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Financial Results for the year ended 31 March 2020

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Results announcement

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Updated as at 17 October 2019



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Truscreen Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 31 March 2020

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 31 March 2019

Currency NZ$

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$1,288 (31%)

Total Revenue $2,554 (18%)

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$(5,196) 54%

Total net profit/(loss) $(5,196) 54%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

N/A

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

N/A

Record Date N/A

Dividend Payment Date N/A

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.0088 $0.0142

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

See attached Announcement

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Guy Robertson Chief Financial Officer

Contact person for this

announcement

Guy Robertson

Contact phone number +61407983270

Contact email address gurobertson@truscreen.com

Date of release through MAP


29 June 2020


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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2020 ANNUAL
REPORT

CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS

Anthony Ho (Chairman)

Con Hickey

Christopher Horn

Christopher Lawrence

MANAGEMENT

Victoria Potarina – Chief Executive Officer

Edmond Capcelea – Chief Technology Officer

Guy Robertson – Chief Financial Officer

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CONTENTS
Chairman’s Letter

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FY20 Financial Performance

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Operations Report____

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Directors’ Report___

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TruScreen Medical Advisory Committee

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Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report ______________

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Governance__________________

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Shareholder Information_________________________________ 54

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Dear fellow Shareholders,

The 2020 financial year has

continued to see further

substantial progress in the

development of the markets in

which we operate and those that

we target, and in the

development of the TruScreen

cervical cancer screening device.

CHAIRMAN’S

LETTER

Truscreen will continue to support

and develop our markets through

distributors in Russia and Africa and

look to develop when appropriate

the significant opportunities in

Eastern Europe, India and Latin

America.

Truscreen made a further

significant investment in research

and development of the TruScreen

product during the year. This has

resulted in a more robust product

suited to LMIC’s. In addition, we

have supported our distributors in

establishing service centres in

China, Russia and Vietnam.

The Truscreen team has been

strengthened during the year with

the appointment of Ms Victoria

Potarina as Chief Executive Officer.

Ms Potarina brings more than

twenty years’ commercial

experience, previously working at

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in both

the UK and across Europe. In

addition, she has held positions at

multiple multinational companies in

the FMCG, over-the-counter,

medical devices and healthcare

sectors. The appointment of a Chief

Technology Officer, Mr Edmond

Capcelea, early in the new financial

year will give further support in

delivering an outstanding quality

product and focussing on reducing

our manufacturing costs. Mr

Capcelea was previously head of

Quality, Research & Development

and Reliability at Cochlear Limited.

TruScreen provides an accurate,

real time screening solution, ideal

for communities that cannot access

conventional laboratory-enabled

screening methods. Our purpose is

to ensure that all women of

screening age can have access to

quality cervical cancer screening.

Our endeavours are supporting the

developing global strategy of the

World Health Organisation (WHO) to

eliminate cervical cancer that kills

more than 350,000 women globally

per year. The incidence of cervical

cancer in low-and-middle-income

countries (LMICs), Truscreen’s

target market, is twice as high and

death rate three times as high

compared with high income

countries. WHO modelling indicates

that over the next twelve years the

number of deaths from cervical

cancer will increase to 400,000

annually.

Our major market, China, was the

first to experience a COVID-19

shutdown that expectedly had an

adverse impact on Truscreen’s

revenue for the last quarter of

2020. However, with a

recommencement of business in

April/May 2020 and an 18%

increase in hospital coverage in

these months (nine new hospitals)

we are optimistic that we will make

good progress in the year ahead.

The approval of the Ministry of

Health of the Vietnam Government

for the commercial rollout of the

TruScreen cervical cancer

screening device and receipt of the

first order early in the new year is a

further significant milestone for the

Company. This is an endorsement

of our device and technology

following a trial covering 989

patients comparing TruScreen to

Pap test.

The capital raising initiatives early in

the new financial year have received

outstanding support from our

shareholders and new investors.

Three of the directors participated in

the Share Purchase Plan and

placement. In summary we raised

$5.243 million which will allow the

Company to capitalise on its

potential in the years ahead. A

planned dual listing on the ASX later

this calendar year will support

Australian shareholders and provide

greater liquidity for all.

To our shareholders, I thank you for

your support as the Truscreen

journey continues. I also thank my

fellow directors, management and

team for their ongoing commitment

and dedication to achieving our

vision through cervical cancer

screening - ‘A world without cervical

cancer’.

Tony Ho

Chairman

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NZ DollarsFY 20FY19FY20 / FY19

Sales

1,288,2421,862,949(31%)

Revenue

2,554,2823,104,151(18%)

Net Loss

1

(5,196,721)(3,380,454)54%

Cash outflow from operating activities

(1,634,499)(2,678,321)(39%)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

1,024,1531,737,775(41%)

FINANCIAL RESULTS

DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT

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The 2020 financial year includes a one off non-cash impairment of intangible assets of $2,380,000 and a non-cash expense for share based payments

in the amount of $306,000.

In an NZX announcement dated 9 April 2020 Truscreen provided an indicative net loss before impairment testing of the carrying value of Intangible assets

of $2.5m compared to an actual net loss of $2.82m. The increase is attributable to the non cash of share based payments noted above.

Tony Ho

Chairman

Chris Lawrence

Non-executive Director

Christopher Horn

Non-executive Director

Con Hickey

Non-executive Director

Victoria Potarina

Chief Executive Officer

Edmond Capcelea

Chief Technology Officer

Guy Robertson

Chief Financial Officer

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OPERATIONS

REPORT

▶TruScreen’s large-scale

evaluation programme with

China’s Obstetrics and

Gynaecology Association

(COGA) is progressing well, with

eight out of the 10 participating

provinces already having

launched the programme, and

66 hospitals actively screening

women. COGA Hunan Province

interim results of 2,065 women

across 7 hospitals showed

TruScreen has a Sensitivity of

89.29% (LBC 67.87%, HPV

92.86%) and a Specificity of

87.17% (LBC 90.07%, HPV

84.26%).

2020 Highlights

▶Received approval from

Vietnam Government Ministry of

Health for commercial roll out of

Truscreen cervical cancer

screening device with initial

order received.

▶TruScreen cervical cancer

screening device acknowledged

in Unitaid/WHO report on

screening and treatment

technologies and advantages of

use in low and middle-income

countries. Report presented at

the 72nd World Health Assembly

in May 2019, Geneva.

▶TruScreen’s real-time

cervical cancer screening

device has demonstrated

improved sensitivity and

specificity targeting pre-

cancerous and cancerous

cervical cells compared to a

Pap test in a trial in India. The

national All India Institute of

Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

conducted the trial involving

645 women at a tertiary referral

centre in New Delhi and at a

comprehensive rural health

services centre at Ballabgarh,

Haryana.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Executive Update

TruScreen successfully completed a capital

raise of NZ$1.1m, from a private placement in

July 2019. These funds provided working

capital for TruScreen to continue to meet the

growing demand from countries where it has

established distributorships. The funds also

enabled TruScreen to continue to develop new

markets for its product, with a focus on

partnering with global non-government

organisations.

China

TruScreen’s General Manager Commercial, Dr

Jerry Tan, travelled to China at the end of

June, spending all of July working with our

local distribution network. Dr Tan helped

install devices, conducted clinical training,

met key opinion leaders (KOLs), and attended

conferences. This trip focussed on the

continuation of device rollout and training for

the COGA programme. It included meetings

with KOLs and the new provincial distrubor in

Sichuan Province. Sichuan has 20 hospitals

participating in the COGA programme.

Expanding TruScreen’s distribution network to

include Chengdu is an important milestone for

us in the region. Sichuan has a population of

over 87 million. Dr Tan conducted product

training and attended the 4

th

Annual Tianfu

Forum of Gynaecologic Oncology, a national

conference attended by KOLs and China’s

leading professors. The conference included a

TruScreen 2.5hr satellite meeting, which

launched the COGA programme for Sichuan

province.

Mr Ho, Truscreen Chairman, visited Beijing in

early September as part of his first trip to

China as TruScreen Chairman. In Beijing, Mr

Ho met TruScreen distributor Siweixiangtai

Tech (SWXT), KOLs, medical professionals and

hospitals undertaking TruScreen trials and

programmes.

Mr Ho received direct feedback from clinicians

using TruScreen’s non-invasive screening

device. SWXT has laid solid foundations for

the growth in sales of the TruScreen device in

the region, gaining KOL endorsements and

acceptance from doctors. SWXT has also

established a distribution network covering

most of the country and built up reference

centres in major cities.

SWXT’s major projects include the installation

and planning for the rollout of TruScreen

throughout the Xinjiang province; and support

of the current COGA project, which has been

launched in all 10 participating provinces of

China and aims to screen 20,000 women by

2020. While in Beijing, Mr Ho visited the

People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General

Hospital, one of the city’s largest military

teaching hospitals, where he met TruScreen

operator Bao Lihui and SWXT’s key account

manager for the hospital. The PLA General

Hospital is a main reference centre for

TruScreen and has been a commercial user

since 2017. Currently, there are two TruScreen

operators at the hospital using TruScreen.

Collectively, they do 40 exams per day, or

1,200 to 1,500 per month.

In other key meetings, Mr Ho spoke with KOLs

at the Beijing Chaoyang Hospital. The hospital

has been a main reference centre for

TruScreen’s clinical programmes since May

2015. The feedback on TruScreen has been

positive, and the hospital is transitioning to

using TruScreen commercially.

In September, Mr James Haindl, Truscreen

biotechnologist and Dr. Zhenglin Wang,

Truscreen production manager visited SWXT to

train the technical team in Beijing and to set

up a Truscreen technical support centre for

SWXT.

Russia

TruScreen has established a technical centre

for its distributor in Russia to ensure that it

gets maximum benefit from the market’s

potential. In September, TruScreen

biotechnologist James Haindl travelled to

Russia to meet and train staff at distributor

IMSystems (IMS).

Mr Haindl and IMS’s lead engineer, Mr

Alexander Trush, conducted a three-day

technical training session in which Mr Haindl

explained through how the TruScreen

technology works and conducted

demonstrations and training of hardware and

software repairs. In a meeting with Dr Alexei

Zotov, a Russian doctor and Commercial

Development Director for IMS, Mr Haindl

gained insights into IMS’s marketing strategy

for TruScreen.

Since being granted TruScreen distributor

rights in early 2019, IMS has shown strong

support for the TruScreen technology. IMS is

promoting TruScreen as a primary screening

tool, with patients requiring followup reviews

to undergo further tissue sample testings.

September 2019, L to R Mr Wang Fuzhou (Vice GM of SWXT), Ms Su Siming (Managing Director

of SWXT), Anthony Ho, Dr Jerry Tan (Truscreen), Ms Bao Lihui (TruScreen operator)

Mexico
A key strategic goal for TruScreen in FY2020

is continuing to build our connections and

working relationships with global Non-

Government Organisations (NGOs). Following

the inclusion of TruScreen in the cervical

cancer Technology Landscape, TruScreen

arranged a meeting in Mexico between Unitaid

strategy and programme managers, and the

National Institute of Cancer (INCan). INCan is a

decentralised organisation operating under

Mexico’s Ministry of Health, providing

specialised medical care to cancer patients.

INCan is considered to be the governing body

of cancer treatment in Mexico.

Facilitated by our local distribution network,

the meeting took place on 24 July 2019 at

INCan. In attendance were Unitaid programme

manager Smiljka De Lussigny, Unitaid

technical strategy manager Dr Anna Laura

Ross, INCan head of colposcopy Dr Salim

Barquet, and INCan gynaecologist Dr

Gonzales.

Discussions centred on Mexico’s strategy for

cervical cancer screening and the value of

TruScreen in government-funded and other

public health sector screening programmes.

Vietnam

In FY2020 TruScreen’s distribution partner,

Gorton Health Services, along with the

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MOH)

commenced a TruScreen pilot study based at

the Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynaecological

Hospital (HOGH). The pilot programme’s

objective was to evaluate the TruScreen

technology, prior to a national rollout of the

TruScreen device as the primary screening

method. TruScreen’s Clinical Affairs and

Training Manager, Dr. Carolina Velasquez

visited Vietnam in late July 2019 to conduct

an intensive clinical training course with

doctors participating in the 1,000 patient pilot

programme.

TruScreen’s Medical Advisory Committee

Member for TruScreen, Professor Michael

Campion, and, Dr Carolina Velasquez, visited

Vietnam in October 2019 to host further

TruScreen training courses in Hanoi and Ho

Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, Professor Campion

and Dr Velasquez presented a three-day

Advanced Colposcopy course at HOGH. The

objective of the course was to provide a high-

level clinical overview of colposcopy and to

show medical specialists how to successfully

screen patients with the TruScreen device.

More than 20 gynaecologists and registrars

attended the course. The TruScreen team also

worked with the lead personnel for the

ongoing MOH pilot programme for TruScreen,

based in HOGH. TruScreen also held a highly

successful one-day Short Colposcopy course

in Ho Chi Minh City, which attracted doctors

from the University Medical Centre O&G

department, gynaecologists from My Duc

Hospital and personnel from two other private

hospitals.

India

The outstanding results from TruScreen’s first

cervical cancer screening trial in India were

announced in January 2020. The trial,

conducted by the All India Institute of Medical

Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and the town of

Ballabgarh over the period January 2018 to

February 2019, screened 645 women for

cervical cancer. The results showed

TruScreen’s sensitivity (81.82%) & specificity

(82.87%) to be superior to the traditional Pap

test (72.73% & 79.81% respectively.)

The TruScreen device’s ability to provide test

results in real time without the need to access

OPERATIONS

REPORT

continued

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October 2019, Ha Noi Vietnam: Dr. Carolina Velasquez, and Prof. Michael Campion with HOGH

clinical trial team following 3 day TruScreen & Colposcopy course

L to R Smiljka De Lussigny (programme manager Unitiad); Dr Anna Laura Ross, PhD (technical

manager strategy Unitaid); Dr Gonzales (INCan-national Institute of Mexico)

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pathology infrastructure is its distinguishing

feature. In comparison, collected tissue

samples from a Pap test must be processed at

a pathology laboratory, where the typical

turnaround time is two to six weeks. Faster

test results enable patients to access follow-

up reviews for medical treatment more

quickly. TruScreen’s ability to these mitigate

standard barriers to screening makes it an

ideal screening tool for regions such as India.

Results of the TruScreen trial have been

submitted to the Journal of the Indian Medical

Association for publication.

Other

A major achievement for TruScreen during the

year was the recognition by WHO, Unitaid and

the Clinton Health Access Initiative of

TruScreen as a technology for screening

women in low- and middle-income countries.

During the year TruScreen continued to focus

on building relationships with NGOs to give a

greater access to global cervical cancer

screening programmes.

TruScreen again completed the quality

accreditation audit of our London entity to

meet compliance requirements under ISO

13485:2016 and the European Device

Regulation. This ensures ongoing validity of

the CE Mark for the TruScreen device and

technology. These certifications form the

prima facie evidence for TruScreen’s global

suite of regulatory approvals.

