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ASKARI METALS LIMITED — AGM Information 2024
Oct 29, 2024
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ASX: AS2
30 October 2024
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Dear Shareholders,
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on Friday, 29 November 2024 at 1.00pm (WST) ( Meeting ). The meeting will be held virtually through an online meeting platform – Zoom Teleconference.
The Company will not be sending hard copies of the Notice of Meeting to shareholders unless a shareholder has previously requested a hard copy. The Notice of Meeting can be viewed and downloaded from the link set out below.
- https://askarimetals.com/investors/company announcements/
Alternatively, a complete copy of the important Meeting documents has been posted on the Company’s ASX market announcements page (ASX: AS2).
All resolutions will be decided on a poll. The poll will be conducted based on votes submitted by proxy and at the Meeting by shareholders who have indicated that they intend to vote at the Meeting in accordance with the instructions set out in the proxy form.
Voting by proxy
Shareholders who wish to participate at the Meeting are strongly encouraged to complete and submit their proxies as early as possible.
The Meeting will be held virtually through an online meeting platform. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to vote by lodging a directed proxy appointing the Chair as early as possible and in any event prior to the cut-off for proxy voting as set out in the Notice.
Instructions for lodging proxies are included on your personalised proxy form.
Yours sincerely,
Leonard Math Company Secretary
ACN 646 034 460 I askarimetals.com
ASX: AS2
ASKARI METALS LIMITED ACN 646 034 460 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is given that the Meeting will be held at:
TIME : 1.00pm (WST) DATE : Friday, 29 November 2024 PLACE : The Company is pleased to provide Shareholders with the opportunity to attend and participate in a virtual Meeting through an online meeting platform – Zoom Teleconference where Shareholders will be able to watch, listen and vote online. Details on how to access the virtual Meeting are set out in this Notice.
The business of the Meeting affects your shareholding and your vote is important.
This Notice should be read in its entirety. If Shareholders are in doubt as to how they should vote, they should seek advice from their professional advisers prior to voting.
The Directors have determined pursuant to Regulation 7.11.37 of the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) that the persons eligible to vote at the Meeting are those who are registered Shareholders at 4:00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
BUSINESS OF THE MEETING
AGENDA
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS To receive and consider the annual financial report of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 together with the declaration of the Directors, the Director’s report, the Remuneration Report and the auditor’s report.
2. RESOLUTION 1 – ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as a non-binding resolution :
“That, for the purposes of section 250R(2) of the Corporations Act and for all other purposes, approval is given for the adoption of the Remuneration Report as contained in the Company’s annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.”
Note: the vote on this Resolution is advisory only and does not bind the Directors or the Company.
3. RESOLUTION 2 – ELECTION OF LINCOLN HO AS A DIRECTOR To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purpose of clause 14.4 of the Constitution, Listing Rule 14.4 and for all other purposes, Mr Lincoln Ho, a Director who was appointed casually on 23 July 2024 retires, and being eligible, is elected as a Director.”
4. RESOLUTION 3 – ELECTION OF JOSEPH CLARRY AS A DIRECTOR
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purpose of clause 14.4 of the Constitution, Listing Rule 14.4 and for all other purposes, Mr Joseph Clarry, a Director who was appointed casually on 29 January 2024 retires, and being eligible, is elected as a Director.”
5. RESOLUTION 4 – RE-ELECTION OF ROBERT DOWNEY AS A DIRECTOR To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purpose of clause 14.2 of the Constitution and for all other purposes, Mr Robert Downey, a Director, retires by rotation, and being eligible, is re-elected as a Director.”
6. RESOLUTION 5 – APPROVAL OF 7.1A MANDATE
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a special resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1A and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to that number of Equity Securities equal to 10% of the issued capital of the Company at the time of issue, calculated in accordance with the formula prescribed in Listing Rule 7.1A.2 and otherwise on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
7. RESOLUTION 6 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to maximum of 50,000,000 Performance Rights under the employee incentive scheme titled Employee
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Incentive Performance Rights Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
8. RESOLUTION 7 – RENEWAL OF PROPORTIONAL TAKEOVER PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a special resolution :
“That, for the purposes of sections 136(2) and 648G of the Corporations Act and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to modify its existing Constitution by renewing clause36 for a period of three years from the date of approval of this Resolution.”
9. RESOLUTION 8 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO GINO D’ANNA IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue Shares to the value of $48,840 to Gino D’Anna (or their nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
10. RESOLUTION 9 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO PAUL FROMSON IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue Shares to the value of $11,000 to Paul Fromson on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
11. RESOLUTION 10 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE TO CLIFFORD FITZHENRY IN SATISFACTION OF JULY AND AUGUST FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue Shares to the value of US$30,982 to Clifford Fitzhenry on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
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Voting Prohibition Statements
| Voting Prohibition Statements | |
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| Resolution 1 – Adoption of Remuneration Report |
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of either of the following persons: (a) a member of the Key Management Personnel, details of whose remuneration are included in the Remuneration Report; or (b) a Closely Related Party of such a member. However, a person (thevoter) described above may cast a vote on this Resolution as a proxy if the vote is not cast on behalf of a person described above and either: (a) the voter is appointed as a proxy by writing that specifies the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution; or (b) the voter is the Chair and the appointment of the Chair as proxy: (i) does not specify the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution; and (ii) expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 6 – Approval to Issue Securities Under an Incentive Plan |
A person appointed as a proxy must not vote, on the basis of that appointment, on this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; or (ii) a Closely Related Party of such a member; and (b) the appointment does not specify the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution. However, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (a) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 8 – Approval To Issue Shares to Gino D’anna in Satisfaction of August and September Fees |
A person appointed as a proxy must not vote, on the basis of that appointment, on this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; or (ii) a Closely Related Party of such a member; and (a) the appointment does not specify the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution. However, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
Voting Exclusion Statements
In accordance with Listing Rule 14.11, the Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of the Resolution set out below by or on behalf of the following persons:
| Resolution 6 – Approval to Issue Securities Under an Incentive Plan |
A person who is eligible to participate in the employee incentive scheme or an associate of that person or those persons. |
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| Resolution 8 – Approval To Issue Shares to Gino D’anna in Satisfaction of August and September Fees |
Gino D’Anna (or their nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 9 – Approval to Issue Shares to Paul Fromson in satisfaction of August and September Fees |
Mr Paul Fromson or any other person who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issue (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person (or those persons). |
| Resolution 10 – Approval to Issue Shares to Clifford Fitzhenry in satisfaction of July and August Fees |
Mr Clifford Fitzhenry or any other person who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issue (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person (or those persons). |
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of the Resolution by:
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(a) a person as a proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the Resolution, in accordance with the directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on the Resolution in that way; or
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(b) the Chair as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the Resolution, in accordance with a direction given to the Chair to vote on the Resolution as the Chair decides; or
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(c) a holder acting solely in a nominee, trustee, custodial or other fiduciary capacity on behalf of a beneficiary provided the following conditions are met:
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(i) the beneficiary provides written confirmation to the holder that the beneficiary is not excluded from voting, and is not an associate of a person excluded from voting, on the Resolution; and
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(ii) the holder votes on the Resolution in accordance with directions given by the beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting by proxy
To vote by proxy, please complete and sign the enclosed Proxy Form and return by the time and in accordance with the instructions set out on the Proxy Form.
