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APPEN LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Feb 24, 2021

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Capital/Financing Update

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+Rule 2.7

Appendix 2A

Application for quotation of +securities

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

If you are an entity incorporated outside Australia and you are seeking quotation of a new class of +securities other than CDIs, you will need to obtain and provide an International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for that class. Further information on the requirement for the notification of an ISIN is available from the Create Online Forms page. ASX is unable to create the new ISIN for non-Australian issuers.

*Denotes minimum information required for first lodgement of this form, with exceptions provided in specific notes for certain questions. The balance of the information, where applicable, must be provided as soon as reasonably practicable by the entity.

Part 1 – Entity and announcement details

Question
no
Question Answer
1.1 *Name of entity
We (the entity here named) apply for
+quotation of the following +securities and
agree to the matters set out in Appendix 2A of
the ASX Listing Rules.1
Appen Limited
1.2 *Registration type and number
Please supply your ABN, ARSN, ARBN, ACN or another
registration type and number (if you supply another
registration type, please specify both the type of
registration and the registration number).
ACN 138 878 298
1.3 *ASX issuer code APX
1.4 *This announcement is
Tick whichever is applicable.
☒A new announcement
☐An update/amendment to a previous
announcement
☐A cancellation of a previous announcement
1.4a *Reason for update
Mandatory only if “Update” ticked in Q1.4 above. A
reason must be provided for an update.
Not applicable
1.4b *Date of previous announcement to this
update
Mandatory only if “Update” ticked in Q1.4 above.
Not applicable
1.4c *Reason for cancellation
Mandatory only if “Cancellation” ticked in Q1.4 above.
Not applicable
1.4d *Date of previous announcement to this
cancellation
Mandatory only if “Cancellation” ticked inQ1.4 above.
Not applicable
1.5 *Date of this announcement 25 February 2021

1 Appendix 2A of the Listing Rules includes a warranty that an offer of the securities for sale within 12 months after their issue will not require disclosure under section 707(3) or 1012C(6) of the Corporations Act. If the securities to be quoted have been issued by way of a pro rata offer, to give this warranty, you will generally need to have lodged a cleansing notice with ASX under section 708AA(2)(f) or 1012DAA(2)(f) of the Corporations Act within 24 hours before the securities are offered (see ASIC Regulatory Guide 189 Disclosure relief for rights issues ). If in doubt, please consult your legal adviser.

