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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
ABN 52 118 913 232
and its controlled entities
APPENDIX 4D
Interim Financial Report
31 December 2020
THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Corporate directory
Current Directors
Andrew Jensen Executive Chairman and Chief Operations Officer
Paul Niardone Managing Director
Matthew LaHood Executive Director
Adam Davey Non-executive Director
Company Secretary
Stuart Usher
Registered Office and Head Office Share Registry
Street: 68 Milligan Street Advanced Share Registry Limited
PERTH WA 6000 Street + Postal: 110 Stirling Highway
Postal: PO Box 7768 NEDLANDS WA 6009
CLOISTERS SQUARE WA 6850 Telephone: 1300 113 258 (within Australia)
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9204 7955 +61 (0)8 9389 8033 (International)
Facsimile: +61 (0)8 9204 7956 Facsimile: +61 (0)8 6370 4203
Email: info@theagencygroup.com.au Email: admin@advancedshare.com.au
Website: theagencygroup.com.au Website: www.advancedshare.com.au
Auditors Securities Exchange
Bentleys Audit & Corporate (WA) Pty Ltd Australian Securities Exchange
Level 3, 216 St Georges Terrace Level 40, Central Park, 152-158 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000 Perth WA 6000
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9226 4500 Telephone: 131 ASX (131 279) (within Australia)
Telephone: +61 (0)2 9338 0000
Solicitors Facsimile: +61 (0)2 9227 0885
Steinepreis Paganin Website: www.asx.com.au
Level 4, The Read Buildings ASX Code AU1
16 Milligan Street
Perth WA 6000
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Contents
◼ Results for announcement to the market ................................................................................................................................... 1
◼ Directors' report .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
◼ Auditor's independence declaration ........................................................................................................................................... 8
◼ Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income ........................................................... 9
◼ Condensed consolidated statement of financial position ........................................................................................................ 10
◼ Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity ........................................................................................................ 11
◼ Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows .................................................................................................................... 12
◼ Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements ..................................................................................................... 13
◼ Directors' declaration ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
◼ Independent auditor's review report ........................................................................................................................................ 30
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Results for announcement to the market
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
1 REPORTING PERIOD (item 1)
◼ Report for the period ended: 31 December 2020
◼ Previous corresponding period is half-year ended: 31 December 2019
Movement Percentage Amount
2 RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET
% $
◼ Revenues from ordinary activities (item 2.1) Increase 33.28 to 29,449,321
◼ Profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to Increase in
149.75 to 832,979
members (item 2.2) profit
Increase in
◼ Profit after tax attributable to members (item 2.3) 149.75 to 832,979
profit
a. Dividends (items 2.4 and 5) Amount per Franked amount
Security per security
₵ %
◼ Interim dividend nil n/a
◼ Final dividend nil n/a
◼ Record date for determining entitlements to the dividend
n/a
(item 2.5)
b. Brief explanation of any of the figures reported above necessary to enable the figures to be understood (item 2.6):
1. Revenue represents service revenue.
2. EBITDA of $3,683,525, excluding gains on the sale of the Groups west coast rent roll and gains on exit of a lease.
3 DIVIDENDS (item 6) AND RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS INCLUDING DISTRIBUTIONS AND BUY BACKS
Nil.
a. Details of dividend or distribution reinvestment plans in operation are described below (item 6):
Not applicable
Previous
4 RATIOS
Current corresponding
period period
a. Financial Information relating to 4b: $ $
Earnings for the period attributable to owners of the parent 832,979 (1,674,164)
Net assets 12,444,325 11,611,346
Less: Intangible assets and deferred tax balances (23,568,802) (27,125,581)
Net tangible (liabilities)/assets (11,124,477) (15,514,235)
No. No.
Fully paid ordinary shares 298,954,431 298,954,431
₵ ₵
b. Net tangible (liability)/assets backing per share (cents) (item 3): (3.721) (5.189)
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Results for announcement to the market
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
5 DETAILS OF ENTITIES OVER WHICH CONTROL HAS BEEN GAINED OR LOST DURING THE PERIOD: (item 4)
a. Control gained over entities
◼ Name of entities (item 4.1) Nil
◼ Date(s) of gain of control (item 4.2) n/a
b. Loss of control of entities
The Agency Property Management WA Pty
◼ Name of entities (item 4.1)
Ltd
◼ Date(s) of loss of control (item 4.2) 29 September 2020
c. Contribution to consolidated profit from ordinary activities after tax by $51,579
the controlled entities to the date(s) in the current period when
control was gained / lost (item 4.3).
d. Profit from ordinary activities after tax of the controlled entities for the $1,823
whole of the previous corresponding period (item 4.3)
6 DETAILS OF ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES: (item 7)
◼ Name of entities (item 7) Nil
◼ Percentage holding in each of these entities (item 7) N/A
Current period Previous
corresponding
period
◼ Aggregate share of profits (losses) of these entities (item 7) N/A N/A
7 The financial information provided in the Appendix 4D is based on the interim final report (attached), which has been
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
8 The report is based on accounts which have been reviewed by the Company’s independent auditor (item 9).
PAUL NIARDONE
Managing Director
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Directors' report
Your Directors present their report on the Group, consisting of The Agency Group Australia Ltd (The Agency or the Company)
and its controlled entities (collectively the Group), for the half-year ended 31 December 2020.
The Agency is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:AU1).
1. Directors
The names of Directors in office at any time during or since the end of the half-year are:
◼ Andrew Jensen Executive Chairman and Chief Operations Officer
◼ Paul Niardone Managing Director
◼ Matthew LaHood Executive Director and Real Estate CEO
◼ Adam Davey Non-Executive Director
(collectively the Directors or the Board)
Directors have been in office since the start of the half-year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
2. Operating and financial review
2.1. Nature of Operations Principal Activities
The principal activity of the Group for the half- year was real estate services and related activities. There were no significant
changes in the nature of the Group’s principal activities during the half-year.
2.2. Operations Review
With the strong rebound in the real estate sector on the eastern and western seaboard during the half-year period, The
Agency reported robust operational and financial results across the business for the six-month period ending 31st
December 2020 and strong sales pipeline into the new year.
In a significant milestone, the Group achieved a maiden Profit from Ordinary Activities After Tax of $832,979 for the six-
month period compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Profit from Ordinary Activities After
Tax was calculated as provided below:
1H FY2021 1H FY2020
Profit/Loss After Tax calculation
$ $
Total Revenue and other income 30,391,316 22,524,536
Other costs (30,608,263) (25,130,895)
Loss before tax (216,947) (2,606,359)
Income tax benefit 1,049,926 932,195
Net profit/(loss) after tax for the half-year 832,979 (1,674,164)
The Group reported positive operational cash flow of $2.6 million for the half year period. Earnings Before Interest, Tax,
Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) was $2.8 million for HY211,2 and is calculated on the following page.
