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RURAL FUNDS GROUP — Annual Report 2011
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Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
RFM RiverBank
ARSN 112 951 578
ARSN 112 951 578 For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
| DIRECTORY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registered Office | Level 2, 2 King StreetDEAKIN ACT 2600 | |
| Responsible Entity | Rural Funds Management LimitedABN 65 077 492 838Level 2, 2 King StreetDEAKIN ACT 2600Telephone:02 6203 9700Facsimile:02 6281 5077 | |
| Directors | David BryantMichael CarrollGuy Paynter | |
| Company Secretary | Stuart Waight | |
| Custodian | Australian Executor Trustees LimitedABN 84 007 869 794Level 22207 Kent StreetSYDNEY NSW 2000 | |
| Auditors | Boyce Assurance Services Pty Limited36 Bombala StreetCOOMA NSW 2630 |
ARSN 112 951 578 Financial Statements
ARSN 112 951 578
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Financial Statements | |
| Directors of the Responsible Entity's Report | 1 |
| Independent Audit Report | 5 |
| Directors of the Responsible Entity's Declaration | 7 |
| Statement of Comprehensive Income | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 9 |
| Statement of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders | 10 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 12 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 13 |
| Auditor's Independence Declaration | 45 |
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Directors of the Responsible Entity's Report
30 June 2011
The Directors of Rural Funds Management Limited ("RFM"), Responsible Entity of RFM RiverBank ("RBK" or the "Trust") present their report on the trust for the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
Directors
The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of, the year are:
Names David Bryant Michael Carroll Guy Paynter
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
Principal Activities
The principal activities of RBK during the financial year were the leasing of almond properties including: land, water, irrigation systems, irrigation infrastructure, land preparation and almond trees; and the further development of these almond assets.
The leases are operating leases with the main counterparties being Select Harvests Limited (SHV) and three tax effective almond MIS schemes for which RFM is the responsible entity: RFM Almond Fund 2006 (AF06); Great Southern 2007 Almond Income Project (AF07) and Great Southern 2008 Almond Income Project (AF08).
Trust information
RBK is a registered Australian managed investment trust, and was constituted in 2005. RFM, the Responsible Entity of the Trust is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office of the Responsible Entity is Level 2, 2 King Street, Deakin, ACT 2600.
Review of Results and Operations
Operating Results
The profit attributable to unitholders of RBK after providing for income tax amounted to $4,716,359 (2010: loss $(2,839,475)). The 2011 profit before tax included two significant non-cash gains. The increase in the valuation of the almond trees of $5,760,912 and the reversal of a previous asset impairment of $1,764,670. After adjusting for these items the loss before tax was $1,166,160. Two significant components of this loss were the almond orchard costs of $1,472,894 relating to agreements RBK has with AF07 and AF08, and professional service fees of $885,164 relating to services provided externally and by RFM. During the year the restructure of the fund was completed, the management of the lessee arrangements with RBK's new major tenant, Select Harvests, was a priority, as was the further development of the almond orchard.
In accordance with the funding agreement between RBK and AF07, RBK undertakes to fund the timing difference between actual operating costs and expenses compared to the amount received from growers in the form of a loan to AF07. The loan will assist AF07 to meet the ongoing cost of orchard maintenance, management and other expenses, and also cover the growers who fail to make payment against their invoice. In addition, RBK will bear the risk of default for growers who do not meet the required payments. The shortfall for 2011 was $174,869 which was fully repaid in August 2011.
The orchards, comprising land, water, irrigation infrastructure and trees, were independently valued by Riverina Property Services in June 2011 at a value of $85.4m.
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Directors of the Responsible Entity's Report
30 June 2011
Review of Results and Operations (continued)
Operating Results (continued)
During the year, RBK acquired the Steak Plains and Collaroy properties for $2.25m, which legally settled on 30 June 2011 although the payment did not take place until 5 July 2011.
In accordance with the funding agreement between RBK and AF08, RBK will fund those timing difference and default amounts as per the AF08 agreement, but in addition, will subsidise the growing costs for the difference between the fixed subscription amount initially invoiced to growers and the actual orchard maintenance costs. The shortfall in AF08 is $1,250,946 of which $105,765 was provided for previously in June 2010 as income in advance, resulting in a net cost of $1,145,181 to RBK in the current financial year.
Distributions
RBK paid four distributions during the year in August 2010 (2.2 cents per unit), November 2010 (2.2 cents), February 2011 (2.72 cents) and May 2011 (2.72 cents). The total amount paid was $2.58m. A distribution of 2.72 cents per unit was declared in June 2011, paid in August 2011.
For full details of distributions refer to Note 26.
Performance
The table below sets out investors' returns over the past five years.
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Return | 7.23% | 6.39% | 5.72% | 9.21% | 7.83% |
| Growth Return | 6.24% | 23.63% | 3.18% | 14.26% | -3.81% |
| Total Return | 13.47% | 30.02% | 8.94% | 23.47% | 4.02% |
| Grossed Up Distribution | 7.67% | 6.39% | 5.76% | 11.10% | 8.34% |
| Grossed Up Total | 13.91% | 30.02% | 8.94% | 25.36% | 4.54% |
The growth return is calculated as the return derived by a unitholder due to changes in capital value over the period. The distribution return is the return derived by a unitholder due to distributions paid by the Trust. The total return is calculated as the investment performance of the Trust assuming the reinvestment of all distributions back into the Trust. Grossed Up Returns include any Franking Credits distributed to Unitholders.
Indirect cost ratio
The Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) is the ratio of the Trust's management costs over the Trust's average net assets attributable for the year, expressed as a percentage.
Management costs include management fees and reimbursement of other expenses in relation to the Trust, but do not include transactional and operational costs such as brokerage. Management costs are not paid directly by the unitholders of the Trust.
The ICR for the Trust for the year ended 30 June 2011 is 3.16% (2010: 4.53%).
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Directors of the Responsible Entity's Report
30 June 2011
Fees paid to and interests held by the responsible entity and associates
The following fees were paid to the Responsible Entity and its associates out of Trust property during the financial year:
- Management fee for the financial year paid and payable to the Responsible Entity $787,861 (2010: $508,483)
- Asset management fee for the financial year paid and payable to the Responsible Entity $268,450 (2010: $343,764)
- Expenses incurred by the Responsible Entity and reimbursed by the Trust in accordance with the Trust's constitution $1,489,185 (2010: $1,390,437)
The interests in the Trust held by the Responsible Entity and its associates at the end of the year are disclosed in Note 28 to the financial statements.
Unit prices
The ex-distribution exit prices and the highest and lowest exit prices for RBK for the past five years are shown below. All exit prices are exclusive of exit fees.
The Trust has taken advantage of Class Order 04/1575 that enables the assets and liability values of the Trust for unit pricing purposes to be calculated under previous GAAP and the Constitution has been amended accordingly.
| 2011$ | 2010$ | 2009$ | 2008$ | 2007$ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at 30th June | 1.5755 | 1.4794 | 1.2675 | 1.1425 | 0.9999 |
| Year to 30th June | |||||
| High | 1.5815 | 1.4794 | 1.2675 | 1.1425 | 1.0186 |
| Low | 1.5315 | 1.1842 | 1.1692 | 1.0053 | 0.9844 |
Units on issue
27,398,383 units of RBK were on issue at 30 June 2011 (2010: 23,097,604). During the year 4,300,779 (2010: 13,145,358) units were issued by the Trust and nil (2010: 25,454,545) were redeemed.
Trust assets
At 30 June 2011 RBK held assets to a total value of $89,167,188 (2010: $78,176,135). The basis for valuation of the assets is disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Significant Changes in State of Affairs
There have been no significant changes during the financial year.
After balance day events
No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the trust, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the trust in future financial years.
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Directors of the Responsible Entity's Report
30 June 2011
Likely developments and expected results
In September 2011, RBK launched a Rights Issue to investors to raise equity to meet the remaining 2012 financial commitments and therefore protect the value of the RiverBank assets.
The trust is expected to continue leasing activities and provide regular distributions to investors.
Environmental regulation and performance
The operations of the Trust are subject to significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. Water usage for irrigation, domestic and levee purposes, including containing irrigation water from entering the river, water course or water aquifer are regulated by the Water Management Act 2000. Water licences are leased to external parties who are then responsible to meet the legislative requirements of these licences. There have been no known significant breaches of any environmental requirements applicable to the Trust.
