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2022 Annual Report

Annual Report30 June 2022CCCConsumer Staples

31 March 2022
ANNUAL

REPORT

Cooks Coffee Company

(Formerly Cooks Global Foods Limited)

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Contents



Contents 1

Executive Chairman’s Report 2

Director’s Report 13

Auditors’ Report 15

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

19

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 20

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 21

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 23

Statutory Information and Corporate Governance 68

Company Directory 82



C O O K S C O F F E E

C O M P A N Y L I M I T E D

( f o r m e r l y C o o k s G l o b a l F o o d s

L i m i t e d )

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Executive Chairman’s Report

RESILIENT RECOVERY FROM COVID RESTRICTIONS

SUMMARY

During the last 2 years our teams have coped incredibly well with

unprecedented and rapidly changing conditions. Our objectives at the

beginning of the FY22 year was to prove that we could cope with the crisis

and emerge both stronger and better as a business.

Our results for FY22 and the achievements of the business at all levels show

that we have achieved both those goals and that we are building a solid

platform for future growth. Along with all Directors I would like to take this

opportunity to acknowledge the work done by our staff, franchisees and key

business partners in rising to the challenges in such a positive manner.

We are planning for a full year of “normal” trading in all core markets and

are confident that the positive trends that are evident in the FY22

performance will continue into FY23 and beyond.

• The Operating Profit for Continuing Operations was $0.233m, an

improvement of $1.96m on the prior year loss of $1.727m

• The loss of $0.09 million for continuing business is a $2.339m

improvement on a loss of $2.539m in the previous period. This

turnaround is a result of the combination of the recovery in café sales

particularly in the UK as government restrictions eased, the recovery in

the new store opening program and a full year input of the Triple Two

Coffee chain acquisition plus the benefits of prior restructuring,

reduction of costs and a balance sheet restructuring.

• EBITDA for the year for continuing operations was $0.841m, an

improvement of $1.722m compared to a loss the prior year of $0.908m.

• Store openings and other development activities were resumed as the

government restrictions were lifted with the UK recovering strongly

from July 2021. The company added a net 16 new outlets (17%) with 22

new stores added and 6 closed.

• Trading was positive when government restrictions were lifted with

Esquires branded stores UK sales in FY22 being 123% of FY19 & 208%

of FY21. Most restrictions in the UK were lifted in mid-July 2021 and

this provided 8 months of “normal” trading for comparisons.

• Group revenue from trading increased 430% to $7.372 million.

o With restrictions relaxed in the UK from mid-July 2021 to March

2022 sales & resulting royalties recovered.

o Franchise fees that reflect the sale of new franchises and the

opening of new outlets rose to $2.9m or 956% of FY21 levels as

the market recovered.

• The UK market where the restrictions were eased in July 2021 has

recovered strongly showing resilience with UK Esquires store sales for

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calendar year 2022 to May being 123% of the pre

covid 2019 sales for the same period.

• In Ireland once restrictions were lifted, in February 2022, Esquires

store sales recovered immediately to 97% of the 2019 comparative for

the February/March period. The full FY22 sales performance was 76%

of the FY19 financial year illustrating the impact on sales of the

restrictions that were in place.

• During the year the group undertook a capital restructuring which

included a rights issue, placement of the shortfall and debt

conversions. The combination of these activities improved the balance

sheet which along with the performance showed $2.398m at 31

st


March 2022 compared to a negative equity of $1.721m as at 31

st

March

2021, an improvement of $4.119m

• Performance for Continuing Operations was a loss of $0.438m

compared to the prior year of $2.546, an improvement of $2.108m

• The overall result for the year after all IFRS related adjustments was a

loss of $0.558m compared to the prior year of a loss of $2.487m, an

improvement of $1.929m.

BALANCE SHEET

Equity improved to positive $2.398m from negative ($1.721m) due to capital

raising and debt conversions.

Borrowings reduced by $2.616m from $6.499m to $3.883m million at the

same time a year ago. The reduction included the debt conversion of $2.0m

by parties related to the Chairman, Keith Jackson along with other

conversions and new capital being raised.

Management have assessed the Value in Use for the UK Triple Two business

and as a result have determined a Goodwill impairment charge of $5.983

million. Management reviewed actual performance since the date of

acquisition against the original forecasts, impacted by the Covid pandemic

and key receivables being written off during the year, when assessing the

FY23 to FY25 forecasts. Additionally, consideration was given to existing

market constraints in the UK around materials and labour, as well as store

stie availability and capacity constraints relating to the construction of new

cafes.

Based on the terms of the original Sale and Purchase Agreement relating to

the acquisition of the UK Triple Two business, management have reviewed

the quantum of contingent consideration likely to crystalise at the end of the

final earn out period. This assessment takes into account actual cash flows

generated relating to periods already completed, and revisiting cash flow

forecasts to the end of the last earn out period (31 December 2022), using

management’s knowledge of Triple Two business performance to date, and

the likely impact on remaining forecast figures of the current economic

environment. As a result of this review, $6.431 million of contingent

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consideration has been derecognised and written back

against the previously recognised liability.

COMPARISON TO PRELIMINARY RESULT

The final audited result for the financial year ended 31 March 2022 for the

Cooks Coffee Company Limited Group, has a Net Loss for the year of

$0.438m. This compares to the Preliminary result released on 30

th

May,

which reported unaudited results of a Net Profit for the year of $0.339m

With audit clearance on the evening of 29

th

June from the UK and final group

clearance on 30

th

June, there have been several late, non-cash adjustments

affecting the result and giving rise to the negative movement of $0.897m

between the preliminary result and the final audited result released today.

The most material adjustments relate to:

• A further impairment of Goodwill relating to the Triple Two UK

business of NZ$0.455m arising from further review and discussions

with the auditors. This has reduced the carrying value of Goodwill

relating to the Triple Two business, acquired in FY2021, from NZ$11.6m

to NZ$5.5m as at 31 March 2022.

• A restatement of interest to a related party after resolving a different

interpretation with respect to the loan agreement and the accrual of

interest. This has resulted in an additional interest expense of $743k.

• There have been several further UK adjustments relating to Deferred

Revenue and Costs which have resulted in a net increase to the final

group result partially offsetting the impact of the above two

adjustments.

The final Net Loss for the group of $0.438m compares to the Net Loss in the

prior year of $2.546m, a positive movement of $2.108m

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OPERATIONAL BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

THE UNITED KINGDOM

ESQUIRES COFFEE (UK)

Esquires UK store numbers increased to 47 at the end of March. During the

year 4 new stores were opened and 2 were closed whilst 1 store was re-

opened after a period of closure during covid.


The following graph shows store sales for the 4 years FY18 to FY22 and

illustrates the recovery when the Government restrictions eased in July 2021

meaning that 8 months of FY22 were trading in the “new normal” manner.

For the period from August 2021 to March 2022 store sales were 131% of

2019 levels. This included a net 2 stores that were added during the period

with 4 opening and 2 stores closing. Like for like sales were 1.5% ahead of

2019 levels.

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The average value per transaction rose 26% to NZ$12.32

although actual transaction numbers were lower. We are

seeing numbers steadily return to pre Covid levels as customers habits

return to more what they were pre covid although we do expect lasting

changes in consumer habits such as the growth in delivery and click &

collect.

The new store pipeline is strong and the momentum that was present pre

Covid has returned and the benefits of this will show in future years revenue

streams.

During the financial year the company sold the Regional Development rights

for the East Midlands & London regions as part of the strategy to engage

with local people who know the areas and who can assist the company to

accelerate growth. Income will be released in accordance with IFRS

standards.

TRIPLE TWO COFFEE

The Triple Two network acquired in June 2020, opened 11 new stores and

temporarily closed 2 during the financial year with 20 cafes operating at the

end of the year.


The new store pipeline is strong and a further 10 new outlets are planned to

be in place by March 2023.

$8.95

$9.65

$9.58

$12.02

$12.32

$5.00

$6.00

$7.00

$8.00

$9.00

$10.00

$11.00

$12.00

$13.00

FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22

UK Average Transaction Value FY18-FY22 NZ$

$17.5

$20.5

$20.8

$12.2

$25.3

$0.0

$5.0

$10.0

$15.0

$20.0

$25.0

$30.0

FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22

Esquires Coffee (UK) Store Sales -NZ$m

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As the acquisition of Triple Two was completed in June

2020 we do not have comparative figures for the pre Covid

era.

Triple Two was identified as a “rising star” by IGD Research in a report into

the UK Coffee Sector.

UK SUMMARY

With 67 stores operating at the end of March the group is the 4

th

largest

coffee focused café chain in the UK - after Costa, Starbucks & the Caffe

Nero group (Allegra Research data.) The growth pathway remains positive.

The combined Esquires and Triple Two brands have a scalable business with

critical mass and are well placed to deliver strong and sustainable results.

The Allegra Report into the UK Coffee market reported in January 2022 that:

“The UK branded coffee shop market has recovered faster than expected

from the debilitating economic impact of the pandemic, with Allegra now

estimating its value at £4.4 billion. With hospitality in full or partial lockdown

for extended periods throughout 2020, a relatively less disruptive trading

environment in 2021 along with renewed consumer desire for coffee out-of-

home has enabled annual store sales to grow from a low 2020 base by 43%,

bringing the total market to circa 87% of its pre-pandemic value. The

branded UK coffee shop market has also returned to outlet growth and now

stands at 9,540 in total, an annual increase of 324 rising by 3.5%.”

Esquires Coffee UK sales were 98% of 2019 levels which is outperforms the

industry sales relationship of 87% of 2019 levels.

IRELAND

There were 15 outlets at the end of the current year. There is an encouraging

pipeline of new stores in development for the balance of 2022 and beyond.

Ireland has been operating under stricter regulations than the UK for much

of FY22 and it wasn’t until late February 2022 that the majority of

restrictions were relaxed. This has meant that the sales patterns have been

more affected than the UK but since the lifting of the restrictions we have

seen a return to pre covid levels of like for like sales which provide

confidence that the trends we have seen in the UK will be repeated in

Ireland. The FY22 same store sales are 76% of FY19 and the chart on the

right shows the same data for the March – May period when restrictions

were lifted and these were 103.8% of 2019.



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$13.3

$15.4

$15.2

$6.3

$11.7

$0.0

$2.0

$4.0

$6.0

$8.0

$10.0

$12.0

$14.0

$16.0

$18.0

FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22

Esquires Coffee Ireland Store Sales FY18-FY22 NZ$m

3.57

3.70

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

4.00

20192022

Esquires Coffee Ireland -Same Store Sales March -May 2022 v 2019 NZ$

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GLOBAL

Cooks operating revenue in the segment was $0.3 million

compared to last year’s operating revenue of $0.2 million.

The international franchised markets recovered in the Middle East in

particular.

Saudi Arabia expanded with the addition of new stores in Mecca and Jeddah

where a new flagship store was opened at the new international airport in

February 2022. The business is developing rapidly as the Kingdom recovers

from Covid with sales more than 3 times sales in 2021 for the January –

April 2022 period.


FUTURE OUTLOOK

Cooks Coffee Company (‘CCC’) seeks to strengthen its position as the fourth

largest coffee focused chain and the largest solely franchisor focused café

chain in the UK & Ireland through organic growth of its franchises and further

acquisitions of boutique and artisan coffee brands.

The company is building a group of ethical coffee chains all with community

spirit. The very specific USP’s within this include but are not limited to:

• Ethical:

o Fairtrade & Organic coffee

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o Use of ethical and renewable design

materials where possible

o Certified carbon neutral coffee roasteries and direct links to

coffee farmers

• Community spirit:

o Franchisees are local and own their own business

o Localised bespoke design

o Supply linkages to local producers


These factors add up to what we believe is a unique offering that cannot be

matched in UK / Ireland by any other chain operators.

CCC serves approximately 150,000 customers a week in the UK & Ireland

with 75,000 transactions per week and assuming that there are 2 people per

transaction. In the majority of cases these customers are loyal regular

customers. Moving forward the company will undertake work to upgrade its

digital suite of products to better interact with these customers and to drive

new customers to the stores and to enhance our click & collect, loyalty

programs and delivery services.

Whilst the company is ranked as the fourth largest coffee focused café

chain, its share of outlets in the UK is less than 1% of the market of 9,780

branded café chains. Given that branded chains represent approximately

30% of the total market it is clear that there is significant potential to grow

the business.

In Ireland CCC has approximately 2.3% of the market based on the latest

Allegra data reporting 654 branded cafes in the Republic.

The longer-term plan to build upon the platform set out above will focus on

strategies to build the existing network including, fully recovering from the

Covid period, development of wholesale, building the store network by

adding new stores, developing the evening trading opportunity, growing

delivery in all dayparts & building our loyalty & customer relationship

management tools through digital tools.

The company will also look to grow via synergistic acquisitions such as

illustrated by the Triple Two transaction and through vertical integration

where this is justified.

GOVERNANCE

Cooks Coffee added a new board member, Michael Ambrose an experienced

and well-respected company director

DUAL LISTING OPPORTUNITY

As the company grows the Board believe that undertaking a dual listing in

the UK will provide opportunities to grow shareholder value. The unique

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selling proposition as outlined above provides a good base

for the company to establish a dual listing in the

appropriate UK market that will provide the opportunity for UK consumers

and investors to become part of the growth journey. The company is working

to develop this opportunity and will keep shareholders informed as to

progress.

