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BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD LIMITED — AGM Information 2021
Oct 14, 2021
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ACN 614 854 045
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held virtually on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 1.00pm (AEDT)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19
This Annual General Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting, as physical attendance is not being offered in order to comply with Government restrictions on public gatherings and interstate travel, and to ensure the health and safety of staff and shareholders. Details on attending the AGM virtually are included in the Notice of Meeting and on the Company’s website www.bhdlimited.com.au .
This Notice of Annual General Meeting should be read in its entirety. If Shareholders are in doubt as to how they should vote, they should seek advice from their accountant, solicitor or other professional adviser prior to voting.
Should you wish to discuss any matter please do not hesitate to contact the Company by telephone on +61 2 8117 8123 or Share Registry on 1300 554 474.
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Contents
PART A: NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
PART B: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
ONLINE MEETING GUIDE
PROXY FORM
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PART A: NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Benjamin Hornigold Limited ( Company ) will be held virtually on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 at 1.00pm (AEDT) online at https://agmlive.link/BHD21 ( Meeting ).
The Explanatory Memorandum to this Notice provides additional information on matters to be considered at the Meeting. The Explanatory Memorandum and the Proxy Form form part of this Notice.
The Directors have determined that the persons eligible to vote at the Meeting are those who are registered as Shareholders on Monday 15 November 2021 at 7.00pm (AEDT).
Terms and abbreviations used in this Notice and Explanatory Memorandum are defined in Section E.
BUSINESS
i. Chairman’s address on significant events during the financial year.
ii. Presentation of audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021.
iii. Proposed Ordinary Resolutions:
Resolution 1 Adoption of Remuneration Report Resolution 2 Re-election of Director, Mr Michael Glennon
iv. Proposed Special Resolution:
Resolution 3 Approval of increased Share issue capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A
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AGENDA
Annual Report
To table and consider the Annual Report of the Company and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2021, which includes the Financial Report, the Directors' Report and the Auditor's Report. The Reports are placed before the Shareholders for discussion and Shareholders will be given the opportunity to ask questions and make comments on the Reports; no voting is required on this matter.
Resolution 1: Adoption of the Remuneration Report
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That the Remuneration Report required by section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) as contained in the Company’s Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 be adopted by the Shareholders."
Note: the vote on this Resolution is advisory only and does not bind the Directors or the Company under section 250R(2) of the Corporations Act. If the ‘No’ votes are greater than 25% then there are potentially serious consequences, see Explanatory Memorandum for details.
Resolution 1: Voting Prohibition Statement:
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ( Corporations Act ), a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by, or on behalf of, the following persons:
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(a) a member of the Key Management Personnel, details of whose remuneration are included in the Remuneration Report; or
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(b) a Closely Related Party of such a member.
However, a person (the voter ) described above may cast a vote on this Resolution if the vote is cast as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution and:
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(a) the voter is appointed as a proxy by writing that specifies the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution; or
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(b) the voter is the Chair of the meeting and the appointment of the Chair as proxy: (i) does not specify the way the proxy is to vote on Resolution 1; and (ii) expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though Resolution 1 is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.
Resolution 2: Re-Election of Mr Michael Glennon as a Director
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary Resolution:
“That Mr Michael Glennon, who retires by rotation in accordance with Rule 5.1 of the Company’s Constitution, and being eligible, be re-elected as a Director of the Company.”
There are no voting exclusions in relation to this Resolution.
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Resolution 3: Approval of increased Share issue capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following Resolution as a Special Resolution:
“That, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule 7.1A, and for all other purposes, the issue of equity securities up to 10% of the issued capital of the Company (at the time of the issue) calculated in accordance with the formula prescribed in ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.2 and on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum be approved.”
Resolution 3 is a Special Resolution. For a Special Resolution to be passed, at least 75% of the votes cast by Shareholders entitled to vote on Resolution 3 must be in favour of the Resolution.
Voting Exclusion Statement for Resolution 3
The Company will, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 14.11 of the Listing Rules, disregard any votes cast in favour of Resolution 3 by or on behalf of:
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the named person or class of persons excluded from voting; or
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an associate of that person or those persons
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of a resolution by:
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a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the resolution, in accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on the resolution in that way; or
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the Chair of the meeting as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the resolution, in accordance with a direction given to the Chair to vote on the resolution as the Chair decides; or
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a holder acting solely in a nominee, trustee, custodial or other fiduciary capacity on behalf of a beneficiary provided the following conditions are met:
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the beneficiary provides written confirmation to the holder that the beneficiary is not excluded from voting, and is not an associate of a person excluded from voting on the resolution; and
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the holder votes on the resolution in accordance with directions given by the beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
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In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 14.11, if at the time of seeking approval, the entity is proposing to make an issue of equity securities under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.2, any person is expected to participate in the 10% placement facility, and any person who might obtain a benefit, except a benefit solely in the capacity of a holder of securities, if the resolution is passed, is excluded from voting in favour of the resolution. At this point in time, the Company has no specific intention to issue Equity Securities under Listing Rule 7.1 A, and therefore it is not known who (if any) may participate in a potential issue of Equity Securities under Listing Rule 7.1A.
