Limited ACN 099 945 516
Annual Financial Report
30 June 2008 For personal use only use personal For CP1 Limited ACN 099 945 516
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORPORATE DIRECTORY 1
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2
LEAD AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 20
INCOME STATEMENTS 21
STATEMENTS OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE 22
BALANCE SHEETS 23
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 24
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 25
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 67
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 69
OFFICES AND OFFICERS 70 For personal use only use personal For CP1 Limited ACN 099 945 516
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Company Auditors of the Company CP1 Limited KPMG ACN 099 945 516 Level 11, Corporate Centre One Cnr Bundall Road and Slatyer Avenue Registered Office Bundall QLD 4217 Level 12, 300 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Lawyers for the Company National number 13 4679 McCullough Robertson Phone (07) 3229 7129 Level 12 Fax (07) 3229 5796 Central Plaza Two 66 Eagle Street Gold Coast Office Brisbane QLD 4000 City Pacific House 2 Miami Key Blake Dawson Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218 Level 39 National number 13 4679 101 Collins Street Phone (07) 5554 0200 Melbourne VIC 3000 Fax (07) 5575 6366
Melbourne Office Level 7, 50 Market Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone (03) 9629 1777 Fax (03) 9629 1677
Postal Address PO Box 783 Pacific Fair QLD 4218
Directors Philip Sullivan Stephen Mackay Daniel Grollo Stephen Scanlon
Share Registry Link Market Services Limited Level 12, 300 Queen Street
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The Directors present their report together with the financial report of CP1 Limited (“the Company” or “CP1”) and of the Group, being the Company and its controlled entities and the Group’s interest in jointly controlled entities, for the year ended 30 June 2008 and the auditor’s report thereon.
DIRECTORS The Directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: Philip Keith Sullivan Managing Director Appointed 2002 Mr Sullivan has been actively involved in property investment and development for over 30 years across many sectors of the property market. He currently holds directorships on a number of private Australian investment and development companies. Mr Sullivan has been a director of CP1 since commencement of the Company’s business in 2002. He is also Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of City Pacific Limited since its incorporation in July 1997 and was a director of Indigo Pacific Capital Limited from February 2004 until September 2005. Mr Sullivan has a detailed understanding of the elements necessary to properly manage large scale property based construction projects which assist CP1 to assess, manage and monitor the project values and risks effectively. Stephen Mackay – BCOM, FPNA FAIM Non-Executive Director Appointed 2002 Mr Mackay holds a degree in Accounting and Business Administration, is a Fellow of the National Institute of Accountants and an Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. Mr Mackay formerly held senior executive roles with the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation and the Daikyo Group. He is a past senior vice president of the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Mr Mackay has been a director of CP1 since commencement of the Company’s business in 2002. Mr Mackay has also been a director of Indigo Pacific Capital Limited since its incorporation in February 2004, and is the former Company Secretary of City Pacific Limited. Daniel Grollo - GAICD Non-Executive Director Appointed 2007 Daniel Grollo is Chief Executive Officer of Grocon Pty Ltd, Australia’s largest privately owned development and construction company. The Grocon business was established by Mr Grollo’s grandfather in the late 1950s and substantially expanded by Mr Grollo’s father, Bruno Grollo, throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Mr Grollo joined Grocon in the late 1980s and worked his way up to eventually take over the business from his father in 1999. Grocon completed central Melbourne’s QV development, the distinctive Eureka Tower on Southbank and the Melbourne Cricket Ground redevelopment for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Mr Grollo is also a director of the Green Building Council of Australia and in October 2006 he was appointed a non- executive director of the board of BlueScope Steel. Stephen Scanlon – BBUS, CA, GAICD Non-Executive Director Appointed 2007 Stephen Scanlon is a Chartered Accountant, and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Grocon Pty Ltd Group, Australia’s largest privately owned development and construction company. Mr Scanlon is also General Manager – Investment Management of Grocon’s fund management business and an Executive Director of Grocon Investment
Management Pty Ltd. For personal use only use personal For He has over twenty years experience in commercial and financial roles having gained exposure to a broad range of financial and industrial environments, both from within the professional services sector, with KPMG, and in “hands on” management roles in the industry. In his roles as Chief Financial Officer and General Manager – Investment Management, Mr Scanlon has overseen the funds management, commercial and financial aspects of over $1 billion of property transactions, primarily relating to property developments and property trusts.
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DIRECTORS (cont) Company Secretary Mrs Lee Danahay was appointed Company Secretary on 16 March 2007. Mrs Danahay holds a degree in Accounting and Business Administration and has been with City Pacific Limited for seven years. She has grown with the company progressing from senior accountant and compliance officer to human resources manager and is currently Group Executive of Investor Relations for City Pacific Limited. Prior to joining City Pacific Limited, Mrs Danahay worked in the Audit and Risk Advisory division of KPMG.
Directors’ Meetings The number of directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) held and the number of meetings attended by each of the Directors of the Company during the financial year are:
Board meetings Audit committee A B A B Mr P K Sullivan 24 24 - - Mr S Mackay 24 24 2 2 Mr D Grollo 24 24 2 2 Mr S Scanlon 23 24 2 2 A - Number of meetings attended B - Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year
To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the Board has established an Audit Committee. Due to the size of the Board and to maintain efficiency, the Board fulfils the role of nomination and remuneration committee. Senior executives and staff of City Pacific Limited perform services for and on behalf of the Company and the Group pursuant to the Management and Administrative Services agreement between CP1 and City Pacific Limited (“the Management and Services Agreement”). As such, CP1 does not have any direct employees and so there were no remuneration committee meetings held during the year.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT This statement outlines the key corporate governance practices of the Company that were in place throughout the year ended 30 June 2008 and which were fully compliant with the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council (CGC) recommendations, unless otherwise stated. This statement has followed the ASX CGC principles and recommendations to ensure accurate and clear reporting.
Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Role and responsibilities of the board and management – Recommendation 1.1 The composition of the board is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure there is an appropriate mix of expertise and experience in areas relevant to the Company. The board is currently comprised of four directors who all have extensive knowledge in either CP1’s areas of operation, financial reporting and audit, or risk management. The names of the directors of the Company in office at the date of this report, including the period of office of each director and their independency status, are set out on page 2 of this report. The composition of the board is determined using the following principles: • the board should comprise at least 4 directors; • the majority of directors should be independent, non-executive directors The board currently consists of 3 non- executive directors, however due to the size of the Company, none are independent. Although the Company does not currently comply with this requirement, the directors are committed to appointing a new independent, non- executive director as Chairman; • the Chairman of the board should be an independent, non-executive director. Although the Company does not currently comply with this requirement as it does not have a Chairman, the directors are committed to appointing a new independent, non-executive director as Chairman; • the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual; • a majority of directors should have extensive knowledge of CP1’s industries, and those which do not should have extensive expertise in significant aspects of auditing and financial reporting, or risk management; • the board should meet on a regular basis; • all available information in connection with items to be discussed at a meeting of the board shall be provided to each director prior to that meeting; • directors should generally serve for a maximum of 12 years and all directors should retire by the age of 72; • directors appointed to the board are subject to election by shareholders at the following annual general meeting (“AGM”) and thereafter directors other than executive directors are subject to re-election at least every 3 years. The board’s primary role is the protection and enhancement of long term shareholder value. The board has formalised its roles and responsibilities into a board charter which also outlines the roles and responsibilities that have been delegated to the executive management providing services to CP1 pursuant to the Management and Services Agreement. A copy of the board charter is available upon request. In summary, the board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Group including formulating its strategic direction, approving and monitoring capital expenditure, appointing, removing and creating succession policies for directors and senior executives, risk management and establishing and monitoring the achievement of management’s goals. During the year, pursuant to the Management and Services Agreement, City Pacific Limited “seconded” two senior executives from City Pacific Limited to CP1 to manage the operational and financial functions of the business. These individuals perform services exclusively for CP1 in the roles of Chief Operations Officer and Financial Controller. The Board has delegated responsibility for the operation and administration of the Company to these individuals. The Chief Operating Officer and Financial Controller manage CP1 in accordance with the strategy, plans and delegations approved by the Board. The Chief Operating Officer and Financial Controller provide detailed reports on CP1’s performance and For personal use only use personal For other related matters at each board meeting. Except for the exceptions detailed above, CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 1.1 for the full financial year.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (cont)
Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight (cont) Performance evaluation of executive management – Recommendation 1.2 The Board will implement a process to formally evaluate the performance of each key senior executive that is “seconded” from City Pacific Limited to CP1 pursuant to the Management and Services Agreement. The process will address each executive’s contribution to specific performance criteria, and will include, but not be limited to, setting the direction, strategy and financial objectives of the Company and Group, and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards. The Board anticipates that the process will be in place prior to 31 December 2008. As CP1 has no direct employees, the Company is not required to comply with ASX CGC recommendation 1.2.
Principle 2 – Structure the board to add value Independent Directors – Recommendation 2.1 The Company’s policy is for the board to consist of a majority of independent directors however, due to the size of the Company, no director is independent. CP1’s current board structure comprises three non-executive directors and one executive director. As a result CP1 is unable to comply with ASX CGC Best Practice Recommendation 2.1 however, CP1 is committed to appointing a new independent, non-executive director as Chairman. A determination that a non-executive director is independent is based on the board’s ongoing assessment that the director is free of any material business or other relationship that could reasonably be considered to impede the exercise of independent judgement. The independence of directors is reviewed annually once an independent director has been appointed to the board. This assessment is based on the ASX CGC recommendations, which include that a director who is not a member of management (a non-executive director) is independent if they meet the following conditions: • holds less than five per cent of the voting shares of the Company and is not an officer of, or otherwise associated, directly or indirectly, with a shareholder of more than five per cent of the voting shares of the Company; • has not within the last three years been employed in an executive capacity by the Company or another group member, or been a director after ceasing to hold any such employment; • within the last three years has not been a principal or employee of a material1 professional adviser or a material1 consultant to the Company or another group member; • is not a material1 supplier or customer of the Company or another group member, or an officer of or otherwise associated, directly or indirectly, with a material1 supplier or customer; • has no material1 contractual relationship with the Company or another group member other than as a director of the Company; • is free from any interest and any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially1 interfere with the director’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company. With the prior approval of the Chair, each director has a right to seek independent legal and other professional advice at CP1’s expense concerning any aspect of CP1’s operations or undertakings in order to fulfil their duties and responsibilities as directors. The Chair – Recommendation 2.2 CP1 is seeking an independent non-executive director to take on the position of Chair. CP1 is therefore unable to comply with ASX CGC Best Practice Recommendation 2.2 but this will be remedied when an independent director is appointed as Chair. The Roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer – Recommendation 2.3 There has not been a Chief Executive Officer or Chairman of CP1 during the financial year. For personal use only use personal For CP1 is therefore unable to comply with ASX CGC Best Practice Recommendation 2.3 however, the role of Chairman has been delegated to a director other than the Executive Director for the full financial year to ensure a clear division of responsibility at the head of the Company.
