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SOUTHERN CHARTER FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED
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29 June 2020



Southern Charter Financial Group Limited – 2020 Full Year Result


Southern Charter Financial Group Limited (NZSX: SNC) is pleased to release its Annual Report

for the year ended 31 March 2020.


Financial Results

The Company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $159,877 for the year. This

compares with a net loss attributable to shareholders of $112,997 for the previous year.


The financial results consisted mainly of expenditure relating to the maintenance of the listed

company and interest earned on short term cash deposits, as well as activities related to work

undertaken on evaluation of suitable businesses for acquisition.


Outlook

The Company remains in a position with a strong balance sheet which includes significant cash

resources. The Company has considered a number of possible acquisitions and the Board

intends on securing a suitable acquisition prior to the 31 March 2021 year end. The Company

will seek shareholder approval as required to complete any transaction.


On behalf of the Directors of Southern Charter Financial Group the Company extends its thanks

to the shareholders for their support of the Company.


Please refer to the attached Annual Report for the detailed results.



For further information, please contact:

John Cilliers

Director

Southern Charter Financial Group

Email: john.cilliers@outlook.co.nz

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SOUTHERN CHARTER FINANCIAL
GROUP LIMITED





FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020



ANNUAL REPORT


Page 1 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020


CONTENTS


DIRECTORS’ REPORT ________________________________________________________________ 2

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ________________________________________________ 3

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME _______________________ 4

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ___________________________________________________ 5

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ____________________________________________________ 6

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS __________________________________________________________ 7

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS _________________________________________________ 8

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ____________________________________________________ 17

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT ________________________________________________ 19

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________ 22

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ______________________________________________________________ 26













Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 2 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

DIRECTORS’ REPORT


Dear Shareholders


The Directors of Southern Charter Financial Group Limited (“the Company”) are pleased to report its financial

results for the year ended 31 March 2020.


Financial Results

The Company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $159,877 for the year. This compares with a net

loss attributable to shareholders of $112,997 for the previous year.


The financial results consisted mainly of expenditure relating to the maintenance of the listed company and

interest earned on short term cash deposits, as well as activities related to work undertaken on evaluation of

suitable businesses for acquisition.


Future Growth Strategy

The Company remains in a position with a strong balance sheet which includes significant cash resources. The

Company has considered a number of possible acquisitions and the Board intends on securing a suitable

acquisition prior to the 31 March 2021 year end. The Company will seek shareholder approval as required to

complete any transaction.


On behalf of the Directors of Southern Charter Financial Group the Company extends its thanks to the

shareholders for their support of the Company.


Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 3 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors of Southern Charter Financial Group Limited are pleased to present to shareholders the

financial statements for Southern Charter Financial Group Limited for the year ended 31 March 2020.

The Directors are responsible for presenting financial statements in accordance with New Zealand law

and generally accepted accounting practice, which give a true and fair view of the financial position of

the Company as at 31 March 2020 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended

on that date.

The Directors consider the financial statements of the Company have been prepared using accounting

policies which have been consistently applied and supported by reasonable judgements and estimates

and that all relevant financial reporting and accounting standards have been followed.

The Directors believe that proper accounting records have been kept which enable with reasonable

accuracy, the determination of the financial position of the Company and facilitate compliance of the

financial statements with the Financial Reporting Act 2013.

The Directors consider that they have taken adequate steps to safeguard the assets of the Company,

and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Internal control procedures are also

considered to be sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the

financial statements.

The Financial Statements are signed on behalf of the Board by:

Director: Joseph van Wijk Director: John Cilliers

26 June 2020

Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 4 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

INCOME

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2020

2020

2019

Notes

$

$

Continuing operations

Interest Income

51,459



58,774


11

-

43,145

Administrative expenses

2

(211,336)



(214,916)

Loss before income tax

(159,877)



(112,997)


Income tax expense

3

-

-

Net loss for the year attributable to shareholders

(159,877)



(112,997)


Other comprehensive income

-

-

(159,877)



(112,997)


Earnings per share:

cents

cents

From continuing operations

Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share

5

(0.03)



