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PHARMX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED — Governance Information 2021
Aug 17, 2021
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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
Name of entity
Corum Group Limited ABN/ARBN Financial year ended: 25 000 091 305 30 June 2021 Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2] These pages of our ☐ annual report: x https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at [insert effective date of statement] and has been approved by the board. The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3] Date: 18 August 2021 Name of authorised officer Jon Newbery authorising lodgement:
1 “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.
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 Listing Rule 4.10.3.
Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.
The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.
2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.
3 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 notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
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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 | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT | |||
| 1.1 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting out: (a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and (b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management. |
☒ and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out 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 director or senior executive or putting someone forward for election as a director; and (b) provide security holders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director. |
☒ | ☐ set out 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. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ 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. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).
5 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.
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 1.5 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a diversity policy; (b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board, senior executives and workforce generally; and (c) disclose in relation to each reporting period: (1) the measurable objectives set for that period to achieve gender diversity; (2) the entity’s progress towards achieving those objectives; and (3) either: (A) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (B) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act. If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the commencement of the reporting period, the measurable objective for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board should be to have not less than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period. |
☐ | ☒ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 1.6 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual directors; and (b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period. |
☒ and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a) at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the reporting period in accordance with that process at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out 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 evaluating the performance of its senior executives at least once every reporting period; and (b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period. |
☒ and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a) at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the reporting period in accordance with that process at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE | |||
| 2.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a nomination committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively. |
☒ and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in the Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ 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 that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership. |
☒ and we have disclosed our board skills matrix at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 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, affiliation or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and (c) the length of service of each director. |
☒ and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b) at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and the length of service of each director in the Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ 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. |
☒ | ☐ set out 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 for periodically reviewing whether there is a need for existing directors to undertake professional development to maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as directors effectively. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY | |||
| 3.1 | A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values. | ☐ and we have disclosed our values |
☒ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.2 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and employees; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that code. |
☒ and we have disclosed our code of conduct at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.3 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material incidents reported under that policy. |
☒ and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.4 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and (b) ensure that the board or committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that policy. |
☐ | ☒ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS | |||
| 4.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have an audit committee which: (1) has at least three members, all of whom are non- executive directors and a 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. |
☐ and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in our Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☒ set out 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. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 4.3 | A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE | |||
| 5.1 | A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under listing rule 3.1. |
☒ and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.2 | A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.3 | A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. |
☒ | ☐ set out 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. |
☒ and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on our website at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.2 | A listed entity should have an investor relations program that facilitates effective two-way communication with investors. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.3 | A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages participation at meetings of security holders. |
☒ and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 6.4 | A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.5 | A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically. |
☒ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 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. |
☐ and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in our Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and we have disclosed 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 at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☒ set out 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 that the entity is operating with due regard to the risk appetite set by the board; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place. |
☒ and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk management framework was undertaken during the reporting period at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 7.3 | A listed entity should disclose: (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control processes. |
☒ and we have disclosed 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 at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 7.4 | A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks. |
☒ and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to environmental and social risks at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| 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. |
☒ and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) in our Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ 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. |
☒ and we have disclosed 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 Annual Report at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 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. |
☒ and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it at: https://www.corumgroup.com.au/investors |
☐ set out 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 |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES | |||
| 9.1 | A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language in which board or security holder meetings are held or key corporate documents are written should disclose the processes it has in place to ensure the director understands and can contribute to the discussions at those meetings and understands and can discharge their obligations in relation to those documents. |
☐ and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at: ……………………………………………………………………… [insert location] |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒ we do not have a director in this position and this recommendation is therefore not applicableOR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 9.2 | A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure that meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place and time. |
☐ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒ we are established in Australia and this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 9.3 | A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externally managed 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. |
☐ | ☐ set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒ we are established in Australia and not an externally managed listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable ☐ we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an AGM and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES N/A | |||
| - | 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; and (b) the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible entity for overseeing those arrangements. |
☐ and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) at: …………………………………………………………………………….. [insert location] |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| - | 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. |
☐ and we have disclosed the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity at: …………………………………………………………………………….. [insert location] |
☐ set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Corum Group Limited ABN 25 000 091 305
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This statement outlines the Company’s corporate governance policies and practices and complies in all material respects with the 4[th] edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations ("ASX recommendations").
This Corporate Governance Statement has been approved by the Board and is effective as of 18 August 2021.
The Corporate Governance Statement refers to both the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Both roles may be held by one individual and in which case the responsibilities outlined below are read together. The directors may also determine that the role of Managing Director be vacant, in which case the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer alone are as outlined below.