OPERATING METRICS

Below are the key operating metrics for FY21 & FY22 showing the Covid

related recovery in FY22. There were a net 23 new stores added to the

network and 7 closures giving a net gain of 16 for the year.



SUMMARY

FY22 showed the resilience of the company’s brands and the core markets

of the UK and Ireland positioning the company well for future growth and

development. The outlook is positive and projections for trading in FY23 are

for the return to normal pre Covid-19 trading patterns for the full year.

Plans to grow shareholder value in the future include sustaining same store

sales growth whilst building the existing franchisee network and adding

synergistic acquisitions. The strategy includes disciplined investment for the

next phase of growth in companies that align with the Cooks’ core values

and philosophies and that will enhance the earnings per share to grow

shareholder value.

With store sales in UK & Ireland at 6% ahead of budget for the 3 months to

June I am confident that the resilience shown through the Covid period and

the positive recovery that has been seen when restrictions were lifted will

continue. The significant opportunities for growth in core markets provide

NZ$mFY21FY22%

CCC Outlet Sales (NZ$m)$24.8$49.8200.6%

Transactions (millions)2.14.0190.4%

Average Transaction Value$11.78$12.42105.4%

Store Numbers

FY22

Stores at

April 2021

Stores Opened

during year

Stores Closed

during year

Stores operational

at 31st March

2022

ECUK454247

Triple Two1111220

ECHI133115

Europe1001

Pakistan & Indonesia5005

Middle East185221

Total93237109

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further confidence in the future despite the current

challenges relating to supply chain issues and inflation in

all markets. We believe that we are well positioned to withstand these

pressures and build on the positive progress shown and delivered in FY22.



Keith Jackson

Executive Chairman

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Director’s Report

The directors of Cooks Coffee Company Limited are pleased to present to

shareholders the Annual Report and consolidated financial statements for

Cooks Coffee Company Limited and its controlled entities (together the

“Group”) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The directors are responsible for presenting consolidated financial statements

in accordance with New Zealand law and generally accepted accounting

practice, which give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group

as at 31 March 2022 and their financial performance and cash flows for the

year ended on that date.

The directors consider that the consolidated financial statements of the Group

have been prepared using appropriate accounting policies, consistently

applied and supported by reasonable judgements and estimates and that all

relevant financial reporting and accounting standards have been followed.

The directors believe that proper accounting records have been kept which

enable, with reasonable accuracy, the determination of the financial position

of the Group and facilitate compliance of the consolidated financial

statements with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

The directors consider they have taken adequate steps to safeguard the assets

of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. The

directors note that there were no material changes in the nature of the

business undertaken by the Company in the past year.

Going Concern

The directors consider that using the going concern assumption is appropriate

having reviewed cash flow projections of the Group which are based on several

key assumptions such as the outcome of current funding discussions. Greater

detail of the going concern assumptions and the cash generating initiatives

currently underway are detailed in Note 4 of the consolidated financial

statements.

Donations & Audit Fees

The Group made no donations during the past year. Amounts paid to William

Buck for audit and other services are shown in Note 22 of the consolidated

financial statements.

Other Statutory Information

Additional information required by the Companies Act 1993 is set out in the

Regulatory Disclosures and Shareholder Information sections.

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The directors present the consolidated financial

statements set out in pages 19 to 82, of Cooks Coffee

Company Limited and its controlled entities for the period 1 April 2021 to 31

March 2022.

The Board of Directors of Cooks Coffee Company Limited authorised these

consolidated financial statements for issue on 30 June 2022.

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Auditors’ Report




















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Auditors report page 3

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Auditors report page 4


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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other

Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 March 2022


This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial

statements.

31 March31 March

20222021

Notes$'000$'000

Continuing operations

Revenue57,3721,714

Grant and other income54491,013

Raw materials and consumables used(1,628)(138)

Depreciation and amortisation15,16,21(581)(819)

Impairment loss on receivables11(227)(48)

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains(230)370

Employee costs6(2,502)(2,260)

Other expenses7(2,420)(1,560)

Operating profit/(loss)233(1,727)

Interest Income211,1451,147

Finance costs8,21(2,026)(2,039)

Reduction of contingent consideration payable316,431-

Impairment of goodwill15(5,983)-

Profit/(Loss) before income tax(200)(2,618)

Income tax (expense)/credit911080

Profit/(Loss) for the year from continuing operations(90)(2,539)

Net loss for the year from discontinued operations13.1(348)(7)

Net Profit/(Loss) for the year attributable to shareholders (438)(2,546)

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

Change in foreign currency translation reserve(120)58

Total comprehensive Profit/(Loss) for the year attributable to shareholders(558)(2,487)

Total comprehensive Profit/(Loss) for the year attributable to

Shareholders of the parent arises from:

- Continuing operations(210)(2,480)

- Discontinued operations13.1(348)(7)

(558)(2,487)

Loss per share:

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents) from continuing and

discontinued operations:

20.2(0.01)(0.06)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents) from continuing

operations:

20.2(0.00)(0.06)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents) from discontinued

operations:

20.2(0.01)(0.00)

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 March 2022


This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2022




Director Director

The consolidated financial statements were approved for issue for and on behalf of the

Board as at 30 June 2022.

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial

statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 March 2022


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This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial

statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Nature of operations

Cooks Coffee Company Limited (“CCC” or the “Company”, formerly Cooks

Global Foods Limited) and its controlled entities (the “Group”) principal

activity is the food and beverage industry with the primary focus being on

operating a network of cafes internationally via franchised operations.


CCC changed its name from Cooks Global Foods Limited on 31 March 2022

and all references to the annual report this year are for CCC. Any previous

reports will refer to Cooks Global Foods Limited.


2. General information and statement of compliance

Cooks Coffee Company Limited is the Group’s ultimate parent company, is

incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand and is listed on the Main board

of the New Zealand stock exchange.


The address of its registered office and its principal place of business is 96

St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand.


Cooks Coffee Company Limited is a company registered under the Companies

Act 1993 and is an FMC reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013. The consolidated 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 Market Listing Rules.


The consolidated financial statements comprise the Company, its controlled

entities and its associates (together the “Group”). See Note 14.1.


For the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP, the Group is a Tier 1 for-profit

entity. The Company’s consolidated financial statements comply with New

Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS).

They comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as

issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and IFRIC

interpretations.


The information in the consolidated financial statements is presented in New

Zealand dollars which is the functional currency of the ultimate parent

company. Amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been

rounded off to the nearest thousand, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar

unless otherwise stated.


The consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022

(“FY22”) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on

30 June 2022.


3. Summary of accounting policies

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3.1. Going concern

The directors have prepared the consolidated financial statements on the

going concern basis. In doing so significant judgement has been applied. For

further details of these assumptions and associated material uncertainties

refer to Note 4.


3.2. Overall considerations

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial

statements are set out in the accompanying notes where an accounting policy

choice is provided by NZ IFRS, is new or has changed, is specific to the Group’s

operations or is significant or material.


These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented,

unless otherwise stated.


The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the historic

cost basis with the exception of certain financial assets and liabilities which

are carried at fair value through the profit or loss. The measurement bases

are more fully described in the accounting policies below.


COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions (Amendments to NZ IFRS 16)


Effective 1 June 2020, NZ IFRS 16 was amended to provide a practical

expedient for lessees accounting for rent concessions that arise as a direct

consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and satisfy the following criteria:


(a) The change in lease payments results in revised consideration for the lease

that is substantially the same as, or less than, the consideration for the lease

immediately preceding the change;

(b) The reduction is lease payments affects only payments originally due on

or before 30 June 2022; and

(c) There are is no substantive change to other terms and conditions of the

lease.


Rent concessions that satisfy these criteria may be accounted for in

accordance with the practical expedient, which means the lessee does not

assess whether the rent concession meets the definition of a lease

modification. Lessees apply other requirements in NZ IFRS 16 in accounting

for the concession.


Accounting for the rent concessions as lease modifications would have

resulted in the Group remeasuring the lease liability to reflect the revised

consideration using a revised discount rate, with the effect of the change in

the lease liability recorded against the right-of-use asset. By applying the

practical expedient, the Group is not required to determine a revised discount

rate and the effect of the change in the lease liability is reflected in profit or

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loss in the period in which the event or condition that

triggers the rent concession occurs.


The effect of applying the practical expedient is disclosed in Note 21.1 for

Leases.


3.3. Changes in accounting policies

The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the audited

annual financial statements for CCC (formerly Cooks Global Foods Limited)

for the year ended 31 March 2021.


3.3.1 Comparatives

There have been a number of prior period comparatives which have been

reclassified to make disclosure consistent with the current year.


3.4. Basis of consolidation

The Group consolidated financial statements consolidate those of the parent

company and all its controlled entities as of 31 March 2022. The Group

controls an entity if it is exposed, 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.


All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on

consolidation, including unrealised gains and losses on transactions between

Group companies. Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are

reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment

from a Group perspective. Amounts reported in the consolidated financial

statements of controlled entities have been adjusted where necessary to

ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.


Profit or loss and other comprehensive income of controlled entities acquired

or disposed of during the year are recognised from the effective date of

acquisition, or up to the effective date of disposal, as applicable.


3.5. Foreign currency translation

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of

the respective Group entity, using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates

of the transactions (spot exchange rate). Foreign exchange gains and losses

resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the

remeasurement of monetary items at year end exchange rates are

recognised in profit or loss.

Non-monetary items are not retranslated at year-end and are measured at historical

cost (translated using the exchange rates at the date of the transaction).

Foreign operations

In the Group consolidated financial statements, all assets, liabilities and

transactions of Group entities with a functional currency other than the NZD

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are translated into NZD upon consolidation. The

functional currencies of the entities in the Group have

remained unchanged during the reporting period.


On consolidation, assets and liabilities have been translated into NZD at the

closing rate at the reporting date. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising

on the acquisition of a foreign entity have been treated as assets and liabilities

of the foreign entity and translated into NZD at the closing rate. Income and

expenses have been translated into NZD at the average rate (the use of

average rates is appropriate only if rates do not fluctuate significantly) over

the reporting period. Exchange differences are charged/credited to other

comprehensive income and recognised in the currency translation reserve in

equity. On disposal of a foreign operation the cumulative translation

differences recognised in equity are reclassified to profit or loss and

recognised as part of the gain or loss on disposal.


3.6. Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST,

except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the IRD. In

these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition

of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables

in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis and,

except for the GST components of investing and financing activities, are

disclosed as operating cash flows.


3.7. Revenue

Revenue arises mainly from the franchise rights and royalty arrangements

that the Group has in place with franchise holders. The Group also earns

revenue from some franchisees in the establishment of their stores.

Under NZ IFRS 15, revenue from Contracts with Customers is recognised

either at a point in time or over time, or when (or as) the Group satisfies

performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services to its

customers.

The transaction price for a contract excludes any amounts collected on behalf

of third parties.

The Group recognises contract liabilities for consideration received in respect

of unsatisfied performance obligations and reports these amounts as

deferred revenue in the statement of financial position.

Royalty income from Franchise or Master Franchise Agreements (MFAs)

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The Group recognises royalty revenue derived from its

Franchises and MFAs at a point in time, based on sales by

Franchisees that are reported back to Company on a monthly basis for sales

that occurred in that month.

Incentives from Suppliers

The Group recognises incentives from suppliers derived from its Franchises

at a point in time, based on purchases by Franchisees that are reported back

to Company on a monthly basis for purchases that occurred in that month.

Franchise fees

The Group recognises revenue derived from its Country & Regional franchise

operations on a straight-line basis over a period of time that the franchise

agreement is in place, which is generally 10 years. This is the period of time

over which the performance obligation is satisfied.

The Group recognises revenue derived from the Franchise Agreements

entered by into Triple Two Coffee at the point in time as opposed to over a

period of time. Triple Two Coffee is a recently acquired master franchisor in

the UK. The Group has considered, on the balance of facts, there is only one

performance obligation for the contracts entered into by Triple Two. The

transaction price is the Franchisee Fee charged in these contracts, includes

three levels and has associated revenue recognition.


Types of Franchises Revenue recognition

Standard franchise license When franchisee staff are trained

Franchise license with variable

management services such as site

location or store design

Additional management services are

provided

Franchise license with fitout as a

“turn-key”

When store is opened and

operational


Inactive stores

Management review on a periodic basis the contracts relating to inactive

stores. These are defined as franchisees as no longer interested or able to

open those new stores. The four specific areas to determine inactivity are 1)

the agreement was signed more than 24 months from date determining if

inactive 2) funds received in cash 3) non-refundable monies per the

contract and 4) a specific review of that particular store that there are no

circumstances of transfer or arrangement with subsequent deals relating to

that franchisee or store. These are then recognised as revenue at that point

in time.

Significant financing components

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Using the practical expedient in NZ IFRS 15, the Group

does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for

the effects of a significant financing component if it expects, at contract

inception, the period between the transfer of the promised good or service

to the customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will

be one year or less.

