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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Feb 27, 2024

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Murray Cod Australia Ltd

ACN: 143 928 625

Interim Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2023

This interim financial report incorporating Appendix 4D is provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX under ASX Listing Rule 4.2A.3). The information contained in this report is to be read in conjunction with Murray Cod Australia Ltd’s 2023 Annual Report and any announcements to the market by Murray Cod Australia Ltd during the half-year period ending 31 December 2023. ABN: 74 143 928 625. ASX: MCA. Appendix 4D. Current Period 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023. Prior Corresponding 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022.

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Murray Cod Australia Ltd

ASX:MCA

ABN: 74 143 928 625

Interim Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2023

This interim financial report incorporating Appendix 4D is provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX under ASX Listing Rule 4.2A.3) The information contained in this report is to be read in conjunction with Murray Cod Australia Ltd’s 2023 Annual Report and any announcements to the market by Murray Cod Australia Ltd during the half-year period ending 31 December 2023. Appendix 4D Current Period 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 Prior Corresponding 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022

MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED – FINANCIAL REPORT

CORPORATE DIRECTORY ABN 74 143 928 625

Directors

Ross Anderson Mathew Ryan George Roger Commins

Company Secretaries

Wendy Dillon Brett Tucker

Registered office

2-4 Lasscock Road Griffith, NSW 2680 Australia Telephone +61 2 69625470 Mail PO Box 492 Griffith, NSW 2680

Solicitors

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Level 14, Australia Square 264-278 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Bankers

Westpac Bank 242 Banna Avenue GRIFFITH NSW 2680

Auditors

RSM Australia Partners 12 Anderson Street West Ballarat, VIC 3350

Website www.aquna.com

This interim financial report incorporating Appendix 4D is provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX under ASX Listing Rule 4.2A.3).

The information contained in this report is to be read in conjunction with Murray Cod Australia Ltd’s 2023 Annual Report and any announcements to the market by Murray Cod Australia Ltd during the half-year period ending 31 December 2023.

ABN: 74 143 928 625. ASX: MCA. Appendix 4D Current Period 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023. Prior Corresponding 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022.

MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

Interim Financial Report For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2023

CONTENTS

Appendix 4D 4
Directors' Report 5
Auditor's Independence Declaration 7
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 8
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 9
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 10
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12
Directors’ Declaration 26
Independent Auditor's Review Report 27

MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625 INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

APPENDIX 4D

RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET

KEY INFORMATION

KEY INFORMATION
Half Year ended
31 December
2023
Half Year ended
31 December
2022
% Change
Revenue from ordinary activities 4,569,216 6,053,724 (25)%
Profit/(loss) after tax from ordinary activities attributable
to members
(2,732,696) (365,892) (647)%
Net Profit/(loss) attributable to members (2,732,696) (365,892) (647)%

Key Highlights

Australian Sustainable Protein Fund created as property owning vehicle for MCA. Stanbridge development well underway. New ponds at Whitton site now fully stocked. Revenue still lagging as sizing of fish holds back sales.

DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED

Nil.

NET TANGIBLE ASSETS PER SHARE

31 Dec 2023 $0.09 31 Dec 2022 $0.10

CONTROL GAINED OR LOST OVER ENTITIES IN THE HALF-YEAR

On 2[nd] November 2023 Murray Cod Australia Ltd became 100% owner of Australian Sustainable Protein Fund Pty Ltd. On 2[nd] November 2023 Murray Cod Australia Ltd became 100% owner of ASPF Land Pty Ltd. On 2[nd] November 2023 Murray Cod Australia Ltd became 100% owner of ASPF Water Pty Ltd.

On 18[th] December 2023 Murray Cod Australia Ltd became 100% owner of the Australian Sustainable Protein Fund which is the 100% owner of ASPF Land Fund and ASPF Water Fund.

DIVIDEND DETAILS

Nil.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLANS

Nil.

