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HLG Full Year Results for the period ending 1 August 2020

Full Year Results24 September 2020HLGConsumer Discretionary

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Disclosure Full Year Report



For the year ending 1 August 2020




Contents


Press Release

Results Announcement

Distribution Notice

Audited Financial Statements & Audit Report

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Results announcement


Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 1 August 2020

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 1 August 2019

Currency NZD


Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing operations $287,763 0.1%

Total Revenue $287,763 0.1%

Net profit/(loss) from continuing

operations

$27,774 4.3%

Total net profit/(loss) $27,774 4.3%

Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity Security $ 0.24

Imputed amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$0.09333 cents

Record Date 08 December 2020

Dividend Payment Date 15 December 2020

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per Quoted

Equity Security

$1.45 $1.25

A brief explanation of any of the

figures above necessary to enable

the figures to be understood

For further information refer to the attached:

 Group Managing Director’s announcement

 Financial Statements and the Auditors

Independent Review Report

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Stuart Duncan

Contact person for this

announcement

Stuart Duncan

Contact phone number +64 21 528 184

Contact email address Stuartd@glassons.com

Date of release through MAP


25 September 2020


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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Distribution Notice



Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited

Financial product name/description Ordinary Shares

NZX ticker code HLG

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX

website)

NZHLGE 0001S4

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year X Quarterly

Half Year Special

DRP applies

Record date 8/12/2020

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

7/12/2020

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

15/12/2020

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1


$14,315,775 based on the number of units on issue at

the date of the form

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Retained Earnings

Currency NZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$0.33333333

Total cash distribution

3

$0.24000000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

$nil

Supplementary distribution amount $0.04235299

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

4


Is the distribution imputed Fully imputed



If fully or partially imputed, please

state imputation rate as % applied

28%


1

Continuous issuers should indicate that this is based on the number of units on issue at the date of the form

2

“Gross distribution” is the total cash distribution plus the amount of imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

“Total cash distribution” is the cash distribution excluding imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of RWT.

This should include any excluded amounts, where applicable to listed PIEs.

4

The imputation credits plus the RWT amount is 33% of the gross distribution for the purposes of this form. If the distribution is fully

imputed the imputation credits will be 28% of the gross distribution with remaining 5% being RWT. This does not constitute advice

as to whether or not RWT needs to be withheld.

Imputation tax credits per financial
product

$0.09333333

Resident Withholding Tax per

financial product

$0.01666667

Section 4: Distribution re-investment plan (if applicable)

DRP % discount (if any)

N/A

Start date and end date for

determining market price for DRP


Date strike price to be announced (if

not available at this time)


Specify source of financial products to

be issued under DRP programme

(new issue or to be bought on market)


DRP strike price per financial product


Last date to submit a participation

notice for this distribution in

accordance with DRP participation

terms


Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Stuart Duncan

Contact person for this

announcement

Stuart Duncan

Contact phone number +64 21 528 184

Contact email address stuartd@glassons.com

Date of release through MAP


25/09/2020

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25 September 2020

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED


RESULTS FOR FULL YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

The Company advises that Group sales for the 12 months to 1 August 2020 were $287.76 million which

were +0.1% up on the prior year ($287.55 million).

The audited net profit after tax for the 12 months was $27.77 million, a decrease of 4.29% on the prior

corresponding period ($29.02 million).

Overall sales were maintained in an extremely challenging environment, predominantly due to the

increased level of online sales from April 2020 onwards. During the last six months stores in both New

Zealand and Australia were closed on 26 March with New Zealand stores opening on 14 May and

Australian stores opening during May. The web shops in New Zealand for both brands were closed from

26 March 2020 but did reopen to sell essential products from 4 April and then all product from 27


April.

The Gross Margin was affected by a number of issues throughout the financial year including

unfavourable exchange rates with the US Dollar in both New Zealand and Australia as well as challenges

with freight costs resulting from the impact of COVID-19. Over the financial period, costs were well

controlled with additional controls implemented post the lockdowns including reducing operating costs,

claiming of government wage subsidies, extending supplier terms were appropriate, placing capital

projects on hold, negotiating rent relief with landlords and the Directors, Executives and support office

staff taking short term reductions to their salaries.

The Group continues to take steps to preserve liquidity, particularly managing stock levels and costs

across the business. The rental negotiations with landlords for the lock down period are still ongoing.


Glassons – New Zealand & Australia

Sales in New Zealand for the year were $102.60 million, an increase of 1.86% on the prior year.

Over the last year the outlet store in Hornby, Christchurch was refurbished and the Cuba Mall, Wellington

store was moved to a brand-new location and fully refurbished. In July, the store in Tauranga CBD was

closed.

Sales in Australia were $96.69 million which was an increase of 8.03% on the corresponding period.

During the year, a new store was opened in Robina on the Gold Coast, a pop-up site in Birkenhead Point,

Sydney and the Eastgardens store in Sydney was increased in size and completely refurbished. In the last



12 months stores in Chatswood and Hurstville, both in Sydney, were closed. There are currently further

sites being reviewed for potential openings around Australia to support the planned growth.

A new larger Fulfilment Centre was opened in Christchurch towards the end of 2019 and the new

Fulfilment Centre in Sydney was opened in February. These facilities were instrumental to support the

significant growth in online sales.

With the trajectory in online sales there has been significant investment in digital including relaunching

the website and a planned launch of an omni-channel Glassons app later in the year.

Glassons maintains a key focus on fashion, bringing the latest trends that customers want to the market.

The team are doing this with agility and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. We continue to focus

on customer centricity, engaging customers regularly and evolving product to meet customer demand.

This helps Glassons to maintain a strong brand position in both markets.


Hallenstein Brothers

Sales for the 12 month period were $88.48 million (including Australia), a decrease of 9.09% on the prior

period.

Sales were more challenging in the second half of the year as demand for Tailored product diminished

with the impact of lockdowns on people working remotely and restrictions on gatherings. However, sales

results in the casual categories are encouraging and have outperformed over the financial year.

In New Zealand, the outlet store in Hornby, Christchurch was refurbished in the last 12 months and the

CBD store in Tauranga was closed.

The journey continues with the repositioning of the brand and improving profitability with a successful

New Zealand based marketing campaign and increasing local digital content. Product also remains

integral to our performance with a sustainable focus and improvements in product quality across core

categories. Customer engagement is at the forefront of service delivery both instore and online.


E-Commerce

Online sales grew over the period by 46.87% against last year with an exceptional growth of 80.1% within

the second six months of the financial year. Online sales now represent 21.88% of total sales for the full

financial year but represented 30.30% of the total sales for the second half of the year. The growth in

online sales have continued into the new financial year being ahead of last year.

The previous investment in fulfilment centres has been effective in supporting the Groups online sales

growth. There will be continued investment in digital as we continue to accelerate online sales growth

and focus on an omni-channel experience for our customers.



Dividend

The Directors have declared a final dividend of 24 cents per share (fully imputed) (24 cents per share last

year) to be paid on 15th December 2020. Together with the interim dividend of 15 cents per share that

was paid on 4 September 2020, the full year dividend is 39 cents per share. The final dividend payment is

able to be maintained as the Company’s balance sheet continues to be strong, and inventories well

controlled.


Future Outlook

Following Auckland moving to Level 3 on Wednesday 12 August, thirteen Hallenstein Brothers stores and

twelve Glassons stores were closed and reopened on 31 August 2020. Eleven stores in Victoria Australia

have been closed since July with the current planned opening to be 26

th

October 2020 in line with State

Government guidelines. Despite these closures the Glassons Australia business continues to perform

ahead of last year.

The first eight weeks of the new financial year have seen Group sales grow +10.71% on the prior year,

this has been driven predominantly by online sales as physical store growth has been slower, particularly

in CBD locations. Whilst this is a positive result the Company will continue to be cautious in regard to the

future impacts of COVID-19.

An update will be provided at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in December 2020.



Mary Devine

Group Managing Director

+64 21 998 351

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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

Note

2020

2019

$'000

$'000

Sales Revenue

2.1

287,763

287,550

Cost of Sales

2.1

(118,514)

(114,999)

Gross Profit

169,249

172,551

Other Operating Income

2.2

1,498

2,197

Selling Expenses

(99,221)

(101,674)

Distribution Expenses

(8,609)

(8,351)

Administration Expenses

(23,742)

(25,502)

Total Expenses

(131,572)

(135,527)

Operating Profit

39,175

39,221

Finance Income

2.1

125

221

Finance Expense

2.1, 2.2

(2,569)

-

Profit Before Income Tax

36,731

39,442

Income Tax Expense

6.1

(8,957)

(10,422)

Net Profit after Tax attributable to the Shareholders

of the Holding Company

2.1

27,774

29,020

Other Comprehensive Income

- Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Gains (net of tax) on Revaluation of Land and Buildings

6.1

1,506

2,810

Increase in Share Option Reserve

6.1

26

98

- Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

Fair Value Gain / (Loss) (net of tax) in Cash Flow Hedge Reserve

6.1

(2,973)

(644)

Total Comprehensive Income for the year attributable to the Shareholders

of the Holding Company

26,333

31,284

Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted Earnings per Share

2.4

46.56



48.65



The Notes to the Financial Statements f orm an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction w ith these Financial Statements.