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Part 2 – Type of issue

Question
No.
Question Answer
2.1 *The +securities to be quoted are:
Select whichever item is applicable.
If you wish to apply for quotation of different types of issues
of securities, please complete a separate Appendix 2A for
each type of issue.
☐Being issued as part of a transaction or
transactions previously announced to the
market in an Appendix 3B
☐Being issued under a +dividend or
distribution plan
☒Being issued as a result of options being
exercised or other +convertible securities
being converted
☐Unquoted partly paid +securities that have
been paid up and are now quoted fully paid
+securities
☐+Restricted securities where the escrow
period has expired or is about to expire
☐+Securities previously issued under an
+employee incentive scheme where the
restrictions on transfer have ceased or are
about to cease
☐+Securities issued under an +employee
incentive scheme that are not subject to a
restriction on transfer or that are to be
quoted notwithstanding there is a
restriction on transfer
☐Other
2.2a.1 *Date of Appendix 3B notifying the market of
the proposed issue of +securities for which
quotation is now being sought
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously
announced to the market in an Appendix 3B”
Not applicable
2.2a.2 *Are there any further issues of +securities yet
to take place to complete the transaction(s)
referred to in the Appendix 3B?
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously
announced to the market in an Appendix 3B”.
Not applicable
2.2a.2.1 *Please provide details of the further issues of
+securities yet to take place to complete the
transaction(s) referred to in the Appendix 3B
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously
announced to the market in an Appendix 3B” and your
response to Q2.2a.2 is “Yes”.
Please provide details of the proposed dates and number of
securities for the further issues. This may be the case, for
example, if the Appendix 3B related to an accelerated pro
rata offer with an institutional component being quoted on
one date and a retail component being quoted on a later
date.
Not applicable
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2.2b.1 *Date of Appendix 3A.1 lodged with ASX in
relation to the underlying +dividend or
distribution
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued under a dividend or distribution plan”.
Not applicable
2.2b.2 *Does the +dividend or distribution plan meet
the requirement of listing rule 7.2 exception 4
that it does not impose a limit on participation?
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued under a dividend or distribution plan”.
Note: Exception 4 only applies where security holders are
able to elect to receive all of their dividend or distribution as
securities. For example, Exception 4 would not apply in the
following circumstances: 1) The entity has specified a dollar
limit on the level of participation e.g. security holders can
only participate to a maximum value of $x in respect of
their entitlement, or 2) The entity has specified a maximum
number of securities that can participate in the plan e.g.
security holders can only receive securities in lieu of
dividend payable for x number of securities.
Not applicable
2.2c.1 Please state the number and type of options
that were exercised or other +convertible
securities that were converted (including their
ASX security code)
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued as a result of options being exercised or other
convertible securities being converted”.
668,527 performance rights
(ASX: APXAB) (Performance Rights)
2.2c.2 And the date the options were exercised or
other +convertible securities were converted
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Being
issued as a result of options being exercised or other
convertible securities being converted”.
Note: If this occurred over a range of dates, enter the date
the last of the options was exercised or convertible
securities was converted.
The Performance Rights vested on 24 February
2021
2.2d.1 Please state the number and type of partly paid
+securities (including their ASX security code)
that were fully paid up
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Unquoted
partly paid securities that have been paid up and are now
quoted fully paid securities”.
Not applicable
2.2d.2 And the date the+securities were fully paid up
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Unquoted
partly paid securities that have been paid up and are now
quoted fully paid securities”.
Note: If this occurred over a range of dates, enter the date
the last of the securities was fully paid up.
Not applicable
2.2e.1 Please state the number and type of +restricted
securities (including their ASX security code)
where the escrow period has expired or is
about to expire
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Restricted
securities where the escrow period has expired or is about
to expire”.
Not applicable
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2.2e.2 And the date the escrow restrictions have
ceased or will cease
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Restricted
securities where the escrow period has expired or is about
to expire”.
Note: If this occurred over a range of dates, enter the date
the last of the escrow restrictions has ceased or will cease.
Not applicable
2.2f.1 Please state the number and type of +securities
(including their ASX security code) previously
issued under the +employee incentive scheme
where the restrictions on transfer have ceased
or are about to cease
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities
previously issued under an employee incentive scheme
where the restrictions on transfer have ceased or are about
to cease”.
Not applicable
2.2f.2 And the date the restrictions on transfer have
ceased or will cease:
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities
previously issued under an employee incentive scheme
where the restrictions on transfer have ceased or are about
to cease”.
Note: If this occurred over a range of dates, enter the date
the last of the restrictions on transfer has ceased or will
