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CENTURIA OFFICE REIT — AGM Information 2017
Dec 26, 2017
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Australian Securities Exchange – Company Announcements Platform
Centuria Property Funds Limited CENTURIA METROPOLITAN REIT
Notice of general meeting
Sydney, 27 December 2017
Attached is a notice of a general meeting dated 27 December 2017 which is being dispatched to securityholders in Centuria Metropolitan REIT ( CMA ).
The general meeting is being called to consider refreshing CMA’s 15% placement capacity under Listing Rule 7.1 and will be held on Monday, 29 January 2018 at 11.00am (Sydney time).
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For more information please contact:
James Lonie Natalie Powell Company Secretary Chief Marketing Officer Centuria Capital Limited Centuria Capital Limited Phone: 02 8923 8910 Phone: 02 8923 8936 Email: [email protected]
About Us
Centuria Property Funds Limited (CPFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centuria Capital Group (CNI), is the Responsible Entity for the ASX listed Centuria Metropolitan REIT (CMA).
CMA is Australia’s largest ASX-listed metropolitan office REIT and is included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index. CMA owns a portfolio of 20 high quality metropolitan assets with a total value of $912.9 million located in key metropolitan locations throughout Australia.
CPFL, combined with Centuria Property Funds No. 2 Limited (CPF2L), the Responsible Entity for the ASX listed Centuria Industrial REIT (CIP), has approximately $3.5 billion of funds under management in 16 unlisted property funds, one open-ended diversified property fund and two listed REITs.
CNI is an ASX-listed specialist investment manager with $4.4 billion in funds under management.
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CMA
MR SAM SAMPLE FLAT 123 123 SAMPLE STREET THE SAMPLE HILL SAMPLE ESTATE SAMPLEVILLE VIC 3030
27 December 2017
Dear Securityholder,
I am pleased to invite you to a general meeting of unitholders ( GM ) of the Centuria Metropolitan REIT ARSN 124 364 718 which is to be held:
Date: Monday, 29 January 2018 Time: 11.00am Location Level 39, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Registration will commence at 10:30am. To assist with registration formalities, please bring the enclosed proxy form with you to the GM.
The following documents are enclosed with this letter:
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Notice of meeting including:
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Items of Business;
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Explanatory Notes;
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Voting Instructions; and
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Appointment of Proxy Form.
The notice of general meeting will also be made available on the ASX market announcements platform. Thank you for your support of Centuria during the year and I look forward to seeing you at the GM.
Yours sincerely,
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Peter Done Chairman
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CENTURIA METROPOLITAN REIT
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF SECURITYHOLDERS
Notice is hereby given that a general meeting of unitholders ( GM ) of the Centuria Metropolitan REIT ARSN 124 364 718 ( Fund ), will be held at Level 39, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney, on Monday, 29 January 2018 at 11:00 am.
This Notice of General Meeting is issued by Centuria Property Funds Limited ACN 086 553 639 ( CPFL ) in its capacity as responsible entity for the Fund.
Terms and abbreviations are defined in the Glossary at the end of this Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum.
For further information please refer to the Explanatory Memorandum which accompanies and forms part of this Notice of General Meeting.
ITEM OF BUSINESS
Resolution 1. Approval under Listing Rule 7.4 to refresh CMA's 15% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution of Centuria Metropolitan REIT:
“That for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, approval be given for the issue of 10,638,298 fully paid, ordinary securities pursuant to the institutional placement announced by the Centuria Metropolitan REIT to the ASX on 13 July 2017, as detailed in the Explanatory Memorandum which accompanies and forms part of this Notice of General Meeting.”
Voting exclusions apply to this proposed resolution ( Resolution ) (as described below).
Voting Exclusion Statement
CMA will disregard any votes cast on the Resolution by or on behalf of:
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a person who participated in the issue referred to; and
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an associate of the person named above.
However, CMA need not disregard a vote if:
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it is cast by a 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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it is cast by the Chairman of the GM 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.
