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EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED — Share Issue/Capital Change 2019
Mar 3, 2019
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4 March 2019
ASX Markets Announcements Office ASX Limited Level 6, 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
Dear Sir/Madam
Experience Co Limited (“Experience Co” or “the Company”) (ASX: EXP) Appendix 3B
The attached Appendix 3B reflects the following:
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the issue of Restricted Rights to Kerry Robert East (Bob East) in lieu of fixed remuneration, based on a fair and reasonable assessment of remuneration for an executive of Bob’s calibre and experience, for his role as Executive Chairman of EXP from 13 February 2019 until a new CEO is appointed. Further details are included in the Appendix 3B.
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the issue of Performance Rights to Owen Kemp, Chief Financial Officer, as a ‘one-off’ bonus awarded to Owen, as a result of the recent leadership changes, for the additional contribution that will be required of Owen during the next few months in providing additional assistance to the Executive Chairman until a new CEO is appointed as well as undertaking a restructure of the financial systems, procedures and controls and completing the implementation of new accounting and financial processes to place the business in a position to achieve its objectives going forward. Further details are included in the Appendix 3B.
The grant of the above Rights aim to align the interests of the Participants with those of the shareholders of EXP.
Yours sincerely
Fiona van Wyk
Company Secretary
About Experience Co Limited (ASX:EXP)
Experience Co Limited (EXP) is an adventure tourism and leisure company (previously known as Skydive the Beach Group Limited, ASX:SKB). From its origins in Wollongong NSW in 1999, it now provides tandem skydiving experiences in 18 locations in Australia and 3 locations in New Zealand. EXP also provides activities of white water rafting, hot air ballooning, canyoning, boat tours and helicopter tours to the Great Barrier Reef, and personalised tours to the Daintree Rainforest in North Queensland, Australia. Since successfully completing an initial public offer (IPO) in March 2015, EXP has acquired Australia Skydive (March 2015), NZone Skydive, NZ (October 2015), Skydive Wanaka, NZ (July 2016), Raging Thunder Adventures (October 2016), Reef Magic Cruises (April 2016), Byron Bay Balloons (August 2017), Great Barrier Reef Helicopters (November 2017), Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (December 2017), and Tropical Journeys (December 2017).
www.experienceco.com [email protected] T: 1300 601 899
Experience Co Limited ABN 56 167 320 470 ASX:EXP PO Box 5361 Wollongong NSW 2500
Rule 2.7, 3.10.3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5
Appendix 3B
New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 01/07/96 Origin: Appendix 5 Amended 01/07/98, 01/09/99, 01/07/00, 30/09/01, 11/03/02, 01/01/03, 24/10/05, 01/08/12, 04/03/13
Name of entity
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED
ABN
56 167 320 470
We (the entity) give ASX the following information.
Part 1 - All issues
You must complete the relevant sections (attach sheets if there is not enough space).
| 1 +Class of+securities issued or to be issued 2 Number of+securities issued or to be issued (if known) or maximum number which may be issued |
Service Rightsissued in accordance with the Company’s Employee Incentive Pan (EEIP) Performance Rightsissued in accordance with the Company’s Employee Incentive Pan(EEIP) |
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| 540,540 – Service Rights (unquoted) 360,360 – Performance Rights (unquoted) |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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3 Principal terms of the[+] securities (e.g. if options, exercise price and expiry date; if partly paid +securities, the amount outstanding and due dates for payment; if +convertible securities, the conversion price and dates for conversion)
The Service Rights have been issued to the Executive Chairman of EXP pursuant to the terms of the EXP Employee Incentive Plan Rules (" EEIP "). No cash consideration is payable on the issue of the Service Rights or on their exercise.
Each of the Service Rights expire on 31 March 2020.
Each Service Right entitles the Executive Chairman to receive, upon vesting and exercise, one fully paid ordinary share in the Company (" EXP Share "). Vesting and Vesting Conditions The Service Rights will vest on 4 March 2020 subject to completion of a period of service as Executive Chairman and a new Chief Executive Officer being appointed.
Each of the Service Rights require that the Executive Chairman remains continuously employed by, or remains as a director of, EXP from the grant date until the vesting date. The Service Rights are subject to forfeiture, including in circumstances of an act of fraud being committed by the Executive Chairman, the Executive Chairman becoming ineligible to hold office for the purposes of Part 2D.6 of the Corporations Act; or where the Executive Chairman has acted in a manner that the EXP Board considers to be gross misconduct. The issue of EXP Shares on vesting and exercise of the Service Rights will be restricted to ‘on-market’ purchases in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 10.15B.