cease.
Not applicable
2.2g.1 Please state the number and type of +securities
(including their ASX security code) issued under
an +employee incentive scheme that are not
subject to a restriction on transfer or that are
to be quoted notwithstanding there is a
restriction on transfer
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities
issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not
subject to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted
notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer”.
Not applicable
2.2g.2 *Please attach a document or provide details of
a URL link for a document lodged with ASX
detailing the terms of the +employee incentive
scheme or a summary of the terms.
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities
issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not
subject to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted
notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer”.
Not applicable
2.2g.3 *Are any of these +securities being issued to
+key management personnel (KMP) or an
+associate
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities
issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not
subject to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted
notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer”.
Not applicable
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2.2g.3.a Provide details of the recipients and the number of +securities issued to each of them.
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not subject
to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer” and your response to
Q2.2g.3 is “Yes”. Repeat the detail in the table below for each KMP involved in the issue. If the securities are being issued to
the KMP, repeat the name of the KMP or insert “Same” in “Name of registered holder”. If the securities are being issued to
an associate of a KMP, insert the name of the associate in “Name of registered holder”.
Name of KMP
Name of registered holder
Number of +securities
Not applicable*
Provide details of the recipients and the number of +securities issued to each of them.
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not subject
to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer” and your response to
Q2.2g.3 is “Yes”. Repeat the detail in the table below for each KMP involved in the issue. If the securities are being issued to
the KMP, repeat the name of the KMP or insert “Same” in “Name of registered holder”. If the securities are being issued to
an associate of a KMP, insert the name of the associate in “Name of registered holder”.
Name of KMP
Name of registered holder
Number of +securities
Not applicable*
Provide details of the recipients and the number of +securities issued to each of them.
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not subject
to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer” and your response to
Q2.2g.3 is “Yes”. Repeat the detail in the table below for each KMP involved in the issue. If the securities are being issued to
the KMP, repeat the name of the KMP or insert “Same” in “Name of registered holder”. If the securities are being issued to
an associate of a KMP, insert the name of the associate in “Name of registered holder”.
Name of KMP
Name of registered holder
Number of +securities
Not applicable*
Provide details of the recipients and the number of +securities issued to each of them.
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Securities issued under an employee incentive scheme that are not subject
to a restriction on transfer or that are to be quoted notwithstanding there is a restriction on transfer” and your response to
Q2.2g.3 is “Yes”. Repeat the detail in the table below for each KMP involved in the issue. If the securities are being issued to
the KMP, repeat the name of the KMP or insert “Same” in “Name of registered holder”. If the securities are being issued to
an associate of a KMP, insert the name of the associate in “Name of registered holder”.
Name of KMP
Name of registered holder
Number of +securities
Not applicable*
Name of KMP Name of registered holder Number of +securities
Not applicable
2.2h.1 *The purpose(s) for which the entity is issuing
the +securities is:
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is “Other”.
You may select one or more of the items in the list.
☐To raise additional working capital
☐To fund the retirement of debt
☐To pay for the acquisition of an asset
[provide details below]
☐To pay for services rendered
[provide details below]
☐Other [p_rovide details below_]
Additional details:
Not applicable
2.2h.2 *Please provide any further information
needed to understand the circumstances in
which you are applying to have these
+securities quoted on ASX, including (if
applicable) why the issue of the +securities has
not been previously announced to the market
in an Appendix 3B
You must answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is
“Other”. If there is no other information to provide, please
answer “Not applicable” or “N/A”.
Not applicable
2.2i *Are these +securities being offered under a
+disclosure document or +PDS?
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is any option
other than “Being issued as part of a transaction or
transactions previously announced to the market in an
Appendix 3B”.
Not applicable
2.2i.1 *Date of +disclosure document or +PDS?
Answer this question if your response to Q2.1 is any option
other than “Being issued as part of a transaction or
transactions previously announced to the market in an
Appendix 3B” and your response to Q2.2i is “Yes”.
Under the Corporations Act, the entity must apply for
quotation of the securities within 7 days of the date of the
disclosure document or PDS.
Not applicable
2.3 *The +securities to be quoted are:
Tick whichever is applicable
☒Additional +securities in a class that is
already quoted on ASX ("existing class")
☐New +securities in a class that is not yet
quoted on ASX ("new class")
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Part 3A – number and type of +securities to be quoted (existing class or new class) where issue has previously been notified to ASX in an Appendix 3B