In accordance with section 249L of the Corporations Act, Shareholders are advised that:
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each Shareholder has a right to appoint a proxy;
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the proxy need not be a Shareholder of the Company; and
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a Shareholder who is entitled to cast two or more votes may appoint two proxies and may specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. If the Shareholder appoints two proxies and the appointment does not specify the proportion or number of the member’s votes, then in accordance with section 249X(3) of the Corporations Act, each proxy may exercise one-half of the votes.
Shareholders and their proxies should be aware that:
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if proxy holders vote, they must cast all directed proxies as directed; and
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any directed proxies which are not voted will automatically default to the Chair, who must vote the proxies as directed.
Voting in person
The Meeting will be held as a wholly virtual meeting . Accordingly, the Directors strongly encourage all Shareholders to lodge a directed proxy form prior to the Meeting.
The Company is pleased to provide Shareholders with the opportunity to attend and participate in a virtual Meeting through Automic online meeting platform where Shareholders will be able to watch, listen, and vote online.
Shareholders will be able to vote and ask questions at the virtual Meeting. Shareholders are also encouraged to submit questions in advance of the Meeting to the Company. Questions must be submitted in writing to Leonard Math, Company Secretary at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the Meeting.
Attending the meeting and voting virtually
To access the virtual Meeting:
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Open your internet browser and go to investor.automic.com.au
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Login with your username and password or click “ register ” if you haven’t already created an account. Shareholders are encouraged to create an account prior to the start of the meeting to ensure there is no delay in attending the virtual meeting
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After logging in, a banner will display at the bottom of your screen to indicate that the meeting is open for registration, click on “ Register ” when this appears. Alternatively, click on “Meetings” on the left hand menu bar to access registration.
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Click on “ Register ” and follow the steps
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Click on the URL to join the webcast where you can view and listen to the virtual meeting
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Once the Chair of the Meeting has declared the poll open for voting click on “ Refresh ” to be taken to the voting screen
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Select your voting direction and click “ confirm ” to submit your vote. Note that you cannot amend your vote after it has been submitted
You can view the meeting live, ask questions verbally or via a live text facility and cast votes at the appropriate times while the meeting is in progress.
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How do I create an account with Automic?
To create an account with Automic, please go to the Automic website - (https://investor.automic.com.au/#/homehttps://investor.automic.com.au/ /home), click on ‘register’ and follow the steps. Shareholders will require their holder number (Securityholder Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN)) to create an account with Automic.
Further information and support on how to use the platform is available on the share registry website – www.automic.com.au. It is recommended that you register to use the registry website well in advance of the Meeting to save time on the day of the Meeting. Should you have any difficulties, you can contact the registry by telephone on 1300 288 664 (within Australia) and +61 2 9698 5414 (overseas).
The Company strongly recommends Shareholders to lodge a directed proxy as soon as possible in advance of the Meeting even if they are planning to attend the Meeting online.
In addition, the Company is happy to accept and answer questions submitted at least 2 business days prior to the meeting by email directed to [email protected].
Please note that if you have previously submitted a Proxy Form, your online attendance at the Meeting will revoke your proxy’s authority to vote, unless you inform the Company otherwise prior to commencement of the Meeting, in which case, your authority to vote at the Meeting is suspended while your proxy is present.
Should you wish to discuss the matters in this Notice please do not hesitate to contact the Company Secretary on +61 403 464 396.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
This Explanatory Statement has been prepared to provide information which the Directors believe to be material to Shareholders in deciding whether or not to pass the Resolutions.
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
In accordance with the Corporations Act, the business of the Meeting will include receipt and consideration of the annual financial report of the Company for the financial year ended 30 Juen 2024 together with the declaration of the Directors, the Directors’ report, the Remuneration Report and the auditor’s report.
The Company will not provide a hard copy of the Company’s annual financial report to Shareholders unless specifically requested to do so. The Company’s annual financial report is available on its website https://www.askarimetals.com/investors/.
2. RESOLUTION 1 – ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT
2.1 General
The Corporations Act requires that at a listed company’s annual general meeting, a resolution that the remuneration report to be adopted must be put to the shareholders. However, such a resolution is advisory only and does not bind the company or the directors of the company.
The remuneration report sets out the company’s remuneration arrangements for the directors and senior management of the company. The remuneration report is part of the directors’ report contained in the annual financial report of the company for a financial year.
The chair of the meeting must allow a reasonable opportunity for its shareholders to ask questions about or make comments on the remuneration report at the annual general meeting.
2.2 Voting consequences
A company is required to put to its shareholders a resolution proposing the calling of another meeting of shareholders to consider the appointment of directors of the company ( Spill Resolution ) if, at consecutive annual general meetings, at least 25% of the votes cast on a remuneration report resolution are voted against adoption of the remuneration report and at the first of those annual general meetings a Spill Resolution was not put to vote. If required, the Spill Resolution must be put to vote at the second of those annual general meetings.
If more than 50% of votes cast are in favour of the Spill Resolution, the company must convene a shareholder meeting ( Spill Meeting ) within 90 days of the second annual general meeting.
All of the directors of the company who were in office when the directors' report (as included in the company’s annual financial report for the most recent financial year) was approved, other than the managing director of the company, will cease to hold office immediately before the end of the Spill Meeting but may stand for re-election at the Spill Meeting.
Following the Spill Meeting those persons whose election or re-election as directors of the company is approved will be the directors of the company.
2.3 Previous voting results
At the Company’s previous annual general meeting the votes cast against the remuneration report considered at that annual general meeting were less than 25%. Accordingly, the Spill Resolution is not relevant for this Meeting.
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3. RESOLUTION 2 – ELECTION OF LINCOLN HO AS A DIRECTOR
3.1 General
The Constitution allows the Directors to appoint at any time a person to be a Director either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors, but only where the total number of Directors does not at any time exceed the maximum number specified by the Constitution.
Pursuant to the Constitution and Listing Rule 14.4, any Director so appointed holds office only until the next annual general meeting and is then eligible for election by Shareholders but shall not be taken into account in determining the Directors who are to retire by rotation (if any) at that meeting.
Mr Lincoln Ho, having been appointed by other Directors on 23 July 2024 in accordance with the Constitution, will retire in accordance with the Constitution and Listing Rule 14.4 and being eligible, seeks election from Shareholders.
Further information in relation to Mr Ho is set out below.
| Qualifications, experience and other material directorships |
Mr Ho has over 8 years in ASX listed directorship experience, providing a wide range of business and strategic advice to small cap unlisted & listed public companies. He currently serves as director of several mining exploration companies on the ASX. Lincoln also has ample experience within the mining exploration and administration jurisdiction of Namibia. In the past 3 years Mr Ho has held directorships with Redcastle Resources (ASX: RC1), Aldoro Resources Ltd (ASX: ARN) and Red Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX: RMX). |
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| Term of office | Mr Ho has served as a Director since 23 July 2024. |
| Independence | If re-elected, the Board does not consider that Mr Ho will be an independent Director. |
| Other material information |
The Company conducts appropriate checks on the background and experience of candidates before their appointment to the Board. The Company undertook such checks prior to the appointment of Mr Ho. |
| Board recommendation |
Having received an acknowledgement from Mr Ho that they will have sufficient time to fulfil their responsibilities as a Director and having reviewed the performance of Mr Ho since their appointment to the Board and the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities required by the Board, the Directors (other than Mr Ho) recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of this Resolution. |
3.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, Mr Ho will be elected to the Board as Non-Executive Director.
If this Resolution is not passed, Mr Ho will not continue in their role a Non-Executive Director. The Company may seek nominations or otherwise identify suitably qualified candidates to join the Company. As an additional consequence, this may detract from the Board and Company’s ability to execute on its strategic vision.
