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FINDI LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Jul 28, 2021

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Governance Information

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

CURRENT AT 29 JULY 2021

Vortiv Limited (the Company) and the Board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to review the framework and practices to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders.

The disclosure of corporate governance practices can be viewed on the Company website at www.vortiv.com

The directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Company in both the short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Company as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the Company is properly managed.

Corporate Governance Compliance

A description of the Company's main corporate governance practices are set out below. All these practices, unless otherwise stated, have been in place for the financial year ended 31 March 2021. The Company has considered the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and the corresponding Recommendations to determine an appropriate system of control and accountability to best fit its business and operations commensurate with these guidelines.

Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices

Principle Conform Disclosure
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 for the Board
and those delegated to management.
Yes The Directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Company in both the
short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests
of the Company as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and other key
stakeholders and to ensure the Company is properly managed.
The Board has sole responsibility for the following:

Appointing and removing the Managing Director and any other executives and approving their
remuneration;

Appointing and removing the Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer and approving
their remuneration;

Determining the strategic direction of the Company and measuring performance of
management against approved strategies;

Review of the adequacy of resources for management to properly carry out approved
strategies and business plans;

Adopting operating and capital expenditure budgets at the commencement of each financial
year and monitoring the progress by both financial and non-financial key performance
indicators;

Monitoring the Company’s medium term capital and cash flow requirements;

Approving and monitoring financial and other reporting to regulatory bodies, shareholders and
other organisations;

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Determining that satisfactory arrangements are in place for auditing the Company’s financial
affairs;

Review and ratify systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, codes of
conduct and compliance with legislative requirements; and

Ensuring that policies and compliance systems consistent with the Company’s objectives and
best practice are in place and that the Company and its officers act legally, ethically and
responsibly on all matters.
During the financial year, day to day management of the Company’s affairs and the implementation
of the corporate strategy and policy initiatives were undertaken by the CEO/Managing Director and
their performance is monitored and evaluated by the Board. In the absence of a CEO/Managing
Director, management of the Company is undertaken by the Board as a whole.
Some Board functions may be handled through Board Committees. These committees are
appointed when the size and scale of operations requires. However, the Board as a whole is
responsible for determining the extent of powers residing in each Committee and is ultimately
responsible for accepting, modifying or rejecting Committee recommendations.
1.2
A listed entity should:
(a)
Undertake appropriate checks before appointing
a person, or putting forward for security holders
a candidate for election, as a director ; and
(b)
Provide security holders with all material
information in its procession relevant to a
decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a
director
Yes (a)
The Company undertakes checks on any person who is being considered as a director. These
checks may include good fame and character, experience, education and financial history and
background.
(b)
All material information relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director
is provided to security holders in a Notice of Meeting pursuant to which the resolution to elect
or re-elect a Director will be voted on.
1.3
A listed entity should have a written agreement with
each director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Yes Each senior executive and executive Director had a formal employment contract and non-executive
Directors have a letter of appointment.
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.
Yes The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do
with the proper functioning of the Board.

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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 in relation to each reporting period:
(1)
the measurable objectives set for that
period to achieve gender diversity;
(2)
the entity’s progress towards achieving
those objectives; and
(3)
either:
(A) the respective proportions of men and
women on the board, in senior executive
positions and across the whole workforce
(including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(B) 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.
If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period, the
measurable objective for achieving gender diversity in
the composition of its board should be to have not
less than 30% of its directors of each gender within a
specified period.
No The Board recognises the benefits of having an appropriate blend of diversity on the Board and in
all areas of the Group’s business and has adopted a diversity policy which outlines the Company's
commitment to ensuring a diverse mix of skills and talent exists amongst its directors, officers and
employees to enhance Company performance. The diversity policy addresses equal opportunities
in the hiring, training and career advancement of directors, officers and employees. The diversity
policy outlines the process by which the Board may set measurable objectives to achieve the aims
of its diversity policy, with particular focus on gender diversity within the Company. The Board has
not, at this point, established formal measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. The
employees and officers of the Company during the financial year represented a range of ethnicity,
cultural background and experience.
The Board did not set measurable gender diversity objectives for the past financial year because
the Board considered the application of a measurable gender diversity objective requiring a specified
proportion of women on the Board and in senior executive roles would, given the small size of the
Company and the Board, unduly limit the Company from applying the Diversity Policy as a whole
and the Company’s policy of appointing based on skills and merit.
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) for the past financial year and prior to the sale of the Decipher Works and Cloudten
businesses is disclosed below:
Number of Women
Number of Men
Board
-
3
Senior executive positions
1
4
Whole organisation
12
40
* The Senior Executives are the individuals at the highest level of organisational management who
have the day-to-day responsibilities of managing the Company below the Board. The Senior
Executives include the Company’s CEO.
As at the date of this statement the respective proportions of men and women on the Board, in
senior executive positions and across the whole organisation:
Number of Women
Number of Men
Board
-
3
Senior executive positions
1
-
Whole organisation
1
4

