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STELLAR RESOURCES LIMITED — Annual Report 2007
Sep 27, 2007
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STELLAR RESOURCES LIMITED
ABN 96 108 758 961
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Corporate Governance Statement | 1 |
| Directors' Report | 5 |
| Auditor's Independence Declaration | 12 |
| Directors' Declaration | 13 |
| Income Statement | 14 |
| Balance Sheet | 15 |
| Statement of Changes in Equity | 16 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 18 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 19 |
| Independent Audit Report | 41 |
| Additional Information for Listed Public Companies | 43 |
| Schedule of Tenements | 45 |
| Corporate Directory | 48 |
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
In March 2003, the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council (Council) published Principles of Good Governance and Best Practice Recommendations. The Listing Rules of ASX require Australian-listed companies to report on the extent to which they have complied with the Best Practice Recommendations during the reporting period. Where a company has not followed all the recommendations, it must identify the recommendations that have not been followed and give reasons for not adhering to them. If recommendation has been followed for only part of the period, the company must state the period during which it has been followed.
In August 2007, following a major review of the operation of the Principles and Recommendations since they were issued, a second edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations was published by the Council. However, Stellar Resources Limited (SRZ or the Company), is not required to report on its compliance with the revised Principles and Recommendations until it issues its 2009 annual report in relation to the financial year, 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.
This Statement briefly outlines the main corporate governance practices of the Company. Unless otherwise stated, the Company's corporate governance practices were in place throughout the 2006/07 year and comply with the council's best practice recommendations.
As recognised by the council, corporate governance is "the framework of rules, relationships, systems and processes within and by which authority is exercised and controlled in corporations." It encompasses the mechanisms by which companies, and those in control, are held to account. Corporate governance influences how the objectives of the Company are set and achieved, how risk is monitored and assessed and how performance is optimised. There is no single model of good corporate governance. Corporate governance practices will evolve in the light of the changing circumstances of a company and must be tailored to meet those circumstances.
Role of the Board and Management
The primary responsibility of the Board is to protect and advance the interests of Shareholders. To fulfil this role, the Board has overall responsibility for the Corporate Governance of the Company including matters such as strategic direction, setting of management goals and monitoring management performance against the set goals.
The primary responsibilities of the Board include:
- Formulation, review and approval of the Company's strategic direction and operational policies;
- Establishing management goals and monitoring management performance;
- Review and approval of the Company's Business Plan;
- Monitoring the performance and reviewing remuneration of Executive Directors and key staff;
- Approval of all significant business transactions including acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructures;
- Monitoring business risk exposures and risk management systems;
- Review and approval of financial and other reporting, including continuous disclosure reporting; and
- Reporting to Shareholders.
Board Composition
The Board presently has one Non-executive Director, who is considered by the Board to be independent and three Executive Directors. Details of the qualifications and experience of each Director is set out in the Directors' Report section of the Annual Financial Report following hereon.
Although the Guidelines recommend that the majority of the board should comprise independent directors, and the Board endorses the position that boards need to exercise independence of judgement, it also recognises (as does ASX Corporate Governance Council Principle 2), that the need for independence is to be balanced against the need for skills, commitment and workable board size. The composition of the Company's Board is balanced with directors contributing a range of complementary skills and experience to its deliberations.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
Ethical and Responsible Decision-making
It is the policy of the Company for directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of conduct and ethical behaviour in all of the Company's activities. This includes dealings with suppliers, business partners, public servants and the general communities in which it operates.
Share Trading Policy
Directors and employees are required to advise the Company Secretary prior to buying or selling securities in the Company. The current policy prohibits Board members, employees and close contractors trading shares in the Company in the month preceding the announcement of half yearly or annual results, publication of a quarterly report, or at any other time whilst in possession of price sensitive information.
It is the individual responsibility of each Director and employee in possession of market sensitive information to ensure that they comply with the spirit and the letter of insider trading laws.
Rights of Shareholders
The Board seeks to empower shareholders through effective communication by providing balanced and understandable information and encouraging participation at General Meetings. Similarly, the Board requests the external auditor to attend the AGM and be prepared to answer shareholders questions pertaining to the conduct of audit and preparation and contents of the auditor's report.
Integrity of Financial Reporting
It is an established requirement that the chief executive officer (or equivalent) and chief financial officer (or equivalent) appointed will state in writing to the Board that, to the best of their knowledge, the Company's financial reports present a true and fair view in all material respects, of the Company's financial condition and that operational results are in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
Continuous Disclosure to ASX
The Board is responsible for monitoring compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and approval of any proposed ASX announcement prior to release. The Board has appointed the Company Secretary as the designated person responsible for liaising with ASX. It is the policy of the Company to communicate with shareholders and other stakeholders in an open, regular and timely manner so that the market has sufficient information to make informed investment decisions on the operations and results of the Company.
A written record of the company's Continuous Disclosure Policy & Procedures is available and will be provided to any shareholder on request to the company secretary.
Risk Management
The Board is responsible for overseeing of the Group's risk management and control framework. Management is required to ensure that assessed risks are managed with appropriate systems and controls. Effectiveness of risk management systems and controls is reviewed periodically by the Board. The Company's adopted policy framework seeks to identify and mitigate Company risks as much as practicable. The Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent in each case) have ultimate responsibility to the Board for the risk management and control framework.
Performance
The Board is responsible for undertaking performance evaluation each year. The performance evaluation covers all of the Board members and key executives of the Company. The evaluation findings are intended to be compiled into a series of recommendations with the ultimate objective of enhancing performance.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
Remuneration
The Board, within the pre-approved shareholder guidelines, determines fees payable to individual non-executive directors. The remuneration level of any executive director will be determined by the Chairman after taking into consideration those that apply to similar positions in comparable companies in Australia and taking account of Directors' possible participation in any equity-based remuneration scheme. The Chairman may use industry-wide data gathered by independent remuneration experts annually as his point of reference. Options or shares issued to Directors pursuant to any equity based remuneration scheme require approval by shareholders prior to their issue. Options or shares granted to senior executives who are not directors will be issued by resolution of the Board.
Details of Director and Executive remuneration are set out in the Directors' Report and Notes to the Annual Financial Report.
Interests of Stakeholders
The Company's core objective is the effective management of its resources with a view to identifying and developing profitable and environmentally sound mineral projects that create wealth for stakeholders.
Compliance with the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Best Practice Recommendations
The ASX listing rules require listed entities to include in their Annual Report a statement disclosing the extent to which the entity has followed the ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines best practice recommendations during the reporting period, identifying the recommendations that have not been followed and providing reasons for any variance. If a recommendation has been followed for only part of the year, the entity must state the period during which it has been followed.
During the reporting period, the Company has complied with each of ASX Corporate Governance best practice recommendations, other than in relation to the matters below:
Recommendation 2.1 A majority of the Board should be Independent directors
Notification of Departure
The majority of the Board is not comprised of Independent directors.
Explanation of Departure
The Board strongly endorses the position that Boards to exercise independence of judgement however this needs to be balanced with the need for skills, commitment and a workable board size. The Board considers that the current structure is sufficient to ensure independence of judgement (given the diverse background and experience of the current Directors) combined with the established procedure which empowers Directors to seek independent professional advice at the company's expense.
Recommendation 2.4 The Board should establish a nomination committee
Recommendation 4.2 The Board should establish an audit committee
Recommendation 9.2 The Board should establish a remuneration committee
Notification of Departure
The Company has not established separate audit, remuneration and nomination committees.
Explanation of Departure
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity, to justify the establishment of separate board committees such as audit, remuneration and nomination committees. Accordingly, all matters that may be capable of delegation to the committees are presently dealt with by the full Board.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
Recommendation 2.2 The Chairperson should be an Independent Director Recommendation 2.3 The role of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual
Notification of Departure
The Chairperson is not an Independent Director. The role of Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer are exercised by the same individual.
Explanation of Departure
While the current chairperson is not an Independent Director and the role of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer are held by the same person (Mr T J Burrowes), the Board believes that his extensive industry experience and record as a director of other listed companies make him the most appropriate person for the position. The Company is monitoring this arrangement to ensure that the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders continue to be served in the future.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Your directors present their report on Stellar Resources Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2007.
Directors
The names of Directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the period are:
| Director | Position Held |
|---|---|
| Thomas J Burrowes | Executive Chairman |
| Barrie E Laws | Non-executive Director |
| David J Isles | Executive Director |
| Christopher G Anderson | Executive Director |
Company Secretary
The following people held the position of Company Secretary at the end of the financial period:
Mr Bill Michaelidis – Bachelor of Business (Economics) CPA. Mr Michaelidis was appointed Company Secretary in December 2004. Prior to that, Mr Michaelidis held management positions in a number of multinational resource companies over a period of thirty years.
Mr Melvyn Drummond – Bachelor of Commerce FCIS. Mr Drummond worked and resided in four countries prior to permanently relocating to Australia in 1985. He has held senior finance and administrative positions (including directorships) in both private and public companies in various business sectors, including resources, in Australasia and abroad between 1976 and since relocating to Melbourne.
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the Consolidated Entity during the period was mineral exploration with the objective of identifying and developing economic reserves.
Operating Result
The net profit/(loss) of the Consolidated Entity for the financial period was \$78,685 (2006: (\$1,180,555)).
Dividends Paid or Recommended
No amounts have been paid or declared as dividends during the course of the financial period just concluded.
Review of Operations
During the year, the Consolidated Entity continued its active exploration and assessment work on its extensive and diverse exploration tenement portfolio. Several rounds of work were conducted on the Goldfinger JV project where Stellar may earn an initial 60% interest. The Company also entered into the Cowell JV With Avoca Resources Limited and may earn a 75% equity via staged expenditure of \$650,000 by November 2010.
Following approaches from other companies, the Consolidated Entity entered into farm-out agreements over several properties. In July 2006, a deal was agreed with UraniumSA Limited for uranium exploration over six exploration licenses in the central Gawler Craton of South Australia as a co-sponsor of the IPO of UraniumSA. As a result, Stellar now holds over 10 million shares in the company.
The Consolidated Entity agreed on a joint venture with Toro Energy Limited over the Warrior uranium project area held in Stellar subsidiary company, Hillment Pty Ltd.
To fund ongoing exploration, the Company raised an additional \$2.9 million before costs in a placement of 8.4 million new shares at 35 cents each to clients of Taylor Collison Limited in May 2007. 300,000 shares were also issued to Discovery Nickel Limited (now Discovery Metals Limited) in satisfaction of the purchase of the Dundas licence and project area in Tasmania in February 2007.