4. RESOLUTION 3 – ELECTION OF JOSEPH CLARRY AS A DIRECTOR
4.1 General
The Constitution allows the Directors to appoint at any time a person to be a Director either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors, but only where the total number of Directors does not at any time exceed the maximum number specified by the Constitution.
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Pursuant to the Constitution and Listing Rule 14.4, any Director so appointed holds office only until the next annual general meeting and is then eligible for election by Shareholders but shall not be taken into account in determining the Directors who are to retire by rotation (if any) at that meeting.
Mr Joseph Clarry, having been appointed by other Directors on 29 January 2024 in accordance with the Constitution, will retire in accordance with the Constitution and Listing Rule 14.4 and being eligible, seeks election from Shareholders.
Further information in relation to Mr Clarry is set out below.
| Qualifications, experience and other material directorships |
Mr Clarry has more than 20 years of experience in the critical minerals sector including lithium (spodumene), nickel and copper as well as uranium, gold and iron ore with a particular focus on projects across Africa. Mr Clarry previously held a role as Exploration Manager for Atlantic Lithium Limited (ASX. A11) where he was responsible for planning and implementing a number of lithium (spodumene) exploration campaigns across Ghana. Mr Clarry has also held a number of senior roles including as Senior Exploration Geologist with BHP in Liberia as well as principal of a geo-consultancy company operating in West Africa servicing several clients across multiple commodities, including several major mining companies over a 10-year period. Mr Clarry is also a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. |
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| Term of office | Mr Clarry has served as a Director since 29 January 2024. |
| Independence | If re-elected, the Board considers that Mr Clarry will be an independent Director. |
| Other material information |
The Company conducts appropriate checks on the background and experience of candidates before their appointment to the Board. The Company undertook such checks prior to the appointment of Mr Clarry. |
| Board recommendation |
Having received an acknowledgement from Mr Clarry that they will have sufficient time to fulfil their responsibilities as a Director and having reviewed the performance of Mr Clarry since their appointment to the Board and the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities required by the Board, the Directors (other than Mr Clarry) recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of this Resolution. |
4.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, Mr Clarry will be elected to the Board as an independent NonExecutive Director.
If this Resolution is not passed, Mr Clarry will not continue in their role as an independent Non-Executive Director. The Company may seek nominations or otherwise identify suitably qualified candidates to join the Company. As an additional consequence, this may detract from the Board and Company’s ability to execute on its strategic vision.
5. RESOLUTION 4 – RE-ELECTION OF ROBERT DOWNEY AS A DIRECTOR
5.1 General
The Constitution sets out the requirements for determining which Directors are to retire by rotation at an annual general meeting.
Mr Robert Downey, who has held office without re-election since 18 November 2022 and being eligible retires by rotation and seeks re-election.
Further information in relation to Mr Downey is set out below.
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| Qualifications, experience and other material directorships |
Mr Downey was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in December 1999. In 2001 Mr Downey joined Blakiston & Crabb, an independent resource / corporate / commercial law firm based in Perth. While at Blakiston & Crabb, Mr Downey specialised in advising oil and gas and mining companies in relation to a wide range of legal issues, including initial public offerings, prospectuses for equity and debt raisings, takeovers and reverse takeovers, schemes of arrangement and other types of corporate transactions. Mr Downey also developed an expertise advising both Australian and foreign incorporated entities on dual listings and cross jurisdiction capital raising and listing rule advice particularly with respect to the TSX-V and AIM markets. Following this experience Mr Downey acted as General Counsel for a Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in Europe and Africa overseeing the dual listing on the TSX-V and AIM, the raising of £50 million and the subsequent takeover of the company by way of scheme of arrangement. |
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| Term of office | Mr Downey has served as a Director since 20 November 2020 and was last re-elected on 18 November 2022. |
| Independence | If re-elected, the Board considers that Mr Downey will be an independent Director. |
| Board recommendation |
Having received an acknowledgement from Mr Downey that they will have sufficient time to fulfil their responsibilities as a Director and having reviewed the performance of Mr Downey since their appointment to the Board and the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities required by the Board, the Directors (other than Mr Downey) recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of this Resolution. |
5.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, Mr Downey will be re-elected to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director.
If this Resolution is not passed, Mr Downey will not continue in their role as an independent Non-Executive Director. The Company may seek nominations or otherwise identify suitably qualified candidates to join the Company. As an additional consequence, this may detract from the Board and Company’s ability to execute on its strategic vision.
6. RESOLUTION 5 – APPROVAL OF 7.1A MANDATE
6.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval by way of special resolution for the Company to have the additional 10% placement capacity provided for in Listing Rule 7.1A to issue Equity Securities without Shareholder approval.
Broadly speaking, and subject to a number of exceptions, Listing Rule 7.1 limits the amount of equity securities that a listed company can issue without the approval of its shareholders over any 12 month period to 15% of the fully paid ordinary shares it had on issue at the start of that period.
Under Listing Rule 7.1A, an Eligible Entity may seek shareholder approval by way of a special resolution passed at its annual general meeting to increase this 15% limit by an extra 10% to 25% ( 7.1A Mandate ). The Company is an Eligible Entity.
6.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
For this Resolution to be passed, at least 75% of votes cast by Shareholders present and eligible to vote at the Meeting must be cast in favour of the Resolution.
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If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to issue Equity Securities up to the combined 25% limit in Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A without any further Shareholder approval.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to access the additional 10% capacity to issue Equity Securities without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1A and will remain subject to the 15% limit on issuing Equity Securities without Shareholder approval set out in Listing Rule 7.1.