Not applicable

Answer the questions in this Part if your response to Q2.1 is “Being issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously announced to the market in an Appendix 3B” and your response to Q2.3 is “existing class” or “new class”.

Question
No.
Question Answer
3A.1 *ASX security code & description
3A.2 *Number of +securities to be quoted

Part 3B – number and type of +securities to be quoted (existing class) where issue has not previously been notified to ASX in an Appendix 3B

Answer the questions in this Part if your response to Q2.1 is anything other than “Being issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously announced to the market in an Appendix 3B” and your response to Q2.3 is “existing class”.

Question
No.
Question Answer
3B.1 *ASX security code & description APX Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
3B.2 *Number of +securities to be quoted 668,527
3B.3a *Will the +securities to be quoted rank equally
in all respects from their issue date with the
existing issued +securities in that class?
Yes
3B.3b *Is the actual date from which the +securities
will rank equally (non-ranking end date)
known?
Answer this question if your response to Q3B.3a is “No”.
Not applicable
3B.3c *Provide the actual non-ranking end date
Answer this question if your response to Q3B.3a is “No” and
your response to Q3B.3b is “Yes”.
Not applicable
3B.3d *Provide the estimated non-ranking end period
Answer this question if your response to Q3B.3a is “No” and
your response to Q3B.3b is “No”.
Not applicable
3B.3e *Please state the extent to which the
+securities do not rank equally:
• in relation to the next dividend, distribution
or interest payment; or
• for any other reason
Answer this question if your response to Q3B.3a is “No”.
For example, the securities may not rank at all, or may rank
proportionately based on the percentage of the period in
question they have been on issue, for the next dividend,
distribution or interest payment; or they may not be entitled
to participate in some other event, such as an entitlement
issue.
Not applicable
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Part 3C – number and type of +securities to be quoted (new class) where issue has not previously been notified to ASX in an Appendix 3B

Not applicable

Answer the questions in this Part if your response to Q2.1 is anything other than “Being issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously announced to the market in an Appendix 3B” and your response to Q2.3 is “new class”.

Question
No.
Question Answer
3C.1 *Security description
3C.2 *Security type
Select one item from the list that best describes the
securities the subject of this form. This will determine more
detailed questions to be asked about the security later in
this section. Select “ordinary fully or partly paid
shares/units” for stapled securities or CDIs. For interest rate
securities, please select the appropriate choice from either
“Convertible debt securities” or “Non-convertible debt
securities”. Select “Other” for performance shares/units and
performance options/rights or if the selections available in
the list do not appropriately describe the security being
issued.
☐Ordinary fully or partly paid shares/units
☐Options
☐+Convertible debt securities
☐Non-convertible +debt securities
☐Redeemable preference shares/units
☐Other
3C.3 ISIN code
Answer this question if you are an entity incorporated
outside Australia and you are seeking quotation of a new
class of securities other than CDIs. See also the note at the
top of this form.
3C.4 *Number of +securities to be quoted
3C.5a *Will all the +securities issued in this class rank
equally in all respects from the issue date?
Yes or No
3C.5b *Is the actual date from which the +securities
will rank equally (non-ranking end date)
known?
Answer this question if your response to Q3C.5a is “No”.
Yes or No
3C.5c *Provide the actual non-ranking end date
Answer this question if your response to Q3C.5a is “No” and
your response to Q3C.5b is “Yes”.
3C.5d *Provide the estimated non-ranking end period
Answer this question if your response to Q3C.5a is “No” and
your response to Q3C.5b is “No”.
3C.5e *Please state the extent to which the
+securities do not rank equally:
• in relation to the next dividend, distribution
or interest payment; or
• for any other reason
Answer this question if your response to Q3C.5a is “No”.
For example, the securities may not rank at all, or may rank
proportionately based on the percentage of the period in
question they have been on issue, for the next dividend,
distribution or interest payment; or they may not be entitled
to participate in some other event, such as an entitlement
issue.
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3C.6 Please attach a document or provide a URL link
for a document lodged with ASX setting out the
material terms of the +securities to be quoted
You may cross-reference a disclosure document, PDS,
information memorandum, investor presentation or other
announcement with this information provided it has been
released to the ASX Market Announcements Platform.
Please attach a document or provide a URL link
for a document lodged with ASX setting out the
material terms of the +securities to be quoted
You may cross-reference a disclosure document, PDS,
information memorandum, investor presentation or other
announcement with this information provided it has been
released to the ASX Market Announcements Platform.
3C.7 *Have you received confirmation from ASX that
the terms of the +securities are appropriate
and equitable under listing rule 6.1?
Answer this question only if you are an ASX Listing. (ASX
Foreign Exempt Listings and ASX Debt Listings do not have
to answer this question).
If your response is “No” and the securities have any unusual
terms, you should approach ASX as soon as possible for
confirmation under listing rule 6.1 that the terms are
appropriate and equitable.
Yes or No
3C.8



