June 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 June 2023
Delorean Corporation Limited
ACN 638 111 127
3464-6005-5326v2
Q4 FY2023 Highlights
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Snapshot: In this quarter, the company received Notice to Proceed to move into construction on
its fourth and biggest bioenergy project to date, being the $53m Yarra Valley Water project,
having also completed its third project (Ecogas in NZ) during the quarter. This was against a
backdrop of resolving a payment to the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) in relation DEL’s legacy
retail business, which was materially wound down in 2022, now completed under a structure
which will progressively free up an estimated $1.74m in net refundable cash held with the CER.
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.
SA1 and VIC1 Projects: Continued progress on Palisade Impact’s due diligence to enable Palisade
Impact to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) to 100% fund Delorean’s two immediate
projects, SA1 and VIC1 (investment circa $50m). DEL met all Agreed Due Diligence requirements
relating to the projects in May 2023 and Delorean and Palisade Impact continue to work through
the wider due diligence process in relation to Palisade Impact’s proposed investment. The
undertaking of these 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 preparation of the planning/development
application fully under way.
Renewable Gas Demand: Significant continued ongoing demand for Delorean’s renewable gas
(biomethane) product in a market where availability of renewable gas is scarce.
Cash Balance: Current cash balance of $1.0m as at 30 June 2023, with receipts of $1.45m being
received in the first week of July from the Yarra Valley Water Project.
Image 1: Ecogas Bioenergy Project
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Q4 FY2023 Activities Report
Delorean Corporation Limited (ASX:DEL) is pleased to provide an overview of the June 2023
quarter (Q4 FY2023) 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. Delorean currently also
constructs bioenergy projects for third parties in Australia and New Zealand and maintains licenses for
the future retail of electricity and gas from bioenergy assets constructed or developed, owned and
operated by Delorean.
The business comprises three interoperable divisions:
[ Currently Inactive ]
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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
✓ Development funding partnership being finalised to enable full funding of DEL’s current and
near-term bioenergy projects (including DEL’s 50% equity into the NSW1 project with
Brickworks)
✓ 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, multiple ESG
certifications, and formal sustainability reporting
✓ Ideally positioned to capitalise on the national drive towards zero organic waste to landfill and
decarbonisation of energy
Proven Track Record Entering Growth Phase
Delorean Corporation was established in 2013 as a pioneering bioenergy EPC provider in Australia and
New Zealand. Delorean has successfully delivered 3 bioenergy projects (Jandakot WA, Blue Lake Milling
SA, Ecogas NZ) and is now in construction of its fourth and biggest circa $53m project for Yarra Valley
Water.
Advancement of Delorean’s development pipeline of infrastructure projects has led to Delorean
transitioning into a development, own and operate business:
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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 (now materially inactive – pending future ramp up in support of DEL’s
infrastructure projects): refocused as retailer of energy (electricity and gas) generated only
from Delorean projects.
Delorean’s pipeline of works in the above transition will see Delorean delivering a greater number of
projects of larger scale, consistent with the growth in Australia’s bioenergy sector.
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Project Pipeline
The following graphic sets out an overview of Delorean projects, completed, under construction, under
development and in the pipeline.
Image 2: Delorean Corporation Project Pipeline
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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Completion of Detailed Design works under EPC contract for the construction of Yarra Valley
Water’s second bioenergy plant in Victoria (achieved in November 2022). Delorean has now
received Notice to Proceed to commence onsite construction.
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Completed the construction of the Ecogas Bioenergy Project in Reparoa, New Zealand (with
Substantial Completion already achieved in December 2022).
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Progressing deliverables to enable a submission for Design Authority for the Brickworks Project
(NSW1)
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Desktop study and feasibility work for similar grain waste to the BLM project previously
completed.
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Finalising Detailed Design elements for SA1 and VIC1
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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 was 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 3: Yarra Valley Water Bioenergy Plant Render
Ecogas Bioenergy Project, New Zealand
Project Background
Location: Reparoa, New Zealand
Project Update
During the quarter, Delorean achieved Completion on the project, and now moves into a low-level
operation and maintenance support role.
Image 4: Ecogas Bioenergy Plant
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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 to enable
Palisade Impact to make a Final Investment Decision under a proposed multi-project
development funding partnership
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Collaborative development of Brickworks bioenergy plant in NSW
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Ongoing development of Delorean’s infrastructure project pipeline
SA1 and VIC1 Project Development with Palisade Impact
During Q4 FY2023, Delorean and Palisade Impact were focused on completing the workstreams
necessary for Palisade Impact’s due diligence on the SA1 and VIC1 projects under a structured plan and
process. DEL met all Agreed Due Diligence requirements relating to the projects in May 2023 and
Delorean and Palisade Impact continue to work through the wider due diligence process in relation to
Palisade Impact’s proposed investment.
