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MACH7 TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Governance Information 2020

Oct 15, 2020

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Mach7 Technologies Limited ACN 007 817 192

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

For the Year Ended 30 June 2020

Commitment to Corporate Governance

The Directors and management of Mach7 Technologies Limited ( Mach7 or the Company ) are committed to conducting the business of Mach7 and its controlled entities (the Group ) in an ethical manner and in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance. The Company has adopted and substantially complies with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Fourth Edition) ( Recommendations ) to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of the Group’s operations.

Corporate Governance Statement

The Company has prepared this statement which sets out its corporate governance practices during the financial year on 30 June 2020. This statement identifies any Recommendations that have not been followed and provides reasons for not following such Recommendations. This statement is current as at 15 October 2020 and has been approved by the Board of Mach7.

Corporate Governance Statement Publication

In accordance with ASX Listing Rules 4.10.3 and 4.7.4, this Corporate Governance Statement will be available for review on the Company’s website (www.mach7t.com) ( Website ), and will be lodged together with an Appendix 4G with ASX at the same time that the Company’s 2020 Annual Report is lodged with ASX. The Appendix 4G will particularise each Recommendation that needs to be reported against by the Company and will provide shareholders with information as to where relevant governance disclosures can be found.

The Company’s corporate governance policies and charters and policies are also all available under the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s Website.

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Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
A listed entity should clearly delineate the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management and regularly review their performance.
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 charter (Board Charter) which establishes the role of the Board and
its relationship with management. The Board Charter clearly articulates the division of
responsibilities between the Board and management, in order to manage expectations and
avoid misunderstandings about their respective roles and accountabilities.
As detailed in the Board Charter, the primary role of the Board is the protection and
enhancement of long-term shareholder value, and its responsibilities include the overall
strategic direction of the Group, establishing goals for management and monitoring the
achievement of these goals. The Board is also responsible for the overall corporate
governance of Mach7.
The Board Charter additionally sets out the role and responsibility of the Chairman and
outlines the Board’s policy on when and how Directors may seek independent professional
advice at the expense of the Company.
The Board has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the authority and power to
manage Mach7 and its businesses within levels of authority specified by the Board from time
to time. The CEO may sub-delegate aspects of his authority and power but remains
accountable to the Board for Mach7’s performance and is required to report regularly to the
Board on the progress being made by Mach7’s business units.

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In accordance with the Board Charter, the Board will review the Board Charter at least
annually, and in doing so will continually review the division of functions between the Board
and management to ensure that it continues to be appropriate to the needs of the Group.
A copy of the Board Charter is available on the Website.
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 Board has established and operates a Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The
Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a
Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, a copy of which is available on the
Website.
The nomination-related function of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to,
where required:

identify suitable candidates with appropriate skills, experience, expertise and diversity
to complement the existing Board, in order for the Board to discharge its mandate
effectively and to maintain the necessary mix of expertise on the Board; and

undertake appropriate checks on a candidate and seek confirmation from the candidate
that he/she will have sufficient time to fulfil his or her responsibilities as a director; and

subject to the results of such checks and confirmations, make recommendations to the
Board on their appointment.
Where appropriate, external consultants may be engaged to assist in searching for candidates
and undertaking relevant checks.

