CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND CONTENTS PAGE(S) INVESTORS' LETTER 1 MANAGER’S REPORT 2-7 Fund Objective and Policy Performance Data Market Review Fund Performance Portfolio Structure Market Outlook Investment Strategy Unit Holdings Statistics Soft Commissions and Rebates STATEMENT BY MANAGER 8 TRUSTEE'S REPORT 9 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 10 - 11 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 12 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 13 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 14 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 15 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DIRECTORY LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES 16 - 35 36 37 - 41 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND INVESTORS' LETTER Dear Valued Investors, Thank you for investing in CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund. We are pleased to let you know that we have been recently named the Best Asset & Fund Manager (2007-2016) in Malaysia by Alpha Southeast Asia for its Southeast Asia's 10th Annual Best Financial Institutions Awards 2016. The award came at the right time, proving that CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (“CIMBPrincipal”) is a consistent performer beyond the industry benchmarks even in a challenging market environment. Please be informed that with effect from 30 June 2016, the following sentence under the "Processing a withdrawal” in the Fund's prospectus has been removed: "If you request a specific amount in Ringgit Malaysia (“RM”), the number of units will be calculated by dividing the requested amount in RM by the unit pricing, and the number of units will be rounded to the second decimal place." Nevertheless, you are able to withdraw the desired amount from the CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund, where the amount will be derived by multiplying the units of the Fund with the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per unit of the Fund, subject to the minimum withdrawal unit. Please refer to the Master Prospectus Issue No. 20 dated 30 June 2016 for further details. Moving forward, we are committed to deliver a better customer experience to you. For your information, we have started a customer information update exercise through e-mails, phone and registered mail so that we can interact better with you in the future. For those who have not updated their information, you are strongly encouraged to contact our Customer Care Centre directly at 037718 3100 or your Consultant to update your latest information. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and confidence in our services. CIMB-Principal remains committed in helping you to grow your investment. Yours faithfully, for CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad Munirah Khairuddin Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director 1 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND MANAGER’S REPORT FUND OBJECTIVE AND POLICY What is the investment objective of the Fund? The Fund aims to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation predominantly through investment in a portfolio of Australian securities. Has the Fund achieved its objective? For the financial year under review, the performance of the Fund is in line with its stated objective. What are the Fund investment policy and principal investment strategy? In order to achieve its objective, the Fund will invest at least 95% of its NAV in the Schroder Australian Equity Fund (“Target Fund”); an Australian-domiciled fund established on 3 March 1964 which invests in Australian equities, with an emphasis on investments in companies with sustainable competitive advantage in the long-term. The Fund will also maintain up to maximum of 5% of its NAV in liquid assets. Information on the Target Fund: Investment Manager/Management Company: Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited Regulatory Authority: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Fund category/type Feeder Fund/Growth How long should you invest for? Recommended at three (3) years or more Indication of short-term risk (low, moderate, high) High When was the Fund launched? 20 March 2010 What was the size of the Fund as at 30 September 2016? RM16.35 million (47.48 million units) What is the Fund’s benchmark? Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”)/Australian Securities Exchange 200 (“ASX200”) Accumulation Index Note: Investors to note that the risk profile of the Fund is different from the risk profile of the benchmark. What is the Fund distribution policy? The Manager has the discretion to distribute part or all of the Fund’s distributable income. The distribution (if any) may vary from period to period depending on the performance of the Fund. What was the net income distribution for the financial year ended 30 September 2016? There was no distribution made for the financial year ended 30 September 2016. 2 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND PERFORMANCE DATA Details of portfolio composition of the Fund for the last three financial years are as follows: Collective investment scheme Cash and other net assets 30.09.2016 % 30.09.2015 % 30.09.2014 % 96.29 3.71 100.00 98.82 1.18 100.00 97.47 2.53 100.00 Performance details of the Fund for the last three financial years are as follows: 30.09.2016 16.35 47.48 0.3443 0.3476 0.2689 12.11 12.11 2.16 0.19 NAV (RM Million) Units in circulation (Million) NAV per unit (RM) Highest NAV per unit (RM) Lowest NAV per unit (RM) Total return (%) - Capital growth (%) - Income distribution (%) Management Expense Ratio (“MER”) (%) ^ Portfolio Turnover Ratio (“PTR”) (times) # 30.09.2015 17.16 55.85 0.3072 0.3433 0.2926 (0.94) (0.94) 2.00 0.49 30.09.2014 30.20 97.41 0.3100 0.3410 0.2993 (2.73) (2.73) 1.94 0.33 ^ The Fund’s MER increased from 2.00% to 2.16% mainly due to the decrease in average NAV during the financial year under review. # The Fund’s PTR fell from 0.49 times to 0.19 times during the financial year. The low turnover reflects the feeder status of the Fund. 30.09.2016 % 30.09.2015 % 30.09.2014 % 30.09.2013 % 30.09.2012 % 12.11 (0.94) (2.73) 16.27 19.49 Annual total return (Launch date: 20 March 2010) Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance and that unit prices and investment returns may go down, as well as up. All performance figures for the financial year have been extracted from Lipper. 3 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND MARKET REVIEW (1 OCTOBER 2015 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016) For the financial year under review, the ASX200 Index rose by 16.02%. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Australian equities gained by 6.0%, supported by strong returns from the financial sector. All four megabanks raised home loan interest rates during the quarter, moves expected to add over US Dollar (“USD”) 1 billion in annual revenues to the industry. However, plummeting commodity prices weighed on the shares of energy and materials companies. BHP Billiton fell to a 10-year low after a Brazilian court declared the firm would be partially responsible for billions of dollars of environmental damages from a burst dam. After declining for much of the year, the Australian Dollar (“AUD”) reversed its trend, gained by 4.0% against the USD. The ASX200 Index hit a 12-month low on the eve of the US Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed”) highlyanticipated interest rate decision, but a surge over the remainder of December 2016 saw the Index finish up for the month (+2.5%). Australia’s outperformance provided welcome respite from a long period through which the Index lagged its developed market peers. The Fed lifted interest rates for the first time in almost ten years. The Reserve Bank of Australia (“RBA”) ended 2015 comfortably on hold, with the Governor telling the market to "chill out". It was a traumatic start to 2016, with all the major indices ending the month down – the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) World Index shed (-6.1%). Escalating concerns surrounding the health of the Chinese economy coupled with ham-fisted efforts to manage falling markets and the currency served to deeply undermine global confidence. The ASX200 Index declined by 5.5% at 5,006 in January 2016. The RBA left the cash rate steady at 2.0% in February 2016 and March 2016. The Governor opted for few changes in the statement announcing the decision, despite the softer run of data in the back half