COVID-19 Pandemic

To ensure the safety and welfare of employees

the Company activated a business continuity

programme where team members are able to

work remotely from home. This enabled

TruScreen to remain operational and stay

within the COVID-19 regulatory guidelines.

TruScreen is currently able to ship and meet

customer demand as and when required.

COVID-19 has resulted in a temporary halt to

the roll out of TruScreen cervical cancer

screening devices in the countries within

which we operate at various times. China has

at the date of this report recommenced and it

is expected that other countries will resume

as they are able to control the spread of the

virus. The Company used the hiatus to

improve and strengthen supply chain and

quality assurance processes.

Given the COVID-19 related slowdown,

TruScreen took steps to reduce its cost base

to conserve cash and has made application for

Government support where appropriate.

The Company has relocated its sales and

administrative premises at Surry Hills, Sydney,

and has consolidated its operations in one

location at West Lindfield, in northern Sydney.

The Road Ahead

In the 2021 financial year Truscreen will

continue with its strategy to become the

cervical cancer screening method of choice in

selected low & middle income countries

(LMICs) where conventional laboratory-based

methods are not a good fit for purpose.

▶Efficient roll-out in established core

markets.

China is our priority market and we target to

double the number of hospitals where

TruScreen system will be available for

patients. Russia is another large market of

focus where our distributor has been

implementing best in class educational

programmes reaching 2,000 doctors across

the country and has prepared a robust plan

for further roll-out.

▶Relentless focus on product quality and

innovation.

Product quality remains an absolute

priority. Recently implemented electronic

systems of quality assurance control will

provide significant efficiency in this area.

We are aligned with our customers’

(distributor) and our customers customer

(the hundreds of doctors and nurses

working with the TruScreenUltra) needs,

and plan further improvements based on

their feedback and requirements for a

medical screening device.

▶Focus on commercial efficiency.

As a growing company we need to invest

to support a significant increase in

product sales in 2021. While growing

revenues, we will remain focused on

improving gross margin through

manufacturing efficiency and the benefits

of increasing sales volumes.

▶Expanding clinical support.

Truscreen and its distributors have

invested heavily in clinical trials in a

number of countries. Publication of the

positive results achieved in these trials in

respected medical journals is key to

clinical advocacy of the TruScreen cervical

cancer screening device. The publication

of the study undertaken at the Royal

Hospital of Women, Sydney, under our

Medical Advisory Committee supervision

expected in the 2021 FY will provide

support for the accuracy and reliability of

our system in a teaching hospital

environment. To support our commercial

roll-out framework TruScreen will be

launching an on-line education program

with certification for health care

professionals, initially to be piloted in

Vietnam. This approach will enable our

team to manage complex commercial roll-

outs with a need to educate

simultaneously many doctors in different

countries starting their journey with

Truscreen.

▶Enhance team capabilities.
Truscreen have a strong and capable team

and will add talented professionals with

expertise in medical devices & LMICs in

line with projected business growth.

Changes in management and Board are

outlined below.

Management Changes

▶Ms Victoria Potarina

(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms Potarina brings more than twenty years’

commercial experience, previously working

at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in both the UK

and across Europe. In addition, she has held

positions at multiple multinational

companies in the FMCG, over-the-counter,

medical devices and healthcare sectors.

While at J&J UK, Ms Potarina was Business

Unit Director of the UK and Ireland Diabetes

Care Division which comprised of two

business units, including; LifeScan, a

diagnostic systems manufacturer focusing

on the diabetes market specifically blood

glucose monitoring systems, and Animas,

which specialises in making insulin pumps

for diabetes.

Prior to this, she was LifeScan Marketing

Director of Eastern Europe, a US$200 million

turnover business. During her time in this

position, Ms Potarina successfully facilitated

a market share turnaround in Russia and

consistent year-on-year double-digit growth

in Eastern Europe.

▶Mr Edmond Capcelea

(Chief Technology Officer)

Mr Capcelea has a Masters Degree in

Engineering Physics. Previous roles include

Divisional Director Head of Implants and

Design Development at Cochlear Limited

where he held various positions over

eighteen years, and Senior Vice President of

Research and Development at Saluda

Medical.

Mr Capcelea has extensive experience in

leading complex R&D projects from concept

to commercialisation and has led the end to

end product development of a wide range of

Medical Devices ranging from Class I to

Class III.

Board Changes

Mr Robert Hunter and Professor Ron Jones

resigned as Directors of the Company, during

the year.

Mr William Hunter resigned as an alternate

director during the year.

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Directors

The names of directors who held office during or since the end of the

year and to the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office

for this entire period unless otherwise stated.

Names, qualifications, experience and special

responsibilities

Mr Anthony Ho

Non-Executive Chairman and member of Remuneration and

Nomination Committee and member of the Audit, Finance and

Risk Committee and temporary Executive Chairman from January

2020 to February 2020

Appointed 27 September 2018

Qualifications: B.Com, CA, FAICD, FCIS, FGIA

Mr Ho is an experienced company director having held executive

directorships and chief financial officer roles with a number of ASX listed

companies. Tony was executive director of Arthur Yates & Co Limited,

retiring from that position in April 2002. His corporate, general

management and governance experience includes being chief financial

officer/finance director of M.S. McLeod Holdings Limited, Galore Group

Limited, the Edward H O’Brien group of companies.

Mr Ho is currently the chairman of ASX listed Greenland Minerals Limited

(ASX:GGG), Bioxyne Limited (ASX: BXN) and Cannasouth Limited (NZX:

CBD). He was previously chairman of Esperance Minerals Limited and

Credit Intelligence Limited and a non-executive director Hastings

Technology Metals Limited. Tony was the past non-executive chairman

of St. George Community Housing Limited (November 2002 to December

2009) where he successfully grew the NGO to be one of New South

Wales leading community housing companies.

Prior to joining commerce, Mr Ho was a partner of Cox Johnston & Co,

Chartered Accountants, which has since merged with Ernst & Young. Mr

Ho holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New

South Wales and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants

in Australia and New Zealand and a fellow of the Australian Institute of

Company Directors, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and

Administrators, and Governance Institute of Australia.

Mr Christopher Horn

Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit, Finance and Risk

Committee.

Appointed November 2013

Qualifications: B.Com FCA

Mr Horn is an experienced business executive and has acted in a

number of management roles including 20 years as a partner of KPMG

and its predecessor firms. He is a director of a number of private

companies across a broad range of business activities including

corporate advisory, financial services and funds management.

Mr Horn is a Commerce graduate from the University of New South

Wales and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

and New Zealand.

NameParticulars

Mr Anthony Ho

Mr Chris Lawrence

Mr Chris Horn

Mr Con Hickey

Dr Ron Jones(resigned 31 March 2020)

Mr Robert Hunter(resigned 1 November 2019)

Mr William Hunter(resigned 1 November 2019)

DIRECTORS’

REPORT

Your directors submit the annual financial

report of the consolidated entity consisting of

Truscreen Ltd (the “Company”) and the

entities it controlled during the period (the

“Group”) for the financial year ended 31

March 2020. The directors report as follows:

Mr John (Chris) Lawrence
Non-Executive Director

Appointed 21 December 2017

Qualifications:

Mr Lawrence is a successful New Zealand businessman and a significant

investor in life science and biotechnology businesses including

TruScreen. He has spent a substantial part of his career in small business

where he has had proven success in leading market place disruption,

and translating new business models into sustainable profitable

businesses. In the latter part of his career, he has dedicated a large share

of his time to governance and advisory roles.

Most recently Mr Lawrence’s focus has been on high growth companies,

with a particular focus on the biotech industry.

Mr Con Hickey

Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit, Finance and

Risk Committee

Appointed 20 August 2018

Qualifications:

Mr Hickey has more than 30 years experience in the Medical Device

industry, including holding senior executive roles for multinational

companies such as Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer in

frontline diagnostic and screening equipment.

Currently the Managing Partner of CONX Partners, Mr Hickey’s particular

skillset includes strategic planning, channel management, talent

development and business and market development. His geographic

expertise has been focused on the high growth countries of the Asian

Pacific region, including China and India, with extensive global industry

connections.

Interests in the shares and options of the Company

The following relevant interests in shares and options of the Company or

a related body corporate were held by the directors and key

management personnel as at the date of this report. All shares are

beneficially held.

Dividends

No dividends have been paid or declared since the start of the financial

year and the directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in

respect of the financial year.

Indemnification and insurance of Directors and Officers

The consolidated entity has agreed to indemnify all the directors of the

consolidated entity for any liabilities to another person (other than the

consolidated entity or related body corporate) that may arise from their

position as directors of the consolidated entity, except where the liability

arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith.

Directors’ interests in entities

No other entries were made to the interest register during the year ended

31 March 2020.

Remuneration report

This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for key

management personnel of Truscreen Limited for the financial year ended

31 March 2020.

Remuneration philosophy

The performance of the company depends upon the quality of the

directors and executives. The philosophy of the company in determining

remuneration levels is to:

• set competitive remuneration packages to attract and retain high

calibre employees;

• link executive rewards to shareholder value creation; and

• establish appropriate, demanding performance hurdles for variable

executive remuneration.

Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Group is

responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for

the directors and the senior management team.

Shares

Number of

fully paid

ordinary shares

Number of

fully paid

ordinary shares

Director

20202019

Anthony Ho3,500,000-

Christopher Horn2,050,0001,550,000

John (Chris) Lawrence22,400,00020,000,000

Con Hickey--

Options

Number of

options

Number of

options

Director

20202019

Anthony Ho3,000,000-

Christopher Horn1,000,000-

John (Chris) Lawrence1,000,000-

Con Hickey1,000,000-

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The Remuneration Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of directors and senior executives on a periodic

basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with an overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a

high quality Board and executive team.

Remuneration structure

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive remuneration is separate and distinct

Non-executive director remuneration

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Company with the ability to attract and retain directors of the highest calibre,

whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.

The NZX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting.

The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting held on 27 August 2019 when shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration of up to

$300,000 per year.

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst directors is reviewed

annually. The Board considers advice from external shareholders as well as the fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies when

undertaking the annual review process.

Each director receives a fee for being a director of the Company.

The remuneration of non-executive directors for the period ended 31 March 2020 is detailed in the remuneration of directors and named executives section

of this report on page 13.

Remuneration of key management and personnel

Senior manager and executive director remuneration

Remuneration consists of fixed remuneration, there are no performance incentives at this time. In addition to Company employees and directors, the

Company may contract key consultants on a contractual basis. These contracts stipulate the remuneration to be paid to the consultants.

Fixed Remuneration

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee. The process consists of a review of relevant comparative remuneration in the

market and internally and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and practices. The Committee has access to external, independent advice where

necessary. Fixed remuneration is paid in the form of cash payments.

The fixed remuneration component of the key management personnel is detailed in Table 1.

Short-term

employee benefits

Post-employment

benefits

Salary & Fees

$

Superannuation

$

Share based

Payments

$

Total

$

2020202020202020

Anthony Ho

1

110,000-68,000178,000

Christopher Horn50,000-34,00084,000

John (Chris) Lawrence40,000-34,00074,000

Con Hickey40,000-34,00074,000

Victoria Potarina24,5691,843-26,412

Guy Robertson88,449-17,000105,449

Martin Dillon203,77115,41634,000253,187

Ronald Jones40,000-34,00074,000

Robert Hunter23,333-34,00057,333

620,12217,259289,000926,381

1

Includes a fee of $30,000 while acting as Executive Chairman from January 2020 to February 2020.

Table 1: Key management personnel remuneration for the year ended 31 March 2020

Short-term employee
benefits

Post-employment

benefits

Salary & Fees

$

Superannuation

$

Total

$

201920192019

Anthony Ho33,564-33,564

Christopher Horn40,000-40,000

John (Chris) Lawrence40,000-40,000

Con Hickey25,150-25,150

Guy Robertson29,463-29,463

Martin Dillon215,27220,451235,723

Ronald Jones56,700-56,700

Robert Hunter52,500-52,500

492,64920,451513,100

Table 2: Key management personnel remuneration for the year ended 31 March 2019

Options held by Directors and Key Management Personnel

8,500,000 options were issued to directors and key management personnel. The options have an exercise price of 15 cents and an expiry date of 27

August 2022. As the options have fully vested the total valuation amount determined by the Black & Scholes model has been expensed in the current

year. As at 31 March 2020 the options are out of the money and no options have been exercised.

Employees Remuneration

Five employees of the Group, not being directors, during the period ended 31 March 2020, received remuneration and other benefits in their capacity as

employees, the value of which was or exceeded $100,000 per annum.

The number of such employees or former employees in brackets of $10,000 was:

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Employee remunerationNumber of employees

100,000 - 109,9991

120,000 - 129,9991

160,000 - 169,9992

250,000 - 259,9991

Related Party Transactions

Truscreen Ltd engaged Ure Lynam & Co, an accounting practice of which a director, Mr. Hunter, is a member, to provide accounting, taxation,

secretarial, consulting and advisory services to the Group. This agreement terminated in November 2018.

The following fees were paid to Ure Lynam & Co:

Fees for accounting services in the amount of $37,907 (2019 : $8,035) were paid to a Company controlled by the Chief Financial Officer during the
year.

2020

$

2019

$

Accounting services2,938264,396

Serviced offices-72,324

2,938336,720

Auditor’s remuneration

RSM Hayes AuditAmount

Fees for the audit of financial statements $80,000

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Directors’ Meetings

The number of meetings of directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each

director was as follows:

Director MeetingsAudit CommitteeRemuneration Committee

DirectorAttended

Eligible to

AttendAttended

Eligible to

AttendAttended

Eligible to

Attend

Mr Anthony Ho12122222

Mr Chris

Lawrence1212----

Mr Chris Horn12122222

Mr. Con Hickey121222--

Prof. Ron Jones

2

1012----

Mr. William

Hunter

1

13----

Mr Robert Hunter

1

38----

In addition, 5 circular resolutions were signed by the board during the period.

1

Resigned 1 November 2019.

2

Resigned 31 March 2020.

Remuneration of Auditors

The following amounts are payable to the Company’s auditors for the year to 31 March 2020

No other fees were payable to the company’s auditor for other services.

Final fees payable to the previous auditors, BDO Auckland, for the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 of $25,767 were

also incurred during the year to 31 March 2020, as detailed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

End of Directors’ Report.

On behalf of the Board as at 26 June 2020

Anthony Ho – Chairman

Christopher Horn – Director

TRUSCREEN MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Associate Professor (Colonel) Michael J.Campion

RAAMC, Hon MD(U.Syd), CStJ, KM(Ob), KCHS, Chairman

Associate Professor (Colonel) Michael J. Campion is a Senior Staff

Specialist and Head of the Pre Invasive Clinic at the Gynaecological

Cancer Centre of the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney. He is

Conjoint Associate Professor, School of Women’s and Children’s Health,

at the University of New South Wales. He has over 35 years’ experience

as a qualified medical practitioner and over 25 years of experience as

an expert colposcopist.

