Financial Report For the year ended 30 June 2017

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1 firstmac ARSN Financial Report For the year ended 30 June 2017 The financial statements cover Firstmac High Livez as an individual entity. The Responsible Entity of Firstmac High Livez is Perpetual Trust Services Limited (ABN ). The Responsible Entity s registered office is Level 12, 123 Pitt Street NSW 2000.

2 ARSN Financial Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Contents Page number Directors report 2 Auditor s independence declaration 5 Statement of Profit or Loss and other comprehensive income 6 Statement of financial position 7 Statement of changes in equity 8 Statement of changes in net assets attributable to unitholders 9 Statement of cash flows Directors declaration 26 Independent audit report 27 1

3 Directors Report The directors of Perpetual Trust Services Limited, the Responsible Entity (the Responsible Entity ) of Firstmac High Livez, present their report together with the financial statements of Firstmac High Livez (the Fund ) for the year ended 30 June 2017 and the Auditor s Report thereon. Principal Activities The Fund is a registered managed investment scheme domiciled in Australia. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in fixed income securities. These fixed income securities are predominantly comprised of investment grade medium term asset-backed securities supplemented by highly rated short term money market securities. There have been no significant changes in the Fund s activities during the period. The Fund did not have any employees during the period. Directors The following persons held office as directors of the Responsible Entity during the period or since the end of the period and up to the date of this report: Christopher Green Appointed 01/10/2008 Michael Henry Vainauskas Appointed 02/03/2015 Glenn Stephen Foster Appointed 27/07/2015 Andrew Cannane Appointed 28/08/2015 Rodney Garth Ellwood Vicki Riggio Alternate (for Christopher Green) Alternate (for Andrew Cannane) Appointed 01/11/2016 Andrew McIver Alternate (for Michael Henry Vainauskas) Appointed 13/01/2017 Neil Wesley Alternate (for Glenn Stephen Foster) Appointed 13/01/2017, Resigned 14/07/2017 Gillian Larkins Alternate (for Glenn Stephen Foster) Appointed 14/07/2017 Review and results of operations There have been no significant changes to the operations of the Fund since the previous financial period. The Fund continued to invest funds in accordance with target asset allocations as set out in the governing documents of the Fund and in accordance with the provisions of the Product Disclosure Statement ( PDS ) and the Fund Constitution. The performance of the Fund, as represented by the results of its operations, was as follows: Year ended Year ended 30 June June 2016 Operating profit before financing costs attributable to unitholders 2,646,232 1,993,746 Distribution paid and payable 2,167,676 2,366,056 Distribution (cents per unit) The distribution (cents per unit) has been presented as actual distribution for the years 2017 and

4 Significant changes in state of affairs Firstmac High Livez Directors Report (continued) In the opinion of the directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Fund that occurred during the period under review. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year No matter or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2017 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect: (i) the operations of the Fund in future financial years, (ii) the results of those operations in future financial years, or (iii) the state of affairs of the Fund in future financial years. Likely developments and expected results of operations The Fund will continue to be managed in accordance with the investment objectives and guidelines as set out in the governing documents of the Fund and in accordance with the provisions of the PDS and the Fund Constitution. The results of the Fund's operations will be affected by a number of factors, including the performance of investment markets in which the Fund invests. Investment performance is not guaranteed and future returns may differ from past returns. As investment conditions change over time, past returns should not be used to predict future returns. Further information on likely developments in the operations of the Fund and the expected results of those operations have not been included in this report because the Responsible Entity believes it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Fund. Indemnity and insurance of officers No insurance premiums are paid for out of the assets of the Fund in regards to the insurance cover provided to either the officers of the Responsible Entity or the auditors of the Fund. So long as the officers of the Responsible Entity act in accordance with the Fund Constitution and the Law, the officers remain indemnified out of the assets of the Fund against losses incurred while acting on behalf of the Fund. Indemnity of the auditors The auditors of the Fund are not indemnified out of the assets of the Fund. Fees paid to and interests held in the Fund by the Responsible Entity or its associates Fees paid to the Responsible Entity and its associates out of Fund property during the period are disclosed in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and are detailed in Note 13 to the Financial Statements. The Responsible Entity and its associates held no interests in the Fund at the end of, or during, the financial year. No fees were paid out of Fund property to the Directors of the Responsible Entity during the period. Interests in the Fund The movements in units on issue in the Fund during the period and number of interests in the Scheme at the end of the period; are disclosed in Note 10 to the financial statements. The value of the Fund s assets and liabilities is disclosed on the balance sheet and derived using the basis set out in Note 2 to the financial statements. 3

