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ODYSSEY GOLD LTD Governance Information 2020

Sep 27, 2020

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Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Introduced 01/07/14 Amended 02/11/15

Name of entity

Odyssey Energy Limited

ABN / ARBN
73 116 151 636
Financial year ended:
73 116 151 636 30 June 2020

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.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2020 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 28 September 2020

Name of ~~Director or S~~ ecretary authorising Lachlan Lynch lodgement:

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. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.

Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
… 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 http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-
governance

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4 If you have followed all of the Council’s recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
at [insert location]
… and 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 [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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 [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and the length of service of each director:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 StatementOR
at http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-
governance
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 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.
[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 [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
annual general meeting and this recommendation is therefore
not applicable
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 StatementOR
at http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-
governance

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 http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au and
http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-
governance

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 [insert location]

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[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 [insert location]

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 board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 [insert location]
[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 Statement OR
at [insert location]

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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:
(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.
[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 [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable
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
in our 2020 Annual Report at pages 13 to 17 available at
http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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 http://www.odysseyenergy.com.au/corporate/corporate-
governance

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

w e 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 [insert location]

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 2020

INTRODUCTION

Odyssey Energy Limited ( Odyssey or Company ) and the entities it controls believe corporate governance is important for the Company in conducting its business activities.

The Board has adopted a suite of charters and key corporate governance documents which articulate the policies and procedures followed by Odyssey.

These documents are available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website, www.odysseyenergy.com.au. These documents are reviewed at least annually to address any changes in governance practices and the law.

This Corporate Governance Statement ( Statement ), which is current as at 30 June 2020 and has been approved by the Company’s Board, explains how Odyssey complies with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s ‘ Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – 3rd Edition ’ published on 27 March 2014 ( ASX Principles or Recommendations ), in relation to the year ended 30 June 2020.

In addition to the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s ‘ Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – 3rd Edition’ the Board has taken into account a number of important factors in determining its corporate governance policies and procedures, including the:

  • relatively simple operations of the Company, which currently only undertakes exploration and development activities;

  • cost verses benefit of additional corporate governance requirements or processes;

  • size of the Board;

  • Board’s experience in the resources sector;

  • organisational reporting structure and number of reporting functions, operational divisions and employees;

  • relatively simple financial affairs with limited complexity and quantum;

  • relatively small market capitalisation and economic value of the entity; and

  • direct shareholder feedback.

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN FULL
FOR WHOLE OF 2020
YEAR?
1.1 Role of Board
and management
The Board has established a clear distinction between the
functions and responsibilities reserved for the Board and those
delegated to management, which are set out in the Company’s
Board Charter.
A copy of the Board Charter is available in the Corporate
Governance
section
of
the
Company’s
website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes

ABN: 73 116 151 636 Level 9, BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 Tel: +61 8 9322 6322 Fax: +61 8 9322 6558

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YEAR?
1.2 Information
regarding
election and re-
election of
director
candidates
Odyssey carefully considers the character, experience,
education and skillset of potential candidates for appointment
to the Board and conducts appropriate background checks to
verify the sustainability of the candidate, prior to their election.
Based on the Company’s level of knowledge of the potential
candidate, these may include checks as to the person’s
character, experience, education and bankruptcy history, but
may not include criminal record checks for potential
candidates that are well known to the Board. However, the
Company did not appoint any new Directors during the 2020
year.
The Company has appropriate procedures in place to ensure
that material information relevant to a decision to elect or re-
elect a director, is disclosed in the relevant notice of meeting
provided to shareholders. Director profiles are also included in
the Director’s Report of the Company’s Annual Report.
No
1.3 Written contracts
of appointment
In addition to being set out in the Board Charter, the roles and
responsibilities of Directors are also formalised in the letter of
appointment which each Director receives and commits to on
their appointment.
The letters of appointment specify the term of appointment,
time commitment envisaged, expectations in relations to
committee work or any other special duties attaching to the
position,
reporting
lines,
remuneration
arrangements,
disclosure obligations in relation to personal interests,
confidentiality
obligations,
insurance
and
indemnity
entitlements and details of the Company’s key governance
policies.
Each Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) enters into a
service contract which sets out the material terms of
employment, including a description of position and duties,
reporting lines, remuneration arrangement and termination
rights and entitlements. Contract details of KMP are
summarised in the Remuneration Report of the Company’s
Annual Report.
Yes
1.4 Company
Secretary
The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board through
the Chairman on Board matters and all Directors have access
to the Company Secretary.
In accordance with the Company’s Constitution, the
appointment or removal of the Company Secretary is a matter
for the Board as a whole. Details of the Company Secretary’s
experience and qualifications are set out in the Directors’
Report of the Company’s Annual Report.
Yes
1.5 Diversity The Company has not adopted a Diversity Policy, nor has it
established measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity for the 2020 year.
The Company recognises that a diverse and talented
workforce is a competitive advantage and encourages a
culture that embraces diversity. However, the Board considers
that the Company is not currently of a size to warrant the time
and cost of adopting a Diversity Policy and setting measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity. The Board will
review its position and may adopt a Diversity Policy and
No