Indemnification of Responsible Entity and Custodian
In accordance with the constitution, RBK indemnifies the directors, company secretary and all other officers of the Responsible Entity and Custodian, when acting in those capacities, against costs and expenses in defending certain proceedings.
RBK has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer of RFM or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such by an officer.
Auditor's Independence Declaration
An independence declaration has been provided to the Directors by the auditor of RBK, Boyce Assurance Services Pty Limited, and can be found on page 45 of the Financial Report.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:
David Bryant Director
Dated: 29 September 2011
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Independent Audit Report to the members of RFM RiverBank
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of RFM RiverBank, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in net assets attributable to unitholders and statement of cash flows for the year ended that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration of the responsible entity.
Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the responsible entity of the trust are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that compliance with the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial 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 financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the trust's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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 trust'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 financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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Independent Audit Report to the members of RFM RiverBank
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, has been provided to the directors of the Responsible Entity of RFM RiverBank on the date of this auditor's report.
Auditor's Opinion
In our opinion:
- (a) the financial report of RFM RiverBank is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
- (i) giving a true and fair view of the trust's financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
- (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
- (b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
Katherine M Kelly Director Boyce Assurance Services Pty Limited
Cooma
Dated: 29 September 2011

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Directors of the Responsible Entity's Declaration
In accordance with a resolution of the directors of the manager of RFM RiverBank
In the opinion of the Directors:
- (a) The financial statements and notes of the Trust are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
- (i) giving a true and fair view of the Trust's financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of the performance for the year ended on that date; and
- (ii) complying with Accounting Standards, Corporations Regulations 2001 and the Trust's constitution; and
- (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Trust will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
On behalf of the board
David Bryant Director
Dated: 29 September 2011
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | $ | $ | |
| Revenue | 4 | 7,227,635 | 5,650,659 |
| Unrealised gain/(loss) on interest swaps | 306,102 | (1,504,988) | |
| Increase in the value of biological assets | 15 | 5,760,912 | 523,181 |
| Other income | 5 | - | 700,000 |
| Employee benefits expense | (24,763) | - | |
| Depreciation and impairments | 6 | 659,660 | (2,089,267) |
| Management fees | 28(a) | (1,056,311) | (852,247) |
| Property operating lease payments | 6 | - | (1,146,427) |
| Profit/(loss) on sale of assets | 6 | 57,904 | (1,387) |
| Professional services | (885,164) | (1,010,045) | |
| Direct farming costs | (243,349) | - | |
| Support fees | 6 | - | (1,774,905) |
| Repairs and maintenance | (191,630) | - | |
| Property expenses | (309,134) | (160,482) | |
| Almond orchard maintenance costs | (1,472,894) | - | |
| Finance costs | 6 | (2,947,576) | (1,947,877) |
| Other expenses | (521,970) | (326,938) | |
| Profit/(loss) before income tax | 6,359,422 | (3,940,723) | |
| Income tax expense | 8 | (1,643,063) | 1,101,248 |
| Net profit/(loss) after income tax | 4,716,359 | (2,839,475) | |
| Finance costs | |||
| Distribution to unitholders | 26 | (745,020) | - |
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to unitholders | 3,971,339 | (2,839,475) | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Revaluation increment/(decrement) | 25 | (65,049) | 4,287,631 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | 25 | 7,527 | (655,373) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | (57,522) | 3,632,258 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to unitholders | 3,913,817 | 792,783 |
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Statement of Financial Position
30 June 2011
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | $ | $ | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9 | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 |
| Trade and other receivables | 10 | 393,118 | 2,022,451 |
| Other current assets | 11 | 232,352 | 198,985 |
| Current tax receivable | 12 | - | 94,731 |
| Biological assets | 15 | 85,689 | 19,313 |
| Total current assets | 3,248,296 | 4,830,601 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 13 | 29,424,782 | 23,093,838 |
| Deferred tax assets | 20 | - | 1,884 |
| Intangible assets | 14 | 38,590,800 | 38,126,250 |
| Biological assets | 15 | 17,903,310 | 12,123,562 |
| Total non-current assets | 85,918,892 | 73,345,534 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 89,167,188 | 78,176,135 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 16 | 3,826,950 | 1,957,533 |
| Interest bearing liabilities | 17 | 1,619,997 | 4,153,519 |
| Other liabilities | 18 | - | 407,955 |
| Total current liabilities | 5,446,947 | 6,519,007 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 16 | 361,222 | 303,289 |
| Interest bearing liabilities | 17 | 35,046,498 | 29,910,358 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 18 | 1,553,125 | 1,553,125 |
| Derivative financial liabilities | 19 | 1,076,494 | 1,382,596 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 20 | 1,613,807 | - |
| Total non-current liabilities | 39,651,146 | 33,149,368 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding net assets attributable tounitholders) | 45,098,093 | 39,668,375 | |
| Net assets attributable to unitholders | 44,069,095 | 38,507,760 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 89,167,188 | 78,176,135 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders
| Issued units | AssetRevaluationSurplus | RetainedEarnings /(AccumulatedLosses) | Net AssetsAttributabletoUnitholders | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| Balance at 1 July 2010 | 32,154,997 | 9,094,641 | (2,741,878) | 38,507,760 | |
| Other comprehensive income | 25 | - | (65,049) | - | (65,049) |
| Income tax relating to other comprehensiveincome | 25 | - | 7,527 | - | 7,527 |
| Total income and expense for the periodrecognised directly in equity | - | (57,522) | - | (57,522) | |
| Net profit/(loss) before tax attributable tounitholders | - | - | 6,359,422 | 6,359,422 | |
| Income tax applicable | - | - | (1,643,063) | (1,643,063) | |
| Total income and expense for the period | - | (57,522) | 4,716,359 | 4,658,837 | |
| Subtotal | - | (57,522) | 4,716,359 | 4,658,837 | |
| Equity transactions | |||||
| Units issued during the year | 3,768,918 | - | - | 3,768,918 | |
| Issue costs | (66,148) | - | - | (66,148) | |
| Income tax applicable | 19,844 | - | - | 19,844 | |
| Total equity transactions | 3,722,614 | - | - | 3,722,614 | |
| Distributions to unitholders | 26 | (2,075,096) | - | (745,020) | (2,820,116) |
| Balance at 30 June 2011 | 33,802,515 | 9,037,119 | 1,229,461 | 44,069,095 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders
| Issued units | AssetRevaluationSurplus | RetainedEarnings /(AccumulatedLosses) | Net AssetsAttributabletoUnitholders | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| Balance at 1 July 2009 | 36,822,032 | 5,834,937 | (274,957) | 42,382,012 | |
| Other comprehensive income | 25 | - | 4,287,631 | - | 4,287,631 |
| Income tax relating to other comprehensive | |||||
| income | 25 | - | (655,373) | - | (655,373) |
| Net profit/(loss) before tax attributable tounitholders | - | - | (3,940,723) | (3,940,723) | |
| Income tax applicable | - | - | 1,101,248 | 1,101,248 | |
| Total income and expense for the periodTransfer from asset revaluation reserve realisedincrement on freehold property sold during the | - | 3,632,258 | (2,839,475) | 792,783 | |
| year | 25 | - | (438,300) | 438,300 | - |
| Income tax applicable | 25 | - | 65,746 | (65,746) | - |
| Subtotal | - | 3,259,704 | (2,466,921) | 792,783 | |
| Equity transactions | |||||
| Units issued during the year | 11,341,011 | - | - | 11,341,011 | |
| Units redeemed during the year | (14,000,000) | - | - | (14,000,000) | |
| Issue costs | (1,463,104) | - | - | (1,463,104) | |
| Income tax applicable | 438,931 | - | - | 438,931 | |
| Total equity transactionsDistributions to unitholders | 26 | (3,683,162)(983,873) | -- | -- | (3,683,162)(983,873) |
| Balance at 30 June 2010 | 32,154,997 | 9,094,641 | (2,741,878) | 38,507,760 |
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Statement of Cash Flows
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | $ | $ | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Receipts from customers | 9,564,539 | 6,945,889 | |
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (6,319,652) | (5,300,356) | |
| Interest received | 99,490 | 121,784 | |
| Interest paid | (2,982,422) | (1,658,597) | |
| Income taxes refund/(paid) | 94,731 | (719,835) | |
| Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities | 29 | 456,686 | (611,115) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment | 175,606 | 14,886 | |
| Proceeds from sale of intangibles | - | 1,734,000 | |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (4,293,585) | (2,891,623) | |
| Purchase of biological assets | 15 | (18,836) | (1,930,343) |
| Acquisition of intangibles | 14 | - | (11,618,067) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,136,815) | (14,691,147) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
| Proceeds from issue of units | 3,768,918 | 11,341,011 | |
| Payments for redemption of units | - | (14,000,000) | |
| Proceeds from termination of interest rate swaps | - | 1,332,470 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 6,756,137 | 18,755,854 | |
| Repayment of borrowings | (4,153,519) | (2,413,170) | |
| Costs in relation to unit issue | (66,148) | (1,463,104) | |
| Distributions paid | (2,583,243) | (475,726) | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 3,722,145 | 13,077,335 | |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash held | 42,016 | (2,224,927) | |
| Cash at beginning of financial year | 2,495,121 | 4,720,048 | |
| Cash at end of financial year | 9 | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with:
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- The Trust's constitution and the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
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- Australian Accounting Standards, interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
The financial report covers RFM RiverBank ("RBK" or the "Trust") as an individual entity. RBK is a Trust, established and domiciled in Australia. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest dollar.