Roles and responsibilities of the Board and Management
The Board is ultimately responsible for the operations, management and performance of the Company and is accountable to shareholders. The roles and responsibilities of directors are formalised in the Board Charter which defines those matters that are reserved for the Board and its committees and those that are the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer.
The Board is accountable to shareholders and its responsibilities include:
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appointment of the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives and the determination of their terms and conditions including remuneration and termination;
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driving the strategic direction of the Company, ensuring appropriate resources are available to meet objectives and monitoring management’s performance;
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reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, codes of conduct and legal compliance;
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approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and significant acquisitions and divestitures;
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approving and monitoring the budget and the adequacy and integrity of financial and other reporting;
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approving the annual and half yearly accounts;
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approving significant changes to the organisational structure;
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approving the issue of any shares, options, equity instruments or other securities;
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ensuring a high standard of corporate governance practice and regulatory compliance and promoting ethical and responsible decision-making; and
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recommending to shareholders the appointment of the external auditor as and when their appointment or re-appointment is required to be approved.
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Management is responsible for the implementation of the strategic objectives and operating within the risk appetite and governance structure delegated to it by the Board, and for all other aspects of the day-to-day running of the entity. It is also responsible for providing the Board with accurate, timely and clear information to enable the Board to perform its responsibilities.
The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairman, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board.
Details of the number of and attendance at Board meetings throughout the financial year can be found in the Directors' Report within the Annual Report.
Structure and composition of the Board
The Board seeks to ensure that the number and combination of its members provides an appropriate range of experience, skills, diversity, knowledge and perspective to enable it to carry out its obligations and responsibilities, within the context of and appropriateness to the size of the Company.
The Board believes that having a range of different skills, backgrounds, and experience ensures a diversity of viewpoints and specialised knowledge which facilitates effective governance and decision making.
The Company believes that skills and experience in the areas listed below are desirable for its Board to perform its role effectively.
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Executive / Management
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Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
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Technology
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Healthcare and retail
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Marketing and sales
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Financial acumen and qualifications
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Mergers, acquisitions and capital markets
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Governance and risk management
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Diversity of industry experiences
To the extent that skills are not directly represented on the Board, they are augmented through management and external advisors.
The Company seeks to maintain a majority of non-executive directors on its Board. The Board comprises four non-executive directors and one executive director.
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Details of the directors in office during the year and to the date of the Annual Report, including information about their experience, expertise and term of office, is set out in the Directors' Report within the Annual Report.
Appointment and re-election of directors
Candidates for appointment to the Board are usually recommended by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. They are assessed against a range of criteria, including background, experience, professional qualifications, personal qualities, the potential to augment the skills of the existing Board members and the ability to commit the time required to undertake the Board's activities.
Apart from the Managing Director, directors are subject to shareholder re-election by rotation at least every three years, and any directors appointed during the year are put forward for election at the first Annual General Meeting following their appointment. The Company provides shareholders with all material information in its possession relevant to the election or re-election of a director.
Once appointed, directors receive a formal letter of appointment setting out the key terms, conditions and expectations of their appointment. Upon induction directors are provided material relevant to their role and are encouraged to meet with management and subject matter experts within the organisation to deepen their knowledge of the business and its activities.
The Company recognises the need for its directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles as directors effectively. As such it makes available opportunities to further directors' professional development be it through interaction with internal and external experts, or formal programmes with the likes of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and other professional bodies.
Director independence
Independent directors are those who have the ability to exercise their duties unfettered by any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the independent exercise of their judgement, and are willing to express their opinions at the Board table free of concerns about their position or the position of any third party.
Each director is required to immediately disclose to the Board if they have an interest or relationship which is likely to impact on their independence or if a director believes they may no longer be independent. The Board assesses on a regular basis and at least annually the independence of each non-executive director in light of the information disclosed by them.
The Board's assessment of independence and the criteria against which it determines the materiality of any facts, information or circumstances is formed by having regard to the ASX recommendations and in particular the factors for consideration set out in recommendation 2.3; the materiality guidelines applied in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards; and any independent professional advice obtained by the Board.
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The directors in office as at the date of the Annual Report are:
Mr Nick England (Chair, non-executive Director)
Mr Jon Newbery (non-executive Director) Mr Julian Sallabank (executive Director) Ms Jayne Shaw (non-executive Director) Mr Dennis Bastas (non-executive Director)
Mr Nick England, Mr Jon Newbery, and Ms Jayne Shaw have been assessed as independent directors.
