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Asset Backed Holdings Limited ABN 70 006 788 754
Level 2. Troika House 129 Melville Parade, Como Western Australia 6152
Postal: Locked Bag 4 COMO WA 6952
Phone: (618) 9474 1799 Fax: (618) 9474 2281
Email: [email protected]
14 March 2003
BY EMAIL
The Companies Announcement Office Australian Stock Exchange Ltd Level 10 Exchange Centre 20 Bond Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Dear Sir
APPENDIX 4B - PRELIMINARY FINAL REPORT
Please find attached our Appendix 4B Preliminary Final Report for the company for the year ended 31 December 2002.
Yours faithfully
NIELS J KROYER Company Secretary
Enc: Appendix 4B
Rules 4.1, 4.3
Appendix 4B
Preliminary final report
Introduced 30/6/2002.
$\ddot{\bullet}$ $\mathbf{r}$ and $\mathbf{r}$ and $\mathbf{r}$
| Name of entity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSET BACKED HOLDINGS LIMITED | ||||
| ABN or equivalent companyHalf yearlyPreliminaryreferencefinal (tick)(tick) | period') | Half year/financial year ended ('current | ||
| 70 006 788 754 | 31 DECEMBER 2002 | |||
| For announcement to the marketExtracts from this report for announcement to the market (see note 1). | $A'000 | |||
| Revenues from ordinary activities (item 1.1) | down15.2% | 3,014fo | ||
| Profit (loss) from ordinary activities after taxattributable to members (item 1.22) | 64.6%up | (447)tо | ||
| Profit (loss) from extraordinary items after taxattributable to members (item 2.5(d)) | gain (loss)of | |||
| Net profit (loss) for the period attributable to members(item 1.11) | 64.6%up/down | (447)to | ||
| Dividends (distributions) | Amount persecurity | Franked amountper security | ||
| Final dividend (Preliminary final report only - item15.4)Interim dividend (Half yearly report only - item 15.6) | - ¢ | - ¢ | ||
| Previous corresponding period (Preliminary finalreport - item 15.5; half yearly report - item 15.7) | - ¢ | - ¢ | ||
| *Record date for determining entitlements to thedividend,(in the case of a trust, distribution) (see item $15.2$ ) | N/A | |||
| Brief explanation of any of the figures reported above (see Note 1) and short details of any bonusor cash issue or other item(s) of importance not previously released to the market: |
If this is a half yearly report it is to be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report.
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| Current period -$A'000 | Previouscorresponding period$-$ $A'000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Revenues from ordinary activities (see items$1.23 - 1.25$ | 3,014 | 3,553 |
| 1.2 | Expenses from ordinary activities (see items$1.26$ & $1.27$ ) | (3,276) | (4, 525) |
| 1.31.4 | Borrowing costsShare of net profits (losses) of associatesand joint venture entities (see item 16.7) | (185) | (291) |
| 1.5 | Profit (loss) from ordinary activitiesbefore tax | (447) | (1, 263) |
| 1.6 | Income tax on ordinary activities (see note 4) | ||
| 1.7 | Profit (loss) from ordinary activities aftertax | (447) | (1, 263) |
| 1.8 | Profit (loss) from extraordinary items after tax(see item $2.5$ ) | ||
| 1.9 | Net profit (loss) | (447) | (1,263) |
| 1.10 | Net profit (loss) attributable to outside +equityinterests | ||
| 1.11 Net profit (loss) for the period attributableto members | (447) | (1, 263) | |
| Non-owner transaction changes in equity | |||
| 1.131.14 | 1.12 Increase (decrease) in revaluation reservesNet exchange differences recognised inequity | ||