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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 during or in
respect of that period.
Yes The Chairman is responsible for evaluation of the Board and committees as and when considered
appropriate. The review is based on the goals for the Board and individual Directors. The goals are
based on corporate requirements and any areas for improvement that may be identified. The
Chairman will provide each Director with confidential feedback on his or her performance.
No formal review was undertaken during the reporting period. Evaluation of the Board is currently
carried out on a continuing and informal basis. A formal process will be put in place when the Board
considers it is justified by the level of the Company’s operations.
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 during or in
respect of that period.
Yes The Board is responsible for the periodic setting of goals for senior executives and the evaluation of
senior executive performance against these goals. No formal periodic review of senior executives
was undertaken during the reporting period with evaluation of management carried out on continuing
basis by the Chairman. All directors and senior executives report to the Board as to their area of
responsibility at each Board meeting, if required.
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.
No
Yes
A nomination committee has not been established. The size and composition of the Board for the
majority of the period did not allow for a suitably constituted nomination committee and the
committee is not considered warranted given the level of operations of the Company. The role and
processes of a nomination committee has been assumed by the full Board. When circumstance
require, the Board considers the necessary skills, knowledge and experience of the Board and
management and seeks to fill any gaps in these areas as appropriate.

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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.
Yes The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its members to
operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by personnel having suitable skills and experience in
Australian and international business and finance, mergers and integration of businesses,
technology development and implementation, operational management, marketing, corporate
governance, banking and ATM service provision, listed company and equity markets as well as time
availability. The Board composition during the financial year adequately addressed these areas. If
and when there is a change in the Company’s business and/or level of operations, the Board will
reconsider the skills matrix and ensure the Board has members with the appropriate skills and
experience. A profile of each Director setting out their skills, experience and expertise is set out in
theDirectorsReport ofthe2021 Annual Report.
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.
Yes The Board members during and since the end of the financial year are:
Mr Smedley
Appointed 12/04/2021
Independent
Mr Vertullo
Appointed 19/04/2021
Independent
Mr Titman
Appointed 19/04/2021
Independent
Mr Foster
Appointed 25/02/2010, resigned 17/02/2021
Mr Lai
Appointed 30/06/2017, resigned 12/04/2021
Mr Digby
Appointed 13/11/2018, resigned 19/04/2021
Independent until 22/01/2021
Mr Taylor
Appointed 09/10/2019, resigned 31/08/2020
Independent
Mr MacLeod
Appointed 16/12/2020, resigned 30/04/2021
Independent
2.4
A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
Yes The Company does have a majority of independent directors.
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.
No During the reporting period, the Company’s Chair was considered by the Board not to be
independent in terms of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s definition of an independent
director. However, the Board believes that the Chair was able and did bring quality and independent
judgment to all relevant issues falling within the scope of the role of a Chair. The current Chair is
considered to be independent.
The role of the Chair and the CEO are not exercised by the same person.
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.
Yes A new director is inducted into the Company’s policies and processes on engagement. The
Company does not have a formal policy or program for professional development of Directors.
Directors are expected to maintain and develop their skills and knowledge needed to perform their
role effectively. The Board has determined that individual Directors have the right in connection with
their duties and responsibilities as Directors, to seek independent professional advice at the
Company’s expense. The engagement of an outside adviser is subject to prior approval of the
Chairman and this will not be withheld unreasonably. If appropriate, any advice so received will be
made available to all Board members.