1 EBITDA provided on a pre-adoption of AASB 16 Leases
2 EBITDA includes the benefit of government incentives for 1H FY21 of $1.16 million. This compares to Appendix 4C unaudited EBITDA of
$1.6 million which excluded government incentives
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Directors' report
1H FY2021 1H FY2020
$ $
Net loss before tax (216,947) (2,606,359)
Interest Income (16,437) (17,577)
Depreciation and amortisation 2,793,006 3,039,016
Interest and finance costs 1,455,310 1,046,834
Profit on Sale of Assets3 (331,407) -
EBITDA 3,683,525 1,461,914
AASB Leases impact4 (918,567) (948,050)
EBITDA (pre AASB Leases Impact) 2,764,958 513,864
Positive EBITDA was achieved on the back of revenues from ordinary activities for 1H FY21 of $29.4 million, up 33% on
1H FY20’s group revenue of $22.1 million.5
REVENUES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES ($M)
35
TOP LEVEL Up 33% H-on-H
30
29.4
ACQUISITION
25
20
22.1
15
10
5
10.2
7.2
0
HY-18 HY-19 HY-20 HY-21
Gross Commission Income (GCI) for 1H FY21 was $38.1 million, up 53% from the previous corresponding period
(1H FY20: $24.9M) and which already represents 80% of FY20 GCI of $47.9 million.
GCI ($M)
45
Up 53% H-on-H
TOP LEVEL
40
35 38.1
30 ACQUISITION
25
20 24.9
15
17.8
10
5 10.9
0
HY-18 HY-19 HY-20 HY-21
3 Sale of West Coast rent roll assets to Managex. Includes profit on sale of net assets disposed of $273k + Gain on exit of lease of $58K
4
AASB 16 Leases was adopted from 1 July 2019. The above demonstrates finance costs and amortisation, which prior to the adoption AASB 16
was recognised as rent expense.
5 The difference between revenues from ordinary activities reported in Appendix 4C of $29.1 million is a reclassification of items from Other
Income to revenue. E.g. this includes a reclassification of licence fees of $120k (Bowral)
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Directors' report
GCI for the 1H FY21 was based on 2,407 exchanges across the group while The Agency sold a combined $2.2 billion worth
of property during the period, up from $1.5 billion in 1H FY20.
SALES ($M)
Up 51% Up 46%
3000 H-on-H H-on-H
2500 TOP LEVEL
2,407
ACQUISITION
2000 2,217
1500
1,595 1,519
1000 1,129
1,235
672.9
500
574
0
HY-18 HY-19 HY-20 HY-21
The pipeline for future sales remains strong with the combined group reporting 2,449 listings for the six-month period.
NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS (#)
3000
Up 25% H-on-H
2500 TOP LEVEL
2,449
2000 ACQUISITION
1,955
1500
1,590
1000
500 870
0
HY-18 HY-19 HY-20 HY-21
Properties under management (PuM) also continues to be a source of strength for the Company with The Agency’s east
coast operations reporting a total management portfolio of 3,576 PuM at the end of December 2020. At 31 December
2020, the Company consisted of 298 agents.
During the period, The Agency settled the sale of its West Coast Property management portfolio to Managex Funds
Management Pty Ltd and applied the net funds received of $2.8 million to debt reduction.6
a. Financial Position
The Agency Group reported Receipts from Customers of $31.5 million for the 1H FY21 period compared to $25 million
for 1H FY20.
As at 31 December 2020, cash and cash equivalents were $3.29 million. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to
Appendix 4C is provided below:7
6 Refer to ASX announcement dated 9 September 2020
7 The restricted cash and the trust account funds were released following the refinancing activities as disclosed in note 7.2
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Directors' report
1H FY2021
$
Cash at bank (reference 4D Note 4.1) 3,293,281
Restricted – MQB 600,000
Working Capital Trust Account 1,000,000
Bank Guarantees 643,288
Other 1,500
Cash at bank per Appendix 4C 5,538,069
The Net Assets of the Group have increased from 30 June 2020 by 7% to $12.44 million ($11.6 million: 30 June 2020).
The Group’s East Coast rent roll and West Coast mortgage book trail have an estimated fair value of $27 million. Of this,
$14.87 million is shown on balance sheet at book value with intrinsic value of the assets of $12.1 million not on balance
sheet. Including intrinsic value of rent roll and mortgage book trail, estimated Net Assets for the six-month period are
$24.5 million.
The Group incurred an Income Tax Benefit of $1.05 million for the half-year period. The Agency’s taxable income for
the year of $3.85 million results in tax payable of $1.1 million. However, as the Group have tax losses carried forward,
there is no tax liability. As the Group has not raised a deferred taxation asset for the losses carried forward, there is no
deferred tax asset to reverse to the Income Statement as and when utilised. Given this, the Group’s net deferred tax
liabilities reduce from $3.25 million to $2.2 million during the period which gives rise to the Profit and Loss credit.
Government incentives through Cashflow boost and Job Keeper (Federal Government) of $1.16 million were received
during the period. These government incentives wound down in the December quarter.
b. Post HY Corporate Update
As previously announced, the Company secured a long-term $11 million funding package providing the Company with
an opportunity to strengthen its financial position and balance sheet to continue its national growth plans.8
As disclosed in note 7 Events subsequent to reporting date, the funding package consisted of:
◼ $5 million in Convertible Notes to be issued to private investment company Peters Investments Pty Ltd
◼ $1 million of Convertible Notes previously issued to Peters Investments Pty Ltd
◼ An extended $5 million Macquarie Bank primary secured debt facility (down from $12.1 million)
On 4 January 2021, The Agency’s shareholders at an Annual General Meeting overwhelmingly supported the long-term
funding package with Peters Investments and continuing support from Macquarie Bank via the reduced debt position. 9
c. Results Commentary
Commenting on the half year results, The Agency Group’s Managing Director Paul Niardone said:
“In a strong sign of our growing dominance in the Australian property sector, The Agency has delivered a maiden Profit
after Tax of $832,979 and positive cash flow from operations of $2.6 million. This is especially significant as it was
achieved during a period of great uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the nation-wide improvement in the housing market over the past few months, we anticipate building on our strong
half year 2021 result for the remainder of the financial year.
We are benefiting significantly from an Australian housing market that has entered 2021 on a growth track and we have
a strong pipeline of listings into the calendar year.”