6.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3A
| REQUIRED INFORMATION |
DETAILS |
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| Period for which the 7.1A Mandate is valid |
The 7.1A Mandate will commence on the date of the Meeting and expire on the first to occur of the following: (a) the date that is 12 months after the date of this Meeting; (b) the time and date of the Company’s next annual general meeting; and (c) the time and date of approval by Shareholders of any transaction under Listing Rule 11.1.2 (a significant change in the nature or scale of activities) or Listing Rule 11.2 (disposal of the main undertaking). |
| Minimum price | Any Equity Securities issued under the 7.1A Mandate must be in an existing quoted class of Equity Securities and be issued for cash consideration at a minimum price of 75% of the volume weighted average price of Equity Securities in that class, calculated over the 15 trading days on which trades in that class were recorded immediately before: (a) the date on which the price at which the Equity Securities are to be issued is agreed by the entity and the recipient of the Equity Securities; or (b) if the Equity Securities are not issued within 10 trading days of the date in paragraph (a) above, the date on which the Equity Securities are issued. |
| Use of funds | The Company intends to use funds raised from issues of Equity Securities under the 7.1A Mandate for the acquisition of new resources, assets and investments (including expenses associated with such an acquisition), continued exploration expenditure on the Company’s current assets/or projects such drilling, soil sampling, geologist consultants and ongoing project administration, the development of the Company’s current business and general working capital. |
| Risk of economic and voting dilution |
Any issue of Equity Securities under the 7.1A Mandate will dilute the interests of Shareholders who do not receive any Shares under the issue. If this Resolution is approved by Shareholders and the Company issues the maximum number of Equity Securities available under the 7.1A Mandate, the economic and voting dilution of existing Shares would be as shown in the table below. The table below shows the dilution of existing Shareholders calculated in accordance with the formula outlined in Listing Rule 7.1A.2, on the basis of the closing market price of Shares and the number of Equity Securities on issue or proposed to be issued as at 16 October 2024. The table also shows the voting dilution impact where the number of Shares on issue (Variable A in the formula) changes and the economic dilution where there are changes in the issue price of Shares issued under the 7.1A Mandate. |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION |
DETAILS | DETAILS | DETAILS | |||
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| DILUTION | ||||||
| Issue Price | ||||||
| Number of Shares on Issue (Variable A in Listing Rule 7.1A.2) |
Shares issued – 10% voting dilution |
$0.014 | $0.028 | $0.04 | ||
| 50% decrease |
Issue Price |
50% increase |
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| Funds Raised | ||||||
| Current | 101,844,909 Shares |
10,184,490 Shares |
$142,582 | $285,165 | $427,748 | |
| 50% increase |
152,767,363 Shares |
15,276,736 Shares |
$213,874 | $427,748 | $641,622 | |
| 100% increase |
203,689,818 Shares |
20,368,981 Shares |
$285,165 | $570,331 | $855,497 |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION |
DETAILS |
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| Shareholders should note that there is a risk that: (a) the market price for the Company’s Shares may be significantly lower on the issue date than on the date of the Meeting; and (b) the Shares may be issued at a price that is at a discount to the market price for those Shares on the date of issue. |
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| Allocation policy under 7.1A Mandate |
The recipients of the Equity Securities to be issued under the 7.1A Mandate have not yet been determined. However, the recipients of Equity Securities could consist of current Shareholders or new investors (or both), none of whom will be related parties of the Company. The Company will determine the recipients at the time of the issue under the 7.1A Mandate, having regard to the following factors: (a) the purpose of the issue; (b) alternative methods for raising funds available to the Company at that time, including, but not limited to, an entitlement issue, share purchase plan, placement or other offer where existing Shareholders may participate; (c) the effect of the issue of the Equity Securities on the control of the Company; (d) the circumstances of the Company, including, but not limited to, the financial position and solvency of the Company; (e) prevailing market conditions; and (f) advice from corporate, financial and broking advisers (if applicable). |
| Previous approval under Listing Rule 7.1A.2 |
The Company previously obtained approval from its Shareholders pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1A at its annual general meeting held on 24 November 2023 (Previous Approval). During the 12 month period preceding the date of the Meeting, being on and from 24 November 2022, the Company has not issued any Equity Securities pursuant to the Previous Approval. |
| Voting exclusion statement |
As at the date of this Notice, the Company is not proposing to make an issue of Equity Securities under Listing Rule 7.1A. Accordingly, a voting exclusion statement is not included in this Notice. |
7. RESOLUTION 6 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES TO UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN
7.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for purposes of Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) for the issue of a maximum of 50,000,000 Performance Rights under the employee incentive scheme titled “Employee Incentive Performance Rights Plan” ( Plan )).
The objective of the Plan is to attract, motivate and retain key employees, contractors and other persons who provide services to the Company, and the Company considers that the adoption of the Plan and the future issue of Securities under the Plan will provide these parties with the opportunity to participate in the future growth of the Company.
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 6.1 above.
Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) provides that Listing Rule 7.1 does not apply to an issue of securities under an employee incentive scheme if, within three years before the date of
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issue of the securities, the holders of the entity’s ordinary securities have approved the issue of equity securities under the scheme as exception to Listing Rule 7.1.
Exception 13(b) is only available if and to the extent that the number of equity securities issued under the scheme does not exceed the maximum number set out in the entity’s notice of meeting dispatched to shareholders in respect of the meeting at which shareholder approval was obtained pursuant to Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b). Exception 13(b) also ceases to be available if there is a material change to the terms of the scheme from those set out in the notice of meeting.
7.2 Technical Information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to issue Securities under the Plan to eligible participants over a period of 3 years. The issue of any Securities to eligible participants under the Plan (up to the maximum number of Securities stated in Section 7.3 below) will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Company must seek Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 10.14 in respect of any future issues of Securities under the Plan to a related party or a person whose relationship with the Company or the related party is, in ASX’s opinion, such that approval should be obtained.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue of Securities under the Plan to eligible participants, but any issues of Securities will reduce, to that extent, the Company’s capacity to issue equity securities without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1 for the 12 month period following the issue of the Securities.
7.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13)
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Terms of the Plan | A summary of the material terms and conditions of the Plan is set out in Schedule 1. |
| Number of Securities previously issued under the Plan |
The Company has issued 9,150,000 under the Plan since the Plan was last approved by Shareholders on 18 November 2022. |
| Maximum number of Securities proposed to be issued under the Plan |
The maximum number of Securities proposed to be issued under the Plan in reliance on to Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13), following Shareholder approval, is 50,000,000 Securities. It is not envisaged that the maximum number of Securities for which approval is sought will be issued immediately. The Company may also seek Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 10.14 in respect of any future issues of Securities under the Plan to a related party or a person whose relationship with the Company or the related party is, in ASX’s opinion, such that approval should be obtained. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Voting prohibition statement | A voting prohibition statement applies to this Resolution. |
8. RESOLUTION 7 –RENEWAL OF PROPORTIONAL TAKEOVER PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION 8.1 General
A proportional takeover bid is a takeover bid where the offer made to each shareholder is only for a proportion of that shareholder’s shares.
Pursuant to section 648G of the Corporations Act, an entity may include a provision in its constitution whereby a proportional takeover bid for shares may only proceed after the bid has been approved by a meeting of shareholders held in accordance with the terms set out in the Corporations Act.
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In accordance with section 648G(1) of the Corporations Act, such clause will cease to apply at the end of three years from the incorporation of the Company, insertion of the clause or renewal of the clause (as appropriate) unless otherwise specified. When this clause ceases to apply, the constitution will be modified by omitting the clause.
A company may renew its proportional takeover approval provisions in the same manner in which a company can modify its constitution (i.e., by special resolution of shareholders).
The proportional takeover provisions contained in clause 36 of the Constitution are no longer operative as it has been more than three years since they were last approved by Shareholders.
This Resolution is a special resolution which will enable the Company to modify its Constitution by re-inserting proportional takeover provisions into the Constitution in the form of clause 36. The new clause 36 is in the same form as the existing clause 36 (as set out in Annexure A of this Notice).
The Company is permitted to seek further Shareholder approval to renew this clause for further periods of up to three years on each occasion.
A copy of the Constitution was released to ASX on 5 July 2021 and is available for download from the Company’s ASX announcements platform.