| 1.15 | Otherinitialrevenue,andexpenseadjustments recognised directly in equity(attach details)Initial adjustments from UIG transitionalprovisions | ||
| 1.16 | Totaltransactionsandadjustmentsrecognised directly in equity (items 1.12 to1.15) | ||
| 1.17 | Total changes in equity not resulting fromtransactions with owners as owners | (447) | (1, 263) |
| Current period | Previous | ||
| Earnings per security (EPS) | correspondingperiod | ||
| $4.40$ Dania EDO (annia) | (4.05) | (2.68) |
Condensed consolidated statement of financial performance
| Earnings per security (EPS) | Current period | Previouscorrespondingperiod |
|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS (cents)1.18 | (1.05) | (3.66) |
| 1.19 Diluted EPS (cents) | (1.05) | (1.14) |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Notes to the condensed consolidated statement of financial performance
Profit (loss) from ordinary activities attributable to members
| periodCurrentw.$A'000 | Previouscorresponding period$-SA'000$ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20 Profit (loss) from ordinary activities aftertax ( item $1.7$ ) | (447) | (1, 263) | |
| 1.21 | Less (plus) outside + equity interests | ||
| 1.22 Profit (loss) from ordinary activitiesafter tax, attributable to members | (447) | (1,263) |
Revenue and expenses from ordinary activities (see note 15)
| Currentperiod | Previous | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $A'000 | corresponding period | ||
| $-$ $A'000 | |||
| 1.23 | Revenue from sales or services | 860 | 1,075 |
| 1.24 | Interest revenue | 109 | 74 |
| 1.25 | Other relevant revenue | ||
| Dividend received | 161 | 43 | |
| Proceeds on disposal of investments | 1,654 | 2,361 | |
| Proceeds on disposal of plant and | |||
| equipment | 12 | ||
| Other revenue | 218 | ||
| 1.26 | Details of relevant expensesRaw materials and consumablesEmployee expensesProfessional consultantsCost base of investments sold | (241)(661)(290)(1, 202) | (222)(794)(115)(2, 223) |
| Cost base of plant and equipment sold | 27 | ||
| Diminution of investments | (23) | (611) | |
| Other expenses from ordinary activities | (560) | (417) | |
| 1.27 | Depreciation and amortisation excludingamortisation of intangibles (see item 2.3) | (58) | (79) |
| Capitalised outlays | |||
| 1.28 | Interest costs capitalised in asset values | ||
| 1.29 | Outlays capitalised in intangibles (unlessarising from an + acquisition of a business) | ||
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Consolidated retained profits
| Current period -$A'000 | Previouscorresponding period$A'000$\blacksquare$ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Retained profits (accumulated losses) atthe beginning of the financial period | (4, 151) | (2,888) |
| 1.31 | Net profit (loss) attributable to members( item 1.11 ) | (447) | (1, 263) |
| 1.32 | Net transfers from (to) reserves (details ifmaterial) | ||
| 1.33 | Net effect of changes in accountingpolicies | ||
| 1.34 | Dividends and other equity distributionspaid or payable | ||
| 1.35 | Retained profits (accumulated losses)at end of financial period | (4,598) | (4, 151) |
Intangible and extraordinary items
| Consolidated - current period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before tax$A'000 | Related tax$A'000 | Relatedoutside | Amount (aftertax) | ||
| (a) | (b) | + equityinterests$A'000(c) | attributable tomembers$A'000(d) | ||