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6 The Directors Perpetual Trust Services Limited As Responsible Entity of Firstmac High Livez Level 12, Angel Place 123 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Auditor s Independence Declaration As lead auditor for the audit of Firstmac High Livez for the year ended 30 June 2017, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. PITCHER PARTNERS NIGEL BATTERS Partner Brisbane, Queensland 21 September 2017

7 Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income Note Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 Investment Income Interest income 22,901 17,109 Interest income from financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss 2,371,635 2,606,708 Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss 4 494,867 (382,842) Total net investment income 2,889,403 2,240,975 Expenses Realised loss ,925 Other operating expenses 5 72,748 66,014 Management fees , ,290 Total operating expenses 243, ,229 Operating profit 2,646,232 1,993,746 Finance costs attributable to unitholders Distributions to unitholders 12 2,167,676 2,366,056 Increase /(Decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 478,556 (372,310) Profit for the period - - Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income - - The above statement of Profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 6

8 Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2017 Statement of Financial Position Note As at 30 June 2017 As at 30 June 2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents 6 8,447,860 3,420,353 Receivables 7 122, ,343 Financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss 8 42,073,948 42,126,668 Total Assets 50,644,597 45,678,364 Liabilities Distribution payable , ,454 Other payables 9 23,878 19,939 Total liabilities (excluding net assets attributable to unitholders) 250, ,393 Net assets attributable to unitholders liability 10 50,394,216 45,490,971 The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 7

9 Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Changes in Equity Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 Total equity at the beginning of the financial year - - Profit for the year Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income - - Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Total equity at the end of the financial year - - Under Australian Accounting Standards, net assets attributable to unitholders are classified as a liability rather than equity. As a result there was no equity at the start or end of the period. The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 8

10 Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 Opening Balance 45,490,971 47,184,362 Applications during the year 17,418,148 10,473,204 Redemptions during the year (14,268,320) (13,094,682) Distribution reinvestment during the year 1,274,861 1,300,397 (Decrease) / increase in assets attributable to unitholders 478,556 (372,310) Closing Balance 50,394,216 45,490,971 The above statement of changes in net assets attributable to unitholders should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 9

11 Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Cash Flows Note Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 Cash flows from operating activities Interest received 2,410,464 2,610,082 Operating expenses paid (71,697) (65,320) Manager fees paid (168,414) (169,164) Other expenses 369 (2,736) Net cash inflow/ (outflow) from operating activities 11(a) 2,170,722 2,372,862 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss - (969,248) Proceeds from sale of financial assets designated as at fair value through profit &loss 540,723 - Net cash inflow/ (outflow) from investing activities 540,723 (969,248) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of redeemable units 17,418,148 10,473,204 Payments on redemption of redeemable units (14,268,320) (13,094,682) Distributions paid to unitholders (833,766) (1,066,783) Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities 2,316,062 (3,688,261) Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,027,507 (2,284,647) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 3,420,353 5,705,000 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 6 8,447,860 3,420,353 The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 10