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General Business
Non-Executive Chairman’s Report on current activities.
By order of the Board of Directors
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Michael Glennon Company Secretary 15 October 2021
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ENTITLEMENT TO VOTE AND ATTEND AGM VIRTUALLY
The Directors have determined that, for the purpose of voting at the Meeting, shares in the Company will be taken to be held by the Shareholders on 15 November 2021 at 7.00pm (AEDT).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shareholders are not permitted to attend the AGM in person; refer below for how to attend the AGM virtually.
Shareholders may vote by either:
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i. Using the online platform, or
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ii. Appointing a Proxy
The Virtual Meeting Online Guide is attached to the back of this document and is available on the Company’s website at www.bhdlimited.com.au.
a. Attending virtually and online voting on the day of the AGM
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Shareholders will be able to attend the AGM virtually and vote virtually on the day of the AGM using the online platform. We recommend logging in to the online platform at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the Meeting using the instructions below:
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Enter https://agmlive.link/BHD21 into a web browser on your computer or online device;
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Securityholders will need their SRN or HIN (printed at the top of the Voting Form); and
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Proxyholders will need their proxy code which Link Market Services will provide via email no later than 48 hours prior to the Meeting.
Online voting will be open between the commencement of the Meeting at 1.00pm (AEDT) on 17 November 2021 and end at the time at which the Chair announces voting closure.
b. Proxies
In accordance with Section 249L of the Corporations Act 2001 , Shareholders are advised that:
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each Shareholder who is entitled to attend and cast a vote at the meeting has a right to appoint a proxy;
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the proxy need not be a Shareholder of the Company; and
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a Shareholder who is entitled to cast two or more votes may appoint two proxies and may specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. If no proportion or number is specified, then in accordance with Section 249X(3) of the Corporations Act , each proxy may exercise half of the votes. Fractions are disregarded.
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If you wish to appoint a proxy and are entitled to do so, please complete and return the attached proxy form.
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A corporation may elect to appoint a representative rather than a proxy, in accordance with the Corporations Act . In this case, the Company will require written proof of the representative’s appointment, which must be lodged with or presented to the Company prior to the meeting.
The instrument appointing the proxy must be received by the Company’s Registry at the address specified below at least 48 hours before the time notified for the Meeting.
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On-line at:
www.linkmarketservices.com.au
by mail, to Benjamin Hornigold Limited, using the enclosed reply envelope to:
C/- Link Market Services Limited, Locked Bag A14, Sydney South NSW 1235 Australia.
by facsimile:
+61 2 9287 0309
By hand (within business hours)
Link Market Services Limited, Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Technical difficulties may arise during the course of the AGM. The Chairman has discretion as to whether and how the meeting should proceed in the event that technical difficulties arise. In exercising his discretion, the Chairman will have regard to the number of members impacted and the extent to which participation in the business of the AGM is affected.
Where the Chairman considers it appropriate, the Chairman may continue to hold the AGM and transact business, including conducting a poll and voting in accordance with valid proxy instructions. For this reason, members are encouraged to lodge a proxy by 1.00pm (AEDT) on 15 November 2021 even if they plan to attend online.
QUESTIONS FROM SHAREHOLDERS
The Chair of the meeting will allow a reasonable opportunity for Shareholders to ask questions or make comments on the management of the Company at the meeting. To ask a question via telephone, Shareholders will need to contact Link Market Services on 1800 990 363 or +1800 990 363 prior to the meeting to obtain a personalised PIN number. Please refer to the Virtual Meeting Online Guide for further information on how to participate virtually.
Mr Warwick Face of Pitcher Partners, as the auditor responsible for preparing the auditor’s report for the year ended 30 June 2021 (or his representative), will attend the meeting. The Chair of the meeting will allow a reasonable opportunity for the members as a whole to ask the auditor questions at the meeting about:
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the conduct of the audit;
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the preparation and content of the auditor’s report;
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the accounting policies adopted by the Company in relation to the preparation of the financial statements; and
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the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit.
To assist the Board and the auditor of the Company in responding to any questions you may have, please submit any questions in writing by fax, email, InvestorVote or by post to the address below by no later than 5:00pm (AEDT) on 12 November 2021.
By email [email protected] By post Level 10,171 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
As required by section 250PA of the Corporations Act, the Company will pass to the auditors any questions directed to the auditor, received in writing at least 5 business days prior to the meeting, that the auditor considers relevant to the content of the auditor’s report or the conduct of the audit of the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2021. The Chair of the meeting will allow a reasonable opportunity for the auditor to respond to the questions set out on this list.
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PART B: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
This Explanatory Statement has been prepared for the information of Shareholders of the Company in connection with the business to be conducted at the Meeting. It forms part of the Notice of Meeting and must be read together with that Notice.
