PLP - Updated Disclosure Documents
Offer of units in the Private Land and Property Fund of the Booster Investment Scheme 2
This document replaces the Product Disclosure Statement dated 13 September 2022.
This document gives you important information about this investment to help you decide whether you want
to invest. There is other useful information about this offer on www.disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.
nz. Booster Investment Management Limited has prepared this document in accordance with the Financial
Markets Conduct Act 2013. You can also seek advice from a financial advice provider to help you make an
investment decision.
1 July 2024
Issuer: Booster Investment Management Limited
Booster
Investment
Scheme 2
Product Disclosure Statement
Private Land & Property Fund
Private Land and Property Fund2
1. Key information summary
Description and investment objectiveRisk indicator
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with a complementary
and enhanced risk / return outcome compared to traditional listed property
investments.
It aims to generate an average annual long-term return of about 6.5% p.a.
(before tax and after all fees, charges and costs) over rolling 7 year periods from
a combination of income and capital gain as properties reach full productive
capability.
Changes in the valuation of properties due to general property market movements
will also impact the return of the Fund but such returns are not the primary
objective of the Fund.
The Wholesale Portfolio, in which the Fund invests, may borrow to invest in more
property or to develop property already held by the Wholesale Portfolio.
What is this?
This is a managed investment scheme.
Your money will be pooled with other investors’ money
and invested in various investments.
Booster Investment Management Limited (we, our or
us) will invest your money and charge you a fee for its
services. The returns you receive are dependent on the
investment decisions of Booster and the performance of the
investments.
The value of those investments may go up or down.
The types of investments and the fees you will be charged
are described in this document.
What will your money be invested in?
The Private Land and Property Fund (Fund) is listed on the
NZX Main Board (with the code PLP). The Fund provides
investors with an opportunity to obtain an investment
exposure primarily in a specialised portfolio of directly
held, unlisted, agricultural and horticultural land and other
property investments in New Zealand, which may be
supplemented with investments in industrial, commercial
and retail properties (including land, buildings, bearer
plants1, and plant and equipment). The Fund obtains its
property exposure by buying units in a separate wholesale
property fund managed by Booster – the Private Land and
Property Portfolio (Wholesale Portfolio) a fund within the
Booster Wholesale Scheme. Details of the property held by
the Wholesale Portfolio can be found in the
‘Other Material Information’ document located at
www.booster.co.nz
1 A bearer plant is a plant (such as a grape vine) that is used in the
production or supply of agricultural produce for more than one period.
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Potentially lower returns Potentially higher returns
Higher risk
Lower risk
See Section 4 – What are the risks of investing? for an explanation of the risk indicator and for information about other risks
that are not included in the risk indicator. To help you clarify your own attitude to risk, you can seek financial advice or work
out your risk profile at www.sorted.org.nz/tools/investor-profiler/.
More about the Fund
This Fund may not be suitable for all investors
due to the risks of volatility of returns, gearing
and concentration of investments. If you
are unsure, you should seek advice from
a financial adviser.
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2 Calculated daily as a percentage of the net asset value of the Fund.
The Fund may also incur interest and borrowing costs related to gearing undertaken by the Wholesale Portfolio.
For more information about the fees charged, see Section 5 – What are the fees?
Who manages the Private Land and Property
Fund?
Booster is the manager of the Fund. You’ll learn more about
us in Section 7 – Who is involved?
What are the returns?
The return on your investment comes from income
distributions made by the Fund, and from any change in
the Fund’s unit price. The unit price changes as net income
is earned (prior to being distributed), and as property
is revalued. The distribution is the result of net income
generated from rents and the crops produced on the land.
Because crop net income fluctuates, the distribution is not
set at a fixed rate and will vary.
We will aim to pay a quarterly distribution to investors of
any net cash income received from the Wholesale Portfolio
(after allowing for expenses). Eligible investors can choose
to reinvest their distributions by participating in the
Distribution Reinvestment Plan.
See Section 2 – How does this investment work? for more
information.
How can you get your money out?
You can make a request to Booster to withdraw some or
all of your investment in the Fund at any time. Withdrawals
from the Fund will only be processed on the first business
day of the month. There are minimum withdrawal amount
requirements and you must either maintain the amount that
is set as the Fund’s minimum on-going balance or withdraw
in full. If you make a withdrawal request directly with
Booster, a withdrawal fee will normally apply. See Section
5 – What are the fees?
Because the Fund invests in the Wholesale Portfolio, whose
investments by nature have relatively long sale timeframes,
there may be some circumstances in which processing of
withdrawal requests is delayed or suspended.
To mitigate this risk, the Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio
are managed to provide various sources of limited liquidity
for withdrawals.
Units in the Fund are quoted on the NZX Main Board, so
you can also sell your investment on the exchange if there
are interested buyers, in addition to being able to redeem
your investment directly with the Manager. The amount
you get may be less than the amount you invested.
We’ll explain how you can withdraw your investment in
Section 2 – How does this investment work?
How will your investment be taxed?
The Fund is a listed portfolio investment entity (Listed PIE)
for tax purposes.
The amount of tax that the Fund pays is calculated at the
rate of 28%. The Fund intends to pay a distribution on
a quarterly basis, which will include imputation credits
representing the tax it has paid. For a New Zealand resident
individual or trustee investor (other than a unit trust) that
has a marginal tax rate that is lower than the rate of tax
payable by the Fund, you may be able to apply the surplus
imputation credits against other income on which you are
required to pay tax.
See Section 6 – What taxes will you pay? for more
information.
Where can you find more key information?
Booster is required to publish quarterly updates for the
Fund. The updates show the returns, and the total fees
actually charged to investors, during the previous year. The
latest fund updates are available at www.booster.co.nz.
We will also give you copies of those documents on request.
Annual fund charges2Individual action fees
Management fee 1.00%
Other management and
administration charges
In fund costs* 0.10%
Property operating
expenses** 0.12%
Total (estimate) 1.22%
* Estimated.
** The estimated property operating
expenses are the direct costs of
ownership and operation of the
individual underlying properties of
the Wholesale Portfolio which are
proportionately passed to the Fund.
This includes (but is not limited to)
valuations and other property related
costs and associated professional fees.
These amounts are not fees payable
for the management of the Fund.
Contribution fees
Booster does not charge an entry fee. Your financial adviser, with your agreement, may charge
you other fees for the services they provide to you. These fees may include an entry fee on each
investment amount. If you buy units in the Fund through an NZX Participant (such as a broker),
they may also charge you a fee for their services.
Withdrawal fee
To help manage withdrawal requests, Booster may charge a withdrawal fee on part or all of your
investment withdrawn from the Fund. The fee charged is based on the sum of all amounts you
have withdrawn from the Fund in the previous rolling 12 months. If you hold multiple accounts
for the same legal entity or with the same beneficial ownership, the withdrawal fee applicable
will be based on the TOTAL amount of withdrawals by the same legal entity/beneficial owner.
If you sell your units on the NZX Main Board you will not be charged a withdrawal fee.
Total amount withdrawn Fee payable
in the last rolling 12 months (for each tier)
$50,000 or less Nil
Between $50,000 and $100,000 1% of the amount above $50,000
Between $100,000 and $200,000 2% of the amount above $100,000
Between $200,000 and $300,000 3% of the amount above $200,000
Between $300,000 and $500,000 4% of the amount above $300,000
$500,000 or more 5% of the amount above $500,000
Other funds managed by Booster that invest in the Fund will not be charged a withdrawal fee.
Private Land and Property Fund4
2. How does this investment work?
The Fund has been established within the Booster
Investment Scheme 2 (Scheme), a managed investment
scheme that is registered under the Financial Markets
Conduct Act 2013.
Why invest
The key benefits of investing in the Fund include:
• Access to unlisted property investments.
Your money is combined with other investors’ money, to
give you access to a specialised investment portfolio of
unlisted New Zealand land and property investments.
This is achieved by investing in the Wholesale Portfolio
which holds the property investments directly.
Consistent with the Fund’s long- term approach, we
take an active interest in being a good steward of land
held by the Wholesale Portfolio, without compromising
its investment objective.
• Unlisted property investments have a different return
profile to listed investments
• Unlisted property is not usually subject to the same
rapid price changes as listed investments can be
due to changes in market sentiment.
• Unlisted property returns have a low correlation
with returns from other asset classes over the long
term, helping to reduce the overall volatility in
returns when combined with an existing investment
strategy. Agriculture and horticulture property also
provide diversification benefits when combined
with other traditional property investment types
such as commercial, industrial, retail, retirement
villages and residential.
• Ability to trade on-market
Units in the Fund can be bought and sold on the NZX
Main Board like shares in a company, provided there are
interested sellers and buyers. In addition to potentially
selling units on NZX, you can also apply to the Manager
to redeem.
• Combination of cash income and capital growth.
The Wholesale Portfolio receives regular rental income
from its leased property, and income from its contracts
to supply crops produced from land (which is passed
to the Fund by distribution), as well as offering the
potential for capital growth.
• An inflation hedge.
The income derived from underlying leased property
generally has an increase linked to inflation or above.
This means (all other things being equal) that both the
income and underlying asset value of property tends to
appreciate with inflation. This helps to preserve the real
value of your investment.
• Experience.
The investments are managed by experienced
professionals with support from industry specialists.
Further details of our experienced team can be found
in the ‘Other Material Information’ document on our
website www.booster.co.nz.
• Knowledge.
We keep you up to date about your investment with
regular reporting and you can easily access information
about your investment online.
• Financial advice.
You have access to a financial adviser who will be able
to help you with your investment decisions.
• Tax benefits.
Tax is paid by the Fund at the rate of 28%. Imputation
credits on distributions allow those New Zealand
resident individual or trustee investors (other than a unit
trust) on lower tax rates to apply surplus imputation
credits against other taxable income they may have.
Investors should also receive an indirect tax timing
benefit from the depreciation the Wholesale Portfolio
claims on its property.
Section 1Key information summaryPage 2
Section 2How does this investment work?Page 4
Section 3Description of your investment optionsPage 7
Section 4What are the risks of investing?Page 8
Section 5What are the fees?Page 10
Section 6What taxes will you pay?Page 11
Section 7Who is involved?Page 11
Section 8How to complainPage 12
Section 9Where you can find more informationPage 12
Section 10How to applyPage 12
Table of contents
Private Land and Property Fund5
How it works
Booster Investment Scheme 2 (Scheme) is a managed
investment scheme established as a trust governed by a
Trust Deed, which is an agreement between the Manager
(Booster) and the Supervisor (Public Trust) describing
how the Scheme works and our responsibilities. Booster
is responsible for managing the Scheme and the Fund
and Public Trust supervises us to make sure we meet
our responsibilities and obligations. Public Trust has also
appointed a custodian to hold the investments on behalf
of investors. This structure is designed to ensure that
your interests are always put first.
When you invest your money in the Fund, you receive
‘units’. ‘Units’ represent your share of the investments in the
Fund. The ‘unit price’ shows what your share is worth at any
time. If the Fund’s investment value goes up, your units will
be worth more. If the value goes down your units will be
worth less. The Fund’s unit prices are published on
Booster’s website at www.booster.co.nz.
The return on your investment comes from any distributions
made by the Fund and any change in the value of your units.
The Manager will aim to pay quarterly distributions
to investors of any net cash income received from the
Wholesale Portfolio (after allowing for any other expenses).
The amount you receive will depend on the distributable
income of the Fund, the number of units you hold in the
Fund on the Record Date of the distribution and the
amount per unit to be distributed by the Fund. The
distribution amount can be reinvested into the Fund
to purchase further units or paid to your designated
account (your custodial account or nominated bank
account if no custodial account). For further information
about reinvesting distributions, refer to the section titled
‘Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)’.
Making investments
How do you invest?
You can invest in the Fund online by applying directly to
Booster at www.booster.co.nz, or through your financial
adviser, by completing and submitting an application form.
The application form is available by contacting Booster, or
from your financial adviser. Units are issued by the Fund at
its unit price.
Alternatively, you can buy units in the Fund on market at the
quoted price through an NZX Participant (such as a broker).
See www.nzx.com/services/market-participants for a list
of current NZX Participants. The quoted price on the NZX
Main Board may differ from the unit price provided by the
Fund and may be traded at a discount or premium to the
unit price, depending upon the availability of buyers and
sellers, their respective view of the underlying value of the
investments or their expected return from the Fund (refer
also to the Trading risk outlined on page 9).
In addition to the above, eligible investors can choose
to reinvest their distributions by participating in the
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Refer to the
‘Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)’ section for details.
Other funds managed by Booster (Booster Managed
Funds) also invest in the Fund, and are able to invest in
and withdraw from the Fund at any time (other than when
the Fund or Wholesale Portfolio has excess or insufficient
liquidity and has placed a restriction on all applications or
withdrawals).
The Booster Managed Funds may also trade in Fund units on
the NZX Main Board. For more information on how potential
conflicts of interest are managed see the ‘Other Material
Information’ document available at
www.booster.co.nz.
When can you invest?
Investing by applying directly to Booster or through your
financial adviser
While you can apply to invest in the Fund at any time, new
units in the Fund will generally only be issued to investors
(other than Booster Managed Funds) once a month, on the
first business day of each month. Booster Managed Funds
will be issued units in the Fund as and when applications
are received. Whilst units would generally be issued once
a month, the Manager reserves the discretion to issue units
intra-month to investors where the aggregate demand
exceeds 100,000 units.