Other revenue

Other revenue includes services to independent franchisees or other third parties

received by the Group. Other revenues are recognised when reliable estimates of

the amounts due to the Group are deemed to be highly probable.

Grant Income & government subsidy

The accounting policy adopted is to recognise the grant income in the period

to which the underlying furloughed staff costs relate to. The amount of the

grant income (i.e., subsidy) is based on the difference between the actual

hours a staff member worked compared to their contracted hours for a

certain period. Therefore, within the period of claim, it is deemed that the

conditions have been met to make a claim for that payroll accounting period.

3.8. Business Combinations and Goodwill

The Group applies the acquisition method in accounting for business

combinations under IFRS 3.

The consideration transferred by the Group to obtain control of a subsidiary

is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets

transferred, liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group,

which includes the fair value of any asset or liability arising from a contingent

consideration arrangement.

Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

The Group recognises identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in

a business combination at their acquisition-date fair values.

Goodwill is stated after separate recognition of identifiable intangible assets.

It is calculated as the excess of the sum of

a) fair value of consideration transferred,

b) the recognised amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and

c) acquisition-date fair value of any existing equity interest in the acquiree,

over the acquisition-date fair values of identifiable net assets. If the fair

values of identifiable net assets exceed the sum calculated above, the excess

amount (ie gain on a bargain purchase) is recognised in profit or loss

immediately.

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Please refer to Note 31 for further details on the Goodwill

recognised in the acquisition of Triple Two Coffee.

3.9.Income taxes

Tax expense recognised in the statement of profit or loss comprises the sum

of deferred tax and current tax not recognised in other comprehensive

income, or directly in equity.

Current income tax assets and/or liabilities comprise those obligations to or

claims from Tax authorities relating to the current or prior reporting periods,

that are unpaid at the reporting date. Current tax is payable on taxable profit,

which differs from profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.

Calculation of current tax is based on tax rates and tax laws that have been

enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method on temporary

differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their

tax bases. However, deferred tax is not provided on the initial recognition of

an asset or liability unless the related transaction is a business combination

or affects tax or accounting profit. Deferred tax on temporary differences

associated with investments in controlled entities is not provided if reversal

of these temporary differences can be controlled by the Group and it is

probable that reversal will not occur in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated, without discounting, at tax

rates that are expected to apply to their respective period of realisation,

provided they are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the

reporting period.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they

will be able to be utilised against future taxable income, based on the Group’s

forecast of future operating results which is adjusted for significant non-

taxable income and expenses and specific limits to the use of any unused tax

loss or credit. Deferred tax liabilities are always provided for in full.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a right

and intention to set off current tax assets and liabilities from the same

taxation authority.

Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of

tax income or expense in the statement of profit or loss, except where they

relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly

in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognised in other

comprehensive income or equity, respectively.

3.10. Employment benefits


Defined contribution plans

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The Group pays fixed contributions into independent

entities in relation to several state plans and insurance

arrangements for individual employees. The Group has no legal or

constructive obligations to pay contributions in addition to its fixed

contributions, which are recognised as an expense in the period that relevant

employee services are received.

Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits, including annual leave entitlement, are

current liabilities included in employee benefits, measured at the

undiscounted amount that the Group expects to pay as a result of the unused

entitlement.

3.11. Impairment testing of other intangible assets, property, plant and

equipment

For impairment assessment purposes, assets are grouped at the lowest levels

for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units).

As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are

tested at cash-generating unit level. All other individual assets or cash-

generating units are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in

circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s or cash-

generating unit's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, which is

the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. Any reversal of an

impairment loss will be limited to what the carrying amount would have been,

net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment had taken place. To

determine the value-in-use, management estimates expected future cash

flows from each cash-generating unit and determines a suitable interest rate

in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The data used for

impairment testing procedures are directly linked to the Group’s latest

approved budget, adjusted as necessary to exclude the effects of future

reorganisations and asset enhancements. Discount factors are determined

individually for each cash-generating unit and reflect management’s

assessment of respective risk profiles, such as market and asset-specific

risks factors.

Impairment losses for cash-generating units is charged pro rata to the other

assets in the cash-generating unit. All assets are subsequently reassessed for

indications that an impairment loss previously recognised may no longer exist.

An impairment charge is reversed if the cash-generating unit’s recoverable

amount exceeds its carrying amount.


3.12. Financial instruments

A financial instrument is recognised when the Group becomes a party to the

contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised

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when the Group’s contractual rights to the cash flows from

the financial assets expire or when the Group transfers the

financial asset to another party without retaining control or substantially all

risks and rewards of the asset. Ordinary purchases and sales of financial

assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e. the date that the Group commits

itself to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised when

the Group’s obligations specified in the contract expire or are discharged or

cancelled.

Financial assets

Following NZ IFRS 9 treatment, the Group classifies its financial assets as

those to be measured at amortised cost (loans, trade receivables and lease

receivables), and those to be measured at fair value either through OCI or

through profit or loss.

Financial assets that are stated at amortised cost are reviewed individually at

balance date. In relation to the impairment of financial assets, NZ IFRS 9

requires an expected credit loss model (‘ECL’). The expected credit loss model

requires the Group to account for expected credit losses and changes in those

expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk

since initial recognition of the financial assets i.e. a credit event does not have

to have occurred before credit losses are recognised. The Group has adopted

the simplified method for its ECL calculations. Refer to Note 28.2 Credit Risk.

Non-derivative financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade receivables, other

debtors, cash and cash equivalents and loans and borrowings, which are

initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs and subsequently

measured at amortised cost.

Creditors and accruals are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently

measured at amortised cost.

Interest income and expense

Interest income and expenses are reported on an accrual basis using the

effective interest method.


3.13. Intangible assets

Recognition of intangible assets

Acquired intangible assets

Trademarks, global IP rights and rights acquired in a business combination

that qualify for separate recognition are initially recognised as intangible

assets at their fair values.

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Subsequent measurement

Intangible assets not of an indefinite life are accounted for using the cost

model whereby capitalised costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over

their estimated useful lives, as these assets are considered finite. Residual

values and useful lives are reviewed at each reporting date. In addition, they

are subject to impairment testing as described in Note 3.11. As of 31 March

2022, the remaining useful life for Trademark is 6 years and the useful life for

Franchise System is 12 years.

Intangible assets (Global IP rights) of an indefinite life are tested for

impairment annually by comparing their carrying amount with their

recoverable amount. An estimate of an assets recoverable amount made in a

preceding period may be used in the impairment test for that asset in the

current period provided certain criteria are met.

When an intangible asset is disposed of, the gain or loss on disposal is

determined as the difference between the proceeds and the carrying amount

of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss within other income or other

expenses.

3.14. Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment (comprising fittings and furniture, plant and

equipment and motor vehicles) are initially recognised at acquisition cost or

manufacturing cost, including any costs directly attributable to bringing the

assets to the location and condition necessary for them to be capable of

operating in the manner intended by the Group’s management.

Property, plant and equipment are subsequently measured using the cost

model: cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised on a straight-line basis to write down the cost less

estimated residual value of property, plant and equipment. The following

useful lives are applied:

• Computer equipment: 2 - 5 years

• Furniture and fittings: 3 - 12 years

• Plant and equipment: 3 - 12 years

• Motor vehicles: 5 - 8 years.

Material residual value estimates and estimates of useful life are updated as

required, but at least annually.

Gains or losses arising on the disposal of plant and equipment are determined

as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of

the assets and are recognised in the statement of profit or loss within other

income or other expenses.

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3.15. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale and

discontinued operations

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their

carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather

than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They

are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs

to sell, except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from

employee benefits, financial assets and investment property that are carried

at fair value and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are

specifically exempt from this requirement.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of

the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is

recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an

asset (or disposal group), but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss

previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of

the sale of the non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date

of derecognition.

Non-current assets (including those that are part of a disposal group) are not

depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest

and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified

as held for sale continue to be recognised

Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of a disposal

group classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other

assets in the balance sheet. The liabilities of a disposal group classified as

held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance

sheet.

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed

of or is classified as held for sale and that represents a separate major line

of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated

plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a

subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of Group

operations are presented separately in the statement of profit or loss.

3.16. Equity, reserves and dividend payments

Share capital represents the consideration received for shares that have been

issued. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are

deducted from share capital, net of any related income tax benefits.

Other components of equity include the following:

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• Foreign currency translation reserve – comprises

foreign currency translation differences arising on the

translation of consolidated financial statements of the Group's foreign

entities into NZD (see Note 3.5),

• Share based payment reserve,

• Accumulated losses include all current and prior period results,

• Non-controlling interests.

Dividend distributions payable to equity shareholders are included in other

liabilities when the dividends have been approved in a general meeting prior

to the reporting date.

All transactions with owners of the parent are recorded separately within

equity.

3.17. Significant management judgement in applying accounting policies and

estimation uncertainty

When preparing the consolidated financial statements, management

undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about the

recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses as

follows:

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recognised on business combinations if they are

separable from the

acquired entity or give rise to other contractual/legal rights under IFRS3. The

amounts of intangibles are estimated by using appropriate valuation

techniques. The useful economic life of externally acquired intangible assets

are initially recognised at cost and subsequently amortised on a straight-line

basis over their useful economic lives. Please refer to note 31 for the

intangible assets recognised from the acquisition of Triple Two Coffee.

Contingent consideration

Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value at the date of

acquisition. If an obligation to pay contingent consideration that meets the

definition of a financial instrument is classified as equity, then it is not

remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, other

contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date

and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are

recognised in profit or loss.

The Group has measured its contingent consideration in relation to the earn-

out provision for Triple Two Coffee acquisition based on the budgeted EBITDA

for the calendar years from 2020 to 2022 as approved by the management.

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Please refer to Note 31 for the contingent consideration

recognised from the acquisition of Triple Two Coffee.

Impairment on Goodwill

The Group is required to test, at least on an annual basis, whether goodwill

has suffered any impairment. Impairment loss incurred when the carrying

amount of the goodwill more than its recoverable amount. The Group has

determined the recoverable amount based on its value in use, being the

budgeted cashflow at the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) level. The Group has

determined the Goodwill at the CGU level, being the Triple Two Coffee Group

as this is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows

that are largely independent of the IP rights of the franchise system of Triple

Two Coffee. Please refer to Note 15 for further disclosure of the impairment

on Goodwill.

Going concern

The considered view of the Board of Directors of the Company is that, after making

enquiries, we have a reasonable expectation that Cooks Coffee Company Limited

(the Company) and Group have access to adequate resources to continue operations

for the foreseeable future. For this reason, the Board of Directors considers the

adoption of the going concern assumption in preparing the consolidated financial

statements for the FY22 to be appropriate. (See Note 4).

Deferred Costs

The Group estimates the amount of direct labour costs pertaining to pre-

opened franchises and in accordance with IFRS 15.

Leases

Extension and termination options

Extension and termination options are included in a number of leases

across the Group. These terms are used to maximise operational flexibility

in terms of managing contracts. The majority of extension and termination

options held are exercisable only by the Group and not by the respective

lessor.

Critical judgements in determining the lease term

In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and

circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension

option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods

after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is

reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated).

The assessment is reviewed if a significant event or a significant change in

circumstances occurs which affects this assessment and that is within the

control of the lessee.

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Incremental borrowing rates

Lease liabilities are measured by discounting the lease payments using the

interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be readily determined,

which is generally the case for leases in the Group, the lessee’s incremental

borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the individual lessee would have

to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to

the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms,

security and conditions.

To determine the incremental borrowing rate, the Group:

• Uses a build-up approach that starts with a risk-free interest rate,

adjusted for the credit risk spread of the lessee. The credit risk spread is

determined by reference to recent third-party financing received by the

individual lessee, or indicative quotes obtained from the lessee’s primary

lender.

• Make adjustments specific to the lease, e.g. term, security, country and

currency.

Impairment testing of intangible assets

In assessing impairment, management estimates the recoverable amount of

each asset or cash-generating unit based on various valuation models as

deemed appropriate. Estimation uncertainty relates to assumptions and

judgements used as disclosed in Note 15.

Carrying value of receivables

The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires a degree of

estimation and judgement. It is based on the lifetime expected credit loss,

grouped based on days overdue and makes assumptions to allocate an overall

expected credit loss rate for each group. In making this judgement, the Group

evaluates amongst other factors whether there is objective evidence of

significant financial difficulty of individual customers or customer groups,

whether there has been breach of contract such as default in payment terms,

whether it has become probable that the customer or other party will enter

into bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation, the disappearance of an

active market for that customer because of financial difficulties, and national

or local economic conditions that could impact on the customer (see Notes

11 and 28.2). Apart from historical collection rates, the Group also evaluates

forward-looking information that is available. The allowance for expected

credit losses, as disclosed in Note 28.2, is calculated based on the information

available at the time of preparation. The actual credit losses in future years

may be higher or lower.

Recognition of deferred tax assets

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The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised

is based on an assessment of the probability of the Group’s

future taxable income against which the deferred tax assets can be utilised.

In addition, significant judgement is required in assessing the impact of any

legal or economic limits or uncertainties in various tax jurisdictions (See Note

9).