Mr England has declared his association with a number of shareholders who together hold over 5% of the equity in the Company and have announced themselves jointly as substantial holders. Directors have assessed the relationship and have determined that it does not compromise Mr England’s independence nor interfere with his capacity to bring an independent judgement to bear on issues before the board and to act in the best interests of the entity and its shareholders. Details of this association are in Shareholder Information within the Annual Report.
Mr Julian Sallabank is not considered to be independent as he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company on 1 September 2020.
Mr Dennis Bastas is not considered to be independent as he is a substantial shareholder of the Company.
Therefore, the majority of the Board are independent directors in accordance with the ASX recommendations.
Independent professional advice is available to directors should they consider it necessary, at the expense of the Company.
Board performance
The Board continually assesses its performance and undertakes an annual review of its performance and that of its committees. The review takes the form of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the directors as a group and identifying areas they can improve. The method of assessment may include the conduct of surveys and individual interviews, along with collective Board discussion. Where and when appropriate, an external facilitator may be used periodically to assist in the process.
An assessment of performance of the Board, its roles and responsibilities and its effectiveness in relation to the financial year 2021 is underway.
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Acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
The Company has articulated a Statement of values which is set out in its Code of Conduct:
Customer First
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Listen to the voice of the customer, always
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Deliver on promises – be trusted, knowledgeable and passionate
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Be proud and take ownership of the customer experience
Own Our Results
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Do what it takes to get the right things done – and get it done
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Be clear about where you are heading
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Recognise the performance of others
One Team
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Communicate often, in a transparent and meaningful way
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Collaborate across teams; trust and respect one another
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Create an environment where everyone can be their best
We Innovate
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Learn and grow to work smarter
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Take time to innovate and implement quickly
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Share ideas – and listen to others’ ideas
Code of Conduct
The Company acts according to a written Corporate Code of Conduct which provides a framework for decisions and actions in relation to ethical conduct in employment. It underpins the Company’s commitment to integrity and fair dealing in its business affairs and to a duty of care to all employees, clients and stakeholders.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
The Company is developing an anti-bribery and corruption policy. The Company’s Code of Conduct defines corrupt conduct and describes the actions that the Company will take in the event of any employee participating in corrupt conduct.
All directors, executives and employees are expected to abide by the Corporate Code of Conduct, which covers a number of areas, including:
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professional conduct and ethical standards;
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standards of workplace behaviour and equal opportunity;
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relationships with customers, suppliers and competitors;
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confidentiality and continuous disclosure;
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anti-discrimination and harassment;
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trading in Company securities; and
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the environment.
Shareholdings of directors and employees
The Company’s policy with regard to buying and selling securities encompasses:
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a policy which extends directly and indirectly to directors and employees;
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a prohibition on short term trading;
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a prohibition of trading by persons in possession of price sensitive information which is not available to the public;
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permission to trade in the Company’s securities which is limited to the four weeks period from:
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a) the date of the Company’s Annual General Meeting;
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b) release of the half yearly results announced to the ASX;
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c) release of the preliminary annual results announced to the ASX; or
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d) release of a disclosure document offering securities in the Company.
Diversity
The Company adopted a diversity policy in July 2021. The Board will develop measurable objectives for achieving greater gender diversity in the composition of the Board, the Company’s senior executives and workforce generally in accordance with this policy and will review the effectiveness and relevance of these objectives on an annual basis.
The Corporate Code of Conduct precludes any discrimination on the basis of race, religion or gender, including in matters of recruitment and employment. The directors believe that under its existing policies and practice the Company is achieving a multi-cultural and gender diverse workforce.
With regard to gender diversity, the Company is committed to providing an environment that is supportive of female participation in the workforce. The Company continues to recognise the importance of providing flexible work practices on a case-by-case basis, to support employees with carer responsibilities and those preparing for or returning from maternity leave.
The proportion of women in the Company on 30 June 2021 was as follows:
| Women in the whole organisation: | 35% |
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| Women in senior positions: | 42% |
| Women in executive positions: | 0% |
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Women on the Board: 20%
Executive positions are those that make or participate in the making of decisions that affect the whole or substantial part of the business or have the capacity to significantly affect the Company's financial standing. Employees in senior positions are those not in executive positions who none-the-less have either managerial responsibility or are senior sole contributors who possess specialist or professional skills essential within the organisation.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Company has established an Audit and Risk Committee which is governed by the Audit and Risk Committee Charter.