8.2 Technical information required by section 648G(5) of the Corporations Act
| Overview | A proportional takeover bid is a takeover bid where the offer made to each shareholder is only for a proportion of that shareholder’s shares. Pursuant to section 648G of the Corporations Act, the Company has included in the Proposed Constitution a provision whereby a proportional takeover bid for Shares may only proceed after the bid has been approved by a meeting of Shareholders held in accordance with the terms set out in the Corporations Act. This clause of the Proposed Constitution will cease to have effect on the third anniversary of the date of the adoption of last renewal of the clause. |
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| Effect of proposed proportional takeover provisions |
Where offers have been made under a proportional off-market bid in respect of a class of securities in a company, the registration of a transfer giving effect to a contract resulting from the acceptance of an offer made under such a proportional off- market bid is prohibited unless and until a Resolution to approve the proportional off-market bid is passed. |
| Reasons for proportional takeover provisions |
A proportional takeover bid may result in control of the Company changing without Shareholders having the opportunity to dispose of all their Shares. By making a partial bid, a bidder can obtain practical control of the Company by acquiring less than a majority interest. Shareholders are exposed to the risk of being left as a minority in the Company and the risk of the bidder being able to acquire control of the Company without payment of an adequate control premium. These amended provisions allow Shareholders to decide whether a proportional takeover bid is acceptable in principle, and assist in ensuring that any partial bid is appropriately priced. |
| Knowledge of any acquisition proposals |
As at the date of this Notice, no Director is aware of any proposal by any person to acquire, or to increase the extent of, a substantial interest in the Company. |
| Potential advantages and disadvantages of proportional takeover provisions |
The Directors consider that the proportional takeover provisions have no potential advantages or disadvantages for them and that they remain free to make a recommendation on whether an offer under a proportional takeover bid should be accepted. |
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| The potential advantages of the proportional takeover provisions for Shareholders include: (a) the right to decide by majority vote whether an offer under a proportional takeover bid should proceed; (b) assisting in preventing Shareholders from being locked in as a minority; (c) increasing the bargaining power of Shareholders which may assist in ensuring that any proportional takeover bid is adequately priced; and (d) each individual Shareholder may better assess the likely outcome of the proportional takeover bid by knowing the view of the majority of Shareholders which may assist in deciding whether to accept or reject an offer under the takeover bid. The potential disadvantages of the proportional takeover provisions for Shareholders include: (a) proportional takeover bids may be discouraged; (b) lost opportunity to sell a portion of their Shares at a premium; and (c) the likelihood of a proportional takeover bid succeeding may be reduced. |
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| Recommendation of the Board |
The Directors do not believe the potential disadvantages outweigh the potential advantages of adopting the proportional takeover provisions and as a result consider that the proportional takeover provision in the Proposed Constitution is in the interest of Shareholders and unanimously recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of this Resolution. |
9. RESOLUTION 8 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO GINO D’ANNA IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FEES
9.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11 for the issue of Shares to the value $48,840 to Mr Gino D’Anna (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out below.
9.2 Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act requires that for a public company, or an entity that the public company controls, to give a financial benefit to a related party of the public company, the public company or entity must:
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(b) give the benefit within 15 months following such approval,
unless the giving of the financial benefit falls within an exception set out in sections 210 to 216 of the Corporations Act.
The issue constitutes giving a financial benefit and Mr D’Anna is a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director.
The Directors (other than Mr D’Anna who has a material personal interest in the Resolution) consider that Shareholder approval pursuant to Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act is not required in respect of the issue because the agreement to issue the Shares, reached as part of the remuneration package for Mr D’Anna, is considered reasonable remuneration in the circumstances and was negotiated on an arm’s length basis.
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9.3 Listing Rule 10.11
Listing Rule 10.11 provides that unless one of the exceptions in Listing Rule 10.12 applies, a listed company must not issue or agree to issue equity securities to:
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10.11.1 a related party;
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10.11.2 a person who is, or was at any time in the 6 months before the issue or agreement, a substantial (30%+) holder in the company;
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10.11.3 a person who is, or was at any time in the 6 months before the issue or agreement, a substantial (10%+) holder in the company and who has nominated a director to the board of the company pursuant to a relevant agreement which gives them a right or expectation to do so;
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10.11.4 an associate of a person referred to in Listing Rules 10.11.1 to 10.11.3; or
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10.11.5 a person whose relationship with the company or a person referred to in Listing Rules 10.11.1 to 10.11.4 is such that, in ASX’s opinion, the issue or agreement should be approved by its shareholders,
unless it obtains the approval of its shareholders.
The issue falls within Listing Rule 10.11.1 and does not fall within any of the exceptions in Listing Rule 10.12. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 10.11.
9.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue within one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date as permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). As approval pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1 is not required for the issue (because approval is being obtained under Listing Rule 10.11), the issue will not use up any of the Company’s 15% annual placement capacity.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. The Company will need to make a cash payment in order to remunerate Mr D’Anna for his services, affecting the cash position of the Company.
9.5 Technical Information required by Listing Rule 10.13
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Name of the person to whom Securities will be issued |
Mr Gino D’Anna (or his nominee(s)) |
| Categorisation under Listing Rule 10.11 |
The recipient falls within the category set out in Listing Rule 10.11.1 as they are a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director. Any nominee(s) of the recipient who receive Securities may constitute ‘associates’ for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11.4. |
| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
Shares will be issued to the value of $48,840 calculated at a Share price equal to that which will be used at the Company’s future placement which is intended to take place in November 2024 (Future Placement Price). |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares will be fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Shares within 10 Business Days of determining the Future Placement Price. In any event, the Company will not issue any Shares later than one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Shares will be issued at a nil issue price. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to remunerate Mr D’Anna for services provided to the Company in his role as a Director for the months of August and September 2024 in lieu of providing a cash payment. This is to enable the Company to spend a greater proportion of its cash reserves on its operations than it would if alternative cash forms of remuneration were given to Mr D’Anna. The proposed issue of the shares is not issued under an agreement. |
| Remuneration package | Mr D’Anna receives a base fee of $36,000 per annum including superannuation. In addition, Mr D’Anna is entitled to charge the Company for professional consulting and corporate advisory services beyond the typical scope of that as commercial and corporate director at an hourly rate of $125 per hour (plus GST). If the Shares are issued, the total remuneration package of Mr D’Anna will not increase as the issue is being made in lieu of a cash payment that Mr D’Anna would otherwise be entitled to. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Voting prohibition statement | A voting prohibition statement applies to this Resolution. |
10. RESOLUTION 9 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO PAUL FROMSON IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST & SEPTEMBER FEES
10.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of Shares to the value of $11,000 to Mr Paul Fromson in satisfaction of fees payable for Mr Fromson’s services to the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in the months of August and September 2024.
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 6.1 above.
The proposed issue falls within exception 17 of Listing Rule 7.2. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
10.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. The Company will need to make a cash payment in order to remunerate Mr Fromson for his services, affecting the cash position of the Company.
10.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
Mr Paul Fromson (or his nominee(s)). |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
Shares will be issued up to the value of $11,000. The number of Shares to be issued will be determined by the Future Placement Price. |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares will be fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Shares within 10 Business Days of determining the Future Placement Price. In any event, the Company will not issue any Shares later than one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Shares will be issued at a nil issue price, and the number of Shares being issued will be calculated based on the Future Placement Price. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to remunerate Mr Fromson’s for services provided to the Company in his role as Chief Financial Officer in the months of August and September 2024. The proposed issue of the shares is not issued under an agreement. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
11. RESOLUTION 10 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE TO CLIFFORD FITZHENRY IN SATISFACTION OF JULY & AUGUST FEES
11.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of Shares to the value of USD$30,982 to Mr Clifford Fitzhenry in satisfaction of fees payable for Mr Fitzhenry’s services to the Company as Chief Exploration Officer and Project Manager in the months of July and August 2024.
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 6.1 above.
The proposed issue falls within exception 17 of Listing Rule 7.2. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
11.2 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. The Company will need to make a cash payment in order to remunerate Mr Fitzhenry for his services, affecting the cash position of the Company.
11.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
Mr Clifford Fitzhenry (or his nominee(s)). |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
Shares will be issued up to the value of USD$30,982. The number of Shares to be issued will be determined by the Future Placement Price. |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares will be fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Shares within 10 Business Days of determining the Future Placement Price. In any event, the Company will not issue any Shares later than one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Shares will be issued at a nil issue price, and the number of Shares being issued will be calculated based on the Future Placement Price. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to remunerate Mr Fitzhenry’s for services provided to the Company in his role as Chief Exploration Officer and Project Manager in the months of July and August 2024. The proposed issue of the shares is not issued under an agreement. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
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GLOSSARY
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$ means Australian dollars.
