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HLG Full Year Results for the period ending 1 August 2024

Full Year Results29 September 2024HLGConsumer Discretionary

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Disclosure Full Year Report 

 

 

For the year ending 1 August 2024 

 

 

 

Contents 

 

Media Release 

Results Announcement  

Audited Financial Statements & Audit Report 

Distribution Notice

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Results announcement

Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 1 August 2024

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 1 August 2023

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing operations $435,635 6.3%

Total Revenue $435,635 6.3%

Net profit/(loss) from continuing

operations

$34,486 7.9%

Total net profit/(loss) $34,486 7.9%

Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity Security $0.26500000

Imputed amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$0.07791000

Record Date 6 December 2024

Dividend Payment Date 13 December 2024

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per Quoted

Equity Security

$1.71 $1.60

A brief explanation of any of the

figures above necessary to enable

the figures to be understood

For further information refer to the attached:

 Group CEO’s announcement

 Financial Statements and the Independent

Auditor’s Report

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Cameron Alderton

Contact person for this

announcement

Cameron Alderton

Contact phone number +64 22 394 5785

Contact email address cameron@glassons.com

Date of release through MAP


30 September 2024


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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Distribution Notice





Please note: all cash amounts in this form should be provided to 8 decimal places


Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited

Financial product name/description Ordinary Shares

NZX ticker code HLG

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX

website)

NZHLGE 0001S4

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year X Quarterly

Half Year Special

DRP applies

Record date 6/12/2024

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

5/12/2024

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

13/12/2024

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1


$15,807,001 based on the number of units on issue at

the date of the form

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Retained Earnings

Currency NZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$0.34291000

Gross taxable amount

3

$0.34291000

Total cash distribution

4

$0.26500000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

$0.00000000

Supplementary distribution amount $0.03535416

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

5


Is the distribution imputed Partial imputation




1

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

2

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

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

“Gross taxable amount” is the gross distribution minus any excluded income.

4

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

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

5

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

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

advice as to whether or not RWT needs to be withheld.

If fully or partially imputed, please
state imputation rate as % applied

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22.72%

Imputation tax credits per financial

product

$0.07791000

Resident Withholding Tax per

financial product

$0.03525030

Section 4: Distribution re-investment plan1 (if applicable)

DRP % discount (if any)

N/A

Start date and end date for

determining market price for DRP


Date strike price to be announced (if

not available at this time)


Specify source of financial products to

be issued under DRP programme

(new issue or to be bought on market)


DRP strike price per financial product


Last date to submit a participation

notice for this distribution in

accordance with DRP participation

terms


Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Cameron Alderton

Contact person for this

announcement

Cameron Alderton

Contact phone number +64 22 394 5785

Contact email address cameron@glassons.com

Date of release through MAP


30/09/2024






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Calculated as (imputation credits/gross taxable amount) x 100. Fully imputed dividends will be 28% as a % rate applied.

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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

Note 2024


2023


$'000


$'000


Sales Revenue 2.1 435,635


409,711


Cost of Sales 2.1

(176,904) (174,863)

Gross Profit 258,731


234,848


Other Operating Income

2.2 353


253


Selling Expenses

(152,844)

(140,462)

Distribution Expenses

(15,552)

(14,008)

Administration Expenses

(36,392)

(32,825)

Total Expenses

(204,788)

(187,295)

Operating Profit 54,296


47,806


Finance Income

2.1 1,957


1,171


Finance Expense

2.1, 2.2

(4,168)

(3,556)

Profit Before Income Tax 52,085


45,421


Income Tax Expense 6.1 (17,599)


(13,444)


Net Profit after Tax attributable to the Shareholders

of the Holding Company 2.1

34,486


31,977


Other Comprehensive Income

- Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

(Loss)/Gain (net of tax) on Revaluation of Land and Buildings

6.1

(421)

1,632

Increase in Share Option Reserve

6.1

-

135

- Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

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

6.1

(63)

367

Total Comprehensive Income for the year attributable to the Shareholders

of the Holding Company 34,002


34,111


Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted Earnings per Share

2.4

57.82

53.61

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



HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 1 AU G U S T 2 0 2 4

Note2024

2023

$'000

$'000

Equity

Contributed Equity

5.129,279

28,140

Asset Revaluation Reserve

26,105

26,526

Cashflow Hedge Reserve

936

999

Share Option Reserve

-

294

Retained Earnings

46,887

40,717

Total Equity103,207

96,676

Represented by

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents

3.145,915

32,478

Trade and Other Receivables

407

318

Advances to Employees

847

160

Prepayments

5,841

5,431

Inventories

3.227,484

31,005

Derivative Financial Instruments

7.51,317

1,452

Total Current Assets81,811

70,844

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

4.258,779

56,367

Right of use Assets

4.167,029

65,285

Investment Property

4.33,080

3,208

Intangible Assets

993

717

Deferred Tax

6.27,323

6,005

Total Non-Current Assets137,204

131,582

Total Assets219,015

202,426

Current Liabilities

Trade Payables

9,828

8,104

Employee Benefits

7.18,928

7,294

Other Payables

15,400

13,390

Lease Liabilities

4.126,691

25,147

Derivative Financial Instruments

7.52

47

Taxation Payable

2,466

590

Total Current Liabilities63,315

54,572

Non-Current Liabilities

Lease Liabilities

4.152,493

51,178

Total Liabilities115,808

105,750

Net Assets

103,207

9

6,676

______________________________Director ______________________________Director Date30 September 2024

The Notes to the Financial Statements form an integral part of and are to be read in conjunction with these Financial Statements.

The Financial Statements are signed for and on behalf of the Board and were authorised for issue on 30 September 2024.