The financial report of RBK for the year ended 30 June 2011 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors of the Responsible Entity on 29 September 2011.
RBK is a registered Australian managed investment trust, and was constituted in 2005. RFM, the Responsible Entity of the Trust is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office of the Responsible Entity is Level 2, 2 King Street, Deakin, ACT 2600.
The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Trust are described in the Directors of the Responsible Entity's report.
(b) Going Concern
The going concern basis of accounting has been applied however reference is made to the issues raised in Note 3.
(c) Statement of Compliance
The financial report of RBK complies with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
(d) Reporting Basis and Conventions
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets, biological assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.
(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(f) Trade and other receivables
Receivables are recognised and carried at original amount, less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of an amount is no longer probable. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 180 days are considered objective evidence of impairment.
Amounts are received according to the terms of the property leases with the respective debtors.
(g) Biological Assets
In accordance with AASB141, almond trees have been recognised at fair value less point of sale costs. Fair value less point of sale costs is determined as follows:
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up until the time when commercial yields are achieved, cost approximates fair value
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thereafter based on the present value of expected net cash flows from the almond groves, discounted using a pre tax market determined rate.
All crops are measured on initial recognition (generally at planting) and at each subsequent reporting date at their fair value less estimated point of sales costs (net market value), unless the crops are immature and fair value cannot be reliably measured. In this instance the wheat biological assets have been recognised at cost less any impairment until such time as the fair value can be reliably measured as the plants are immature and fair value cannot be reliably measured.
(h) Property, Plant and Equipment
(i) General Information
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
(ii) Property
Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value (being the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm's length transaction), based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation for buildings.
Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset.
Revaluations of land and buildings
Any revaluation increment is credited to the asset revaluation reserve included in equity, except to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrement for the same asset previously recognised in profit and loss, in which case the increment is recognised in profit and loss.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(h) Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)
(ii) Property (continued)
Any revaluation decrement is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it offsets a previous revaluation increment for the same asset, in which case the decrement is debited directly to the asset revaluation reserve to the extent of the credit balance existing in the revaluation reserve for that asset.
Any accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross carrying amounts of the assets and the net amounts are restated to the revalued amounts of the assets.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These are included in the income statement.
Upon disposal or derecognition, any revaluation reserve relating to the particular asset being sold is transferred to retained earnings.
(iii) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.
(iv) Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the Trust commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.
(v) Depreciation rates
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
| Class of Fixed Asset | Depreciation Rate |
|---|---|
| Capital Works in Progress | Nil |
| Plant and Equipment | 6-25% |
| Motor Vehicles | 6-15% |
| Irrigation Systems | 3-33% |
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. Capital works in progress are depreciated once the assets are in use.
(vi) Plant and equipment - fixed assets constructed
The cost of fixed assets constructed within the Trust includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. The assets are held in work in progress until they are complete and in use.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(h) Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)
(vii) Derecognition
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.
(i) Intangibles
Water licences are initially brought to account at cost. The asset is considered to have an infinite life and so no amortisation is applied. Where an active market can be established for the water licences they will be revalued or reviewed for impairment at the end of each financial year. The useful life of the water licences is reviewed each reporting period to determine whether infinite life assessments continue to be applicable.
(j) Impairment of assets
At each reporting date, the Trust reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying value over its recoverable amount is first applied against any previous revaluation of that asset and where the revaluation reserve has been fully utilised the balance is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income except where it reverses a previous revaluation increment that has been applied to the asset revaluation reserve.
(k) Financial Instruments
(i) Recognition
Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below.
(ii) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
(iii) Financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.
(iv) Fair value
Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm's length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(l) Derivative financial instruments
The fair value of interest rates swaps is calculated by reference to current interest rates and is based on bank valuations.
All derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and are classified as held for trading, with any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value taken directly to net profit or loss for the year.
(m) Derecognition of financial instruments
The derecognition of a financial instrument takes place when the Trust no longer controls the contractual rights that comprise the financial instrument, which is normally the case when the instrument is sold, or the cash flows attributable to the instrument are passed through to an independent third party.
(n) Trade and other payables
Liabilities for creditors are carried at amortised cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Trust.
Payables include outstanding settlements on the purchase of investments and distributions payable, the carrying period is dictated by market conditions and is generally less than 30 days.
(o) Unitholders' funds
Under AASB132:Financial instruments: Disclosure and Presentation, unitholders' funds must be regarded as liabilities where a Trust's constitution contains a perpetuity clause requiring the trust to be terminated at a particular date.
(p) Terms and conditions on units
Each unit issued confers upon the unitholder an equal interest in the Trust, and is of equal value. A unit does not confer any interest in any particular asset or investment of the Trust. Unitholders have various rights under the Constitution and the Corporations Act 2001, including the right to:
- have their units redeemed;
- receive income distributions;
- attend and vote at meetings of unitholders: and
- participate in the termination and winding up of the Trust.
The rights, obligations and restrictions attached to each unit are identical in all respects.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(q) Revenue
Revenue from the rental of property, plant and equipment and biological assets is recognised on an accruals basis in accordance with lease agreements.
Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
(r) Lease revenue
The minimum rental revenue of operating leases with fixed increases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are recognised on a straight line basis. Revenue from other leases is recognised in accordance with the lease agreement, which is considered to best represent the pattern of service rendered through the provision of the leased asset.
(s) Finance Costs
Finance costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other finance costs are recognised in income in the period in which they are incurred.
(t) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. 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. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(u) Income Tax
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit adjusted for any non-assessable or disallowed items. It is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or are substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(u) Income Tax (continued)
Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is settled. Deferred tax is credited in the statement of comprehensive income except where it relates to items that may be credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the trust will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law.
(v) Distributions
In accordance with the Trust's Constitution, the Responsible Entity of the Trust has the discretion to distribute both income and capital.