A copy of the Notice of Meeting (including Explanatory Memorandum) was lodged with the ASX on 15 October 2021. The ASX does not take any responsibility for the content of the Notice of Meeting (including Explanatory Memorandum).
Purpose of the Meeting
The purpose of the Meeting is to consider and vote on the Resolutions.
Entire document
Shareholders are encouraged to read this document in its entirety before making a decision on how to vote on the Resolutions being considered at the Meeting. If you have any doubt how to deal with this document, please consult your legal, financial or other professional advisor.
Glossary
Certain terms and abbreviations used in the Explanatory Statement have defined meanings, which are set out in the Glossary contained in section E of this Explanatory Statement.
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT
The financial statements, Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report for Benjamin Hornigold Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 were included in the 2021 Annual Report of the Company, a copy of which is available on the Company’s website www.bhdlimited.com.au. There is no requirement for shareholders to approve these reports. However, the Chairman will allow a reasonable opportunity for shareholders to ask questions about, or make comments on, the operations and management of the Company. Shareholders will be given a reasonable opportunity to ask the auditor questions.
B. RESOLUTION 1: ADOPTION OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT
The Remuneration Report of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 is set out in the Company’s Annual Report.
The report sets out the Company’s executive remuneration framework and remuneration outcomes for the Board and Key Management Personnel.
The Chairman will allow a reasonable opportunity for shareholders to ask questions about, or make comments on, the Remuneration Report at the meeting before calling a vote. The Resolution is advisory only. The Board will consider and take into account the outcome of the vote and feedback from shareholders on the Remuneration Report when reviewing the Company’s remuneration policies.
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Voting consequences
Under changes to the Corporations Act which came into effect on 1 July 2011, a company is required to put to its Shareholders a resolution proposing the calling of another meeting of Shareholders to consider the appointment of directors of the company (Spill Resolution) if, at consecutive AGMs, at least 25% of the votes cast on a remuneration report resolution are voted against adoption of the remuneration report, and at the first of those AGMs a Spill Resolution was not put to vote. If required, the Spill Resolution must be put to vote at the second of those AGMs.
If more than 50% of votes cast are in favour of the Spill Resolution, the company must convene a shareholder meeting (Spill Meeting) within 90 days of the second AGM.
All of the directors of the company (other than the managing director) who were in office when the Directors' Report (as included in the company’s annual financial report for the previous financial year) was approved, will cease to hold office immediately before the end of the Spill Meeting but may stand for re-election at the Spill Meeting.
Following the Spill Meeting those persons whose election or re-election as directors of the company is approved will be the directors of the company.
Previous voting results
At the Company’s previous AGM, the remuneration report Resolution was passed on a poll. The votes cast against the remuneration report considered at that AGM were less than 25%. Accordingly, the Spill Resolution is not relevant for this AGM.
Proxy voting restrictions
Shareholders appointing a proxy for this Resolution should note the following:
In accordance with sections 250R(4) and 250R(5) of the Corporations Act, the Chairman will not vote any undirected proxies in relation to Resolution 1 unless the Shareholder specifically authorises the Chairman to vote in accordance with the Chair’s stated voting intentions. Please note that if the Chair of the AGM is your proxy (or becomes your proxy by default), by completing the proxy form you expressly authorise the Chairman to exercise your proxy on Resolution 1 even though it is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel, which includes the Chairman. If you appoint the Chair as your proxy you can direct the Chair to vote for or against or abstain from voting on Resolution 1 by marking the appropriate box on the proxy form.
Pursuant to the Corporations Act, if you elect to appoint a member of Key Management Personnel (other than the Chairman) or any Closely Related Party as your proxy to vote on this Resolution 1, you must direct the proxy how they are to vote, or they will be prevented by the Corporations Act from exercising your vote and your vote will not be counted in relation to this Resolution.
Alternatively, Shareholders can nominate as their proxy for the purpose of Resolution 1 a proxy who is not a member of the Company’s Key Management Personnel or a Closely Related Party. That person would be permitted to vote undirected proxies.
Board Recommendation
The Directors unanimously recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of this Resolution. The Chair intends to vote all available proxies in favour of this Resolution.
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C. RESOLUTION 2: RE- ELECTION OF MR MICHAEL GLENNON
ASX Listing Rule 14.4 requires that directors of the Company (excluding the Managing Director) must not hold office without re-election past the third AGM following the Director’s appointment or 3 years, whichever is longer, and ASX Listing Rule 14.5 requires that an election of directors must be held each year.
Rule 5.1 of the Company’s constitution requires that 1/3 of the directors of the Company must retire from office at each AGM and further, that if the number of directors is not equal to a multiple of 3 then the number nearest to, but not greater than, 1/3 retire from office but no director may retain office for more than 3 years without submitting him or herself for re-election. The retiring director is then eligible for re-election at the AGM.
