AUDINATE GROUP LIMITED — Governance Information 2020

Sep 10, 2020

AUDINATE GROUP LIMITED

ACN 618 616 916

(the "Company")

Corporate Governance Statement

This Corporate Governance Statement sets out the Company's current compliance with the fourth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations ( Principles and Recommendations ). The Principles and Recommendations are not mandatory. However, the Company is required to provide a statement as part of its annual report disclosing the extent to which the Company has followed the Principles and Recommendations.

The Board of the Company currently has in place corporate governance policies and charters which have been posted in a dedicated corporate governance information section on the Company's website at www.audinate.com.

PRINCIPLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS	PRINCIPLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS	COMPLY (Yes/No)	EXPLANATION
1.	Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1	Companies 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.	Yes	The respective roles and responsibilities of the Board and management are defined under the Board Charter, a copy of which is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. There is a clear delineation between the Board's responsibility for the Company's strategy and activities, and the day-to-day management of operations conferred upon officers of the Company.
1.2	Companies 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	Yes	The process for selection, appointment, and re-appointment of directors is detailed in the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, a copy of which is available on the Company's website at www.audinate.com. Under the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, shareholders are required to be provided with all material information in the Committee'spossession relevant to a

	possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re- elect a director.		decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director including, biographical details, qualifications, a statement as to whether the Board supports the nomination of the director and the degree of independence of the director and, details of any existing directorships held.
1.3	Companies should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.	Yes	The Company requires each director and senior executive to execute a written agreement setting out the terms of their appointment.
1.4	The company secretary should be accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.	Yes	The company secretary is Rob Goss, who reports directly to the chair of the Board, David Krall (in respect of his role as company secretary). The role of the company secretary is outlined in the Board Charter, a copy of which is available on the Company's website at www.audinate.com.
1.5	Companies 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	Yes in respect to (a) and (b) and partly No in respect to (c)	The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy, a copy of which is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. The Diversity Policy requires the Board to establish measureable objectives to assist the Company to achieve gender diversity and to assess the Company's progress in achieving these objectives. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will report to the Board on the Company's progress towards achieving its measurable objectives each year. The Company is in the process of identifying and agreeing measurable objectives. The Company will provide updates on its progress towards achieving its diversity objectives including the respective proportions of men and women on the Board,in senior executivepositions and

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	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.		across the whole organisation (including how the entity has defined "Senior executive") in its future annual reports. The Company is not considered a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act.
1.6	Companies 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.	Yes	Under the Board Charter, the Board is required to regularly, with the advice and assistance of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, to review and evaluate the performance of the Board, its Committees and individual directors against the relevant charters, corporate governance policies, and agreed goals and objectives (as applicable). During the reporting period a performance evaluation was undertaken.
1.7	Companies 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.	Yes	Under the Board Charter, the Board (with the advice and assistance of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee) is responsible for reviewing and approving the performance of the members of the executive leadership team. The Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) annually assess the performance of the CEO according to agreed performance indicators. Where areas for improvement are identified, the NEDs direct actions and implement strategies to put into effect appropriate improvements. The CEO is responsible for assessing the performance of his direct reports and identifying areas for improvement and strategies designed to implement appropriate improvements. The CEO consults the Board regarding the remuneration of the senior executives, including anybonus orproposed issue under the Company’s employee share

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plan.

During the year, the performance of the CEO and senior executives were assessed, areas for improvement identified and strategies adopted to implement improvements.

			plan. During the year, the performance of the CEO and senior executives were assessed, areas for improvement identified and strategies adopted to implement improvements.	plan. During the year, the performance of the CEO and senior executives were assessed, areas for improvement identified and strategies adopted to implement improvements.
2.	Structure the board to add value
2.1	The board 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.	Yes		The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee to oversee the selection and appointment practices of the Company. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is governed by a Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, which is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee consists of three members, Alison Ledger (Chair), David Krall and John Dyson, each of whom are independent non-executive directors. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is chaired by Alison Ledger, who is an independent director for ASX purposes. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter prohibits a member of the Committee from being present for discussions at a Committee meeting on, or to vote on a matter regarding, his or her election, re-election or removal. The number of times the Committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report.
2.2	Companies should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversitythat the board currentlyhas or is lookingto	Yes		The Company's Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for regularlyreviewingthe size,composition and skills of

