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LGI LIMITED Governance Information 2022

Sep 29, 2022

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2022 Corporate Governance Statement LGI Limited

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ACN 138 085 551

This corporate governance statement ( Corporate Governance Statement ) sets out the Company's compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th edition) ( Principles and Recommendations ) and addresses the reasons for any departure from the Principles and Recommendations, for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 ( Financial Year ). The Principles and Recommendations are not mandatory. Except as set out below, the Company has complied with all of the Principles and Recommendations in respect of the Financial Year.

The Company’s corporate governance charter ( Corporate Governance Charter ) and policies are available in a dedicated 'corporate governance' section of the Company's website at www.lgi.com.au ( Website ). This Corporate Governance Statement and all of the policies and charters referred to within it can be viewed on the Website. Unless otherwise defined in this document, capitalised terms have the same meaning as in the Corporate Governance Charter.

Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
1 Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a
board charter setting out:
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.
Yes The Board has adopted a Corporate Governance Charter
which is published on the Website.
The Corporate Governance Charter sets out the Board’s
composition, the Board’s role and responsibilities, the
relationship and interaction between the Board and
management, and the authority delegated by the Board to
management and Board committees.
1.2 A listed entity should:
a) undertake appropriate checks
before appointing a director or
senior executive, or putting someone
forward 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.
Yes The Company conducts appropriate checks prior to
appointing Directors. Two out of the four current non-
executive Directors have been elected or re-elected by
Shareholders in accordance with the Company’s
Constitution or will stand for election in accordance with
the Constitution at the next AGM.
Where Directors have sought election or re-election, the
Company has provided all material information in its
possession relevant to the Shareholder decision to vote
for or against the election or re-election of the Director in
the explanatory statement which accompanied the
relevant notice of meeting .
A complete biography of each Director is included in the
‘For Investors’ section of on the Website.
1.3 A listed entity should have a written
agreement with each director and senior
executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
Yes There is a written agreement with each Director and senior
executive which sets out the terms of their 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 Secretary role is performed by Mr Dean Wilkinson
and Mr Hasaka Martin, jointly. They are accountable
directly to the Board through the Chair. Each Director is
also able to communicate directly with the Directors and
vice versa.

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1.5

A listed entity should:

  • a) have and disclose a diversity policy;

  • b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board, senior executives and workforce generally; 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

Yes

The Diversity Policy is published on the Corporate Governance page of the Website.

The Diversity Policy sets out the process by which measurable objectives to achieve gender diversity are developed and approved by the Board. The Company’s gender diversity objectives and the progress in achieving these objectives are summarised below:

  • As at 30 June 2022, in regard to gender diversity, females represented:

    • 24% of all staff;

    • 38% of management and supervisory staff; and

    • o 25% of senior management;

  • The Board has two female Directors (representing 33% of the Board); and

  • The measurable objective is to continue to have over 30% women at the Board and senior management level.

  • (3) either:

A. 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

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.

  • 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 for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period.

Yes

The Board has recently adopted a process for evaluating the performance of the Chair, the Board, its committees, and individual Directors.

The performance review and evaluation process are outlined in the Corporate Governance Charter. A performance review and evaluation process has not yet been undertaken for the reporting period.

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  • 1.7 A listed entity should:

  • a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance of its senior executives at least once every reporting period; and

  • b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period.

  • Yes

  • The Company has a Remuneration Policy which is incorporated in the Corporate Governance Charter which is published on the Corporate Governance page of the Website. The Remuneration Policy sets out that senior executive remuneration will be reviewed at least annually with consideration given to performance, amongst other factors. The annual formal performance review for senior executives’ reviews performance against previously set objectives with weighted key result areas and capabilities for each role.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation Explanation
Yes/No
2 Structure the board to be effective and 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.