Applications received up to 10:00am on the first business
day of the month will be processed on the first business
day of that month.
Any money received by Booster with an application to
invest in the Fund from an investor will be held in the
Fund’s application account until the new units are issued.
While the Fund will generally accept new investments
from investors once a month, as the Fund is invested in
an unlisted wholesale property fund, Booster reserves the
right to refuse to accept or to reduce an investor’s initial or
further investment application at its discretion. This may
include if the Fund or Wholesale Portfolio is carrying excess
liquidity and does not expect to have an opportunity to
invest application money in new investments within
60 days.
Buying units in the Fund on the NZX Main Board
(code PLP)
You can buy or sell units in the Fund on the market at any
time, provided there are interested sellers and buyers.
How much can you invest?
The minimum initial investment in the Fund is $1,000. While
you’re not required to make any further investments, you
can invest more directly with Booster at any time by making
additional investments (minimum $500), or buying units
on market.
While the maximum amount you invest is up to you, Booster
reserves the right to refuse to accept or reduce an investor’s
initial, further or existing investment in the Fund in order
to ensure that the Fund maintains its PIE eligibility status for
tax purposes. For more information, see the ‘Other Material
Information’ document available on our website at
www.booster.co.nz.
Booster may waive or vary the minimum investment
amounts at any time.
How do you pay?
If you are investing by applying directly to Booster or
through your financial adviser, you can make investments
by direct credit, direct debit or any other method
acceptable to Booster. Cash deposits will not be accepted.
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Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
Investors who are a resident in New Zealand and have an
address in New Zealand on the Fund register are eligible
to reinvest their distributions by participating in the DRP.
As participation in the DRP is voluntary, eligible investors
are free to opt-in or opt-out of the DRP at any time with
prior notice to the Manager (for direct investors) or Link
Market Services Limited (Unit Registrar) (for NZX investors).
Further information on the DRP can be found in the ‘Other
Material Information’ document located at
www.booster.co.nz.
Selling your units on the NZX Main Board
Units in the Fund are quoted on the NZX Main Board, so
you can sell your investment through an NZX Participant
(such as a broker) or adviser if there are interested buyers.
Periodically, we can request (and require) investors whose
holdings are below the required minimum value to increase
their holdings, sell their units on the NZX, or redeem
their units directly with the Manager. We can also restrict
transfers where the transfer could result in the Fund losing
its PIE status.
In order to trade quoted units, you will need to have a
Common Shareholder Number (CSN), an Authorisation
Code (FIN) and a relationship with an NZX Participant.
The information below at ‘Withdrawing your investments’
does not apply if you are selling your units on market.
Withdrawing your investments
This section does not apply to the sale of the units on
the NZX
How do you withdraw?
You can request a withdrawal from the Fund, by contacting
us or by completing the appropriate withdrawal form
available by contacting Booster, or through your financial
adviser.
Units are redeemed at the Fund’s unit price.
When can you withdraw?
You can apply to withdraw from the Fund at any time.
Withdrawals from the Fund (other than Booster Managed
Funds) will only be processed on the first business day of
the month. Withdrawal requests from Booster Managed
Funds will be processed as and when they are received.
Withdrawal requests that have been made to and accepted
by Booster will normally be processed within five business
days of the first business day of the month, but could
take longer, depending on available liquidity to pay the
requested withdrawals.
Withdrawal requests received up to 10:00am on the first
business day of the month will be processed on the first
business day of that month.
Because the Fund invests in the Wholesale Portfolio, whose
investments by nature have relatively long sale timeframes,
there are some circumstances where we may delay or
suspend the payment of withdrawals (including for Booster
Managed Funds) if we believe that making payments is not
practicable or in the best interests of all investors in the
Fund. This includes where we consider that the redemption
price cannot be calculated in a fair manner, or there is
insufficient access to liquidity in the Fund (which excludes
any income in the Fund yet to be distributed to investors) to
satisfy a withdrawal request. To mitigate this risk, the Fund
and Wholesale Portfolio are managed to provide various
sources of limited liquidity for withdrawals. See Section 4
– What are the risks of investing? for further details.
How much can you withdraw?
The minimum withdrawal amount is $500.
Booster may charge a withdrawal fee for making a
withdrawal of more than $50,000 from the Fund. See
Section 5 – What are the fees? for more information.
You’ll need to maintain the minimum on-going balance of
$1,000 in the Fund after any withdrawal. If your withdrawal
request takes you below this amount, you will need to either
top up your investment back to the minimum balance,
or withdraw fully from the Fund. If your balance falls below
the minimum balance, Booster reserves the right to pay the
balance of your investment less any tax and fees to your
designated account (your custodial account or nominated
bank account if no custodial account), and your investment
in the Fund will end.
Booster may waive or vary the minimum withdrawal
amounts and the minimum on-going balance amount
at any time.
Private Land and Property Fund7
Private Land and Property Fund
Investment objective and strategy
• The Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with a
complementary and enhanced risk / return outcome compared
to traditional listed property investments.
• It aims to generate average annual long-term returns of about 6.5% p.a
(before tax and after all fees, charges and costs) over rolling 7 year
periods from a combination of income and capital gain as properties
reach full productive capability.
• Changes in the valuation of properties due to general property market
movements will also impact the return of the Fund but such returns are not
the primary objective of the Fund.
• The Fund aims to obtain an investment exposure primarily in a specialised
portfolio of directly held, unlisted agricultural and horticultural land and
property investments in New Zealand, which may be supplemented with
investments in industrial, commercial and retail properties.
• The Fund obtains its property exposure by buying units in the
Wholesale Portfolio.
• The Wholesale Portfolio, in which the Fund invests, may borrow to invest
in more property or to develop property already held. The level of gearing
can vary between 0-65% of the Wholesale Portfolio’s asset value.
• The level of diversification of the Wholesale Portfolio’s property
investments is expected to broaden over time, but currently has a
concentration of property in the wine industry across multiple regions
of New Zealand.
• To support its investment objective, the Wholesale Portfolio may enter
into transactions with other funds or parties that are either managed or
associated with Booster (such as leases to companies). Details of any
borrowings, related party transactions and a current list of property
holdings can be found in the ‘Other Material Information’ document on
www.booster.co.nz.
Target investment mix
Risk indicator
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3 A small proportion of cash for liquidity purposes may be held as the liquidity needs of investors are assessed over time.
3. Description of your investment options
100% Unlisted property3
Minimum suggested investment timeframe
4 years
This Fund may not be suitable for all investors due to the
risks of volatility of returns, gearing and concentration of
investments. If you are unsure, you should seek advice
from a financial adviser.
Potentially lower returns Potentially higher returns
Higher risk
Lower risk
Growth assets 100% | Income assets 0%
Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO)
If you would like to learn more about the Fund, you can read the SIPO. The most current SIPO for the Fund can be found on
our website www.booster.co.nz.
We may change the SIPO from time to time without notifying you. We will consult with the Supervisor and give them
written notice of any changes before they take effect. Any material changes will be advised in the Booster Investment
Scheme 2 annual report.
Further information about the assets in the Fund can be found in the fund updates at www.booster.co.nz.
Details of the property held by the Wholesale Portfolio can be found in the ‘Other Material Information’ document on our
website www.booster.co.nz.
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Booster intends the Wholesale Portfolio to acquire,
over time, investments across other industries and
with more counterparties which will broaden the level
of diversification if, and when, that is done. Current
holdings can be found in the ‘Other Material Information’
document at www.booster.co.nz.
• Distribution risk. This is the risk that the Wholesale
Portfolio does not pay distributions to the Fund and
therefore the Fund is not able to pay a distribution
to its investors, or that the level of distributable income
varies from time to time due for example to fluctuations
in crop yields or the market value of crops, to the extent
the fund’s income is linked to crop production.
• Manager risk. This is the risk that the Fund
underperforms because of the way we manage
the Fund’s or the Wholesale Portfolio’s investments.
• Revaluation timing risk. This risk applies to the value
of units reflected in the Fund’s unit price issued by
Booster. This is the risk that the value of the property
may increase or decrease markedly following periodic
valuation updates due to a lack of continuous
assessment of value by an active/listed market.
This may mean the price of your units does not always
fully reflect an independent market assessment of the
value of the property on any given day and so, if you
withdraw your investment, you may receive more or less
than if the property had been independently valued just
prior to that withdrawal.
To partly mitigate this risk, Booster will review the
valuation of property on at least a quarterly basis, and,
as far as practicable, the timing of the independent
review of property values will be spread across the
financial year.
Other specific risks
There are other factors, not already reflected in the risk
indicator that may significantly impact returns for investors.
• Climatic/environmental risk. This is the risk that
the annual return from the property or the value
of the property is adversely affected by climatic or
environmental events, such as drought, frost, hail,
excessive rainfall/humidity, storms or earthquakes.
Climate and environmental conditions cause crop
harvest volumes to vary from year to year.
Extreme weather events that have a material impact
on crop yields are anticipated to occur every few years,
whilst events such as earthquakes that materially impact
the land are expected to be rare. The magnitude of a
climatic or environmental event can range from
a small reduction in harvest volumes to an extreme event
destroying the full crop for the year, through to
a catastrophic event that permanently impairs the value
of the land or reduces the productive area of the land.
The climatic risks are mitigated as far as practical
by adoption of standard industry practices such
as securing sources of irrigation water, installation
of frost management, and proactive management of
the plants in response to weather forecast information.
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Understanding the risk indicator
Managed funds in New Zealand must have a standard risk
indicator. The risk indicator is designed to help investors
understand the uncertainties both for loss and growth that
may affect their investment. You can compare funds using
the risk indicator.
4. What are the risks of investing?
The risk indicator for the Fund covered in this Product
Disclosure Statement can be found on page 2.
The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating
reflects how much the value of the Fund’s assets goes up
and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher
potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along
the way.
To help you clarify your own attitude to risk, you can seek
financial advice or work out your risk profile at
www.sorted.org.nz/tools/investor-profiler/.
Note that even the lowest category does not mean a risk-
free investment, and there are other risks (described under
the heading “Other specific risks”) that are not captured by
this rating.
This risk indicator is not a guarantee of a Fund’s future
performance. The risk indicator is based on the returns data
for the five years to 31 March 2024. While risk indicators are
usually relatively stable, they do shift from time to time.
You can see the most recent risk indicator in the latest
fund update for the Fund. Fund updates are published each
quarter on www.booster.co.nz.
We believe that the period of returns used to calculate
the risk ratings may not be representative of the average
investment cycle for the Fund and therefore the risk
indicator shown may be different if calculated over longer
term investment periods.
General investment risks
Some of the things that may cause the Fund’s value to
move up and down, which affect the risk indicator, are:
• Market risk. This is the risk that the Fund experiences
losses due to factors that may adversely impact the
overall performance of financial markets and the
properties of the Wholesale Portfolio in which the Fund
invests, which in turn affects the amount or frequency
of distributions. These factors include, but are not
limited to, economic and regulatory conditions, political
events, environmental and technological issues.
• Concentration risk. This is the risk that the value of
the Fund’s investments falls more than the market as
a whole due to the Wholesale Portfolio’s investments
being concentrated in the property sector, or a
particular part of that sector (e.g. the wine sector),
and having exposure to a relatively small number
of property investments and counterparties which
reduces the level of diversification.
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Lower risk
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The key mitigation benefit to investors is the
geographical diversification by owning land across
multiple locations across multiple regions which
reduces the impact of any one event.
• Property related risks. This is the risk that property
specific factors (other than the climatic/environmental
risks described above) may have a material impact
on both the valuation of the Wholesale Portfolio’s
investments and the income from those investments
for distribution to investors. These factors may include
the quality of the property, their geographical location,
changes to current and expected future income from
the property, uncertainty of outcome of development
projects, unforeseen capital or repairs and maintenance
expenditure, inadequate insurance or the occurrence
of uninsurable events (for example, standard industry
practice is to not insure the loss of bearer plants due
to the cost of insurance being prohibitively expensive),
reliance on key persons in managing the investments
(particularly where land is used for crop production),
disease, or drop in demand for the crop, quality and
financial standing of tenants or contracted service
providers, and material changes to the supply and
demand in land and property markets.
While each of these individual risks has a low risk of
occurrence, they may have a significant impact on
the income from an individual property or its value.
We manage these risks through active management
of the land and properties held by the Wholesale
Portfolio, and importantly by increasing the level of
diversification of the investments held by the Wholesale
Portfolio.
• Liquidity and withdrawal risk. This risk applies in
relation to withdrawing units through Booster. Unlisted
property investments by nature have relatively long
sale timeframes. As a result, there is a risk that the
Wholesale Portfolio may be unable to sell a property at
the desired time to fully meet an investor’s withdrawal
request or that property may need to be sold at a lower
value than its assessed market value in order to meet
withdrawal requests.
Booster seeks to ensure the Fund and Wholesale
Portfolio are managed to provide liquidity for
withdrawals, though liquidity is likely to be limited and
may not fully mitigate this risk. Sources of liquidity may
include holding a proportion of the Fund or Wholesale
Portfolio’s assets in cash or access to an undrawn
portion of a borrowing facility in the Wholesale
Portfolio (though this facility is primarily available to
implement the gearing strategy, not to provide liquidity
to investors). We also apply a withdrawal fee that
moderates demand for withdrawals.
In addition, the Wholesale Portfolio may hold separable
property titles in an area that the Manager believes
could be readily sold to meet liquidity requirements
if necessary, without compromising the investment
objectives of the Wholesale Portfolio.