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	achieve in its membership.		the Board to ensure that the Board is able to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively and to identify any gaps in the skills or experience of the Board. The Board has prepared and considered a board skills matrix assessing the current skills and diversity of the Board and its needs going forward. The Board skills matrix provides a detailed description of the desired skills and behaviours that are considered important to achieve in the board memberships. These include the following competencies: 1. Strategic and commercial acumen 2. Corporate governance experience 3. Financial acumen 4. Risk and compliance 5. Global technology B2B business experience 6. Marketing / new product development 7. Manufacturing expertise 8. Executive leadership 9. Technology infrastructure 10. People, culture and conduct 11. Mergers and acquisitions experience 12. Equity and Debt capital markets expertise The Board considers there is currently an appropriate mix of skills, diversity and experience on the Board, taking into account the size of the Company and the nature of its operations.
2.3	Companies should disclose: (a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors;	Yes	The Company assesses the independence of its directors against the requirements for independence set out in the Board Charter which is based upon the independence criteria set out in the ASX Corporate

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• (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.

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Governance Principles.

Director independence is initially assessed upon each director's appointment and reviewed on an ongoing basis, or as required when a new personal interest or conflict of interest is disclosed. Directors are required to disclose all actual or potential conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis.

David Krall, Tim Finlayson, Alison Ledger, Roger Price and John Dyson are the directors considered by the Board to be independent.

Lee Ellison, who resigned as CEO on 13 September 2019, was not considered to be independent due to his executive role as CEO. Similarly, Aiden Williams who commenced as CEO on 16 September 2019 is not considered independent.

The length of service of each director on the Board, during and subsequent to the reporting period ended 30 June 2020, is as follows:

• Lee Ellison: 19 April 2017 - 13 September 2019

• Roger Price: 19 April 2017 - present

• John Dyson: 19 April 2017 - present

• David Krall: 19 April 2017 - present

• Alison Ledger: 9 May 2017 - present

• Tim Finlayson: 9 May 2017 – present

• Aidan Williams: 16 September 2019 - present

It should be noted that Messers Ellison, Price, Dyson and Krall acted as Directors of Audinate Pty Ltd for several years prior to the incorporation of Audinate Group Limited to facilitate listing on the ASX.

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2.4	A majority of the board should be independent directors.	Yes	During the financial year the Company had seven directors (with a maximum of six at any time) and five of these are considered independent for ASX purposes. This mix remained unchanged following the change of CEO.
2.5	The chair of the board should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the CEO.	Yes	The Chairman of the Board is David Krall. Mr Krall is considered an independent director for ASX purposes. The roles of Chairman and CEO are exercised by two separate individuals. The role of CEO was held by Lee Ellison until 13 September 2019 and from 16 September 2019 by Aidan Williams.
2.6	Companies 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.	Yes	The Company's Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for establishing and facilitating induction for new directors and providing new directors with all such information and advice which may be considered necessary or desirable for the director to commence their appointment to the Board. The Company's Remuneration and Nomination Committee is also responsible for providing directors with access to continuing education for directors for the purpose of updating and maintaining their skills and knowledge to perform their roles as directors effectively. A copy of the Nomination Committee Charter is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com.
3	Act ethically and responsibly
3.1	Companies should: (a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and	Yes	The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct which applies to all directors, officers and employees of the Company as well as a Securities TradingPolicy. Each of these is available on the Company's

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	employees; and (b) disclose that code or a summary of it.		website atwww.audinate.com.
4	Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
4.1	The board 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.	Yes	The Company has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee to oversee the management of financial and internal risks. The Audit and Risk Management Committee consists of three members, Tim Finlayson, John Dyson and Roger Price. All members of the Committee are independent non-executive directors. The Committee is chaired by Tim Finlayson who is an independent director who is not the Chair of the Board. The Audit and Risk Management Committee is governed by an Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter, a copy of which is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. The relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee, the number of times the committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report.
4.2	The board should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financialperiod,receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that,in	Yes	Prior to the Board approving the Company's financial statements, includingthe Company’s accounts to 30 June 2020,the Board ensures

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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.

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that it receives from the CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, 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.