2.3. Impact of COVID 19 Coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus global pandemic has caused significant disruption and restrictions to the movement of people
and goods throughout the world. During the height of the pandemic, The Agency implemented prudent business continuity
measures to see it through which allowed it to continue to operate nationally and is now reaping the benefits of a
rebounding real estate market in WA and NSW. The half-year numbers reflect limited activity from Victoria which is
expected to rebound with the easing of restrictions. Government incentives through cashflow boost and Job Keeper
(Federal Government) have been received during the period under review and are included in operational cashflows.
8 Refer to ASX announcement dated 29 October 2020
9 Refer to ASX announcement dated 4 January 2021
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AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
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Directors' report
2.4. Events Subsequent to Reporting Date
There are no other significant after balance date events that are not covered in this Directors' Report or within the financial
statements as disclosed in note 7 Events subsequent to reporting date on page 21.
2.5. Future Developments, Prospects and Business Strategies
The Group remains focussed on maintaining a sustainable financial framework and continues to identify and implement
efficiencies into its business.
To this end, the Group has secured a long-term $11 million funding package, providing the Company with an opportunity
to strengthen its financial position and balance sheet to continue its national growth plans.
The Company has continued to work proactively with its primary bank debt provider and other parties regarding a
resolution of its financing facilities which were approved at the AGM and implemented on 4 January 2021.
The Agency is active in pursuing new business channels and entering new markets, along with new strategic partnerships
and JV opportunities it believes will drive agent recruitment and sales revenue in the coming reporting periods.
There remain significant intangible assets off the balance sheet, these include the rent roll and the Mortgage Book. These
assets contribute an annuity income to the business in excess of $10 million per annum. Total estimated market asset value
of the rent roll and loan book is estimated to be greater than $25 million.
Other likely developments, future prospects and business strategies of the operations of the Group and the expected
results of those operations, not otherwise disclosed in this report, have not been included in this report as the Directors
believe that the inclusion of such information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.
2.6. Environmental Regulations
The Group's operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations in the jurisdictions it operates in.
3. Auditor's independence declaration
The lead auditor's independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the half-year ended
31 December 2020 has been received and can be found on page 8 of the annual report.
This Report of the Directors, is signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 306(3) of the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
PAUL NIARDONE
Managing Director
Dated this Friday, 26 February 2021
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Auditor's independence declaration
Under Section 307c Of The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
To The Directors Of THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
TO BE RECEIVED FROM
AUDITORS
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
Continuing operations
Revenue 1.1 29,449,321 22,096,610
Other income 1.2 941,995 427,926
30,391,316 22,524,536
Advertising and promotion expenses (1,014,102) (500,896)
Computers and information technology expenses (679,515) (605,522)
Consultancy fees (949,776) (762,645)
Depreciation and amortisation (2,793,006) (3,039,016)
Interest and finance costs (1,455,310) (1,046,834)
Legal and professional fees (1,168,662) (849,216)
Occupancy costs (373,636) (456,626)
Salaries and employment costs 2.1 (21,158,144) (16,555,888)
Other expenses (1,016,112) (1,314,252)
Loss before tax (216,947) (2,606,359)
Income tax benefit 3.1 1,049,926 932,195
Net profit/(loss)for the half-year 832,979 (1,674,164)
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax
◼ Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss - -
◼ Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: - -
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax - -
Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the parent entity 832,979 (1,674,164)
Earnings per share: ₵ ₵
Basic profit/(loss) per share (cents per share) 10.4 0.28 (0.80)
Diluted profit/(loss) per share (cents per share) 10.4 N/A N/A
3,683,525 1,461,914
The condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
as at 31 December 2020
Note 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4.1 3,293,281 2,724,142
Trade and other receivables 4.2.1 6,795,379 4,601,222
Financial assets 4.3.1 6,600,000 1,600,000
Other current assets 4.4.1 1,095,353 550,476
Total current assets 17,784,013 9,475,840
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables 4.2.2 151,173 269,655
Financial assets 4.3.2 170,544 170,388
Property, plant, and equipment 5.1 1,793,172 2,039,814
Right of use asset 5.2.1 3,559,683 4,645,320
Intangible assets 5.3 25,769,650 30,376,355
Total non-current assets 31,444,222 37,501,532
Total assets 49,228,235 46,977,372
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4.5.1 10,813,024 9,773,151
Borrowings 4.6.1 16,437,739 13,843,235
Provisions 5.4 2,168,153 2,286,835
Leases 5.2.2 1,833,505 1,979,900
Total current liabilities 31,252,421 27,883,121
Non-current liabilities
Provisions 5.4 532,656 337,054
Leases 5.2.2 2,797,985 3,895,077
Deferred tax liabilities 3.4 2,200,848 3,250,774
Total non-current liabilities 5,531,489 7,482,905
Total liabilities 36,783,910 35,366,026
Net assets 12,444,325 11,611,346
Equity - -
Issued capital 6.1.1 39,395,942 39,395,942
Reserves 928,715 928,715
Accumulated losses (27,880,332) (28,713,311)
Total equity 12,444,325 11,611,346
(13,468,408) (18,407,281)
(11,124,477) (15,514,235)
The condensed consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note Contributed Accumulated Options Total
equity Losses Reserve equity
$ $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2019 27,765,049 (19,317,468) 583,426 9,031,007
Change in accounting policy - (455,871) - (455,871)
Restated total equity at the beginning of the half-year 27,765,049 (19,773,339) 583,426 8,575,136
Loss for the half-year attributable owners of the parent - (1,674,164) - (1,674,164)
Other comprehensive income for the half-year
attributable owners of the parent - - - -
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
attributable owners of the parent - (1,674,164) - (1,674,164)
Transaction with owners, directly in equity
Shares issued during the half-year (net of costs) 6.1.1 11,673,754 - - 11,673,754
Options granted during the half-year - - 272,489 272,489
Balance at 31 December 2019 39,438,803 (21,447,503) 855,915 18,847,215
Balance at 1 July 2020 39,395,942 (28,713,311) 928,715 11,611,346
Profit for the half-year attributable owners of the parent - 832,979 - 832,979
Other comprehensive income for the half-year
attributable owners of the parent - - - -
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
attributable owners of the parent - 832,979 - 832,979
Transaction with owners, directly in equity
Shares issued during the half-year (net of costs) - - - -
Options granted during the half-year - - - -
Balance at 31 December 2020 39,395,942 (27,880,332) 928,715 12,444,325
The condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 31,536,210 25,027,127
Payments to suppliers and employees (28,086,117) (25,807,380)
Interest received 16,437 17,577
Finance costs (898,045) (697,333)
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 2,568,485 (1,460,009)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment (70,235) (77,776)
Advancement of bank guarantee - (404,015)
Return of bank guarantee - 321,078
Purchase of intangibles - (171,818)
Deferred purchase consideration paid - (15,000)
Net cash received on disposal of asset group 2,623,330 -
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 2,553,095 (347,531)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares - 5,611,773
Share issue costs - (355,000)
Repayments of borrowings and borrowing costs (3,564,464) (2,340,000)
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities (987,977) -
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities (4,552,441) 2,916,773
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held 569,139 1,109,233
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the half-year 2,724,142 2,597,299
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the half-year - 4.1 3,293,281 3,706,532
The condensed consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD APPENDIX 4D
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
In preparing the December 2020 interim financial statements, The Agency Group Australia Ltd has grouped into sections under
the same key categories as used in the June 2020 Annual Report:
◼ Section A: How the numbers are calculated ............................................................................................................................14
◼ Section B: Unrecognised items ................................................................................................................................................21
◼ Section C: Other Information...................................................................................................................................................24
The presentation of the notes to the financial statements is supported by the IASB’s Disclosure Initiative. As part of this project,
the AASB made amendments to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements which have provided preparers with more
flexibility in presenting the information in their financial reports.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, except where otherwise stated.