Dr. Campion has written numerous peer reviewed papers and chapters

on cervical cancer prevention, including papers on TruScreen. In

addition, Dr. Campion is the Senior Health Advisor - Army and Chair of

the Senior Health Advisory Panel, Joint Health Command, Australian

Defence Force and Director, Health Services Army Reserve – NSW/ACT

for the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

Professor Neville Hacker AM,

Clinical Advisory, Professor of Gynaecology

Professor Neville Hacker AM has served on the TruScreen Medical

Advisory Board for over 10 years. He is Conjoint Professor of

Gynaecological Oncology and the University of New South Wales and

recently retired from clinical practice after 32 years as the director of

the Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Royal hospital for Women in Sydney,

where he continues to serve as an Emeritus consultant.

He is also past President of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons. He is a past

President of the International Gynaecological Cancer Society, former

Chairman of the Oncology Committee (RANZCOG), and a former

Chairman of Examiners for Gynaecologic Oncology Committee of

RANZCOG.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

& AUDITOR’S REPORT

for the year ended 31 March 2020

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

and Other Comprehensive Income

19

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position20

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity21

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows22

Notes to the Financial Statements23

Independent Auditor’s Report46

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TRUSCREEN LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the year ended 31 March 2020

Note

2020

$

2019

$

Revenue from the sale of goods61,288,2421,862,949

Other income61,266,0401,241,202

Changes in inventories96027,375

Purchases of inventory(772,980)(1,362,212)

Employee benefit expenses and directors’ fees7(1,308,222)(1,240,646)

Administration(494,438)(570,368)

Research and development expenses(1,137,389)(1,777,972)

Rent(47,225)(104,366)

Travel(77,777)(65,829)

Marketing & product approvals(430,656)(290,246)

Insurance(87,410)(99,268)

Shareholder relations & services(148,115)(91,538)

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)108,038(316,027)

Amortisation & depreciation7(597,830)(565,781)

Impairment of non-current assets14(2,380,000)-

Finance costs (71,959)(27,727)

Share based payments20(306,000)-

Loss before income tax(5,196,721)(3,380,454)

Income tax expense8--

Loss for the period(5,196,721)(3,380,454)

Other comprehensive income

Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Exchange differences on translating foreign subsidiary operations(259,903)102,179

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period(259,903)102,179

Total comprehensive loss for the period(5,456,624)(3,278,275)

Basic and diluted losses per share (cents)19(2.32)(1.56)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

On behalf of the Board as at 26 June 2020
Anthony Ho – Chairman

Christopher Horn – Director

TRUSCREEN LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL

POSITION as at 31 March 2020

Note

2020

$

2019

$

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents91,024,1531,737,775

Other receivables10684,2501,070,517

Loan receivable1075,00075,000

Trade receivables10107,018187,504

Goods and services tax recoverable17,51030,335

Inventories11503,768782,026

Other current assets – prepayments136,44221,552

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS2,548,1413,904,709

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Plant and equipment13295,048379,993

Intangible assets145,230,8218,261,063

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS5,525,8698,641,056

TOTAL ASSETS8,074,01012,545,765

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables15293,141437,031

Borrowings16410,280626,501

Provision for employee benefits1783,149109,925

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES786,5701,173,457

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Provision for employee benefits1746,37351,499

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES46,37351,499

TOTAL LIABILITIES832,9431,224,956

NET ASSETS7,241,06711,320,809

EQUITY

Issued capital1827,492,05026,421,168

Share option reserve18306,000-

Foreign currency translation reserve21(714,699)(454,796)

Accumulated losses(19,842,284)(14,645,563)

Total Equity7,241,06711,320,809

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Note

Share Capital

$

Accumulated

Losses

$

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Reserve

$

Option Reserve

$

Total

$

Balance at 1 April 201926,421,168(14,645,563)(454,796)-11,320,809

Loss for the year to

31 March 2020

-(5,196,721)--(5,196,721)

Exchange differences on

translating foreign

subsidiary operations

21--(259,903)-(259,903)

Total comprehensive

income for the year

-(5,196,721)(259,903)-(5,456,624)

Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners

Issue of shares181,131,800---1,131,800

Share issue cost18(60,918)---(60,918)

Share based payments20---306,000306,000

Total transactions

with owners

1,070,882--306,0001,376,882

Balance at

31 March 2020

27,492,050(19,842,284)(714,699)306,0007,241,067

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

TRUSCREEN LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the year ended 31 March 2020

Note

Share Capital

$

Accumulated

Losses

$

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Reserve

$

Option Reserve

$

Total

$

Balance at 1 April 201823,433,996(11,265,109)(556,975)3,97011,615,882

Loss for the year to

31 March 2019

-(3,380,454)--(3,380,454)

Exchange differences on

translating foreign

subsidiary operations

21--102,179-102,179

Total comprehensive

income for the year

-(3,380,454)102,179-(3,278,275)

Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners

Issue of shares183,075,470--(3,970)3,071,500

Share issue cost18(88,298)---(88,298)

Total transactions

with owners

2,987,172--(3,970)2,983,202

Balance at

31 March 2019

26,421,168(14,645,563)(454,796)-11,320,809

TRUSCREEN LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT

OF CASH FLOWS

for the year ended 31 March 2020

Note

2020

$

2019

$

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash received from customers 1,309,0801,675,445

Cash paid to suppliers and employees including GST(4,415,470)(5,705,969)

Cash received from research and development tax offset1(f)1,645,9851,472,566

Short-term lease payments not included in lease liability(111,002)(104,366)

Interest paid(71,959)(27,644)

Interest received8,86711,647

Net cash from operating activities22(1,634,499)(2,678,321)

CASH FLOW TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of plant and equipment-(410,031)

Net cash to investing activities-(410,031)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of shares181,131,8003,075,470

Share issue costs18(60,918)(88,298)

Repayment of borrowings16(626,501)-

Proceeds from borrowings16410,280626,501

Net cash from financing activities854,6613,613,673

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(779,838)525,321

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year1,737,7751,212,454

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents66,216-

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year91,024,1531,737,775

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General Information

These consolidated financial statements and

notes represent those of Truscreen Limited and

its subsidiaries (the “Group”). References to

“Truscreen” is used to refer to Truscreen Limited

(the “Company”).

The parent company, Truscreen Limited, is the

ultimate legal parent company of the Group and

is a limited liability company incorporated and

domiciled in New Zealand. It is registered under

the Companies Act 1993. Truscreen is listed on

the NZX. Truscreen is a FMC reporting entity

under Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct

Act 2013.

The registered office of the Company is Level 6

Equitable House, 57 Symonds St, Grafton,

Auckland 1010, New Zealand. The Group is

engaged in the business of the development,

manufacture and sale of cancer detection

devices and systems.

The financial statements were authorised for

issue on 26 June 2020 by the Directors of the

company.

Basis of Preparation

These financial statements have been prepared

in accordance with and comply with Part 7 of

the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the

NZX Listing Rules.

For the purpose of complying with Generally

Accepted Accounting Practice in New Zealand

(“NZ GAAP”) the Group is a Tier 1 for-profit

entity. These financial statements comply with

NZ GAAP, the New Zealand equivalent to

International Financial Reporting Standards (“NZ

IFRS”), and International Financial Reporting

Standards (“IFRS”).

These financial statements have been prepared

under the historical costs convention, modified

by the revaluation of certain assets and liabilities

as identified in specific accounting policies

below.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the

preparation of the financial report are set out

below. These policies have been consistently

applied to all the periods presented, unless

otherwise stated.

The financial statements have been rounded to

the nearest dollar.

a. Going Concern

The Group financial statements have been

prepared on a going concern basis, which

contemplates the continuity of normal business

activity and the realisation of assets and the

settlement of liabilities in the normal course of

business.

As disclosed in the financial statements, the

Group reports;

• a loss of $5,196,721 (2019: $3,380,454),

however this is after the depreciation,

impairment and amortisation of non-

current assets of $2,977,830 (2019:

$565,781).

• net cash outflows from operating and

investing activities of $1,634,499 (2019:

$3,088,352)

• cash at year end of $1,024,153 (2019:

$1,737,775)

Subsequent to year end the Company raised

additional capital of $5,243,000. Of this amount

$2,000,000 was raised through a Share

Purchase Plan, a further $1,128,000 as a

placement to shareholders being subscriptions

in excess of the Share Purchase Plan, and a

further $2,115,000 million in a share placement.

The Directors have undertaken a detailed cash

flow forecast for the twelve months following

the date of approval of report, which shows that

the business will be able to meet its debts as

and when they fall due.

In addition, the Board consider the cash flow

forecasts to be achievable and recent capital

raises will provide sufficient cash to cover any

operating deficit and capital expenditure.

The Board consider managing cash flow and

working capital critical in successfully executing

the strategies to achieve the business model of

the Group.

b. Principles of Consolidation

Truscreen Pty Limited is the wholly owned

subsidiary of Truscreen Limited which was

specifically incorporated for the purposes of

acquiring the Truscreen Pty Limited business

(the “Transaction”). Truscreen Limited is the

legal acquirer, and legal parent of the Group.

For financial reporting purposes, aspects of

“reverse acquisition” accounting are relevant.

Specifically, the rules require that Truscreen Pty

Limited be treated as the accounting acquirer of

Truscreen Limited due to the fact that the

owners of Truscreen Pty Limited owned the

largest single minority voting interest in the

resulting Group, post Transaction which

occurred in 2014.

The Transaction has been accounted for as a

continuation of the financial statements of

Truscreen Pty Limited, together with a deemed

issue of shares, equivalent to the shares held by

the former shareholders of Truscreen Limited.

This deemed issue of the shares is, in effect, a

share-based payment transaction whereby

Truscreen Pty Limited is deemed to have

received the net assets of Truscreen Limited.

As such, the consolidated financial statements

are issued in the name of the legal Parent,

Truscreen Limited, but are a continuation of the

financial statements of the legal subsidiary

Truscreen Pty Limited.

The Group financial statements also include:

• Truscreen Ltd (UK) which was incorporated

on 6 November 2013

• TruScreen S. de R.L de C.V which was

incorporated on 17 August 2017

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the

Company has control. The Company controls an

entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to,

variable returns from its involvement with the

entity and has the ability to affect those returns

through its power over the entity.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date

on which control is transferred to the Company.

They are deconsolidated from the date that

control ceases.

TRUSCREEN LIMITED

NOTES TO THE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended 31 March 2020

Intercompany transactions, balances and
unrealised gains on transactions between group

companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are

also eliminated unless the transaction provides

evidence of the impairment of the asset

transferred.

c. Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner

consistent with the internal reporting provided to

the chief operating decision-maker. The chief

operating decision-maker has been identified as

the Truscreen Limited Group Board. To date the

operations have been reported as one segment.

Accordingly:

• the segment results are as reported in the

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other

Comprehensive Income.

• the segment assets and liabilities are as in

the Statement of Financial Position.

d. Foreign Currency Translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of

each entity in the Group are measured using the

currency that best reflects the economic

substance of the underlying events and

circumstances relevant to that entity (the

"functional currency"). The financial statements

are presented in New Zealand dollars, which is

Truscreen Limited’s functional currency.

The functional currencies of the subsidiaries are:

Transactions and balances

For each entity in the Group, transactions in

currencies other than the functional currency are

translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at

the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange

gains and losses resulting from the settlement of

such transactions and from the translation of

monetary assets and liabilities denominated in

foreign currencies at reporting date exchange

rates are recognised as part of the loss for the

period. Non-monetary items that are measured

in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency

are translated using the exchange rate at the

date of the initial transaction.

Translation of group companies’ functional

currency to presentation currency

Assets and liabilities of all of the Group

companies that have a functional currency that

differs from New Zealand dollars are translated

to the presentation currency at foreign exchange

rates ruling at the reporting date of the

Statement of Financial Position. Income and

expenses are translated using the rate

approximating the date of the transaction.

All differences arising from the translation of

foreign operations are recognised in the foreign

currency translation reserve through other

comprehensive income. Exchange difference on

monetary items forming part of the net

investment in foreign operations are recognised

through other comprehensive income.

e. Revenue Recognition

The Group’s revenue is derived from selling

goods with revenue recognised at a point in time

when control of the goods has transferred to the

customer. This is generally when the goods are

dispatched from the Group’s warehouse. There

is limited judgement needed in identifying the

point control passes: once physical delivery of

the products to the agreed location has

occurred, the group no longer has physical

possession, usually will have a present right to

payment (as a single payment on delivery) and

retains none of the significant risks and rewards

of the goods in question. In limited

circumstances the Group will offer credit.

The Group provides warranties on products sold

which require the Group to either replace or

mend a defective product during the warranty

period if the goods fail to comply with agreed-

upon specifications. In accordance with NZ IFRS

15, such warranties are not accounted for as

separate performance obligations and hence no

revenue is allocated to them.

Revenue is stated net of the amount of goods

and services tax.

Revenue is derived from device sales and

consumable single use sensors in the

geographic regions outlined in Note 6.

f. Other Income

The Research and Development tax offset is

receivable from the Commonwealth Government

of Australia. Under the 43.5% refundable tax

offset programme, 43.5% of eligible research

and development spending incurred by the

Group is refundable by the Commonwealth

Government.

R&D Grants are recognised at their fair value

where there is reasonable assurance that the

grant will be received. The offset does not have

to be repaid to the Commonwealth Government

and is treated as income in accordance with NZ

IAS 20 – “Accounting for Government Grants

and Disclosure of Government Assistance” and

recognised in the same period as the related

research and development expenditure. This is

disclosed as other income in the Consolidated

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other

Comprehensive Income.

The expenditure for which an offset is claimed is

non-deductible and accordingly reduces tax

losses that otherwise would be available to be

carried forward.

g. Income Tax

Income tax expense comprises current and

deferred tax where applicable. Income tax

expense is recognised in profit and loss except

to the extent that it relates to a business

combination or items recognised directly in

equity or in other comprehensive income, in

which case the tax is recognised in the same

manner as the underlying transaction.

Current tax is the expected tax payable or

receivable on the taxable income or loss for the

year, using tax rates enacted or substantively

enacted at the reporting date, and any

adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous

years. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of

temporary differences between the carrying

amounts of assets and liabilities for financial

reporting purposes and the amounts used for

taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not

Subsidiary

Country of

Incorporation

Functional

Currency

Truscreen Pty

Limited

Australia

Australian

dollar

Truscreen Ltd

(UK)

UK

Great Britain

Pound

TruScreen S.

de R.L. de

C.V.

Mexico

Mexican

peso

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recognised for the following temporary

differences:

• the initial recognition of assets or liabilities

in a transaction that is not a business

combination and that affects neither

accounting nor taxable profit or loss; and

• differences relating to investments in

subsidiaries to the extent that it is probable

that they will not reverse in the foreseeable

future.

Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that

are expected to be applied to the temporary

differences when they reverse, based on the

laws that have been enacted or substantively

enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax

assets and liabilities are offset if there is a

legally enforceable right to offset current tax

liabilities and assets, and they relate to income

taxes levied by the same tax authority on the

same taxable entity or on different tax entities,

but they intend to settle current tax liabilities

and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and

liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

A deferred tax asset is recognised for unused

losses, tax credits and deductible temporary

differences, to the extent that it is probable that

future taxable profits will be available against

which the temporary difference can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each

reporting date and are reduced to the extent that

it is no longer probable that the related tax

benefit will be realised.

Additional income taxes that arise from the

distribution of dividends are recognised at the

same time as the liability to pay the related

dividends is recognised.

h. Inventories

Inventories are initially recognised at cost, and

subsequently at the lower of cost and net

realisable value. Cost comprises all costs of

purchase, costs of conversion and other costs

incurred in bringing the inventories to their

present location on a first-in-first out (FIFO)

basis.

i. Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The profit and loss has been prepared so that all

components are stated exclusive of GST. All

items in the statement of financial position are

stated net of GST, with the exception of

receivables and payables, which include GST

invoiced.

j. Statement of Cash Flows

The following is the definition of the terms used

in the Statement of Cash Flows:

(i)Investing activities are those relating

to acquisition of subsidiaries, the

addition, acquisition and disposal of

property, plant and equipment and

intangibles;

(ii)Financing activities are those

activities which result in changes in

the size and composition of the

capital structure of the Group;

(iii)Operating activities include all

transactions and other events that are

not investing or financing activities.

k. Financial Instruments

Financial assets

The Group classifies its financial assets into one

of the categories discussed below, depending on

the purpose for which the asset was acquired.

The Group 's accounting policy for each

category is as follows:

Amortised cost

These assets arise principally from the provision

of goods and services to customers (e.g. trade

receivables), but also incorporate other types of

financial assets where the objective is to hold

these assets in order to collect contractual cash

flows and the contractual cash flows are solely

payments of principal and interest. They are

initially recognised at fair value plus transaction

costs that are directly attributable to their

acquisition or issue, and are subsequently

carried at amortised cost using the effective

interest rate method, less provision for

impairment.

Impairment provisions for current trade

receivables are recognised based on an

individual analysis of the collectability of each

account. For trade receivables, which are

reported net, such provisions are recorded in a

separate provision account with the loss being

recognised within administration costs in the

consolidated statement of comprehensive

income. On confirmation that the trade

receivable will not be collectable, the gross

carrying value of the asset is written off against

the associated provision.

Impairment provisions for receivables from loans

to related parties are recognised following a

review of each receivable every six months.

From time to time, the Group elects to

renegotiate the terms of trade receivables due

from customers with which it has previously had

a good trading history. Such renegotiations will

lead to changes in the timing of payments rather

than changes to the amounts owed and, in

consequence, the new expected cash flows are

discounted at the original effective interest rate

and any resulting difference to the carrying

value is recognised in the consolidated

statement of comprehensive income (operating

profit) as part of the impairment expense.

The Group's financial assets measured at

amortised cost comprise trade receivables, cash

and cash equivalents and related party loans in

the consolidated statement of financial position.

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in

hand, deposits held at call with banks, other

short term highly liquid investments with original

maturities of three months or less.

Financial liabilities

The Company/Group classifies all financial

liabilities as measured at amortised cost based

on the purpose for which the liability was

acquired. The Company/Group's accounting

policy is as follows:

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities include the following

items:

Trade payables and borrowings, which are

initially recognised at fair value and

subsequently carried at amortised cost using the

effective interest method.

l. Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment are measured at cost less

accumulated depreciation and impairment

losses.

Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all plant and

equipment is depreciated over the asset’s useful

life to the Group commencing from the time the

asset is held ready for use.

The depreciation rates used for depreciable

assets plant and equipment range between:

• Office Equipment – 16.67% and 50%
diminishing value; and

• Manufacturing Plant – 20% straight line.

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and

depreciation methods are reviewed, and

adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each

reporting period.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down

immediately to its recoverable amount if the

asset’s carrying amount is greater than its

estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by

comparing proceeds with the carrying amount.

These gains or losses are recognised in the

profit or loss.

m. Impairment - Non-Financial

Assets

The carrying amounts of the Group's non-

financial assets, other than inventories are

reviewed at each reporting date to determine

whether there is any indication of impairment. If

any such indication exists, then the asset's

recoverable amount is estimated.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash

generating unit (“CGU”) is the greater of its

value in use and its fair value less costs to sell.

When determining value in use, estimated future

cash flows will be discounted to their present

value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects

current market assessments of the time value of

money and the risks specific to the asset or

CGU. For the purpose of impairment testing,

assets that cannot be tested individually are

grouped together into the smallest group of

assets that generates cash inflows from

continuing use that are largely independent of

the cash inflows of other assets.

All intangibles have been treated as one cash

generating unit. Cash inflows cannot be

identified to particular intangible assets or

particular groups of intangible assets. This is as

the cash flows arising from the cancer detection

business requires utilisation of all the particular

intangibles.

Impairment losses are recognised in the profit

and loss and is a non-cash expense. Impairment

losses recognised in respect of CGU's reduce

the carrying amounts of the assets in the CGU

on a pro-rata basis.

n. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are

measured on initial recognition at cost.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are

subsequently amortised over the useful

economic life and assessed for impairment

whenever there is an indication that the

intangible asset may be impaired. The

amortisation period and the amortisation

method for an intangible asset with a finite

useful life are reviewed at least at each financial

year end.

Intellectual Property of the Group is stated at

cost less any impairment losses and are

amortised on a straight-line basis over the

estimated economic life of 20 years.

Research & Development

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken

with the prospect of gaining new scientific or

technical knowledge and understanding, is

recognised in the profit and loss as incurred.

Development costs are capitalised where future

benefits are expected to exceed those costs,

otherwise such costs are recognised in the profit

and loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Development activities involve a plan or design

for the production, and the development or

enhancement of new or substantially improved

products and processes. Development

expenditure is capitalised only if development

costs can be measured reliably, the product or

process is technically, or commercially feasible,

future economic benefits are probable, and the

Group intends to and has sufficient resources to

complete development and to use or sell the

asset. The expenditure capitalised includes the

cost of materials, direct labour, overhead costs

that are directly attributable to preparing the

asset for its intended use, and capitalised

borrowing costs.

o. Share Capital

Ordinary shares are classified as capital.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the

issue of new shares or options are shown in

equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the

proceeds.

p. Employee Benefits

An accrual is made for the Company’s liability

for employee benefits arising from services

rendered by employees to the end of the

reporting period.

Employee benefits that are expected to be

settled wholly within one year have been

measured at the amounts expected to be paid

when the liability is settled on an undiscounted

basis. Employee benefits payable later than one

year have been measured at the present value

of the estimated future cash outflows to be

made for those benefits. In determining the

liability, consideration is given to employee wage

increases and the probability that the employee

may not satisfy vesting requirements. Those

cash flows are discounted using market yields

on national government bonds (of the country

where the employment contract exists) with

terms to maturity that match the expected

timing of cash flows.

q. Share Based Incentive Plan

The Group operates a share-based incentive

plan under which the entity receives services

from employees and consultants as

consideration for equity instruments of the

Group. The fair value of the employee services

received in exchange for the grant of the

instruments is recognised as an expense over

the vesting period.

The total amount to be expensed is determined

by reference to the fair value of the awards

granted. At the end of each reporting period, the

Group revises its estimates of the number of

awards that are expected to vest based on the

service conditions. It recognises the impact of

the revision to original estimates, if any, in the

profit or loss, with a corresponding adjustment

to equity.

NOTE 2. ADOPTION OF NEW AND

REVISED STANDARDS

NZ IFRS 16: LEASES

General impact of adoption of NZ IFRS 16

NZ IFRS 16 provides a comprehensive model for

the identification of lease arrangements and

their treatment in the financial statements for

both lessors and lessees. NZ IFRS 16

supersedes the previous lease guidance

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including NZ IAS 17 Leases and the related

interpretations when it became effective for

accounting periods beginning on or after 1

January 2019.

The date of initial application of NZ IFRS 16 for

the Group was 1 April 2019. The Group has

chosen not to adopt the full retrospective

application of NZ IFRS 16 in accordance with NZ

IFRS 16:C5(a), as the Group only has short term

leases.

For short-term leases (lease term of 12 months

or less), the Group has opted to recognise a

lease expense on a straight-line basis as

permitted by NZ IFRS 16. This expense is

presented within administrative expenses in the

consolidated income statement. As a result there

have been no changes to the opening equity

required upon initial adoption of NZ IFRS 16.

Standards not yet adopted

No standards on currently issue that are yet to

be adopted are expected to significantly impact

the presentation, measurement or recognition of

reportable items relevant to the Group.

NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING

ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

The Company makes estimates and

assumptions concerning the future that affects

the amounts reported in the financial

statements. Estimates and judgments 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. The

estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the

related actual results. The estimates and

assumptions that have a significant risk of

causing material adjustments to the carrying

amounts of assets and liabilities within the next

financial year are discussed below:

• Going Concern

Refer note 1 “a”

• Revenue from Contracts with

Customers

The application of NZ IFRS 15: Revenue

from contracts with customers (NZ IFRS

15) requires the Directors to apply

judgement in determining whether revenue

can be recognised in advance of the

receipt of cash.

The significant judgements adopted by the

Group in applying NZ IFRS 15 criteria include:

• Determining if a contract with the

customer exists;

• Determining if the entity can identify the

payment terms for the services; and

• Determining whether it is probable that the

entity will collect the consideration to

which it is entitled.

• Intangibles

The carrying value of intangibles include

acquired intellectual property and

development costs capitalised in

accordance with the accounting policy for

research and development.

The Directors tested the intangibles for

impairment, at the reporting date, by

having management prepare a series of

cash flows of the Group (the cash-

generating unit), based on the expectations

about possible variations in the amount or

timing of those cash flow, and the choice

of a suitable discount rate to calculate the

present value of those cash flows. Note 14

provides detailed information about the

valuation techniques, inputs and key

assumptions used in the testing for

impairment.

• Recognition of deferred taxation

assets

The benefit of deferred tax arising from tax

losses and temporary differences has not

been recognised as disclosed in Note 8.

• Estimate of the Research and

Development tax offset

The Group receives a research and

development tax offset based on 43.5% of

research and development expenditure

incurred. The amount is received following

filing of the Group income tax returns. The

Group estimates the amount of the offset

assisted by external consultants,

accounting for the amount as a receivable

at year end.

• Share based payments

The Directors valued share options issued

to Directors and consultants during the

year using the Black & Scholes method

based on the assumptions and details in

note 20. As the share options have fully

vested the value of the share options have,

as required by the accounting standards,

been fully expensed, notwithstanding that

there is no cost to the Group and no benefit

to the option holders during the year. This

is a non-cash expense and has no impact

on the Group’s cash flow.

NOTE 4. FINANCIAL RISK

MANAGEMENT

In the normal course of business, the Group is

exposed to a variety of financial risks including

foreign currency, interest rate, credit and

liquidity risks. The Group’s overall risk

management strategy focuses on minimising

the potential negative economic impact of

unpredictable events on the Group’s financial

well-being.

Details of the significant accounting policies and

methods adopted, including criteria for

recognition and the basis of measurement are

disclosed in Note 1 Summary of Significant

Accounting Policies.

The Group to date has not entered into any

derivative financial instrument contracts.

The totals for each category of financial

instrument are as follows:

AssetsLiabilities
2020

$

2019

$

2020

$

2019

$

USD405,577847,843--

GBP -19,716--

Financial instruments by categoryNote

2020

$

2019

$

Financial assets (held at amortised cost)

Cash and cash equivalents91,024,1531,737,775

Trade and other receivables

Loan receivable1075,00075,000

Trade receivables subject to credit risk10107,018187,504

Total trade and other receivables182,018262,504

Total financial assets at amortised cost1,206,1712,000,279

Financial liabilities (held at amortised cost)

Trade and other payables15293,141437,031

Borrowings16410,280626,501

Total financial liabilities at amortised cost703,4211,063,532

Market Risk

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that price changes from fluctuating exchange rates will reduce the carrying amount of financial assets or increase the

carrying amount of financial liabilities. The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures,

but principally Australian and United States Dollars. Foreign exchange risk arises on certain cash and cash equivalents, receivables and liabilities

denominated in foreign currencies.

This risk is managed by placing contracts for supply of product in the same currency as the sales of those products occur wherever possible.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies expressed in $NZ at the

reporting date are as follows:

Sensitivity analysis

The following table details the Group’s sensitivity to a 10% increase or decrease in NZD against the relevant foreign currencies. 10% represents

management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign

currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the year-end for a 10% change in foreign currency rates. A positive number below

indicates an increase in profit where NZD weakens 10% against the relevant currency. For a 10% strengthening of NZD against the relevant currency,

there would be an equal and opposite impact on the profit, and the balances below would be negative.

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Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of a financial period whereby a future change in interest rates

will affect future cash flows. The Group’s policy is to deposit cash at floating rates or at fixed rates for periods of time of less than 6 months, to minimise

exposure to interest rate risk.

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk on cash flows through cash at bank which is earning interest at a floating rate of:

— 0.55% of NZ$511,544 (2019: 1.50% of NZ$877,732) on cash held in AUD.

— Nil of NZ$176,206 (2019: 1.15% of NZ$117,791) on cash held in NZD.

— 0.50% of NZ$24,506 (2019: 0.50% of NZ$19,716) on cash held in GBP.

— Nil of NZ$309,978 (2019: Nil of NZ$720,580) on cash held in USD.

The interest rate risk on bank balances is minimal as the fluctuation of the prevailing market interest rate is insignificant.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge its obligations and as a result the Group will suffer financial loss.

With respect to credit risk arising from cash and cash equivalents there is limited credit risk. The credit rating of cash at bank and term deposits are:

Credit rating – Standard and Poor’s

Details of the exposure to credit quality of receivables, the age of receivables that are past due and any impairment are disclosed in Note 10 to the

financial statements.

In relation to customer credit risk the Company will deal with established distributors, government or aid agencies sponsored by government.

With respect to credit risk arising from accounts receivable, it is the Group’s policy to only enter into agreements with parties who the Group assesses to

be creditworthy. Accounts receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and overdue accounts are followed up rigorously.

The maximum exposure to credit risk from trade receivables subject to credit risk as at 31 March 2020 amounted to $161,759 (2019: $187,504) refer to

Note 10.

Minimal credit risk arises from the other receivable – research and development grant being due from the Australian Government.

The loan receivable of $75,000 is subject to credit risk but is secured against 750,000 Truscreen Limited shares, and relates to the previous CEO – refer

to note 10 & 23, and is due for settlement by 31 December 2020.

2020

$

2019

$

USD40,55884,784

GBP -1,972

Cash at bankNote

2020

$

2019

$

S&P short term rating A-1+997,7271,716,104

S&P short term rating A-224,50619,716

91,022,2331,735,820

Effect on profit after tax and equity: 10% weakening in NZD

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering

cash or another financial asset. The table below shows the maturity analysis for the contractual undiscounted cash flows for financial liabilities:

The Company and Group manage liquidity risk by undertaking a rolling twelve month cash flow forecast monthly, and holding adequate cash and cash

equivalent assets.