(0.02)



Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax, attributable to

shareholders

Other Income

Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 5 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors, dated 26 June 2020

Director: Joseph van Wijk Director: John Cilliers

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

As at 31 March 2020

2020

2019

Notes

$

$

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

6

2,244,497



2,404,377



Interest accrued on term deposits

-

3,423

NZX Deposit

7

20,000

20,000

GST receivable

-

5,854

Income tax receivable (RWT)

15,367

17,804

Total assets

2,279,864



2,451,458



Equity and liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

8

82,045

102,868



GST payable

9,106

-

Total liabilities

91,151

102,868



Equity

Issued capital

4

5,672,856



5,672,856



Accumulated loss

(3,484,143)



(3,324,266)


Total equity

2,188,713



2,348,590



Total equity and liabilities

2,279,864



2,451,458



cents

cents

Net Tangible Asset per Share

0.43

0.46

Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 6 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2020

Issued

capital

Accumulated

Loss

Total equity

$

$

$

As at 1 April 2019

5,672,856

(3,324,266)


2,348,590

Loss for the period

-

(159,877)

(159,877)


Total comprehensive loss

-

(159,877)

(159,877)


At 31 March 2020

5,672,856

(3,484,143)


2,188,713

As at 1 April 2018

5,672,856

(3,211,269)


2,461,587

Loss for the period

-

(112,997)

(112,997)


Total comprehensive loss

-

(112,997)

(112,997)


At 31 March 2019

5,672,856

(3,324,266)


2,348,590

Southern Charter Financial Group Limited
Page 7 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2020

2020

2019

Notes

$

$

Operating activities

Other receipts

11

-

100,000

54,882



63,586

Payments to suppliers

(217,199)

(233,500)

Income tax paid

(15,367)



(17,804)



Income tax refund received

17,804



-

Net cash flows from operating activities

9

(159,880)



(87,718)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(159,880)

(87,718)



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

2,404,377



2,492,095



Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

6

2,244,497


2,404,377


Interest received

Page 8 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Reporting entity and statement of compliance

These financial statements and notes represent those of Southern Charter Financial Group Limited. References

to “SNC” are used to refer to Southern Charter Financial Group Limited (the “Company”).

Southern Charter Financial Group Limited is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in New

Zealand. It is registered under the Companies Act 1993. SNC is listed on the NZX Main Board (“NZSX”). SNC is a

FMC reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and its financial statements have

been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1993, The Financial Reporting Act 2013 and the Financial

Markets Conduct Act 2013.

The registered office and principal place of business are disclosed in the directory to the annual report.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in New

Zealand (NZ GAAP). The company is a for-profit entity for the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP. The financial

statements comply with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) as

appropriate for for-profit entities. For the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP, the Company applies Tier 1 for-

profit accounting standards.

The information is presented in New Zealand dollars which is the Company’s functional currency and

presentation currency and is rounded to the nearest dollar.

Measurement base

The accounting principles adopted are those recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of

financial performance and financial position on the historical cost basis. The accrual basis of accounting has been

used unless otherwise stated and the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis (note

15).

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ IFRS requires management to make judgements,

estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,

liabilities, income and expenses. Where material, information on significant assumptions and estimates is

provided in the relevant accounting policy or will be provided in the relevant note.

The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are

believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates

and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised

in the year in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Page 9 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
Judgements

There were no significant judgements in 2020 or 2019.

Specific accounting policies

The following specific accounting policies, which materially affect the measurement of financial performance and

financial position, have been applied.

a)Goods and services tax

All amounts are shown exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), except for receivables and payables that are

stated inclusive of GST.

b)Adoption of new and revised standards

Changes in accounting policies

NZ IFRS 16 “Leases” became effective and was adopted by the Company. The new accounting standard had no

impact on the financial statements as the Company had no lease commitments.

IFRIC 23 clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes and requires that the Company considers

whether it is probable that the Inland Revenue Department will accept each tax treatment, or group of tax

treatments, that it used in its income tax filing and if not probably, to use the most likely amount or the expected

value of the tax treatment. Adoption of the standard had no impact on the financial statements of the Company.