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7.1A Mandate has the meaning given in Section 6.1.
Annual General Meeting or Meeting means the meeting convened by the Notice.
ASIC means the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
ASX means ASX Limited (ACN 008 624 691) or the financial market operated by ASX Limited, as the context requires.
Board means the current board of directors of the Company.
Business Day means Monday to Friday inclusive, except New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and any other day that ASX declares is not a business day.
Chair means the chair of the Meeting.
Closely Related Party of a member of the Key Management Personnel means:
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(a) a spouse or child of the member;
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(b) a child of the member’s spouse;
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(c) a dependent of the member or the member’s spouse;
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(d) anyone else who is one of the member’s family and may be expected to influence the member, or be influenced by the member, in the member’s dealing with the entity;
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(e) a company the member controls; or
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(f) a person prescribed by the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) for the purposes of the definition of ‘closely related party’ in the Corporations Act.
Company means Askari Metals Limited (ACN 646 034 460).
Constitution means the Company’s constitution.
Corporations Act means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Directors means the current directors of the Company.
Eligible Entity means an entity which is not included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index and has a market capitalisation of $300,000,000 or less.
Equity Securities includes a Share, a right to a Share or Option, an Option, a convertible security and any security that ASX decides to classify as an Equity Security.
Explanatory Statement means the explanatory statement accompanying the Notice.
Future Placement Price has the meaning given in Section 9.5.
Key Management Personnel has the same meaning as in the accounting standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and means those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, or if the Company is part of a consolidated entity, of the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Company, or if the Company is part of a consolidated entity, of an entity within the consolidated group.
Listing Rules means the Listing Rules of ASX.
Meeting means the meeting convened by the Notice.
Notice means this notice of meeting including the Explanatory Statement and the Proxy Form.
Option means an option to acquire a Share.
Proxy Form means the proxy form accompanying the Notice.
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Remuneration Report means the remuneration report set out in the Director’s report section of the Company’s annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Resolutions means the resolutions set out in the Notice, or any one of them, as the context requires.
Section means a section of the Explanatory Statement.
Security means a Share, Option, Performance Right or Performance Share (as applicable).
Share means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.
Shareholder means a registered holder of a Share.
Variable A means “A” as set out in the formula in Listing Rule 7.1A.2.
WST means Western Standard Time as observed in Perth, Western Australia
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SCHEDULE 1 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PLAN
A summary of the material terms of the Company’s Employee Incentive Performance Rights Plan ( Plan ) is set out below.
| (Plan) is set out below. | |
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| Eligible Participant | Eligible Participantmeans a person that is a ‘primary participant’ (as that term is defined in Division 1A of Part 7.12 of the Corporations Act) in relation to the Company or an Associated Body Corporate (as defined in the Corporations Act) and has been determined by the Board to be eligible to participate in the Plan from time to time. |
| Purpose | The purpose of the Plan is to: (a) assist in the reward, retention and motivation of Eligible Participants; (b) link the reward of Eligible Participants to Shareholder value creation; and (c) align the interests of Eligible Participants with shareholders of the Group (being the Company and each of its Associated Bodies Corporate), by providing an opportunity to Eligible Participants to receive an equity interest in the Company in the form of performance rights (Performance Rights). |
| Plan administration | The Plan will be administered by the Board. The Board may exercise any power or discretion conferred on it by the Plan rules in its sole and absolute discretion (except to the extent that it prevents the Participant relying on the deferred tax concessions under Subdivision 83A-C of the_Income Tax_ Assessment Act 1997(Cth)). The Board may delegate its powers and discretion. |
| Eligibility, invitation and application |
The Board may from time to time determine that an Eligible Participant may participate in the Plan and make an invitation to that Eligible Participant to apply for Performance Rights provided under the Plan on such terms and conditions as the Board decides. On receipt of an invitation, an Eligible Participant may apply for the Performance Rights the subject of the invitation by sending a completed application form to the Company. The Board may accept an application from an Eligible Participant in whole or in part. If an Eligible Participant is permitted in the invitation, the Eligible Participant may, by notice in writing to the Board, nominate a party in whose favour the Eligible Participant wishes to renounce the invitation. |
| Grant of Performance Rights |
The Company will, to the extent that it has accepted a duly completed application, grant the Participant the relevant number and type of Performance Rights, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the invitation, the Plan rules and any ancillary documentation required. |
| Rights attaching to Performance Rights |
Prior to an Performance Right being exercised, the holder: (a) does not have any interest (legal, equitable or otherwise) in any Share the subject of the Performance Right other than as expressly set out in the Plan; (b) is not entitled to receive notice of, vote at or attend a meeting of the shareholders of the Company; (c) is not entitled to receive any dividends declared by the Company; and (d) is not entitled to participate in any new issue of Shares (see Adjustment of Performance Rights section below). |
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| Vesting of Performance Rights |
Any vesting conditions applicable to the Performance Rights will be described in the invitation. If all the vesting conditions are satisfied and/or otherwise waived by the Board, a vesting notice will be sent to the Participant by the Company informing them that the relevant Performance Rights have vested. Unless and until the vesting notice is issued by the Company, the Performance Rights will not be considered to have vested. For the avoidance of doubt, if the vesting conditions relevant to a Performance Right are not satisfied and/or otherwise waived by the Board, that security will lapse. |
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| Exercise of Performance Rights |
To exercise a Performance Right, the Participant must deliver a signed notice of exercise at any time following vesting of the Performance Right (if subject to vesting conditions) and prior to the expiry date as set out in the invitation or vesting notice. A Performance Right may not be exercised unless and until that security has vested in accordance with the Plan rules, or such earlier date as set out in the Plan rules. |
| Timing of issue of Shares and quotation of Shares on exercise |
As soon as practicable after the valid exercise of a Performance Right by a Participant, the Company will issue or cause to be transferred to that Participant the number of Shares to which the Participant is entitled under the Plan rules and issue a substitute certificate for any remaining unexercised Performance Rights held by that Participant. |
| Restrictions on dealing with Performance Rights |
A holder may not sell, assign, transfer, grant a security interest over or otherwise deal with a Performance Right that has been granted to them unless otherwise determined by the Board. A holder must not enter into any arrangement for the purpose of hedging their economic exposure to a Performance Right that has been granted to them. However, in Special Circumstances as defined under the Plan (including in the case of death or total or permanent disability of the Participant) a Participant may deal with Performance Rights granted to them under the Plan with the consent of the Board. |
| Listing of Performance Rights |
A Performance Right granted under the Plan will not be quoted on the ASX or any other recognised exchange. |
| Forfeiture of Performance Rights |
Performance Rights will be forfeited in the following circumstances: (a) where a Participant who holds Performance Rights ceases to be an Eligible Participant (e.g. is no longer employed or their office or engagement is discontinued with the Group), all unvested Performance Rights will automatically be forfeited by the Participant; (b) where a Participant acts fraudulently or dishonestly, negligently, in contravention of any Group policy or wilfully breaches their duties to the Group; (c) where there is a failure to satisfy the vesting conditions in accordance with the Plan; (d) on the date the Participant becomes insolvent; or (e) on the expiry date of the Performance Rights. |
| Change of control | If a change of control event occurs, or the Board determines that such an event is likely to occur, the Board may in its discretion determine the manner in which any or all of the holder’s Performance Rights will be dealt with, including, without limitation, in a manner that allows the holder to participate in and/or benefit from any transaction arising from or in connection with the change of control event. |