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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 1 AUGUST 2020

Note20202019

$'000$'000

Equity

Contributed Equity5.129,05928,974

Asset Revaluation Reserve19,92518,419

Cashflow Hedge Reserve(1,878)1,095

Share Option Reserve6458

Retained Earnings39,93226,454

Total Equity87,10275,000

Represented by

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents3.149,64216,506

Trade and Other Receivables2,3431,652

Advances to Employees291372

Prepayments1,0404,535

Inventories3.224,63724,011

Derivative Financial Instruments7.5191,534

Total Current Assets77,97248,610

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment4.248,95849,539

Right of use assets4.173,628-

Investment Property4.33,2122,968

Intangible Assets420439

Deferred Tax6.27,2343,024

Total Non-Current Assets133,45255,970

Total Assets211,424104,580

Current Liabilities

Trade Payables12,7716,798

Employee Benefits7.15,5864,775

Other Payables14,19614,110

Lease Liabilities4.127,027-

Derivative Financial Instruments7.52,661-

Taxation Payable3,4453,897

Total Current Liabilities65,68629,580

Non-Current Liabilities

Lease Liabilities4.158,636-

Total Liabilities124,32229,580

Net Assets87,10275,000

______________________________Director Date25 September 2020

______________________________Director Date25 September 2020

The Notes to the Financial Statements f orm an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction w ith these Financial Statements.

The Financial Statements are signed f or and on behalf of the Board and w ere authorised f or issue on 25 September 2020.


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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

Note

Share Capital

Treasury Stock

Asset

Revaluation

Reserve

Cash Flow Hedge

Reserve

Share Option

Reserve

Retained

Earnings

Total Equity

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

Balance at 1 August 2018

29,279

(1,461)

15,609

1,739

155

23,019

68,340

Comprehensive Income

Profit for Year

-

-

-

-

-

29,020

29,020

Revaluation net of Tax

6.1

-

-

2,810

-

-

-

2,810

Cash Flow Hedges net of Tax

6.1

-

-

-

(644)

-

-

(644)

Increase in Share Option Reserve

6.1

-

-

-

-

98

-

98

Total Comprehensive Income

-

-

2,810

(644)

98

29,020

31,284

Transactions with Owners

Sale of Treasury Stock

5.1, 5.2

-

1,289

-

-

-

-

1,289

Dividends

2.3, 5.1

-

160

-

-

-

(26,246)

(26,086)

Transfer to Employee Advances

5.1

-

173

-

-

-

-

173

Transfer of Share Option Reserve to

Retained Earnings

-

-

-

-

(195)

195

-

(Gain) / Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock

transferred to Retained Earnings

5.1

-

(466)

-

-

-

466

-

Total Transactions with Owners

-

1,156

-

-

(195)

(25,585)

(24,624)

Balance at 1 August 2019

29,279

(305)

18,419

1,095

58

26,454

75,000

Comprehensive Income

Profit for Year

-

-

-

-

-

27,774

27,774

Revaluation net of Tax

6.1

-

-

1,506

-

-

-

1,506

Cash Flow Hedges net of Tax

6.1

-

-

-

(2,973)

-

-

(2,973)

Increase in Share Option Reserve

6.1

-

-

-

-

26

-

26

Total Comprehensive Income

-

-

1,506

(2,973)

26

27,774

26,333

Transactions with Owners

Dividends

2.3, 5.1

-

27

-

-

-

(14,316)

(14,289)

Transfer to Employee Advances

5.1

-

58

-

-

-

-

58

Transfer of Share Option Reserve to

Retained Earnings

-

-

-

-

(20)

20

-

Total Transactions with Owners

-

85

-

-

(20)

(14,296)

(14,231)

Balance at 1 August 2020

29,279

(220)

19,925

(1,878)

64

39,932

87,102

The Notes to the Financial Statements f orm an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction w ith these Financial Statements.


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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

Note

2020

2019

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

$'000

$'000

Cash was provided from:

Sales to Customers

287,780

287,643

Rent Received

2.2

229

802

Government Grants

2.2

8,424

-

Interest Income

2.1

113

205

Interest on Debtors

2.1

12

16

296,558

288,666

Cash was applied to:

Payments to Suppliers

156,025

190,754

Payments to Employees

54,241

51,737

Interest Paid on Leases

2.2

2,569

-

Taxation Paid

12,408

10,183

225,243

252,674

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

71,315

35,992

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash was provided from:

Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

4,798

65

Proceeds from Sale of Investment Property

-

7,750

Repayment of Employee Advances

139

266

4,937

8,081

Cash was applied to:

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

4.2

11,835

20,223

11,835

20,223

Net Cash Flows (applied to) Investing Activities

(6,898)

(12,142)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash was provided from:

Sale of Treasury Stock and Dividends

5.1, 5.2

27

1,449

27

1,449

Cash was applied to:

Dividend Paid

2.3

14,316

26,246

Lease liability payments

4.1

16,992

-

31,308

26,246

Net Cash Flows (applied to) Financing Activities

(31,281)

(24,797)

Net Increase / (Decrease) in Funds held

33,136

(947)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

16,506

17,453

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

3.1

49,642

16,506

The Notes to the Financial Statements f orm an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction w ith these Financial Statements.


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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT AFTER TAXATION

Note

2020

2019

TO CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

$'000

$'000

Net Profit after Taxation

27,774

29,020

Add / (deduct) items classified as Investing or Financing activities

(Gain)/loss on Sale of Plant and Equipment

2.2

(947)

158

Gain on Sale of Investment Property

2.2

-

(1,187)

Add / (deduct) Non Cash Items

Depreciation and Amortisation

2.2

31,725

8,446

Net Fair Value Gain on Investment Property

2.2

(244)

(208)

Deferred Taxation

6.2

(2,998)

(948)

Share Option Expense

26

98

Add / (deduct) movements in Working Capital Items

Taxation Payable

(452)

1,185

Trade and Other Receivables and Prepayments

2,804

(2,134)

Trade and Other Payables and Employee Benefits

14,253

4,614

Inventories

(626)

(3,052)

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

71,315

35,992

The Notes to the Financial Statements f orm an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction w ith these Financial Statements.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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1. Basis of preparation

This section presents a summary of information considered relevant and material to assist the reader in understanding the

foundations on which the financial statements as a whole have been compiled. Accounting policies specific to notes shown in other

sections are disclosed in a shaded box and are included as part of that particular note.

1.1 General information

Reporting entity

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (“Company” or “Parent”) together with its subsidiaries (the “Group”) is a retailer of men’s and

women’s clothing in New Zealand and Australia.

The Company is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. The address of its registered office is Level

3, 235-237 Broadway Newmarket, Auckland.

Statutory base

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited is a company registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is a FMC reporting entity under

Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The Company is also listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX). The

financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013 and the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.

The financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 25 September 2020.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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1.2 General accounting policies



Statement of compliance

These financial statements for the year ended 1 August 2020 have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted

Accounting Practice (GAAP). They comply with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards

(NZ IFRS), other New Zealand accounting standards and authoritative notices that are applicable to entities that apply NZ

IFRS. The financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies

have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

The reporting currency used in the preparation of these financial statements is New Zealand dollars, rounded where

necessary to the nearest thousand dollars.

Entities reporting

The financial statements are the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group comprising Hallenstein Glasson

Holdings Limited and subsidiaries, together they are referred to in these financial statements as ‘the Group’. The parent

and its subsidiaries are designated as for-profit entities for financial reporting purposes.

Principles of consolidation

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group 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 Group. They

are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies are

eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies

adopted by the Group.




Investments in subsidiaries

Principal SubsidiariesPrincipal activities

20202019

Hallenstein Bros Limited100%100%Retail of menswear in New Zealand

Hallenstein Brothers Australia Limited100%100%Retail of menswear in Australia

Glassons Limited100%100%Retail of womenswear in New Zealand

Glassons Australia Limited100%100%Retail of womenswear in Australia

Retail 161 Limited100%100%Non trading company

Retail 161 Australia Limited100%100%Non trading company

Hallenstein Properties Limited100%100%Property ownership in New Zealand

Interest held by parent

and group

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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Historical cost convention


These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of land

and buildings and financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) measured at fair value.

Critical accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates.

It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies.

Property, plant and equipment: The Group has assessed whether the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment

have suffered any impairment since they were acquired. The recoverable amounts of cash generating units (at a subsidiary

level) are determined based on value in use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates and projections of

future operating performance.

Inventory provision: The Group assess the inventory provision using management judgement which considers a range of

factors including the review of historical data, the age of inventory and current selling price trends to determine the

appropriateness of the provision.

Revaluation of Land and Buildings: The fair value of the Group’s land and buildings is determined by the Board following

an independent valuation undertaken at least every three years. The basis of the valuation is assessed within a range

indicated by two valuation approaches: discounted cash flow analysis and an income capitalisation approach. The key

assumptions are disclosed in note 4.2. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the local and global economy, valuations have

been completed on the basis of “material valuation uncertainty”.

Revaluation of Investment Property: The fair value of the Group’s investment property is determined by the Board following

an independent valuation undertaken annually. The basis of the valuation is assessed within a range indicated by two

valuation approaches: discounted cash flow analysis and an income capitalisation approach. The key assumptions are

disclosed in note 4.3. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the local and global economy, valuations have been completed on

the basis of “material valuation uncertainty”.