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

Nil.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REVIEW

There is no modified opinion, no emphasis of matter or other matter paragraph in the Audit review report.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625 DIRECTORS' REPORT

Your directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to herein as the Group) consisting of Murray Cod Australia Limited and its controlled entities for the half- year ended 31 December 2023.

General Information

Directors

The following persons were directors of Murray Cod Australia Limited during or since the end of the financial year up to the date of this report:

Ross Anderson Mathew Ryan George Roger Commins Martin Priestley (Resigned 7/12/2023)

Dividends Paid or Recommended

No dividends have been declared or paid during the half-year ended 31 December 2023.

Principal Activities

The principal activity of the Company is Aquaculture.

Review and Results of Operations

Set out below is a review of significant activity for Murray Cod Australia Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2023:

  • Growth and health outcomes of biological stock have been on target during spring and early summer. Spawning results were also in line with planned numbers.

  • The Australian Sustainable Protein Fund (ASPF) was formed by the company as a wholly owned subsidiary. The ASPF Land Fund has exchanged contracts to purchase the Stanbridge site which has a development application approved for 78 grow out ponds.

  • Newly developed grow out ponds at Whitton were stocked to capacity during the first half of the year. Development of additional ponds at our Stanbridge site are underway at present. If there is no bad weather or unforeseen logistical issues to slow progress, the Company is aiming to have approximately 28 of these ponds completed and stocked before the end of March 2024. We expect to complete development of an additional 50 ponds in time for stocking next summer.

  • The company settled a $20million debt facility with iPartners on the 20th December 2023.

  • The Company continues to plan on achieving a growth trajectory to meet its production target of 10,000 tonnes by 2030.

Financial Review

The Company reported a loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2023 of $2,732,696 (31 December 2022: loss $365,892.)

Significant Events after Balance Date

No significant events have occurred since balance date.

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs

Other than the activities described in the Directors report above, there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company in the six months ended 31 December 2023.

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Going Concern

The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, we continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the accounts.

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the half-year ended 31 December 2023 has been received.

Indemnification and Insurance of Officers and Directors

The Company indemnifies its past and present Directors and Officers against liabilities arising out of their position with the company, except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith. The deed stipulates that the company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses.

Under the Company's directors' and officers' liability insurance policy, the Company cannot release to any third party or otherwise publish details of the nature of the liabilities insured by the policy or the amount of the premium. Accordingly, the Company relies on section 300(9) of the Corporations Act 2001 to exempt it from the requirements to disclose the nature of the liability insured against and the premium amount of the policy.

ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports) Instrument 2016/191

The company is an entity to which ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports) Instrument 2016/191 applies and, accordingly, amounts in the directors’ report have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

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Ross Anderson Chairman

28th February 2024

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

RSM Australia Partners

12 Anderson Street West, Ballarat VIC 3350 PO Box 685 Ballarat VIC 3353 T +61 (0) 3 5330 5800 F +61 (0) 3 5330 5890

www.rsm.com.au

As lead auditor for the review of the financial report of Murray Cod Australia Ltd and its Controlled Entities for the half-year ended 31 December 2023, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

  • (i) the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and

  • (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.

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RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS

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JOHN FINDLAY Partner

Ballarat, Victoria Dated this 28[th] day of February 2024

THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD

AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING

RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction.

RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Continuing operations
Revenue from contracts with customers
3
Other Income
3
Net gain from change in fair value of biological assets
Adjustment to fair value of biological assets
Employee benefits expense
Cost of sales - equipment
Cost of sales - fish
Cost of sales - processing plant
Cost of sales - cattle
Administrative and other expenses
Fish farm operating expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Share based payment expense
Net loss before Income tax
4
Tax expense
5
Net loss from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net loss for the half-year after tax
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Revaluation gain on land and buildings and water rights and
licences net of tax
Total other comprehensive income for the half-year
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Earnings per share
From continuing and discontinued operations:
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)
From continuing operations:
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
4,569,216
6,053,724
268,102
60,742
9,357,026
11,110,752
61,974
(329,461)
(5,341,938)
(3,449,425)
-
(4,010)
(6,830,545)
(8,694,182)
(67,422)
(124,825)
(95,427)
-
(1,446,340)
(965,318)
(2,351,232)
(2,252,891)
(1,345,448)
(948,932)
(362,910)
(745,774)
(3,584,944)
(289,600)
852,248
(76,292)
(2,732,696)
(365,892)
-
-
(2,732,696)
(365,892)
5,467,012
(12,188)
5,467,012
(12,188)
2,734,316
(378,080)
(0.36) cents
(0.048) cents
(0.34) cents
(0.046) cents
(0.36) cents
(0.048) cents
(0.34) cents
(0.046) cents
Consolidated Group

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
6
Trade and other receivables
7
Inventories
8
Other assets
9
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Other financial assets
Property, plant and equipment
10
Deferred tax assets
14
Right of use assets
20
Intangible assets
11
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
12
Borrowings
13
Lease liabilities
20
Provisions
15
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings
13
Lease liability
20
Deferred tax liabilities
14
Provisions
15
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
TOTAL EQUITY
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
17,882,734
11,424,244
638,576
620,268
27,168,435
20,902,140
385,177
591,793
46,074,922
33,538,445
123
123
53,044,252
41,151,897
8,043,219
4,507,713
10,488,458
9,878,870
4,940,609
4,731,633
76,516,661
60,270,236
122,591,583
93,808,681
2,920,322
2,832,607
2,462,614
1,088,940
727,467
670,685
816,832
682,018
6,927,235
5,274,250
20,443,325
1,544,132
10,116,076
9,478,773
10,859,732
6,421,784
71,375
56,966
41,490,508
17,501,655
48,417,743
22,775,905
74,173,840
71,032,776
78,861,056
78,861,056
25,284,839
19,478,726
(29,972,055)
(27,307,006)
74,173,840
71,032,776
Consolidated Group

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Consolidated Group
Balance at 1 July 2022
Profit or (loss) and other comprehensive income
Profit or (loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total profit or (loss) and other comprehensive income for the year
Transactions with owners and other transfers
Options exercised or lapsed
Options issued and expensed during the year
Total other
Balance at 31 December 2022
Consolidated Group
Balance at 1 July 2023
Adjustment for change in accounting standard
Profit or (loss) and other comprehensive income
Profit or (loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total profit or (loss) and other comprehensive income for the year
Transactions with owners and other transfers
Options exercised or lapsed
Options issued and expensed during the year
Total other
Balance at 31 December 2023
Ordinary
Deferred
Retained
Asset Revaluation
Option
Performance
Ordinary Shares
Earnings
Reserve
Reserve
Rights Reserve
TOTAL
78,787,556
-
(20,006,079)
14,918,796
2,686,888
-
76,387,161
-
-
(365,892)
-
-
-
(365,892)
-
-
-
(12,188)
-
-
(12,188)
-
-
(365,892)
(12,188)
-
-
(378,080)
-
-
-
-
(103,791)
-
(103,791)
-
-
-
-
825,757
-
825,757
-
-
-
-
721,966
-
721,966
78,787,556
-
(20,371,971)
14,906,608
3,408,854
-
76,731,047
78,861,056
-
(27,307,006)
14,781,359
4,697,367
-
71,032,776
-
-
67,647
-
-
-
67,647
-
-
(2,732,696)
-
-
-
(2,732,696)
-
-
-
5,467,012
-
-
5,467,012
-
-
(2,732,696)
5,467,012
-
-
2,734,316
-
-
-
-
(207,027)
-
(207,027)
-
-
-
-
546,128
-
546,128
-
-
-
-
339,101
-
339,101
78,861,056
-
(29,972,055)
20,248,371
5,036,468
-
74,173,840
Share Capital
Reserves

