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APPEN LIMITED Director's Dealing 2020

Jun 3, 2020

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Level 6, 9 Help Street Chatswood, NSW 2067 Tel + 61 2 9468 6300 Fax + 61 2 9468 6311 www.appen.com

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Appen Limited

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

04 June 2020

Sale of shares by Non-Executive Chairman, CEO/Managing Director and NonExecutive Director

Appen Limited (“Appen”) ( ASX:APX ) today announces that Non-Executive Chairman, Mr Chris Vonwiller, has sold 2 million shares in the Company for a number of personal reasons, including philanthropic endeavours.

Mr Vonwiller remains one of the Company’s largest shareholder, with a holding of approximately 9 million shares (representing approximately 7.5% of the company and worth approximately $272 million as at close of trading on 1 June 2020), and intends to remain a long-term shareholder of Appen.

Mr Mark Brayan, CEO and Managing Director of Appen, has sold 95,535 shares to satisfy tax obligations and diversify personal investments. Mark continues to hold 418,309 shares in the company directly and indirectly and has 411,278 performance rights available subject to meeting vesting conditions.

Mr Bill Pulver, Non-Executive Director, has sold 275,000 shares to diversify personal investments. Bill maintains a holding of 332,384 shares in the company.

Authorised for release by the Chairman.

Please contact for more information:

Mark Brayan Kevin Levine (CEO) [email protected] (CFO) [email protected]

About Appen Ltd (ASX: APX). Appen collects and labels images, text, speech, audio, and video used to build and continuously improve the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence systems. With expertise in more than 180 languages, a global crowd of over 1 million skilled contractors, and the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform, Appen solutions provide the quality, security, and speed required by leaders in technology, automotive, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and governments worldwide. Founded in 1996, Appen has customers and offices around the world.

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Rule 3.19A.2

Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

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.

Introduced 30/09/01 Amended 01/01/11

Name of entity: Appen Limited

ABN: 60 138 878 298

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

Name of Director Mr Christopher Vonwiller
Date of last notice 11 April 2019

Part 1 - Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

Direct or indirect interest Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant
interest.
C & J Vonwiller Pty Ltd
(As trustee for Vonwiller Family Trust)
Mr Vonwiller is a Director and Shareholder
of C & J Vonwiller Pty Ltd and a beneficiary
of the trust.
Date of change 01 June 2020
No. of securities held prior to change 11,060,286
Class Ordinary Shares
Number acquired Nil
Number disposed 2,000,000
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated
valuation
$29.00 per share
No. of securities held after change 9,060,286
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

01/01/2011 Appendix 3Y Page 1

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Nature of change

Nature of change On-market trade. Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back

Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

Detail of contract Not applicable
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Date of change
No. and class of securities to which
interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation
to which the interest has changed
Interest acquired
Interest disposed
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and
an estimated valuation
Interest after change

Part 3 –[+] Closed period

Part 3 –+Closed period
Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed
above traded during a+closed period where prior written
clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the
trade to proceed during this period?
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was
this provided?

Date of Notice: 04 June 2020

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 3Y Page 2

01/01/2011

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Rule 3.19A.2

Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

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.

Introduced 30/09/01 Amended 01/01/11

Name of entity: Appen Limited ABN: 60 138 878 298

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

Name of Director Mr Mark Brayan
Date of last notice 03 March 2020

Part 1 - Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

Direct or indirect interest Direct
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant
interest.
a.Wazzy Pty Ltd
As trustee for Brayan Superannuation Fund
Mr Brayan is a Director of Wazzy Pty Ltd and
a beneficiary of the superannuation fund.
b.Shares held by Melissa Brayan (spouse of
Mark Brayan)
c.MNA Investments Pty Ltd
As trustee for Brayan Family Trust
Mr Brayan is a Director of MNA Investments
Pty Ltd and a beneficiary of the family trust.
Date of change 01 and 02 June 2020
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms. Appendix 3Y Page 1

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

No. of securities held prior to change Direct:
142,768 ordinary shares
333,153 performance rights
Indirect:
a.
126,679 ordinary shares
b. 39,432 ordinary shares
c. 204,965 ordinary shares
Class Fully paid ordinary shares (Shares)
Performance Rights
Number acquired Direct:
78,125 Performance Rights
Number disposed Indirect- MNA Investments Pty Ltd
As trustee for Brayan Family Trust:
95,535 Shares
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated
valuation
$Nil per performance right
$30.60 per share
No. of securities held after change Direct:
142,768 ordinary shares
411,278 performance rights
Indirect:
a. 126,679 ordinary shares
b. 39,432 ordinary shares
c. 109,430 ordinary shares
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of
securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Grant of Performance Rights.
On-market trade for Shares.

Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

Detail of contract Not applicable
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Date of change
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 3Y Page 2

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed Interest acquired Interest disposed Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation Interest after change

Part 3 –[+] Closed period

Part 3 –+Closed period
Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed
above traded during a+closed period where prior written
clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the
trade to proceed during this period?
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was
this provided?

Date of Notice: 04 June 2020

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 3Y Page 3

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Rule 3.19A.2

Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

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.

Introduced 30/09/01 Amended 01/01/11

Name of entity: Appen Limited

ABN: 60 138 878 298

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

Name of Director Mr Bill Pulver
Date of last notice 18 June 2019

Part 1 - Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

Direct or indirect interest Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant
interest.
New Greenwich Pty Ltd
(As
trustee
for
New
Greenwich
Superannuation Fund)
Mr Pulver is a Director and Shareholder of
New Greenwich Pty Ltd and a beneficiary of
the superannuation fund.
Date of change 01 - 03 June 2020
No. of securities held prior to change 607,384
Class Ordinary Shares
Number acquired Nil
Number disposed 275,000
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
$30.6865 per share
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

01/01/2011 Appendix 3Y Page 1

Appendix 3Y Change of Director’s Interest Notice

No. of securities held after change 332,384
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of
securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
On-market trades

Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

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Detail of contract Not applicable
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Date of change
No. and class of securities to which
interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation
to which the interest has changed
Interest acquired
Interest disposed
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and
an estimated valuation
Interest after change
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Part 3 –[+] Closed period

Part 3 –+Closed period
Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed
above traded during a+closed period where prior written
clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the
trade to proceed during this period?
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was
this provided?

Date of Notice: 04 June 2020

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 3Y Page 2