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develop measurable objectives when the Company’s
operations increase.
At the date of this Statement, the Company has no female
directors and no female senior executives. At the date of this
Statement, other than Directors, the Company had no
employees as it uses consultants when required.
1.6 Board reviews The Board has not conducted a formal performance
evaluation. The Company is a junior resources company and
the Board believes that a formal performance evaluation is not
required at this point in time and that that no efficiencies or
other benefits would be gained from a formal performance
evaluation.
The Chairman is responsible for evaluating the Board and
informal discussions are undertaken during the course of the
year. As the Company grows and develops, it will continue to
consider the efficiencies and merits of a more formal
performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and
individual Directors.
No
1.7 Management
reviews
Each year the Board evaluates the performance of its KMP
against Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”) as set by the
Board.
Details of the process followed are set out in the Remuneration
Report of the Company’s Annual Report. For the 2020 year,
the Board undertook a performance evaluation of its KMP in
accordance with that process.
Yes

Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN FULL
FOR WHOLE OF 2020
YEAR?
2.1 Nomination
Committee
The Board has decided not to form a separate Nomination
Committee. The Board believes that no efficiencies or other
benefits would be gained by establishing a separate
Nomination Committee.
The Board has adopted a Remuneration and Nomination
Committee Charter, however the Board as a whole performs
the function of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter sets
out the processes the Board 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.
The Board regularly reviews whether it has the appropriate
balance of skills, knowledge, and experience suitable for a
Company in the junior resources sector.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is
reviewed annually and is available in the Corporate
Governance
section
of
the
Company’s
website
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes

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FOLLOWED IN FULL
FOR WHOLE OF 2020
YEAR?
2.2 Board skills matrix The Board seeks a mix of skills suitable for a junior resources
company. A summary of the key board skills matrix is set out
below. Further details regarding the skills and experience of
each Director are included in the Directors’ Report of the
Company’s Annual Report.
Director/
Skills
Capital
Markets
Oil and
Gas
Industry
Production
/ Geology
Finance/
Accounting
Listed
Company
Ian
Middlemas




David
Cruse



Mark
Pearce



Yes
each Director are included in
Company’s Annual Report.
Director/
Skills
Capital Oil and
Gas
Industry
P
roduction
/ Geology
Finance/
Accounting
Listed
Company
Markets
Ian
Middlemas
David
Cruse
Mark
Pearce
2.3 Disclose
independence
and length of
service
The Board has assessed the Yes

Directors and has determined

2020:
Name Position Independent? Length of
Service
Ian
Middlemas
Non-Executive
Chairman
Yes 15.0 years
David Cruse Non-Executive
Director
Yes 12.0 years
Mark
Pearce
Non-Executive
Director
Yes 15.0 years
2.4 Majority of
directors
independent
A majority of Directors of the Company are independent. As
disclosed against Recommendation 2.3, Messrs Middlemas,
Cruse and Pearce are all considered independent.
Yes
2.5 Chair
independent
The Chairman, Mr Ian Middlemas, is an independent non-
executive Director. Further details regarding the Directors are
set out in the Directors’ Report of the Company’s Annual
Report.
Yes
2.6 Induction and
professional
development
The Board does not have a formal program for inducting new
Directors
and
providing
appropriate
professional
development opportunities.
The Board has been structured such that its composition and
size will enable it to effectively discharge its responsibilities
and duties. Each Director has beenappointed because they
No

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YEAR?
already possess the relevant industry experience and specific
expertise relevant to the Company’s business and level of
operations and given the activities of the Company and their
own experience do not require the Company, given its size,
to provide professional development opportunities.
However, each new Director receives and commits to a letter
of appointment which includes details of the Company’s key
policies
and
processes
and
continuing
professional
development is expected of all Directors.
Directors are also entitled to seek independent professional
advice at the expense of the Company (subject to approval)
as may be reasonably required to assist them to carry out
their duties as a Director.

Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
3.1 Code of conduct The Board has established a Code of Conduct for its Directors,
executives and employees, a copy of which is available in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
4.1 Audit committee The Board has decided not to form a separate Audit
Committee. The Board believes that no efficiencies or other
benefits would be gained by establishing a separate Audit
Committee. The Board has adopted an Audit Committee
Charter, however the Board as a whole performs the function
of the Audit Committee.
The Company: (a) currently only has 3 Directors (b) has
relatively simple operations and currently only undertakes
exploration and development activities; (c) has relatively
simple financial affairs with limited complexity and quantum;
and (d) has a relatively small market capitalisation and
economic value. As a result, the Board as a whole considers
that it is more efficient and effective for the corporate reporting
process to not have an Audit Committee at this stage. The
Board monitors this position as the Company’s circumstances
change.
The Board as whole determines when to seek the appointment
or removal of the external auditor, and subject to any statutory
requirements, the Board will also seek rotation of the audit
partner on an as required basis.
Further details on the integrity measures implemented for the
corporate reporting function are provided in the Audit
Yes

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Committee Charter which is available in the Corporate
Governance
section
of
the
Company’s
website
at
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
4.2 CEO and CFO
certification of
financial
statements
In respect to full year and half year financial reports, the Board
has obtained a written declaration from the CEO (or
equivalent) and CFO (or equivalent) that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the Company have been properly
maintained and 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 is formed on the basis of a sound system of risk
management and internal control and that the system is
operating effectively in all material respects in relation to
financial reporting and material business risks.
However, the Board does not receive declarations from the
CEO (or equivalent) and CFO (or equivalent) in respect to the
quarterly cash flow reports prepared and lodged in compliance
with Appendix 5B of the Listing Rules, as these quarterly cash
flow reports are considered by the Board:

not to be a financial report or interim financial report as
defined under Australian accounting standards; and/or

not to be capable, as a standalone report, of giving a true
and fair view of the financial position and performance of
the Company, only its cash flows for the relevant reporting
period.
No
4.3 External auditor
at AGM
The Company has engaged a reputable and suitably qualified
external auditor to perform the external audit function.
At least one senior representatives of the auditor will attend
the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and be available to
answer shareholder questions regarding the audit.
Yes

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
5.1 Disclosure and
Communications
Policy
The Company has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy
which sets out the processes and practices that ensure its
compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements under
applicable Listing Rules and applicable corporation law
(including the Corporations Act).
A copy of the Continuous Disclosure Policy is available in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.
Yes

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Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
6.1 Information on
website
The Company keeps investors informed of its corporate
governance, financial performance and prospects via its
website.
Investors can access copies of all announcements to the ASX,
notices of meetings, annual reports and financial statements,
investor presentations via the ‘Investors’ tab and can access
general information regarding the Company and the structure
of its business under the ‘Projects’ tab on the Company’s
website,www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Investors can access information about the Company’s
corporate
governance
practices
via
the
‘Corporate
Governance’
tab
on
the
Company’s
website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.au, where all relevant corporate
governance information can be accessed.
Yes
6.2 Investor relations
programs
The Company has an investor relations program that is
commensurate with the size of the Company and its level of
operations. This program involves actively engaging with
interested brokers and investors and meeting with interested
brokers and investors upon request. The Company always
responds to enquiries received from brokers and investors
from time to time.
In addition, access to Directors and KMP is provided at the
Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, and
Shareholders are always given the opportunity to ask
questions of Directors and management, either during or after
meetings.
Any presentations prepared by the Company are posted on
the Company’s website (www.odysseyenergy.com.au),
which also provides the opportunity for interested parties to
join the mailing list to receive regular updates from the
Company.
Yes
6.3 Facilitate
participation at
meetings of
security holders
The Board encourages participation of Shareholders at its
meetings of shareholders and Shareholders are provided with
all notices of meeting prior to meetings, which are set at times
and places to promote maximum attendance by Shareholders.
Shareholders are always given the opportunity to ask
questions of Directors and management, either during or after
meetings. In addition, the Company's auditor is also made
available for questions at the Company’s Annual General
Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”).
Yes
6.4 Facilitate
electronic
communications
The Company welcomes electronic communication from its
Shareholders via its publicised email address (info@
odysseyenergy.com.au)
and
the
Company’s
website
(www.odysseyenergy.com.au) provides the opportunity for
interested parties to join the mailing list to receive regular
electronic updates from the Company.
The
Company’s
share
registry
also
engages
with
Shareholders electronically and makes available a range of
relevant forms on its website. Shareholders can register with
the share registry to access their personal information and
shareholdings via the internet.
Yes