New NZ IFRS Standards and Interpretations Issued but not yet adopted.

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, certain new standards and interpretations to existing

standards have been published but not yet effective, and have not been adopted early by the Company.

Management anticipates that all pronouncements will be adopted in the first accounting period beginning on or

after the effective date of the new standard. Upcoming standards and interpretations are not expected to have a

significant impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Page 10 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
2.ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES BY NATURE

The continuing operating expenses generally relate to the cost associated with being a listed entity. Legal fees for

the current year includes services provided in relation to negotiation and due diligence on businesses considered

for acquisition.

3.TAXATION

2020

2019

$

$

Continuing operations

Audit fees - financial statements

20,000

30,000

Audit fees - financial statements prior period

(3,871)

9,412

Contractors

11

64,325

74,441

Directors' fees

11

36,000

36,000

Travel and accommodation

7,106

-

Legal Fees

62,138

20,896

NZX Listing and registry costs

23,848

43,916

Other

1,790

251


211,336



214,916



2020

2019

$

$

Income tax expense

Current tax

Current tax on profit/(loss) for the year

(38,891)



(31,639)



Total current tax benefit

(38,891)



(31,639)



Deferred income tax

Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets [not yet recognised*]

38,891

31,639

Total deferred tax expense/(benefit)

38,891

31,639

Income tax expense

-

-

Page 11 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Deferred tax asset

Company Losses to carry forward as at 31 March 2020 are $52,412 (2019: $13,521).

*The deferred tax asset has not been recognized in the Statement of Financial Position as it is currently not

probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and carry-

forward of unused tax losses can be utilised. Deferred tax asset will only be recognised when the Company

acquires or commences business activities that provide a taxable profit.

Accounting policy: Taxation

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income

adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributed to temporary differences between the tax

base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.

Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the

taxation authorities based on the current period’s taxable income. The tax rates and laws used to compute the

amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised where the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the

consolidated statement of financial position differs from its tax base, except for differences arising on:

-The initial recognition of goodwill

-The initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at

the time of the transaction affects neither accounting or taxable profit, and

-Investments in subsidiaries and joint arrangements where the Company is able to control the timing of

the reversal of the difference and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable

future.

Recognition of deferred tax assets is restricted to those instances where it is probable that taxable profit will be

available against which the difference can be utilised. The income tax expense or revenue attributable to

amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

2020

2019

$

$

Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense

(159,877)



(112,997)



Loss before tax

(159,877)



(112,997)



Prima facie income tax at 28%

(44,766)



(31,639)



Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes

5,875

-

Subtotal

(38,891)



(31,639)



Tax losses not recognised

38,891

31,639

Income tax expense

-

-

Page 12 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
4.SHARE CAPITAL

Share Capital

All ordinary shares have been fully paid and have equal voting and dividend rights. The shares have no par value.

The Company’s capital is managed with the objectives of maintaining adequate working capital so that all

obligations can be met on time. All components of equity are regarded as “capital”. The company is not subject to

any externally imposed capital requirements.

Accounting policy: Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Direct costs of issuing shares are deducted from the proceeds of the

issue.

5.EARNINGS PER SHARE

At 31 March 2020 there were 514,894,500 shares on issue (2019: 514,894,500).

Accounting policy: Earnings per share

The company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is

calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares outstanding during the year, adjusted for own shares held.

Diluted earnings per share is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shares and the

weighted average number of ordinary shareholders outstanding, adjusted for own shares held, for the effects of

all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise convertible notes.

Number of

Shares

Value in $

Balance at 31 March 2020

514,894,500



5,672,856



2020

2019

Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax, attributable to

shareholders

[ $ ]

($159,877)

($112,997)

Weighted average number of shares

514,894,500



514,894,500



Basic earnings/(loss) per share

[ cents ]

(0.03)

(0.02)

Diluted average shares on issue

514,894,500



514,894,500



Diluted earnings/(loss) per share

[ cents ]

(0.03)

(0.02)

Page 13 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
6.CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Subsequent to 31 March 2020 the Company made a short term cash deposit of $2,150,000 with Westpac Bank of

New Zealand.