Gearing and interest rate risk. This is the risk that
while borrowing by the Wholesale Portfolio may
enhance the potential for increases in returns, adverse
market conditions such as rising interest rates,
economic downturns/reduction in property values, a
reduction in availability of credit/refinance of existing
loans on similar terms and conditions may lead to a
reduction in the net income of the Wholesale Portfolio,
and these circumstances may also give rise to a breach
of borrowing covenants, or affect the Wholesale
Portfolio’s ability to meet principal and/or interest
payments, or may lead to a forced sale of property in
the event the loan must be repaid.
Booster applies a borrowing limit to the Wholesale
Portfolio of no more than 65% of its asset value. We
aim to limit the amount of borrowing so that total
net borrowing costs do not exceed net cash returns.
Booster also monitors the interest rate and considers
fixing the interest rate for a defined period where
appropriate.
For more information on gearing and the Wholesale
Portfolio see the ‘Other Material Information’ and the
SIPO documents available on our website at
www.booster.co.nz.
• Trading risk. For those wishing to buy or sell units
directly on the NZX, there is a risk that you may be
unable to find a buyer or seller, or that the quoted price
for your units is higher or lower than the unit price.
This is particularly the case when the Fund is generally
open for the issue and redemption of units on a monthly
basis via the Manager, meaning there may be a reduced
number of buyers or sellers on the NZX.
In addition, there is a risk that, in certain circumstances,
trading of the Fund’s units may be suspended, or the
Fund’s units removed from quotation on the NZX.
Suspension or removal may occur where the Manager
has failed to fully comply with the NZX rules, which the
Manager considers to be unlikely given the governance
and compliance framework in place to ensure its NZX
obligations are met.
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Individual action fees
Contribution fee
Booster does not charge an entry fee.
Your financial adviser, with your agreement, may charge
you other fees for the services they provide to you. These
fees may include an entry fee on each investment amount.
If an entry fee is charged, it will be deducted from each
investment amount before your money is invested in the
Fund and paid to your financial adviser.
If you buy units in the Fund through an NZX Participant
(such as a broker), they may also charge you a fee.
Withdrawal fee
Booster may charge a withdrawal fee on part or all of your
investment withdrawn from the Fund. The fee charged
is based on the sum of all amounts you have withdrawn
from the Fund in the previous rolling 12 months. If you hold
multiple accounts, in the same legal entity or with the same
legal ownership, the withdrawal fee applicable will be
based on the TOTAL amount of withdrawals by the same
legal entity/beneficial owner.
This fee is deducted from the withdrawal amount and paid
to the Fund.
The Booster Managed Funds that invest in the Fund will not
be charged a withdrawal fee.
You will be charged fees for investing in the Fund. Fees
are deducted from your investment and will reduce your
returns.
If Booster invests in other funds, those funds may charge
fees. The fees you pay will be charged in two ways:
• regular charges (for example, annual fund charges).
Small differences in these fees can have a big impact on
your investment over the long term;
• one-off fees (for example, the withdrawal fee).
5. What are the fees?
Annual fund charges
Fee typeAmount (%)
Management fee
Other management and
administration charges:
In fund costs (estimate)
Property operating expenses (estimate)
1.00%
0.10%
0.12%
Total annual fund charge (estimate) 1.22%
The total annual fund charges are all fees and costs charged
by any person in respect of the Fund other than one-off fees
relating to individual actions (such as the withdrawal fee).
These include:
A management fee. This fee, payable to Booster, covers
the costs of managing and administering the Fund, which
include administration, accounting and custodian fees,
and ongoing marketing expenses. It is calculated daily as
a percentage of the net asset value of the Fund and paid
monthly. This fee also covers the management fees of any
fund in which the Fund may invest other than performance-
based fees, of which there are currently none.
Other management and administration charges.
In Fund Costs. These charges are capped at 0.10% per year
(but may be less in the future) and include the Supervisor’s
fee and an estimate for other costs, disbursements, charges
or expenses incurred directly or indirectly by Booster and
the Supervisor (such as audit fees and legal fees). They are
calculated daily as a percentage of the net asset value of
the Fund and paid monthly. These charges are not payable
to Booster.
Property Operating Expenses. These are the direct costs
of ownership and operating the individual properties of the
Wholesale Portfolio. This includes (but is not limited to)
valuations and other property related costs and associated
professional fees. The property operating expenses are
estimated as a percentage of net assets of the Fund.
Note that the objective of an average annual long-term
return from the Fund of 6.5% p.a. over rolling 7 year periods
is after all fees, charges, and costs (including interest and
borrowing costs).
Example of how fees apply to an investor
Alex invests $10,000 in the Private Land and Property Fund.
Alex is not charged an establishment fee or a contribution
fee. This means that the starting value of Alex’s investment
is
$10,000.
Alex is charged management fees of
$100 and incurs
administration and property operating expenses of about
$22, which work out to a total of about
$122 (1.22% of
$10,000). These fees might be more or less if Alex’s account
balance has increased or decreased over the year.
Estimated total expenses for the first year
Individual action fees: $0 (other than any financial adviser
fees or NZX Participant fees that may be payable by Alex)
Fund charges:
$122
See the latest fund update for an example of the actual
returns and fees investors were charged over the past year.
Total amount withdrawn
in the last rolling
12 months
Fee payable
(for each tier)
$50,000 or less
Between
$50,000 and $100,000
Between
$100,000 and $200,000
Between
$200,000 and $300,000
Between
$300,000 and $500,000
$500,000 or more
Nil
1% of the amount >$50,000
2% of the amount >$100,000
3% of the amount >$200,000
4% of the amount >$300,000
5% of the amount >$500,000
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The Fund is a Listed PIE. The amount of tax that the Fund
pays is calculated at the rate of 28% on its taxable income.
The Fund intends to pay a distribution on a quarterly basis,
which will include imputation credits to the extent it has
paid tax. If you are a New Zealand resident individual or
trustee investor (other than a unit trust) and your marginal
tax rate is less than 28%, you can choose to include the
fully imputed distribution in your tax return, and apply the
surplus tax credits against other income on which you are
required to pay tax.
About Booster
Booster Investment Management Limited (Booster)
is the manager of the Fund.
We are part of the Booster Group which has been
helping New Zealanders save since 1998. The group
currently administers superannuation and investment
funds of over $6 billion on behalf of more than
190,000 New Zealanders.
You can contact us at:
Booster Investment Management Limited
Level 19, Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street
PO Box 11872, Manners Street Wellington 6142
Phone: 0800 336 338
Email: investments@booster.co.nz
Who else is involved?
6. What taxes will you pay?
7. Who is involved?
NameRole
SupervisorPublic TrustSupervises us to make sure
we meet our responsibilities
and obligations.
CustodianPT (Booster
Investments)
Nominees
Limited
Appointed by the Supervisor
to hold the assets of the
Fund on behalf of the
investors. The Custodian is a
wholly owned subsidiary of
the Supervisor.
Unit
Registrar
Link Market
Services Limited
Provides certain registry
services.
That portion of a distribution that does not have imputation
credits attached (referred to as excluded income) is not
taxable to a New Zealand resident investor.
For further information about tax, or if you are investing
in the Fund as a joint investor, company, trust, or estate,
see the ‘Other Material Information’ document available
on our website www.booster.co.nz.
If you sell your units on the NZX Main Board you will not
be charged a withdrawal fee (though a service fee may
be charged by your broker).
There are currently no establishment, contribution,
or termination fees (other than the withdrawal fee)
charged by Booster.
Goods and services tax (GST) is not included in any of the
fees stated. GST will be added to any fees where applicable
(which for the management fee for example, based on our
understanding of the rules, results in a further 1.5% added,
meaning a fee of $100 (excluding GST) would be $101.50
(including GST).
The fees can be changed
Any new fees or changes to existing fees is subject to the
Trust Deed. We will consult and agree any fee change
with the Supervisor and provide one month’s notice of any
increase in the management fee to all investors in the Fund.
Booster must publish a fund update for the Fund showing
the fees actually charged during the most recent year.
Fund updates, including past updates, are available at
www.booster.co.nz.
Other costs and expenses
The Fund returns may also be impacted by interest and
borrowing costs related to gearing undertaken by the
Wholesale Portfolio.
These are the interest costs and any fees associated with
the implementation or amendment of borrowing facilities.
Gearing is an effective and common method of increasing
the returns earned on property investment, subject to
the risks described in Section 4 – What are the risks of
investing?
The interest and borrowing costs are estimated to be 5.25%
of the net assets of the Fund assuming a gearing ratio
of 40% is reached. See the ‘Other Material Information’
document located at www.booster.co.nz for further details
of the gearing of the Fund and any loan facility agreements
in place at a certain point in time, and other relevant
assumptions.
These expenses are not considered to be Fund charges (as
outlined above) but are disclosed here to provide investors
an understanding of the nature and amount of the expenses
that the Fund (or Wholesale Portfolio) incurs.
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More information about the Fund, including fund updates, financial statements, annual reports, the Trust Deed, SIPO, and
other material information is available on the Scheme register and offer register at
www.disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz and copies can be requested from the Registrar of Financial Service
Providers.
You can also get this and other information about your investment, free of charge, from your financial adviser, by visiting
www.booster.co.nz or by asking us (see Section 7 for contact details).
As the Fund is quoted on the NZX, it is subject to the NZX Listing Rules. Under those listing rules, the Fund is required to
disclose certain information including fund updates, annual reports, and material information. You will be able to obtain this
information free of charge by searching under the Fund’s ticker code ‘PLP’ on www.nzx.com.
9. Where you can find more information
10. How to apply
To invest in the Fund, you can either:
1. apply directly to Booster at www.booster.co.nz; or
2. apply via a financial adviser; or
3. you can also buy units in the Fund through an NZX Participant (such as a broker).
See www.nzx.com/services/market-participants for a list of current NZX Participants.
If you apply directly to Booster or via a financial adviser, you will need to enter into a Client Custody Agreement for the
Booster Wrap Administration System. To apply direct or if you would like to get in touch with a financial adviser who uses
the System, call us on 0800 336 338.
Any complaints about the Fund can be made to us
(in the first instance), or the Supervisor, at the contact
details below:
Manager
Booster Investment Management Limited
Attn Chief Operating Officer
Level 19, Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street
PO Box 11872, Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Phone: 0800 336 338
Email: investments@booster.co.nz
Supervisor
Public Trust
Attn General Manager, Corporate Trustee Services
Level 2, Public Trust Building,
22-28 Willeston Street
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140
Phone: 0800 371 471
Email: CTS.Enquiry@PublicTrust.co.nz
If your complaint can’t be resolved, you can refer it to
one of the following approved dispute resolution schemes.
They won’t charge you a fee to investigate or resolve your
complaint.
Booster’s approved dispute resolution scheme
Financial Dispute Resolution Services
Level 4, 142 Lambton Quay
Freepost 231075
PO Box 2272
Wellington 6140
Phone: 0508 337 337
Email: enquiries@fdrs.org.nz
Web: www.fdrs.org.nz
Public Trust’s approved dispute resolution scheme
Financial Services Complaints Limited
Level 4, 101 Lambton Quay
PO Box 5967
Wellington 6145
Phone: 0800 347 257
Email: complaints@fscl.org.nz
Web: www.fscl.org.nz
8. How to complain
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We’re here to help.
To find out more about the Fund or
Booster Investment Scheme 2 talk
to your financial adviser, call us on
0800 336 338 or visit our website.
Booster Investment Management
Limited, PO Box 11872, Manners Street,
Wellington 6142, New Zealand
booster.co.nz
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Private Land
and Property
Fund
Of the Booster Investment Scheme 2
Other Material Information
1 July 2024
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Contents
Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3
Section 2 Summary - Private Land and Property Fund ............................................................................. 3
2.1. Investment Structure ................................................................................................. 3
2.2. Key Financial Ratios at 31 March 2024 ........................................................................ 5
2.3. Further Information ................................................................................................... 5
Section 3 Information on the Private Land and Property Fund ................................................................. 5
3.1. Investing in the Fund .................................................................................................. 5
3.2. Risk Indicator ............................................................................................................. 6
3.3. Interest in the Fund .................................................................................................... 6
3.4. Calculation of Fund value and unit value ..................................................................... 7
3.5. Income Distributions .................................................................................................. 7
3.6. Basis of Estimates for Fees .......................................................................................... 8
Section 4 Information on the Wholesale Portfolio ................................................................................... 9
4.1. Property Investments of the Wholesale Portfolio ........................................................ 9
4.2. Property Development Projects ................................................................................ 17
4.3. Borrowing ............................................................................................................... 18
Section 5 Guarantees ........................................................................................................................... 19
Section 6 Taxation ................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1. Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) Tax......................................................................... 19
6.2. Tax Reporting ........................................................................................................... 20
Section 7 Information about the Scheme .............................................................................................. 21
7.1. Suspension ............................................................................................................... 21
7.2. Amendment of the Trust Deed ................................................................................. 21
7.3. Winding up the Fund and the Scheme ....................................................................... 21
7.4. Market Indices ......................................................................................................... 21
Section 8 Who is involved with the Scheme? ......................................................................................... 21
Section 9 Conflicts of interest .............................................................................................................. 23
9.1. Related Party Transactions – contractual arrangements ............................................ 25
Section 10 Other material contracts ...................................................................................................... 26
Section 11 Other important information ............................................................................................... 35
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1. Introduction
The Private Land and Property Fund is a fund offered under the Booster Investment Scheme 2.