4. Going Concern

The Group reported a loss for continuing operations of $90,000 (2021: loss

$2,539,000) and operating net cash inflows/(outflows) of ($632,000) (2021:

inflows of $36,000) for the FY22.

As at 31 March 2022 the Group has reported Net Assets of $2,398,000 (2021

Net Liabilities of $1,721,000) and current liabilities exceed current assets by an

amount of $6,253,000 (2021: $14,231,000).

Included in current liabilities is $1,119,000 of Deferred Revenue. The deferred

revenue is a non-cash item and will be recognised in revenue as the Group’s

franchisees open stores or when the services are provided.

The ability of the Group to pay its debts as they fall due and to realise their

assets and extinguish their liabilities in the normal course of business at the

amounts stated in the consolidated financial statements and to continue

trading has been considered by the Directors in the adoption of the going

concern assumption during the preparation of these financial statements.

The Directors forecast that the Group can manage its cash flow requirements

at levels appropriate to meet its cash commitments for the foreseeable future

being a period of at least 12 months from the date of authorisation of these

consolidated financial statements. In reaching this conclusion, the Directors

have considered the achievability of the plans and assumptions underlying

those forecasts. The key assumptions include:

• Opening multiple new stores in the United Kingdom in FY23, with two sites

already opened in the first quarter;

• Increased economic activity and a shift back into pre-COVID levels of

revenue within stores;

• The Group has a Cash position of $1,156,000 as at 31 March 2022.

• Budget for the FY23 projects a positive cash inflow of $1,581,000.

• An allowance for the payment of related party loans as well as institutional

debt.

• The Group’s ability to successfully conclude present discussions regarding

the roll-over of existing debt as well as continued capital raises. These

have been negotiated and finalised prior to 31 March 2022.

• The Group’s ability to raise debt or equity funds as part of an overall

strategy to re-gear the balance sheet as part of an overall restructuring

plan.

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• The ability of related parties of Keith Jackson to

continue to provide funding as required, and market

conditions which the Group operates in, including impacts of Covid-19.


The Directors have reasonable expectation that the Group has sufficient

headroom in its cash resources and shareholder support to allow the Group

to continue to operate for the foreseeable future or alternatively it can manage

its working capital requirements to create additional required headroom.

Any significant departure from the above assumptions may create a material

uncertainty over the ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable

future.

Whilst the Directors acknowledge that there are capital raising, credit,

exchange and liquidity risks in the global economic market in which the Group

operates, they are confident that additional capital or funding will be sourced

by the Group. In particular, the Directors received a confirmation from related

parties of Keith Jackson, that they will continue to financially support the

Group for the foreseeable future. They note the Group has a track record of

obtaining financial support from cornerstone investors and related parties

and, where necessary, negotiating the deferment of debt repayments.

The Directors are also confident that operating cash flows will continue to

improve because of the recovery from the various government-imposed

restrictions related to Covid-19, restructuring activities that have been

undertaken along with reductions in corporate office costs, and the acquisition

of Triple Two in the United Kingdom, to reduce the extent of cash outflow and

improve profitability.

The Directors continue to consider other opportunities to further improve the

Group’s cash position which include discussing collaborations with partners

overseas, negotiations with potential strategic equity partners, investigating

new facility lines, ongoing discussions in the UK and Ireland relating to

potential acquisitions, rationalising the business wherever possible to

concentrate on core business activity and greater focus on improving existing

core business activities.

After considering all available information, the Directors have concluded that

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the forecasts and plans are

achievable, the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become

due and payable, there is sufficient headroom in available cash resources, and

the basis of preparation of the financial report on a going concern basis is

appropriate.

Should the Group be unable to continue as a going concern it may be required

to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities other than in the normal course

of business and at amounts different to those stated in the consolidated

financial statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include

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any adjustments relating to the recoverability and

classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount of

liabilities that might result should the Group be unable to continue as a going

concern and meets its debts as and when they fall due

5. Revenue

The Group’s revenue is analysed as follows for each major category:



Franchise fees


Included in franchise fees is the amortisation of deferred revenue related to

the sale of country and regional franchises and store franchises. During

FY22, the Group’s franchisees opened 16 new stores (2021:26).


Grant income


In FY22, there was grant and other income of $449,000 (FY21: $1,013,000)

which included COVID-19 wage subsidies from the governments of United

Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.


6. Employee costs

Expenses recognised for employee costs are analysed below:


7. Other expenses


Expenses recognised as other costs are analysed below:

Continuing OperationsDiscontinued Operations

31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar

2022202120222021

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Royalties2,386736(14)1

Incentives from Suppliers886489--

Franchise fees3,022307--

32832377278

Other trading revenue749150257735

Group revenue 7,372 1,714 620 1,014

Sale of Beverage

Continuing OperationsDiscontinued Operations

31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar

2022202120222021

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Wages, salaries2,1562,007306371

Defined contribution funds444534

Other staff costs3012081022

2,5022,260319397

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8. Finance costs

Finance costs for the reporting periods consist of the following:




9. Income Tax and Deferred Tax

The major components of tax expense and the reconciliation of the expected

tax expense /credit based on the domestic effective tax rate of Cooks Coffee

Company Limited at 28% and the reported tax expense/credit in profit or loss

are as follows:


Continuing OperationsDiscontinued Operations

31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar

2022202120222021

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Administration and other costs 858354313506

Directors fees 9280--

Selling and distribution costs 25---

Management fees180100--

Marketing costs4562994-

Professional and consulting services3865391373

Travel costs422188--

2,4191,560329579

Continuing OperationsDiscontinued Operations

31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar31-Mar

2022202120222021

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Finance charges291531

Interest expense on leases1,1831,25035-

Interest on loans814774--

2,0262,039381

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The Group has computed tax losses within each jurisdiction since acquisition as

follows:




At 31 March 2022, the Group has deferred tax liabilities relating to acquired

Franchise System in the UK amounting to $1.14m (FY2021: $1.30m). The

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Profit/(Loss) before tax from continuing operations(200)(2,618)

Loss before tax from discontinuing operations(348)(7)

(548)(2,625)

Domestic tax rate for Cooks Global Foods Limited28%28%

Expected tax expense (income)(153)(735)

Adjustment for tax-rate differences in foreign

jurisdictions(61)183

Adjustment for non-deductible expenses:

Relating to amortisation of intangible assets- 2

Other non-deductible expenses2189

Actual tax expense (income)4(541)

Tax expense (income) comprises:

Current tax expense (income)(25)(541)

Deferred tax expense (income):

- Origination and reversal of temporary differences(14)(7)

- Temporary difference relating to amortisation of intellectual

property on acquisition

(129)(80)

- Tax losses adjustment to prior period75(355)

- Tax Losses not recognised107

927

- Unrecognised Tax Losses(124)(24)

Income tax expense (income)(110)(80)

Income tax expense (income) is attributable to:

Loss from continuing operations(110)

(80)

Loss from discontinued operations- -

(110)(80)

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

New Zealand8,8528,746

United Kingdom8,9869,911

Ireland9491,130

Canada163162

Australia328328

19,27820,276

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deferred tax liabilities are not expected to crystallise

within the next 12 months.

10. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:




There are no restrictions on the cash and cash equivalents.

The Group had no overdraft banking facilities as at 31 March 2022 (2021: $NIL).

11. Trade and other receivables and other current assets

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at the fair value of the

amounts to be received, plus transaction costs (if any).

The Group has recognised expected credit losses in the Statement of Profit

or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income by applying the simplified

impairment approach, whereby upon initial measurement of the trade

receivables, the Group considers all credit losses that are expected to occur

during the lifetime of the receivable. The Group has reviewed the historical

ageing analysis of gross trade receivables and considered forward looking

macro-economic factors, by geographic region, to determine the expected

credit loss rate. This rate is applied to outstanding gross trade receivables as

at 31 March 2022 to calculate the allowance for expected credit losses.

(a) Trade and other receivables consist of the following:

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Cash at bank and in hand denominated in:

NZD2221

EUR10185

GBP833800

Cash and cash equivalents1,156886

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(b) As at 31 March the ageing of trade receivables is as follows:


(c) Other current assets consist of the following:


Deferred Costs represent project costs capitalised against revenue that has

not yet been earned by Triple Two Coffee. Please refer to Note 12.

12. Deferred Costs

Triple Two under their contract of service with their franchisees have staff

working on specific projects and contracts to expand their brand through

these franchisees. The performance obligation (under IFRS 15) is attributed

to the opening of a store and/or specific obligations if shopfit income is not

stipulated. The deferred costs are from the specific staff who work to

complete these performance obligations or contribute their time to the

specific contracts.

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables1,6224,766

Less: provision for expected credit losses(378)(151)

Net trade and other receivables 1,2444,615

Movements in provision

Opening Balance(151)(103)

Bad Debts write-off-25

Additional provision for expected credit losses(227)(73)

Closing Balance(378)(151)

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Trade receivables

Current53702

31 to 60 days103763

61 to 90 days221454

> 90 days1,2442,847

1,6224,766

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Prepayments304112

Deferred Costs2541,131

Other short-term assets3031

Other current assets5881,274

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Under this methodology, wage costs of personnel directly

related to the services (and for valuation purposes their

salary) and direct costs has been capitalised in line with store openings and

contracts entered in to with various franchisees and has been recorded as

deferred costs in the Balance Sheet. This includes staff and project

management, property design and training.

13. Assets and liabilities classified as held-for-sale and discontinued

operations

The Group had previously classified certain operations as discontinued. During

FY22, the Group has sold the Lancaster store. The Group has one store

classified as discontinued operating at Sunderland. It is expected that this

will be sold during FY23 with negotiations under way to discharge the lease

over the current site.

13.1. Financial performance and cash flow information of discontinued

operations

The financial performance and cash flow information presented are for the

year ended FY22 and FY21.


14. Interests in other entities

14.1. Interests in material subsidiaries

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Results of discontinued operation

Revenue620732

Other income-380

Raw materials and consumables used(183)(145)

Depreciation and amortisation(100)-

Property related costs--

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains-4

Employee costs(319)(397)

Other expenses(329)(579)

Operating loss(311)(6)

Finance costs(3)(1)

Interest on bank and other borrowings(34)-

Loss before income tax(348)(7)

Income tax (expense)/credit--

Loss for the year from discontinued operation(348)(7)

Cash flows used in discontinued operation

Net cash used in operating activities(138)158

Net cash used in investing activities--

Net cash used in financing activities--

Net cash flows for the year(138)158

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15. Intangible Assets

The Group acquired trademarks, Global Intellectual Property rights (“Global

IP Rights”) and Goodwill through business acquisitions. During FY21 the Group

acquired Triple Two Franchise System in the UK. Please refer to Note 31.



Management assessed the recoverable amounts of the Group’s Global IP

Rights asset using ‘value in use’ calculations to assess for any impairment.

Global IP rights were tested for impairment using discounted cash flow

projections based on management approved forecasts for a 2-year period.

Key assumptions in the models were:

• FY23 reflects the full recovery to pre-Covid levels in UK and Ireland

markets with the key assumption being that there will be no more long-

term lockdowns that will impact on the ability of the franchise store

network to operate in a normal manner. Store openings contribute to

CountryPrincipal activity

20222021

Bishops Café LimitedEngland100100Food and beverage

Esquires Coffee UK LimitedEngland100100Food and beverage

Esquires Real Estate (UK) LimitedEngland100100Store Lease Holding

Esquires Coffee Houses Ireland LimitedIreland100100Food and beverage

Esquires Coffee Houses Europe LimitedIreland100100Master Franchisor - Holding Master Franchise Agreement

Triple Two Holdings LimitedUK100100Holding Company

Triple Two Coffee Franchise LimitedUK100100Master Franchisor - Holding Master Franchise Agreement

TTC Contractors LimitedUK100100Fit Out and Construction

Triple Two Coffee London LimitedUK100100Store Lease Holding

Triple Two Coffee Property LimitedUK100100Store Lease Holding

% Holding

TrademarksGlobal IP Rights

Franchise

RightsTotal

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Cost

Balance at 1 April 2020923,245-3,337

Additions1-4,9504,951

Balance at 31 March 2021933,2454,9508,288

Additions--9191

Balance at 31 March 2022933,2455,0418,379

Accumulated amortisation

Balance at 1 April 2020(63)(434)-(497)

Amortisation charge for the year

(10)-(286)(296)

Balance at 31 March 2021(73)(434)(286)(793)

Amortisation charge for the year

--(324)(324)

Balance at 31 March 2022(73)(434)(610)(1,117)

Carrying amounts

At 31 March 2021202,8114,6647,495

At 31 March 2022202,8114,4317,262

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one-off income and royalties and marketing fees

based off existing and new stores (17 new stores in

United Kingdom and 8 in Ireland);

• FY24 year on year revenue growth that relates to FY23 being a full year

of “normal trading” in core markets and the benefits of the new store

acquisition program (16 new stores in United Kingdom and 3 in Ireland);

• Long term growth rate of 1.5% per annum from FY23 onwards;

• exchange rates of 0.58 (NZD/EURO) and 0.51 (NZD/GBP); and

• a discount rate of 13.26% per annum.

