September 2023 Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report
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Australia’s future in bioenergy and renewables
Quarterly
Activities
Report
for the quarter ended
30 September 2023
2023
Delorean Corporation Limited
ACN 638 111 127
Q1 FY2024 Highlights
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Snapshot: The quarter was a pivot period for Delorean marking a stabilisation of the core
business and an expected return to growth of the back of key contracts and refreshment of
investor interest in Delorean’s build/own/operate projects.
Yarra Valley Water: Following receipt of Notice to Proceed last quarter on the $53m Yarra Valley
Water project, the company’s fourth and largest bioenergy project to date, Delorean has
commenced contract works, locking in key suppliers and ordering long-lead items in preparation
for receiving site possession in the next quarter.
Settlement of legacy CER Creditor: In July 2023, the company settled the historical creditor to
the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) in relation DEL’s legacy retail business (which was materially
wound down in 2022) with a strategy in place to return over $1.7m of cash that is current held
by the CER.
SA1 and VIC1 Projects: Palisade Impact’s exclusivity period expired in August and with Palisade
Impact’s support Delorean is engaged with a shortlist of potential investors with the objective of
securing an alternative investment partner for the SA1 and VIC 1 (investment circa $60m). The
undertaking of these build/own/operate projects remains subject to completion of this diligence
and the FID being made to proceed.
Brickworks/NSW1 Project: Ongoing co-development of NSW1 project in landmark
collaboration with Brickworks Building Products, with work on the development application
moving toward completion.
New Agricultural Project: The company is progressing a new agreement to undertake feasibility
work for a major organisation based on grain-based feedstocks, commencing with desktop
studies in support of the potential development of a bioenergy facility processing similar
agricultural residues to the BLM project for energy production.
Renewable Gas Demand: Significant ongoing demand from both government and business
sectors for Delorean’s renewable gas (biomethane) product in a market where availability of
renewable gas is scarce.
Cash Balance: Current cash balance of $4.6m as at 30 September 2023.
Image 1: Ecogas Bioenergy Project
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Q1 FY2024 Activities Report
Delorean Corporation Limited (ASX:DEL) is pleased to provide an overview of the September
2023 quarter (Q1 FY2024) activities and the associated cash flows and cash position in the
Appendix 4C (attached).
Business Overview
Delorean Corporation is a vertically integrated business operating in two high growth investment sectors
– renewable energy and waste management. Delorean is pioneering the Australian market with
bioenergy and driving commercial production of mains-grade renewable gas. Delorean has the inhouse
capability to deliver bioenergy projects across the full lifecycle, from project conception to completion;
processing organic waste and generating and monetising renewable electricity, heat and gas.
The core focus of the business is to develop, construct, own and operate bioenergy infrastructure in
Australia. Revenue is derived from the acceptance of organic waste and agricultural residues, the
generation of renewable electricity and the production of renewable natural gas.
The business comprises three interoperable divisions:
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Infrastructure (core): rollout of Delorean owned bioenergy projects through partnerships.
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Engineering: refocused to primarily support EPC and O&M of Delorean’s own projects whilst selectively
taking on third party work
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Energy Retail(inactive): Delorean retains licenses for retailing of energy (electricity and gas) generated
only from Delorean projects.
Image 2: Blue Lake Milling Bioenergy Project
Pioneer and driver of the Australian bioenergy sector, positioned to become a critical
part of Australia’s circular economy and energy transition efforts.
www.deloreancorporation.com.au
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Investment Highlights
✓ Unique and proven track record of delivering award-winning, innovative and successful
Australasian bioenergy projects
✓ Strong pipeline of bioenergy projects under development to capitalise on the growth of
Australian bioenergy market
✓ A leading force in advancing Australia’s bioenergy sector and providing unique solutions to
address especially hard to abate sectors
✓ Strong ESG credentials with TCFD and global ESG standards alignment, and formal sustainability
reporting
✓ Ideally positioned to capitalise on the national drive towards zero organic waste to landfill and
decarbonisation of energy
Decarbonizing the economy is the ‘greatest investment
opportunity of our lifetime’
- Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, the largest asset manager in the world
Image 3: Blue Lake Milling Bioenergy Project
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Proven track record entering growth phase
Delorean has successfully delivered 3 awardwinning bioenergy projects (Jandakot WA, Blue
Lake Milling SA, Ecogas NZ) and is now in
construction of its fourth and biggest project for
Yarra Valley Water.
Delorean’s pipeline of works will see Delorean
delivering a greater number of projects of
larger scale, consistent with the growth in
Australia’s bioenergy sector.