This document is designed to provide potential investors with information on the Private Land and Property Fund
(the Fund) and the Booster Investment Scheme 2 (Scheme) that we believe may be material to a decision to invest in
the Fund.
The information provided complements the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for the Fund that the investor
received so it is important that these documents are read together.
Additional information regarding the operation of the Scheme can be found in the Scheme’s Trust Deed which can be
viewed at http://www.booster.co.nz/documents-and-forms/booster-investment-scheme-documents-and-forms.
Where the term “we”, “us”, “our”, “ourselves” or “Booster” is used, we mean Booster Investment Management
Limited, the Manager of the Scheme.
It is not possible to include full information on all aspects of the Fund and the Scheme in the PDS and/or this
document and you may have further questions about the suitability of the Fund as an investment for you.
If you do have any questions, we would be pleased to hear from you. You can contact us on 0800 336 338. You can
also discuss your personal situation with your financial adviser.
2. Summary - Private Land and Property Fund
The Private Land and Property Fund is a managed fund and investors purchase units which gives them an interest in
the Fund that is proportionate to the number of units that the investor holds. The number of units that an investor
receives is dependent on the amount of money invested and the unit price of each unit issued in the Fund.
The Fund is listed on the NZX Main Board (code PLP). You can view the Fund’s NZX page at
www.nzx.com/companies/PLP.
An investor can choose to make an investment in the Fund, either by purchasing units through the Booster wrap
administration system or via the NZX through an NZX Participant (such as a broker).
Go to section 3.1 - Investing in the Fund for further information on the ways to invest into the Fund.
2.1. Investment Structure
The Fund fully invests into a separate wholesale portfolio which is also managed by Booster – the Private Land and
Property Portfolio (Wholesale Portfolio). The Wholesale Portfolio is a managed fund within the Booster Wholesale
Scheme, a separate scheme also managed by Booster Investment Management Limited (BIML or the Manager).
The Fund holds 100% of the units of the Wholesale Portfolio, and the Wholesale Portfolio holds the direct and indirect
property investments, assets, borrowings and liabilities that the investors in the Fund are exposed to. This also means
the unitholders of the Fund are exposed to the costs and charges incurred by the Wholesale Portfolio as part of the
management of the property investments and borrowings.
As the Fund increases in size, it will obtain more investment exposure to property by buying units in the Wholesale
Portfolio. Booster, in its role as the manager for the Wholesale Portfolio, continues to look for further suitable
investment opportunities, consistent with its investment strategy, and to increase its level of diversification.
As the Fund wholly invests into the Wholesale Portfolio, investors should have oversight of how their money is being
invested by the Wholesale Portfolio. The diagram below illustrates the relationship between the Fund and the
Wholesale Portfolio and provides a high-level overview of the key financial information that we consider relevant to
investor’s decision to invest in the Fund.
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The financial information included in the diagram above is as at 31 March 2024 and will change from time to time.
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2.2. Key Financial Ratios at 31 March 2024
Key financial ratios of the Wholesale Portfolio, based on the audited financial statements for the year ending 31
March 2024 (note the borrowing situation of the Wholesale Portfolio has changed since 31 March 2024):
• Gearing ratio – 12.0%
This ratio shows the level of borrowing the Wholesale Portfolio has undertaken as a percentage of total
assets.
See ‘section 4.3 - Borrowing’ for details of the loan to value ratio (a financial covenant for the borrowing
facility in place as at the date of this document) as at 31 March 2024. The loan to value ratio differs in some
regards to the gearing ratio (for example instead of using ‘total assets’ it uses ‘secured land’). See also the
most recent fund update.
• Annual Interest cover ratio – 3.95
This ratio shows how many times earnings would be able to pay the interest debt incurred on borrowings. It is
calculated as follows:
Interest cover ratio =
(EBITDA − unrealised gains) + unrealised losses
interest expense
EBITDA is the net profit before tax plus interest, depreciation, and amortisation.
Interest expense depends on the level of borrowing throughout the year as well as interest rates – both
aspects can and do change and so the figure quoted above should not be taken as an indication of the future
ratio. The loan facility agreement with BNZ outlined in ‘section 10 – other material contracts’ includes an
interest cover financial covenant that is measured differently. See ‘section 4.3 - Borrowing’ for further details.
• Interest expense percentage – 1.18%
This shows the amount of interest as a proportion of net assets.
Interest expense depends on the level of borrowing throughout the year as well as interest rates – both
aspects can and do change and so the figure quoted above should not be taken as an indication of the future
ratio.
• Property operating expenses – 0.31%
This ratio shows the costs incurred to operate and maintain the properties as a percentage of net assets.
This figure was higher than usual for the year to 31 March 2024 due to unexpected one-off costs which arose
in large part due to repairs required to address damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
2.3. Further Information
Section 4.0 - Information on the Wholesale Portfolio outlines further information in respect of the direct assets and
liabilities of the Wholesale Portfolio, including specific details regarding the:
• Property Investments of the Wholesale Portfolio;
• Borrowings of the Wholesale Portfolio; and
3. Information on the Private Land and Property Fund
3.1. Investing in the Fund
An investor can choose to make an investment in the Fund, either through:
• the Booster wrap administration system (the System); or
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• an NZX Participant (such as a broker).
Investing through the System
To invest in the Fund through the System, an investor must first enter into a Client Custody agreement (Agreement)
for the System by either:
• applying directly to Booster at www.booster.co.nz/booster-investments/private-land-and-property-fund; or
• applying via a financial adviser or a financial adviser authorised to provide a Discretionary Investment
Management Service (DIMS).
The Agreement enables the investor to invest in the Fund through an account in the System and sets out the terms
and conditions upon which access is provided through the System. Under the Agreement all of the investor’s
investments are held by, and in the name of, a custodian to the System to ensure that beneficial ownership of the
investments remain with the investor, not the financial adviser or us. The custodian is Asset Custodian Nominees
Limited (ACNL), a related party of the Manager which acts as a bare trust established solely for this purpose. The
custodian of the System can change from time to time without prior notification. By accessing the Fund via the
System, the investor is not subscribing for units in the Fund directly.
Buying units on the NZX Main Board (code PLP)
You can buy units in the Fund on market at the quoted price through an NZX Participant (such as a broker). In order to
trade quoted units, you will need to have a Common Shareholder Number (CSN) an Authorisation Code (FIN) and a
relationship with an NZX Participant. See http://www.nzx.com/services/market-participants for a list of current NZX
Participants.
You can view the Fund’s NZX page at http://www.nzx.com/companies/PLP, including all announcements made on
the NZX at http://www.nzx.com/companies/PLP/announcements
Applications
We may accept or decline applications at our discretion. No interest will be paid on applications that are declined in
whole or in part (except as required by law). We may invite offers for investments in the Fund and any offer may be
underwritten. We may set minimum application amounts and balances and may waive or vary the minimum
application and balance amounts at any time. See the PDS for further information.
3.2. Risk Indicator
Information on the risk indicator for the Fund has been included in the PDS. In the PDS section 4 “What are the risks of
investing?” it is noted that the risk indicator is based on the returns data for the five years to 31 March 2024. Each
quarter, fund updates will tell you what the most recent risk indicator for the Fund is, again based on returns data for
the previous five years.
If you would like more information on the risk indicators for the Fund and of the methodology used, please contact us
on 0800 336 338.
3.3. Interest in the Fund
Investments expressed in units
The Fund is divided into units. Each unit confers an equal interest in the Fund, although investors do not acquire any
direct right or interest in any of the investments held by the Fund.
Investments and other credits to the Scheme are used to purchase units in the Fund by the investor. Similarly,
withdrawal payments and other deductions are made by selling units.
The value of each investor’s units from time to time will depend on the value of the Fund and the number and unit
price of units held in the Fund. Investment returns (whether gains or losses) will be reflected by changes in unit
prices.
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A register of unitholders in the Fund is maintained by Link Market Services Limited (Unit Registrar) which records all of
the investment details of each unitholder, including (but not limited to) number of units held, contributions,
withdrawals, tax and imputation credit information.
3.4. Calculation of Fund value and unit value
The Fund’s value (known as the ‘net asset value’ of the Fund) is calculated by deducting from the aggregate of:
• the cash forming part of the assets of the Fund; and
• the redemption value of the units held by the Fund in the Wholesale Portfolio;
the aggregate of:
• the liabilities of the Fund; and
• all unpaid costs, fees, charges and other material outgoings of the Fund (including the Supervisor’s and our
fee, and expenses) accrued to that date.
The unit value (unit price) for the Fund is calculated for each working day by dividing the net asset value by the
number of units on issue at the relevant time in the Fund. The Fund’s unit prices are published on Booster’s website at
www.booster.co.nz/booster-investments/private-land-and-property-fund. The unit value calculated by Booster may
differ from the quoted price on the NZX Main Board.
3.5. Income Distributions
The Fund will aim to pay quarterly distributions to investors of any net cash income received from the Wholesale
Portfolio (after allowing for tax and expenses). The payment of distributions is at the discretion of the Manager.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
Investors who are a resident in New Zealand and have an address in New Zealand on the Fund register are eligible to,
and can choose to reinvest, their distribution by participating in the DRP. As participation in the DRP is voluntary,
eligible investors are free to opt-in or opt-out of the DRP at any time with prior notice to the Manager (for direct
investors) or Link Market Services Limited (for NZX investors).
The following additional conditions apply to the DRP:
1. When the Fund announces a distribution, the Fund will also confirm whether the DRP will apply to that
distribution (i.e. the Fund can revert to paying only cash distributions at any time).
2. The price of the units issued under the DRP will be the latest available unit price on the morning of the
payment date.
3. The New Zealand tax status of the distribution will not change.
4. Any new units issued under the DRP will rank equally in all respects with existing units.
5. The Manager retains the right to determine that the DRP will not apply to a particular distribution, or will not
apply to some of a particular distribution (rather than all), with the result being that all or the relevant
proportion of that distribution will be paid in cash instead of the DRP applying.
6. Investors must complete an DRP Election Notice if they are to opt into the DRP or cease participating in the
DRP.
7. All DRP Election Notices must be received by the Manager (for investors who hold their units through
Booster) or by Link Market Services Limited (for investors investing directly on the NZX) by the Record Date of
the relevant distribution. Record Date means 5:00pm on the date fixed by the Manager for determining
entitlements to distributions payable or credited on Fund units. An election will remain in force for all future
distributions to which the DRP applies, unless an updated DRP Election Notice is received advising the
investor no longer wants to participate in the DRP. A copy of the DRP Election Notice is available from the
Manager or if you invested into the Fund directly on the NZX, you can make your election on-line at
https://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.co.nz
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Partial Units:
• Investors who hold units through Booster’s custodial service are able to hold partial units, resulting in the full
value of the distribution being reinvested without any residual cash left over.
• For investors investing directly on the NZX, the number of additional units received under the DRP will be
rounded down to the nearest whole unit (to comply with NZX rules). Any residual cash left-over shall be
carried over and applied under the DRP the next time the DRP operates. You will not accrue interest on this
residual cash balance. Should you cease to participate in the DRP; or cease to be a unitholder of the Fund,
any residual cash balances that have been carried over shall be forfeited.
Statements:
• For investors who hold units through the System, Booster will provide you with reporting in respect of all of
your investments with Booster on at least an annual basis, including details of the distribution and the
number of units received under the DRP.
• For investors investing directly on the NZX, Link Market Services Limited (Unit Registrar), will send a
statement within five trading days of the allotment of additional units issued, including details of the
distribution and the number of units received under this DRP as well as any residual cash balances carried
over.
3.6. Basis of Estimates for Fees and Costs
The total annual fund charges disclosed in the Private Land and Property Fund PDS are based on the charges
associated with investing in the Fund. These charges include the management fee and, where applicable, an estimate
for other management and administration charges. These charges, if applicable, are reflected in the unit price of the
relevant fund. Refer to section 5, “What are the fees?” of the PDS for additional details of how fees are charged.
Other Management and administration charges
In Fund Costs
These charges include the Supervisor's fee and other costs, disbursements, charges or expenses incurred directly or
indirectly by Booster and the Supervisor (such as audit fees and legal fees). Because these fees are capped, they are
stated in the PDS as 0.10% of the net asset value of the Fund per year.
Property Operating Expenses
These are the direct costs of ownership and operating the individual Properties of the Wholesale Portfolio. This
includes (but is not limited to) valuations and other property related costs and associated professional fees. The
estimate of the property operating expenses has been prepared on the following basis:
• Reasonable estimates made for costs such as valuations based on current or past costs and other property
related costs and associated professional fees.
• The actual expenses charged for the most recently completed Scheme year have been taken into account in
deriving the reasonable estimates.
Note the actual costs may differ from estimated costs, including if additional properties are purchased.
As stated in section 5 “What are the fees?” of the PDS the ongoing Property Operating Costs that the Fund will incur is
estimated to be 0.12%. The basis of this estimate is outlined above.
Other costs and expenses
The Fund returns may also be impacted by interest and borrowing costs related to gearing undertaken by the
Wholesale Portfolio. These are the interest costs and any fees associated with the implementation or amendment of
borrowing facilities. These expenses are not considered to be Fund charges (as outlined above), but an example
illustration of these costs being an estimate based on certain assumptions is disclosed in the PDS to provide investors
an understanding of the nature and amount of the expenses that the Fund (or Wholesale Portfolio) incurs.