12 Firstmac High Livez 1 General Information These financial statements cover Firstmac High Livez (the Fund") as an individual entity. The Fund is a for-profit entity. The Responsible Entity of the Fund is Perpetual Trust Services Limited (the Responsible Entity''). The Responsible Entity's registered office is Level 18 Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW The Responsible Entity is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The Investment Manager of the Fund is Firstmac Limited. The Custodian and Accountant of the Fund is Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited. The Fund aims to provide stable monthly income returns from a diversified portfolio of asset-backed securities and short term money market securities. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 21 September The directors of the Responsible Entity have the power to amend the financial statements after they have been issued. 2 Summary of significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. (a) Basis of preparation This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ), Australian Accounting Standards as applicable to for-profit Tier 1 reporting entities; Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001 in Australia. The financial report is prepared on the basis of fair value measurement of assets and liabilities except where otherwise stated. The statement of financial position is presented on a liquidity basis. Assets and liabilities are presented in decreasing order of liquidity and are not distinguished between current and non-current. All balances are expected to be recovered or settled within twelve months, except for investments in financial assets and net assets attributable to unitholders. The amount expected to be recovered or settled within twelve months after the end of each reporting period cannot be reliably determined. Rounding of amounts Amounts in the Directors Report and financial report have been rounded to the nearest whole dollars in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars. (b) Financial instruments The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for bond assets which are carried at fair value. (i) Classification The Fund s investments are classified as at fair value through profit or loss. They comprise: 11

13 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Firstmac High Livez (b) Financial instruments (continued) Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition. These include financial assets that are not held for trading purposes and which may be sold such as commercial paper. Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception are those that are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with the Fund s documented strategy. (ii) Recognition/derecognition The Fund recognises financial assets and financial liabilities on the date it becomes party to the contractual agreement (trade date) and recognises changes in fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities from this date. Investments are derecognised when the right to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. (iii) Measurement Financial assets and liabilities are held at fair value through profit or loss. The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is subsequently based on their quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period without any deduction for estimated future selling costs. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Fund is the current bid price and the quoted market price for financial liabilities is the current asking price. (iv) Offsetting financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet where there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. (c) Net assets attributable to unitholders Units are redeemable at the unitholders option and are classified as financial liabilities as the Fund is required to distribute its taxable income. The units can be put back to the Fund at any time for cash based on the redemption price. The fair value of redeemable units is measured at the redemption amount that is payable (based on the redemption unit price) at the end of reporting period if unitholders exercised their right to redeem units in the Fund. 12

14 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Firstmac High Livez (d) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Payments and receipts relating to the purchase and the sale of investment securities are classified as cash flows from operating activities, as movements in the fair value of these securities represent the Fund s main income generating activity. There are four Term deposits with maturities of greater than 3 months with a value at 30 June 2017 of 3,911,121 that have been included as cash. These term deposits can be converted to known amounts of cash, irrespective of the risk of change in value over this 4 month period, compared to the three month period stated in the accounting policy and also there is no significant penalty should Firstmac break the terms of the deposit and access the funds earlier than maturity. (e) Receivables Receivables include amounts for interest and GST refund. These are accrued when the right to receive payments is established. Interest is accrued at the end of each reporting period from the time of last payment. Amounts are generally received within 30 days of being recorded as receivables. (f) Payables These amounts represent liabilities for amounts owing by the Fund at balance date which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. The distribution amount payable to unitholders as at the end of each reporting period is recognised separately in the balance sheet when unitholders are presently entitled to distributable income as at 30 June 2017 under the Constitution. (g) Applications and redemptions Applications received for units in the Fund are recorded net of any entry fees payable prior to the issue of units in the Fund. Redemptions from the Fund are recorded gross of any exit fees payable after the cancellation of units redeemed. (h) Goods and Services Tax (GST) The GST incurred on the costs of various services provided to the Fund by third parties such as investment management fees have been passed onto the Fund. There are some changes in GST legislation since 01 July 2012, according to these changes The Fund qualifies for Reduced Input Tax Credits (RITC) at the rate of 55% for managers fees and 75% for rest of all fees; hence investment management fees, and other expenses have been recognised in profit or loss net of the amount of GST recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Accounts payable are inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from the ATO is included in receivables in the balance sheet. Cash flows relating to GST are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. (i) Investment income Investment income on assets held at fair value through profit or loss is recorded in interest revenue according to the terms of the contract. (j) Expenses All expenses, including management fees and operating expenses, are recognised in profit or loss on an accrual basis. 13