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VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
Voting entitlement
The Directors have determined that persons holding Securities in CMA at 11:00 am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on 27 January 2018 will, for the purposes of determining voting entitlements at the GM, be taken to be the Securityholders of CMA.
How to vote
Securityholders may vote by attending the meeting in person, by proxy or by authorised representative.
Proxies and authorised representatives
A Securityholder who is entitled to attend and vote at the GM has the right to appoint a proxy to attend and vote for them. The proxy does not have to be a Securityholder of CMA.
Securityholders holding two or more Securities can appoint either one or two proxies. Where two proxies are appointed, the appointing Securityholder can specify the number of votes or the proportion of the Securityholder’s votes they want each proxy to exercise. If no number or proportion is specified, each proxy may exercise half of the Securityholder's votes. Neither proxy may vote on a show of hands.
Corporate Securityholders must provide CMA with satisfactory evidence of the appointment of any corporate representative, prior to the commencement of the GM.
A proxy can be either an individual or a body corporate. Should you appoint a body corporate as your proxy, that body corporate will need to ensure that it:
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appoints an individual as its corporate representative to exercise its powers at meetings; and
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provides CMA with satisfactory evidence of the appointment of its corporate representative prior to commencement of the GM.
The Chairperson of the GM is deemed to be appointed to act as proxy in respect of a signed proxy that is returned and which does not contain the name of a proxy. In addition, if you direct your proxy how to vote and your nominated proxy does not attend the GM, or attends but does not vote, on a poll on a resolution, the Chairperson will act in place of the nominated proxy and vote in accordance with any instructions.
A proxy form and a reply paid envelope are enclosed with this Notice of Meeting. If you wish to appoint two proxies, please obtain an additional form from CMA's Registry or make a photocopy of the enclosed proxy form. To be effective, a duly completed proxy form and the power of attorney (if any) under which the proxy form is signed or a certified copy of the relevant authority must be received at the Registry or at CMA's registered office at least 48 hours before the start of the GM (being no later than 11:00 am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on 27 January 2018).
Proxies may be returned to Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited as follows:
By mail:
GPO Box 242, Melbourne Victoria 3001
(a reply paid envelope is enclosed)
In person:
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford Victoria 3067
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By facsimile to:
1800 783 447 (within Australia)
(+61 3) 9473 2555 (outside Australia)
Online at:
www.investorvote.com.au
To use this facility please follow the instructions on your enclosed proxy form.
Online for Intermediary Online Users only at:
www.intermediaryonline.com
Undirected proxies
If you choose to appoint a proxy, you are encouraged to direct your proxy how to vote by marking either “For”, “Against” or “Abstain” against the Resolution on the Proxy Form. If you do not direct your proxy how to vote, you are authorising your proxy to vote as they decide, subject to any applicable voting exclusions.
If the Chairperson of the GM is your proxy and the appointment directs the way the Chairperson is to vote, the Chairperson must vote on a poll, and must vote as directed, on the Proxy Form.
However, if the Chairperson is your proxy and you do not direct the way the Chairperson is to vote, then by signing and returning the proxy form you will be expressly authorising the Chairperson to vote as he sees fit. The Chairperson intends to vote available undirected proxies in favour of the Resolution.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Quorum
The Fund's constitution provides that two Securityholders present personally or by representative, attorney or proxy, holding at least 10% of the value of the Securities in issue in the Fund, shall be a quorum for the GM.
Required voting thresholds
The vote on the Resolution will be conducted by way of a poll.
On a poll each Securityholder has one vote for each $1.00 of the value of the units held in the Fund.
The Resolution is an ordinary resolution and will be passed if more than 50% of the votes cast on the Resolution are in favour of it.
Attendance
If you plan to attend the GM, we ask that you arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the time designated for the GM so that we may check the number of your Securities and register your attendance.
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Appointment of Chairman
The Chairman of CPFL, Mr Peter Done, is to be the Chairman of the GM. Failing him, another person appointed by the Board will act as Chairman of the GM.
By order of the Board of Directors of Centuria Property Funds Limited.
