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MACH7 TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2017

Oct 29, 2017

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

MACH7 TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

ABN/ARBN Financial year ended 26 007 817 192 30 June 2017

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at:[3]

 these pages of our annual report:

✓ this URL on our website: http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 22 September 2017 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.

ALYN TAI Company Secretary 30 October 2017

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX.

Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of rule 4.10.3.

2 “Corporate governance statement” is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 which discloses the extent to which an entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.

3 Mark whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where the entity’s corporate governance statement can be found.

1

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 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 to the board
and those delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and information about the respective roles and
responsibilities of our board and management (including
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management):
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing
a person, or putting forward to security holders
a candidate 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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement
with each director and senior executive setting out
the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

2

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
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 as at the end of each reporting period
the measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity set by the board or a relevant
committee of the board in accordance with the
entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) 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
(2) 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.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
… the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in
accordance with our diversity policy and our progress
towards achieving them:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
✓ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

3

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
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.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

4

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that
complies with paragraphs (1) and (2):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
In the Company’s 2017 Annual Report
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and
the processes we employ 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:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

5

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… our board skills matrix:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
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.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph
(b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… the length of service of each director:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
In the Company’s 2017 Annual Report
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

6

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3– ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior
executives and employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a summary of it.


our code of conduct or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance StatementAND
at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 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
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies
with paragraphs (1) and (2):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

7

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
In the Company’s 2017 Annual Report
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the
processes we employ that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that
its external auditor attends its AGM and is
available to answer questions from security
holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity that does not
hold an annual general meeting and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

8

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 5– MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a written policy for complying with its
continuous disclosure obligations under the
Listing Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary
of it:
✓ in our Corporate Governance Statement AND
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 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.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
✓ at this location:
www.mach7t.com
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
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.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity that does not
hold periodic meetings of security holders and
this recommendation is therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the
option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security
registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

9

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to
oversee risk that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
In the Company’s 2017 Annual Report
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or
committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for
overseeing our risk management framework:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

10

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role
it performs:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and
the processes we employ for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of our risk management and
internal control processes:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
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.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do,
how we manage or intend to manage those risks:
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 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:
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that
complies with paragraphs (1) and (2):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

11

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
(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.
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
✓ in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
In the Company’s 2017 Annual Report
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee
and the processes we employ for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
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.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices
regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
The Company’s 2017 Annual Report
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

12

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOT followed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
✓ at this location:
http://www.mach7t.com/company/investors/
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we do not have an equity-based remuneration
scheme and this recommendation is therefore not
applicableOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally
managed listed entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed
listed entity should disclose:
(a) the arrangements between the responsible
entity and the listed entity for managing the
affairs of the listed entity;
(b) the role and responsibility of the board of the
responsible
entity
for
overseeing
those
arrangements.
… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3
for externally managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly
disclose the terms governing the remuneration of
the manager.
… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the
entity:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

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Mach7 Technologies Limited ACN 007 817 192

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

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 (Third Edition) ( Recommendations ) to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of the Group’s operations.

The Company has prepared this statement which sets out its corporate governance practices during the financial year on 30 June 2017. This statement identifies any Recommendations that have not been followed, and provides reasons for not following such Recommendations. This statement is current as at 22 September 2017, and has been approved by the Board of Mach7.

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 2017 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 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 establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management and how their performance is monitored and evaluated.

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Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
A listed entity should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management and how their performance is monitored and evaluated.
1.1 A listed entity should
disclose:
(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.
Complying 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.
In accordance with the Board Charter, the Board will review the
Board Charter at least annually, and in doing so will continually

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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 person, or
putting forward to
security holders a
candidate 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.
Complying 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.
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.

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1.3 A listed entity should have
a written agreement with
each director and senior
executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Complying 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.
1.4 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.
Complying 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:
(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 as at the end
of each reporting
period the measurable
objectives for achieving
gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant
committee of the board
in accordance with the
entity’s diversity policy
and its progress
Part-
Complying
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 promoting workforce
diversity.
The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy which can be viewed
on the Website. The Diversity Policy requires the commitment of
the Directors and senior management to promote the specific
objective of diversity and seeks to ensure, to the extent that is
practicable and appropriate, that the Company’s director
appointment and employee recruitment processes are undertaken
with reference to the objectives of the Diversity Policy.
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

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towards achieving
them, and either:
(1) 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
(2) 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. **

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 2017, the Group had 47 employees; of these, 10 are
female and of these 1 holds a senior executive role. There are
currently no female directors on the Board.
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, Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Operating Officer and those who report directly to them.
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.
Complying The Directors 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:

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 undertook a self-appraisal and evaluation in respect of
the reporting period. In addition, the Board undertook an
assessment and review of the skillset and experience of each
Director individually and the Board as a whole, in respect of the
reporting period.
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a
process for periodically
evaluating the
Complying The Board undertakes an annual review of the performance of
senior executives, using where necessary an external consultant,
against appropriate measures.

