
Target Market Determination
Solar Cloud Scheme
ARSN 612 098 110 &
Huntley Management Ltd.
ABN 52 089 240 513
AFSL No. 229 754
Solar Cloud Scheme ARSN 612 098 110 (the Product)
This TMD is required under section 994B of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act). This TMD describes the class of investors that comprises the target market for the financial product and matters relevant to the Product’s distribution and review (specifically, distribution conditions, review triggers and periods, and reporting requirements).
The investment funds are held in a separate trust account - owned, controlled and audited by the responsible entity, Huntley Management Limited (ABN 52 089 240 513).
This document is not a product disclosure statement (PDS) and is not a complete summary of the product features or terms of the product. This document does not take into account any person’s individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Persons interested in acquiring this product should carefully read the PDS that can be obtained by visiting www.solarcloud.com.au/pds
Important terms used in this TMD are defined in the TMD Definitions
Issuer | Huntley Management Limited |
Issuer ABN | 52 089 240 513 |
Issuer AFSL | 229754 |
Fund Name | Solar Cloud Scheme |
Fund ARSN | 612 098 110 |
TMD approval date | 2024 |
TMD version | 1 |
TMD status | Current |
Product description and key attribute
This Product is a Participation Interest in registered managed investment scheme. A Participation Interest in the Scheme initially provides to an investor a proportion of the wattage rating of a particular Solar Cloud Panel or particular Solar Cloud Panels (“Participant’s Virtual Solar Cloud Panel”).
The Solar Cloud Panels are made available to the Responsible Entity for use in the Scheme. The electricity output generated from each Solar Cloud Panel is pooled and sold to an energy user. The Participants share in the revenue generated from the Scheme on a proportionate basis according to the number and age of Solar Cloud Panels of which the Participant’s Virtual Solar Cloud Panel forms the whole or a part. The Participant’s share of revenue (after deduction of all fees and expenses) may be taken either by way distribution or by way of offset against the Participant’s electricity account for their residence. The Solar Cloud Panels are a depreciating asset and eventually will have no value.
Description of Target Market
The Target Market is the class of persons who are the type of customer set out below, who have the needs and objectives set out below and are in the financial situation set out below.
Type of customer
This product is suitable for the following class of consumers that are likely to have objectives, financial situations and needs in common that might be met by acquiring a Participation Interest in the Solar Cloud Scheme:
consumers who are either:
(a) looking for a cash flow from the production of electricity from Solar Panels that can be offset against the cost of their home electricity consumption, or.
(b) intending to carry on or are carrying on a business of generating electricity for sale to produce income with an accompanying deduction for the depreciation of the Solar Panels
consumers who are prepared to accept
do not require to make any capital gain from their investment
are content to own an interest in a depreciating asset that has a limited life being the Solar Panels
are content to invest in a non-liquid asset
The product is not designed for a consumer who:
requires regular income unaffected by weather or market risks
requires easy withdrawal of the funds invested in the Solar Cloud Scheme
requires capital appreciation of their investments
are looking for an investment product offered through personal financial product advice.
Instructions
In the tables below, Column 1 indicates a description of the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of the class of investors that are considering this product. Column 2 indicates whether an investor meeting the attribute in column 1 is likely to be in the target market for this product.
Consumer Attributes | TMD Indicator |
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The ability to manage investments yourself with administration handled by the product issuer | In target market |
Capital Growth The consumer seeks to invest in a product designed to generate capital return. The consumer prefers exposure to growth assets (such as shares or property) or otherwise seeks an investment return above the current inflation rate. | Not in Target Market |
Capital Preservation The consumer seeks to invest in a product to reduce volatility and minimise loss in a market down-turn. The consumer prefers exposure to defensive assets (such as cash or fixed income securities) that are generally lower in risk and less volatile than growth investments. | Not in Target Market |
Capital Guaranteed The consumer seeks a guarantee or protection against capital loss. | Not in target market |
Income Distribution The consumer seeks to invest in a product designed to distribute regular and/or tax-effective income. | In target market |
Consumer needs to withdraw money | In target market |
Consumer investment objectives | TMD Indicator |
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1. Daily | Not in target market |
2. Weekly | Not in target market |
3. Monthly | Not in target market |
4. Annually or longer | Not in target market |
Product investment | TMD Indicator |
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Environmentally and socially responsible investment scheme | In target market |
Requires income from the production and sale of electricity generated from Solar Panels | In target market |
The ability to make withdrawals | Not in target market |
The ability to transfer ownership | In target market |
App-based and web-based investing | In target market |
Product availability | In target market |
Investor's Risk | TMD Indicator |
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Low The consumer is conservative or low risk in nature, seeks to minimise potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 1 negative return over a 20 year period and is comfortable with a low target return profile. The consumer typically prefers defensive assets such as cash and fixed income. | Not in target market |
Medium The consumer is moderate or medium risk in nature, seeking to minimise potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 4 negative returns over a 20 year period) and comfortable with a moderate target return profile. | Not in target market |
High The consumer is higher risk in nature and can accept higher potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 6 negative returns over a 20 year period) in order to target a higher target return profile. | In target market |
Very High The consumer has a more aggressive or very high risk appetite, seeks to maximise returns and can accept higher potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear 6 or more negative returns over a 20 year period and possibly other risk factors, such as leverage). | In target market |
Appropriateness
Note: This section is required under RG 274.64–66.