(w) New accounting standards for application in future periods
The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The trust has decided against early adoption of these Standards . The following table summarises those future requirements, and their impact on the trust:
| Standard name | Effective datefor entity | Requirements | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASB 124 Related PartyDisclosures and amendingstandard AASB 2009-12 | 30 June 2012 - Clarification of the definitionof a related party- Requirement to disclosecommitments to relatedparties- Disclosure exemptions forgovernment-related entities | Minimal impactexpected | |
| AASB 9 Financial Instrumentsand amending standardsAASB 2009-11 / AASB2010-7 | 30 June 2014 - Changes to the classificationand measurementrequirements for financialassets and financial liabilities.- New rules relating toderecognition of financialinstruments. | The impact of AASB9 has not yet beendetermined. |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(w) New accounting standards for application in future periods (continued)
| Standard name | Effective datefor entity | Requirements | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASB 2010-4 / 2010-5Amendments and furtheramendments to AustralianAccounting Standardsarising from the AnnualImprovements Project | 30 June 2012 Makes changes to a number ofstandards / interpretationsincluding:- Clarification of the content ofthe statement of changes inequity- Financial instrumentdisclosures- Fair value of award credits | No impactexpected. | |
| AASB 2010-6 Amendment toAustralian AccountingStandards – Disclosures ontransfers of financial assets | 30 June 2012 Requires additional disclosuresregarding for example,remaining risks where anentity has transferred afinancial asset | No impactexpected. | |
| AASB 2010-8 Amendment toAustralian AccountingStandards – Deferred tax:Recovery of underlyingassets | 30 June 2013 Adds a presumption to AASB112 that the recovery of thecarrying amount of aninvestment property at fairvalue will be through sale. | No impactexpected. | |
| AASB 2010-9 / 2010-10Amendment to AustralianAccounting Standards –Severe hyperinflation andremoval of fixed dates forfirst-time adopters | 30 June 2012 Makes amendments to AASB 1 No impact since the | entity is not a firsttime adopter ofIFRS. | |
| AASB 1054 AdditionalAustralian disclosures /AASB 2011-1 Amendmentsto Australian AccountingStandards arising fromTrans-Tasman convergence | 30 June 2012 Collates the Australian specificdisclosures into oneAccounting Standard ratherthan including them within anumber of different standards. | Little impact sincemost of thedisclosuresrequired by AASB1054 are alreadyincluded within thefinancialstatements. | |
| AASB 2011-2 Amendmentsto Australian AccountingStandards arising fromTrans-Tasman convergence– Reduced DisclosureRequirements | 30 June 2014 Highlights the disclosures notrequired in AASB 1054 forentities applying the RDR. | The entity is notadopting the RDRand therefore thisstandard is notrelevant. |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(w) New accounting standards for application in future periods (continued)
| Standard name | Effective datefor entity | Requirements | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASB 13 Fair ValueMeasurement | 30 June 2014 AASB 13 provides a precisedefinition of fair value and asingle source of fair valuemeasurement and disclosurerequirements for use acrossAccounting Standards butdoes not change when fairvalue is required or permitted.There are a number ofadditional disclosurerequirements. | Fair value estimatescurrently made bythe entity will berevised andpotential changesto reported valuesmay be required.The entity has notyet determined themagnitude of anychanges whichmay be needed.Some additionaldisclosures will beneeded. |
The company does not anticipate early adoption of any of the above reporting requirements and does not expect these requirements to have any material effect on the company's financial statements.
2 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements and estimates on historical experience and on other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which form the basis of carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Revaluations:
An independent property valuation was obtained from Riverina Property Services in June 2011 and increments and decrements recognised in the accounts are based on the revaluation accordingly. The valuer uses judgement to allocate the value over land, water licences, and infrastructure including almond trees.
A judgement has been made by the directors on the allocation between infrastructure and almond trees. The infrastructure, being mainly irrigation improvements, is judged to be valued at its written down value and therefore the remainder of the valuation is allocated to the biological assets, being the almond trees.
3 Going Concern
The Directors of RFM have determined that RiverBank is a going concern and will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
RiverBank is expecting to launch a Rights Issue in September 2011 and the proceeds of this offer, together with the debt available from the banking facility, will be used to meet the commitments due in 2012, including Vendor Finance repayments, capital expenditure, a unitholder redemption, repayment of the loan to RFM and funding of the 2007 and 2008 Almond projects.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
3 Going Concern (continued)
Should the maximum subscription level of $7.5m not be reached, RiverBank would not provide a unitholder redemption and defer repayment of the loan to RFM. Should the minimum subscription level of $4m not be reached, RFM intends to meet RiverBank's cash flow requirements through capital management strategies including making no unitholder redemption, accelerating the sale of non-core assets and reducing the level of distributions to unitholders.
4 Revenue
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Rental revenue | 6,301,905 | 5,307,267 |
| Interest received | 99,490 | 121,784 |
| Recoveries | 8,788 | 73,104 |
| Temporary water sales | 130,584 | 148,504 |
| Harvest proceeds - Wheat | 505,788 | - |
| Harvest proceeds - Almonds | 181,080 | - |
| Total | 7,227,635 | 5,650,659 |
| Other income | ||
| Compensation fee received from RFM | - | 700,000 |
| Total | - | 700,000 |
| Profit from Ordinary ActivitiesExpenses | ||
| Finance Costs: | ||
| External | 2,947,576 | 1,828,124 |
| Related entities | - | 119,753 |
| Total finance costs | 2,947,576 | 1,947,877 |
| Depreciation and impairments: | ||
| Depreciation on property, plant and equipment | 1,105,010 | 998,366 |
| Impairment on property, plant, equipment recognised in theincome statement | (1,853,463) | 1,193,480 |
| Impairment on intangibles recognised in the income | ||
| statement | 88,793 | - |
| Trade receivables | - | (102,579) |
| Total depreciation and impairments | (659,660) | 2,089,267 |
| Rental expense on operating leases | ||
| Minimum lease payments | - | 1,146,427 |
| (Profit)/loss of sale of property, plant and equipment | (57,904) | 1,387 |
| Support fee paid to receivers - paid to McGrathNicol, through awaiver of rent due from GSL related entities | - | 1,774,905 |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
| 7 | Auditor's Remuneration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
| $ | $ | ||
| Remuneration of the auditor of the trust for: | |||
| - Auditing or reviewing the financial report | 80,516 | 92,199 | |
| - Taxation Services | 13,649 | 13,946 | |
| - Other services | 23,698 | 27,845 | |
| Total auditor's remuneration | 117,863 | 133,990 | |
| 8 | Income tax expense | ||
| (a) | The major components of income tax expense comprise: | ||
| Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years | - | (94,731) | |
| Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences | 1,643,126 | (1,007,155) | |
| Adjustments in respect of deferred income tax of previousyears | (63) | 638 | |
| Income tax expense reported in the income statement | 1,643,063 | (1,101,248) | |
| (b) | Amounts charged or credited directly to equity | ||
| Net gain on revaluations | (7,527) | 589,627 | |
| Capitalised issue costs | (19,844) | (438,931) | |
| Income tax expense reported in equity | (27,371) | 150,696 | |
| (c) Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax expense recognised in the income statement andtax expense calculated per the statutory income tax rate |
A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the trust's applicable income tax rate is as follows:
| Accounting profit before tax from continuing operations | 6,359,422 | (3,940,723) |
|---|---|---|
| At the statutory income tax rate of 30% (2010:30%) | 1,907,826 | (1,182,217) |
| Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years | - | (94,731) |
| Adjustments where prior year deferred tax asset not recognised | (63) | 638 |
| (Increment)/impairment of assets at 15% | (264,700) | 179,022 |
| Tax profit on sale of water assets disposed of at 15% | - | 66,668 |
| Accounting profit/(loss) on water assets reported directly in ARR | - | (65,746) |
| Other | - | (4,882) |
| Total | 1,643,063 | (1,101,248) |
(d) Franking credits
At 30 June 2011 franking credits of $521,484 are available to apply to future income distributions.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
9 Cash and Cash Equivalents
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Cash at bank | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 |
| 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 | |
| (a)Reconciliation of Cash | ||
| Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flowstatement is reconciled to items in the balance sheet as follows: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 |
| 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 | |
| 10Trade and Other Receivables | ||
| CURRENT | ||
| Trade receivablesDeposits | 342,31550,803 | 1,739,12520,103 |
| Other receivables | - | 263,223 |
| 393,118 | 2,022,451 | |
| There were no past due or impaired receivables at the reporting date. | ||
| 11Other Assets | ||
| CURRENT | ||
| Prepayments | 232,352 | 198,985 |
| 232,352 | 198,985 | |
| 12Current tax receivable | ||
| Normal tax | - | 94,731 |
| - | 94,731 |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
13 Property Plant and Equipment
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| LAND AND BUILDINGS | ||
| Freehold land | ||
| At independent valuation | 7,045,198 | 3,362,348 |
| Buildings | ||
| At cost | 838,000 | 857,225 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | - | (19,225) |
| Total buildings | 838,000 | 838,000 |
| Total land and buildings | 7,883,198 | 4,200,348 |
| PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ||
| Capital works in progress | ||
| At cost | 383,640 | 816,691 |
| Total capital works in progress | 383,640 | 816,691 |
| Plant and equipment | ||
| At cost | 4,575,658 | 3,974,116 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (1,603,420) | (1,133,207) |
| Total plant and equipment | 2,972,238 | 2,840,909 |
| Motor vehicles | ||
| At cost | 235,189 | 298,891 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (99,396) | (118,638) |
| Total motor vehicles | 135,793 | 180,253 |
| Improvements | ||
| At cost | 313,765 | - |
| Accumulated depreciation | (831) | - |
| Total improvements | 312,934 | - |
| Irrigation system | ||
| At cost | 19,345,165 | 16,086,356 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (1,608,186) | (1,030,719) |
| Total irrigation system | 17,736,979 | 15,055,637 |
| Total property, plant and equipment | 29,424,782 | 23,093,838 |
An independent valuation as at June 2011 was performed by Mac Burge of Riverina Property Services for the revaluation of the Yilgah and Mooral properties. The carrying value of land if it had been carried under the cost model would be $5,633,771 (2010: $5,141,123).