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s operations are measured using the currency of the primary

economic environment in which it operates (‘the functional currency’). The financial statements are presented in New

Zealand dollars, which is the Group’s presentational currency.

Transactions and balances

The results and financial position of all the Group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation

currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

(a) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;

and

(b) income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates.


All resulting exchange differences are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.




1.3 Significant Events and Transactions

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 has impacted the health

and wellbeing of people around the world and in turn the outbreak and the associated restrictions put in place to fight the virus have

had a significant adverse impact on the global economy.


The New Zealand Government’s overall public health strategy in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting New Zealand was

elimination with the overall goal to stop community transmission in New Zealand:


– On 24 March 2020 the Government announced a number of Orders under the Health Act 1956 and the Epidemic Preparedness

Act 2006 to restrict certain activities for the purposes of preventing the outbreak and spread of COVID-19.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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At 11:59pm on 25 March 2020 New Zealand entered Alert Level 4 lockdown. Only essential services were permitted to trade, and

people were requested to remain at home other than to access essential services. The Group announced that all stores and the

web-based store in New Zealand were to close.


– In Australia while the Government did not declare a lockdown, due to public health concerns, footfall in shopping malls was

severely impacted in turn affecting sales in our stores. The Group took the decision in order to protect team members and

customers to close stores in Australia at 5pm on 26 March 2020. The web store in Australia continued to trade.


– The Group activated its pandemic management programme, to ensure the safety of our employees and to make the changes

required to reshape the business during the evolving situation. The Group introduced a number of initiatives as detailed further

below.


– On 4 April 2020, following approval from the New Zealand Government, the Group opened both Glassons.com and

Hallensteins.com web shops in New Zealand to sell essential product.


– At 11:59pm on 27 April 2020 New Zealand entered Alert Level 3 lockdown. On 28 April 2020 both Glassons.com and

Hallensteins.com web shops were able to sell their full product offering.


– At 11:59pm on 13 May 2020 New Zealand entered Alert Level 2. Contract tracing, strict social distancing measures and mass

gathering restrictions were introduced. The Group announced that from 14 May 2020 there would be a phased reopening of our

New Zealand store network for both the Glassons and Hallenstein Brothers brands with strict protocols in place. In Australia, we

started to progressively open stores as we navigated the various restrictions and consumer dynamics at a State level. Across our

retail networks we adhered to the respective Government directives and our priority was the health and safety of our team

members and our customers.


– At 11:59pm on 8 June 2020 Alert Level 1 was entered in New Zealand. Strict border restrictions remained in place and contact

tracing was encouraged.


– On 20 July 2020 the Group advised that due to the Government in Victoria announcing the return to stay at home restrictions for

metropolitan Melbourne, that 10 stores were to close in Melbourne. The Chapel Street store closed on 3 August 2020. All other

stores in Australia, including the web, continued to trade as normal. At this time the Victoria stores remain closed.


– Post balance date, at 11:59pm on 12 August 2020 Auckland re-entered Level 3 lockdown. The Group announced it had closed

thirteen Hallenstein Brothers stores and twelve Glassons stores in Auckland until a return to Level 2 was possible.


– On 31 August 2020 Auckland entered level 2.5 and the Auckland stores for both Hallensteins Brothers and Glassons were re-

opened with strict protocols in place in line with the Governments recommendations.


Certain key judgements and estimates are applied in the annual financial statements. The Directors have assessed the impact of

COVID-19 on these judgements and estimates and concluded that limited changes are necessary. The following key matters were

considered and undertaken with regards to the financial impact of COVID-19 on the 1 August 2020 consolidated financial

statements:


– Colliers International, Fordbaker Valuation and TelferYoung Property Valuers & Advisors undertook valuations of the Groups

owned land and buildings as at 1 August 2020. All valuers concluded their valuation on the basis of “material valuation

uncertainty”. In the current extraordinary circumstances there is a higher degree of uncertainty than would otherwise be the case

however the valuation can still be relied upon. The full scale of the impact at the point of time of the valuation is unknown and will

largely depend on the scale and longevity of the pandemic and the consequential ongoing impact on the economy with limited

market evidence since the outbreak. As a result, although the methodology applied in the valuation is consistent with prior years,

certain key estimates have been adjusted. Further details are included in note 4.2 Property, plant & equipment, and note 4.3

Investment property.


– As part of its response to COVID-19, the New Zealand and Australian Governments provided wage subsidies over a specific

calendar period to eligible businesses to allow those businesses to retain employees when they were closed or suffered reduced

trading due to COVID-19. The Group have applied NZ IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government

Assistance in accounting for the funds received from the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy. Government wage subsidies received have

been accounted for as government grants and offset against the expenses to which they relate in the same period as they are

incurred as disclosed in note 2.2.


– Given the impact of COVID-19 the Group performed impairment testing at a store level to ensure there was no risk to the

recoverability of the carrying value of fixed assets and right of use assets. The Group used discounted cash flow forecasts as

required. No risk of impairment was identified.



HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

10



– The enactment of the COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Act 2020 has resulted in the

reintroduction of depreciation on buildings. The impact of this change is detailed in note 6.1 Income tax expense.


Since March the business has taken a number of steps to preserve liquidity including:

• Monitoring closely the planned stock intake and aligning it with the sales demand.

• Reducing operating and labour costs.

• Supplier payment terms were extended where appropriate.

• Applying for the New Zealand Government funded wage subsidy and Australian Jobkeeper payments.

• Placing capital projects on hold awaiting a better understanding of future performance.

• Rent relief was applied for from all landlords for the period the stores were unable to trade. At year end there were still a

number of these negotiations to conclude.

• Negotiating with landlords to align appropriate arrangements to reflect the changing market conditions.

• Directors, Executives and Leadership Teams agreed to a short-term reduction of their salaries.

• No interim dividend was declared in April. The interim dividend was reassessed after the end of the Groups financial year,

and was paid on 4 September 2020.


The above actions have resulted in a strong liquidity position as disclosed in note 3.1 Cash and cash equivalents.



2. Performance

2.1 Segment information


Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Board of Directors. The

Board of Directors is the chief operating decision maker and is responsible for allocating resources and assessing

performance of the operating segments and they delegate that authority through the Group Managing Director.



The Board of Directors considers the business from both a product and geographic perspective as follows:

- Hallenstein Bros Limited (New Zealand) and Hallenstein Brothers Australia Limited (Australia)

- Glassons Limited (New Zealand)

- Glassons Australia Limited (Australia)

- Hallenstein Properties Limited (New Zealand) (Property)

The reportable segments derive their revenues primarily from the retail sale of clothing. The revenues from external parties reported

to the Board of Directors are measured in a manner consistent with that in the statement of comprehensive income. There are no

significant revenues derived from a single external customer.














HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

11







Segment results

For the year ended 1 August 2020

Glassons

New Zealand

Glassons

Australia

Hallensteins

Property

Parent

Total Group

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

INCOME STATEMENT

Sales Revenue from External Customers

102,597

96,686

88,480

-

-

287,763

Cost of Sales

(43,918)

(37,777)

(36,819)

-

-

(118,514)

Finance Income

37

20

65

-

3

125

Finance Expenses

(1,110)

(647)

(812)

-

-

(2,569)

Depreciation and Software Amortisation

10,032

11,272

10,064

357

-

31,725

Profit before Income Tax

16,336

13,413

6,228

735

19

36,731

Income Tax Expense

(4,136)

(4,057)

(1,746)

986

(4)

(8,957)

Net Profit after Income Tax

12,200

9,356

4,482

1,721

15

27,774

BALANCE SHEET

Current Assets

24,395

18,126

26,490

5,385

3,576

77,972

Non Current Assets

50,095

33,547

31,092

18,706

12

133,452

Current Liabilities

22,748

22,261

20,230

376

71

65,686

Non Current Liabilities

26,170

15,671

16,795

-

-

58,636

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and

Intangibles

6,367

3,959

1,502

7

-

11,835

For the year ended 1 August 2019

Glassons

New Zealand

Glassons

Australia

Hallensteins

Property

Parent

Total Group

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

INCOME STATEMENT

Sales Revenue from External Customers

100,728

89,496

97,326

-

-

287,550

Cost of Sales

(41,274)

(33,492)

(40,233)

-

-

(114,999)

Finance Income

48

48

109

-

16

221

Depreciation and Software Amortisation

2,266

2,898

2,988

294

-

8,446

Profit / (Loss) before Income Tax

15,794

11,364

10,036

2,144

104

39,442

Income Tax Expense

(4,434)

(3,291)

(2,839)

75

67

(10,422)

Net Profit / (Loss) after Income Tax

11,360

8,073

7,197

2,219

171

29,020

BALANCE SHEET

Current Assets

10,180

10,268

18,646

6,018

3,498

48,610

Non Current Assets

18,488

10,044

10,734

16,687

17

55,970

Current Liabilities

9,312

10,716

8,947

506

99

29,580

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and

Intangibles

10,186

3,734

4,617

1,686

-

20,223

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

12



2.2 Income and expenses

Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and services, excluding

Goods and Services Tax, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group.