	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.		that it receives from the CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, 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.	that it receives from the CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, 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.
4.3	Companies should ensure that its external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions from security holders relevant to the audit.	Yes		The Company requires its external auditor to attend its AGM to answer any questions from shareholders relevant to the audit and this is specifically set out in the Company's Shareholder Communication Policy.
5	Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1	Companies 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.	Yes		The Company is committed to taking a proactive approach to continuous disclosure and creating a culture within the Company that promotes and facilitates compliance with the Company's continuous disclosure obligations. The Company has adopted a written policy to ensure compliance with its ASX Listing Rule disclosure obligations. A copy of the Company's Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on its website at www.audinate.com. The Company has appointed the Company Secretary as the reporting officer and the ASX liaison officer. However, the Board retains ultimate responsibility for compliance with the Company's continuous disclosure obligations.
6	Respect the rights of security holders
6.1	Companies should provide information about itself and its governance to	Yes		The Company provides investors with comprehensive and timely

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	investors via its website.		access to information about itself and its governance on its website at www.audinate.com, including copies of the Company's Constitution, Board and committee charters and key corporate governance policies, copies of all material information lodged with ASX, copies of all announcements, briefings and speeches made to the market, analysts or the media, press releases or announcements made by the Company, financial data for the Company, the Company's annual reports and notices of shareholder meetings. Further details are set out in the Company's Shareholder Communication Policy.
6.2	Companies should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors.	Yes	The Company has adopted a Shareholder Communications Policy for shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board, a copy of which is available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. The Company seeks to utilise numerous modes of communication, including electronic communication to ensure that its communication with shareholders is frequent, clear and accessible. For example, the Company holds regular online investor briefings which all shareholders are able to attend. The Company also encourages shareholder communication with the Company and invites shareholders to submit questions in advance of the Company’s annual general meeting.
6.3	Companies should disclose the policies and processes it has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders.	Yes	All shareholders are invited to attend the Company's general meetings either in person or by representative. Shareholders have an opportunity to submit questions to the Board and the Company's external auditor for consideration at the annual general meeting.
6.4	Companies should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically.	Yes	The Company encourages shareholders to submit questions or requests for information directly to the Company via the Company's website atwww.audinate.com. The Company also encourages

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shareholders to submit any questions related to their shareholdings in the Company to the Company's share registry with the share registry's contact details included in the Company's Shareholder Communication Policy, including details for electronic communication.

			shareholders to submit any questions related to their shareholdings in the Company to the Company's share registry with the share registry's contact details included in the Company's Shareholder Communication Policy, including details for electronic communication.	shareholders to submit any questions related to their shareholdings in the Company to the Company's share registry with the share registry's contact details included in the Company's Shareholder Communication Policy, including details for electronic communication.
7	Recognise and manage risk
7.1	Companies 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.	Yes		In conjunction with the Company's other corporate governance policies, the Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy which is designed to assist the Company to identify, assess, monitor and manage its risk, including any material changes to its risk profile. The Board has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day oversight and management of the Company's risk profile to the Audit and Risk Management Committee. The Audit and Risk Management Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Company maintains effective risk management and internal control systems and processes and provides regular reports to the Board on these matters. The Audit and Risk Management Committee consists of three members, Tim Finlayson, John Dyson and Roger Price. All members of the Committee are independent non-executive directors. The Committee is chaired by Tim Finlayson who is an independent director. The Board has conferred responsibility on the Company's management to develop and maintain a risk management program and internal control systems which identify material risks in light of the day to day needs of the Company.

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The Board is responsible for oversight of the overall system of internal control and provides final consideration and direction on any risk management issues.

The number of times the committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report.

A copy of the Company's Risk Management Policy and the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter are available on the Company's website at www.audinate.com.

			The Board is responsible for oversight of the overall system of internal control and provides final consideration and direction on any risk management issues. The number of times the committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report. A copy of the Company's Risk Management Policy and the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter are available on the Company's website atwww.audinate.com.
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.	Yes	The Audit and Risk Management Committee regularly reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of its risk management framework to ensure that its internal control systems and processes are monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. The division of responsibility between the Board, Audit and Risk Management Committee and management aims to ensure that specific responsibilities for risk management are clearly communicated and understood. The Risk Management Policy provides for regular reporting to the Board which supplements the Company's quality system, complaint handling processes and standard operating procedures which are all designed to address various forms of risks. In accordance with the Risk Management Policy, the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Board have reviewed the Company’s risk framework during the reporting period.
7.3	Companies should disclose: (a) if it has an internal audit function,how the function is structured and	Yes in respect to	Due to the Company's current size and business circumstances, the Company does not have an internal audit function. The Company will