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
SECTION A. HOW THE NUMBERS ARE CALCULATED
This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the financial statements that the Directors
consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity.
Note 1 Revenue and other income 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
1.1 Revenue
Commissions 21,973,365 14,428,146
Fees 3,376,980 2,987,787
Management fees 4,098,976 4,680,677
29,449,321 22,096,610
1.2 Other Income
Interest income 16,437 17,577
Gain on disposal of assets 1a 273,225
Gain on exit of lease 58,182 -
Other income 269,739 410,349
Government grants received – Cash Flow Boost 324,412 -
941,995 427,926
a. In September 2020, the Company formed a strategic partnership with Managex Funds Management Pty Ltd
(Managex). Under the terms of a binding sales agreement, Managex purchased The Agency Property Management
WA Pty Ltd that held the Group’s West Coast rent roll net assets, resulting in the following gain:
$
Consideration
Cash payment 2,777,164
Retention receivable 484,794
Total consideration 3,261,958
Less:
Costs associated with sale (51,292)
Net assets disposed (2,937,441)
Profit on sale of net assets disposed 273,225
Note 2 Loss before income tax 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
2.1 Salaries and employment costs
◼ Commissions 14,233,025 8,760,573
◼ Director fees 72,000 82,364
◼ Salary and wages 4,909,529 5,031,584
◼ Superannuation 1,088,996 950,453
◼ Other employment related costs 1,691,271 1,730,914
◼ Government grants received in connection with employment costs (836,677) -
21,158,144 16,555,888
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 3 Income tax Note 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
3.1 Income tax expense
Current tax - -
Deferred tax (1,049,926) (932,195)
(1,049,926) (932,195)
3.2 Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable
The prima facie tax expense/(benefit) on loss from ordinary activities
before income tax is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:
Accounting loss before tax (216,947) (2,606,359)
Prima facie tax on operating loss at 27.5% (2019: 27.5%) (59,660) (716,749)
Add / (Less) tax effect of:
Other Deductible expenses (48,659) -
Profit on sale of assets (75,033) -
Capital gain on sale of assets 192,612 -
Profit on lease exit (16,000) -
Non-deductible expenses 16,462 68,321
Unrecognised income tax effect of temporary differences (1,059,648) (283,767)
Total income tax (benefit)/expense (1,049,926) (932,195)
Note 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
3.3 Deferred tax assets
Employee benefits 545,336 465,221
Accrued expenses 1,174,759 918,680
Provisions 52,397 52,397
AASB16 Leases - Lease Liability 180,261 154,253
Other 252,695 141,261
2,205,448 1,731,812
Set-off deferred tax liabilities 3.4 (2,205,448) (1,731,812)
Net deferred tax assets - -
3.4 Deferred tax liabilities
Intangible Asset - Rent Roll 4,406,296 4,875,336
Accrued income - 107,250
4,406,296 4,982,586
Set-off deferred tax assets 3.3 (2,205,448) (1,731,812)
Net deferred tax liabilities 2,200,848 3,250,774
3.5 Tax losses and deductible temporary differences
The Group has accumulated tax losses of $19,033,298 (30 June 2020:
$12,055,578) which may be available for offset against future taxable
income. The recoupment of these losses will be subject to satisfying
relevant Australian tax loss recoupment tests, namely the Continuity of
Ownership Test and the Business Continuity Test.
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 4 Financial assets and financial liabilities
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
Cash at bank 3,293,281 2,724,142
3,293,281 2,724,142
4.2 Trade and other receivables 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
4.2.1 Current
Trade debtors 5,767,088 3,677,980
Recoverable commissions / wages 616,125 876,861
Provision for non-recovery of trade debtor and commissions / wages (150,000) (339,702)
Other receivables 562,166 386,083
6,795,379 4,601,222
4.2.2 Non-current
Trade debtors 151,173 269,655
151,173 269,655
4.3 Financial assets Note 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
4.3.1 Current
Restricted - Macquarie bank 600,000 600,000
Working capital – trust account 1,000,000 1,000,000
Restricted funds – Convertible Note 4.6.1d 5,000,000 -
6,600,000 1,600,000
4.3.2 Non-current
Bank guarantees and restricted cash 170,544 170,388
170,544 170,388
4.4 Other assets Note 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
4.4.1 Current
Prepayments 491,654 7,636
Other deposits 4.4.2 494,209 542,840
Funds held in respect to sale of assets 109,490 -
1,095,353 550,476
4.4.2 Other deposits at 31 December 2020 relate to current bank guarantees comprising of $472,744 and other deposits of
$21,645 (30 June 2020: Bank guarantees: $481,716; Rental deposits: $61,124)
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 4 Financial assets and financial liabilities (cont.)
4.5 Trade and other payables 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
4.5.1 Current
Unsecured
Trade payables 1,744,892 2,483,388
Employees’ remuneration – commissions payable 2,687,827 1,869,045
Payroll tax 327,672 1,152,496
Superannuation – employees 490,393 401,358
Sundry creditors and accrued expenses 1,747,485 843,601
Lease incentive 76,450 -
GST and PAYG payable 3,738,305 2,916,649
Other - 106,614
10,813,024 9,773,151
4.6 Borrowings Note 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
4.6.1 Current
Loans 4.6.1a 750,000 750,000
Bank loans 4.6.1b 9,316,071 12,093,235
Convertible note 4.6.1c 6,329,929 1,000,000
Other 41,739 -
16,437,739 13,843,235
a. Loan payable to Kalonda Pty Ltd with an interest rate of 10.5% for a term until 30 June 2020; now rolled over to
31 December 2020 with an interest rate of 16%. Shares are held as security for the debt. The loan was repaid in full
on 4 January 2021, as detailed in note 7.2.
b. The Macquarie Bank debt facility agreement has a first ranking charge over all assets of the Group. The facility expired
during the period; however, subsequent to balance date, the loan was repaid down to $5,000,000 and extended until
4 January 2023, as detailed in note 7.2.
c. Convertible note of $1,000,000 for funds provided by Peters Investments Pty Ltd to be used as a standby working
capital facility, as required by Macquarie Bank under its debt repayment extension agreement, as detailed below:
◼ Interest rate 9%
◼ Security Second security ranking behind Macquarie Bank.