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The Company provides information to shareholders about Directors seeking re-election at a
general meeting to enable them to make an informed decision on whether or not to re-elect
the Director, including their relevant qualifications and experience and the skills they bring
to the Board; details of any other listed directorships held by the Director in the preceding 3
years; the term of office already served by the Director; whether the Director is considered to
be independent; and a recommendation by the Board in respect of the re-election of the
Director.
The Company will, in the case of a candidate standing for election as a Director for the first
time, provide information to shareholders about the candidate to enable them to make an
informed decision on whether or not to elect the candidate, including material adverse
information revealed by any checks the Remuneration and Nomination Committee has
performed on the candidate; details of any interest, position, association or relationship that
might influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, in a material respect the candidate’s
capacity to exercise independent judgement on Board matters or to act in the best interests
of the Company and its shareholders generally; the Board’s view on whether the candidate
will be considered to be an independent Director; and a recommendation by the Board in
respect of the election of the candidate.
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with
each director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Yes All Directors and senior executives have entered into written agreements with the Company.
Specifically, each Non-Executive Director has been given a letter of appointment which
outlines terms including the Director’s duties, obligations, remuneration, expected time
commitments and notification of the Company’s policies. Similarly, senior executives have a
formal job description and services agreement or employment agreement with the Company
describing their term of office, duties, rights and responsibilities, and entitlements on
termination.
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The Company provides information to shareholders about Directors seeking re-election at a
general meeting to enable them to make an informed decision on whether or not to re-elect
the Director, including their relevant qualifications and experience and the skills they bring
to the Board; details of any other listed directorships held by the Director in the preceding 3
years; the term of office already served by the Director; whether the Director is considered to
be independent; and a recommendation by the Board in respect of the re-election of the
Director.
The Company will, in the case of a candidate standing for election as a Director for the first
time, provide information to shareholders about the candidate to enable them to make an
informed decision on whether or not to elect the candidate, including material adverse
information revealed by any checks the Remuneration and Nomination Committee has
performed on the candidate; details of any interest, position, association or relationship that
might influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, in a material respect the candidate’s
capacity to exercise independent judgement on Board matters or to act in the best interests
of the Company and its shareholders generally; the Board’s view on whether the candidate
will be considered to be an independent Director; and a recommendation by the Board in
respect of the election of the candidate.
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with
each director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Yes All Directors and senior executives have entered into written agreements with the Company.
Specifically, each Non-Executive Director has been given a letter of appointment which
outlines terms including the Director’s duties, obligations, remuneration, expected time
commitments and notification of the Company’s policies. Similarly, senior executives have a
formal job description and services agreement or employment agreement with the Company
describing their term of office, duties, rights and responsibilities, and entitlements on
termination.

1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with Yes All Directors and senior executives have entered into written agreements with the Company. each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. Specifically, each Non-Executive Director has been given a letter of appointment which outlines terms including the Director’s duties, obligations, remuneration, expected time commitments and notification of the Company’s policies. Similarly, senior executives have a formal job description and services agreement or employment agreement with the Company describing their term of office, duties, rights and responsibilities, and entitlements on termination.

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  • 1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be Yes accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.

The Company Secretary is responsible for the day to day operations of the company secretary’s office, including the administration of Board and committee meetings, overseeing Mach7’s relationship with its share registrar and lodgements with the ASX and other regulators. The Company Secretary is also responsible for communications with the ASX about listing rule matters, including making disclosures to the ASX in accordance with Mach7’s Continuous Disclosure Policy. The Company Secretary supports the effectiveness of the Board by monitoring compliance with Board policies and procedures, and co-ordinating the completion and despatch of Board agendas and briefing papers.

The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board, and all Directors have access to the Company Secretary.

  • The decision to appoint or remove the Company Secretary is made or approved by the Board.

  • 1.5 A listed entity should: The Company is committed to the principles of employing people with a broad range of experiences, skills and views. All executives, managers and employees are responsible for

  • (a) have and disclose a diversity policy; a) yes promoting workforce diversity. (b) through its board or a committee of the board b) no set measurable objectives for achieving gender The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy which can be viewed on the Website. The diversity in the composition of its board, senior Diversity Policy requires the commitment of the Directors and senior management to promote executives and workforce generally; and the specific objective of diversity and seeks to ensure, to the extent that is practicable and

  • (c) disclose in relation to each reporting period: (a) no appropriate, that the Company’s director appointment and employee recruitment processes 1) the measurable objectives set for that are undertaken with reference to the objectives of the Diversity Policy. period to achieve gender diversity; (b) no