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HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024





Note

Share Capital Treasury Stock

Asset

Revaluation

Reserve

Cash Flow

Hedge Reserve

Share Option

Reserve

Retained

Earnings

Total Equity


$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000

Balance at 1 August 2022


29,279 (1,474) 24,894 632 228 37,249 90,808


Comprehensive Income

Profit for Year




-



-



-



-



-



31,977



31,977

Revaluation net of Tax 6.1 - - 1,632 - - - 1,632

Cash Flow Hedges net of Tax 6.1 - - - 367 - - 367

Increase in Share Option Reserve

6.1

- - - - 135 - 135

Total Comprehensive Income


- - 1,632 367 135 31,977 34,111

Transactions with Owners

Sale of Treasury Stock


5.1, 5.2


-


303


-


-


-


-


303

Dividends

Transfer of Share Option Reserve to

Retained Earnings

2.3, 5.1

-


-

86


-

-


-

-


-

-


(69)

(28,632)


69

(28,546)


-

(Gain) / Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock

transferred to Retained Earnings


5.1


-


(54)


-


-


-


54


-

Total Transactions with Owners


- 335 - - (69) (28,509) (28,243)

Balance at 1 August 2023


29,279 (1,139) 26,526 999 294 40,717 96,676


Comprehensive Income


Profit for Year


- - - - - 34,486 34,486

Revaluation net of Tax 6.1 - - (421) - - - (421)

Cash Flow Hedges net of Tax 6.1 - - - (63) - - (63)

Total Comprehensive Income


- - (421) (63) - 34,486 34,002

Transactions with Owners


Sale of Treasury Stock 5.1, 5.2 - 141 - - - - 141

Dividends 2.3, 5.1 - 29 - - - (28,632) (28,603)

Increase in Share Option Reserve


- - - - 43 - 43

Share Options Excercised 5.1 - 948 - - - - 948

Transfer of Share Option Reserve to


Retained Earnings


- - - - (337) 337 -

(Gain) / Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock


transferred to Retained Earnings 5.1 - 21 - - - (21) -

Total Transactions with Owners


- 1,139 - - (294) (28,316) (27,471)

Balance at 1 August 2024


29,279 - 26,105 936 - 46,887 103,207


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

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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Note

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash was provided from:

Sales to Customers

Rent Received

2.2

Government Grants

2.2

Interest Income

2.1

Interest on Debtors

2.1

Cash was applied to:

Payments to Suppliers

Payments to Employees

Interest Paid on Leases

2.2

Taxation Paid


Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities


Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash was provided from:

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

Repayment of Employee Advances


Cash was applied to:

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

4.2

Net Cash Flows applied to Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash was provided from:

Sale of Treasury Stock and Dividends

5.1, 5.2


Cash was applied to:

Dividend Paid

2.3

Lease Liability Payments

4.1


Net Cash Flows applied to Financing Activities

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Funds held

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 3.1


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

2024

2023

$'000

$'000

435,154

409,444

248

253

-

243

1,951

1,165

6

6

437,359

411,111

252,304

253,254

78,808

74,429

4,168

3,556

16,769

11,849

352,049

343,088

85,310

68,023




168




397

261

82

429

479

15,944

14,811

15,944

14,811

(15,515)

(14,332)




170




389

170

389

28,632

28,632

27,896

28,083

56,528

56,715

(56,358)

(56,326)


13,437

(2,635)


32,478


35,113

45,915

32,478

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT AFTER TAXATION Note

TO CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES


Net Profit after Taxation


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

Loss/(Gain) on Sale of Plant and Equipment

2.2

Add / (deduct) Non Cash Items

Depreciation and Amortisation

2.2

Gain on Termination of Lease

2.2

Net Fair Value Loss on Investment Property

2.2

Deferred Taxation

6.2

Share Option Expense


Add / (deduct) movements in Working Capital Items

Taxation Payable

Trade and Other Receivables and Prepayments

Trade and Other Payables and Employee Benefits

Inventories

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities


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

2024

2023

$'000

$'000

34,486

31,977


528


(217)


38,516


38,111

(112)

(304)

128

164

(1,045)

435

43

135


1,876


1,162

(499)

(8)

7,868

(5,868)

3,521 2,436

85,310 68,023

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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1. Basis of preparation


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

foundations on which the financial statements as a whole have been compiled. Material accounting policies specific to notes shown

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

1.1 General information


Reporting entity

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

women’s clothing in New Zealand and Australia.

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

3, 235-237 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland.

Statutory base


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

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

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

Conduct Act 2013 and the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.

The financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 30 September 2024.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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1.2 General accounting policies

Statement of compliance

These financial statements for the year ended 1 August 2024 have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted

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

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

entities that apply NZ IFRS. The financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting

Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards).

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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

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

Certain comparative balances have been restated for consistency with the treatment in the 1 August 2024 consolidated

financial statements.

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

necessary to the nearest thousand dollars.

Entities reporting

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

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

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

Principles of consolidation

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to,

or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its

power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They

are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

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

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

adopted by the Group.

Investments in subsidiaries

Principal Subsidiaries Interest held by parent

and group

Principal activities

2024


2023

Hallenstein Bros Limited

100%


100% Retail of menswear in New Zealand

Hallenstein Brothers Australia Limited

100%


100% Retail of menswear in Australia

Glassons Limited

100%


100% Retail of womenswear in New Zealand


Glassons Australia Limited

100%


100% Retail of womenswear in Australia

Hallenstein Properties Limited

100%


100% Property ownership in New Zealand

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024


Historical cost convention

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

investment property, land and buildings and certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments)

measured at fair value.

Critical accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ IFRS and IFRS Accounting Standards require the use of

certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the

Group’s accounting policies.

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

plant and equipment and right of use assets have suffered any impairment since they were acquired. The recoverable

amounts of cash generating units (at a store level) have been determined based on value in use calculations. These

calculations require the use of estimates and projections of future operating performance.

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

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

appropriateness of the provision.

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

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

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

assumptions are disclosed in note 4.2.

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

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

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

disclosed in note 4.3.

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

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

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

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

Transactions and balances

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

currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

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

and

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

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

Revised comparative balances

Changes to record anticipated breakage of contract liabilities

The Group revised its estimates of prior period breakage for unredeemed gift cards, leading to changes in the 2023

consolidated financial statement of position, consolidated statement of changes in equity, and respective consolidated notes

to the financial statements. As a result, other payables decreased by $0.5M, deferred tax reduced by $0.1M and 2023

opening retained earnings increased by $0.4M.

Historical cost convention

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

investment property, land and buildings and certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments)

measured at fair value.

Climate related risks

Transactions and balances

As part of its risk management framework, the Group continues to monitor its exposure to risk, including climate related

risks and regulatory related reporting requirements. During the year ended 1 August 2024, the Group completed its first

climate related risk assessment for its Climate Related Disclosure under the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards. As

part of this assessment, we have not identified any material impacts requiring specific disclosure in the financial statements.

The identified climate related risks and opportunities including both physical and transitional impacts have been considered

as part of the below critical accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions. Our Climate Related Disclosure will be

published by the end of November 2024 on our website – www.hallensteinglasson.co.nz.

Critical accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ IFRS and IFRS Accounting Standards require the use of

certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the

Group’s accounting policies.

