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ALS LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2023
May 7, 2023
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8 May, 2023
ALS Limited (ASX: ALQ) announces the appointment of CEO and Managing Director
The Company has today announced that following a comprehensive global search and selection process, the Board has appointed Malcolm Deane as the Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately.
ALS Chairman, Bruce Phillips, said, “The Board’s approach of continuous CEO succession planning over the last few years, involving the consideration of both internal and external candidates, has facilitated a smooth leadership transition.
“Malcolm’s experience includes leadership positions in operations, commercial, and strategic roles in diverse business and cultural situations. Most recently he was the Company’s global Chief Strategy Officer responsible for corporate strategy, business development and acquisitions, providing a strong foundation to lead the delivery of ALS’ latest 5-year strategy and its related operational plans.”
Malcolm Deane, CEO, and Managing Director, said, “It is an absolute honour to be appointed as the next leader of ALS as it continues its journey to becoming a global industry leader. This Company has incredibly talented and passionate people who embrace a culture of innovation and collaboration, which at its heart will ensure we continue to deliver meaningful value for our clients.”
“My focus is to ensure we continue delivering against our strategic FY2027 vision. ALS is well-positioned to pursue its strong growth agenda, and we will continue to make the necessary investments to further improve the quality and diversity of our portfolio. I look forward to sharing our vision in more detail at the release of the FY23 financial results on 29 May 2023.
“I’d like to thank the Board for their trust in my appointment and continued support over my career at ALS. To my executive team and the entire workforce at ALS, I am so grateful for your strong support and commitment.”
The key terms of Malcolm’s employment arrangements are summarised in the Attachment.
Approved for release by the Board of Directors.
-ENDS-
For further information, please contact:
Cameron Sinclair Head of Investor Relations ALS Limited +61 412 430 393 [email protected]
About ALS Limited
ALS is a global Testing, Inspection & Certification business. The company’s strategy is to broaden its exposure into new sectors and geographies where it can take a leadership position
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Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director: Summary of Key Terms of Employment
| Item | Item | Details | Details | Details | Details | Details |
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| Start date | 5 May 2023 | |||||
| Term ofappointment | No fixed term. Termination accordance with provisions noted below. | |||||
| Location | Mr Deane will be based in Houston and travel to Australia as required toperform his duties. | |||||
| FixedRemuneration | US$910,600.00 including 401k. | |||||
| ShIn | ort Termcentive (STI) | Up to 70%100% of fi | of fixed remuneration at the target level of performxed remuneration at outperformance level | ance and up to | ||
| PaymentStrategy KThirty per | .of any STI is dependent on achievement of finanPIs (20%), ESG KPls (10%) and Organizational Capabcent of STI payments will be deferred into Share Rig | cial KPls (55%),ility KPIs (15%).hts that will vest | ||||
| in two yeaf | rs, and STI Payments achieved at the outperformanh h f f | ce level will bell | ||||
| deerred iduring the | nto Sare Rigts or a period o two years, no dividetwo-year vesting period. | nds wi be paid | ||||
| Euit aw | rds are subject to Shareholder arovals | |||||
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| Claw Back | - No STI payments will apply for misrepresentation | of financial and | ||||
| non-financial KPI results. Material misstatements discovered after the STIpayment has been made may result in having to return the payment to theCompany.The terms and conditions of the STI Plan for future years are subject to thediscretion of the Board. | ||||||
| Long TermIncentive (LTI) | Up to 150% of fixed remuneration, vesting is dependent on achievement ofthe EPS, TSR, ROCE and EBITDA performance hurdles, measured over a period ofthree years.Equity awards are subject to Shareholder approvals.The terms and conditions of the LTI Plan for future years are subject to thediscretion of the Board. | |||||
| centive (LTI) | pthe EPS, T | , g pSR, ROCE and EBITDA performance hurdles, measure | d over a period o | |||
| three yearsEquity awa | .rds are subject to Shareholder approvals. | |||||
| The termsdiscretion | and conditions of the LTI Plan for future years aof the Board. | re subject to the | ||||
| SchoolAllowance | hoollowance | An annualcontinue t | allowance of US$78,000 (net), estimated US$140o be paid to support the family education costs fol | ,000 (gross), willowing relocation |
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| Notice &Termination | A period of 12 months’ notice must be given by either party fortermination. Termination due to serious misconduct, may be made withno notice.Termination as a result of retirement, death or serious illness subject toBoard discretion will result in pro-rated LTI vesting.All accrued statutoryleave entitlements will bepaid out upon termination. |
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| Confidentiality &Intellectual Property | The interests of the Company are protected by provisions regardingintellectual property and confidential information during and after theterm of employment. |
| Restraints | A period of up to 12 months' post-employment restraint will apply. |
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