Mr Michael Glennon has indicated that he will retire from office and seek re-election as a Non-Executive Director of the Company at the AGM. Mr Michael Glennon’s work history and experience is outlined in the Directors’ Report, which forms part of the Annual Report for the Company and is reproduced below:
| Name: | Michael Glennon |
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| Title: | Appointed as a Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Chair and Company Secretary on 12 June 2019. |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce from University of Western Sydney |
| Michael is the Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at | |
| Glennon Capital Pty Ltd. Michael has been a small cap Portfolio | |
| Manager since 1999. He was a co-founder of Adam Smith Asset | |
| Experience and expertise: | Management, a specialist small cap boutique. Prior to that Michael was a small cap portfolio manager at Paradice Investment |
| Management. Michael commenced his career at Mercantile | |
| Mutual before becoming managing Director of Republic Funds | |
| Management. |
Other current Directorships: Glennon Small Companies Ltd (ASX code: GC1) from 29 April 2015.
Board recommendation
The non-candidate directors support the election of Mr Michael Glennon.
The Chair intends to vote all available proxies in favour of this Resolution.
D. Special Resolution 3 – Approval of increased Share issue capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A
ASX Listing Rule 7.1A enables small to mid-cap listed companies to seek Shareholder approval by Special Resolution to issue equity securities equivalent to an additional 10% of the number of ordinary securities on issue by way of placements over a 12-month period (10% Placement Facility).
This is in addition to the existing 15% placement capacity permitted by Listing Rule 7.1. Resolution 3 is seeking approval of Shareholders by Special Resolution for the issue of such number of equity securities as calculated under the formula in ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.2, at an issue price as permitted by ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.3 to such persons as the Board may determine, and on the terms described in this Explanatory Memorandum.
A company is eligible to seek Shareholder approval for this additional placement capacity if it satisfies both of the following criteria at the date of the AGM:
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a) It has a market capitalisation of AU$300 million or less; and
b) Is not included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index.
The Company currently satisfies both of the above criteria, and it is anticipated that it will satisfy both criteria at the date of the AGM as well.
The number of Shares which may be issued or which the Company may agree to issue, under the approval sought by Resolution 3 is calculated in accordance with the following formula as set out in ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.2:
(A x D) – E
Where:
A is the number of fully paid ordinary securities on issue at the commencement of the relevant period,
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plus the number of fully paid ordinary securities issued in the relevant period under an exception in rule 7.2 other than exception 9, 16 or 17,
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plus the number of fully paid +ordinary securities issued in the relevant period on the conversion of convertible securities within rule 7.2 exception 9 where:
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the convertible securities were issued or agreed to be issued before the commencement of the relevant period; or
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the issue of, or agreement to issue, the convertible securities was approved, or taken under these rules to have been approved, under rule 7.1 or rule 7.4,
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plus the number of fully paid ordinary securities issued in the relevant period under an agreement to issue securities within rule 7.2 exception 16 where:
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the agreement was entered into before the commencement of the relevant period; or
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the agreement or issue was approved, or taken under these rules to have been approved, under rule 7.1 or rule 7.4,
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plus the number of any other fully paid ordinary securities issued in the relevant period with approval under rule 7.1 or rule 7.4,
Note: This may include fully paid ordinary securities issued in the relevant period under an agreement to issue securities within rule 7.2 exception 17 where the issue is subsequently approved under rule 7.1.
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plus the number of partly paid ordinary securities that became fully paid in the relevant period,
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less the number of fully paid ordinary securities cancelled in the relevant period;
Note that A has the same meaning in ASX Listing Rule 7.1 when calculating the Company’s 15% placement capacity.
D is 10%
E is the number of equity securities issued or agreed to be issued under Listing Rule 7.1A.2 in the 12 months before the date of the issue or agreement to issue that are not issued with the approval of Shareholders under ASX Listing Rule 7.4.
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Shareholder Approval
If this resolution is passed, the Company will be able to issue equity securities up to the combines 25% limit in Listing Rule 7.1 and 7.1A without further Shareholder approval.
If this resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to access the additional 10% capacity to issue securities without Shareholder approval as provided for in Listing Rule 7.1A and will remain subject to the 15% limit on issuing equity securities without shareholder approval set out in Listing Rule 7.1.
Minimum Price
For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.3A, the following information is provided:
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The minimum price at which the ordinary Shares will be issued will be no less than 75% of the volume weighted average price for ordinary shares calculated over the 15 trading days on which trades are recorded immediately before:
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a) the date on which the price at which the securities are to be issued is agreed by the entity and the recipient of the securities; or
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b) if the securities are not issued within 10 trading days of the date in paragraph (a) above, the date on which the securities are issued.
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The existing ordinary Shareholders face the risk of economic and voting dilution as a result of the issue of equity shares which are the subject of this Resolution, to the extent that such Shares are issued; including:
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a) the market price of ordinary shares may be significantly lower on the issue date than on the date on which this approval is being sought; and
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b) the ordinary shares may be issued at a price that is at a discount to the market price for those ordinary shares on the issue date.