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

plant and equipment and right of use assets have suffered any impairment since they were acquired. The recoverable

amounts of cash generating units (at a store level) have been determined based on value in use calculations. These

calculations require the use of estimates and projections of future operating performance.

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

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

appropriateness of the provision.

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

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

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

assumptions are disclosed in note 4.2.

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

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

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

disclosed in note 4.3.

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

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

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

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

Transactions and balances

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

currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

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

and

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

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

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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

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

performance of the operating segments and they delegate that authority through the Group Chief Executive Officer.




2. Performance

2.1 Segment information



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

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

- Glassons Limited (New Zealand)

- Glassons Australia Limited (Australia)

- Hallenstein Properties Limited (New Zealand) (Property)

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

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

material revenues derived from a single external customer.

Revised comparative balances

Changes to record anticipated breakage of contract liabilities

The Group revised its estimates of prior period breakage for unredeemed gift cards, leading to changes in the 2023

consolidated financial statement of position, consolidated statement of changes in equity, and respective notes to the

consolidated financial statements. As a result, other payables decreased by $0.5M, deferred tax reduced by $0.1M and

2023 opening retained earnings increased by $0.4M. The Group considered this revision as immaterial to the consolidated

financial statements as a whole.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

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Segment results

For the year ended 1 August 2024

INCOME STATEMENT


Segment Revenue

Intercompany Segment Revenue

Glassons


New

Zealand


$000's



120,303


(10,241)



Glassons

Australia


$000's



219,440


(1,317)




Hallensteins


$000's



108,359


(909)




Property


$000's



-


-




Parent


$000's



1,002


(1,002)




Total Group


$000's



449,104


(13,469)


Sales Revenue from External Customers


110,062


218,123


107,450


-


-


435,635


Cost of Sales

(49,191)


(83,862)


(43,851)


-


-


(176,904)


Finance Income


348


721


718


-


170


1,957


Finance Expense


(1,415)


(1,625)


(1,105)


-


(23)


(4,168)


Depreciation and Amortisation


(11,143)


(16,593)


(10,166)


(524)


(90)


(38,516)


Profit/(Loss) before Income Tax


15,039


29,466


7,479


258


(157)


52,085


Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit


(4,255)


(9,969)


(2,141)


(1,278)


44


(17,599)


Net Profit/(Loss) after Income Tax


10,784


19,497


5,338


(1,020)


(113)


34,486


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


Current Assets

24,170


26,072


22,052


6,010


3,507


81,811


Non-Current Assets

40,704


53,510


22,253


20,737


-


137,204


Current Liabilities

16,600


30,969


15,360


396


(10)


63,315


Non-Current Liabilities

17,535


25,785


9,173


-


-


52,493


Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and



Intangible Assets


3,774


8,029


4,131


10


-


15,944





For the year ended 1 August 2023


Glassons

New


Zealand



Glassons

Australia




Hallensteins




Property




Parent




Total Group



$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


INCOME STATEMENT


Segment Revenue

122,336


192,070


106,309


-


753


421,468


Intercompany Segment Revenue

(9,888)


(841)


(275)


-


(753)


(11,757)


Sales Revenue from External Customers


112,448


191,229


106,034


-


-


409,711


Cost of Sales

(51,924)


(75,567)


(47,372)


-


-


(174,863)


Finance Income


149


487


449


-


86


1,171


Finance Expense


(1,268)


(1,226)


(1,045)


-


(17)


(3,556)


Depreciation and Amortisation


(11,518)


(15,826)


(10,288)


(422)


(57)


(38,111)


Profit/(Loss) before Income Tax


15,149


24,602


5,425


320


(75)


45,421


Income Tax Expense


(4,256)


(7,496)


(1,540)


(136)


(16)


(13,444)


Net Profit/(Loss) after Income Tax


10,893


17,106


3,885


184


(91)


31,977


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


Current Assets

22,836


18,356


21,601


5,503


2,548


70,844


Non-Current Assets

43,412


39,018


26,663


22,489


-


131,582


Current Liabilities

16,715


21,003


16,440


379


35


54,572


Non-Current Liabilities

20,370


17,694


13,114


-


-


51,178


Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and

Intangible Assets



2,965



8,755



3,083



8



-



14,811

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

11



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

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

Revenue is recognised as follows:


Sales of goods - retail

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

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

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

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

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

selling expenses.


The Group offers customers the option of purchasing gift cards. This is considered deferred revenue until such time where

the customer redeems the gift card on future purchases. A contract liability for the purchase of a gift card is recognised at the

time of the sale. Revenue is recognised when the gift card is redeemed or when they expire. As at 1 August 2024, the gift

card liability balance recognised under “Other payables” was $2.22M (2023: $2.61M, 2022: $2.98M).

Interest income

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.

Rental income

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



2.2 Income and expenses


HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

12




Income and expenses


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

Group



Other Operating Income








Audit of Financial Statements

























1

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

2

Wages, salaries and other short term benefits includes wage subsidy benefit from the New Zealand government of $Nil (2023: $0.24M).


2024

2023

$000


253

-




6,156


230


21

647

74,229


10,423

27,273

415

$000

Rental Income

248

Insurance Proceeds

105

Expenses

Occupancy Costs


9,355

PwC New Zealand

Other Services

249

Performed by PwC Australia

1


18

Directors' Fees

698

Wages, Salaries and other Short Term Benefits

2


80,753

Depreciation of Property, Plant & Equipment

11,415

Depreciation of Right of Use Assets

26,604

Amortisation of Software 497

Total Depreciation and Amortisation

38,516

38,111


164


3,556


(304)


(217)

Net Fair Value Loss on Investment Property

128

Interest on Leases

4,168

Gain on Termination of Lease

(112)

Loss/(Gain) on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

528

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

13



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

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

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

issued during the period.



2.3 Dividends




2024

cents per

Share

2023

cents per

Share

2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Final dividend for the year ended 1 August 2023 24.00


14,316


Interim dividend for the year ended 1 August 2024

Final dividend for the year ended 1 August 2022

24.00


24.00

14,316


14,316

Interim dividend for the year ended 1 August 2023


24.00


14,316

Total

48.00

48.00

28,632

28,632

Dividends paid were partially imputed. Supplementary dividends of $177,160 (2023: $64,315) were paid to shareholders not resident

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


2.4 Earnings per share


Basic

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

outstanding during the year.


Diluted

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

to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. There were no options convertible into shares as at 1 August 2024

(2023: Nil).