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
13 Property Plant and Equipment (continued)
(a) Movements in Carrying Amounts
| CailWkstaporinProgress | Lad adnnBuildings | IrrigiontaSytesm | Plandt anEqiptumen | MoVehiclesImtor | tsprovemen | Tolta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| CuYetrrenar | |||||||
| f yBalanhebeinningttceagoear | 816,691 | 4,200,348 | 15,055,637 | 2,840,909 | 180,253 | - | 23,093,838 |
| Addiionts | 554,348,8 | - | - | - | - | - | 554,348,8 |
| Displsosa | - | - | - | (35,324) | (82,378) | - | (117,702) |
| feTransrs | ()4,781,636 | 492,648 | 3,258,809 | 667,013 | 49,401 | 313,765 | - |
| Reluaioninc/(de)isedinittyvareasecreaserecognequ | - | 51,31,608 | - | - | - | - | 51,31,608 |
| Reluaioninc/(de)isedintvareasecreaserecogn | |||||||
| income | - | 1,853,463 | - | - | - | - | 1,853,463 |
| Deiaiontprec | - | ()14,869 | (5)77,467 | (5)00,360 | ()11,483 | ()831 | (5,)1,10010 |
| Cainghed ofhet atttrryamounenyear | 383,640 | 883,1987, | 136,997,77 | 2,92,2387 | 135,937 | 312,934 | 29,424,827 |
| PrioYerar | |||||||
| Balanhebeinningf yttceagoear | 1,244,640 | 3,284,500 | 14,447,121 | 3,171,261 | 181,305 | - | 22,328,827 |
| Addiionts | 2,889,105 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,889,105 |
| Displsosa | - | - | - | - | (16,273) | - | (16,273) |
| Trfefroansrsmexpense | 2,518 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,518 |
| Trfeansrs | ()3,319,572 | 2,045,237 | 1,012,224 | 205,660 | 56,451 | - | - |
| /Reluaioninc(de)isedinittyvareasecreaserecognequ | - | 81,057 | - | - | - | - | 81,057 |
| /()Reluaionincdeisedintvareasecreaserecogn | |||||||
| income | - | (1,193,480) | - | - | - | - | (1,193,480) |
| Deiaiontprec | - | (17,416) | (403,708) | (536,012) | (41,230) | - | (998,366) |
| Cafinghed ohet atttrryamouneneary | 816,691 | 4,200,348 | 15,055,637 | 2,840,909 | 180,253 | - | 23,093,838 |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
- 14 Intangible Assets
- (a) Carrying values table
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | ||
| Water licences - Lachlan groundwater | |||
| At independent valuation | 36,430,800 | 35,486,250 | |
| Water licences - Lachlan River | |||
| At independent valuation | 2,160,000 | 2,640,000 | |
| Total Intangibles | 38,590,800 | 38,126,250 |
(b) Movements in carrying amounts
| Waterlicences -LowerMurray | Waterlicences -Lachlangroundwater | Water licences- Lachlan river | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Year ended 30 June 2010 | ||||
| Opening balance | 1,933,000 | 19,462,500 | 2,640,000 | 24,035,500 |
| Additions | - | 11,618,067 | - | 11,618,067 |
| Disposals | (1,734,000) | - | - | (1,734,000) |
| Transfers | - | - | - | - |
| Revaluation increase recognised inequity | (199,000) | 4,405,683 | - | 4,206,683 |
| Balance at 30 June 2010 | - | 35,486,250 | 2,640,000 | 38,126,250 |
| Year ended 30 June 2011 | ||||
| Opening balance | - | 35,486,250 | 2,640,000 | 38,126,250 |
| Additions | - | 1,970,000 | - | 1,970,000 |
| Revaluation (decrease)/increaserecognised in equity | - | (1,025,450) | (391,207) | (1,416,657) |
| Revaluation (decrease)/increaserecognised in income | - | - | (88,793) | (88,793) |
| Balance at 30 June 2011 | $- | $ 36,430,800 $ | 2,160,000 $38,590,800 |
An external valuation was obtained from Mac Burge of Riverina Property Services on an unencumbered basis at June 2011.
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
15 Biological assets
| Almond Trees(Fair Value) | Wheat(Cost) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | |
| Year ended 30 June 2010 | |||
| Opening balance | 9,670,038 | - | 9,670,038 |
| Additions/purchases | 1,930,343 | 19,313 | 1,949,656 |
| Revaluation increase recognised in income | 523,181 | - | 523,181 |
| Balance at 30 June 2010 | 12,123,562 | 19,313 | 12,142,875 |
| (Non-current) | 12,123,562 | - | 12,123,562 |
| (Current) | - | 19,313 | 19,313 |
| Year ended 30 June 2011 | |||
| Opening balance | 12,123,562 | 19,313 | 12,142,875 |
| Additions/purchases | 18,836 | 85,689 | 104,525 |
| Decreases due to sales | - | (19,313) | (19,313) |
| Revaluation increase recognised in income | 5,760,912 | - | 5,760,912 |
| Balance at 30 June 2011 | $ 17,903,310$ | 85,689 $ | 13,048,677 |
| (Non-current) | 17,903,310 | - | 17,903,310 |
| (Current) | - | 85,689 | 85,689 |
Biological assets consist of almond trees situated on properties located at Hillston in NSW. The Trust owns and maintains the almond trees for the purpose of leasing these assets to third parties.
At 30 June 2011 the Trust owned trees on 1,814 hectares of land (2010:1,814 hectares).
The Trust is exposed to financial risks arising from changes in the value of the trees and cost of the wheat because of the price risk of inputs such as water, fuel and fertiliser. These price risks are managed through prudent monitoring of input prices and biological asset levels.
