Annual Report for Year Ending 30 June The Directors are pleased to release the annual report for the year ending 30 June 2010.

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1 Clime Investment Management Company Announcements Australian Stock Exchange, Sydney By e-lodgement 30 September 2010 Annual Report for Year Ending 30 June 2010 The Directors are pleased to release the annual report for the year ending 30 June On behalf of the Board Jennifer El-Sibai Clime Investment Management Limited Level 1, 7 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia PO Box R1297 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 ABN P F W

2 Clime Investment Management Limited (ABN ) and Controlled Entities ANNUAL REPORT - 30 JUNE 2010 Clime Investment Management Limited Level 1, 7 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: Facsimile: ACN: ABN:

3 CLIME INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES A.B.N ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CONTENTS PAGE Report from the Board 1 Directors Report 4 Auditor s Independence Declaration 16 Corporate Governance Statement 17 Financial Statements 23 Directors Declaration 58 Independent Auditor s Report to the Members 59 Shareholder Information 61

4 REPORT FROM THE BOARD Dear Shareholder, The results of Clime Investment Management Limited ( the Group ) in FY10 are a pleasant improvement on the challenging Group s results of FY09. The result for FY10 was 4.16 million of comprehensive income, compared to FY09 where we lost 2.88 million. The drivers of this profit improvement were: A substantial increase in funds management fee income including performance fees; Positive movements in unrealised gains on investments; and An increase in dividend income from our investment portfolio. Review of Financial Results Operating Revenue The Clime Group revenue rose from 2.9m to 6.0m a pleasing 108% improvement. Clime had positive funds inflows from investors for the 12 month period to 30 June Inflows were aided by the rally in the Australian share market of approximately 14% from its level of a year earlier. The Group s funds under management (FUM) held at approximately 190 million at 30 June Increased FUM balance during the year has resulted in a 38% increase in ordinary fee revenue generated by the funds management division in comparison with the prior corresponding period. This was supplemented by positive investment earnings that delivered performance fees for the year. The result of an improved FUM balance and performance fees was that the division had a 153% increase in revenue. MyClime, the Group s online, ASX company valuation service, generated a 58% increase in revenue for the period. This was driven by an increase in the number of membership sales and the introduction of a new pricing policy. Membership grew 27% over 2009/10 to 1648 members. The Group is continuing to enhance the scope of the MyClime service by improving the number and the depth of companies researched together with the addition of regular market and research newsletters to members. Interest and dividend income increased 17% to 0.48m in comparison with the prior period. The Group s interest income is in line with lower average cash rates and a lower average cash balance held. The lower cash balance is primarily due to the payment of the FY10 dividends and the conduct of its on-market share buyback scheme. The Group s largest investee company, Clime Capital Limited, resumed paying dividends during the year which improved dividend income. Full Year Result The Clime Group recorded an after-tax profit attributable to members of 3,132,907 for the year to 30 June 2010 (FY09: after-tax loss attributable to members of 2,951,612). The result for the period is primarily attributed to: Strong operating revenue detailed above of 6,041,597 Net realised, unrealised gains on the Group s listed investments and managed funds of 2,717,235; Administration and occupancy overheads being contained at 5,399,662 (FY09: 5,159,043) The profit result included equity accounted profits for the year of 839,868 (FY09: 372,696), representing primarily the economic entity s 23% share of the total after tax profits of its associate, Jasco Holdings Limited. The Group also revalued its investment in Headline Group Limited (ASX: HLD) to 28 cents per share. The 1,120,796 gain on this revaluation (FY09: nil) is reflected in other comprehensive income in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and has been taken directly to the available-for-sale revaluation reserve. 1

