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ASSET VISION CO LTD Governance Information 2018

Nov 20, 2018

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Governance Information

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity:

Name of entity:
PS&C Ltd
ABN / ARBN: Financial year ended:
50 164 718 361 30 June 2018

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at:[3]

  • ☐ These pages of our annual report:

  • This URL on our website: https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PSC-

  • ☒ Ltd-Corporate-Governance-Statement.pdf

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 20 November 2018 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 20 November 2018

Name of Secretary authorising lodgement: Jeff Bennett

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.

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

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

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

Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
☒at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-_Diversity_Policy.pdf
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒in our Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, located
at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd-
_Remuneration_and_Nomination_Committee_Charter.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☐in our Directors’ Report – 2018 Annual Report, Page 8

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the length of service of each director:
☒in our Directors’ Report – 2018 Annual Report Page 8

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent
director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors
and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
☐an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-
_Audit_and_Risk_Management_Committee_Charter.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒in our Directors’ Report – 2018 Annual Report Page 8

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Charter, located at
https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-
_Corporate_Governance_Charter.pdf

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
annual general meeting and this recommendation is therefore
not applicable
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… ou
r continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-
_Continuous_Disclosure_and_External_Communications_Polic
y.pdf

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
☒at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/investors/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in
place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold
periodic meetings of security holders and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-
_Audit_and_Risk_Management_Committee_Charter.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒in our Directors’ Report – 2018 Annual Report Page 8
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …1
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd-
_Remuneration_and_Nomination_Committee_Charter.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒in our Directors’ Report – 2018 Annual Report Page 8

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… ou
r policy on this issue or a summary of it:
at https://www.pscgroup.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/PSC_Ltd_-
_Code_of_Conduct_for_Transactions_in_Securities.pdf

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

w e do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

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

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PS&C Ltd A.C.N. 164 718 361

Corporate Governance Statement Last reviewed and updated by the Board on 20[th] November 2018

PS&C Ltd and the board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The board continues to review the framework and practices to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. The company and its controlled entities together are referred to as the group in this statement.

A description of the group’s main corporate governance practices is set out below. The board has assessed PS&C’s current practice against the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendation guidelines.

Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

The Board is responsible for overall corporate governance of the group.

The role of the Board and delegation to management has been formalised in the Corporate Governance Charter which outlines the main corporate governance practices in place for the group and to which the Board and each Director are committed. The conduct of the Board is also governed by the Constitution, and where there is inconsistency with that document, the Constitution prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.

The Charter will be reviewed and amended from time to time as appropriate taking into consideration practical experience gained in operating as a listed company.

The Board’s broad function is to chart strategy and set financial targets for the group, monitor the implementation and execution of strategy and performance against financial targets, appoint and oversee the performance of executive management, and generally to take an effective leadership role in relation to the group.

In appointing Directors to the board, potential candidates are to undergo appropriate checks as to the person’s character, experience, education, criminal record and bankruptcy history. Shareholders are provided with all material

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03 9682 2699
[email protected]
Level 11, 410 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia, 3000
www.pscgroup.com.au
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information in PS&C’s possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director. The terms and conditions of the appointment of all new members of the Board must be specified in a letter of appointment.

The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairman, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board.

The Chairman, with assistance from the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, annually assesses the performance of Directors and senior executives, and the Chairman’s performance is assessed by the other Directors.

The Charter is available on the group’s website.

PS&C has developed and adopted a Diversity Policy which requires the Directors to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity, with the outcomes reported to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. As at 30 June 2018, the gender diversity and aspirations were as follows:

GENDER DIVERSITY
GROUP FY16
ACTUAL %
OF
WOMEN
FY17
ACTUAL %
OF
WOMEN
FY18
ACTUAL %
OF
WOMEN
FY20
TARGET %
OF
WOMEN
Directors 33% 0% 0% 25%
Executive Management
Team
22% 14% 25% 25%
Senior Management 40% 36% 38% 50%
Total workforce 21% 34% 26% 34%

The Diversity Policy is available on the group’s website.

PS&C considers it has measures in place for equal access and remuneration for positions.

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03 9682 2699
[email protected]
Level 11, 410 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia, 3000
www.pscgroup.com.au
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Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value

The group has a three member board, of which the majority is independent. Together, the Directors have a broad range of experience, expertise, skills, qualifications and contacts relevant to the group and its business.

The Chairman Kevin McLaine is an independent non-executive Director.

The group’s CEO, Glenn Fielding is not the same individual as the Chairman.

A Remuneration and Nomination Committee has been established with its own Charter and consists of Kevin McLaine and Nigel Warren. The Board considers that the technical skills, qualifications and experience represented by the involvement of these members are suited to the effective discharge of the responsibilities of the committee. PS&C does not consider that any further value will be added by the inclusion of another member (to make three members, as recommended by the Corporate Governance Council), particularly given the small size of the PS&C Board.