Yes
The Board has established a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee (NRC). The members of the
NRC are:

Tim McGavin (Committee Chair);

Vik Bansal; and

Abigail Cheadle.
Vik and Abigail are independent Directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is
incorporated in the Corporate Governance Charter and is
available on the Corporate Governance page of the
Website.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee meets at
least once a year. Details of attendances at these
meetings are set out in the Directors Report contained
within the Annual Report.
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 determined the competencies it requires, to
effectively discharge its duties and has summarised them
as:
Executive
Leadership and
Board experience

Senior Executive Experience

Experience as board member of a
listed company
Financial Literacy

Qualifications or experience in
financial accounting and reporting,
corporate finance, risk and internal
controls
Legal, governance
and compliance

Qualifications or experience with
relevant legal matters, governance
structures standards and
compliancerequirements
Strategy

Experience in developing,
implementing and challenging a
plan of action to achieve the
Company’s long-term objective

Experience and ability to make
good judgements and timely
decisions in understanding and
dealing with a business situation
Health, safety,
environment and
sustainability

Experience related to health, safety,
environmental, social responsibility,
orsustainabilityinitiatives
Capital

Experience in capital management
Financial Literacy
Legal, governance
and compliance
Strategy
Health, safety,
environment and
sustainability
Capital

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Management
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 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 Details of all Directors are set out in the Directors’ report
contained within the Annual Report. This includes whether
or not they are independent by the Board, a summary of
their skills and experience, their length of service and any
other ASX listed directorships they hold or have held in the
last three years.
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity
should be independent directors.
No The Board consists of six Directors, three of whom are
independent.
Mr Tim McGavin is a non-executive director who is not
classified as an independent director because of his
substantial interest in LGI. The Board believes Mr McGavin
exercises independent judgement in his role as a Director of
the Company.
Mr Adam Bloomer and Dr Jessica North are executive
Directors and are not independent.
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.
Yes The Chair of the Board, Vik Bansal is an independent
Director and is not the CEO.

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2.6 A listed entity should have a program for Yes
inducting new directors and for periodically
reviewing whether there is a need for
existing directors to undertake professional
development to maintain the skills and
knowledge needed to perform their role as
directors effectively.

Yes LGI’s induction program provides new Directors with the opportunity to undertake a tour of any sites and access to senior executives to help facilitate a thorough understanding of the business. LGI is committed to ensuring its Directors are adequately skilled and informed to perform their duties effectively through management presentations at Board meetings, attending conferences and hosting Board meetings in various offices and places where LGI does business.

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Principles and Recommendations
Comply
Explanation
Principles and Recommendations
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Explanation
Principles and Recommendations
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Explanation
Yes/No
3 Instill a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and
disclose its values.
Yes LGI articulates and discloses its values on the Website.
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.
Yes The Code of Conduct is part of the Corporate Governance
Charter and is disclosed on the Website.
Any material breaches of the policy must be reported to the
Board.
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 Whistleblower Policy is published on the Corporate
Governance page on the Website.
Any material incidents must be reported to the Board.
3.4 A listed entity should:
a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery
and corruption policy; and
b)
ensure that the board or a
committee of the board is
informed of any material
breaches of thatpolicy.
Yes The Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy is disclosed on the
Website.
Any material breaches of the policy must be reported to
the Board.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
4 Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
a)
have an audit committee which:
(i)
has at least three members, all
of whom are non-executive
directors and a majority of
whom are independent
directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent
director, who is not the chair
of the board,
(iii) and disclose:
(iv) the charter of the committee;
(v) the relevant qualifications and
experience of the members of
the committee; and
(vi) 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 engagementpartner.










Yes
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee
(ARC). The members of the ARC are:

Abigail Cheadle (Committee Chair);