Risk of Voting Dilution
The following table gives examples of the potential dilution of existing ordinary Shareholders on the basis of the current market price of the Company’s ordinary Shares and the current number of ordinary Shares as at the date of this Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum (Variable A) calculated in accordance with the formula in ASX Listing Rule 7.1A(2) as at the date of this Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum. The table also shows:
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examples of where Variable A has increased by 50%, and by 100%, respectively. The number of ordinary securities on issue may increase as a result of issues or ordinary securities that do not require Shareholder approval (for example the pro-rata entitlement issue or script issue under a takeover offer) or future specific requirements under Listing Rule 7.1 that are approved at a future Shareholders meeting; and
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examples of where the issue price of ordinary securities has decreased by 50%, and increased by 100%, respectively, as against the current market price.
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| Number of Shares on issue Variable A (ASX LR 7.1A(2)) |
Dilution | |||
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| 50% decrease in issue price $0.15 |
Issue price $0.30 |
100% increase in issue price $0.60 |
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| Current Variable A is the current number of Shares on issue 24,155,241 |
10% voting Dilution Funds raised |
2,415,524 Ordinary Shares $363,329 |
2,415,524 Ordinary Shares $724,657 |
2,415,524 Ordinary Shares $1,449,314 |
| 50% increase in current Variable A 36,232,862 |
10% voting Dilution Funds raised |
3,623,286 Ordinary Shares $543,393 |
3,623,286 Ordinary Shares $1,086,986 |
3,623,286 Ordinary Shares $2,173,972 |
| 100% increase in current Variable A 48,310,482 |
10% voting Dilution Funds raised |
4,831,048 Ordinary Shares $724,657 |
4,831,048 Ordinary Shares $1,449,314 |
4,831,048 Ordinary Shares $2,898,629 |
Notes:
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(i) The table assumes that the Company issues the maximum number of ordinary Shares available under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.
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(ii) The table assumes that no options or performance rights are exercised for ordinary Shares before the date of the issue of ordinary Shares under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.
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(iii) The table does not show an example of dilution that may be caused to a particular Shareholder by reason of placements under the 10% Placement Facility based on that Shareholder’s interest at the date of the meeting.
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(iv) The table shows the effect of an issue of ordinary Shares under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A, not under the Company’s 15% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1.
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(v) The issue price of AU$0.30 being the closing price of the Shares on 22 September 2021.
Date of Issue
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The date by which the Company may issue the ordinary Shares commences on the date of the AGM and expires on the first to occur of the following:
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the date which is 12 months after the date of the AGM at which approval is obtained.
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the time and date of the Company’s next AGM.
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the time and date of the approval by Shareholders of the Company’s ordinary Shares of a transaction under ASX Listing Rule 11.1.2 or 11.2.
The approval under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A will cease to be valid in the event that holders of the Company’s ordinary Shares approve a transaction under ASX Listing Rule 11.1.2 or 11.2.
Purpose of Issue under 10% Placement Facility
- The ordinary Shares would be issued for the purpose of raising working capital and/or construction finance for the Company and can only be issued for cash consideration.
Allocation under the 10% Placement Capacity
- The Company’s allocation policy is dependent on the prevailing market conditions at the times of any proposed issue pursuant to the 10% Placement Facility. The identity of the
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allottees of equity securities would be determined on a case-by-case basis having regard to the factors including but not limited to the following:
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The methods of raising funds that are available to the Company;
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The effect of the issue of the Equity Securities on the control of the Company. Allocation would be subject to takeover thresholds;
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The financial situation and solvency of the Company; and
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Advice from corporate, financial and broking advisors (if applicable).
The allottees under the 10% Placement Facility have not been determined as at the date of this Notice but may include existing substantial Shareholders and/or new Shareholders who are not related parties or associates of a related party of the Company.
Previous Approval under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A
- The Company did not obtain approval under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A at a previous AGM.
Voting Exclusion
The Voting Exclusion Statement is set out under the Resolution in the Notice of Meeting. At the date of the Notice, the proposed allottees of any Securities which may be issued in accordance with this Resolution are not as yet known or identified. In these circumstances (and in accordance with the note set out in ASX Listing Rule 14.11.1 relating to ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A), for a person’s vote to be excluded, it must be known that that person will participate in the proposed issue. Where it is not known who will participate in the proposed issue (as is the case in respect of the Securities which may be issued in accordance with this Resolution), Shareholders must consider the proposal on the basis that they may or may not get a benefit and that it is possible that their holding will be diluted and there is no reason to exclude their votes.
Resolution 3 is a Special Resolution. For a Special Resolution to be passed, at least 75% of the votes cast by Shareholders entitled to vote on Resolution 3 must be in favour of the Resolution.
Recommendation
The Board unanimously recommends that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 3. Each Board member intends to vote in favour of the Resolution in respect of the Shares held by them.