Accounting policy: Cash and cash equivalents

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, bank overdrafts, deposits at call and

short term highly liquid deposits with maturities of three months or less.

7.NZX DEPOSIT

8.TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Accounting policy: Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and due to their short term nature they are not

discounted. They represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company by suppliers in the ordinary

course of business prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Company become

obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are

unsecured and are usually paid within normal business trading terms.

2020

2019

$

$

Cash and bank

2,244,497



46,878

Term deposits at bank

-

2,357,499

Cash and bank

2,244,497



2,404,377


2020

2019

$

$

Bond held at NZX

20,000

20,000

2020

2019

$

$

Trade payables

2,990

16,013

Accrued expenses

22,200

30,000

Related party payables

11

56,855

56,855

82,045

102,868


Page 14 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
9.RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING CASHFLOW AND REPORTED PROFIT

10.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Credit risk: Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk are bank balances and short

term deposits. The maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date is the value of the instruments as stated in

the Statement of Financial Position. The Company only places cash on deposit with Westpac Bank which has a

Standard & Poor’s credit rating of AA- rating.

Liquidity risk: Liquidity risk represents the company's ability to meet its contractual obligations as they fall due.

As at 31 March 2020, liquidity risk was substantially eliminated by the cash and cash equivalents balance of

$2,244,497. The Board regularly reviews its liquidity position by examining future cash requirements.

Fair value risk: The fair value of bank accounts, loans from related parties, trade and other payables and accounts

receivable are equivalent to their carrying amounts as stated in the Statement of Financial Position.

Currency risk: The Company has no exposure to foreign exchange risk.

Interest rate risk: Cash and short term deposits are subject to interest rate risk.

All financial instruments are classified as current and have maturity dates of less than twelve months.

Categories of financial assets as at 31 March 2020 include assets at amortised cost $2,264,497. This comprises of

cash at bank balances and the NZX deposit. There are no financial assets at fair value.

Categories of financial liabilities as at 31 March 2020 include liabilities at amortised cost $82,045. This comprises

of trade and other payables only.

Accounting policy: Financial instruments

Financial instruments recognised in the statement of financial position include cash balances, receivables and

payables. The Company has no financial instruments that are not reported in the Statement of Financial Position.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual

provisions of the financial instruments.

2020

2019

$

$

Net loss for the year

(159,877)



(112,997)



Changes in assets and liabilities

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

3,423


4,812


(Increase)/decrease in GST receivable

14,960


12,342


(Increase)/decrease in current tax asset

2,437


(17,804)



Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

(20,823)



25,929


Net cash flows from operating activities

(159,880)



(87,718)


Page 15 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial asset expire, or

when the financial asset and all subsequent risks and rewards are transferred. A financial liability is derecognised

when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction

costs, and subsequently at either amortised cost or fair value.

11.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

Remuneration

The directors are considered to be the key management personnel of the Company.

The following table provides the compensation for key management personnel and directors.

Related party trade and other payables

Transactions: 2020

There were no transactions with related parties during the year, other than compensation paid to directors as

disclosed above.

Transactions: 2019

$100,000 was received from Mr Chang Ku EE to cover the compliance costs associated with the change in the

majority shareholder from Golden Tower New Zealand Limited to Mr EE. $43,415 of the value received has been

reported in income and the balance of $56,855 is included in trade and other payables (note 8).

2020

2019

$

$

Remuneration and other short term benefits

64,325

65,080

Directors' fees

36,000

36,000

100,325



101,080



2020

2019

$

$

Accrued management and professional service fees:

John Cilliers

-

(1,001)

Accrued directors fees:

John Cilliers

-

12,000

Payables for balance of funds received for shareholder transaction costs:

Chang Ku EE

56,855

56,855

56,855

67,854

Page 16 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
12.SEGMENT INFORMATION

There are no segments to report at 31 March 2020 as the listed shell company was the only continuing operating

segment.