Revenue is recognised as follows:


Sales of goods - retail

Sales of goods are recognised when a Group entity has delivered a product to the customer. For in-store sales, control

passes to the customer at point of sale. For online sales, the order and the delivery to the customer are considered to

comprise a single performance obligation, therefore control passes to the customer when the goods are delivered. Retail

sales are usually in cash, credit card, debit card or by various pay later services. The recorded revenue is the gross amount

of sale (excluding GST), including credit card fees and service fees payable for the transaction. Such fees are included in

selling expenses.


Interest income

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.

Rental income

Rental income from operating leases (net of any incentives) is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.


1

Amount paid in respect of tax compliance and tax advisory services provided in New Zealand.

2

Amount paid in respect of tax compliance and tax advisory services provided in Australia.

3

Occupancy costs have decreased significantly from the prior year due to the adoption of IFRS 16. Rental expense which was

previously disclosed as occupancy costs has been replaced by depreciation of right of use assets and interest on leases.

4

Wages, salaries and other short term benefits includes wage subsidy benefit from the New Zealand government of $5.079M and

job keeper benefit from the Australian government of $4.980M.

Income and expenses

Profit before income tax includes the following specific income and expenses:

20202019

$000$000

Other Operating Income

Rental Income229802

Insurance Proceeds19-

Net Fair Value Gain on Investment Property244208

Gain on Sale of Land and Buildings1,006-

Gain on Sale of Investment Property-1,187

Expenses

Occupancy Costs

3

5,73129,873

Audit of Financial Statements

PwC New Zealand169145

Other Services

Performed by PwC New Zealand

1

1210

Performed by PwC Australia

2

2522

Directors' Fees585647

Wages, Salaries and other Short Term Benefits

4

44,96551,727

Depreciation of Property, Plant & Equipment9,8168,164

Depreciation of Right of Use Assets21,644-

Amortisation of Software265282

Total Depreciation and Amortisation31,7258,446

Interest on Leases2,569-

Loss on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment59158

Group

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

13



2.3 Dividends


Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared on or before the balance date but not distributed at balance date.




All dividends paid were fully imputed. Supplementary dividends of $175,065 (2019: $488,875) were paid to shareholders not resident

in New Zealand for tax purposes for which the Group received a foreign investor tax credit.

2.4 Earnings per share


Basic and diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the

weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares

issued during the period.



Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit after tax of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares

outstanding during the year.


Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting profit after tax and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. There are no options convertible into shares as at 1 August 2020 (2019:

Nil).




Dividends

2020

2019

2020

2019

cents per

Share

cents per

Share

$000's

$000's

Final dividend for the year ended 1 August 2019

24.00

14,316

Interim dividend for the year ended 1 August 2019

20.00

11,930

Final dividend for the year ended 1 August 2018

24.00

14,316

Total

24.00

44.00

14,316

26,246

Earnings per share

20202019

$000's $000's

Profit after tax27,77429,020

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding59,64959,649

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share)46.5648.65

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

14



3. Working Capital

3.1 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term highly

liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash

and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts.

Statements of Cash flows

The following are the definitions of the terms used in the statement of cash flows:

(I.) Cash comprises cash and cash equivalents.

(II.) Investing activities are those activities relating to the acquisition, holding and disposal of property, plant and equipment,

investments and employee advances.

(III.) Financing activities are those activities which result in changes in the size and composition of the capital structure of

the Group. This includes both equity and debt not falling within the definition of cash. Dividends paid are included in

financing activities.

(IV.) Operating activities include all transactions and other events that are not investing or financing activities.



The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents equals the fair value.


3.2 Inventories


Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method

and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. Net

realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses,

excluding borrowing costs.






Inventory adjustments are provided at year end for stock obsolescence within cost of sales in the Statement of Comprehensive

Income.


The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales amounted to $118,256,459 (2019: $114,717,733).

Cash and cash equivalents

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Cash at Bank

37,237

15,439

Short Term Bank Deposits

12,342

1,004

Cash on Hand

63

63

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

49,642

16,506

Inventories

20202019

$000's $000's

Finished goods25,06324,308

Inventory adjustments(426)(297)

Net inventories24,63724,011

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

15



4. Long term Assets

4.1 Leases


Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities

include the net present value of the remaining lease payments.


Right-of-use assets are initially recognised on commencement of lease at cost, comprising the initial amount of the lease

liabilities less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method

from the commencement date to the end of the lease term.


The group leases retail stores under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within one to eight years. There is a small

portion of lease contracts which contain renewal rights. In considering the lease term for these contracts, the Group has

determined that rights of renewals are not reasonably certain to be exercised due to the nature and location of the stores and

the changing retail environment. It is the Group’s strategy to renegotiate the terms of all leases at their expiry instead of

exercising renewal rights. This agile strategy is enabled by having stores relatively small in size and not highly customised,

and therefore relatively straight forward to move locations. In addition, with the current retail market uncertainty and the

continuing growth of online sales compared to store sales, the Group needs to maintain a degree of flexibility.


Both right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are discounted applying the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot

be determined, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow

the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and conditions.


In the process of adopting NZ IFRS 16, a number of judgements and estimates have been made. These include:

• incremental borrowing rate at the time of adoption;

• lease terms, including any rights of renewal expected to be exercised;

• foreign exchange conversion rates;

• application of practical expedients and recognition exemptions allowed by the new standards, including in respect

of low value assets and short-term lease exemptions.


In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the International Accounting Standards Board has issued amendments to IFRS 16

Leases to allow lessees not to account for rent concessions as lease modifications if they are a direct consequence of COVID-

19 and meet certain conditions.


The practical expedient will only apply if:

• the revised consideration is substantially the same or less than the original consideration;

• the reduction in lease payments relates to payments due on or before 30 June 2021; and

• no other substantive changes have been made to the terms of the lease.


The Group has early adopted this practical expedient for the year ended 1 August 2020 and has applied it to all eligible rent

concessions.


Short term leases where the Group is the lessee

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as

operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the

profit and loss in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.


The Group is the lessor

Assets leased to third parties under operating leases are included in Investment Property in the Statement of Financial

Position. Rental income (net of any incentives given to lessees) is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Lease receivables are disclosed under Note 4.3 Investment Property.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

16



The following tables show the movements and analysis in relation to the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, created on the

adoption of NZ IFRS 16.





Right of use Assets

2020

$000

Opening net book value 2 August 2019

75,845



Depreciation

(21,644)



Additions

18,805



FX impact

622



Carrying amount 1 August 2020

73,628



Lease liabilities

2020

$000

Operating lease commitment at 1 August 2019 as disclosed in the Group's financial statements

96,611



As at 2 August 2019

Discounted at the incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application

91,457



Recognition exemption for:

Short term leases

(2,966)



Lease contracts committed to but not yet available for use

(5,695)



Opening lease liabilities recognised 2 August 2019

82,796



Lease modifications and additions

20,411



Interest for the period

2,569



Lease payments made

(19,561)



Covid-19 rent abatements received to date

(1,281)



FX impact

729



Lease liabilities 1 August 2020

85,663



Lease liabilities maturity analysis

Minimum

lease

payments

Interest

Present

value

$000's

$000's

$000's

Due within one year

29,097



(2,070)



27,027



One to two years

21,411



(1,434)



19,977



Two to five years

35,307



(1,641)



33,666



Later than five years

5,122



(129)



4,993



Total

90,937



(5,274)



85,663



Current

27,027



Non-current

58,636



Total

85,663



Lease related expenses included in the income statement:

2020

$000

Depreciation21,644

Rent on short-term leases7,012

Covid-19 rent abatements received to date(1,281)

Interest on leases2,569

Total

29,944

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

17





Lease commitments:

The Group leases various retail outlets under non-cancellable short-term operating lease agreements. Leases reflect normal

commercial arrangements with varying terms.






Lease payments included in the cash flow statement:

2020

$000

Interest paid on leases (operating activities)

2,569



Payments for lease liabiities principal (financing activities)

16,992



Total cash outflows from leases

19,561



Lease commitments

2020

2019

At balance date the future aggregate minimum lease commitments was as follows:

$000's

$000's

Due within one year

1,286

25,422

One to two years

-

22,959

Two to five years

-

41,086

Later than five years

-

7,144

Total operating lease commitments

1,286

96,611

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

18



4.2 Property, plant and equipment


Recognition and measurement


Land and buildings were valued on 1 August 2020 by Telfer Young (Hawkes Bay) Ltd, Fordbaker Valuation Limited and Colliers

International who are independent registered valuers and associates of The New Zealand Institute of Valuers. The valuers have

recent experience in the location and category of the item being valued. The fair values of the assets represent the estimated

price for which a property could be sold on the date of valuation in an orderly transaction between market participants.


The adopted valuation has been assessed within a range indicated by two valuation approaches: Income capitalisation

approach and discounted cash flow analysis.


The following table summarises the valuation approach and key assumptions used by the valuers to arrive at fair value.


Valuation approach Description of the valuation approach

Income Capitalisation Approach

A valuation methodology which determines fair value by capitalising a property’s

sustainable net income at an appropriate, market derived capitalisation rate (yield).

Unobservable inputs within the income capitalisation approach include:

a) Net Market Rent which is the annual amount for which a tenancy within property

is expected to achieve under a new arm’s length leasing transaction after

deducting a fair share of property operating expenses

b) Capitalisation Rate (yield) which is the rate of return, determined through analysis

of comparable, market related sales transactions which is applied to a property’s

sustainable net income to derive value.


