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GWR GROUP LIMITED — AGM Information 2007
Nov 28, 2007
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AGM Information
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Golden West Resources Limited
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ABN 54 102 622 051
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Annual eneral MeetingG The Golden Ballroom North Sheraton Perth Hotel
29 November 2007
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Topics
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Appointment of Geoff Wedlock as Chairman
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Wiluna West Project – 2008 Work Program
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Capital Raising Placement and Rights Issue
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Takeover Bid – Offer from Fairstar
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Appointment of Geoff Wedlock
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• Experienced and respected iron ore executive
- −Former Managing Director of Grange Resources
−ormer F M i Di rec or an t d CEO o f P or man t Mi i anag ng n ng −Former CEO and Executive Vice President of BHP Iron Ore • E xtens ve g o i l b a networ l k an d strong customer an d supp li er relationships
- Focus on building the management team necessary to progress Wiluna West to production
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Wiluna West – 2008 Work Program
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• Continue aggressive exploration and resource drilling program
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Commence Pre-Feasibility Study in January 2008
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Commence Bankable Feasibility Study in 3Q 2008
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Complete Mining Lease application
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E x en t d E nv ronmen a an i t l d H er it St u di t ti re age es o encompass en
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permit area
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Anticipated to cost $25 to $30 million
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Placement and Rights Issue
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To fund exploration and development activities
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Capital Investment Partners appointed as Lead Manager
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Placement of u to 14.466 m shares to institutional and so histicated p p
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professional investors at 80% of market price
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Improve liquidity and provide support for future funding
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1 for 15 rights issue to current shareholders at same price as placement
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All ows s h are h o ld t ti i t i th e con ti nue d th o f G o ld en ers o par c pa e n grow
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Fairstar Offer – Overview
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5 Fairstar shares for each Golden West share
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50% minimum acceptance condition
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Offer due to close 13 December 2007 ( unless extended )
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Independent Directors recommend that shareholders REJECT the offer
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PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Independent Expert, concluded the offer is neither FAIR nor REASONABLE
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W r itt en comm it men s o re ec t t t th e o ff er rece ve i d f rom s h are h o ld ers j
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representing 27.85% of the company
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Fairstar Offer – Reasons for
REJECT Recommendation
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Undervalues Golden West and dilutes shareholders’ interest in the Wiluna West Project
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Does not offer access to any other substantial assets or an increased capability within the combined company
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Fails to deliver meaningful cost synergies
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Triggers substantial costs that could otherwise be applied to fast track development of the Wiluna West Project
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Likely to trigger capital gains tax for accepting shareholders
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Fairstar Offer – Independent
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Concluded the offer is neither FAIR nor REASONABLE
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Determined a midpoint valuation for Golden West of $2.92 with a range of $2.50 to $3.35
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Determined a midpoint valuation for the Fairstar offer of $2.43 with a range of $2.25 to $2.60
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Limited prospects of a market re rating of Golden West
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Dilutes shareholders interest in Wiluna West by 30% to 42%
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T ransac ti on cos s w t ill ero d e cas h an d l ea d t o ur f th er dil u ti on
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Summary
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2008 set to be a landmark year for Golden West
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Golden West is putting in place the team and funding required to take development of the Wiluna West Project to the next level
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We urge shareholders to REJECT the Fairstar offer and maintain full ownership of the rapidly developing Wiluna West Project
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Golden West will shortly release an updated Investor Presentation on its website – www.goldenwestresources.com
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Contact Us
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Gary Hutchinson
( ASX: GWR, GWRO)
Mana in Director g g Email: [email protected] Mick Wilson Exploration Manager/Director Email: [email protected] P e er t Th ompson General Manager Operations Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 8 9201 9202 Web: www.goldenwestresources.com
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