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PRODIGY GOLD NL — Governance Information 2017
Jul 27, 2017
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Corporate Governance Statement - 2017
This Corporate Governance Statement has been approved by the Board and is current as at 28 July 2017. The Directors of ABM Resources NL, ABN 58 009 127 020 ("ABM Resources" or the "Company") understand that effective corporate governance improves company performance, enhances corporate social responsibility and benefits all stakeholders. Governance practices are not a static set of principles, and the Company assesses its governance practices on an ongoing basis. Changes and improvements are made in a substance over form manner, which appropriately reflects the changing circumstances of the Company as it grows and evolves. Accordingly, the Board has established a number of practices and policies to ensure that these intentions are met and that all shareholders are fully informed about the affairs of the Company.
ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
The Company has adopted the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (3rd edition) ("ASX Principles"). ABM Resources' corporate governance practices are outlined in this Corporate Governance Statement.
Where the Company has not followed a recommendation, reasons for non-compliance have been identified. All these practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire year. This disclosure is in accordance with ASX listing rule 4.10.3.
| Recommendation | Complied | If not complied, | Recommendation | Complied 1) | If not complied, |
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| 1) | why not 2) | why not 2) | |||
| Recommendation 1.1 | | Recommendation 4.2 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.2 | | Recommendation 4.3 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.3 | | Recommendation 5.1 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.4 | | Recommendation 6.1 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.5 | | Recommendation 6.2 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.6 | | Recommendation 6.3 | | ||
| Recommendation 1.7 | | Recommendation 6.4 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.1 | | Recommendation 7.1 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.2 | | Recommendation 7.2 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.3 | | Recommendation 7.3 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.4 | | Recommendation 7.4 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.5 | | Recommendation 8.1 | | ||
| Recommendation 2.6 | | Recommendation 8.2 | | ||
| Recommendation 3.1 | | Recommendation 8.3 | | ||
| Recommendation 4.1 | |
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Indicates where the Company has followed the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
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Indicates where the Company has provided "if not, why not" disclosure.
Preamble
The Company underwent significant Board and management changes during the 2016-2017 financial year and there were no operational board committees during the financial year.
The ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recommend the establishment of an Audit and Risk Management Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee to assist the Board in the execution of its duties and allow detailed consideration of complex issues. However, given the current size and composition of the Company's Board, the full Board is responsible for the duties of the Committees as detailed in the relevant charters. Committees will be re-formed if the Board grows further in size and considers the re-establishment to be appropriate.
The Company published the following Committee Charters on the website:
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- Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter
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- Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee Charter
As at 30 June 2017 the Board consisted of three directors with one independent non-executive director and two nonexecutive shareholder representative directors.
The length of service and role of each Director on the Board during the 2016-2017 financial year was as follows:
| Director | Non-Executive Chair | Non-executive Director | Executive Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas McKeith | 1.7.16-30.6.17 | ||
| Matthew Briggs | 3.10.16-30.6.17 | ||
| Susan Corlett | 1.7.16-29.5.17 | ||
| Brett Smith | 1.7.16-30.6.17 | ||
| Mark Faul | 12.6.17-30.6.17 |
PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
Recommendation 1.1 - Functions of the Board and Senior Executives
The Board operates in accordance with broad principles set out in its Charter. The full Board Charter, Committee Charters and Policies are available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website (www.abmresources.com.au./corporate/corporate-governance).
The Board Charter sets out the specific responsibilities reserved for the Board and the Board's delegation of responsibility to allow the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and the executive management team to carry out the day-to-day operations and administration of the Company. The Board Charter supports all delegation of responsibilities by formally defining the specific functions reserved for the Board and its Committees, and those matters delegated to management. Management is responsible for implementing the strategic objectives and operating within the risk range set by the Board. Management is also responsible for providing the Board with accurate, timely and clear information to enable the Board to perform its responsibilities. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board for the authority that is delegated by the Board.
Recommendation 1.2 - Appointment of New Directors
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter provides that the Remuneration and Nomination Committee must undertake appropriate checks before a person is appointed to the Board, or put forward to shareholders as a candidate for election as a director. The Board is responsible for ensuring that all material information in the
Company's possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director is provided to shareholders. This is done by making disclosures in the notice of meeting for general meetings at which directors are to be elected or re-elected.