Discounted Cash Flow analysis With the discounted cash flow approach (DCF) a cash flow budget is established for the

property over a ten-year time horizon. Within the cash flow an allowance is made for rental

growth as well as deducting costs associated with property ownership. A terminal value is

also estimated and the cash flows are discounted at a market rate to arrive at a net

present value.

Unobservable inputs within the discounted cash flow approach include:

a) The discount rate which is the rate determined through analysis of comparable

market related sales transactions which is applied to a property’s future net cash

flows to convert those cash flows into a present value.

b) The terminal capitalisation rate which is the rate which is applied to a property’s

sustainable net income at the end of an assumed holding period to derive an

estimated market value.

c) Rental growth rate which is the annual growth rate applied to market rent over an

assumed holding period.

d) Expenses growth which is the annual amount applied to property operating

expenses over an assumed holding period



The revaluation surplus net of applicable deferred income taxes was credited to other comprehensive income and is shown in

the asset revaluation reserve in shareholders’ equity.


At each reporting date, where a valuation report is not obtained the most recent valuation reports are reviewed by the

management team. The review focuses on checking material movements and ensuring all additions and disposals are captured

and that there have been no material changes to the underlying assumptions on which the valuations are based.


Land and building measurements are categorised as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. During the year there were no transfers

between levels of the fair value hierarchy.


Both the income capitalisation approach and discounted cash flow analysis contain unobservable inputs in determining fair

value. These are summarised in the table below:


Description Fair Value at 1

August 2020

$000’s

Valuation

Technique

Unobservable

inputs

Range of

unobservable

inputs

Relationship of

unobservable inputs to fair

value

Land and

Buildings - retail

4,818 Income

capitalisation

approach and

discounted

Net Market Rent



Capitalisation

Rate (yield)

$433 per m2



6.24%


The higher the rent per square

metre the higher the fair value


The lower the yield the higher

the fair value

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

19


cash flow

analysis



Discount rate



Terminal

capitalisation rate


Rental growth

rate


Expenses growth



8.05%



6.75%



0.0% - 2.50%



0.40% - 2.50%


The higher the discount rate

the lower the fair value


The higher the terminal rate

the lower the fair value


The higher the rental growth

rate the higher the fair value


The higher the expenses the

lower the fair value

Land and

buildings -

warehouse

19,701 Income

capitalisation

approach and

discounted

cash flow

analysis

Net Market Rent



Capitalisation

Rate (yield)


Discount rate



Terminal

capitalisation rate


Rental growth

rate


Expenses growth


$104 - $143 per

m2



5.00% - 6.37%


6.63% - 6.75%



5.25% - 6.75%



0.0% - 5.50%



1.06% - 4.21%

The higher the rent per square

metre the higher the fair value


The lower the yield the higher

the fair value


The higher the discount rate

the lower the fair value


The higher the terminal rate

the lower the fair value


The higher the rental growth

rate the higher the fair value


The higher the expenses the

lower the fair value


Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it

is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be

measured reliably.

Increases in the carrying amount arising on revaluation of land and buildings are credited to other comprehensive income and

shown as an asset revaluation reserve in shareholders’ equity. Decreases that offset previous increases of the same asset are

charged in other comprehensive income and debited against the asset revaluation reserve directly in equity; all other decreases

are charged to the statement of comprehensive income. Each year on revaluation, the difference between depreciation based

on the revalued carrying amount of the asset charged to the statement of comprehensive income, and depreciation based on

the asset’s original cost is transferred from ‘other reserves’ to ‘retained earnings’.


Valuation uncertainty

The property valuations include a ‘valuation uncertainty’ clause. The registered valuers have regarded the impact on market

activity due to COVID-19 and the unprecedented set of circumstances on which to base a value judgement and consider there

to be a significant market uncertainty.


Less certainty exists than normal and a higher degree of caution should be attached to the valuation than normally would be

the case. Given the unknown future impact that COVID‐19 might have on real estate markets, the registered valuers

recommend that the users of the valuation report should review the valuation periodically.


The Group has recorded valuation of land and building according to the valuation report but will continue monitoring the macro

or microeconomic events that may result in change in the value.


Depreciation

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight line method to allocate their cost, net of

their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:


- Buildings 67 years

- Plant and equipment 2 - 5 years

- Furniture, fittings and office equipment 5 - 10 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate at each balance date.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

20



Impairment

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. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or

changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, for example a planned store closure,

withdrawal from a business segment, or assessment of loss making stores. Assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which

there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).


Disposal

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These are included in the

Statement of Comprehensive Income.






If land and buildings were stated on a historical cost basis, the amounts would be as follows:



Year ended 1 August 2020

$000's

Land at fair

value

Buildings at fair

value

Fixtures &

Fittings

Plant &

Equipment

TOTAL

Opening NBV

9,487

15,633

18,520

5,899

49,539

Additions

-

2,014

6,632

2,943

11,589

Disposals

(1,650)

(2,059)

(68)

(74)

(3,851)

Depreciation

-

(403)

(6,601)

(2,812)

(9,816)

Revaluations

466

1,031

-

-

1,497

Closing NBV

8,303

16,216

18,483

5,956

48,958

Cost/Valuation

8,303

16,216

62,634

22,495

109,648

Accumulated depreciation

-

-

(44,151)

(16,539)

(60,690)

Closing NBV

8,303

16,216

18,483

5,956

48,958

Year ended 1 August 2019

$000's

Land at fair

value

Buildings at fair

value

Fixtures &

Fittings

Plant &

Equipment

TOTAL

Opening NBV

6,097

10,844

15,210

4,660

36,811

Additions

1,875

5,477

9,163

3,555

20,070

Disposals

-

-

(185)

(46)

(231)

Depreciation

-

(297)

(5,597)

(2,270)

(8,164)

Transfers

(49)

(739)

(71)

-

(859)

Revaluations

1,564

348

-

-

1,912

Closing NBV

9,487

15,633

18,520

5,899

49,539

Cost/ Valuation

9,487

15,633

60,275

22,469

107,864

Accumulated depreciation

-

-

(41,755)

(16,570)

(58,325)

Closing NBV

9,487

15,633

18,520

5,899

49,539

20202019

$000's$000's

Land4,2705,580

Buildings12,79212,794

Cost17,06218,374

Accumulated depreciation(1,970)(1,714)

Net book amount15,09216,660

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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4.3 Investment property


Recognition and measurement


Land and buildings were valued on 1 August 2020 by Telfer Young (Hawkes Bay) Ltd who are independent registered valuers and

associates of The New Zealand Institute of Valuers. The valuers have recent experience in the location and category of the item

being valued. The fair values of the assets represent the estimated price for which a property could be sold on the date of

valuation in an orderly transaction between market participants.


The adopted valuation has been assessed within a range indicated by two valuation approaches: Income capitalisation approach

and discounted cash flow analysis.


The following table summarises the valuation approach and key assumptions used by the valuers to arrive at fair value.


Valuation approach Description of the valuation approach

Income Capitalisation Approach

A valuation methodology which determines fair value by capitalising a property’s

sustainable net income at an appropriate, market derived capitalisation rate (yield).

Unobservable inputs within the income capitalisation approach include:

a) Net Market Rent which is the annual amount for which a tenancy within

property is expected to achieve under a new arm’s length leasing transaction

after deducting a fair share of property operating expenses.

b) Capitalisation Rate (yield) which is the rate of return, determined through

analysis of comparable, market related sales transactions which is applied to

a property’s sustainable net income to derive value.


Discounted Cash Flow analysis With the discounted cash flow approach (DCF) a cash flow budget is established for

the property over a ten-year time horizon. Within the cash flow an allowance is made

for rental growth as well as deducting costs associated with property ownership. A

terminal value is also estimated and the cash flows are discounted at a market rate to

arrive at a net present value.

Unobservable inputs within the discounted cash flow approach include:

a) The discount rate which is the rate determined through analysis of

comparable market related sales transactions which is applied to a property’s

future net cash flows to convert those cash flows into a present value.

b) The terminal capitalisation rate which is the rate which is applied to a

property’s sustainable net income at the end of an assumed holding period to

derive an estimated market value.

c) Rental growth rate which is the annual growth rate applied to market rent over

an assumed holding period.

d) Expenses growth which is the annual amount applied to property operating

expenses over an assumed holding period.



The revaluation surplus was credited to other income in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Subsequent revaluation

surpluses or losses will be recognised through Statement of Comprehensive Income.


Land and building measurements are categorised as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. During the year there were no transfers

between levels of the fair value hierarchy.


Both the income capitalisation approach and discounted cash flow analysis contain unobservable inputs in determining fair value.

These are summarised in the table below:

Description Fair Value at 1

August 2020

$000’s

Valuation

Technique

Unobservable

inputs

Range of

unobservable

inputs

Relationship of

unobservable inputs to

fair value

Land and

Buildings - retail

3,212 Income

capitalisation

approach and

discounted cash

flow analysis


Net Market Rent



Capitalisation

Rate (yield)


Discount rate



$433 per m2



6.24%



8.05%



The higher the rent per

square metre the higher the

fair value


The lower the yield the

higher the fair value


The higher the discount

rate the lower the fair value

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

22


Terminal

capitalisation rate


Rental growth

rate


Expenses growth


6.75%



0.0% - 2.50%



0.40% - 2.50%


The higher the terminal rate

the lower the fair value


The higher the rental

growth rate the higher the

fair value


The higher the expenses

the lower the fair value


Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is

probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured

reliably.