(a) Fair value

The fair value of trade receivables, trade payables, loan receivable other receivables and cash and cash equivalents approximate their carrying value due

to the short term nature of these balances, and/or the balances being subject to market interest rates and regular impairment tests.

(b) Capital risk management

There are no external capital requirements.

The Group and the Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to meet their liabilities as they fall due.

There were no changes in the Group's approach to capital management during the year.

Financial Liabilities

Carrying

amount

Total contractual

cash flows

Not later than three

months

Later than 3 months

and not later than 1

year

Group 2020$$$$

Trade and other payables293,141293,141293,141-

Borrowings410,280441,05115,386425,665

Financial Liabilities

Carrying

amount

Total contractual

cash flows

Not later than three

months

Later than 3 months

and not later than 1

year

Group 2019$$$$

Trade and other payables437,031437,031410,26326,768

Borrowings626,501680,99423,493657,501

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NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group operates in one operating segment. It owns the rights to the TruScreen Cervical Cancer screening system. The system comprises a medical

device and process designed to detect the presence in real time of precancerous and cancerous tissue on the cervix.

Revenues have been obtained from external customers (distributors) as follows:

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The basis for attributing revenues from external customers to individual countries is the location of the customer.

The following customers contributed more than 10% of the Group’s revenue for the year ended 31 March 2020 and or 31 March 2019:

No additional disclosure is required in the financial statements as the Group has one reportable segment.

2020

$

2019

$

Information about products and services

Total Revenues from external customers 1,288,2421,862,949

Information about geographical areas

Foreign country:

Mexico140,425130,409

China766,7551,018,658

Russia5,236374,868

Zimbabwe274,436145,107

Papua New Guinea-170,306

Others101,39023,601

1,288,2421,862,949

Note

2020

$

2019

$

Non-current assets other than financial assets by

country in which the entity holds those assets

Foreign country – Australia

Plant and equipment13295,048379,993

Intangible assets145,230,8218,261,063

Total non-current non-financial assets5,525,8698,641,056

20202019

Domicile of Customer

$%$%

China766,755601,018,65855

Russia5,236-374,86820

Zimbabwe274,43621145,1078

Mexico140,42511130,4097

2020
$

2019

$

Sales revenue - sale of goods¹

Wholesalers/distributors1,013,8061,717,842

Direct to customer²274,436145,107

1,288,2421,862,949

Other income

Research and development tax offset

3

- Current year684,2501,036,445

- Prior year adjustment572,923192,676

1,257,1731,229,121

Interest received8,86711,854

Other-227

1,266,0401,241,202

NOTE 6. REVENUE

¹

For a geographical breakdown of revenues see Note 5. Ownership of goods transfers to the distributor/customer on leaving Truscreen’s premises or that

of the outsourced manufacturer when shipped directly to customers.

2

The 2020 revenue related to goods shipped in 2019 where the revenue was previously not recognised, due to the customer in Zimbabwe where

political unrest resulted in short term difficulties in remitting foreign exchange.

3

For further detail with regard to the research and development tax offset, refer to note 1(f).

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Note

2020

$

2019

$

Loss before income tax includes the following specific

expenses:

Employee benefits expense

Wages and salaries878,758857,180

Staff superannuation – defined contribution plan82,76993,302

Provision for annual leave16,0082,941

Provision for long service leave(4,437)30,479

Directors fees26303,333231,213

Payroll tax1,34215,616

Other employee related30,4499,915

1,308,2221,240,646

Administration and other operating expenses include:

Fees for audit of financial statements for the year ended

31 March 2019 – BDO Auckland

-87,000

Under-provision in 2019 – BDO Auckland25,76739,278

Fees for audit of financial statements for the year ended

31 March 2020 – RSM Hayes Audit

80,000-

Total remuneration of auditors105,767126,278

Amortisation of intangible assets14517,527528,207

Depreciation of Plant and Equipment1380,30337,574

Total amortisation & depreciation597,830565,781

NOTE 7. EXPENSES

Truscreen Pty Limited is required, under Australian employment laws, to pay a prescribed portion of each employee’s salary into a superannuation

scheme.

2020

$

2019

$

Loss for the year(5,196,721)(3,380,454)

Prima facie income tax saving using the applicable

country’s tax rate 28% (2019 :28%)

1,455,082946,527

Impact of variation in foreign tax rates (27.50% for Aus.;

19% for UK) (2019 : 27.50% for Aus.; 19% for UK)

(25,032)(16,637)

Expenses not deductible for tax in the current period:(263,370)(165,685)

Not recognised as a deferred tax asset(1,166,680)(764,205)

Income tax expense--

NOTE 8. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

2020
$

2019

$

Deductible temporary difference:

Foreign exchange losses602,029612,868

Other timing differences288,460478,066

890,4891,090,934

Unused tax losses10,978,5348,500,874

Total 11,869,0239,591,808

2020

$

2019

$

Cash on hand1,9201,955

Cash at bank1,022,2331,735,820

1,024,1531,737,775

2020

$

2019

$

CURRENT

Research and development tax offset684,2501,070,517

Loan receivable75,00075,000

759,2501,145,517

Trade receivables subject to credit risk161,759187,504

Less provision for uncollectible amounts(54,741)-

107,018187,504

866,2681,333,021

NOTE 9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

NOTE 10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

The amount of deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognised is as follows. These amounts have

no expiry date.

The deferred tax asset has not been recognised as the “probable” test that future assessable income against which those losses can be offset in the

countries where those losses have been incurred cannot be satisfied.

Cash at bank is earning interest at a floating rate at the reporting date it ranged from 0% to 0.55% (2019: 0% to 1.50%). Cash at bank is at call.

No interest is charged on trade receivables. Refer to Note 6 regarding income from the research and development tax offset.

The loan receivable is on commercial terms to assist the previous CEO in exercising options to purchase ordinary shares, interest is charged at 5.25%

per annum. The loan agreement has been varied and is repayable on 31 December 2020. The loan is secured by 750,000 Truscreen ordinary shares with

a value of $52,500 at balance date.

The Group normally requires cash on delivery. In exceptional circumstances the Company has extended credit.

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The aging analysis of trade receivables past due is as follows:

As of 31 March 2020, trade receivables of $54,741 were considered impaired and have been provided for. The remaining balances are being closely

monitored by management and are expected to be collected prior to 31 December 2020.

No collateral is held over trade receivables.

Consolidated

Group

Days Overdue

20201 – 60 days90 – 180 daysOver 180 daysTotal past dueWithin terms

$$$$$

Trade receivables subject

to credit risk (prior to

provision)

--161,759161,759-

Loan receivable----75,000

--161,759161,75975,000

20191 – 60 days90 – 180 daysOver 180 daysTotal past dueWithin terms

$$$$$

Trade receivables subject

to credit risk

---187,504-

Loan receivable----75,000

---187,50475,000

2020

$

2019

$

Finished goods at cost164,373136,978

Work in progress339,395645,048

503,768782,026

NOTE 11. INVENTORIES

During the year $266,647 was recognised as an expense within research and development costs from the disposal of prototype electrical

optical devices.

Name of SubsidiaryPrincipal Place of BusinessOwnership Interest held by the group
20202019

Truscreen Pty LimitedAustralia100%100%

Truscreen Ltd (UK)UK100%100%

TruScreen S. de R.L. de C.V. Mexico100%100%

NOTE 12. INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Subsidiaries are:

NOTE 13. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Principal Activities

Truscreen Pty Limited owns the rights to the Truscreen Cervical Cancer Screening System. The system comprises a medical device and process designed

to detect the presence in real time of precancerous and cancerous tissue on the cervix.

Truscreen Ltd (UK) holds the CE mark of quality compliance and will only trade to the extent necessary to satisfy the minimum requirement for value

added tax registration in the United Kingdom and CE certification. In 2020 TruScreen Ltd (UK) made no sales.

TruScreen S. de R.L. de C.V. is non-operating.

Note

2020

$

2019

$

Plant and equipment at cost 421,876430,794

Accumulated depreciation(126,828)(50,801)

295,048379,993

Movements in the carrying amount for each class of plant and equipment are as follows:

Opening net book value379,9937,536

Additions-410,031

Depreciation charge7(80,303)(37,574)

Foreign currency reserve movement(4,642)-

Closing net book value 295,048379,993

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NOTE 14. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Note

Intellectual

Property

$

Development

cost

$

Total

$

Cost

Opening balance as at 31 March 20187,589,9722,847,66410,437,636

Net exchange differences arising on the

translation of the financial statements into the

presentation currency

(135,666)(48,527)(184,193)

Balance as at 31 March 2019 7,454,3062,799,13710,253,443

Net exchange differences arising on the

translation of the financial statements into the

presentation currency

(140,567)(55,525)(196,092)

Balance as at 31 March 20207,313,7392,743,61210,057,351

Accumulated Amortisation

Balance as at 31 March 2018(1,208,056)(284,767)(1,492,823)

Amortisation recognised during the period(384,905)(143,302)(528,207)

Net exchange differences arising on the

translation of the financial statements into the

presentation currency

23,1855,46528,650

Balance as at 31 March 2019(1,569,776)(422,604)(1,992,380)

Amortisation recognised during the period7(376,704)(140,823)(517,527)

Net exchange differences arising on the

translation of the financial statements into the

presentation currency

48,67014,70763,377

Balance 31 March 2020(1,897,810)(548,720)(2,446,530)

Impairment

Impairment charge during the period(1,693,629)(686,371)(2,380,000)

Balance impairment 31 March 2020(1,693,629)(686,371)(2,380,000)

Carrying amounts

Balance as at 31 March 20186,381,9162,562,8978,944,813

Balance as at 31 March 20195,884,5302,376,5338,261,063

Balance as at 31 March 20203,722,3001,508,5215,230,821

Nature of intangible assets

Intellectual property acquired is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

Intellectual property includes all intellectual property rights in the Truscreen product, including scientific and technical knowledge, designs, copyright,

plans, computer software, financial modelling, patents, copyright, formulae, processes, methods, inventions, eligible layout rights, market knowledge and

all other intellectual property rights.

At reporting date 14 years and 8 months useful life remained on in use intangible intellectual property assets.

Development costs consist mainly of costs incurred to produce a new console for Truscreen. The new console was available for use on 1 April 2016.
Amortisation commenced from that date. At reporting date 16 years useful life remained on capitalised development costs.

Impairment during 2020 year

The Directors have undertaken a comprehensive Impairment Review (“Review”) of the intangible assets belonging to the Company at the reporting date.

This Review has been undertaken in compliance with NZ IAS 36 Impairment (‘IAS 36’) and its detailed specifications with the assistance of an

independent consultant.

The cash flow projections adopted for the Review reflect the Director’s considered view of performance achievability and their recognition that the cash

flows of the Group while in the development and commercialisation phase are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks.

In particular the Directors have assessed the risk of not meeting the projected device sales and roll out in China and other countries as a result of COVID-

19 pandemic. These risks have been taken into account in determining the budget for 2021 and the impact on sales revenue in subsequent years.

The projections relate to the markets in which Truscreen is in the process of establishing its business: principally China, Russia and Vietnam.

Achievement of projected results will be impacted by timing and market scaling aspects and the risks referred to above. These factors have been catered

for by applying appropriate achievement probabilities to the projections.

Key elements of the Review

• In compliance with NZ IAS 36 requirements, the measurement of the recoverable amount for the Truscreen cash generating unit (“CGU”) has been

based on using a discounted free cash flow approach (“DFCF”) to assess the value in use.

• The Directors have adopted the DFCF approach and the sensitivity analysis is based on the DFCF approach.

Discounted free cash flow (“DFCF”) approach

Overview

• The DFCF approach forecasts future cash flows explicitly for 5 years and assesses a terminal value of the business at year 5. Gross amounts are

firstly reduced to recognise achievement probabilities given the uncertainties disclosed above and the net cashflow generated are discounted to

present values.

Key Inputs and Variables

• Cash flow projections over a 5 year period;

• Terminal growth rate of 2% (2019: 2%), based on long term economic growth prospects;

• The year 2021 is based on budget, with revenue growth in subsequent years at the rate of 35% per annum for devices, and SUS growth based on

average monthly usage for devices in use at the start of each year plus 50% of devices sold in the year.

• A range of WACC rates was estimated between 20% to 25% to account for time value of money and associated risks. This is based on current

market rates adjusted for business and specific risks. In the final determination a post tax rate of 22.5% (27.3% pre tax) was used.

DFCF Approach Result

• Having applied the above inputs and variables, the Directors have estimated the value in use of the Truscreen CGU at $6.4m (2019: $19.2m).

The carrying value of the CGUwas $8.78m prior to impairment (2019: $9.46m), including the carrying value of the Intangible Assets of $7.66m

(2019: $8.9m).

• Hence, the impairment on the value in use estimate is $2.38m (2019: headroom $9.7m).

• The value in use estimate is dependent on the achievement of projected results in the planned time period. Achievement of projections could be

impacted by various factors such as technology changes, market conditions, commercial factors, regulations etc. and could have a material impact

on the estimated value in use. Should the forecast cash flows and underlying assumptions of the Group not be achieved, actual cash flows would

vary from those forecasted resulting in the potential further impairment of the Intangible Assets.

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Sensitivity Analysis

The following outlines the sensitivity of the impairment amount to changes in key assumptions applied, with all other items held constant.

2020

$

2019

$

CURRENT

Other payables and accruals293,141437,031

$

Revenue Assumption for 2021 financial year

Reduced by 5%861,000

Increased by 5%(861,000)

Device growth rate assumption for 2022-2025

Reduced by 5%1,237,000

Increased by 5%(1,326,000)

Post tax discount rate assumption

Increased by 2.5%726,000

Decreased by 2.5%(967,000)

NOTE 15. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES

2020

$

2019

$

CURRENT

Borrowings410,280626,501

NOTE 16. BORROWINGS

Other payables and accruals are interest free and payable generally on credit terms of 30 days from receipt of goods or services.

The Group has financed a portion of the expected Research and Development tax offset in the amount of Australian dollars $400,000. The loan will be

repaid on the earlier of the group receiving the 2020 research and development tax offset to be received from the Australian Taxation Office or 30

September 2020 (See Note 10 for research and development tax offset receivable).

The Group has granted the lender a primary security interest, and the loan carries an interest rate of 1.25% per month on amounts drawn.

Cash flows arising from this facility included a financing cashflow receipt of $410,280 (2019: $626,501). The 2019 outstanding balance was settled net for

$626,501 and is recognised in financing cashflows.

Review Conclusion

• The Directors have carefully considered various sensitivities and conclude that the level of impairment recorded is appropriate.

• The impairment recorded of $2.38m results in a carrying value of intangibles at 31 March 2020 of $5.23m (2019: $8.26m).

The current portion of employee liabilities represents accrued annual leave entitlements of employees. As the Group does not have an unconditional right
to defer the settlement of these amounts in the event employees wish to use their leave entitlement they are classified as current liabilities.

