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BLUE ENERGY LIMITED. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012
Mar 5, 2012
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BLUE ENERGY LIMITED A B N 1 4 0 5 4 8 0 0 3 7 8
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
A General Meeting of the Company will be held at The Morgan Room, Christie Conference Centre, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, on Thursday 5 April 2012 at 11.00am (EST)
This notice of 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 Secretary by telephone on +61 (7) 3270 8800.
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BLUE ENERGY LIMITED A B N 1 4 0 5 4 8 0 0 3 7 8
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
Notice is given that a general meeting of Shareholders of Blue Energy Limited ( "Company" ) will be held at The Morgan Room, Christie Conference Centre, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, on Thursday 5 April 2012 at 11.00am (EST) ( "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 Company has determined pursuant to regulation 7.11.37 of the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) that the persons eligible to vote at the Meeting are those who are registered as Shareholders on Wednesday 4 April 2012 at 7.00pm (Sydney Time). Terms and abbreviations used in this Notice and the Explanatory Memorandum are defined in Schedule 1.
AGENDA
SPECIAL BUSINESS
1. Resolution 1 – Election of Mr John Ellice-Flint as a Director
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That, subject to Shareholders approving resolutions 2, 4, 5 and 6, Mr John Ellice-Flint, who offers himself for election, be appointed as a Director effective from the close of the Meeting."
2. Resolution 2 – Approval for the issue of Shares to the Placement Participants
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That, subject to Shareholders approving resolutions 1, 4, 5 and 6, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the issue of 152,000,000 Shares to the Placement Participants, on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum."
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by:
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(a) any person who may participate in the proposed issue of ordinary shares (the Placement Participants) and any person who might obtain a benefit , except a benefit solely in the capacity of a holder of ordinary shares, if the Resolution is passed; and
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(b) an associate of those persons.
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However, the Company will not disregard a vote if:
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(a) it is cast by the person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the directions on the Proxy Form; or
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(b) it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the Proxy Form to vote as the proxy decides.
3. Resolution 3 – Approval for the issue of Shares to the underwriter of the Company’s share purchase plan
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the issue of up to 64,000,000 Shares to Intersuisse Limited and/or sophisticated or professional investors nominated by Intersuisse Limited, on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum."
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by:
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(a) any person who may participate in the proposed issue of ordinary shares and any person who might obtain a benefit , except a benefit solely in the capacity of a holder of ordinary shares, if the Resolution is passed; and
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(b) an associate of those persons.
However, the Company will not disregard a vote if:
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(c) it is cast by the person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the directions on the Proxy Form; or
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(d) it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the Proxy Form to vote as the proxy decides.
4. Resolution 4 – Approval for the issue of shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under the Placement Agreement
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That, subject to Shareholders approving resolutions 1, 2, 5 and 6, for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the issue of 8,000,000 shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund (an entity controlled by Mr John Ellice-Flint) for $500,000 in accordance with the Placement Agreement.”
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Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by:
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(a) a person who is to receive shares (Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund ); and
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(b) an associate of those persons.
However, the Company will not disregard a vote if:
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(a) it is cast by the person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the directions on the Proxy Form; or
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(b) it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the Proxy Form to vote as the proxy decides.
5. Resolution 5 – Approval for the issue of shares and grant of options to Mr John Ellice-Flint (or his nominee) under his employment agreement
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That, subject to Shareholders approving resolutions 1, 2, 4 and 6, for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11 and Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve:
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(a) the issue of 41,236,500 Shares to Mr John Ellice-Flint (or his nominee) for a nil issue price in accordance with his employment agreement; and
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(b)
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the issue of:
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(i) 20,618,250 Tranche 1 Performance Options;
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(ii) 20,618,250 Tranche 2 Performance Options; and
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(iii) 41,236,500 Tranche 3 Performance Options,
to Mr John Ellice-Flint or his nominee in accordance with his employment agreement, on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.”
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by:
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(c) a person who is to receive ordinary shares or options (Mr John Ellice-Flint and his nominee);; and
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(d) an associate of those persons.
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However, the Company will not disregard a vote if:
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(e) it is cast by the person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the directions on the Proxy Form; or
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(f) it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the Proxy Form to vote as the proxy decides.
6. Resolution 6 – Approval of Mr John Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an ordinary resolution:
"That, subject to Shareholders approving resolutions 1, 2, 4 and 5, for the purposes of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the Company entering into Mr John Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement and giving the financial benefits set out in that agreement to Mr John Ellice-Flint, on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by Mr Ellice-Flint (or any entity associated with him that may obtain a financial benefit under the Resolution) or their associates.
However, the Company will not disregard a vote if:
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(a) it is cast by the person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the directions on the Proxy Form; or
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(b) it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the Proxy Form to vote as the proxy decides.
Dated 1 March 2012 By Order of the Board
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Stuart Owen Company Secretary Blue Energy Limited
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BLUE ENERGY LIMITED A B N 1 4 0 5 4 8 0 0 3 7 8
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
1. Introduction
This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared for the information of Shareholders in connection with the business to be conducted at the meeting to be held at The Morgan Room, Christie Conference Centre, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, on Thursday 5 April 2012 at 11.00am (EST)
Terms and abbreviations used in this Explanatory Memorandum have the meaning given in Schedule 1.
2. Resolution 1 – Appointment of Mr John Ellice-Flint
Mr John Ellice-Flint seeks appointment as a Director of the Company under Resolution 1.
Mr Ellice-Flint is a highly-credentialed senior executive across the global oil and gas industry. His reputation has been built through successful careers in the US major Unocal and Australia’s number one domestic gas producer Santos.