| 2.1 | Amortisation of goodwill | 266 | 266 | ||
| 2.2 | Amortisation of otherintangibles | ||||
| 2.3 | Total amortisation ofintangibles | 266 | 266 | ||
| 2.4 | Extraordinaryitems(details) | ||||
| 2.5 | Total extraordinaryitems |
Comparison of half year profits
(Preliminary final report only)
- Consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary $3.1$ activities after tax attributable to members reported for the 1st half year (item 1.22 in the half yearly report)
- $3.2$ Consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members for the 2nd half year
| Current year -$A'000 | Previous year -$A'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | (335) | |
| (544) | (928) |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| Condensed consolidated statement offinancial position | ofAtendcurrentperiod$A'000 | As shown inlast annualreport $A'000 | As in last halfyearly report$A'000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets | ||||
| 4.1 | Cash | 2,450 | 1,204 | 1,471 |
| 4.2 | Receivables | 2,534 | 227 | 335 |
| 4.3 | Investments | 194 | ||
| 4.4 | Inventories | |||
| 4.5 | Tax assets | |||
| 4.6 | Other (provide details if material) | 4 | 6 | |
| 4.7 | Total current assets | 4,988 | 1,437 | 2,000 |
| Non-current assets | ||||
| 4.8 | Receivables | 100 | ||
| 4.9 | Investments (equity accounted) | 893 | 2,066 | 911 |
| 4.10 | Other investments | 3,480 | 584 | 3,430 |
| 4.11 | Inventories | |||
| 4.12 | Explorationandevaluationexpenditure capitalised (see para | |||
| .71 of AASB 1022) | ||||
| 4.13 | Development properties ( + mining | |||
| entities) | ||||
| 4.14 | Otherproperty,plantand | |||
| equipment (net) | 131 | 120 | ||
| 4.15 | Intangibles (net) | 366 | 103 | |
| 4.164.17 | Tax assetsOther (provide details if material) | |||
| 4.18 | Total non-current assets | 4,473 | 3,147 | 4,564 |
| 4.19 | Total assets | 9,461 | 4,584 | 6,564 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| 4.20 | Payables | 99 | 348 | 509 |
| 4.21 | Interest bearing liabilities | |||
| 4.22 | Tax liabilities | |||
| 4.23 | Provisions exc. tax liabilities | 39 | 38 | |
| 4.24 | Other (provide details if material) | |||
| 4.25 | Total current liabilities | 99 | 387 | 547 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| 4.26 | Payables | |||
| 4.27 | Interest bearing liabilities | |||
| 4.28 | Tax liabilities | |||
| 4.29 | Provisions exc. tax liabilities | |||
| 4.30 | Other (provide details if material) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | ||
| 4.31 | Total non-current liabilities | |||
| 4.324.33 | Total liabilitiesNet assets | 999,362 | 3874,197 | 5476,017 |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| 4.344.35 | EquityCapital/contributed equityReserves | 13,960 | 8,348 | 10,070 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.36 | Retained profits (accumulatedlosses) | (4, 598) | (4, 151) | (4,053) |
| 4.374.38 | Equity attributable to members ofthe parent entityOutside + equity interests incontrolled entities | 9,362 | 4,197 | 6,017 |
| 4.39 | Total equity | 9,362 | 4,197 | 6,017 |
| 4.40 | Preference capital included as partof $4.37$ |
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position continued
Notes to the condensed consolidated statement of financial position
Exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised
(To be completed only by entities with mining interests if amounts are material. Include all expenditure incurred.)