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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.
A. yes
B.
n/a
The Diversity Policy includes requirements for the Board to establish measurable objectives
for achieving gender diversity for the Board to assess annually both the objectives and
progress in achieving them. Whilst the Company has not set formal measurable objectives
for achieving gender diversity, the Company is nonetheless committed to recruiting
employees from a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
The Board is charged with the responsibility of undertaking an annual review to:

assess its policies and procedures in reference to its diversity objectives;

determine whether its diversity policies and procedures are and are likely to continue
to be appropriate; and

ensure that the Company, and its policies and procedures, comply with all applicable
legal requirements in respect of diversity and that such policies and procedures
remain relevant and effective.
As at 30 June 2020, the Group had 41 employees; of these, 10 (24%) are female. 1 female
holds a senior executive role. There are currently no female directors on the Board. The
Company acknowledges this gender imbalance and is actively working towards obtaining a
more even gender balance throughout the Company as it continues to grow.
For the purposes of determining the number of female senior executives in the Company,
the Company has defined “senior executive” as the Chief Executive Officer and all his/her
direct reports.
1.6 A listed entity should: Yes The Directors aim to undertake an annual process to review the performance and effectiveness
of the Board and individual directors. The Company Secretary oversees this process. The review
assesses, amongst other things:

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(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.

the effectiveness of the Board in meeting the requirements of its charter;

whether the Board has members with the appropriate mix of skills and experience to
properly perform their functions;

the contribution made by each Director at meetings and in carrying out their
responsibilities as Directors generally, including preparing for meetings; and

whether adequate time is being allocated to Company matters, taking into account each
Director’s other commitments.
As part of the review, each Director completes, on a confidential basis, a self-appraisal
questionnaire, and the Company Secretary collates the results and presents them to the Board for
discussion. The Chairman leads a discussion of the questionnaire results with the Board as a
whole, and provides feedback to individual Directors as necessary.
The Board last undertook a self-appraisal and evaluation in October 2017. The Board is
currently undergoing a self-appraisal and evaluation as at the date of this report.
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 Board aims to undertakes an annual review of the performance of the CEO, using where
necessary an external consultant, against appropriate key performance indicators (KPI’s).
These KPI’s can include both financial and non-financial targets. The CEO is expected to
undertake an annual review of his/her director reports (senior executives) in the same
manner.
During the reporting period, the Board conducted its annual review of the CEO and all senior
executives. This review focused on corporate achievements including whether corporate
goals had been met. It also focused on individual contributions to those corporate
achievements.

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  • Principle 2 – Structure the Board to be effective and add value

  • The board of a listed entity should be of an appropriate size and collectively have the skills, commitment and knowledge of the entity and the industry in which it operates, to enable it to discharge its duties effectively and to add value.

  • 2.1 The board of a listed entity should: Yes The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee comprising four members as at 30 June 2020:

  • (a) have a nomination committee which: • Mr David Chambers (Chair);

  • (1) has at least three members, a majority of • Dr Eliot Siegel; whom are independent directors; and • Mr Robert Bazzani; and

  • (2) is chaired by an independent director, • Mr Mike Lampron and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a (4) the members of the committee; and Charter, a copy of which is available on the Website. (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met All members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are independent Nonthroughout the period and the individual Executive Directors, including the Chair of the Committee, Mr David Chambers. attendances of the members at those meetings; or The nomination-related function of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is, in

  • (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, summary, to review and make recommendations in relation to the composition and disclose that fact and the processes it employs performance of the Board and its committees and ensuring that adequate succession plans to address board succession issues and to are in place (including for the recruitment and appointment of Directors and senior ensure that the board has the appropriate management). balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will meet as often as is required by the discharge its duties and responsibilities Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter or other policy approved by the Board to effectively. govern the operation of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Following each

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will meet as often as is required by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter or other policy approved by the Board to govern the operation of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Following each meeting, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee will report to the Board on any matter