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
16 Trade and Other Payables
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| CURRENT | ||
| Unsecured liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 245,473 | 858,010 |
| Sundry payables and accrued expenses | 723,012 | 591,376 |
| Unpaid trust distributions | 745,120 | 508,147 |
| Settlement owing on purchase of properties | 2,025,000 | - |
| GST payable | 88,345 | - |
| 3,826,950 | 1,957,533 | |
| Trade payables are payable on 30-90 day terms and are not interest bearing. | ||
| NON-CURRENT | ||
| Unsecured liabilities | ||
| Other payables | 361,222 | 303,289 |
| 361,222 | 303,289 | |
| 17Interest bearing liabilities | ||
| CURRENT | ||
| Secured liabilities | ||
| Hire purchase liabilities | 619,997 | 568,353 |
| Vendor finance - Lachlan Farming Limited | 1,000,000 | 3,585,166 |
| 1,619,997 | 4,153,519 | |
| NON-CURRENT | ||
| Unsecured liabilities | ||
| Loan - RFM | 1,800,000 | 1,800,000 |
| Secured liabilities | ||
| Bills of exchange | 28,755,000 | 22,500,000 |
| Hire purchase liabilities | 1,491,498 | 1,610,358 |
| Vendor finance - Lachlan Farming Limited | 3,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 35,046,498 | 29,910,358 | |
| (a)Total current and non-current liabilities | ||
| Hire purchase liabilities | 2,111,495 | 2,178,711 |
| Bills of exchange | 28,755,000 | 22,500,000 |
| Loan - RFM | 1,800,000 | 1,800,000 |
| Vendor finance - Lachlan Farming Limited | 4,000,000 | 7,585,166 |
| 36,666,495 | 34,063,877 |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
(b) The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Mortgages over "Yilgah" and "Mooral" | 78,573,099 | 70,322,488 |
| Mortgages over "Steak Plains" and "Collaroy" | 3,795,261 | - |
| Hire purchase assets | 2,111,495 | 2,207,890 |
| 84,479,855 | 72,530,378 |
(i) Loan facility - National Australia Bank
The loan facility with National Australia Bank is secured by:
- fixed and floating charge over the whole of the assets of RFM as responsible entity for RBK
- a deed of priority given by LFL in favour of National Australia Bank for $35,000,000
• registered mortgages over properties situated at "Yilgah" & "Collaroy", Roto Road, Hillston, NSW and "Mooral" & "Steak Plains", Merungle Road, Hillston, NSW given by Australian Executor Trustees Limited as custodian for RBK
• registered mortgages over various water access licences given by Australian Executor Trustees Limited as custodian for RBK
The bills of exchange are accepted and discounted at the National Australia Bank's floating rate. Facility and activation fees are a further 1.75% p.a. The covenants within the bank borrowings require the maintaining of a maximum gearing ratio of 40% until 30 June 2013 and thereafter to be 35%.
(ii) Vendor finance - Lachlan Farming Limited
The vendor finance with LFL is secured by a second mortgage over property situated at "Yilgah" Roto Road, Hillston and "Mooral" Merungle Road, Hillston. On 8 July 2011 the Directors of LFL agreed to vary the terms of the vendor finance to reflect the balance of $4 million being payable with $1 million by 20 December 2011 and $3 million on or before 20 December 2012. All monies outstanding after 20 December 2011 will attract an additional interest rate of 1.5% per annum until repaid. RFM must provide regular RFM RiverBank fund inflow reports to LFL from 20 December 2011until all monies have been repaid.
(iii) Loan - Rural Funds Management Limited
The loan from RFM is currently unsecured, however the loan agreement allows RFM at its discretion to place security over the loan through a fixed and floating charge over the whole of the assets of RFM as Responsible Entity for RBK, ranking behind the primary and secondary financiers. The loan is subject to a variable rate of interest determined from the 11am cash rate as published on the last day of the month; interest is payable monthly. From 30 June 2010 the base interest rate is determined from the National Australia Bank benchmark rate. The loan is subject to payments at the discretion of RFM with the facility termination date being 1 October 2012.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
18 Other liabilities
| 2011$ | 2010$ | |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT | ||
| Income in advance - AF08 | - | 407,955 |
| - | 407,955 | |
| NON-CURRENT | ||
| Security deposit - Select Harvests Limited | 1,553,125 | 1,553,125 |
| NON-CURRENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interest rate swaps | 1,076,494 | 1,382,596 |
| 1,076,494 | 1,382,596 |
Gains and losses arising from changes in net fair value of interest rate swaps are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Terms and conditions of interest rate swaps are set out at Note 21(e).
20 Deferred Tax
| (a) | Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological assets | 1,693,008 | (186,652) | |
| Deferred crop expense | 25,707 | 5,794 | |
| Fair-valued property, plant & equipment (includingdepreciation) | 1,937,421 | 1,338,335 | |
| Accelerated depreciation: property, plant and equipment | - | 230,752 | |
| Gross deferred tax liabilities | 3,656,136 | 1,388,229 | |
| Set-off of deferred tax assets | (2,042,329) | (1,388,229) | |
| Net deferred tax liabilities | 1,613,807 | - | |
| (b) | Deferred Tax Assets | ||
| Accruals | 18,000 | 15,000 | |
| Borrowing costs | 26,280 | 35,041 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 322,948 | 414,780 | |
| Legal costs | 19,313 | 28,068 | |
| Equity raising costs | 323,150 | 438,536 | |
| Unused income tax losses | 1,332,638 | 458,688 | |
| Gross deferred tax assets | 2,042,329 | 1,390,113 | |
| Set-off deferred tax liabilities | (2,042,329) | (1,388,229) | |
| Net deferred tax assets | - | 1,884 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
20 Deferred tax (continued)
(c) Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities
| Current income tax | Deferred income tax | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Opening balance | (94,731) | (625,092) | 1,884 | (788,193) |
| Charged to income | - | 94,731 | (1,643,063) | 1,006,516 |
| Charged to equity | - | - | 27,372 | (150,694) |
| Other payments | 94,731 | 625,092 | - | - |
| Acquisitions/disposals | - | - | - | (65,745) |
| Closing balance | - | 94,731 | (1,613,807) | 1,884 |
| Tax expense in income statement | - | - | 1,643,063 | (1,101,248) |
| Amounts recognised in the balancesheet: | ||||
| Deferred tax asset | - | - | - | 1,884 |
| Deferred tax liability | - | - | (1,613,807) | - |
| Total | - | - | (1,613,807) | 1,884 |
(d) Prior period error
Correction of error recording loss of tax losses on change of ownership in the previous financial year.
At the time of the preparation of the 2010 financial statements there was uncertainty as to the appropriate classification of certain transactions. This arose due to the majority change in ownership of this fund with the detanglement from the GSL group, predominantly in relation to the timing of the receivers support fee. Upon finalising the Trust's income tax return it was determined that a better tax result was obtained for the trust, and as a consequence for the financial year ended 30 June 2010, tax liabilities were overstated by $588,478 and the after tax loss was overstated by the same amount.
The error has been corrected by restating each of the affected financial statement line items for the prior year, and is detailed in Note 30.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
21 Financial instruments
(a) Financial Risk Management Policies
Risks arising from holding financial instruments are inherent in the Trust's activities, and are managed through a process of ongoing identification, measurement and monitoring. The Trust is exposed to interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
Financial instruments of the Trust comprise derivatives, cash and cash equivalents, interest bearing liabilities and other financial instruments such as trade debtors and creditors, which arise directly from its operations.
The Responsible Entity is responsible for identifying and controlling the risks that arise from these financial instruments.
The risks are measured using a method that reflects the expected impact on the results and net assets attributable to unitholders of the Trust from reasonably possible changes in the relevant risk variables. Information about these risk exposures at the reporting date, measured on this basis, is disclosed below.
As part of its risk management strategy, the Trust uses derivatives by way of interest rate swaps to manage exposures resulting from changes in interest rates.
Concentrations of risk arise where a number of financial instruments or contracts are entered into with the same counterparty, or where a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions.
In order to avoid excessive concentration of risk, the Trust monitors its exposure to ensure concentrations of risk remain within acceptable levels and either reduces exposure or uses derivative instruments to manage the excessive risk concentrations when they arise.
(b) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is managed by ensuring that the Trust has a combination of fixed and floating rate debt, along with the use of interest rate swap contracts. RBK does not speculate in the trading of derivative instruments. The Responsible Entity is responsible for determining the appropriate exposure to variable interest rate risk to further reduce the risk associated with variable interest rates. At 30 June 2011, approximately 16.67% of the Trust's debt is fixed, excluding the impact of interest rate swap contracts.
At balance date the Trust had the following mix of financial assets and liabilities exposed to cash flow risk on variable interest rates.
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | ||
| Cash | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 | |
| Bills of exchange | (28,755,000) | (22,500,000) | |
| Loan - RFM | (1,800,000) | (1,800,000) | |
| (28,017,863) | (21,804,879) |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
21 Financial instruments (continued)
(c) Liquidity Risk and Capital Management
The trust manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are maintained. The Trust is complying with the current loan to valuation ratio covenant which is not to exceed 40% of the fair market value of the properties held for security.
The Responsible Entity of the Trust defines capital as net assets attributable to unitholders. The Trust's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the activities of the Trust as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure in order to reduce the cost of capital.
Under the terms of its Constitution, the Trust has the ability to manage liquidity risk by delaying redemptions to unitholders, if necessary, until the funds are available to pay them.
(d) Credit Risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements.
Credit risk for derivative financial instruments arises from the potential failure by counter-parties to the contract to meet their obligations.