3 Principal terms of the[+] securities The Performance Rights have been issued (Cont) (e.g. if options, exercise price to the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (" CFO ") pursuant to the terms of and expiry date; if partly paid the EEIP. +securities, the amount outstanding and due dates for No cash consideration is payable on the payment; if +convertible issue of the Performance Rights or on their securities, the conversion price exercise. and dates for conversion) Each of the Performance Rights expire on 31 March 2020. Each Performance Right entitles the CFO to receive, upon vesting and exercise, one EXP Share. Vesting and Vesting Conditions The Service Rights will vest on 4 March 2020 subject to the CFO meeting the following performance criteria: Provision of additional assistance to the Executive Chairman until a new CEO is appointed; Undertaking and completing a restructure of the EXP financial systems, procedures and controls and completing the implementation of new accounting and financial processes and systems prior to 30 June 2019 to ensure improved accuracy, efficiencies and timing of delivery of internal management and Board and public reporting as required by the business and determined by the current Executive Chairman of EXP. Each of the Performance Rights require that the CFO remains continuously employed by EXP from the grant date until the vesting date. The Performance Rights are subject to forfeiture, including in circumstances of an act of fraud being committed by the CFO, the CFO becoming ineligible to hold office for the purposes of Part 2D.6 of the Corporations Act; or where the CFO has acted in a manner that the EXP Board considers to be gross misconduct.
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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| 4 Do the+securities rank equally in all respects from the+issue date with an existing+class of quoted+securities? If the additional+securities do not rank equally, please state: • the date from which they do • the extent to which they participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a trust, distribution) or interest payment • the extent to which they do not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution or interest payment 5 Issue price or consideration 6 Purpose of the issue (If issued as consideration for the acquisition of assets, clearly identify those assets) 6a Is the entity an+eligible entity that has obtained security holder approval under rule 7.1A? If Yes, complete sections 6b – 6h in relation to the+securities the subject of this Appendix 3B, and comply with section 6i 6b The date the security holder resolution under rule 7.1A was passed |
No, the Service Rights are not quoted securities and do not rank equally with EXP Shares. The Service Rights do not confer a right to vote, a right to receive dividends or any other rights of a shareholder. Following the vesting and exercise of the Service Rights in accordance with the EEIP Rules, the EXP Shares issued to Participants will rank equally with existing EXP Shares. No, the Performance Rights are not quoted securities and do not rank equally with EXP Shares. The Performance Rights do not confer a right to vote, a right to receive dividends or any other rights of a shareholder. Following the vesting and exercise of the Performance Rights in accordance with the EEIP Rules, the EXP Shares issued to the CFO will rank equally with existing EXP Shares. |
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| No cash consideration is payable on grant or exercise of the Service Rights or the Performance Rights. |
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| The Service Rights are granted in accordance with the Company’s EEIP, and have been awarded to the Executive Chairman in lieu of Fixed Remuneration of $150,000 that would have otherwise been payable to him for additional compensation for his services as Executive Chairman from 13 February 2019. The Performance Rights are granted in accordance with the terms of the EEIP, and have been awarded to the CFO as a ‘one off’ bonus of $100,000, in addition to other remuneration entitlements, as a result of the recent leadership changes, for the additional contribution required of the CFO during the next few months in providing additional assistance to the Executive Chairman until a new CEO is appointed as well as undertaking and completing a restructure of the financial systems, procedures and controls and completing the implementation of new accounting and financial processes to place the business in a position to achieve its objectives going forward. |
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| 6c Number of+securities issued without security holder approval under rule 7.1 6d Number of+securities issued with security holder approval under rule 7.1A 6e Number of+securities issued with security holder approval under rule 7.3, or another specific security holder approval (specify date of meeting) 6f Number of+securities issued under an exception in rule 7.2 6g If+securities issued under rule 7.1A, was issue price at least 75% of 15 day VWAP as calculated under rule 7.1A.3? Include the +issue date and both values. Include the source of the VWAP calculation. 6h If+securities were issued under rule 7.1A for non-cash consideration, state date on which valuation of consideration was released to ASX Market Announcements 6i Calculate the entity’s remaining issue capacity under rule 7.1 and rule 7.1A – complete Annexure 1 and release to ASX Market Announcements 7 +Issue dates Note: The issue date may be prescribed by ASX (refer to the definition of issue date in rule 19.12). For example, the issue date for a pro rata entitlement issue must comply with the applicable timetable in Appendix 7A. Cross reference: item 33 of Appendix 3B. |
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- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Number ~~+~~ Class 8 Number and +class of all 555,811,840 Fully Paid Ordinary +securities quoted on ASX Shares ( including the +securities in section 2 if applicable)
| 9 Number and +class of all +securities not quoted on ASX (_including_the +securities in section 2 if applicable) |
Number | +Class |
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| 10,300,000 1,120,029 540,540 360,360 |