| Current period$A'000 | Previouscorrespondingperiod - $A'000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Opening balance | ||
| 5.2 | Expenditure incurred during current period | ||
| 5,3 | Expenditure written off during currentperiod | ||
| 5.4 | Acquisitions, disposals, revaluation | ||
| increments, etc. | |||
| 5.5 | Expenditure transferred to Development | ||
| Properties | |||
| -5.6 | Closing balance as shown in theconsolidated balance sheet ( item 4.12 ) | NIA | N/A |
Development properties
(To be completed only by entities with mining interests if amounts are material)
| Current period$A'000 | Previouscorresponding | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| period - $A'000 | |||
| 6.1 | Opening balance | ||
| 6.2 | Expenditure incurred during current period | ||
| 6.3 | Expenditure transferred from exploration | ||
| and evaluation | |||
| 6.4 | Expenditure written off during current period | ||
| 6.5 | Acquisitions, disposals, revaluation | ||
| increments, etc. | |||
| 6.6 | Expenditure transferred to mine properties | ||
| 6.7 | Closing balance as shown in theconsolidated balance sheet (item 4.13) | N/A | N/A |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
| Current period | Previous | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $A'000 | corresponding | ||
| period - $A'000 | |||
| Cash flows related to operating activities | |||
| 7.1 | Receipts from customers | 940 | 1,131 |
| 7.2 | Payments to suppliers and employees | (1,764) | (1,685) |
| 7.3 | Dividends received from associates | ||
| 7,4 | Other dividends received | 161 | 43 |
| 7.5 | Interest and other items of similar nature | ||
| received | 109 | 79 | |
| 7.6 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | (1) | |
| 7.7 | Income taxes paid | ||
| 7.8 | Other (provide details if material) | 218 | |
| 7.9 | Net operating cash flows | (337) | (432) |
| Cash flows related to investing activities | |||
| 7.10 | Payment for purchases of property, plant | ||
| and equipment | (17) | (4) | |
| 7.11 | Proceeds from sale of property, plant andequipment | ||
| 7.12 | Paymentpurchasesοfequityfor | ||
| investments | (2,962) | (2,623) | |
| 7.13 | Proceeds from sale of equity investments | 1,654 | 2,461 |
| 7.14 | Loans to other entities | (2,500) | |
| 7.15 | Loans repaid by other entities | ||
| 7.16 | Other (provide details if material) | (82) | |
| 7.17 | Net investing cash flows | (3,907) | (166) |
| Cash flows related to financing activities | |||
| 7.18 | Proceeds from issues of + securities (shares, | ||
| options, etc.) | 5,490 | ||
| 7.19 | Proceeds from borrowings | ||
| 7.207.21 | Repayment of borrowingsDividends paid | (473) | |
| 7.22 | Other (provide details if material) | ||
| 7.23 | Net financing cash flows | 5,490 | (473) |
| 7.24 | Net increase (decrease) in cash held | 1,246 | (1,071) |
| 7.25 | Cash at beginning of period | 1,204 | 2,275 |
| (see Reconciliation of cash) | |||
| 7.26 | Exchange rate adjustments to item 7.25. | ||
| 7.27 | Cash at end of period | 2,450 | 1,204 |
| (see Reconciliation of cash) |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Non-cash financing and investing activities
Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows are as follows. (If an amount is quantified, show comparative amount.)
491,429 shares were issued at 35 cents each, as part consideration for acquisition of shares in Phosphate Resources Limited
Reconciliation of cash
| Reconciliation of cash at the end of the period(as shown in the consolidated statement of cashflows) to the related items in the accounts is asfollows. | Currentperiod$A'000 | Previouscorrespondingperiod - $A'000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Cash on hand and at bank | 442 | 336 |
| 8.2 | Deposits at call | 2,008 | 868 |
| 8.3 | Bank overdraft | ||
| 8.4 | Other (provide details) | ||
| 8.5 | Total cash at end of period (item 7.27) | 2.450 | 1.204 |
Other notes to the condensed financial statements
| Ratios | Current period | Previouscorrespondingperiod | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Profit before tax / revenueConsolidated profit (loss) from ordinaryactivities before tax (item 1.5) as apercentage of revenue ( item 1.1 ) | $(14.8)%$ | $(35.5)%$ |
| 9.2 | Profit after tax $l^+$ equity interestsConsolidated net profit (loss) fromordinary activities after tax attributable tomembers ( item 1.11 ) as a percentage ofequity (similarly attributable) at the end ofthe period ( item 4.37 ) | (4.8)% | (30)% |
Earnings per security (EPS)
Details of basic and diluted EPS reported separately in accordance with paragraph 9 and 18 $10.$ of AASB 1027: Earnings Per Share are as follows.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, used in the calculation of basic EPS is 42,649,292 (2001: 34,495,417)
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| NTA backing(see note 7) | Current period | Previouscorrespondingperiod |
|---|---|---|
| 11.1Net tangible asset backing per + ordinarysecurity | 18.4 cents | $11.11$ cents |
Discontinuing Operations
(Entities must report a description of any significant activities or events relating to discontinuing operations in accordance with paragraph 7.5 (g) of AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting, or, the details of discontinuing operations they have disclosed in their accounts in accordance with AASB 1042: Discontinuing Operations (see note 17).)