The recoverable amount for Global IP rights was assessed by management to

be above its existing carrying value with no impairment required.

Management’s assessment is that a change in a key assumption would not

impact the carrying value to exceed the recoverable amount.

Goodwill:


The Group recorded Goodwill in the business combination of Triple Two

Coffee on 19 June 2020. Refer to Note 31. The Group is required to test, on an

annual basis, whether goodwill has suffered any impairment.

The carrying amount of Goodwill is allocated to Triple Two Coffee as the

separate cash generated unit (CGU). Recoverable amount is determined based

on the “value in use” calculations for Triple Two Coffee. The use of this

method requires the estimation of future cash flows for projected three years

and the determination of a discount rate in order to calculate the present

value of the cash flows.

The key assumptions in the models were:

• 12 new franchisee stores opened per year and additional vans;

• FY23 reflects the recovery to pre-Covid levels in UK with the key

assumption being 11 franchisees and 2 vans sold. Royalties thereon

provide a level of recurring revenue;

• FY24 reflects the key assumption of 12 franchisees and 2 vans sold;

Goodwill

$'000

Cost

Balance at 1 April 2020-

Additions11,569

Balance at 31 March 202111,569

Impairment(5,983)

FX Translation Adjustment(129)

Balance at 31 March 20225,457

Carrying amounts

At 31 March 202111,569

At 31 March 20225,457

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• FY25 again reflects the key assumption of 12

franchisees and 2 vans sold;

• Long term growth rate of 2.5% per annum from FY23 onwards;

• Exchange rates of 0.53 (NZD/GBP); and

• A post-tax discount rate of 14.00% per annum.

The recoverable amount for Goodwill ($5.9m) was assessed by management

to be lower than its existing carrying value. This is a reduction in forecasts

provided in FY21 due to a material debtor pulling out of franchise deals. This

has significantly adjusted forecasts.

16. Property, plant and equipment


17. Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables recognised are all short-term and consist of the

following:

Furniture &

Fittings

Plant &

Equipment

Computer

EquipmentMotor VehiclesTotal

$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000

Cost

Balance at 1 April 2020156187316-659

Additions7364714104

Disposals(126)(198)(322)-(646)

Assets classified as held for sale and other disposals(29)---(29)

Balance at 31 March 2021826401488

Balance at 1 April 2021826401488

Additions19-6339121

Disposals(15)(36)-(6)(58)

Assets classified as held for sale-----

Balance at 31 March 202211(10)10347151

Accumulated depreciation

Balance at 1 April 2020(138)(112)(264)-(514)

Depreciation(25)(22)(33)(1)(81)

Disposals57311--584

Assets classified as held for sale-----

Balance at 31 March 2021410(123)(297)(1)(10)

Balance at 1 April 2021410(123)(297)(1)(10)

Depreciation(3)(5)(18)(10)(36)

Disposals11287-46

Balance at 31 March 2022418(101)(308)(11)(1)

Carrying amounts

At 31 March 2021418(97)(256)1377

At 31 March 2022430(111)(205)36150

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The carrying value of trade and other payables classified as financial liabilities

measured at amortised cost approximates fair value. Refer to Note 28.1 on foreign

currency risk.

18. Deferred revenue

Below is the breakdown of the current and non-current deferred revenue

as presented in the Balance Sheet.




31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

Trade and other payables$'000$'000

- Trade payables2,3233,042

- Related party payables723556

- Other payables1,4731,803

4,5185,401

Trade payables

Within Terms496638

Overdue1,8272,404

2,3233,042

$'000$'000$'000

Opening balance as of 1 April 20201,1162871,403

Additions/(Decreases) during the year4,220-4,220

Additions from business acquisition1,749-1,749

Recognised as revenue during the year(357)(59)(416)

Closing balance as of 31 March 20216,7282286,956

- Current5,138585,196

- Non Current1,5901701,760

$'000$'000$'000

Opening balance as of 1 April 20216,7282286,956

Additions/(Decreases) during the year(1,066)-(1,066)

Recognised as revenue during the year(3,240)(58)(3,298)

Closing balance as of 31 March 20222,4221702,592

- Current1,061581,119

- Non Current1,3601121,473

Total

Global

Franchising &

Design

UK & Ireland

Franchising

UK & Ireland

Franchising

Global

Franchising &

Total

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As part of the revenue recognition policy of inactive

stores (refer note 3.7), $779,000 was recognised in the

profit and loss during the year. $2,422,000 remains outstanding as currently

unsatisfied performance obligations.

19. Borrowings and other liabilities



* Further information relating to related party loans and other related

party liabilities are set out in Note 24.

During the year $2,000,000 (Nikau Trust) and $45,000 (Weihai Station) of

related party debt was converted to share capital.

Fair value

The fair value of current borrowings approximates to the carrying amount and

the impact of discounting is not significant.


20. Equity

20.1. Share Capital

The share capital of Cooks Coffee Company Limited consists of issued

ordinary shares. All shares are equally eligible to receive dividends and the

repayment of capital. The shares have no par value.


During the year ended FY22, the company issued 103,317,794 new shares

(2021: 101,853,883) bringing the total issued shares to 775,890,965 which were

consolidated into 15:1 as at 30 March 2022. The company now has 51,726,160

Movements of share capital31-Mar-2231-Mar-21

Number of Shares issued:No. of SharesNo. of Shares

Ordinary shares opening balance627,833,831525,979,949

Ordinary shares issued103,317,794101,853,882

Ordinary shares consolidation(678,092,130)-

Total ordinary shares authorised at 31 March53,059,495627,833,831

Movements of share capital31-Mar-2231-Mar-21

Value of Shares issued:$'000$'000

Ordinary shares opening balance52,22045,549

Ordinary shares issued less share issue expenses3,7996,671

Total ordinary shares authorised at period end56,01952,220

CurrentNon-CurrentCurrentNon-Current

2022202220212021

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Finance Loans2,0184672,629458

Related Party Loans*8751,0538802,888

Hire Purchase3--10

Payable for acquistion of subsidary*562-642-

3,4581,5204,1513,356

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quoted shares and 1,333,333 non-voting shares on issues.

There were no shares cancelled during FY22 (FY21: Nil).

During the year, Esquires UK purchased the shares from the existing Triple

Two Coffee Group shareholders for $879,000.

20.2. Loss per share

The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the year ended FY22

was based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue. The

calculation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended FY22 was based

on the weighted average number of ordinary shares.

The weighted average numbers of shares are calculated below:



Due to the share consolidation, a retrospective adjustment to the loss per

share is outlined below based on the ordinary shares at 31 March 2022 being

53,059,495.


20.3. Share based payment reserve

31-Mar-2231-Mar-21

Weighted average ordinary shares issued631,060,729602,412,181

Weighted average potentially dilutive options issued --

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from continuing and discontinued operations:

(0.07)(0.42)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from continuing operations:

(0.01)(0.42)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from discontinued operations:

(0.06)-

Net tangible assets per share (New Zealand Cents)(1.64)(3.45)

Weighted average number of shares31-Mar-2231-Mar-21

Number of Shares issued:No. of SharesNo. of Shares

Ordinary shares opening balance602,412,181489,509,248

Ordinary shares issued28,648,549112,902,933

Ordinary shares bought back on-market and cancelled--

Total ordinary shares authorised at 31 March631,060,729602,412,181

31-Mar-2231-Mar-21

Ordinary shares issued53,059,49541,855,589

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from continuing and discontinued operations:

(0.01)(0.06)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from continuing operations:

(0.00)(0.06)

Basic and diluted loss per share (New Zealand Cents)

from discontinued operations:

(0.01)(0.00)

Net tangible assets per share (New Zealand Cents)(0.20)(0.50)

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Movement in Share based payment

reserve




31-Mar 31-Mar


2022 2021


$’000 $’000

Esquires Coffee Ireland Limited share-based payment


Opening balance


2,401 2,401

Amount expensed during current vesting period


- -

Adjustment based on best available estimate


- -

Closing balance


2,401 2,401


• The Earn-Out relating to the acquisition of the Irish business

(Esquires Coffee Houses Ireland) in 2013 was fully vested at 31

March 2021.

• No earn-out payment has been made as at 31 March 2022.

• The earn-out payment will be settled by the issue of Cooks shares.


20.4. Shares held by ESOP / Treasury shares

There were 3,388,837 shares held on trust at 31 March 2022 (562,486 at 31

March 2021).

The shares held by the ESOP are expected to be issued under share option

contracts. The shares are held for the intention of share conversions to be

executed in FY23.

Consideration paid/received for the purchase/sale of treasury shares is

recognised directly in equity.

21. Leases

The Group leases stores and office premises from various third-party

landlords and subsequently re-lease them to the franchisees under

separate lease contracts. This lease arrangement is limited to the

franchises in the UK and Ireland only. Lease contracts are typically made

for fixed periods of 5 to 15 years but may have extension options. Lease

terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of

different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose any

covenants, but leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing

purposes.

Right-of-Use Assets

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The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and

subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation

and impairment losses and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the

lease liability.


Costs included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset comprise the

following:


• the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability;

• any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, less any

lease incentives received;

• any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee; and

• an estimate of the restoration costs to be incurred by the lessee,

recognised and measured applying NZ IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent

Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, over the lease

term using the straight-line method.


Lease Liabilities


The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the future

lease payments over the lease term that are not paid at the

commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the

lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the lessee's incremental

borrowing rate, being the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow

over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to

obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar

economic environment.


Generally, the Group uses the lessee's incremental borrowing rate as the

discount rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability

comprise the following:


• fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease

incentives receivable;

• variable lease payment that are based on an index or a discount rate;

• amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value

guarantees;

• the exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain

to exercise that option; and

• payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects

the lessee exercising that option.

The lease payments are discounted using 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

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funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a

similar economic environment with similar terms and

conditions.


The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the

lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is remeasured

when there is a change in future lease payments arising from:


• A change in an index or a discount rate;

• A change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a

residual value guarantee;

• Changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is

reasonably certain to be exercised or a termination option is reasonably

certain not to be exercised; or

• A lease modification that is not accounted for as a separate lease.

The Group has applied judgement to determine the lease term for some

lease contracts in which it is a lessee that include renewal options. The

assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such

options impacts the lease term, which significantly affects the amount of

lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Accounting

Standards Board (IASB) has introduced a narrow -scope amendments to

IFRS16 to offer relief to lessees in accounting for lease modifications that

arise as a direct result of Covid-19. The practical expedient applies only to

rent concessions occurring as a direct consequence of the Covid-19

pandemic and only if all of the following conditions are met:

a. The change in lease payments results in revised consideration for the

lease that is substantially the same as, or less than, the consideration

for the lease immediately preceding the change.

b. Any reduction in lease payments affects only payments originally due on

or before 30 June 2022.

c. There is no substantive change to other terms and conditions of the

lease.


The Group has elected to utilise the practical expedient for all rent

concessions that arises as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Finance Lease Receivables

Where the sublease is classified as a finance lease, the Group recognises

the assets held under a finance lease in its statement of financial position

and present them as a finance lease receivable at an amount equal to the

net investment in the lease.

The net investment in the lease is initially measured at the present value of

the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date,

discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, or in the case of a

sublease, if the interest rate implicit in the sublease cannot be readily

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determined, the discount rate used for the head lease

(adjusted for any initial direct costs associated with the

sublease).


Lease payments included in the measurement of net investment comprise

the following:


• fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease

incentives payable;

• variable lease payment that are based on an index or a rate;

• any residual value guarantees provided to the lessor;

• the exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain

to exercise that option; and

• payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects

the lessee exercising that option.

The finance lease receivable is subsequently increased by the interest

income on the finance lease receivable and decreased by lease payment

received. It is remeasured when there is a lease modification that is not

accounted for as a separate lease.


21.1. Amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Position shows the following amounts relating to

leases:

Right-of-use assets


The right-of-use assets relate to the three corporate-operated stores

which are expected to be franchised in the UK. In prior year the right-of-

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Property

Cost1,6632,973

Less: Accumulated depreciation(948)(505)

Net book value as at 1 April 7152,468

Additions1,32118

Remeasurement of lease liability-(297)

Movement in FX354

Depreciation expense(221)(442)

Disposal(176)(1,086)

Net book value as at 31 March1,642715

Cost2,8111,663

Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,169)(948)

Net book value as at 31 March1,642715

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use assets also included the corporate office however

this was vacated during FY21 and the lease was taken

over by an unrelated third party.

Lease liabilities


The finance lease payable to the landlords that are fall due at the end of

reporting period are $2.2m which is the same as the finance lease receivables

and are recorded in the payable (refer Note 17).

Finance lease receivables


The average effective Incremental Borrowing Rate in FY22 is 5.7% per annum

(2021: 5.8% per annum)


The finance lease receivables that fall due at the end of the reporting period

are $1.8m which are recorded in receivables. Management has reviewed all

the leases from lease receivable from a collectability point of view and no

impairment is required.

During FY22 there were lease modifications on sites in Bradford, Windsor and

Shepherds Bush, United Kingdom. The lease in Harlow, United Kingdom was

surrendered. There were also rent concessions on sub-leased properties

which was passed through by both landlord and tenant. The Covid-19

practical expedient for rent concessions was $131,247 in FY22.