As at 30 June 2017 the Board of the Company consisted of three non-executive directors and the duties of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee were undertaken by the full Board (refer to preamble).
Recommendation 1.3 - Written agreements with each Director and Senior Executive
All Directors and key executives reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company have been given formal letters of appointment outlining key terms and conditions of their appointment.
Recommendation 1.4 - Company Secretary
The appointment and removal of a Company Secretary is a matter for decision by the Board. The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board (through the Chairman), on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board.
Recommendation 1.5 - Diversity Policy
The Company and all its related bodies are committed to workplace diversity and have adopted a Diversity Policy which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website.
The Company recognises the benefits arising from employee and Board diversity, including a broader pool of high quality employees, improving employee retention, accessing different perspectives and ideas and benefiting from all available talent. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity and cultural background.
The Chairman monitors the scope and currency of this policy. The Board is responsible for developing the Measurable Objectives and strategies to meet the objectives of the Diversity Policy. The Company is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting on the Measurable Objectives. These Measurable Objectives include:
- considering all persons with appropriate experience and qualifications equally when new employees or directors are recruited (non-quantitative);
- considering all persons with appropriate experience and qualifications equally when considering them for promotion (non-quantitative);
- that there is to be at least one female director (achieved); and
- that there is to be at least one female in senior management (achieved).
In addition, the Board will review progress against the Objectives as a key performance indicator in its annual performance assessment.
The following table shows the representation of women in the Company at 30 June 2017.
| Female % |
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| 55% |
| 43% |
| 100% |
| 50% |
| 0% |
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Excludes Non-Executive Directors and includes seasonal and casual staff.
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Senior Executives are defined as executives that are key management personnel.
Recommendation 1.6 - Process for Evaluating Performance of Board, Committees and Individual Directors
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee, or if the board is not of an appropriate size the Board, is tasked with conducting an annual performance review of the Board, its committees and its Charters, and with conducting a performance review of each individual director. This review has not been completed for the 2016-2017 financial year as none of the directors as at 30 June 2017 had been appointed to the Board for a sufficiently long period (refer to preamble).
The Board conducts an annual performance review of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. This review has not been completed for the 2016-2017 financial year. As at 30 June 2017 the Company did not have a Remuneration and Nomination Committee (refer to preamble).
Recommendation 1.7 - Process for Evaluating Performance of Senior Executives
All senior executives are subject to a formal annual performance evaluation which is undertaken by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer meets with each salaried senior executive on an annual basis to review performance, including a review of key performance indicators and performance and accountability benchmarks. The review for the 2016-2017 financial has commenced and completion is expected during the first half of the next financial year.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer is subject to a formal annual performance evaluation which is undertaken by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, or if the board is not of an appropriate size the Board, which includes a review of key performance indicators and performance and accountability benchmarks. This review has not been completed for the 2016-2017 financial year as the Managing Director had only been appointed during the financial year. The process of setting key performance indicators for a performance review for the next financial year has commenced.
PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
Recommendation 2.1 - Nomination Committee
As at 30 June 2017 the Company did not have a Remuneration and Nomination Committee (refer to preamble) with the full Board currently undertaking the role. The Company has a formal Remuneration and Nomination Committee charter, disclosed in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website, which sets out the respective roles and responsibilities of the Committee or the board in this role.
The terms and conditions of the appointment and retirement of Directors are set out in a letter of appointment which covers remuneration, expectations, terms, the procedures for dealing with conflicts of interest and the availability of independent professional advice. Each committee member is excluded from matters of personal interest.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee, or if the board is not of an appropriate size the Board, is responsible for an annual performance review of the Board and compares the performance of the Board with the requirements of its Charter and critically reviews the mix of the Board. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter and the Policy for the disclosure of Performance Evaluation of the Board, its Committees and its individual Directors can be found in the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website.
The procedure in relation to the nomination and appointment of Directors is contained within the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter.
Recommendation 2.1 recommends that the Remuneration and Nomination Committee shall comprise at least three non-executive Directors with the majority being independent. The current board does not fit this composition with the majority of non-executive directors on the Board being nominee directors of substantial shareholders.