Valuation uncertainty

The property valuations include a ‘valuation uncertainty’ clause. The registered valuers have regarded the impact on market

activity due to COVID-19 and the unprecedented set of circumstances on which to base a value judgement and consider there to

be a significant market uncertainty.


Less certainty exists than normal and a higher degree of caution should be attached to the valuation than normally would be the

case. Given the unknown future impact that COVID‐19 might have on real estate markets, the registered valuers recommend that

the users of the valuation report should review the valuation periodically.


The Group has recorded valuation of land and building according to the valuation report but will continue monitoring the macro or

microeconomic events that may result in change in the value.



Lease receivables:

The Group owns rental property that it leases under non-cancellable operating lease agreements to external parties. Leases reflect

normal commercial arrangements with varying terms and renewal rights.


The future minimum rental payments receivable under these leases is as follows:






Investment Property

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Opening balance

2,968

8,464

Transfer from property, plant & equipment

-

859

Sale of investment property

-

(6,563)

Net gain / (loss) from fair value adjustment

244

208

Closing balance

3,212

2,968

Lease receivables

20202019

$000's $000's

Due within one year193174

One to two years14880

Two to five years30423

Total lease receivables645277

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

23



5. Equity

5.1 Share capital


Ordinary shares are classified as capital, net of treasury stock.

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.

Treasury stock

Shares purchased on market under the executive share scheme are treated as treasury stock on acquisition at cost. On

vesting to the employee, treasury stock shares are credited to equity and an employee loan is recorded initially at fair value

and subsequently at amortised cost.

Reserves

The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of property, net of tax. The cash flow hedge reserve records the fair value

of derivative financial instruments, net of tax that meet the hedge accounting criteria. The Share Option reserve is used to

record the accumulated value of unvested share rights arising from the executive share scheme which have been recognised

in the statement of comprehensive income.





All shares are fully paid and rank equally.






















Contributed Equity

2020

2019

2020

2019

Shares

Shares

$000's

$000's

Balance at beginning of year

59,529,827

59,185,563

28,974

27,818

Purchase of Treasury stock

-

-

-

-

Sale of Treasury Stock

-

267,735

-

1,289

Dividends

-

-

27

160

Share Options Exercised

33,233

76,529

58

173

Gain on sale of Treasury Stock transferred to Retained Earnings

-

-

-

(466)

Balance at end of year

59,563,060

59,529,827

29,059

28,974

Representing:

Share Capital

59,649,061

59,649,061

29,279

29,279

Treasury Stock (net of Dividends)

(86,001)

(119,234)

(220)

(305)

Total

59,563,060

59,529,827

29,059

28,974

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

24



5.2 Executive Share Scheme


Equity settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees in accordance with the Group’s executive share

scheme. The fair value of share rights granted under the scheme is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a

corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the

employees become unconditionally entitled to the share rights.


The fair value at grant date of the share rights are determined using a Black Scholes Pricing model that takes into account the

exercise price, the term of the share right, the vesting and performance criteria, the non-tradable nature of the share right, the

share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free

interest rate for the term of the share right.


At each balance date, the Group revises its estimate of the number of share rights that are expected to become exercisable.

The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate.

Upon the vesting of share rights, the balance of the share option reserve relating to the share rights is transferred to retained

earnings.


The Company operates an employee share scheme for certain senior executives to purchase ordinary shares in the Company.

The Company provides the employees with limited recourse loans on an interest free basis to assist employees’ participation.

The loans are applied to purchase shares on market and the shares are treated as treasury stock.

The loan amount is the total market value of the shares plus any commission applicable on the date of purchase.

Any dividends payable on the shares are applied towards the repayment of the advance.

Shares purchased under the scheme are held by two directors as custodians and vest three years from the date of purchase. In

the event the employee leaves the company during the vesting period, the loan is repaid by selling the shares on market. Any

gain or loss arising from the sale of shares is included in equity. Refer to note 5.1 for further detail on treasury stock.

In accordance with NZ IFRS 2 this scheme is an equity-settled scheme.

There were no share issues during the 2020 financial year (2019: Nil).




Executive share scheme

Year ended 1 August 2020

Year ended 1 August 2019

Number of

shares

Purchase /

(sale) price

Number of

shares

Purchase /

(sale) price

Balance at beginning of financial year

119,234

463,498

Forfeited during the year

-



-



(267,735)

(4.81)



Exercised during the year

(33,233)

(76,529)

Balance at end of financial year

86,001

119,234

Percentage of total shares held by scheme

0.14%

0.20%

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

25



6. Taxation

6.1 Income tax expense


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

based on the notional income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities

attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial

statements and unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets

are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each

jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to

measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial

recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences

if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either

accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future

taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases

of investments in operations where the company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and

it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.



Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The statement of comprehensive income and statement of cash flows have 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.



The effective tax rate for the year was 24.6% (2019: 26.4%).

The Group has no tax losses (2019: Nil) and no unrecognised temporary differences (2019: Nil).

20202019

$000's $000's

Income tax expense

The tax expense comprises:

Current tax expense 11,94111,370

Deferred tax expense (note 6.2)

- Future tax benefit current year(3,036)(493)

- Prior period adjustment52(455)

Total income tax expense8,95710,422

Reconciliation of income tax expense to tax rate applicable to profits

Profit before income tax expense36,73139,442

Tax at 28% (2019: 28%)10,28511,044

Tax effect of:

- Income not subject to tax(236)(346)

- Expenses not deductible for tax2680

- Adjustment due to different rate in different jurisdictions28099

- Prior period adjustment52(455)

- Reinstatement of tax base on buildings(1,450)-

Total income tax expense8,95710,422

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

26



The tax (charge)/credit relating to components of other comprehensive income are as follows:



6.2 Deferred tax



6.3 Imputation credits



The above amounts represent the balance of the imputation account as at the end of the reporting period, adjusted for:

• Imputation credits that will arise from the payment of the provision for income tax;

• Imputation debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as liabilities at the reporting date; and

• Imputation credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date.



2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Before Tax

Tax

(charge) /

Credit

After Tax

Before Tax

Tax (charge)

/ Credit

After Tax

Gains (net of tax) on revaluation of land and buildings

1,497

9

1,506

1,912

898

2,810

Fair Value Gain / (Loss) (net of tax) in Cash Flow Hedge Reserve

(4,176)

1,203

(2,973)

(882)

238

(644)

Increase in Share Option Reserve

26

-

26

98

-

98

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

Depreciation

3,888

1,058

Amortisation - fixed rent

-

438

Provisions and accruals

1,698

1,069

Net lease liability

876

-

6,462

2,565

Amounts recognised directly in equity

Asset revaluation reserve

9

898

Cash flow hedges

763

(439)

Total amount recognised

7,234

3,024

Movements

Balance at beginning of year

3,024

940

Credited / (charged) to the Income Statement

2,998

948

Credited / (charged) to equity

1,212

1,136

Balance at end of the year

7,234

3,024

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods

17,131

14,167

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

27



7. Other

7.1 Employee benefits


Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be

settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees' services up to the

reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for

non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable.




7.2 Capital expenditure commitments



7.3 Contingencies

Contingent liabilities under contracts, guarantees and other agreements arising in the ordinary course of business on which no loss

is anticipated are as follows:




Letters of Credit


Bank letters of credit issued to secure future purchasing requirements are matched to a contingent asset of the same value

representing inventories purchased.


7.4 Related party transactions

During the year, the Company advanced and repaid loans to its subsidiaries by way of internal current accounts. In presenting the

financial statements of the Group, the effect of transactions and balances between fellow subsidiaries and those with the Parent

have been eliminated. All transactions with related parties were in the normal course of business and provided on commercial terms.








Employee benefits

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Holiday pay accrual and other benefits

5,586

4,775

Capital Commitments

20202019

$000's $000's

Commitments in relation to store fitouts and warehouse construction-2,688

2020

2019

$000's

$000's

Financial guarantee

466

678

Bank guarantee provided to the New Zealand Stock Exchange Limited

75

75

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

28



The Group undertook transactions with the related interests of the majority shareholder as detailed below:






The following Directors received Directors’ fees and dividends in relation to shares held personally as follows:








Key management compensation was as follows:




The Company operates an employee share scheme for certain senior executives and is outlined in Note 5.2.



2020

2019

T C Glasson

$000

$000

Rent on retail premises based on independent valuations

1,800

2,070

Related party transactions

2020

2019

2020

2019

$000

$000

$000

$000

Mr T C Glasson

89

90

2,669

4,893

Mr W J Bell

133

135

2

8

Ms K Bycroft

93

95

-

-

Mr M Donovan

84

85

22

41

Mr G Popplewell

84

85

45

83

Mr M Ford

103

105

2

4

Ms M Devine*

-

60

-

-

Directors' fees

Dividends

* Ms M Devine received Directors' Fees up to 1 April 2019, the date which she was appointed Group Managing Director. From this

date, short term employee benefits paid to Ms M Devine are included in key management compensation below.