During FY21 the rent written off by utilising the Covid-19 practical expedient

for rent concessions was $219,000. The rent relief was due to challenges

faced by the tenants due to Covid19 lockdown.

21.2. Amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

and Other Comprehensive Income

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Current2,9201,941

Non-current18,22617,138

21,14619,079

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Current2,7552,085

Non-current16,48816,198

19,24318,283

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The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other

Comprehensive Income shows the following amounts

relating to leases:


The total cash outflow for leases to franchisee landlords in 2022 was

$372,000 (2021 was $736,000).

21.3. Maturity analysis of lease payments

Lease liabilities as the lessee:



Finance lease arrangements as the lessor:

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

As a lessee:

Interest expense on lease liabilities 1,1831,250

Depreciation expense on right-of-use

assets (included in depreciation and

amortisation)212443

Expense relating to leases of low-value

assets that are not shown above as short-

term leases (included in administrative and

other costs)--

Income from subleasing right-of-use assets:

Interest income from subleases classified

as finance leases 1,1451,147

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Less than one year2,9201,941

One to five years6,8948,285

More than five years11,3328,853

Total undiscounted lease liabilities21,14619,079

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22. Fees paid to auditor

The Auditor of the Group for 31 March 2022 is William Buck Audit (NZ) Ltd.

The auditor for UK firms is Rouse Partners LLP.




23. Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities


31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Year 13,8743,175

Year 23,2323,047

Year 33,3962,940

Year 43,0332,817

Year 52,7862,641

Onwards8,25410,214

Lease payments24,57524,834

Unguaranteed residual values--

Gross investment in the lease24,57524,834

Less: unearned finance income(5,332)(6,551)

Present value of minimum lease payments

receivable19,24318,283

Net investment in the lease19,24318,283

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Audit of financial statements

- Statutory Audit12283

- Overseas firms23164

Total fees paid to auditor353147

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24. Related party transactions

The Group’s related parties include the directors and senior management

personnel of the Group and any associated parties as described below.

Unless otherwise stated, none of the transactions incorporate special terms

and conditions and no guarantees were given or received.

Keith Jackson is a director of Cooks Investment Holdings Limited, Jackson &

Associates Limited, Ascension Capital and Weihai Station Limited and a

trustee of Nikau Trust.

Mike Hutcheson is a director of Image Centre Limited and Lighthouse

Ventures Holdings Limited.

Paul Elliott is a director of Elliott Capital Advisors Limited.

Michael Ambrose is a director of Ashville Consultancy Limited.

Peihuan Wang is a director of Jiajiayue Holding Group Limited and Weihai

Station Limited.

Tony McVerry is a director of Esquires Coffee Houses Ireland Limited.

Aiden Keegan is a director of Esquires Coffee UK Limited.

Graham Hodgetts is a director of Triple Two Coffee Holdings Limited.

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Profit/(Loss) after tax(438)(2,545)

Add non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation581819

Impairment loss22748

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains230(370)

Revaluation of contingent consideration payable(6,431)-

Impairment of goodwill5,983-

Add/(Less) movements in assets/liabilities:

Inventories-34

Trade and other receivables3,371(5,514)

Lease receivables--

Other short-term assets696651

Trade payables(883)1,410

Contract liabilities(4,137)5,553

Other liabilities167(50)

Net cash flow applied to operating activities(632)36

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Sezan Walker is a director of Triple Two Coffee Holdings

Limited.

David Hodgetts is a director of Triple Two Coffee Holdings Limited.

Alistair Tillen is a director of Triple Two Coffee Holdings Limited.

Number of shares held by directors and other related parties:


24.1. Transactions with related parties

The following transactions occurred with related parties during the year:



The above values are exclusive of GST or VAT if any.


24.2. Balances outstanding with related parties

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

Jiajiayue Holding Group10,591,374148,203,944

Keith Jackson (including associated parties)11,675,660110,240,494

Yunnan Metropolitan Construction Investment Group Co Ltd6,714,643100,719,640

Graham Hodgetts3,547,91053,218,654

CCC Employee Share Trust3,388,837562,486

Alistair Tillen1,337,68120,065,215

David Hodgetts808,04112,120,612

Sezan Walker804,64612,069,685

Michael Ambrose333,333-

Paul Elliott226,296-

Mike Hutcheson63,509986,980

Maretha McVerry38,246573,687

Lighthouse Ventures Holdings Limited30,369455,533

Aiden Keegan14,166212,488

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Purchases of goods and services

Purchase of management services180100

Interest paid to related parties300202

Other transactions

Funding loans advanced by related parties(662)717

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The above values are inclusive of GST or VAT if any.

The reduction in loans advanced relates to Nikau Trust converting $2,000,000

of loans into equity at 3.0 cents per share.

24.3. Transactions with directors and senior management personnel

Key management of the Group are the executive members of Cooks Coffee

Company Limited’s Board of Directors and senior management. Directors and

senior management personnel payments (exclusive of GST if any) made during

the year includes the following expenses:


25. Segment reporting

The Group’s reportable segments are business units deriving Royalties and

Product Sales to Franchisees in geographical locations. New Zealand segment

represents head office operation for the Group.

The Group has also separated operating segments for the business activities

intended to be sold.

Segment information for the reporting period is as follows:

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Outstanding balances arising from purchases of goods and

services

Entities controlled by key management personnel723556

Loans and other payables to related parties

Balance beginning of the year4,4102,894

Loans advanced(662)717

Reclassification from/(to) other liabilities-(80)

Other liability to related parties from business acquisitions-650

Loans converted to equity(2,000)-

Net foreign exchange effects(23)52

Interest charged450379

Interest paid(300)(202)

Balance end of period1,8754,410

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Directors fees9280

Salaries, wages and contractor payments515333

607413

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Continuing operations

31/03/2022

Global

franchising

& retail

UK & IRE

franchising

New ZealandTotal

Global operational splits$'000$'000$'000$'000

Revenue

2557,11517,372

Grant and other income

-449-449

Raw materials and consumables used

-(1,628)-(1,628)

Depreciation and amortisation

(1)(577)(3)(581)

Impairment Loss(123)(104)-(227)

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains(4)(171)(55)(230)

Employee costs(64)(2,060)(378)(2,502)

Other expenses(42)(1,684)(694)(2,420)

Operating (loss)/profit211,339(1,128)233

Finance costs(15)10(875)(881)

Reduction of contingent consideration payable-6,431-6,431

Impairment of goodwill-(5,983)-(5,983)

Profit/(Loss) before income tax61,797(2,003)(200)

Income tax (expense)/credit-110-110

Profit/(Loss) for the year from continuing operations61,907(2,003)(90)

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

425,7401,4817,263

Property, plant and equipment

11463150

Right of use assets

-1,641-1,641

Goodwill

-5,457-5,457

Discontinued operations

31/03/2022UK retailSupplyTotal

Global operational splits$'000$'000$'000

Revenue

620-620

Grant and other income

---

Raw materials and consumables used

(183)-(183)

Depreciation and amortisation

(100)-(100)

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains---

Employee costs(319)-(319)

Other expenses(329)-(329)

Operating (loss)(311)-(311)

Finance costs(3)-(3)

Loss on available for sale assets---

Interest on bank and other borrowings(34)-(34)

Share of net loss of associate accounted for using the equity

method

--

Loss before income tax(348)-(348)

Income tax (expense)/credit---

Loss for the year from discontinued operations(348)-(348)

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

6-6

Assets held for Sale

18-18

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26. Contingencies

Contingent Liabilities

There were no contingent liabilities as at 31 March 2022 (2021: $nil).

27. Capital commitments

There were no capital commitments as at 31 March 2022 (2021: $nil).

Continuing operations

31/03/2021

Global

franchising

& design

UK & IRE

franchising

New Zealand

Total

Global operational splits$'000$'000$'000$'000

Revenue2121,502-1,714

Other income(2)938771,013

Raw materials and consumables used-(138)-(138)

Depreciation and amortisation(12)(762)(45)(819)

Property related costs(27)76(49)-

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains19-351370

Employee costs(182)(1,899)(178)(2,260)

Other expenses(338)(701)(569)(1,607)

Operating (loss)(331)(983)(413)(1,726)

Finance costs(2)(114)(776)(892)

Loss before income tax(333)(1,097)(1,189)(892)

Income tax (expense)/credit-80-80

Loss for the year from continuing operations(333)(1,017)(1,189)(812)

Non-current assets

Intangible assets325,9811,4817,495

Property, plant and equipment 171678

Right of use assets-715-715

Goodwill-11,569-11,569

Discontinued operations

31/03/2021UK retailSupplyTotal

Global operational splits$'000$'000$'000

Revenue626106732

Other income28298380

Raw materials and consumables used(62)(83)(145)

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains-44

Employee costs(393)(4)(397)

Other expenses(579)-(579)

Operating (loss)/profit(127)121(6)

Finance costs-(1)(1)

Share of net loss of associate accounted for using the equity method (127)120(7)

Income tax (expense)/credit---

Loss for the year from discontinued operations(127)120(7)

Non-current assets

Assets held for Sale29-29

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28. Financial risk management

Due to the broad range of the Group’s activities, there is exposure to a variety

of financial risks:

• Market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk);

• Credit risk; and

• Liquidity risk

The Group’s risk management programme focuses on minimising the potential

adverse effects of these risks. The Group’s business is primarily denominated

in foreign currencies. The Group holds New Zealand dollars and other

currencies to settle transactions in the normal course of business.

28.1. Market risk

Foreign Currency Risk

The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign currency risk

arising from various currency exposures. Although the NZD remains the main

currency for corporate funding and Group reporting, the transactions

denominated in NZD is diminishing as the growth in the overseas market

outweighs the operations in the New Zealand market, especially with the

purchase of Triple Two business in the UK. As disclosed in Note 25 Segment

Reporting, the revenue generated from the Corporate segment which is

denominated in NZD is only $784 or 0.01% of the total group revenue of $7.3

million. This indicates that the Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk has

increased considerably.

A significant amount of the Group’s transactions are carried out other than in

New Zealand Dollars. The Group has debt or liabilities denominated in foreign

currency which is not hedged. Exposures to currency exchange rates arise

from the Group’s overseas company holdings (Ireland and United Kingdom),

and foreign currency denominated income for New Zealand domiciled

companies (royalties, store openings, design and other franchise fees, product

sales). These are primarily denominated in European currency (EURO) and

Pound Sterling (GBP).

As disclosed in note 25 Segmental Reporting, global franchising and design

and UK & Ireland franchising are all primarily transacted in foreign currency.

Management has performed a sensitivity analysis for any potential foreign

currency risk faced by the group. Based on the current year results, in the

event that the NZD weakens against GBP and GBP/NZD exchange rate

decreases by 5%, the impact on the group result is the profit will be

increased by $82,000. If the GBP/NZD exchange rate increase by 5%, the

group profit will be reduced by $74,000

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In the event that the NZD weakens against the Euro and

EURO/NZD exchange rate decreases by 5%, the impact on

the group result is the profit will be increased by $18,000. If the EURO/NZD

exchange rate increase by 5%, the group profit will be reduced by $16,000.

28.2. Credit Risk

Credit risk is managed on a Group basis. The Group generally trades with

franchises and banking counterparties who are well established. Receivables

balances are managed by and reported regularly to senior management

according to the Company’s credit management policies and procedures. The

amount outstanding at the reporting date represents the maximum exposure

to credit risk.

Trade receivables

The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected

credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade

receivables.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped

based on the days past due.

The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a

period of 24 months before 31 March 2022 and the corresponding historical

credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are

adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on

macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the

receivables. The Group has evaluated available forward-looking information

and has concluded that there is no indication that historical loss rates should

be adjusted. For FY22 management had decided to make an additional

provision for expected credit losses of $122,850 for Bahrain and Kuwait

royalties. The provision for impairment of other receivables has increased

from $268,000 in 2021 to $378,000 in 2022 as shown on Note 11 (a).

Lease receivables

The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected

credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all lease

receivables.

To measure the expected credit losses, lease receivables have been grouped

based on shared credit risk characteristics.

The expected loss rates are based on the historical credit losses experienced

for each credit risk group within a period of 24 months before 31 March 2022.

The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking

information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers

to settle the receivables. The Group has evaluated available forward-looking

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information and has concluded that there is no indication

that historical loss rates should be adjusted.

28.3. Liquidity Risk

The Group maintains regular forecasts of liquidity based on expected cash

flows. The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant

groups based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the end of the

contractual date. The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted

cash flows.



For further details in relation to the liquidity risk refer to Note 4.

28.4. Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital is to safeguard the Group’s

ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns to

shareholders and benefits to other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal

capital structure. The Group currently monitors capital based on cash

requirements and, in order to maintain or adjust the capital structure,

generally issues new shares to investors through share issues. The Group and

the Company have not been subject to any externally imposed capital

requirements during the period.

