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Anteris Technologies Global Corp. Governance Information 2022

Apr 25, 2022

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Anteris Technologies Ltd ment Corporate Governance State

This Corporate Governance Statement relates to the financial year ended 31 December 2021 and is current as at 26 April 2022m ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

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(1.1) Role of Board The Board has established a clear distinction between the functions and
and management responsibilities reserved for the Board and those delegated to management, as
set out in the Anteris Technologies Ltd (Anteris) Board Charter (Charter). The
Charter also provides an overview of the roles of the Chair, individual Directors,
the Managing Director and Chief Executive Offcer (MD & CEO) and the Company
Secretary. A copy of the Charter is available in the Corporate Governance section
of the Company’s website.
(1.2) Senior executive Anteris carefully considers the character, experience, education and skillset, as
appointments well as interests and associations of potential candidates for appointment to the
and information Board or as a senior executive and conducts checks to verify the suitability of the
regarding the candidate. Anteris has procedures in place that all material information relevant to a
election and re- decision to elect or re-elect a director, is disclosed in the notice of meeting provided
election of directors to shareholders.
(1.3) Written contracts In addition to being set out in the Charter, the roles and responsibilities of Directors
of appointment are also formalised in a letter of appointment. The letters of appointment specify
the term of appointment, time commitment envisaged, expectations in relation to
committee work or any other special duties attaching to the position, remuneration
arrangements, disclosure obligations in relation to personal interests, confdentiality
obligations, insurance and indemnity entitlements and refer to the Company’s key
governance policies. Each senior executive enters into a service contract which
sets out the material terms of employment, including a description of position and
duties, reporting lines, remuneration arrangements and termination rights and
entitlements. Contract details of senior executives which are Key Management
Personnel are summarised in the Remuneration Report which is included in the
Annual Report.
(1.4) Company Secretary The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair,
on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board. Each Director
is entitled to access the advice and services of the Company Secretary. The
appointment or removal of the Company Secretary is a matter for the Board as a
whole. Details of the Company Secretary’s experience and qualifcations are set
out in the Annual Report. We note that the Company Secretary is also a Director.

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(1.5) Diversity The Company is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. To support this, the
Board has implemented a Diversity Policy as a measure to ensure diversity is
welcomed and valued at all levels of the Company. A copy of this Policy is available
on the Company’s website.
The Board continues to recognise the importance of proactively addressing gender
equality and supports initiatives that recognise the benefts of fexible working
arrangements and remuneration parity on the basis of gender.
The Diversity Policy operates alongside the Company’s Code of Conduct and Anti-
Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti-Harassment and
Bullying Policy and Whistleblower Policy.
The Company’s objective is to foster a corporate culture that embraces and values
diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, ethnicity or sexual preference. For the
year ended 31 December 2021, the company’s Human Resources comprised 47%
female and 53% male employees with multiple ethnic backgrounds.
(1.6) Board reviews A performance review was undertaken in relation to the Board and the Board
Committees during 2021 through surveys of each individual director coupled with a
Board discussion of the key fndings and key themes. Aspects of individual director
evaluation and feedback are provided as part of the formal review of the Board
and Board Committees as well as on a periodic basis at Board and Committee
meetings allowing continuous improvement.
(1.7) Management Performance against Company objectives is assessed periodically throughout the
reviews year and a formal performance evaluation for senior management is completed for
the Reporting Period. An online performance and development system has been
implemented.

Principle 2: Structure the Board to be effective and add value

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(2.1) Nomination A separate Nomination Committee has not been recently formed. The Board
Committee considers that, based on the Company’s stage of development, no benefts or
effciencies are to be gained by delegating this function to a separate committee.
The full Board carries out the duties of the Nomination Committee. If a vacancy
exists, through whatever cause, the Board considers candidates with the
appropriate expertise and experience. In so acting, the full Board follows the
Nominations Committee Charter which is available on the Company’s website.