$12.1$ Discontinuing Operations
$N/A$
Control gained over entities having material effect
- 13.1 Name of entity (or group of entities)
- 13.2 Consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) since the date in the current period on which control was +acquired
- 13.3 Date from which such profit has been calculated
- 13.4 Profit (loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) for the whole of the previous corresponding period
| $ | |
|---|---|
| $ |
Loss of control of entities having material effect
14.1 Name of entity (or group of entities)
COMMERCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
N/A
- 14.2 Consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) for the current period to the date of loss of control
- 14.3 Date to which the profit (loss) in item 14.2 has been calculated
- 14.4 Consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) while controlled during the whole of the previous corresponding period
- 14.5 Contribution to consolidated profit (loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items from sale of interest leading to loss of control
| $78,000 |
|---|
| 30 SEPTEMBER 2002 |
| $101,000 |
| $40,000 |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Dividends (in the case of a trust, distributions)
- 15.1 Date the dividend (distribution) is payable
- 15.2 +Record date to determine entitlements to the dividend (distribution) (ie, on the basis of proper instruments of transfer received by 5.00 pm if *securities are not *CHESS approved, or security holding balances established by 5.00 pm or such later time permitted by SCH Business Rules if +securities are +CHESS approved)
- 15.3 If it is a final dividend, has it been declared? (Preliminary final report only)
$N/A$
Amount per security
| Amount persecurity | Frankedamount persecurity at% tax (seenote 4) | Amount persecurity offoreignsourcedividend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Preliminary final report only) | ||||
| 15.4 | Final dividend:Current year | - ¢ | - 0 | - 0 |
| 15.5 | Previous year | - 0 | - 0 | - C |
| (Half yearly and preliminary final reports) | ||||
| 15.6 | Interim dividend: Current year | - ¢ | - 0 | - C |
| 15.7 | Previous year | - C | - 0 | - 0 |
Total dividend (distribution) per security (interim plus final)
(Preliminary final report only)
| Current year | Previous year |
|---|---|
| - C | - 10 |
| - C | $\mathbf{m}$ |
- 15.8 +Ordinary securities
- 15.9 Preference +securities
Half yearly report - interim dividend (distribution) on all securities or Preliminary final report - final dividend (distribution) on all securities
- 15.10 +Ordinary securities (each class separately)
- 15.11 Preference + securities (each class separately)
- 15.12 Other equity instruments (each class separately)
| 15.13 | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| ------- | -- | ------- |
| N/A | N/A |
|---|---|
| correspondingperiod - $A'000 | |
| Current period $A'000 | Previous |
The +dividend or distribution plans shown below are in operation.
N/A
The last date(s) for receipt of election notices for the +dividend or distribution plans

Any other disclosures in relation to dividends (distributions). (For half yearly reports, provide details in accordance with paragraph 7.5(d) of AASB 1029 Interim Financial Reporting)
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| Group's share of associates' and jointventure entities': | Current period$A'000 | Previouscorrespondingperiod - $A'000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.1 Profit (loss) from ordinary activities beforetax | (185) | (291) | |
| 16.2 Income tax on ordinary activities | |||
| Profit (loss) from ordinary activities16.3after tax | (185) | (291) | |
| 16.4 Extraordinary items net of tax | |||
| 16.5Net profit (loss) | (185) | (291) | |
| 16.6 Adjustments | |||
| 16.7Share of net profit (loss) of associatesand joint venture entities | (185) | (291) |
Details of aggregate share of profits (losses) of associates and joint venture entities
Material interests in entities which are not controlled entities
The economic entity has an interest (that is material to it) in the following entities. (If the interest was acquired or disposed of during either the current or previous corresponding period, indicate date of acquisition ("from dd/mm/yy") or disposal ("to dd/mm/yy").)