At 31 March 2022

Less than

1 year

Between

1 and

5 years

Over

5

years

Carrying

Amount

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Trade payables2,323--2,323

Related party payables723--723

Other payables 1,473--1,473

Short term finance loans2,583467-3,050

Related party loans8751,053-1,928

Lease Liabilities2,9206,89411,33221,146

10,8968,41411,33230,642

At 31 March 2021

Less than

1 year

Between

1 and

5 years

Over

5

years

Carrying

Amount

$'000$'000$'000$'000

Trade payables3,042--3,042

Related party payables556--556

Other payables 1,803--1,803

Short term finance loans3,292468-3,739

Related party loans8792,889-3,768

Lease Liabilities3,06612,18610,50019,079

12,63815,54310,50031,987

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The Group is currently in need of additional capital

injections to be able to execute its strategy. It is planning

to obtain injections in FY23 in addition to that raised and debt conversions in

FY22. For further details of this refer to Note 4.

29. Financial instruments by category



30. Fair value measurement

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by

valuation method. 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).


31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

$'000$'000

Financial assets at amortised cost

Cash and cash equivalents1,156886

Trade and other receivables1,2444,615

Lease receivables19,24318,283

21,64323,784

Financial liabilities at amortised cost

Trade payables2,3233,042

Borrowings and other liabilities4,9787,507

Lease liability21,14619,079

Related party payables723556

29,17030,183

Finacial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Contingent consideration-6,431

-6,431

31-Mar31-Mar

20222021

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss$'000$'000

Contingent consideration

Level 3

Opening balance6,431-

Fair Value6,431

Reduction of contingent consideration payable(6,431)-

Closing balance-6,431

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The only financial instrument measured at fair value

was Contingent Consideration of $Nil at 31.3.22 (31.3.21

$6,431,000 Level 3).


31. Business Combination


TRIPLE TWO ACQUISITION


i) Contingent consideration

The Group acquired Triple Two Coffee in June 2020.

There is an earn-out provision agreement in place with the shareholders

of Triple Two whereby Triple Two can increase their consideration

received by improving on the performance of the base year, which was

calendar year 2019, and in any calendar year from 2020 to 2022. The

basis of calculating contingent consideration is on net cash receipts and

payments within the Triple Two group for each respective period.


The group owes the vendors $562,000 as part of the original purchase

price. This will be settled during FY23.


With respect to 2021, a key franchisee did not materialise after

commitments were made resulting in management’s re-assessment of

contingent consideration for calendar year 2021. As the franchisee did

not proceed with the proposed store, management determined that

there was no contingent consideration payable for 2021.


Utilising this data from calendar year 2021, as well as a conservative

forecast for calendar year 2022, management has since reviewed the

profit levels in line with the sale and purchase agreement and come to

an agreement that at the time of filing this annual report, no additional

contingent consideration is expected to be paid by Cooks Coffee

Company Ltd

This results in a $6.4m write off to the Profit and Loss statement and

with no further contingent consideration liability remining on the Balance

Sheet (2021: $6.4m).

Forecasts still indicate profitability and cash flow positivity on an ongoing

basis for the Triple Two group.

ii) Additional updates


10 new Triple Two Coffee stores were opened during the year which was a

positive improvement on last year (2 during FY21). Management forecast 10

store openings as a minimum going forward, year on year.

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32. Post-reporting date events


There is no post-reporting date event to be disclosed.

Statutory Information and Corporate Governance

Directors Relevant Interests in Company Securities as at 31 March 2022

Substantial Security Holder Shares Held

Graeme Keith Jackson, Patricia Frances

Jackson & Philip Mack Picot

11,675,660


Mike Hutcheson 118,389

Paul Valentine Mark Elliott 226,296

Michael Ambrose 333,333

Total Number of Shares Held: 12,353,678

Director Dealings in Company Securities

There have been the following transactions in respect of Cooks Coffee Company

Limited (CCC or Company) securities by directors of the Company (Directors) in

the 12 months ending 31 March 2022:

Director Dealings

Mr. Graeme Keith

Jackson

Mr. Graeme Keith Jackson is the

beneficial holder of 11,675,660 ordinary

shares in the Company currently held by

Graeme Keith Jackson, Patricia Frances

Jackson & Philip Mack Picot.

Interests Register

CCC has D&O insurance which ensures that generally, Directors and officers will

incur no monetary loss as a result of actions undertaken by them. CCC has

entered an indemnity in favour of its Directors for the purposes of Section 162

of the Companies Act 1993.

Use of Company Information

The Board received no notices from Directors wishing to use Company

information received in their capacity as Directors which would not have been

ordinarily available.

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Other Director Interests

Other directorships held during the FY22 held by CCC Directors:

Graeme Keith Jackson

Arana Holdings Limited Esquires Middle East & Africa IP Holdings

Limited

Ascension Capital Limited Esquires Northern Cyprus Limited

CFG Employee Share Trust Limited CFG Esquires NZ Franchise Holdings Limited

Employee Share Trust Limited Esquires Office Limited

Weihai Station Limited Esquires Oman Limited

Cooks Investment Holdings Limited Esquires Pakistan Limited

Cooks Supply Limited Esquires Port Denarau Marina Limited

Crux Products Limited Esquires Portugal Limited

Dairy Farm Investments (Ruawhata)

Limited

Esquires Qatar Limited

Esquires Asia Limited Esquires Romania Limited

Esquires Bahrain Limited Esquires Saudi Arabia Limited

Esquires Canada IP Limited Esquires Supply No 2 Limited

Esquires China Limited Esquires Turkey Limited

Esquires Coffee China Limited Esquires U.A.E. Limited

Esquires Coffee India Limited Esquires UK 1 Limited

Esquires Coffee Malaysia IP Holdings

Limited

Franchise Development Limited

Esquires Coffee Supply Limited Franchise Holdings NZ Limited

Esquires Egypt Limited Franchise Management NZ Limited

Esquires EP & Bahrain Limited Jackson & Associates Limited

Esquires Fiji Limited LSD Global Limited

Esquires Global IP Holdings Limited Nikau Trust

Esquires India Limited Resnik Corporation Limited

Esquires Indonesia Limited Scarborough Fair Limited

Esquires Iraq IP Holdings Limited Esquires Jordan Limited

Esquires Kuwait Limited Esquires Malaysia Limited


Michael George Rae Hutcheson

2 Life Limited Lighthouse Ventures Limited

Eschool Holdings Limited Lonely Cow Wines Holdings Limited

Eschool Limited AUT Ventures

Hotfoot Retail Services Limited Image Centre Limited

Ice Capital Investments Limited Tangible Media Limited

Image Centre Holdings Limited The Lighthouse Ideas Company Limited

Carthage Corporation Limited Patiki Farming Limited

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Michael George Ambrose

Arvida Group Limited Sirocco Trustees Todd Limited

Southern Fruits International GP Limited Sirocco Trustees 2008 Limited

Sirocco Trustees Phillips Limited Sirocco Trustees Lindoc Limited

Sirocco Trustees McCallum-Clark Limited Sirocco Trustees Fairview Limited

Sirocco Trustees Jacobson Limited Sirocco Trustees Prycie Limited

Sirocco Trustees Macpherson Limited Sirocco Trustees Donaldson Limited

Sirocco Trustees No 10 Limited Sirocco Trustees Gane Limited

Sirocco Trustees No 1 Limited Sirocco Trustees Aramowicz Limited

Almonte Holdings Limited Sirocco Trustees Clark Limited

Ashville Consultancy Limited Sirocco Trustees Randolph Limited

Sirocco Trustees Glasson Limited Garra International Limited

Sirocco Trustees DLM Limited Deltop Holdings Limited

Sirocco Trustees Cooper Limited Australian Lobster Company (GP) Limited

Sirocco Trustees Sbft Limited FLC Trustee Limited

Sirocco Trustees Huntley Limited Lobster Management GP Limited

Sirocco Trustees Goleman Limited Deep Creek Fruits GP Limited

Melrose Equities Limited Dirocco Trustees Waters Limited

Sirocco Trustees Aws Limited Dirocco Trustees Nikau Limited

Sirocco Trustees May Limited Arvida Group Limited

Chateau Marlborough Hotel 2014 Limited Sirocco Trustees Beneagle Limited

Chateau Marlborough Holdings 2014

Limited

Sirocco Trustees Celmins Limited

Fiordland Lobster Company Limited Sirocco Trustees Windermere Limited

Sirocco Trustees Kimberley Limited Sirocco Trustees Church Lane Limited

Sirocco Trustees Dufner Limited Sirocco Trustees Henderson Limited

Sirocco Trustees Murray Mcarthur

Limited

Senior Move Managers Limited


Paul Valentine Mark Elliott

Agribusiness Investments NZ Limited Elliott Capital Advisors Limited

Agribusiness Solutions NZ Limited Parawai Point Trustees Limited

Ignite Finance Limited Revive Finance Limited

Ignite Solutions Limited Ignite Nominees Limited


Peihuan Wang

Shanghai Shiban Supply Chain Co. Ltd Spar China Group LTD.

Jiajiayue Group Limited. (China) Weihai Station Limited

Jiajiayue Holding Group Limited (CHINA)


Alex Qiang Kui

Caiyun International Investment Limited Australia YMCI Pty Limited

Top Spring International Holding Limited

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Spread of Quoted Security Holders as at 31 March 2022:

RANGE

SHAREHOLDERS SHARES

NUMBER % NUMBER %

1-1,000 364 57.05% 56,737 0.11%

1,001-5,000 111 17.40% 261,679 0.49%

5,001-10,000 36 5.64% 259,340 0.49%

10,001-50,000 67 10.50% 1,538,604 2.90%

50,001-100,000 21 3.29% 1,475,662 2.78%

100,001 and over 39 6.11% 49,467,471 93.23%

TOTAL 638 100.00 53,059,493 100.00




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20 Largest Holdings of Equity Securities

As at 31 March 2022:

Rank Investor Name Total Units % Issued

Capital

1 Graeme Keith Jackson, Patricia Frances Jackson

& Philip Mack Picot

11,675,660 22.00%

2 Jiajiayue Holding Group 10,591,374 19.96%

3 Yunnan Health AND Tourism 6,714,643 12.65%

4 Graham Hodgetts 3,547,910 6.69%

5 CCC Employee Share Trust 3,388,837 6.39%

6 Adg Investments Limited 2,813,317 5.30%

7 Alistair Tillen 1,337,681 2.52%

8 Suhua He 927,679 1.75%

9 David Hodgetts 808,041 1.52%

10 Sezan Walker 804,646 1.52%

11 PKB Trustees Limited 800,000 1.51%

12 Scott Francis Vernon 555,556 1.05%

13 Shuxin Zhang 415,218 0.78%

14 Peter James Kirton 333,715 0.63%

15 Michael Ambrose 333,333 0.63%

16 Sanjac Holdings Limited 333,333 0.63%

17 FNZ Custodians Limited 313,655 0.59%

18 New Zealand Central Securities 304,662 0.57%

19 Anne Margaret Mervis 301,432 0.57%

20 Paul Valentine Mark Elliott 226,296 0.43%


SUBSTANTIAL PRODUCT HOLDERS

The following information is provided in compliance with section 293 of the

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and is stated as at 31 March 2022. The total

number of voting financial products of Cooks Coffee Company Limited at that

date was 53,059,493 and ordinary shares are the only such product on issue.

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EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION

During the accounting period, the following number of CCC’s

employees/independent contractors (not being a director) received remuneration

and other benefits in that person’s capacity as employee/independent contractor

of CCC, the value of which exceeded $100,000 per annum:

Remuneration ranges

For CCC Group:

Number of

employees

2022

Number of

employees

2021

100,000 – 109,999 1 -

110,000 – 119,999 2 1

130,000 – 139,999 - 1

140,000 – 149,999 - -

160,000 – 169,999 - -

170,000 – 179,999 - 1

180,000 – 189,999 1 1

190,000 – 199,999 - -

200,000 – 209,999 - 1

DIRECTOR REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

During the accounting period, the Directors of the Company received the

following remuneration:

Name

Directors’

Fees

Executive

Salary

Share based

payments

Mike Hutcheson

39,600 - -

Graeme Keith Jackson -

240,000 -

Paul Elliott

40,000 - -

Michael Ambrose

13,333

Peihuan Wang

- - -

Alex Qiang Kui

- - -

Donations

No donations were made in the 12-month financial period ended 31 March

2022.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Cooks Coffee Company Limited (CCC) believes in the benefit

of good corporate governance and the value it provides for shareholders and

other stakeholders. CCC is committed to ensuring that the company meets best

practice corporate governance principles, to the extent that it is appropriate for

the nature of CCC’s operations.

The board of CCC is responsible for establishing and implementing the

company’s corporate governance frameworks, and is committed to fulfilling this

role in accordance with best practice having regard to applicable laws, the NZX

Corporate Governance Code and the Financial Markets Authority Corporate

Governance – Principles and Guidelines.

As at 31 March 2020, CCC has implemented policies and processes to establish,

shape and maintain appropriate governance standards and behaviours

throughout CCC that aligns with the NZX Corporate Governance Code 2017

(Code). CCC’s approach to applying the recommendations outlined in the Code

is set out below. This statement is set out in the order of the principles

detailed in the Code and explains how CCC is applying the Code’s

recommendations. CCC is in compliance with the Code, with the exception of

recommendations 2.8 and 6.1 for the reasons explained below.