of February 2016. March 2016 was a positive month for equity investors, with the ASX200 Index enjoying a 4.1% return. The rising of the commodities price saw ASX 200 Resources Index post its second consecutive positive monthly return (+5.8%); the biggest monthly move since December 2012. The second quarter of 2016 started positively, with the ASX200 Index enjoying a return of 3.3% in April 2016 while the RBA continued to maintain the cash rate. May 2016 shared the same positive performance, with ASX200 Index gained by 2.4%. The RBA decided to lower the cash rate 25 basis points (“bps”) to 1.75% in May 2016. The decision followed the release of inflation data that was ‘shockingly’ low. In the statement announcing the decision, the RBA also softened their rhetoric around the outlook for the labour market and growth. British voters wrong-footed global markets in June 2016, with an unexpected majority voting to exit the European Union (“EU”). In the run-up to the referendum on 23 June 2016, financial markets and the bookmakers were pointing to a comfortable win for the 'Remain' camp. The result proved to be anything but comfortable, with the vote to end Britain’s 43-year EU membership sending global markets into a tailspin. The ASX200 Index fell by 2.7% in June 2016. The RBA left the cash rate unchanged in June 2016, the Board judged that leaving the stance of monetary policy unchanged in June 2016 would be consistent with returning inflation to target. July 2016 was an extraordinary month for market returns, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index gained by 6%. For the first time in several years, commodity prices had risen this year and taken the equity prices of the smaller, leveraged commodity companies with them. The ASX200 Index endured a torrid August 2016, with the Index slipped by 2.3%. The results season disappointed; only about 25.0% beat expectations from an earnings perspective. Materials were the standout in terms of beats, with 52.4% coming in above expectations. On the economic front, the RBA cut the target cash rate to 1.5%. The minutes of the RBA board meeting acknowledged that the rate cut was due to low inflation and the need for stronger growth. Having already eased 50 bps this year, the central bank was widely expected to remain on hold for the remainder of 2016. The Resources sector was yet again the stand-out in September 2016, with a market-topping gain of 5.2%. The surprise decision late in the month by Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) to agree to an ‘in principle’ production cut failed to lift Energy out of the red. 4 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND FUND PERFORMANCE Income Capital Total Return Benchmark Average Total Return 1 year to 30.09.2016 % 12.11 12.11 16.02 12.11 3 years to 30.09.2016 % 8.03 8.03 23.63 2.61 5 years to 30.09.2016 % 50.09 50.09 73.32 8.46 Since inception to 30.09.2016 % 38.05 38.05 54.85 5.05 For the financial period under review, the Fund gained 12.11% which underperformed the benchmark which gained 16.02%. Changes in NAV 30.09.2016 30.09.2015 16.35 0.3443 17.16 0.3072 NAV (RM Million) NAV/Unit (RM) Changes % (4.72) 12.08 For the 1-year period, total NAV fell by 4.72%, while the NAV per unit gained by 12.08%. The fall in the total NAV was due to the total net redemption and the gain in NAV per unit was due to investment performance over the 1-year financial period. Performance data represents the combined income and capital return as a result of holding units in the Fund for the specified length of time, based on NAV to NAV price. The performance data assumes that all earnings from the Fund are reinvested and are net of management and trustee fees. Past performance is not reflective of future performance and income distributions are not guaranteed. Unit prices and income distributions, if any, may fall and rise. All performance figures for the financial year have been extracted from Lipper. 5 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE Asset allocation (% of NAV) Collective investment scheme Cash and other net assets TOTAL 30.09.2016 96.29 3.71 100.00 30.09.2015 98.82 1.18 100.00 The Fund was fully invested during the financial year under review. A minimal level of liquid assets was maintained primarily for liquidity purposes. MARKET OUTLOOK* The Australian economy grew at its slowest pace in one year in the second quarter of 2016, hampered by poor performance from the external sector and slower growth in private consumption. Data for the third quarter of 2016 indicate that both business and consumer confidence have remained broadly stable compared to the previous period. At the same time, retail sales in August 2016 grew at their fastest pace since January 2016, following a flat reading in July 2016. Taken together, the evidence suggests meek growth in the third quarter. Strong consumer confidence in October 2016, thanks in part to an improving labor market, points to the economy being on a more solid footing at the start of fourth quarter of 2016. Meanwhile, according to the RBA, some segments of the housing market have started to show signs of weakness: newly built apartments are staying on the market for longer and are increasingly being sold for less than the asking price, due to a combination of higher supply and more stringent lending standards. * This market outlook does not constitute an offer, invitation, commitment, advice or recommendation to make a purchase of any investment. The information given in this article represents the views of CIMB-Principal or based on data obtained from sources believed to be reliable by CIMB-Principal. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this, CIMB-Principal makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and is under no circumstances liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on, any opinion, advice or statement made in this market outlook. INVESTMENT STRATEGY The Fund will continue to remain fully invested in the Target Fund with minimal cash kept for liquidity purposes. Our asset allocation decision will continue to be subject to market conditions. 6 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND UNIT HOLDINGS STATISTICS Breakdown of unit holdings by size as at 30 September 2016 are as follows: Size of unit holdings (units) No. of unit holders 5,000 and below 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 50,000 50,001 to 500,000 500,001 and above Total 6 13 56 41 6 122 No. of units held (million) 0.02 0.10 1.52 6.09 39.75 47.48 % of units held 0.04 0.21 3.20 12.83 83.72 100.00 SOFT COMMISSIONS AND REBATES CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”) and the Trustee (including their officers) will not retain any form of rebate or soft commission from, or otherwise share in any commission with, any broker in consideration for directing dealings in the investments of the Funds unless the soft commission received is retained in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Funds. All dealings with brokers are executed on best available terms. During the financial year under review, the Manager and the Trustee did not receive any rebates from the brokers or dealers but have retained soft commissions in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Funds. 