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  • (2.2) Board skills matrix

The Company’s objective is to have an appropriate mix of expertise and experience on the Board and its Committees so that the Board can effectively discharge its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities. The mix of skills and expertise is described below.

  • Finance

  • Strategy

  • Marketing

  • Bio and Medical Technology

  • Global Health Care

  • NASDAQ experience

  • Corporate Finance and capital investment

  • Global/International corporate experience

  • Executive leadership / Management

  • Governance, risk and compliance

The Board is comfortable with the skills matrix represented by the current Board. The Board reviewed the composition, skills and diversity in 2021.

(2.3) Disclose independence and length of service

The Board annually assesses the independence of each Non-Executive Director. During the course of this year’s assessment, the Board:

• noted that Dr Wenyi Gu was nominated by an entity that previously had a material interest in the Company. This entity no longer has a material interest. In this regard, the Board noted that the nominating entity did not require him to act in the interests of that entity and did not impact his ability to act independently. In addition, where he may have been reasonably perceived to be influenced by those nominating entities, but where actual or perceived conflicts existed, appropriate measures were taken to remedy that conflict;

• noted that Mr Stephen Denaro has an arm’s length consultancy agreement with the Company to provide professional company secretarial services. The Board determined that Mr Stephen Denaro’s consultancy agreement with the Company was not material and should not impact his ability to act independently.

• noted that Mr John Seaberg and Mr Stephen Denaro were granted Options that include performance conditions linked to the growth in the Anteris share price which were approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 26 February 2020. It was determined that the issuance of Options to the nonexecutive directors align their interests with those of shareholders and that these Options are not material to either Mr John Seaberg nor Mr Stephen Denaro and should not impact on their ability to act independently; and

The length of service of each of the Directors is set out in the Company’s Annual Report.

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(2.4) Majority of directors The majority of Directors are independent. The Chairman, Mr John Seaberg and
are independent Director, Mr Stephen Denaro are considered independent. Mr Wayne Paterson the
MD & CEO is not considered independent, by virtue of him being an Executive of
the Company.
Dr Wenyi Gu was not considered to be independent previously given his
appointment was nominated by entities that had a material interest in the Company.
As those entities no longer have a material interest, he is now considered
independent.
(2.5) Chair is independent The Chairman, Mr John Seaberg, is an independent Non-Executive Director.
The role of the MD & CEO is performed by another Director.
(2.6) Induction and An induction process including appointment letters exists to promote early, active
professional and relevant involvement of new members of the Board. All Anteris Directors are
development invited to become members of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
and are encouraged to further their knowledge. Directors are given the opportunity
to broaden their knowledge of the business by visiting the Company’s offces and
meeting with senior management. The Board, performing the duties under the
Nomination Committee Charter, regularly reviews whether the Directors as a whole
have the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfl their role on the Board. If a gap is
identifed, training/development opportunities are considered.

Principle 3: Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly

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(3.1) Values The Company has embraced core values of Accountability, Objectivity, Respect,
Teamwork, Integrity and Courage.
(3.2) Code of conduct The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct which provides guidance to
Directors, offcers, employees and contractors on the standards of behaviour
expected in the discharge of their duties on behalf of the Company. The Code
is based on respect for the law and acting accordingly, dealing with conficts of
interest appropriately and requires business affairs to be conducted ethically and
with integrity. A copy of the Code of conduct is available on the Company’s website.
The Code of Conduct was last reviewed by the Board in March 2022.
(3.3) Whistleblower Policy The Company has a Whistleblower Policy to encourage employees and
stakeholders to report conduct that is inconsistent with the values upon which
the company operates. A copy is available on the Company’s website.
(3.4) Anti bribery and The Company’s Code of Conduct includes the Company’s Anti Bribery
Corruption Policy and Corruption Policy. A copy is available on the Company’s website.