The consolidated profit/(loss) after tax of the Consolidated Entity for the financial year was \$78,685 (2006: (\$1,180,555)). The Parent Company loss after tax for the financial year was \$4,103,538 (2006: \$2,986,455).
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Financial Position
The net assets and cash reserves of the Consolidated Entity and Parent Company as at 30 June 2007 were \$16.0 million (2006: \$12.2 million) and \$5.3 million (2006: \$5.6 million) respectively. The directors believe the Consolidated Entity is in a strong financial position to undertake its outlined exploration activities.
Significant changes in the State of Affairs
The following significant changes to the state of the affairs of the Company occurred during the financial period:
- On 12 February 2007, the Company issued 300,000 ordinary fully paid shares to Discovery Nickel Limited (now Discovery Metals Limited) at an issue price of 29 cents to purchase the Dundas exploration licence;
- On 7 May 2007, the Company issued 8,400,000 ordinary fully paid shares to sophisticated and professional investors at an issue price of 35 cents each through Taylor Collison Limited.
After Balance Date Events
The Company announced an intention to float a new company with a focus on tin.
Business Strategies
The Consolidated Entity is committed to the corporate objective of:
"Enhancing shareholder wealth, through mineral discovery".
It seeks to meet this objective by:
- Utilising cutting edge exploration technology;
- Focusing on projects located within geological terrains hosting world-class ore bodies; and
- Utilising an experienced, focused and success driven management team.
Where joint ventures seem appropriate and beneficial to the risk/reward profile of Stellar Resources, the Board has chosen to enter into joint ventures. This is as a means of reducing financial risk whilst maintaining meaningful involvement and equity in the project.
The Company is also prepared to sponsor or co-sponsor new IPO's – including those where company assets may be included. In such cases, shareholders may also be eligible and entitled to subscribe for shares in a new IPO.
The Company's prospects for future years depend very much on the rate of mineral discovery. The Company is an active minerals explorer and a good sized mineral discovery has the potential to add substantial value to Stellar. Against this, company funds must be expended in this exploration/discovery endeavour and the Board may decide to raise new equity to replenish funds along the path.
Future Developments
The Company intends to continue to explore and, should a viable discovery be made, would then move that project towards the development phase – subject to completing full feasibility studies, financing and development studies.
Disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity in future financial years and the expected results of those operations is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the consolidated entity. Accordingly, this information has not been disclosed in this report.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Environmental Issues
The Consolidated Entity's exploration activities are subject to various environmental regulations under both state and federal legislation in Australia. The ongoing operation of these tenements is subject to compliance with the respective mining and environmental regulations and legislation.
Licence requirements relating to ground disturbance, rehabilitation and waste disposal exist for all tenements held. The Directors are not aware of any significant breaches of mining and environmental regulations and legislation during the period covered by this report.
Meetings of Directors
The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors held during the period ended 30 June 2007, and the number attended by directors were:
| Eligible to Attend | Attended |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 8 | |
| 8 | |
| 8 | 8 |
| 8 8 8 |
Remuneration Report
Remuneration polices
The policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration of Directors and executives is agreed by the board of directors as a whole. The board may obtain professional advice where necessary to ensure that the company attracts and retains talented and motivated directors and employees who can enhance company performance through their contributions and leadership.
For executive directors and executives, the Company provides a remuneration package that incorporates both cash-based and share-based remuneration. The contracts for services between the Company and directors and executives are on a continuing basis, the terms of which are not expected to change in the immediate future. Share-based remuneration is conditional upon continuing employment, thereby aligning director and shareholder interests. The remuneration policy is not directly related to company performance. The board considers a remuneration policy based on short-term returns may not be beneficial to the long-term creation of wealth by the company for shareholders.
The company determines the maximum amount for remuneration, including the threshold for share-based remuneration, for directors by resolution. Non-executive directors' remuneration is determined by shareholders of the Company at general meetings. Shareholders fixed the maximum aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors at \$500,000. Further details regarding components of directors' and executive remuneration are provided in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
The names and positions of each person who held the position of director at any time during the financial year are provided above. The names of executives in the company (other than Executive Directors) who received the highest remuneration during the financial year were:
Executive Position
B Michaelidis Company Secretary/CFO
The three key elements of director and executive remuneration are:
- base salary and fees, which are determined by reference to the market rate based on payments by similar size companies in the industry;
- superannuation contributions; and
- equity-based payments, the value of which are dependent on the Company's share price and other factors.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
(i) Directors' Remuneration
| 2007 | Short Term Benefits | Post-employment | Equity | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary & Fees |
Bonus | Non monetary |
Super annua tion |
Pre scribed Benefits |
Other | Options | ||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| T J Burrowes | 86,833 | - | - | 103,167 | - | - | 21,881 (11.01%)* | 211,881 |
| B E Laws | 14,583 | - | - | 12,667 | - | - | 10,341 (33.37%)* | 37,591 |
| D J Isles | 75,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 21,881 (26.12%)* | 96,881 |
| C G Anderson | 175,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 21,881 (11.91%)* | 196,881 |
| 351,416 | - | - | 115,834 | - | - | 75,984 | 543,234 | |
| 2006 | Salary & Fees |
Short Term Benefits Bonus |
Non monetary |
Super annua |
Post-employment Pre scribed |
Other | Equity Options |
Total |
| \$ | \$ | \$ | tion \$ |
Benefits \$ |
\$ | \$ | \$ | |
| T J Burrowes | 129,250 | - | - | 49,500 | - | - | 26,509 (12.9%)* | 205,259 |
| B E Laws | 27,083 | - | - | 2,437 | - | - | 13,854 (31.9%)* | 43,374 |
| D J Isles C G Anderson |
75,000 150,000 |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
26,509 (26.1%) 26,509 (15.0%) |
101,509 176,509 |
| 381,333 | - | - | 51,937 | - | - | 93,381 | 526,651 |
Directors' fees for Mr Anderson and Mr Isles are paid respectively to CG Anderson & Associates and The Goongarrie Trust.
No options were issued to Directors of the Company as part of their remuneration during the period.
(ii) Executives' Remuneration
During the year ending 30 June 2007, the Company did not employ any executive officers (excluding Executive Directors) other than Mr Michaelidis and Mr Drummond.
| 2007 | Short Term Employee Benefits | Post-employment | Equity | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary & Fees |
Bonus | Non monetary |
Super annua tion |
Pre scribed Benefits |
Other | Options | ||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| B Michaelidis | 73,500 | - | - | 16,500 | - | - | - | 90,000 |
| M J Drummond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 73,500 | - | - | 16,500 | - | - | - | 90,000 | |
| 2006 | Short Term Employee Benefits | Post-employment | Equity | Total | ||||
| Salary & Fees |
Bonus | Non monetary |
Super annua tion |
Pre scribed Benefits |
Other | Options | ||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| B Michaelidis | 68,250 | - | - | 13,000 | - | - | 70,765 (46.9%)* | 152,015 |
| M J Drummond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 68,250 | - | - | 13,000 | - | - | 70,765 | 152,015 |
* Percentage value of each person's remuneration that consists of options is shown in brackets.
In accordance with the remuneration policy described above, options granted as remuneration are valued at grant date in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payments.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Share Options
Share option issue
During and since the end of financial year, no share options were granted to directors or employees of the company.
Shares under options
At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of Stellar Resources Limited under option are as follows:
| Grant Date | Date of Expiry | Exercise Price | Number under Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2004 | 10/12/2008 | \$0.30 | 3,500,000* |
| 22/09/2005 | 19/08/2009 | \$0.30 | 250,000 |
| 16/03/2006 | 19/08/2009 | \$0.30 | 375,000 |
* Options were escrowed until 28 April 2007
Shares issued on exercise on share options
No shares were issued during or since the end of financial year as a result of exercise of a share option.
Options lapsed
No options lapsed during the financial year.
Information on Directors and Company Secretary
The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a director of Stellar Resources Limited at any time during or since the end of the financial year is provided below, together with details of the company secretaries as at year end.
Chairman Thomas J Burrowes B.Ec (Hons), MBA (Melb) Appointed 19 April 2004 Resigned 20 April 2004 Re-appointed 10 December 2004
Mr Burrowes has extensive experience in all facets of Australian exploration and mining over the past fifteen years. After an initial career in funds management, he has held numerous directorships in ASX listed exploration and mining companies.
Shareholding: 1,086,112 Option holding: 1,000,000
Mr Burrowes did not hold any other listed company directorships in the preceding three years.
Director Barrie E Laws B.Com, FS Fin, ASA, ACIS Appointed 10 December 2004
Mr Laws has experience in management with particular emphasis on funds management. He joined the Norwich Union Group in October 1991 and was appointed to the Board of Norwich Union Life Australia Limited in March 1993 and as its Chief Executive Officer in February 1997. He retired from full time employment with the Norwich Group in March 1998.
| Shareholding: | 500,000 |
|---|---|
| Option holding: | 500,000 |
Mr Laws did not hold any other listed company directorships in the preceding three years.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
| Director Christopher G Anderson B.Sc (Hons), Fellow AusIMM Appointed 19 April 2004 Resigned 20 April 2004 Appointed 10 December 2004 |
Mr Anderson is an exploration consultant with 29 years of experience in mineral exploration programs both in Australia and overseas. He is a graduate of Adelaide University, with an Honours degree in geophysics and geology. He has managed a contract geological and geophysical consultancy service company with particular expertise in the cost effective application of geophysics. |
|---|---|
| Shareholding: 75,000 Option holding: 1,000,000 |
|
| Mr Anderson did not hold any other listed company directorships in the preceding three years. |
|
| Director David J Isles B.Sc (Hons), PhD, SEG, ASEG, AIG, MAusIMM Appointed 19 April 2004 |
Dr Isles is a geophysicist and recognised expert in aeromagnetic interpretation. He has worked in operational exploration with BHP Minerals and in the area of exploration technology development with World Geoscience Corporation. |
| Shareholding: 73,612 Option holding: 1,000,000 |
|
| Directorships of other listed companies since 1 July 2004: Gravity Diamonds Limited – (September 1996 – November 2004) Mineral Deposits Limited – (December 2002 – Current) |
|
| Company Secretary/CFO Bill Michaelidis B.Bus, CPA Appointed 19 October 2004 |
Mr Michaelidis was appointed Company Secretary and CFO in October 2004. He is a qualified accountant with over 30 years' experience in the resources sector. |
| Shareholding: 5,000 Option holding: 250,000 |
|
| Joint Company Secretary Melvyn J Drummond BA, B.Com, FCIS Appointed 19 April 2004 |
Mr Drummond worked and resided in four countries prior to permanently relocating to Australia in 1985. He has held senior finance and administrative positions (including directorships) in both private and public companies in various business sectors, including resources. Mr Drummond is currently also an Executive Director of Cockatoo Ridge Wines Limited. |
| Shareholding: 40,000 |
Indemnifying Officers
The company has paid premiums to insure each of the Directors and the Company Secretary against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of director/officer of the company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the company. The terms and conditions of the insurance are confidential and cannot be disclosed.