13.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There were no capital commitments or contingent liabilities at 31 March 2020 (2019: $nil).

14.GOING CONCERN

The Company reported a loss of $159,877 from continuing operations for the year ended 31 March 2020. As at 31

March 2020 the Company reported a net equity position of $2,188,713. The current assets of $2,279,864, which

include cash and cash equivalents of $2,244,497, provide the Company with sufficient resources to continue to

cover expenditure in relation to maintaining the listed shell company until such time that a suitable investment

opportunity for future development and growth is identified.

The Directors have concluded that the basis of preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis is

appropriate.

15.SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE

There were no significant events subsequent to 31 March 2020.

Covid -19 had no impact on the Company as it had no operations during the year. However, this could have an

impact on the future acquisition plans.

BDO Auckland
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SOUTHERN CHARTER FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Southern Charter Financial Group Limited (“the

Company”), which comprise the statement of financial position as at 31 March 2020, and the

statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and

statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a

summary of significant accounting policies.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the

financial position of the Company as at 31 March 2020, and its financial performance and its cash

flows for the year then ended in accordance with New Zealand equivalents to International

Financial Reporting Standards (“NZ IFRS”).

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand)

(“ISAs (NZ)”). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s

Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are

independent of the Company in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (Revised) Code

of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards

Board, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these

requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to

provide a basis for our opinion.

Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interests in, the Company.

Key Audit Matters

We have determined that there are no key audit matters to communicate in our report.

Other Information

The directors are responsible for the Annual Report, which includes information other than the

financial statements and auditor’s report.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express

any form of audit opinion or assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other

information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with

the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be

materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a

material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have

nothing to report in this regard.


BDO Auckland


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Directors’ Responsibilities for the Financial Statements


The directors are responsible on behalf of the Company for the preparation and fair presentation of

the financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS, and for such internal control as the directors

determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from

material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible on behalf of the Company for

assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters

related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either

intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do

so.


Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements


Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a

whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an

auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is

not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (NZ) will always detect a material

misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered

material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the

decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located at

the External Reporting Board’s website at: https://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards-for-assurance-

practitioners/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-2/


This description forms part of our auditor’s report.


Who we Report to


This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our audit work has been

undertaken so that we might state those matters which we are required to state to them in an

auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept

or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders, as a

body, for our audit work, for this report or for the opinions we have formed.


The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Blair Stanley.


For and behalf of:





BDO Auckland

New Zealand

26 June 2020

Page 19 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Southern Charter Financial Group (“SNC”) recognize the need for strong

corporate governance practices and has adopted a comprehensive corporate governance code. The code is based

on the recommendations set out in the NZX Corporate Governance Code 2017 and the requirements of the NZX

Main Board Listing Rules. The Company’s website is currently under construction; but in the interim copies of key

documents referred to in this section can be requested by emailing josephvanwijk@xtra.co.nz. The information

contained in this section is current as at 26 June 2020 and has been approved by the Board. The key documents

within the code were last reviewed effective June 2020 and a summary statement of the key documents is as

follows:

Code of Conduct and Share Trading Policy

SNC has adopted policies that are designed to formalize its commitment to the highest standards of ethical

conduct and to provide all Directors and representatives with clear guidance on those standards. These are

governed by the Code of Conduct and also the Share Trading Policy.

The Code of Conduct details the ethical and professional behavioural standards required of the Directors and all

employees. It also provides the means of proactively addressing and resolving potential ethical issues and details

the process to be adopted for identifying conflicts of interest and the actions that should be taken.

The Share Trading Policy details the procedure whereby SNC Directors and employees may trade in SNC shares.

Directors and employees may not trade in SNC shares when they have price sensitive information that is not

publicly available. In addition, except where the Directors have the permission of the Board, the Directors may

trade in the Company shares only during specified trading windows.

The Company maintains an interests register in which the particulars of certain transactions and matters involving

Directors must be recorded. Details of all matters entered into the register by individual Directors are outlined on

page 24 and in Note 11 of the Financial Statements.