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James Lonie Company Secretary 27 December 2017
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared to provide Securityholders with information to assess the merits of the Resolution. You should read the Explanatory Memorandum in full before making any decisions in relation to the Resolution.
Purpose of the Resolution
Listing Rule 7.1 operates to limit the number of Equity Securities that may be issued or agreed to be issued by CMA in any 12 month period to 15% of its Equity Securities on issue, unless the issue is approved by the Securityholders or an exemption applies. Under Listing Rule 7.4, an issue of any Equity Securities without approval under Listing Rule 7.1 may be treated as having been made with Securityholder approval for the purpose of Listing Rule 7.1 if:
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the issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1; and
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holders of ordinary Securities subsequently approve it.
Approval is being sought under the Resolution for the issue of 10,638,298 Securities pursuant to the institutional placement announced to the ASX on 13 July 2017 ( Placement ).
The purpose of this Resolution is to refresh CMA's placement capacity to issue, or agree to issue Securities under Listing Rule 7.1 and to provide CMA with the maximum flexibility as to how it manages its future capital requirements, especially having regard to its current growth strategy.
Accordingly, approval is sought for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 to ratify the issue of Securities made under the Placement.
Information required by Listing Rule 7.5
Pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.5, the following information is provided in relation to the proposed approval of the Placements:
| Number of securities issued for which approval is sought |
10,638,298 Securities |
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| Issue price of securities | $2.35 per Security |
| Terms of the securities | The Securities were issued on the same terms as existing fully paid, ordinary Securities on issue. |
| Names of the persons to whom CMA issued the Securities or the basis on which those persons were determined |
The Securities were issued pursuant to an institutional placement to existing and new institutional investors. |
| Use of funds | To partially fund the acquisition of 3 properties as detailed in the ASX announcement made on 13 July 2017. |
Directors' recommendation
The Directors unanimously recommend that Securityholders vote FOR the Resolution.
The Directors intend to vote their Securities in favour of the Resolution and collectively own 0.15% of CMA. In addition, an additional 19.9% of eligible Securityholders have indicated that they intend to vote FOR the Resolution.
The Chairman of the GM intends to vote all available proxies FOR the Resolution.
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Glossary
In this Notice of Meeting the following words have the meanings shown:
| ASX | ASX Limited or the Australian Securities Exchange operated by ASX Limited, |
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| as the context requires. | |
| Board | the board of directors of Centuria Property Funds Limited ACN 086 553 639. |
| Centuria | Centuria Property Funds Limited ACN 086 553 639 as responsible entity for |
| Metropolitan REIT | Centuria Metropolitan REIT ARSN 124 364 718. |
| Chairperson | the Chairperson of CMA, currently Mr Done. |
| CMA | has the same meaning as Centuria Metropolitan REIT. |
| Corporations Act | the_Corporations Act 2001_(Cth). |
| Director | a director of Centuria Property Funds Limited. |
| Equity Securities | has the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules. |
| Fund | Centuria Metropolitan REIT ARSN 124 364 718. |
| GM | the general meeting of the Securityholders of the Fund (as adjourned from time |
| to time) on 29 January 2018 at 11:00 am. | |
| Listing Rules | the listing rules of the ASX. |
| Notice of Meeting | this Notice of Meeting, including the Explanatory Memorandum. |
| Registry | Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited. |
| Resolution | the resolution to be considered at the GM to refresh CMA's placement capacity |
| under Listing Rule 7.1. | |
| Security | a fully paid ordinary unit in the Fund. |
| Securityholder | a holder of a Security. |
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Lodge your vote:
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Online:
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www.investorvote.com.au
By Mail: Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited GPO Box 242 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
CMA
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In Person:
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street Abbotsford Victoria 3067
Alternatively you can fax your form to (within Australia) 1800 783 447 (outside Australia) +61 3 9473 2555
For Intermediary Online subscribers only (custodians) www.intermediaryonline.com
For all enquiries call:
(within Australia) 1300 855 080 (outside Australia) +61 3 9415 4000
Proxy Form
Vote and view the Notice of Meeting online
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Go to www.investorvote.com.au or scan the QR Code with your mobile device.