Options over fully paid ordinary shares with an exercise price of $0.25 (exercisable in various tranches and expiry on 8 February 2025 Service Rights (granted in accordance with the Company’s EEIP on 30 November 2018) Service Rights (granted in accordance with the Company’s EEIP on 4 March 2019) Performance Rights (granted in accordance with the Company’s EEIP on 4 March 2019) |
10 Dividend policy (in the case of a trust, distribution policy) on the increased capital (interests)
NA
Part 2 - Pro rata issue
| art 2 - Pro rata issue | |
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| 11 Is security holder approval required? 12 Is the issue renounceable or non- renounceable? 13 Ratio in which the+securities will be offered 14 +Class of+securities to which the offer relates |
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| 15 +Record date to determine entitlements 16 Will holdings on different registers (or subregisters) be aggregated for calculating entitlements? 17 Policy for deciding entitlements in relation to fractions 18 Names of countries in which the entity has security holders who will not be sent new offer documents Note: Security holders must be told how their entitlements are to be dealt with. Cross reference: rule 7.7. 19 Closing date for receipt of acceptances or renunciations |
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- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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| 20 Names of any underwriters 21 Amount of any underwriting fee or commission 22 Names of any brokers to the issue 23 Fee or commission payable to the broker to the issue 24 Amount of any handling fee payable to brokers who lodge acceptances or renunciations on behalf of security holders 25 If the issue is contingent on security holders’ approval, the date of the meeting 26 Date entitlement and acceptance form and offer documents will be sent to persons entitled 27 If the entity has issued options, and the terms entitle option holders to participate on exercise, the date on which notices will be sent to option holders 28 Date rights trading will begin (if applicable) 29 Date rights trading will end (if applicable) 30 How do security holders sell their entitlements_in full_through a broker? 31 How do security holders sell_part_ of their entitlements through a broker and accept for the balance? |
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- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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- 32 How do security holders dispose of their entitlements (except by sale through a broker)?
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- 33 +Issue date
NA
Part 3 - Quotation of securities
You need only complete this section if you are applying for quotation of securities
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34 Type of[+] securities ( tick one )
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(a) +Securities described in Part 1
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(b)[All other ][+][securities ]
Example: restricted securities at the end of the escrowed period, partly paid securities that become fully paid, employee incentive share securities when restriction ends, securities issued on expiry or conversion of convertible securities
Entities that have ticked box 34(a)
Additional securities forming a new class of securities - NA
Tick to indicate you are providing the information or documents
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35 If the[+] securities are[+] equity securities, the names of the 20 largest holders of the additional[+] securities, and the number and percentage of additional[+] securities held by those holders
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36 If the[+] securities are[+] equity securities, a distribution schedule of the additional +securities setting out the number of holders in the categories
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1 - 1,000
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1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000
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10,001 - 100,000 100,001 and over
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37 A copy of any trust deed for the additional[+] securities
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Entities that have ticked box 34(b)
38 Number of[+] securities for which NA +quotation is sought 39 +Class of +securities for which NA quotation is sought 40 Do the[+] securities rank equally in NA all respects from the[+] issue date with an existing[+] class of quoted +securities? If the additional[+] securities do not rank equally, please state: • the date from which they do • the extent to which they participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a trust, distribution) or interest payment • the extent to which they do not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution or interest payment 41 Reason for request for quotation NA now Example: In the case of restricted securities, end of restriction period (if issued upon conversion of another[+] security, clearly identify that other[+] security) Number +Class 42 Number and +class of all NA NA +securities quoted on ASX ( including the[+] securities in clause 38)
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Quotation agreement
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1 +Quotation of our additional +securities is in ASX’s absolute discretion. ASX may quote the[+] securities on any conditions it decides.
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2 We warrant the following to ASX.
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The issue of the[+] securities to be quoted complies with the law and is not for an illegal purpose.
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There is no reason why those[+] securities should not be granted +quotation.
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An offer of the[+] securities for sale within 12 months after their issue will not require disclosure under section 707(3) or section 1012C(6) of the Corporations Act.
Note: An entity may need to obtain appropriate warranties from subscribers for the securities in order to be able to give this warranty
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Section 724 or section 1016E of the Corporations Act does not apply to any applications received by us in relation to any[+] securities to be quoted and that no-one has any right to return any[+] securities to be quoted under sections 737, 738 or 1016F of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the[+] securities be quoted.