The trust does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the trust.
(e) Interest Rate Swaps held for trading
Interest rate swap transactions entered into by the trust to exchange variable and fixed interest payment obligations to protect long-term borrowings from the risk of increasing interest rates. The economic entity has both variable and fixed interest rate debt and enters into swap contracts to receive interest at both variable and fixed rates and pay interest at fixed rates.
The notional principal amounts of the swap contracts approximates 75% of the trust's borrowing facility. The settlement dates of the swap contracts correspond with the interest payment dates of the borrowings. The swap contracts require settlement of the net interest receivable or payable and are brought to account as an adjustment to finance costs.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
21 Financial instruments (continued)
(e) Interest Rate Swaps held for trading (continued)
At balance date, the details of the interest rate swap contracts are:
| Effective Average InterestRate Payable | Notional Principal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||
| % | % | $ | $ | ||
| Settlement - Greater than 5 years | 6.45 | 6.45 | 23,000,000 | 23,000,000 | |
| 23,000,000 | 23,000,000 |
The net gain/(loss) recognised on the swap derivative instruments for the year ended 30 June 2011 was a gain of $306,102 (2010 loss: $1,504,988).
(f) Net Fair Value
The only financial asset or liability which differs between fair and carrying values is in regard to lease and hire purchase liabilities. The carrying value of lease and hire purchase liabilities at 30 June 2011 closely approximates the net fair value.
The fixed interest rates range between 6.5% and 9.8% (2010: 6.5% and 9.8%).
(g) Sensitivity analysis - Interest rate risk
At 30 June 2011, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate net of the effect of interest rate swaps, with all other variables remaining constant would be as follows:
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Change in profit | ||
| - Increase in interest rate by 1% | (50,179) | (13,000) |
| - Decrease in interest rate by 1% | 50,179 | 13,000 |
| Change in equity | ||
| - Increase in interest rate by 1% | (35,125) | (9,100) |
| - Decrease in interest rate by 1% | 35,125 | 9,100 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
21 Financial instruments (continued)
(h) Maturity analysis
Maturity analysis of financial liabilities based on contractual maturity. The table below reflects all contractually fixed pay-offs, repayments and interest resulting from recognised financial liabilities as of 30 June 2011.
The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows, except for interest rate swaps and bills of exchange where the cash flows have been estimated using interest rates applicable at the reporting date.
In regard to the redemption of net assets attributable to unitholders the terms of the Constitution require a redemption offer to be made on a periodic basis and at an amount set at the discretion of the Responsible Entity. Any redemption offer has to be made in accordance with the Corporations Law. A Member can only withdraw when there is a current redemption offer open for acceptance.
| Lehatssn | 6 mhston | 6 mhston | 1 ytoear | 1 -3 y | ears | 3 -5 y | ears | Over | 5 years | To | lta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| FinialAstsancse: | ||||||||||||
| Cah ad chsnas | ||||||||||||
| ivalentsequ | 2,537,137 | 2,495,121 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Reivablesce | 393,118 | 2,022,451 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TolFinaialAstatsncse | 552,930,2 | 4,517,572 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FinialLiabiliiestanc: | ||||||||||||
| Billsf ehaoxcnge | 1,166,807 | 611,624 | 1,166,807 | 611,624 | 4,667,226 | 2,446,495 | 4,667,226 | 2,846,495 | 33,308,609 | 24,870,382 | 44,976,675 | 31,386,620 |
| Trded sdraanuny | ||||||||||||
| blespaya | 3,826,950 | 1,93357,5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| LFL vdofinaenrnce | 1,201,644 | 207,885 | 172,027 | 204,495 | 3,122,733 | 7,694,793 | - | - | - | - | 4,496,404 | 8,107,173 |
| RFMloans | 73,040 | 48,930 | 73,040 | 48,930 | 1,837,220 | 1,834,343 | - | - | - | - | 1,983,300 | 1,932,203 |
| Hirehaliabiliiestpurcse | 381,327 | 36165,7 | 365,623 | 344,027 | 934,619 | 1,086,877 | 596,497 | 0,22057 | 136,533 | 162,267 | 2,414,896 | 2,28,6215 |
| Intet rteresaswaps | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,076,494 | 1,382,596 | 1,076,494 | 1,382,596 |
| TolFinaialLiabiliiestatnc | 6,649,813 | 3,191,148 | 1,777,497 | 1,209,121 | 10,561,798 | 13,062,085 | 5,263,975 | 3,416,175 | 34,521,636 | 26,41245,5 | 54,947,769 | 4332135,7, |
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
22 Finance Lease and Hire Purchase Commitments
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Payable - minimum lease and hire purchase payments | ||
| - no later than 12 months | 760,612 | 709,247 |
| - between 12 months and 5 years | 1,641,868 | 1,819,373 |
| Minimum lease and hire purchase payments | 2,402,480 | 2,528,620 |
| Less future finance charges | (290,985) | (349,909) |
| Finance lease liabilities | 2,111,495 | 2,178,711 |
The leasing and hire purchase arrangements of RBK are via a master asset finance facility with the National Australia Bank to a limit of $5,000,000. There are no contingent rent, escalation clauses or other restrictions in relation to any lease or hire purchase transaction.
23 Capital Expenditure Commitments
| Capital expenditure commitments contracted for:Purchase of leasehold land - Mooral | - | 170,932 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payable: | |||
| - not later than 12 months | - | 170,932 | |
| 24 | Issued units | ||
| Units on issue | |||
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
| No. | No. | ||
| Units on issue at the beginning of the financial year | 23,097,604 | 35,406,791 | |
| Units issued during the financial year | 4,300,779 | 13,145,358 | |
| Units redeemed during the financial year | - | (25,454,545) | |
| Units on issue at the end of the financial year. | 27,398,383 | 23,097,604 |
The terms and conditions attached to units in the Trust can be found in Note 1(p).
At balance sheet date, the unit redemption price was $1.5755 (2010: $1.4794) representing $43,166,152 (2010: $34,170,595).
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
25 Asset revaluation reserve
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Opening balance | 9,094,641 | 5,834,937 |
| Net (decrement)/increment in intangibles | (1,416,657) | 4,206,124 |
| Net increment/(decrement) in property, plant and equipment | 1,351,608 | 81,507 |
| Total comprehensive income | (65,049) | 4,287,631 |
| Income tax applicable | 7,527 | (655,373) |
| (57,522) | 3,632,258 | |
| Transfer to retained earnings on sale of water | - | (438,300) |
| Income tax applicable | - | 65,746 |
| - | (372,554) | |
| Closing balance | 9,037,119 | 9,094,641 |
The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements in the fair value of the Trust assets to the extent that each asset offsets one another. The reserve can only be used to pay distributions in limited circumstances.
26 Distributions paid
| Taxdeferred | Income | Total | Cents perunit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Distributions paid - 2011 | ||||
| Interim distribution - November 2010 | 586,870 | - | 586,870 | 0.022 |
| Interim distribution - February 2011 | 743,744 | - | 743,744 | 0.027 |
| Interim distribution - May 2011 | 744,482 | - | 744,482 | 0.027 |
| Final distribution - 30 June 2011 | - | 745,020 | 745,236 | 0.027 |
| Total distribution for the year ended 30 June 2011 | 2,075,096 | 745,020 | 2,820,332 | 0.103 |
| Distributions paid - 2010 | ||||
| Interim distribution - 30 April 2010 | 475,726 | - | 475,726 | 0.022 |
| Final distribution - 30 June 2010 | 508,147 | - | 508,147 | 0.022 |
| Total distribution for the year ended 30 June 2010 | 983,873 | - | 983,873 | 0.044 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
27 Key Management Personnel Compensation
(a) Directors
The Directors of RFM are considered to be Key Management Personnel of the Trust. The Directors of the Responsible Entity in office during the year and up to the date of the report are:
David Bryant
Michael Carroll
Guy Paynter
(b) Other Key Management Personnel
In addition to the Directors noted above, RFM, the Responsible Entity of the Trust is considered to be Key Management Personnel with the authority for the strategic direction and management of the Trust.
The constitution of RBK is a legally binding document between the unit holders of the Trust and RFM as Responsible Entity. Under the constitution, RFM is entitled to the following remuneration:
-
Application Fee – 3% of the value of each application for units in the Trust.
