owing at year end total $37,000 (2010: $Nil).

Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no director has entered into a material contract with the Company or the Group since the end of the previous fi nancial year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at year–end.

(g) Transactions with non–director related entities

All transactions with associated companies are on normal terms and conditions.

(h) Transactions with associate companies

During the year the company derived revenue from associates of $18,581,000 (2010: $27,720,000) for the sale of new units, parts and the provisions of services. Amounts receivable from associates at year end total $2,488,000 (2010: $5,703,800)

During the year the company paid for services and parts from associates totalling $2,461,000 (2010: $2,984,000). Amounts owing at year end total $141,000 (2010: $237,000)

All dealings were in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms and conditions.

(i) Key management personnel benefi ts

The key management personnel compensation included in remuneration (see Remuneration Report) are as follows:

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Short–term employee benef ts 2,301 2,134
Post–employment benef ts 204 244
Share based payment benef ts 46
2,551 2,378

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

23. PARENT ENTITY

As at 30 June 2011 and throughout the fi nancial year ending on that date, the parent company of the Group was MaxiTRANS Industries Limited.

As at 30 June 2011 and throughout the f nancial year ending on that date,
Industries Limited.
the parent company of the Group was MaxiTRANS the parent company of the Group was MaxiTRANS
Company
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Results of the parent company
Prof t/(loss) for the year 10,326 (301)
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income 10,326 (301)
Financial position of the parent company
Current assets 40,047 34,746
Total assets 67,925 58,800
Current liabilities 448 113
Total liabilities 448 223
Net Assets 67,477 58,577
Total equity of the parent company comprising of:
Issued capital 56,386 56,034
Reserves 51
Retained prof ts 11,040 2,543
Total equity 67,477 58,577

Parent company investment in subsidiaries and associate companies

Investments in subsidiaries and associate companies are carried at historical cost in the parent company less, where applicable, any impairment charge.

Parent company guarantees in respect of debts of its subsidiaries

The parent entity has entered into a “Deed of Cross Guarantee” with the effect that the Company guarantees debts in respect of its subsidiaries. Further details of the Deed of Cross Guarantee and the subsidiaries subject to the deed are disclosed in Note 25.

Parent company contingencies

At any given point in time, the parent company may be engaged in defending legal actions brought against it. The directors are not aware of any such actions that would give rise to a material contingent liability to the parent company.

Parent company capital commitments

The parent company has no capital commitments for the acquisition of property plant and equipment.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

24. CONTROLLED ENTITIES

Particulars in relation to controlled entities

Particulars in relation to controlled entities
Country of Class of Interest held
incorp. shares 2011 % 2010 %
The Company:
MaxiTRANS Industries Limited
Controlled entities of
MaxiTRANS Industries Limited:
MaxiTRANS Australia Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Transtech Research Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Trail Truck Parts Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
MaxiTRANS Industries (N.Z.) Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Peki Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Ultraparts Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
MaxiTRANS Services Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
MaxiTRANS Finance Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Lusty EMS Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Hamelex White Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
Colrain Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
– Colrain Queensland Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
– Colrain (Albury) Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
– Colrain (Ballarat) Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
– Colrain (Geelong) Pty Ltd Aust. Ord. 100 100
MaxiTRANS (China) Limited Hong Kong Ord. 100 100
Yangzhou Maxi–CUBE Tong Composites Co Ltd China Ord. 100 50

25. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

The Company, together with its subsidiaries, MaxiTRANS Australia Pty Ltd, Transtech Research Pty Ltd, Lusty EMS Pty Ltd, Peki Pty Ltd, MaxiTRANS Industries (N.Z.) Pty Ltd and Colrain Pty Ltd (effective 1 September 2008, previously ineligible) each of which is incorporated in Australia, entered into a “Deed of Cross Guarantee” so as to seek the benefi t of the accounting and audit relief available under Class Order (98/1418) made by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission which was granted on 30 June 2006.

A consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of fi nancial position, comprising the Company and controlled entities which are party to the Deed, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee, for the year ended 30 June 2011 is set out as follows:

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (continued)

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Total revenue 196,324 235,387
Changes in inventories of f nished
goods and work in progress (307) 1,252
Raw materials and consumables used (119,079) (144,013)
Other income 437 132
Employee expenses (52,381) (60,063)
Depreciation and amortisation expenses (5,282) (6,029)
Finance costs (1,532) (1,588)
Other expenses (16,665) (19,396)
Share of net prof ts of associates and joint ventures
accounted for using the equity method 953 1,442
Prof t before income tax 2,468 7,124
Income tax expense (75) (1,358)
Prof t for the year 2,393 5,766
Other comprehensive income
Net exchange difference on translation of f nancial
statements of foreign operations (382) (135)
Revaluation of land and buildings 1,408 -
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year before income tax 1,026 (135)
Income tax (424) -
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year before income tax 602 (135)
Total comprehensive income for the year 2,995 5,631
Prof t attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 2,393 5,766
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 2,995 5,631

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

25. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (continued)

Consolidated statement of fi nancial position

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4,507 2,134
Trade and other receivables 21,427 26,409
Inventories 33,734 34,442
Current tax asset - 252
Property held for sale 1,428 -
Other 1,308 1,150
Total Current Assets 62,404 64,387
Non-Current Assets
Investments accounted for using
the equity method 2,833 5,026
Investments in controlled entities 6,031 -
Property, plant & equipment 45,746 56,131
Intangible assets 24,303 25,081
Other 925 920
Total Non-Current Assets 79,838 87,158
Total Assets 142,242 151,545
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 24,304 26,690
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 1,668 1,784
Current tax liability 191 -
Provisions 6,344 6,252
Total Current Liabilities 32,507 34,726
Non-Current Liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 14,493 22,255
Deferred tax liabilities 4,511 5,060
Provisions 650 991
Total Non-Current Liabilities 19,654 28,306
Total Liabilities 52,161 63,032
Net Assets 90,081 88,513
Equity
Issued capital 56,386 56,034
Reserves 8,453 9,749
Retained prof ts 25,242 22,730
Total Equity 90,081 88,513

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

26. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY

On 1 January 2011 the Group obtained control of Yangzhou MaxiCUBE Tong Composites Co Limited ('MTC'), a manufacturer of composite panel products by acquiring the remaining 50% of shares and voting rights in the company. As a result, MTC is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group. Taking control of MTC will enable the Group to reposition MTC to maximise the benefi ts from the anticipated development and growth of the transportation market in China.

In the six months to 30 June 2011, MTC contributed revenue of $6,562,000 and net profi t before tax of $530,000 before the elimination of intercompany transactions. Had the acquisition occurred on 1 July 2010, management estimates that the consolidated revenue of the Group would have been $208,347,000 and the net profi t before tax would have been $4,600,000.

The following summarises the major classes of consideration transferred, and the recognised amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at the acquisition date:

Consideration transferred $’000
Cash 3,501
Amounts payable 365
Total consideration 3,866
Indentif able assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash 1,640
Trade and other receivables 2,928
Inventory 632
Property, plant & equipment 2,303
Intangible assets 16
Trade and other payables (2,433)
Current tax liability (57)
Deferred tax liability (50)
Total net identif able assets 4,979
Goodwill
Goodwill was recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows:
Total consideration transferred 3,866
Fair value of existing interest in the acquiree 3,866
Fair value of identif able net assets (4,979)
Total goodwill 2,753

The remeasurement to fair value of the Group's existing 50% interest in the acquiree resulted in a gain of $1,702,000, which has been recognised in other income.

Goodwill is mainly attributable to MTC's position as a leading supplier of composite panel products to the Chinese transportation industry which has established a strong market position over a 14 year period providing quality products manufactured using unique production processes. The Chinese transportation market is developing and growing at a rapid rate and MTC is well positioned to benefi t from this into the future.

Acquisition costs

The group incurred costs associated with the acquisition of $49,000 related to external legal fees and due diligence costs. These costs have been included in other expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

27. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Investments in associates

Name of Entity Principal Activity Ownership Ownership
2011 2010
% %
Freighter Maxi–Cube Trailer retailer. Repairs and service provider
Queensland Pty Ltd Sale of spare parts 36.67 36.67
Yangzhou Maxi–Cube Tong
Composites Co. Limited Panel manufacturer 100.00 50.00

The balance date for Yangzhou Maxi–Cube Tong Composites Co. Ltd is 31 December.

Revenues Prof t Share of Total Total Net assets as
(100%) (100%) associates assets liabilities reported by
prof t associates
$’000 recognised
2011 52,018 2,381 953 17,810 11,210 6,600
2010 66,365 3,584 1,442 29,765 18,733 11,032

Following the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the shares in Yangzhou Maxi–CUBE Tong Composites Co Limited on 1 January 2011, the Group ceased to account for its investment using the equity method and has included it as part of the consolidated Group. The above revenue and profi t information incorporates the period prior to acquisition only and no balance sheet amounts are refl ected. Refer to note 26 for further details of the acquisition.