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3.
Act Ethically and Responsibly
3.1
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its
values.
Yes The Company is a company listed on the ASX with a primary objective to deliver maximum
shareholder value through profitable growth and the development of stable and sustainable
businesses whilst acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly.
The Company will pursue operational and commercial excellence by using best practice approaches
in our decision-making process focusing on continuous development, accountability and teamwork
in all aspects of our business. A key attribute to this approach is maintaining responsible long-term
management.
In order to achieve these goals, we will ensure our employees and business partners have the
appropriate skills and resources to perform their work effectively and efficiently and that all
stakeholders (including investors, customers, suppliers and regulators) are aware of the Company’s
values and our intention to uphold them. We will foster an open and supportive environment in all
activities and relationships, and make sure that our senior executives demonstrate and reinforce our
values in all aspects of our business and in all interactions with staff.
We believe that our pursuit of these goals will cement a positive reputation for the Company in the
community as a reliable, responsible and ethical organisation.

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3.2
A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a code of conduct for its
directors, senior executives and employees; and
(b)
ensure that the board or a committee of the
board is informed of any material breaches of
that code by a director or senior executive; and
(c)
any other material breaches of that code that
call into question the culture of the organisation.
Yes The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct for Directors, management and employees to promote
ethical and responsible decision-making.
The principles of the code are:

a director must act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company as a
whole.

a director has a duty to use due care and diligence in fulfilling the functions of office and
exercising the powers attached to that office.

a director must use the powers of office for a proper purpose, in the best interests of the
Company as a whole.

a director must recognise that the primary responsibility is to the Company’s shareholders as
a whole but should, where appropriate, have regard for the interest of all stakeholders of the
Company.

a director must not make improper use of information acquired as a director.

a director must not take improper advantage of the position of director.

a director must not allow personal interests, or the interests of any associated person, to
conflict with the interests of the Company.

a director has an obligation to be independent in judgment and actions and to take all
reasonable steps to be satisfied as to the soundness of all decisions taken as a Board.

confidential information received by a director in the course of the exercise of directorial duties
remains the property of the Company and it is improper to disclose it, or allow it to be
disclosed, unless that disclosure has been authorised by the Company, or the person from
whom the information is provided, or is required by law.

a director should not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit upon the Company.

a director has an obligation at all times, to comply with the spirit, as well as the letter of the law
and with the principles of the Code.
The Company has implemented a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which provides guidelines aimed
at maintaining high ethical standards, corporate behaviour and accountability within the Company.
All employees and directors are expected to:

respect the law and act in accordance with it;

respect confidentiality and not misuse Company information, assets or facilities;

value and maintain professionalism;

avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest;

act in the best interests of shareholders;

by their actions contribute to the Company’s reputation as a good corporate citizen which
seeks the respect of the community and environment in which it operates;

perform their duties in ways that minimise environmental impacts and maximise workplace
safety;

exercise fairness, courtesy, respect, consideration and sensitivity in all dealings within their
workplace and with customers, suppliers and the public generally; and

actwith honesty,integrity, decency andresponsibility at alltimes.

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3.3
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b) ensure that the board or a committee of the
board is informed of any material incidents
reported under that policy.
Yes The Company has a Whistleblower policy which is disclosed on the Company’s website. The
Whistleblower Policy sets out the reporting process to be followed.
3.4
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
(b) ensure that the board or committee of the board
is informed of any material breaches of that
policy.
No The Company has not yet adopted an anti-bribery and corruption policy. However, the Company is
committed to conducting all of its business activities fairly, honestly with integrity, and in compliance
with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Its Board, management and employees are dedicated
to high ethical standards and recognise and support the Company’s commitment to compliance with
these standards.
In particular, the Company is committed to preventing any form of corruption and bribery and to
upholding all laws relevant to these issues.
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.
No
Yes
An Audit Committee has not been established and the role of the Audit Committee has been
assumed by the full Board. The Board considers that the Company is not of a size, nor are its
financial affairs of such complexity to justify the formation of an audit committee.
The composition of the Board for the majority of the period did not allow for a properly constituted
committee in accordance with the recommendations. When the establishment of a separate Audit
Committee is considered justified an appropriate Charter will be adopted.
The Board is responsible for the initial appointment of the external auditor and the appointment of a
new external auditor when any vacancy arises. Candidates for the position of external auditor must
demonstrate independence from the Company through the engagement period. The Board may
otherwise select an external auditor based on criteria relevant to the Company's business and
circumstances. The performance of the external auditor is reviewed on an annual basis by the
Board.