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers and grants
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Net cash used in operating activities
17
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of trademarks
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of lease principal
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
6
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
4,245,276
5,147,720
(12,704,966)
(10,476,963)
91,774
1,736
(8,367,916)
(5,327,507)
(3,376)
-
(2,926,806)
(4,672,469)
(2,930,182)
(4,672,469)
20,000,000
606,424
(1,503,887)
(333,043)
(352,797)
(242,276)
18,143,316
31,105
6,845,218
(9,968,871)
11,026,502
26,969,036
17,871,720
17,000,165
Consolidated Group

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

These consolidated financial statements and notes represent those of Murray Cod Australia Limited and Controlled Entities (the "consolidated group" or "group").

The financial statements were authorised for issue on the 28th February 2024 by the directors of the company.

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Preparation

These general purpose interim financial statements for the half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2023 have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting. The Group is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

This interim financial report is intended to provide users with an update on the latest annual financial statements of Murray Cod Australia Limited and its controlled entities (referred to as the "consolidated group" or "group"). As such, it does not contain information that represents relatively insignificant changes occurring during the half-year within the Group. It is therefore recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2023, together with any public announcements made during the following half-year.

Except for cash flow information, the financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

(b) Accounting Policies

The same accounting policies and methods of computation have been followed in this interim financial report as were applied in the most recent annual financial statements.

(c) New and Amended Standards Adopted by the Group

The Group has considered the implications of new or amended Accounting Standards which have become applicable for the current financial reporting period and has applied them if relevant and material.

Note 2 : Changes in Accounting Policies

There has been no changes to accounting policies.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 3 Revenue and Other Income

Revenue from contracts with customers
Sales revenue
- Fish sales
- Cattle sales
- Equipment sales
Other revenue
- Interest received
- Insurance proceeds
- Sundry income
Total revenue
Other Income
- Subsidies and rebates
Total other income
Total revenue and other income
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
4,370,051
6,034,192
53,619
-
2,996
-
4,426,666
6,034,192
104,994
9,977
24,776
9,555
12,780
-
142,550
19,532
4,569,216
6,053,724
268,102
60,742
268,102
60,742
4,837,318
6,114,466
Consolidated Group

The group has disaggregated revenue into product sales. There is no other means of disaggregating revenue. All products are sold at a point in time not over time. The sales currently from overseas is minimal not warranting revenue to be disaggregated by geographical markets.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 4 Profit for the Year

Profit/(Loss) before income tax from continuing operations includes
the following specific expenses:
Expenses
Interest expense on financial liabilities
- Related parties
- Unrelated parties
Total finance cost
Interest on lease liability
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation right of use asset
Superannuation
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
-
-
184,026
87,894
184,026
87,894
213,710
111,515
908,154
683,747
437,294
265,186
1,345,448
948,933
400,923
286,455
Consolidated Group

Note part of employee benefits expenses, veterinary and depreciation are expenses incurred in Research and Development but are not listed separately as Research and Development.

Note 5 Tax Expense

a) The components of tax expense (income) comprise:
Current tax
Deferred tax
b) The prima facie tax on profit from ordinary activities before
income tax is reconciled to income tax as follows:
Prima facie tax payable on profit from ordinary activities before
income tax at 25%
Add: Tax effect of
- non-allowable items
- decrease in corporate tax rate
Less: Tax effect of
- deductible expenses capitalised on balance sheet or otherwise claimable
- income not assessable
- decrease in corporate tax rate
Income tax attributable to entity
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
-
-
(852,248)
76,292
(852,248)
76,292
(896,236)
(72,400)
87,289
196,204
-
-
(808,947)
123,804
43,301
47,512
-
-
-
-
(852,248)
76,292
Consolidated Group

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 6 Cash and Cash Equivalents

Note
Cash at bank and on hand
Short-term bank deposits
The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits was 5%.
Reconciliation of cash
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of
cash flows is reconciled to items in the statement of financial
position as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
Credit cards
13
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
7,882,734
4,424,244
10,000,000
7,000,000
17,882,734
11,424,244
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
17,882,734
17,034,086
(11,014)
(33,921)
17,871,720
17,000,165
Consolidated Group

A floating charge over cash and cash equivalents has been provided for certain debts.