As stated in section 5 “What are the fees” of the PDS the interest and borrowing costs are estimated to be 5.25% of
the net assets of the Fund. This assumes that:
• A gearing ratio of 40% is in place.
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•An interest rate of 7.88% is charged, being the interest rate available as at the date of this document
(noting that the interest rate generally resets periodically).
•No non utilisation fee is charged.
4.Information on the Wholesale Portfolio
The Private Land and Property Portfolio (Wholesale Portfolio) is a managed fund established under the Booster
Investment Scheme, a separate wholesale scheme managed by the Manager. The Private Land and Property Fund
(Fund) is the sole investor in the Wholesale Portfolio and holds 100% of the units issued by the Wholesale Portfolio.
This section outlines the information that is relevant to investors in the Fund, but directly relates to the operations of
the Wholesale Portfolio.
4.1. Property Investments of the Wholesale Portfolio
Details of the investments held by the Wholesale Portfolio as at the date of this document are provided below.
In addition to the investments listed below, the Wholesale Portfolio will from time to time consider further
investment opportunities. Booster undertakes a due diligence process for each prospective investment to assess the
sustainable long term cashflows and its potential match with the investment criteria for the Wholesale Portfolio.
1.Vineyard Properties in Awatere Valley, Marlborough
Property Details
Property Value
1
$29,000,000
Planted Land Area 110.4 canopy hectares of the total 195.4 hectares
Basis of Property Return Sale of grapes
Primary customers
2
Awatere River Wines Limited Partnership
Agreement Contract Expiry date May 2030
Last independent valuation March 2023
Notes on the Property:
Planted across land to the south of Awatere River, these vineyards feature 110.4 of developed canopy hectares planted
predominantly in Sauvignon Blanc with some Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Viognier.
Established on free-draining river silt loams with various plant spacing configurations, the vineyards source irrigation water
from a mix of an infiltration trench in the river, an irrigation scheme and dams. Frost fans provide frost protection.
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2. Vineyard Properties in Hope in the Nelson region
Property Details
Property Value
1
$19,015,000
Planted Land Area 102.6 canopy hectares of the total 116.8 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed price lease
Lessee
2
Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited
Lease Term Expiry date July 2037 (excluding any period where the lessor has the right to break
the lease)*
Last independent valuation March 2024
Notes on the Property:
Planted as far back as 1993 in land near Richmond, these vineyards comprise 102.6 canopy hectares of predominantly
Sauvignon Blanc with some Albarino, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot
Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Gris, Syrah, and Viognier.
Established in the stony alluvial soils of the Waimea Plains with various plant spacing configurations and very low frost risk,
the vineyards source irrigation water from the Waimea East Irrigation Scheme.
In early 2018, a presence of Leaf Roller Virus was identified in part of the 416 Main Road, East Hope vineyard that has the
potential to reduce grape harvest yields over the medium to longer term. As a result, roughly 11.4 canopy hectares were
removed shortly after harvest which have now been replanted and are expected to reach full maturity by 2025.
*The vineyard at Lansdowne Rd was replanted in 2022 and 2023 due to vine health and age, with the varieties of grapes
selected adjusted to take into account demand. As a result of this, the lease on this vineyard only was separated from the
existing lease and extended to 2052 with the lessor having the right to break the lease in 2037 to allow the term to align to
the other vineyards.
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3. Winery Building and Vineyard Property in Hawke’s Bay
Property Details
Total Property Value
1
$8,882,000
Land Value
1
$5,768,000
Planted Land Area 35.9 canopy hectares of the total 45.42 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee
2
Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership
Lease term expiry date September 2038
Last independent valuation March 2024
Other Property Value
1
$3,114,000
Nature of Other Property Winery building
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee
2
Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership
Lease term expiry date September 2038
Last independent valuation March 2024
Notes on the Property:
The winery and vineyard properties are situated in the Bridge Pa Triangle, a recognised vineyard sub region of the Hawke’s
Bay. The vineyards comprise 35.9 fully developed canopy hectares planted in the late 1990’s of predominantly Pinot Noir,
Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Chardonnay varieties.
The availability of water and adequacy of the Resource Consent to provide water when required are key benefits in this
area, with the vineyards and winery sourcing their water from wells. Wind machines provide frost protection to the
vineyards.
The winery was architecturally designed to offer a functioning commercial winery plus retail and administration activities.
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4. Winery Building and Vineyard Property in Mahana in the Nelson region
Property Details
Property Value
1
$3,713,000
Planted land Area 21.2 canopy hectares of the total 34.5 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee
2
Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited
Lease term expiry date January 2039 (excluding any unexercised right of renewal)
Last independent valuation May 2023
Notes on the Property:
The property is a 21.2 hectare vineyard in Mahana, Upper Moutere. The wine varietals produced are Pinot Noir, Pinot
Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay. The land has a 130 metre deep well which provides irrigation for the vines.
The unique architecturally designed 4-level gravity-fed winery was set into the hillside to reduce energy usage, and
enables high quality wines to be produced, whilst its ‘living roof’ also allows it to blend gently with the surrounding
landscape. The property also includes an office block and cellar door facility.
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5. Orchard property in Kerikeri
Property Details
Property Value
1
$19,531,000
Planted land Area 31.1 canopy hectares of the total 50.41 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee
2
Seeka Limited
Lease term expiry date September 2034
Last independent valuation March 2024
Notes on the Property:
The orchard is situated in Northland close to Kerikeri and is a total area of 50.4 hectares and is used for horticultural
purposes and is historically known for kiwifruit and citrus with current plantings of 19.6 canopy hectares of planted Sun
Gold kiwifruit under licence from Zespri, and 13.7 canopy hectares of lemons.
The availability of water from community schemes is a benefit in this area as primary infrastructure and maintenance
requirements are addressed by the scheme.
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6. Hops investment in Waimea, Nelson – shareholding in Waimea West Hops Limited (WWHL)
Investment Details
Wholesale Portfolio’s share of WWHL value
1
$10,928,000
Planted Land Area owned by WWHL 60.9 canopy hectares of a total 76.4 hectares
Basis of Property Return Sale of hops
Primary customers New Zealand Hops Limited
Weighted average contract term
3
1-2 years
Last independent valuation December 2022
Debt ratio of WWHL as of 31 December 2023
4
58%
Notes on the Investment:
Waimea West Hops is a well-established hops garden located 15km south west of Nelson, nearby the settlement of
Brightwater. Our partners acquired the garden in 2018, re-invigorating the garden and plantings.
The garden is planted with a wide range of aroma hops, the key varieties being Nelson Sauvin and the newly planted
Nectaron.
Our initial investment enabled a development of 60.9 canopy hectares of hops. All 60.9 canopy hectares have now been
developed with plantings expected to be mature by 2025.
The Wholesale Portfolio invests indirectly in this property by its investment in WWHL which owns the land and processes
the hops. The Wholesale Portfolio’s shareholding in WWHL as at 31 May 2024 was 50%.
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7. Orchard Properties in the Bay of Plenty and the Far North
Property Details
Property Value
1
$17,960,000
Planted Land Area 46.8 canopy hectares of the total 80.5 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee Darling Group Holdings Limited
Lease term expiry date July 2037 (excluding any unexercised right of renewal)
Last independent valuation October 2023/March2024
Notes on the Property:
Made up of four separate orchards, spread across the Far North, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne these consist of 46.8 hectares
of planted land which includes 38.8 hectares of developed and developing avocados, 6.2 hectares of citrus and 1.7
hectares of kiwifruit. All four orchards are under a single lease arrangement.
Approximately 63% of the avocados are mature and the remainder are expected to reach maturity for the 2028 season.
Both the kiwifruit and citrus have already reached full maturity. The lease has concessionary rates through to March 2028
as the orchards mature.
Significant investments have been made into the avocado orchards to upgrade to a precision fertigation system, undertake
heavy pruning and replace older unproductive trees.
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8. Dairy Farmland in Southland
Property Details
Property Value
1
$32,752,000
Pasture Area 1,015 hectares of the total 1,213 hectares
Basis of Property Return Fixed Price Lease
Lessee Canterbury Grassland Limited
Lease term expiry date August 2037 (excluding any unexercised right of renewal)
Last independent valuation July 2022/June 2022
Notes on the Property:
The properties consist of three separate dairy farms in Southland, being two adjacent properties in Mossburn which cover
802 hectares with approximately 735 hectares of pasture land and one on the coast in Pahia with approximately 411
hectares with 280 hectares of pastureland and 70 hectares of support land.
The Mossburn properties have rotary bail cowsheds and six residential workers’ dwellings, along with other improvements
expected and required for dairy farms.
The Pahia property has three residential workers’ dwellings as well as an office building. The milking shed is a 50 bail
rotary built in c. 2010.
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Notes on the Property investments:
1. The value of the Property is at 31 May 2024 based on the Manager’s assessment of the most recent independent valuation (or
at cost as at the purchase date where purchased within the last 12 months). The Manager reviews the valuation of Property
on at least a quarterly basis and the Manager’s valuation assessment is supported by the independent valuations received for
each Property:
• For the Awatere based land, the Manager’s valuations are derived from the latest independent valuations.
• For the Hope, Nelson based land, the fund adopted a value that represents its current rental potential per the lease
terms, and a portion of the open market value that is available to the fund at the end of the lease. In this period, the
fund’s returns will therefore comprise both rental income and an assessed portion of the open market value that
could be realised in the future. Periodic valuation reports will also reassess the open market value and any
adjustment will be recognised as valuation evidence requires.
• For Hawke’s Bay based land and buildings, the Manager’s valuation is derived from the latest independent valuation.
• For Mahana, Nelson based land and buildings, the Manager’s valuation is derived from the latest independent
valuation.
• For the orchard in Kerikeri, the Manager’s valuation is supported by the latest independent valuation which includes
an “as is” and “as mature” valuation as the land is under development. The unit price recognises incremental
increases in the value for the land not yet fully mature. The returns associated with this property comprise lease
revenue and a recognition of the gain in value of the Kiwifruit vines as they reach maturity.
• For Waimea West Hops, the Manager’s valuation is supported by the latest independent valuation, which includes
an “as is” and “as mature” valuation as the land is under development or not yet mature. The returns associated
with this investment relate to the gain in value of the underlying hop plants as they reach maturity and any
dividends received.
• For the orchards in the Bay of Plenty and Far North, the Manager’s valuation is supported by the latest independent
valuation which includes an “as is” and “as mature” valuation as the land is under development. The unit price
recognises incremental increases in the value for the land not yet fully mature. The returns associated with this
property comprise lease revenue and a recognition of the gain in value of the avocado trees as they reach maturity.
• For the Southland dairy land and buildings, the Manager’s valuation is derived from the latest independent
valuations.
2. The key terms of each of the material contracts related to the Property of the Wholesale Portfolio can be found in section 10.0
– Other Material Contracts of this document.
3. Waimea West Hops Limited owns shares in a grower co-operative (New Zealand Hops Limited) which markets, distributes and
sells hops on behalf of growers. New Zealand Hops Limited enters into separate contracts (typically rolling 2 year contracts)
with end customers in New Zealand and internationally. Waimea West Hops Limited owns a proportional shareholding in New
Zealand Hops Limited that reflects its total harvest volumes.
4. Debt ratio is of Waimea West Hops Limited and is calculated as net debt divided by total assets as per information in financial
statements for Waimea West Hops Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023.
4.2. Property Development Projects
There are various property development projects currently in place to maintain, improve and enhance the Properties.
The Manager of the Wholesale Portfolio approves all property development and the associated capital expenditure
required to complete the development. The project work completed on the Properties is expected to affect the
valuation of the property, which is reflected in the unit price of the Wholesale Portfolio.
A summary of the material property development projects that are currently underway are detailed below:
Kerikeri kiwifruit and lemon orchard
The orchard, purchased in 2019, contains 19.6 hectares of SunGold kiwifruit, mostly grafted in 2019 and 2020 as well as
11 hectares of mature Yen Ben lemons and 2.7 hectares of new Yen Ben lemon plantings. A small section of the kiwifruit
(2 hectares) is mature. It is expected all vines will reach full maturity in 2026. Based on the expected as mature valuation
as assessed by an independent valuer, the Manager considers that the orchard’s value will increase by $2.4m from the
most recent independent valuation (excluding any general market driven change in land values over that time).
For unit pricing purposes, the net asset value of the land is increased at the internal rate of return calculated at the
outset of the development project based on input from external valuers.
Waimea West Hops
The current site is now fully planted and is expected to reach maturity in 2025. A new picking and processing facility
was commissioned at the end of 2022 and has been used from 2023 harvest. This new facility has increased the capacity,
reliability and quality of processing. To capitalise on the expanded capacity the business has entered into an agreement
to process hops for a third party.
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The business continues to seek opportunities to purchase further land suitable for hop plantings. In the absence of
additional land Waimea West Hops is also looking for opportunities to take on further hop processing contracts to utilise
the capacity of the new facility.
For unit pricing purposes, the net asset value of the land is increased at the internal rate of return calculated at the
outset of the development project based on input from external valuers.
Bay of Plenty and Far North Avocado Orchards
The four orchards, Ngataki Orchard & Hukatere Orchard in the Far North, Uretata Orchard in Bay of Plenty and Amber
Grove in Gisborne were originally purchased for $17.5 million with approximately 50% of the blocks planted with young
avocado trees which have not yet reached full maturity. The young avocados were planted between 2017 and 2020
with the most recent plantings expected to reach maturity by early 2028. Based on the assessment of external valuers
the as mature value of the orchards is expected to be $17.9 million.