Proceedings on Behalf of the Company
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of these proceedings.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Non Audit Services
No non-audit services were provided by the Company's auditors DTT Victoria during the financial period ended 30 June 2007.
Auditor's Independence Declaration
The lead auditor's Independence Declaration for the year ended 30 June 2007 has been received and can be found on page 12 of the directors' report.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors and dated this 27th day of September, 2007.
T J Burrowes Chairman
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
The Directors of the Company declare that:
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- The financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
- a) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
- b) giving a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2007 and of the performance for the financial period ended on that date of the Company and the Consolidated Entity.
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- The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have each declared that:
- a) the financial records of the Company and the Consolidated Entity for the financial period have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001;
- b) the financial statements and notes for the financial period comply with the Accounting Standards; and
- c) the financial statements and notes for the financial period give a true and fair view.
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- In the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors and dated this 27th day of September, 2007.
Thomas J Burrowes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED TO 30 JUNE 2007
| Note | Year to | Consolidated Entity Year to |
Company Year to Year to |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 07 | 30 Jun 06 | 30 Jun 07 | 30 Jun 06 | ||||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | ||||
| Revenue | 2 | 919,984 | 243,461 | 282,631 | 243,461 | ||
| Administration expenditure Depreciation and amortisation expenses Exploration expenditure written off Impairment in value of investments Impairment of loans to subsidiaries Fair value loss on investment Loss before tax Income tax (expense)/benefit |
3 11 3 8 4 |
(750,328) (37,145) (261,301) - - (287,475) (416,265) 494,950 |
(841,931) (11,656) (570,429) - - - (1,180,555) - |
(750,327) (36,558) - (612,000) (2,987,284) - (4,103,538) - |
(841,927) (11,069) - (247,620) (2,129,300) - (2,986,455) - |
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| Profit/(loss) for the year | 78,685 | (1,180,555) | (4,103,538) | (2,986,455) | |||
| Basic earnings per share (cents per share) | 17 | 0.133 | (2.295) | - | |||
| Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) | 17 | 0.133 | (2.295) | - |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | 5,252,181 | 5,612,994 | 5,252,181 | 5,612,994 |
| Trade and other receivables | 6 | 261,399 | 183,941 | 259,399 | 171,941 |
| Other | 7 | 4,699 | 26,326 | 4,699 | 26,326 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 5,518,279 | 5,823,261 | 5,516,279 | 5,811,261 | |
| NON CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Other financial assets | 9 | 4,832,588 | - | - | 612,000 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 10 | 130,414 | 138,640 | 67,606 | 75,245 |
| Exploration expenditure | 11 | 6,037,331 | 6,484,112 | - | - |
| TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS | 11,000,333 | 6,622,752 | 67,606 | 687,245 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 16,518,612 | 12,446,013 | 5,583,885 | 6,498,506 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Trade and other payables | 12 | 473,302 | 232,322 | 473,302 | 232,322 |
| Provisions | 13 | 23,432 | 27,809 | 23,432 | 27,809 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 496,734 | 260,131 | 496,734 | 260,131 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 496,734 | 260,131 | 496,734 | 260,131 | |
| NET ASSETS | 16,021,878 | 12,185,882 | 5,087,151 | 6,238,375 | |
| EQUITY Issued Capital |
14 | 16,481,428 | 13,605,098 | 16,481,428 | 13,605,098 |
| Reserves | 15 | 1,177,620 | 296,639 | 372,623 | 296,639 |
| Accumulated losses | 16 | (1,637,170) | (1,715,855) | (11,766,900) | (7,663,362) |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 16,021,878 | 12,185,882 | 5,087,151 | 6,238,375 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Note | Issued capital |
Accumulated losses |
Investments Revaluation Reserve |
Employee equity settled benefits reserve |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | ||
| Balance at 1 July 2005 | 9,901,312 | (535,300) | - | 51,135 | 9,417,147 | |
| Gain/(loss) on available for sale investments |
- | - | - | - | - | |
| Total income recognised directly in equity |
- | - | - | - | - | |
| Loss for the period | 16 | - | (1,180,555) | - | - | (1,180,555) |
| Total recognised income and expense |
- | (1,180,555) | - | - | (1,180,555) | |
| Issue of share capital | 14 | 3,887,000 | - | - | - | 3,887,000 |
| Cost of share issues | 14 | (183,214) | - | - | - | (183,214) |
| Share-based payment expense |
15 | - | - | - | 245,504 | 245,504 |
| Balance at 30 June 2006 | 13,605,098 | (1,715,855) | - | 296,639 | 12,185,882 | |
| Gain/(loss) on available for sale investments |
- | - | 804,997 | - | 804,997 | |
| Total income recognised directly in equity |
- | - | 804,997 | - | 804,997 | |
| Profit for the period | 16 | - | 78,685 | - | - | 78,685 |
| Total recognised income and expense |
- | 78,685 | 804,997 | - | 883,682 | |
| Issue of share capital | 14 | 3,027,000 | - | - | - | 3,027,000 |
| Cost of share issues | 14 | (150,670) | - | - | - | (150,670) |
| Share-based payment expense |
15 | - | - | - | 75,984 | 75,984 |
| Balance at 30 June 2007 | 16,481,428 | (1,637,170) | 804,997 | 372,623 | 16,021,878 |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Company | Note | Issued capital | Accumulated losses |
Employee equity-settled benefits |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ | \$ | reserve \$ |
\$ | ||
| Balance at 1 July 2005 | 9,901,312 | (4,676,907) | 51,135 | 5,275,540 | |
| Gain/(loss) on available for sale investments |
- | - | - | - | |
| Total income recognised directly in equity |
- | - | - | - | |
| Loss for the period | 16 | - | (2,986,455) | - | (2,986,455) |
| Total recognised income and expense |
- | (2,986,455) | - | (2,986,455) | |
| Issue of share capital | 14 | 3,887,000 | - | - | 3,887,000 |
| Cost of share issues | 14 | (183,214) | - | - | (183,214) |
| Share-based payment expense | 15 | - | - | 245,504 | 245,504 |
| Balance at 30 June 2006 | 13,605,098 | (7,663,362) | 296,639 | 6,238,375 | |
| Gain/(loss) on available for sale investments |
- | - | - | - | |
| Total income recognised directly in equity |
- | - | - | - | |
| Loss for the period | 16 | - | (4,103,538) | - | (4,103,538) |
| Total recognised income and expense |
- | (4,103,538) | - | (4,103,538) | |
| Issue of share capital | 14 | 3,027,000 | - | 3,027,000 | |
| Cost of share issues | 14 | (150,670) | - | - | (150,670) |
| Share-based payment expense | 15 | - | - | 75,984 | 75,984 |
| Balance at 30 June 2007 | 16,481,428 | (11,766,900) | 372,623 | 5,087,151 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Year to 30 Jun 07 \$ |
Year to 30 Jun 06 \$ |
Year to 30 Jun 07 \$ |
Year to 30 Jun 06 \$ |
|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| GST receipts from ATO Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received |
300,750 (996,234) 266,631 |
121,151 (748,877) 243,461 |
300,750 (996,234) 266,631 |
121,151 (748,873) 243,461 |
|
| Net cash used in operating activities | 23 | (428,853) | (384,265) | (428,853) | (384,261) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Payments for subsidiaries Payments for exploration Payment for plant and equipment |
22(a) | - (2,771,245) (28,919) |
- (2,899,328) (67,979) |
- - (28,919) |
(612,000) - (67,979) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,800,164) | (2,967,307) | (28,919) | (679,979) | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Advances to subsidiaries Repayment of loan Proceeds from share issues Payment of share issue costs Proceeds from unmarketable parcel share sale Payments in relation to unmarketable parcel |
- - 2,940,000 (150,670) - |
- - 3,887,000 (183,214) 177,259 |
(2,771,245) - 2,940,000 (150,670) - |
(2,287,330) - 3,887,000 (183,214) 177,259 |
|
| share sale | (1,607) | (143,355) | (1,607) | (143,355) | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,787,723 | 3,737,690 | 16,478 | 1,450,360 | |
| NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
(441,294) | 386,122 | (441,294) | 386,120 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year |
5,612,994 | 5,226,876 | 5,612,994 | 5,226,874 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
5 | 5,171,700 | 5,612,994 | 5,171,700 | 5,612,994 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General information
Stellar Resources Limited (the Company) is a listed public company, incorporated in Australia and operating in Australia.
Statement of compliance
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and complies with other requirements of the law. The financial report includes the separate financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of the Group. Accounting standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ("AIFRS"). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the consolidated financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity comply with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The parent entity financial statements and notes also comply with IFRS except for the disclosure requirements in IAS 32 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation" as the Australian equivalent Accounting Standard, AASB 132 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation" does not require such disclosures to be presented by the parent entity where its separate financial statements are presented together with the consolidated financial statements of the consolidated entity.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on September 2007.
Basis of preparation
The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
Judgements made by management in the application of AIFRS that have significant effects on the financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustments in the next year are disclosed, where applicable, in the relevant notes to the financial statements.
Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Income Tax
Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable profit or tax loss for the period. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).
Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base of those items.
In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which deductible temporary differences or used tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised.
The company and all its wholly-owned Australian resident entities have formed a tax-consolidated group under Australian taxation law. Stellar Resources Limited is the head entity in the tax-consolidated group. Tax expense/income, deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences of the members of the tax-consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of the members of the tax-consolidated group using the "separate taxpayer within group" approach. Current tax liabilities and assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits of the members of the taxconsolidated group are recognised by the company (as head entity in the tax-consolidated group). Under the tax sharing arrangements, amounts will be recognised as payable or receivable between group companies in relation to their contribution to the tax benefits and amounts of tax paid or payable. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of this agreement as payment of any amounts under the tax sharing arrangement is considered remote.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(b) Revenue
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the asset's net carrying amount.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax ("GST").
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.
(d) Receivables
Trade receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less a provision for any uncollectible debts. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off as incurred.
(e) Investments
Non-current investments are carried at cost less impairment write down. The carrying amount of investments is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount of these investments. Gains or losses, whether realised or unrealised, are included in profit before income tax.