Principle 1 – Code of ethical behaviour

“Directors should set high standards of ethical behaviour, model this behaviour

and hold management accountable for these standards being followed

throughout the organisation.”

Code of Ethics

The Board Charter, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct establish the

standards of ethical behaviour expected of Directors and staff. The Board

expects Directors, management and staff to personally subscribe to these

values and use them as a guide to make decisions. The Audit and Risk

Committee has responsibility for monitoring compliance with internal

processes, including compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Directors are expected to ensure the potential for conflicts of interests is

minimised by restricting involvement in other businesses or in private

capacities that could lead to a conflict. In considering matters affecting the

Company, Directors are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts.

Where a conflict or potential conflict is disclosed, the Director takes no further

part in receipt of information or participation in discussions on that matter.

The Board maintains an interests’ register and it is reviewed at each board

meeting.

Should any member of staff have concerns regarding practices that may

conflict with the Code of Conduct they are able to raise the matter with the

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Chair, as appropriate, on a confidential basis. Directors

would raise any concerns regarding compliance with the

Code of Ethics with the Chair. The Chair of the Board and the Chair of the

Audit and Risk Committee note there have been no financial matters raised in

this respect in the 2022 financial year.

Financial Product Trading

Directors, officers, employees and contractors are restricted in their trading of

Cooks Coffee Company securities and must comply with the Financial Products

Trading Policy and Guidelines which is available on the Website.

Principle 2 – Board composition and performance

“To ensure an effective board, there should be a balance of independence, skills,

knowledge, experience and perspectives.”

Board Charter

The Board of Directors of the Company is elected by the shareholders to

supervise the management of the Company. The Board establishes the

Company's objectives, overall policy framework within which the business of

the Company is conducted and confirms strategies for achieving these

objectives. The Board also monitors performance and ensures that procedures

are in place to provide effective internal financial control.

The Board is responsible for guiding the corporate strategy and direction of the

Company and has overall responsibility for decision making. The Board has

delegated responsibility for implementing the Board’s strategy and for

managing the operations of the Company to the Chairman.

CCC’s board operates under a written charter which defines the respective

functions and responsibilities of the board, focusing on the values, principles

and practices that provide the corporate governance framework. The charter

complies with the relevant recommendations in the Code and is reviewed

annually.

The board uses committees to address certain matters that require detailed

consideration. The board retains ultimate responsibility for the function of its

committees and determines their responsibilities.

Nomination and appointment of directors

In accordance with CCC’s constitution and NZX Listing Rules, the directors are

required to retire by rotation and may offer themselves for re-election by

shareholders each year. Procedures for the appointment and removal of

directors are also governed by the Board Charter. CCC does not maintain a

separate nomination committee, given the current size and nature of CCC’s

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business, director nominations and appointments are the

responsibility of the full board.

Written Agreements with directors

CCC intends to enter written agreements with any newly appointed directors

establishing the terms of their appointment.

Director Information and Independence

The Board currently comprises of five Directors including the Chairman & Chief

Executive Officer, Keith Jackson. The Board met five times during the year on a

formal basis. The Audit and Finance Committee meetings are held outside these

meetings on a regular basis as required.

The board takes into account guidance provided under the NZX Listing Rules in

determining the independence of directors. Director independence is considered

annually. Directors are required to inform the board as soon as practicable if

they think their status as an independent director has (or may have) changed.

The directors that the board considers are independent and information in

respect of directors’ ownership interests is contained in this annual report.

Diversity

Cooks recognises the wide-ranging benefits that diversity brings to an

organisation and its workplaces. Cooks’ endeavours to ensure diversity at all

levels of the organisation to ensure a balance of skills and perspectives are

available in the service of our shareholders and customers. To this end, the Board

is committed to fostering a culture that embraces diversity.

The Board also has the responsibility of monitoring and promoting the diversity

of staff and associated corporate culture, including requiring that recruitment

and selection processes at all levels are appropriately structured so that a

diverse range of candidates are considered and to avoid conscious and

unconscious biases that might discriminate against certain candidates.

The gender balance of the Group’s Directors, officers and all employees were as

follows:


As at 31 March 2021 As at 31 March 2022

Directors Officers Employees Directors Officers Employees

Female - - 13 - - 13

Male 5 1 13 6 1 13

Total 5 1 26 6 1 26

Director Training

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All directors are responsible for ensuring they remain current

in understanding their duties as directors. Where necessary,

CCC will support directors to help develop and maintain directors’ skills and

knowledge relevant to performing their role.

Separation of the Chair and Managing Director

Due to the size and nature of CCC and its cash flow requirements CCC does not

comply with 2.8 of the Code, the chair of the board and managing director are

not separate people.

Principle 3 – Board Committees

“The board should use committees where this will enhance its effectiveness in

key areas, while still retaining board responsibility.”

Given the small scale of the company and board, the board currently has one

standing committee, the Audit and Risk committee. This committee operates

under a specific charter which is approved by the Board and will be reviewed

annually. Any recommendations made by these committees are

recommendations to the board.

Directors

Name Status Current/Resigned

Sub-

committee

membership

Attendance

*

Keith Jackson Chairman & CEO

Executive

Appointed 18/8/08 Audit,

Finance &

Marketing

5

Paul Elliott Non-Executive

Independent

Appointed 30/5/19 Audit &

Finance

5

Mike Hutcheson Non-Executive

Independent

Appointed 3/10/13 Marketing 5

Michael

Ambrose

Non-Executive

Independent

Appointed 29/11/21 Audit &

Finance

2

Peihuan Wang Non-Executive

Independent

Appointed 29/4/16 - 2

Alex Qiang Kui Non-Executive

Independent

Appointed 27/2/19 - 2

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter sets out the objectives of the Audit and

Risk Committee which are to provide assistance to the board in fulfilling its

responsibilities in relation to the company’s financial reporting, internal controls

structure, risk management systems and the external audit function.

The audit committee currently comprises Keith Jackson, Paul Elliott, Mike

Hutcheson and Michael Ambrose. Paul Elliott, Mike Hutcheson and Michael

Ambrose are considered Independent Directors for the purposes of NZX Listing

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Rule 2.1.1. All members of the Audit and Risk Committee have

appropriate financial experience and an understanding of the

industry in which CCC operates.

The Audit and Risk Committee focusses on audit and risk management and

specifically addresses responsibilities relative to financial reporting and

regulatory compliance. The Audit and Risk Committee is accountable for

ensuring the performance and independence of the external auditor, including

that CCC provides for 5-yearly rotation of either the external auditor or the lead

audit partner.

The committee provides a forum for the effective communication between the

board and external auditors. The responsibilities of the committee include:

• reviewing the appointment of the external auditor, the annual audit plan,

and addressing any recommendations from the audit;

• reviewing any financial information to be issued to the public; and

• ensuring that appropriate financial systems and internal controls are in

place.


The Audit and Risk Committee may have in attendance the Managing Director

and/or others including the external auditor as required from time to time.

Takeover Response Protocol

The board has protocols in place that set out the procedure to be followed if

there is a takeover offer for CCC. This procedure is set out in the board

charter.

Principle 4 – Reporting and Disclosure

“The board should demand integrity in financial and non-financial reporting,

and in the timeliness and balance of corporate disclosures.”

Continuous Disclosure

The board focusses on providing accurate, adequate and timely information

both to existing shareholders and the market generally. This enables all

investors to make informed decisions about CCC.

CCC, as a company listed on the NZX Main Board, has an obligation to comply

with the disclosure requirements under the NZX Listing Rules, and the

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. CCC has a Continuous Disclosure Policy

designed to ensure this occurs. CCC recognises that these requirements aim

to provide equal access for all investors or potential investors to material

price-sensitive information concerning issuers or their financial products. This

in turn promotes confidence in the market. The Continuous Disclosure Policy

outlines the obligations for CCC in satisfying the disclosure requirements.

CCC’s Disclosure Officer (currently the Chair) is responsible for ensuring

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compliance with the NZX continuous disclosure

requirements and overseeing and co-ordinating disclosure to

the exchange.

Financial Reporting

The Board monitors:

• available cash in the Company to ensure there are sufficient funds

available to satisfy debts as they fall due; and

• the continued support of the Company’s principal creditors, to ensure

their continued support of the Company and continued intention to not

call up amounts owing to them.

The Board is committed to keeping the market and its shareholders informed

of all material information relating to the Company through meeting the

obligations imposed under the Listing Rules and relevant legislation such as the

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

CCC seeks to make disclosures in a timely and balanced way to ensure

transparency in the market and equality of information for investors. The

Company also recognises the benefits of providing other releases that broaden

the market’s knowledge of the Company’s business and financial performance

and seeks, where appropriate, to use communications that achieve this

objective.

The website is a key channel for the distribution of Cooks’ information and is

updated after documents are disclosed on the NZX.

The Chair of the Board and the CEO are responsible for the day to day

management of ensuring these obligations are met. The Board will review

compliance with the continuous disclosure obligations at every board meeting.

Cooks was referred by NZX to the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal (Tribunal)

and in a determination dated 4 February 2020, the Tribunal found that Cooks

Coffee Company Limited (CCC) breached NZX Listing Rule 3.6.1 by filing its 2019

Annual Report 5 business days late. The Tribunal ordered that CCC pay a

financial penalty of $35,000, pay the costs of NZX and the Tribunal, and be

publicly censured.

Principle 5 – Remuneration

“The remuneration of directors and executives should be transparent, fair and

reasonable.”

Directors’ Remuneration

The Remuneration Committee makes recommendations to the board on

remuneration matters in keeping with the Remuneration Policy which outlines

the key principles that influence CCC’s remuneration practices. The committee

is also responsible for making recommendations to the board on the

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remuneration of the Chair. Directors’ fees are determined

by the board on the recommendation of the committee

within the aggregate director remuneration pool approved by shareholders.

Details of remuneration paid to directors are disclosed in this annual report.

Principle 6 –Risk Management

“Directors should have a sound understanding of the material risks faced by

the issuer and how to manage them. The Board should regularly verify that the

issuer has appropriate processes that identify and manage potential and

material risks.”

The board considers its material risks are any decision to realise or make new

investments and to carefully manage cash flow. The Managing Director reports

regularly to the full board on these key risks, and operating expenses are kept

to a bare minimum.

Key risk management tools used by CCC include the Audit and Risk Committee

function and outsourcing certain functions to service providers (such as legal

and audit). CCC also maintains insurance policies that is considers adequate

to meet insurable risks. The board of CCC will continue to regularly consider

any potential risks and its risk management processes and adapt these should

the nature and size of the business change in the future. While CCC is

comfortable this approach to risk is sufficient, it does not comply with

recommendation 6.1 of the Code as it does not have a formal risk management

framework.

Health and Safety

The board does not consider it necessary to maintain a specific health and

safety committee. The full board of CCC recognise the importance of health

and safety considerations, and will continue to assess any risks, management

and performance in this regard in the future.

Principle 7 – Auditors

“The board should ensure the quality and independence of the external audit

process.”

The Audit and Risk Committee makes recommendations to the board on the

appointment of the external auditor as set out in Audit and Risk Committee

Charter. The committee also monitors the independence and effectiveness of

the external auditor and reviews and approves any non-audit services

performed by the external auditor.

Principle 8 – Shareholder rights and relations

“The board should respect the rights of shareholders and foster constructive

relationships with shareholders that encourage them to engage with the

issuer.”

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Information for Shareholders

The Company aims to ensure that shareholders are informed

of all major developments affecting the Company affairs. Information is

communicated to shareholders in the Annual Report, Interim Report, and

regular NZX announcements, including major share transactions, acquisitions,

store expansion and new franchises and any personnel changes of significance.

The company website provides an overview of the business and information

about CCC. This information includes details of investments, latest news,

investor information, key corporate governance information, and copies of

significant NZX announcements. The website also provides profiles of the

directors and the senior executive team. Copies of previous annual reports,

financial statements, and results presentations are available on the website.

Shareholders have the right to vote on major decisions of the company in

accordance with requirements set out in the Companies Act 1993 and the NZX

Listing Rules.

Communicating with Shareholders

CCC endeavours to communicate regularly with its shareholders through its

market updates and other investor communications. The company receives

questions from time to time from shareholders, and has processes in place to

ensure shareholder communications are responded to in a timely and accurate

manner. CCC’s website sets out appropriate contact details for

communications from shareholders, including the phone number and email

address of the Chair, Keith Jackson. CCC provides the opportunity for

shareholders to receive and send communications by post or electronically.

CCC sends the annual shareholders notice of meeting and publishes it on the

company website as soon as possible and at least 28 days before the meeting

each year.

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Company Directory

Company number: 2089337

Year of incorporation: 2008

Registered office: Level 1, 96 St Georges Bay Road,

Parnell,

Auckland, 1052

Nature of business: Food & beverage industry

Directors: Graeme Keith Jackson

Michael George Ambrose

Michael George Rae Hutcheson

Peihuan Wang

Paul Valentine Mark Elliott

Alex Qiang Kui

Solicitors: Duncan Cotterill

Wellington

Bankers: ANZ Bank, Auckland

Auditors: William Buck Audit (NZ) Limited

Share registry: Link Market Services Limited

Auckland

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