Image 4: Jandakot Bioenergy Project
Image 4: Jandakot Bioenergy Project
Project Pipeline
Project Pipeline The following graphic sets out an overview of Delorean projects, completed, under
construction, under development and in the pipeline.
Image 4: Delorean Corporation Project Pipeline
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Delorean Engineering Division
Delorean’s Engineering Division delivers engineering design, construction and operation/maintenance
services for third parties under contract, and for Delorean Infrastructure Division’s build/own/operate
projects.
During the quarter, Delorean’s Engineering Division was primarily focussed on:
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Project commencement for Yarra Valley Water’s Lilydale facility, with suppliers being contracted
to deliver significant components of plant, and ordering of long lead items well underway. It is
expected that site possession will be received from the client in the next month, subject to final
regulatory approval.
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Progressing deliverables to enable a submission for Design Authority for the Brickworks Project
(NSW1), which is expected in the next quarter.
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Desktop study and feasibility work for similar grain waste to the BLM project previously
completed.
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Closing out minor defects associated with the Ecogas Bioenergy Project in Reparoa, New Zealand
(following receipt of Practical Completion in June 2023).
Yarra Valley Water, VIC Bioenergy Plant
Project Background
Location: Lilydale, Victoria – circa $53m + $6.5m O&M contract value
Project Update
Delorean Corporation’s Engineering Division has been awarded Notice to Proceed under its existing
contract with Yarra Valley Water. Long lead item orders are being placed and site commencement is
expected in late CY2023, subject to final regulatory and planning approval.
Image 5: Yarra Valley Water Bioenergy Plant Render
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WA Bioenergy Plant
Project Background
Location: WA – $100,000 contract value
Project Update
Over the past 12 months, Delorean has been undertaking test work on a variety of feedstock available on
site at key operational grain-handling assets. The next step is to undertake a Desktop Study and Design
to enable the client to assess the feasibility of anaerobic digestion plants to offset on site power usage.
Pending the outcome of that review, additional development and approvals may be conducted in 2024.
This follows on from DEL’s previous success in delivering the Blue Lake Milling project, which processes
similar agricultural residues for energy production.
Delorean Infrastructure Division
Delorean’s Infrastructure Division is responsible for development, ownership and operation of
commercial-scale anaerobic digestion bioenergy facilities in Australia.
During the quarter, Delorean’s Infrastructure Division was predominantly focussed on:
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Development and due diligence activities on the Company’s VIC1 and SA1 projects
Collaborative development of Brickworks bioenergy plant in NSW
Ongoing development of Delorean’s infrastructure project pipeline
SA1 and VIC1 Project Development
During Q1 FY2024, Delorean was actively connecting with a shortlist of potential investors with whom
the Company was previously unable to engage during Palisade Impact’s exclusivity period, with the
objective of securing an alternative investment partner for the SA1 and VIC 1 projects.
Both projects are shovel ready for full construction pending project finance.
Image 6: VIC1 Bioenergy Plant Render
Image 7: SA1 Bioenergy Plant Render
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Brickworks Bioenergy Project Development
Project Update
In Q1 FY2024, Brickworks Building Products and Delorean continued to progress the Development Stage
of the NSW1 project under a Master Services Agreement (MSA). Following approval to progress to
submission of planning and development approvals, the Company has been active in preparing
documentation for full planning/development approval.
Progress on the development application activities has been in line with expectations and the
development work remains materially on track.
Image 7: NSW1 Bioenergy Plant Render
Delorean Infrastructure Project Pipeline Development
During Q1 FY2024 Delorean continued the active development of its bioenergy infrastructure project
pipeline. The most advanced of these projects is the QLD1 Bioenergy Plant.
The Company is currently preparing to progress the project from feasibility stage to development
approval. The project is expected to be FID-ready early in CY2024.
DEL is awaiting the outcome of a $5m grant application from the Queensland Government to support the
construction of this project.
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Delorean Energy Retail Division
Delorean’s Energy Retail Division is currently inactive, pending a future scale up of its retail operations
as Delorean’s Infrastructure assets come onstream.
Delorean intends to retain its WA and National retail electricity licenses on an ongoing basis in support
of the Company’s rollout of bioenergy infrastructure across Australia.
Delorean Corporate
Environment, Social and Governance
Delorean remains proud to be advancing its commitment to sustainability. In October 2023, Delorean
published its second annual ESG Report.
This report provides our stakeholders a comprehensive analysis of the Group’s Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) performance, highlighting key sustainability milestones achieved during the Financial
Year 2023. Additionally, it offers an update on our continued progress towards future sustainability goals.
Planned Activity – Q2 FY2024
In Q1 FY2024, Delorean’s focus is in the following key areas:
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Secure Infrastructure Projects Investor and move Delorean’s SA1 and VIC1 projects into
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Receive approval to commence siteworks and construction on Delorean Engineering’s Yarra
Valley Water project.
Progressing planning and development applications for the first NSW1 project in collaboration
with Brickworks.
Progress the development of its QLD1 project.
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Additional Appendix 4C Disclosures
The following information is provided as required under ASX Listing Rule 4.7C that has not been
disclosed in the body of the quarterly activities report.
Summary of Expenditure incurred on Projects
A summary of expenditure incurred in AUD excluding GST (accruals basis) for the quarter on our key
projects and cost centres is as follows:
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Ecogas - $27k
Yarra Valley Water - $2,434k
Brickworks - $422k
South Australia One and Victoria One - $5k
Energy Retail - $154k
Operations & Maintenance - $9k
Overheads - $669k
Payments made to Related Parties
Payments totalling $170k made to related parties and their associates are for director salaries and
superannuation of $19k and payments for corporate services of $18k. All payments were on normal
commercial terms.
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Disclaimer
This report has been prepared by Delorean Corporation Limited (Delorean). The material contained in
this report is for information purposes only. This release is not an offer or invitation for subscription or
purchase of, or a recommendation in relation to, securities in Delorean and neither this release nor
anything contained in it shall form the basis of any contract or commitment.
This report may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements concerning Delorean business plans, intentions, opportunities, expectations,
capabilities, and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include those
containing such words as could, plan, target, estimate, forecast, anticipate, indicate, expect, intend, may,
potential, should or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important
factors, many of which are beyond the control of Delorean, and which could cause actual results to differ
from those expressed in this report. Because actual results might differ materially to the information in
this report, Delorean does not make, and this report should not be relied upon as, any representation or
warranty as to the accuracy, or reasonableness, of the underlying assumptions and uncertainties.
Investors are cautioned to view all forward-looking statements with caution and to not place undue
reliance on such statements.
The report has been prepared by Delorean based on information available to it, including information
from third parties, and has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or
implied, is made to the fairness, accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in
this report.
About Delorean Corporation Ltd (ASX:DEL)
Shares in Delorean Corporation Limited (ASX: DEL) are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX). For more information, please visit our website: www.deloreancorporation.com.au
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Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
Delorean Corporation Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
62 638 111 127
30/09/2023
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Year to date (3
months)
$A’000
7,637
7,637
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(4,023)
(4,023)
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leased assets
(22)
(22)
staff costs
(856)
(856)
(1,027)
(1,027)
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(59)
(59)
research and development
product manufacturing and operating costs
advertising and marketing
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
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1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
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1.8
Other (provide details if material)
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1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
1,650
1,650
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) Entities
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businesses
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(157)
(157)
investments
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intellectual property
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property, plant and equipment
3464-6005-5326v2ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (3
months)
$A’000
other non-current assets
2.2
Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities
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businesses
73
73
property, plant and equipment
31
31
investments
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intellectual property
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other non-current assets
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2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
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2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
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2.5
Other (provide details if material)
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2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(53)
(53)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
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3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
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3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
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3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
(113)
(113)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
2,212
2,212
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(127)
(127)
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
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3.8
Dividends paid
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3.9
Other (provide details if material)
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-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
1,972
1,972
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
1,004
1,004
1,650
1,650
(53)
(53)
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (3
months)
$A’000
1,972
1,972
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-
4,573
4,573
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
3,555
371
5.2
Call deposits
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5.3
Bank overdrafts
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-
5.4
Other (term deposits as security for CBA
bank guarantees)
1,018
633
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
4,573
1,004
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
207
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
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Current quarter
$A'000
Payments for directors’ salaries and superannuation of $189k.
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
7.1
Loan facilities
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
7.3
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
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10
0
Other (please specify)
8,400
7,212
7.4
Total financing facilities
8,410
7,212
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
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1,198
Unsecured CBA Credit Cards (17.99% interest rate), no maturity date
Convertible note subscription of $5,000,000 from Palisade Impact received in 2
tranches (refer ASX Announcements on 19 October 2022 and 29 December 2022)
Corporate debt facility of $3,400,000 from Roadnight Capital, with $2,211,900 drawn
down to date (refer ASX Announcement on 31 July 2023).
Not included in the above balances are equipment finance, insurance premium funding
finance and bank guarantee facilities as they are not available to draw for working capital
requirements.
No additional financing facilities have been entered into after quarter end.
(a)
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
1,650
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
4,573
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
1,198
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
5,771
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
3.50
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
8.6
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: N/A
8.6.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
8.6.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies
which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
25 October 2023
Authorised by: By the Board
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been
prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the
corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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