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	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	7.3(b)	reconsider this decision as appropriate and appoint an internal auditor if, and when, the Company considers this necessary. Under the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter, the Audit and Risk Management Committee is responsible providing an independent and objective assessment to the Board regarding the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s risk management and internal control process.
7.4	Companies 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.	Yes	The Company does not consider that it has any material exposure to environmental and social sustainability risks. If the Company determines in the future that it has any material exposure to environmental and social sustainability, the Company will provide details in its future corporate governance statements. The operating and financial performance of the Company is influenced by a variety of general domestic and global economic and business conditions. These are factors outside of the Company’s control and accordingly they are managed through monitoring the economic and political environment and taking mitigating actions where possible and warranted. Recently the Company has been affected by the impacts of COVID-19 and a description, including corrective actions, is outlined in the FY20 Annual Report.
8	Remunerate fairly and responsibly
8.1	Companies should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and	Yes	The Company has a Remuneration and Nomination Committee, which is governed by a Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter. A copy of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on the website atwww.audinate.com. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee consists of three

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(2) is chaired by an independent director,

members, Alison Ledger (Chair), David Krall and John Dyson, each of whom is an independent non-executive director.

and disclose:

Further, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter prohibits a member of the Committee from being present for discussions at a Committee meeting on, or vote on a matter regarding, his or her remuneration.

• (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

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is chaired by Alison Ledger, who is an independent director for ASX purposes.

• (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.

The number of times the committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report.

	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.		Ledger, who is an independent director for ASX purposes. The number of times the committee met and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings is set out in the Directors’ Report.
8.2	Companies should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding	Yes	The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for
	the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of		setting and reviewing the policies and practices of the Company
	executive directors and other senior executives.		regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the
			remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives,
			separately.
			Policies and practices regarding remuneration of non-executive
			directors, executive directors and senior executives are set out in the
			Company’s Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’
			Report.
8.3	A company which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should:	Yes	The Company has adopted a Securities Trading Policy which provides
	(a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into		that participants must not, without prior written approval by the
	transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise)		relevant person specified in the Policy, engage in hedging
	which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and		arrangements, deal in derivatives or enter into other arrangements
	(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.		which vary economic risk related to the Company's securities.

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A copy of the Securities Trading Policy is available on the Company's website at www.audinate.com.

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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:
Audinate Group Limited
ABN / ARBN: 618 616 916	Financial year ended:
618 616 916	30 June 2020

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.audinate.com/company/about/corporate governance

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 11 September 2020 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 11 September 2020

Name of Secretary authorising lodgement: Rob Goss

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 …4
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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of our board and management (including those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management): ☒ in our Board Charter available on our website: https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate-governance	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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

4 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 …4
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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it: ☒at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance … 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 StatementOR ☐at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location]	☒ 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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraph (b): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraph (b): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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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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.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: ☒at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒In the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report.	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable
2.2	A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.	… our board skills matrix: ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable

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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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b): ☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location] … and the length of service of each director: ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☒on our website: https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate-governance	☐an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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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.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: ☒at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☒in the Directors’ Report included in the Annual Report.	☐ 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 Statement OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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.	… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it: ☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☒the Continuous Disclosure Policy is available at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance	☐ 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.audinate.com/	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: ☐at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☒in the Directors’ Report included in the Annual Report.	☐ 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 OR ☐at [insert location] … and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period covered by this Appendix 4G: ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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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.	… 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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): ☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: ☒at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☒in the Directors’ Report included in the Annual Report.	☐ 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
8.2	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 OR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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.	… our policy on this issue or a summary of it: ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒our Securities Trading Policy is available at https://www.audinate.com/company/about/corporate- governance	☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ 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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	~~ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES~~
	-		~~Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed listed~~ ~~entities:~~ ~~The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity~~ ~~should disclose:~~ ~~(a)~~ ~~the arrangements between the responsible entity and the~~ ~~listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;~~ ~~(b)~~ ~~the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible~~ ~~entity for overseeing those arrangements.~~		~~… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):~~ ~~☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement ~~~~OR~~ ~~☐ at [~~~~insert location]~~		~~☐~~	~~an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance~~ ~~Statement~~
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	-		~~Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally~~ ~~managed listed entities:~~ ~~An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the~~ ~~terms governing the remuneration of the manager.~~		~~… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity:~~ ~~☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement~~~~OR~~ ~~☐ at [~~~~insert location]~~		~~☐~~	~~an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance~~ ~~Statement~~

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