15 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) (k) Income tax Firstmac High Livez Under current legislation, the Fund is not subject to income tax as unitholders are presently entitled to the income of the Fund. (l) (m) Distributions In accordance with the Fund Constitution, the Fund distributes income adjusted for amounts determined by the Responsible Entity, to unitholders by cash or reinvestment. The distribution is recognised in profit or loss as finance costs attributable to unitholders. Increase/decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders Income not distributed is included in net assets attributable to unitholders. Movements in net assets attributable to unitholders are recognised in profit or loss as finance costs. (n) (o) Use of estimates The Fund makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Estimates are continually evaluated and based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the statement of financial position cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques such as the discounted cash flow (DCF) model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions in relation to these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended, but are not yet effective and have not been adopted by the Fund for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2017 are outlined in the table below. The following standards have been identified as those which may impact the Fund in the period. These new standards (to the extent relevant to the Fund) and interpretation is set out below: 14

16 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) (o) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted (continued) Reference Title Nature of change to accounting policy Application date of standard Application date for the Fund AASB 9 Financial Instruments AASB 9 includes requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. 1 January July 2018 AASB Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards Disclosure initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 The Standard makes amendments to AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows (August 2015) 1 January June

17 3. Financial Risk Management Firstmac High Livez (a) Objectives, Strategies, policies and processes The Fund s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks. The management of these risks is conducted by the Fund s Investment Manager who manages the Fund s assets in accordance with its investment objectives. A financial risk management framework has been established by the Fund s Investment Manager who conducts regular assessment processes in order to ensure that procedures and controls are adequately managing the risks arising from the Fund s investment activities. This framework includes: Integrated computer systems and processes with checks and balances; Policies and procedures covering operations; Post-trade investment compliance monitoring; Segregation of the dealing and investment management function from the administration and settlement function; An independent service provider for the valuation of securities; A compliance function within the Investment Manager with a separate reporting line from the portfolio management team; and A half-yearly self-assessment process. The Responsible Entity also has in place a framework to identify, control, report and manage compliance and business obligations, and to ensure that the interests of unitholders in the Fund are protected. Compliance is integrated into the day to day operations of the Responsible Entity Services team ( RES ), a Perpetual Corporate Trust ( CT ) business unit within the Responsible Entity. This framework includes: Policies and procedures; Committee and board reporting; Staff training; Formal service provider agreements; Compliance reporting by the Investment Manager, Investment Administrator and Custodian ( the Service Providers ); Regular monitoring visits of Service Providers; and Monitoring of RES compliance in accordance with Perpetual s Risk and Control Self-Assessment program. RES is ultimately responsible for compliance monitoring. The RES business unit includes the roles of General Manager, Managed Fund Services, Head of RE Services, Risk Manager, Senior Manager and Manager Corporate Clients. The Responsible Entity has established a Compliance Committee which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Fund's compliance monitoring policies, including those related to its activities. Compliance monitoring policies and systems are reviewed periodically to reflect changes in market conditions and the Fund's activities. RES undertakes regular monitoring reviews of the Fund s service providers, focusing on the general control environment and investment management, administration and custodial functions as provided to the Responsible Entity of the Fund. This is conducted to ensure that the service providers continue to satisfy their obligations as detailed within the relevant service agreement entered into with the Responsible Entity. 16

18 3. Financial Risk Management (continued) The Fund s investing activities expose it to market risk (including interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. (b) Market Risk (i) Price risk The Fund is exposed to fixed income securities. Bond price fluctuations are associated with interest rate risks and default risks for credit securities. Higher interest rates cause bond prices to fall. (ii) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk The Fund is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on financial instruments with variable interest rates. Financial instruments with fixed rates expose the Fund to fair value interest rate risk. The Fund has direct exposure to interest rate changes on the valuation and cash flows of its interest bearing assets and liabilities. However, it may also be indirectly affected by the impact on the valuation of certain assets that use interest rate as an input in their valuation model. Therefore, the sensitivity analysis may not fully indicate the total effect on the Fund s net assets attributable to unitholders of future movements in interest rates. (c) Summarised sensitivity analysis The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Fund s operating profit and net assets attributable to unitholders to interest rate risk and other price risk. The reasonably possible movements in the risk variable have been determined based on management s best estimate, having regard to a number of factors, including historical levels of changes in interest rates, historical correlation of the Fund s investments with the relevant benchmark and market volatility. However, actual movements in the risk variables may be greater or less than anticipated due to a number of factors, including unusually large market shocks resulting from changes in the performance of and/or correlation between the performance of the economics, markets and securities in which the Fund invests. As a result, historic variation in risk variables should not be used to predict future variation in the risk variables. 30 June 2017 Price risk Interest rate risk Net assets attributable to unitholders Cash equivalents -2% +2% -75bps +75bps 1,007,884 (1,007,884) (63,359) 63, June 2016 Price risk Interest rate risk Net assets attributable to unitholders Cash equivalents -2% +2% -75bps +75bps 909,819 (909,819) (25,653) 25,653 16