*Provide a distribution schedule for the new +securities according to the categories set out in the
left hand column – including the number of recipients and the total percentage of the new
+securities held by the recipients in each category.
Number of +securities held
Number of holders
Total percentage of
+securities held
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Answer this question only if you are an ASX Listing (ASX Foreign Exempt Listings and ASX Debt Listings do not have to
answer this question) and the securities to be quoted have already been issued.
Note: if the securities to be quoted have not yet been issued, under listing rule 3.10.5, you will need to provide to ASX a list
of the 20 largest recipients of the new +securities, and the number and percentage of the new +securities received by each
of those recipients, and a distribution schedule for the securities when they are issued.
3C.9a Ordinary fully or partly paid shares/units details
Answer the questions in this section if you selected this security type in your response to Question 3C.2.
*+Security currency
This is the currency in which the face amount of an issue is
denominated. It will also typically be the currency in which
distributions are declared.
*Will there be CDIs issued over the
+securities?
Yes or No
*CDI ratio
Answer this question if you answered “Yes” to the previous
question. This is the ratio at which CDIs can be transmuted
into the underlying security (e.g. 4:1 means 4 CDIs
represent 1 underlying security whereas 1:4 means 1 CDI
represents 4 underlying securities).
X:Y
*Is it a partly paid class of +security? Yes or No
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*Paid up amount: unpaid amount
Answer this question if answered “Yes” to the previous
question.
The paid up amount represents the amount of application
money and/or calls which have been paid on any security
considered ‘partly paid’
The unpaid amount represents the unpaid or yet to be
called amount on any security considered ‘partly paid’.
The amounts should be provided per the security currency
(e.g. if the security currency is AUD, then the paid up and
unpaid amount per security in AUD).
X:Y
*Is it a stapled +security?
This is a security class that comprises a number of ordinary
shares and/or ordinary units issued by separate entities
that are stapled together for the purposes of trading.
Yes or No
3C.9b Option details
Answer the questions in this section if you selected this security type in your response to Question 3C.2.
*+Security currency
This is the currency in which the exercise price is payable.
*Exercise price
The price at which each option can be exercised and
convert into the underlying security.
The exercise price should be provided per the security
currency (i.e. if the security currency is AUD, the exercise
price should be expressed in AUD).
*Expiry date
The date on which the options expire or terminate.
*Details of the number and type of +security
(including its ASX security code if the +security
is quoted on ASX) that will be issued if an
option is exercised
For example, if the option can be exercised to receive one
fully paid ordinary share with ASX security code ABC,
please insert “One fully paid ordinary share (ASX:ABC)”.
3C.9c Details of non-convertible +debt securities, +convertible debt securities, or redeemable
preference shares/units
Answer the questions in this section if you selected one of these security types in your response to Question 3C.2.
Refer to Guidance Note 34 and the “Guide to the Naming Conventions and Security Descriptions for ASX Quoted Debt and
Hybrid Securities” for further information on certain terms used in this section
*Type of +security
Select one item from the list
☐Simple corporate bond
☐Non-convertible note or bond
☐Convertible note or bond
☐Preference share/unit
☐Capital note
☐Hybrid security
☐Other
*+Security currency
This is the currency in which the face value of the security
is denominated. It will also typically be the currency in
which interest or distributions are paid.
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Face value
This is the principal amount of each security.
The face value should be provided per the security
currency (i.e. if security currency is AUD, then the face
value per security in AUD).
*Interest rate type
Select one item from the list
Select the appropriate interest rate type per the terms of
the security. Definitions for each type are provided in the
Guide to the Naming Conventions and Security
Descriptions for ASX Quoted Debt and Hybrid Securities
☐Fixed rate
☐Floating rate
☐Indexed rate
☐Variable rate
☐Zero coupon/no interest
☐Other
Frequency of coupon/interest payments per
year
Select one item from the list.
☐Monthly
☐Quarterly
☐Semi-annual
☐Annual
☐No coupon/interest payments
☐Other
First interest payment date
A response is not required if you have selected “No
coupon/interest payments” in response to the question
above on the frequency of coupon/interest payments
Interest rate per annum
Answer this question if the interest rate type is fixed.
% p.a.
*Is the interest rate per annum estimated at
this time?
Answer this question if the interest rate type is fixed.
Yes or No
If the interest rate per annum is estimated,
then what is the date for this information to
be announced to the market (if known)
Answer this question if the interest rate type is fixed and
your response to the previous question is “Yes”.
Answer “Unknown” if the date is not known at this time.
*Does the interest rate include a reference
rate, base rate or market rate (e.g. BBSW or
CPI)?
Answer this question if the interest rate type is floating or
indexed.
Yes or No
*What is the reference rate, base rate or
market rate?
Answer this question if the interest rate type is floating or
indexed and your response to the previous question is
“Yes”.
*Does the interest rate include a margin
above the reference rate, base rate or market
rate?
Answer this question if the interest rate type is floating or
indexed.
Yes or No
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*What is the margin above the reference rate,
base rate or market rate (expressed as a
percent per annum)
Answer this question if the interest rate type is floating or
indexed and your response to the previous question is
“Yes”.
% p.a.
*S128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act
status applicable to the +security
Select one item from the list
For financial products which are likely to give rise to a
payment to which s128F of the Income Tax Assessment
Act applies, ASX requests issuers to confirm the s128F
status of the security:

“s128F exempt” means interest payments are not
taxable to non-residents;

“Not s128F exempt” means interest payments are
taxable to non-residents;

“s128F exemption status unknown” means the issuer is
unable to advise the status;

“Not applicable” means s128F is not applicable to this
security
☐s128F exempt
☐Not s128F exempt
☐s128F exemption status unknown
☐Not applicable
*Is the +security perpetual (i.e. no maturity
date)?
Yes or No
*Maturity date
Answer this question if the security is not perpetual
*Select other features applicable to the
+security
Up to 4 features can be selected. Further information is
available in the Guide to the Naming Conventions and
Security Descriptions for ASX Quoted Debt and Hybrid
Securities.
☐Simple
☐Subordinated
☐Secured
☐Converting
☐Convertible
☐Transformable
☐Exchangeable
☐Cumulative
☐Non-Cumulative
☐Redeemable
☐Extendable
☐Reset
☐Step-Down
☐Step-Up
☐Stapled
☐None of the above
*Is there a first trigger date on which a right of
conversion, redemption, call or put can be
exercised (whichever is first)?
Yes or No
*If yes, what is the first trigger date
Answer this question if your response to the previous
question is “Yes”.
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Details of the number and type of +security (including its ASX security code if the +security is quoted on ASX) that will be issued if the +securities to be quoted are converted, transformed or exchanged Answer this question if the security features include “converting”, “convertible”, “transformable” or “exchangeable”. For example, if the security can be converted into 1,000 fully paid ordinary shares with ASX security code ABC, please insert “1,000 fully paid ordinary shares (ASX:ABC)”.

Part 4 – Issue details

Question
No.
Question Answer
4.1 *Have the +securities to be quoted been
issued yet?
Yes
4.1a *What was their date of issue?
Answer this question if your response to Q4.1 is “Yes”.
25 February 2021
4.1b *What is their proposed date of issue?
Answer this question if your response to Q4.1 is “No”.
Not applicable
4.2 *Are the +securities to be quoted being issued
for a cash consideration?
If the securities are being issued for nil cash consideration,
answer this question “No”.
No
4.2a *In what currency is the cash consideration
being paid
For example, if the consideration is being paid in Australian
Dollars, state AUD.
Answer this question if your response to Q4.2 is “Yes”.
Not applicable
4.2b *What is the issue price per +security
Answer this question if your response to Q4.2 is “Yes” and
by reference to the issue currency provided in your
response to Q4.2a.
Note: you cannot enter a nil amount here. If the securities
are being issued for nil cash consideration, answer Q4.2 as
“No” and complete Q4.2c and Q4.2d.
Not applicable
4.2c Please describe the consideration being
provided for the +securities to be quoted
Answer this question if your response to Q4.2 is “No”.
Shares are being issued on the vesting of
Performance Rights
4.2d Please provide an estimate (in AUD) of the
value of the consideration being provided per
+security for the +securities to be quoted
Answer this question if your response to Q4.2 is “No”.
$17.81 per share (being the closing price at 24
February 2021
4.3 Any other information the entity wishes to
provide about the issue
No
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Part 5 – Issued capital following quotation