Earnings per share



2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Profit after tax

34,486

31,977

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

59,649

59,649

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

57.82

53.61

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

14



Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank, cash on hand, EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer point of sale)

transactions which have not been cleared by the bank at balance date, deposits held at call with financial institutions,

other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to

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

Consolidated Statement of Cash flows

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

(I.) Cash comprises cash and cash equivalents.

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

investments and employee advances.

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

the Group. This includes lease payments, equity and debt not falling within the definition of cash. Dividends paid are

included in financing activities.

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


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

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

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

excluding borrowing costs. The Group assesses the likely net residual value of inventory. Stock provisions are recognised for

inventory which is older than two years and for inventory which is expected to sell for less than cost. Management will also

use their judgement to assess whether any further provisions are required based on style performance, current trends and

specific product information from buyers.


3. Working Capital

3.1 Cash and cash equivalents



Cash and cash equivalents



2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Cash at Bank

44,470

28,667

Short Term Bank Deposits

1,364

3,739

Cash on Hand 81 72

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

45,915

32,478

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



3.2 Inventories




2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Finished goods

27,659

31,285

Inventory adjustments

(175)

(280)

Net inventories 27,484 31,005

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

Comprehensive Income.

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales amounted to $176,649,177 (2023: $174,548,112).

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

15




4. Long term Assets


4.1 Leases


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

include the net present value of the remaining lease payments.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

needs to maintain a degree of flexibility.


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

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

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


Short term leases where the Group is the lessee

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

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

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

The Group is the lessor

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

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

term. Lease receivables are disclosed under Note 4.3.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

16




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


Right of Use Assets


2024

2023


$000

$000

Opening net book value

65,285

67,146

Depreciation

(26,604)

(27,273)

Modifications and additions

30,253

27,037

Lease Terminations (2,104) (1,066)

FX impact 199 (559)

Carrying amount 67,029

65,285




Lease liabilities


2024 2023


$000

$000

Opening lease liabilities 76,325 77,410

Lease modifications and additions

32,724

29,344

Interest for the period 4,168 3,556

Lease payments made (32,064) (31,639)

COVID-19 rent abatements received - (234)

Lease Terminations

(2,216)

(1,370)

FX impact 247 (742)

Closing Lease liabilities 79,184

76,325

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

17



Lease liabilities maturity analysis for the year ended 1 August 2024


Minimum

lease

payments Interest



Present

value

$000's $000's $000's


Due within one year 30,354 (3,663) 26,691

One to two years 24,640 (2,413) 22,227

Two to five years

30,225 (2,143) 28,082

Later than five years 2,267 (83) 2,184

Total 87,486 (8,302) 79,184

Current

Non-current



26,691

52,493

Total


79,184


Lease liabilities maturity analysis for the year ended 1 August 2023



Minimum

lease



Present


payments

$000's

Interest

$000's

value

$000's

Due within one year 28,130 (2,983) 25,147

One to two years 22,851 (1,992) 20,859

Two to five years 31,628 (1,924) 29,704

Later than five years 628 (13) 615

Total

83,237 (6,912) 76,325


Current



25,147

Non-current


51,178

Total


76,325


Lease related expenses included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income:


2024 2023


$000

$000

Depreciation 26,604 27,273

Rent on short-term leases 9,355 6,390

COVID-19 rent abatements received

-

(234)

Gain on lease termination

(112)

(304)

Interest on leases 4,168 3,556

Total

40,015 36,681


Lease payments included in the consolidated statement of cash flows:


2024 2023


$000

$000

Interest paid on leases (operating activities) 4,168 3,556

Payments for lease liabilities principal (financing activities) 27,896 28,083

Total cash outflows from leases

32,064

31,639


Lease commitments:

The Group currently has no non-cancellable short-term operating lease agreements as at 1 August 2024 (2023: $Nil).

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

18





4.2 Property, plant and equipment


Recognition and measurement


Land and buildings were valued on 1 August 2024 by Telfer Young (Hawkes Bay) Limited, Fordbaker Valuation Limited and Colliers

International (collectively “the valuers”), who are independent registered valuers and associates of The New Zealand Institute of

Valuers. The valuers have recent experience in the location and category of the item being valued. The fair values of the assets

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

participants.

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

and discounted cash flow analysis.


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


Valuation approach Description of the valuation approach

Income Capitalisation

Approach

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

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

Unobservable inputs within the income capitalisation approach include:

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

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

after deducting a fair share of property operating expenses.

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

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

sustainable net income to derive value.

Discounted Cash Flow analysis With the discounted cash flow analysis, a cash flow budget is established for the property

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

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

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

value.

Unobservable inputs within the discounted cash flow analysis include:

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

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

flows to convert those cash flows into a present value.

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

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

estimated market value.

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

assumed holding period.

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

expenses over an assumed holding period.

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

between levels of the fair value hierarchy.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

19





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

These are summarised in the table below:


Range of significant unobservable inputs


Sensitivity

The higher the market rent

and growth rate, the higher

the fair value


The higher the capitalisation

rates and discount rate, the

lower the fair value.



The higher the expenses, the

lower the fair value.




The higher the market rent

and growth rate, the higher

the fair value

The higher the capitalisation

rates and discount rate, the

lower the fair value.


The higher the expenses, the

lower the fair value.





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

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

reliably.


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

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

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

decreases are charged to the profit and loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

All other property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost

includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. This cost includes labour attributable to bringing the

assets to the location and working condition for its intended use.


Depreciation

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

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

- Buildings 67 years

- Plant & equipment 2 - 5 years

- Furniture & fittings 5 - 10 years

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


Class of property

Inputs used to measure

fair value


2024


2023

Land and Buildings –

Retail and Investment

Property


Net Market Rent


$355 per m2


$359 per m2


Rental growth rate 2.00% - 2.50% 1.50% - 2.50%


Capitalisation rate (yield) 6.76% 6.56%


Discount Rate 7.89% 7.80%


Terminal Capitalisation Rate 7.50% 7.25%



Expenses growth


2.0% - 3.0%


1.8% - 4.4%


Land and Buildings -

Warehouse



2024


2023


Net Market Rent $127 - $214 $128 - $210


Rental growth rate 1.80% - 2.80% 1.70% - 3.10%


Capitalisation rate (yield) 5.49% - 6.70% 5.25% - 6.75%


Discount Rate 7.50% - 8.00% 7.38% - 7.75%


Terminal Capitalisation Rate 5.75% - 7.00% 5.50% - 6.75%


Expenses growth 0.00% - 2.53% 0.00% - 5.00%

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

20






Impairment


An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its

estimated recoverable amount. Assets that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in

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

business segment, or assessment of loss making stores. Assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately

identifiable cash flows; a store’s assets is the relevant cash generating unit. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment

loss decreases and it can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the reversal of the

previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The value in use calculation evaluates recoverability based on the stores’ forecasted discounted cash flows, which incorporate

estimated sales, margin & expense growth based upon current plans for the store. Key assumptions in the determination of

recoverable amount are:


• the estimate of future cash flows of the store incorporating reasonable sales growth and margin improvement; and

• the discount rate incorporating the rates of return based on the risk and uncertainty inherent in the forecast cash flows.