1 The board considers, ‘material’, in this context, to be where any director related business relationship has represented, or is likely in future to represent the lesser of at least 10 per cent of the relevant segment’s or the director-related business’s revenue. The board considered the nature of the relevant industries’ competition and the size and nature of each director-related business relationship, in arriving at this threshold.
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Principle 2 – Structure the board to add value (cont) Nomination committee – Recommendation 2.4 Due to the size of the board and to maintain efficiency, the Board has fulfilled the role of the nomination committee and as such CP1 has not complied with ASX CGC recommendation 2.4. The board takes full responsibility for the functions that would be undertaken by this committee and have adopted a Nomination Committee Charter which includes the responsibility to consider: • Necessary and desirable competencies of directors; • Review of board succession plans; • Developing a process for evaluation of the performance of the board, its committees and directors; • Transparent procedures for appointing and re-electing directors including: - Director competencies, board renewal, composition and commitment of the board; - Non executive director to inform the chair before accepting any new appointments as public Company directors; - Non executive director being appointed for specific terms subject to re-election and to ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act regarding removal of directors; - Updated procedures for non-executive directors requiring non-executive directors to provide details of other commitments and indication of time involved and the Board will review time required from non-executives against time provided. There have been no new directors appointed to the Board since the last annual report was released. Performance evaluation of the Board, its committees, and individual directors – Recommendation 2.5 The board will implement a process to formally evaluate the performance of each board member and the Board’s sub- committees. In summary, the process will involve addressing each director’s contribution to specific performance criteria, and will include, but not be limited to, setting the direction, strategy and financial objectives of the Company and Group, and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards. As a result, CP1 has not complied with ASX CGC recommendation 2.5 for the full financial year however, informal evaluations have taken place during the reporting period. The process for nomination of existing directors for reappointment is not automatic and is contingent on their past performance, contribution to the Company, and the current and future needs of the Board and the Company and Group. Directors displaying unsatisfactory performance are required to retire. The Company has a process to educate new directors about the nature of the business, current issues, the corporate strategy and the expectations of the Company concerning performance of directors. Directors also regularly visit the Company’s offices and meet with management to gain a better understanding of business operations.
Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision-making Ethical standards and code of conduct - Recommendation 3.1 All executive management and employees providing services to CP1 pursuant to the Management and Services Agreement are expected to act with the utmost integrity and objectivity, striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the Company and Group. Every service provider has a nominated supervisor to whom they may refer any issues arising from undertaking their delegated tasks, and processes are in place to promote and communicate these policies. Individuals are able to alert executive management and the Board in good faith to potential misconduct without fear of retribution, and a process exists for the recording and investigation of such alerts.
As part of the Board’s commitment to the highest standard of conduct, CP1 has adopted a Code of Conduct to guide For personal use only use personal For individuals in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. A copy of the code is provided to any agents, service providers, etc who also are required to meet the standard of conduct under the code. The Code of Conduct is available upon request and covers such matters as: • responsibility to shareholders and the financial community, including ethical practices and the integrity of financial reporting; • responsibility to clients, customers and consumers;
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Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision-making (cont) Ethical standards and code of conduct - Recommendation 3.1 (cont) • employment practices; • obligations in relation to fair trading and dealing with stakeholders; • responsibility to the community including the environment, community activities and donations and sponsorship; • privacy of information; • confidentiality of information; • managing conflicts of interest; and • compliance with laws and regulations and the code of conduct. Conflicts of interest Directors must keep the board advised, on an ongoing basis, of any interest that could potentially conflict with those of the Company. The board has developed procedures to assist directors to disclose potential conflicts of interest. Where the Board believes that a significant conflict exists for a director on a board matter, the director concerned does not receive the relevant board papers and is not present at the meeting whilst the item is considered. Details of director related entity transactions with the Company and the Group are set out in note 31 to the financial statements. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 3.1 for the full financial year. Share trading policy - Recommendation 3.2 The Company policy permits directors and employees to acquire shares in the Company (for these purposes “employee” includes those employees of City Pacific Limited performing services for and on behalf of the Company and Group pursuant to the Management and Services Agreement). Company policy prohibits directors and employees from dealing in Company shares or exercising options: • except between 3 and 30 days after either the release of the Company’s half-year and annual results to the Australian Securities Exchange, the annual general meeting or any major announcement; and • whilst in possession of price sensitive information. Directors and employees are permitted to acquire or deal with shares outside of the period between 3 and 30 days after either the release of the Company’s half-year and annual results to the Australian Securities Exchange, the AGM or any major announcement with the approval of the chairman of the board (or the Executive Director in the absence of a chairman). Director’s and executive management’s dealing in shares is reported to the Board and is subject to board veto. In accordance with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange, directors advise the ASX of any transactions conducted by them in shares in the Company. Compliance with this policy is monitored on a regular basis by the Company Secretary. The Share Trading Policy of the Company is available upon request. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 3.2 for the full financial year.
Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting Audit committee and charter – Recommendations 4.1 – 4.4 The full board takes ultimate responsibility for the integrity of Company’s financial reporting though a separate Audit Committee which has been established for and has operated for the full financial year. The Audit Committee consists of three non-executive directors of CP1 however, due to the size of the Company, no member is an independent director.