The Committee members consist of a minimum of two non-executive directors and is chaired by an independent non-executive director who is not the Company’s Chairman. Membership of the Committee is reflective of the Board composition and as such will not always consist of the minimum three non-executive directors suggested by the ASX recommendations.
During Financial year 2021 the Committee consisted of two independent non-executive directors.
Details of the membership of the Committee and their attendance at meetings during the financial year are included in the Remuneration Report which forms a part of the Directors' Report within the Annual Report.
The primary purpose of this Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its statutory and fiduciary responsibilities relating to:
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the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial statements, accounting policies and financial reporting and disclosure practices;
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compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policy;
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the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control processes;
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the performance of the Company’s external auditors and their appointment and removal;
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the independence of the external auditor and the rotation of the lead engagement partner; and
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the identification and management of business risks.
Directors, including executive directors, who are not members of the Committee may attend any meeting. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer attend the meetings by invitation. At least twice per year the Audit and Risk Committee meets with the external auditors without the presence of executive management.
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Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer declarations
Prior to the approval by the Board of the Company's financial statements, the Board receives a declaration from the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (or if none, the Financial Controller). These declarations state that in their opinion:
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the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained,
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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
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that the opinion has been formed based on a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
Periodic corporate reports that are not audited or reviewed
During Financial Year 2021 the Company released Quarterly Activity Reports / Appendix 4C Cashflow reports. These Reports are prepared by the Chief Financial Officer and reviewed by the Board before release to verify the integrity of the information released.
Continuous Disclosure
The Company has established procedures and policies designed to ensure the market is kept informed in a timely manner and that the Company's obligations are met in respect to the ASX Listing Rules regarding continuous disclosure. The Chief Executive Officer is the nominated continuous disclosure officer for the Company.
The Board authorises all disclosures necessary to ensure that:
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all investors have equal and timely access to material information concerning the Company including its financial situation, performance, ownership and governance; and
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Company announcements are factual and presented in a clear and balanced way.
The Board is committed to ensuring, subject to privacy laws and the need to act in the best interests of the Company by protecting confidential commercial information, that shareholders, the stock market and other interested parties are informed fully of all material matters affecting the Company.
The dissemination of information is mainly achieved by distributing to all shareholders each year an Annual Report and regular announcements submitted to the ASX.
Each Director receives a copy of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made.
Communication and interaction with shareholders and investors
The Company's website contains information on the Company's business and its history, and the "investors centre" and "about us" sections include the following information for shareholders:
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all market announcements, posted immediately after release to the ASX, including the Company's Annual Reports;
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copies of notices of meetings of security holders;
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copies of any materials distributed at investor or analyst presentations;
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details relating to the Company's directors and executives;
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Board and Board Committee charters, corporate governance policies and other corporate governance documents; and
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details of how investors can contact the Company and its share registry.
Shareholders can elect to receive communications from the Company's share registry electronically which also gives shareholders the opportunity to manage their account details and holdings electronically. Shareholders are also able to send communications to the Company and receive responses to these communications electronically.
The Company has established an investor relations programme which may involve meetings with significant current and potential investors, market analysts, and the media. These meetings may involve directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, and are reviewed to ensure that price sensitive matters are not disclosed which are not available to the market generally. These meetings or communications do not take place in the period immediately preceding the release of interim or full year results.
In order to provide additional information for shareholders the Company may prepare a results presentation to accompany the Annual Report and the Half Year Financial Report.
The Company holds an Annual General Meeting to which all shareholders are invited. Shareholders who are unable to attend may appoint a proxy to attend and vote. The engagement partner of the external auditors attends the Annual General Meeting and is available during the meeting to answer questions from shareholders relevant to the audit. Time is provided after the meeting for shareholders to meet with and talk directly to directors, and they are encouraged to do so.
All substantive resolutions at a General Meeting are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.
Risk identification and management
Risk is an accepted part of doing business and the Company is committed to identifying and managing areas of significant business risk to ensure there is balance between the protection of shareholders, employees, earnings and the environment, and the opportunities and returns that often accompany risk.
The Board has delegated to the Audit and Risk Committee responsibility for overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures aimed at ensuring that the Company conducts its operations in a manner that
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adequately manages risk and accords with the risk appetite established and communicated to the Committee and the business by the Board. Risk identification and management is also a key focus of the executive and senior management teams. The Committee reports to the Board in relation to matters relevant to its responsibilities.