The Chair intends to vote all available proxies in favour of Special Resolution 3.
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E. GLOSSARY
| Term | Definition |
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| AGM | Means annualgeneral meeting |
| agmlive.com | The provider of virtual meeting and poll voting services |
| (https://agmlive.link/BHD21) | |
| Annual Report | Means the annual report for the company for the period ended 30 |
| June 2021 | |
| ASX | ASX Limited ACN 008 624 691 or the securities exchange |
| operated byit(as the context requires) | |
| Closely Related | In relation to a member of the Key Management Personnel, |
| Party/Parties | means: |
| (a) A spouse or child of the member; | |
| (b) A child of the member’s spouse; | |
| (c) A dependant of the member or of the member’s spouse; | |
| (d) Anyone else who is one of the member’s family and may be | |
| expected to influence the member or be influenced by the | |
| member, in the member’s dealings with the Company; | |
| (e) A company which the member controls; or | |
| (f) a person prescribed by the Corporations Regulations 2001 | |
| (Cth). | |
| Company | Benjamin Hornigold Limited ACN 614 854 045 |
| Corporations Act |
the_Corporations Act 2001_(Cth) |
| Director | A director of the Company |
| Explanatory | The explanatory statement accompanying and forming part of the |
| Statement | Notice of Meeting |
| Key Management Personnelor KMP |
Those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, including any director, whether executive or otherwise |
| Listing Rules | The listing rules of the ASX as applicable to the Company from time to time |
| Meeting | The annual general meeting of the Company to be held at the time andplace specified in the Notice of Meeting |
| Notice of Meeting |
This notice of meeting and accompanying Explanatory Statement |
| Remuneration Report |
The report set out in the Directors’ Report section of the Company’s Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 |
| Resolutions | The resolutions to be put to Shareholders at the Meeting, as set out in the Notice of Meeting |
| Share | A fully paid ordinaryshare in the capital of the Company |
| Shareholder | A holder of a Share |
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Questions from Shareholders
For the meeting of the Company to be held virtually on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 1:00pm AEDT.
Name of Shareholder: ______
Questions
Please mark the box next to the question if it is directed to the auditor.
Lodging this Questions Form
Please submit this Questions Form to the Company no later than 5:00pm (AEDT) on 12 November 2021 to either:
By email [email protected]
By post Level 10, 171 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
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Virtual Meeting Online Guide
Before you begin
Ensure your browser is compatible. Check your current browser by going to the website: whatismybrowser.com
Supported browsers are:
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Chrome – Version 44 & 45 and after
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Firefox – 40.0.2 and after
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Safari – OS X v10.9 & OS X v10.10 and after
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Internet Explorer 9 and up
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Microsoft Edge - 92.0 and after
To attend and vote you must have your securityholder number and postcode.
Appointed Proxy: Your proxy number will be provided by Link before the meeting.
Please make sure you have this information before proceeding.
Corporate Markets
Virtual Meeting Online Guide
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Step 1
Open your web browser and go to https://agmlive.link/BHD21
1. Get a Voting Card
To register to vote – click on the ‘Get a Voting Card’ button.
This will bring up a box which looks like this.
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Step 2
Log in to the portal using your full name, mobile number, email address, and participant type.
Please read and accept the terms and conditions before clicking on the blue ‘Register and Watch Meeting’ button.
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On the left – a live audio webcast of the Meeting
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On the right – the presentation slides that will be addressed during the Meeting
If you are an individual or joint securityholder you will need to register and provide validation by entering your securityholder number and postcode.
If you are an appointed Proxy, please enter the Proxy Number issued by Link in the PROXY DETAILS section. Then click the ‘SUBMIT DETAILS AND VOTE’ button.
Once you have registered, your voting card will appear with all of the resolutions to be voted on by securityholders at the Meeting (as set out in the Notice of Meeting). You may need to use the scroll bar on the right hand side of the voting card to view all resolutions.
Securityholders and proxies can either submit a Full Vote or Partial Vote.
- At the bottom – buttons for ‘Get a Voting Card’, ‘Ask a Question’ and a list of company documents to download
Note: If you close your browser, your session will expire and you will need to re-register. If using the same email address, you can request a link to be emailed to you to log back in.
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Full Votes
To submit a full vote on a resolution ensure you are in the ‘Full Vote’ tab. Place your vote by clicking on the ‘For’ , ‘Against’ , or ‘Abstain’ voting buttons.
Partial Votes
To submit a partial vote on a resolution ensure you are in the ‘Partial Vote’ tab. You can enter the number of votes (for any or all) resolution/s. The total amount of votes that you are entitled to vote for will be listed under each resolution. When you enter the number of votes it will automatically tally how many votes you have left.
Note: If you are submitting a partial vote and do not use all of your entitled votes, the un-voted portion will be submitted as No Instruction and therefore will not be counted.
Once you have finished voting on the resolutions scroll down to the bottom of the box and click on the ‘Submit Vote’ or ‘Submit Partial Vote’ button.