(f) Impairment of Assets
At each reporting date, the consolidated entity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the consolidated entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(g) Property, Plant and Equipment
Land and building are recognised at deemed cost. Plant and equipment, leasehold improvements and building are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item. In the event that settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is deferred, cost is determined by discounting the amounts payable in the future to their present value as at the date of acquisition.
Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment, including freehold buildings but excluding land. Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the net cost or other revalued amount of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the period of the lease or estimated useful life, whichever is the shorter, using the straight line method. The estimated useful life, residual values and depreciation method is reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.
The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:
| Class of Fixed Asset | Depreciation Period |
|---|---|
| Office furniture and equipment | 2 to 5 years |
| Software | 2.5 years |
| Buildings | 40 years |
(h) Exploration, Evaluation and Development Expenditure
Costs carried forward
Costs arising from exploration and evaluation activities are carried forward provided such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development, or by sale, or where exploration and evaluation activities have not, at reporting date, reached a stage to allow a reasonable assessment regarding the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Costs carried forward in respect of an area of interest that is abandoned are written off in the period in which the decision to abandon is made.
(i) Goodwill
Goodwill is initially recorded at the amount by which the purchase price for a business or for an ownership interest in a controlled entity exceeds the fair value attributed to its net assets at date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortised, but tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the goodwill may be impaired. Any impairment is recognised immediately in profit or loss and is not subsequently reversed.
(j) Payables
Liabilities for trade payables and other amounts are carried at 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 company.
(k) Employee Benefits
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.
Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.
Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(l) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) (referred to as the "Group" in these financial statements). Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation. In the separate financial statement of the Company, intra-group transactions ("common control transactions") are generally accounted for by reference to the existing (consolidated) book value of the items.
(m) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets (except receivables) 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 balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.
Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.
(n) Financial Assets
Investments are recognised and derecognised on trade date where the purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose term require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss which are initially measured at fair value.
Subsequent to initial recognition, investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less impairment write down in the Company financial statements.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets, with the exception of trade receivables where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.
If in a subsequent period the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that carrying amount to the investment at the date of impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(n) Financial Assets (cont'd)
Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets "at fair value through profit or loss", "held-to-maturity investments", "available-for-sale" financial assets, and "loans and receivables". The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. At balance date, the entity held the following available-for-sale financial assets:
Available-for-sale financial assets
Certain shares and redeemable notes held by the Group are classified as being available-for-sale and are stated at fair value. Fair value is determined in the manner described below. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised directly in the investments revaluation reserve with the exception of impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest method and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets which are recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the investments revaluation reserve is included in profit or loss for the period.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial assets:
- has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future;
- is part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or
- is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset. Fair value is determined in the manner described below.
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:
- the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices; and
- the fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities (excluding derivative instruments) are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis; and
- the fair value of derivative instruments are calculated using quoted prices. Where such prices are not available use is made of discounted cash flow analysis using the applicable yield curve for the duration of the instruments for non-optional derivatives, and option pricing models for optional derivatives.
(o) Share-based Payments
The entity provides benefits to employees (including directors) of the entity in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares ("equity-settled transactions"). These benefits are currently provided under the Employee Option Plan.
The cost of these equity-settled share-based payments that were unvested as of 1 January 2005 is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using a Black-Scholes model.
In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of Stellar Resources Limited ("market conditions").
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ("vesting date").
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the number of awards that, in the opinion of the directors of the Group, will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on the best available information at balance date. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(o) Share-based Payments (cont'd)
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because of the non-achievement of nonmarket based performance conditions.
The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share.
(p) Issued Standards Not Early Adopted
The Directors have considered the impact of new accounting standards that are not yet applicable and do not believe they will have a material impact on the financial performance or state of affairs of the Company and Consolidated Entity.
Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted
At the date of authorisation of the financial report, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective.
Initial application of the following Standards will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial report, but will change the disclosures presently made in relation to the consolidated entity's and the company's financial report:
| Standard | Effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after |
Expected to be initially applied in the financial year ending |
|---|---|---|
| - AASB 7 "Financial Instruments: Disclosures" and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting from its issue |
1 January 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - AASB 101 "Presentation of Financial Statements" – revised standard |
1 January 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - AASB 2007-7 "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards" |
1 July 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - AASB 8 "Operating Segments" |
1 January 2009 | 30 June 2010 |
Initial application of the following Standards and Interpretations is not expected to have any material impact to the financial report of the consolidated entity and the company:
| Standard/Interpretation | Effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after |
Expected to be initially applied in the financial year ending |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| - | AASB Interpretation 10 "Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment" |
1 November 2006 | 30 June 2008 |
| - | AASB Interpretation 11 "AASB 2 – Group and Treasury Share Transactions" |
1 March 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - | AASB 2007-1 "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 11" |
1 March 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - | AASB Interpretation 12 "Service Concession Arrangements" |
1 January 2008 | 30 June 2009 |
| - | AASB 2007-2 "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 12" |
1 January 2008 | 30 June 2009 |
| - | AASB 2007-4 "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from ED 151 and Other Amendments" |
1 July 2007 | 30 June 2008 |
| - | AASB Interpretation 13 "Customer Loyalty Programmes" |
1 July 2008 | 30 June 2009 |
| - | AASB Interpretation 14 "AASB 119 – The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction" |
1 January 2008 | 30 June 2009 |
| - | AASB 123 "Borrowing Costs" – revised standard | 1 January 2009 | 30 June 2010 |
| - | AASB 2007-6 "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 123" |
1 January 2009 | 30 June 2010 |
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(p) Issued Standards Not Early Adopted (cont'd)
AASB Interpretation 10
AASB 134 "Interim Financial Reporting" requires an entity to apply the same accounting policies in its interim financial report as are applied in its annual financial report. It also states that measurements for interim reporting purposes are made on a year-to-date basis so that the frequency of reporting does not affect an entity's annual reports. AASB Interpretation 10 clarifies that an entity cannot reverse an impairment loss recognised in a previous interim period in relation to goodwill or either an investment in an equity instrument or in a financial asset carried at cost.
This approach is consistent with impairment reversal prohibitions in AASB 136 "Impairment of Assets" and AASB 139 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement".
AASB Interpretation 10 is required to be applied prospectively from the date at which the entity first applied AASB 136 (i.e. 1 July 2004) and AASB 139 (i.e. 1 July 2005), for goodwill and investments in either equity instruments or financial assets carried at cost, respectively.
AASB Interpretation 11 and AASB 2007-1
AASB Interpretation 11 clarifies the application of AASB 2 "Share-based Payment" to certain share-based payment arrangements involving the entity's own equity instruments and to arrangements involving equity instruments of the entity's parent. AASB 2007-1 amends AASB 2 to insert transitional provisions of IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment" that had previously been set out in AASB 1 "First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards".
AASB Interpretation 11 and AASB 2007-1 are required to be applied retrospectively.
AASB Interpretation 12 and AASB 2007-2
AASB Interpretation 12 provides guidance on the accounting by operators for public-to-private service concession arrangements. In doing so, it prescribes the following:
- infrastructure that falls within the scope of AASB Interpretation 12 shall not be recognised as property, plant and equipment of the operator because the contractual service arrangement does not convey the right to control the use of the public service infrastructure to the operator
- depending on the terms of the arrangement, the operator will recognise:
- a financial asset (where the operator has an unconditional right to receive a specified amount of cash or other financial asset over the life of the arrangement); or
- an intangible asset (where the operator's future cash flows are not specified e.g. where they will vary according to usage of the infrastructure asset); or
- both a financial asset and an intangible asset where the operator's return is provided partially by a financial asset and partially by an intangible asset.
AASB 2007-2 makes amendments to a number of Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 12. AASB 2007-2 also amends references to "UIG Interpretations" to "Interpretations".
On adopting AASB Interpretation 12, an entity is required to restate its financial position as though it had always accounted for its service concession arrangements using the method prescribed by the Interpretation.
AASB 2007-4
AASB 2007-4 makes amendments to a number of Australian Accounting Standards to introduce various accounting policy options, delete various disclosures presently required and make a number of editorial amendments.
Whilst a large number of Accounting Standards are amended by AASB 2007-4, key accounting policy options introduced by AASB 2007-4 relate to:
- the measurement and presentation of government grants;
- the accounting for jointly controlled entities using the proportionate consolidation method; and
- the presentation of the cash flow statement.
The consolidated entity does not intend to change any of its current accounting policies on adoption of AASB 2007-4; accordingly, there will no financial impact to the financial report.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
(p) Issued Standards Not Early Adopted (cont'd)
AASB Interpretation 13
AASB Interpretation 13 addresses the accounting by entities that provide their customers with incentives to buy goods or services by providing awards (i.e. award credits) as part of a sales transaction. AASB Interpretation 13 requires the entity that grants the awards to account for the sales transaction that gives rise to the award credits as a "multiple element revenue transaction" and allocate the fair value of the consideration received or receivable between the award credits granted and the other components of the revenue transaction.
AASB Interpretation 13 is required to be applied retrospectively.
AASB 123 (revised) and AASB 2007-6
AASB 123 (July 2004) permits an entity to either expense or capitalise borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets. Under AASB 123 (revised), entities are no longer permitted to choose between alternate treatments and must capitalise borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets. AASB 2007-6 makes amendments to various Accounting Standards arising from the issue of AASB 123 (revised).
AASB 123 (revised) is generally to be applied prospectively to borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets for which the commencement date for capitalisation is on or after 1 January 2009. Accordingly, no restatements will be required in respect of transactions prior to the date of adoption.
(q) Jointly Controlled Assets
Interests in jointly controlled assets in which the Group is a venturer (and so has joint control) are included in the financial statements by recognising the Group's share of jointly controlled assets (classified according to their nature), the share of liabilities incurred (including those incurred jointly with other venturers) and the Group's share of expenses incurred by or in respect of each joint venture.
| Consolidated Entity | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2. | REVENUE | ||||
| Operating activities | |||||
| Interest received – bank deposits | 282,631 | 243,461 | 282,631 | 243,461 | |
| Fair value gain on investments | 637,353 | - | - | - | |
| Total Revenue | 919,984 | 243,461 | 282,631 | 243,641 | |
| 3. | LOSS FOR THE YEAR Loss for the year includes the following items of expenses |
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| Depreciation – buildings, plant and equipment | 37,145 | 11,656 | 36,558 | 11,069 | |
| Exploration expenditure written off | 261,301 | 570,429 | - | - | |
| Rental expense | 28,039 | 28,250 | 28,039 | 28,250 | |
| Impairment of investments | - | - | 612,000 | 247,620 | |
| Equity-settled share based payments | 75,984 | 245,504 | 75,984 | 245,504 | |
| Impairment of loans to subsidiaries | - | - | 2,987,284 | 2,129,300 | |
| Fair value loss on investment | 287,475 | - | - | - |
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| 2007 \$ |
Consolidated Entity 2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
Company 2006 \$ |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | INCOME TAX | ||||
| (a) Income tax recognised in profit or loss |
|||||
| Tax expense comprises: Current tax benefit Deferred tax expense relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences |
494,950 - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
|
| Total tax benefit | 494,950 | - | - | - | |
| The prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting profit from operations reconciles to the income tax expense in the financial statements as follows: |
|||||
| Profit/(loss) from operations | 78,685 | (1,180,555) | (4,103,538) | (2,986,455) | |
| Income tax expense/(benefit) calculated at 30% | 23,605 | (354,167) | (1,231,061) | (895,936) | |
| Non-deductible expenses Unused tax losses and tax offsets not recognised as |
(675,336) 156,781 |
73,651 280,516 |
1,047,292 183,469 |
615,420 280,516 |
|
| deferred tax assets Total tax expense/(benefit) |
(494,950) | - | - | - |
The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under Australian tax law. There has been no change in the corporate tax rate when compared with the previous reporting period.