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that should be brought to the Board’s attention and on any recommendation of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee that requires Board approval.
The Company discloses in its annual reports the number of times the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee meets throughout each financial year and the individual attendances
of the members at those meetings.
The relevant qualifications and experience of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee
members are disclosed in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board
skills matrix setting out the mix of skills that the
board currently has or is looking to achieve in its
membership.
Partial The Board aims to be comprised of Directors which have, at all times, the appropriate mix of
skills, experience, expertise and diversity relevant to Mach7’s businesses and the Board’s
responsibilities. This objective is enumerated in the Board Charter, which can be found on
the Company’s website.
The Board regularly evaluates the mix of skills, experience and diversity at the Board level,
and has developed and adopted a Board skills matrix which has been tailored to the
circumstances and requirements of Mach7. It is intended that the skills matrix will be
reviewed at least annually by the Board to ensure that ongoing needs in relation to
supervising the Company and its operations are being met, and to take into account any
changes in the Company’s circumstances and strategic priorities. The skills matrix is
currently under review. The Company did not publish its skills matrix for FY20, but intends
to do so once the review is complete.

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The objectives of the skills matrix adopted by the Board are to:

Identify the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities that are desired of the Board
as a whole, in order for the Board to fulfil its role and in light of Mach7’s strategic
direction;

Ascertain the current skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities of the Board, and
provide the incumbent Directors with an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the
current composition of the Board; and

Identify any gaps in skills or competencies that can be addressed in future director
appointments.
In respect of the reporting period and as part of an active Board renewal process undertaken,
the Board assessed each Director’s skill level against the following key skills set out in the
matrix which the Board considered to be desired of the Board of Mach7:

Executive leadership and Board experience;

Financial literacy;

Legal, governance and compliance, ASX-listed company experience;

Strategy;

Health, safety, environment and sustainability;

Capital management;

Information Technology;

Sales and marketing;

Industry; and

Intellectual Property.

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The Company’s 2020 Annual Report contains information on the skills, experience and
expertise relevant to the position of director held by each Director as at the date of this
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 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 During the year ended 30 June 2020 there have been four or five Directors on the Board at
any one time. The Board of Directors as at 30 June 2020 and at the date of this statement
comprises:
Mr David Chambers
Independent Non-Executive Chairman (director since 3 Aug. 18)
Eliot Siegel, MD
Independent Non-Executive Director (since 3 August 2018)
Mr Robert Bazzani
Independent Non-Executive Director (since 1 January 2020)
Mr Michael Lampron
Managing Director (non-independent) (since 24 June 2019)
The Board has considered the circumstances of each Director and has determined that all
non-executive Directors as at the date of this statement are independent Directors on the
basis that they are free from any interest, position, association or relationship that might
influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence the independent exercise of their
judgement. Mr Lampron is not considered to be independent due to his executive role.
In reaching the conclusions set out above, the Board considered the guidelines of materiality
for the purpose of determining Director independence set out in the Board Charter and Box
2.3 of the Recommendations.
The Board will continually assess whether there are any factors or considerations which may
mean that a Director’s interest, position, association or relationship might influence, or
reasonably be perceived to influence, the capacity of the Director to bring an independent
judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to act in the best interests of Mach7 and

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its security holders generally. The Corporations Act and regular Board meeting processes
require Directors to advise the Board of any interest they have that has the potential to conflict
with the interests of the Group, including any development that may impact their perceived
or actual independence. If the Board determines that a Director’s status as an independent
Director has changed, that determination will be disclosed and explained in a timely manner
to the market.
The length of service of each Director is set out above.
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
Yes All Non-Executive Directors on the Company’s Board as at the date of this statement are
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.
Yes Mr David Chambers (Chairman) is an independent Non-Executive Director.
The positions of Chairman and the CEO are held by separate persons.

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2.6 A listed entity should have a program for 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 The Board is tasked with ensuring that an effective induction process is in place for newly
appointed Directors, and the review of those induction procedures. In addition, incumbent
Directors are provided with appropriate professional development opportunities to develop
and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as a Director effectively.
As Directors join the Board, they undertake a comprehensive induction program, which
includes the provision of information on the Company’s core values, key strategies,
objectives, as well as its governance framework and operations. New Directors also meet with
key senior management to gain a better appreciation of the Group’s services and capabilities.
The Board receives ongoing governance updates as required, including in relation to recent
legislative and regulatory changes and developments in corporate governance. All Directors
have ongoing access to information on the Company’s operations and to the Group’s senior
management.
Each Director, at any time, is able to seek reasonable independent professional advice on any
business-related matter at the expense of the Company. Directors also have access to
adequate internal resources to seek any information from any officer or employee of the
Group, or to require the attendance of management at meetings to enable them as Directors
to fulfil their duties.