Mr Ellice-Flint’s role at the Company will be in a part-time executive capacity and will include technical oversight of exploration activity in Blue Energy’s existing portfolio of Queensland assets, pursuit of new venture growth opportunities, and seeking to build the current reserve base to a level consistent with the Company’s stated vision of having 3,000PJ of 3P reserves by year end 2014. Mr Ellice-Flint’s achievements in the oil and gas industry are well known and highly respected. Following a 26-year international career with Unocal, serving in a variety of senior executive roles within strategic planning, exploration and technology functions, he joined Santos Limited as Managing Director, guiding the company through a major growth period which culminated in the recognition and of the potential of coal seam gas development through the Gladstone LNG export project in Queensland.
As the architect of the world-first, CSG to LNG breakthrough when at Santos, Mr Ellice-Flint was successful in driving his vision for the massive eastern Australian projects against plans for gas to be piped from gas-rich Western Australia to the gas-poor eastern states or bringing gas from PNG to Australia. The financial growth Mr Ellice-Flint delivered to Santos in this period is well documented and he was instrumental in transforming the Australian company from a domestic market-focused producer to an entity which now has significant production outside its legacy assets and is focussing on delivering energy to the international market.
The Board unanimously supports the election of Mr John Ellice-Flint.
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3. Resolution 2 – Approval of Shares to be issued to the Placement Participants
3.1 Background
Listing Rule 7.1 provides that (subject to certain exceptions) prior approval of Shareholders is required for issue of securities if the securities will, when aggregated with the securities issued by the Company during the previous 12 months, exceed 15% of the number of Shares on issue at the commencement of that 12 month period.
Resolution 2 proposes approval for the issue of Shares on the terms set out below, for the purpose of satisfying Listing Rule 7.1.
3.2 Placement Agreements
On 15 February 2012, the Company entered into Placement Agreements with a number of professional and sophisticated investors. Details of the Placement Participants and the relevant number of Shares for each of them are set out in Schedule 2. In addition to the Placement Participants, Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund (an entity controlled by Mr John Ellice-Flint) has also entered into a Placement Agreement with the Company. Approval to issue shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund is not sought by Resolution 2 under Listing Rule 7.1 because approval for the issue of those Shares is sought by Resolution 4 under Listing Rule 10.11.
Under the Placement Agreements:
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completion of the issue of the Shares is subject to Shareholders approving Resolutions 1 (to appoint Mr Ellice-Flint), 2 (to issue Shares to the Placement Participants), 4 and 5 (to issue Shares and the Performance Options to Mr Ellice-Flint or entities associated with him) and 6 (to enter into Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement and provide the benefits to him under that agreement);
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the Company provides representations and warranties in respect of certain matters to the Placement Participants;
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the Company can terminate the agreement if the issue price has not been received from the Placement Participant on or before 5pm on the date two business days following the Meeting (or, if the Placement Participant elects to waive the outstanding conditions under the agreement, two business days after the Placement Participant provides notice to the Company);
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the Placement Participant can terminate the agreement if the Company breaches the warranties referred to above and the breach has not been remedied prior to the proposed completion date; and
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the agreement terminates automatically if the issue of Shares has not been completed by 2 May 2012.
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3.3 ASX Listing Rules
In accordance with Listing Rule 7.3, the following information is provided in relation to Resolution 2.
If approval is obtained:
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Up to 152,000,000 Shares may be issued to the Placement Participants;
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The Shares will be issued no later than three months after the date of the Meeting;
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The Shares will be issued for 6.25 cents per Share, being a 20% discount to the 5 day VWAP up to the date of entering into and Placement Agreements;
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The Shares will be issued to the Placement Participants set out in Schedule 2;
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The Shares will rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing ordinary shares on issue;
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Funds raised by the issue of Shares will be used, primarily, to fund the Company’s programs in its Sapphire and Monslatt Blocks of ATP814P and otherwise for working capital; and
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Allotment of the Shares is intended to occur progressively.
3.4 Reasons for, and Directors’ recommendation regarding, the issue of the Placement Shares to the Placement Participants
The Board is of the opinion that the issue of the Placement Shares provides the Company with funding sufficient to execute exploration programs on its Sapphire and Monslatt blocks of ATP814P. The Board also considers that the introduction of the Placement Participants, as institutional, and professional and sophisticated, investors to the Company’s register is in the interests of the Company and all Shareholders as it broadens and stabilises the shareholder base and will allow the Company to better attract future funding.
No Director has an interest in the outcome of Resolution 2. Each Director recommends that Resolution 2 be adopted for the reasons set out above.
4. Resolution 3 – Approval for the issue of Shares to the underwriter of the Company’s share purchase plan
4.1 Background
On 16 February 2012, the Company announced its intention to offer Shareholders the opportunity to acquire up to $15,000 worth of Shares, at 6.25 cents per Share, under a share purchase plan.
Listing Rule 7.1 provides that (subject to certain exceptions) prior approval of Shareholders is required for issue of securities if the securities will, when aggregated with the securities issued by the Company during the previous 12 months, exceed 15% of the number of Shares on issue at the commencement of that 12 month period.
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One exception to the limit is Listing Rule 7.1 (Exception 15) applies where Shares issued under a share purchase plan undertaken in accordance with the exception. However, Shares issued to an underwriter under a share purchase plan are not covered by the exception.