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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
A performance evaluation of the Company’s executives was
undertaken by the Board in respect of the reporting period.
Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value
A listed entity should have a board of an appropriate size, composition, skills and commitment to enable it
to discharge its duties effectively.
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
Complying The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination
Committee comprising three members:

Mr Damien Lim (Chair),

Dr Nigel Finch and

Mr Wayne Spittle.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s functions and
powers are formalised in a Charter, a copy of which is available on
the Website.
All members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are
independent Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair of the
Committee, Mr Damien Lim.
The nomination-related function of the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee is, in summary, to review and make
recommendations in relation to the composition and performance
of the Board and its committees and ensuring that adequate
succession plans are in place (including for the recruitment and
appointment of Directors and senior management).
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 2017 Annual Report.

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discharge its duties and
responsibilities
effectively.
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.
Complying 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.
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 objectives of the skills matrix adopted by the Board are to:

Identify the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities that
are considered to be 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, 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;

Strategy;

Health, safety, environment and sustainability;

Capital management;

Information Technology;

Sales and marketing;

Industry; and

Intellectual Property.
The Board considers that it currently has an appropriate mix of
skills and diversity, and provides in the Company’s 2017 Annual
Report information about the skills, experience and expertise
relevant to the position of director held by each Director.
2.3 A listed entity should
disclose:
(a) the names of the
directors considered by
the board to be
independent directors;
Complying During the year ended 30 June 2017 there have been a total of five
Directors on the Board. The Board of Directors as at 30 June 2017
and at the date of this statement comprises:

Mr Damien Lim(Non-Executive Director since 8 April 2016;
Non-Executive Chairman since 15 June 2016)

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(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.

Dr Nigel Finch(Appointed as Non-Executive Director on 7
May 2015; Chairman from 28 May 2015 to 8 April 2016; Non-
Executive Director since 8 April 2016)

Mr Nobuhiko Ito (Non-Executive Director since 8 April 2016)

Mr Alister Wayne Spittle(Non-Executive Director since 15
June 2016)
The following persons ceased being Directors during the year:

Mr Albert Liong(Group Managing Director and CEO from 8
April 2016 to 26 May 2017)
The Board has considered the circumstances of each Director and
has determined that all Directors as at the date of this statement
(Dr Finch and Messrs Lim, Ito and Spittle) 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.
During his tenure as Director, Mr Liong was 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 its security holders generally.
The Corporations Act and monthly 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 and in the
Company’s 2017 Annual Report.
2.4 A majority of the board of a
listed entity should be
independent directors.
Complying All 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.
Complying Mr Damien Lim, Chairman of the Board, is an independent Non-
Executive Director.
The positions of Chairman and the CEO are held by separate
persons (Damien Lim and Michael Jackman respectively).

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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.
Complying 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.
Principle 3 – Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should act ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct
for its directors, senior
executives and
employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a
summary of it.
Complying 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 ontheWebsite.

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Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting.

  • 4.1 The board of a listed entity Complying The Board has established an Audit and Risk Management should: Committee comprising three members:

  • (a) have an audit committee which:

    • (1) has at least three members, all of whom are nonexecutive 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.

  • Dr Nigel Finch (Chair),

  • Mr Nobuhiko Ito and

  • Mr Wayne Spittle.

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 Dr Nigel Finch, are considered to be independent Directors. Dr Nigel Finch is not the Chair of the 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 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 2017 Annual Report.

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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.
Complying 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 that has an
AGM should ensure that its
external auditor attends its
AGM and is available to
answer questions from
security holders relevant to
the audit.
Complying In accordance with the Company’s Communications Policy, a copy
of which is available on the Website, shareholders are encouraged
to attend the Company’s Annual General Meeting, which the
Company’s auditors will be requested to attend.
Shareholders will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the
Company’s auditors regarding the conduct of the audit and
preparation and content of the auditor’s report.
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:
(a) have a written policy for
complying with its
continuous disclosure
obligations under the
Listing Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a
summary of it.
Complying 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 Company announcements are vetted and authorised
by the Board and senior management 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 Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on the
Website.