-
Management Fee – 1.75% per annum of the value of trust assets for the period July 2009 to December 2010, 1% per annum from January 2010.
-
Asset Management Fee - 1% per annum of the value of net assets applicable from January 2010.
-
Performance Bonus – 20% of the amount by which return on equity in a year exceeds an amount equal to 10% per annum of the total application price of units on issue.
-
Expenses – all expenses incurred by the RFM in relation to the proper performance of it duties in respect of the Trust are payable or reimbursable out of the Trust assets to the extent that such reimbursement is not prohibited by Corporations Law.
-
Mooral acquisition fee - 2% of the value of the property purchased from LFL
RFM may retire as the Responsible Entity of the Trust as permitted by law. However, RFM must retire as the Responsible Entity of the trust when required by law. When retired or removed, RFM will be released from all obligations and remuneration in relation to the Trust arising after the time of retirement or being removed.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
27 Key Management Personnel Compensation (continued)
(c) Compensation of Key Management Personnel
No amount is paid by the Trust directly to the Directors of the Responsible Entity. Consequently, no compensation as defined in AASB 124 "Related Party Disclosures" is paid by the Trust to the Directors as Key Management Personnel.
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | ||
| David Bryant | 117,663 | 59,231 | |
| Andrea Lemmon | 29,911 | 35,465 | |
| Stuart Waight | 54,871 | 40,669 | |
| Total | 202,445 | 135,365 |
28 Related party transactions
(a) Responsible Entity (Rural Funds Management Limited)
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
At the discretion of the Responsible Entity, the management fee for the period was calculated at 1.00% per annum on the gross monthly value of the assets of of RBK which is less than the PDS entitlement of 1.75%. Gross monthly value is defined as gross assets less any investments in RFM managed entities.
Licenced securities dealers are paid a service fee from the management fees received by RFM. This service fee is up to 0.75% of the issued value of subscribed units.
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
28 Related party transactions (continued)
(a) Responsible Entity (Rural Funds Management Limited) (continued)
Transactions between the Trust and the Responsible Entity and any associates of the Responsible Entity:
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Management fees | 787,861 | 508,483 |
| Asset management fee | 268,450 | 343,764 |
| Total management fees | 1,056,311 | 852,247 |
| Expenses reimbursed to RFM | 1,489,185 | 1,390,437 |
| Mooral acquisition fee | - | 275,756 |
| Compensation fee paid by RFM to RBK | - | (700,000) |
| Interest paid - RFM | - | 119,754 |
| Equity raising costs being marketing recoveries paid to RFM | 52,965 | 595,528 |
| Distributions paid/payable | 10 | 7 |
| Total RFM transactions | 2,598,471 | 2,533,729 |
| Rental income - RFM Farming (AF06) | 1,350,687 | 1,341,853 |
| Rental income - GSAH | - | 1,672,326 |
| Rental income - AF07 | 432,976 | 480,419 |
| Rental income - AF08 | 1,070,066 | 1,184,811 |
| Rental income - RFM | 275,630 | - |
| Total income received from RFM and related entities | 3,129,359 | 4,679,409 |
| Support fees paid to McGrathNicol, receivers of GSL | - | 1,774,905 |
(b) Custodian fees (Australian Executor Trustees Limited)
| Custodian fee | 37,528 | 24,419 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 37,528 | 24,419 |
(c) Other transactions with related parties - common responsible entity:
| Distributions paid/payable - RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund ("DAF") | 705,932 | 171,304 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 705,932 | 171,304 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
28 Related party transactions (continued)
(d) Debtors
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| RFM | - | 819,609 |
| RFM Farming | 79,389 | 39,702 |
| DAF | - | 50,729 |
| AF08 | 66,725 | 693,267 |
| AF07 | 201,834 | 74,264 |
| Total | 347,948 | 1,677,571 |
(e) Creditors and loans
| Creditor - RFM | 261,016 | 517,144 |
|---|---|---|
| Creditor - RFM Farming | 7,710 | 47,060 |
| Total related party creditors | 268,726 | 564,204 |
| Loan - RFM | 1,800,000 | 1,800,000 |
| Total | 2,068,726 | 2,364,204 |
(f) Entities with influence over the trust
| Units Held | % | |
|---|---|---|
| DAF | 6,814,013 | 24.87 |
| RFM | 100 | - |
The units held by DAF at 30 June 2010 were 4,089,374 and represented a 22.53% holding in the Trust.
The units held and % were the same at both 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2010 in regard to the holdings of RFM.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
29 Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit after Income Tax
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Profit for the year | 4,716,359 | (2,839,475) |
| Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operatingactivities | ||
| Non-cash flows in profit | ||
| Depreciation | 1,105,010 | 998,366 |
| (Profit)/loss on sale of assets | (57,904) | 1,387 |
| Biological assets (revaluation)/devaluation recognised inincome | (5,760,912) | (523,181) |
| Land revaluation recognised in income | (1,853,463) | 1,193,480 |
| Intangibles impairment recognised in income | 88,793 | - |
| Unrealised (gain)/loss on interest rate swaps | (306,102) | 1,504,988 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||
| Decrease/(increase) in trade and term receivables | 1,629,333 | (1,959,409) |
| (Increase)/decrease in prepayments | (33,367) | (64,902) |
| (Increase)/decrease in short term biological assets | (66,377) | (19,313) |
| (Increase)/decrease in other liabilities | (407,955) | 1,961,080 |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals | (334,523) | 862,680 |
| Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable | 94,731 | (719,823) |
| Increase/(decrease) in deferred taxes payable excluding | ||
| impact on equity areas | 1,643,063 | (1,006,993) |
| Cashflow from/(used in) operations | 456,686 | (611,115) |
At 30 June 2011 $6,245,000 of the bill facility was unused (2010: $12,500,000). Interest rates are variable and the facility expires on 30 June 2017.
The Trust has a Master Asset Finance facility amounting to $5,000,000 (2010: $5,000,000). At 30 June 2011 $2,111,495 of the leasing facility was used (2010: $2,178,711). Interest rates are fixed.
ARSN 112 951 578
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2011
30 Correction of prior period errors
The error has been corrected by restating each of the affected financial statement line items for the prior periods as follows:
(a) Statement of Financial Position (extract)
| 30 June 2010Previously stated | 30 June 2010Restated | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Closing Balance | Adjustments | Closing Balance | |
| $ | $ | $ | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current tax receivable | - | 94,731 | 94,731 |
| Total current assets | 4,735,870 | 94,731 | 4,830,601 |
| Deferred tax assets | - | 1,884 | 1,884 |
| Total non-current assets | 73,343,650 | 1,884 | 73,345,534 |
| Total Assets | 78,079,520 | 96,615 | 78,176,135 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current tax liabilities | 35,056 | (35,056) | - |
| Total current liabilities | 8,410,477 | (35,056) | 8,375,421 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 456,807 | (456,807) | - |
| Total non-current liabilities | 31,749,761 | (456,807) | 31,292,954 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding net assetsattributable to unitholders) | 40,160,238 | (491,863) | 39,668,375 |
| Net assets attributable to unitholders | 37,919,282 | 588,478 | 38,507,760 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 78,079,520 | 96,615 | 78,176,135 |
(b) Statement of Comprehensive Income (extract)
| 30 June 2010Previously statedClosing BalanceAdjustments | 30 June 2010RestatedClosing Balance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | ||
| Loss before income tax | (3,940,723) | - | (3,940,723) | |
| Income tax expense | 512,770 | 588,478 | 1,101,248 | |
| Net loss attributable to unitholders | (3,427,953) | 588,478 | (2,839,475) |
This error had the effect of understating income tax benefit by $588,478, overstating after tax loss attributable to unit holders by $588,478, overstating current tax liabilities by $35,056, understating current tax assets by $94,732, overstating deferred tax liabilities by $456,807, understating deferred tax assets by $1,884, understating retained earnings by $588,478 and equity by $588,478 for the period ended 30 June 2010.
Refer to Note 20 for more details regarding the prior year error.
ARSN 112 951 578
Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the 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.
Katherine M Kelly Director Boyce Assurance Services Pty Limited
Cooma
Dated: 29 September 2011