5 REPORT FROM THE BOARD Summary of Total Equity The Total Equity at balance date was comprised of the following: 30 June 10 Cash and Cash Equivalents 4,093,925 Listed Investments Clime Capital Ltd 7,301,953 Listed Investments Headline Group Ltd 3,189,055 Unlisted Investments Clime s Managed Funds 1,676,351 Equity Accounted Investments Jasco Holdings Ltd 6,667,573 Trade & other receivables less payables 1,249,410 Other Tangible Assets and Liabilities (677,192) Net Tangible Assets 23,501,075 Intangibles Goodwill and Management Contracts 4,679,825 Total Equity 28,180,900 No. of Ordinary Shares on Issue as at 30 June 10 48,762,165 Equity per Share 57.8 cents Net Tangible Assets per Share 48.2 cents Operating Cash Flow Operating cash flow has increased by 1,953,697 in comparison with the prior corresponding period. This is primarily a function of the following: An increase in cash receipts from operating activities of 1,953,697. An increase of 859,503 in interest and dividend cash receipts due to factors discussed above. Offset by an increase in expense payments of 625,320 The Board notes that net cash movement for the year was a small decrease of 91,334 (FY09: decrease of 2,283,814) and that this was after the payment of 983,208 in dividends to its shareholders. FY11 Year to Date Portfolio Performance Following the performance of FY2010, the funds management division continues to have net positive funds flow. As at September 2010 Group FUM is approximately 174 million. Our Plans and Targets for 2010/11 The Group is targeting to profitably grow. Therefore, the Board: 1. Remains committed to creating a significant funds management business by employing both organic and acquisitive strategies; main target being the growth of our IMA services to high net worth individuals; 2. Intends to continue the controlled development of MyClime as an investment tool for Australian investors; 3. Will oversee that the Group will deliver consistent returns to its investors without putting their investment capital at risk; 4. Will ensure that the Group will deliver a high return on equity to its owners when measured against its peers; and 5. Will have actively encouraged and aided its key employees to profit from the success of the Group through appropriate incentives. 2

6 REPORT FROM THE BOARD Dividends During the period dividends of 2.00 cents per share were paid to shareholders. The Directors have declared a final dividend of 1.25 cents per share. Finally, we would like to commend the performance of the management team and our staff in what has been a positive year for funds management businesses. On behalf of the Board, David Jacob Schwartz Chairman 3

7 DIRECTORS REPORT Your Directors present their report on the Company and its controlled entities for the financial year ended 30 June DIRECTORS The following persons were Directors of Clime Investment Management Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated: D J Schwartz J B Abernethy M Osborn P D K Jensen INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS Mr. David Schwartz (Age 56) Chairman Independent, Non-Executive Experience and expertise Mr. David Schwartz is Chairman of the Company. Mr. Schwartz has many years of experience in successfully managing manufacturing and distribution businesses in Australia and South Africa. Mr. Schwartz has played an active role in utilising his network of contacts in Australian business to identify profitable business and investment opportunities for the Group. Mr. Schwartz has been a Director of the Company for almost 11 years. Other current directorships Mr. Schwartz is Chairman of Pascoes Pty Limited, a chemical manufacturer and distributor, ADG Global Supply Limited, ToLife Technologies Pty Limited and Stefani Australasia Pty Limited. Mr. Schwartz is also a Director of Schaffer Corporation Limited and Betts Group Pty Limited. Former directorships in last 3 years Mr. Schwartz was previously a Non-Executive Director of Headline Group Limited. Special responsibilities Chairman of the Board Chairman of Remuneration Committee Member of Audit Committee Interests in shares and options 2,615,653 ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. 300,000 options over ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. Mr. John Abernethy BCom (Econ), LL.B (Age 51) Executive Director Experience and expertise Mr. John Abernethy was appointed Executive Director in Mr. Abernethy has over 20 years funds management experience in Australia having been General Manager Investments of the NRMA. Mr. Abernethy has been a Director of the Company for over 15 years. Other current directorships Mr. Abernethy is a Non-Executive Director of Jasco Holdings Limited, of Wilson Investment Fund Limited, of Australian Leaders Fund Limited and of WAM Active Limited. Former directorships in last 3 years Mr. Abernethy was previously a Non-Executive Director of Headline Group Limited. Special responsibilities None Interests in shares and options 3,460,000 ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. Mr. Paul Jensen BCom. FAICD (Age 49) Non-Executive Director Experience and expertise Mr. Paul Jensen was appointed Managing Director in 2008, and moved to a non-executive position in June Mr. Jensen has extensive experience in funds management, investment banking and financial services. Mr. Jensen is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration in Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. 4

8 DIRECTORS REPORT INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (CONT.) Other current directorships WAM Capital Limited - Non Executive Director Former directorships in last 3 years HFA Holdings Limited HFA Accelerator Plus Limited Special responsibilities None Interests in shares and options 2,653,711 ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. 300,000 in-substance options over ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. Mr. Mark Osborn BA (Hons) Exon, ACA, FAICD (Age 50) Independent, Non-Executive Director Experience and expertise Mr. Osborn was appointed Non-Executive Director of the Company in March Mr. Osborn has accumulated a wealth of experience in the financial services sector, having served in senior positions with large multi-national corporations in both the UK and Australia. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Mr. Osborn has worked for Coopers & Lybrand, JP Morgan, Citibank, Bankers Trust and Prudential. Other current directorships Mr. Osborn does not presently hold any other directorships of listed companies. Former directorships in last 3 years Mr. Osborn has not held any other directorships of listed companies within the last three years. Special responsibilities Chairman of Audit Committee Member of Remuneration Committee Interests in shares and options 50,000 ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. 300,000 options over ordinary shares in Clime Investment Management Limited. COMPANY SECRETARY Ms. Jennifer El-Sibai BCom, AAICD. (Age 28) Ms. Jennifer El-Sibai was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 1 March Ms. El-Sibai holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney, is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the AICD. Ms. El-Sibai previously worked within a chartered accounting firm and has over 6 years commercial accounting experience. MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS The numbers of meetings of the Company s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the year ended 30 June 2010, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: Director Board Meetings Audit Committee Meetings Remuneration Committee Meetings A B A B A B Mr. David Schwartz Mr. John Abernethy Mr. Mark Osborn Mr. Paul Jensen A Number of meetings eligible to attend B Number of meetings attended 5

9 DIRECTORS REPORT ROTATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS In accordance with the Company s Constitution: Mr. John Abernethy retires by rotation and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The economic entity s principal activity is investing in listed and unlisted securities and operating under ASIC approved AFS licences in the funds management industry. There was no significant change in these activities during the current financial year. OPERATING RESULT The net profit after providing for tax amounted to 3,132,907 (2009: loss of 2,951,612). DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED Dividends paid or recommended during the financial year are as follows: Nil final ordinary dividend paid during the year in respect of the prior financial year (2009: 0.35c per share) - 181,016 Special dividend of 1c per share paid during the year (2009: nil) 496,335 - Interim ordinary dividend of 1c per share paid during the year (2009: nil) 491, , ,016 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS In accordance with the relief provided by Class Order 98/2395, as issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Company is not required to reproduce information required in the Directors Report if it has been included elsewhere in the Annual Report. As such, for a detailed Review of Operations of the Company, please refer to the Managing Director s Report beginning on page 2 of this Annual Report. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS No significant changes in the economic entity s state of affairs occurred during the year. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS A final fully franked dividend of 1.25 cents per share, totalling 627,081, has been declared by the directors. This provision has not been reflected in the accounts. Effective 15 July 2010, the economic entity disposed of the business assets held in the wholly-owned subsidiary Clime AFM Pty Limited. The capital proceeds from the disposal generated a nominal impact on earnings which will be incorporated in the profit or loss for the year ended 30 June No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the economic entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS At this time the directors are not aware of any developments likely to have a significant effect upon the operations of the economic entity. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The economic entity s operations are not regulated by any significant law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory relating to the environment

10 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: A B C D E A Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Details of remuneration Service agreements Share-based compensation Additional information Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Executive Directors and Other Key Management Personnel Remuneration packages are set at levels that are intended to attract and retain first class executives capable of managing the consolidated entity s diverse operations and achieving the consolidated entity s strategic objectives. The remuneration packages of executives are based on a three tiered structure they comprise a fixed component, a performance based component and an equity based component. The fixed portion of the package reflects the core performance of their duties. The executives are given an incentive via a performance based bonus (as determined by the remuneration committee) and certain executives are entitled to commission payments commensurate with the level of revenue they generate. Equity based remuneration is made via the options issued to the executives under the Employee Share Option Plan ( ESOP ) and Employee Incentive Scheme ( EIS ). The Remuneration Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board on remuneration policies and packages applicable to the Board members and senior executives of the economic entity. The Board s remuneration policy is to ensure the remuneration package properly reflects the person s duties, responsibilities and the level of performance, and that remuneration is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest quality. Non-Executive Directors Fees and payments to Non-Executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the Directors. Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is determined by the full Board within the maximum amount approved by the shareholders from time to time. The payments to Non-Executive Directors do not include retirement benefits other than statutory superannuation. Consultation with Non-Executive Directors outside their duties as Directors is treated as external consultation and is subject to additional fees by consent of the Board. The Company has a policy that Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to retirement benefits, may not participate in the Company s bonus scheme, may not participate in the EIS but may participate in the ESOP. Directors Fees The current base remuneration was last reviewed with effect from 1 May The Non-Executive Directors fees are inclusive of committee fees. Non-Executive Directors fees are determined within a Non-Executive Directors base remuneration pool, which is periodically recommended for approval by shareholders. The Non-Executive Directors base remuneration pool currently stands at 100,000 per annum. Executive remuneration The executive remuneration framework has five components: base pay and benefits; commissions; short-term performance incentives; long-term incentives through participation in the Company s ESOP and EIS; and other remuneration such as superannuation. The combination of these comprises the executives total remuneration. Base pay Structured as a total remuneration package which may be delivered as a combination of cash and prescribed non-financial benefits at the executives discretion. Executives are offered a competitive base pay that comprises the fixed component of pay and rewards. Base pay for senior executives is reviewed annually to ensure the executive s pay is competitive with the market. Benefits Certain executives receive benefits including primarily car parking allowances. Commissions Commissions did not form part of executive remuneration packages at any time during the year. 7

11 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) A Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration (continued) Short-term incentives Key management personnel, including the Managing Director, have target short-term incentive opportunities depending on the accountabilities of respective roles and their impact on organisation performance. The intention of the STI plan is to recognise and reward the contributions and achievements of individuals for the achievement of their relevant key performance indicators ( KPI s ). Such KPI s will generally include measures relating to both the Group and the relevant individual, and may include financial, human resources, client service, strategy and risk measures where appropriate. The measures are chosen such that they directly align the individual s reward to the KPI s of the Group and to its strategy and performance. Each year the Remuneration Committee considers the appropriate targets and key performance indicators to link the short term incentive plan and the level of payout if targets are met. This includes setting any maximum payout under the STI plan, and minimum levels of performance to trigger payment of the STI. The Remuneration Committee also retains the capacity to pay discretionary bonuses subject to the executives respective performances during the year. Clime Investment Management Limited Employee Share Option Plan & Employee Incentive Scheme Information on the Company s Employee Share Option Plan and Employee Incentive Scheme is set out on page 10 to 13. B Details of remuneration Amounts of remuneration Details of the remuneration of each Director of Clime Investment Management Limited and each of the other key management personnel of the consolidated entity for the years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009 are set out in the following tables. The commission payments are dependent on the level of revenue generated from consulting activities, cash bonuses are dependent on the satisfaction of performance conditions as set out in the section headed Short-term incentives above, and the options do not vest unless the relevant vesting hurdles are achieved. All other elements of remuneration are not directly related to performance. Directors of Clime Investment Management Limited 2010 Short-term Employee Benefits Post-Employment Benefits Cash salary, fees Cash Non-monetary Super- Name and commissions bonus benefits annuation Share-Based Payments Options Termination Benefits Non-Executive Chairman David Schwartz 45, ,573-46,573 Executive Director John Abernethy 196,255 50,000 7,260 13, ,260 Non-Executive Director Paul Jensen 1 350, , , ,396 Mark Osborn 36, ,303 1,573-41,573 Total 627,992 50,000 7,260 17,048 43, ,504 1,043,802 1 Paul Jensen was, up until the date of termination of his agreement with the Group, the Managing Director of the Company Short-term Employee Benefits Post-Employment Benefits Cash salary, fees Cash Non-monetary Super- Name and commissions bonus 1 benefits annuation Share-Based Payments Options Termination Benefits Non-Executive Chairman David Schwartz 45, ,885-51,885 Executive Director John Abernethy 180,000-7,200 30, ,200 Paul Jensen 367, , ,935 Non-Executive Director Mark Osborn 36, ,303 6,885-46,885 Total 629,632-7,200 33,303 44, , No cash bonuses were deemed payable to key management personnel in respect of the year ended 30 June 2009 as a result of the Group failing to achieve its consolidated KPI s and performance targets. Total Total 8

12 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) B Details of remuneration (continued) Other key management personnel of the consolidated entity 2010 Short-term Employee Benefits Post-Employment Benefits Cash salary, fees Cash Non-monetary Super- Name and commissions bonus benefits annuation Share-Based Payments Options Termination Benefits Financial Controller / Company Secretary Jennifer El-Sibai 110,091 16,674-10,734 9, ,187 Managing Director Clime AFM Warren Brooks 24, ,718-18,922 47,482 Chief Operating Officer Richard Proctor 185,000 25,000-25,000 5, ,813 General Manager - MyClime Rebecca Jackson 44,833 4, ,833 Marketing Director Eva Meland 101, , ,983 Head of Sales Darren Katz 58, ,000 Total 524,267 45,674-60,934 15,501 18, ,298 Total 2009 Short-term Employee Benefits Post-Employment Benefits Cash salary, fees Cash Non-monetary Super- Name and commissions bonus benefits annuation Share-Based Payments Options Termination Benefits Managing Director Clime Asset Management Roger Montgomery 1 132, , ,250 Financial Controller / Company Secretary Cameron Fellows 2 85, ,806 15, ,356 Financial Controller / Company Secretary Jennifer El-Sibai 65,138 8,257-6,605 9,688-89,688 Managing Director Clime AFM Warren Brooks 37, , ,250 Total 320,371 8,257-28,728 25, , Roger Montgomery was a member of key management personnel until his resignation and departure from the group on 30 June Cameron Fellows was a member of key management personnel until his resignation and departure from the group on 28 February Total Cash bonuses 95,674 cash bonuses were payable to key management personnel in respect of the year ended 30 June Options For each grant of options included in the tables above, the percentage of the options that vested in the financial year and the percentage that were forfeited because the person did not meet the service and performance criteria are set out below. 9

13 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) B Details of remuneration (continued) The options affecting remuneration during the current financial year were issued under two separate schemes: i) The Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), where options granted vest in equal tranches over three years, provided the relevant vesting hurdles are met. No options will vest if the vesting hurdles are not met, hence the minimum value of the options yet to vest is nil. The maximum value of the options yet to vest has been determined as the amount of the grant date fair value of the options that is yet to be expensed. ii) The Employee Incentive Scheme (EIS), where options granted vest after the expiration of a lock period (between 3 and 4 years). No options will vest if the vesting hurdles are not met, hence the minimum value of options yet to vest is nil. The maximum value of the options yet to vest has been determined as the amount of the grant date fair value of the options that is yet to be expensed. Cash Bonus Options Name Paid (%) Forfeited (%) Year Granted Vested (%) Forfeited (%) Financial years in which options may vest Maximum total value of options yet to vest David Schwartz N/A N/A % / John Abernethy 100% 0% Paul Jensen N/A N/A Mark Osborn N/A N/A % / Warren Brooks N/A N/A Jennifer El-Sibai 100% 0% ,454 Richard Proctor 100% 0% ,660 Rebecca Jackson 100% 0% Eva Meland N/A N/A Darren Katz N/A N/A C Service Agreements Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Executive Directors and certain other senior executives are formalised in service agreements with annual adjustments (once agreed by the remuneration committee) notified in writing. Provisions relating to the term of agreement, periods of notice required for termination and relevant termination payments are set out below. Mr. John Abernethy Executive Director Term of agreement 1 year renewed term commencing 1 July 2010 Notice period for termination by employee 3 months Notice period for termination by company 9 months Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company in lieu of 9 months notice and other than for gross misconduct the company has the right to request he works 3 months notice period at the time of termination. Ms. Jennifer El-Sibai Financial Controller / Company Secretary Term of agreement No fixed term Notice period for termination by employee 1 month Notice period for termination by company 1 month Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the Company in lieu of 1 months notice and other than for gross misconduct equal to a maximum of 8.3% of the annual remuneration package current at the time of termination D Share-based compensation Options The economic entity operates two separate share-based compensation schemes for its Directors and employees: 1. Employee Share Option Plan The Company s Employee Share Option Plan ( ESOP ) was approved by shareholders at the Company s annual general meeting on 1 November The ESOP is designed to provide long-term incentives for Directors and executives to deliver long-term shareholder returns. Under the plan, participants are granted options which only vest if certain performance standards are met and the employees are still employed by the Group at the end of each relevant vesting period. Participation in the plan is at the Board s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. Options issued under the plan vest in three equal tranches over a three year term, such that one third of the total options issued vest every year from the grant date. The options are also subject to share price performance hurdles which require a ten cent per share increase in the company share price above the initial exercise price of the options over the three vesting periods (for a sustained period of at least 10 consecutive trading days). The first tranche of options therefore become exercisable following the share price increasing 10

14 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) D Share-based compensation (continued) 1. Employee Share Option Plan (continued) to 75 cents or above, the second tranche following the share price increasing to 85 cents or above and the final tranche following the share price increasing to 95 cents or above. These share price vesting hurdles can be achieved at any stage during the five year life of the options. All three share price performance hurdles have been achieved as at the date of this report. There are no voting rights attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Upon vesting, each option is convertible into one fully paid ordinary share of the Company on payment of the exercise price on the exercise date. Shares issued under the ESOP rank equally with other fully paid ordinary shares. The exercise price of the options is determined at the time of each issue of options as set by the Remuneration Committee. The options expire at the earlier of five years after the issue date or the expiration of participants employment with Clime Investment Management Limited. The terms and conditions of each grant of options affecting remuneration in the previous, this or future reporting periods are as follows: Grant date Expiry date Exercise price Value per option at grant date Date exercisable (subject to meeting vesting hurdles) 1 November 1 November 100% currently exercisable The initial exercise price of 75 cents per share has been adjusted downwards to reflect the 10 cent per share capital return paid to shareholders in November Details of options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration via the ESOP to each director of Clime Investment Management Limited and each of the key management personnel of the parent entity and the Group are set out below: Number of options transferred during the year Number of options vested during the year Name Directors of Clime Investment Management Limited David Schwartz , ,000 John Abernethy Mark Osborn , ,000 Paul Jensen Other key management personnel of the Group Warren Brooks Jennifer El-Sibai Rebecca Jackson Eva Meland Darren Katz The assessed fair value at grant date of options granted to the individuals is allocated equally over the period from grant date to vesting date, and the amount is included in the remuneration tables above. Fair values at grant date are independently determined by a qualified actuary using a binomial distribution model to statistically estimate the future probability of the options vesting and the amounts that these options would be worth. The valuation was performed as at the grant date of each option issued. Allowance has been made due to the options cascading if they do not vest. The value accruing at each vesting date has been spread evenly from option granting to vesting date. The model inputs for options granted during the year ended 30 June 2007 included: options are granted for no consideration and vest based on the terms discussed above. Vested options are exercisable at any time from the vesting date up until the expiry date of the option exercise price: 0.65 per share grant date: 1 November 2006 expiry date: 1 November 2011 share price at grant date: 0.74 per share expected price volatility of the Company s shares: 45% expected dividend yield: 5 cents per share over the life of the option risk-free interest rate: 6.02% discount rate: 12% 11

15 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) D Share-based compensation (continued) 1. Employee Share Option Plan (continued) Shares provided on exercise of remuneration options No ordinary shares in the Company were provided as a result of the exercise of remuneration options via the ESOP to during the year (2009: nil). 2. Employee Incentive Scheme The Clime Investment Management Limited Employee Incentive Scheme ( EIS ) was approved by shareholders at the Company s Annual General Meeting held on 25 October The EIS provides an opportunity for eligible employees, as determined by the Board from time to time, to purchase shares in the Company via the provision of an interest-free, non-recourse loan. Shares issued in accordance with the EIS are subject to certain restrictions for the duration of the loan, including continued employment with the Company and share transfer locks. Upon the expiration of the loan term, and the repayment of the outstanding loan balance by relevant employees, the shares become unconditional. Shares issued under the EIS rank equally with other fully paid ordinary shares. Due to certain aspects of the EIS - specifically the share transfer locks and non-recourse nature of the loans - the Company is required to classify shares issued under the EIS as in-substance options in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment. It should be noted that the application of this accounting policy will therefore result in differences between the number of shares on issue as disclosed in the Group s statutory reports, and the number of shares on issue as advised to the Australian Securities Exchange. Details of in-substance options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration via the EIS to each director of Clime Investment Management Limited and each of the key management personnel of the parent entity and the Group are set out below: Number of options transferred during the year Number of options vested during the year Name Directors of Clime Investment Management Limited David Schwartz John Abernethy Paul Jensen , Mark Osborn Other key management personnel of the Group Warren Brooks Jennifer El-Sibai - 100, Richard Proctor 75, Rebecca Jackson Eva Meland Darren Katz The assessed fair value at grant date of in-substance options transferred to the individuals is allocated equally over the period from grant date to vesting date, and the amount is included in the remuneration tables above. Fair values at grant date are independently determined by a qualified actuary using a binomial distribution model to statistically estimate the future probability of the in-substance options vesting and the amounts that these in-substance options would be worth. The valuation was performed as at the grant date of each in-substance option issued. The model inputs for in-substance options granted included: in-substance options are granted via an interest-free, non-recourse loan and vest based on the terms discussed above. Insubstance options become unconditional on the date of their expiry following the repayment of the outstanding loan balance exercise price: The forecast outstanding loan principal at the expiration of the loan term is equivalent to the exercise price variable in a standard option valuation. The forecast outstanding loan principal is per share (for in-substance options issued with a three year term) and (for in-substance options issued with a four year term) expiry date: 25 October 2010 (for three year term) and 25 October 2011 (for four year term) share price at grant date: 1.14 per share expected price volatility of the Company s shares: 50% expected dividend yield: 4 cents per share in Year 1, increasing each year by 0.25 cents risk-free interest rate: 6.6% discount rate: 14% 12

16 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) D Share-based compensation (continued) 2. Employee Incentive Scheme (continued) The resulting fair values per in-substance option are: Number of Options Grant Date Exercise price Value per option at grant date Vesting Date 300, October October , October October 2011 Additional information on remuneration options / in-substance options Further details relating to options are set out below: Remuneration consisting of Name options David Schwartz 3.4% John Abernethy Paul Jensen - 5.9% Mark Osborn 3.8% Warren Brooks - Jennifer El-Sibai 6.6% Richard Proctor 2.4% Rebecca Jackson - Eva Meland - Darren Katz - The percentage of the value of current year remuneration consisting of options, based on the value of options expensed during the current year E Additional information Performance of Clime Investment Management Limited The tables below set out the summary information regarding the economic entity s earnings and movements in shareholder wealth for the five years to 30 June 2010: 30 June June June June June 2006 Revenue 6,041,597 2,897,515 4,143,484 6,180,462 3,396,871 Net (loss) / profit before tax 4,199,038 (4,182,248) (3,370,529) 4,151,368 3,488,460 Net (loss) / profit after tax 3,132,907 (2,951,612) (2,113,238) 3,075,592 2,616,602 Share price at start of year Share price at end of year Interim dividend 1 1cps cps 1.75cps 2.00cps Final dividend 1,2 1.25cps cps 2.00cps 2.00cps Special dividend 1,2 1cps 1cps Capital return cps - Basic EPS 6.4cps (5.8 cps) (3.9 cps) 5.7cps 5.1cps Diluted EPS 6.4cps (5.8 cps) (3.9 cps) 5.7cps 5.0cps 1 Fully franked dividends (franked to 100% at 30% corporate tax rate) 2 Declared after each respective balance date and not reflected in the financial statements 3 Equal share capital reduction of 10 cents per share for each fully paid ordinary share on issue. Paid to shareholders on 22 Nov 2006 Furthermore, during the five years to 30 June 2010, Clime Investment Management Limited bought back 9,633,951 fully paid ordinary shares for total consideration of 4,606,889. These shares were repurchased at the prevailing market prices on the dates of the respective transactions in accordance with the economic entity s on-market buy-back scheme (within the 10/12 limit). 13

17 DIRECTORS REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT.) E Additional information (continued) Relationship of Group performance to remuneration policies The profitability of the Group is one of the key measures taken into consideration by the Remuneration Committee when determining the quantum of bonuses payable under the STI plan in any given year. Other performance measures assessed by the Remuneration Committee when determining remuneration packages for key management personnel include: Growth in the Group s level of Funds Under Management ( FUM ); Growth in subscription numbers and resultant revenue in respect of the Company s web-based equity valuation tool, MyClime; Retention and renewal rates for Funds Management and MyClime clients respectively; Investment returns and performance generated by the Funds Management team in respect of its managed investment products; Investment returns generated by the Group s direct investments; and Total shareholder return generated for shareholders in the listed ultimate parent entity, Clime Investment Management Limited. When determining total shareholder returns, both changes in the Company s underlying share price and dividends paid during any given period are taken into account. SHARES UNDER OPTION Unissued ordinary shares of Clime Investment Management Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows: Date Options Granted Expiry Date Exercise Price Number under Option 1 November November ,000 (ESOP) 25 October October ,000 (EIS) 25 October October ,000 (EIS) 1 The initial exercise price of 75 cents per share has been adjusted downwards to reflect the 10 cent per share capital return paid to shareholders in November No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other entity. SHARES ISSUED ON THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS There were no shares issued during the year as a result of the exercise of options. RISK AND COMPLIANCE CONTROL STATEMENT Under ASX Listing Rules and the ASX Corporate Governance Council s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations ( the Principles ) the Company is required to disclose in its annual report the extent of its compliance with the Principles. The Directors have implemented internal control processes for identifying, evaluating and managing significant risks to the achievement of the Company s objectives. These internal control processes cover financial, operational and compliance risks. The Company s corporate governance practices are outlined in further detail in the Corporate Governance Statement, beginning on page 17 of the Annual Report. The Directors have received and considered the annual control certification from the Managing Director and the Group Financial Controller in accordance with the Principles relating to financial, operational and compliance risks. Material associates, which the Company does not control, are not dealt with for the purposes of this statement. Throughout the reporting period, and as at the date of signing of this annual report, the Company was in compliance with the Principles to the extent disclosed in the Corporate Governance Statement. INSURANCE OF OFFICERS During the financial year, the economic entity paid a premium for an insurance policy insuring all Directors and officers against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in their capacity as Director or officer of the Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. In accordance with common commercial practice, the insurance policy prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability insured against and the amount of the premium. 14