Recommendation 2.2 - ABM Board Skills Matrix
Set out below is the Company's board skills matrix as at 30 June 2017, which sets out the mix of skills and diversity that the Company requires the Board to maintain.
| Skill | Skill Level / Compliance |
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| Director Independence | Not compliant with target of at least 50% |
| Number of Non-Executive Directors | Compliance with target of at least 50% |
| Financial Reporting | High |
| Financial Market | High |
| Technical Exploration | High |
| Technical Development | High |
| Technical Production | High |
| Management | High |
| Occupational Health and Safety | High |
| Corporate Governance | Moderate |
| External Liaisons / Relationship Management | High |
| Diversity | Not compliant |
Recommendation 2.3 - Directors
The ABM Board comprised on 30 June 2017 of four Directors:
| Name | Position | Independence | First Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Thomas McKeith | Non-Executive Chairman | Independent | 27 June 2016 |
| Mr Matthew Briggs | Managing Director | Not Independent | 3 October 2016 |
| Mr Brett Smith | Non-Executive Director | Not Independent | 9 May 2016 |
| Mr Mark Faul | Non-Executive Director | Not Independent | 12 June 2017 |
None of the independent directors has an interest, position, association or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 of the ASX Principles.
Recommendation 2.4 – Independence of Board
A majority of the Directors are not independent. In determining the independence of Directors, the Board has regard to the independence criteria as set out in the ASX Principles.
Mr Smith is an officer of APAC Resources Limited (a substantial shareholder of ABM), Mr Faul is an officer of Pacific Road Capital Management (a substantial shareholder of ABM) and Mr Briggs and is an executive of the company and they are therefore not considered to be independent. Mr McKeith is considered to be independent.
Details of Board members, their experience, expertise, qualifications, term in office and independence status are setout on the Company's website.
Recommendation 2.5 - Independence and Non-Executive Role of Chairman
The Chairman is responsible for leading the Board, ensuring Directors are properly briefed in all matters relevant to their role and responsibilities, facilitating Board discussions and managing the Board's relationship with the Company's senior executives. The independent Chair of the Board as at 30 June 2017 is Mr McKeith who is a Non-Executive Director.
Recommendation 2.6 - Introduction and Professional Development of Directors
The Company has a program for the induction of new Directors. This program is designed to ensure that new Directors have the skills and knowledge to perform their role as Directors. The Board, Committees and individual Directors may seek independent external professional advice as considered necessary at the expense of the Company, subject to prior consultation with the Chairman or the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. All Directors have access to the Company Secretary.
PRINCIPLE 3: ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
Recommendation 3.1 - Code of Conduct
The Board has adopted a formal Corporate Code of Conduct which applies to Directors, senior executives, managers, supervisors, employees, consultants, agents and other representatives of the Company. A copy of the code is made available to those to whom it applies and can be found in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website.
The Corporate Code of Conduct 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. The document sets out the principles covering appropriate conduct in a variety of contexts and outlines the minimum standard of behaviour expected from management and employees.
ABM encourages the reporting of matters that may cause financial and non-financial loss to the Company or damage to the Company's reputation. All employees are required to immediately report circumstances that may involve a breach of the Code of Conduct. The Audit Committee is responsible to oversee procedures for whistleblower protection and the Company has a whistleblower policy which is published on the Company's website.
PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
Recommendation 4.1 - Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee
As at 30 June 2017 the Company did not have an Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee (refer to preamble) with the full Board currently undertaking the role.
The role of the Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee (Audit Committee) is to assist the Board in monitoring and reviewing any matters of significance affecting financial reporting, financial risk and compliance.
The primary purpose of the 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, disclosure and business ethics practices and policies;
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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.
The Board has adopted a formal Audit Committee Charter. The Charter sets out the roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee and contains information on the procedures for the selection, appointment and rotation of the external auditor. A full copy of the Audit Committee Charter is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website.
Recommendation 4.1 recommends that the Audit Committee shall comprise at least three non-executive Directors with the majority being independent. The current board does not fit this composition with the majority of nonexecutive directors on the Board being nominee directors of substantial shareholders.