◼ Options 2,000,000 Options exercisable at the lower of $0.04 per share or 20% discount to
15-day volume-weighted average trading price of shares (VWAP) prior to the date of
issue of the Options, on or before 2 years from date of issue.
◼ Term & Maturity Date Unless converted to shares the notes will be repaid in cash on the earlier of
31 December 2020 or when all amounts owing by the Company to Macquarie Bank
have been repaid.
◼ Conversion At Noteholders election the notes were converted into shares in The Agency at
$0.0338 per share as detailed in note 7.2.
◼ Other Conditions Noteholder will have the first right of refusal to replace the Macquarie Bank loan on
commercial terms and conditions to be reasonably agreed between the Noteholder
and The Agency.
At the AGM held 4 January 2021 the terms of the $1,000,000 convertible note were amended to be the same terms
and conditions as the $5,000,000 convertible note, as detailed in note 7.2.
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 4 Financial assets and financial liabilities (cont.)
4.6 Borrowings (cont.)
d. During the half-year $5,000,000 was provided by Peters Investments Pty Ltd in relation to a convertible note which
was subject to shareholder approval at the AGM held on 4 January 2021, as detailed below:
◼ Interest rate higher of 8% per annum and the interest rate on the Macquarie Bank loan
◼ Facilitation fee 3% fee equalling $150,000 which is capitalised and added to the face value of the note.
◼ Security Second security ranking behind Macquarie Bank.
◼ Options 12,000,000 Options exercisable at the $0.027 on or before 31 March 2023. These
options were exercised on 28 January 2021.
◼ Term & Maturity Date Unless converted to shares the notes will be repaid in cash on the earlier of 31 March
2023 or when all amounts owing by the Company to Macquarie Bank have been
repaid.
◼ Conversion At Noteholders election the notes can be converted into shares in The Agency at the
lower of $0.027 per share and the issue price of shares offered under any subsequent
capital raising completed by the Company to raise over $1,000,000 on or before
maturity date.
◼ Other Conditions Noteholder will have the first right of refusal to replace the Macquarie Bank loan on
commercial terms and conditions to be reasonably agreed between the Noteholder
and The Agency.
On 4 January 2021 shareholders approved the issue of the convertible notes. On 28 January 2021, Peters Investments
Pty Ltd converted $3,121,780 of debt and accrued interest into 115,621,483 shares. In addition, 14,000,000 options
were exercised raising $391,656 for the Company as detailed in note 7.2.
Note 5 Non-financial assets and financial liabilities
5.1 Property, plant, and equipment 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
Plant and equipment – at cost 1,197,868 1,187,451
Accumulated depreciation (653,505) (614,867)
544,363 572,584
Leasehold improvements – at cost 3,407,145 3,407,145
Accumulated amortisation (2,158,336) (1,939,915)
1,248,809 1,467,230
Total plant and equipment 1,793,172 2,039,814
5.2 Leases 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
5.2.1 Right of use assets
Properties 2,561,324 3,500,419
Printing equipment 998,359 1,144,901
3,559,683 4,645,320
5.2.2 Lease liabilities
Current 1,833,505 1,979,900
Non-current 2,797,985 3,895,077
4,631,490 5,874,977
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 5 Non-financial assets and financial liabilities (cont.)
5.3 Intangible assets 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
Goodwill 5.3a 10,704,236 17,077,617
Impairment charge - (5,304,380)
10,704,236 11,773,237
Rent Roll and trail book 5.3a 21,134,545 24,348,146
Accumulated amortisation (6,266,509) (5,930,600)
14,868,036 18,417,546
Trademarks 268,420 268,420
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (268,420) (268,420)
- -
Others 201,871 381,968
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (4,493) (196,396)
197,378 185,572
Total intangibles 25,769,650 30,376,355
a. As disclosed in note 1a, the Company sold its West Coast rent roll business, resulting in the disposal of goodwill of
$1,069,001 and rent roll asset of $1,843,907.
5.4 Provisions 31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
5.4.1 Current
Employee entitlements 1,093,300 1,228,979
Future fund referrals 1,074,853 1,057,856
2,168,153 2,286,835
5.4.2 Non-current
Employee entitlements 287,383 61,377
Make good provisions 160,814 165,000
Future fund referrals 84,459 110,677
532,656 337,054
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 6 Equity
6.1 Issued capital Note 31 December 30 June 31 December 30 June
2020 2020 2020 2020
No. No. $ $
Fully paid ordinary shares at no par value 298,954,431 298,954,431 39,395,942 39,395,942
6 months to 6 months to
31 December 12 months to 31 December 12 months to
2020 30 June 2020 2020 30 June 2020
6.1.1 Ordinary shares No. No. $ $
At the beginning of the period 298,954,431 103,810,047 39,395,942 27,765,049
Shares issued during the period:
◼ Issued for cash - 85,913,817 - 5,584,398
◼ Equity-settled payments 6.1.2 6.1.3 - 107,008,316 - 6,955,540
◼ Conversion of performance shares - 2,222,251 - -
Transaction costs - - - (909,045)
At reporting date 298,954,431 298,954,431 39,395,942 39,395,942
6.1.2 Equity-settled Payments (12 months to 30 June 2020)
As approved by shareholders at general meetings during the 12 months to 30 June 2020:
◼ 11,138,462 shares with a fair value of $0.065 per share totalling $724,000 were issued to third-party consultants in lieu of
cash for services performed.
◼ 5,782,551 shares with 2,891,275 attaching options were issued to Daring Investments Pty Ltd a company controlled by
Mr John Kolenda to settle outstanding loans of $377,720.
◼ 19,244,088 shares with 9,622,044 attaching options were issued to Teldar Real Estate Pty Ltd a company controlled by
Mr Matt Lahood to settle outstanding loans of $1,252,719.
◼ 18,963,307 shares with 9,481,653 attaching options were issued to MAK Property Group Pty Ltd a company controlled by
Mr Shad Hassen to settle outstanding loans of $1,232,615.
◼ 18,963,307 shares with 9,481,653 attaching options were issued to Ben Collier Investments Pty Ltd a company controlled by
Mr Ben Collier to settle outstanding loans of $1,232,615.