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Principle 3 – Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should instil and continually reinforce a culture across the organisation of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its
values.
No The Board and management are currently reviewing the Company’s Purpose, Goals and
Values. Once finalised these will be communicated to all stakeholders of the Company.
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 Board is committed to observing the highest standards of corporate practice and
business conduct. Accordingly, the Board has adopted a Code of Conduct, a copy of which is
available on the Website, and which sets out the way in which Mach7 seeks to conduct
business, namely in an honest and fair manner, acting only in ways that reflect well on Mach7
in strict compliance with all laws and regulations.
The Code of Conduct articulates acceptable practices for directors, senior executives and
employees, to guide their behaviour and to demonstrate the commitment of the Company to
ethical practices. The Company also seeks to ensure that advisers, consultants and
contractors are aware of the Company’s expectations as set out in its Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities of Mach7’s personnel under the Code of Conduct include protection of
Mach7’s business, using Mach7’s resources in an appropriate manner, protecting confidential
information and avoiding conflicts of interest. In addition, Mach7 is committed to promoting
a culture of corporate compliance and ethical behaviour. It encourages employees to raise
any concerns and report any instances where there has been a departure from established
and expected ethical behaviour without any fear of intimidation, disadvantage or reprisal.
Accordingly, the Board has adopted a Whistle-blowers’ Policy, a copy of which is available on
the Website.

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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.
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
that policy.
No As at 30 June 2020, the Company did not have a formal anti-bribery and corruption policy.
The Company adopted its anti-bribery and corruption policy on 15 October 2020. A copy of
this policy is disclosed on the Company’s website.
Principle 4 – Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
A listed entity should have appropriate processes to verify the integrity of its corporate reports.
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
Yes The Board has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee comprising four
members. These members as at 30 June 2020 are:

Mr Robert Bazzani (Chair) – Independent;

Dr. Eliot Siegel - Independent;

Mr Mike Lampron – Executive; and

Mr David Chambers - Independent.

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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.
The audit-related role of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is to oversee Mach7’s
financial reporting and its external audit functions.
This includes confirming the quality and reliability of the financial information prepared by
Mach7, working with the external auditor on behalf of the Board and reviewing non-audit
services provided by the external auditor, to confirm that they are consistent with maintaining
external audit independence.
All Audit and Risk Management Committee members, including the Chair of the Committee,
are considered to be independent Directors. The Chair of the Committee is not the Chair of
the main Board.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a
Charter, a copy of which is available on the Website.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee will meet as often as is required by the Audit
and Risk Management Committee Charter or other policy approved by the Board to govern
the operations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
The Chair of the Committee may invite other Directors, members of senior management and
representatives of the external auditor to be present at meetings of the committee and seek
advice from external advisers. The Audit and Risk Management Committee will regularly
report to the Board about committee activities, issues and related recommendations.
The Company discloses in its annual reports the number of times the Audit and Risk
Management Committee meets throughout each financial year and the individual attendances