| Name of entity | Percentage of ownershipinterest held at end ofperiod or date of disposal | Contribution to net profit (loss)item 1.9) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity accounted17.1associates and jointventure entities | Currentperiod | Previouscorresponding period | Currentperiod$A'000 | Previouscorresponding period -$A'000 |
| Allied Mining & ProcessingLimited | 19.76% | (50) | ||
| Aliquot Asset ManagementLimited | 25.5% | 20.82% | (185) | (241) |
| 17.2 Total | (185) | (291) | ||
| 17.3 Other material interests | ||||
| 17.4 Total |
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Issued and quoted securities at end of current period
(Description must include rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates)
| Category of + securities | Total number | Number quoted | Issuepriceper security(seenote(4)(cents) | Amountpaidperupsecurity(seenote $14$ )(cents) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | + securitiesPreference(description) | ||||
| 18.2 | Changesduringcurrentperiod | ||||
| (a) Increases through issuesDecreasesthrough(b)returns of capital, buybacks,redemptions | |||||
| 18.3 | + Ordinary securities | 50,874,102 | 50,874,102 | ||
| 18.4 | Changesduringcurrentperiod | ||||
| (a) Increases through issues(b) Decreases through | 4,313,716 | ||||
| returns of capital, buybacks(c) Increase through options | (100,000) | ||||
| exercised | 12,164,969 | ||||
| 18.5 | + Convertibledebtsecurities (description andconversion factor) | ||||
| 18.6 | Changes during currentperiod(a) Increases through issues(b) Decreases throughsecurities matured,converted | ||||
| 18.7 | Options (description andconversion factor) | Exerciseprice | Expirydate(if any) | ||
| 18.818.9 | Issued during current period | ٠ | |||
| Exercised during currentperiod | 12,164,969 | 35 cents | |||
| 18.10 | Expired during current period | 17,831,046 | 35 cents | 8 Aug 2002 | |
| 18.1118.12 | Debentures (description)Changes during currentperiod(a) Increases through issues(b) Decreases throughsecurities matured,converted | ||||
| 18.13 | Unsecured notes | ||||
| 18.14 | (description)Changes during currentperiod(a) Increases through issues(b) Decreases throughsecurities matured,converted |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Seament reporting
(Information on the business and geographical segments of the entity must be reported for the current period in accordance with AASB 1005. Seament Reporting and for half year reports. AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting. Because entities employ different structures a pro forma cannot be provided. Seament information in the layout employed in the entity's +accounts should be reported separately and attached to this report.)
Comments by directors
(Comments on the following matters are required by ASX or, in relation to the half yearly report, by AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting. The comments do not take the place of the directors' report and statement (as required by the Corporations Act) and may be incorporated into the directors' report and statement. For both half yearly and preliminary final reports, if there are no comments in a section, state NIL. If there is insufficient space to comment, attach notes to this report.)
Basis of financial report preparation
- 19.1 If this report is a half yearly report, it is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the listing rules and AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting. It should be read in conjunction with the last 'annual report and any announcements to the market made by the entity during the period. The financial statements in this report are "condensed financial statements" as defined in AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting. This report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. [Delete if preliminary final report.)
- 19.2 Material factors affecting the revenues and expenses of the economic entity for the current period. In a half yearly report, provide explanatory comments about any seasonal or irregular factors affecting operations.
Significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year were as follows:
- During 2002 the Company made a placement of 3.822.287 shares at 35 cents each $(a)$ raising a total of $1,337,800. These funds were used to acquire shares in Phosphate Resources Limited.