◼ 19,244,088 shares with 9,622,044 attaching options were issued to SEMC 2 Pty Ltd a company controlled by Mr Steven Chen
to settle outstanding loans of $1,252,719.
◼ 7,692,308 shares with 3,846,154 attaching options were issued to Kalonda Pty Ltd to settle outstanding loans of $450,000.
◼ 714,286 options were issue to Kalonda Pty Ltd as a debt facilitation fee with a fair value of $14,297.
◼ 12,899,074 options with a fair value of $258,192 were issued to the Joint Lead Manager in consideration for capital raising
services.
6.1.3 The following shares were issued during the 12 months to 30 June 2020 to Amount Shares
Directors to settle accrued outstanding Directors’ fees from the 2019 year: S No.
Paul Niardone 116,719 1,795,682
Andrew Jensen 118,500 1,823,077
John Kolenda 87,494 1,346,061
Adam Davey 66,000 1,015,385
Total 388,713 5,980,205
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
SECTION B. UNRECOGNISED ITEMS
This section of the notes includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with the accounting standards
and other pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the financial statements.
Note 7 Events subsequent to reporting date
7.1 Receipt of Bidders Statement
On 4 January 2021, the Company received an unsolicited and conditional Bidder’s Statement from Magnolia Equities III Pty
Limited (Magnolia), a company associated with ex-director and significant shareholder, Mitchell Atkins. The Bidder’s
Statement set out the terms and conditions of an offer by Magnolia to purchase all of the fully paid ordinary shares in the
Company for a cash price of $0.04 per share (Offer). A copy of the Bidder’s Statement was released to the ASX.
On 1 February 2021, the Company announced that the Takeovers Panel (the Panel) released its declaration of unacceptable
circumstances and orders in relation to Magnolia’s bid. In this declaration, the Takeovers Panel acknowledged the concerns
held by the Company regarding Magnolia’s disclosure of its funding arrangements and found that Magnolia’s failure to
address those matters constitutes unacceptable circumstances.
In addition, the Panel found that there were no unacceptable circumstances regarding the AGM and the approval of the
Peters Investments funding arrangements. A copy of the Panel’s media release, declaration and orders were released to the
ASX.
On 3 February 2021, the Panel received an application from Magnolia seeking a review in respect of its application dated
16 December 2020 in relation to the affairs of The Agency. Peters Investments Pty Ltd accordingly provided an undertaking
that it would not, without the Panel’s consent, convert any further convertible notes or exercise any further options that it
received in The Agency following the Company’s AGM held 4 January 2021 (as described in 7.2 below).
On 23 February 2021, the review Panel has declined to conduct proceedings on a review application dated 2 February 2021
from Magnolia in relation to the affairs of the Group. The review Panel agreed with the initial Panel that the threshold set
for a Panel to question the correctness of an expert’s report is high and similarly for any further opinion expressed by an
expert in response to concerns raised on the deficiency of information. The review Panel considered that the matters raised
in the review did not get over the threshold.
The review Panel concluded for this and other reasons that there was no reasonable prospect that it would make a
declaration of unacceptable circumstances. Accordingly, the review Panel declined to conduct proceedings. As the review
proceedings are now ended, the undertaking given by Peters Investments has ceased.
7.2 Loan Executed, Conversion of Notes, and Exercise of Options
7.2.1 On 5 January 2021, following shareholder approval at the Company’s AGM held 4 January 2021, the Company issued
5,000,000 convertible notes to Peters Investments Pty Ltd in order to raise $5,000,000. In addition, the terms of the
1,000,000 convertible notes issued to Peters Investments in May 2020 have been amended so that they are consistent with
the terms of the 5,000,000 convertible notes issued 4 January 2021.
On 6 January 2021, the Company advised that it has executed an amendment deed to its loan agreement with Macquarie
Bank Limited (Macquarie). Pursuant to the terms of the amendment deed, the Company:
◼ applied $3.715 million of the convertible notes funds towards reducing its facility with Macquarie to $5 million;
◼ agreed with Macquarie to a revised repayment date for the remaining finance facility of 4 January 2023; and
◼ repaid a loan of $0.75 million provided by Kalonda Pty Ltd as trustee for the Leibowitz Superannuation Fund.
In addition, as at the date of issue of this report liabilities to the Australian Taxation Office of $3.23 million have been settled.
The revised terms of the loan include:
◼ Loan amount $5,000,000
◼ Interest rate Base Rate (BBSW) + margin of 8.5%
The Base Rate (determined monthly) has ranged between 0.02% to 0.0917% during the period
◼ Repayment date On or before 4 January 2023
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 7 Events subsequent to reporting date (cont.)
◼ Covenants The Company has covenanted to Macquarie that it will:
maintain a loan to value ratio (LVR) based on the value of the Company’s property
management book (on agreed multiples applied by Macquarie) as a percentage to the
Company’s secured debt position.
provide monthly reporting to Macquarie in accordance with the terms of the Loan
Agreement.
provide a compliance certificate to Macquarie each month to confirm that the Company
has complied with the covenants set out above and that no event of default exists in
relation to the Company.
◼ Termination/Default It is an event of default under the loan agreement if the total number of sales agents employed
by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Top Level Real Estate Pty Ltd, is less than, or falls
to less than 59. The Loan Agreement otherwise contains default and termination provisions
considered standard for a bank facility of this nature.
On 28 January 2021, Peter Investments converted approximately $3.121 million of debt and interest into 115,621,485 shares.
In addition, 14,000,000 options were exercised raising $391,656 for the Company.
Unaudited
7.2.2 Had the refinancing described in 7.2.1 above occurred on 31 December
2020 the effect is illustrated below: Pro forma
31 December 31 December
2020 2020
$ $
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 3,293,281 4,827,210
Financial assets 6,600,000 -
Other current assets 7,890,732 7,890,732
Total current assets 17,784,013 12,717,942
Total non-current assets 31,444,222 31,444,222
Total assets 49,228,235 44,162,164
Current liabilities
Borrowings 16,437,739 -
Other payables 14,814,682 14,814,682
Total current liabilities 31,252,421 14,814,682
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings - 8,249,888
Other non-current liabilities 5,531,489 5,531,489
Total non-current liabilities 5,531,489 13,781,377
Total liabilities 36,783,910 28,596,059
Net assets 12,444,325 15,566,105
Total equity 12,444,325 15,566,105
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 7 Events subsequent to reporting date (cont.)
7.3 Injunction Application and Purported Administration.
On 20 January 2021, the Company announced the purported appointment of administrators to the Company by MCL 105
Pty Ltd (MCL), a company controlled by former director Mitchell Atkins.