For unit pricing purposes the four orchards have been treated collectively as they all sit under a single lease
arrangement. The unit price is based on the internal rate of return calculated at the time of purchase of the orchards
based on input from external valuers, with the development gains on the orchard recognised as each planting reaches
maturity.
4.3. Borrowing
The Fund may not borrow, but it has an indirect exposure to borrowings via the Wholesale Portfolio which has its own
borrowing facility. The Wholesale Portfolio may gear up to 65% of its total assets and has a target of 40%.
As at the date of this document, a summary of the loans in place are as follows:
The Wholesale Portfolio has a revolving 4.75-year loan facility with BNZ Bank of New Zealand Limited (BNZ). As
security for the borrowings, BNZ has a first ranking general security interest over the Wholesale Portfolio assets (other
than shares in Waimea West Hops Limited). The unpaid principal and interest in respect of these borrowings is taken
into account in the unit value of units in the Wholesale Portfolio. In the event of a wind up of the Wholesale Portfolio,
any unpaid principal and interest in respect of the borrowings will rank ahead of the interests of investors in the
Wholesale Portfolio and will need to be paid before any payment of the residual value can be paid to its investors,
which is currently just the Fund.
As at the date of this document, a summary of the loans in place are as follows:
Facility Facility Limit Drawn down Interest Rate Expiry Date
Customised Average Rate Term
Loan (CARL)
$30,000,000 $17,950,000 3 month Bank Bill
Benchmark Rate + 2.20%
2027
Total borrowings $30,000,000 $17,950,000
In addition to the interest rate, there is a non utilisation fee of 1.0% calculated on undrawn loan amounts. The
repayment of any principal outstanding falls due on the expiry date noted above. It is the Manager’s intention (as
manager of the Wholesale Portfolio) to seek to arrange an extension or refinance prior to the end of the facility’s
term, but no steps in this regard have been taken.
In order to maintain the loan facility, certain financial covenants must be met. The financial covenants for the loans,
and their ratios are as follows:
Financial Covenant Covenant position
Loan to value ratio is not to exceed 50% of the value of the
Secured Land
Gearing ratio of 13.88% as of 31 May
2024
Interest cover ratio (EBITDA to interest costs) is to exceed 2
times)
4.9:1 for the year to 31 March 2024
Note:
• The loan to value ratio is how much the Wholesale Portfolio owes (interest bearing debt/ borrowings) as a
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portion of the value (with reference to the most recent independent valuations) of the Secured Land.
Secured Land means the property assets owned by the Wholesale Portfolio that BNZ has a security interest
over (as at the date of this document this includes all property assets other than shares in Waimea West
Hops Limited).
• The interest cover ratio of the Wholesale Portfolio is calculated annually as EBITDA divided by the interest
and borrowing costs on senior debt. EBITDA is calculated as the sum of operating profit or loss before
transaction costs, interest expense, the BIML management fee, income tax, depreciation and amortisation.
For further information on this loan facility, refer to section 10.0 - Other Material Contracts below.
In addition to the borrowing undertaken directly, the Wholesale Portfolio may also have indirect borrowings through
its investments (depending upon the structure of the investment). Waimea West Hops Limited (the company through
which the Wholesale Portfolio holds its investment in hop growing land) utilises its own borrowings. The extent of the
borrowings is disclosed in the information on Waimea West Hops Limited (on page 14).
5. Guarantees
No person, including us, the Supervisor, the government or any other party, guarantees the performance, returns or
repayment of capital of the Scheme, the Fund or of the Wholesale Portfolio.
6. Taxation
The information in this section is intended as general guidance only and is based on legislation in effect at the date of
this document. There may be various non-New Zealand tax consequences which affect the Scheme and non-New
Zealand resident investors that are not addressed here. We recommend that investors seek professional tax advice
regarding their individual circumstances, to clarify any of the following, prior to investing. Investors should also
periodically monitor the tax implications of investing in the Scheme and should not assume that the position will
remain the same as it was when they started investing.
Neither the Supervisor nor the Manager accepts any responsibility for the taxation consequences of an investor’s
investment in the Scheme.
The Private Land and Property Fund is a Listed Portfolio Investment Entity (Listed PIE). The following information is
based on the Fund being a Listed PIE.
6.1. Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) Tax
Under the PIE regime for Listed PIEs, the Fund will pay tax at 28% on all taxable income it earns.
When the Fund pays a distribution to its investors then, to the extent that it has imputation credits as a result of
income tax it has paid, it will attach those imputation credits to the distribution to the maximum extent permitted by
law.
To the extent a distribution does not have imputation credits attached (referred to as excluded income), the
distribution is not taxable to the investor. The effect is that any income earned by the Fund that is not taxable to the
Fund can be distributed to investors free from any further tax.
For that portion of the distribution that has imputation credits attached at 28%, a New Zealand tax resident individual
or trustee (other than a trustee of a unit trust) can choose to include this in their tax return. By including the
distribution in their tax return, an investor that has a marginal tax rate of less than 28% can apply the benefit of any
surplus tax credits against their other taxable income (or carry forward those tax credits to future tax years). For a
New Zealand resident individual or trustee (other than a trustee of a unit trust) with a marginal tax rate of 28% or
more, this income does not need to be included in their tax return, as the tax paid by the Listed PIE at 28% is deemed
a final tax. Other investors (e.g. a company, charity or unit trust) are taxed on Fund distributions that have imputation
credits attached.
For investors who are not resident in New Zealand for New Zealand tax purposes, non-resident withholding tax
(NRWT) of up to 15% will be withheld from that portion of a distribution that is fully imputed, although the NRWT rate
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may be reduced to the extent that the non-resident investor has a direct voting interest of 10% or more of the units in
the Fund or, in some cases, under an applicable double tax agreement.
Tax on investments made by the Fund
As the Fund is registered as a PIE, any capital gains made by the Fund in respect to property, shares in New Zealand
resident companies and certain Australian resident listed companies are excluded from the calculation of taxable
income. Most overseas shares and interests in managed funds held by the Fund will be taxed under the foreign
investment fund (FIF) regime, generally using the fair dividend rate (FDR) method.
Under the FDR method, the Fund will be deemed to have derived income equal to 5% of the market value of its
overseas shares and interests in managed funds calculated on a daily basis (any dividends or other returns flowing
from overseas shares and interests in managed funds will not be separately taxed in New Zealand). Also under the
FDR method, tax deductions may not be made for any losses in respect of holdings in overseas shares and interests in
managed funds.
Other income of the Fund (e.g. interest on bank deposits) is subject to the relevant normal tax rules. Tax may be
imposed in overseas jurisdictions in relation to overseas investments (although this may give rise to a tax credit in
New Zealand).
The Fund also currently receives an indirect tax timing benefit from the depreciation the Wholesale Portfolio claims on
its Property.
6.2. Tax Reporting
Under various agreements and treaties the Fund and/or the Manager may be required to provide information to tax
authorities in jurisdictions outside of New Zealand. We may request this information from you in order to discharge
those obligations.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
FATCA is legislation that was introduced by the United States Government as a means of preventing tax evasion by US
citizens and tax residents. FATCA has been adopted by the New Zealand Government through an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the US Government (the ‘IGA’) and enabling domestic legislation. Under the IGA, certain New
Zealand financial institutions, such as the Trust, are required to identify investors that are US persons (or certain
entities controlled by US persons), and to report certain information about those investors and their financial
accounts to Inland Revenue. This information is collated by Inland Revenue and passed to the US Internal Revenue
Service. For more information on FATCA, please refer to the Inland Revenue website:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/international-tax/exchange-of-information/fatca/about-fatca. The Scheme has been
registered for FATCA purposes.
Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters (AEOI) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
AEOI and CRS imposes global rules for the purpose of avoiding offshore tax evasion through the exchange of financial
information between tax authorities in different overseas jurisdictions. Additional information must be obtained from
investors to determine whether any investor are non-tax residents of New Zealand (i.e. resident for tax in another
country) and for any non-tax residents of New Zealand, report certain information such as tax residency, account
balances and interest earned, to the New Zealand Inland Revenue. Accordingly, we may require additional information
from investors in order to comply with these obligations. For more information on AEOI and CRS, please refer to the
Inland Revenue website:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/international-tax/exchange-of-information/crs/important-documents
General Comments
Tax law is complex and changes frequently. Investors should periodically monitor the tax implications of investing in
the Scheme and should not assume that the position will remain the same as it is when they start investing. In
addition, if the Fund ceases to qualify as a Listed PIE then the tax consequences will be different from what is set out
above. The comments under this section “Taxation” are provided as general background only and are not a
comprehensive discussion of tax issues.
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7. Information about the Scheme
7.1. Suspension
There will be times when we believe that it is not practicable for a unit price to be calculated fairly. This may happen
where, for example, there is significant disruption in the relevant property markets and market valuations are unable
to be reliably assessed, or where the Fund (or any underlying fund) has had a significant request for withdrawals
beyond the level of liquidity it can make available. If we are not able to calculate the unit price for the Fund, the issue
of units and the payment of withdrawals, in relation to the Fund, will be suspended.
The period of suspension can be up to 90 days. This can be extended by agreement between us and the Supervisor.
Investors who have provided a withdrawal notice will be notified of the suspension.
Units in respect of investments received during a period of suspension will be allocated at the unit price calculated at
the end of the suspension period. Similarly, payments in respect of any withdrawals will be made at the unit price
calculated at the end of the suspension period.
7.2. Amendment of the Trust Deed
We and the Supervisor may amend the Trust Deed in certain circumstances where we believe this to be necessary or
desirable. Any amendment will be carried out in accordance with the Trust Deed and investors will be notified of such
amendments in the Annual Report for the Scheme. For further information, please refer to the Trust Deed.
7.3. Winding up the Fund and the Scheme
The Scheme can be wound up in accordance with the Trust Deed. For further information, refer to the Trust Deed.
If we believe that it is in investors’ best interests, we can propose to wind up the Fund at any time by giving notice. If
the wind up of the Fund goes ahead, investors may be given the opportunity of switching to an alternative fund. If this
is the case, any investor who does not advise us that they have chosen an alternative fund will be switched to a
default fund nominated by us. Upon the winding up of the Fund, the assets of the Fund are realised and, after
payment of all liabilities, the proceeds are distributed to the investors that held units in the Fund in proportion to the
numbers of units held by them immediately prior to winding up.
7.4. Market Indices
Generally, each asset class in which any of the Scheme’s investments are held is measured, for performance purposes,
against an appropriate benchmark index.
The purpose of a benchmark index is to reflect the performance of the Fund in comparison to that of the overall
market for the asset class or asset classes in which the Fund is invested. Such benchmark indices are widely
recognised in financial markets and are administered independently from us.
The indices used are generally included in the Scheme’s Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives (‘SIPO’),
which can be found at www.booster.co.nz/documents-and-forms/booster-investment-scheme-documents-and-forms.
However, due to the specialised nature of the investment strategy of the Fund no appropriate securities index or peer
group index exists. The absence of an appropriate securities index or peer group index means that the Fund’s
performance will not be benchmarked against a reference return in the fund updates.
8. Who is involved with the Scheme?
Manager
The manager of the Scheme is Booster Investment Management Limited (Manager) and our address is Level 19, Aon
Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington 6011. Our ultimate holding company is Booster Financial Services Limited.
We have been granted a licence under Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 to act as a manager in respect
of managed funds such as this Scheme. The conditions of our licence imposed by the Financial Markets Authority are
published on https://fsp-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz
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We are also the administration manager and investment manager of the Scheme.
For details of our leadership team see https://www.booster.co.nz/why-booster/our-team.
For details of the directors and employees who have the most influence on investment decisions of the Fund, see the
most recent quarterly fund update of the Fund, which can be found at https://www.booster.co.nz.
The names of our directors and senior managers, and a summary of their relevant skills, experience and expertise, is
set out below. Directors and senior managers may change from time to time without notice.
The Board of Directors of the Manager
John Selby, Mt Maunganui (Independent Director).
BC, CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Member of NZ Institute of Directors
Mr Selby is the Chairman of our board of directors and an independent director. He brings a wealth of experience
from his 37-year career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, of which 25 years has been as a partner in advisory and
assurance. John has experience across a range of industries, including the financial services industry, and in the
more recent past, has taken on a number of governance roles in various industries.
Remuneration is made up of fees.
Melanie Templeton, Wellington (Independent Director).
Bachelor of Business Information - Marketing and Communications, Member of NZ Institute of Directors
Ms Templeton is a director on our board of directors and an independent director. She has a strong background in
governance, risk and assurance and regulatory compliance as well as significant experience in financial services,
specifically around fintech and retail banking.
Remuneration is made up of fees.
Dianne Day, Sydney, Australia (Independent Director)
BA, MBA (Hons), FINSIA, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Dianne is an independent director, and is an accredited professional trustee with significant experience in the
investment management industry. Dianne spent a number of years in senior commercial roles in New Zealand and
Australia and the past 10 years as a professional independent trustee for a number of regulated pension schemes
in the UK. Dianne’s commercial and fiduciary experience combine to offer a unique blend of business expertise
and customer insight to her board appointments.
Remuneration is made up of fees.