Note: You can close your voting card without submitting your vote at any time while voting remains open. Any votes you have already made will be saved for the next time you open up the voting card. The voting card will appear on the bottom left corner of the webpage. The message ‘Not yet submitted’ will appear at the bottom of the page.
You can edit your voting card at any point while voting is open by clicking on ‘Edit Card’ . This will reopen the voting card with any previous votes made.
At the conclusion of the Meeting a red bar with a countdown timer will appear at the top of the Webcast and Slide windows advising the remaining voting time. Please make any changes and submit your voting cards.
Once voting has been closed all submitted voting cards cannot be changed.
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2. How to ask a question
Note: Only securityholders are eligible to ask questions.
If you have yet to obtain a voting card, you will prompted to enter your securityholder number or proxy details before you can ask a question. To ask a question, click on the ‘Ask a Question’ button either at the top or bottom of the webpage.
The ‘Ask a Question’ box will then pop up with two sections for completion.
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Note that not all questions are guaranteed to be answered during the Meeting, but we will do our best to address your concerns.
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3. Downloads
View relevant documentation in the Downloads section.
4. Voting closing
Voting will end 5 minutes after the close of the Meeting.
In the ‘Regarding’ section click on the drop down arrow and select the category/resolution for your question.
Click in the ‘Question’ section and type your question and click on ‘Submit’.
At the conclusion of the Meeting a red bar with a countdown timer will appear at the top of the Webcast and Slide screens advising the remaining voting time. If you have not submitted your vote, you should do so now.
A ‘View Questions’ box will appear where you can view your questions at any point. Only you can see the questions you have asked.
If your question has been answered and you would like to exercise your right of reply, you can submit another question.
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5. Phone Participation
Asking a Question
Step 1
What you will need
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a) Land line or mobile phone
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b) The name and securityholder number of your holding/s
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c) To obtain your unique PIN, please contact Link Market Services on +61 1800 990 363.
Joining the Meeting via Phone
When the Chairman calls for questions on each resolution, you will be asked to press *1 on your keypad should you wish to raise your hand to ask a question.
Step 2
Please advise if your question relates to an item of business or General Business. The moderator will make a note and ask if you have any additional questions.
Step 1
From your land line or mobile device, call: +61 2 9189 2003 or 1800 592 202
Step 2
You will be greeted with a welcome message and provided with instructions on how to participate in the Meeting. Please listen to the instructions carefully.
At the end of the welcome message you will be asked to provide your PIN by the moderator. This will verify you as a securityholder and allow you to ask a question on the resolutions at the Meeting.
Step 3
Step 3
When it is time to ask your question, the moderator will introduce you to the meeting, your line will be unmuted and you can then start speaking.
Note: If at any time you no longer wish to ask your question, you can lower your hand by pressing *2 on your key pad. If you have also joined the Meeting Online, we ask that you mute your laptop, desktop, tablet or mobile device while you ask your question.
Step 4
Your line will be muted once your question has been answered.
Once the moderator has verified your details you will be placed into a waiting room where you will hear music playing.
Note: If your holding cannot be verified by the moderator, you will attend the Meeting as a visitor and will not be able to ask a question.
Step 4
At the commencement of the Meeting, you will be admitted to the Meeting where you will be able to listen to proceedings.
Contact us
Australia T +61 1800 990 363 E [email protected]
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ACN 614 854 045
LODGE YOUR VOTE
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ONLINE
www.linkmarketservices.com.au
BY MAIL Benjamin Hornigold Limited C/- Link Market Services Limited Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235 Australia
BY FAX +61 2 9287 0309
BY HAND
Link Market Services Limited Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
ALL ENQUIRIES TO Telephone: 1300 554 474 Overseas: +61 1300 554 474
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PROXY FORM
I/We being a member(s) of Benjamin Hornigold Limited (the Company) and entitled to attend and vote hereby appoint:
APPOINT A PROXY
OR if you are NOT appointing the Chairman of the Meeting as your Name the Chairman of the proxy, please write the name and email of the person or body corporate you are appointing as your proxy (an email will be sent to your Meeting (mark box) appointed proxy with details on how to access the virtual meeting) Email
or failing the person or body corporate named, or if no person or body corporate is named, the Chairman of the Meeting, as my/our proxy to act on my/our behalf (including to vote in accordance with the following directions or, if no directions have been given and to the extent permitted by the law, as the proxy sees fit) at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at 1:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 (the Meeting ) and at any postponement or adjournment of the Meeting.
The Meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting and you can participate by logging in online at https://agmlive.link/BHD21 (refer to details in the Notice of Meeting).
Important for Resolution 1: If the Chairman of the Meeting is your proxy, either by appointment or by default, and you have not indicated your voting intention below, you expressly authorise the Chairman of the Meeting to exercise the proxy in respect of Resolution 1, even though the Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Company’s Key Management Personnel ( KMP ).
The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of each item of business.