7 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND STATEMENT BY MANAGER TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND I, being a Director of CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”), do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Manager, the accompanying audited financial statements set out on pages 12 to 35 are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Deeds and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as at 30 September 2016 and of its financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows for the financial year then ended in accordance with the provisions of the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (“MFRS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). For and on behalf of the Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 304078-K) MUNIRAH KHAIRUDDIN Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Kuala Lumpur 15 November 2016 8 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND TRUSTEE'S REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND We have acted as Trustee of CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the financial year ended 30 September 2016. To the best of our knowledge, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”), has operated and managed the Fund in accordance with the following:a) limitations imposed on the investment powers of the Manager and the Trustee under the Deeds, the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and other applicable laws; b) valuation/pricing is carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any regulatory requirements; and c) creation and cancellation of units are carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any regulatory requirements. For HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad Tan Bee Nie Head, Trustee Operations Kuala Lumpur 15 November 2016 9 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS We have audited the financial statements of CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund (the "Fund") on pages 12 to 35, which comprise the statement of financial position as at 30 September 2016 of the Fund, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the financial year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on Notes 1 to 16. Manager’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Manager of the Fund is responsible for the preparation of financial statements so as to give a true and fair view in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The Manager is also responsible for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Fund’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Manager’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Manager, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 10 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND (CONTINUED) REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as of 30 September 2016 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the financial year then ended in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. OTHER MATTERS This report is made solely to the unit holders of the Fund and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of this report. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (No. AF: 1146) Chartered Accountants Kuala Lumpur 15 November 2016 11 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 Note INVESTMENT INCOME Dividend income Interest income from deposits with licensed financial institutions Net gain/(loss) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain Other income 8 4 EXPENSES Management fee Trustee’s fee Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 5 6 PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 7 Taxation PROFIT AFTER TAXATION AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR Profit after taxation is made up as follows: Realised amount Unrealised amount 2016 RM 2015 RM 721,733 1,036,334 1,345 10,544 1,217,980 (21,444) 94,018 2,013,632 (345,633) 63,300 150,970 915,515 277,650 18,000 7,760 4,000 26,145 333,555 455,695 20,253 6,448 4,000 19,692 506,088 1,680,077 409,427 (8,502) (18,503) 1,671,575 390,924 516,807 1,154,768 1,671,575 2,436,806 (2,045,882) 390,924 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the audited financial statements. 12 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 2016 RM 2015 RM 244,671 15,742,491 643,742 16,630,904 359,151 16,957,574 12,378 17,329,103 244,056 14,842 6,696 17,045 282,639 138,224 16,798 1,151 12,348 168,521 NET ASSET VALUE OF THE FUND 16,348,265 17,160,582 EQUITY Unit holders’ capital Retained earnings NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS 13,951,463 2,396,802 16,348,265 16,435,355 725,227 17,160,582 47,481,392 55,853,335 0.3443 0.3072 Note ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Amount due from Manager TOTAL ASSETS 9 8 LIABILITIES Amount due to Manager Accrued management fee Amount due to Trustee Other payables and accruals TOTAL LIABILITIES NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (UNITS) 10 NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the audited financial statements. 13 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 Unit holders’ capital RM Retained earnings RM Total RM Balance as at 1 October 2015 Movement in unit holders’ contributions: - Creation of units from applications - Cancellation of units Total comprehensive income for the financial year 16,435,355 725,227 17,160,582 3,333,689 (5,817,581) - 3,333,689 (5,817,581) - 1,671,575 1,671,575 Balance as at 30 September 2016 13,951,463 2,396,802 16,348,265 Balance as at 1 October 2014 Movement in unit holders’ contributions: - Creation of units from applications - Cancellation of units Total comprehensive income for the financial year 27,486,312 2,712,190 30,198,502 12,882,943 (23,933,900) (2,377,887) - 390,924 390,924 16,435,355 725,227 17,160,582 Balance as at 30 September 2015 12,882,943 (26,311,787) The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the audited financial statements. 14 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 Note CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from disposal of collective investment scheme Purchase of collective investment scheme Dividend income received Interest income received from deposits with licensed financial institutions Management fee paid Management fee rebate received Trustee’s fee paid Payments for other fees and expenses Net realised foreign exchange loss Net cash generated from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash proceeds from units created Payments for cancellation of units Net cash used in financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Effects of foreign exchange differences Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 9 2016 RM 2015 RM 4,161,377 (1,736,187) 713,231 19,306,780 (7,159,515) 1,025,141 1,345 (281,594) 96,125 (12,455) (33,326) (18,257) 2,890,259 10,544 (473,368) 150,969 (21,342) (29,606) (27,394) 12,782,209 2,702,325 (5,711,749) (3,009,424) 12,909,816 (26,273,460) (13,363,644) (119,165) 4,685 (581,435) 66,383 359,151 874,203 244,671 359,151 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the audited financial statements. 15 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 1. THE FUND, THE MANAGER AND ITS PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is governed by a Principal Master Deed dated 15 May 2008, a Seventh Supplemental Master Deed dated 11 February 2010, a Thirteenth supplemental Master Deed dated 26 June 2012 and an Eighteenth supplemental Master Deed dated 25 March 2015 (collectively referred to as the “Deeds”), made between CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”) and HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad (the “Trustee”). The Fund will invest at least 95% of its NAV in the Target Fund; an Australian-domiciled fund established on 3 March 1964 which invests in Australian equities, with an emphasis on investments in companies with sustainable competitive advantage in the long-term. The Fund will also maintain up to maximum of 5% of its NAV in liquid assets. All investments are subjected to the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”) Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, SC requirements, the Deeds, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures and the Fund’s objective. The Manager, a company incorporated in Malaysia, is a subsidiary of CIMB Group Sdn Bhd and regards CIMB Group Holdings Berhad as its ultimate holding company. The Manager is also an associate of Principal International (Asia) Limited, which is a subsidiary of Principal Financial Group Inc. The principal activities of the Manager are the establishment and management of unit trust funds and fund management activities. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements: (a) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the MFRS and IFRS. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with MFRS and IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported financial year. It also requires the Manager to exercise their judgment in the process of applying the Fund’s accounting policies. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on the Manager’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 2(i). 