Richard Kirkland, Wairarapa (Independent Director)
BCom, MBA, CA, CFA, Member of NZ Institute of Directors and Institute of Internal Auditors
Richard is an independent director on our board of directors, and chairman of our Audit Risk and Compliance
Committee. Richard has over 30 years of risk and financial management experience across private and public
sectors. Richard has worked with many market participants and regulators in the financial services sector, has a
strong practical knowledge of the New Zealand regulatory regime, and continues to practice as a consultant
assisting organisations respond positively to regulatory change.
Remuneration is made up of fees.
Paul Foley, Wellington (Director).
BCA/LLB, Chartered Fellow, Member of NZ Institute of Directors
Mr Foley is a director on our board of directors and the Chairman of the board of directors of our parent company,
Booster Financial Services Limited. Paul is a consultant with MinterEllisonRuddWatts following 28 years as a
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partner of that and another firm. He has over 30 years’ experience working with companies in the financial
services, manufacturing and energy fields and is a past director of NZX and ASX listed companies.
Remuneration is made up of salary.
Allan Yeo, Brisbane, Australia (Director).
BCA (Hons), BA
Mr Yeo is a director on our board of directors and the Managing Director of our parent company, Booster Financial
Services Limited. He has held a number of senior banking roles with Barclays Bank PLC in New Zealand, Australia
and the United Kingdom and was previously the Managing Director of Tranzact Financial Services Limited.
Remuneration is made up of salary.
Supervisor
The supervisor of the Scheme is Public Trust (Supervisor), and Public Trust is independent of us. Their address is Level
2, 22-28 Willeston Street, Wellington 6011.
The Supervisor has been granted a licence under section 16(1) of the Financial Markets Supervisors Act 2011 to act as
a supervisor in respect of managed funds such as this Scheme for a term expiring on 17 January 2028. A copy of its
licence, including the conditions on the licence, can be obtained at the Financial Markets Authority’s website:
www.fma.govt.nz.
Public Trust is a statutory corporation and Crown entity established and constituted in New Zealand on 1 March 2002
under the Public Trust Act 2001.
The Supervisor’s Board can be found at: www.publictrust.co.nz/about-us/meet-public-trust-team/
Custodian
The custodian of the Scheme is PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Custodian), which has been nominated
by the Supervisor to act on its behalf as its nominee. The Custodian is wholly-owned by the Supervisor. The Supervisor
may change the custodian where it deems it appropriate or desirable to do so.
Under a Custodian Administration Services Agreement entered into between the Manager, the Supervisor, the
Custodian and Booster Custodial Administration Services Limited (a related company of the Manager), the Custodian
has engaged Booster Custodial Administration Services Limited to provide administration services to it in respect of
the investments and other property subject to the Scheme.
Auditor
It is intended that the auditor of the Scheme will be Ernst & Young (Auditor). The Auditor is a registered audit firm
under the Auditor Regulation Act 2011. The Auditor’s licence is not subject to any conditions. The Auditor has no
relationship with or interests in the Scheme other than in its capacity as auditor.
Unit Registrar
Link Market Services Limited provides certain unit registry services.
9. Conflicts of interest
Conflicts of interests are circumstances where some or all of the interests of investors for whom we, as Manager of
the Scheme, provide financial services, are inconsistent with, or diverge from, some or all of the interests of the
Manager or its representatives. This includes actual, apparent and potential conflicts of interest.
We recognise that conflicts of interest can arise at any time. We also recognise that we are responsible for identifying
any conflicts and for ensuring that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that they are managed.
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The following are situations where conflicts of interest may arise that could reasonably be expected to materially
influence the investment decisions of the manager in respect of the Fund. This is not an exhaustive list:
Description of conflict of interest Why this may influence
investment decisions in respect
of the Fund
How we manage the conflict (see
below the table as well)
Contractual arrangements are
entered into between related
parties. See 9.1 Related Party
Transactions – contractual
arrangements for further
information.
There is a risk that
arrangements entered into (as
part of investment decisions)
may favour the related party to
the detriment of the Fund
(including via the Wholesale
Fund), or that the related party
may not meet its obligations to
the detriment of the Fund due
to the close association of the
parties.
Controls are in place to ensure that
such arrangements are completed at
arms-length and on commercial
terms (as required by the Trust Deed
governing the operation of the
Scheme). Controls may include
reference to independent valuations
and industry datasets.
Steps are taken to ensure
segregation of duties where
appropriate, and appropriate
governance structures are in place.
Related parties may be in a
position to exert influence over
Booster (for example where they
have shared directors and/or
contractual links with Booster);
and/or individuals may be
influenced to direct the Fund to
invest in specific investments or
in a certain way (for example due
to them holding interests in the
Fund or in another investment, or
in the Booster Group, or other
roles).
There is a risk that such
influence is exerted to impact
investment / investment
management decisions in
relation to the fund to achieve
objectives that differ from the
Fund’s objective.
Controls are in place to ensure that
related party transactions are
completed at arms-length, are
consistent with the respective
fund’s objectives, and are on
commercial terms (as required by
the Trust Deed governing the
operation of the Scheme). Controls
may include reference to
independent valuations and
oversight of independent director in
relation to material transactions.
Steps are taken to ensure
segregation of duties where
appropriate, and appropriate
governance structures are in place.
The Fund invests into the
Wholesale Portfolio which is also
managed by Booster.
Booster earns a management
fee in relation to the Wholesale
Portfolio and in relation to the
Fund.
There is a risk that investment
decisions are made for the
benefit of the Wholesale
Portfolio and Booster as its
manager rather than the Fund.
Booster rebates to the Fund the
value of the Wholesale Portfolio fee
(so there is no additional
management fee earned by
Booster).
Controls are in place to ensure that
any arrangements between the
Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio
are completed at arms-length and
on commercial terms (as required by
the Trust Deed governing the
operation of the Scheme). Controls
may include reference to industry
benchmarks.
Other situations where conflicts of interest may arise but are not expected to materially influence the investment
decisions of the manager in respect of the Fund exist. For example:
• Investment values artificially inflated to increase fees based on net asset values, or to inflate historic
performance to attract/retain investors.
• Investment knowledge used by an individual employee to their own benefit (insider trading).
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• Intra month applications or withdrawals available to the Booster funds but not external investors may have a
detrimental impact to external investors.
• Internal trading between Booster funds which could be detrimental to one or other.
• Other Booster funds may buy or sell units on the NZX Main Board at trading prices that may be a premium or
discount to the unit price issued by the Manager.
How we manage conflicts
A comprehensive policy has been developed relating to the management of conflicts of interest. Procedures and
processes have been put in place for:
• Identifying conflicts of interest.
• Controlling conflicts of interest.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Disclosing conflicts of interest.
As part of the conflict of interest procedures, the Manager will not buy or sell units in circumstances where its
directors or senior management is aware of material information that is not known to the market or reflected in the
unit price. This will also apply where redemptions from the Fund are suspended due to being unable to determine a
fair redemption price.
9.1. Related Party Transactions – contractual arrangements
Conflicts of interest may arise with regard to services that are, or that may be, provided by related parties of ourselves
or the Supervisor to the Scheme.
The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, and Trust Deed governing the operation of the Scheme include provisions
that generally prevent us, as Manager, or BFSL from entering into arrangements with a related party in relation to the
Scheme that involve related party benefits
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, unless certain steps are taken (for example transactions are completed on
arm’s length / commercial terms) and appropriate certification is provided to the Supervisor. In addition, both we and
the Supervisor must, at all times, act in the best interests of investors when performing any duties in relation to the
Scheme. Controls are in place to ensure that related party transactions are managed appropriately.
The Fund is permitted to invest in cash and cash equivalents and units in the Wholesale Portfolio, a fund we also
manage and a related party to the Fund. All investment activity between the Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio is
completed on an arm’s length basis.
Fund – Related party contracts
The following contractual arrangements for the provision of services by related parties are currently in place:
• the Custodian, which is a related company of the Supervisor, has been appointed by the Supervisor to act as
custodian and to hold the investments of the Scheme.
• Booster Custodial Administration Services Limited (BCAS), which is a related company of ours, has entered into a
Custodial Administration Services Agreement with the Custodian, the Supervisor and us (as the Manager). This
agreement delegates administration services of the Custodian to BCAS, including those relating to acquisition,
registration and disposal of or other dealing with the assets of the Scheme, and as a result BCAS operates on
instruction from the Manager (or Supervisor or Custodian) in regard to the services. This Agreement outlines
BCAS will be paid fees for these services from the Scheme assets. to it in respect of the investments and other
property of the Scheme.
While not a direct cost of the Scheme, the Manager has entered into a services agreement with BFSL whereby BFSL
provides services and support for the company, the Scheme and its investors, including record keeping, accounting
and administration, marketing and communications, investment management support, risk and compliance
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Related Party Benefits as defined in section 172 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
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management, information technology, management functions and other resources as required by the Manager. In
return, BFSL is paid a fee by the Manager. The Manager is a wholly owned subsidiary of BFSL.
Wholesale Portfolio – Related party contracts
A number of the material contracts in respect of the investments of the Wholesale Portfolio have been entered into
with parties associated with Booster, as another company in the Booster group manages the Booster Tahi Limited
Partnership - an unlisted equity fund in which a number of the investee businesses have contractual relationships with
the Wholesale Portfolio (and consequently the Fund).
Section 10.0 – Other Material Contracts below, outlines a summary of the material contracts in respect of the
Wholesale Portfolio, including details on the nature of the contract, whether the contract is between related parties
and the key terms of the contract.
10. Other material contracts
The following is a summary of the nature and key terms of material contracts that have been entered into in respect
of the Wholesale Portfolio. Where a contract is between related parties, a description of how these parties are
associated is detailed. The below contracts have been entered into on an arm’s length basis.
Net Grape Supply Agreement
Nature of the Contract The Wholesale Portfolio sells the grapes it produces from its Marlborough based land to Booster Wine
Group Limited Partnership (BWG), a related party to Booster.
Vineyard management is undertaken by Awatere River Vineyards Limited (ARVL), a related party to Booster
under terms which are approved by the Manager of the Wholesale Portfolio. ARVL manages the land and
the production of the grapes. Vineyard management costs are set in terms of agreed activities and charges
that are reported to, and monitored by, the Manager.
The Wholesale Portfolio has arrangements under which it sells grapes at market related prices net of the
agreed vineyard management costs (which are the responsibility of the grape buyer).
Description This agreement relates to:
a) the sale of grapes grown on the following vineyards owned by the Wholesale Portfolio; and
b) the provision of vineyard management services for the following vineyards owned by the
Wholesale Portfolio:
• 2 Flemings Road, Seddon, Marlborough
• 75 Barewood Road, Seddon, Marlborough
• 206 Upton Downs Road, Seddon, Marlborough
Under this agreement, the Grower grows grapes on these vineyards and then agrees to sell, and BWG
agrees to buy, the contracted tonnes of grapes produced on the contracted blocks on these vineyards for
its winemaking business.
Parties Awatere River Vineyards Limited (ARVL)
ARVL is the appointed manager of the vineyards.
PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Grower/Owner)
The Grower/Owner is the custodian of the vineyards held by the Wholesale Portfolio.
The Awatere River Wine Company Limited (ARWCL) on behalf of the Booster Wine Group Limited
Partnership (BWG) (Grape Buyer)
BWG is securing a supply of grapes for its winemaking business.
Booster Investment Management Limited (BIML)
BIML is the manager of the Wholesale Portfolio and is responsible for ensuring that the obligations of the
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Grower/Owner under this agreement are met.
Related Parties ARVL is 50% owned by ARWCL and 50% by Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL), both of which are
wholly owned subsidiaries of the Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership (BWG).
BWG is 97.22% owned by the Booster Tahi Limited Partnership (BTLP). BTLP is managed by Booster Funds
Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100% owned by Booster
Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Term 1 April 2020 to 31 May 2030
Pricing Principles The Wholesale Portfolio has arrangements under which it sells grapes so that the vineyard management
costs are the responsibility of the grape buyer. These costs which are charged by ARVL are set in terms of
agreed activities and charges that are reported to, and monitored by, the Wholesale Portfolio.
Establishment of the Grape Price component
BWG will establish a price to be paid for the grapes annually, which will be based on certain factors
outlined in the agreement. These factors include:
• The price paid for grapes of the same varietal as reported by the ‘Viticulture Model Benchmarking
Report’ for Marlborough (produced by New Zealand Wine) from the previous vintage (or any other
industry report that the parties agree to use); and
• The current supply and demand for grapes of the same varietal and bearing similar characteristics as
the relevant grapes.
The final price paid will ultimately be agreed by both parties.
Sub-Standard Grapes
The grapes grown on these vineyards must meet the Viticultural Standards outlined in this agreement.
However, if any of the grapes do not meet the required standards, BWG can propose a price for the sub-
standard grapes, which the Grower can either choose to accept or reject the price. If the Grower rejects
the price, BWG will be deemed to have rejected the sub-standard grapes and the Grower will then be able
to find another buyer for these grapes.
Excess Tonnes
If the Grower produces more than the contracted tonnes, BWG will agree to purchase the additional
tonnes. The price for any additional tonnes of grapes will be 50% of the agreed price of the contracted
tonnes.
ARVL’s Establishment of the Vineyard Management Fee component
The vineyard management fee component of the net grape supply agreement is based on an agreed annual
price per hectare of vineyard land, the age of the vines (from the time the vines are planted), and the
number of hectares planted.
ARVL’s Responsibilities
• ARVL is responsible for providing the vineyard management services (which are outlined in the
agreement) to the Owner of the vineyards.