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If we are a trust, we warrant that no person has the right to return the +securities to be quoted under section 1019B of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the[+] securities be quoted.
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3 We will indemnify ASX to the fullest extent permitted by law in respect of any claim, action or expense arising from or connected with any breach of the warranties in this agreement.
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4 We give ASX the information and documents required by this form. If any information or document is not available now, we will give it to ASX before +quotation of the +securities begins. We acknowledge that ASX is relying on the information and documents. We warrant that they are (will be) true and complete.
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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 4 March 2019 (Company Secretary)
Print name: Fiona van Wyk
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- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Appendix 3B – Annexure 1
Calculation of placement capacity under rule 7.1 and rule 7.1A for eligible entities
Introduced 01/08/12 Amended 04/03/13
Part 1
Rule 7.1 – Issues exceeding 15% of capital
Step 1: Calculate “A”, the base figure from which the placement capacity is calculated
Insert number of fully paid[+] ordinary 555,811,840 securities on issue 12 months before the + issue date or date of agreement to issue Add the following: Nil • Number of fully paid[+] ordinary securities issued in that 12 month period under an exception in rule 7.2
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Number of fully paid[+] ordinary securities issued in that 12 month period with shareholder approval
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Number of partly paid[+] ordinary securities that became fully paid in that 12 month period
Note:
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Include only ordinary securities here – other classes of equity securities cannot be added
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• Include here (if applicable) the securities the subject of the Appendix 3B to which this form is annexed
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• It may be useful to set out issues of securities on different dates as separate line items
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Subtract the number of fully paid[+] ordinary Nil securities cancelled during that 12 month period “A” 555,811,840
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Step 2: Calculate 15% of “A”
“B” 0.15
[Note: this value cannot be changed]
Multiply “A” by 0.15 83,371,776
Step 3: Calculate “C”, the amount of placement capacity under rule
7.1 that has already been used
1,120,029 Service Rights (granted in
Insert number of [+] equity securities issued
accordance with the EEIP on
or agreed to be issued in that 12 month
30 November 2018)
period not counting those issued:
540,540 Service Rights (granted in
• Under an exception in rule 7.2 accordance with the EEIP on
4 March 2019)
• Under rule 7.1A
360,360 Performance Rights (granted in
• With security holder approval under rule accordance with the EEIP on
7.1 or rule 7.4
4 March 2019)
Note:
• This applies to equity securities, unless
specifically excluded – not just ordinary
securities
• Include here (if applicable) the securities
the subject of the Appendix 3B to which
this form is annexed
• It may be useful to set out issues of
securities on different dates as separate
line items
“C” 2,020,929
Step 4: Subtract “C” from [“A” x “B”] to calculate remaining
placement capacity under rule 7.1
“A” x 0.15 83,371,776
Note: number must be same as shown in
Step 2
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“A” x 0.15 83,371,776
Note: number must be same as shown in
Step 2
Subtract “C” 2,020,929
Note: number must be same as shown in
Step 3
Total [“A” x 0.15] – “C” 81,350,847
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- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Part 2 – N/A
Rule 7.1A – Additional placement capacity for eligible entities – N/A
Step 1: Calculate “A”, the base figure from which the placement capacity is calculated
“A” 555,811,840 Note: number must be same as shown in Step 1 of Part 1 Step 2: Calculate 10% of “A” “D” 0.10 Note: this value cannot be changed Multiply “A” by 0.10 55,581,184
Step 3: Calculate “E”, the amount of placement capacity under rule 7.1A that has already been used
Insert number of[+] equity securities issued NIL or agreed to be issued in that 12 month period under rule 7.1A
Notes:
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This applies to equity securities – not just ordinary securities
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• Include here – if applicable – the securities the subject of the Appendix 3B to which this form is annexed
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Do not include equity securities issued under rule 7.1 (they must be dealt with in Part 1), or for which specific security holder approval has been obtained
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It may be useful to set out issues of securities on different dates as separate line items
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“E” NIL
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See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Step 4: Subtract “E” from [“A” x “D”] to calculate remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1A
| Step 4: Subtract “E” from [“A” x “D”] to calculate remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1A |
Step 4: Subtract “E” from [“A” x “D”] to calculate remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1A |
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| “A” x 0.10 Note: number must be same as shown in Step 2 |
55,581,184 |
| Subtract“E” Note: number must be same as shown in Step 3 |
NIL |
| Total[“A” x 0.10] – “E” | 55,581,184 Note: this is the remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1A |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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