19 3. Financial Risk Management (continued) (d) Credit Risk The Fund is exposed to credit risk that the counterparty will be unable to pay amounts in full when they fall due. (i) Debt securities The Fund invests in fixed investment securities which have various Category allocations as disclosed in the PDS. The Category allocations are assigned by the Investment Manager / Responsible Entity using an approach that is consistent with the approach used by rating agencies. An analysis of debt by rating is set out in the table below. Rating 30 June 2017 Category 1 6,549,042 Category 2 4,551,326 Category 3 30,115,430 Total 41,215,798 Rating 30 June 2016 Category 1 4,415,576 Category 2 5,234,548 Category 3 32,120,577 Total 41,770,701 (ii) Cash and cash equivalents The exposure to credit risk for cash and cash equivalents is low as all counterparties have a minimum rating of Category 1. (iii) Other The Fund is not materially exposed to credit risk on other financial assets. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of each reporting period is the carrying amount of the financial assets. None of these are impaired nor past due but not impaired. The change in credit risk attributable to the fair value of the financial assets held at fair value through profit and loss is not considered significant. (e) Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund may not be able to generate sufficient cash resources to settle its obligations in full as they fall due or can only do so on terms that are materially disadvantageous. The Fund s PDS provides for monthly redemption of units and it is therefore exposed to liquidity risk of meeting unitholders redemptions at those times. The Fund maintains a minimum liquidity equal to 10% 18

20 3. Financial Risk Management (continued) of total assets of the Fund. Compliance with this is reported to the Responsible Entity on a quarterly basis. In order to manage the Fund s overall liquidity, the Responsible Entity has the discretion to reject an application for units and to defer or adjust redemption of units if the exercise of such discretion is in the best interest of unitholders. As at 30 June 2017 the fund held 7 different RMBS investments managed and serviced by Firstmac Limited. This represents that largest concentration by issuer at 32.10% (30 June 2016: 44.98%) of total fund assets. Each of the individual holdings are bankruptcy remote with stand-alone closed pool of residential mortgage assets. (f) Fair value estimation The carrying amounts of the Fund s assets and liabilities at the end of each reporting period approximate their fair values. Financial assets and liabilities held at fair value through profit or loss are measured initially at fair value excluding any transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability. Transaction costs on financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are expensed immediately. Subsequent to initial recognition, all instruments held at fair value through profit or losses are measured at fair value with changes in their value recognised in profit or loss. (g) Fair value hierarchy Classification of financial assets and financial liabilities The Fund classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the subjectivity of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels: - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1); - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (level 2); - Inputs for the assets or liability that are not based on observable market data (level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. Fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 30 June 2017: Fair value measurement using Significant observable inputs Date of Valuation (Level 2) Assets measured at fair value 30 June ,073,948 Fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 30 June 2016: Fair value measurement using Significant observable inputs Date of Valuation (Level 2) Assets measured at fair value 30 June ,126,668 19