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Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
7.1 Risk committee The Board has decided not to form a separate Risk
Committee. Due to the size and development phase of the
Company, the Board believes that no efficiencies or other
benefits would be gained by establishing a separate Risk
Committee.
The Board as a whole is ultimately responsible for identifying
the principal risks of the Company’s business and ensuring the
implementation of appropriate systems to manage those risks.
For further details of the responsibilities of the Board, the Chief
Executive Officer, the Chief Risk Officer, and other
management in the evaluation and continual improvement of
the Company’s risk management and internal control
processes, refer to the Company’s Risk Management Policy,
which is available in the Corporate Governance section of the
Company’s website,www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes
7.2 Annual risk
review
On at least an annual basis, the Board reviews its material
business risks and how its material business risks are being
managed.
For the 2020 year, management provided to the Board the
Company’s Risk Register summarising the significance of
each risk as well as actions taken by management to mitigate
the risks. Management also provided to the Board a report on
the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its
material business risks throughout the 2020 year.
Yes
7.3 Internal audit The Board has not established an internal audit function at this
time. The Board as a whole oversees the effectiveness of risk
management and internal control processes.
Refer to the Company’s Risk Management Policy for
responsibilities of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the
Chief Risk Officer, and other management in the evaluation
and
continual
improvement
of
the
Company’s
risk
management and internal control processes.
A copy of the Risk Management Policy is available in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes
7.4 Sustainability
risks
As discussed above, the Company identifies and manages
material exposures to economic, environmental and social
sustainability risks in a manner consistent with its Risk
Management Policy, which is available in the Corporate
Governance
section
of
the
Company’s
website,
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
The material risks faced by the Company that could have an
effect on the Company’s future prospects, include: (a)
acquisition of additional oil and gas leases or new resource
projects (b) availability of further funding; (c) exploration and
development risks; (d) fluctuations in commodity prices; and
(e) global financial conditions.
Further details of these risks and how the Company manages
or intends to manage these risks are set out in the Directors’
Report of the Company’s Annual Report.
Yes

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Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

RECOMMENDATION ODYSSEY’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWED IN
FULL FOR WHOLE
OF 2020 YEAR?
8.1 Remuneration
committee
The Board has decided not to form a separate Remuneration
Committee. The Board believes that no efficiencies or other
benefits would be gained by establishing a separate
Remuneration Committee.
The Board has adopted a Remuneration and Nomination
Committee Charter, however the Board as a whole performs
the function of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter sets
out the processes the Board 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 Charter is
reviewed annually and is available in the Corporate
Governance
section
of
the
Company’s
website
www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes
8.2 Disclosure of
Executive and
Non-Executive
Director
remuneration
policy
The Company seeks to attract and retain high performance
Directors and Executive with appropriate skills, qualifications
and experience to add value to the Company and fulfil the
roles and responsibilities required. It reviews requirements of
additional capabilities at least annually.
Executive remuneration is to reflect performance and,
accordingly, remuneration is structured with a fixed
component and performance-based remuneration component.
Non-Executive Directors are paid fixed fees for their services
in accordance with the Company’s Constitution. Fees paid are
composite
fee
(covering
all
Board
and
Committee
responsibilities) and any contributions by the Company to a
fund for the purposes of superannuation benefits for a Director.
No other retirement benefits schemes are in place in respect
to Non-Executive Directors.
Further details regarding the remuneration of the Executive
and Non-Executive Directors are set in the Remuneration
Report within the Annual Report.
Yes
8.3 Policy on
hedging equity
incentive
schemes
The Company’s Directors and Executives must not enter into
any hedge arrangement in relation to any performance rights
they may be granted or otherwise entitled to under an incentive
scheme or plan, prior to exercising those rights or, once
exercised, while the securities are subject to a transfer
restriction.
Further details regarding the Company’s hedging policy are
set out in the Company’s Securities Trading Policy which is
available in the Corporate Governance section of the
Company’s website,www.odysseyenergy.com.au.
Yes

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