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09<br />

Financial<br />

statements<br />

Notes to the Financial Statements<br />

For the year ended 30 June 2011<br />

21 Financial Instruments continued<br />

Exposure to interest rate risk arises primarily through the Corporation’s interest bearing liabilities. This risk is<br />

minimised by undertaking mainly fixed rate borrowings, primarily with NSW T-Corp. The Corporation does not<br />

account for any fixed rate financial instruments at fair value through pr<strong>of</strong>it or loss or as available for sale. These are<br />

accounted for at amortised cost. The only impact on pr<strong>of</strong>it or loss would be the change in interest rates on floating<br />

rate borrowings. A reasonably possible change <strong>of</strong> +/- 1% is used, consistent with current trends in interest rates.<br />

This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The basis will be reviewed annually and amended<br />

where there is a structural change in the level <strong>of</strong> interest rate volatility. The Corporation’s exposure to interest rate<br />

risk is set out below.<br />

-1% +1%<br />

Carrying<br />

Amount<br />

$’000<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />

or loss<br />

$’000<br />

Equity<br />

$’000<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />

or loss<br />

$’000<br />

Equity<br />

$’000<br />

2011<br />

Financial assets<br />

Cash and cash equivalents 3,288 (33) – 33 –<br />

Financial liabilities<br />

Borrowings 2,617,484 3,563 – (3,563) –<br />

Treasury derivatives – interest rate swaps – (500) (2,690) 305 2,781<br />

2010<br />

Financial assets<br />

Cash and cash equivalents 30,355 (304) – 304 –<br />

Treasury derivatives – interest rate swaps 298 (200) – 200 –<br />

Financial liabilities<br />

Borrowings 2,414,298 1,950 – (1,950) –<br />

Treasury derivatives – interest rate swaps 222 800 – (800) –<br />

The Corporation’s sensitivity to interest rates has decreased during the current year mainly due to a decrease in<br />

the amount <strong>of</strong> variable rate borrowings and decreases in interest rate swap contracts.<br />

(e) Currency risk<br />

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows <strong>of</strong> a financial instrument will fluctuate because <strong>of</strong> changes<br />

in foreign exchange rates. <strong>Endeavour</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>’s exposure to foreign currency risk is immaterial. The Corporation<br />

limits currency risk by entering into foreign currency options and forward foreign exchange contracts. As the foreign<br />

currency risk is immaterial in terms <strong>of</strong> a possible impact on pr<strong>of</strong>it and loss or total equity, a sensitivity analysis has not<br />

been completed.<br />

(f) Liquidity risk<br />

Liquidity risk refers to the risk <strong>of</strong> difficulty in ensuring the availability <strong>of</strong> sufficient funds to meet obligations associated<br />

with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk is managed by the<br />

Treasury function. Treasury maintains a balance between continuity <strong>of</strong> funding and flexibility through the use <strong>of</strong> bank<br />

overdrafts and debt. The Corporation’s funding requirements and strategy is reviewed annually and monitored on an<br />

ongoing basis. The Corporation manages debt via a term to maturity approach. At 30 June 2011 the Corporation’s<br />

term to maturity duration was within the policy limit approved by the Board. During the current and prior year no<br />

assets have been pledged as collateral. Liquidity risk management with regard to commodity derivatives is managed<br />

by ensuring the Corporation has sufficient funds available to settle its commitments to counterparties. <strong>Endeavour</strong><br />

<strong>Energy</strong> transferred all risks and rewards associated with retained electricity derivatives to Origin <strong>Energy</strong>, as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

sale <strong>of</strong> the Retail business, through a Pass Through Agreement. Accordingly, liquidity risk associated with electricity<br />

derivatives for 2011 is disclosed as nil.<br />

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