The purported appointment was based on an alleged and disputed $385,000 “debt” relating to alleged fees on a mandate
entered into for the purpose of securing debt funding under which MCL was unable to deliver funding during the term of its
mandate. The Company disputes the claim as well as the validity of the security charge MCL placed on the assets of the
Group.
The Federal Court ordered that the purported appointments would have no effect (other than various technical matters)
pending the determination of the proceedings or other order and control of the Company remains with the Directors.
The Court also ordered that the administration or purported administration will end at 4pm on 1 February 2021 and a hearing
was scheduled on the same day that allowed an opportunity for any creditor or sufficiently interested party to apply to
discharge or vary the orders ending the purported administration. A copy of the Court’s orders was lodged with the ASX on
www.fedcourt.gov.au, proceeding number WAD 7 of 2021. The Court requested the Company to pay $400,000 to be held in
the Court’s trust until the matter is settled.
The Company’s position is that the alleged appointment by MCL was undertaken for the purpose of destabilising the Agency
and compelling the Company to pay a disputed fee, which is still being disputed by both parties lawyers at time the MCL
appointed an administrator.
On 1 February 2021, a hearing occurred in the Federal Court. As no creditors or other interested parties appeared or applied
to overturn the Court’s earlier orders, the purported administration ended at 4:00pm that day. At this hearing orders were
made programming the hearing of MCL disputed debt claim. That claim will be heard on 4 March 2021.
There has not been any other matter or circumstance that has arisen after balance date that has significantly affected, or may
significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future
financial periods.
Note 8 Contingent liabilities
There are no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2020 (30 June 2020: Nil), other than the alleged and disputed claim from
MCL as disclosed in 7.3.
Note 9 Commitments
9.1 Capital commitments
None.
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APPENDIX 4D THE AGENCY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD
Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
SECTION C. OTHER INFORMATION
This section of the notes includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with the accounting standards
and other pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the financial statements.
Note 10 Earnings per share (EPS) Note 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
10.1 Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss
Profit/(loss) for the half-year 832,979 (1,674,164)
Less: loss attributable to non-controlling equity interest - -
Profit/(loss) used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS 832,979 (1,674,164)
6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
No. No.
10.2 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the half-year used in calculation of basic EPS 298,954,431 209,614,095
Weighted average number of dilutive equity instruments outstanding 10.5 N/A N/A
10.3 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the half-year used in calculation of basic EPS 298,954,431 209,614,095
6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
10.4 Earnings per share ₵ ₵
Basic EPS (cents per share) 10.5 0.28 (0.80)
Diluted EPS (cents per share) 10.5 N/A N/A
10.5 As at 31 December 2020 the Group has 11,162,892 unissued shares under options (December 2019: 102,181,760) and
1,555,558 performance shares on issue (December 2019: 1,555,558). The Group does not report diluted earnings per share on
losses generated by the Group. During the half-year, the Group's unissued shares under option and performance shares were
anti-dilutive.
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ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 11 Share-based payments 6 months to 6 months to
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
No. No.
11.1 Share-based payments:
◼ Recognised in profit and loss – Consultancy fees 11.2.1a - 724,000
◼ Recognised in profit and loss – Interest and finance costs 11.2.1b - 87,097
◼ Recognised in net assets as a reduction in borrowings and payables 11.2.1c,d - 6,187,101
◼ Recognised in equity – Transaction costs 11.2.1e - 258,192
Gross share-based payments - 7,256,390
11.2 Share-based payment arrangements in effect during the period
11.2.1 Issued in prior period, remaining in effect
a. Equity-settled consultant fees
As detailed in note 6.1.2, in the prior period 11,138,462 shares were issued to consultants for services with a fair value
of $724,000.
b. Equity-settled financing fees
As detailed in note 6.1.2, in the prior period 714,286 options were issued as a debt facilitation fee with a fair value of
$14,297, and 2,000,000 options were issued as part of a convertible note fee with a fair value of $72,800.
Number under Option Date of Expiry Consideration Exercise Price Vesting Terms
714,286 31 December 2020 nil $0.065 Immediately upon issue
2,000,000 25 May 2022 nil $0.040 Immediately upon issue
c. Equity-settled loans
As detailed in note 6.1.2, in the prior period 89,889,649 shares and 44,944,825 options were issued to settle
$5,798,388 in loans.
Number under Option Date of Expiry Consideration Exercise Price Vesting Terms
44,944,823 31 December 2020 nil $0.065 Immediately upon issue
d. Equity-settled accrued Directors’ fees payable
As detailed in note 6.1.3, in the prior period 5,980,205 shares were issued to Directors to settle accrued outstanding
Directors’ fees from the prior year amounting to $388,713.
e. Equity-settled transaction costs
As detailed in note 6.1.2, in the prior period 12,899,074 options with a fair value of $258,192 were issued in
consideration for capital raising services.
Number under Option Date of Expiry Consideration Exercise Price Vesting Terms
12,899,074 31 December 2020 nil $0.065 Immediately upon issue
f. Performance Shares
During the 2020 financial year, 2,222,251 performance shares converted into 2,222,251 ordinary shares upon
achieving a 10% growth in the mortgage and finance business loan book within 18 months of settlement. The
remaining 1,555,558 performance shares failed to vest (by achieving a 20-day volume VWAP on the ASX which equals
or exceeds 3 times the re-quotation price of $0.02, at any time within 24 months of settlement) and expired. These
performance shares will convert to five only, ordinary shares, subsequent to balance date.
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 12 Operating segments
12.1 Segment Financial Performance
Real Estate Mortgage Total
Property Origination Reportable Other
Services Services Segments Segments Total
31 December 2020 $ $ $ $ $
Revenue
◼ External revenues 28,010,324 1,431,003 29,441,327 7,994 29,449,321
◼ Inter-segment revenues - - - - -
Total segment revenue 28,010,324 1,431,003 29,441,327 7,994 29,449,321
Reconciliation of segment revenue to Group revenue:
◼ Eliminations -
Total Group revenue _ 29,449,321
Segment earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,
and amortisation (EBITDA) 5,605,925 630,345 6,236,270 (615,471) 5,620,799
◼ Unallocated corporate costs (1,937,272)
EBITDA 3,683,527
Reconciliation of segment profit to Group loss:
(i) Unallocated items:
◼ Other gains 58,182 - 58,182 273,225 331,407
◼ Depreciation and amortisation (2,680,767) (21,420) (2,702,187) (90,820) (2,793,007)
◼ Net finance costs (774,913) (2,247) (777,160) (661,714) (1,438,874)
Loss before income tax _ (216,947)
Real Estate Mortgage Total
Property Origination Reportable Other
Services Services Segments Segments Total
31 December 2019 $ $ $ $ $
Revenue
◼ External revenues 20,674,340 1,422,270 22,096,610 - 22,096,610
◼ Inter-segment revenues - - - - -
Total segment revenue 20,674,340 1,422,270 22,096,610 - 22,096,610
Reconciliation of segment revenue to Group revenue:
◼ Eliminations -
Total Group revenue _ 22,096,610
Segment earnings before interest, tax, depreciation
and amortisation (EBITDA) 2,546,379 466,565 3,012,944 (1,533,453) 1,479,491
◼ Unallocated corporate costs -
EBITDA 1,479,491
Reconciliation of segment profit to Group loss:
(i) Unallocated items:
◼ Impairment - - - - -
◼ Depreciation and amortisation (3,038,224) (792) (3,039,016) - (3,039,016)
◼ Net finance costs (193,300) - (193,300) (853,534) (1,046,834)
Loss before income tax _ (2,606,359)
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ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 13 Statement of significant accounting policies
This note provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements
to the extent they have not already been disclosed in the other notes above. These policies have been consistently applied to all the
periods presented, unless otherwise stated.
