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CAPRAL LIMITED Governance Information 2016

Mar 1, 2016

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity:

Capral Limited

ABN / ARBN: Financial year ended: 78 004 213 692 31 December 2015

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

These pages of our annual report:

This URL on our website: http://www.capral.com.au

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 2 March 2016 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 2 March 2016

Name of Secretary authorising lodgement: Richard Rolfe

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period. Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of rule 4.10.3.

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

3 Mark whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where the entity’s corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable. Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix: an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
N/A
… and the length of service of each director:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Directors
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent
director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors
and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance Statementand
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governan
c
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and the
individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… ou r continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance Statementand
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Who we are
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statementand
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance/ Shareholder Communications Policy
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in
place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
atwww.capral.com.au/ Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
in our Corporate Governance Statement
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance Statement

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CAPRAL LIMITED ABN 78 004 213 692

Corporate Governance Statement

The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of Capral Limited (ABN 78 004 213 692) and its subsidiaries (referred to in this statement as Capral ), including setting Capral's strategic direction, policies and practices, establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of those goals.

Capral is committed to implementing the highest possible standards of corporate governance and ensures wherever possible, that its practices are consistent with the Australian Securities Exchange ( ASX ) Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations ( Principles ). From 1 September 2014, Capral commenced reporting against the Third Edition of the Principles. This statement outlines the ways in which Capral has met or departed from the Third Edition of the Principles for the period ended 31 December 2015.

Corporate Governance Statement Corporate Governance Statement Corporate Governance Statement Corporate Governance Statement
The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of Capral Limited (ABN 78 004 213 692)
and its subsidiaries (referred to in this statement asCapral), including setting Capral's strategic
direction, policies and practices, establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of
those goals.
Capral is committed to implementing the highest possible standards of corporate governance and
ensures wherever possible, that its practices are consistent with the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX)Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations(Principles). From 1
September 2014, Capral commenced reporting against the Third Edition of the Principles. This
statement outlines the ways in which Capral has met or departed from the Third Edition of the Principles
forthe period ended 31 December 2015.
Governance Recommendation
1.
1.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight
Board and Management Roles
The Board’s key responsibility is the creation, enhancement and protection
of long-term shareholder value within an appropriate risk framework. The
Board has adopted a formal charter that sets out responsibilities of the
Board and Management and is available on Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governance).
The Charter is reviewed and amended from time to time, the last review
occurred in August 2014.
Management's role is to manage Capral in accordance with the direction
and delegations of the Board and it is the Board's responsibility to oversee
the activities of Management in carrying out these delegated duties.
Each member of the Board is committed to spending sufficient time to
enable them to carry out their duties as a director of Capral and
accordingly, any candidate is required to confirm that they have sufficient
time to devote to their Board position prior to appointment.
Non-executive directors receive formal letters of appointment setting out
the key terms, conditions and expectations of their appointment.
Capral undertakes appropriate checks before each director appointment.
3rdEd. 1.1
3rdEd. 1.1
3rdEd. 1.2
3rdEd. 1.3
3rdEd. 1.2
1.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
Evaluation of senior executives
The Managing Director and other senior executives are provided with a
formal job description and executive contract or letter of appointment
describing to whom they report, their position, duties, responsibilities and
termination circumstances and entitlements. Details of Capral’s executive
management are available on Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under
Corporate/ Executive Management Team).
Senior executives are subject to a formal performance planning and review
process on at least an annual basis, with performance being measured
against qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators linked to
applicable short term and long term incentive components of each senior
executive's remuneration package. The last annual review process
occurred in February 2016.
The senior executives are appraised of Capral's financial position, its
strategies, operations and risk management framework and of the
respective roles of the Board and Management.
3rdEd. 1.3, 6.1
3rdEd. 1.7
3rdEd. 1.1
1.3 Company Secretary
The Company Secretary is appointed by the Board and reports to the
Managing Director. The Company Secretary is also responsible to the
Board throughthe Chairmanonall matters concernedwithgovernance
3rdEd. 1.4

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matters and the proper functioning of the Board and its Committees.
Details ofthe Company Secretary are set outin Capral’s Annual Report.
2.
2.1
(a)
(b)
Structure the Board to add value
The Directors
As at the date of this statement, the Board consists of 5 directors: the non-
executive Chairman, the Managing Director and 3 other non-executive
directors.
Details of the directors, their term of office and their qualifications, skills
and experience are detailed on Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate / Directors). No director has been on the Board for a term
of more than 10 years.
3rdEd. 2.3
3rdEd. 2.2, 2.3,
6.1
2.2
(a)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(c)