The non-current portion of employee liabilities represents amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements that have not yet vested as the

employees have not yet completed the required period of service.

No particular number of shares are authorised. There is no par value of shares.

All issued ordinary shares carry equal rights in respect of voting and the receipt of dividends, and upon winding up rank equally with regard to the

Company’s residual assets.

Shares were issued during the:

a.current period:

i.via a share placement to professional and sophisticated investors (10,677,363 ordinary shares at 10.6 cents each)

b.prior period:

i.via a share placement plan to professional and sophisticated investors (7,142,856 ordinary shares at 21 cents per share)

ii.via a share purchase plan to eligible shareholders (7,411,964 ordinary shares issued at 21 cents per share).

2020

$

2019

$

CURRENT

Employee liabilities 83,149109,925

NON-CURRENT

Employee liabilities 46,37351,499

129,522161,424

NOTE 17. EMPLOYEE LIABILITIES

NOTE 18. ISSUED CAPITAL

a)Ordinary Shares

2020202020192019

GroupNumber$Number$

Balance at beginning of the year

of fully paid ordinary shares

216,857,44126,421,168202,152,62123,433,996

Ordinary shares issued

Share purchase plan--7,411,9641,556,500

Exercise of options – note 20--150,00018,970

Shares issued via private

placement

10,677,3631,131,8007,142,8561,500,000

Share issue costs-(60,918)-(88,298)

Balance at 31 March227,534,80427,492,050216,857,44126,421,168

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Subsequent to year end the Company raised $5.243 million through the issue of 104,860,021 new shares at $0.05 per share. The shares were issued

pursuant to a Share Purchase Plan, 40,000,000, and a share placement 64,860,021.

¹Options issued on 12 July 2019 and 3 September 2019 as free attaching options on the basis of one option per new share with exercise price of 13

cents per share and expiry date 12 July 2021.

²As approved by shareholders on 27 August 2019, options issued on 25 September 2019 to Directors and senior managers with exercise price of 15

cents per share and expiry date 27 August 2022 (Note 20). The options were valued at $306,000 using the Black & Scholes method (see Note 20).

b)Share Options

2020

Number

2020

$

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

2019

Number

2019

$

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

Group

Balance at beginning of

the year

---150,0003,97010c

Options issued¹ 10,677,363-13c---

Options issued² 9,000,000306,00015c---

Options exercised---(150,000)(3,970)10c

Balance at end of year19,677,363306,00013.9c---

Basic and Diluted loss per share:

2020

$

2019

$

Net loss attributable to shareholders(5,196,721)(3,380,454)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue224,416,746209,777,821

Basic loss per share (cents) (based on weighted average

number of shares on issue)

(2.32)(1.56)

NOTE 19. EARNINGS PER SHARE

2020

#

2019

$

2019

#

2019

$

Options premium on issue at start of period-150,0003,970

Cost of options exercised, shares issued – note 18 (150,000)(3,970)

Options issued¹9,000,000306,000--

Options on issue and exercisable at the end of the period9,000,000306,000--

NOTE 20 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

a)Options

A summary of the movements in share options issued to Directors, employees and consultants are as follows:

All options had vested and were exercisable at 31 March 2020.
¹As approved by shareholders on 27 August 2019, the options were issued to Directors and senior managers. Options have been valued using Black &

Scholes model using the following variables: share price at date of issue 10.5 cents, exercise price 15 cents, risk free government bond rate 0.85% and

option period of 2.92 years and a share price volatility of 64.4% based on observed historical volatility.

The estimated value of the options at grant date was $306,000. In accordance with accounting standard NZ IFRS 2 the total value of the options has

been expensed as a non-cash share-based payment, notwithstanding that there is no cost to the company or intrinsic value to the option holders in the

year to 31 March 2020.

b)Performance Rights

Subsequent to year end Truscreen has conditionally agreed to issue 3 million performance rights to the Chief Executive Officer, who commenced

employment on 2 March 2020. This is dependent on a compliance listing on the Australia Securities Exchange and subject to the shareholders’ approval

for establishment of a Performance Rights Plan for participation of the employees.

NOTE 21. RESERVES

The foreign currency translation reserve records exchange differences arising on translation of Truscreen Pty Ltd from AUD functional currency and

Truscreen Ltd (UK) from GBP functional currency to the presentation currency of the Group (NZD).

The share option reserve records items recognised as expenses on valuation of share options issued to employees and directors but not yet exercised or

lapsed.

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2020

$

2019

$

Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with loss after income tax

Loss for the period(5,196,721)(3,380,454)

Adjusted for:

Depreciation and amortisation597,830565,782

Impairment of non-current assets2,380,000-

Share based payment expense306,000-

Unrealised exchange difference arising from translating loss items at the

date of transaction

(188,764)253,750

Operating cash flows before working capital changes (2,101,655)(2,560,922)

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables80,486(185,228)

Decrease in goods and services taxes recoverable12,826125,514

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments(114,890)34,004

Decrease/(increase) in inventory278,258(380,841)

Decrease in research and development tax offset386,267241,662

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables(143,889)17,543

(Decrease)/increase in employee liabilities(31,902)29,947

Net cash to operating activities(1,634,499)(2,678,321)

NOTE 22. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

NOTE 23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

a.The Group’s main related parties are as follows:

(i)Key management personnel:

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including

any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity, are considered key management personnel.

For details of disclosures relating to key management personnel, refer to Note 26 - Key Management Personnel Compensation.

(ii)Other related parties:

Other related parties include entities over which key management personnel have joint control.

b.Transactions with related parties:

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

(i)Key management personnel:

A loan on commercial terms of $75,000 was made to the previous CEO, Mr Martin Dillon, in the year ended 31 March 2018 – refer to note 10.

The loan is due for repayment by 31 December 2020.

Nature of fees
2020

$

2019

$

Accounting services2,938264,396

Serviced offices-72,324

2,938336,720

(ii)Other related parties

Professor Jones is a member of the medical advisory committee. Professor Jones was paid $12,000 (2019: $16,700) for his services as a

member of the medical advisory committee.

Truscreen Ltd engaged Ure Lynam & Co, an accounting practice of which a former director, Mr. Robert Hunter, is a member, to provide

accounting, taxation, secretarial, consulting and advisory services to the Group. This agreement terminated in November 2018.

The following fees were paid to Ure Lynam & Co:

All fees were payable on normal credit terms – 30 days from invoice.

Mr Kevin Ho, a related party to Chairman, Mr Anthony Ho, was paid a capital raising commission of $18,983 in respect of the share placement in July

2019. The payment was on usual commercial terms.

NOTE 24. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Truscreen systems are warranted to be free from defects and to conform to product descriptions and specifications for a period of one year from the date

of original delivery of the Truscreen unit by the dealer or agent to the customer. It is possible that outflows in settlement could result from the warranty

provided.

As no significant claims have been received to date, no provision has been made in these financial statements, and any future settlement is expected to

be immaterial.

NOTE 25. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

Subsequent to the year end the Company raised $5.243m from the issue of approximately 104.86 million new Shares at $0.05 per share. Of this amount

$2m, 40 million shares, was raised through a Share Purchase Plan and $3.243 million through a share placement of 64.86 million shares.

The Company updated the market (see NZX announcement 9 April 2020) of the impact to its operations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Except for the above there have been no events subsequent to reporting date which would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements

at 31 March 2020.

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2020

$

2019

$

Short-term employment benefits – Directors fees303,333231,213

Directors share based payments238,000-

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Short-term employee benefits - Salary228,340215,272

Post-employment benefits – Superannuation17,25920,451

Total employment benefits245,599235,723

Company Secretary/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)¹88,44929,463

Share based payments CEO and CFO51,000-

Total926,381496,399

Director

2020

$

2019

$

Anthony Ho¹110,00033,563

Christopher Horn50,00040,000

Christopher Lawrence40,00040,000

Ronald Jones – (resigned 31 March 2020)40,00040,000

Con Hickey40,00025,150

Robert Hunter – (resigned 1 November 2019)23,33352,500

303,333231,213

NOTE 26. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

The totals of remuneration paid to key management personnel (KMP) of the Group during the period are as follows:

The CEO and Company Secretary employment benefits were paid by Truscreen Pty Limited, a subsidiary. Directors fees were paid by Truscreen Limited.

¹A further $37,907 (2019: $8,035) was paid to a company controlled by the Company Secretary, for accounting services.

The above was paid as directors’ fees to the directors of the parent entity as follows:

Dr Ronald Jones was paid a further $12,000 as a member of the medical advisory committee.

¹Anthony Ho, included $30,000 for being the Executive Chairman from January 2020 to February 2020

NOTE 27. LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Group has lease commitments in the amount of $45,942 for a premises lease which expires on 20 December 2020. However, this arrangement may

be cancelled by either party with three months’ notice.

INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR’S REPORT

Independent Auditor’s Report

Totheshareholders of

Truscreen Limited

Opinion

We have audited the consolidated financial statementsof Truscreen Limitedand its subsidiaries (the group),

whichcomprise:

-the consolidated statementof financial position asat31March 2020;

-the consolidated statementofprofitorlossand othercomprehensive incomefortheyearthen ended;

-the consolidated statementofchangesin equityforthe yearthen ended;

-the consolidated statementofcashflowsforthe year then ended;and

-the notestotheconsolidated financial statements,which include significantaccounting policies.

In ouropinion, the consolidated financial statementsonpages19to 45presentfairly,in all material respects,

the financial position of the groupasat31 March 2020,andofitsfinancial performance and itscashflowsfor

the yearthen ended in accordance withNew Zealand equivalentstoInternational Financial Reporting Standards

and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Basis foropinion

Weconducted ourauditin accordance withInternational StandardsonAuditing (New Zealand) (ISAs (NZ)).Our

responsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribed in the Auditor’s responsibilitiesfortheauditofthe

consolidated financial statementssection ofour report.

We are independentof the groupin accordance withProfessional and Ethical Standard 1 (Revised)Code of

EthicsforAssurancePractitioners issued bythe New ZealandAuditing andAssuranceStandards Board,and

we havefulfilled ourotherethical responsibilitiesin accordancewiththeserequirements. We believethatthe

auditevidence we have obtained is sufficientand appropriateto providea basisforouropinion.

Otherthan in our capacityasauditorwe have no relationshipwith,orinterestsin, the group.

Keyaudit matters

Keyauditmatters arethosemattersthat,in ourprofessional judgement, were ofmostsignificance in ourauditof

the consolidated financial statementsofthe currentperiod. The keyauditmattersidentified on the subsequent

pageswere addressed in the contextofourauditof the consolidated financial statementsasa whole,and in

forming ouropinion thereon,and we do notprovide a separate opinionon these matters.

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continued

Carrying valueof intangible assets

Whyweconsideredthisto be a key auditmatter

Intangible assetshave a significantcarrying value

relativetothe financial position of the group,with a

carrying value of$5,230,821.Detailsof these are

disclosed in Note 14 tothe consolidated financial

statements.An impairment charge of$2,380,000

was recognised during the 2020 financial year.

The carrying value ofintangible assetsisconsidered

to be a keyauditmatterdue tothe judgements

involved in assessing the recoverable amountforthe

purposesofimpairment testing as required byNZ

IAS 36 ImpairmentofAssets.

During the yearto 31 March 2020,forecastrevenues

were notachieved;and the continuing uncertain

global economicenvironmentarising fromthe

COVID-19 pandemicand related containment

measuresheightensthe riskof furtherfailureto

achieveforecastrevenue.

The Group’sforecastsassume a significantincrease

in revenue. The heightened risksaround the timing

and quantumof futurerevenue and cashflow

generation, combined withthe lossforthe financial

year,created an indicatorofimpairment.

Managementperformed a review ofthe carrying

value of the intangible assetsasdetailed in Note14.

This review included assessmentofrisksaround the

abilityof the Group to achieveforecastrevenue

growth and selection ofassumptionsin orderto

determine an estimate ofrecoverableamount.

How our auditaddressedthis key auditmatter

To assessthe appropriatenessof the amountof

impairmentrecognised and the resulting carrying

value of the group’sintangible assets:

-Weconducted a detailed evaluation of the

Group’s cashflow forecastand impairment

testing model;

-We obtained management’sbudgetand 5 year

forecasts,and gained an understandingof the

key value drivers and keyassumptions;

-We discussed the futurebusinessplansand key

assumptionswithmanagementand the

directors to ensureitisin line withthe cashflow

forecastsused in the impairment testing model;

-Assessed the likelihood and timing ofachieving

forecastrevenue growth;

-We evaluated and challenged how the

impairment testing model accounted for risksin

relation tothe extentandtiming ofrevenue

growthgiven the current trading conditions,

including assessmentof furtherpotential

implicationsofCOVID-19 pandemicand related

containmentmeasures;

-We evaluated other keyinputsusedin the

impairment testing model,including the discount

rate and the terminal growthrate;and

-We utilised expertisefrom corporatefinance

specialiststocritique thediscountraterange

usedby management.

We also evaluated the disclosuresprovided around

intangible assetsand the impairment testing

containedin note 14 tothe consolidatedfinancial

statements.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’SREPORT
continued

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Researchand development taxoffsetreceivable

Whyweconsideredthisto be a key auditmatter

The group obtains research and development tax

offsetpaymentsfromthe Australian TaxationOffice

(ATO)in respectofeligibleexpenditure incurred

towards research and development.

The balance sheetincludesamaterial receivable of

$684,250at31 March 2020 forthe year’s research

and development taxoffsetbased on expenses

incurred during the financial year,asdetailed in note

10.

This receivable isbased on an estimated calculation

forthe yearto 31 March 2020.The groupengages

an expert to preparethe claimand related

documentation,based on information provided by

managementand derived fromtheunderlying

accounting records.

As the groupisyet tosubmititsclaimforthe 31

March 2020 period, thisamountremainsoutstanding

at the dateof this report,and there isariskthat the

balancemaynotbe approved forpaymentin full by

theATO.

Judgementis required in assessing the appropriate

amountof taxoffsetpaymentsthatare expected to

be received,given the complexityof the rulesand

regulations surrounding the taxincentive payments.

Given the significance ofthisbalance,we consider

thisto be akeyauditmatter.

How our auditaddressedthis key auditmatter

Ourproceduresincluded the following:

-We obtained evidencetosupport the overall

eligibilityforthe researchand development (R&D)

activities related expenditureto be claimed,

including the detailed calculationsthatsupport the

amountrecognised asareceivable. Wealso

assessed the Group’shistory in lodging and

receiving successful claims in previous years.

-Weconsidered this calculation forcompliance

withthe requirementsoftheAustralian R&Dtax

incentive legislation and regulation. Thisincluded

comparison tothe related employee timerecords

and testing a sample ofsupporting documentation

of the claimed costs relating toeligible R&D

activities.

-We utilised R&Dtaxincentive expertisefromour

Australian network firmto assistourreview of the

basisofR&Dtaxoffset calculation prepared by

managementand management’sexternal R&D

taxadvisor. We also evaluated the competencies

and objectivityofmanagement’sexternal R&Dtax

advisor.