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| Adjustment of Performance Rights |
If there is a reorganisation of the issued share capital of the Company (including any subdivision, consolidation, reduction, return or cancellation of such issued capital of the Company), the rights of each Participant holding Performance Rights will be changed to the extent necessary to comply with the Listing Rules applicable to a reorganisation of capital at the time of the reorganisation. If Shares are issued by the Company by way of bonus issue (other than an issue in lieu of dividends or by way of dividend reinvestment), the holder of Performance Rights is entitled, upon exercise of those Performance Rights, to receive an issue of as many additional Shares as would have been issued to the holder if the holder held Shares equal in number to the Shares in respect of which the Performance Rights are exercised. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, a holder of Performance Rights does not have the right to participate in a pro rata issue of Shares made by the Company or sell renounceable rights. |
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| Rights attaching to Shares |
All Shares issued or transferred under the Plan or issued or transferred to a Participant upon the valid exercise of a Performance Right, will rank equally in all respects with the Shares of the same class for the time being on issue except for any rights attaching to the Shares by reference to a record date prior to the date of the allotment or transfer of the Shares. A Participant will be entitled to any dividends declared and distributed by the Company on the Shares issued upon exercise of a Performance Right and may participate in any dividend reinvestment plan operated by the Company in respect of Shares. A Participant may exercise any voting rights attaching to Shares issued under the Plan. |
| Disposal restrictions on Shares |
If the invitation provides that any Shares issued upon the valid exercise of a Performance Right are subject to any restrictions as to the disposal or other dealing by a Participant for a period, the Board may implement any procedure it deems appropriate to ensure the compliance by the Participant with this restriction. For so long as a Share is subject to any disposal restrictions under the Plan, the Participant will not: (a) transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of, or have a security interest granted over that Share; or (b) take any action or permit another person to take any action to remove or circumvent the disposal restrictions without the express written consent of the Company. |
| General Restrictions on Transfer of Shares |
If the Company is required but is unable to give ASX a notice that complies with section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act, Shares issued on exercise of an Performance Right may not be traded until 12 months after their issue unless the Company, at its sole discretion, elects to issue a prospectus pursuant to section 708A(11) of the Act. Restrictions are imposed by applicable law on dealing in Shares by persons who possess material information likely to affect the value of the Shares and which is not generally available. These laws may restrict the acquisition or disposal of Shares by you during the time the holder has such information. Any Shares issued to a holder upon exercise of a Performance Right shall be subject to the terms of the Company’s Performance Rights Trading Policy. |
| Buy-Back | Subject to applicable law, the Company may at any time buy-back Performance Rights and Shares issued upon exercise of Performance Shares in accordance with the terms of the Plan. |
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| Employee Share Trust | The Board may in its sole and absolute discretion use an employee share trust or other mechanism for the purposes of holding Performance Rights for holders under the Plan and delivering Shares on behalf of holders upon exercise of Performance Rights. |
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| Maximum number of Performance Rights |
The Company will not make an invitation under the Plan which involves monetary consideration if the number of Shares that may be issued, or acquired upon exercise of Performance Rights offered under an invitation, when aggregated with the number of Shares issued or that may be issued as a result of all invitations under the Plan during the 3 year period ending on the day of the invitation, will exceed 5% of the total number of issued Shares at the date of the invitation (unless the Constitution specifies a different percentage and subject to any limits approved by Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.2 Exception 13(b) – refer to Resolution 6 and Section 7.2). |
| Amendment of Plan | Subject to the following paragraph, the Board may at any time amend any provisions of the Plan rules, including (without limitation) the terms and conditions upon which any Performance Rights have been granted under the Plan and determine that any amendments to the Plan rules be given retrospective effect, immediate effect or future effect. No amendment to any provision of the Plan rules may be made if the amendment materially reduces the rights of any Participant as they existed before the date of the amendment, other than an amendment introduced primarily for the purpose of complying with legislation or to correct manifest error or mistake, amongst other things, or is agreed to in writing by all Participants. |
| Plan duration | The Plan continues in operation until the Board decides to end it. The Board may from time to time suspend the operation of the Plan for a fixed period or indefinitely and may end any suspension. If the Plan is terminated or suspended for any reason, that termination or suspension must not prejudice the accrued rights of the Participants. If a Participant and the Company (acting by the Board) agree in writing that some or all of the Performance Rights granted to that Participant are to be cancelled on a specified date or on the occurrence of a particular event, then those Performance Rights may be cancelled in the manner agreed between the Company and the Participant. |
| Income Tax Assessment Act |
The Plan is a plan to which Subdivision 83A-C of the_Income Tax_ Assessment Act 1997(Cth) applies (subject to the conditions in that Act) except to the extent an invitation provides otherwise. |
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ANNEXURE A
36. PARTIAL TAKEOVER PLEBISCITES
36.1 Resolution to Approve Proportional Off-Market Bid
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(a) Where offers have been made under a proportional off-market bid in respect of a class of securities of the Company (“ bid class securities ”), the registration of a transfer giving effect to a contract resulting from the acceptance of an offer made under the proportional off-market bid is prohibited unless and until a resolution (in this clause 36 referred to as a “ prescribed resolution ”) to approve the proportional off-market bid is passed in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
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(b) A person (other than the bidder or a person associated with the bidder) who, as at the end of the day on which the first offer under the proportional off-market bid was made, held bid class securities is entitled to vote on a prescribed resolution and, for the purposes of so voting, is entitled to one vote for each of the bid class securities.
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(c) A prescribed resolution is to be voted on at a meeting, convened and conducted by the Company, of the persons entitled to vote on the prescribed resolution.
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(d) A prescribed resolution that has been voted on is to taken to have been passed if the proportion that the number of votes in favour of the prescribed resolution bears to the total number of votes on the prescribed resolution is greater than one half, and otherwise is taken to have been rejected.
36.2 Meetings
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(a) The provisions of this Constitution that apply in relation to a general meeting of the Company apply, with modifications as the circumstances require, in relation to a meeting that is convened pursuant to this clause 36.2 as if the last mentioned meeting was a general meeting of the Company.
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(b) Where takeover offers have been made under a proportional off-market bid, the Directors are to ensure that a prescribed resolution to approve the proportional off-market bid is voted on in accordance with this clause 36 before the 14th day before the last day of the bid period for the proportional off-market bid (the “ resolution deadline ”).
36.3 Notice of Prescribed Resolution
Where a prescribed resolution to approve a proportional off-market bid is voted on in accordance with this clause 36 before the resolution deadline, the Company is, on or before the resolution deadline:
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(a) to give the bidder; and
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(b) if the Company is listed – each relevant financial market (as defined in the Corporations Act) in relation to the Company;
a notice in writing stating that a prescribed resolution to approve the proportional offmarket bid has been voted on and that the prescribed resolution has been passed, or has been rejected, as the case requires.
36.4 Takeover Resolution Deemed Passed
Where, at the end of the day before the resolution deadline, no prescribed resolution to approve the proportional off-market bid has been voted on in accordance with this clause 36, a resolution to approve the proportional off-market bid is to be, for the purposes of this clause 36, deemed to have been passed in accordance with this clause 36.