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• Follow the instructions on the secure website to vote.
Your access information that you will need to vote:
Control Number: 999999 SRN/HIN: I9999999999 PIN: 99999 PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons it is important that you keep your SRN/HIN confidential.
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- For your vote to be effective it must be received by 11.00 am (AEDT) on Saturday, 27 January 2018
How to Vote on the Item of Business
All your securities will be voted in accordance with your directions.
Appointment of Proxy
Voting 100% of your holding: Direct your proxy how to vote by marking one of the boxes opposite the item of business. If you do not mark a box your proxy may vote or abstain as they choose (to the extent permitted by law). If you mark more than one box on the item your vote will be invalid on that item.
Voting a portion of your holding: Indicate a portion of your voting rights by inserting the percentage or number of securities you wish to vote in the For, Against or Abstain box. The sum of the votes cast must not exceed your voting entitlement or 100%.
Appointing a second proxy: You are entitled to appoint up to two proxies to attend the meeting and vote on a poll. If you appoint two proxies you must specify the percentage of votes or number of securities for each proxy, otherwise each proxy may exercise half of the votes. When appointing a second proxy write both names and the percentage of votes or number of securities for each in Step 1 overleaf.
A proxy need not be a securityholder of Centuria Metropolitan REIT.
Signing Instructions for Postal Forms
Individual: Where the holding is in one name, the securityholder must sign.
Joint Holding: Where the holding is in more than one name, all of the securityholders should sign.
Power of Attorney: If you have not already lodged the Power of Attorney with the registry, please attach a certified photocopy of the Power of Attorney to this form when you return it.
Companies: Where the company has a Sole Director who is also the Sole Company Secretary, this form must be signed by that person. If the company (pursuant to section 204A of the Corporations Act 2001) does not have a Company Secretary, a Sole Director can also sign alone. Otherwise this form must be signed by a Director jointly with either another Director or a Company Secretary. Please sign in the appropriate place to indicate the office held. Delete titles as applicable.
Attending the Meeting
Bring a copy of this form to assist registration. If a representative of a corporate securityholder or proxy is to attend the meeting you will need to provide the appropriate “Certificate of Appointment of Corporate Representative” prior to admission. A form of the certificate may be obtained from Computershare or online at www.investorcentre.com under the help tab, "Printable Forms".
Comments & Questions: If you have any comments or questions for CPFL, please write them on a separate sheet of paper and return with this form.
GO ONLINE TO VOTE, or turn over to complete the form
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Change of address. If incorrect, mark this box and make the correction in the space to the left. Securityholders sponsored by a broker (reference number commences with ‘ X ’) should advise your broker of any changes. I 9999999999
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Proxy Form
Please mark
to indicate your directions
Appoint a Proxy to Vote on Your Behalf
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I/We being a member/s of Centuria Metropolitan REIT (ARSN 124 364 718) hereby appoint
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the Chairman of the Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE: Leave this box blank if you have selected the Chairman of the Meeting. Do not insert your own name(s).
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, and to the extent permitted by law, as the proxy sees fit) at the General Meeting of Centuria Metropolitan REIT to be held at Level 39, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, on Monday, 29 January 2018 at 11:00 am (AEDT) and at any adjournment or postponement of that Meeting.
Item of Business PLEASE NOTE: If you mark the Abstain box for this item, you are directing your proxy not to vote on your behalf on a show of hands or a poll and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority.
Resolution 1 Approval under Listing Rule 7.4 to refresh CMA's 15% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1
The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of the item of business. In exceptional circumstances, the Chairman of the Meeting may change his/her voting intention on any resolution, in which case an ASX announcement will be made.
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SIGN
Signature of Securityholder(s) This section must be completed.
Individual or Securityholder 1 Securityholder 2 Securityholder 3
Sole Director and Sole Company Secretary Director Director/Company Secretary
Contact
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