Brickworks Bioenergy Project Development
Project Update
In Q4 FY2023, Brickworks Building Products and Delorean continued to progress the Development Stage
of the NSW1 project under a Master Services Agreement (MSA). The MSA is derived from the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies in a collaboration to build and
operate bioenergy plants. The completed project(s) will convert organic waste to green gas and electricity
for use in Brickworks’ NSW brick manufacturing operations.
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 5: NSW1 Bioenergy Plant Render
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Delorean Infrastructure Project Pipeline Development
In addition to progressing FID in the proposed partnership with Palisade Impact in relation to the SA1
and VIC1 projects, and the Brickworks Bioenergy Project, during Q4 FY2023 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.
Delorean Energy Retail Division
In October 2022, after a review of its activities, Delorean elected to confine its energy retail operations to
the monetisation of energy exclusively from its own bioenergy projects (either constructed for third
parties or owned by Delorean), as those projects continue to come online.
From October 2022, the Company ceased to engage new customers within the Western Australian
electricity market and undertook an orderly winding down of its Western Australian energy client book.
Delorean was successful in this process and by natural churn and orderly transfer of customers to other
retailers, the Company had only one remaining retail customer in the WA energy market by the end of
December 2022.
Delorean intends to retain its WA and National retail electricity licenses on an ongoing basis in support
of the Company’s national rollout of bioenergy infrastructure across Australia.
During Q4 FY2023, Delorean commenced the divestment of its last two remaining electricity retail
customers, one in Western Australia and one electricity customer in Victoria, pending a future scale up
of its retail operations as Delorean’s Infrastructure assets come onstream.
The Energy Retail division also successfully resolved a residual payment due to the Clean Energy
Regulator relating to its legacy business from 2022.
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Delorean Corporate
Environment, Social and Governance
Delorean remains proud to be advancing its commitment to sustainability and ESG principles through
the formal development of its ESG Strategy.
In Q1 FY2023, Delorean published its Environment, Social and Governance framework, its inaugural ESG
Report 2022 and signed up to the UN Global Compact (UNGC).
The inaugural ESG report articulates Delorean’s impact framework and prioritises Delorean’s
sustainability goals and focus areas. It articulates how Delorean proposes to achieve its ESG aspirations
and how the Company plans to measure progress.
The report also includes formal alignment to the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures
(TCFD) and our first Communication on Progress report to the UNGC.
Throughout the Q4 FY2023, Delorean continued progressing activities to deliver on its ESG plan ready
for ESG reporting at the close of this financial year.
Planned Activity – Q1 FY2024
In Q1 FY2024, Delorean’s focus is in the following key areas:
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Ordering long lead items and receiving approval to commence siteworks and construction on
Delorean Engineering’s Yarra Valley Water project.
Progressing due diligence on SA1 and VIC1 with Palisade Impact
Progressing planning and development applications for the first NSW1 project in collaboration
with Brickworks.
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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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Blue Lake Milling - $282k
Ecogas - $839k
Yarra Valley Water - $454k
Brickworks - $145k
South Australia One and Victoria One - $5k
Energy Retail - $484k
Overheads - $981k
Payments made to Related Parties
Payments totalling $200k made to related parties and their associates are for director salaries and
superannuation of $188k and payments for corporate services of $12k. 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
30/06/2023
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 (12
months)
$A’000
1,525
26,076
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-
(893)
(26,037)
-
(9)
leased assets
(31)
(124)
staff costs
(607)
(3,115)
(1,258)
(3,049)
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
3
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(31)
(131)
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
(1,294)
(6,387)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) Entities
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businesses
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-
(203)
(747)
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 (12
months)
$A’000
other non-current assets
2.2
Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities
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-
businesses
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-
property, plant and equipment
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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)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(203)
(747)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
-
-
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
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5,000
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
-
-
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
407
1,634
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(447)
(1,620)
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
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-
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
(40)
5,014
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
2,541
3,124
(1,294)
(6,387)
(203)
(747)
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 (12
months)
$A’000
(40)
5,014
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-
1,004
1,004
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
371
1,887
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)
633
654
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
1,004
2,541
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
200
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Current quarter
$A'000
Payments for directors’ salaries and superannuation of $188k.
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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100
1
Other (please specify)
5,000
5,000
7.4
Total financing facilities
5,100
5,001
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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99
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)
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)
(1,294)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
1,004
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
1,103
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
0.85
99
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: No. This quarter saw the completion of a loss-making EPC contract and these cash
outflows will not continue at the same rate through Quarter 1 of FY24.
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: With Notice to Proceed having now been received on the $53m Yarra Valley Water
project, DEL expects adequate cashflow from operations to support the normal
functioning of the business. Per ASX company updates, the Company is in process
of securing project capital finance with Palisade Impact for internal projects.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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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: Yes, on the basis of the explanations provided in 8.6.1 and 8.6.2.
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:
31 July 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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