Recommendation 4.2 - Declarations of the CEO and CFO
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are required to make a declaration in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act that, in their opinion, the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained and that the Company's financial reports comply with the appropriate accounting standards and present a true and fair view of the Company's financial position and performance. The CEO and the CFO gave the above declarations to the Board before it adopted the Company's 2017 Financial Statements.
The CEO and the CFO have also stated in writing to the Board that their opinion is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
Recommendation 4.3 - External Auditors
The Board ensures that a representative of the external auditor of the Company attends the AGM to allow shareholders to ask the external auditor any questions about the conduct of the audit, the preparation of the financial statement and the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit.
PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
Recommendation 5.1 - Disclosure Policy
ABM's Continuous Disclosure Policy focuses on continuous disclosure compliance and improving access to information for investors. This Policy is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website.
The Board has ultimate authority and responsibility for market disclosure. This responsibility is delegated to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary and the Audit Committee (Audit, Safety and Risk Committee). Approval is sought from the Chairman on all significant matters and the Chairman seeks Board approval as required.
PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS
Recommendation 6.1 - Information on website
ABM's Shareholder Communications Strategy and Fair Dealings with Stakeholder Policies are available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company's website. These policies facilitate the availability of information to investors regarding the Company and its governance.
Recommendation 6.2 - Investor Relations Program
The Company has a shareholder communications strategy that aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting the Company's state of affairs and to facilitate effective two-way communication. Shareholders queries are referred to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer or Company Secretary in the first instance. The Group endeavours to provide shareholders with important information on the Company in a timely and efficient manner.
In addition to direct mailing and emailing of information to shareholders, the Company posts up to date information on the Company's activities together with copies of all information released to the ASX.
Recommendation 6.3 - Shareholder Meetings
Shareholder meetings are an important forum for investors to meet with the board and senior management and discuss matters concerning the Company.
The Company facilitates and encourages participation at meetings of shareholders by:
- providing a direct voting facility; and
- encouraging shareholders who are not able to attend meetings to submit questions ahead of the meeting.
The Company's external auditor also attends all annual general meetings of the Company and is available to answer shareholder questions regarding the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditor's report.
Recommendation 6.4 - Electronic Communication
Shareholders can register on the Company's website to receive email notifications of announcements made by the Company to the ASX. Shareholders can register with the Company's Registrar to receive annual reports and other shareholder communication by mail or email. Links are made available to the Company's website on which all information provided to the ASX is immediately posted. Shareholders may also contact the Company by email.
The Company is continually reviewing its website to identify ways in which it can promote its greater use by shareholders and make it more informative.
PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
Recommendation 7.1 - Audit, Safety and Risk Committee
As at 30 June 2017 the Company did not have an Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee (refer to preamble) with the full Board currently undertaking the role.
The Board determines the Company's risk profile and is responsible for overseeing and approving risk management strategy and policies, internal compliance and internal control. ABM's Risk Management Policy is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website.
The Company's process of risk management and internal compliance and control includes:
- identifying and measuring risks that might impact upon the achievement of the Company's goals and objectives, and monitoring the environment for emerging factors and trends that affect these risks;
- formulating risk management strategies to manage identified risks, and designing and implementing appropriate risk management policies and internal controls; and
- monitoring the performance of, and improving the effectiveness of, risk management systems and internal compliance and controls, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of risk management and internal compliance and control.
To this end, comprehensive practices are in place that are directed towards achieving the following objectives:
- compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
- preparation of reliable published financial information; and
• implementation of risk transfer strategies where appropriate e.g. insurance.
Reference is made to the discussion in relation to Principal 4 (Recommendation 4.1) in this Corporate Governance Statement.
Recommendation 7.2 - Annual Risk Review
The Board reviews assessments of the effectiveness of risk management and internal compliance and control on an annual basis to ensure that it continues to be sound. Due to director changes a review has commenced, however has not been fully completed during the year ended 30 June 2017.
Recommendation 7.3 - Internal Audit
The responsibility for undertaking and assessing risk management and internal control effectiveness is delegated to management. Management is required to assess risk management and associated internal compliance and control procedures and report back at least bi-annually to the Audit Committee or the Board.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and the CFO have provided a declaration to the Board in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 and have assured the Board that such declaration is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial risk.