Resolution 3 proposes approval for the issue of Shares to Intersuisse Limited (the underwriter to the Company’s share purchase plan), or entities nominated by Intersuisse Limited on the terms set out below, for the purpose of satisfying Listing Rule 7.1. The specific number of Shares to be issued to the underwriter is unknown at the date of this Meeting. However, once the share purchase plan closes (which is currently scheduled for 30 March 2012), the Company will be in a position to calculate the number of Shares and will make an appropriate announcement informing Shareholders. The maximum number of Shares that will be issued to the underwriter is 64,000,000.
4.2 ASX Listing Rules
In accordance with Listing Rule 7.3, the following information is provided in relation to Resolution 3.
If approval is obtained:
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Up to 64,000,000 Shares may be issued;
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The Shares will be issued no later than three months after the date of the Meeting;
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The Shares will be issued for 6.25 cents per Share;
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The Shares will be issued to Intersuisse Limited and/or other sophisticated or professional investors nominated by Intersuisse Limited;
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The Shares will rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing ordinary shares on issue;
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Funds raised by the issue of Shares will be used, primarily, to fund the Company’s programs in its Sapphire and Monslatt Blocks of ATP814P and otherwise for working capital; and
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Allotment of the Shares is intended to occur progressively.
4.3 Reasons for, and Directors’ recommendation regarding, the issue of the Shares to Intersuisse Limited (or entities nominated by Intersuisse Limited)
The Board is of the opinion that it is advantageous to the Company to retain its full entitlement to issue Shares under Listing Rule 7.1 as this will allow it maximum flexibility in the future funding of its exploration program. Accordingly the Board considers that it is in the interests of the Company and all Shareholders that Shareholders approve the issue of any Shares to the underwriter of the Company’s share purchase plan so as to preserve the Company’s full capacity under Listing Rule 7.1 to raise future capital.
No Director has an interest in the outcome of Resolution 3. Each Director recommends that Resolution 3 be adopted for the reasons set out above.
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5. Resolution 4 – Approval to issue Shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under the Placement Agreement
Placement Agreement with Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund (an entity controlled by John Ellice-Flint)
On 15 February 2012, the Company entered into a Placement Agreement with Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund, an entity controlled by Mr Ellice-Flint. Mr Ellice-Flint is a director of Jeach Pty Ltd and a beneficiary of the Pippi Super Fund. Mr Elice-Flint is, subject to Shareholders approving resolution 1, proposed to be appointed as a director of the Company and is, therefore, a related party of the Company. Given the relationship between Jeach Pty Ltd and Mr Ellice-Flint, Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund is a related party of the Company.
The agreement contains the same terms (other than the number of Shares to be issued) as the Placement Agreement entered into with the Placement Participants. Under the agreement, the Company proposes to issue 8,000,000 Shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund for 6.25 cents per Share, being a 20% discount to the 5 day VWAP up to the date of entering into and Placement Agreement.
Shareholder approval is sought for the issue of 8,000,000 Shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under a Placement Agreement in accordance with Listing Rule 10.11.
Approval of Resolution 4 is subject to Shareholders approving Resolutions 1, 2, 5 and 6.
5.1 ASX Listing Rules
In accordance with Listing Rule 10.13, the following information is provided in relation to Resolution 4.
If approval is obtained:
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Up to 8,000,000 Shares may be issued;
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The Shares will be issued no later than one month after the date of the Meeting;
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The Shares will be issued for 6.25 cents per Share;
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The Shares will be issued to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund, a related party of the Company controlled by a proposed director, Mr John Ellice-Flint;
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The Shares will rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing ordinary shares on issue; and
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Funds raised by the issue of Shares will be used, primarily, to fund the Company’s programs in its Sapphire and Monslatt Blocks of ATP814P and otherwise for working capital.
5.2 Voting Exclusion and proxies – Resolution 4
In accordance with Listing Rule 14.11, a person who is to receive shares (Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund) and its associates are excluded from voting on Resolution 4.
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5.3 Directors’ recommendation – Resolution 4
No Director has an interest in the outcome of Resolution 4. Each Director recommends that Resolution 4 be approved because they consider that:
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(a) Mr Ellice-Flint’s appointment as an executive is in the best interests of the Company and he will not agree to that appointment unless the Shares are issued to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund; and
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(a) the issue of the Shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under the Placement Agreement represents a transaction undertaken on terms that are substantially identical to the Placement Agreements entered into with the Placement Participants who are not related parties of the Company.
6. Resolutions 5 and 6 – Approvals relating to Mr John Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement
6.1 Background
John Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement
On 15 February 2012, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr John Ellice-Flint. Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment is subject to Shareholders approving his appointment as a Director under Resolution 1. Consequently, if Resolution 1 is not approved, the benefits set out in Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement, for which approval is sought under Resolutions 5 and 6, will not be provided.
The employment agreement provides that:
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Mr Ellice-Flint will be appointed as a part-time employee and an executive Director of the Company. He is not required to work exclusively for the Company, provided that any other employment or work must not interfere with his duties to the Company and must not be performed for the Company’s competitors (in certain circumstances).
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The Company will provide remuneration, benefits and entitlements to Mr Ellice-Flint including:
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a base salary of $200,000 per annum plus superannuation contributions at a rate that satisfies the Company’s statutory obligations (to be reviewed annually but which will not be reduced).
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the issue of 41,236,500 Shares on the terms described in section 6.3.
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the grant of the Performance Options described in section 6.3 and Schedule 3.
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four weeks annual leave per annum (on a pro-rata full-time basis).
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a termination payment equal to one year’s base salary if the Company terminates Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment other than in certain circumstances described in section 6.4.