Vik Bansal; and

Andrew Peters,
all of whom are non-executive independent directors.
Abigail Cheadle is the ARC Chair but is not the Chair of
the Board.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is incorporated in
the Corporate Governance Charter and is available on the
Corporate Governance page of the Website.
The relevant qualifications and experience of the ARC
members are included in the Directors’ report contained
within the Annual Report.
The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least four times a
year and attendances are noted.
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 operatingeffectively.
Yes Prior to approving the financial statements, the Board
receives a declaration from the CEO and CFO stating 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.
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 The Company has a policy for verifying the integrity of its
corporate report that is not audited or reviewed by an
external auditor.
The policy is published on the Corporate Governance
page of the Website.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
5 Make timely and balance 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 The Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy is
published on the Corporate Governance page of the
Website.
This policy sets out the process by which it will comply
under the ASX ListingRules.
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 Secretary ensures that the Board receives copies of
all material market announcements 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 Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy ensures a
copy of all new and substantive investor or analyst
presentations are announced ahead of the presentation.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
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 The Website contains all material information about the
Company relevant to investors. It includes an Investor
Centre where information about the Company’s ASX
listing, including market announcements, financial reports
and corporate governance practices, can be located.
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor
relations program that facilitates effective
two-way communication with investors.
Yes LGI’s shareholder communications policy is published on
the Corporate Governance page of the Website. This
policy is designed to promote effective communication
with Shareholders.
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it
facilitates and encourages participation at
meetings of security holders.
Yes LGI’s shareholder Communications Policy is published on
the Corporate Governance page of the Website. This
policy is designed to promote effective communication
with Shareholders and encourage effective participation at
general meetings of the Company.
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 LGI’s intention is that all substantive resolutions put to a
meeting of Shareholders will be decided by way of a poll, in
accordance with ASX Guidance Note 35.
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 Through the share registry provider, Computershare,
Shareholders can elect to send and or receive
communications electronically.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
7 Recognise and manage risk
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
a)
have an audit committee which:
(i)
has at least three members, all of
whom are non-executive
directors and a majority of whom
are independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent
director, who is not the chair of
the board,
(iii) and disclose:
(iv) the charter of the committee;
(v) the
relevant
qualifications
and
experience of the members of the
committee; and
(vi) 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
engagementpartner.


Yes
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee
(ARC). The members of the ARC are:

Abigail Cheadle (Committee Chair);

Vik Bansal; and

Andrew Peters,
all of whom are non-executive independent directors.
Abigail Cheadle is the ARC Chair but is not the Chair of
the Board.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is incorporated
in the Corporate Governance Charter and is available
on the Corporate Governance page of the Website.
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 that the
entity is operating with due regard
to the risk appetite set by the
board; and
b)
disclose, in relation to each
reporting period, whether such a
review has taken place.
Yes The Company has developed a risk management
framework for documenting, assessing and reporting
risks and risk management practices including a risk
register, risk assessment criteria and a risk profile heat
map.
All risks identified are assigned to an owner within the
business who is responsible for mitigating the exposure.
The Audit and Risk Committee review and update the
risk register annually.
The Board has drafted a risk appetite which is reviewed
and updated annually.

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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
Yes There is not a dedicated internal audit function,
however, considerable importance is placed on
maintaining a strong control environment.
There is an organisation structure with clearly drawn
lines of accountability and delegation of authority.
Internal control reviews are undertaken on a periodic
basis and the results are reported to the ARC.
The ARC relies on the risk management framework to
identify potential risk exposures and requires
management to report actions, plans and projects
designed to address these exposures on a priority basis.
The external audit function is separate and independent.
The auditors review the control environment adequacy.
To date there have not been any material adverse
findings.
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 LGI identifies and manages material exposures to
economic, environmental and social risks in a manner
consistent with its Risk Management Policy and
Framework.
The key economic, environmental and social risks that
LGI is exposed to are set out in within this Prospectus.
The key environmental and social risks include the risk
to the health and safety of employees and members of
the public exposed to the Company’s operations, the
potential for damage to the environment arising from the
Company’s operations, changes in the regulatory
environment faced by the Company, a failure to maintain
our social license to operate in the communities where
we have key sites, climate change and cybersecurity.

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Principles and Recommendations Principles and Recommendations Comply Explanation
Yes/No
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.
Partially The Board has established a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee (NRC). The members of the
NRC are:

Tim McGavin (Committee Chair);

Vik Bansal; and

Abigail Cheadle,
all of whom are independent Directors except for Tim
McGavin.
The Board is of the view that Mr McGavin is best suited
to chair the NRC.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter
is incorporated in the Corporate Governance Charter
and is available on the Corporate Governance page of
the Website.
The NRC meets at least annually. Details of attendances
at these meetings are set out in the Directors Report
contained within the Annual Report.
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 remuneration of the Directors is set out in Section
8.5 and 10.9.2 of the Prospectus.
LGI’s policies and practices regarding the remuneration
of Non-Executive Directors and the remuneration of
Executive Directors and other senior executives will be
set out in the Remuneration Report contained in each
Annual Report.
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.
Yes LGI’s Securities Trading Policy prohibits employees
entering into transactions which limit the economic risk of
participating in equity-based remuneration schemes.
LGI’s Securities Trading Policy is published on the
Corporate Governance page of the Website.

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