(b) Unrecognised deferred tax balances
| The following deferred tax assets have not been brought to account as assets: Effect of revaluations of assets for taxation purposes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax losses – revenue | 759,063 | 602,282 | 759,063 | 602,282 |
| Tax losses – capital | 720,427 | 720,427 | 720,427 | 720,427 |
| Total tax benefit | 1,479,490 | 1,322,709 | 1,479,470 | 1,322,709 |
Tax consolidation
Relevance of tax consolidation to the consolidation entity
The company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities have formed a tax-consolidated group with effect from 1 October 2004 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date. The head entity within the tax-consolidated group is Stellar Resources Limited.
Nature of tax sharing agreements
Entities within the tax-consolidated group have entered into a tax sharing agreement with the head entity. The tax sharing agreement entered into between members of the tax-consolidated group provides for the determination of the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of this agreement as payment of any amounts under the tax sharing agreement is considered remote.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | ||
| 5. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ||||
| Cash at bank | 32,181 | 242,994 | 32,181 | 242,994 | |
| Term Deposits | 5,220,000 | 5,370,000 | 5,220,000 | 5,370,000 | |
| 5,252,181 | 5,612,994 | 5,252,181 | 5,612,994 | ||
| Reconciliation of cash | |||||
| Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to items in the statement of financial position as follows: |
|||||
| Cash and cash equivalent Bank overdraft |
5,252,181 (81,481) |
5,612,994 - |
5,252,181 (81,481) |
5,612,994 - |
|
| 5,171,700 | 5,612,994 | 5,171,700 | 5,612,994 | ||
| 6. | TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES – CURRENT | ||||
| Other debtors | 150,732 | 100,652 | 150,732 | 100,652 | |
| GST receivable | 52,303 | 32,289 | 52,303 | 32,289 | |
| Tenement security deposit | 58,364 | 51,000 | 56,364 | 39,000 | |
| 261,399 | 183,941 | 259,399 | 171,941 | ||
| 7. | OTHER ASSETS – CURRENT | ||||
| Prepaid workers compensation insurance | 966 | 12,649 | 966 | 12,649 | |
| Prepaid insurance premium | 3,733 | 13,677 | 3,733 | 13,677 | |
| 4,699 | 26,326 | 4,699 | 26,326 | ||
| 8. | LOAN RECEIVABLES | ||||
| Receivable from wholly owned subsidiaries Accumulated impairment |
- - |
- - |
9,413,684 (9,413,684) |
6,426,400 (6,426,400) |
|
| Total | - | - | - | - |
Loans to subsidiaries are non-interest bearing and are repayable on demand.
Ultimate recovery of loan receivables is dependent upon success in exploration and development or sale or farm-out of the subsidiaries' exploration interests.
9. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS – NON-CURRENT
| Shares in listed investment | 4,832,588 | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares in subsidiaries at cost | - | - | 859,620 | 859,620 |
| Accumulated impairment | - | - | (859,620) | (247,620) |
| 4,832,588 | - | - | 612,000 |
Stellar holds 6.667 million unlisted options in ASX listed company Gippsland Offshore Petroleum Limited ("GOP"). These were issued inter alia to the company at the time of the initial ASX listing of GOP. These options are colloquially known as "piggy-back" options – in that upon the exercise of the "initial" 20 cent options (by 30 November 2009), 6.667 million new options would then be granted to Stellar (but at an exercise price of 40 cents and expiry date any time up two years from that date of issue).
At the balance date of 30 June 2007, the share price of GOP was 20 cents per share and hence the options only contain "time value" (and zero "intrinsic value"). However, as at the date of these Financial Statements, the GOP share price has risen above 20 cents and therefore the options have both time and intrinsic value.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | ||
| 10. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ||||
| Land and buildings – at cost | 64,519 | 64,519 | - | - | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,711) | (1,124) | - | - | |
| 62,808 | 63,395 | - | - | ||
| Office furniture and equipment – at cost | 90,921 | 76,888 | 90,921 | 76,888 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (35,296) | (9,148) | (35,296) | (9,148) | |
| 55,625 | 67,740 | 55,625 | 67,740 | ||
| Software | 26,257 | 11,371 | 26,257 | 11,371 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (14,276) | (3,866) | (14,276) | (3,866) | |
| 11,981 | 7,505 | 11,981 | 7,505 | ||
| Total property, plant and equipment | 130,414 | 138,640 | 67,606 | 75,245 | |
| (a) Movements in Carrying Amounts |
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| Balance at the beginning of the period | 138,640 | 82,317 | 75,245 | 18,335 | |
| Additions | 28,919 | 67,979 | 28,919 | 67,979 | |
| Depreciation expense | (37,145) | (11,656) | (36,558) | (11,069) | |
| Carrying amount at the end of the period | 130,414 | 138,640 | 67,606 | 75,245 | |
| 11. EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE | |||||
| (a) Carrying values |
|||||
| Balance at the beginning of the period Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 22(a)) |
6,484,112 - |
4,313,243 611,998 |
- - |
- - |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 22(a)) | - | 611,998 | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure incurred during period | 3,409,605 | 2,129,300 | - | - |
| Expenditure written off during period | (261,301) | (570,429) | - | - |
| Expenditure recoupment | (3,595,085) | - | - | - |
| Exploration expenditure carried forward | 6,037,331 | 6,484,112 | - | - |
Ultimate recovery of capitalised exploration expenditure is dependent upon success in exploration and development or sale or farm-out of the exploration interests.
(b) Joint venture interest
A wholly owned subsidiary, Balrone Holdings Pty Ltd, has the following significant exploration joint venture interests:
| North Bendigo Joint Venture | – Gold exploration 50% | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triako Joint Venture | – Base metal exploration farm-in whereby the Consolidated Entity has | ||||
| earned 51% |
A wholly owned subsidiary, Hillment Pty Ltd, has the following significant exploration joint venture interests:
Warrior Joint Venture – Uranium exploration farm-out
A wholly owned subsidiary, Hiltaba Gold Pty Ltd, has the following significant exploration joint venture interests:
| Cowell Joint Venture | – IOCG exploration farm-in whereby the Consolidated Entity can earn 75% |
|
|---|---|---|
| Robins Rise Joint Venture Tarcoola Uranium Joint Venture |
– IOCG exploration farm-out – Uranium exploration farm-out |
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
|
| 11. EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE | ||||
| (b) Joint venture interest (cont'd) |
||||
| The Consolidated Entity's share of assets employed in the joint ventures are: NON-CURRENT ASSETS Exploration expenditure |
2,651,164 | 1,477,625 | - | - |
| 12. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | ||||
| Other creditors and accruals | 473,302 | 232,322 | 473,302 | 232,322 |
| 13. CURRENT PROVISIONS | ||||
| Employee benefits | 23,432 | 27,809 | 23,432 | 27,809 |
| - Aggregate employee benefits liability |
23,432 | 27,809 | 23,432 | 27,809 |
| - Number of employees at year-end |
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 14. ISSUED CAPITAL | ||||
| (a) Issued capital |
||||
| 67,038,168 fully paid ordinary shares (2006: 58,338,168) |
16,481,428 | 13,605,098 | 16,481,428 | 13,605,098 |
| 2007 No. |
2007 \$ |
2006 No. |
2006 \$ |
|
| (b) Movements in shares on Issue |
||||
| At the beginning of the reporting period | 58,338,168 | 13,605,098 | 49,238,168 | 9,901,312 |
| Shares issued during the period: | ||||
| Placement Market | 8,400,000 | 2,940,000 | 7,500,000 | 3,375,000 |
| Placement Hillment Pty Ltd Placement Discovery Nickel Limited |
- 300,000 |
- 87,000 |
1,600,000 - |
512,000 - |
| Share issue cost | - | (150,670) | - | (183,214) |
| At the end of the reporting period | 67,038,168 | 16,481,428 | 58,338,168 | 13,605,098 |
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held.
At shareholders meetings, each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.
On 12 February 2007 the Company issued 300,000 ordinary fully paid shares at an issue price of 29 cents to fund the acquisition of exploration licence.
On 7 May 2007 the Company issued 8,400,000 ordinary fully paid shares at an issue price of 35 cents to sophisticated and professional investors through Taylor Collison Limited.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
14. ISSUED CAPITAL (cont'd)
(c) Share Options
The Company has in place an Employee Option Plan under which employees of the Company, including executive and non-executive directors can be offered both short term and long term incentives. Under the Plan each option is to subscribe for one share and, when issued, these shares rank equally with other shares. Options issued under the Employee Option Plan are not transferable. As at 30 June 2007, employees have options over 625,000 ordinary shares all of which are exercisable at 30 cents each and expire on 19 August 2009. In addition, on 10 December 2004, the Company's Directors were granted 3,500,000 options to subscribe for ordinary shares at an exercise price of 30 cents each. These options are exercisable between 28 April 2007 and 10 December 2008.
At 30 June 2007, the Company had on issue the following options to acquire shares in the Company:
| Nos. | Class |
|---|---|
| 3,500,000 | Unlisted Director Options |
| 625,000 | Unlisted Vested Employee Options expiring 19 August 2009 |
The following share-based payment arrangements were in existence during the period.
| Option series | Number | Grant date | Expiry date | Exercise price |
Fair value at grant date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director options (i) | 3,500,000 | 10/12/04 | 10/12/08 | 30 cents | \$220,500 |
| Employee options (ii) | 250,000 | 22/09/05 | 19/08/09 | 30 cents | \$70,765 |
| Employee options (ii) | 375,000 | 16/03/06 | 19/08/09 | 30 cents | \$81,358 |
(i) Under the ASX listing rules, options issued to Directors in the year ending 30 June 2005 remained in escrow until 28 April 2007 and vested on that date.