Other matter

The consolidatedfinancial statementsof TruscreenLimited andits subsidiariesfortheyearended31 March2019

were audited byanotherauditorwho expressed an unmodifiedopinion on thosestatementson28 June 2019.

Otherinformation

The directors areresponsibleforthe otherinformationincluded in theannual report. The otherinformation

comprisesthe reportsand information onpages4to 16and pages50 to 54(but doesnotinclude the

consolidated financial statementsand ourauditor’s report thereon),which weobtained priortothe date of this

auditor’s report.Ouropinion on the consolidated financial statementsdoesnotcoverthe otherinformation and

we do notexpressanyform ofauditopinion orassuranceconclusion thereon.

Inconnection with ourauditofthe consolidated financial statements,our responsibilityistoread the other

information identified above and,in doing so,considerwhetherthe otherinformation is materiallyinconsistent

withthe consolidated financial statementsorour knowledge obtained in the audit, orotherwise appears to be

materially misstated. If, based on the work wehave performed, we conclude that there isamaterial

misstatementof thisotherinformation,we arerequired toreport that fact.We have nothing toreportin this

regard.

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continued

Responsibilitiesofthedirectorsfortheconsolidatedfinancial statements

The directors areresponsible,onbehalfof thegroup,forthe preparation and fairpresentation ofthe

consolidated financial statementsin accordance withNewZealand equivalentstoInternational Financial

Reporting Standardsand International Financial Reporting Standards,and for such internal control asthe

directors determine isnecessaryto enable thepreparation ofconsolidated financial statementsthatarefree

from material misstatement, whetherdue tofraud orerror. In preparing the consolidatedfinancial statements,

the directors areresponsible on behalfof the groupforassessing the group’sabilitytocontinue asagoing

concern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelated togoing concern and usingthe going concern basisof

accounting unlessthosecharged with governance eitherintend toliquidatethe group ortocease operations,or

have no realisticalternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities forthe audit ofthe consolidatedfinancial statements

Ourobjectivesareto obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhetherthe consolidated financial statementsasa

whole arefree frommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraud orerror,and to issue anauditor’s report that

includesouropinion.Reasonable assurance isa high level ofassurance,butisnota guarantee thatan audit

conducted inaccordance withISAs (NZ)will alwaysdetectamaterial misstatementwhen itexists.

Misstatementscan arisefromfraud orerrorand areconsideredmaterial if, individuallyorin the aggregate, they

could reasonablybe expected to influencethedecisionsofuserstaken on the basisofthesefinancial

statements.Afurtherdescription of the auditor’s responsibilitiesforthe auditof the consolidated financial

statementsislocated atthe XRB’swebsite at:

https://www.xrb.govt.nz/assurance-standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1/

Who wereportto

This reportismade solelytoTruscreenLimited’s shareholders,asa body. Ourauditworkhasbeen undertaken

sothatwemightstatethosematters which we arerequired tostatetothemin an auditor’s reportand forno

otherpurpose. Tothe fullestextentpermitted bylaw,we do notacceptorassumeresponsibilityto anyoneother

than Truscreen Limited and TruscreenLimited’s shareholders,asa body,forourauditwork,forthis reportorfor

the opinionswe haveformed.

The engagementpartneron the auditresulting in thisindependentauditor’s reportis Jason Stinchcombe.

RSM Hayes Audit26 June 2020

Auckland

The Board and Executive of the Company are
committed to conducting TruScreen’s business

ethically and in accordance with high

standards of corporate governance.

GOVERNANCE

The Board has agreed to regularly review the

Company’s governance structures and

processes to ensure they are consistent both in

form, and in substance, with best practice and

meet the requirements of being a listed

company of the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

The primary objective of the Board is to build

long-term shareholder value with due regard to

other stakeholder interests. It does this by

guiding strategic direction and context and

focusing on issues critical for its successful

execution.

TruScreen’s Board Charter sets out the

governance principles, authority, responsibilities

and membership and operation of the Board of

Directors. This governance statement outlines

the main corporate governance practices as at

31 March 2020.

COMPLIANCE

The company seeks to follow the best-practice

recommendations for listed companies to the

extent that it is appropriate to the size and

nature of TruScreen’s operations.

The best practice principles which the Company

considers in its governance approach are the

New Zealand Exchange (NZX) Listing Rules

relating to corporate governance, the New

Zealand Exchange (NZX) Corporate Governance

Best Practice Code, and the Financial Market

Authority’s Corporate Governance Principles and

Guidelines (collectively the “Principles”).

The structure of this section of the Annual

Report reflects the requirements of the FMA’s

Guidelines. The Board’s view is that the

Company’s corporate governance principles,

policies, and practices do not materially differ

from best practice ‘Principles’.

The Company’s constitution, the Board and

Committee Charters, codes and policies referred

to in this section are available on request or can

be viewed on our website at

www.truscreen.com.

GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND

GUIDELINES

PRINCIPLE 1 – CODE OF ETHICAL

BEHAVIOUR

Directors observe and foster high ethical

standards.

The Company expects its Directors, Officers, and

Employees to act legally, to maintain high ethical

standards, and to act with integrity consistent

with TruScreen’s policies, guiding principles and

values. A Code of Ethics sets out these

standards for Directors.

The Company has adopted policies to ensure it

maintains high standards of performance and

behaviour when dealing with the Company’s

customers, suppliers, shareholders and staff.

Specific policies are in place relating to the

environment, Privacy Act requirements,

confidentiality of company information, conflicts

of interest, complaints from stakeholders and

trading in company securities.

Conflicts of Interest

Directors are expected both individually and

collectively to act in accordance with

TruScreen’s Directors’ Code of Ethics and to

restrict involvement in other businesses that

would likely lead to conflicts of interest. The

Board maintains an Interest Register.

Where conflicts of interest arise, the Board

policy is for the conflicted Director(s) to advise

the Board and to absent themselves from the

relevant discussions and related voting.

Trading in TruScreen Securities

On a continuing basis, the Board considers

whether any matters under consideration are

likely to materially influence the present or

future market expectations of the Company,

including the share value. It then determines

whether or not there continues to be an ‘open

window’ for share trading by Directors or

Officers of the Company. The policy is for a

specific declaration in respect of this matter to

be made as appropriate. All proposed

transactions need to be approved in line with the

company’s Security Trading Policy.

PRINCIPLE 2 - BOARD COMPOSITION

AND PERFORMANCE

The Board has a written charter which sets out

the roles and responsibilities of the Board. There

is a balance of independence, skills, knowledge,

experience and perspective among Directors

that allows the Board to work effectively.

Board Size and Composition

The Board is comprised of Directors with a mix

of qualifications, skills and experience

appropriate to the Company’s current business.

As at 31 March 2020 there were 4 Directors on

the board. All Directors act in a non-executive

role. The Constitution provides for the Directors

annually to elect one of their number as

Chairperson of the Board.

A biography of each Board member is set out

separately in the Directors Report section of the

annual report and on the website.

The board also regularly reviews its composition

to ensure it has the right skill set and

composition to maximise the company’s

performance, opportunities and strategic

direction. The board has a procedure for

assessing director performance annually.

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Independence of Directors

For a Director to be considered to be

independent the fundamental consideration in

the opinion of the Board is that the Director be

independent of the Executive and not have any

relationship that could, or could be perceived, to

interfere materially with the Director’s exercise

of his/her unfettered and independent judgment.

The matters that the Board considers in

determining Director independence are specified

in the Board Charter. Having considered these

matters and the composition of the Board, the

Company considers the Directors hold an

appropriate mix of skills, expertise and

independence.

The TruScreen Board has reviewed which of its

Directors are deemed to be independent in

terms of NZX Listing Rules and has determined

as follows:

Independent Directors: Anthony Ho, Chris Horn,

formerly Ronald Jones, and Con Hickey;

Non-Independent Directors because of

disqualifying relationships: Chris Lawrence.

The Board has a majority of independent

directors. Further, the Chairman and the Chairs

of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee and the

Remuneration & Nomination Committee are

independent directors.

In terms of the NZX listing rules, both Chris

Lawrence, Con Hickey and formerly Ronald

Jones are ordinarily resident in New Zealand.

Responsibilities of the Board and Executive

The business and affairs of the Company are

managed under the direction of the Board of

Directors on behalf of shareholders. The Board’s

responsibilities include:

• appointment of the Chief Executive Officer

and monitoring his/her performance;

• approval of the Company’s objectives and

values;

• active engagement in strategic direction

formulation and review;

• approval of appropriate Company

strategies and transactions involving

merger, acquisition or divestment or other

transactions of a material nature;

• review and approval of the Company’s

budgets and business plans and

monitoring of progress;

• review of key risk identification processes

and systems and monitoring the

management of risks;

• approval and review of the overall policy

framework within which the business of

the Company is conducted including

remuneration, financial reporting,

compliance, effective internal controls,

treasury management, insider trading, and

market disclosure;

• monitor Management’s performance with

respect to these matters; and

• communicating and reporting to

shareholders.

Responsibility for the day-to-day operations and

administration is delegated by the Board to the

Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Executive

team. These delegations have been reviewed in

the last three months.

Appointment and Retirement of Directors

The Board has a procedure for the nomination

and appointment of Directors to the Board. All

Directors have a letter of appointment

establishing the terms of their engagement.

At each annual meeting at least one third of the

Directors (or the nearest whole number – which

at the current time is one director) retire by

rotation and are eligible to apply for re-election

at the annual general meeting, along with any

appointments made since the previous annual

meeting.

The company does not pay retirement benefits

to any Director on retirement.

Board Processes

The Board has a regular meeting schedule

complemented by regular electronic and

telephone communication. The Board meetings

and circular resolutions taken by the board are

set out in the Directors Report.

Diversity Policy

Due to its small size the Company does not have

a diversity policy. However, given the Company

is in the business of women’s health the Board

is conscious of the need to address gender

diversity.

PRINCIPLE 3 – BOARD COMMITTEES

The Board uses committees where this

enhances the effectiveness in key areas while

retaining board responsibility.

The Board operates 2 Committees to assist in

the execution of the Board’s duties – the

Remuneration and Nomination Committee and

the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee. Each

Committee has a specific Charter. Committee

members are appointed from members of the

Board and membership is reviewed on an

annual basis. All matters determined by

committees are submitted to the full Board as

recommendations for Board decision.

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee

comprises of Chris Horn and Anthony Ho. The

Committee recommends the remuneration

policies and packages, including performance

incentives for the Chief Executive Officer and the

Senior Executive team. Independent advice is

obtained as appropriate in regard to

remuneration levels and packages. Additionally,

the Committee reviews: the performance of the

Chief Executive Officer; succession planning for

the Senior Executive team; succession planning

for the Board; risk and compliance monitoring in

relation to the human resources function of the

Company; and the Company’s performance in

respect of responsible governance.

This Committee is also responsible for

establishing and monitoring remuneration

policies and guidelines for Directors which

enable the Company to attract, retain and

motivate Directors to contribute to the

successful governing of the Company and create

value for shareholders. External advice is

considered in setting the Directors’ fees which

in aggregate are approved by shareholders.

The committee is also responsible for reviewing
and ensuring compliance to all Health & Safety

policies within the company to make sure all

employees, contractors and visitors are

operating in a safe environment.

This Committee met twice during the 12 months

to 31 March 2020.

The Committee is satisfied that the Company,

and the CEO, has implemented and continued to

enforce a culture of Health and Safety

compliance with all regulations in the countries

in which the Company operates.

Audit, Finance & Risk Committee

The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee comprises

of Chris Horn, Con Hickey and Anthony Ho. The

role of the Committee is to review the annual

audit process, the financial and operational

information provided to the stakeholders and

others, to monitor the management of business

risk to the organisation, and review the

framework of internal control and governance

which the Executive and the Board have

established. The Chief Executive Officer and

Chief Financial Officer are invited to attend

meetings as appropriate. The Audit, Finance &

Risk Committee met twice during the 12 months

to 31 March 2020.

The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee also

communicate with the Company’s external

auditors as and when deemed necessary by the

Committee.

PRINCIPLE 4 – REPORTING AND

DISCLOSURE

The Board demands integrity both in financial

reporting and in the timeliness and balance of

disclosure on entity affairs.

The Company is committed to ensuring integrity

and timeliness in its financial reporting and in

providing information to the market and

shareholders which reflects a considered view

on the present and future prospects of the

Company.

Financial Reporting

The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee oversees

the quality and integrity of external financial

reporting including the accuracy, completeness

and timeliness of financial statements.

It reviews half-yearly and annual financial

statements and makes recommendations to the

Board concerning accounting policies, areas of

judgment, compliance with accounting

standards, NZX and legal requirements, and the

results of the external audit.

Management accountability for the integrity of

the Company’s financial reporting is reinforced

by the certification from the Chief Executive

Officer and Chief Financial Officer in writing that

the Company’s financial report presents a true

and fair view in all material aspects.

Timely and Balanced Disclosure

Continuous disclosure obligations of NZX require

all listed companies to advise the market about

any material events and developments as soon

as the Company becomes aware of them. The

Company has policies and a monitoring program

in place to ensure that it complies with these

obligations on an on-going basis and ensures

timely communication of material items to

shareholders through NZX or directly as

appropriate.

The Company makes available its governance

policies and announcements on its website.

PRINCIPLE 5 – REMUNERATION

The remuneration of Directors and Senior

Executives is transparent, fair, and reasonable.

Making sure team members get the rewards

they deserve is the responsibility of the

Remuneration and Nomination Committee, a

committee of the Board. The Committee makes

recommendations to the Board on salaries and

incentive programs and more widely on human

resource and people management issues.

Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration

The fees payable to the Non-Executive Directors

are determined by the Board within the

aggregate amount approved by shareholders.

The Board considers the advice of independent

remuneration consultants when setting

remuneration levels. As at 31 March 2020 the

current Non-Executive Directors’ fee pool limit is

NZ$300,000. Director remuneration is disclosed

in the Annual Report.

Senior Executive Remuneration

The objective of the Senior Executive

remuneration approach is to provide competitive

remuneration aimed at: aligning executives’

rewards with shareholders’ value; achieving

business plans and corporate strategies;

rewarding performance improvement; and

retaining key skills and competencies.

Senior Executives’ remuneration is made up of:

Salaries and Options as approved by the Board

plus industry standard leave entitlements. Key

executive remuneration is disclosed in the

Annual Report.

Staff Remuneration

All staff other than Senior Executives are

remunerated by salary plus industry standard

leave entitlements. Currently no staff qualify to

participate in a long term executive share

scheme plan.

PRINCIPLE 6 – RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board regularly verifies that the entity has

appropriate processes that identify and manage

potential and relevant risks.

Business Risks

The Company has in place a risk management

register to identify and address areas of

significant business risk. The Company

maintains insurance policies that it considers

adequate to meet the insurable risks of the

Company and Group. Exposure to any foreign

exchange risk is managed in accordance with

policies laid down by the Directors.

