Cash Flow Statement
Year ended 30 Sep ($'000)
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FY2022
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FY2021
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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|
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Profit before taxation and exceptional items
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209,597
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238,912
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Adjustments for:
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|
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Non-cash items
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10,611
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7,418
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Changes in working capital
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(152,192)
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58,496
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Cash generated from operations
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68,016
|
304,826
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Interest income received
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2,176
|
2,330
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Interest expenses paid
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(24,658)
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(24,776)
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Income taxes paid
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(25,065)
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(32,880)
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Payment of employee benefits
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(1,317)
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(2,097)
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Net cash from operating activities
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19,152
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247,403
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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|
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Dividends from associated companies
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98,231
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92,825
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Gross income from other investments
|
298
|
403
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Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
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880
|
617
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Purchase of fixed assets
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(138,515)
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(90,279)
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Purchase of other investments
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(3,435)
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-
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Payment for intangible assets
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(8,347)
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(9,185)
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Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiary companies
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(2,478)
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(16,207)
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(53,366)
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(21,826)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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|
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Proceeds from bank borrowings
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442,251
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142,404
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Repayment bank borrowings
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(476,978)
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(50,889)
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Repayment of lease liabilities
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(14,909)
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(18,683)
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Purchase of shares by a subsidiary company
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(2,082)
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(2,134)
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Capital contribution by non-controlling interests
|
926
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-
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Payment of dividends
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(102,925)
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(104,514)
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Net cash used in financing activities
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(153,717)
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(33,816)
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
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(187,931)
|
191,761
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
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471,799
|
285,479
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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
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(9,282)
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(5,441)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
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274,586
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471,799
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