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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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Complying 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 Website.
6.2 A listed entity should
design and implement an
investor relations program
to facilitate effective two-
way communication with
investors.
Complying 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 the policies and
processes it has in place to
facilitate and encourage
participation at meetings of
security holders.
Complying 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 meeting by appointing a proxy, attorney or
representative to vote on their behalf.
6.4 A listed entity should give
security holders the option
to receive communications
from, and send
communications to, the
Complying 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.

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entity and its security registry electronically.

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.

Complying The Board has established an Audit and Risk Management Committee comprising three members:

  • 7.1 The board of a listed entity should:

  • Dr Nigel Finch (Chair),

  • (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which:

  • Mr Nobuhiko Ito and

  • Mr Wayne Spittle.

  • (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and

The risk-related role of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of whom are is to oversee Mach7’s internal control structure and risk independent management systems, to provide advice to the Board and to report directors; and on the status and management of the risks to Mach7. The purpose (2) is chaired by an of the Committee’s risk management process is to assist the Board independent in relation to risk management policies, procedures and systems director, and ensure that risks are identified, assessed and appropriately managed.

and disclose:

All Audit and Risk Management Committee members, including the (3) the charter of the Chair of the Committee Dr Nigel Finch, are considered to be committee; independent Directors.

(4) the members of the
committee; and
The Audit and Risk Management Committee’s functions and
powers are formalised in a Charter, a copy of which is available on
(5) as at the end of each the Website.
reporting period, the
number of times the The Audit and Risk Management Committee will meet as often as
committee met is required by the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter
throughout the or other policy approved by the Board to govern the operations of
period and the the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
individual
attendances of the
members at those
meetings; or
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
(b) if it does not have a risk at those meetings.
committee or
committees that satisfy
(a) above, disclose that
fact and the processes
The relevant qualifications and experience of the Audit and Risk
Management Committee members are disclosed in the Company’s
2017 Annual Report.
it employs for
overseeing the entity’s
risk management
framework.
7.2 The board or a committee Complying The Group has established policies and procedures to identify,
of the board should: assess and manage all material business and operational risks.
(a) review the entity’s risk The Board has responsibility for monitoring risk oversight and
ensures that the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
management
framework at least
annually to satisfy itself
that it continues to be
Officer or equivalent report on the status of business risks through
risk management programs aimed at ensuring risks are identified,
assessed and appropriately managed.
sound; and In addition, the Board reviews the risk management framework and
(b) disclose, in relation to
each reporting period,
policies of the Group, and is satisfied that management has
developed and implemented a sound system of risk management
and internal control.

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whether such a review The Board oversees policies on risk assessment and has taken place. management. The Board has adopted a Risk Management Policy, a copy of which is available on the Website. 7.3 A listed entity should Complying The Company does not at this time, have an internal audit function. disclose: The Audit and Risk Management Committee has responsibility to (a) if it has an internal ensure that the Company has appropriate internal audit systems audit function, how the and controls in place, and for overseeing the effectiveness of these function is structured internal controls. The Audit and Risk Management Committee is and what role it also responsible for conducting investigations of breaches or performs; or potential breaches of these internal controls.

(b) if it does not have an The Company’s external auditors also provide recommendations internal audit function, to the Audit and Risk Management Committee where internal that fact and the control weaknesses have been identified. processes it employs for evaluating and The Audit and Risk Management Committee is responsible for continually improving overseeing the implementation of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of its internal control weaknesses made by the Company’s auditors, as risk management and well as to generally oversee reviews and improvements to risk internal control management and internal control processes. processes. 7.4 A listed entity should Complying The Group’s operations are not subject to any significant disclose whether it has any environmental regulations under the Commonwealth or State material exposure to legislation. economic, environmental and social sustainability Whilst the Company has exposure to elements of risks relevant to risks and, if it does, how it the industry in which Mach7 operates, the Company does not manages or intends to consider, given the nature of its business, that it has any specific manage those risks. 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.

  • 8.1 The board of a listed entity Complying The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination should: Committee comprising three members:

  • (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;

  • Mr Damien Lim (Chair),

  • • Dr Nigel Finch and • Mr Wayne Spittle.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s functions and powers are formalised in a Charter, a copy of which is available on the Website.

All members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are independent Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair of the Committee, Mr Damien Lim.

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.

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(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.
The Committee is also responsible for administering short term and
long term incentive plans (including any equity plans).
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 2017 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.
Complying Details of the Directors’ and key senior executives’ remuneration
are set out in the Remuneration Report section of the Company’s
2017 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 2017 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.
Complying Mach7 has adopted a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to assist in
the motivation, retention and reward of senior executives. 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 March 2016, where the
LTIP was 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 Website.