Commitments

The share of associates' capital commitments contracted but not provided for or payable within one year was $nil at 30 June 2011 (2010: $nil).

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

28. NOTE TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(a) Reconciliation of cash fl ows from operating activities with operating profi t/(loss) after tax

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Prof t for the year 4,171 5,766
Non cash items in operating prof t
Depreciation/amortisation of assets 5,351 6,029
Prof t on sale of f xed assets (619) (67)
Share of associates prof t (953) (1,442)
Share based payments expense 51
Gain on consolidation of acquiree (1,702)
Change in assets & liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in receivables 4,792 (5,682)
(Increase)/decrease in other assets (148) (40)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 645 264
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable
and other liabilities (2,002) 3,208
Increase/(decrease) in income tax payable 404 203
Increase/(decrease) in deferred taxes (938) (297)
Increase/(decrease) in provisions 6 781
Net cash f ows from operating activities 9,058 8,723
(b) Non–cash f nancing and investing activities
Acquisition of plant & equipment by means
of f nance leases 466 933
These acquisitions are not ref ected in the consolidated statement of cash f ows.
During the year ended 30 June 2011, 1,126,692 shares (2010: 1,464,033) with a value
of $352,000 (2010: $542,000) were issued in accordance with the Company’s ordinary
share dividend re–investment plan.

29. CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

(a) Finance lease commitments

Payable
– not later than 1 year 1,754 1,291
– later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 1,963 3,300
Minimum lease payments 3,717 4,591
Future f nance charges (256) (552)
Total lease liability 3,461 4,039

The Group leases motor vehicles and selected plant and equipment under fi nance leases expiring from one to three years. At the end of the lease term the Group has the option to purchase the equipment at an agreed residual purchase price.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

29. CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS (continued)

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
(b) Operating lease commitments
Future operating lease rentals not provided for in the f nancial statements and payable:
– not later than 1 year 1,812 1,258
– later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 3,313 3,108
Total operating lease commitments 5,125 4,366

The Group leases property under operating leases expiring from one to fi ve years. Leases generally provide the Group with a right of renewal at which time all terms are renegotiated.

(c) Capital expenditure commitments

Contracted but not provided for and payable not later than 1 year 2,387 90

30. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

At any given point in time the Group may be engaged in defending legal actions brought against it. In the opinion of the directors such actions are not expected to have a material effect on the Group’s fi nancial position.

31. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR

Remuneration of the auditor of the Company for: $ $
KPMG Australia
– auditing or reviewing the f nancial statements 199,950 193,500
– other services (taxation & advisory) 105,303 153,647
305,253 347,147
Overseas KPMG Firms
– audit services 12,978 12,800
– other services (tax, advisory & due diligence) 47,692 11,604

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

(a) Signifi cant accounting policies

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

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

(b) Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as it borrows at both fi xed and fl oating interest rates. The risk is managed by the use of fi xed interest rate contracts. Hedging activities are evaluated regularly to align with interest rate views and defi ned risk appetite, ensuring optimal hedging strategies are applied, by either positioning the statement of fi nancial performance or protecting interest rate expense through different interest rate cycles.

As at reporting date the interest rate profi le of the Group's interest bearing fi nancial instruments was:

Consolidated Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
INTEREST RATE RISK
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents – f oating rate 6,382 2,134
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings – f xed rate 8,461 12,039
Borrowings – f oating rate 7,700 12,000

As at reporting date, if interest rates on borrowings had moved as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post tax profi t would have been affected as follows:

Consolidated Consolidated
Net Prof t after tax
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Judgement of reasonably possible movements
100bp increase with all other variables held constant (73) (93)
100bp decrease with all other variables held constant 73 93

(c) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in fi nancial loss to the Group. The Group has a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining suffi cient security where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of fi nancial losses from defaults.

The Group does not have any signifi cant credit risk exposure to any single counter party. The majority of accounts receivable are due from entities within the transport industry.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

The following table details the Group’s maximum credit risk exposure as at the reporting date without taking account of the value of any security obtained.

The majority of the balances below are denominated in Australian dollars and therefore are not subject to currency risk

Maximum credit risk
2011 2010
Note $’000 $’000
Recognised f nancial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,382 2,134
Trade receivables 6 24,353 26,409
Other receivables 9 925 920
31,660 29,463

(d) Currency risk

The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on purchases that are denominated in foreign currency, primarily United States Dollars and Euro. Derivative fi nancial instruments are used by the Group to hedge exposure to exchange rate risk associated with foreign currency transactions.