The Chief Executive Officer and Senior Executive

team are required to identify the major risks

affecting the business and to develop strategies

to mitigate these risks. Where significant risks

are identified, the policy is for the Board to be

advised and to discuss, and for the Senior

Executive to undertake prompt corrective action

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to mitigate and monitor the risk in line with

established policies.

Health and Safety

The CEO acts as the Health and Safety Co-

ordinator and reports to the Remuneration and

Nomination Committee on Health and Safety

issues. The Committee works with the CEO to

identify workplace hazards and monitor and

review compliance with the Company’s

documented occupational health and safety

policies and procedures. Health and Safety

reviews are routinely dealt with by the Board.

Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer

Assurance

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial

Officer have provided the Board with written

confirmation that the Company’s financial

statements are founded on a sound system of

risk management and internal compliance and

control; and that all such systems are operating

efficiently and effectively in all material

respects.

Risk Monitoring

The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee reviews

the Company’s risk management policies and

processes and the Senior Executive provides an

updated risk assessment profile to each meeting

of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee. The

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

reviews human resource management risks.

PRINCIPLE 7 – AUDITORS

The Board ensures the quality and

independence of the external audit process

Independence

To ensure the independence of the Company’s

external auditor is maintained, the Board has

agreed the external auditor should not provide

any services not permitted under International

Federation of Accountants regulations. This is

monitored by the Audit & Risk Committee.

External Auditor

TruScreen’s external auditor is RSM Hayes Audit.

RSM was appointed on 17 February 2020 and

ratification of their appointment by the

shareholders will be sought at the next Annual

General Meeting in accordance with the

provisions of the Companies Act 1993 (Act).

RSM will be invited to attend this year’s annual

meeting and will be available to answer

questions about the audit process, TruScreen’s

accounting policies and the independence of the

auditor.

PRINCIPLE 8 – SHAREHOLDER

RIGHTS & RELATIONS

The Board fosters constructive relationships with

shareholders that encourage them to engage

with the company.

The Board aims to ensure that all shareholders

are informed of all information necessary to

assess the Company’s strategic direction and

performance. They do this through a

communication strategy which includes:

• periodic and continuous disclosure to NZX;

• information provided to media and

briefings to major shareholders;

• half yearly and annual reports;

• regular investor updates;

• the annual shareholders meeting which is

conducted in a very open manner in which

a range of questions are considered;

• the Company’s website.

The Company ensures timely circulation of

notices on annual or general meetings.

An updated view of the Company’s strategic

direction is a key presentation at the annual

meeting to encourage shareholder

understanding of; and support of, the Company’s

strategies and goals.

The Company ensures that its shareholders are

considered when seeking additional equity

capital.

TOP TWENTY SHAREHOLDERS
Investor NameTotal Units% Issued Capital

New Zealand Depository Nominee31,706,6009.54

Consolidated Nominees Pty Ltd29,539,9008.89

Browns Island Holdings Limited22,400,0006.74

Waitara Trustees Limited16,622,2225.00

Masfen Securities Limited 13,499,6454.06

Accident Compensation Corporation11,339,5913.41

Albert Nominees Limited11,000,0003.31

Citibank Nominees (Nz) Ltd 10,151,5523.05

Consolidated Nominees Pty Ltd10,062,5003.03

Idl Trustee Limited9,850,0002.96

Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited6,254,0391.88

Custodian Nominee Company Limited4,276,6191.29

David Russell Stewart & Adrienne Ruth Stewart4,100,0001.23

Melda Super Pty Limited3,500,0001.05

Caroline Robyn Ball & Christopher John Thomson Bush2,838,2990.85

Ryan Peter Parkin2,838,1890.85

Michael Jeremy Thomas Stokes2,500,0000.75

Anthony Peng Ho & Chui Hoong Ho2,400,0000.72

Mark David John Williams2,321,4290.70

Qsp Limited2,173,5780.65

ISSUED CAPITAL AS AT 10 JUNE 2020

TRU (NZL) 332,394,825

Current Holders1,074

INVESTOR RANGES TRU

(

NZL

)

AS AT 10 JUNE 2020

HoldersNumber%

1-1,000147,5290

1,001-5,000173611,1930.18

5,001-10,0001251,032,3140.31

10,001-50,0003459,184,9042.76

50,001-100,00014211,026,9223.32

100,001-and over275310,531,96393.42

INVESTOR DOMICILE AT 10 JUNE 2020

Holders

New Zealand1023

Rest of World51

Issued Capital

New Zealand267,208,717

Rest of World65,186,108

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

C/ - HLB Mann Judd Limited,
Level 6, Equitable House

57 Symonds Street, Grafton,

Auckland, New Zealand

e: info@TruScreen.com

t: +61 2 8999 3896

www.TruScreen.com

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NZX Announcement

26 June 2020

TruScreen Financial Year Ended 31 March 2020 Results

Summary


• Sales down 31% to NZ$1.3m

• Total revenue down 18% to NZ$2.55m

• Underlying loss (before non-cash impairment and share-based payments) down 25.7% to NZ$2.5m

• China remains primary focus, recent entry into Vietnam

• Improvement in operating cash outflow

• Successful capital raise of NZ$5.243m early in the new year

Cervical cancer screening technology company TruScreen Limited (NZX:TRU) (the Company) has released

its audited financial results for the year ended 31 March 2020.

China continued to be Truscreen’s primary market of focus with a screening population of ~ 400 million

women and share of Truscreen total sales at 60% (2019:55%). Sales were adversely impacted in the final

quarter with device roll out suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.


The approval of the TruScreen cervical cancer screening device by the Ministry of Health of the Vietnam

Government and the first product shipment in the new financial year is a further significant milestone for

the Company. The Company continues to work with existing distributors in Low-Middle-Income-Countries

(LMIC’s) in furthering its acceptance in these markets with new opportunities emerging in eastern Europe.

Total income, including a research and development tax offset declined by 18% to NZ$2.55m (2019:

NZ$3.1m). The Company continued to invest in research and development during the year in enhancing

the robustness of its product for LMIC’s.

With the uncertainty created by COVID-19 and the potential delay in Truscreen’s device roll out

programmes a review of the recoverable value of its non-current assets resulted in a non-cash impairment

charge of NZ$2.38m in the current year. This was in addition to the amortisation of intangibles in the

amount of NZ$0.52m (2019: NZ$0.53m).

Total overhead expenses excluding impairment, amortisation and depreciation costs decreased to

NZ$2.2m for the year (2019: NZ$2.8m), with the 2020 year also including a NZ$0.3m non-cash charge for

share based payments.

Overall the Company recorded a net loss of approximately NZ$5.2m (2019: NZ$3.4m). Underlying

operating loss before the non-cash impairment and share-based expenses was NZ$2.5m (2019: loss

NZ$3.4m).

Net operating cash outflow for the period was lower at NZ$1.6m (2019: NZ$2.7m), reflecting an improved

underlying trading result and a higher research and development tax offset.



As at 31 March 2020, Truscreen had cash and cash equivalents of NZ$1.0m (2019: NZ$1.7 million), and

was then successful in raising $5.243m early in the new financial year with outstanding support from its

shareholders.

Operational performance and update

TruScreen’s large-scale evaluation programme with China’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association

(COGA) is progressing well, with eight out of the 10 participating provinces already having launched the

programme, and 66 hospitals actively screening women. COGA Hunan Province interim TruScreen results

of 2,065 women across 7 hospitals showed excellent results. The programme plans to screen up to 20,000

women.

Truscreen has assisted its distributors in establishing technical centres in China, Russia and Vietnam to

enable technical support and technical services facilities in these major markets.

Since being granted TruScreen distributor rights in early 2019, our Russian distributor IMS has shown

strong support for the TruScreen technology and is making excellent progress. IMS is promoting TruScreen

as a primary screening tool, with patients requiring follow up reviews to undergo further tissue sample

testings.


Following the inclusion of TruScreen in the cervical cancer Technology Landscape, TruScreen arranged a

meeting in Mexico between Unitaid strategy and programme managers, and the National Institute of

Cancer (INCan). INCan is a decentralised organisation operating under Mexico’s Ministry of Health,

providing specialised medical care to cancer patients. INCan is considered to be the governing body of

cancer treatment in Mexico. Discussions centred on Mexico’s strategy for cervical cancer screening and

the value of TruScreen in government-funded and other public health sector screening programmes.


During the year TruScreen’s distribution partner, Gorton Health Services, along with the Vietnam’s

Ministry of Health (MOH) commenced a TruScreen pilot study based at the Hanoi Obstetrics and

Gynaecological Hospital (HOGH). The pilot programme’s objective was to evaluate the TruScreen

technology, prior to a national rollout of the TruScreen device as the primary screening method. Truscreen

received approval from MOH early in the new financial year and then secured its first order from HOGH.

The outstanding results from TruScreen’s first cervical cancer screening trial in India were announced in

January 2020. The trial, conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and

the town of Ballabgarh over the period January 2018 to February 2019, screened 645 women for cervical

cancer. Results of the TruScreen trial have been submitted to the Journal of the Indian Medical Association

for publication.

During the year the Company was acknowledged in a joint publication that Unitaid released with the

World Health Organisation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. The report was presented at the 72nd

World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in May 2019. The report is a ‘technical landscape’

describing the current technologies available for screening for pre=cancerous changes to the cervix. It also

focuses on screening and treatment technologies and their advantages for use in low and middle-income

countries.

COVID-19 has resulted in a temporary halt to the roll out of TruScreen cervical cancer screening devices

in the countries within which we operate at various times. China has at the date of this report

recommenced and it is expected that other countries will resume as they are able to control the spread

of the virus.



The Company has used the hiatus to improve and strengthen supply chain and quality assurance

processes. Given the COVID-19 related slowdown, TruScreen took steps to reduce its cost base to

conserve cash and has made application for Government support where appropriate. The Company has

relocated its sales and administrative premises at Surry Hills, Sydney, and has consolidated its operations

in one location at West Lindfield, in northern Sydney.

Appointments

Truscreen appointed Ms Victoria Potarina as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 2 March 2020.

Ms Potarina brings more than twenty years’ commercial experience, previously working at Johnson &

Johnson (J&J) in both the UK and across Europe. In addition, she has held positions at multiple

multinational companies in the FMCG, over-the-counter, medical devices and healthcare sectors.

While at J&J UK, Ms Potarina was Business Unit Director of the UK and Ireland Diabetes Care Division

which comprised of two business units, including; LifeScan, a diagnostic systems manufacturer focusing

on the diabetes market specifically blood glucose monitoring systems, and Animas, which specialises in

making insulin pumps for diabetes.

Prior to this, she was LifeScan Marketing Director of Eastern Europe, a US$200 million turnover business.

During her time in this position, Ms Potarina successfully facilitated a market share turnaround in Russia

and consistent year-on-year double-digit growth in Eastern Europe.

Subsequent to year end the Company appointed Mr Edmond Capcelea as Chief Technology Officer. Mr

Capcelea has a Masters Degree in Engineering Physics.

Mr Capcelea’s previous roles include Divisional Director Head of Implants and Design Development at

Cochlear Limited where he held various positions over eighteen years, and Senior Vice President of

Research and Development at Saluda Medical. Mr Capcelea has extensive experience in leading complex

R&D projects from concept to commercialisation and has led the end to end product development of a

wide range of Medical Devices ranging from Class I to Class III.

Resignations

Mr Robert Hunter (Director) and Mr William Hunter (Alternate Director) resigned on 1 November 2019

and Professor Ronald Jones (Director) resigned on 31 March 2020.

Mr Martin Dillon resigned as Chief Executive Officer on 31 December 2019.

Outlook

In the 2021 financial year Truscreen will continue with its strategy to become the cervical cancer screening

method of choice in selected low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) where conventional laboratory-

based methods are not a good fit for purpose.

To deliver on this strategy Truscreen has developed 5 Growth strategy pillars to enable sustainable

business growth and return value to our shareholders:

• Efficient roll-out in established core markets.

China is our priority market and we target to double the number of hospitals where TruScreen

system will be available for patients. Russia is another large market of focus where our distributor

has been implementing best in class educational programmes reaching 2,000 doctors across the

country and has prepared a robust plan for further roll-out.




• Relentless focus on product quality and innovation.

Product quality remains an absolute priority. Recently implemented electronic systems of quality

assurance control will provide significant efficiency in this area. We are aligned with our

customers’ (distributor) and our customers customer (the hundreds of doctors and nurses

working with the TruScreenUltra) needs, and plan further improvements based on their feedback

and requirements for a medical screening device.


• Focus on commercial efficiency.

As a growing company we need to invest to support a significant increase in product sales in 2021.

While growing revenues, we will remain focused on improving gross margin through

manufacturing efficiency and the benefits of increasing sales volumes.


• Expanding clinical support.

Truscreen and its distributors have invested heavily in clinical trials in a number of countries.

Publication of the positive results achieved in these trials in respected medical journals is key to

clinical advocacy of the TruScreen cervical cancer screening device. The publication of the study

undertaken at the Royal Hospital of Women, Sydney, under our Medical Advisory Committee

supervision expected in the 2021 FY will provide support for the accuracy and reliability of our

system in a teaching hospital environment. To support our commercial roll-out framework

TruScreen will be launching an on-line education program with certification for health care

professionals, initially to be piloted in Vietnam. This approach will enable our team to manage

complex commercial roll-outs with a need to educate simultaneously many doctors in different

countries starting their journey with Truscreen.


• Enhance team capabilities.

TruScreen have a strong and capable team and will add talented professionals with expertise in

medical devices & LMICs in line with projected business growth.



- ENDS -



For more information, visit www.truscreen.com or contact:


TruScreen

Victoria Potarina

Chief Executive Officer

victoriapotarina@truscreen.com



Guy Robertson

Chief Financial Officer

guyrobertson@truscreen.com






















About TruScreen:


TruScreen is a Cervical Cancer Screening Device which

offers the latest technology in cervical screening,

providing real-time, accurate detection of pre-

cancerous and cancerous cervical cells to help improve

the health and well-being of women around the world.

TruScreen’s real-time cervical cancer technology

utilises a digital wand which is placed on the surface of

the cervix to measure electrical and optical signals from

the surrounding tissues. A sophisticated proprietary

algorithm framework is utilised to detect pre-cancerous

change, or cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN), by

optical and electrical measurement of cervical tissue.


TruScreen offers an alternative approach to cervical screening, resolving many of the ongoing

issues with Pap tests, including failed samples, poor patient follow-up, patient discomfort and

the need for supporting laboratory infrastructures. As such, TruScreen’s target market is low-

and middle-income countries where no large-scale cervical cancer screening programs and

infrastructure are in place, such as China, Mexico, Africa, Russia and India. TruScreen’s cervical

cancer screening device is CE-marked and certified for use throughout Europe and CFDA-

approved for sale in China. The global market potential for TruScreen is significant.


For more information, visit our website at www.truscreen.com


Watch our video on TruScreen: http://truscreen.com/truscreen-the-company/truscreen- ultra-

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