- $(b)$ During the year, 12,164,969 shares were issued in the Company as a result of the exercising of 35 cent options, which were due to expire on 8 August 2002. Gross proceeds from the issue of these shares totalled $4.257,739.
- $(c)$ During the year, the Company advised that it had increased its interest holding in Phosphate Resources Limited and now holds 26.65% of the issued capital of the company.
- $(d)$ On 13 September 2002, the Company concluded an agreement to sell its interest in Commerce Australia Pty Ltd for $12,097. Under the agreement, over the ensuing 5 year period, Commerce Australia Pty Ltd will pay the outstanding loan balance of $400,000 to the Company from proceeds received from the exploitation of the Property Management Software developed by Commerce Australia Pty Ltd. $100,000 of the loan is to be personally guaranteed by the Purchasers and can be called upon after three years if less than $100,000 of the loan balance has been repaid by that date. Other than the amount quaranteed of $100,000 any amount of the loan not repaid within five years will be written off and prudently has already been fully provided for in this financial report.
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
19.3 A description of each event since the end of the current period which has had a material effect and which is not already reported elsewhere in this Appendix or in attachments, with financial effect quantified (if possible).
NIL
19.4 Franking credits available and prospects for paying fully or partly franked dividends for at least the next year.
NIL.
19.5 Unless disclosed below, the accounting policies, estimation methods and measurement bases used in this report are the same as those used in the last annual report. Any changes in accounting policies, estimation methods and measurement bases since the last annual report are disclosed as follows. (Disclose changes and differences in the half yearly report in accordance with AASB 1029: Interim Financial Reporting. Disclose changes in accounting policies in the preliminary final report in accordance with AASB 1001: Accounting Policies-Disclosure).
NIL
19.6 Revisions in estimates of amounts reported in previous interim periods. For half yearly reports the nature and amount of revisions in estimates of amounts reported in previous +annual reports if those revisions have a material effect in this half year.
N/A
19.7 Changes in contingent liabilities or assets. For half yearly reports, changes in contingent liabilities and contingent assets since the last + annual report.
NIL
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Segment Information
The Consolidated Entity operates in the investment industry and predominantly in Australia.
Additional disclosure for trusts
- $20.1$ Number of units held by the management company or responsible entity or their related parties.
- $20.2$ statement of the fees $\mathsf{A}$ and commissions pavable $\mathfrak{t}$ the management company or responsible entity.
Identify:
- initial service charges $\bullet$
- management fees $\bullet$
- other fees $\bullet$
Annual meeting
(Preliminary final report only)
The annual meeting will be held as follows:
Place
Date
Time
Approximate date the 'annual report will be available
| N/A |
|---|
TO BE ADVISED
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Compliance statement
1 This report has been prepared in accordance with AASB Standards, other AASB authoritative pronouncements and Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 12).
Identify other standards used
- $\overline{2}$ This report, and the +accounts upon which the report is based (if separate), use the same accounting policies.
- This report does/does not* (delete one) give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed (see 3 note 2).
- $\overline{4}$ This report is based on +accounts to which one of the following applies. (Tick one) $\mathbf{A} = \mathbf{A}$ $\mathcal{L}$ $\sim$ $\mathbf{r}$
| The $\frac{1}{2}$ accounts have been $\Box$audited. | The + accounts have beensubject to review. | |
|---|---|---|
| $\nabla$ | The + accounts are in theprocess of being audited orsubject to review. | The + accounts have not yetbeen audited or reviewed. |
- $\overline{5}$ If the audit report or review by the auditor is not attached, details of any qualifications are attached/will follow immediately they are available* (delete one). (Half yearly report only - the audit report or review by the auditor must be attached to this report if this report is to satisfy the requirements of the Corporations Act.)
- 6 The entity has/does not have* (delete one) a formally constituted audit committee.
...................................... Sign here: (Director/Company Secretary)
Print name: NIELS JOHANNES KROYER
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.