Note 7 Trade and Other Receivables

CURRENT
Trade receivables
Provision for impairment
Other receivables
Business Activity Statement refunds receivable
Total current trade and other receivables
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
617,958
590,105
(13,396)
(39,161)
604,562
550,944
34,014
7,333
-
61,991
638,576
620,268
Consolidated Group

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 8 Inventories

CURRENT
At cost:
Fish feed and chemical inventory
Livestock - Cattle
Processing plant inventory
Cage building stock and parts
At net realisable value:
Biological assets
Total inventory
Biological Assets
Biological assets
Murray Cod Broodstock
Murray Cod Fingerlings and Juveniles
Murray Cod Pond Fish
Golden Perch Fingerlings
Silver Perch Fingerlings
Less: Provision for biological assets
Carrying amount at the beginning of the period
Purchases
Decreases due to harvest for sale
Gain from physical changes at fair value
Carrying amount at the end of the period
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
1,014,605
953,155
170,374
265,802
125,282
113,159
8,265
8,265
1,318,526
1,340,381
25,849,909
19,561,759
27,168,435
20,902,140
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
2,816,133
2,756,890
8,579,439
4,225,427
17,491,567
15,727,047
-
-
48,400
-
(3,085,630)
(3,147,605)
25,849,909
19,561,759
22,709,364
16,234,513
1,094,260
3,150,183
(4,225,112)
(11,438,390)
9,357,027
14,763,058
28,935,539
22,709,364
Consolidated Group
Consolidated Group

Note 9 Other Assets

CURRENT
Prepayments and deposits
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
385,177
591,793
385,177
591,793
Consolidated Group

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 10 Property, Plant and Equipment

LAND AND BUILDINGS
Land and buildings
- at cost
- Independent valuation
Total land
Carrying amount of all land had it been carried under the cost model
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
2,163,480
1,666,519
36,750,000
25,450,000
38,913,480
27,116,519
8,780,350
5,742,900
Consolidated Group

The Group's land and buildings held at 31 December 2023 were revalued at 31 December 2023 by independent valuers.

PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment
At cost
Accumulated depreciation
At valuation
Accumulated depreciation
Total plant and equipment
Total property, plant and equipment
18,180,078
18,291,629
(4,049,306)
(4,406,237)
14,130,772
13,885,392
-
396,350
-
(246,364)
-
149,986
14,130,772
14,035,378
53,044,252
41,151,897

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 11 Intangible Assets

Water rights and licences at market value
Trademarks & intellectual property at cost
Goodwill
Total intangible assets
Year ended 30 June 2023
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions
Revaluation
Closing value at 30 June 2023
Half Year ended 31 December 2023
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions
Revaluation
Closing value at 31 December 2023
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
2,744,200
2,538,600
83,242
79,866
2,113,167
2,113,167
4,940,609
4,731,633
Goodwill
Water Rights &
Licences
Trademarks &
Intellectual
Property
2,113,167 2,721,850
71,842
- -
8,024
-
(183,250)
-
2,113,167 2,538,600 79,866
2,113,167
2,538,600
79,866
-
-
3,376
-
205,600
-
2,113,167
2,744,200
83,242
Consolidated Group

Water licences held by the company are classified as intangible assets. The licences are issued by the NSW Government and by Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited and provide the company with the right to receive allocations of water from Murrumbidgee river supplies and from underground aquifers. The volume of water allocated to the general security Murrumbidgee licences each year is dependent upon the volumes available within the Snowy Mountains storages each year. The allocations are announced progressively throughout the irrigation season each year by the government. Both the licences and the annual allocations of water are readily tradeable assets. There is a sophisticated and well regulated market network which provides daily prices of the permanent licences and the annual allocations. The company revalues the water licences each half year in accordance with the prevailing market prices at balance date. The value of annual allocations is not accounted for by the company as such allocations expire on 30 June each year.