VOTING DIRECTIONS
Proxies will only be valid and accepted by the Company if they are signed and received no later than 48 hours before the Meeting. Please read the voting instructions overleaf before marking any boxes with an T
Resolutions
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1 Adoption of the Remuneration Report
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2 Re-election of Director, Mr Michael Glennon
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3 Approval of increased Share issue capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A
For Against Abstain *
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* If you mark the Abstain box for a particular Item, you are directing your proxy not to vote on your behalf on a show of hands or on a poll and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority on a poll.
SIGNATURE OF SHAREHOLDERS – THIS MUST BE COMPLETED
Shareholder 1 (Individual) Joint Shareholder 2 (Individual) Joint Shareholder 3 (Individual) Sole Director and Sole Company Secretary Director/Company Secretary (Delete one) Director
This form should be signed by the shareholder. If a joint holding, either shareholder may sign. If signed by the shareholder’s attorney, the power of attorney must have been previously noted by the registry or a certified copy attached to this form. If executed by a company, the form must be executed in accordance with the company’s constitution and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
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HOW TO COMPLETE THIS SHAREHOLDER PROXY FORM
YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS
This is your name and address as it appears on the Company’s share register. If this information is incorrect, please make the correction on the form. Shareholders sponsored by a broker should advise their broker of any changes. Please note: you cannot change ownership of your shares using this form.
APPOINTMENT OF PROXY
If you wish to appoint the Chairman of the Meeting as your proxy, mark the box in Step 1. If you wish to appoint someone other than the Chairman of the Meeting as your proxy, please write the name and email address of that individual or body corporate in Step 1. A proxy need not be a shareholder of the Company.
DEFAULT TO CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING
Any directed proxies that are not voted on a poll at the Meeting will default to the Chairman of the Meeting, who is required to vote those proxies as directed. Any undirected proxies that default to the Chairman of the Meeting will be voted according to the instructions set out in this Proxy Form, including where the Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of KMP.
VOTES ON ITEMS OF BUSINESS – PROXY APPOINTMENT
You may direct your proxy how to vote by placing a mark in one of the boxes opposite each item of business. All your shares will be voted in accordance with such a direction unless you indicate only a portion of voting rights are to be voted on any item by inserting the percentage or number of shares you wish to vote in the appropriate box or boxes. If you do not mark any of the boxes on the items of business, your proxy may vote as he or she chooses. If you mark more than one box on an item your vote on that item will be invalid.
APPOINTMENT OF A SECOND PROXY
You are entitled to appoint up to two persons as proxies to attend the Meeting and vote on a poll. If you wish to appoint a second proxy, an additional Proxy Form may be obtained by telephoning the Company’s share registry or you may copy this form and return them both together.
LODGEMENT OF A PROXY FORM
This Proxy Form (and any Power of Attorney under which it is signed) must be received at an address given below by 1:00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 15 November 2021, being not later than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting. Any Proxy Form received after that time will not be valid for the scheduled Meeting.
Proxy Forms may be lodged using the reply paid envelope or:
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ONLINE
www.linkmarketservices.com.au
Login to the Link website using the holding details as shown on the Proxy Form. Select ‘Voting’ and follow the prompts to lodge your vote. To use the online lodgement facility, shareholders will need their “Holder Identifier” - Securityholder Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN).
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BY MAIL
Benjamin Hornigold Limited
C/- Link Market Services Limited Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235 Australia
BY FAX
- +61 2 9287 0309
BY HAND
delivering it to Link Market Services Limited* Level 12
680 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
*during business hours Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm) and subject to public health orders and restrictions
To appoint a second proxy you must:
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(a) on each of the first Proxy Form and the second Proxy Form state the percentage of your voting rights or number of shares applicable to that form. If the appointments do not specify the percentage or number of votes that each proxy may exercise, each proxy may exercise half your votes. Fractions of votes will be disregarded; and
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(b) return both forms together.
SIGNING INSTRUCTIONS
You must sign this form as follows in the spaces provided:
Individual: where the holding is in one name, the holder must sign. Joint Holding: where the holding is in more than one name, either shareholder may sign.
Power of Attorney: to sign under Power of Attorney, you must lodge the Power of Attorney with the registry. If you have not previously lodged this document for notation, please attach a certified photocopy of the Power of Attorney to this form when you return it.
Companies: where the company has a Sole Director who is also the Sole Company Secretary, this form must be signed by that person. If the company (pursuant to section 204A of the Corporations Act 2001 ) does not have a Company Secretary, a Sole Director can also sign alone. Otherwise this form must be signed by a Director jointly with either another Director or a Company Secretary. Please indicate the office held by signing in the appropriate place.
CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES
If a representative of the corporation is to attend the Meeting virtually the appropriate “Certificate of Appointment of Corporate Representative” must be received at [email protected] prior to admission in accordance with the Notice of Annual General Meeting. A form of the certificate may be obtained from the Company’s share registry or online at www.linkmarketservices.com.au.