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The Company may terminate the agreement at any time and the circumstances of the termination will determine whether the Company is required to pay the termination benefit. Mr Ellice-Flint can terminate the agreement by giving one month’s notice to the Company. The agreement terminates automatically if he is removed as a Director under Part 2D.6 of the Corporations Act and Mr Ellice-Flint must resign as a director if his employment agreement is terminated for any reason.
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Mr Ellice-Flint is subject to customary requirements for an agreement of this type relating to solicitation of employees and clients, intellectual property rights and confidentiality.
6.2 Shareholder approvals sought for the transactions with Mr John Ellice-Flint under his employment agreement
Shareholder approval is sought by the Company for:
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the issue of 41,236,500 Shares to Mr John Ellice-Flint under his employment agreement in accordance with Chapter 2E Corporations Act and Listing Rule 10.11 ( Resolution 5(a) );
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the issue of :
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20,618,250 Tranche 1 Performance Options;
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20,618,250 Tranche 2 Performance Options; and
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41,236,500 Tranche 3 Performance Options,
to Mr John Ellice-Flint or his nominee under his employment agreement in accordance with Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act and Listing Rule 10.11 ( Resolution 5(b) ); and
- the Company entering into the employment agreement with Mr John Ellice-Flint and providing the benefits to him under that agreement in accordance with Chapter 2E Corporations Act ( Resolution 6 ).
Approval of Resolution 5 is subject to Shareholders approving Resolutions 1, 2, 4 and 6. Approval of Resolution 6 is subject to Shareholders approving Resolutions 1, 2, 4 and 5.
6.3 Resolution 5 – approval for issue of shares and options to John Ellice-Flint (or his nominee) under his employment agreement
For the purposes of Listing Rule 10.13 and section 219 of the Corporations Act information regarding the Shares to be issued to Mr John Ellice-Flint and the Performance Options to be granted to Mr John Ellice-Flint is provided below.
Terms and conditions of the Shares to be issued to Mr John Ellice-Flint under his employment contract
Under Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement, the Company intends to issue to Mr Ellice-Flint 41,236,500 Shares for a nil issue price. These Shares will be subject to forfeiture if Mr Ellice-Flint resigns or is terminated for cause within one year of the commencement of his employment. Accordingly, the Shares will be held in escrow for 12 months by an independent escrow holder, being a recognised legal or accounting firm independent of the Company and Mr Ellice-Flint.
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Terms and Conditions of the Performance Options
| Tranche | Number | Performance hurdle | Exercise price |
Final expiry date |
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| Tranche 1 Performance Options |
20,618,250 | The Company achieves 822PJ of certified 2P reserves within 2 years from commencement of Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment. However, if the Company achieves a minimum of 50% of certified 2P reserves within the two year period, the hurdle will be met if the Company achieves 822PJ of certified 2P reserves in the subsequent 24 month period. |
6.25 cents | 15 February 2017 |
| Tranche 2 Performance Options |
20,618,250 | The Company achieves 3,000PJ of certified 3P reserves by 31 December 2014. However, if the Company achieves a minimum of 50% of certified 3P reserves within the three year period, the hurdle will be met if the Company achieves 3,000PJ of certified 3P reserves in the subsequent 24 month period. |
6.25 cents | 15 February 2017 |
| Tranche 3 Performance Options |
41,236,500 | Company achieves $300 million market capitalisation within 3 years from commencement of Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment. The market capitalisation will be determined by the closing valuation on the ASX on at least 5 consecutive trading days. However, if the Company achieves a minimum of 50% of the market capitalisation within the three year period, the hurdle will be met if the Company achieves $300 million market capitalisation in the subsequent 24 month period |
6.25 cents | 15 February 2017 |
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Any Performance Options which have not been exercised will lapse immediately if Mr Ellice-Flint resigns or the Company terminates his employment for cause. Otherwise, the Performance Options will remain unchanged (except if there is a takeover bid or other change in control).
If there is a takeover bid or other change in control of the Company which would, if successful result in the delisting of the Company from ASX or the Shares ceasing to be quoted on ASX, either:
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the Company will procure an offer to Mr Ellice-Flint for the effective exchange of the Performance Options for securities in the bidder on terms that the Directors in their discretion consider equitable to Mr Ellice-Flint; or
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all Performance Options will immediately vest on a time elapsed pro-rata basis and be capable of exercise (regardless of whether the performance hurdles have been met) within 30 days if the bid or other change of control event is or becomes unconditional.
The Performance Options are not transferrable.
If there is a reorganisation of the Capital of the Company, the terms of the Performance Options will be adjusted to the extent necessary to comply with the Listing Rules applying to a reorganisation of capital at the time of the reorganisation.
If the capital of the Company is reconstructed, the number of Performance Options and/or the exercise price of the Performance Options will be correspondingly reconstructed in a manner consistent with the Listing Rules that will not result in any additional benefits being conferred on Mr Ellice-Flint that are not conferred on Shareholders.
The full terms of the Shares and Performance Options to be issued are set out in Schedule 3.
Issue of Shares and Performance Options
If Resolution 5 is passed, the Company will issue the Shares and Performance Options no later than one month after the date of the Meeting.
Mr John Ellice-Flint’s proposed remuneration
The total proposed remuneration package for Mr John Ellice-Flint is described in detail in section 5.4.
The exact amount of Mr Ellice-Flint’s remuneration in future years is not currently known (as the base remuneration will be subject to annual review) but it is anticipated that it will be similar to that proposed to be provided under the employment agreement.
Current shareholding of Mr John Ellice-Flint
Mr Ellice-Flint’s current shareholding (held directly or indirectly) is 2,500,000 Shares.