Independence of Directors
The Board considers independent decision-making as critical to effective
governance. Independent directors are those who have the ability to
exercise their duties unfettered by any business or other relationship. The
independence of non-executive directors is assessed by the Board against
the definition outlined in the Board Charter.
The approach and attitude of each non-executive director is critical in
determining independence and must be considered in relation to each
director while taking into account all relevant factors, that may include
whether or not the non-executive director:
is a substantial shareholder of Capral or an officer of, or otherwise
associated directly with a substantial shareholder of, Capral;
is, or has previously been, within the last 3 years, employed in an executive
capacity by Capral or another group member, or been a director after
ceasing to hold any such employment;
is, and has been, within the last 3 years, a principal or employee of a
material professional adviser or a material consultant to Capral or another
group member;
is a material supplier or customer of Capral or other group member, or an
officer of or otherwise associated, directly or indirectly, with a material
supplier or customer;
has a material contractual relationship with Capral or another group
member other than as a director of Capral;
has close family ties with any person who falls within the categories
described above;
has been a director of Capral for such a period that independence may
have been compromised.
A majority of the Board are independent. The directors considered by the
Board to be independent directors during 2015 were Mr Wood-Ward, Mr
Pettigrew and Mr Blair. All current directors bring independent judgement to
bear in Board deliberations and meetings of the independent directors are
held asrequired.
3rdEd. 2.3
3rdEd. 2.3
3rdEd. 2.3, 2.4
2.3 Chair of the Board
The Chairman, Mr Wood-Ward, is an independent non-executive director
and there is a clear division of responsibility between the Chairman and
the Managing Director.
3rdEd. 2.5

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Board of Directors

Authorised: Date:

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CAPRAL LIMITED ABN 78 004 213 692

2.4
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1)
(2)
(d)
Appointment of Directors
The composition of the Board is balanced, with directors possessing a
broad range of skills, experience, expertise, diversity, qualifications and
contacts relevant to Capral's business. The Board (through the
Remuneration & Nomination Committee) consider the range of expertise of
its members and ensure that it has operational and technical expertise
relevant to the operations of Capral that will best complement Board
effectiveness. The Board recognises that it must be able to consider
current and emerging business issues and challenge the performance of
Management. Further details of the procedure for the selection and
appointment of new directors is set out in the Remuneration & Nomination
Committee and Board Charters which are available on Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governance).
The Board last reviewed its Board Skills Matrix during October 2015
having regard to its current composition and succession for various
competencies and experience. The Board does not consider it appropriate
to publish the matrix in detail however in summary it includes an
appropriate
level
of
finance,
sales,
supply
chain/
distribution,
manufacturing,
strategic
planning,
industry
and
legal/regulatory
competencies and experience.
With the exception of the Managing Director:
directors appointed by the Board are required by Capral's constitution to
submit themselves for re-election by shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting following their appointment; and
no director will hold office for a continuous period in excess of 3 years or
past the third Annual General Meeting following the director's appointment,
whichever is the longer, without submitting for re-election.
Refer to Capral’s Notices of Annual General Meeting (available on Capral's
website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Company
Announcements) in this regard.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting includes information relevant to
shareholders to vote on a director’s election or re-election as well as a
recommendation from the rest of the Board in this regard.
3rdEd 2.2
3rdEd. 2.2
3rdEd. 2.1
3rdEd. 1.2
2.5
(a)
(b)
(c)
Remuneration & Nomination Committee
The Board has established a Remuneration & Nomination Committee that
is primarily responsible for determining remuneration and monitoring and
reviewing the performance of the Board, its committees, individual directors
and senior management. The Committee is responsible for assessing the
necessary desirable competencies of Board members, reviewing Board
succession plans and providing recommendations for the appointment and
removal of directors. Recommendations of the Committee are given to the
Board for their consideration and approval.
The Committee Charter is reviewed regularly (last reviewed and approved
in August 2014) and is available on Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governance).
Given the number of directors, the Committee comprises all of the non-
executive directors during 2015. It consists of 4 members of which 3 are
independent. Mr Pettigrew (an independent, non-executive director)
replaced Mr Wood-Ward (an independent, non-executive director) as the
Chairmanofthis Committeein April 2015.
3rdEd. 2.1, 8.1
3rdEd. 2.1, 8.1
3rdEd. 2.1, 8.1
(d) Details of Committee members, their Committee meeting attendance and
their qualifications are set out in the 2015 Annual Report available on
Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Annual
Reports).
3~~rd~~Ed. 2.1, 8.1