Impairment of goodwill is determined annually. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units which are based on the Group's reporting divisions. Goodwill was purchased via acquisition of Murray Darling Fisheries Pty Ltd on 30 April 2020. There is no impairment of goodwill in the 2023 year or the six months to 31 December 2023. The recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit above is determined based on value-in-use calculations.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 12 Trade and Other Payables

CURRENT
Unsecured liabilities
Trade payables
Other payables and accrued expenses
Financial liabilities classified as trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
- Total current
- Total non-current
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
1,389,360
2,470,210
1,530,962
362,397
2,920,322
2,832,607
2,920,322
2,832,607
-
-
2,920,322
2,832,607
Consolidated Group

Note 13 Borrowings

CURRENT
Secured Liabilities
Equipment Finance Facilities
Bank overdrafts
Settlement liabilities
Credit Card Facilities
NON-CURRENT
Secured Liabilities
Equipment Finance Facilities
Westpac Bank Bill Loan
iPartners Loan Facility
Total Borrowings
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
288,120
691,198
-
352,196
2,163,480
-
11,014
45,546
2,462,614
1,088,940
443,325
1,544,132
-
-
20,000,000
-
20,443,325
1,544,132
22,905,939
2,633,072
Consolidated Group

Murray Cod Australia Limited settled the iPartners Loan Facility on the 20th December 2023. The purpose of the loan to fund the busines expansion programme. The financial covenants of this loan facility are:

  1. The loan to value ratio must not exceed 35%;

  2. The group cash balance must be a minimum of $5,000,000; and

  3. The MCA weighted market value must exceed 3 times MCA Net Debt.

The company currently meets all three financial covenants.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 14 Tax

CURRENT
Income tax payable
NON-CURRENT
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment - tax allowance and revaluations
Opening balance
Adjustment for change in accounting standard
Charged to income
Revaluations
Account for new right of use asset and lease liability
Closing balance
Deferred tax assets
Accrued expenses, provisions and carry forward losses
Opening balance
Adjustment for change in accounting standard
Charged to income
Account for new right of use asset and lease liability
Closing balance
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
30-Jun-23
$
$
-
-
-
-
6,421,784
6,225,602
2,469,717
-
(115,826)
237,931
1,822,337
(41,749)
261,720
-
10,859,732
6,421,784
4,507,713
2,721,304
2,537,364
-
736,422
1,786,409
261,720
-
8,043,219
4,507,713
Consolidated Group

Note 15 Provisions

CURRENT
Employee benefits
Opening balance at 1 July
Additional provisions
Amounts used
Closing balance
Analysis of total provisions
Current
Non-current
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
738,984
418,217
583,325
557,919
(434,102)
(237,152)
888,207
738,984
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
816,832
682,018
71,375
56,966
888,207
738,984
Consolidated Group
Consolidated Group

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 16 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

There were no contingent assets or liabilities outstanding at 31 December 2023 (30 June 2023: nil)

Note 17 Cash Flow Information

(a) Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities
with Profit after Income Tax
Loss after income tax
Non-cash flows in profit
Depreciation and amortisation
Loss on disposal of plant
Share Based Payment
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of
purchase and disposal of subsidiaries:
(Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals
Increase/(decrease) in deferred taxes payable
(Increase)/decrease in deferred taxes receivable
Increase/(decrease) in provisions
Cash flows from operating activities
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
$
$
(2,732,696)
(365,892)
1,345,448
948,933
4,844
-
362,910
745,774
(18,308)
(265,830)
(448,509)
(288,236)
(6,266,295)
(7,209,986)
87,715
929,790
145,893
8,319
(998,141)
67,974
149,223
101,647
(8,367,916)
(5,327,507)
Consolidated Group

Note 18 Events after the Reporting Period

No significant events have occurred since balance date.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 19 Fair Value Measurements

The Group measures and recognises the following assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis after initial recognition:

Biological assets
Water rights and licences

The Group measures some items of freehold land and buildings at fair value on a recurring basis after initial recognition.