Forward exchange contracts

The following table summarises the forward exchange contracts outstanding as at the reporting date:

Consolidated

Average Exchange Rate Average Exchange Rate Foreign Currency Contract Value Fair Value
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
FC’000 FC’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Buy US Dollar 1.0180 0.8307 4,253 2,195 4,178 2,643 (90) (67)
Buy Euro 0.7215 0.6733 382 501 530 743 (3) (26)
Buy GB Pound 0.6300 0.5725 1,808 1,060 2,870 1,852 (84) 19
7,578 5,238 (177) (74)

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

As at reporting date, if the Australian Dollar had moved against each of the currencies as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post tax profi t would have been affected as follows:

Consolidated Consolidated
Net Prof t after tax
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Judgement of reasonably possible movements
US Dollar
10.0 cents increase with all other variables
held constant (314) (236)
EUR
10.0 cents increase with all other variables
held constant (47) (81)
GBP
10.0 pence increase with all other variables
held constant (319) (183)

(e) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its fi nancial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves, committed banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities and by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash fl ows and matching the maturity profi les of fi nancial assets and liabilities.

The Group's liquidity management policies include Board approval of all changes to debt facilities including the terms of fi xed rate debt. The liquidity management policies ensure that the Group has a well diversifi ed portfolio of debt, in terms of maturity and source, which signifi cantly reduces reliance on any one source of debt in any one particular year. Liquidity risk is managed by the Group based on net infl ows and outfl ows from fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities. The following table summarises the maturities of the Group’s fi nancial assets and liabilities based on the remaining earliest contractual maturities.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

6 months 6–12 1–2 2–5 Greater
or less months years years than 5 years
30 June 2011 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,382
Trade & other receivables 24,353
Financial Liabilities
Trade payables 26,749
Borrowings 1,044 630 13,509 978
Effective interest rate on borrowings 7.85%
6 months 6–12 1–2 2–5 Greater
or less months years years than 5 years
30 June 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 2,134
Trade & other receivables 26,409
Financial Liabilities
Trade payables 26,690
Borrowings 1,048 736 1,486 20,769
Effective interest rate on borrowings 7.20%
Consolidated
2011 2010
$’000 $’000
Finance Facilities
At year end, the Group had the following f nancing facilities in place with its bankers:
Available facilities
Loan facility 38,088 41,415
Overdraft facility 1,000 1,000
Lease and asset f nance facility 8,150 7,800
47,238 50,215
Facilities utilised at balance date
Loan facility 12,700 20,000
Lease and asset f nance facility 3,461 4,039
16,161 24,039
Facilities not utilised at balance date
Loan facility 25,388 21,415
Overdraft facility 1,000 1,000
Lease facility 4,689 3,761
31,077 26,176

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (cont) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

The loan, overdraft and other facilities are fully secured by a registered charge (mortgage debenture) over the whole of the assets and undertakings of the Group and a registered mortgage over certain land and buildings of controlled entities. The total carrying amount of assets pledged as security is $33,372,000 (2010: $30,825,000).

Core loan facilities are available until October 2012 subject to continuing compliance with the terms of the facilities. A commercial bill loan facility of $6,177,500 (not currently utilised) is available until December 2012 subject to continuing compliance with the terms of the facility. Interest rates are a combination of fi xed and variable.

The bank overdraft facility is payable on demand and subject to annual review.

The Group is subject to externally imposed capital requirements. The terms and conditions of the bank facilities contain covenants in relation to gearing ratio, interest cover and EBITDA ratio. These covenants have been satisfi ed during the 2011 and 2010 fi nancial years.

(f) Net fair value

Determination of net fair value

For the purposes of the above tables, net fair value has been determined in respect of fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities, with reference to the carrying amount of such assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of fi nancial position, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in Note 1 to the fi nancial statements.