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Valuation of the Shares proposed to be issued under the employment agreement
Under the accounting standard AASB Share Based Payments, the Company would recognise the fair value of Shares issued to Mr Ellice-Flint under his employment agreement as an expense of $3,010,265 and the Performance Options as an expense of $2,938,101 in its income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. This valuation is not and should not be taken to be audited financial information.
For the 12 months prior to 15 February 2012, the Company’s shares traded on the ASX in a range from $0.125 to $0.060. As at the close of trading on 15 February 2012, the Company’s shares were quoted at $0.078.
Valuation of the Performance Options
A valuation of the Performance Options has been obtained and, on the basis of the assumptions set out below, the technical value of the Performance Options is as follows:
| Tranche | Number of Options |
Value per Option |
Probability of Vesting |
Total Value of Options |
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| Tranche 1 Performance Options |
20,618,250 | $0.050 | 60% | $618,548 |
| Tranche 2 Performance Options |
20,618,250 | $0.050 | 75% | $773,184 |
| Tranche 3 Performance Options |
41,236,500 | $0.050 | 75% | $1,546,369 |
The Company engaged BDO Corporate Finance (WA) Pty Ltd to undertake a valuation of the Performance Options. This valuation imputes a total value of $2,938,101 to the Performance Options. This value may go up or down after the date of valuation as it will depend on the future price of the Binomial methodology used, together with the following assumptions:
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the risk free rate is 3.67%;
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Under AASB2 the shares and options will be required to be valued for accounts purposes on the issue date based on the market price at that time. Given the share price has responded to several price sensitive announcements and the valuation of the options is for inclusion in a notice of meeting, the independent valuer believes that the 30-day VWAP prior to the valuation date is the most up to date value of the Company’s shares. The 30-day VWAP for Blue Energy prior to valuation date was $0.073 and the independent valuer has adopted this price for its valuation;
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the recent volatility of the Company’s share price was calculated by Hoadley’s volatility calculator for a five year period, using data extracted from Bloomberg. For the purpose of the valuation, the independent valuer used a future estimated volatility level of 80% for the Company in our pricing model;
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for the purposes of the valuation, no future dividend payments have been forecast;
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the valuation has been undertaken based upon meeting 100% of the performance hurdles;
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for the purposes of the valuation it is assumed that the Performance Options will not be exercised any earlier than 15 February 2017; and
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for the purposes of the valuation it is assumed there is a 60% probability that the Tranche 1 Performance Options will vest and be exercised, a 75% probability that the Tranche 2 Performance Options will vest and be exercised and a 75% probability that the Tranche 3 Performance Options will vest and be exercised.
The Board believes, having taken appropriate expert advice on the matter, that this valuation model is appropriate in the circumstances. The Board has not used any other valuation or model in proposing the terms or number of the Performance Options.
Reason for issue of Shares and Performance Options.
The Board has decided to issue the number of Shares and Performance Options proposed because the issue of the Shares and Performance Options under the employment agreement provide appropriate incentive to maximise the return to Shareholders over the long term to assist in developing a unity of purpose for both Mr Ellice-Flint and the Shareholders given the:
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(a) escrow and forfeiture that applies to the Shares; and
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(b) the performance hurdles attaching to the Performance Options; and
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(c) Mr Ellice-Flint’s appointment as an Executive is in the best interests of the Company and he will not agree to that appointment unless the Shares and Performance Options are issued to him.
Dilutionary effect of the issue of Shares and exercise of Performance Options
The following table demonstrates the dilution of all other Shareholders’ holdings in the Company upon the vesting of Mr Ellice-Flint’s Performance Options issued under Resolution 5:
| Resolution 5: | |
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| Shares on issue at date of this Notice | 722,488,256 |
| Shares issued to the Placement Participants under Resolution 2 | 152,000,000 |
| Shares to be issued under the SPP to the underwritten amount of $4,000,000 |
64,000,000 |
| Shares issued to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under the Placement Agreement |
8,000,000 |
| Shares issued to John Ellice-Flint under his employment agreement |
41,236,500 |
| Shares issued on exercise of all Performance Options | 82,473,000 |
| Total Shares on issue assuming the above transactions are finalised |
1,070,197,756 |
| Dilutionary effect of the issues to John Ellice-Flint and Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund assuming the Shares are issued to the Placement Participants under Resolution 2 and to the underwritten amount of the SPP (approximately) |
48.1% |
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Mr Ellice-Flint currently holds, directly or indirectly, 2,500,000 Shares. If all of the Shares and Performance Options are issued under Resolutions 4 and 5 and the Performance Options vest and are exercised, he (or entities associated with him) will hold 134,209,500 Shares. Subject to no further Shares being issued (other than those contemplated to the Placement Participants, the underwritten amount of the SPP and Mr Ellice-Flint in this Notice), these Shares will represent 12.5% of the issued capital of the Company.
ASX Listing Rules
In accordance with Listing Rule 10.13, the following information is provided in relation to Resolution 5.
If approval is obtained:
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Up to 41,236,500 Shares and 82,473,000 Performance Options may be issued;
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The Shares and Performance Options will be issued no later than one month after the date of the Meeting;
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The Shares and Performance Options will be issued for a nil issue price;
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The Shares and Performance Options will be issued to Mr John Ellice-Flint (or an entity nominated by him). Mr John Ellice-Flint is a related party of the Company because he is a proposed Director of the Company;
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The Shares (and Shares issued once the Performance Options are exercised) will rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing ordinary shares on issue; and
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No funds will be raised by the issue of Shares or Performance Options. The appropriate use of any funds raised on exercise of the Performance Options will be determined by the board at the appropriate time.