The Group does not subsequently measure any liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(a) Fair value hierarchy AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement requires the disclosure of fair value information by level of the fair value hierarchy, which categorises fair value measurements into one of three possible levels based on the lowest level that an input that is significant to the measurement can be categorised into as follows:

categorised into as follows:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Measurements based on Measurements based on
quoted prices (unadjusted) in
active markets for identical
assets or liabilities that the
entity can access at the
inputs other than quoted
prices included in Level 1
that are observable for the
asset or liability, either
Measurements based on
unobservable inputs for the asset or
liability.
measurement date. directly or indirectly.

The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are determined using one or more valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise, to the extent possible, the use of observable market data. If all significant inputs required to measure fair value are observable, the asset or liability is included in Level 2. If one or more significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the asset or liability is included in Level 3.

Valuation techniques

The Group selects a valuation technique that is appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value. The availability of sufficient and relevant data primarily depends on the specific characteristics of the asset or liability being measured. The valuation techniques selected by the Group are consistent with one or more of the following valuation approaches:

  • Market approach: valuation techniques that use prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions for identical or similar assets or liabilities.

  • Income approach: valuation techniques that convert estimated future cash flows or income and expenses into a single discounted present value.

  • Cost approach: valuation techniques that reflect the current replacement cost of an asset at its current service capacity.

Each valuation technique requires inputs that reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would use when pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risks. When selecting a valuation technique, the Group gives priority to those techniques that maximise the use of observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs that are developed using market data (such as publicly available information on actual transactions) and reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would generally use when pricing the asset or liability are considered observable, whereas inputs for which market data are not available and therefore are developed using the best information available about such assumptions are considered unobservable.

The following tables provide the fair values of the Group’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised on a recurring basis after initial recognition and their categorisation within the fair value hierarchy.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


31 Dec
Inventory
Inventory at fair value through profit or loss
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value
on a non-recurring basis
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Land and buildings
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value
on a recurring basis
Non-financial assets
Water rights and
licences
Recurring fair value measurements
Biological assets - current
Total inventory recognised at fair value on a
recurring basis
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
$
$
$
$
- -
25,849,909
25,849,909
- - 25,849,909 25,849,909
2,744,200
-
-
2,744,200
2,744,200
- - 2,744,200
- 36,750,000
-
36,750,000
- 36,750,000
- 36,750,000
2,744,200 36,750,000
-
39,494,200
ember 2023

(i) The land and buildings: "Silverwater"563 Pinehope Road, GRONG GRONG NSW 2652 "Bilbul" Farm 1444d, Bilbul Road, BILBUL NSW 2680 "Euberta" 1795 Old Narrandera Road, EUBERTA NSW 2650

"Gogeldrie" 396 Kirkup Road, GOGELDRIE NSW 2705 Were revalued in accordance with the Valuations prepared at 2nd October 2023 by: LAWD, The Annex, Level 1, 12 Creek Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000 The land:

"Stanbridge"181 Murrami Road, STANBRIDGE NSW 2705 was purchased on 21st December 2023 and is accounted for at cost

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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30 June 2023
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Recurring fair value measurements $ $ $ $
Inventory
Inventory at fair value through profit or loss
— Biological assets - current - - 19,561,759 19,561,759
Total inventory recognised at fair value on a
recurring basis - - 19,561,759 19,561,759
Non-financial assets
Water rights and licences 2,538,600 - - 2,538,600
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value on a recurring basis 2,538,600 - - 2,538,600
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Land and buildings - 27,116,519 - 27,116,519
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value
on a non-recurring basis - 27,116,519 - 27,116,519
Total non-financial assets recognised at fair value 2,538,600 27,116,519 - 29,655,119
(b) Valuation techniques and inputs used to measure Level 2 fair values
Fair Value ($) at
31 Dec Valuation Technique(s) Inputs Used
Description 2023
Non-financial assets Market approach using recent Price per hectare; market borrowing rate
Land and buildings 36,750,000 observable market data for similar
properties: income approach using
discounted cash flow methodology
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The fair value of freehold land and buildings is determined at least every three years based on valuations by an independent valuer. At the end of each intervening period, the directors review the independent valuation and, when appropriate, update the fair value (i) measurement to reflect current market conditions using a range of valuation techniques, including recent observable market data and discounted cash flow methodologies.