(ii) In accordance with the Company's Employee Option Plan, employee options issued on the 22 September 2005 and 16 March 2006 fully vested on issue date.
No employee options were issued during the 12 month period just concluded.
The following reconciles the outstanding options at the beginning and end of the financial year.
| Number of options |
Weighted average exercise price |
Number of options |
Weighted average exercise prices |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,125,000 | 30 cents | 3,500,000 | 30 cents | |
| - | - | 625,000 | 30 cents | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| 4,125,000 | 30 cents | 4,125,000 | 30 cents | |
| 4,125,000 | 30 cents | 4,125,000 | 30 cents | |
| 2007 | 2006 |
(i) Exercised during the financial year No share options issued under the employee option plan were exercised during the year.
(ii) Balance at end of the financial year The share options outstanding at the end of the financial year had an exercise price of 30 cents and weighted average remaining contractual life of 567 days.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
| Consolidated Entity | Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15. RESERVES | 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
2007 \$ |
| Employee equity-settled benefits reserve | ||||
| Balance at the beginning of the financial year | 296,639 | 51,135 | 296,639 | 51,135 |
| Share-based payment | 75,984 | 245,504 | 75,984 | 245,504 |
| Transfer to share capital | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at the end of the financial year | 372,623 | 296,639 | 372,623 | 296,639 |
| Investments revaluation reserve | ||||
| Balance at the beginning of the financial year | - | - | - | - |
| Revaluation increments/(decrements) | 804,997 | - | - | - |
| Deferred tax liability arising on revaluation | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at the end of the financial year | 804,997 | - | - | - |
The employee equity-settled benefits reserve arises on the grant of share options to directors and employees under the employee share option plan. Amounts are transferred out of the reserve and into issued capital when the options are exercised. Further information about share-based payments to employees is made in Notes 14 and 18 to the financial statements
The investment revaluation reserve is used to recognise fair value movements in financial assets held by the group based on closing prices on the ASX in respect of quoted securities
16. ACCUMULATED LOSSES
| Accumulated losses at the beginning of the period |
(1,715,855) | (535,300) | (7,663,362) | (4,676,907) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 78,685 | (1,180,555) | (4,103,538) | (2,986,455) |
| Accumulated losses at the end of the financial period |
(1,637,170) | (1,715,855) | 11,766,900 | (7,663,362) |
| Consolidated Entity 2007 Cents per share |
2006 Cents per share |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||
| Basic earnings per share | 0.133 | (2.295) | |
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.133 | (2.295) | |
| (a) | Reconciliation of Earnings to Net Loss | Consolidated Entity 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
| Net profit/(loss) Earnings used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS |
78,685 78,685 |
1,180,555 1,180,555 |
|
| (b) | Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period used in calculation of basic and diluted EPS |
59,128,853 | 51,449,127 |
The options on issue throughout 2006 and 2007 are not dilutive in effect, as the consolidated entity recorded a net loss in each of those financial years.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
(a) Names and positions held of key management personnel in office at any time during the financial period are:
| Thomas J Burrowes | – | Executive Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie E Laws | – | Non-executive Director |
| David J Isles | – | Executive Director |
| Christopher G Anderson | – | Executive Director |
| Bill Michaelidis | – | Company Secretary/CFO |
(b) Directors' and Executives' Compensation
Remuneration Policy
The Board is responsible for determining and reviewing the remuneration of the directors including the managing director and the executive officers of the Company. This process requires consideration of the levels and form of remuneration appropriate to securing, motivating and retaining executives with the skills to manage the Company's operations. In order to retain and attract executives of sufficient calibre to facilitate the efficient and effective management of the Company's operations, the Board seeks where necessary the advice of external advisers in connection with the structure of remuneration packages. The Board also recommends the levels and form of remuneration for non-executive directors with reference to performance, relevant comparative remuneration and independent expert advice. The total sum of remuneration payable to non-executive directors shall not exceed the sum fixed by members of the Company in general meeting. Shareholders fixed the maximum aggregate remuneration for non-executive directors at \$500,000.
The three key elements of director and executive remuneration are:
- base salary and fees, which are determined by reference to the market rate based on payments at similar size companies in the industry;
- superannuation contributions; and
- equity-based payments, the value of which are dependent on the Company's share price and other factors.
| 2007 | Short Term Benefits | Post-employment | Equity | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Bonus | Non | Super | Other | Options | Benefits | ||
| & Fees | monetary | annuation | ||||||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| Director | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | 86,833 | - | - | 103,167 | - | 21,881 | 211,881 | |
| B E Laws | 14,583 | - | - | 12,667 | - | 10,341 | - | 37,591 |
| D J Isles | 75,000 | - | - | - | - | 21,881 | - | 96,881 |
| C G Anderson | 175,000 | - | - | - | - | 21,881 | - | 196,881 |
| Executive | ||||||||
| B Michaelidis | 73,500 | - | - | 16,500 | - | - | - | 90,000 |
| 424,916 | - | - | 132,334 | - | 75,984 | - | 633,234 | |
| 2006 | Short Term Benefits | Post-employment | Equity | Other | Total | |||
| Salary | Bonus | Non | Super | Other | Options | Benefits | ||
| & Fees | monetary | annuation | ||||||
| \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| Director | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | 129,250 | - | - | 49,500 | - | 26,509 | - | 205,259 |
| B E Laws | 27,083 | - | - | 2,437 | - | 13,854 | - | 43,374 |
| D J Isles | 75,000 | - | - | - | - | 26,509 | - | 101,509 |
| C G Anderson | 150,000 | - | - | - | - | 26,509 | - | 176,509 |
| Executive | ||||||||
| B Michaelidis | 68,250 | - | - | 13,000 | - | 70,765 | - | 152,015 |
| 449,583 | - | - | 64,937 | - | 164,146 | - | 678,666 |
Key Management Personnel Compensation
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (cont'd)
(b) Directors' and Executives' Compensation (cont'd)
All key management personnel compensation is paid by Stellar Resources Limited. Key management personnel receive no remuneration from group subsidiary companies.
Compensation for Mr Anderson and Mr Isles are paid respectively to CG Anderson & Associates and The Goongarrie Trust.
(c) Compensation Options: Granted and vested during the year
| 2007 | Vested Number |
Granted Number |
Grant Date |
Value per |
Terms and conditions for each grant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| option at grant date |
Exercise Price |
Expiry Date |
First Exercise Date |
Last Exercise Date |
||||
| Director | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| B E Laws | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D J Isles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| C G Anderson Executive |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| B Michaelidis | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - |
No options were granted in 2007.
| 2006 | Vested Number |
Granted Number |
Grant Date |
Value per |
Terms and conditions for each grant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| option at grant date |
Exercise Price |
Expiry Date |
First Exercise Date |
Last Exercise Date |
||||
| Director | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| B E Laws | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D J Isles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| C G Anderson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Executive | ||||||||
| B Michaelidis | 250,000 | 250,000 | 22/09/05 | 28 cents | 30 cents | 19/08/09 | 22/09/05 | 19/08/09 |
| 250,000 | 250,000 |
(d) Details concerning share-based remuneration of directors and executives
The company's policy for determining the nature and amount of emoluments of board members and senior executives of the company is as follows:
The remuneration structure for executive officers, including executive directors, is based on a number of factors, including length of service, particular experience of the individual concerned, and overall performance of the company. The contracts for service between the company and directors and executives are on a continuing basis the terms of which are not expected to change in the immediate future. Any options not exercised before or on the date of termination will lapse.
The objective of the share-based schemes is to both reinforce the short and long-term goals of the company and to provide a common interest between management and shareholders. No options were granted during the year to key management personnel as outlined in Note 18(c) above.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION (cont'd)
(d) Details concerning share-based remuneration of directors and executives (cont'd)
The Board is responsible for the review and operation of the Stellar Option Plan including terms and conditions for all options issued. The number of options offered under the plan is limited to less than 5% of the total number of shares on issue at the time of the offer.
(e) Number of options held by key management personnel
| 2007 | Balance 1/07/06 |
Granted as compen sation |
Options exercised |
Net change other |
Balance 30/06/07 |
Total vested 30/06/07 |
Total exerc isable 30/06/07 |
Total unexerc isable 30/06/07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| B E Laws | 500,000 | - | - | - | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | - |
| D J Isles | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| C G Anderson | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| Executives | ||||||||
| B Michaelidis | 250,000 | - | - | - | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 | - |
| 3,750,000 | - | - | - | 3,750,000 | 3,750,000 | 3,750,000 | - | |
| 2006 | Balance 1/07/05 |
Granted as compen sation |
Options exercised |
Net change other |
Balance 30/06/06 |
Total vested 30/06/06 |
Total exerc isable 30/06/06 |
Total unexerc isable 30/06/06 |
| Directors | ||||||||
| T J Burrowes | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 | - | - | 1,000,000 |
| B E Laws D J Isles |
500,000 1,000,000 |
- - |
- - |
- - |
500,000 1,000,000 |
- - |
- - |
500,000 1,000,000 |
| C G Anderson | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 | - | - | 1,000,000 |
| Executives B Michaelidis |
- | 250,000 | - | - | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 | - |
(f) Shares issued on exercise of compensation options
No shares were issued to directors or executives on exercise of compensation options during the financial year.
(g) Loans to key management personnel
There were no loans to key management personnel at anytime during the current or prior financial year.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION (cont'd)
(h) Number of shares held by key management personnel
| 2007 | Balance 1/07/06 |
Received as Compensation |
Options Exercised |
Net change other |
Balance 30/06/07 |
Held Nominally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors | ||||||
| T J Burrowes | 1,086,112 | - | - | - | 1,086,112 | - |
| B E Laws | 75,000 | - | - | - | 75,000* | - |
| D J Isles | 73,612 | - | - | - | 73,612 | - |
| C G Anderson | 75,000 | - | - | - | 75,000 | - |
| Executives | ||||||
| B Michaelidis | 5,000 | - | - | - | 5,000 | - |
| 1,314,724 | - | - | - | 1,314,724 | - |
* On 15 August 2007 Mr Laws purchase an additional 425,000 shares
| 2006 | Balance 1/07/05 |
Received as Compensation |
Options Exercised |
Net change other |
Balance 30/06/06 |
Held Nominally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors | ||||||
| T J Burrowes | 1,086,112 | - | - | - | 1,086,112 | - |
| B E Laws | 75,000 | - | - | - | 75,000 | - |
| D J Isles | 73,612 | - | - | - | 73,612 | - |
| C G Anderson | 75,000 | - | - | - | 75,000 | - |
| Executives | ||||||
| B Michaelidis | 5,000 | - | - | - | 5,000 | - |
| 1,314,724 | - | - | - | 1,314,724 | - |
| Consolidated Entity | Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
| Remuneration for audit or review of the financial reports of the Company |
18,540 | 16,560 | 18,540 | 16,560 |
| 18,540 | 16,560 | 18,540 | 16,560 |
20. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE
Exploration Commitments 1,547,951 1,204,461 - -
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Company has minimum exploration expenditure requirements up until the expiry of leases. These obligations, which are subject to renegotiation upon expiry of leases, are not provided for in the financial statements and are payable:
Not later than one year 1,547,951 1,204,461 - -
Exploration commitments later than one year are dependent on management assessment of prospectivity and desirability of retaining the current suite of exploration projects.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
21. RELATED PARTIES
Directors
The names of the persons who were directors of Stellar Resources Limited at any time during the financial period are as follows:
| Thomas J Burrowes | – | Executive Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie E Laws | – | Non-executive Director |
| David J Isles | – | Executive Director |
| Christopher G Anderson | – | Executive Director |
Remuneration Benefits
Information on remuneration benefits of Directors is disclosed in Note 18.
Transaction of Directors and Director-Related Entities Concerning Shares or Share Options
Directors and Director-related entities hold directly, indirectly or beneficially as at the reporting date the following equity interests in the Consolidated Entity:
| Consolidated Entity | Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
|
| Ordinary shares | - | - | 1,309,724 | 1,309,724 |
| Options over ordinary shares | - | - | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 |
425,000 additional shares were acquired since 30 June 2007 by Mr Laws.
Other Transactions with Directors and Director – Related Entities
During the period, geological, geophysical and field services were provided at commercial rates by a director related entity, Euro Exploration Services Pty Ltd, of which Mr Anderson was both a Director and shareholder. Euro Exploration Services Pty Ltd charged \$95,000 (2006: \$232,656) in relation to these services.
During the period, Providence Gold and Minerals Pty Ltd (PGM) of which Mr Burrowes is a Director and shareholder undertook exploration activities under a joint venture arrangement whereby exploration costs are borne on a 50/50 basis between PGM and the Company were \$36,631 (2006: \$71,343)
22. SUBSIDIARIES
| Country of Incorporation | Percent Owned (%) 2007 |
2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company: | |||
| Stellar Resources Limited | Australia | - | - |
| Subsidiaries of Stellar Resources Limited: | |||
| Balrone Holdings Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
| Rilo Explorations Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
| Bridgedale Holdings Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
| Hiltaba Gold Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
| Rubicon Min Tech Ventures Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
| Hillment Pty Ltd | Australia | 100% | 100% |
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
22. SUBSIDIARIES (cont'd)
(a) Subsidiaries Acquired
| Date Acquired |
Purchase Consideration |
Percentage Acquired |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| The following subsidiaries were acquired during the period: | |||
| 2007 No subsidiaries were acquired during the period |
- | - | - |
| 2006 Hillment Pty Ltd |
03/10/05 | \$612,000 | 100% |
| Hillment Pty Ltd | |||
| Book value | Fair value | Fair value on | |
| Net assets acquired | \$ | adjustment \$ |
acquisition \$ |
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 | - | 2 |
| Exploration expenditure | - | 611,998 | 611,998 |
| 2 | 611,998 | 612,000 |
(b) Subsidiaries Disposed
No subsidiaries were disposed during the period
| Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 \$ |
|
| 23. CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||
| Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Loss after Income Tax |
||||
| Profit/(loss) for the year | 78,685 | (1,180,555) | (4,103,538) | (2,986,455) |
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 37,145 | 11,656 | 36,558 | 11,069 |
| - | ||||
| - | ||||
| 245,504 | ||||
| 247,620 | ||||
| Provision for subsidiary loan receivables | - | - | 2,987,284 | 2,129,300 |
| Income tax expenses | (494,950) | - | - | - |
| Fair value gains on investments | (349,877) | - | - | - |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||
| (Increase)/decrease in receivables | (36,074) | - | (36,074) | - |
| (Increase)/decrease in prepayments | 21,627 | (19,041) | 21,627 | (19,041) |
| Increase/(decrease) in payables | (18,317) | (29,933) | (18,317) | (29,933) |
| Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements |
(4,377) | 17,675 | (4,377) | 17,675 |
| (384,261) | ||||
| Amortisation formation cost Exploration expenditure write off Employee equity-settled benefits Diminution in investments Cash flows used in operations |
\$ - 261,301 75,984 - (428,853) |
Consolidated Entity \$ - 570,429 245,504 - (384,265) |
\$ - - 75,984 612,000 (428,853) |
The shares in listed investments of \$4,832,588 (Note 9) do not constitute an operating or financing activity due to their nature and, therefore, are not shown in the cash flow information above. This amount is represented by a combination of shares and options in UraniumSA Limited and options in Gippsland Offshore Petroleum Limited issued to the company as follows:
- 6,666,667 Gippsland Offshore Petroleum Limited options were granted to Rilo Exploration Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellar) in consideration for rights held in certain petroleum tenements.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
23. CASH FLOW INFORMATION (cont'd)
- 10,266,980 shares were granted to Hiltaba Gold Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellar) on the successful listing of UraniumSA Limited pursuant to a Joint Venture with UraniumSA Limited granting uranium exploration rights on six of Stellar's exploration licenses in the Tarcoola region of the central Gawler Craton.
24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a) Off-balance sheet derivative instruments
The Company does not utilise any off-balance sheet derivative instruments.
(b) Commodity contracts
As at 30 June 2007, the Company does not have in place any commodity contracts.
(c) Credit risk exposure
The credit risk on financial assets of the Company, which have been recognised in the income statement, is generally the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts.
| 2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
2007 \$ |
2006 \$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| 859,620 | |||
| - | - | (859,620) | (247,620) |
| 4,832,588 | - | - | 612,000 |
| 4,832,588 - |
Consolidated Entity - - |
Company - 859,620 |
(e) Interest rate risk exposure
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods is set out in the following table:
| Fixed interest maturing | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average Effective Interest |
Floating interest rate |
1 yr or less | Over 1 yr to 5 yrs |
More than 5 yrs |
Non interest bearing |
Total | |
| Rate | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| 2007 | |||||||
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Cash | 6.28% | - | 5,252,181 | - | - | - | 5,252,181 |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | 261,399 | 261,399 |
| Total financial assets | - | 5,252,181 | - | - | 261,399 | 5,513,580 | |
| Financial liabilities Trade and other creditors |
- | - | - | - | 473,302 | 473,302 | |
| Total financial liabilities | - | - | - | - | 473,302 | 473,302 | |
| Net financial assets | - | 5,252,181 | - | - | (211,903) | 5,040,278 |
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont'd)
(e) Interest rate risk exposure (cont'd)
| Fixed interest maturing | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average Effective Interest |
Floating interest rate |
1 yr or less | Over 1 yr to 5 yrs |
More than 5 yrs |
Non interest bearing |
Total | |
| Rate | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | \$ | |
| 2006 | |||||||
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Cash | 6.03% | 5,612,994 | - | - | - | 5,612,994 | |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | 183,941 | 183,941 | |
| Total financial assets | 5,612,994 | - | - | 183,941 | 5,796,935 | ||
| Financial liabilities Trade and other creditors |
- | - | - | 232,322 | 232,322 | ||
| Total financial liabilities | - | - | - | 232,322 | 232,322 | ||
| Net financial assets | 5,612,994 | - | - | (48,381) | 5,564,613 |
(f) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non interest bearing monetary financial assets and financial liabilities of the Company approximates their carrying amounts.
25. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENTS
The consolidated entity only operates in the Australian mineral exploration sector where it is actively pursuing opportunities.
26. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
The company announced its intention to float a new company with a focus on tin.
27. COMPANY DETAILS
The registered office and principal place of business of the Company is:
Level 7, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LISTED PUBLIC COMPANIES
The following additional information is required by Australian Stock Exchange Limited in respect of listed public companies.
1. Shareholding
The issued capital of the company was 67,038,168 ordinary shares fully paid as at 21 September 2007, of which all are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. In addition, the company has on issue 4,125,000 unlisted options to acquire shares at an exercise of 30 cents per share at any time up to 19 August 2009.
(a) Distribution of Shareholder Numbers
| Size of Holding | Number of Shareholders |
Units | % | Number of Optionholders |
Units | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 1,000 | 229 | 94,799 | 0.14 | - | - | - |
| 1,001 – 5,000 | 585 | 1,755,486 | 2.62 | - | - | - |
| 5,001 – 10,000 | 350 | 2,989,472 | 4.46 | - | - | - |
| 10,001 – 100,000 | 862 | 30,641,964 | 45.71 | 1 | 75,000 | 1.82 |
| 100,001 and over | 96 | 31,556,447 | 47.07 | 7 | 4,050,000 | 98.18 |
| 2,122 | 67,038,168 | 100.00 | 8 | 4,125,000 | 100.00 |
There were 491 shareholders who held less than a marketable parcel (2,500 shares) based on the market price of 20 cents.
(b) Substantial shareholder as at 26 September 2006
| Name | Number of Shares Held |
% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Thomson Pty Ltd | 3,750,000 | 5.59 |
(c) 20 Largest Shareholders – Ordinary Shares
(d) Largest Optionholders
| Name | Number of Options Held |
% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T J Burrowes | 1,000,000 | 24.24 |
| 2 3 |
C G Anderson D J Isles |
1,000,000 1,000,000 |
24.24 24.24 |
| 4 | B E Laws | 500,000 | 12.12 |
| 5 | B Michaelidis | 250,000 | 6.06 |
| 6 | B Rava | 150,000 | 3.64 |
| 7 | M Raetz | 150,000 | 3.64 |
| 8 | A M Rigg | 75,000 | 1.82 |
| 4,125,000 | 100.00 |
(e) Voting Rights
Voting rights of members are governed by the company's Constitution. In summary, on the show of hands, every member present in person or by proxy shall have one vote and, upon a poll, every such attending member shall be entitled to one vote for every share held.
(f) Unquoted and Restricted Securities
Options over un-issued Shares
- 3,500,000 options are on issue to four Stellar Directors. These options are exercisable up to 10 December 2008 at an exercisable price of 30 cents.
- 625,000 options are on issue to Stellar employees. These options are exercisable up to 19 August 2009 at an exercisable price of 30 cents each.
Restricted Shares
- 1,437,224 shares issued to five current and former Stellar Directors (or related parties) were in escrow until 28 April 2007.
SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS
| Ar ea 2) ( km |
S in te l lar te t he l d re s ( ) % |
is i Re te d t t le ho l de g re r |
Da te te d g ra n |
iry / Ex p o n du t p ay me n e |
No te s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 4 6 3 2 - Tr ia ko Jo in Ve t e n |
So Ne h W les tu t re a w u , |
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| 6 1 |
1 5 |
An log l d As ha i Au l ia L im i d, Tr ia ko Re L im i d t tra te te g o n s so urc es ( C B H Re L im i d ) te no w so urc es |
2 1 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 3 |
2 0 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 7 |
No 1 te |
| ion ice Ex lor t L p a nc |
E L 6 5 5 6 - Pa Ha t, Ne e na ma w |
So t h W les u a |
|||
| 3 8 |
1 0 0 |
Ba lro Ho l d ing P L d ty t ne s |
1 1 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 6 |
1 0 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 8 |
|
| M in ing Le M L 4 as e |
6 5 0 - Ta la Pr j So h t, t rc oo o ec u |
Au l ia tra s |
|||
| 1 5. 6 1 ha |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 |
|
| in ing M Le M L 4 as e |
j So 6 6 7 - Ta la Pr t, t h rc oo o ec u |
ia Au tra l s |
|||
| 4. 4 9 ha |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
1 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 5 |
1 0 / 0 1 / 2 0 1 0 |
|
| M in ing Le M L 5 as e |
1 9 - Ta la Pr j So h 7 t, t rc oo o ec u |
Au l ia tra s |
|||
| 4. 6 8 ha |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 |
|
| M in ing Le M L 5 as e |
So 3 0 0 - Ta la Pr j t, t h rc oo o ec u |
Au tra l ia s |
|||
| 2. 8 9 ha |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
1 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 5 |
1 0 / 0 1 / 2 0 1 0 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 0 8 9 - Ta la, So h t e rc oo u |
Au l ia tra s |
|||
| 1 2 4 9 |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 2 0 6 2 0 0 3 |
/ / 1 0 6 2 0 0 8 |
No 2 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
So E L 3 2 0 5 - P in d ing h Au t e u , |
l ia tra s |
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| 5 0 0 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 0 0 5 2 0 0 4 |
/ / 9 0 5 2 0 0 9 |
No te 2 |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 5 H ier W l l, So 3 2 3 - t e ns e u |
h Au l ia tra s |
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| 4 2 7 |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 2 9 0 9 2 0 0 4 |
/ / 2 8 0 9 2 0 0 9 |
No 2 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 3 3 6 - Ro b ins R ise So e u , |
h Au l ia t tra s |
|||
| 8 1 8 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 9 0 5 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 8 0 5 2 0 0 7 |
No te 6 |
| ion ice Ex lor t L p a nc 2 6 3 |
Ca ing So E L 3 3 6 9 - d t h e rn u , 1 0 0 |
ia Au tra l s H i l ba Go l d P L d ta t |
4 / 0 / 2 0 0 7 5 |
3 / 0 / 2 0 0 7 7 |
No 2 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t a nc |
E L 3 3 7 2 - W io So h Au t e ar r u |
ty l ia tra s |
|||
| p 1 6 5 |
r, 1 0 0 |
H i l lm P L d t ty t en |
/ / 8 0 7 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 7 0 7 2 0 0 7 |
No 4 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 4 3 6 - La ke W e oo ro ng |
So h Au l ia t tra u s |
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| 8 8 9 |
, 1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
2 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 5 |
1 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 5 0 0 - Ky he ing So t e c r u , |
h Au l ia tra s |
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| 9 1 |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 8 0 1 2 0 0 6 |
/ / 1 7 0 1 2 0 0 7 |
No 2 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
So E L 3 5 8 3 - Pe h t ty t e rn a u , |
Au l ia tra s |
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| 5 9 8 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 2 1 0 6 2 0 0 6 |
/ / 2 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 |
SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS
| Ar ea 2) ( km |
S in te l lar te t he l d re s ( ) % |
is i Re te d t t le ho l de g re r |
Da te te d g ra n |
iry / Ex p o n du t p ay me n e |
No te s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ion ice Ex lor t L p a nc |
C in Sw E L 3 7 5 2 - lea k e ns am |
So ia t h Au tra l p, u s |
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| 6 3 7 |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 9 0 4 2 0 0 7 |
/ / 1 8 0 4 2 0 1 2 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 7 5 3 - Lo Cr k, So t e ng ee u |
h Au l ia tra s |
|||
| 9 2 7 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 1 9 0 4 2 0 0 7 |
/ / 1 8 0 4 2 0 1 2 |
|
| ion ice Ex lor t L p a nc |
Co ing So E L 3 7 9 9 - la d d t e o u , |
ia h Au tra l s |
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| 8 5 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
1 2 / 0 6 / 2 0 0 7 |
1 1 / 0 / 2 0 1 2 7 |
No 2 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 8 5 0 - Ca iew loo So e rr er u , |
h Au l ia t tra s |
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| 2 7 2 |
1 0 0 |
Go H i l ba l d P L d ta ty t |
/ / 2 3 0 7 2 0 0 7 |
/ / 2 2 0 7 2 0 1 2 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
Co So E L 3 0 1 6 - l l J V, h t e we u |
Au l ia tra s |
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| 8 4 0 |
0 | Av Re L im i d, d by H i l ba Go l d P L d te ta ty t oc a so urc es ma na g e |
2 3 / 0 9 / 2 0 0 2 |
2 2 / 0 8 / 2 0 0 7 |
No 4 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 1 4 8 - Co l l J V, So h t e we u |
Au l ia tra s |
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| 3 1 2 |
0 | Go Av Re L im i d, d by H i l ba l d P L d te ta ty t oc a so urc es ma na g e |
/ / 2 6 1 1 2 0 0 3 |
/ / 2 5 1 1 2 0 0 8 |
No 4 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 3 4 1 8 - Co l l J V, So h t e we u |
Au l ia tra s |
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| 8 5 |
0 | Av Re L im i d, d by H i l ba Go l d P L d te ta ty t oc a so urc es ma na g e |
/ / 1 6 0 9 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 1 5 0 9 2 0 1 0 |
No te 4 |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
Ap l ica ion E L A / W t 3 7 9 0 7 - e p |
W irr i da So h Au l ia t t tra es u s , |
|||
| 4 2 6 |
1 0 0 |
H i l ba Go l d P L d ta ty t |
No 7 te |
||
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 4 6 / 2 0 0 3 - He k ir k, Ta e em s |
ia sm an |
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| 1 9 3 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
/ / 3 0 2 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 9 0 2 2 0 1 0 |
|
| ion ice Ex lor t L p a nc |
/ ive E L 1 2 0 0 4 - Ra R e ms ay r, |
ia Ta sm an |
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| 9 0 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
3 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 5 |
9 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 0 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 2 1 / 2 0 0 4 - Du da Ta e n s, sm |
ia an |
|||
| 1 3 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
/ / 2 6 0 6 2 0 0 4 |
/ / 2 5 0 6 2 0 0 9 |
No 5 te |
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
/ E L 4 9 2 0 0 4 - Ra Ta e y ne sm an , |
ia | |||
| 2 8 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
3 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 5 |
9 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 0 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 5 0 / 2 0 0 4 - Ew Cr k, Ta t e ar ee |
ia sm an |
|||
| 3 2 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
/ / 3 0 2 2 0 0 5 |
/ / 9 0 2 2 0 1 0 |
|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
/ Cr E L 2 1 2 0 0 6 - Ha 's e ng ma n |
k, Ta ia ee sm an |
|||
| 8 Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
1 0 0 E L / Co inn Ta 4 4 2 0 0 6 - e r a, sm |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res ia an |
/ / 9 1 0 2 0 0 6 |
/ / 8 1 0 2 0 1 1 |
|
| 1 2 5 |
1 0 0 |
Ru b ico M in Te h Ve P L d tu ty t n c n res |
/ / 1 7 0 4 2 0 0 7 |
/ / 1 6 0 4 2 0 1 2 |
|
SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS
| Ar ea 2) ( km |
S l lar in he l d te te t re s ( ) % |
Re is d i le ho l de te t t g re r |
Da d te te g ra n |
Ex iry / p o n t du p ay me n e |
No te s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex lor ion L ice t p a nc |
E L 4 5 2 5 - No h Be d ig V t e r n o, |
ic ia to r |
|||
| 3 7 4 Ex lor ion Pe i t p a rm |
5 0 / fo Pe leu E P P V ic P 4 7 - t tro r m |
Go S Pr i de l d a d M ine ls P L d, l lar Re L im i d ty t te te ov nc e n ra so urc es S G i l be B loc k, G ip lan d Ba in, Ba i V ic ia t tra t, to r p s s ss r |
/ / 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 |
/ / 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 9 |
|
| 2 3 0 |
3 | Mo by O i l & Ga L d, Ba S i O i l Co L im i d, Ea le Ba t tra t te s ss mp an y g y Re N L so urc es |
2 8 / 0 / 2 0 0 1 5 |
2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 8 7 |
|
Notes:
- Note 1 Stellar has earned its 51% interest and is proceeding to move to a 60% interest by September 2007
- Note 2 UraniumSA Limited earning 70% in uranium interest
- Stellar retained 100% interest in BHP Billiton Falcon Access Areas
- Note 3 Memorandum of Understanding for farm-out to Toro Energy Limited
- Note 4 Stellar has a right to earn 75% interest
- Note 5 Purchased from Discovery Nickel Limited (now Discovery Metals Limited)
- Note 6 Earn-in agreement with Red Metal Limited and Phelps Dodge Australasia, Inc.
- Note 7 Application date 22 August 2007
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Thomas J Burrowes (Chairman) Barrie E Laws (Non-executive) David J Isles (Executive) Christopher G Anderson (Executive)
COMPANY SECRETARY
Bill Michaelidis Melvyn J Drummond
REGISTERED OFFICE
Level 7, Exchange Tower 530 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: (03) 9909 7618 Facsimile: (03) 9909 7621 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.stellarresources.com.au
Registers of unlisted employee and other options held at this address
ADELAIDE OFFICE
63 King William Street Kent Town SA 5067
Telephone: (08) 8363 1589
SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services Limited Level 4, 333 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Register of listed ordinary shares held at this address
LEGAL ADVISERS
Bryan Cumming Level 7, Exchange Tower 530 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
AUDITOR
DTT Victoria QV Building 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000
BANKERS
National Australia Bank Limited Level 2, 330 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
PRINCIPAL STOCK EXCHANGE
Australian Stock Exchange Limited 530 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
ASX code for shares: SRZ