Voting Exclusion – Resolution 5
In accordance with Listing Rule 14.11 and section 224(1) of the Corporations Act, Mr Ellice-Flint and his nominee, and their associates are excluded from voting on Resolution 5.
Directors’ Recommendation – Resolution5
No Director has an interest in the outcome of Resolutions 4 and 5. Each Director recommends that Resolutions 4 and 5 be approved because they consider that:
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(d) the issue of the Shares and Performance Options under the employment agreement provide appropriate incentive to maximise the return to Shareholders over the long term to assist in developing a unity of purpose for both Mr Ellice-Flint and the Shareholders given the:
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(i) escrow and forfeiture that applies to the Shares; and
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(ii) the performance hurdles attaching to the Performance Options; and
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(e) Mr Ellice-Flint’s appointment as an executive is in the best interests of the Company and he will not agree to that appointment unless the Shares and Performance Options are issued to him.
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6.4 Resolution 6 – approval for John Ellice-Flint’s employment agreement
On 15 February 2012, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr Ellice-Flint. Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment with the Company is subject to Shareholders approving Resolutions 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Under the employment agreement Mr Ellice-Flint will be appointed as a part-time employee and executive Director of the Company. He is not required to work exclusively for the Company, provided that any other employment or work must not interfere with his duties to the Company and must not be performed for the Company’s competitors.
Terms and conditions of the employment agreement with John Ellice-Flint
The employment agreement includes the following terms:
’ Description of Mr Ellice-Flint s role in the Company
Mr Ellice-Flint will be an executive Director responsible for various duties relating to his technical expertise including:
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recommending strategy and developing strategic plans which align with the Company’s vision to achieve 3,000PJ by 2014;
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providing technical review to all programs and assisting in developing appropriate exploration and appraisal capability;
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internal and external stakeholder management;
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promotion of the Company; and
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identifying and assessing suitable new business opportunities.
Base salary and superannuation
Mr Ellice-Flint will be paid a base salary of $200,000 per annum plus superannuation contributions at a rate that satisfies the Company’s statutory obligations (to be reviewed annually but which will not be reduced).
Issue of Shares and Performance Options
The Company will issue the 41,236,500 Shares and 82,473,000 Performance Options on the terms described in section 6.3.
Leave entitlements
Mr Ellice-Flint is entitled to four weeks annual leave (on a pro-rata full-time basis) as well as statutory entitlements to sick leave, special leave and paternity or carer’s leave.
Other benefits
In addition to the base salary, issue of Shares and Performance Options and leave entitlements, the Company will also provide Mr Ellice-Flint with appropriate accommodation and transport while he is on Company business, reimbursement of all reasonable expenses such as Blackberry, mobile phone and appropriate client entertainment in accordance with the Company’s policies, reimbursement for business travel expenses.
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D&O insurance and deed of access, insurance and indemnity
The Company will maintain a directors and officers insurance policy in favour of Mr Ellice-Flint and will enter into a deed of access, insurance and indemnity with him on the same terms as currently applicable to the Directors.
Termination provisions
Mr Ellice-Flint can resign by giving one month’s notice. The Company can terminate Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment at any time by paying a termination payment equivalent to one year’s base salary (presently $200,000) to Mr Ellice-Flint.
The termination benefits payable to Mr Ellice-Flint comply with Listing Rule 10.18 and do not require specific Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 10.19.
Mr Ellice-Flint can terminate his employment immediately, without notice if:
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he is removed as a Director (except under Part 2D.6 Corporations Act);
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there is a material adverse change in his status, role or responsibilities or they are materially downgraded or diminished;
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the Company materially breaches a provision of the employment agreement and the breach is not remedied;
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the Company is subject to an insolvency event; or
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the Company is delisted from ASX.
The Company can terminate Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment immediately, without paying the termination payment if:
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he is guilty of any fraud, dishonesty, misconduct, wilful breach of duty or a serious or persistent breach of his employment obligations. The Company must first give Mr Ellice-Flint an opportunity to demonstrate why his employment should not be terminated;
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he materially breaches a provision of the employment agreement and the breach is not remedied. The Company must first give Mr Ellice-Flint an opportunity to demonstrate why his employment should not be terminated;
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Mr Ellice-Flint is convicted or charged with a criminal offence or the breach of any law which would be likely to bring the Company or its business into disrepute. The Company must first give Mr Ellice-Flint an opportunity to demonstrate why his employment should not be terminated;
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he is subject to an insolvency or bankruptcy event; or
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Restraint
Mr Ellice-Flint’s employment contract contains customary provisions restraining him from, during his employment and for a period of six months after his employment ends;
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approaching employees or contractors with a view to encouraging them to terminate their employment or contract with the Company or to enter into any conflicting or inconsistent contract or arrangement (other than persons whose involvement with the Company is a result of a personal relationship or connection with Mr Ellice-Flint prior to commencement of his employment);
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approaching clients or customers to cease or decrease their level of business with the Company; and
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accepting any approach from an employee, contractor or client of the Company with a view to obtaining their custom in a competitive business.
Confidentiality and intellectual property
The agreement contains provisions requiring Mr Ellice-Flint to keep certain information confidential. Further, the agreement provides that intellectual property rights (including moral rights) that arise during the course of his employment must be, at the Company’s election, assigned to the Company.
Other information
Further information regarding Mr Ellice-Flint’s remuneration is set out in section 6.3.
