Australian Ethical Investment : AEF Appendix 4E & Consolidated Financial Statements

Appendix 4E‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Australian Ethical Investment Limited and Controlled Entities ABN 47 003 188 930‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Results for announcement to the market

[ All comparisons to year ended 30 June 2015 ]‌

Final dividend dates‌‌

Record date 9 September 2016‌

Payment date 23 September 2016‌‌

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will not operate in respect of this dividend.‌‌

30 June 2016 30 June 2015‌

Net tangible assets per security $12.30 $9.80

Additional Appendix 4E disclosure requirements can be found in the notes to the 2016 Australian Ethical Limited consolidated financial statements attached.

This report is based on the consolidated financial statements which have been audited by KPMG.

ABN 47 003 188 930

ABN 47 003 188 930

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Directors' Report 1

Auditor's Independence Declaration 21

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members 22

Consolidated financial statements

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 24

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 25

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 26

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 28

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 29

Directors' Declaration 60

Australian Ethical Investment Limited and its Controlled Entities

Directors' Report For the year ended 30 June 2016

Directors' report

The directors present their report together with the consolidated financial statements of the Group comprising Australian Ethical Investment Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2016 and the auditor's report thereon.

The Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:

Steve Gibbs

Non-Executive Director since 2012 and Chair since 2013

BEcon, MBA

Steve chairs the People, Remuneration and Nominations Committee, is a member of the AEI and AES Audit, Compliance and Risk Committees and is now the Chair of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Limited (AES) and the Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd. Steve has a long history of involvement in the investment and superannuation industries, particularly focused on ethical and responsible investing.

Kate Greenhill

Non-Executive Director since 2013

BEc, FCA, GAICD

Kate is chair of the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee and a member of the People, Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Kate is a Director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Limited and Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd. Kate has extensive knowledge of finance and risk. As a former Partner with PwC, Kate has worked in both Australia and the UK, and has over 20 years' experience in providing assurance and advisory services to clients in the financial services industry.

Mara Bun

Non-Executive Director since 2013

BA

Mara is a member of the People, Remuneration and Nominations Committee and the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee and is a Director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Limited and the Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd. Mara brings more than 20 years of business and community experience to Australian Ethical.

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