Recommendation 7.4 - Sustainability Risks
The Company is aware of its impact on the economy, environment and the community and risks to the Company if it does not deal with these matters appropriately.
The Board, is responsible for determining whether the Company has a material exposure to inter alia, economic, environmental and sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks.
PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
Recommendation 8.1 - Remuneration and Nomination Committee
As at 30 June 2017 the Company did not have a Remuneration and Nomination Committee (refer preamble) with the full Board currently undertaking the role.
The Board has a formal Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter and a full copy of the charter is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website.
Reference is made to the discussion in relation to Principal 2 (Recommendation 2.1) in this Corporate Governance Statement.
Recommendation 8.2 - Disclosure of Remuneration Policies and Practices
Fees for Non-Executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the economic entity. However, to align Non-Executive Directors' interests with shareholder interests, the Non-Executive Directors are encouraged to hold shares or options in the economic entity purchased by that Non-Executive Director on-market.
Generally, Non-Executive Directors should not:
• receive options or cash bonuses from the Company. However, the Board has the discretion to determine in the appropriate circumstances, where shareholder approval is obtained, that Non-Executive Directors may be granted incentive shares and/or options; and
• be provided with retirement benefits other than superannuation. However, the Board has the discretion to determine in the appropriate circumstances, where shareholder approval is obtained, that Non-Executive Directors may be granted retirement benefits.
Executive Directors' and senior executives' remuneration is subject to an annual performance evaluation. This evaluation is based on specific criteria, including the business performance of the Company and its subsidiaries, whether strategic objectives are being achieved and the development of management and personnel. The Board must ensure that remuneration policies fairly and responsibly reward executives having regard to the objectives and performance of the Company, the performance of the executive, length of service and experience of the executive, and prevailing remuneration expectations in the market.
Recommendation 8.3 - Policy on equity-based remuneration scheme
The Company has a Securities Trading Policy that establishes a procedure for dealings by Directors, senior executives, employees, and their related parties in the Company's securities, and in securities of other entities with whom the Company may have business dealings. A copy of the Securities Trading Policy is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website.
Appendix 4G
lodgement:
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Name of entity: | |||||||
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| ABM Resources NL | |||||||
| ABN / ARBN: | Financial year ended: | ||||||
| 58 009 127 020 | 30 June 2017 | ||||||
| Our corporate governance statement2 for the above period abovecan be found at:3 | |||||||
| ☐ | These pages of our annual report: | ||||||
| ☒ | This URL on our website: | http://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | |||||
| The Corporate GovernanceStatement is accurate and up to date as at 28July 2017and has been approved by theboard. | |||||||
| The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located. | |||||||
| Date:28July 2017 | |||||||
| Nameof Director or Secretary authorisingJutta Zimmermann, Company Secretary |
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.
ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | ||
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| PRINCIPLE 1 –LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND | OVERSIGHT | |||
| 1.1 | Alisted entity should disclose:(a)the respective roles and responsibilities of its board andmanagement; and(b)those matters expressly reserved to the board and thosedelegated to management. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒ORin our Corporate Governance Statement☐at[insert location]… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of ourboard and management(including those matters expressly reserved to theboard and those delegatedtomanagement):☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | ☐an explanation why that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementOR☐we arean externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable | |
| 1.2 | Alisted entity should:(a)undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, orputting forward to security holders a candidate for election,as a director; and(b)provide security holders with all material information in itspossession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elector re-elect a director. | … the factthat we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementOR☐we are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendationis therefore not applicable | |
| 1.3 | A listed entity should have a written agreement with each directorand 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 explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementOR☐we are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable | |
| 1.4 | The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountabledirectly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with theproper functioning of the board. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernanceStatementOR☐weare an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation 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.