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Principle 4: Safeguard integrity of corporate reports

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(4.1) Audit Committee The Company has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee
(ARMC). The ARMC assists the Board to monitor the Company’s fnancial reporting
and auditing, as well as the management of risks. The ARMC comprises of the
following three members, all of whom are nonexecutive directors and the majority
of whom are independent directors:
• Mr Stephen Denaro (Chair);
• Mr John Seaberg; and
• Dr Wenyi Gu.
Mr Denaro, Chair of the ARMC, is an independent Non-Executive Director and is
not the Chair of the Board. The Chief Financial Offcer and the Company’s external
auditors are usually in attendance at ARMC meetings by invitation. Members of
the ARMC possess the requisite accounting and fnancial expertise and/or have
a suffcient understanding of the industry in which the Company operates, to
effectively carry out the ARMC’s mandate. Please refer to the Annual Report for
qualifcations and attendance at ARMC Meetings. Members are also able to seek
independent external advice in order to carry out their duties on the ARMC to
assess the integrity of the fnancial statements.
(4.2) CEO and CFO
certifcation of
fnancial statements
The MD & CEO and the Chief Financial Offcer provide a declaration to the
Board as part of the fnancial reporting process. The declaration states that the
Company’s fnancial reports present a true and fair view, in all material respects,
of the Company’s fnancial condition and operational results, and are in accordance
with relevant accounting standards in accordance with section 295A of the
Corporations Act 2001. The ARMC and Board notes this written advice when
considering the fnancial accounts of the Company.
(4.3) Safeguard the Anteris provides quarterly reports (Appendix 4C) which includes the fnancial
integrity periodic performance for the quarter as well as the Company’s progress on business
corporate reports activities. These reports are reviewed by the Chairman, Chief Executive Offcer,
Company Secretary and Chief Financial Offcer prior to release. In addition,
individual components are also reviewed by management with responsibility for
the specifc component subject matter.

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure

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(5.1) Disclosure and The Company is committed to promoting investor confdence and ensuring
Communications that shareholders and the market have equal access to information and are
Policy provided with timely and balanced disclosure of all material matters concerning
the Company. The Company has developed a Continuous Disclosure and
Shareholder Communication Policy which aims to ensure timely compliance with
the Company’s obligations under the ASX Listing Rules to facilitate communication
with shareholders. A copy of this policy is available on the Company’s website.
The Company Secretary has been nominated as the person responsible for
communications with the ASX. This role includes responsibility for ensuring
compliance with continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules and
overseeing and co-ordinating information disclosures.
(5.2) Board receipt The Company Secretary ensures that the Board receives a copy of any ASX
of market announcements promptly after an announcement has been made.
announcements

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RECOMMENDATION ANTERIS’ COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS (5.3) Investor and analyst The Company ensures that copies of new and substantive investor or analyst presentations presentations that contain new material information are released on the ASX platform ahead of the presentation in accordance with the Continuous Disclosure Policy.

Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders

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(6.1) Information The Company provides all relevant information concerning its activities and
on website governance on its website. There is a dedicated corporate governance section
found under the ‘About’ tab of the website home page. In addition, the Company’s
website maintains timely information with respect to Anteris’ fnancial performance
and posts links to all announcements to the ASX, notices of meetings, annual
reports and fnancial statements. The website also includes a ’Contact Us’
feature for shareholders, and other interested parties, to contact the Company
communications function for information on relevant activities.
(6.2) Investor relations Shareholders are invited to attend the Company’s annual general meeting and
programs are given the opportunity to address questions to the Board and the Company’s
external auditors. Shareholders are encouraged to follow offcial Company social
media channels for regular updates and general enquiries may also be directed to
the Company via the contact form on the Company’s website.
(6.3) Facilitate Anteris uses technology to facilitate the participation of shareholders in meetings.
participation The Company also provides a direct voting facility to allow shareholders to vote
at meetings of ahead of the meeting without having to attend or appoint a proxy. Shareholders are
security holders encouraged to participate in general meetings and are given an opportunity to ask
questions of the Company and its auditor at the annual general meeting.
(6.4) Substantive All resolutions including substantive resolutions at an Annual General Meeting or
resolutions Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders are decided by a poll rather than a
show of hands.
(6.5) Facilitate electronic Anteris provides investors the option to receive communications from and send
communications communications to the Company and the share registry electronically.