Key components of the risk management framework are reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee and approved by the Board on a periodic basis, and at least annually. Arrangements in place include:
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guidelines and limits for approval of all expenditure, including capital expenditure and investments, and the employment and termination of employees;
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regular detailed financial budgetary and monthly management reporting;
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identification and mitigation of risk through transfer of risk to external insurers;
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policies and procedures to identify and manage operational and financial risks; and
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implementation and monitoring of a robust and effective internal control environment.
The Company does not have a dedicated internal audit function. The Board believes such a function would be inappropriate due to the size of the organisation, the simplicity of its structure and activities, and the close involvement of senior and executive management in day-to-day operations of the business. Nevertheless, internal control reviews and risk assessments of specific areas of the business are undertaken periodically and the results reported to the Audit and Risk Committee or the Board.
Economic sustainability risk
Economic sustainability risks are risks that impact the ability of the Company to continue operating at its current level of economic production. The Company is exposed to a number of economic sustainability risks which have the potential to impact on the Company’s ability to create or preserve value for shareholders over the long term. These risks include changes in markets and technology, changes in the health regulatory environment, and key person risk.
These risks are managed by management and the Board. Actual and potential changes are regularly monitored and evaluated, with alternative courses of action determined based on anticipated outcomes to enable the Company to position itself to respond when required to mitigate or take advantage of any such changes.
Key person risk is managed by the identification of the employees presenting the risk and backed up with appropriate steps for the active management, development and retention of the identified employees. This effort fits more broadly with employee engagement efforts focused on the goal of retention of critical skills and knowledge within the organisation.
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Environmental and social sustainability
Environmental sustainability risks are risks to the Company’s ability to continue operating in a manner that does not compromise the health of the ecosystems in which it operates over the long term. Social sustainability risks are risks to the Company’s ability to continue in a manner that meets acceptable social norms and needs over the long term.
The Company does not believe that it is exposed to either of these risks in a manner which has a real possibility of substantially impacting on the Company’s ability to create or preserve value for its shareholders over the short, medium, or long term.
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
The Company has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee which is governed by a Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter.
The Committee members consist of at least two non-executive directors and is chaired by an independent non-executive director who is not the Company’s Chairman. Membership of the Committee is reflective of the Board composition and as such will not always consist of the minimum three non-executive directors suggested by the ASX recommendations.
Details of the membership of the Committee and their attendance at meetings during the financial year are included in the Remuneration Report which forms a part of the Directors' Report within the Annual Report.
The responsibilities of this Committee include:
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reviewing and approving the executive remuneration policy to enable the Company to attract and retain executives and directors who will create value for shareholders;
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ensuring that the executive remuneration policy demonstrates a clear relationship between key executive performance and remuneration;
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recommending to the Board the remuneration of executive directors;
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fairly and responsibly rewarding executives having regard to the performance of the Company, the performance of the executive and the prevailing remuneration expectations in the market;
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reviewing the Company’s recruitment, retention and termination policies and procedures for senior management;
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reviewing and approving the remuneration of executive and senior management direct reports to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer;
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reviewing and approving any equity based plans and other incentive schemes;
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maintaining a Board that has an appropriate mix of skills and experience to be an effective decisionmaking body; and
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- ensuring that the Board is comprised of directors who contribute to the successful management of the Company and discharge their duties having regard to the law and the highest standards of corporate governance.
The Committee may seek external advice from independent experts to make recommendations in relation to the Company's remuneration practices, structure and remuneration levels.
Director and executive remuneration
Details in relation to the Company's remuneration policies are disclosed in the Remuneration Report, which forms a part of the Directors' Report within the Annual Report.
Participants in equity-based remuneration schemes are specifically prohibited from hedging the exposure to the Company's share price during the vesting period of their unvested equity instruments.
Executive Performance
The Board conducts an annual performance assessment of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer against agreed performance measures. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer undertakes the same assessments of executives and senior management. In assessing the performance of the individual, the review includes consideration of their function, achievement of individual targets and agreed objectives, and the overall performance of the Company.
Details of the performance of executives is provided by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to the Remuneration and Nomination Committee together with remuneration recommendations. The Committee in turn makes recommendations to the Board for approval. A review was conducted during FY21.
Copies of Board and Committee charters, the Code of Conduct, Policies and other Governance documents referred to in this Corporate Governance Statement are available on the Company’s website (www.corumgroup.com.au/investors).
CORUM GROUP LIMITED
Telephone +61 2 9289 4699 www.corumgroup.com.au