21 3. Financial Risk Management (continued) Valuation technique and observable inputs The fair value of financial assets held at fair value through profit and loss, consisting of fixed interest securities, is valued by an independent market pricing service. The underlying valuation technique used to determine the fair value is based on discounted cash flows, using significant observable inputs including appropriate yield curves and the weighted average life of each respective asset. Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss Net unrealised gain on financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss 551,503 (334,857) Amortised bond premium (56,636) (47,985) 494, , Other operating expenses Operating expenses 72,353 65,095 Bank fees Austraclear fees ,748 66, Cash and cash equivalents Operating bank account 2,244, ,353 Distribution bank account 3,492 - Redemption bank account - - Application bank account 75 - Term deposit 6,200,000 3,100,000 8,447,860 3,420, Receivables Interest receivable 117, ,651 GST receivable 4,928 5, , ,343 20

22 8. Financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss As at 30 June 2017 As at 30 June 2016 Fixed interest securities 42,073,948 42,126,668 42,073,948 42,126,668 Comprising: Fair Value Premium/ 30 June 2017 Face Value Adjustment (discount) Total Asset backed securities 41,215, ,992 (67,842) 42,073,948 Fair Value Premium/ 30 June 2016 Face Value Adjustment (discount) Total Asset backed securities 41,770, ,490 (18,523) 42,126, Other payables Operating fee payable 6,700 6,043 Manager fee payable 15,678 13,896 Other payable 1,500-23,878 19, Net assets attributable to the Unitholders Movement in the number of units and net assets attributable to unitholders during the year were as follows: Retail Wholesale Total 30 June June June 2017 Opening balance 28,804,112 16,686,859 45,490,971 Applications 8,892,492 8,525,656 17,418,148 Redemptions (5,633,151) (8,635,169) (14,268,320) Distribution Reinvestment 772, ,021 1,274,860 Increase in net assets attributable to 30, , ,557 unitholders Closing balance 33,138,410 17,255,806 50,394,216 21

23 10. Net assets attributable to the unitholders (continued) Retail Wholesale Total 30 June June June 2017 Units Units Units Opening balance 27,311,357 16,356,072 43,667,429 Applications 8,494,889 8,142,411 16,637,300 Redemptions (5,481,018) (8,143,967) (13,624,985) Distribution Reinvestment 738, ,726 1,218,360 Closing balance 31,063,862 16,834,242 47,898,104 Retail Wholesale Total 30 June June June 2016 Opening balance 30,622,523 16,561,839 47,184,362 Applications 5,606,060 4,867,144 10,473,204 Redemptions (8,044,330) (5,050,352) (13,094,682) Distribution Reinvestment 847, ,391 1,300,397 Increase in net assets attributable to (227,147) (145,163) (372,310) unitholders Closing balance 28,804,112 16,686,859 45,490,971 Retail Wholesale Total 30 June June June 2016 Units Units Units Opening balance 28,836,835 16,114,546 44,951,382 Applications 5,372,411 4,654,603 10,027,014 Redemptions (7,710,100) (4,847,903) (12,558,003) Distribution Reinvestment 812, ,827 1,247,038 Closing balance 27,311,357 16,356,073 43,667,431 As stipulated within the Fund Constitution, each unit represents a right to an individual share in the Fund and does not extend to a right to the underlying assets of the Fund. The Constitution of the Fund allows the Responsible Entity to issue different classes of units with special rights or restrictions. In these instances, the Corporations Act 2001 requires the Responsible Entity to treat all investors within a class of units equally and investors in different classes fairly. Capital risk management The Fund considers its net assets attributable to unitholders as capital, notwithstanding net assets attributable to unitholders are classified as a liability. The amount of net assets attributable to unitholders can change significantly on a monthly basis as the Fund is subject to monthly applications and redemptions at the discretion of unitholders. 22

24 11. Reconciliation of profit/(loss) to net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities (a) Reconciliation of profit/(loss) to net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 Profit/(loss) for the period - - Change in net assets attributable to unitholders 478,557 (372,310) Distributions to unitholders 2,167,676 2,366,057 Net losses on financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss (551,503) 334,857 Realised loss on financial instrument ,925 Amortisation of bond premium/discount 56,636 47,984 Net change in receivables and other assets 8,554 (12,349) Net change in payables and other liabilities 10,575 (4,303) Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 2,170,722 2,372,862 Year ended 30 June 2017 Year ended 30 June 2016 (b) Non-cash financing activities During the period, the following distribution payments were satisfied by the issue of units under the distribution reinvestment plan 1,274,861 1,300, Distributions to unitholders The distributions for the period were as follows: 30 June June CPU Distributions paid 1,941, Distributions payable 226, ,167, June June CPU Distributions paid 2,198, Distributions payable 167, ,366, Related party transactions Responsible Entity The Responsible Entity of the Fund is Perpetual Trust Services Limited (ABN ). Key management personnel The Fund does not employ personnel in its own right. However, it is required to have an incorporated Responsible Entity to manage the activities of the Fund and this is considered the key