Board Charter

The Charter defines the Board's role, which is to govern the business and purposes of SNC. The Board manages,

supervises and promotes the interests of the business with a view to adding long-term value. The Charter details

that the Board must have regard to SNC's values and shareholder concerns. The Board is committed to leading

SNC through culture and values that focus on integrity.

Role and Composition of the Board

SNC retains a Board of Directors which aims to ensure that shareholders’ interests are held paramount. The Board

is responsible for the direction and control of SNC and is accountable to shareholders and others for SNC’s

performance and compliance with the appropriate laws and standards. A key responsibility of the SNC Board is to

monitor the performance of management on an ongoing basis. SNC offers shareholders an experienced Board

with financial markets experience and strengths in funds management and corporate governance.

The SNC Constitution requires a minimum of three Directors with a maximum of seven. At least two of the

Directors must be ordinarily resident in New Zealand. The composition of the Board must include a minimum of

two Independent Directors. The Board elects a Chairman whose primary responsibility is the efficient functioning


Page 20 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

of the Board. The Board is currently made up of three Directors and the Board considers that two Directors are

independent in terms of the New Zealand Exchange requirements.

Independent Directors

• Joseph van Wijk

• John Cilliers

Director

• Chang Ku EE (Chairman)

• Kuan Chong NG (Alternate to Chang Ku EE)


The Board met regularly during the year. The Board is provided with accurate timely information on all aspects of

SNC operations. The Board is kept informed of key risks to SNC on a continuing basis. In addition the Board meets

whenever necessary to deal with specific matters needing attention between the scheduled meetings.

Diversity Policy

SNC believes that diversity and inclusion contribute to competitive advantage and sustainable business success

which is reflected in the Companies Diversity Policy. SNC is committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters and

promotes workplace diversity at all levels. This provides the capacity to view problems and opportunities from

many different perspectives. The gender composition of Directors and Officers as at the end of the previous two

financial years is disclosed on page 23. The Board believes that the current makeup of the Board is appropriate at

this time.

Board Committees – Audit Committee

The SNC Audit Committee has been established to focus on audit and risk management and specifically addresses

responsibilities relative to financial reporting and regulatory conformance. The Audit Committee of SNC

comprises John Cilliers (Chairman of Committee) and Joseph van Wijk. Meetings are held not less than twice a

year having regard to SNC’s reporting and audit cycle.

Other Committees

Due to the importance of Nomination and Remuneration matters these are addressed by the Board as a whole

and consequently there is no separate Nomination or Remuneration Committee at this time.

Continuous Disclosure

SNC’s Continuous Disclosure Policy sets out SNC’s arrangements to ensure material information is identified,

reported, assessed and, where required, disclosed to the market in a timely manner. SNC is committed to

ensuring the timely disclosure of material information about the Company to ensuring that SNC complies with

the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.

Remuneration Policy

SNC’s Remuneration Policy sets out the principles which apply to the remuneration of SNC’s Board and

employees. Details of individual director remuneration are outlined on page 23 and in Note 11 of the Financial

Statements.

Page 21 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
Risk Management and Internal Control

The Board has overall responsibility for SNC’ system of risk management and internal control. SNC has in place

policies and procedures to identify areas of significant business risk and implement procedures to manage

effectively those risks. Key risk management tools used by SNC include the audit committee function, outsourcing

of certain functions to experts, internal controls, financial and compliance reporting procedures and processes,

business continuity planning and insurance. The Board regularly reviews SNC’s Health and Safety Policy.

Auditors

The Audit Committee is accountable for ensuring the performance and independence of the external auditors –

BDO Auckland. The Audit Committee also recommends to the Board, which services other than the statutory

audit, may be provided by BDO Auckland as auditors.

Shareholder Relations

The Board recognises the importance of providing comprehensive and timely information to shareholders.

Information is communicated to shareholders in the Interim Report and the Annual Report. The release of the

Annual Report is followed by the Annual Shareholders Meeting, which the Board recognises as an important

forum at which the shareholders can meet and question the Board. Full participation of shareholders is

encouraged at the Annual Shareholders Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with

the Company’s strategies and goals. Shareholders are encouraged to submit questions in writing prior to the

meeting.