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | |||
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| 1.5 | (a)(b)(c) | A listed entity should:have a diversity policy which includes requirements for theboardor a relevantcommittee of the board tosetmeasurable objectives for achieving gender diversity andtoassess annually both the objectives and the entity's progressin achieving them;disclose that policy or a summary of it; anddisclose as at the end of each reporting periodthemeasurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set bythe board or a relevant committee of the board in accordancewith the entity's diversity policy and its progress towardsachieving themand either:(1)the respective proportions of men and women on theboard, in senior executive positions and across thewhole organisation (including how the entity has defined"senior executive" for these purposes); or(2)if the entity is a "relevant employer" under the WorkplaceGender Equality Act, the entity's most recent "GenderEquality Indicators", as defined in and published under | … 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:☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by theboard or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our diversitypolicy and our progress towardsachieving them:☒in our CorporateGovernance Statement OR☐at[insert location]… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or(2):☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.6 | (a)(b) | that Act.A listed entity should:have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating theperformance of the board, its committees and individualdirectors; anddisclose,in relation to each reporting period, whether aperformance evaluation was undertaken in the reportingperiod in accordance with that process. | … the evaluationprocess 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 soin ourCorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.7 | (a)(b) | A listed entity should:have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating theperformance of its senior executives; anddisclose,in relation to each reporting period, whether aperformance evaluation was undertaken in the reportingperiod in accordance with that process. | … the evaluationprocess 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 explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | |
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| 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 areindependent 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose thatfact and the processes it employs to address boardsuccession issues and to ensure that the board has theappropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,independence and diversity to enable it to discharge itsduties and responsibilities effectively. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a nomination committeethat complies withparagraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at[insert location]… and a copy of the charter of the committee:☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at[insert location][If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the processeswe employ to address board succession issues and to ensure that the boardhas the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independenceand diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilitieseffectively:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at[insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 2.2 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrixsetting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currentlyhas or is looking to achieve in its membership. | … our boardskills matrix:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | ||
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| 2.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)the names of the directors considered by the board to beindependent directors;(b)if a director has an interest, position, association orrelationship of the type described in Box2.3but the boardis of the opinion that it does not compromise theindependence of the director, the nature of the interest,position, association or relationship in question and anexplanation 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 tobe independentdirectors:☒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 Statement OR☐at[insert location] | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement |
| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independentdirectors. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☒☐ | an explanationwhy that is so in our CorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 2.52.6 | The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independentdirector and, in particular, should not be the same person as theCEO of the entity.A listed entity shouldhave a program for inducting new directors | … the factthatwe follow this recommendation:☒ORin our Corporate Governance Statement☐at[insert location]… the factthat we follow this recommendation: | ☐☐☐ | an explanationwhy that is so in our CorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicablean explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate |
| and provideappropriate professional development opportunitiesfor directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledgeneeded to perform their role as directorseffectively. | ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐ | Governance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable | |
| PRINCIPLE 3 – | ACTETHICALLYAND RESPONSIBLY | |||
| 3.1 | A listed entity should:(a)have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executivesand employees; and(b)disclose that code or a summary of it. | … our codeof conduct or a summary of it:☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | |
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| 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 nonexecutive directors and a majority of whom areindependent directors; and(2)is chaired by an independent director, who is not thechair of the board,and disclose:(3)the charter of the committee;(4)the relevant qualifications and experience of themembers of the committee; and(5)in relation to each reporting period, the number oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings;or(b)if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that factand the processes it employs that independently verify andsafeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, includingthe processes for the appointment and removal of theexternal auditor and the rotation of the audit engagementpartner. | [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:☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):☐ORin our Corporate Governance Statement☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/[If the entity complieswith paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have an audit committeeand the processes weemploy that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our corporatereporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of theexternal auditor and the rotation of the audit engagementpartner:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☒an explanation why that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement |
| 4.2 | The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity'sfinancial statements fora financial period, receive from its CEOand CFO a declaration that, in their opinion,the financial recordsof the entity have been properly maintained and that the financialstatements comply with the appropriate accounting standardsand give a true andfair view of the financial position andperformance of the entityand that the opinion has been formedon the basis of a sound system of risk management and internalcontrol which is operating effectively. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | ||