18 DIRECTORS REPORT PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF GROUP No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the economic entity or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the economic entity for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. NON-AUDIT SERVICES The Group may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor s expertise and experience with the Group and/or the consolidated entity are important. Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu) for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out in note 28 of the attached Financial Statements. The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in accordance with the advice received from the Audit Committee is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services, as set out in note 28 of the attached Financial Statements, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor; and none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. AUDITOR S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION A copy of the auditor s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 16. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. David Schwartz Chairman Sydney 30 September

19 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ABN Grosvenor Place 225 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box N250 Grosvenor Place Sydney NSW 1219 Australia The Board of Directors Clime Investment Management Limited Level 1, 7 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000 DX 10307SSE Tel: +61 (0) Fax: +61 (0) September 2010 Dear Board Members Clime Investment Management Limited In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of Clime Investment Management Limited. As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of Clime Investment Management Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2010, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: (i) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours sincerely DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU Alfred Nehama Partner Chartered Accountants Sydney Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 16

20 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Clime Investment Management Limited ( Company ) and the Board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. An extensive review of the Company s corporate governance framework was completed during the year ended 30 June 2004 in light of the best practice recommendations released by the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council in March 2003 ( ASX Recommendations ). In ensuring the highest standard of ethical behaviour and accountability, the Board has included in its corporate governance policies those matters contained in the ASX Recommendations where applicable. However, the Board also recognises that full adoption of the above ASX Recommendations may not be practical nor provide the optimal result given the particular circumstances and structure of the Company. The Company and its controlled entities together are referred to as the Group in this statement. The relationship between the Board and senior management is critical to the Group s long term success. The Directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Company in both the short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Group as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of the shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the Group is properly managed. Day to day management of the Group s affairs and the implementation of corporate strategy and policy initiatives are delegated by the Board to the Chief Operating Officer and senior executives as required. A description of the Company s main corporate governance practices is set out below. All these practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire year. The Board of Directors The Board operates in accordance with the broad principles set out in its charter which is available from the corporate governance section of the company website at The charter details the Board s composition and responsibilities. Board composition The composition of the Board is determined in accordance with the following principles: the Board shall comprise of not less than three members the Board shall comprise of a mix of Non-Executive and Executive Directors a Director need not be a member the Board shall comprise of Directors with an appropriate range of qualifications and experience the Chairman should preferably be Non-Executive, is elected by the full Board and is required to meet regularly with the Chief Operating Officer During the financial year the names of each Director, their respective role, appointment date and classification were: Name Role Appointed Classification D J Schwartz Chairman 1 October 1999 Independent, Non-Executive J B Abernethy Executive Director 17 November 1994 Executive* P Jensen Executive Director 29 August 2008 Executive M Osborn Non-Executive Director 31 March 2006 Independent, Non-Executive *Meets the substantial shareholder definition under section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001, due to a prescribed direct, indirect and representative shareholding interest exceeding 5% of the total issued ordinary capital of the Company The Board is of the opinion that the current Directors add value to the Company by virtue of their financial commitment and considerable experience in the Company s business. The Board also believes that the alignment of the interests of directors with those of shareholders is an efficient way to ensure the protection of shareholders interests. As such, the Board believes that at this stage of the Company s growth and development the Board need not comprise a majority of independent Directors. Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Board include: the overall strategic direction and leadership of the Company approving and monitoring the implementation by management of the Company s objectives and strategies reviewing the Company s performance against its stated objectives, by receiving regular management reports on its business situation, opportunities and risk profile monitoring financial performance on a monthly basis in comparison with the budget approval of the annual and half-year financial statements and liaison with the Company s auditors through its Audit Committee appointing and assessing the performance of the Executive Directors ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles by the Company and its officers ensuring adequate internal controls exist and are appropriately monitored for compliance with the Company s regulatory environment, which includes the Corporations Act, the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange, taxation legislation, the Trades Practices Act and its AFS licensing requirements establishing and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and determining the Company s code of conduct reviewing investment strategies, investment decisions and establishing executive authority limits (refer below) 17