There were no changes during the period in the valuation techniques used by the Group to determine Level 2 fair values.

  • (c) Valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used to measure Level 3 fair values

Valuation processes

The biological assets of the company are considered Level 3 and are valued internally by the company as there is no observable market for them. The value is based on the estimated exit price per kilogram and the value changes for the average weight of each fish as it progresses through the growth and transformation cycle. The average weight of the fish is sample measured periodically, and the value is determined by applying the average weight to the estimated price based on staged weight values (100 gram stages). The life cycle of the fish is approximately 2 years to minimum initial harvest size. The value per fish is based on the weight estimate, multiplied by the expected market price at the relevant point of transformation. Significant changes in any of the significant unobservable inputs in isolation would result in significant changes in fair value measurement.

The net increment/decrement in the fair value of Murray Cod Fish is recognised as income/(expense) in the reporting period. There has been an increase in the fair value per unit of Murray Cod Fish from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2023, from $23.53 to $24.18, this increase is based on observed market selling information.

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note 20: Right of Use Assets

The Group's lease portfolio includes land and buildings. These leases have an average term of 12 years.

Options to Extend or Terminate: The option to extend or terminate are contained in the clauses of several property leases in the Group. These clauses provide the Group with opportunities to manage leases in order to align with its strategies. All of the extension or termination options are only excerciseable by the Group. The extension options or termination options which were probable to be exercised have been included in the calculation of the right of use asset.

AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet

Leases commenced and remeasured
Depreciation charge related to right-of-use assets
Interest expense of lease liabilities
AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Lease Liabilities: Leased Land and Buildings
Current
TOTAL
Non-Current
Right of Use Assets: Leased Land and Buildings
Opening balance
Net carrying amount
Depreciation expense for the half-year ended
Current
Non-Current
Total
As at 31-Dec-23
As at 30-Jun-23
$
$
9,878,870
5,510,197
1,046,882
4,859,802
(437,294)
(491,129)
10,488,458
9,878,870
-
-
10,488,458
9,878,870
10,488,458
9,878,870
727,467
670,685
10,116,076
9,478,773
10,843,543
10,149,458
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-23
Half-year Ended
31-Dec-22
437,294
265,186
213,710
111,515
Consolidated Group

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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 74 143 928 625 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Murray Cod Australia Limited, the directors of the company declare that:

  1. the financial statements and notes as set out on pages 8 to 25, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

  2. (a) complying with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting; and

  3. (b) give a true and fair view of the Consolidated Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date.

  4. In the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Director

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Ross Anderson

Chairman

Dated this 28[th] Day of February 2024

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT To the Members of Murray Cod Australia Ltd and its Controlled Entities

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

RSM Australia Partners

12 Anderson Street West, Ballarat VIC 3350 PO Box 685 Ballarat VIC 3353 T +61 (0) 3 5330 5800 F +61 (0) 3 5330 5890

www.rsm.com.au

Conclusion

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Murray Cod Australia Ltd and its Controlled Entities which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Murray Cod Australia Ltd and its Controlled Entities is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • (b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity . Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001 , which has been given to the directors of Murray Cod Australia Ltd and its Controlled Entities, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.

Directors' Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

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

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Auditor’s Responsibility for the Review of the Financial Report

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

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

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RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS

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JOHN FINDLAY

Partner

Ballarat, Victoria Dated this 28[th] day of February 2024

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