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2.6
(a)
(b)
(c)
Induction and Access to Information
Newly appointed non-executive directors will be given sufficient knowledge,
via an induction program, to ensure that they have a sound working
understanding of Capral and the aluminium industry. This includes
meetings with key executives, tour of key operating site(s) (to the extent
practicable), the provision of an induction package containing key
corporate information and management presentations. In order to achieve
continuing improvement in Board performance, directors are encouraged to
undergo continual professional development. Directors receive briefings
and information from time to time on relevant developments, including to
accounting standards, legal and governance.
The directors have access to relevant information. Directors may meet
with, or independent of, Management at any time to discuss any areas of
interest or concern. Each director is entitled to seek independent
professional advice to assist them to carry out their responsibilities, at
Capral's expense, after approval of the Chairman is obtained. Where
appropriate, a copy of this advice is to be made available to other members
of the Board.
The Board participates in an annual self-assessment, with the outcomes
addressed, as appropriate. The last assessment was concluded in
December 2015. The assessment consists of the Board’s role,
composition, meeting conduct, interaction with management, processes to
monitor business performance, compliance and risk.
3rdEd. 2.6
3rdEd. 2.6
3rdEd. 1.6
3.
3.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Promote Ethical and Responsible Decision-Making
Code of Conduct
The Board acknowledges the need for, and continued maintenance of, the
highest standard of ethics, and seeks to ensure that all directors, senior
management and employees of Capral act honestly, transparently,
diligently and with integrity.
Capral has implemented a Code of Conduct which is intended to promote
ethical and responsible decision-making in all stakeholder relationships in
order to maintain confidence in Capral's integrity and the responsibility and
accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of
unethical practices. The Board, senior management and other employees
of Capral are committed to implementing this Code of Conduct and each
individual is accountable for such compliance.
Capral has established a Complaints (Whistleblower) Policy which outlines
the process for an employee or contractor of Capral who wishes to report
certain conduct. This complaints process can be anonymous and provides
protection against action that may be taken in reprisal for disclosing such
conduct. This Policy was last reviewed and approved in August 2015 and is
available on Capral's intranet.
A copy of the Code of Conduct is given to employees, contractors and
relevant personnel. The Code of Conduct was last reviewed and approved
in November 2015 and is available on Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governance).
3rdEd. 3.1
3rdEd. 3.1
3rdEd. 3.1
3rdEd. 3.1

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3.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Diversity
Capral has adopted a Diversity Policy, a copy of which is available on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(under
Corporate/
Investors/
Corporate Governance). Capral respects the benefits arising from
workplace diversity to broaden perspective, improve performance and
increase shareholder value. Capral aims to promote an environment
conducive to the appointment of well qualified employees, senior managers
and directors so that there is appropriate diversity to maximise the
achievement of the corporate goals.
Capral has recruited women in non-traditional roles in its operations and
ensures that its employees have access to flexible work arrangements
(including part-time and job sharing) where appropriate.
Capral submitted a workplace program report for the period 1 April 2014 to
31 March 2015, and achieved compliance with the Workplace Gender
Equality Act 2012. The report is available through the WGEA website.
Over the last few years. Capral has not been in an active recruitment phase
and the size of the workforce has significantly reduced. Around 15% of
Capral's workforce are women and around 12% of senior management
positions (2 down from the Managing Director) are held by women. Capral
does not have any women on its Board. Based on generally available
market information for 15 ASX listed companies in either building product
related industries or with comparable revenues and market capitalisation,
the Board considers that the female representation at Capral is around the
median. The Board has considered setting measurable objectives including
concerning pay levels, training, recruitment, leadership programs,
succession planning and retention, however given Capral’s size and
particular circumstances, this has not be completed yet. The Board will
continue toreview,includingfor Boardvacancies.
3rdEd. 1.5
3rdEd. 1.5
3rdEd. 1.5
3rdEd. 1.5
4.
4.1
(a)
(b)
Safeguard Integrity in Financial Reporting
Establishment of Audit Committee
The Board has established an Audit Committee that is primarily responsible
for determining, monitoring and reviewing the reliability and integrity of
Capral's financial information for inclusion in its financial statements; the
effectiveness of internal financial controls; the independence, objectivity
and competency of the external auditors; and the policies on risk oversight
and management.
The Audit Committee meets at least twice a year.
3rdEd. 4.1
3rdEd. 4.1
4.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
Structure
Given the number of directors, the Committee comprises all of the non-
executive directors during 2015. It consists of 4 members of which 3 are
independent. The Committee is chaired by Mr Blair (an independent, non-
executive director).
Details of Committee members, their Committee meeting attendance and
their qualifications and financial expertise are set out in the 2015 Annual
Report
available
on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(under
Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports). It includes members who are all
financially literate, and members with relevant financial experience and/or
relevant industry experience.
The
Committee's
Charter
is
available
on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate Governance).
The Charter is reviewed regularly; last reviewed and approved in August
2014.
3rdEd. 4.1
3rdEd. 4.1
3rdEd. 4.1
(d) The external auditor and Management attend meetings of the Audit
Committee by invitation.
3~~rd~~Ed. 4.1