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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.
Yes The Board requires and has received an appropriate declaration from the CEO and CFO (or those
people fulfilling the roles) before it approves the Company’s financial statements for each financial
period.
4.3
A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the
integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to
the market that is not audited or reviewed by an
external auditor.
Yes Where a periodic corporate report is not required to be audited or reviewed by an external auditor,
the Company conducts an internal process to confirm the integrity of the report, to ensure that the
content of the report is materially accurate, and to provide investors with appropriate information to
make informed investment decisions. Appropriate supporting information for such corporate reports
are retained on preparation of the report and the Board reviews and agrees the release of such
reports.
Copies of all market announcements are also required to be circulated to the Board promptly, to
ensure the Board has timely oversight of the nature and quality of information being disclosed to the
market.
5.
Make Timely and Balanced Disclosure
5.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a written
policy for complying with its continuous disclosure
obligations under listing rule 3.1.
Yes In order to ensure that the Company meets its obligations with regard to the continuous disclosure
requirements, the Company has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy. The Continuous
Disclosure Policy sets out the Company’s obligations and its policies and procedures to ensure
timely and accurate disclosure of price sensitive information to the market. The policy is disclosed
on the Company’s website.
5.2
A listed entity should ensure that its board receives
copies of all material market announcements
promptly after they have been made.
Yes The Company has a procedure to ensure that copies of all market announcements are circulated to
the Board promptly after they have been made.
5.3
A listed entity that gives a new and substantive
investor or analyst presentation should release a
copy of the presentation materials on the ASX Market
Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.
Yes The Managing Director and Company Secretary ensure that any new and substantive investor or
analyst presentations are released to ASX ahead of the presentation.
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.
Yes Information on the Company and its business activities is set out on the Company’s website. This
information includes the Company’s governance policies and procedures.

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6.2
A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective two-
way communication with investors.
No The Company has not established a formal investor relations program. The Company does actively
communicate with its Shareholders in order to identify their expectations and promotes Shareholder
involvement in the Company. The Company engaged investor relations advisors to assist with this
process at various times during the period.
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.
Yes The Company has a Shareholder Communications Policy to ensure a regular and timely release of
information about the Company to shareholders. Shareholders are encouraged to attend and
participate in general meetings.
6.4
A listed entity should ensure that all substantive
resolutions at a meeting of security holders are
decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.
Yes As required by the ASX Listing Rules, all resolutions seeking approval under the Listing Rules are
decided by a poll. The Chairman will decide any other substantive resolutions by a poll if required
to ensure the will of the shareholders voting at a meeting is upheld.
6.5
A listed entity should give security holders the option
to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security registry
electronically.
Yes Shareholders are able to make contact with and receive communications from both the Company
and it share registry electronically.
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.
No
Yes
The Company does not have a risk management committee with that role undertaken by the Board.
The Company has policies and procedures in place which are designed to ensure strategic,
operational, legal, reputation and financial risks are identified, assessed, effectively and efficiently
managed and monitored to enable achievement of the Company’s business objectives.

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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.
Yes The Board meets on a regular basis to consider strategic and operating matters. Risk management
is specifically discussed at the Company’s Board meetings. As part of this, all risks are considered
including but not limited to strategic, operational, legal, reputational and financial risks. This is an
ongoing process rather than an annual formal review.
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.
No The Company does not have an internal audit function. All functions, roles and responsibilities with
regard to risk oversight and management and internal control are undertaken by the Board and
management.
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.
Yes The Board determines whether the Company has any material exposure to economic, environmental
and social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks. The
Board is of the view that that the Company’s operations do not currently create material exposure
to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.

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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.
No
Yes
A Remuneration Committee has not been established. The role of the Remuneration Committee
has been assumed by the full Board. When the establishment of a separate Remuneration
Committee is considered to be justified the Committee will comply with these recommendations and
an appropriate Charter will be adopted.
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.
Yes The Company provides disclosure of all Director and executive remuneration in its Annual Report.
Non-executive directors are remunerated at a fixed fee for time, commitment and responsibilities.
There are no agreements providing for termination or retirement benefits to non-executive directors
(other than for superannuation).
Executive directors and senior executives are offered a competitive level of base pay at market rates
and are reviewed periodically to ensure market competitiveness. Long term performance incentives
may include performance and production bonus payments, shares options granted at the discretion
of the Board and subject to obtaining the relevant approvals.
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.
No The Company has not established a policy on this matter. The Company’s current option plan only
provides for the issue of unlisted options and performance rights to eligible participants.
Key Management Personnel are required to comply with the Company’s Securities Trading Policy.