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of the members at those meetings. The relevant qualifications and experience of the Audit
and Risk Management Committee members are disclosed in the Company’s 2020 Annual
Report.
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 Directors are committed to the preparation of financial statements that present a
balanced and clear assessment of the Group’s financial position and prospects.
The Board reviews the Group’s half yearly and annual financial statements.
The Board has a process to receive written assurances from the CEO and the CFO that the
Group’s financial reports present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the Group’s
financial condition and operational results, and are in accordance with relevant accounting
standards, and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk
management and internal control which is operating effectively.
The Board does and will continue to seek these assurances prior to approving the financial
statements for all half year and full year results.
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 quarterly cash report is prepared using cash flow information submitted by the Mach7
finance controllers for each region. The regional cash flow information is reviewed and
consolidated by the Group CFO. The CFO review includes reviewing bank transaction
information and material movements from prior periods. The results are also compared
against forecast and estimates. The quarterly cash report is authorised for release by the
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Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should make timely and balanced disclosure of all matters concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the
price or value of its securities.
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 Board has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy which has established procedures
designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure
accountability at a senior management level for that compliance. The focus of these
procedures is on continuous disclosure of any information concerning the Group that a
reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price of the Company’s
securities and improving access to information for all investors.
The purpose of the procedures for identifying information for disclosure is to ensure timely
and accurate information is provided equally to all shareholders and market participants.
The Company Secretary is responsible for all communications with the ASX. All market
sensitive Company announcements are vetted and authorised by the Chair and CEO to ensure
they are made in a timely manner, are factual, do not omit material information and are
expressed in a clear and objective manner that allows investors to assess the impact of the
information when making investment decisions.
A copy of the full Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on the 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 Secretary forwards a copy of any material announcement to the Directors
promptly after receiving notification from the ASX of its release.

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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 All investor or analyst presentations that contain materially new information are released on
the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation by the Company
Secretary.
Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should respect the rights of its security holders by providing them with appropriate information and facilities to allow them to exercise those rights
effectively.
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about
itself and its governance to investors via its
website.
Yes The ‘Investors’ section of Mach7’s Website is the primary medium of providing information
to all shareholders and stakeholders. It has been designed to enable information to be
accessed in a clear and readily accessible manner.
The Investors section of the Website contains information relevant to shareholders and
stakeholders including:

all relevant announcements made to the market, including annual and half yearly reports;

shareholder updates;

information provided to analysts or media during briefings; and

the full text of notices of meeting and explanatory material.
All corporate governance policies and charters adopted by the Board are available on the
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6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations
program that facilitates effective two-way
communication with investors.
Yes The Board is committed to facilitating effective two-way communication with its
shareholders, investors and stakeholders, and has adopted a shareholder ‘Communications
Policy’ to define and support this commitment. A copy of the Communications Policy is
available on the Website.
The Communications Policy sets out the Company’s investor relations approach, namely by
communicating with its shareholders and investors by posting information on the Website,
and by encouraging attendance and participation of shareholders at general meetings.
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates
and encourages participation at meetings of
security holders
Yes Shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s general meetings, and notice of such
meetings will be given in accordance with the Company’s Constitution, the Corporations Act,
and the ASX Listing Rules.
The Company’s annual general meeting in particular is an opportunity for shareholders to
receive updates from the CEO and Chairman on Group performance, ask questions of the
Board and vote on the various resolutions affecting the Company’s business. Shareholders
are also given an opportunity at annual general meetings to ask questions of the Company’s
auditors regarding the conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the auditor’s
report.
The date, time and location of the Company’s general meetings will be provided in the notices
of meetings, and on the Website. Whilst shareholders are encouraged to attend meetings in
person, in the event that they are unable to do so, they are encouraged to participate in the
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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 All substantive resolutions at a meeting of shareholders are decided by poll.
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 Investors are able to communicate with the Company electronically by emailing the Company
Secretary. Investors are also able to communicate with the Company’s registry electronically
by emailing the registry or via the registry’s website.
Mach7 encourages its shareholders to receive company information electronically by
registering their email addresses online with Mach7’s share registry.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness of that framework.
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
Yes The Board has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee comprising four
members:

Mr Robert Bazzani (Chair);

Dr Eliot Siegel;