13.1 Basis of preparation
13.1.1 Reporting Entity
The Agency Group Australia Ltd (The Agency or the Company) is a listed public company limited by shares, domiciled and
incorporated in Australia. This interim financial report is intended to provide users with an update on the latest annual
financial statements of The Agency Group Australia Ltd and controlled entities. As such, it does not contain information
that represents relatively insignificant changes occurring during the half-year within the Group. It is therefore
recommended that this financial report be read in combination with the annual financial statements of the Group for the
half-year ended 30 June 2020, together with any public announcements made during the half-year.
13.1.2 Basis of accounting
The half-year financial report is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001
and AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The half-year report does not include notes of the type normally
included in an annual financial report and shall be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report.
The financial statements were authorised for issue on 26 February 2021 by the Directors of the Company.
13.1.3 Going Concern
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal business
activity and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
The Group generated a profit after tax for the half-year of $832,979 (2019: $1,674,164 loss after tax) and generated net cash
in-flows from operating activities of $2,568,485 (2019: $1,460,009 out-flow). Included in the profit during the half-year was
depreciation and amortisation of $2,793,006.
As at 31 December, the Company had a working capital deficit of $13,468,408 (2019: $18,407,281 working capital deficit).
As disclosed in note 4.6, during the half-year the Group raised $5 million from Peters Investments Pty Ltd through the issue
of a Convertible Note (subject to shareholder approval) with a maturity date of 31 March 2023, the proceeds of which was
held in a trust account, pending the approval by shareholders at the AGM. This approval was granted on 4 January 2021.
Included in the working capital deficit as at 31 December 2020 was a loan with Macquarie Bank with a balance of $9,316,071.
As disclosed in note 7.2, the Company executed an amendment deed to its loan agreement with Macquarie Bank on
4 January 2021 whereby it reduced the loan to $5 million with a repayment date of 4 January 2023.
The 30 June 2020 loan balance of $12.093 million was reduced by $2.7 million with the proceeds from the sale of the WA
rent roll in October 2020. On 4 January 2021 it was further reduced through the release of $0.6 million restricted cash and
the payment of $3.715 million from the proceeds of the $5 million convertible note. As disclosed in note 7.2.2, had the
refinancing occurred as at 31 December 2020, the Groups working capital deficit would have been significantly improved to
$2,096,740.
On 9 September 2020, the Company announced it entered into a binding sales agreement for the sale of the West Coast
rent roll business. The Group received proceeds of $2.7 million from the sale which was used to pay down debt with the
remaining retention amount (up to $0.485 million) to be received six months after the completion date. Accordingly, as a
result of the events discussed above, and subject to the continuing compliance with its covenants, the Group does not have
any principal payments from its debt facilities due within the next 12 months from the date of signing this report.
As disclosed in note 7.3, on 20 January 2021 the Company announced the purported appointment of administrators to the
Company by MCL 105 Pty Ltd (MCL), a company controlled by former director Mitchell Atkins. The purported appointment
was based on an alleged and disputed $385,000 “debt” relating to alleged fees on a mandate entered into for the purpose
of securing debt funding under which MCL was unable to deliver. The Court ordered and the administration ended on
1 February 2021, and the claim will be heard in court on 4 March 2021.
The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast, which indicates that the Group will have sufficient cash flows to meet
commitments and working capital requirements for the 12-month period from the date of signing this financial report.
The ability of the Group to continue as a going concern is principally dependent on the following:
◼ The Group continuing to generate cash flows from profitable operations; and
◼ The Group being in compliance with all terms of its debt facilities and not breaching the terms of its borrowing
facilities.
In the event the above are not achieved the Group will need to raise funds from issued capital and/or alternative financing
arrangements.
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020
Note 13 Statement of significant accounting policies
Based on the cash flow forecasts and other factors referred to above, the directors are satisfied that the going concern basis
of preparation is appropriate. In particular, given the Group’s history of raising capital to date, the directors are confident of
the Group’s ability to raise additional funds as and when they are required.
13.1.4 Comparative figures
Where required, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current half-year.
13.1.5 New and Amended Standards Adopted by the Group
The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting
Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current half-year. New and revised
Standards and amendments thereof and Interpretations effective for the current year that are relevant to the Group are:
◼ AASB 2018-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of a Business
◼ AASB 2018-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of Material
◼ AASB 2019-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – References to the Conceptual Framework
◼ AASB 2019-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
◼ AASB 2019-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure of the Effect of New IFRS Standards Not Yet
Issued in Australia
◼ AASB 2020-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions
13.2 Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.
These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of
assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised
in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
13.2.1 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have,
on the consolidated entity based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the supply chain,
staffing and geographic regions in which the consolidated entity operates. Other than as addressed in specific notes, there
does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant uncertainties
with respect to events or conditions which may impact the consolidated entity unfavourably as at the reporting date or
subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Note 14 Company details
The registered office and head office of the Company is:
Street: 68 Milligan St Postal: PO Box 7768
PERTH WA 6000 CLOISTERS SQUARE WA 6850
Australia Australia
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AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES Interim Financial Report
ABN 52 118 913 232 31 December 2020
Directors' declaration
The Directors of the Company declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 9 to 28, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and:
(a) comply with Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting; and
(b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of the performance for the half-year ended
on that date of the Company.
2. 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 Board of Directors pursuant to s303(5) of the Corporations Act
2001 (Cth) and is signed for and on behalf of the directors by:
PAUL NIARDONE
Managing Director
Dated this Friday, 26 February 2021
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Interim Financial Report AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
31 December 2020 ABN 52 118 913 232
Independent auditor's review report
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