For personal use only use personal For The chairman cannot be the chairman of the board however the chairman is also not an independent director. Therefore, CP1 has not complied with ASX CGC Recommendation 4.2 for the full financial year, however upon the appointment of an independent director the membership of the Audit Committee may change to ensure best practice.
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Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting (cont) Audit committee and charter – Recommendations 4.1 – 4.4 (cont) The current members of the Audit Committee are: • Stephen Scanlon (chairman) – non-executive director; • Stephen Mackay – non-executive director; • Daniel Grollo – non-executive director. The qualifications of each Audit Committee member are set out on pages 2 and 3. The external auditors and Financial Controller are invited to Audit Committee meetings at the discretion of the committee. The committee meet at least twice annually and committee members’ attendance record is disclosed in the table of directors’ meetings on page 3. The Audit Committee’s charter is available upon request of the Company along with information on procedures for the selection and appointment of the external auditor, and for the rotation of external audit engagement partners. The Audit Committee provides a forum for the effective communication between the board and the auditors. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee include: • reviewing the annual and half-year financial reports and other financial information distributed externally. This includes approving new accounting policies to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles, and assessing whether the financial information is adequate for shareholder needs; • assessing corporate risk assessment processes; • assessing whether non-audit services provided by the external auditor are consistent with maintaining the external auditor’s independence. Each reporting period the external auditor provides an independence declaration in relation to the audit or review; • providing advice to the board in respect of whether the provision of the non-audit services by the external auditor is compatible with the general standard of independence of auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001; • assessing the adequacy of the internal control framework and the Company’s code of ethical standards; • organising, reviewing and reporting on any special reviews deemed necessary by board; • monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules and all other regulatory requirements; • addressing any matters outstanding with auditors, Australian Taxation Office, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, ASX and financial institutions. The Audit Committee reviews the performance of the external auditors on an annual basis and normally meets with them during the year to: • discuss the external audit plans, identifying any significant changes in structure, operations, internal controls or accounting policies likely to impact the financial statements and to review the fees proposed for the audit work to be performed; • review the half-year and preliminary final report prior to lodgement with the ASX, and any significant adjustments required as a result of the auditor’s findings, and to recommend board approval of these documents, prior to announcement of results; • review the draft annual and half-year financial report, and recommend board approval of the financial report; and •
For personal use only use personal For review the results and findings of the auditor, the adequacy of accounting and financial controls, and to monitor the implementation of any recommendations made. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendations 4.1 to 4.4 for the full financial year.
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Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure Continuous disclosure policy - Recommendation 5.1 The board is committed to disclosing material factual information to the market in a timely, clear and objective manner. The Company has a Continuous Disclosure Policy which is available upon request, including information on the accountability at executive management level for compliance with ASX Listing Rules disclosure requirements. Review of operations and activities A review of the Group’s operations is contained on page 13 of the Directors’ report. Termination entitlements of the Chief Executive Officer or equivalent The Company notes that to date it has not disclosed to the market any historical termination payment made to a Chief Executive Officer or equivalent. In this regard, CP1 confirms that no termination payments have been made to a Chief Executive Officer or equivalent since the Company’s inception. The Company has now incorporated this ASX CGC recommendation into the Continuous Disclosure Policy and any future agreement to pay a termination payment or actual termination payment to a Chief Executive Officer or equivalent will be disclosed to the market at the time of entering the agreement. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 5.1 for the full financial year.
Principle 6 – Respect the rights of shareholders Communicating with shareholders – Recommendation 6.1 The board of directors aims to ensure that the shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting the Company’s state of affairs. Information is communicated to shareholders as follows: • The annual report is distributed to those shareholders who request a copy and is available on the Company’s website. The board ensures that the report includes relevant information about the operations of the Company during the year, changes in the state of affairs of the Company and details of future developments, in addition to the other disclosures required by the Corporations Act 2001; • The half-yearly report contains summarised financial information and a review of the operations of the Company during the period. The half-year reviewed financial report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and is lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Securities Exchange. The financial report is sent to any shareholder who requests it and is available on the Company’s website; • Proposed major changes in the Company which may impact on share ownership rights are submitted to a vote of shareholders; • Notice of all meetings of shareholders; • Matters that may have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities are notified to the Australian Securities Exchange, posted on the Company’s website and issued in media releases; and • The external auditor is requested to attend the AGM to answer any questions concerning the audit and the content of the auditor’s report. The board is also considering new methods of communicating with shareholders including: • Email notification to shareholders when annual report is available; • Email notification to advise shareholders when documents have been lodged with the ASX; • Use of webcasts and teleconferences for annual general meetings; and
• Placement of transcripts of the AGM on the Company website. For personal use only use personal For The board encourages full participation of shareholders at the AGM to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with the Company’s strategy and goals. Important issues are presented to the shareholders as single resolutions.