The Issuer has conducted a thorough assessment of the product and believes that it aligns well with the likely objectives, financial situation, and needs of consumers within the target market. This determination is based on the analysis of the product's key features. The product's characteristics have been matched with consumer attributes that are marked with a green TMD Indicator in Column 2, indicating a high level of suitability for these consumers.
Distribution Conditions/Restrictions Note: This section is required under section 994B(5)(c) of the Act.
Distribution Condition | Distribution Condition Rationale |
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May only be distributed through SolarCloud Investments Pty Ltd ACN 680 396 525 (as authorised representative no............of .............Or ..........................AFLS No,..........) or online at www.huntleygroup.com.au and www.SolarCloud.com.au | This is to ensure that any consumer who acquires a Participation Interest is within the target market as set out in this TMD. |
The distribution of Participation Interests will be subject to the following conditions:
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This is to ensure that any consumer who acquires a Participation Interest is within the target market as set out in this TMD. |
Where an application is made online, the applicant must complete an online application form which includes filtering questions to ensure that the applicant can only acquire a Participation Interest if they satisfy the requirement to be in the target market. | The application form, including filtering questions, are used to determine suitability of the Products for those interested in acquiring a Participation Interest.
Such persons will be notified if they are outside the target market and may only be able to proceed with their application once this has been communicated to them and acknowledged by them.
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Review Triggers
Note: This section is required under section 994B(5)(d) of the Act.
The following events constitute a review trigger of this TMD:
any event or circumstance that would materially change a factor taken into account in making this TMD;
the existence of a significant dealing of the Participating Interests that is not consistent with this TMD;
a material or unexpectedly high number of complaints (as defined by section 994A(1) of the Corporations Act) about the Participating Interests or the distribution of the Participating Interests;
ASIC raises concerns with the Company regarding the adequacy of the design or distribution of the Participating Interests or this TMD; and
material changes to the regulatory environment that applies to an investment in the Participating Interests.
Mandatory Review Periods
Note: This section is required under section 994B(5)(e) and (f) of the Act.
In the event that a review trigger occurs, the Issuer will undertake a review of the TMD in light of that review
trigger. The Issuer will otherwise complete an initial review within 12 months after the issue of this TMD and then for subsequent reviews at least once every year since the date of the last review of the TMD (for whatever reason).
Reporting requirement | Period for reporting to the Company by the distributor | Information to be provided |
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Whether the distributor received complaints (as defined by section 994A(1) of the Corporations Act) about the Participating Interests | Reports will be sent quarterly, within 10 business days following the conclusion of each calendar quarter. |
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A significant dealing of the Participating Interest that is not consistent with this TMD (as defined by section 994F(6) of the Corporations Act). | As soon as reasonably practicable after the significant dealing occurs, but in any event no later than 10 business days after the significant dealing occurs. |
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A summary of the steps taken by the distributor to ensure that its conduct was consistent with this TMD. | Reports will be sent quarterly, within 10 business days following the conclusion of each calendar quarter. | A summary of the steps taken by the distributor to ensure that its conduct was consistent with this TMD. |
Term | Definition |
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Consumer’s investment objective | |
Capital Growth | The consumer seeks to invest in a product designed to generate capital return. The consumer prefers exposure to growth assets (such as shares or property) or otherwise seeks an investment return above the current inflation rate. |
Capital Preservation | The consumer seeks to invest in a product to reduce volatility and minimise loss in a market down-turn. The consumer prefers exposure to defensive assets (such as cash or fixed income securities) that are generally lower in risk and less volatile than growth investments. |
Capital Guaranteed | The consumer seeks a guarantee or protection against capital loss. |
Income Distribution | The consumer seeks to invest in a product designed to distribute regular and/or tax-effective income. |
Consumer’s Risk | |
Low | The consumer is conservative or low risk in nature, seeks to minimise potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 1 negative return over a 20 year period and is comfortable with a low target return profile). The consumer typically prefers defensive assets such as cash and fixed income. |
Medium | The consumer is moderate or medium risk in nature, seeking to minimise potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 4 negative returns over a 20 year period) and comfortable with a moderate target return profile. |
High | The consumer is higher risk in nature and can accept higher potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear up to 6 negative returns over a 20 year period) in order to target a higher return profile. |
Very High | The consumer has a more aggressive or very high risk appetite, seeks to maximise returns and can accept higher potential losses (e.g. has the ability to bear 6 or more negative returns over a 20 year period and possibly other risk factors, such as leverage). |