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TMK ENERGY LIMITED — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025
Jan 16, 2025
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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17 January 2025
General Meeting – Important Information
Dear Shareholder,
TMK Energy Limited (ABN 66 127 735 442) ( Company ) is convening a General Meeting of shareholders on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 10.00am (AWST) ( Meeting ) at Emerald House, 1202 Hay Street, West Perth, Western Australia.
The notice convening the Meeting ( Notice ) and other meeting documents are available online - at https://www.tmkenergy.com.au/asx announcements/ and the Company’s ASX page at https://www.asx.com.au/markets/company/tmk. You will not receive a paper copy of the Notice unless you have elected to receive one. You can request a paper copy by contacting the Company Secretary at [email protected].
The Notice (including the accompanying Explanatory Statement) sets out important details regarding the resolution that will be put to shareholders at the Meeting. You should read the Notice and all accompanying materials carefully and in their entirety.
If you are unable to attend the Meeting, you may appoint a proxy to attend and vote on your behalf by following the instructions on the proxy form included in the Notice. Proxy appointments must be received by 10.00am (AWST) on Monday 17 February 2025.
If you are in doubt as to how you should vote, you should seek independent advice from your accountant, solicitor or other professional adviser before voting.
Should you wish to discuss the matter in the Notice, please do not hesitate to contact the Company Secretary at [email protected].
By Authority of the Board
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Dougal Ferguson Chief Executive Officer TMK Energy Limited
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TMK ENERGY LIMITED ACN 127 735 442 NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
Notice is given that the Meeting will be held at:
TIME : 10.00am (WST) DATE : 19 February 2025 PLACE : 1202 Hay Street WEST PERTH WA 6005
The business of the Meeting affects your shareholding and your vote is important.
This Notice should be read in its entirety. If Shareholders are in doubt as to how they should vote, they should seek advice from their professional advisers prior to voting.
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 Shareholders at 4.00pm (WST) on 17 February 2025.
B U S I N ES S OF TH E M EE T I N G
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION 1 – RATIFICATION OF OCTOBER PLACEMENT SECURITIES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders ratify the issue of 670,000,000 Shares and 335,000,000 free-attaching Options to the October Placement Participants on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
2. RESOLUTION 2 – RATIFICATION OF NOVEMBER PLACEMENT SHARES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders ratify the issue of 750,000,000 Shares to the November Placement Participants on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
3. RESOLUTION 3 – RATIFICATION OF THE SECURITIES ISSUED PURSUANT TO SHORTFALL OF ENTITLEMENT OFFER
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders ratify the issue of 148,159,454 Shares and 74,079,727 Options to the Shortfall Participants on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
4. RESOLUTION 4 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE FREE-ATTACHING OPTIONS
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 375,000,000 Options to the November Placement Participants on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
5. RESOLUTION 5 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE BROKER OPTIONS
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 47,500,000 Options to PAC Partners Securities Pty Ltd on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
6. RESOLUTION 6 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO BRETT LAWRENCE IN LIEU OF CONSULTING FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 33,000,000 Shares to Mr Brett Lawrence (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
7. RESOLUTION 7 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO JOHN WARBURTON IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 3,000,000
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Shares to Dr John Warburton (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
8. RESOLUTION 8 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO GEMA GERELSAIKHAN IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 3,000,000 Shares to Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan (or her nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
9. RESOLUTION 9 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO TIM WISE IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 3,000,000 Shares to Mr Tim Wise (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
10. RESOLUTION 10 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO CONSULTANTS IN LIEU OF CONSULTING FEES
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 100,000,000 Shares to the Consultants (or their nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
11. RESOLUTION 11 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO JOHN WARBURTON
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 20,000,000 Options to Mr John Warburton (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
12. RESOLUTION 12 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO GEMA GERELSAIKHAN
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 20,000,000 Options to Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan (or her nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
13. RESOLUTION 13 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO TIM WISE
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 20,000,000 Options to Mr Tim Wise (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
14. RESOLUTION 14 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO BRETT LAWRENCE
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of section 208 of the Corporations Act, Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 20,000,000 Options to Mr Brett Lawrence (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
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15. RESOLUTION 15 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO TSETSEN ZANTAV
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 20,000,000 Options to Mr Tsetsen Zantav (or his nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
16. RESOLUTION 16 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES TO UNRELATED PARTIES UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the following resolution as an ordinary resolution :
“That, for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to maximum of 750,000,000 Securities under the employee incentive scheme titled Employee Incentive Securities Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Statement.”
Dated: 17 January 2025
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Voting Prohibition Statements
| Voting Prohibition Statements | |
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| Resolution 6 – Approval to issue Shares to Brett Lawrence in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 6 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 6 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 6 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy, even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 7 – Approval to issue Shares to John Warburton in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 7 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 7 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 7 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy, even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 8 – Approval to issue Shares to Gema Gerelsaikhan in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 8 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 8 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 8 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy, even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
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| Resolution 9 – Approval to issue Shares to Tim Wise in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 9 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 9 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 9 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy, even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
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| Resolution 11 – Approval to issue Options to John Warburton |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 11 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 11 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 11 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 12 – Approval to issue Options to Gema Gerelsaikhan |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 12 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 12 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 12 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
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| Resolution 13 – Approval to issue Options to Tim Wise |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 13 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 13 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 13 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
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| Resolution 14 – Approval to issue Options to Brett Lawrence |
In accordance with section 224 of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of a related party of the Company to whom the Resolution would permit a financial benefit to be given, or an associate of such a related party (Resolution 14 Excluded Party). However, the above prohibition does not apply if the vote is cast by a person as proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote on the Resolution and it is not cast on behalf of a Resolution 14 Excluded Party. 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 this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. Provided the Chair is not a Resolution 14 Excluded Party, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
| Resolution 16 – Approval to issue Securities to Unrelated Parties under an Incentive Plan |
A person appointed as a proxy must not vote, on the basis of that appointment, on this Resolution if: (a) the proxy is either: (i) a member of the Key Management Personnel; 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 this Resolution. However, the above prohibition does not apply if: (a) the proxy is the Chair; and (b) the appointment expressly authorises the Chair to exercise the proxy even though this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel. |
Voting Exclusion Statements
In accordance with Listing Rule 14.11, the Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of the Resolution set out below by or on behalf of the following persons:
| Resolution 1 – Ratification of October Placement Securities |
The October Placement Participants or any other person who participated in the issue or an associate of that person or those persons. |
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| Resolution 2 – Ratification of November Placement Shares |
The November Placement Participants or any other person who participated in the issue or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 3 – Ratification of the Securities issued pursuant to Shortfall of Entitlement Offer |
The Shortfall Participants or any other person who participated in the issue or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 4 – Approval to Issue Free-Attaching Options |
The November Placement Participants or any other person who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issue (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person (or those persons). |
| Resolution 5– Approval to | PAC Partners Securities Pty Ltd or any other person who is expected to participate |
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| issue Broker Options | in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issue (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person (or those persons). |
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| Resolution 6 – Approval to issue Shares to Brett Lawrence in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
Mr Brett Lawrence (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 7 – Approval to issue Shares to John Warburton in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
Dr John Warburton (or their nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 8 – Approval to issue Shares to Gema Gerelsaikhan in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan (or her nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 9 – Approval to issue Shares to Tim Wise in lieu of Directors’ Fees |
Mr Tim Wise (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 10 – Approval to issue Shares to the Consultants in lieu of Consulting Fees |
The Consultants or any other person who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issue (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person (or those persons). |
| Resolution 11 – Approval to issue Options to John Warburton |
Dr John Warburton (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 12 – Approval to issue Options to Gema Gerelsaikhan |
Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan (or her nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 13 – Approval to issue Options to Tim Wise |
Mr Tim Wise (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 14 – Approval to issue Options to Brett Lawrence |
Mr Brett Lawrence (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 15 – Approval to issue Options to Tsetsen Zantav |
Tsetsen Zantav (or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the issue of the securities (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities in the Company) or an associate of that person or those persons. |
| Resolution 16 – Approval to issue Securities to Unrelated Parties under an Incentive Plan |
A person who is eligible to participate in the employee incentive scheme or an associate of that person or those persons. |
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of the Resolution by:
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(a) a person as a proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the Resolution, in accordance with the directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on the Resolution in that way; or
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(b) the Chair as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the Resolution, in accordance with a direction given to the Chair to vote on the Resolution as the Chair decides; or
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(c) a holder acting solely in a nominee, trustee, custodial or other fiduciary capacity on behalf of a beneficiary provided the following conditions are met:
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(i) the beneficiary provides written confirmation to the holder that the beneficiary is not excluded from voting, and is not an associate of a person excluded from voting, on the Resolution; and
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(ii) the holder votes on the Resolution in accordance with directions given by the beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
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Voting by proxy
To vote by proxy, please complete and sign the enclosed Proxy Form and return by the time and in accordance with the instructions set out on the Proxy Form.
In accordance with section 249L of the Corporations Act, Shareholders are advised that:
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each Shareholder has a right to appoint a proxy;
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the proxy need not be a Shareholder of the Company; and
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a Shareholder who is 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. If the Shareholder appoints two proxies and the appointment does not specify the proportion or number of the member’s votes, then in accordance with section 249X(3) of the Corporations Act, each proxy may exercise one-half of the votes.
Shareholders and their proxies should be aware that:
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if proxy holders vote, they must cast all directed proxies as directed; and
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any directed proxies which are not voted will automatically default to the Chair, who must vote the proxies as directed.
Voting in person
To vote in person, attend the Meeting at the time, date and place set out above.
Should you wish to discuss the matters in this Notice please do not hesitate to contact the Company Secretary on +61 8 6319 1900.
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E X PL A N A T O R Y S T A T EM E N T
This Explanatory Statement has been prepared to provide information which the Directors believe to be material to Shareholders in deciding whether or not to pass the Resolutions.
1. RESOLUTION 1 – RATIFICATION OF OCTOBER PLACEMENT SECURITIES
1.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder ratification for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue of 670,000,000 Shares to new and existing sophisticated and institutional investors (the October Placement Participants ), pursuant to a corporate mandate with PAC Partners Securities Pty Ltd (ACN 623 653 912) ( PAC Partners ) at an issue price of $0.002 per Share, together with 1 free attaching Option for every 2 Shares subscribed for and issued, totally 335,000,000 Options, to raise $1.34 million (before costs) (the October Placement ).
1.2 Listing Rule 7.1
Broadly speaking, and subject to a number of exceptions, Listing Rule 7.1 limits the amount of equity securities that a listed company can issue without the approval of its shareholders over any 12 month period to 15% of the fully paid ordinary shares it had on issue at the start of that period.
The issue does not fit within any of the exceptions set out in Listing Rule 7.2 and, as it has not yet been approved by Shareholders, it effectively uses up part of the 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, reducing the Company’s capacity to issue further equity securities without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1 for the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
1.3 Listing Rule 7.4
Listing Rule 7.4 allows the shareholders of a listed company to approve an issue of equity securities after it has been made or agreed to be made. If they do, the issue is taken to have been approved under Listing Rule 7.1 and so does not reduce the company’s capacity to issue further equity securities without shareholder approval under that rule.
The Company wishes to retain as much flexibility as possible to issue additional equity securities in the future without having to obtain Shareholder approval for such issues under Listing Rule 7.1. Accordingly, the Company is seeking Shareholder ratification pursuant to Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue.
1.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the issue will be excluded in calculating the Company’s 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, effectively increasing the number of equity securities the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
If this Resolution is not passed, the issue will be included in calculating the Company’s 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, effectively decreasing the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
1.5 Technical information required by Listing Rules 7.4 and 7.5
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Names of persons to whom Securities were issued or the basis on which those persons were identified/selected |
Professional and sophisticated investors who were identified through a bookbuild process, which involved PAC Partners seeking expressions of interest to participate in the capital raising from non-related parties of the Company. The Company confirms that no Material Persons were issued more than 1% of the issued capital of the Company. |
| Number and class of Securities issued |
670,000,000 Shares and 335,000,000 Options were issued. |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Terms of Securities | The Shares were fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. The Options were issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 1. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities were issued |
8 October 2024 (Shares) 14 October 2024 (Options) |
| Price or other consideration the Company received for the Securities |
$0.002 per Share and nil per Option as the Options were issued free attaching with the Shares on a 1 for 2 basis. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue was to raise capital, which the Company utilized to complete the 2024 work program and provide ongoing working capital needs for the Gurvantes XXXV CSG Project in Mongolia. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Securities were not issued under an agreement. |
| Voting Exclusion Statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Compliance | The issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1. |
2. RESOLUTION 2 – RATIFICATION OF NOVEMBER PLACEMENT SHARES
2.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder ratification for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue of 750,000,000 Shares to existing and new, primarily high net worth, sophisticated investors (the November Placement Participants ) at an issue price of $0.002 per Share to raise $1.5 million (the November Placement ). The Shares were issued on 8 November 2024 pursuant to the Company’s capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A.
2.2 Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
Under Listing Rule 7.1A however, an Eligible Entity can seek approval from its members, by way of a special resolution passed at its annual general meeting, to increase this 15% limit by an extra 10% to 25%. The Company obtained this approval at its annual general meeting held on 30 May 2024.
The issue does not fit within any of the exceptions set out in Listing Rule 7.2 and, as it has not yet been approved by Shareholders, it effectively uses up part of the 25% limit in Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A, reducing the Company’s capacity to issue further equity securities without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1 for the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
2.3 Listing Rule 7.4
A summary of Listing Rule 7.4 is set out in Section 1.3 above.
The Company wishes to retain as much flexibility as possible to issue additional equity securities in the future without having to obtain Shareholder approval for such issues under Listing Rule 7.1. Accordingly, the Company is seeking Shareholder ratification pursuant to Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue.
2.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the issue will be excluded in calculating the Company’s combined 25% limit in Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A, effectively increasing the number of equity securities the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
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If this Resolution is not passed, the issue will be included in calculating the Company’s 10% limit in Listing Rule 7.1A, effectively decreasing the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
2.5 Technical information required by Listing Rules 7.4 and 7.5
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Names of persons to whom Securities were issued or the basis on which those persons were identified/selected |
Professional and sophisticated investors who were identified by the Directors. The Company confirms that no Material Persons were issued more than 1% of the issued capital of the Company, other than Molbek Pty Ltd , which subscribed for and was issued 350,000,000 Shares in the issue, increasing its percentage holding in the Company from 5.36% to 8.58%. |
| Number and class of Securities issued |
750,000,000 Shares were issued. |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares were fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities were issued |
8 November 2024. |
| Price or other consideration the Company received for the Securities |
$0.002 per Share. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue was to raise capital, to ensure that the Company is fully funded through to delivery of its stated objectives, which is to demonstrate that potentially commercial gas flows can be achieved from its 100% owned Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Shares were not issued under an agreement. |
| Voting Exclusion Statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Compliance | The issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1. |
3. RESOLUTION 3 – RATIFICATION OF THE SHORTFALL SECURITIES ISSUED PURSUANT TO ENTITLEMENT OFFER
3.1 General
On 2 October 2024, the Company lodged a Prospectus for an entitlement offer of 1 Share for every 8 Shares held by eligible Shareholders, together with 1 Option for every 2 Shares subscribed for and issued ( Entitlement Offer ). The Entitlement Offer was not fully subscribed which meant there was a shortfall of approximately $300,000. The Company therefore issued 148,159,454 Shares and 74,079,727 Options (the Shortfall ) to parties identified by the Directors, which included Shareholders and non-Shareholders ( Shortfall Participants ). These Securities were issued on 8 October 2024.
This Resolution seeks Shareholder ratification for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue of the Shortfall to the Shortfall Participants.
3.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
The issue does not fit within any of the exceptions set out in Listing Rule 7.2 and, as it has not yet been approved by Shareholders, it effectively uses up part of the 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, reducing the Company’s capacity to issue further equity securities without
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Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1 for the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
3.3 Listing Rule 7.4
Listing Rule 7.4 allows the shareholders of a listed company to approve an issue of equity securities after it has been made or agreed to be made. If they do, the issue is taken to have been approved under Listing Rule 7.1 and so does not reduce the company’s capacity to issue further equity securities without shareholder approval under that rule.
The Company wishes to retain as much flexibility as possible to issue additional equity securities in the future without having to obtain Shareholder approval for such issues under Listing Rule 7.1. Accordingly, the Company is seeking Shareholder ratification pursuant to Listing Rule 7.4 for the issue.
3.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the issue will be excluded in calculating the Company’s 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, effectively increasing the number of equity securities the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
If this Resolution is not passed, the issue will be included in calculating the Company’s 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1, effectively decreasing the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval over the 12 month period following the date of the issue.
3.5 Technical information required by Listing Rules 7.4 and 7.5
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Names of persons to whom Securities were issued or the basis on which those persons were identified/selected |
The Shortfall Participants. The Company confirms that no Material Persons were issued more than 1% of the issued capital of the Company. |
| Number and class of Securities issued |
148,159,454 Shares and 74,079,727 Options were issued. The Options were issued on the basis of 1 free attaching Option for every 2 Shares subscribed for and issued. |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares were fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. The Options were issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 1. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities were issued |
8 November 2024. |
| Price or other consideration the Company received for the Securities |
$0.002 per Share and nil per Option as the Options were issued free attaching with the Shares on a 1 for 2 basis. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the Entitlement Offer was to raise capital, which the Company utilized to complete the 2024 work program and provide ongoing working capital needs for the Gurvantes XXXV CSG Project in Mongolia.. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Securities were not issued under an agreement. |
| Voting Exclusion Statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Compliance | The issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1. |
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4. RESOLUTION 4 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE FREE-ATTACHING OPTIONS
4.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of 375,000,000 Options to the November Placement Participants, free-attaching to the Shares offered in the November Placement on a one-for-two basis.
4.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
The proposed issue falls within exception 17 of Listing Rule 7.2. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
4.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. If the Company is unable to issue the Options, it may be required to renegotiate the terms of the November Placement with the November Placement Participants.
4.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
Professional and sophisticated investors who were identified by the Directors. The Company confirms that no Material Persons were issued more than 1% of the issued capital of the Company, other than Molbek Pty Ltd , which subscribed for and was issued 350,000,000 Shares in the issue, increasing its percentage holding in the Company from 5.36% to 8.58%. |
| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
375,000,000 Options will be issued. |
| Terms of Securities | The Options will be issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 1. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Options within 5 Business Days of the Meeting. In any event, the Company will not issue any Securities later than three months after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Options will be issued at a nil issue price, free attaching to the Shares issued under the November Placement. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to offer an incentive to the November Placement Participants through the issue of free- attaching Options to the Shares subscribed for and issued in the November Placement and raise capital, to ensure that the Company is fully funded through to delivery of its stated objectives, which is to demonstrate that potentially commercial gas flows can be achieved from its 100% owned Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project.. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Options are being issued under a placement subscription agreement with standard terms and conditions. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
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5. RESOLUTION 5 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE BROKER OPTIONS
5.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of 47,500,000 Options in consideration for brokerage services provided by PAC Partners. The Company entered into a lead manager mandate with PAC Partners on 5 September 2024, whereby the Company agreed to pay/issue PAC Partners:
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(a) a 2% management fee on the gross proceeds raised under the Placement;
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(b) a 4% selling fee on the gross proceeds raised under the Placement; and1 Option for every 10 Shares issued under the Placement,
in consideration for lead manager services in connection with the October Placement (the Lead Manager Mandate ). The Lead Manager Mandate is otherwise on terms considered standard for an agreement of its nature.
5.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
The proposed issue falls within exception 17 of Listing Rule 7.2. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
5.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. If the Company is unable to issue the Options to PAC Partners, it may need to renegotiate the terms of the Lead Manager Mandate, which may include paying PAC Partners in cash, lessening the cash reserves of the Company.
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
PAC Partners |
| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
47,500,000 Options will be issued. |
| Terms of Securities | The Options will be issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 1. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Options within 5 Business Days of the Meeting. In any event, the Company will not issue any Securities later than three months after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Options will be issued at a nil issue price, in consideration for brokerage services provided by PAC Partners. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to satisfy the Company’s obligations under the Lead Manager Mandate. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Options are being issued under the Lead Manager Mandate, a summary of the material terms of which is set out in Section 5.1. |
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REQUIRED INFORMATION DETAILS
Voting exclusion statement A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution.
6. RESOLUTIONS 6 TO 9 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO DIRECTORS IN LIEU OF DIRECTOR AND CONSULTING FEES
6.1 General
These Resolutions seek Shareholder approval for the purposes of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act and Listing Rule 10.11 for the issue of up to an aggregate of 42,000,000 Shares to Mr Brett Lawrence, Dr John Warburton, Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan and Mr Tim Wise (or their nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out below in lieu of 50% of the total amount of cash payable to the Directors for either consulting or Director fees.
As announced on 16 October 2024, the Board and Australian based management agreed to reduce the cash component of their fees by 50% for the six-month period from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The remaining 50% was to be converted to equity at a 25% discount to the monthly volume weighted average price (VWAP), but in any event, at not less than $0.002 per Share. This initiative will reduce the cash cost to the Company by approximately $250,000 over the six months ending 31 March 2025.
The VWAP for each month in which the deferred fees are proposed to be converted into equity are as follows.
| MONTH | VWAP ($) | DISCOUNTED VWAP ($) |
MINIMUM PRICE ($) |
APPLICABLE PRICE ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | 0.0024 | 0.0018 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| November 2024 | 0.0021 | 0.0016 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| December 2024 | 0.0022 | 0.0016 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
Pursuant to Listing Rule 10.13, approval is only being sought for the cash fees deferred between 1 October 2024 and 31 December 2025 as any securities pursuant to this approval must be issued within one month after the date of the shareholder approval. Further shareholder approvals will be sought at the appropriate time for any fees deferred from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025.
Mr Brett Lawrence, who has taken on a part time executive role since 1 October 2024 through to 31 March 2025, has waived his director fees during his part time executive tenure. During the three months ended 31 December 2024, Mr Lawrence has deferred 50% of his consulting fees, totalling $36,000. In addition, the Board has agreed to a bonus of a further $30,000, payable in Shares for his significant contribution during the year ended 31 December 2024.
Dr John Warburton, Ms Gema Gerelsaikhan and Mr Tim Wise have each deferred 50% of each of their monthly director fees for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2024, totalling $6,000 each.
Further details in respect of issue are set out in the table below.
| RECIPIENT | RESOLUTION | DIRECTOR’S FEE/CONSULTING FEES | DIRECTOR’S FEE/CONSULTING FEES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARES | ||||
| $ | ACCRUAL PERIOD | |||
| Brett Lawrence | 6 | 66,000 | 3 months | 33,000,000 |
| John Warburton | 7 | 6,000 | 3 months | 3,000,000 |
| Gema Gerelsaikhan | 8 | 6,000 | 3 months | 3,000,000 |
| Tim Wise | 9 | 6,000 | 3 months | 3,000,000 |
| Total | $84,000 | 42,000,000 |
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6.2 Director Recommendation
Each Director has a material personal interest in the outcome of these Resolutions on the basis that all of the Directors (or their nominee(s)) are to be issued Shares should these Resolutions be passed. For this reason, the Directors do not believe that it is appropriate to make a recommendation on these Resolutions.
6.3 Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act requires that for a public company, or an entity that the public company controls, to give a financial benefit to a related party of the public company, the public company or entity must:
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(a) obtain the approval of the public company’s members in the manner set out in sections 217 to 227 of the Corporations Act; and
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(b) give the benefit within 15 months following such approval,
unless the giving of the financial benefit falls within an exception set out in sections 210 to 216 of the Corporations Act.
The issue constitutes giving a financial benefit and each of the proposed recipients is a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director.
As Shares are proposed to be issued to all of the Directors, the Directors are unable to form a quorum to consider whether one of the exceptions set out in sections 210 to 216 of the Corporations Act applies to the issue. Accordingly, Shareholder approval for the issue is sought in accordance with Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act.
6.4 Listing Rule 10.11
Listing Rule 10.11 provides that unless one of the exceptions in Listing Rule 10.12 applies, a listed company must not issue or agree to issue equity shares to:
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10.11.1 a related party;
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10.11.2 a person who is, or was at any time in the 6 months before the issue or agreement, a substantial (30%+) holder in the company;
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10.11.3 a person who is, or was at any time in the 6 months before the issue or agreement, a substantial (10%+) holder in the company and who has nominated a director to the board of the company pursuant to a relevant agreement which gives them a right or expectation to do so;
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10.11.4 an associate of a person referred to in Listing Rules 10.11.1 to 10.11.3; or
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10.11.5 a person whose relationship with the company or a person referred to in Listing Rules 10.11.1 to 10.11.4 is such that, in ASX’s opinion, the issue or agreement should be approved by its shareholders,
unless it obtains the approval of its shareholders.
The issue falls within Listing Rule 10.11.1 and does not fall within any of the exceptions in Listing Rule 10.12. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 10.11.
6.5 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If these Resolutions are passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue within one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date as permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). As approval pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1 is not required for the issue (because approval is being obtained under Listing Rule 10.11), the issue will not use up any of the Company’s 15% annual placement capacity.
If these Resolutions are not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue and the Company will be required to pay out the Director fees in cash.
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6.6 Technical Information required by Listing Rule 10.13 and section 219 of the Corporations Act
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Name of the persons to whom Shares will be issued |
The proposed recipients of the Shares are set out in Section 6.1 above. |
| Categorisation under Listing Rule 10.11 |
Each of the proposed recipients falls within the category set out in Listing Rule 10.11.1 as they are a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director. Any nominee(s) of the proposed recipients who receive Shares may constitute ‘associates’ for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11.4. |
| Number of Shares and class to be issued |
The maximum number of Shares to be issued (being the nature of the financial benefit proposed to be given) and the allocation between the recipients is set out in the table included at Section 6.1 above . |
| Terms of Shares | The Shares will be fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Shares will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Shares within 5 Business Days of the Meeting. In any event, the Company will not issue any Shares later than one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Shares |
The Shares will be issued at a deemed issue price of $0.002 per Share in lieu of outstanding directors’ and consulting fees as outlined in Section 6.1 above. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to satisfy accrued director’s fees owed to the recipients for the periods outlined in Section 6.1 above. |
| Consideration of type and quantum of Security to be issued |
The issue price of the Shares was calculated in accordance with the formula announced on 16 October 2024, being a 25% discount to the monthly volume weighted average price (VWAP), but in any event, not less than $0.002 per Share. The minimum price of $0.002 per Share was applicable for each of the three months for which approval is being sought. It is not considered that there are any significant opportunity costs to the Company or benefits foregone by the Company in issuing the Shares on the terms proposed. |
| Remuneration | The total remuneration package for each of the proposed recipients for the previous financial year and the proposed total remuneration package (including 50% deferred amounts proposed to be settled in equity) for the current financial year are set out below: RELATED PARTY CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Brett Lawrence 206,0231 71,4734 John Warburton 87,2472 92,9455 Gema Gerelsaikhan 67,6233 71,4734 Tim Wise 67,6233 71,4734 Notes: 1. Comprising $186,400 in cash fees and $19,623 in Share-based payments |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS | DETAILS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Comprising $43,243 in cash fees, $4,757 in superannuation and $39,247 in Share-based payments. 3. Comprising $48,000 in cash fees and $19,623 in Share-based payments. 4. Comprising $44,000 in cash salary and fees and $27,473 in Share- based payments. 5. Comprising $34,389 in cash salary and fees, $3,611 in superannuation benefits and $54,945 in Share-based payments. |
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| Valuation | The value of the Shares proposed to be issued is set out in the table below, based on a valuation of $0.002 per Share. RECIPIENT SHARES VALUE Brett Lawrence 33,000,000 $66,000 John Warburton 3,000,000 $6,000 Gema Gerelsaikhan 3,000,000 $6,000 Tim Wise 3,000,000 $6,000 |
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| RECIPIENT | SHARES | VALUE | |
| Brett Lawrence | 33,000,000 | $66,000 | |
| John Warburton | 3,000,000 | $6,000 | |
| Gema Gerelsaikhan | 3,000,000 | $6,000 | |
| Tim Wise | 3,000,000 | $6,000 | |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Shares are not being issued under an agreement. | ||
| Interest in Shares | The relevant interests of the proposed recipients in Securities as at the date of this Notice and following completion of the issue are set out below: As at the date of this Notice RECIPIENT SHARES1 OPTIONS UNDILUTED FULLY DILUTED Brett Lawrence 18,703,125 9,789,0632 0.20% 0.24% John Warburton 25,812,500 20,656,2503 0.22% 0.34% Gema Gerelsaikhan 31,000,000 5,000,0004 0.33% 0.30% Tim Wise 27,750,000 8,250,0005 0.30% 0.30% Post issue RECIPIENT SHARES1 OPTIONS Brett Lawrence 51,703,125 9,789,0632 John Warburton 28,812,500 20,656,2503 Gema Gerelsaikhan 34,000,000 5,000,0004 Tim Wise 31,750,000 8,250,0005 Notes: 1. Fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (ASX:TMK). 2. Comprising: (a) 5,000,000 unlisted Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026; and (b) 4,789,063 listed Options exercisable at $0.008 per Option on or before 30 April 2027. 3. Comprising: (a) 2,000,000 listed Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026; (b) 10,000,000 unlisted Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026; and (c) 8,656,250 listed Options exercisable at $0.008 per Option on or before 30 April 2027. |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS | DETAILS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Unquoted Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026. 5. Comprising: (a) 750,000 listed Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026; (b) 5,000,000 unlisted Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 30 April 2026; and (c) 2,500,000 listed Options exercisable at $0.008 per Option on or before 30 April 2027. |
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| Dilution | If issue will increase the number of Shares on issue from 9,325,565,094 (being the total number of Shares on issue as at the date of this Notice) to 9,367,565,094 (assuming that no Shares are issued and no other convertible shares vest or are exercised) with the effect that the shareholding of existing Shareholders would be diluted by an aggregate of 0.45%, comprising 0.35% by Mr Lawrence, 0.03% by Dr Warburton, 0.03% by Ms Gerelsaikhan and 0.03% by Mr Wise. |
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| Trading history | The trading history of the Shares on ASX in the 12 months before the date of this Notice is set out below: PRICE DATE Highest $0.007 15,16, 17, 19 and 22 January 2024 Lowest $0.001 4, 18, 19, 21 and 22 November 2024 Last $0.002 14 January 2025 |
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| PRICE | DATE | ||
| Highest Lowest Last |
$0.007 | 15,16, 17, 19 and 22 January 2024 |
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| $0.001 | 4, 18, 19, 21 and 22 November 2024 |
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| $0.002 | 14 January 2025 | ||
| Other information | The Board is not aware of any other information that is reasonably required by Shareholders to allow them to decide whether it is in the best interests of the Company to pass these Resolutions. |
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| Voting exclusion statements |
Voting exclusion statements apply to these Resolutions. | ||
| Voting prohibition statements |
Voting prohibition statements apply to these Resolutions. |
7. RESOLUTION 10 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO CONSULTANTS IN LIEU OF CONSULTING FEES
7.1 General
This Resolutions seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of:
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(a) up to 75,000,000 Shares to Mr Dougal Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer; and
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(b) up to 25,000,000 Shares to Mr Brendan Stats, Gurvantes XXXV CSG Project Manager,
in lieu of 50% of total fees payable to both Mr Ferguson and Mr Stats (together, the Consultants ) pursuant to their respective employment contracts for the six-month period from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.
7.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
The proposed issue does not fall within any of the exceptions set out in Listing Rule 7.2 and exceeds the 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
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7.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue. If the Shares are not issued, the Company will instead be required to pay out the Consultants from the cash reserves of the Company.
7.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
Mr Dougal Ferguson and Mr Brendan Stats |
| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
Up to 75,000,000 Shares will be issued to Mr Ferguson and up to 25,000,000 Shares will be issued to Mr Stats, totaling 100,000,000 Shares. |
| Terms of Securities | The Shares will be fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued on the same terms and conditions as the Company’s existing Shares. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company will not issue any Securities later than three months after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Shares will be issued at a nil issue price, in lieu of fees owed to the employees pursuant to their employment contracts. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to satisfy the obligation for payment of these fees, whilst conserving the cash reserves of the Company. |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Shares are not being issued under an agreement. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
8. RESOLUTIONS 11 TO 14 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO DIRECTORS
8.1 General
These Resolutions seek Shareholder approval for the purposes of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act and Listing Rule 10.11 for the issue of up to an aggregate of 80,000,000 Options to John Warburton, Gema Gerelsaikhan, Brett Lawrence and Tim Wise (or their nominee(s)) on the terms and conditions set out below.
Further details in respect of the Securities proposed to be issued are set out in the table below.
| QUANTUM | RECIPIENT | |||
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| RESOLUTION | EXERCISE PRICE | EXPIRY DATE | ||
| 20,000,000 | John Warburton | 11 | $0.005 | 31 January 2028 |
| 20,000,000 | Gema Gerelsaikhan |
12 | $0.005 | 31 January 2028 |
| 20,000,000 | Tim Wise | 13 | $0.005 | 31 January 2028 |
| 20,000,000 | Brett Lawrence | 14 | $0.005 | 31 January 2028 |
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8.2 Director Recommendation
Each Director has a material personal interest in the outcome of Resolutions at this Meeting on the basis that all of the Directors (or their nominee(s)) are to be issued Securities should Resolutions 11 to 14 be passed. For this reason, the Directors do not believe that it is appropriate to make a recommendation on these Resolutions.
8.3 Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
A summary of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act is set out in Section 6.3 above.
The issue constitutes giving a financial benefit and each of the proposed recipients is a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director.
As Securities are proposed to be issued to all of the Directors at this Meeting, the Directors are unable to form a quorum to consider whether one of the exceptions set out in sections 210 to 216 of the Corporations Act applies to the issue. Accordingly, Shareholder approval for the issue is sought in accordance with Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act.
8.4 Listing Rule 10.11
A summary of Listing Rule 10.11 is set out in Section 6.4 above.
The issue falls within Listing Rule 10.11.1 and does not fall within any of the exceptions in Listing Rule 10.12. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 10.11.
8.5
Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If these Resolutions are passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue within one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date as permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). As approval pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1 is not required for the issue (because approval is being obtained under Listing Rule 10.11), the issue will not use up any of the Company’s 15% annual placement capacity.
If these Resolutions are not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue and may be required to use alternative forms of remuneration for ensuring the continuity of services of its Directors.
8.6 Technical Information required by Listing Rule 10.13 and section 219 of the Corporations Act
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Name of the persons to whom Securities will be issued |
The proposed recipients of the Options are set out in Section 8.1 above. |
| Categorisation under Listing Rule 10.11 |
Each of the proposed recipients falls within the category set out in Listing Rule 10.11.1 as they are a related party of the Company by virtue of being a Director. Any nominee(s) of the proposed recipients who receive Securities may constitute ‘associates’ for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11.4. |
| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
The maximum number of Options to be issued (being the nature of the financial benefit proposed to be given) is 80,000,000 which will be allocated are set out in the table included at Section 8.1 above. |
| Terms of Securities | The Options will be issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 2. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Securities within 5 Business Days of the Meeting. In any event, the Company will not issue any Securities later than one month after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Securities will be issued at a nil issue price. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to provide a performance linked incentive component in the remuneration package for the proposed recipients to align the interests of the proposed recipients with those of Shareholders, to motivate and reward the performance of the proposed recipients in their roles as Directors and to provide a cost effective way from the Company to remunerate the proposed recipients, which will allow the Company to spend a greater proportion of its cash reserves on its operations than it would if alternative cash forms of remuneration were given to the proposed recipients. |
| Consideration of type of Security to be issued |
The Company has agreed to issue the Options for the following reasons: (a) the issue of the Options has no immediate dilutionary impact on Shareholders; (b) the deferred taxation benefit which is available to the proposed recipients in respect of an issue of Options is also beneficial to the Company as it means the proposed recipients are not required to immediately sell the Options to fund a tax liability (as would be the case in an issue of Shares where the tax liability arises upon issue of the Shares) and will instead, continue to hold an interest in the Company; (c) the issue is a reasonable and appropriate method to provide cost effective remuneration as the non- cash form of this benefit will allow the Company to spend a greater proportion of its cash reserves on its operations than it would if alternative cash forms of remuneration were given to the Directors; and (d) it is not considered that there are any significant opportunity costs to the Company or benefits foregone by the Company in issuing the Options on the terms proposed. |
| Consideration of quantum of Securities to be issued |
The number of Options to be issued has been determined based upon a consideration of: (a) current market standards and/or practices of other ASX listed companies of a similar size and stage of development to the Company; (b) the remuneration of the proposed recipients; and (c) incentives to attract and ensure continuity of service of the proposed recipients who have appropriate knowledge and expertise, while maintaining the Company’s cash reserves. The Company does not consider that there are any significant opportunity costs to the Company or benefits foregone by the Company in issuing the Options upon the terms proposed. |
| Remuneration | The total remuneration package for each of the proposed recipients is set out in Section 6.6 of this Notice. |
| Valuation | The value of the Options and the pricing methodology is set out in Schedule 3. |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Options are not being issued under an agreement. |
| Interest in Securities | The relevant interests of the proposed recipients in Securities as at the date of this Notice is set out in Section 6.6 of this Notice. |
| Dilution | If the Options issued under these Resolutions are exercised, a total of 80,000,000 Shares would be issued. This will increase the number of Shares on issue from 9,325,565,094 (being the total number of Shares on issue as at the date of this Notice) to 9,405,565,094 (assuming that no Shares are issued and no other convertible securities vest or are exercised) with the effect that the shareholding of existing Shareholders would be diluted by an aggregate of 0.86%, comprising approximately 0.21% by each Director. |
| Market price | The market price for Shares during the term of the Options would normally determine whether or not the Options are exercised. If, at any time any of the Options are exercised and the Shares are trading on ASX at a price that is higher than the exercise price of the Options, there may be a perceived cost to the Company. |
| Trading history | The trading history of the Shares on ASX in the 12 months before the date of this Notice is set out in Section 6.6 above. |
| Other information | The Board is not aware of any other information that is reasonably required by Shareholders to allow them to decide whether it is in the best interests of the Company to pass these Resolutions. |
| Voting exclusion statements | Voting exclusion statements apply to these Resolutions. |
| Voting prohibition statements | Voting prohibition statements apply to these Resolutions. |
9. RESOLUTION 15 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO TSETSEN ZANTAV
9.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for the purposes of Listing Rule 7.1 for the issue of 20,000,000 Options as a form of non-cash consideration for to remunerate Mr Zantav, who is the Chair of Telmen Resource LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company).
9.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
The proposed issue does not fall within any of the exceptions set out in Listing Rule 7.2 and exceeds the 15% limit in Listing Rule 7.1. It therefore requires the approval of Shareholders under Listing Rule 7.1.
9.3 Technical information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue. In addition, the issue will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will not be able to proceed with the issue and may be required to use alternative forms of remuneration for ensuring the continuity of services of Mr Zantav.
9.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.3
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
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| Names of persons to whom Securities will be issued or the |
Tsetsen Zantav (or his nominee(s)). |
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| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| basis on which those persons were or will be identified/selected |
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| Number of Securities and class to be issued |
20,000,000 Options |
| Terms of Securities | The Options will be issued on the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 2. |
| Date(s) on or by which the Securities will be issued |
The Company expects to issue the Securities within 5 Business Days of the Meeting. In any event, the Company will not issue any Securities later than three months after the date of the Meeting (or such later date to the extent permitted by any ASX waiver or modification of the Listing Rules). |
| Price or other consideration the Company will receive for the Securities |
The Options will be issued at a nil issue price, as a form of non-cash consideration to Mr Zantav. |
| Purpose of the issue, including the intended use of any funds raised by the issue |
The purpose of the issue is to provide a form of non-cash consideration to Mr Zantav, who is the Chair of Telmen Resources (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company). |
| Summary of material terms of agreement to issue |
The Securities are not being issued under an agreement. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
10. RESOLUTION 16 – APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES TO UNRELATED PARTIES UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN
10.1 General
This Resolution seeks Shareholder approval for purposes of Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) for the issue of a maximum of 750,000,000 Securities under the employee incentive scheme titled “Employee Incentive Securities Plan” ( Plan )).
The objective of the Plan is to attract, motivate and retain key employees, contractors and other persons who provide services to the Company, and the Company considers that the adoption of the Plan and the future issue of Securities under the Plan will provide these parties with the opportunity to participate in the future growth of the Company.
10.2 Listing Rule 7.1
A summary of Listing Rule 7.1 is set out in Section 1.2 above.
Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b)) provides that Listing Rule 7.1 does not apply to an issue of securities under an employee incentive scheme if, within three years before the date of issue of the securities, the holders of the entity’s ordinary securities have approved the issue of equity securities under the scheme as exception to Listing Rule 7.1.
Exception 13(b) is only available if and to the extent that the number of equity securities issued under the scheme does not exceed the maximum number set out in the entity’s notice of meeting dispatched to shareholders in respect of the meeting at which shareholder approval was obtained pursuant to Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13(b). Exception 13(b) also ceases to be available if there is a material change to the terms of the scheme from those set out in the notice of meeting.
10.3 Technical Information required by Listing Rule 14.1A
If this Resolution is passed, the Company will be able to issue Securities under the Plan to eligible participants over a period of 3 years. The issue of any Securities to eligible participants under the Plan (up to the maximum number of Securities stated in Section 10.4 below) will be excluded from the calculation of the number of equity securities that the Company can issue without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1.
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For the avoidance of doubt, the Company must seek Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 10.14 in respect of any future issues of Securities under the Plan to a related party or a person whose relationship with the Company or the related party is, in ASX’s opinion, such that approval should be obtained.
If this Resolution is not passed, the Company will be able to proceed with the issue of Securities under the Plan to eligible participants, but any issues of Securities will reduce, to that extent, the Company’s capacity to issue equity securities without Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1 for the 12 month period following the issue of the Securities.
10.4 Technical information required by Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13)
| REQUIRED INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Terms of the Plan | A summary of the material terms and conditions of the Plan is set out in Schedule 4. |
| Number of Securities previously issued under the Plan |
The Company has issued 198,000,000 Securities under its Employee Securities Incentive Plan since it was last approved by Shareholders on 11 February 2022. |
| Maximum number of Securities proposed to be issued under the Plan |
The maximum number of Securities proposed to be issued under the Plan in reliance on to Listing Rule 7.2 (Exception 13), following Shareholder approval, is 750,000,000 Securities. It is not envisaged that the maximum number of Securities for which approval is sought will be issued immediately. The Company may also seek Shareholder approval under Listing Rule 10.14 in respect of any future issues of Securities under the Plan to a related party or a person whose relationship with the Company or the related party is, in ASX’s opinion, such that approval should be obtained. |
| Voting exclusion statement | A voting exclusion statement applies to this Resolution. |
| Voting prohibition statement | A voting prohibition statement applies to this Resolution. |
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G L O S S AR Y
- $ means Australian dollars.
ASIC means the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
ASX means ASX Limited (ACN 008 624 691) or the financial market operated by ASX Limited, as the context requires.
Board means the current board of directors of the Company.
Business Day means Monday to Friday inclusive, except New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and any other day that ASX declares is not a business day.
Chair means the chair of the Meeting.
Closely Related Party of a member of the Key Management Personnel means:
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(a) a spouse or child of the member;
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(b) a child of the member’s spouse;
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(c) a dependent of the member or the member’s spouse;
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(d) anyone else who is one of the member’s family and may be expected to influence the member, or be influenced by the member, in the member’s dealing with the entity;
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(e) a company the member controls; or
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(f) a person prescribed by the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) for the purposes of the definition of ‘closely related party’ in the Corporations Act.
Company means TMK Energy Limited (ACN 127 735 442).
Constitution means the Company’s constitution.
Corporations Act means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Directors means the current directors of the Company.
Explanatory Statement means the explanatory statement accompanying the Notice.
Key Management Personnel has the same meaning as in the accounting standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and means those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, or if the Company is part of a consolidated entity, of the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Company, or if the Company is part of a consolidated entity, of an entity within the consolidated group.
Listing Rules means the Listing Rules of ASX.
Material Person means a related party of the Company, member of the Key Management Personnel, substantial holder of the Company, adviser of the Company or associate of any of these parties.
Meeting means the meeting convened by the Notice.
Notice means this notice of meeting including the Explanatory Statement and the Proxy Form.
Option means an option to acquire a Share.
Performance Right means a right to acquire a Share subject to satisfaction of performance milestones.
Proxy Form means the proxy form accompanying the Notice.
Resolutions means the resolutions set out in the Notice, or any one of them, as the context requires.
Section means a section of the Explanatory Statement.
Security means a Share, Option or Performance Right (as applicable).
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Share means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.
Shareholder means a registered holder of a Share.
WST means Western Standard Time as observed in Perth, Western Australia.
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SCHEDULE 1 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS
(a) Entitlement
Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise of the Option.
(b) Exercise Price
Subject to paragraph (j), the amount payable upon exercise of each Option will be $0.008 ( Exercise Price ).
(c) Expiry Date
Each Option will expire at 5:00 pm (WST) on 30 April 2027 ( Expiry Date ). An Option not exercised before the Expiry Date will automatically lapse on the Expiry Date.
(d) Exercise Period
The Options are exercisable at any time on or prior to the Expiry Date ( Exercise Period ).
(e) Notice of Exercise
The Options may be exercised during the Exercise Period by notice in writing to the Company in the manner specified on the Option certificate ( Notice of Exercise ) and payment of the Exercise Price for each Option being exercised in Australian currency by electronic funds transfer or other means of payment acceptable to the Company.
(f) Exercise Date
A Notice of Exercise is only effective on and from the later of the date of receipt of the Notice of Exercise and the date of receipt of the payment of the Exercise Price for each Option being exercised in cleared funds ( Exercise Date ).
(g) Timing of issue of Shares on exercise
Within five Business Days after the Exercise Date, the Company will:
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(i) issue the number of Shares required under these terms and conditions in respect of the number of Options specified in the Notice of Exercise and for which cleared funds have been received by the Company;
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(ii) if required, give ASX a notice that complies with section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act, or, if the Company is unable to issue such a notice, lodge with ASIC a prospectus prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act and do all such things necessary to satisfy section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors; and
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(iii) if admitted to the official list of ASX at the time, apply for official quotation on ASX of Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the Options.
If a notice delivered under (g)(ii) for any reason is not effective to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors, the Company must, no later than 20 Business Days after becoming aware of such notice being ineffective, lodge with ASIC a prospectus prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act and do all such things necessary to satisfy section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors.
(h) Shares issued on exercise
Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then issued shares of the Company.
(i) Quotation of Shares issued on exercise
Application will be made by the Company to ASX for quotation of the Shares issued upon exercise of the Options.
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(j) Reconstruction of capital
If at any time the issued capital of the Company is reconstructed, all rights of an Optionholder are to be changed in a manner consistent with the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules at the time of the reconstruction.
(k) Participation in new issues
There are no participation rights or entitlements inherent in the Options and holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to Shareholders during the currency of the Options without exercising the Options.
(l) Change in exercise price
An Option does not confer the right to a change in Exercise Price or a change in the number of underlying securities over which the Option can be exercised.
(m) Transferability
The Options are transferable subject to any restriction or escrow arrangements imposed by ASX or under applicable Australian securities laws.
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SCHEDULE 2 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DIRECTOR AND ZANTAV OPTIONS
(a) Entitlement
Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise of the Option.
(b) Exercise Price
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(i) Subject to paragraph (j), the amount payable upon exercise of each Option will be $0.005 ( Exercise Price ).
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(ii) Subject to the below, a holder may elect to pay the Exercise Price for each Option by setting off the total Exercise Price against the number of Shares which they are entitled to receive upon exercise ( Cashless Exercise Facility ). By using the Cashless Exercise Facility, the holder will receive Shares to the value of the surplus after the Exercise Price has been set off.
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(iii) If the holder elects to use the Cashless Exercise Facility, the holder will only be issued a number of Shares (rounded down to the nearest whole number) equal in value to the difference between the total Exercise Price otherwise payable for the Options on the Options being exercised and the then market value of the Shares at the time of exercise calculated in accordance with the following formula:
S = O x (MSP – EP ) / MSP
Where:
S = Number of Shares to be issued on exercise of the Options
O = Number of Options being exercised
MSP = Market value of the Shares calculated using the volume weighted average of the Shares on ASX for the 5 trading days immediately prior to (and excluding) the date of the Notice of Exercise
EP = Exercise Price
If the difference between the total Exercise Price otherwise payable for the Options on the Options being exercised and the then market value of the Shares at the time of exercise (calculated in accordance with the above) is zero or negative, then a Participant will not be entitled to use the Cashless Exercise Facility.
(c) Expiry Date
Each Option will expire at 5:00 pm (WST) on 31 January 2028 ( Expiry Date ). An Option not exercised before the Expiry Date will automatically lapse on the Expiry Date.
(d) Exercise Period
The Options are exercisable at any time on or prior to the Expiry Date ( Exercise Period ).
(e) Notice of Exercise
The Options may be exercised during the Exercise Period by notice in writing to the Company in the manner specified on the Option certificate ( Notice of Exercise ) and payment of the Exercise Price for each Option being exercised in Australian currency by electronic funds transfer or other means of payment acceptable to the Company.
(f) Exercise Date
A Notice of Exercise is only effective on and from the later of the date of receipt of the Notice of Exercise and the date of receipt of the payment of the Exercise Price for each Option being exercised in cleared funds ( Exercise Date ).
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(g) Timing of issue of Shares on exercise
Within five Business Days after the Exercise Date, the Company will:
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(i) issue the number of Shares required under these terms and conditions in respect of the number of Options specified in the Notice of Exercise and for which cleared funds have been received by the Company;
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(ii) if required, give ASX a notice that complies with section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act, or, if the Company is unable to issue such a notice, lodge with ASIC a prospectus prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act and do all such things necessary to satisfy section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors; and
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(iii) if admitted to the official list of ASX at the time, apply for official quotation on ASX of Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the Options.
If a notice delivered under (g)(g)(ii) for any reason is not effective to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors, the Company must, no later than 20 Business Days after becoming aware of such notice being ineffective, lodge with ASIC a prospectus prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act and do all such things necessary to satisfy section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act to ensure that an offer for sale of the Shares does not require disclosure to investors.
(h) Shares issued on exercise
Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then issued shares of the Company.
(i) Quotation of Shares issued on exercise
Application will be made by the Company to ASX for quotation of the Shares issued upon exercise of the Options.
(j) Reconstruction of capital
If at any time the issued capital of the Company is reconstructed, all rights of an Optionholder are to be changed in a manner consistent with the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules at the time of the reconstruction.
(k) Participation in new issues
There are no participation rights or entitlements inherent in the Options and holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to Shareholders during the currency of the Options without exercising the Options.
(l) Change in exercise price
An Option does not confer the right to a change in Exercise Price or a change in the number of underlying securities over which the Option can be exercised.
(m) Transferability
The Options are transferable subject to any restriction or escrow arrangements imposed by ASX or under applicable Australian securities laws.
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S C H E DU L E 3 – V AL U A T I O N O F D IR EC T OR OP T I O N S
The Options to be issued pursuant to Resolutions 11 to 14 have been valued by internal management .
Using the Black & Scholes option model and based on the assumptions set out below, the Options were ascribed the following value:
| ASSUMPTIONS: | |
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| Valuation date | 2 January 2025 |
| Market price of Shares | $0.0025 |
| Exercise price | $0.005 |
| Expiry date (length of time from issue) | 31 January 2028 |
| Risk free interest rate | 5% |
| Volatility (discount) | 110% |
| Indicative value per Option | $0.014 |
| Total Value of Options | $112,000 |
| - John Warburton (Resolution 11) | $28,000 |
| - Gema Gerelsaikhan (Resolution 12) | $28,000 |
| - Tim Wise (Resolution 13) | $28,000 |
| - Brett Lawrence (Resolution 14) | $28,000 |
Note: The valuation noted above is not necessarily the market price that the Options could be traded at and is not automatically the market price for taxation purposes.
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S C H E DU L E 4 – TE R MS A N D C O N D IT I O N S O F P L A N
A summary of the material terms of the Company’s Employee Securities Incentive Plan ( Plan ) is set out below.
| Eligible Participant | Eligible Participantmeans a person that is a ‘primary participant’ (as that term is defined in Division 1A of Part 7.12 of the Corporations Act) in relation to the Company or an Associated Body Corporate (as defined in the Corporations Act) and has been determined by the Board to be eligible to participate in the Plan from time to time. |
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| Purpose | The purpose of the Plan is to: (a) assist in the reward, retention and motivation of Eligible Participants; (b) link the reward of Eligible Participants to Shareholder value creation; and (c) align the interests of Eligible Participants with shareholders of the Group (being the Company and each of its Associated Bodies Corporate), by providing an opportunity to Eligible Participants to receive an equity interest in the Company in the form of Shares, Options and Performance Rights (Securities). |
| Maximum number of Convertible Securities |
The Company will not make an invitation under the Plan which involves monetary consideration if the number of Shares that may be issued, or acquired upon exercise of Convertible Securities offered under an invitation, when aggregated with the number of Shares issued or that may be issued as a result of all invitations under the Plan during the 3 year period ending on the day of the invitation, will exceed 10% of the total number of issued Shares at the date of the invitation (as specified by the Company’s Constitution).The maximum number of equity securities proposed to be issued under the Plan in reliance on Listing Rule 7.2 (Exemption 13(a)), following Shareholder approval, is 750,000,000 Securities. It is not envisaged that the maximum number of Securities will be issued immediately. |
| Plan administration | The Plan will be administered by the Board. The Board may exercise any power or discretion conferred on it by the Plan rules in its sole and absolute discretion (except to the extent that it prevents the Participant relying on the deferred tax concessions under Subdivision 83A-C of the_Income Tax_ Assessment Act 1997(Cth)). The Board may delegate its powers and discretion. |
| Eligibility, invitation and application |
The Board may from time to time determine that an Eligible Participant may participate in the Plan and make an invitation to that Eligible Participant to apply for any (or any combination of) the Securities provided under the Plan on such terms and conditions as the Board decides. On receipt of an invitation, an Eligible Participant may apply for the Securities the subject of the invitation by sending a completed application form to the Company. The Board may accept an application from an Eligible Participant in whole or in part. If an Eligible Participant is permitted in the invitation, the Eligible Participant may, by notice in writing to the Board, nominate a party in whose favour the Eligible Participant wishes to renounce the invitation. |
| Grant of Securities | The Company will, to the extent that it has accepted a duly completed application, grant the Participant the relevant number and type of Securities, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the invitation, the Plan rules and any ancillary documentation required. |
| Rights attaching to Convertible Securities |
AConvertible Securityrepresents a right to acquire one or more Plan Shares in accordance with the Plan (for example, an Option or a Performance Right). |
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| Prior to a Convertible Security being exercised, the holder: (a) does not have any interest (legal, equitable or otherwise) in any Share the subject of the Convertible Security other than as expressly set out in the Plan; (b) is not entitled to receive notice of, vote at or attend a meeting of the shareholders of the Company; (c) is not entitled to receive any dividends declared by the Company; and (d) is not entitled to participate in any new issue of Shares (see Adjustment of Convertible Securities section below). |
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| Restrictions on dealing with Convertible Securities |
Convertible Securities issued under the Plan cannot be sold, assigned, transferred, have a security interest granted over or otherwise dealt with unless in Special Circumstances as defined under the Plan (including in the case of death or total or permanent disability of the holder) with the consent of the Board in which case the Convertible Securities may be exercisable on terms determined by the Board. A holder must not enter into any arrangement for the purpose of hedging their economic exposure to a Convertible Security that has been granted to them. |
| Vesting of Convertible Securities |
Any vesting conditions applicable to the Convertible Securities will be described in the invitation. If all the vesting conditions are satisfied and/or otherwise waived by the Board, a vesting notice will be sent to the Participant by the Company informing them that the relevant Convertible Securities have vested. Unless and until the vesting notice is issued by the Company, the Convertible Securities will not be considered to have vested. For the avoidance of doubt, if the vesting conditions relevant to a Convertible Security are not satisfied and/or otherwise waived by the Board, that security will lapse. |
| Forfeiture of Convertible Securities |
Convertible Securities will be forfeited in the following circumstances: (a) in the case of unvested Convertible Securities only, where the holder ceases to be an Eligible Participant (e.g. is no longer employed or their office or engagement is discontinued with the Company and any Associated Bodies Corporate (as defined in the Corporations Act) (theGroup); (b) in the case of unvested Convertible only, where a Participant acts fraudulently, dishonestly, negligently, in contravention of any Group policy or wilfully breaches their duties to the Group (c) where there is a failure to satisfy the vesting conditions in accordance with the Plan; (d) on the date the Participant becomes insolvent; or (e) on the Expiry Date, subject to the discretion of the Board. |
| Listing of Convertible Securities |
Convertible Securities granted under the Plan will not be quoted on the ASX or any other recognised exchange. The Board reserves the right in its absolute discretion to apply for quotation of Convertible Securities granted under the Plan on the ASX or any other recognised exchange. |
| Exercise of Convertible Securities and cashless exercise |
To exercise a security, the Participant must deliver a signed notice of exercise and, subject to a cashless exercise (see next paragraph below), pay the exercise price (if any) to or as directed by the Company, at any time following vesting of the Convertible Securities (if subject to vesting conditions) and prior to the expiry date as set out in the invitation or vesting notice. |
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| An invitation to apply for Convertible Securities may specify that at the time of exercise of the Convertible Securities, the Participant may elect not to be required to provide payment of the exercise price for the number of Convertible Securities specified in a notice of exercise, but that on exercise of those Convertible Securities the Company will transfer or issue to the Participant that number of Shares equal in value to the positive difference between the Market Value of the Shares at the time of exercise and the exercise price that would otherwise be payable to exercise those Convertible Securities. Market Valuemeans, at any given date, the volume weighted average price per Share traded on the ASX over the 5 trading days immediately preceding that given date, unless otherwise specified in an invitation. Convertible Securities may not be exercised unless and until that security has vested in accordance with the Plan rules, or such earlier date as set out in the Plan rules. |
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| Timing of issue of Shares and quotation of Shares on exercise |
Within five business days after the issue of a valid notice of exercise by a Participant, the Company will issue or cause to be transferred to that Participant the number of Shares to which the Participant is entitled under the Plan rules and issue a substitute certificate for any remaining unexercised Convertible Securities held by that Participant. |
| Restriction periods and restrictions on transfer of Shares on exercise |
If the invitation provides that any Shares issued upon the valid exercise of a Convertible Security are subject to any restrictions as to the disposal or other dealing by a Participant for a period, the Board may implement any procedure it deems appropriate to ensure the compliance by the Participant with this restriction. Additionally, Shares issued on exercise of the Convertible Securities are subject to the following restrictions: (a) if the Company is required but is unable to give ASX a notice that complies with section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act, Shares issued on exercise of the Convertible Securities may not be traded until 12 months after their issue unless the Company, at its sole discretion, elects to issue a prospectus pursuant to section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act; (b) all Shares issued on exercise of the Convertible Securities are subject to restrictions imposed by applicable law on dealing in Shares by persons who possess material information likely to affect the value of the Shares and which is not generally available; and (c) all Shares issued on exercise of the Convertible Securities are subject to the terms of the Company’s Securities Trading Policy. |
| Rights attaching to Shares on exercise |
All Shares issued upon exercise of Convertible Securities will rank equally in all respects with the then Shares of the Company. |
| Change of control | If a change of control event occurs (being an event which results in any person (either alone or together with associates) owning more than 50% of the Company’s issued capital), the Board may in its discretion determine the manner in which any or all of the holder’s Convertible Securities will be dealt with, including, without limitation, in a manner that allows the holder to participate in and/or benefit from any transaction arising from or in connection with the change of control event. The Board may specify in the Invitation how the Convertible Securities will be treated on a change of control event occurring, or the Board determining that such event is likely to occur, which may vary depending upon circumstances in which the Participant becomes a leaver and preserve some or all of the Board’s discretion under this rule. |
| Participation in entitlements and bonus issues |
Subject always to the rights under the following two paragraphs, Participants will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to holders of Shares such as bonus issues and entitlement issues. |
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| Adjustment for bonus issue |
If Shares are issued by the Company by way of bonus issue (other than an issue in lieu of dividends or by way of dividend reinvestment), the Participant is entitled, upon exercise of the Convertible Securities, to receive an issue of as many additional Shares as would have been issued to the holder if the holder held Shares equal in number to the Shares in respect of which the Convertible Securities are exercised. |
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| Reorganisation | If there is a reorganisation of the issued share capital of the Company (including any subdivision, consolidation, reduction, return or cancellation of such issued capital of the Company), the rights of each Participant holding Convertible Securities will be changed to the extent necessary to comply with the ASX Listing Rules applicable to a reorganisation of capital at the time of the reorganisation. |
| Buy-Back | Subject to applicable law, the Company may at any time buy-back Securities in accordance with the terms of the Plan. |
| Employee Share Trust | The Board may in its sole and absolute discretion use an employee share trust or other mechanism for the purposes of holding Convertible Securities for holders under the Plan and delivering Shares on behalf of holders upon exercise of Convertible Securities. |
| Amendment of Plan | Subject to the following paragraph, the Board may at any time amend any provisions of the Plan rules, including (without limitation) the terms and conditions upon which any Securities have been granted under the Plan and determine that any amendments to the Plan rules be given retrospective effect, immediate effect or future effect. No amendment to any provision of the Plan rules may be made if the amendment materially reduces the rights of any Participant as they existed before the date of the amendment, other than an amendment introduced primarily for the purpose of complying with legislation or to correct manifest error or mistake, amongst other things, or is agreed to in writing by all Participants. |
| Plan duration | The Plan continues in operation until the Board decides to end it. The Board may from time to time suspend the operation of the Plan for a fixed period or indefinitely and may end any suspension. If the Plan is terminated or suspended for any reason, that termination or suspension must not prejudice the accrued rights of the Participants. If a Participant and the Company (acting by the Board) agree in writing that some or all of the Securities granted to that Participant are to be cancelled on a specified date or on the occurrence of a particular event, then those Securities may be cancelled in the manner agreed between the Company and the Participant. |
| Income Tax Assessment Act |
The Plan is a plan to which Subdivision 83A-C of the_Income Tax Assessment_ Act 1997(Cth) applies (subject to the conditions in that Act) except to the extent an invitation provides otherwise. |
| Withholding | The Company may withhold any amounts for potential tax obligations connected with the issued of Securities to a Participant under the Plan. |
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for Securityholder registration.
TMK Energy Limited | ABN 66 127 735 442
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Proxy Voting Form If you are attending the Meeting in person, please bring this with you
Your proxy voting instruction must be received by 10.00am (AWST) on Monday, 17 February 2025 , being not later than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting. Any Proxy Voting instructions received after that time will not be valid for the scheduled Meeting.
SUBMIT YOUR PROXY
Complete the form overleaf in accordance with the instructions set out below.
YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS
The name and address shown above is as it appears on the Company’s share register. If this information is incorrect, and you have an Issuer Sponsored holding, you can update your address through the investor portal: https://investor.automic.com.au/#/home Shareholders sponsored by a broker should advise their broker of any changes.
STEP 1 – APPOINT A PROXY
If you wish to appoint someone other than the Chair of the Meeting as your proxy, please write the name of that Individual or body corporate. A proxy need not be a Shareholder of the Company. Otherwise if you leave this box blank, the Chair of the Meeting will be appointed as your proxy by default. DEFAULT TO THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING
Any directed proxies that are not voted on a poll at the Meeting will default to the Chair of the Meeting, who is required to vote these proxies as directed. Any undirected proxies that default to the Chair of the Meeting will be voted according to the instructions set out in this Proxy Voting Form, including where the Resolutions are connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of Key Management Personnel. STEP 2 - VOTES ON ITEMS OF BUSINESS You may direct your proxy how to vote by marking one of the boxes opposite each item of business. All your shares will be voted in accordance with such a direction unless you indicate only a portion of voting rights are to be voted on any item by inserting the percentage or number of shares you wish to vote in the appropriate box or boxes. If you do not mark any of the boxes on the items of business, your proxy may vote as he or she chooses. If you mark more than one box on an item your vote on that item will be invalid. APPOINTMENT OF SECOND PROXY You may appoint up to two proxies. If you appoint two proxies, you should complete two separate Proxy Voting Forms and specify the percentage or number each proxy may exercise. If you do not specify a percentage or number, each proxy may exercise half the votes. You must return both Proxy Voting Forms together. If you require an additional Proxy Voting Form, contact Automic Registry Services.
SIGNING INSTRUCTIONS Individual: Where the holding is in one name, the Shareholder must sign. Joint holding: Where the holding is in more than one name, all Shareholders should sign. Power of attorney: If you have not already lodged the power of attorney with the registry, please attach a certified photocopy of the power of attorney to this Proxy Voting Form when you return it. Companies: To be signed in accordance with your Constitution. Please sign in the appropriate box which indicates the office held by you. Email Address: Please provide your email address in the space provided.
By providing your email address, you elect to receive all communications despatched by the Company electronically (where legally permissible) such as a Notice of Meeting, Proxy Voting Form and Annual Report via email.
CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES
If a representative of the corporation is to attend the Meeting the appropriate ‘Appointment of Corporate Representative’ should be produced prior to admission. A form may be obtained from the Company’s share registry online at https://automicgroup.com.au.
Lodging your Proxy Voting Form:
Online
Use your computer or smartphone to appoint a proxy at https://investor.automic.com.au/#/loginsah or scan the QR code below using your smartphone Login & Click on ‘Meetings’. Use the Holder Number as shown at the top of this Proxy Voting Form.
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BY MAIL:
Automic GPO Box 5193 Sydney NSW 2001
IN PERSON:
Automic Level 5, 126 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000
BY EMAIL:
[email protected] BY FACSIMILE: +61 2 8583 3040 All enquiries to Automic:
WEBSITE: https://automicgroup.com.au
PHONE:
1300 288 664 (Within Australia) +61 2 9698 5414 (Overseas)
STEP 1 - How to vote
APPOINT A PROXY:
I/We being a Shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the General Meeting of TMK Energy Limited, to be held at 10.00am (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 1202 Hay Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 hereby:
Appoint the Chair of the Meeting (Chair) OR if you are not appointing the Chair of the Meeting as your proxy, please write in the box provided below the name of the person or body corporate you are appointing as your proxy or failing the person so named or, if no person is named, the Chair, or the Chair’s nominee, 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 and at any adjournment thereof. The Chair intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of all Resolutions in which the Chair is entitled to vote. Unless indicated otherwise by ticking the “for”, “against” or “abstain” box you will be authorising the Chair to vote in accordance with the Chair’s voting intention. AUTHORITY FOR CHAIR TO VOTE UNDIRECTED PROXIES ON REMUNERATION RELATED RESOLUTIONS Where I/we have appointed the Chair as my/our proxy (or where the Chair becomes my/our proxy by default), I/we expressly authorise the Chair to exercise my/our proxy on Resolutions 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 (except where I/we have indicated a different voting intention below) even though Resolutions 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 are connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel, which includes the Chair.
| STEP 2 - Your voting direction | STEP 2 - Your voting direction |
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| Resolutions For Against Abstain |
Resolutions For Against Abstain |
| 1 RATIFICATION OF OCTOBER PLACEMENT SECURITIES |
9 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO TIM WISE IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES |
| 2 RATIFICATION OF NOVEMBER PLACEMENT SHARES |
10 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO CONSULTANTS IN LIEU OF CONSULTING FEES |
| 3 RATIFICATION OF THE SECURITIES ISSUED PURSUANT TO SHORTFALL OF ENTITLEMENT OFFER |
11 APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO JOHN WARBURTON |
| 4 APPROVAL TO ISSUE FREE-ATTACHING OPTIONS |
12 APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO GEMA GERELSAIKHAN |
| 5 APPROVAL TO ISSUE BROKER OPTIONS |
13 APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO TIM WISE |
| 6 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO BRETT LAWRENCE IN LIEU OF CONSULTING FEES |
14 APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO BRETT LAWRENCE |
| 7 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO JOHN WARBURTON IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES |
15 APPROVAL TO ISSUE OPTIONS TO TSETSEN ZANTAV |
| 8 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES TO GEMA GERELSAIKHAN IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ FEES |
16 APPROVAL TO ISSUE SECURITIES TO UNRELATED PARTIES UNDER AN INCENTIVE PLAN |
| 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. |
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| STEP 3 – Signatures and contact details | |
| Individual or Securityholder 1 Securityholder 2 Securityholder 3 Sole Director and Sole Company Secretary Director Director / Company Secretary Contact Name: Email Address: Contact Daytime Telephone Date (DD/MM/YY) / / By providing your email address, you elect to receive all communications despatched by the Company electronically (where legally permissible). |