25 management personnel. Firstmac High Livez 13. Related party transactions (continued) a) Directors: The Key management personnel include persons who were directors of Perpetual Trust Services Limited at any time during the financial period as follows: Christopher Green Appointed 01/10/2008 Michael Henry Vainauskas Appointed 02/03/2015 Glenn Stephen Foster Appointed 27/07/2015 Andrew Cannane Appointed 28/08/2015 Rodney Garth Ellwood Vicki Riggio Alternate (for Christopher Green) Alternate (for Andrew Cannane) Appointed 01/11/2016 Andrew McIver Alternate (for Michael Henry Vainauskas) Appointed 13/01/2017 Neil Wesley Alternate (for Glenn Stephen Foster) Appointed 13/01/2017, Resigned 14/07/2017 Gillian Larkins Alternate (for Glenn Stephen Foster) Appointed 14/07/2017 Other key management personnel There were no other persons with responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Fund, directly or indirectly during the financial year. Key management personnel As at 30 June 2017 no key management personnel held units in the Fund (30 June 2016: nil) Key management personnel compensation Payments made from the Fund to Perpetual Trust Services Limited do not include any amounts directly attributable to key management personnel remuneration. Key management personnel loan disclosures The Fund has not made, guaranteed or secured, directly or indirectly, any loans to the key management personnel or their personally related entities at any time during the reporting period. Responsible Entity/Investment Manager s Fees and other transactions Under the terms of the Fund s Constitution, the Responsible Entity is entitled to receive a fee of up to 3% (exclusive of GST) per annum of the gross asset value of the Fund. All related party transactions are conducted on normal commercial terms and conditions. The transactions during the period and amounts payable at period end between the Fund and the Investment Manager were as follows: Year ended Year ended 30 June June 2016 Management fees for the period paid by the Fund to the Investment Manager 170, ,290 Aggregate amount payable to Investment Manager 15,678 13,896 All other expenses of the Fund are paid by the Investment Manager. 24

26 13. Related party transactions (continued) Related party Fund s unitholdings Parties related to the Fund (including Firstmac Limited and its related parties) held 401, units (2016:242, units) in the Fund, which were worth 421,387 (2016:251,136). Firstmac High Livez owns 42,073,948 (2016: 42,126,668) of fixed asset securities. Of this 42,073,948, 17,134,417 (2016:18,947,644) represents underlying securities issued by Firstmac Limited. 14. Remuneration of auditors Year ended Year ended 30 June June 2016 During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the Fund Audit and review of financial statements Pitcher Partners 22,000 20,000 22,000 20,000 Audit fees are currently paid or payable by the Investment Manager, Firstmac Limited. 15. Contingent liabilities and commitments There are no outstanding contingent assets, liabilities or commitments as at 30 June Events occurring after the reporting period No significant events have occurred since the end of the reporting period which would impact on the financial position of the Fund disclosed in the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2017 or on the results and cash flows of the Fund for the period ended on that date. 25

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28 Independent Auditor s Report to the Unit holders of Firstmac High Livez Opinion We have audited the financial report of Firstmac High Livez ( the Fund ), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of changes in net assets attributable to unitholders, and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of Firstmac High Livez is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the Fund s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Fund in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants the Code that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Perpetual Trust Services Limited ( the Responsible Entity ), would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor s report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Responsible Entity are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Fund s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Fund or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

29 Auditor s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund s internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Fund s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Fund to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. PITCHER PARTNERS NIGEL BATTERS Partner Brisbane, Queensland 21 September 2017