Voting Exclusion and proxies – Resolution 6
In accordance with Listing Rule 14.11 and section 224(1) Corporations Act, Mr Ellice-Flint and his nominee, and their associates are excluded from voting on Resolution 6.
Directors’ Recommendation – Resolution 6
No Director has an interest in the outcome of Resolution 6. Each Director recommends that Resolution 6 be approved because they consider that:
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(ii) the performance hurdles attaching to the Performance Options.
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7. Action to be taken by Shareholders
Shareholders should read this Explanatory Memorandum carefully before deciding how to vote on the Resolutions.
A Proxy Form is attached to the Notice. This is to be used by Shareholders if they wish to appoint a representative (a "proxy") to vote in their place. All Shareholders are invited and encouraged to attend the Meeting or, if they are unable to attend in person, to sign and return the Proxy Form to the Company in accordance with the instructions provided below;
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(a) delivered by post to the Share Registry of the Company, Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, GPO Box 242, Melbourne, Victoria 3001; or
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(b) sent by fax to the Share Registry of the Company, Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited on 1800 783 447 (within Australia) or + 61 3 9473 2555 (outside Australia).
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(c) online by visiting www.investorvote.com.au and logging in using the control number found on the front of your accompanying proxy form. Intermediary Online subscribers (Institutions/Custodians) may lodge their proxy instruction online by visiting www.intermediaryonline.com.
Lodgement of a Proxy Form will not preclude a Shareholder from attending and voting at the Meeting in person.
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Schedule 1 - Definitions
In this Explanatory Memorandum and Notice:
"AASB" means the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
"ASX" means ASX Limited ACN 008 624 691 or the securities exchange operated by it (as the case requires).
"Board" means the board of Directors of the Company.
"Company" means Blue Energy Limited ACN 054 800 378.
"Corporations Act" means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
"Director" means a director of the Company.
"EST" means Eastern Standard Time, being the time in Brisbane, Queensland.
"Explanatory Memorandum" means the explanatory memorandum to this Notice.
"Listing Rules" means the Listing Rules of ASX.
"Meeting" has the meaning given in the introductory paragraph of this Notice.
"Notice" means this notice of meeting.
"Performance Options" means the options to acquire Shares proposed to be issued to John Ellice-Flint and described in section 3.2.
"Placement Agreements" means either the placement agreement entered into with each Placement Participant described in section 3.2, or the placement agreement entered into by Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund, as the context requires.
"Placement Participants" means the parties proposed to be issued shares under Resolution 2, set out in Schedule 2.
"Placement Shares" means 152 million Shares proposed to be issued to the Placement Participants in the Proportions set out in Schedule 2.
"Proxy Form" means the proxy form attached to the Notice.
"Schedule" means a schedule to this Notice.
"Share" means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.
"SPP" means the Company’s share purchase plan announced on 16 February 2012 .
"Shareholder" means a registered holder of a Share.
"VWAP" means volume weighted average price.
Words importing the singular include the plural and conversely.
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Schedule 2 – Placement Participants and number of Placement Shares to be issued
| Schedule 2 – Placement Participants and number of Placement issued |
Shares to be |
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| Placement Participants | Placement Shares |
| BCP Alpha Investments Limited | 2,000,000 |
| Bizzell Nominees PtyLtd as trustee for the Bizzell FamilyTrust | 2,000,000 |
| BJGR PtyLtd as trustee for the EF Super Fund | 2,400,000 |
| BJGR PtyLtd as trustee for the Ellice-Flint FamilyTrust | 1,600,000 |
| CBJ Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd as trustee for the Hodgkinson No 1 A/C |
4,000,000 |
| Evergreen Australian Equities Return Fund | 8,000,000 |
| Eyeon Investments Pty Limited as trustee for the Eyeon Investments FamilyTrust |
3,200,000 |
| Focus Asset Management PtyLimited | 8,000,000 |
| Girdis Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for the Girdis Superannuation Fund |
8,000,000 |
| Hansan PtyLimited as trustee for the BishopNo. 1 Trust | 3,200,000 |
| IdollingPtyLtd as trustee for the McKeih Superannuation Fund | 3,200,000 |
| Independent Asset Management PtyLtd | 8,000,000 |
| JCI PtyLtd as trustee of the MS FamilyTrust | 4,000,000 |
| John Weir Ingram Pty Ltd as trustee for the John Weir Ingram Super Fund |
4,000,000 |
| Mathews Capital Partners PtyLimited | 48,800,000 |
| Narclip Pty Ltd as trustee for the Kevin Skelton Personal Superannuation Fund |
8,000,000 |
| Peter James Parry | 4,000,000 |
| Matthew Philipchuk | 4,800,000 |
| Qingdao Investments PtyLtd | 2,400,000 |
| Joanne Shaw | 2,400,000 |
| TBB NSW PtyLtd as trustee for the Watson No1 A/C | 12,000,000 |
| Transcontinental Asset Management PtyLtd | 8,000,000 |
| Total | 152,000,000 |
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Schedule 3 – Terms of the Shares and Performance Options to be issued to Mr John Ellice-Flint under his employment agreement
Part I Forfeiture and Vesting Conditions
| Share Entitlement |
Forfeiture Condition | Exercise Price |
Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,236,500 Shares (“T1 Shares”) |
T1 Shares subject to forfeiture if resigns within 1 year or is dismissed for cause (para 9.2) within 1 year from Commencement Date |
Not applicable |
Restriction terminates 12 months after the Shares are issued. The T1 Shares will be held in escrow for 12 months by an independent escrow holder (being a recognised legal or accounting firm independent of the Company and you) agreed with you. |
| Option Entitlement |
Vesting Conditions | Exercise Price |
Expiry Date |
| Tranche 1 - 20,618,250 Performance Options |
Company achieves 822PJ of certified 2P reserves within 2 years (“2P Qualifying Term”) of Commencement Date. If the Company achieves 50% of the 2P reserves target within the 2P Qualifying Term the 2P Qualifying Term is automatically extended by 24 months. |
$0.0625 | 5 years from date of this agreement. |
| Tranche 2 - 20,618,250 Performance Options |
Company achieves 3,000PJ of certified 3P reserves by 31 December 2014 (“3P Qualifying Term”). If the Company achieves 50% of the 3P reserves target within the 3P Qualifying Term the 3P Qualifying Term is automatically extended by 24 months. |