16 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Basis of preparation (continued) Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are effective: There are no new accounting standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations that are effective for the first time for the financial year beginning on 1 October 2015. The standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are applicable to the Fund but not yet effective and have not been early adopted are as follows: (i) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2016 • Amendments to MFRS 101 “Presentation of financial statements Disclosure Initiative” (effective from 1 January 2016) provide clarifications on a number of issues, including: Materiality – an entity should not aggregate or disaggregate information in a manner that obscures useful information. Where items are material, sufficient information must be provided to explain the impact on the financial position or performance. Disaggregation and subtotals – line items specified in MFRS 101 may need to be disaggregated where this is relevant to an understanding of the entity’s financial position or performance. There is also new guidance on the use of subtotals. Notes – confirmation that the notes do not need to be presented in a particular order. Other comprehensive income (“OCI”) arising from investments accounted for under the equity method – the share of OCI arising from equityaccounted investments is grouped based on whether the items will or will not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss. Each group should then be presented as a single line item in the statement of other comprehensive income. According to the transitional provisions, the disclosures in MFRS 108 regarding the adoption of new standards/accounting policies are not required for these amendments. • Annual Improvements to MFRS 2012 – 2014 Cycle (effective from 1 January 2016) As these amendments merely clarify the existing requirements, they do not affect the Fund’s accounting policies or any of the disclosures. 17 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Basis of preparation (continued) (ii) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2017 • Amendments to MFRS 107 ‘‘Statement of Cash Flows – Disclosure Initiative’’ (effective from 1 January 2017) introduce an additional disclosure on changes in liabilities arising from financing activities. The Fund will apply this standard when effective. This standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Fund’s financial statements. (iii) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 • MFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (effective from 1 January 2018) replaces MFRS 118 ‘’Revenue’’ and MFRS 111 ‘‘Construction Contracts’’ and related interpretations. The core principle in MFRS 15 is that an entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of goods or services, i.e. when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain the benefits from the goods or services. A new five-step process is applied before revenue can be recognised: • Identify contracts with customers; • Identify the separate performance obligations; • Determine the transaction price of the contract; • Allocate the transaction price to each of the separate performance obligations; and • Recognise the revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. • Key provisions of the new standard are as follows: • Any bundled goods or services that are distinct must be separately recognised, and any discounts or rebates on the contract price must generally be allocated to the separate elements. • If the consideration varies (such as for incentives, rebates, performance fees, royalties, success of an outcome etc), minimum amounts of revenue must be recognised if they are not at significant risk of reversal. • The point at which revenue is able to be recognised may shift: some revenue which is currently recognised at a point in time at the end of a contract may have to be recognised over the contract term and vice versa. • There are new specific rules on licenses, warranties, non-refundable upfront fees, and consignment arrangements, to name a few. • As with any new standard, there are also increased disclosures. 18 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Basis of preparation (continued) (iii) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 (continued) • MFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (effective from 1 January 2018) will replace MFRS 139 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”. MFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model in MFRS 139 and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss and fair value through OCI. The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Investments in equity instruments are always measured at fair value through profit or loss with an irrevocable option at inception to present changes in fair value in OCI (provided the instrument is not held for trading). A debt instrument is measured at amortised cost only if the entity is holding it to collect contractual cash flows and the cash flows represent principal and interest. For liabilities, the standard retains most of the MFRS 139 requirements. These include amortised cost accounting for most financial liabilities, with bifurcation of embedded derivatives. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to an entity’s own credit risk is recorded in OCI rather than the income statement, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. MFRS 9 introduces an expected credit loss model on impairment that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in MFRS 139. The expected credit loss model is forward-looking and eliminates the need for a trigger event to have occurred before credit losses are recognised. The Fund will apply this standard when effective. This standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Fund’s financial statements. (b) Financial assets and financial liabilities Classification The Fund designates its investment in collective investment scheme as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss at inception. Financial assets are designated at fair value through profit or loss when they are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and have been included in current assets. The Fund’s loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, and amount due from Manager. Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability. The Fund classifies amount due to Manager, amount due to Trustee, accrued management fee, and other payables and accruals as other financial liabilities. 19 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued) Recognition and measurement Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade-date, the date on which the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value. Financial liabilities, within the scope of MFRS 139, are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Fund becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognised when it is extinguished, i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expired. Unrealised gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are presented in the statement of comprehensive income within net gain or loss on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the financial year which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit and loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as part of gross dividend income when the Fund’s right to receive payments is established. Collective investment scheme is valued based on the most recent published NAV per unit or share of such collective investment scheme or, if unavailable, on the last published price of such unit or share (excluding any sales charge included in such selling price). Deposits with licensed financial institutions are stated at cost plus accrued interest calculated on the effective interest method over the period from the date of placement to the date of maturity of the respective deposits. Loans and receivables and other financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 20 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued) Impairment for assets carried at amortised costs For assets carried at amortised cost, the Fund assesses at the end of the reporting year whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The asset’s carrying amount is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. If ‘loans and receivables’ has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. As a practical expedient, the Fund may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent financial year, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtor’s credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. When an asset is uncollectible, it is written off against the related allowance account. Such assets are written off after all the necessary procedures have been completed and the amount of the loss has been determined. (c) Foreign currency Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of the Fund are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Fund operates (the “functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in RM, which is the Fund’s functional and presentation currency. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, except when deferred in OCI as qualifying cash flow hedges. 21 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Income recognition Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date when the right to receive payment is established. Interest income from deposits with licensed financial institutions is recognised on a time proportionate basis using the effective interest rate method on an accrual basis. Realised gain or loss on disposal of collective investment scheme is accounted for as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of investments, determined on a weighted average cost basis. (e) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise bank balances and deposits held in highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. (f) Taxation Current tax expense is determined according to Malaysian tax laws at the current rate based upon the taxable profit earned during the financial year. Tax on income from foreign collective investment scheme is based on the tax regime of the respective countries that the Fund invests in. (g) Unit holders’ capital The unit holders’ contributions to the Fund meet the criteria to be classified as equity instruments under MFRS 132 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”. Those criteria include: the units entitle the holder to a proportionate share of the Fund’s NAV; the units are the most subordinated class and class features are identical; there is no contractual obligations to deliver cash or another financial asset other than the obligation on the Fund to repurchase; and the total expected cash flows from the units over its life are based substantially on the profit or loss of the Fund. The outstanding units are carried at the redemption amount that is payable at each financial year if unit holder exercises the right to put the unit back to the Fund. Units are created and cancelled at prices based on the Fund’s NAV per unit at the time of creation or cancellation. The Fund’s NAV per unit is calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to unit holders with the total number of outstanding units. (h) Segment information Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting used by the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. 22 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (i) Critical accounting estimates and judgments in applying accounting policies The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, rarely equal the related actual results. To enhance the information content of the estimates, certain key variables that are anticipated to have material impact to the Fund’s results and financial position are tested for sensitivity to changes in the underlying parameters. Estimates and judgment are continually evaluated by the Manager and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In undertaking any of the Fund’s investment, the Manager will ensure that all assets of the Fund under management will be valued appropriately, that is at fair value and in compliance with the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Financial instruments of the Fund are as follows: 2016 Cash and cash equivalents (Note 9) Collective investment scheme (Note 8) Amount due from Manager 2015 Cash and cash equivalents (Note 9) Collective investment scheme (Note 8) Amount due from Manager Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss RM Loans and receivables RM Total RM - 244,671 244,671 15,742,491 15,742,491 643,742 888,413 15,742,491 643,742 16,630,904 - 359,151 359,151 16,957,574 16,957,574 12,378 371,529 16,957,574 12,378 17,329,103 All current liabilities are financial liabilities which are carried at amortised cost. The Fund aims to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation predominantly through investment in a portfolio of Australian securities. The Fund is exposed to a variety of risks which include market risk (inclusive of price risk, interest rate risk and currency risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. Financial risk management is carried out through internal control process adopted by the Manager and adherence to the investment restrictions as stipulated in the Deeds and SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. 23 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Market risk (i) Price risk This is the risk that the fair value of an investment in collective investment scheme will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk and currency risk). The value of collective investment scheme may fluctuate according to the activities of individual companies, sector and overall political and economic conditions. Such fluctuation may cause the Fund’s NAV and prices of units to fall as well as rise, and income produced by the Fund may also fluctuate. The price risk is managed through diversification and selection of collective investment scheme and other financial instruments within specified limits according to the Deeds. The Fund’s overall exposure to price risk was as follows: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: - Collective investment scheme 2016 RM 2015 RM 15,742,491 16,957,574 The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Fund’s profit after tax and NAV to movements in price of collective investment scheme at the end of each reporting year. The analysis is based on the assumptions that the price of the collective investment scheme fluctuated by 5% with all the other variables held constant. This represents management’s best estimate of a reasonable possible shift in the collective investment scheme, having regard to the historical volatility of the prices. % Change in price of collective investment scheme Market value RM Impact on profit after tax/NAV RM 2016 -5% 0% 5% 14,955,366 15,742,491 16,529,616 (787,125) 787,125 2015 -5% 0% 5% 16,109,695 16,957,574 17,805,453 (847,879) 847,879 24 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Market risk (continued) (ii) Interest rate risk Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Interest rate is a general economic indicator that will have an impact on the management of the Fund. The Fund’s exposure to fair value interest rate risk arises from deposits with licensed financial institutions. The interest rate risk is expected to be minimal as the Fund’s investments comprise mainly short term deposits with approved licensed financial institutions. As at the end of each financial year, the Fund is not exposed to a material level of interest rate risk. The Fund is not exposed to cash flow interest rate risk as the Fund does not hold any financial instruments at variable interest rate. (iii) Currency risk Currency risk is associated with investments that are quoted and/or priced in foreign currency denomination. Foreign currency risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Manager will evaluate the likely directions of a foreign currency versus RM based on considerations of economic fundamentals such as interest rate differentials, balance of payments position, debt levels, and technical chart considerations. The following table sets out the foreign currency risk concentrations arising from the denomination of the Fund’s financial instruments in foreign currencies of the Fund: Cash and cash equivalents RM Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss RM Total RM 2016 AUD 3,074 15,742,491 15,745,565 2015 AUD 28,512 16,957,574 16,986,086 25 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Market risk (continued) (iii) Currency risk (continued) The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Fund's profit after tax and NAV to changes in foreign exchange rate movements at the end of each reporting year. The analysis is based on the assumption that the foreign exchange rate fluctuated by 5%, with all other variables remain constant. This represents management’s best estimate of a reasonable possible shift in the foreign exchange rate, having regard to historical volatility of this rate. Disclosures below are shown in absolute terms, changes and impacts could be positive or negative. Change in foreign exchange rate Impact on profit after tax/NAV 2016 2015 RM RM % HKD (b) 5 787,278 849,304 Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Fund. The credit risk arising from placements