The group has established charter rules for the Remuneration and Nomination Committee as a guide for Board deliberations. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on the group’s website.

A Director is considered independent when they substantially satisfy the test for independence as set out in applicable laws, rules and regulations (including the ASX Corporate Governance Recommendations).

The Board has undertaken a review of the mix of skills and experience on the Board in light of the group’s principal activities and direction, and has considered diversity in succession planning. The Board considers the current mix of skills and experience of members of the Board and its senior management is sufficient to meet the requirements of the group.

Directors are provided with (1) proper information in relation to the Company and any group company before accepting appointment, and a proper induction course on accepting appointment and (2) access to continuing education in relation to the Company extending to its business, the industry in which it operates, and generally information required by them to discharge the responsibilities of their office.

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03 9682 2699
[email protected]
Level 11, 410 Collins Street
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Australia, 3000
www.pscgroup.com.au
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The Company has disclosed full details of its Directors in the Annual Report. The number of meetings of the Board and each Committee is detailed in PS&C’s Directors’ Report, within the Annual Report each year. Other disclosure material on the structure of the Board is available on the group’s website.

Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision making

The group has adopted a code of conduct, within the Corporate Governance Charter. This code sets out a framework to enable Directors to achieve the highest possible standards in the discharge of their duties and to give a clear understanding of best practice in corporate governance. In addition, a code of conduct for employees has been implemented which provides the framework of principles for conducting business and dealing with other employees, clients and suppliers. It also affirms the group’s belief in responsible social and ethical behaviour from all employees.

Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting

The group has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee to assist and report to the Board.

The Audit and Risk Management Committee consists of Kevin McLaine and Nigel Warren, all independent Directors and it is chaired by an independent Director, Nigel Warren, who is not the Chairman. The Board considers that the technical skills, qualifications and experience represented by the involvement of these members are suited to the effective discharge of the responsibilities of the committee. PS&C does not consider that any further value will be added by the inclusion of another member (to make three members, as recommended by the Corporate Governance Council), particularly given the small size of the PS&C.

The Audit and Risk Committee has a formal charter.

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is available on the group’s website.

The external auditors will be requested to attend the AGM and be available to answer questions by shareholders on the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report.

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Principle 5 & 6 – Make timely and balanced disclosure and respect the right of shareholders

PS&C has a continuous disclosure policy which is designed to ensure that all material matters are appropriately disclosed in a balanced and timely manner and in accordance with the requirements of the ASX Listing Rules.

PS&C has adopted a shareholder communications policy. The group aims to ensure that all shareholders are well informed of all major developments affecting the group and that the full participation by shareholders at the group’s AGM is facilitated. PS&C encourages face-to-face participation at AGM’s and shareholders have the option to receive communications from and send communications to PS&C, and its security register, electronically. Details are available on PS&C’s website.

The Continuous Disclosure and External Communications Policy is available on the group’s website.

Principle 7 - Recognise and manage risk

The Corporate Governance Charter and the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter sets out processes and policies for the management of risk in PS&C’s business. The Board must evaluate risks regularly and consider corrective action.

The Corporate Governance Charter and the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter empowers the Audit and Risk Management Committee to support the group’s business risk strategy.

The Board is responsible for the oversight and management of risk, including the identification of material business risks on an ongoing basis and will be assisted by the Audit and Risk Management Committee where required.

Management is responsible for establishing procedures to provide assurance to the Board that major business risks are identified, consistently assessed and appropriately addressed. PS&C does not currently have any material exposure to

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economic, environmental or social sustainability risks. The management team regularly report risks, at least annually, to the Board.

PS&C does not have an internal audit function due to the small size and minimal geographical spread of the group as well as a reasonably low level of complexity involved in systems and processes. This requirement will be reviewed by the Board annually.

The group’s code of conduct requires the CEO and CFO to provide a statement to the Board with any financial report to the effect that the group’s risk management and internal compliance and control systems are operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.

Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly

The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee to assist the Board to discharge its responsibilities in relation to remuneration and issues relevant to remuneration policies and practices, including those for senior management and non-executive Directors.

The composition and role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is set out in this Committee’s charter.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee consists of all independent directors.

The group has adopted a remuneration policy which complies with the guidelines for executive remuneration packages and non-executive director remuneration. The group also has a Code of Conduct for Transactions in Securities that applies to Directors and relevant employees.

No senior executive is involved directly in deciding their own remuneration.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter and remuneration policy are available on the group’s website.

Specific details on remuneration and incentive arrangements are detailed in the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report as part of the Annual Report.

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