The Group has performed an assessment to determine whether there is any sensitivity to changes in key assumptions.

As a result of the sensitivity analysis and impairment testing performed, it was determined that no material risks of impairment

existed as at 1 August 2024 (2023: $Nil).


Disposal

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

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

21




Year ended 1 August 2024



Land at fair Buildings at Fixtures & Plant &


$000's value fair value Fittings Equipment TOTAL

Opening NBV 11,025 20,138 19,789 5,415 56,367

Additions - - 10,562 4,593 15,155

Disposals - - (308) (354) (662)

Depreciation - (626) (7,690) (3,099) (11,415)

Revaluations 210 (876) - - (666)

Closing NBV 11,235 18,636 22,353 6,555 58,779


Cost/Valuation


11,235


18,636


76,709


29,630


136,210

Accumulated depreciation - - (54,356) (23,075) (77,431)

Closing NBV 11,235 18,636 22,353 6,555 58,779



Year ended 1 August 2023


$000's


Land at fair

value


Buildings at

fair value


Fixtures &

Fittings


Plant &

Equipment



TOTAL

Opening NBV

11,045 18,363 16,292 4,715 50,415

Additions

- - 10,779 3,502 14,281

Disposals

- - (142) (38) (180)

Depreciation - (519) (7,140) (2,764) (10,423)

Revaluations (20) 2,294 - - 2,274

Closing NBV 11,025 20,138 19,789 5,415 56,367


Cost/Valuation


11,025


20,138


70,006


26,482


127,651

Accumulated depreciation

- - (50,217) (21,067) (71,284)

Closing NBV

11,025 20,138 19,789 5,415 56,367






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





Land

Buildings

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

2024

2023

$000's

$000's

4,270

4,270

12,792

12,792

17,062

17,062

(2,993)

(2,737)

14,069

14,325

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

22



Recognition and measurement


Investment property consists of a portion of land and buildings for the purpose of retail. Land and buildings were valued on 1

August 2024 by Telfer Young (Hawkes Bay) Limited (“the valuer”) who are independent registered valuers and associates of The

New Zealand Institute of Valuers. The valuer has recent experience in the location and category of the item being valued. The fair

values of the assets represent the estimated price for which a property could be sold on the date of valuation in an orderly

transaction between market participants.

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

and discounted cash flow analysis. These valuation approaches and the key assumptions used by the valuer in order to arrive at

fair value has been summarised in note 4.2.


The loss of $128,000 on the fair value revaluation of Investment Property was recognised as an operating expense in the

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (2023: $164,000). Subsequent revaluation surpluses or losses will be

recognised through the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.


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

between levels of the fair value hierarchy.


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

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

reliably.



4.3 Investment Property



Investment Property



2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Opening balance

3,208

3,372

Net loss from fair value adjustment (128) (164)

Closing balance 3,080 3,208



Lease receivables:



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

normal commercial arrangements with varying terms and renewal rights.


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



Lease receivables


2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Due within one year

83

207

One to two years - 74

Total lease receivables 83 281

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

23




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

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax,

from the proceeds.

Treasury stock

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

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

and subsequently at amortised cost.

Reserves

The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of land and buildings classified as property, plant and equipment, net of

tax. The cash flow hedge reserve records the fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax that meet the hedge

accounting criteria. The Share Option reserve is used to record the accumulated value of unvested share rights arising from

the executive share scheme which have been recognised in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

5. Equity

5.1 Share capital



Contributed Equity



2024

Shares

2023

Shares

2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Balance at beginning of year

59,452,061

59,402,061

28,140

27,805

Sale of Treasury Stock

25,000

50,000

141

303

Dividends

-

-

29

86

Share Options Exercised

Loss/(Gain) on sale of Treasury Stock transferred to Retained

172,000

-

948

-

Earnings

-

-

21

(54)

Balance at end of year

59,649,061

59,452,061

29,279

28,140


Representing:


Share Capital

59,649,061

59,649,061

29,279

29,279

Treasury Stock (net of Dividends) - (197,000) - (1,139)

Total

59,649,061

59,452,061

29,279

28,140


All shares are fully paid and rank equally.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

24




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

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

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

employees become unconditionally entitled to the share rights.


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

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

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

interest rate for the term of the share right.


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

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


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

earnings.



5.2 Executive Share Scheme


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In accordance with NZ IFRS 2 Shared-based payment, this scheme is an equity-settled scheme.



There were no shares issued during the 2024 financial year (2023: Nil).



Executive share scheme


Year ended 1


August 2024


Year ended 1


August 2023



Number of

Average

exercise price

per share



Number of

Average

exercise price

per share


shares option

shares option

Balance at beginning of financial year 197,000 $6.74 247,000 $6.62

Forfeited during the year

(25,000) $5.62

(50,000) $6.06

Exercised during the year (172,000) $6.65 - $0.00

Balance at end of financial year - - 197,000 $6.74

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

25




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

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

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

statements and unused tax losses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows have been prepared

so that all components are stated exclusive of GST. All items in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position are stated net

of GST, with the exception of receivables and payables, which include GST invoiced.

6. Taxation

6.1 Income tax expense




Goods and Services Tax (GST)



Income tax expense




Income tax expense

2024

$000's

2023

$000's

The tax expense comprises:


Current tax expense

17,567

12,954

Prior period adjustment

1,077

55

Deferred tax expense (note 6.2)

- Future tax expense current year


459


435

- Prior period adjustment (1,504) -

Total income tax expense

17,599

13,444

Reconciliation of income tax expense to tax rate applicable to profits

Profit before income tax expense


52,085


45,421

Tax at 28% (2023: 28%)

14,584

12,718

Tax effect of:

- Income not subject to tax


35


-

- Expenses not deductible for tax

245

144

- Adjustment due to different rate in different jurisdictions

605

527

- Prior period adjustment

(427)

55

- Removal of tax base on buildings

2,557

-

Total income tax expense

17,599

13,444


The effective tax rate for the year was 33.8% (2023: 29.6%). The Group has no tax losses (2023: Nil) and no unrecognised

temporary differences (2023: Nil).