of deposits in licensed financial institutions is managed by ensuring that the Fund will only place deposits in reputable licensed financial institutions. The settlement terms of the proceeds from the creation of units receivable from the Manager are governed by the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. The following table sets out the credit risk concentration of the Fund at the end of each reporting year: 2016 Finance - CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd (AAA) - HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd (AAA) Others - Not Rated Cash and cash equivalents RM Amount due from Manager RM Total RM 217,020 - 217,020 27,651 - 27,651 244,671 643,742 643,742 643,742 888,413 26 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Credit risk (continued) The following table sets out the credit risk concentration of the Fund at the end of each reporting year (continued): 2015 Finance - HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd (AAA) Others - Not Rated Cash and cash equivalents RM Amount due from Manager RM Total RM 359,151 - 359,151 359,151 12,378 12,378 12,378 371,529 All financial assets of the Fund as at the end of financial year are neither past due nor impaired. (c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations. The Manager manages this risk by maintaining sufficient level of liquid assets to meet anticipated payments and cancellations of the units by unit holders. Liquid assets comprise bank balances, deposits with licensed financial institutions and other instruments, which are capable of being converted into cash within 7 business days. The Fund’s investments in collective investment scheme is realisable which are capable of being converted into cash within 10 business days. This is expected to reduce the risks for the entire portfolio without limiting the Fund’s growth potentials. The table below summarises the Fund’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period on the statement of financial position date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. 2016 Amount due to Manager Accrued management fee Amount due to Trustee Other payables and accruals Contractual undiscounted cash flows 27 Less than 1 month RM Between 1 month to 1 year RM Total RM 244,056 14,842 6,696 1,293 15,752 244,056 14,842 6,696 17,045 266,887 15,752 282,639 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (c) Liquidity risk (continued) 2015 Amount due to Manager Accrued management fee Amount due to Trustee Other payables and accruals Contractual undiscounted cash flows (d) Less than 1 month RM Between 1 month to 1 year RM Total RM 138,224 16,798 1,151 1,077 11,271 138,224 16,798 1,151 12,348 157,520 11,271 168,521 Fair value estimation Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e. an exit price). The fair value of financial assets traded in active markets (such as trading securities) are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the financial year end date. The Fund utilises the last traded market price for financial assets were the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread, the Manager will determine a point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of the fair value. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The fair value of financial assets that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. (i) Fair value hierarchy The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value. The different levels have been defined as follows: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market 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 and liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3) The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. 28 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Fair value estimation (continued) (i) Fair value hierarchy (continued) If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability. The determination of what constitutes ‘observable’ requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. Level 1 RM Level 2 RM Level 3 RM Total RM 2016 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: - Collective investment scheme 15,742,491 - - 15,742,491 2015 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: - Collective investment scheme 16,957,574 - - 16,957,574 Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and are therefore classified within Level 1, include collective investment scheme. The Fund does not adjust the quoted prices for these instruments. The Fund’s policies on valuation of these financial assets are stated in Note 2(b). (ii) 4. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, amount due from Manager, and all current liabilities are a reasonable approximation of their fair values due to their short term nature. OTHER INCOME Other income represents the Fund’s entitlement to management fee rebate from the Manager. For the financial year ended 30 September 2016, the other income is recognised at a rate of 0.58% per annum (2015: 0.58% per annum) calculated and accrued daily based on the NAV of the collective investment scheme. 29 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 5. MANAGEMENT FEE In accordance with the Deeds, the Manager is entitled to a maximum management fee of 3.00% per annum, calculated daily based on the NAV of the Fund. For the financial year ended 30 September 2016, the management fee is recognised at a rate of 1.80% per annum (2015: 1.80% per annum). There will be no further liability to the Manager in respect of management fee other than the amount recognised above. 6. TRUSTEE’S FEE In accordance with the Deeds, the Trustee is entitled to a maximum fee of 0.20% per annum, calculated daily based on the NAV of the Fund, subject to a minimum fee of RM18,000 per annum. The Trustee’s fee includes the local custodian fee but excludes the foreign subcustodian fees (if any). There are other fees indirectly incurred by a feeder fund such as annual custodian fees and transaction fees of the Target Fund. As such, Unit holders of a feeder fund are indirectly bearing the custodian fees and transaction fees charged at the Target Fund level. A dilution fee may be charged in relation to a Fund’s application for and/or redemption of units in collective investment scheme managed by other fund managers. For the financial year ended 30 September 2016, the Trustee’s fee is recognised at a rate of 0.08% per annum (2015: 0.08% per annum). There will be no further liability to the Trustee in respect of Trustee’s fee other than the amount recognised above. 7. TAXATION Tax charged for the financial year: - Current taxation 2016 RM 2015 RM 8,502 18,503 A numerical reconciliation between the profit before taxation multiplied by the Malaysian statutory income tax rate and tax expense of the Fund is as follows: Profit before taxation Taxation at Malaysian statutory rate of 24% (2015: 25%) Tax effects of: Investment income not subject to tax Expenses not deductible for tax purposes Restriction on tax deductible expenses for Unit Trust Funds Effects of foreign tax on foreign taxable income Taxation 30 2016 RM 2015 RM 1,680,077 409,427 403,218 102,357 (483,272) 9,848 (228,879) 6,649 70,206 8,502 8,502 119,873 18,503 18,503 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 8. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS Designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception: - Collective investment scheme Net gain/(loss) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: - Realised gain on disposals - Unrealised fair value gain/(loss) 2016 RM 2015 RM 15,742,491 16,957,574 67,897 1,150,083 1,217,980 1,759,322 (2,104,955) (345,633) Quantity Units Aggregate cost RM Market value RM Percentage of NAV % Schroder Australian Equity Fund 533,674 14,177,987 15,742,491 96.29 TOTAL COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME 533,674 14,177,987 15,742,491 96.29 Name of Counter 2016 COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME ACCUMULATED UNREALISED GAIN ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 1,564,504 TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 15,742,491 2015 COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Schroder Australian Equity Fund 628,047 16,543,153 16,957,574 98.82 TOTAL COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME 628,047 16,543,153 16,957,574 98.82 ACCUMULATED UNREALISED GAIN ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 414,421 TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 16,957,574 31 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Deposits with licensed financial institutions Bank balances 2016 RM 2015 RM 217,020 27,651 244,671 359,151 359,151 The weighted average effective interest rate per annum is as follows: Deposits with licensed financial institutions 2016 % 2015 % 3.35 - Deposits with licensed financial institutions of the Fund have an average maturity of 3 days (2015: Nil). 10. NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (UNITS) At the beginning of the financial year Add : Creation of units from applications Less: Cancellation of units At the end of the financial year 11. 2016 No. of units 2015 No. of units 55,853,335 10,326,294 (18,698,237) 47,481,392 97,409,766 39,779,691 (81,336,122) 55,853,335 2016 % 2015 % 2.16 2.00 MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO (“MER”) MER MER is derived based on the following calculation: MER = (A + B + C + D + E) x 100 F A B C D E F = = = = = = Management fee Trustee’s fee Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses Average NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis The average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis is RM15,409,028 (2015: RM25,264,252). 32 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 12. PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATIO (“PTR”) PTR (times) 2016 2015 0.19 0.49 PTR is derived based on the following calculation: (Total acquisition for the financial year + total disposal for the financial year) 2 Average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis where: total acquisition for the financial year = RM1,740,795 (2015: RM7,115,253) total disposal for the financial year = RM4,173,857 (2015: RM17,486,194) 13. UNITS HELD BY THE MANAGER AND PARTIES RELATED TO THE MANAGER, AND SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES The related parties and their relationship with the Fund are as follows: Related parties Relationship CIMB-Principal Asset Management Bhd The Manager CIMB Group Sdn Bhd Holding company of the Manager CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (“CIMB”) Ultimate holding company of the Manager CIMB Bank Bhd Fellow subsidiary of the Manager Subsidiaries and associates of CIMB as disclosed in its financial statements Subsidiaries and associated companies of the ultimate holding company of the Manager Units held by the Manager and parties related to the Manager 2016 Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Bhd 2015 No. of units RM No. of units RM 17,741 6,108 10,156 3,120 In the opinion of the Manager, the above units were transacted at the prevailing market price. The units are held beneficially by the Manager for booking purposes. Other than the above, there were no units held by the Directors or parties related to the Manager. In addition to related party disclosures mentioned elsewhere in the financial statements, set out below are other significant related party transactions and balances. The Manager is of the opinion that all transactions with the related companies have been entered into in the normal course of business at agreed terms between the related parties. 33 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 13. 14. UNITS HELD BY THE MANAGER, PARTIES RELATED TO THE MANAGER, AND SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (CONTINUED) 2016 RM 2015 RM Significant related party transactions Interest income from deposits with licensed financial institutions: - CIMB Bank Bhd 307 2,815 Significant related party balances Deposits with licensed financial institutions: - CIMB Bank Bhd 217,020 - TRANSACTIONS WITH BROKERS/DEALERS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Details of transactions with the brokers/dealers for the financial year ended 30 September 2016 are as follows: Brokers/Dealers Schroder Investment Management (S) Ltd Value of trades RM Percentage of total trades % Brokerage fees RM Percentage of total brokerage fees % 5,914,652 100.00 - - Details of transactions, primarily cash placements with the financial institutions for the financial year ended 30 September 2016 are as follows: Financial institutions Value of placements RM Percentage of total placements % 4,234,000 2,732,000 2,500,000 9,466,000 44.73 28.86 26.41 100.00 Public Bank Bhd CIMB Bank Bhd # Malayan Banking Bhd Details of transactions with the brokers/dealers for the financial year ended 30 September 2015 are as follows: Brokers/Dealers Schroder Investment Management (S) Ltd Value of trades RM Percentage of total trades % Brokerage fees RM Percentage of total brokerage fees % 26,360,770 100.00 - - 34 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND 14. TRANSACTIONS WITH BROKERS/DEALERS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CONTINUED) Details of transactions, primarily cash placements with the financial institutions for the financial year ended 30 September 2015 are as follows: Financial institutions CIMB Bank Bhd # Public Bank Bhd Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd RHB Bank Bhd Hong Leong Bank Bhd Malayan Banking Bhd AmBank Bhd Affin Bank Bhd # 15. Value of placements RM Percentage of total placements % 19,035,000 17,269,000 12,242,000 7,680,000 7,132,000 4,100,000 615,000 496,000 68,569,000 27.76 25.18 17.85 11.20 10.40 5.98 0.90 0.73 100.00 Included in the transactions are trades conducted with CIMB Bank Bhd, a fellow subsidiary of the Manager amounting to RM2,732,000 (2015: RM19,035,000). The Manager is of the opinion that all transactions with the related companies have been entered into in the normal course of business at agreed terms between the related parties. SEGMENT INFORMATION The internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker for the Fund’s assets, liabilities and performance is prepared on a consistent basis with the measurement and recognition principles of MFRS and IFRS. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for the performance of the Fund and considers the business to have a single operating segment located in Malaysia. Asset allocation decisions are based on a single, integrated investment strategy and the Fund’s performance is evaluated on an overall basis. The Fund aims to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation predominantly through investment in a portfolio of Australian securities. The reportable operating segment derives its income by seeking investments to achieve targeted returns consummate with an acceptable level of risk within the portfolio. These returns consist of dividend income and interest income earned from investments and gains on the appreciation in the value of investments, which are derived from Ringgit-denominated deposits with licensed financial institutions in Malaysia and Australian domiciled collective investment scheme. There were no changes in reportable operating segment during the financial year. 16. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements have been approved for issue by the Manager on 30 November 2016. 35 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND DIRECTORY Head office of the Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 304078-K) 10th Floor, Bangunan CIMB, Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2084 8888 Postal address CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 304078-K) P.O.Box 10571, 50718 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Website www.cimb-principal.com E-mail address [email protected] General investment enquiries (03) 7718 3100 Trustee for the CIMB-Principal Australian Equity Fund HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad (Co. No. 001281 -T) 13th Floor, Bangunan HSBC, South Tower, No. 2, Leboh Ampang, 50100 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2075 7800 Fax: (03) 2179 6511 Auditors of the Trusts and of the Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers (Company No. AF: 1146) Level 10, 1 Sentral, Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, PO Box 10192, 50706 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2173 1188 Fax: (03) 2173 1288 36 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES ADDRESS TELEPHONE REGIONAL OFFICE Northern Region No 5, Jalan Todak 4, Bandar Sunway, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang. 04-370 2155 04-370 2156 Southern Region 23 & 23A, Jalan Harimau Tarum, Taman Century, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor. 07-334 1748 Central Region 46, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7712 2888 Sarawak 5B, Lot 414, Section 10, KTLD Jalan Rubber, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak. 082-259 777 Sabah No 1, Jalan Pasar Baru, Kampung Air, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 088-239 951 088-239 952 Ipoh 30A, 1st Floor, Persiaran Greentown 1, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak. 05-243 9001 05-243 9002 Kota Bharu Ground Floor, No 298-B, Jalan Tok Hakim, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. 