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4.3 External auditor
The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the nomination,
performance and independence of the external auditors. The external
auditor must be able to demonstrate complete independence from Capral
and an ability to maintain independence through their engagement in that
role. The external auditor must have arrangements in place for the rotation
of the audit engagement partner on a regular basis. The last rotation
occurred during 2014.
At the time of the half-year and full-year audits of Capral's financial
statements, the external auditor formally presents to the Audit Committee a
declaration confirming their independence.
3rdEd. 4.1
5.
5.1
Make Timely and Balanced Disclosure
Capral has an established process to ensure that it complies with the ASX
Listing Rules' disclosure requirements applicable to Capral and this process
is reflected in Capral's Continuous Disclosure Policy. This Policy was last
reviewed and approved in August 2015 and a copy of it is available on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(under
Corporate/
Investors/
Corporate Governance). This process includes a bi-annual confirmation by
senior management that the area(s) for which they are responsible has
compliedwiththePolicy.
3rdEd. 5.1
5.2 To enhance clarity and balance of reporting and to enable investors to
make an informed assessment of Capral's performance, financial results
are accompanied by commentary.
3~~rd~~Ed. 5.1
6.
6.1
Respect the Rights of Shareholders
Capral has a Shareholder Communications Policy that promotes effective
communication with shareholders, including beneficial holders, and outlines
Capral’s investor relations activities, a copy of which is available on Capral's
website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Corporate
Governance). This Policy was last reviewed and approved in August 2014.
3rdEd. 6.1, 6.2,
6.3
6.2 Shareholders can access information about Capral and its governance,
share price, ASX announcements (including media releases and materials
presented at significant investor briefings), constitution, Charters and
governance materials, via Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under
Corporate/Whowe are and Corporate/Investors).
3~~rd~~Ed. 6.1, 6.4
6.3 The Annual Report, half-year report and the Annual General Meeting are all
important
communication
forums.
Capral
invites
questions
from
shareholders and these will be answered within the confines of information
that is already in the public domain and is not market sensitive.
Shareholders can access these documents via Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors). A key events calendar is
published on Capral's website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/
Investors/ Financial Calendar). The external auditor attends the Annual
General Meeting and can respond torelevant shareholderquestions.
3~~rd~~Ed. 4.3, 6.1,
6.3, 6.4
6.4 Capral makes available a telephone number and email address for
shareholders to make enquiries, as published on Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Shareholder Information/
Share Registry). Capral also gives shareholders the option to receive
electronic communicationsfromCapralandits shareregister.
3~~rd~~Ed. 6.1, 6.4
6.5 Capral keeps a summary record for internal use of the issues discussed at
investor/ analyst briefings.
3~~rd~~Ed. 6.2