Mr Mike Lampron; and

Mr David Chambers.
The risk-related role of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is to oversee Mach7’s
internal control structure and risk management systems, to provide advice to the Board and
to report on the status and management of the risks to Mach7. The purpose of the
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(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.
policies, procedures and systems and ensure that risks are identified, assessed and
appropriately managed.
The majority of Audit and Risk Management Committee members, including the Chair of the
Committee, are considered to be independent Directors.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a
Charter, a copy of which is available on the Website.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee will meet as often as is required by the Audit
and Risk Management Committee Charter or other policy approved by the Board to govern
the operations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
The Company discloses in its annual reports the number of times the Audit and Risk
Management Committee meets throughout each financial year and the individual attendances
of the members at those meetings.
The relevant qualifications and experience of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
members are disclosed in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.
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
(a) No The Group has established policies and procedures to identify, assess and manage all
material business and operational risks. The Board has responsibility for monitoring risk
oversight and ensures that the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer or
equivalent report on the status of business risks through risk management programs aimed
at ensuring risks are identified, assessed and appropriately managed.
The Board reviews the risk management framework and policies of the Group and at last
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(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting
period, whether such a review has taken
place.
(b) Yes risk management and internal control. Whilst the Board has not formally reviewed the risk
management framework in the last 12 months, it is presently undergoing such a review.
The Board has adopted a Risk Management Policy, a copy of which is available on the Website.
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 The Company does not have an internal audit function.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee has responsibility to ensure that the Company
has appropriate internal audit systems and controls in place, and for overseeing the
effectiveness of these internal controls. The Audit and Risk Management Committee is also
responsible for conducting investigations of breaches or potential breaches of these internal
controls.
The Company’s external auditors also provide recommendations to the Audit and Risk
Management Committee where internal control weaknesses have been identified.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation
of recommendations to improve internal control weaknesses made by the Company’s
auditors, as well as to generally oversee reviews and improvements to risk management and
internal control processes.
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure to environmental or social
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends
to manage those risks.
Yes The Group’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations under
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Whilst the Company has exposure to elements of risks relevant to the industry in which Mach7
operates, the Company does not consider, given the nature of its business, that it has any
specific extraordinary exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly
A listed entity should pay director remuneration sufficient to attract and retain high quality directors and design its executive remuneration to attract, retain and
motivate high quality senior executives and to align their interests with the creation of value for security holders and with the entity’s values and risk appetite.
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
Yes The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee comprising four
members as at 30 June 2020:

Mr David Chambers (Chair);

Dr Eliot Siegel;

Mr Robert Bazzani; and

Mr Mike Lampron
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a
Charter, a copy of which is available on the Website.
The majority of members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are independent
Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair of the Committee.
The remuneration-related role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to review
and make recommendations to the Board on remuneration packages and policies relating to
the Directors, CEO and other senior executives and to ensure that the remuneration policies
and practices are consistent with its strategic goals and human resources objectives.
The Committee is also responsible for administering short term and long-term incentive
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(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.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will meet as often as is required by the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter or other policy approved by the Board to
govern the operation of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Following each meeting, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee will report to the
Board on any matter that should be brought to the Board’s attention and on any
recommendation of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee that requires Board
approval.
The Company discloses in its annual reports the number of times the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee meets throughout each financial year and the individual attendances
of the members at those meetings.
The relevant qualifications and experience of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee
members are disclosed in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.
The Board has adopted a Remuneration Policy, a copy of which is available on the Website.
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 Details of the Directors’ and key senior executives’ remuneration are set out in the
Remuneration Report section of the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.
The structure of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration is distinct from that of executives
and is further detailed in the Remuneration Report section of the Company’s 2020 Annual
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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 Mach7 has adopted a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to assist in the motivation, retention
and reward of its employees. The LTIP is designed to align the interests of senior executives
more closely with the interests of shareholders by providing an opportunity for senior
executives to receive an equity interest in Mach7 through the granting of securities, the
vesting of which is subject to satisfaction of certain performance or time-based conditions.
A summary of the LTIP was provided in the Company’s notice of meeting for the General
Meeting held on 31 July 2018, where the LTIP was last approved by shareholders.
Participants in the LTIP are not permitted to hedge or otherwise limit the economic risk of
participating in the LTIP. In addition, the Company has adopted a Securities Trading Policy
which prohibits Directors and senior executives and other key management personnel and
their closely related parties from entering into any arrangement that would have the effect
of, directly or indirectly, granting any form of security (whether by way of charge, mortgage,
pledge or otherwise) over any Mach7 securities which are unvested or subject to a holding
lock, to secure any obligation or enter into any margin lending arrangement involving the
Company’s securities. A copy of the Company’s Securities Trading Policy is available on the
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