The valuation of all fi nancial assets and liabilities listed below has been based on inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

The following tables detail the net fair value as at the reporting date of each class of fi nancial asset and fi nancial liability, both recognised and unrecognised.

both recognised and unrecognised.
Carrying amount Net fair value
2011 2010 2011 2010
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Financial assets at amortised cost
Trade receivables 24,353 26,409 24,353 26,409
Other receivables 475 470 475 470
Non–derivative f nancial liabilities
Accounts payable 26,749 26,690 26,749 26,690
Bank loans 12,700 20,000 12,683 19,933
Finance leases 3,461 4,039 3,461 4,039

33. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE

Subsequent to the end of the fi nancial year, the Company entered an agreement to sell 20% of the shares in Yangzhou Maxi–CUBE Tong Composites Co Ltd (MTC) to management personnel of that company. The agreement is effective from 1 July 2011 and will result in 20% of future profi ts of MTC being attributable to non–controlling interests.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Independent Auditor's Report

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MAXITRANS INDUSTRIES LIMITED REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL REPORT

We have audited the accompanying fi nancial report of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (the Company), which comprises the consolidated statement of fi nancial position as at 30 June 2011, and consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash fl ows for the year ended on that date, notes 1 to 33 comprising a summary of signifi cant accounting policies and other explanatory information and the directors’ declaration of the Group comprising the Company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the fi nancial year.

Directors’ responsibility for the fi nancial report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the fi nancial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the fi nancial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. In note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the fi nancial statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, a true and fair view which is consistent with our understanding of the Group’s fi nancial position and of its performance.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suffi cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence

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

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion:

  • (a) the fi nancial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

  • (i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s fi nancial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

  • (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

  • (b) the fi nancial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1.

REPORT ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the fi nancial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the fi nancial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the fi nancial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the fi nancial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the fi nancial report.

We have audited the remuneration report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards.

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion, the remuneration report of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited for the year ended 30 June 2011, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

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KPMG Melbourne 19 August 2011

Adrian V King Partner

We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material respects the fi nancial report presents fairly, in

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Australian Stock Exchange Additional Information

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report.

SHAREHOLDINGS

Substantial shareholders

The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register as at 31 July 2011 are:

Ordinary shares Ordinary shares Ordinary shares
Transcap Pty Ltd & related parties 24,779,972
Perpetual Limited and subsidiaries 18,920,963
HGT Investments Pty Ltd 10,197,000

Distribution of shareholders

(As at 31 July 2011)

(As at 31 July 2011) (As at 31 July 2011)
Category – No of shares No of shareholders
1-1,000 281
1,000-5,000 916
5,001 – 10,000 695
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
1,631
192
3,715

Shareholders with less than a marketable parcel

As at 31 July 2011, there were 469 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of 1,887 ordinary shares ($0.265 on 31 July 2011) in the Company totalling 414,287 ordinary shares.

Voting rights

On market buyback

As at 31 July 2011, there were 3,715 holders of ordinary shares of the Company.

There is no current on-market buy-back.

Subject to the Constitution of the Company, holders of ordinary shares are entitled to vote as follows:

  • (a) every shareholder may vote;

  • (b) on a show of hands every shareholder has one vote;

  • (c) on a poll every shareholder has:

  • (i) one vote for each fully paid share; and

  • (ii) for each partly paid share held by the shareholder, a fraction of a vote equivalent to the proportion which the amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited) on the share.

As at 31 July 2011, there were no unquoted options over unissued ordinary shares.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS – ORDINARY SHARES (AS AT 31 JULY 2011)

Name Number of fully paid Percentage held of
ordinary shares held issued ordinary shares
Transcap Pty Ltd 17,935,549 9.74%
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 17,724,346 9.63%
HGT Investments Pty Ltd 10,197,000 5.54%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 5,722,769 3.11%
Toroa Pty Ltd 4,793,592 2.61%
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 3,242,812 1.76%
Cogent Nominees Pty Ltd 2,622,418 1.43%
Sandhurst Trustees Ltd 2,079,509 1.13%
Tanerka Pty Ltd 2,015,000 1.10%
De Bruin Securities Pty Ltd 2,000,000 1.09%
John E Gill Trading Pty Ltd 1,820,697 0.99%
Hishenk Pty Ltd 1,600,000 0.87%
John E Gill Operations Pty Ltd 1,391,657 0.76%
Mr E D Ross 1,356,540 0.74%
Mr J R Curtis 1,328,439 0.72%
Denvorcorp Holdings Pty Ltd 1,202,193 0.65%
Mr P H Hall 1,200,000 0.65%
Mandel Pty Ltd 1,200,000 0.65%
National Nominees Limited 1,179,580 0.64%
Mr M Brockhoff 1,050,000 0.57%
TOTAL 81,662,101 44.38%

MaxiTRANS Industries Limited