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

26





The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax and Remedial Matters) Act, which received Royal Assent on 28 March

2024, removes tax depreciation deductions for commercial buildings with effect from the beginning of the 2025 income tax year.

This legislative change reduces the tax base of the commercial buildings in New Zealand. This change decreased the deferred tax

asset recognised in respect of property, plant and equipment, and investment property by $2.6 million, partially off-set by a $1.5

million related prior period adjustment. A net non-cash deferred tax expense of $1.1 million has been recognised in the current year

tax expense.




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







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

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

Increase in Share Option Reserve




6.2 Deferred tax






Amounts recognised in profit or loss


Depreciation


Provisions and accruals

Right of use assets

Lease liabilities



Amounts recognised directly in equity

Asset revaluation reserve

Cash flow hedges


Total amount recognised



Movements


Balance at beginning of year

Credited/(Charged) to the Income Statement

Prior perod adjustment


Charged to equity



Balance at the end of the year


2024


2023


$000's


$000's


2,583


3,937


3,042


1,567


(21,145)


(20,459)


22,979


22,010


7,459


7,055


245


(642)


(381)


(408)


7,323


6,005




6,005




7,364


(459)


(435)


1,504



273


(924)


7,323


6,005



2024


2023



Before

$000's

Tax


After


Before

$000's

Tax


After

Tax charge Tax

Tax charge Tax

(666) 245 (421)

2,274 (642) 1,632

(91) 28 (63)

506 (139) 367

- - -

135 - 135

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

27



2024

$000's


8,928

2024


$000's



3,691


Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave

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

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

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

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


6.3 Imputation credits



2023


$000's



Imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods


4,172




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

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

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

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




7. Other

7.1 Employee benefits



2023

$000's


Holiday pay accrual and other benefits 7,294


7.2 Contingencies

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

is anticipated are as follows:


2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Bank guarantee provided to the New Zealand Stock Exchange Limited

75

75



Letters of Credit



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

representing inventories purchased.


7.3 Capital expenditure commitments



2024

$000's

2023

$000's

Commitments in relation to store fitouts

986 1,043

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

28





7.4 Related party transactions


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

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

have been eliminated.



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



2024

2023

T C Glasson $000

$000

Rent payments on retail premises

1,373

2,166


Balance as at year end - lease liabilities


4,143


3,556



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



Directors' fees



Dividends




2024


2023


2024


2023



$000


$000


$000


$000


Ms J Appleyard


86


62


-


-


Mr W J Bell


141


135


-


-


Ms K Bycroft


99


95


-


-


Mr M Ford

106


100


4


4


Mr J C Glasson


-


-


41


20


Mr T C Glasson


86


85


5,338


5,338


Mr G Popplewell

94


85


91


91


Ms S Vincent


86


85


22


22



698


647


5,496


5,475





During the financial year, consulting fees of $10,000 (2023: $9,000) were paid to Karen Bycroft. There was no balance outstanding

as at 1 August 2024 (2023: $Nil).


Total remuneration of $702K was paid by the Company to close family members of the Board of Directors for individuals that were

either employed or engaged as consultants by the Company in the year ended 1 August 2024 (2023: $440K).


Key management compensation was as follows:



2024

2023


$000

$000

Short term employee benefits

3,864

2,912

Share Scheme Benefit

43

135


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

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

29



7.5 Financial risk management


Fair value estimation


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

The different levels have been defined as follows:


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

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

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

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


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

circumstances that caused the transfer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

to notes 4.2 and 4.3 for more information.

Derivatives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hedged items.

Cash flow hedge

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

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

immediately in the profit or loss in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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

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

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

financial liability, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the

measurement of the initial cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability.

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

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

transaction is ultimately recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. When a forecast transaction

is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the profit

or loss in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting

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

are recognised immediately in the profit or loss in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

30





7.5.1 Financial risk factors


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

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

Statement of Comprehensive Income. Derivative financial instruments are used to hedge currency risk.

7.5.2 Liquidity Risk


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

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

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

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


At balance date, the Group had $45.915 million (2023: $32.478 million) in cash reserves and accordingly, management consider

liquidity risk to be relatively low.

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

remaining period from the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position to the contractual maturity date. The cash flow hedge

“outflow” amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows liable for payment by the Group in relation to

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

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

balance date. The carrying value shown is the net amount of derivative financial liabilities and assets as shown in the Consolidated

Statement of Financial Position.

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

material.

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

31





Liquidity risk


As at 1 August 2024





Trade and other payables

Less than

3 months

$000's


25,228

3-12

months

$000's


-



Total

$000's


25,228

Carrying

value

$000's


25,228


25,228 - 25,228 25,228

Forward foreign exchange contracts


Cash flow hedges:


- outflow (24,318) (40,613) (64,931) (64,931)

- inflow 25,038 41,176 66,214 66,246

- Net 720 563 1,283 1,315



As at 1 August 2023



Less than 3-12


Carrying


3 months

$000's

months

$000's

Total

$000's

value

$000's

Trade and other payables 21,494 - 21,494 21,494


21,494 - 21,494 21,494

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Cash flow hedges:


- outflow (28,127) (39,403) (67,530) (67,530)

- inflow 28,626 40,375 69,001 68,935

- Net 499 972 1,471 1,405




7.5.3 Credit Risk


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

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

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

predominantly settled in cash or by using major credit cards. 0.0% (2023: 0.1%) of sales give rise to trade receivables. This

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


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

base.


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

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

32





7.5.4 Market Risk


Foreign exchange risk


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

of inventory from overseas suppliers.

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

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

hedged, and approximately 50% (2023: 50%) of anticipated foreign currency requirements are hedged on a rolling twelve month

basis.

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

purchases.


Forward exchange contracts – cash flow hedges


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

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

within one year from balance date.

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

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

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

risk crystallises.

At balance date the Group had entered into forward exchange contracts to sell the equivalent of NZ$64.931 million (2023:

NZ$67.530 million), primarily in US and AU Dollars. At balance date these contracts are represented by net assets of $1.315 million

(2023: assets of $1.405 million). When foreign exchange contracts are not designated and tested as an effective hedge, the gain

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

At balance date there are no such contracts in place (2023: Nil).




Interest rate risk


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

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

Sensitivity analysis


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

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

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

USD, from the year end rate of $0.5949 (2023: $0.6192).

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

AUD, from the year end rate of $0.9151 (2023: $0.9279).

A parallel shift of +2% / -2% in the market interest rates from the year end deposit rate of 5.5% (2023: 5.5%).