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

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(7.1) Risk Committee The Board, through the ARMC, overseas the process for identifying and
managing material risks in the Company in accordance with the Company’s risk
management policy.
(7.2) Annual risk review The ARMC annually reviews the risk management practices of the Company to
satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and that the Company manages risk
within the Board approved risk appetite. A review of the Company’s risks and risk
appetite was completed by the ARMC and Board in February 2022.
(7.3) Internal audit While the Company does not have a formal internal audit function, it employs
processes for evaluating and regularly improving the effectiveness of its risk
management and internal control processes. These are contained in the
Company’s risk management policies. The external audit function is performed by
HLB Mann Judd.

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(7.4) Environmental and The Company is subject to environmental regulation and other licences due to its
social risks research, development and manufacturing. The Company complies with all relevant
Federal, State and Local environmental regulations. The Board is not aware of any
breach of applicable environmental regulations by the Company.
The Company has policies in relation anti-bribery and corruption, diversity, a code
of conduct and a statement of corporate values all aimed at addressing the social
risks of crime, corruption, employee and customer/supplier mistreatment.

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

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(8.1) Remuneration The Remuneration Committee comprises of the following three members,
Committee a majority of whom are independent Non-Executive Directors:
• Mr John Seaberg (Chair);
• Mr Stephen Denaro; and
• Dr Wenyi Gu.
The purpose of the Remuneration Committee is to review and make
recommendations to the Board in relation to the overall remuneration policy for
the Company. The full role and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee
are contained in the Remuneration Committee Charter, which is available on the
Company’s website. The Board determines the level of remuneration for Directors
based on the provision of services to the Company. Remuneration levels are
set with reference to industry and market conditions. Details of the Company’s
remuneration policy are set out in the Remuneration Report. The remuneration
report is included in the Annual Report and sets out the remuneration for all key
management personnel.
(8.2) Disclosure of The Company seeks to attract and retain high performance Directors and
Executive and Non-
Executive Director
remuneration policy
Executives with appropriate skills, qualifcations and experience to add value
to the Company and fulfl the roles and responsibilities required. Non-Executive
Directors are paid a fxed fee for their services plus Mr John Seaberg and Mr
Stephen Denaro were granted options that include performance conditions linked
to the growth in the Anteris share price which were approved by shareholders
at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 26 February 2020. Remuneration
including superannuation is a composite fee (covering all Board and Committee
responsibilities). No other retirement benefts schemes are in place with respect to
Non-Executive Directors.
(8.3) Policy on hedging Anteris has adopted a written Securities Trading Policy (STP) which is available on
equity incentive the Company’s website. The STP addresses hedging unvested entitlements and
schemes prohibits restricted persons from entering into any transaction which would have
the effect of hedging or otherwise transferring to any other person the risk of any
fuctuation in the value of any unvested entitlement in the Company’s securities.

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

Anteris Technologies Ltd

ABN/ARBN
35 088 221 078
Financial year ended:
35 088 221 078 31 December 2021

Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2]

These pages of our ☐ annual report: This URL on our ☒ https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-governance website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 March 2022 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3]

Date: 26 April 2022 Name of authorised officer Stephen Denaro authorising lodgement:

1 “Corporate governance statement” is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 which discloses the extent to which an entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.

Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.

2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.

3 Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection. See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting
out:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.

and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a director or
senior executive or putting someone forward for election as
a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the board.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).