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36.5 Takeover Resolution Rejected
Where a prescribed resolution to approve a proportional off-market bid under which offers have been made is voted on in accordance with this clause 36 before the resolution deadline, and is rejected, then:
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(a) despite section 652A of the Corporations Act:
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(i) all offers under the proportional off-market bid that have not been accepted as at the end of the resolution deadline; and
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(ii) all offers under the proportional off-market bid that have been accepted and from whose acceptance binding contracts have not resulted as at the end of the resolution deadline,
are deemed to be withdrawn at the end of the resolution deadline;
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(b) as soon as practicable after the resolution deadline, the bidder must return to each person who has accepted any of the offers referred to in clause 36.5(a)(ii) any documents that were sent by the person to the bidder with the acceptance of the offer;
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(c) the bidder:
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each binding takeover contract resulting from the acceptance of an offer made under the proportional off-market bid; and
- (d) a person who has accepted an offer made under the proportional off-market bid is entitled to rescind the takeover contract (if any) resulting from the acceptance.
36.6 Renewal
This clause 36 ceases to have effect on the third anniversary of the date of the adoption of the last renewal of this clause 36.
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Proxy Voting Form If you are attending the virtual Meeting please retain this Proxy Voting Form for online Securityholder registration.
ASKARI METALS LIMITED | ABN 39 646 034 460
Your proxy voting instruction must be received by 01.00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 , being not later than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting. Any Proxy Voting instructions received after that time will not be valid for the scheduled Meeting.
SUBMIT YOUR PROXY
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| Complete the form overleaf in accordance with the instructions set out below. YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS The name and address shown above is as it appears on the Company’s share register. If this information is incorrect, and you have an Issuer Sponsored holding, you can update your address through the investor portal:https://investor.automic.com.au/#/homeShareholders sponsored by a broker should advise their broker of any changes. STEP 1 – APPOINT A PROXY If you wish to appoint someone other than the Chair of the Meeting as your proxy, please write the name of that Individual or body corporate. A proxy need not be a Shareholder of the Company. Otherwise if you leave this box blank, the Chair of the Meeting will be appointed as your proxy by default. DEFAULT TO THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING Any directed proxies that are not voted on a poll at the Meeting will default to the Chair of the Meeting, who is required to vote these proxies as directed. Any undirected proxies that default to the Chair of the Meeting will be voted according to the instructions set out in this Proxy Voting Form, including where the Resolutions are connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of Key Management Personnel. STEP 2 - VOTES ON ITEMS OF BUSINESS You may direct your proxy how to vote by marking one of the boxes opposite each item of business. All your shares will be voted in accordance with such a direction unless you indicate only a portion of voting rights are to be voted on any item by inserting the percentage or number of shares you wish to vote in the appropriate box or boxes. If you do not mark any of the boxes on the items of business, your proxy may vote as he or she chooses. If you mark more than one box on an item your vote on that item will be invalid. APPOINTMENT OF SECOND PROXY You may appoint up to two proxies. If you appoint two proxies, you should complete two separate Proxy Voting Forms and specify the percentage or number each proxy may exercise. If you do not specify a percentage or number, each proxy may exercise half the votes. You must return both Proxy Voting Forms together. If you require an additional Proxy Voting Form, contact Automic Registry Services. SIGNING INSTRUCTIONS Individual:Where the holding is in one name, the Shareholder must sign. Joint holding:Where the holding is in more than one name, all Shareholders should sign. Power of attorney:If you have not already lodged the power of attorney with the registry, please attach a certified photocopy of the power of attorney to this Proxy Voting Form when you return it. Companies:To be signed in accordance with your Constitution. Please sign in the appropriate box which indicates the office held by you. Email Address:Please provide your email address in the space provided. By providing your email address, you elect to receive all communications despatched by the Company electronically (where legally permissible) such as a Notice of Meeting, Proxy Voting Form and Annual Report via email. CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES If a representative of the corporation is to attend the Meeting the appropriate ‘Appointment of Corporate Representative’ should be produced prior to admission. A form may be obtained from the Company’s share registry online at https://automicgroup.com.au. |
Lodging your Proxy Voting Form: |
| Online Use your computer or smartphone to appoint a proxy at https://investor.automic.com.au/#/loginsahor scan the QR code below using your smartphone Login & Click on ‘Meetings’. Use the Holder Number as shown at the top of this Proxy Voting Form. BY MAIL: Automic GPO Box 5193 Sydney NSW 2001 IN PERSON: Automic Level 5, 126 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 BY EMAIL: [email protected] BY FACSIMILE: +61 2 8583 3040 All enquiries to Automic: WEBSITE: https://automicgroup.com.au PHONE: 1300 288 664 (Within Australia) +61 2 9698 5414 (Overseas) |
STEP 1 - How to vote
APPOINT A PROXY:
I/We being a Shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting of ASKARI METALS LIMITED, to be held virtually at 01.00pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 November 2024 hereby:
Appoint the Chair of the Meeting (Chair) OR if you are not appointing the Chair of the Meeting as your proxy, please write in the box provided below the name of the person or body corporate you are appointing as your proxy or failing the person so named or, if no person is named, the Chair, or the Chair’s nominee, to vote in accordance with the following directions, or, if no directions have been given, and subject to the relevant laws as the proxy sees fit and at any adjournment thereof.
The Chair intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of all Resolutions in which the Chair is entitled to vote.
Unless indicated otherwise by ticking the “for”, “against” or “abstain” box you will be authorising the Chair to vote in accordance with the Chair’s voting intention.
AUTHORITY FOR CHAIR TO VOTE UNDIRECTED PROXIES ON REMUNERATION RELATED RESOLUTIONS
Where I/we have appointed the Chair as my/our proxy (or where the Chair becomes my/our proxy by default), I/we expressly authorise the Chair to exercise my/our proxy on Resolutions 1, 6 and 8 (except where I/we have indicated a different voting intention below) even though Resolutions 1, 6 and 8 are connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel, which includes the Chair.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION AT THE MEETING:
The Company is pleased to provide shareholders with the opportunity to attend and participate in a virtual Meeting through an online meeting platform powered by Automic, where shareholders will be able to watch, listen, and vote online.
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To access the virtual meeting:
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Open your internet browser and go to investor.automic.com.au
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Login with your username and password or click “register” if you haven’t already created an account. Shareholders are encouraged to create an account prior to the start of the meeting to ensure there is no delay in attending the virtual meeting
Further information on how to do this is set out in the Notice of Meeting. The Explanatory Notes that accompany and form part of the Notice of Meeting describe the various matters to be considered.
STEP 2 - Your voting direction
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| Resolutions For Against Abstain |
Resolutions For Against Abstain |
| 1 ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT |
6 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN |
| 2 ELECTION OF LINCOLN HO AS A DIRECTOR |
7 RENEWAL OF PROPORTIONAL TAKEOVER PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION |
| 3 ELECTION OF JOSEPH CLARRY AS A DIRECTOR |
8 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO GINO D’ANNA IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FEES |
| 4 RE-ELECTION OF ROBERT DOWNEY AS A DIRECTOR |
9 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO PAUL FROMSON IN SATISFACTION OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FEES |
| 5 APPROVAL OF 7.1A MANDATE |
10 APPROVAL TO ISSUE TO CLIFFORD FITZHENRY IN SATISFACTION OF JULY AND AUGUST FEES |
| Please note:If you mark the abstain box for a particular Resolution, you are directing your proxy not to vote on that Resolution on a show of hands or on a poll and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority on a poll. |
STEP 3 – Signatures and contact details
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| By providing your email address, you elect to | receive all | communications despatched by the Company electronically (where legally permissible). |