Environmental, Social and Governance

SNC recognises the importance of minimising our environmental, social and governance impact. The

Environmental, Social and Governance policy provides a framework that allows SNC to minimise its

environmental impact and achieve sustainable business practices.

Summary of Exceptions

The Company’s corporate governance code is based on the recommendations set out in the NZX Corporate

Governance Code 2017 and the requirements of the NZX Main Board Listing Rules. The Board considers that

SNC’s corporate governance code has followed these recommendations and requirements in all material respects

in the current year with the following exceptions: Recommendation 3.4 (nomination committee operates under a

written charter) - due to the size of the Board and the lack of Company operations, the whole Board considers

nominations and it does not currently have a written charter. Recommendation 3.6 (protocols setting procedure

to follow if takeover offer received including the set-up of a separate committee) - there are no written protocols

at this time but the whole Board would be immediately involved and legal advice sought. Recommendation 4.2

(key governance documents being available on the company’s website) - the Company’s website is currently

under construction but key documents can be obtained on request from the Company as above.

Recommendation 4.3 (reporting includes non-financial disclosures such as exposure to environmental risks and

how those risks are managed) – due to the Company’s lack of current operations such reporting will be

considered in future years. Recommendation 6.2 (disclose how health and safety is managed and report on

health and safety risks, performance and management) – due to the current size and lack of operations of the

Company it is considered there is no relevant information to report at this time. Recommendation 8.1 (having a

website) – the Company’s website is currently under construction.


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING

Southern Charter Financial Group Ltd is listed on NZSX under the code SNC for ordinary shares.

REGISTRY

Link Market Services is SNC’s security register manager and holds all shareholder records electronically. Link

Market Services is also responsible for the maintenance of shareholder records, SNC’s call centre, and the

preparation of distribution payments. Contact details for Link Market Services are set out in the business

directory on the last page.

ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL MEETING

All shareholders are entitled to receive a copy of the Annual Report. If you do not require the Annual Report, or if

you receive more copies than you require, please notify Link Market Services at the address shown on the last

page.

The next Annual General Meeting is intended to be held in August or September 2020. The Notice of Meeting

and Proxy Form will be sent shortly.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS

The Company is currently a listed shell company investigation options for acquisition.

DIRECTORS

The following directors held office during the financial year:

Current directors:

Chang Ku EE (appointed 17 December 2018)

Kuan Chong NG (appointed 8 April 2019)

Joseph van Wijk (appointed 10 December 2013)

John Cilliers (appointed 19 February 2018)

GENDER COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The gender composition of the board of directors as at 31 March 2020 as required to be disclosed under Main

Board/Debt Market Listing Rule (7 March 2016) 10.4.5(j) is as follows:

Chang Ku EE - Male

Kuan Chong NG - Male

Joseph van Wijk - Male

John Cilliers - Male


As at 31 March 2020 100% of the Directors were male. As at 31 March 2019 100% of the Directors were male.

SNC has no other offices or employees as at 31 March 2020.

Page 23 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
DIRECTORS INTEREST IN SOUTHERN CHARTER FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

The following table sets out each current director’s relevant interest (direct and indirect) in shares of the

company as at the date of this report.

REMUNERATION

The following table provides the compensation for key management personnel and directors.

During the financial year there were no employees or former employees who received remuneration and other

benefits in their capacity as employees of the Company of which was or exceeded $100,000 per annum.

The Board received no notice during the year from directors requesting to use the Company information received

in their capacity as directors which would not have been otherwise available to them.

DIRECTORS DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

The following general disclosures of interest were received in relation to the year ended 31 March 2020:

Chang Ku EE Joseph van Wijk

•ESA Holdings Limited•Tasman Associates

•Tasman Capital Ltd

John Cilliers

•Tasman Capital Nominees Ltd

•Incrementum Ltd•Trinity Portfolio Ltd

•TRS Investments Ltd•TRS Investments Ltd

•Acanthus Ltd•Senior Trust Management Ltd

•Myland Partner NZ Ltd•Pacific Financial Derivatives Ltd

•Millennium Mineral Resources Ltd

Directors

Fully paid

ordinary

shares

%

Chang Ku EE

442,809,270


86.00%

Joseph van Wijk

17,395,630


3.40%

John Cilliers

50,000



0.01%

Director fees

Remuneration

Other

employee

benefits

Total

$

$

$

$

Executive directors:

Joseph van Wijk

24,000


60,000

-

84,000

Johannes Cilliers

12,000

4,325

-

16,325

36,000

64,325

-

100,325

2020


Page 24 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

20 LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS (AS AT 3 MAY 2020)


SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

As at 31 March 2020, the following holders are Substantial Product Holders in SNC within the meaning of that

expression under Section 274 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013:


VOTING RIGHTS

Under the Company’s Constitution, each member present at a general meeting is entitled:

1. on a show of hands, to one vote; and

2. on a poll, to one vote for each share held or represented.

Ordinary shareholdersNumber%

Chang Ku Ee442,809,270 86.0%

Trinity Portfolio Limited12,395,630 2.4%

Robert Gregory Mcauley7,464,312 1.4%

Roger Grice7,459,505 1.4%

Dene Biddlecombe Family Trust5,273,406 1.0%

Russell Maloney5,015,092 1.0%

Tasman Capital Limited5,000,000 1.0%

John Sydney Philpott4,938,425 1.0%

Lei Pei4,000,000 0.8%

Global Paradigm2,785,714 0.5%

Murray Horton Blackwell2,576,400 0.5%

Richard Black1,540,754 0.3%

Michael Patrick Mckenna1,200,000 0.2%

Custodial Services Limited987,412 0.2%

Dene Peter Biddlecombe600,000 0.1%

M F Campbell Limited600,000 0.1%

Christopher David Castle579,432 0.1%

Graeme Craig Joynt500,000 0.1%

Philip Stickland500,000 0.1%

R & K Famularo Family Trust413,425 0.1%

506,638,777 98.40%

Fully paid

Holder

Shares Held

%

Classification of Holding

Chang Ku Ee

442,809,270



86.0%

Registered Holder and beneficial owner


Page 25 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020

WAIVERS

SNC relied on the class waiver from Rules 3.5.1 granted by NZX Regulation (NZXR) that revised the reporting

deadlines for the year ending 31 March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There were no waivers that

SNC relied on in the prior 12 months.

DONATIONS

No donations were made during the year.


ANNUAL REPORT CERTIFICATE

This Annual Report is dated 26 June 2020 and is signed on behalf of the Board by:



Director: Joseph van Wijk Director: John Cilliers

Page 26 Southern Charter Financial Group Limited Annual Report 2020
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Company

number:

4844319

Directors:

Chang Ku EE, Chairman

Kuan Chong NG

Joseph van Wijk

John Cilliers

Registered

office:

Level 2 Tower Building

50 Customhouse Quay

Wellington, 6011

New Zealand

Share Registrar

Link Market Services

Level 7, Zurich House

21 Queen Street

Auckland 1010

Bankers:

Westpac Bank Limited

Solicitors:

Duncan Cotterill

Wellington

Auditors:

BDO Auckland

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Results announcement

(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security issuer)

Updated as at 17 October 2019



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Southern Charter Financial Group Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 31 March 2020

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 31 March 2019

Currency

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$0 0%

Total Revenue $0 0%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

($160) (41%)

Total net profit/(loss) ($160) (41%)

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

Not Applicable, it is not proposed to pay dividends

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

Not Applicable

Record Date Not Applicable

Dividend Payment Date Not Applicable

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.004 $0.005

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

Accompanying this announcement is the Company’s audited

consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended

31 March 2020, including the report from the directors which

provide the balance of information requirements in accordance

with NZX Listing Rule 3.5 and Appendix 2.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

John Cilliers

Contact person for this

announcement

John Cilliers

Contact phone number +64 27 242-8485

Contact email address John.cilliers@outlook.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


29/06/2020


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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