$0.0625 | 5 years from date of this agreement. |
| Tranche 3 41,236,500 Performance Options |
Company achieves $300 million market capitalisation within 3 years (“Market Cap Qualifying Term”) of Commencement Date. The market capitalisation will be determined by the closing valuation on the ASX on at least 5 consecutive trading days. If the Company achieves 50% of the Market Capitalisation target within the Market Cap Qualifying Term the Market Cap Qualifying Term is automatically extended by 24 months. |
$0.0625 | 5 years from date of this agreement. |
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Part II
Terms of Vesting of Shares and Performance Options
Termination
| Cause of Termination of Employment |
Shares, Exercised Options Vested Options |
Unvested Options |
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| Resignation | Retain T1 Shares (if resigns at least 1 year after Commencement Date), and retain Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Unexercised vested Performance Options lapse immediately. |
Lapse immediately |
| Termination for cause | Retain T1 Shares (if termination at least 1 year after Commencement Date), and retain Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Unexercised vested Performance Options lapse immediately. |
Lapse immediately |
| Termination without cause | Retain T1 Shares and Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Retain unexercised vested Performance Options. |
Retain unvested Performance Options with Qualifying Requirements unchanged |
| Removal as a Director | Retain T1 Shares and Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Retain unexercised vested Performance Options. |
Retain unvested Performance Options with Qualifying Requirements unchanged |
| Termination for downgrading or diminishing of role and responsibilities |
Retain T1 Shares and Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Retain unexercised vested Performance Options. |
Retain unvested Performance Options with Qualifying Requirements unchanged |
| Termination for Company’s breach |
Retain T1 Shares and Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Retain unexercised vested Performance Options. |
Retain unvested Performance Options with Qualifying Requirements unchanged |
| Termination due to death or disability |
Retain T1 Shares and Shares obtained under exercised Performance Options. Retain unexercised vested Performance Options. |
Retain unvested Performance Options with Qualifying Requirements unchanged, but in any event lapse 12 months after termination |
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Takeover
In the event that a takeover bid or another change of control event is initiated which, if successful, would result in the delisting of the Company or its securities ceasing to have official quotation:
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a) The Company will use their reasonable endeavours to procure that an offer is made on like terms (having regard to the nature and value of the Performance Options) and incorporated into a new plan or agreement with the bidder that will preserve your rights and value.
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b) In the event that a new plan or agreement cannot be procured on terms the Directors, in their absolute discretion, consider equitable, then all unvested Performance Options will become vested, on a time elapse pro-rata basis, and exercisable within 30 days if the bid or other change of control event is or becomes unconditional.
Other Terms
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a) Performance Options will not confer an entitlement to receive dividends declared and paid by the Company, nor an entitlement to vote at general meetings of the Company.
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b) Performance Options will not confer an entitlement to participate in new issues of shares without the holder first exercising the option.
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c) Subject to the Company’s constitution, each Share issued on the exercise of a Performance Option will rank equally in all respects with other issued Shares.
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d) The Company will not apply to ASX for official quotation of the Performance Options.
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e) The Company will apply for official quotation by ASX of the Shares issued upon exercise of Performance Options within the time period required by the ASX Listing Rules.
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f) Performance Options will not be assignable or transferable except to a Company controlled by the holder or to a trust in which the holder or members of the holder’s immediate family are a principal beneficiary or (in the case of death) to the holder’s personal representative.
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g) In the event of a reorganisation of the capital of the Company, the rights of the holder will be changed to the extent necessary to comply with the ASX Listing Rules applying to a reorganisation of capital at the time of the reorganisation.
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h) If the capital of the Company is reconstructed, the number of Performance Options and/or the exercise price of the Performance Options will be correspondingly reconstructed in a manner that will comply with the Listing Rules and will not result in any additional benefits being conferred on the holder that are not conferred on shareholders.
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or failing the individual or body corporate named, or if no individual or body corporate is named, the Chairman of the Meeting, as my/our proxy to act generally at the meeting on my/our behalf and to vote in accordance with the following directions (or if no directions have been given, as the proxy sees fit) at the General Meeting of Blue Energy Limited to be held at The Morgan Room, Christie Conference Centre, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane on Thursday, 5 April 2012 at 11.00 am (EST) and at any adjournment of that meeting.
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Election of Mr John Ellice-Flint as a Director
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Approval for the issue of Shares to the Placement Participants
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Approval for the issue of Shares to the underwriter of the Company's share purchase plan
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Approval for the issue of shares to Jeach Pty Ltd as trustee for the Pippi Super Fund under the Placement Agreement
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Approval for the issue of shares and grant of options to Mr John Ellice-Flint (or his nominee) under his employment agreement
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Approval of John Ellice-Flint's employment agreement
The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of each item of business.
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