5 If you have followed all of the Council’s recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b)
through its board or a committee of the board set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the
composition of its board, senior executives and workforce
generally; and
(c)
disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(1)
the measurable objectives set for that period to
achieve gender diversity;
(2)
the entity’s progress towards achieving those
objectives; and
(3)
either:
(A)
the respective proportions of men and women
on the board, in senior executive positions and
across the whole workforce (including how the
entity has defined “senior executive” for these
purposes); or
(B)
if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the
Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s
most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as
defined in and published under that Act.
If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period, the measurable objective
for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board
should be to have not less than 30% of its directors of each
gender within a specified period.

and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c) in
the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and if we were included in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period our measurable objective for
achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board of not less
than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.
Not applicable

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) in the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process in the Corporate
Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance
of its senior executives at least once every reporting period;
and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) in the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process in the Corporate
Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
Not applicable
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
Not applicable
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a nomination
committee and the processes we employ to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate
balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities
effectively is included in the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills that the board currently has or is
looking to achieve in its membership.

and we have disclosed our board skills matrix in the Corporate
Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, affiliation or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position or relationship in question and an explanation of
why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.

and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors in the Corporate Governance
Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b) in
the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and the length of service of each director in the Annual report at:
https://anteristech.com/investors#FinancialReports

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the same
person as the CEO of the entity.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a need
for existing directors to undertake professional development to
maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role
as directors effectively.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
and we have disclosed our values at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors,
senior executives and employees; and
(b)
ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that code.

and we have disclosed our code of conduct at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.3 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b)
ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material incidents reported under that
policy.

and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.4 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy;
and
(b)
ensure that the board or committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy.

and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy as part of
Code of Conduct at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance


set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director, who is not
the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5)
in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify
and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting,
including the processes for the appointment and removal
of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
https://anteristech.com/investors#FinancialReports
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an audit
committee and the processes we employ that independently verify
and safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including the
processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor
and the rotation of the audit engagement partner at:
Not applicable

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk
management and internal control which is operating effectively.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.3 A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity
of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is
not audited or reviewed by an external auditor.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
listing rule 3.1.

and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy
at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all
material market announcements promptly after they have been
made.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.3 A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation
materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead
of the presentation.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.

and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on
our website at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations program that
facilitates effective two-way communication with investors.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages
participation at meetings of security holders.

and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation
at meetings of security holders in our Corporate Governance
Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.4 A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a
meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by
a show of hands.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the Audit and Risk
Management Committee at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in the
Annual Report at:
https://anteristech.com/investors#FinancialReports
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a risk committee
or committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for
overseeing our risk management framework at:
Not applicable

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and
that the entity is operating with due regard to the risk
appetite set by the board; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.

and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk
management framework was undertaken during the reporting period
at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk
management and internal control processes.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed how our internal audit function is structured
and what role it performs at:
Not applicable
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an internal audit
function and the processes we employ for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of our risk management and internal
control processes in our Corporate Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does, how it
manages or intends to manage those risks.

and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to
environmental and social risks in the Corporate Governance
Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:
Not applicable

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose
that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level
and composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in the
Annual Report at:
https://anteristech.com/investors#FinancialReports
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a remuneration
committee and the processes we employ for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and
ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:
Not applicable

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.

and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives
in the Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governanceas well as in the Annual Report at:
https://anteristech.com/investors#FinancialReports

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.

and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it in
our Securities Trading Policy at:
https://anteristech.com/about/corporate-
governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and
this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES
9.1 A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language
in which board or security holder meetings are held or key
corporate documents are written should disclose the processes
it has in place to ensure the director understands and can
contribute to the discussions at those meetings and
understands and can discharge their obligations in relation to
those documents.

and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at:
………………………………………………………………………
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we do not have a director in this position and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.2 A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure that
meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place and
time.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and this recommendation is
therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.3 A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externally
managed listed entity that has an AGM, should ensure that its
external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer
questions from security holders relevant to the audit.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and not an externally managed
listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not
applicable

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
AGM and this recommendation is therefore not applicable
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed
listed entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity
should disclose:
(a)
the arrangements between the responsible entity and the
listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;
and
(b)
the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible
entity for overseeing those arrangements.

and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a)
and (b) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the
terms governing the remuneration of the manager.

and we have disclosed the terms governing our remuneration as
manager of the entity at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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