• Each year ARVL is required to provide the Owner with:
- an intended work plan for the following annual period and the expected production and quality
levels for the forthcoming annual period and the following two annual periods; and
- a budget of anticipated capital expenditure for the forthcoming annual period for the Owner’s
approval. Any capital expenditure not contemplated under this budget will usually require the
approval of the Owner before any purchases are made.
• ARVL is also responsible for all operating costs in the provision of the services under the agreement.
Termination The agreement may be terminated with immediate effect by the grower or BWG if an event of default
occurs as outlined in the agreement, and the party not in default has given notice in writing to the
defaulting party. A default event includes the failure to deliver the grapes to BWG (unless BWG has
provided prior approval in writing), changes to the legal status of a party (for example a party ceases to do
business), or a party breaches the terms of the agreement, and they are not remedied within the agreed
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timeframes.
Land Lease Agreement
Nature of the Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Hope, Nelson based land to Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL), a
related party to Booster, who utilises it for the production of grapes for its wine making business.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (Lessee)
Related Parties Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Booster Wine Group Limited
Partnership (BWG).
BWG is 97.22% owned by Booster Tahi Limited Partnership (BTLP).
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100% owned by Booster
Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land 288 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson
57 Appleby Highway, Hope, Nelson
148 Main Road, East Hope, Nelson
Productive block of 416 Main Road, East Hope, Nelson
Term 20 years
Commencement Date 1 August 2017
Expiry Date 31 July 2037
Annual Rent $950,250 plus GST per annum.
Rent Reviews CPI Rent Review – CPI adjustment on every anniversary of the Commencement Date (except the Market
Rent Review Dates).
Market Rent Review – every fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date.
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor None.
Other Key Terms Right of first refusal – the Lessee has a right of first refusal over any part of the Land for a period of three
months following the expiry of the lease agreement.
A force majeure event occurs where the vineyard is destroyed or partially destroyed and impacts the
productivity of the vineyard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate the vineyard, or if
uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced accordingly in the intervening period.
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Land Lease Agreement
Nature of the Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Hope, Nelson based land to Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL), a
related party to Booster, who utilises it for the production of grapes for its wine making business.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership (Lessee)
Related Parties Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Booster Wine Group Limited
Partnership (BWG).
BWG is 97.22% owned by Booster Tahi Limited Partnership (BTLP).
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100% owned by Booster
Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land Lansdowne Vineyard, Lansdowne Road, Appleby
Term 30 years
Commencement Date 1 August 2022
Expiry Date 31 July 2052
Annual Rent $175,310 plus GST per annum.
Rent Reviews CPI Rent Review – CPI adjustment on every anniversary of the Commencement Date (except the Market
Rent Review Dates).
Market Rent Review – every fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date.
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor None.
Other Key Terms Right of first refusal – the Lessee has a right of first refusal over any part of the Land for a period of three
months following the expiry of the lease agreement.
Break Right – the lessor has the right to terminate the lease, with 12 months’ notice, at any time on or after
1 August 2037. The lessor is required to procure the right for the lessee to occupy an alternative premises
on materially similar terms to this lease with amendments to reflect the specifics of the alternative
premises.
A force majeure event occurs where the vineyard is destroyed or partially destroyed and impacts the
productivity of the vineyard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate the vineyard, or if
uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced accordingly in the intervening period.
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Land and Building Lease Agreement
Nature of Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Hawke’s Bay based land and winery building to Booster Wine Group
Limited Partnership (BWG), a related party to Booster, who utilises the Property for the growing of grapes
and production of wine.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership (Lessee)
Related Parties Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership (BWG) is 97.22% owned by Booster Tahi Limited Partnership
(BTLP).
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Ltd (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100% owned by Booster
Financial Services Ltd (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land and building
• Winery vineyard (including the winery building)
• Talbot vineyard
• Wedd vineyard
All of the above land and building is located in the Bridge Pa Triangle, a recognised vineyard sub region of
the Hawke’s Bay.
Term 20 years
Commencement Date 14 September 2018
Expiry Date 14 September 2038
Annual Rent $731,270 plus GST per annum.
Rent Reviews CPI Rent Review – CPI adjustment on every anniversary of the Commencement Date (except the Market
Rent Review Dates).
Market Rent Review – every fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date.
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor None.
Other Key Terms Right of first refusal – the Lessee has a right of first refusal over any part of the Land for a period of three
months following the expiry of the lease agreement.
A force majeure event occurs where the vineyard is destroyed or partially destroyed and impacts the
productivity of the vineyard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate the vineyard, or if
uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced accordingly in the intervening period.
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Land and Building Lease Agreement
Nature of Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Mahana, Nelson based land and buildings to Waimea Estates (Nelson)
Limited (WENL), a related party to Booster, who utilises the Property for the growing of grapes and
production of wine.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (Lessee)
Related Parties Waimea Estates (Nelson) Limited (WENL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Booster Wine Group Limited
Partnership (BWG).
BWG is 97.22% owned by Booster Tahi Limited Partnership (BTLP).
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100% owned by Booster
Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land, building and plant
and equipment
Mahana vineyard (including the winery and other buildings)
All of the above property is located in the Mahana area in the Nelson region.
Term 20 years (with 4 rights of renewal at the lessee’s option – each right being for a 20-year term)
Commencement Date 31 January 2019
Expiry Date 31 January 2039
Annual Rent $271,635 plus GST per annum.
Rent Reviews Rent Review Date – occurs every fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date, where the rent will be reset
based on the change in the independent valuation of the Property relative to the initial independent
valuation (subject to not being lower than the previous rent)
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor None.
Other Key Terms Lessee purchase option – at each rent review period, should the independent valuation of the winery
building increase by more than 10% than the independent five years prior, the lessee has the option to
purchase the winery building at the price of the independent valuation from the previous rent review
period plus 10%. Should the option be exercised, the rent on the remaining property will be 7% of the
purchase price (adjusted for subsequent independent valuations).
A force majeure event occurs where the vineyard is destroyed or partially destroyed and impacts the
productivity of the vineyard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate the vineyard, or if
uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced accordingly in the intervening period.
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Land Lease Agreement
Nature of Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Kerikeri based kiwifruit orchard to Seeka Limited who utilises the
Property for the growing and production of Sungold kiwifruit.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Seeka Limited (Lessee)
Related Parties Nil
Land 2624 State Highway 10 Kerikeri
Term 15 years
Commencement Date 30 September 2019
Expiry Date 30 September 2034
Annual Rent $1,091,843 plus GST per annum.
Rent Reviews Market Rent Review – on the fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date and every three years
thereafter.
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor None.
Other Key Terms Lessor’s termination right – the Lessor may terminate this lease as at 30 July in any year during the Term,
but in no circumstances earlier than 30 July 2024, by giving the Lessee sufficient written notice. Should a
termination notice be issued, the Lessor and Lessee will enter into good faith negotiations to agree on
commercial terms an agreement for the Lessee to provide management and post-harvest services in
respect of the orchard. If a notice of termination was made as at 30 July 2024, an early termination cost
may apply and be paid by the Lessor.
A force majeure event occurs where the orchard is destroyed or partially destroyed and impacts the
productivity of the orchard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate the orchard, or if
uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced accordingly in the intervening period.
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Land Lease Agreement
Nature of Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Far North, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne orchards to Darling
Group Holdings Limited who utilise the Properties for the growing and production of
avocados, kiwifruit and citrus.
Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Darling Group Holding Limited (Lessee)
Related Parties Darling Group Holdings Limited (DGHL) is 49.93% owned by Booster Tahi Limited
Partnership (BTLP)
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100%
owned by Booster Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land Ngataki Orchard, 5117 Far North Road, Ngataki, Far North District
Hukatere Orchard, 86 Hukatere Road, Pukenui, Far North District
Uratere Orchard, 189 Henry Road, Katikati, Western Bay of Plenty District
Amber Grove, 579 Wharerata Road, Gisborne
Term 15 Years
Commencement Date 20 July 2022
Expiry Date 20 July 2037 with 2 further rights of renewal of 5 years, and an extension period resulting in
final expiry date of 31 October 2047
Annual Rent Commencement Date – 31 March 2023: $438,500 plus GST
01 April 2023 – 31 March 2024: $526,200 plus GST
01 April 2024 – 31 March 2025: $701,600 plus GST
01 April 2025 – 31 March 2026: $964,700 plus GST
01 April 2026 – $1,140,100 plus GST
Rent Reviews Fixed Rent Review – A fixed adjustment of 2% on every anniversary of the Commencement
Date (except the Market Rent Review Dates).
Market Rent Review – every fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date, 6.5% of market
value of the land
Rent may never be lower than any previous Market rent review
Outgoings All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor
None
Other Key Terms Extension Period – Where the term is to expire, and no right of renewal has been exercised
or there are no remaining renewals the term shall be extended to 31 October of that year
to allow the lessee to complete the harvesting of the crop.
Right of first refusal – the Lessee has a right of first refusal over any part of the Land for the
term of the lease
A force majeure event occurs where the orchard is destroyed or partially destroyed and
impacts the productivity of the orchard. In this circumstance, the Lessor pays to reinstate
the orchard, or if uneconomic to do so may terminate the lease, and rent is reduced
accordingly in the intervening period.
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Farm Lease Agreements
Nature of Contract The Wholesale Portfolio leases its Southland dairy farms to Canterbury Grasslands Limited
who utilise the Properties for the production of milk. The agreement is under 3 separate
lease agreements which are essentially commercially identical.
Parties
PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Lessor)
Canterbury Grasslands Limited (Lessee)
Related Parties Canterbury Grasslands Limited (CGL) is 12.10% owned by Booster Tahi Limited Partnership
(BTLP). This shareholding is not sufficient on its own to mean the parties are related parties,
however for transparency we have included this relationship, and treated it as such.
BTLP is managed by Booster Funds Management Limited (BFML).
Both BFML and BIML (the Manager of this Fund and the Wholesale Portfolio) are 100%
owned by Booster Financial Services Limited (BFS).
The arrangements are entered in to on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Land 2316 Orepuki Riverton Highway, Pahia, Southland
5 Chewings Road, Mossburn, Southland
16 Chewings Road, Mossburn, Southland
Term 15 Years
Commencement Date
22 August 2022
Expiry Date 22 August 2037, and if the 5 year right of renewal is exercised, 22 August 2042
Annual Rent 2316 Orepuki Riverton Highway: $437,427 plus GST
5 Chewings Road: $538,407 plus GST
16 Chewings Road: $525,555 plus GST
Rent Reviews Fixed Rent Review – A fixed adjustment of 2.0% on every anniversary of the
Commencement Date (except the Market Rent Review Dates).
Market Rent Review – every third anniversary of the Commencement Date, calculated as
4.5% of the market value of the property
Outgoings
All usual outgoings are recoverable from the lessee in addition to the rent.
Guarantor
None
Other Key Terms
Market Review – Either party has the right to initiate a review prior to year 10 of the lease.
This is on the basis that regulations limit the lessee’s ability to use the property for dairy, or
for the lessor, if there is a higher financial return available to them (alternate use or if the
terms of the lease do not reflect market conditions).
If revised terms are not agreed, lease terminates at year 10.
Right of first refusal – the Lessee has a right of first refusal over any part of the Land.
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Loan Facility Agreement
Nature of the Contract The Wholesale Portfolio has entered into a loan agreement with the BNZ Bank New Zealand Limited to
borrow monies using the properties as security.
Lender BNZ Bank New Zealand Limited (BNZ)
Other Parties PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited (Custodian, Borrower) of the Secured Property
Related Parties Nil
Facility Limit $30,000,000
Security BNZ holds a general security interest over the property held by the Wholesale Portfolio (except for the
shares in Waimea West Hops Limited) and the lease/income agreements and water rights related to those
properties.
Loan Term The end date of the facility is 31 March 2027.
Interest Rate 3-month Bank Bill Benchmark bid rate + 2.20% margin
In addition to the interest rate, there is a non-utilisation fee of 1.0% calculated on undrawn loan amounts.
Principal Repayments The loan facility is interest only and principal repayments are required at the end of the loan term.
Loan to Value Ratio
Covenant
The loan to value ratio is not to exceed 50% of the value of the secured property for the term of the loan.
Interest Cover Covenant EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax expense, manager’s fees, depreciation, and amortisation of
intangibles) is to be maintained at a minimum of 2.00 times interest and borrowing costs on senior debt.
This will be tested at the last day of each financial year.
11. Other important information
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed civil proceedings alleging breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct
Act by Booster and some of its executive directors and senior managers. The proceedings relate to investments made
by Booster on behalf of Schemes managed by it via an associated limited partnership, the Booster Tahi Limited
Partnership (Tahi). Tahi in turn invested less than 1.3% (as at 31 May 2024) of Booster's funds under management into
the Booster Wine Group (BWG). The FMA allegations include that by making those investments Booster breached its
duties and obligations as manager of the Booster KiwiSaver Scheme, the Booster Super Scheme and the Booster
Investment Scheme. FMA's press release can be found here: www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/.
Booster strongly disputes FMA's allegations and will defend itself vigorously. Booster does not accept any wrongdoing
and stands by its robust investment practices and its decision to invest in the wine sector. Booster continues to
believe its investment structure and processes are appropriate and that investors' interests have not been
compromised. Booster looks forward to the opportunity ahead to demonstrate that it acts in its customers best
interests. For further information on Booster's position see our media statement here: www.booster.co.nz/booster-
press-release.
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