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

33





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































FINANCIAL ASSETS
























7.5.5 Capital risk management


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

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

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

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

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

As at 1 August 2024


Carrying

amount



-2%

Profit


Interest



Equity


rate


+2%


Profit




Equity


For


-10%

Profit


eign exch


Equity


ange rate


+10%


Profit




Equity



$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


FINANCIAL ASSETS


Loans and receivables



Cash and cash equivalents


45,915


(918)


(918)


918


918


2,365


2,365


(1,935)


(1,935)


Accounts receivable


407


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Advances to Employees


847


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Derivatives used for Hedging



Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (forward foreign

exchange contracts)




1,315




-




-




-




-




-




5,297




-




(4,334)


FINANCIAL LIABILITIES


Liabilities at amortised cost



Trade and other payables


25,228


-


-


-


-


(1,541)


(1,541)


1,261


1,261


TOTAL INCREASE/DECREASE


(918)


(918)


918


918


824


6,121


(674)


(5,008)



As at 1 August 2023


Carrying


Interest rate


Foreign exchange rate

amount


-2%


+2%


-10%


+10%


Profit


Equity


Profit


Equity


Profit


Equity


Profit


Equity


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


$000's


Loans and receivables


Cash and cash equivalents


32,478


(650)




(650)




650




650




2,180




2,180




(1,784)




(1,784)


Accounts receivable


318


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Advances to Employees


160


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-



Derivatives used for Hedging


Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (forward foreign

exchange contracts)





1,405





-





-





-





-





-





5,520





-





(4,516)


FINANCIAL LIABILITIES


Liabilities at amortised cost



Trade and other payables


21,494


-


-


-


-


(1,062)


(1,062)


869


869


TOTAL INCREASE/DECREASE


(650)


(650)


650


650


1,118


6,638


(915)


(5,431)

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024

34 

7.6

Events subsequent to balance date

Subsequent to year end, the Board has resolved to pay a final dividend of 26.5 cents per share (partially imputed at 75.6%) (2023:

24.0 cents partially imputed 75%). The dividend will be paid on 13

th

December 2024 to all shareholders on the Company’s register

as at 5:00pm, 6

th

December 2024.

Effective from 2 August 2024, Glassons Australia and Hallensteins Australia, previously registered as branches in New Zealand,

will become Australian companies registered with ASIC in accordance with Part 5B.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

(Australia). The effect of this will give rise to two operating subsidiaries in Australia.

There is no current year impact of the domiciliation.

Subsequent to year end, the functional currency of the Australian branches/subsidiaries has been reassessed. Over time there

has been a gradual change in operations in Australia which has culminated in converting the branches to subsidiaries as noted

above. Management has further determined that a change in functional currency from NZD to AUD upon the restructuring of the

Australian branches on 2 August 2024 is appropriate. This change will be applied prospectively with effect from 2 August 2024

and the Group will record exchange differences on translation to presentation currency in a foreign currency translation reserve

(FCTR) with effect from FY25.

7.7 Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards

Certain new accounting standards, amendments to accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are

mandatory for the 1 August 2024 reporting period have been adopted by the Group and have no material impact. There were also

certain new accounting standards, amendments to accounting standards and interpretations that have been published which are

not mandatory for the 1 August 2024 reporting period and have not been early adopted by the Group. These standards,

amendments or interpretations are yet to be assessed for the disclosure impacts for the future reporting periods.



PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West, Private Bag 92162, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand

T: +64 9 355 8000, www.pwc.co.nz


To the shareholders of Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited


Our opinion

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

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

the financial position of the Group as at 1 August 2024, its financial performance and its cash flows for

the year then ended in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting

Standards (NZ IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Standards (IFRS

Accounting Standards).

What we have audited

The Group's consolidated financial statements comprise:

the consolidated statement of financial position as at 1 August 2024;

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

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

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

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, comprising material accounting policy

information and other explanatory information.

Basis for opinion

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

(NZ)) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are

further described in the

section of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our opinion.

Independence

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

Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence Standards) (New

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

International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence

Standards) issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code), and we

have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

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

addition, certain partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Group on normal terms within

the ordinary course of trading activities of the Group. The provision of these other services and

relationships have not impaired our independence as auditor of the Group.

Key audit matters

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

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

in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our

opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

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

Inventory Valuation

As at 1 August 2024, the Group held

$27.5 million of finished goods, net of

inventory adjustments of $0.2 million.

Given the size of the inventory balance,

and the estimates and judgements

described below, the valuation of

inventory required significant audit

attention and is a key audit matter.

As disclosed in note 3.2, inventories are

held at the lower of cost and net realisable

value. At year end, the valuation of

inventory is reviewed by management and

its cost is reduced where inventory is

forecasted to be sold below cost.

The inventory adjustment is determined

based on various factors including

historical data, inventory ageing, current

trends and specific product information

from buyers. Determining the appropriate

level of provisioning involves judgement

and the application of assumptions

including management's estimation of

future selling prices.

Our audit procedures included:

●testing, on a sample basis, the accuracy of

inventory costing to supporting documentation and

calculations;

●testing, on a sample basis, the net realisable value

of inventory items by comparing the selling price to

the cost;

●performing analytical procedures on selected

inventory provisions to assess their

reasonableness and that the provisions amounts

were within expectations;

●assessing the level of aged inventory by

comparison to historical amounts, inventory

turnover levels and enquiries with management;

●considering the results of our testing and in

conjunction with management enquiry determined

whether any specific write downs were required;

and

●reviewing the appropriateness of disclosures in the

consolidated financial statements.

Our audit approach

Overview

Overall Group materiality: $2.6 million, which represents approximately 5% of

Group profit before tax.

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

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

measured by users, and is a generally accepted benchmark.

As reported above, we have one key audit matter, being inventory valuation.

As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material

misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered where

management made subjective judgements; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates

that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all

of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among

other matters, consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material

misstatement due to fraud.

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Materiality

The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. An audit is designed to obtain

reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material

misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if,

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

users taken on the basis of the consolidated financial statements.

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

including the overall Group materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole as set out

above. These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit,

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

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

How we tailored our group audit scope

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

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

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

Other information

The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the

information included in the Annual Report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements

and our auditor's report thereon. The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the

date of this auditor's report.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we will

not express any form of audit opinion or assurance conclusion thereon.

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

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

with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise

appears to be materially misstated.