Part 5 – Issued capital following quotation Part 5 – Issued capital following quotation Part 5 – Issued capital following quotation Part 5 – Issued capital following quotation
Following the quotation of the +securities the subject of this application, the issued capital of the entity will
comprise:
Note: the figures provided in the tables in sections 5.1 and 5.2 below are used to calculate the total market capitalisation of the entity
published by ASX from time to time. Please make sure you include in the relevant table each class of securities issued by the entity.
If you have quoted CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs) issued over your securities, include them in the table in section 5.1 and include in the
table in section 5.2 any securities that do not have CDIs issued over them (and therefore are not quoted on ASX).
Restricted securities should only be included in the table in section 5.1 if you are applying to have them quoted because the escrow period
for the securities has expired or is about to expire. Otherwise include them in the table in section 5.2.
5.1 *Quoted +securities(total number of each +class of +securities quoted on ASX following the
+quotation of the +securities the subject of this application)
ASX security code and description
Total number of +securities on issue
APX Fully Paid Ordinary Shares
123,014,132
ASX security code and description Total number of +securities on issue
APX Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 123,014,132
5.2 *Unquoted +securities(total number of each +class of +securities issued but not quoted on ASX):
ASX security code and description
Total number of +securities on issue
Performance Rights
2,019,207
(following the vesting of 668,527
performance rights to which this
Appendix 2A relates)
ASX security code and description Total number of +securities on issue
Performance Rights 2,019,207
(following the vesting of 668,527
performance rights to which this
Appendix 2A relates)

Part 6 – Other Listing Rule requirements

Not applicable

The questions in this Part should only be answered if you are an ASX Listing (ASX Foreign Exempt Listings and ASX Debt Listings do not need to complete this Part) and:

  • your response to Q2.1 is “Being issued under a dividend/distribution plan” and the response to Q2.2b.2 is “No”; or

  • your response to Q2.1 is “Other”.

Note that if your response to Q2.1 is “Being issued as part of a transaction or transactions previously announced to the market in an Appendix 3B”, it is assumed that you will have provided the information referred to in this Part in the Appendix 3B.

Question
No.
Question Answer
6.1 *Has the entity obtained, or is it obtaining,
+security holder approval for the issue under
listing rule 7.1?
Yes or No
6.1a *Date of meeting or proposed meeting to
approve the issue under listing rule 7.1
Answer this question if the response to Q6.1 is “Yes”.
6.1b *Are any of the +securities being issued without
+security holder approval using the entity’s 15%
placement capacity under listing rule 7.1?
Answer this question if the response to Q6.1 is “No”.
Yes or No
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6.1b.1 *How many +securities are being issued
without +security holder approval using the
entity’s 15% placement capacity under listing
rule 7.1?
Answer this question if the response to Q6.1 is “No” and the
response to Q6.1b is “Yes”.
Please complete and separately send by email to your ASX
listings adviser a work sheet in the form of Annexure B to
Guidance Note 21 confirming the entity has the available
capacity under listing rule 7.1 to issue that number of
securities.
6.1c *Are any of the +securities being issued without
+security holder approval using the entity’s
additional 10% placement capacity under listing
rule 7.1A (if applicable)?
Answer this question if the response to Q6.1 is “No”.
Yes, No or n/a
6.1c.1 *How many +securities are being issued
without +security holder approval using the
entity’s additional 10% placement capacity
under listing rule 7.1A?
Answer this question if the response to Q6.1 is “No” and the
response to Q6.1c is “Yes”.
Please complete and separately send by email to your ASX
listings adviser a work sheet in the form of Annexure C to
Guidance Note 21 confirming the entity has the available
capacity under listing rule 7.1A to issue that number of
securities.

Introduced 01/12/19, amended 31/01/20

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