Payments to Mr G Popplewell

2020

2019

$000

$000

Consulting fees

103

48

2020

2019

$000

$000

Short term employee benefits

2,865

3,120

Termination benefits

334

546

Share Scheme Benefit

26

98

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

29



7.5 Financial risk management


Fair value estimation

Fair value estimates are classified in a hierarchy based on the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.

The different levels have been defined as follows:

- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1).

- Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that

is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2).

- Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

The Group’s policy is to recognise transfers into and out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in

circumstances that caused the transfer.


The Group has financial instruments that are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of financial

instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined by using

valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data where it is available and rely

as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable,

the instrument is included within Level 2. Under Level 2 the Group holds forward foreign exchange contracts. The fair value

of these forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date, with the

resulting value discounted back to present value. Refer to note 7.5.4.


The Group's land and buildings within property, plant and equipment and investment property is classified as Level 3 in the

fair value hierarchy as one or more of the significant inputs into the valuation are not based on observable market data.

Refer to notes 4.2 and 4.3 for more information.

Derivatives

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-

measured to their fair value. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is

designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The company designates certain

derivatives as either; (1) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge);

or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges).

The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items,

as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Group also

documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in

hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of

hedged items.

Cash flow hedge

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is

recognised in equity in the cash flow hedge reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised

immediately in the profit and loss component of Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the periods when the hedged

item will affect profit or loss (for instance when the forecast sale that is hedged takes place). However, when the forecast

transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory) or a non-financial liability,

the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the measurement of the initial

cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge

accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast

transaction is ultimately recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. When a forecast transaction is no longer

expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the profit and loss

component of the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting

Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments

are recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

30



7.5.1 Financial risk factors

The Group’s activities expose it to various financial risks including, liquidity risk, credit risk, and market risk (including currency risk

and cash flow interest rate risk). The Group’s risk management strategy is to minimise adverse effects on Comprehensive Income.

Derivative financial instruments are used to hedge currency risk.

7.5.2 Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach to

managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under

both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, and by regularly monitoring cash flow.

At balance date, the Group had $49.642 million (2019: $16.506 million) in cash reserves and accordingly, management consider

liquidity risk to be relatively low.

The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities and gross-settled derivatives into relevant maturity groupings based on the

remaining period from the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The cash flow hedge “outflow” amounts

disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows liable for payment by the Group in relation to all forward foreign

exchange contracts in place at balance date. The cash flow hedge “inflow” amounts represent the corresponding inflow of foreign

currency back to the Group as a result of the gross settlement on those contracts, converted using the spot rate at balance date.

The carrying value shown is the net amount of derivative financial liabilities and assets as shown in the statement of financial

position.

Trade payables are shown at carrying value in the table. No discounting has been applied as the impact of discounting is not

significant.













HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

31





7.5.3 Credit Risk


Credit risk is the risk of the failure of a debtor or counterparty to honour its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the

Group. The Group incurs credit risk from trade receivables and transactions with financial institutions. The Group places its cash,

short-term investments and derivative financial instruments with high credit quality financial institutions. Retail sales are

predominantly settled in cash or by using major credit cards. 0.2% (2019: 0.2%) of sales give rise to trade receivables. This

maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of trade receivables.


Concentration of credit risk with respect to debtors is limited due to the large number of customers included in the Group’s customer

base.


The Group does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk.










As at 1 August 2020

Less than 3

months

3-12

months

Total

Carrying

value

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

Trade and other payables

26,967

-

26,967

26,967

26,967

-

26,967

26,967

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Cash flow hedges:

- outflow

(22,463)

(49,888)

(72,351)

(72,351)

- inflow

21,906

47,718

69,624

69,709

- Net

(557)

(2,170)

(2,727)

(2,642)

As at 1 August 2019

Less than 3

months

3-12

months

Total

Carrying

value

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

Trade and other payables

20,908

-

20,908

20,908

20,908

-

20,908

20,908

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Cash flow hedges:

- outflow

(19,129)

(26,586)

(45,715)

(45,715)

- inflow

19,899

27,468

47,367

47,249

- Net

770

882

1,652

1,534

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

32



7.5.4 Market Risk

Foreign exchange risk

The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from currency exposure predominantly with the US dollar with the purchase

of inventory from overseas suppliers.

The Board has established a Treasury Risk Policy to manage the foreign exchange risk. The policy is reviewed on a regular basis,

and management report monthly to the Board to confirm policy is adhered to. All committed foreign currency requirements are fully

hedged, and approximately 59% (2019: 50%) of anticipated foreign currency requirements are hedged on a rolling twelve month

basis.

The Group uses forward exchange contracts with major retail banks only to hedge its foreign exchange risk arising from future

purchases.


Forward exchange contracts – cash flow hedges

These contracts are used for hedging committed or highly probable forecast purchases of inventory. The contracts are timed to

mature during the month the inventory is shipped and the liability settled. The cash flows are expected to occur at various dates

within one year from balance date.

When forward exchange contracts have been designated and tested as an effective hedge the portion of the gain or loss on the

hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in equity. These gains or losses will be released

in the profit and loss in the Statement of Comprehensive Income at various dates over the following year as the hedged risk

crystallises.

At balance date the Group had entered into forward exchange contracts to sell the equivalent of NZ$72.351 million (2019:

NZ$45.715 million), primarily in US Dollars. At balance date these contracts are represented by net liabilities of $2.642 million (2019:

assets of $1.534 million). When foreign exchange contracts are not designated and tested as an effective hedge, the gain or loss

on the foreign exchange contract is recognised in the profit and loss in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

At balance date there are no such contracts in place (2019: $Nil).

Interest rate risk

The Group has no interest bearing liabilities. Exposure to interest rate risk arises only from the impact on income from operating

cash flows as a result of interest bearing assets, such as cash deposits.

Sensitivity analysis

Based on historical movements and volatilities and management’s knowledge and experience, management believes that the

following movements are ‘reasonably possible’ over a 12 month period:

• Proportional foreign exchange movement of -10% (depreciation of NZD) and +10% (appreciation of NZD) against the

USD, from the year end rate of $0.6706 (2019: $0.6553).

• Proportional foreign exchange movement of -10% (depreciation of NZD) and +10% (appreciation of NZD) against the

AUD, from the year end rate of $0.9283 (2019: $0.9571).

• A parallel shift of +1% / -1% in the market interest rates from the year end deposit rate of 0.25% (2019: 1.00%).

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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If these movements were to occur, the post-tax impact on profit and loss and equity for each category of financial investment:



The parent is not exposed to any interest rate or foreign exchange risk.


7.5.5 Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to maximise the value of shareholder equity and ensure that the Group continues

to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern. Group capital consists of share capital, reserves and retained earnings. In

order to meet these objectives, the Group may adjust the amount of dividend payment made to shareholders. The Group has no

specific banking or other arrangements which require that the Group maintain specific equity levels.






As at 1 August 2020

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

Financial assets

Loans and receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

49,642

(496)

(496)

496

496

2,261

2,261

(1,850)

(1,850)

Accounts receivable

2,343

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Advances to Employees

291

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Financial liabilities

Liabilities at amortised cost

Trade and other payables

26,967

-

-

-

-

(1,457)

(1,457)

1,192

1,192

Derivatives used for Hedging

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

(forward foreign exchange contracts)

2,642

-

-

-

-

-

5,508

-

(4,619)

TOTAL INCREASE/DECREASE

(496)

(496)

496

496

804

6,312

(658)

(5,277)

As at 1 August 2019

Carrying

amount

-1%

+1%

-10%

+10%

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

Financial assets

Loans and receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

16,506

(165)

(165)

165

165

1,069

1,069

(875)

(875)

Accounts receivable

1,652

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Advances to Employees

372

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Financial liabilities

Liabilities at amortised cost

Trade and other payables

20,908

-

-

-

-

(895)

(895)

733

733

Derivatives used for Hedging

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

(forward foreign exchange contracts)

1,534

-

-

-

-

-

3,874

-

(3,015)

TOTAL INCREASE/DECREASE

(165)

(165)

165

165

174

4,048

(142)

(3,157)

Carrying

amount

Interest rate

Foreign exchange rate

-1%

+1%

-10%

+10%

Foreign exchange rate

Interest rate

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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7.6 Events subsequent to balance date

Subsequent to year end, the Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 15.0 cents per share (fully imputed). The dividend

was paid on the 4th of September 2020 to all shareholders on the Company’s register as at 5:00pm, 28th August 2020.

The Board has additionally resolved to pay a final dividend of 24.0 cents (2019: 24.0 cents) per share (fully imputed). The

dividend will be paid on 15 December 2020 to all shareholders on the Company’s register as at 5:00pm, 8th December 2020.

At 11:59pm on 12 August 2020 Auckland re-entered Level 3 lockdown. The Group announced it had closed thirteen Hallenstein

Brothers stores and twelve Glassons stores in Auckland. On 31 August 2020 Auckland entered level 2.5 and the Auckland stores

for both Hallensteins Brothers and Glassons were re-opened with strict protocols in place in line with the Governments

recommendations.

At the time of signing these accounts the Glassons stores in Victoria remain closed. The stores are currently expected to reopen

in line with Australian Government recommendations on 26 October 2020.