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Principle 6 – Respect the rights of shareholders (cont) Communicating with shareholders – Recommendation 6.1 (cont) The shareholders are requested to vote on the appointment and aggregate remuneration of directors, the granting of options and shares to directors and changes to the Constitution. Copies of the Constitution are available to any shareholder who requests it. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 6.1 for the full financial year.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk Risk oversight and management policies – Recommendation 7.1 and 7.2 Oversight of the risk management system The board is responsible for CP1’s system of internal controls and assessing, monitoring and managing operational, financial reporting, and compliance risks for the Company. The board regularly monitors the operational and financial aspects of CP1’s activities and, through the Audit Committee, the Board considers the recommendations and advice of the auditors and other external advisers on the operational and financial risks that face CP1. Due to the size of the Company, the Board institutes the same functions that a risk management committee would undertake rather than have a separate risk management committee. The risk management committee and Audit Committee charters have been adapted to ensure that all functions and roles of a risk management committee are undertaken by the Audit Committee or the Board. The Audit Committee and the Board are responsible for focussing on risk management and oversight. The board ensures that recommendations made by the auditors and other external advisers are investigated and, where considered necessary, appropriate action is taken to ensure that CP1 has an appropriate internal control environment in place to manage the key risks identified. Due to the size of the Company, there is no internal audit function. In addition, the Board investigates ways of enhancing existing risk management strategies, including appropriate segregation of duties and the employment and training of suitably qualified and experienced personnel. Risk Profile The board manages the status of risks through risk management programs aimed at ensuring risks are identified, assessed and appropriately managed. Further details of the Company’s risk management policy and internal compliance and control system are available upon request. The board is responsible and accountable for implementing and managing the standards required by the program. Major risks arise from such matters as the regulatory and compliance environment, economic market conditions, commercial acquisitions and growth, fraud, ineffective management systems, non-performance of investments, timing and completion of construction developments and loan defaults by borrowers, the illiquid nature of underlying securities over real property, government policy changes, environment, financial reporting, and the purchase, development and use of information systems. Risk management and compliance and control The board is responsible for the overall internal control framework, but recognises that no cost-effective internal control system will preclude all errors and irregularities. The board’s policy on internal control is comprehensive, details of which are available upon request. Quality and integrity of personnel All personnel “seconded” to CP1 perform services on behalf of the Group pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Management and Services Agreement. Under the terms of the Management and Services Agreement, City Pacific Limited has undertaken to provide training and development and appropriate remuneration and incentives with regular performance reviews, thus creating an environment of cooperation and constructive dialogue with employees and senior
For personal use only use personal For management. Environmental Regulation The Group’s operations are subject to a range of Queensland, Victorian, New South Wales and Commonwealth laws and environmental regulations in relation to its property development activities. The directors are not aware of any breaches under these regulations during the period covered by this report.
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Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk (cont) Risk oversight and management policies – Recommendation 7.1 and 7.2 (cont) Internal Audit Due to the size of the Company no separate internal audit department has been established. The Audit Committee assist the Board in ensuring compliance with internal controls and risk management programs by regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the above-mentioned compliance and control systems. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 for the full financial year. Reports and assurances – Recommendation 7.3 The Managing Director, Financial Controller and the former Chief Financial Officer have declared, in writing to the Board, that the financial reporting risk management and associated compliance and controls have been assessed and found to be operating efficiently and effectively. The operational and other risk management compliance and controls have also been assessed and found to be operating efficiently and effectively. All risk assessments covered the whole financial year and the period up to the signing of the Annual Financial Report for all material operations in the Company, and material associates. The Managing Director, Financial Controller and former Chief Financial Officer have declared, in writing to the Board, that the Company’s financial reports are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which implements the policies adopted by the Board. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 7.3 for the full financial year.
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly Establishment and function of remuneration committee – Recommendation 8.1 Senior executives and staff of City Pacific Limited perform services for and on behalf of the Company and the Group pursuant to the Management and Administrative Services Agreement. The Management and Administrative Services Agreement is a non-exclusive agreement with no fixed duration. The Agreement may be terminated with one month notice and no termination payment required. As such, CP1 does not have any direct employees and so there were no remuneration committee meetings held during the year. CP1 is unable to comply with ASX CGC Recommendation 8.1 however, the Board reviews the Management and Services Agreement at regular intervals to ensure that the services provided and the cost in relation thereto is appropriate to ensure the proper and prudent management of the Group. Remuneration structure – Recommendation 8.2 The Company’s policies in respect of ASX CGC recommendations are set out below in the Remuneration Report. CP1 has complied with ASX CGC recommendation 8.2 for the full financial year. Remuneration Report – audited Key management personnel have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company and its controlled entities, including directors of the Company and other executives. Key management personnel comprise the directors of the Company and the senior executives who provide services to CP1 pursuant to the Management and Administrative Services Agreement. Non-executive remuneration Total remuneration for all non-executive directors, last voted upon by shareholders at the 2007 AGM, is not to exceed $400,000 per annum. Remuneration consists of directors' fees, which cover all main board activities and membership of one committee. Non-executive directors do not participate in schemes designed for the remuneration of executives and do not receive options, bonus payments or retirement benefits.
For personal use only use personal For During the year, no remuneration was paid to non-executive directors.
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Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly (cont) Remuneration structure – Recommendation 8.2 (cont) Remuneration Report – audited (cont) Executive remuneration The Executive Director, senior executives and staff perform services for and on behalf of the Company and the Group pursuant to the Management and Administrative Services Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, fees of $172,145 (2007: $120,000) were paid by CP1 to City Pacific Limited. As such, CP1 does not have any direct employment arrangement with any individual and does not pay any fixed or performance based compensation to any individuals. Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholders wealth the directors have regard to the following indices in respect of the current financial year and the previous four financial years. Shareholder returns 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Net profit / (loss) ($109,050,931) $36,839,422 $30,533,571 $4,398,202(iii) $1,230,853(v) Dividends paid $14,203,996 (i) $20,826,152 (ii) $6,224,916 $746,069 - Dividends per share 6.0 cents 9.0 cents 5.0 cents (iv) 0.8 cents (iv) - Change in share price ($0.54) ($0.14) $0.00 $0.19 $0.17 Total employee expenses $1,495,549 $8,144,518 $7,593,036 $4,282,008 - Employee expenses as a n/a 22.11% 24.87% 97.36% - percentage of net profit
(i) Dividends for 2008 were franked to 33.33% (ii) Dividends for 2007 were franked to 33.33%. (iii) Net profit after adjustments in relation to transition to Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (“AIFRS”). (iv) Adjusted for 5 for 1 share split of 19 June 2006 (v) Net profit reported under previous Australian Accounting Standards
Details of the nature and amount of each major element of remuneration of each key management personnel of the Company and Group and each of the five named executives who receive the highest remuneration are: Post-employment Short-term superannuation Share-based Salary & fees benefits Payments Total Directors (Non-executive) $ $ $ $ Mr S Mackay 2008 - - - - 2007 - - - - Mr D Grollo (ii) 2008 - - - - 2007 - - - - Mr S Scanlon (ii) 2008 - - - - 2007 - - - -
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (cont)
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly (cont) Remuneration structure – Recommendation 8.2 (cont) Remuneration Report – audited (cont) Executive remuneration (cont)
Post-employment Short-term superannuation Share-based Salary & fees benefits Payments Total Executives Theo Axarlis (iii) 2008 - - - - (Chief Operating Officer) Caroline Lamshed (iv) 2008 - - - - (Financial Controller) Former executive director and executives Mr PC Trathen (i) 2007 - - - - Mr TW Swan (i) 2007 40,000 - - 40,000 Mr IW Donaldson (i) 2007 38,784 - - 38,784 Total compensation – Consolidated 2008 - - - - 2007 78,784 - - 78,784 Total compensation – Company 2008 - - - - 2007 78,784 - - 78,784 (i) Resigned 29 June 2007 (ii) Appointed to the board 29 June 2007 (iii) Appointed 3 June 2008 (iv) Appointed 1 July 2008
The s300A(1)(e)(i) proportion of total remuneration that is performance related is nil. There were no options provided as remuneration during the year and so the s300A(1)(e)(vi) value of options as a proportion of remuneration was nil.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Company and Group during the year was property development and hotel operations. There were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Group during the year.
Objectives and outlook In response to the ongoing global credit and liquidity crisis and its impact on the Australian property markets, the Directors have undertaken a review of operations and have implemented the following initiatives: • a full review and assessment of the Group’s assets and investments in light of prevailing market conditions; • an asset realisation program in relation to certain assets of the Group in order to reduce both project specific and
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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (cont) The short term objectives of the Group are to: • consolidate the financial position of the Group; • reduce debt levels; and • ensure continued sales at the Martha Cove development in the ordinary course. The longer term objectives of the Group are to grow shareholder wealth through improved share prices. This objective will be achieved through the prudent financial management of the Group’s assets and cash flows.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview of the Group The Group operates in two primary segments, comprising the property development and hotel activities of the following subsidiaries and associates: • Marina Cove Pty Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of CP1 which owns, and is in the process of developing a waterfront living and leisure complex at Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. The development, nearing completion, comprises 92 hectares of land, an inland waterway with 900 marina berths, a commercial precinct and 1,150 home sites. For more information refer to www.marthacove.com.au; • Azzura Pacific Resort Pty Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of CP1 which owns a 2.5 hectare amalgamated site in Surfers Paradise in Queensland. Development of the site has commenced and is planned to comprise a four tower, themed destination resort. The development site presently contains the award winning Paradise Resort which has been operated by the Company since acquisition and will continue to be operated until the staged development works on the site require the demolition of the resort. For more information refer to www.paradiseresort.com.au; • Lake Views Estates Pty Ltd, a joint venture (50% interest held) which owns land at Braeside in Victoria which is intended to be developed for industrial and residential uses; • Cira International Pty Ltd, a joint venture (50% interest held) with Raptis Group, which owned a 2.3 hectare amalgamated property located in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, comprising the Gold Coast International Hotel and adjoining land immediately north to the hotel site. In September 2008, Cira International Pty Ltd settled the sale of Gold Coast International Hotel. The company has also entered into a conditional contract to sell the land immediately to the north of the hotel site, with settlement expected to occur in December 2008; and • MP Pacific Investments Pty Ltd as trustee of the MP Pacific Investments Unit Trust, a joint venture (50% interest held) which owns and operates the Waves Motel at Byron Bay in New South Wales. The operating result of the property development segment before income tax for the year ended 30 June 2008 was a net loss of $128,008,559 (2007: profit of $40,520,542). The impacts of the global credit and liquidity crisis and successive rises in official Reserve Bank interest rates over the past 12 months has had a direct negative impact on the Australian property markets, including the normally resilient property markets that CP1 operates in. A major contributor to the operating result for the property segment is the Martha Cove marina-based development. Martha Cove has been negatively impacted by these global events and consumer uncertainty resulting in sales at the Martha Cove development being lower than forecast. The operating result of the hotel segment before income tax for the year ended 30 June 2008 was a net profit of $2,613,443 (2007: $4,012,412). The earnings from the hotel segment included management fees derived from managing the Gold Coast International Hotel and the Paradise Resort and the Group’s share of operating profits from having an ownership interest in both these
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (cont)
Overview of the Group (cont) The net loss after income tax of the Group for the financial year was $109,050,931 (2007: profit of $36,839,422). Shareholder returns 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Net profit / (loss) ($109,050,931) $36,839,422 $30,533,571 $4,398,202(iii) $1,230,853(v) Basic EPS / (loss) (46.06) cents 18.01 cents 27.66 cents(iv) 4.68 cents (iv) 1.36 cents (iv) Dividends paid $14,203,996 (i) $20,826,152 (ii) $6,224,916 $746,069 - Dividends per share 6.0 cents 9.0 cents 5.0 cents (iv) 0.8 cents (iv) - Change in share price ($0.54) ($0.14) $0.00 $0.19 $0.17
(i) Dividends for 2008 were franked to 33.33% (ii) Dividends for 2007 were franked to 33.33%. (iii) Net profit after adjustments in relation to transition to Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (“AIFRS”). (iv) Adjusted for 5 for 1 share split of 19 June 2006 (v) Net profit reported under previous Australian Accounting Standards
DIVIDENDS Dividends paid or declared by the Company to members since the end of the previous financial year were: Cents per share Total amount Date of payment Franked/ unfranked Declared and paid during the year: Final 2007 ordinary (i) 6.0 cents $14,203,996 30 November 2007 Partly Franked Total amount $14,203,996
(i) The final 2007 ordinary dividend was 33.33% franked and 66.67% unfranked.
On 21 February 2008, CP1 announced that it would pay an interim dividend of 3 cents per share partially franked to 33.33%. On 2 May 2008, the board announced that the interim dividend for 2008 was cancelled due to a delay in repayment of vendor finance facilities and below-projected land sales at Martha Cove. It is the Board’s view that the ongoing global credit and liquidity crisis has contributed to this outcome. The Board of Directors resolved that a final dividend would not be paid for the 2008 financial year, having consideration to the following factors: • the ongoing global credit and liquidity crisis and its impact on the Australian property markets; • the Company’s strategy to reduce its gearing level; • the decision to adopt a prudent cashflow management strategy in light of the current market conditions; and • to allow for the completion of the Company’s consolidation phase. In light of the current market conditions the Directors believe that this course of action is in the best interest of the shareholders of the Company.
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STATE OF AFFAIRS In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the financial year under review, other than as set out below: • In August 2007, MP Pacific Investments Pty Ltd as trustee of the MP Pacific Investment Unit Trust, a 50% held unit trust, settled the acquisition of The Waves, an operating hotel in Byron Bay, New South Wales. The hotel is operated by a nominee company of the joint venture partner. • On 2 May 2008, the Company acquired 49% of shares in Azzura Pacific Resort Pty Ltd. CP1 sold this 49% shareholding in the prior year and deconsolidated Azzura Pacific Resort Pty Ltd as a result of that transaction, however continued to equity account its investment as the Company had joint control in accordance with a shareholder agreement. As a result of the transaction in May 2008 the Company again consolidated Azzura Pacific Resort Pty Ltd from the date of acquisition. • In response to the impact on the Australian property market of the successive rises in official Reserve Bank interest rates over the past 12 months and the ongoing global credit and liquidity crisis, CP1 reviewed the carrying value of its assets in order to identify whether any assets may be impaired. In undertaking this review, the Group recognised impairment losses and write-downs in respect of certain assets totalling $110,215,456 (Company: $81,492,811), as outlined in note 9. • During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, the Group was in breach of a loan to value ratio covenant attached to a $76,221,017 finance facility. Subsequent to year end, the terms of the loan have been renegotiated (refer note 33). • During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, the Company was in breach of financial covenants attached to its $12,000,000 finance facility, primarily as a result of below budgeted property sales for the Group and the impact of the impairment losses and write downs outlined in note 9. Subsequent to year end, the terms of the loan have been renegotiated (refer note 33). • During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, the Group was in breach of a $110,000,000 finance facility, primarily as a result of exceeding the loan to value ratio attached to the facility accommodation limit, failing to meet a facility ‘step down’ which was due for payment on 30 June 2008 and failing to complete the development of Stage 4 of the subject property by the financier’s required completion date. As a consequence of the breach, the facility limit was reduced to $99,795,071 and the repayment date was revised to 31 October 2008. Subsequent to year end, the terms of the loan have been renegotiated (refer note 33).
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE
Marina Cove Pty Ltd During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, Marina Cove Pty Ltd was in breach of the loan to value ratio covenant of its $76,221,017 facility with the City Pacific First Mortgage Fund. Additionally, the loan fell due for annual review on 30 June 2008. Subsequent to year end, revised facility terms were agreed and the loan was extended to 28 February 2009, when the facility will again be reviewed. In July 2008, Marina Cove Pty Ltd appointed an international sales agent to market certain large parcels of land at Martha Cove. Expressions of interest closed in August 2008. The expressions of interest received were unacceptable to the company and the financier. During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, Marina Cove Pty Ltd was in breach of the facility secured by this land, as disclosed at note 22. As a consequence of the breach, the facility limit was reduced to $99,795,071 and the repayment date was revised to 31 October 2008. Subsequent to year end, the Group has renegotiated the terms of the facility, which includes the extension of the facility to 27 February 2009. The facility is subject to certain trigger dates in relation to the achievement of certain milestones which the company anticipates achieving. In September 2008, to supplement the cash flow of the company, Marina Cove Pty Ltd renegotiated the terms of a vendor financing agreement and a construction contract provided to a land owner at Martha Cove. The revised agreement For personal use only use personal For resulted in the early repayment in September 2008 of the vendor financing (total funds received of $11,171,000) and the terms of the construction contract being amended such that the revised total sum of $9,129,000 will be received on a cost to complete basis. The funds received have been applied to pay creditors of the company.
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EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE (cont)
Cira International Pty Ltd On 28 August 2008, Cira International Pty Ltd (“Cira”), a 50% owned associate, entered into a contract of sale to sell the Gold Coast International Hotel site (“GCI Site”) for $56.5 million. The contract of sale settled on 29 September 2008. The proceeds of sale were applied to reduce debt. On 26 September 2008, Cira entered into a contract of sale to sell a parcel of land immediately north of the Gold Coast International site for $30 million. Subject to the purchaser being satisfied with its due diligence enquiries within 60 days from entering the contract, settlement of the $30 million transaction is expected to occur in late December 2008. The proceeds of sale will be applied to reduce debt. Finance facilities provided to Cira by two financiers were due for repayment on 30 September 2008. Whilst Cira has made substantial repayment of one facility from the sale proceeds of the GCI Site, Cira is in breach of both facilities as they were not repaid in full by the facility repayment dates. Both financiers are aware of the breach and continue to reserve their rights, however each financier has consented to the sale of the parcel of land immediately north of the Gold Coast International site which will result in a substantial reduction in the debt facilities. The forecast proceeds from the sale of both sites will not be sufficient to repay all debt outstanding to one of the two financiers. CP1 has provided a guarantee to this financier limited to 50% of the principal plus interest and accordingly, the Company and the Group have recorded this liability in the accounts as at 30 June 2008, as disclosed in note 8. To date, the financier has not placed a demand upon the Company in relation to the financial guarantee provided however the Company has negotiated deferred payment terms with the respective financier in the event that the financier places a demand upon the Company.
CP1 Limited During the year ended 30 June 2008 and as at 30 June 2008, the Company was in breach of financial covenants attached to its $12,000,000 finance facility, as disclosed in note 22. Subsequent to year end, the Group has renegotiated the terms of the facility, which includes the extension of the facility to 27 February 2009. The facility is subject to certain trigger dates in relation to the achievement of certain milestones which the company anticipates achieving. Subsequent to year end, the Company has renegotiated its $32,000,000 loan facility with City Pacific Limited, which matured on 1 November 2008. The new facility has a term to 30 June 2011, with an annual review on 31 May of each year.
Azzura Pacific Resorts Pty Ltd In October 2008, Azzura Pacific Resort Pty Ltd appointed CB Richard Ellis Hotels and Knight Frank as marketing agents for the sale of the Paradise Resort site. The expression of interest campaign is anticipated to close in early December 2008. The proceeds from sale will be applied to reduce debt.
Other matters Other than the matters noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors, to affect significantly the operations of the Company or Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company or Group, in the future financial years.
Likely developments Further information about likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations in future financial years has not been included in this report because disclosure of the information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.
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DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS The relevant interest of each Director in the share capital of the Company, as notified by the Directors to the Australian Stock Exchange in accordance with S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, as at the date of this report is as follows:
Directors Directly Held Indirectly Held Total ordinary shares P K Sullivan - 74,470,612 (i) 74,470,612 S Mackay 938,000 275,000 1,213,000 D Grollo - 42,398,928 (ii) 42,398,928 S Scanlon - - - (i) Includes shares in which the Director has an indirect holding through a significant interest in City Pacific Limited. City Pacific Limited holds 72,440,290 shares in CP1. (ii) Includes shares in which the Director has an indirect holding through a significant interest in BLAD Investments No1 Pty Ltd. BLAD Investments No 1 Pty Ltd holds 42,398,928 shares in CP1.
SHARE OPTIONS There were no options on issue during the financial year. No options have been granted since the end of the previous financial period. Unissued shares under option At the date of this report there are no unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option. Shares issued on exercise of options No ordinary shares have been issued on the exercise of options since the end of the previous financial year.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS AND AUDITORS Indemnification Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company has not indemnified or made a relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability, any person who is or has been an officer of the Company, or an auditor of the Company. Insurance premiums During the financial year, in accordance with usual commercial practice and prudent risk management, the Group paid premiums in respect of Directors or executive officers for liability and legal expenses insurance contracts for the year ended 30 June 2008. The Company has paid or agreed to pay in respect of the Group, premiums in respect of such insurance contracts for the period ending 30 June 2009. Such insurance contracts insure against certain liability (subject to specific exclusions) for persons who are or have been the Directors or executive officers of the Group. Details of the nature of the liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid has not been included as such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contracts.
Non-audit services During the year KPMG, the Company’s auditor, has performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties. The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and in accordance with written advice provided by resolution of the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the
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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS AND AUDITORS (cont)
Non-audit services (cont) Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Company, KPMG, and its related practices for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out below. In addition, amounts paid to other auditors for the statutory audit have been disclosed: Consolidated 2008 2007 Audit services $ $ Auditors of the Company - KPMG - audit and review of financial reports 296,200 150,800
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Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 20 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2008. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:
P K Sullivan Managing Director
Dated at Brisbane this 11th day of November 2008.
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LEAD AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 to the directors of CP1 Limited
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2008 there have been: