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RENT.COM.AU LIMITED AGM Information 2017

Oct 23, 2017

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Rent.com.au Limited ACN 062 063 692

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at Fraser Suites, 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth on Friday 24 November 2017 at 10.00 am (WST).

This Notice of Annual General Meeting should be read in its entirety. If Shareholders are in doubt as to how they should vote, they should seek advice from their accountant, solicitor or other professional adviser prior to voting.

Should you wish to discuss any matter please do not hesitate to contact the Company by telephone on (08) 6145 2609.

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RENT.COM.AU LIMITED ACN 062 063 692

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of Shareholders of Rent.com.au Limited ( Company ) will be held at Fraser Suites, 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth on Friday 24 November 2017 at 10.00am (WST) ( Meeting ).

The Explanatory Memorandum to this Notice provides additional information on matters to be considered at the Meeting. The Explanatory Memorandum and the Proxy Form form part of this Notice.

The Directors have determined pursuant to regulation 7.11.37 of the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) that the persons eligible to vote at the Meeting are those who are registered as Shareholders on Wednesday 22 November 2017 at 4.00pm (WST).

Terms and abbreviations used in this Notice and Explanatory Memorandum are defined in Section 7.

AGENDA

Annual Report

To table and consider the Annual Report of the Company and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2017, which includes the Financial Report, the Directors' Report and the Auditor's Report.

1. Resolution 1 – Adoption of Remuneration Report

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:

"That the Remuneration Report be adopted by the Shareholders on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum."

Voting Exclusion

In accordance with section 250R of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by, or on behalf of:

  • (a) a member of the Key Management Personnel whose remuneration details are included in the Remuneration Report; or

  • (b) a Closely Related Party of such member.

However, a person described above may cast a vote on this Resolution if the vote is not cast on behalf of a person described in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above and either:

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  • (a) the person does so as a proxy appointed in writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on Resolution 1; or

  • (b) the person is the Chairman voting an undirected proxy which expressly authorises the Chairman to vote the proxy on a resolution connected with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.

2. Resolution 2 – Re-election of Dr Garry Garside as a Director

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:

"That Dr Garry Garside, who retires in accordance with Article 6.3(b) of the Constitution, being eligible and offering himself for re-election, be re-elected as a Director."

3. Resolution 3 – Re-election of Mr Sam McDonagh as a Director

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:

"That Mr Sam McDonagh, who retires in accordance with Article 6.3(b) of the Constitution, being eligible and offering himself for re-election, be re-elected as a Director."

Dated 24 October 2017

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Mr Jan Ferreira Joint Company Secretary

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RENT.COM.AU LIMITED ACN 062 063 692

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1. Introduction

This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared for the information of Shareholders in connection with the business to be conducted at the Meeting to be held at Fraser Suites, 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth on Friday 24 November 2017 at 10.00am (WST).

This Explanatory Memorandum should be read in conjunction with and forms part of the accompanying Notice. The purpose of this Explanatory Memorandum is to provide information to Shareholders in deciding whether or not to pass the Resolutions set out in the Notice.

A Proxy Form is located at the end of the Explanatory Memorandum.

2. Action to be taken by Shareholders

Shareholders should read the Notice and this Explanatory Memorandum carefully before deciding how to vote on the Resolutions.

2.1 Proxies

A Proxy Form is attached to the Notice. This is to be used by Shareholders if they wish to appoint a representative (a 'proxy') to vote in their place. All Shareholders are invited and encouraged to attend the Meeting or, if they are unable to attend in person, sign and return the Proxy Form to the Company in accordance with the instructions thereon. Lodgment of a Proxy Form will not preclude a Shareholder from attending and voting at the Meeting in person.

Please note that:

  • (a) a member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy;

  • (b)

  • a proxy need not be a member of the Company; and

  • (c) a member of the Company entitled to cast two or more votes may appoint two proxies and may specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise, but where the proportion or number is not specified, each proxy may exercise half of the votes.

The enclosed Proxy Form provides further details on appointing proxies and lodging Proxy Forms.

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2.2 Voting Prohibition by Proxy Holders

In accordance with section 250R of the Corporations Act, a vote on Resolution 1 must not be cast (in any capacity) by, or on behalf of:

  • (a) a member of the Key Management Personnel whose remuneration details are included in the Remuneration Report; or

  • (b) a Closely Related Party of such member.

However, a person described above may cast a vote on Resolution 1 if the vote is not cast on behalf of a person described in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above and either:

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  • (b) the person is the Chair voting an undirected proxy which expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even if Resolution 1 is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.

In accordance with section 250BD of the Corporations Act, a person appointed as a proxy must not vote on the basis of that appointment on Resolution 1 if:

  • (a) the person is either:

  • (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel of the Company; or

  • (ii) a Closely Related Party of such a member, and

  • (b) the appointment does not specify the way the proxy is to vote on Resolution 1.

However, the prohibition does not apply if:

  • (a) the proxy is the Chairman; and

  • (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chairman to exercise the proxy even if Resolution 1 iss connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel of the Company.

3. Annual Report

Shareholders will be offered the opportunity to discuss the Annual Report at the Meeting. Copies of the report can be found on the Company’s website http://investors.rent.com.au/ or by contacting the Company on (08) 6145 2609.

There is no requirement for Shareholders to approve the Annual Report.

Shareholders will be offered the following opportunities:

  • (a) discuss the Annual Report;

  • (b) ask questions about, or make comment on, the management of the Company;

  • (c) ask questions about, or make comment on, the Remuneration Report;

  • (d) ask the auditor questions about:

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  • (i) the conduct of the audit;

  • (ii) the preparation and content of the Auditor's Report;

  • (iii) the accounting policies adopted by the Company in relation to the preparation of the financial statements; and

  • (iv) the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit.

In addition to taking questions at the Meeting, written questions to the Chairman about the management of the Company, or to the Company's auditor about:

  • (a) the content of the Auditor's Report; and

  • (b) the conduct of the audit of the Financial Report,

may be submitted no later than 5 business days before the Meeting to the Company Secretary at the Company's registered office.

4. Resolution 1 – Adoption of Remuneration Report

Section 250R(2) of the Corporations Act provides that the Company is required to put the Remuneration Report to the vote of Shareholders. The Directors' Report contains a Remuneration Report which sets out the remuneration policy for the Company and reports the remuneration arrangements in place for the executive and non-executive directors.

Section 250R(3) of the Corporations Act provides that Resolution 1 is advisory only and does not bind the Directors of the Company although the Directors take the decision at the Meeting and the outcome of the vote into account when considering the Company’s remuneration policy. Of itself, a failure of Shareholders to pass Resolution 1 will not require the Directors to alter any of the arrangements in the Remuneration Report.

However, under sections 250U and 250Y of the Corporations Act, Shareholders have the opportunity to remove the Board if the Remuneration Report receives a 'no' vote of 25% or more at two consecutive annual general meetings (Two Strikes Rule).

Under the Two Strikes Rule, if at least 25% of the votes cast are voted against adoption of the Remuneration Report at two consecutive annual general meetings, the Company will be required to put to shareholders at the second annual general meeting a resolution on whether another general meeting should be held (within 90 days), at which all of the Company’s Directors (other than a managing director) who were in office at the date of approval of the applicable Directors' Report must stand for re-election.

At the Company’s 2016 Annual General Meeting held on 25 November 2016 the remuneration report was approved by over 75% of shareholders present and voting.

In summary, if the Remuneration Report receives a 'no' vote of 25% or more at this Meeting, Shareholders should be aware that if there is a 'no' vote of 25% or more at the next annual general meeting the consequences are that all Directors may be up for reelection.

The Chairman will allow a reasonable opportunity for Shareholders as a whole to ask about, or make comments on the Remuneration Report

The Chairman intends to exercise all undirected proxies in favour of Resolution 1. If the Chairman of the Meeting is appointed as your proxy and you have not specified the way

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the Chairman is to vote on Resolution 1, by signing and returning the Proxy Form, you are considered to have provided the Chairman with an express authorisation for the Chairman to vote the proxy in accordance with the Chairman’s intention.

5. Resolution 2 – Re-election of Dr Garry Garside as a Director

Article 6.3(c) of the Constitution requires that a Director must retire from office no later than the longer of:

  • (i) the third annual general meeting of the Company; or

  • (ii) 3 years following that Director's last election or appointment.

Dr Garside was appointed on 15 June 2015, with this 2017 Annual General Meeting being the third since his appointment.

Article 6.3(f) provides that a Director who retires under Article 6.3(b) is eligible for reelection.

Pursuant to these Articles of the Constitution, Dr Garside will retire by rotation and, being eligible, seek re-election.

Dr Garside has extensive corporate experience, successfully establishing and operated a variety of significant businesses. He currently manages an emerging property development company and chairs a range of unlisted investment syndicates and companies.

Dr Garside is currently the non-executive Chairman of the Company and serves as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Dr Garside has no directorships of other ASX-Listed companies.

The Board believes that Dr Garside has performed the duties and responsibilities of a Director diligently and professionally, in the best interests of all Shareholders.

The Board unanimously supports the re-election of Dr Garry Garside.

Resolution 2 is an ordinary Resolution.

6. Resolution 3 – Re-election of Mr Sam McDonagh as a Director

Article 6.3(c) of the Constitution requires that a Director must retire from office no later than the longer of:

(i) the third annual general meeting of the Company; or

  • (ii) 3 years following that Director's last election or appointment.

Mr McDonagh was appointed on 15 June 2015, with this 2017 Annual General Meeting being the third since his appointment.

Article 6.3(f) provides that a Director who retires under Article 6.3(b) is eligible for reelection.

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Pursuant to these Articles of the Constitution, Mr McDonagh will retire by rotation and, being eligible, seek re-election.

Mr McDonagh is a Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years’ experience in senior management roles at online and technology companies including roles as General Manager of eBay in Southeast Asia and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for iiNet Limited. Mr McDonagh and is currently the Country Manager of Airbnb Australia and New Zealand.

Mr McDonagh is a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee and has no directorships of any other ASX-Listed companies.

The Board believes that Mr McDonagh has performed the duties and responsibilities of a Director diligently and professionally, in the best interests of all Shareholders.

The Board unanimously supports the re-election of Mr Sam McDonagh.

Resolution 3 is an ordinary Resolution.

7. Definitions

In this Notice, Explanatory Memorandum and Proxy Form:

$ means Australian Dollars.

Annual Report means the Directors' Report, the Financial Report and Auditor's Report in respect to the year ended 30 June 2017.

Article means an article of the Constitution.

ASX means ASX Limited (ACN 008 624 691) and, where the context permits, the Australian Securities Exchange operated by ASX.

Auditor's Report means the auditor's report on the Financial Report.

Board means the board of Directors.

Chairman means the person appointed to chair the Meeting.

Closely Related Party has the meaning in section 9 of the Corporations Act.

Company means Rent.com.au Limited ACN 062 063 692.

Constitution means the current constitution of the Company.

Corporations Act means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Director means a director of the Company.

Directors' Report means the annual directors report prepared under Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act for the Company and its controlled entities.

Explanatory Memorandum means the explanatory memorandum attached to the Notice.

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Financial Report means the financial report prepared under Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act of the Company and its controlled entities.

Key Management Personnel means a person having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Company.

Listing Rules means the listing rules of ASX.

Meeting has the meaning in the introductory paragraph of the Notice.

Notice means this notice of meeting.

Proxy Form means the proxy form attached to the Notice.

Remuneration Report means the remuneration report of the Company contained in the Directors' Report.

Resolution means a resolution contained in this Notice.

Section means a section contained in this Explanatory Memorandum.

Share means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.

Shareholder means a shareholder of the Company.

WST means Western Standard Time, being the time in Perth, Western Australia. In this Notice, words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa.

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Appointment of Proxy Form

RENT.COM.AU LIMITED ACN 062 063 692

P R O X Y F O R M

The Company Secretary Rent.com.au Limited

By delivery: By post: By facsimile: By email: c/- Grange Consulting GPO Box 2543 +61 8 9322 7602 [email protected] 945 Wellington Street PERTH WA 6001 WEST PERTH WA 6005

I/We Insert name being a Shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting, hereby appoint: Name of proxy: Insert proxy’s name Address of proxy: Insert proxy’s address OR: the Chair of the Meeting as my/our proxy.

or failing the person so named or, if no person is named, the Chair of the Meeting, or the Chair’s nominee, as my/our proxy to vote in accordance with the following directions, or, if no directions have been given, and subject to the relevant laws as the proxy sees fit, at the Annual General Meeting to be held at Fraser Suites, 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth on Friday 24 November 2017 at 10.00am (WST), and at any adjournment or postponement thereof.

The Chair intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of all Resolutions in which the Chair is entitled to vote.

Important – If the Chairman of the Meeting is your proxy or is appointed your proxy by default

The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote all available proxies in favour of Resolution 1. If the Chairman of the Meeting is your proxy or is appointed your proxy by default, unless you indicate otherwise by ticking either the ‘for’, ‘against’ or ‘abstain’ box in relation to Resolution 1, you will be authorising the Chairman to vote in accordance with the Chairman’s voting intentions on Resolution 1 even if Resolution 1 is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.

The proxy is to vote for or against the Resolution referred to in the Notice as follows:

Voting on business of the Meeting Voting on business of the Meeting FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN AGAINST ABSTAIN
Resolution 1 Adoption of Remuneration Report
Resolution 2 Re-election of Dr Garry Garside as a Director
Resolution 3 Re-election of Mr Sam McDonagh as a Director

Please note : If you mark the abstain box for a particular Resolution, you are directing your proxy not to vote on that Resolution on a show of hands or on a poll and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority on a poll.

If two proxies are being appointed, the proportion of voting rights this proxy represents is: _____%

Signature of Shareholder(s):
Individual or Shareholder 1
Sole Director/Company Secretary
Date: __
Shareholder 2
Director
____
Shareholder 3
Director/Company Secretary

Contact Name: _____ Contact Ph (daytime): _____

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Proxy Notes:

A Shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting may appoint a natural person as the Shareholder's proxy to attend and vote for the Shareholder at that Meeting. If the Shareholder is entitled to cast 2 or more votes at the Meeting the Shareholder may appoint not more than 2 proxies. Where the Shareholder appoints more than one proxy the Shareholder may specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. If such proportion or number of votes is not specified each proxy may exercise half of the Shareholder's votes. A proxy may, but need not be, a Shareholder of the Company.

If a Shareholder appoints a body corporate as the Shareholder’s proxy to attend and vote for the Shareholder at that Meeting, the representative of the body corporate to attend the Meeting must produce the Certificate of Appointment of Representative prior to admission. A form of the certificate may be obtained from the Company’s share registry.

You must sign this form as follows in the spaces provided: Joint Holding: where the holding is in more than one name all of the holders should sign. Power of Attorney: if signed under a Power of Attorney, you must have already lodged it with the registry, or alternatively, attach a certified photocopy of the Power of Attorney to this Proxy Form when you return it. Companies: a Director can sign jointly with another Director or a Company Secretary. A sole Director who is also a sole Company Secretary can also sign. Please indicate the office held by signing in the appropriate space.

If a representative of the corporation is to attend the Meeting the appropriate "Certificate of Appointment of Representative" should be produced prior to admission. A form of the certificate may be obtained from the Company’s Share Registry.

Proxy Forms (and the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which the Proxy Form is signed) or a copy or facsimile which appears on its face to be an authentic copy of the Proxy Form (and the power of attorney or other authority) must be deposited at or received by facsimile transmission at the address below no later than 48 hours prior to the time of commencement of the Meeting (WST).

Hand deliveries : C/- Grange Consulting 945 Wellington Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 Postal address: PO Box 2543 PERTH WA 6001 Facsimile: (08) 9322 7602 if faxed from within Australia or + 61 8 9322 7602 if faxed from outside Australia. Email: [email protected]

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