7.7 Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards

Except as described below, the accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the

period ended 1 August 2019, as described in those annual financial statements.

There was one new standard and one new practical expedient applied during the period which had a material impact.

• NZ IFRS 16: Leases (effective from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019)

This standard replaces the current guidance in NZ IAS 17.

• NZ IFRS 16: Leases – Practical expedient for rent concessions as a direct consequence of COVID-19 (effective for

reporting periods beginning on or after 1 June 2020, with early adoption permitted).

The Group adopted NZ IFRS 16 Leases on 2 August 2019 and the impacts of this adoption were disclosed in the interim financial

statements of the Group for the period ended 1 February 2020. The Group has early adopted the practical expedient for lease

concessions in the year ended 1 August 2020 and has applied it to all eligible rent concessions. The impacts of this adoption are

disclosed in note 4.1 Leases.

Transition

For the reporting period commencing 2 August 2019 the Group has elected to apply the modified retrospective transition method.

Under this method the Group has not restated comparatives therefore reclassifications and adjustments are recognised in the

opening balance sheet on 2 August 2019.

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of remaining lease payments. The weighted average incremental borrowing

rate applied to the lease liabilities on 2 August 2019 was 3.01%.

Leases entered into and identified by the Group are all property leases. The associated right-of-use assets for property leases were

measured on a consistent basis with the lease liabilities, but have been adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease

payments and lease incentives.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2020

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On transition, the Group applied the following practical expedients:

• Non-capitalisation of leases that expire within twelve months from adoption date. Costs relating to these leases have been

recognised in the income statement within selling, distribution, and administration expenses.

• Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics (such as leases with a similar

remaining lease term for a similar class of underlying asset in a similar economic environment).

• Elected to exclude initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application.


The Group has not recognised any right-of-use assets or liabilities for leases that it was committed to but were not yet available for

use by the Group at the date of transition.

The change in accounting policy affected the following items in the balance sheet on 2 August 2019:

• Right of use assets – increase by $75,845,000

• Lease liabilities – increase by $82,796,000

• Other payables – decrease by $6,951,000 relating to lease incentives and accrued rent for fixed increases.

For comparative period analysis purposes, the adoption of the accounting standard has affected the following items of the income

statement and statement of cash flows:

• In the income statement ‘finance expense’ includes interest expense associated with lease liabilities, and ‘selling

expenses’, ‘distribution expenses’ and ‘administration expenses’ includes depreciation associated with right-of-use assets.

• In the statement of cash flows lease payments are now split between principal repayments classified within ‘financing

activities’ and interest repayments classified within ‘operating activities’. Previously lease payments were included within

‘payments to suppliers’ within operating activities.


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Independent auditor’s report

To the shareholders of Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited

We have audited the financial statements which comprise:

● the statement of financial position as at 1 August 2020;

● the statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended;

● the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended;

● the statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and

● the notes to the financial statements, which include significant accounting policies.


Our opinion

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements of Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (the

Company), including its subsidiaries (the Group), present fairly, in all material respects, the financial

position of the Group as at 1 August 2020, 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) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Basis for opinion

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

(NZ)) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). 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 believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for

our opinion.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1

International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence

Standards) (New Zealand) (PES 1) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards

Board and the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International

Independence Standards) issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA

Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Our firm carries out other services for the Group in the areas of tax advisory and tax compliance

services. The provision of these other services has not impaired our independence as auditor of the

Group.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in

our audit of the financial statements of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context

of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not

provide a separate opinion on these matters.


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Description of the key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit

matter

Inventory valuation, including the impact of

COVID-19

As at 1 August 2020, the Group held $24.6

million of inventories. Given the size of

the inventory balance relative to the

total assets of the Group and the estimates

and judgements described below, the

valuation of inventory required significant

audit effort.

As disclosed in Note 3.2 of the financial

statements, inventories are held at the lower

of cost and net realisable value determined

using the weighted average cost method. At

year end, the valuation of inventory is

reviewed by management and the cost of

inventory is reduced to its Net Realisable

Value (NRV) where inventory is forecast to

be sold below cost.

As described under Critical accounting

estimates, judgements and assumptions in

note 1.2 of the financial statements, the

Group assesses the inventory provision using

management judgement which considers a

range of factors including the review of

historical data, the age of inventory and the

current selling price trends to determine the

appropriateness of the provision.

As disclosed in note 1.3 of the financial

statements, the Group has taken steps since

March in response to COVID-19, including

closely monitoring planned stock intake and

alignment with sales demand which meant

that COVID-19 did not have a material

impact on the valuation.




We have performed the following procedures over

the valuation of inventory:

● For a sample of inventory items, tested

inventory costing to supplier invoices and

shipping documentation;

● We tested that the ageing report used by

management correctly aged inventory items by

agreeing a sample of aged inventory items to

the invoices;

● On a sample basis we tested the NRV of

inventory lines to recent selling prices;

● We assessed the percentage write down applied

to older inventory with reference to historic

inventory write downs and recoveries on slow

moving inventory;

● We re-performed the calculation of the

inventory write down;

● Considered the impact of COVID-19 on the

inventory valuation by discussing the impact

with management, considering the impact on

slow moving items and the impact of reduction

in purchase levels on the NRV calculations;

● We also made enquires of management,

including those outside of the finance function,

and considered the results of our testing above

to determine whether any specific write downs

were required; and

● Reviewed the appropriateness of disclosures in

the financial statements.

From the procedures performed we have no

matters to report.


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Description of the key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit

matter

Adoption of NZ IFRS 16 Leases

The Group adopted NZ IFRS 16 Leases on 2

August 2019. The standard requires the

recognition of a right of use asset and lease

liability on the balance sheet for all leases.

Previously operating leases were not

recognised on the balance sheet. The

adoption of the standard has resulted in the

recognition of a right of use asset of $75.8

million and a lease liability of $82.8 million.

As outlined in Note 4.1 of the financial

statements, a number of judgements and

estimates have been made by management in

establishing these opening values. These

comprise of the:

● Incremental borrowing rates at the time

of adoption;

● Lease terms, including the judgement

that no rights of renewal are expected to

be exercised; and

● Application of practical expedients in

respect of short-term lease exemptions.

This was considered an area of focus for our

audit due to the number of leases and the

significant judgements and estimates

inherent in the calculation.


We have performed the following audit procedures:

● Held discussions with management to

understand the adoption process, including the

basis for key assumptions used in the

calculation of opening balances and

management's process;

● Performed testing, on a sample basis, of the

accuracy of information included in the

calculations by comparing them to the terms in

the underlying lease contracts;

● Tested completeness of the identified lease

contracts by checking that leased stores were

included in the calculation;

● Engaged our valuation experts to assess the

appropriateness of the incremental borrowing

rates used;

● On a sample basis, recalculated the right of use

asset and lease liability for individual leases;

● Reviewed assumptions used to determine the

lease term, including no rights of renewal being

assumed, and assessed whether they were

supported by past practice and current business

plans;

● Reviewed the appropriateness of practical

expedients applied, including exclusion of

short-term lease exemptions;

● On a sample basis, assessed the appropriate

treatment of rent abatements received from

landlords; and

● Reviewed the appropriateness of disclosures in

the financial statements.

From the procedures performed we have no

matters to report.




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Our audit approach

Overview


An audit is designed to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial

statements are free from material misstatement.

Overall Group materiality: $1.8 million, which represents approximately

5% of Group profit before tax.

We chose Group profit before tax as the benchmark because, in our view,

it is the benchmark against which performance of the Group is most

commonly measured by users, and is a generally accepted benchmark.

We agreed with the Audit and Risk Committee that we would report to

them any misstatements identified during our audit above $100,000 as

well as misstatements below that amount that, in our view, warranted

reporting for qualitative reasons.


As reported above, we have two key audit matters, being:

● Inventory valuation, including the impact of COVID-19

● Adoption of NZ IFRS 16 Leases

Materiality

The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality,

including the overall Group materiality for the financial statements as a whole as set out above. These,

together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit, the nature,

timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both

individually and in aggregate on the financial statements as a whole.

Audit scope

We designed our audit by assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements and

our application of materiality. As in all of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management

override of internal controls including among other matters, consideration of whether there was

evidence of bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an

opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the

accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates.

Our Group audit scope focused on the major operating locations. In aggregate, the locations selected

as part of our audit scoping contributed 98% of the Group’s Revenue and 94% of the Group’s profit

before tax.

Audits of each major operating location are performed by PwC New Zealand at a materiality level

calculated by reference to a proportion of Group materiality appropriate to the relative scale of the

operations concerned. The remaining operations were not considered significant to the Group and

were subject to other procedures including analytical procedures.


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Information other than the financial statements and auditor’s report

The Directors are responsible for the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not

cover the other information included in the annual report and we do not and will not express any form

of assurance conclusion on the other information. At the time of our audit, there was no other

information available to us.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, if other information is included in the annual

report, 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 on the

other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a

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

Responsibilities of the Directors 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 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 for assessing the Group’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 Group 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) and ISAs will always detect a material

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

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

decisions of users taken on the basis of 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-1/

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.


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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 Keren Blakey.


For and on behalf of:




Chartered Accountants

25 September 2020

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