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7.
7.1
(a)
(b)
Recognise and Manage Risk
Risk Management Policies
The Board recognises that there are strategic, operational and financial
risks in Capral's business and has established a sound system of risk
oversight and management and internal control to identify, assess, monitor
and manage risk.
Capral does not have a separate risk committee; this function is performed
by the Board and Audit Committee. Capral’s Board and Audit Committee
Charters outline specific responsibilities regarding risk. Capral also has a
Board approved Risk Management Policy that assists Capral in identifying
and managing risk in accordance with best practice. These documents are
published on its website,www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/
Corporate Governance). This Policy was last reviewed and approved in
August2015.
3rdEd. 7.1
3rdEd. 7.1, 7.2
7.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Risk Reporting
Management is responsible for designing and implementing the risk
management framework. Management identifies and reviews the key risks
impacting each area of the business and develops strategies to effectively
mitigate these risks. Management reports to the Board and Audit
Committee on the effectiveness of Capral's management of its material
business risks.
The Audit Committee is responsible for risk oversight, risk management and
internal control. Details of the Committee members, their Committee
meeting attendance and Charter are outlined in section 4 above. The Audit
Committee completes a review of the risk management framework, at least
on a bi-annual basis and this occurred during 2015.
Given Capral’s size, there is currently no designated Internal Audit
resource. The function, which is undertaken by senior management, assists
with regard to business risk management, and provides regular reports to
the Audit Committee. The Risk Management Policy discloses the processes
employed for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk
management and internal control.
Details of the key risks that may adversely affect Capral’s future prospects
are contained in the Managing Director’s operating and financial review
section
of
the
Annual
Report
published
on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(underCorporate/Investors/Annual Reports).
3rdEd. 7.1
3rdEd. 7.1, 7.2
3rdEd. 7.3
3rdEd. 7.1
7.3
(a)
(b)
(c)
Sustainability
The Board and its Committees and Management seek to manage and
respond to its operating environment, including exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks.
Capral’s Corporate Social Responsibility Statement contained in the 2015
Annual Report addresses some of the environment and social sustainability
issues.
Information concerning Capral’s ability to continue operating its businesses
economically is contained in the Managing Director’s operating and
financial review section of the 2015 Annual Report published on Capral's
website, www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports).
3rdEd. 7.4
3rdEd. 7.4
3rdEd. 7.4
7.4
(a)


Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Declaration
When the Board approves the half and full-year results, the Managing
Director and Chief Financial Officer have represented to the Audit
Committee and the Board that, in their opinion:
the statement given in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations
Act is formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and
internal control; and
3rdEd. 4.2

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(b) Capral's risk management and internal control system is operating
effectively in all material respects.
8.
8.1
Remunerate Fairly and Responsibly
The Board has established a Remuneration & Nomination Committee to
establish and review remuneration levels for the Managing Director and
executive team members and incentive policies for all employees. Details of
the Committee members, their Committee meeting attendance and Charter
are outlined in section 2.5 above. As described in section 2.5 above, the
Remuneration & Nomination Committee operates in accordance with its
Charter and reviews executive remuneration and performance related
matters, with reference to Capral's performance, executive performance,
comparable available benchmarking information and independent advice,
as appropriate.
3rdEd. 8.1
8.2 The remuneration policies and practices of Capral are designed to
remunerate fairly and responsibly, to attract qualified and experienced
candidates and to retain and motivate senior management and employees.
Details of Capral’s remuneration policies and practices are set out in the
Remuneration
Report
that
is
published
on
Capral's
website,
www.capral.com.au
(underCorporate/Investors/Annual Reports).
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.2
8.3 The award of bonuses and other incentives are reviewed at least annually
by the Committee and recommendations are put to the Board for its
approval. Bonuses and incentives are linked to performance criteria. The
Board can exercise its discretion in relation to approving bonuses and
incentives but, changes are justified by reference to measurable
performance criteria.
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.2
8.4
(a)
(b)
(c)
Remuneration for senior management is divided into three parts:
a fixed remuneration which is made up of base salary plus superannuation;
short term incentives paid in cash, directly earned upon the successful
achievement of specific financial and non-financial measures. Incentives
are based on performance criteria which are set and reviewed by the
Committee at least annually; and
long term incentives for selected senior managers, that vest upon the
successful achievement of performance conditions which are determined by
the Committee.
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.2
8.5 Details of the key management personnel employment contracts are set out
in the Remuneration Report that is published on Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(under Corporate/ Investors/ Annual Reports).
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.2
8.6
Non-executive directors are entitled to receive fees (from a pool of funds,
the limit of which is approved by shareholders in general meeting). There is
no performance based remuneration for non-executive directors. There are
no schemes for retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation, for
non-executive directors.
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.2
8.7 Under Capral’s Securities Trading Policy, Capral’s personnel are not
permitted to enter into transactions with securities (or derivatives thereof)
which limit the economic risk of unvested entitlements awarded under a
Capral equity-based remuneration scheme. This Policy was last reviewed
and approved in April 2015 and is published on Capral's website,
www.capral.com.au
(underCorporate/Investors/ Corporate Governance).
3~~rd~~Ed. 8.3
The Corporate Governance Statement and related governance materials are available on Capral's
website, www.capral.com.au
(underCorporate/Investors/ Corporate Governance).

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