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material

misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the Directors and use our

professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the consolidated financial statements

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

the consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS and IFRS Accounting Standards,

and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of

consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or

error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the

concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate

the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial

statements, as a whole, are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to

surance is a high level of assurance,

but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (NZ) and ISAs will always

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

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

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

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

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

Who we report to

report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume

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

Senaratne (Indy Sena).

For and on behalf of:

Chartered AccountantsAuckland

30 September 2024

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30 September 2024 
 

HALLENSTEIN GLASSON HOLDINGS LIMITED 

 

RESULTS FOR FULL YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2024 

The Company advises that Group sales for the 12 months to 1 August 2024 were $435.6 million, 

an 

increase of 6.3% on the prior year ($409.7 million), with an improved gross margin of +210 basis 

points.

 

The audited net profit before tax for the 12 months was $52.1 million, an increase of +14.7% on the prior 

corresponding period ($45.4 million).  

Group audited net profit after tax was $34.5 million (prior year $32.0 million).  This includes a net non‐

cash deferred tax expense of $1.1 million connected 

to changes in tax legislation on the deductibility of 

depreciation on non‐residential buildings.  This is a pleasing result given the difficult retail environment in 

Australasia, and in particular New Zealand.  

Gross margin at 59.4% grew from 57.3% in the prior year. Margin growth was due to a focus of 

onboarding

 new suppliers, an improvement in freight costs, and most significantly well controlled stock 

levels resulting in more full‐price sales and lower discounting. This is despite a challenging foreign 

exchange rate for inventory purchases, which was lower than the prior corresponding period. 

The Group continued to focus on improved product 

and sourcing, as well as managing operating costs 

wherever possible given the current economic environment. Inventory levels were tightly managed, 

improving stock turn year on year, driving improved liquidity. This gives the Group the flexibility needed 

to adjust to the trading environment and consumer preferences while executing our core business 

strategy.

 

The Group maintains a strong balance sheet with a cash balance of $45.9 million at the end of FY24, up 

$13.4 million on the previous year.    

 

Glassons  

Australia 

Sales in Australia were $218.1 million which was an increase of +14.1% on the prior corresponding 

period.  Net profit after tax was 

$19.5 million, an increase of +14.0% on the prior year ($17.1 million). 

Two new stores were opened during the year. A store in Knox, Victoria opened in November, followed by 

the March opening of Rundle Mall, our second Adelaide store. Throughout the year, the Bondi Junction 

store in New South Wales

 and the Fountain Gate store in Victoria were both extended and refurbished. 

The Warringah store in New South Wales was also refurbished. In total we have 38 stores in Australia, 

 
and we continue to explore new store opportunities and larger format stores to better showcase our 

product offering and improve customer experience as we continue to expand in the Australian market.  

New Zealand   

Sales in New Zealand for the year were $110.1 million, a decrease of ‐2.1% on the prior corresponding

 

period. Net profit after tax was $10.8 million, a decrease of ‐1.0% on the prior corresponding period 

($10.9 million), reflective of a challenging trading environment.    

Over the last year, the Albany and Christchurch CBD stores were both relocated to improved locations 

from which we have seen sales growth from both. 

After careful consideration, the Blenheim and 

Chartwell stores were both closed during the year. Post year end our Lynn Mall store was refurbished, 

the Timaru store has closed, and a new store has been opened at the Manawa Bay Outlet Centre near 

Auckland Airport.  

The Glassons brand’s relentless commitment to stay

 on trend, remain agile and provide high quality 

fashion at accessible price points has enabled the brand to grow successfully, despite operating in the 

most challenging retail environment in many years. Glassons remains focused on creating exciting and 

engaging store experiences, maintaining a sustainable and ethical supply chain and is 

well placed to 

capitalise on the future recovery in consumer sentiment. 

Hallensteins 

Sales for the 12‐month period were $107.5 million (including Australia), an increase of +1.3% on the prior 

corresponding period. Net profit after tax was $5.3 million, an increase of +37.4% on the prior 

corresponding period ($3.9 million). 

During the year, our new concept design was rolled out in the Manukau store, which has delivered sales 

growth since reopening. The Timaru store was also refurbished, and the Queenstown store was closed in 

July. Post year end, Hallensteins opened a store in the new Manawa Bay outlet mall near Auckland 

Airport. In Australia we now operate 5 Hallenstein stores, the Garden City store opened in a new location 

in November 2023 and has seen significant sales growth since reopening.  A new pop‐up store in Robina, 

Gold Coast was opened in the lead up to last Christmas.  

Hallensteins is also working

 with relevant content creators and brand ambassadors with a focus on what 

matters to our customers, to increase brand awareness both in New Zealand and Australia. Partnerships 

with the New Zealand Warriors rugby league team has provided great content and strong brand 

recognition, and we look forward to continuing the 

partnership into the new financial year. 

E‐Commerce and Digital 

The Group continues with a customer‐centric focus to ensure that customers have a positive experience 

whichever way they choose to shop and to support this, we continue to invest in people, technology and 

marketing. Online sales now represent 18.2% of

 total sales for the full financial year, broadly in line with 

the 18.3% reported in the prior corresponding period.   

 
Digital investment is sustained to ensure that growth continues. The Hallensteins App was released in the 

second half of the year and the Glassons App now has over 1.9 million downloads. User experience is 

paramount, so the websites and apps continue to be developed and improved to ensure they are 

catering

 to their users and deliver a seamless experience. 

Dividend 

The Directors have declared a final dividend of 26.5 cents per share (partially imputed at 75.6%) (24 cents 

per share partially imputed at 75.0% last year) to be paid on 13th December 2024. Together with the 

interim dividend of 24 cents per share that was paid on 18th April 2024, the full year dividend is 50.5 

cents per share. The dividend payment has grown as the Company’s balance sheet continues to remain 

strong, and inventory levels well controlled.   

Future Outlook 

The first eight weeks of the new financial year have seen Group sales improve by +10.9% on the prior 

corresponding period. The result to date is driven by good performance from the Australian market, 

although cycling a negative prior corresponding period, and is not indicative of expectations for the peak 

trade period to come.  The environment in New Zealand remains more challenging 

as the current 

economic conditions and cost‐of‐living pressures continue to impact on consumers spending habits 

across both brands.   

Alongside the two new stores just opened in Manawa Bay in September, the Group has additional 

refurbishment and new store opportunities to support growth in 2025. We continue to look for

 

operational and cost efficiencies, while remaining flexible with our product offerings to ensure we are 

well positioned for the upcoming key black Friday and Christmas periods. 

A further update will be provided at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in December 2024. 

 

Chris Kinraid 

Group CEO

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