09-747 1172 09-747 1190 Ampang No 13B, 2nd Floor, Jalan Mamanda 7/1, Off Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor. 03-4270 2970 Sri Petaling 169-2, Jalan Radin Bagus, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-9059 2333 Melaka 21, Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka. 06-281 1111 Miri 1st & 2nd Floor, Lot 1092, Jalan Merpati, 98000 Miri, Sarawak. 085-432 525 Kuantan No. 44 & 44A, Jalan Putra Square 6, Putra Square, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang. 09-513 4400 BRANCHES FINANCIAL CARE CENTER (FCC) Financial Planning Centre 46, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 37 03-7718 3000 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES (CONTINUED) ADDRESS TELEPHONE SALES OFFICES - Klang Valley Charisma Legacy AAAAA Wealth Builders B-1-22 & B-2-22 & B-2-21, Block B 10 Boulevard, Jalan Cempaka Sungai Kayu Ara, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Lot C-615 & Lot C-616, Level 6 Block C Kelana Square, 17 Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7722 3895 03-7880 6893 Megas 2-6A, Jalan PJU 8/3A, Bandar Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7725 6320 Preferred Wealth Advisors No 12-01, D’Bayu Business Centre, Jalan Serambi U8/24, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-6142 8382 Otye Xcellence Consultants Lot No 35-2, 2nd Floor, Jalan Sepah Puteri 5/1B, Pusat Dagangan Seri Utama, PJU 5 Kota Damansara, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-6140 3046 Elite Group Consultants No 6-2, Jalan Dagang 1/1A, Taman Dagang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor. 03-4251 1129 Prestige Wealth Advisors I-91-2, Block I, Jalan Teknologi 3/9, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-6140 7275 Magnificent Champion Agency Office 47A, Tingkat 1, Jalan Badminton 13/29, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-5523 2693 Diamond Star Agency Office Block E-1-03A & E-2-03A, Jalan SS6/20A, Dataran Glomac, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Selangor. 03-7880 7082 JAT XO Group D-10-08-G & D10-08-1, Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1, Jalan PJU 1A/46, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7831 1267 Nsg Wealth Advisors Platinum Platinum 2 Dynamics Wealth Advisors 32-3, 4th Floor, Jalan Wangsa Delima 6, Kuala Lumpur Satelite Centre (KLSC), Section 5 Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. A-2-1, Block A, 8 Jalan PJU 1A/20A, Dataran Ara Damansara , 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. A-2-3, Block A, 8 Jalan PJU 1A/20A, Dataran Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Unit B-3A-1, Setiawangsa Business Suites, Jalan Setiawangsa 11, Taman Setiawangsa, 54200 Kuala Lumpur. 38 03-4142 2911 03-7843 0506 03-7843 0503 03-4256 6277 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES (CONTINUED) ADDRESS TELEPHONE SALES OFFICES - Klang Valley (Continued) My Financial Freedom Advisors No. 3A, Jalan Hentian 3, Pusat Hentian Kajang, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. 03-8741 4382 Success Concepts Life Planners J-06-01, Level 6 Block J, Solaris Mont’ Kiara, Jalan Solaris, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. 03-6204 0113 ACES Advisors 37-2, Jalan Cecawi 6/33, PJU 5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-6142 2970 Monalisa Private Wealth Advisors No 41B, 43B, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-7724 1789 SA-7 No 35B-2 (2nd Floor), Jalan Keluli Am 7/Am, Pusat Perniagaan Bukit Raja, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-3341 4978 Tremendous Agency No 65-2, Jalan Nelayan A, 19/A Pusat Daerah Seksyen 19, 40300 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-5480 0296 The One Asia Advisors Wealth Resources Group Advisors Evoque Wealth Advisors No B-3A-23 Merchant Square, Jalan Tropicana Selatan 1, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. No 41B, 3B Curve Business Park, Medan Pusat Bandar 2D, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. 2nd Floor No 32A-2, Jalan PJU 5/20D, The Strand, Pusat Perdagangan Kota Damansara, Kota Damansara PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7887 4408 03-8926 4155 03-6151 9512 KPG Management Resources 19-2, Jalan Adenium 2G/9, Adenium Business Centre, Bukit Beruntung, 48300 Rawang, Selangor. 03-6021 7385 Emmaz Wealth Empire No 17-2, Jalan Rampai Maju 1, Taman Sri Rampai, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. 03-4141 7574 Fidelis Wealth Advisors Charisma Legacy 1 KPG Capital Growth Solution No 70-2, Jalan Tasik Utama 7, Medan Niaga Tasik Damai, The Trillium Lake Fields, 57000 Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. B-3-21, Block Bougainvellea, 10 Boulevard, Lebuhraya Sprint, PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. No 15-1, Jalan Adenium 2G/9, Adenium Business Centre, 48300 Bukit Beruntung, 48300 Rawang, Selangor. 39 03-9054 8596 03-7733 5009 03-6021 7188 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES (CONTINUED) ADDRESS TELEPHONE SALES OFFICES - Klang Valley (Continued) Global Amazing Entrepreneur C-10-2 & C-11-2, Bangi Gateway Shopping Complex, Persiaran Pekililing, Seksyen 15, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. 03-8920 9038 NRICH Wealth Advisory Group ZP-02-12, Zest Point, Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil, Bandar Kinrara, 47180 Puchong, Selangor. 03-8074 8485 Charisma Legacy 3 SWM Advisors Group B-3-17, Block Bouganvilla, 10 Boulevard, Lebuhraya Sprint, PJU 6A, Kayu Ara, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Block E-13-2, 2nd Floor, Jalan Serai Wangi M/16M, Alam Avenue 2 Seksyen 16, 40200 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-7733 4211 019-388 2067 Synergy Wealth Entrepreneur 98-2, Jalan Dwitasik, Dataran Dwitasik, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-9226 5344 Charisma Legacy 2 B-3-25, Block Bougainvillea, 10 Boulevard, Lebuhraya Sprint, PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7733 2460 Charisma Legacy Sepang 32A, 1st Floor, Jalan Gemilang 1, Pusat Perniagaan Gemilang, Sepang, 47300 Selangor. 03-8705 3240 SALES OFFICES - Northern Charisma Legacy Kota Bharu PT1671 & 1672, Tingkat 2, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab 2, Kubang Kerian, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. NZ Group PT 650, 1st & 3rd Floor, Jalan Sri Cemerlang, Seksyen 27,15300 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. 09-747 6932 My IFP Kemaman PT 10725, Ground Floor, Jalan Kubang Kurus, Taman Cukai Utama Fasa 4, 24000, Kemaman, Terengganu. 09-858 9911 Amg Synergy Multiresources Sdn Bhd No 50, Tingkat 1, Jalan Putra Square 1, Malay Town, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang. 09-516 1430 40 016-223 6343 CIMB-PRINCIPAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND LIST OF CWA (an Agency force of CIMB-Principal) OFFICES (CONTINUED) ADDRESS TELEPHONE SALES OFFICES - Southern GVG Solution Agency 24-1, Jalan Padi Emas 4/1, Pusat Bandar Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor. 07-232 6976 Kyzan Jaguar Agency 16-01, Jalan Padi Emas 1/5, UDA Business Centre, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor. 07-300 9350 GVG Pasir Gudang Solution No 38-01, Jalan Serangkai 18, Taman Bukit Dahlia, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor. 012-707 6107 Victorious Agency 98-02, Jalan Pertama 1, Pusat Perdagangan Danga Utama, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor. 011-121 1840 Soha Barakah Wealth Consultancy No 55-2, 57-2, 59-2, Jalan TU 49A, Taman Tasik Utama, Ayer Keroh, 75450, Melaka. 06-2533 289 Premier Wealth Advisors No 18-1, Jalan S2 B18, Biz Avenue Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. 06-601 5749 PremierOne Wealth No 527-1, Jalan Pusat Bandar Senawang, Pusat Bandar Senawang, 70450 Senawang, Negeri Sembilan. 06-671 8253 SALES OFFICES - East Malaysia Sibu 15A, Jalan Ruby, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak. JAT XO Group Bintulu Shop Lot No 2, Block 49, Of Parent Lot 2646, Park City Commerce Square, Jalan Kambar Bubin Off Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak. 41 084-325 515 012-217 2269
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