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| 4.3 | A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its externalauditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questionsfrom security holders relevant to the audit. | … the fact thatwe follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐☐ | an explanationwhy that is so in our CorporateGovernance StatementORwe are an externally managed entity that does not holdan annual general meeting and this recommendation is |
| therefore not applicable | ||||
| PRINCIPLE 5 – | MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE | |||
| 5.1 | A listed entity should: | … our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it: | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate |
| (a)havea written policy for complying with its continuous | ☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR | Governance Statement | ||
| disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it. | ☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | |||
| PRINCIPLE 6 –RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS | ||||
| 6.1 | A listed entity should provide information about itself and its | … information about us and our governance on our website: | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate |
| governance to investors via its website. | ☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | Governance Statement | ||
| 6.2 | A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations | … the factthat we follow this recommendation: | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate |
| program to facilitate effective two-way communication withinvestors. | ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR | Governance Statement | ||
| ☐at[insert location] | ||||
| 6.3 | A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in | … our policies and processes for facilitating and encouragingparticipation at | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate |
| place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings ofsecurity holders. | meetings of security holders:☒ | Governance StatementOR | ||
| in our Corporate Governance StatementOR | ☐ | we are an externally managed entity that does not hold | ||
| ☐at[insert location] | periodic meetingsof securityholders and thisrecommendationis therefore not applicable | |||
| 6.4 | A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive | … the fact that we follow this recommendation: | ☐ | an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate |
| communications from, and send communications to, the entityand its security registry electronically. | ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR | Governance Statement | ||
| ☐at[insert location] |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | ||||
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| PRINCIPLE 7 –RECOGNISE AND MANAGERISK | ||||||
| 7.1 | The board of a listed entity should:(a)have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each ofwhich:(1)has at least three members, a majority of whom areindependent 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings;or(b)if it does not have a risk committee or committeesthatsatisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes itemploys for overseeing the entity's risk management | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk thatcomplywith paragraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location]… and a copy of the charter of the committee:☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location][If the entity complies withparagraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have a risk committeeor committees that satisfy(a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk managementframework: | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement | |||
| 7.2 | framework.The board or a committee of the board should:(a)review the entity's risk management framework at leastannually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and(b)disclose,in relation to each reporting period, whether sucha review has taken place. | ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location]… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviewsthe entity's riskmanagement framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues tobe sound:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location]… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period covered bythis Appendix4G:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR | ☐an explanationwhy thatis soin our CorporateGovernance Statement | |||
| ☐at[insert location] |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | |
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| 7.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)if it has an internal audit function, how the function isstructured and what role it performs;or(b)if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact andthe processes it employs for evaluating and continuallyimproving the effectiveness of its risk management andinternal 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 processeswe employ for evaluating and continually improvingthe effectivenessof ourrisk management and internal control processes:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance Statement |
| 7.4 | A listed entity should disclose whetherit has any materialexposureto economic, environmental and social sustainabilityrisksand, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage thoserisks. | … whether we have any material exposure to economic, environmental andsocial sustainabilityrisks and, if we do, how we manage or intend to managethose risks:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We havefollowed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiodabove. We have disclosed… | We have NOT followedthe recommendationin full for theperiod above. We have disclosed …4whole of the | ||||
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| PRINCIPLE 8 –REMUNERATE FAIRLY ANDRESPONSIBLY | ||||||
| 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 areindependent 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings;or(b)if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose thatfact and the processes it employs for setting the level andcomposition of remuneration for directors and seniorexecutives and ensuring that such remuneration isappropriate and not excessive. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies withparagraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location]… and a copy of the charter of the committee:☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/… 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 processeswe employ for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directorsand senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriateand not excessive:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our CorporateGovernance StatementOR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendatherefore not applicable | |||
| 8.2 | A listed entity should separately disclose its policies andpractices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directorsand the remuneration of executive directors and other seniorexecutives. | … separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding theremuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executivedirectors and other senior executives:☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is so in our CorporateGovernanceStatementOR☐we are an externallymanaged entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable | |||
| 8.3 | A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration schemeshould:(a)have a policy on whether participants are permitted toenter into transactions (whether through the use ofderivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk ofparticipating in the scheme; and(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it. | … our policy on thisissue or a summary of it:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☒athttp://www.abmresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our CorporateGovernance Statement OR☐we do not have an equity-based remuneration schemeand this recommendationis therefore not applicable OR☐we are an externally managed entity and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicable |