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FUTURE BATTERY MINERALS LIMITED
ACN 148 966 545
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The annual general meeting of Future Battery Minerals Limited will be held at
11:30am (WST) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at Level 29, Central Park Tower,
152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000.
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 accountant, solicitor or other professional adviser prior to voting.
Shareholders may vote by directed proxy in lieu of attending the Meeting in person. Proxy Forms for the
Meeting should be lodged before 11:30am (WST) on Monday, 20 November 2023.
Shareholders can also submit, and are encouraged to submit, any questions in advance of the Meeting by
emailing the questions to info@futurebatteryminerals.com.au by no later than 5:00pm (WST) on Monday,
20 November 2023.
Should you wish to discuss any matter please do not hesitate to contact the Company by
telephone on +61 8 6383 7817.
FUTURE BATTERY MINERALS LIMITED
ACN 148 966 545
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of shareholders of Future Battery Minerals Limited
(Company) will be held at 11:30am (WST) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at Level 29, Central Park
Tower, 152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 (Meeting).
The Explanatory Memorandum provides additional information on matters to be considered at the Meeting.
The Explanatory Memorandum and the Proxy Form form part of this Notice.
The Directors have determined pursuant to regulation 7.11.37 of the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) that
the persons eligible to vote at the Meeting are those who are registered as Shareholders on Monday, 20
November 2023 at 5:00pm (WST).
The Company advises that a poll will be conducted for all Resolutions.
Terms and abbreviations used in this Notice and the Explanatory Memorandum will, unless the context
requires otherwise, have the meaning given to them in Schedule 1.
AGENDA
ANNUAL REPORT
To consider the Annual Report of the Company and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June
2023, which includes the Financial Report, Directors' Report and Auditor's Report.
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RESOLUTION 1 – ADOPTION OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as a non-binding ordinary
resolution the following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with section 250R(2) of the Corporations Act and for all other
purposes, approval is given by the Shareholders for the adoption of the Remuneration Report on the
terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Prohibition
A vote on this Resolution must not be cast (in any capacity) by or on behalf of any of the following
persons:
(a)
a member of the Key Management Personnel details of whose remuneration are included in
the Remuneration Report; or
(b)
a Closely Related Party of such a member.
However, a person described above may cast a vote on this Resolution if the vote is not cast on behalf
of a person described in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above and either:
(a)
the person is appointed as a proxy by writing that specifies the way the proxy is to vote on this
Resolution; or
(b)
the person is the Chairperson and the appointment of the Chairperson as proxy does not
specify the way the proxy is to vote on this Resolution but expressly authorises the
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Chairperson to exercise the proxy, even though this Resolution is connected directly or
indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the Key Management Personnel.
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RESOLUTION 2 – RE-ELECTION OF MR MICHAEL EDWARDS AS A DIRECTOR
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance Listing Rule 14.5, article 6.3(c) of the Constitution and for all
other purposes, Mr Michael Edwards, retires and being eligible, is re-elected as a Director on the terms
and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
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RESOLUTION 3 – ELECTION OF MR NICHOLAS RATHJEN AS A DIRECTOR
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 14.4, article 6.3(i) of the Constitution and for all
other purposes, Mr Nicholas Rathjen, appointed as chief executive officer and Managing Director
effective from 18 October 2023, retires and being eligible, is elected as a Director on the terms and
conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
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RESOLUTION 4 – RATIFY TRANCHE 1 PLACEMENT SHARES ISSUED UNDER
LISTING RULE 7.1
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
ratify and approve the prior issue by the Company of 9,165,911 Shares issued under Listing Rule 7.1
(at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) pursuant to the Tranche 1 Placement, on the terms and
conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of persons who
participated in the issue of Shares pursuant to the Tranche 1 Placement or an associate of that person
(or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
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RESOLUTION 5 – RATIFY TRANCHE 1 PLACEMENT SHARES ISSUED UNDER
LISTING RULE 7.1A
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
ratify and approve the prior issue by the Company of 42,784,513 Shares issued under Listing Rule
7.1A (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) pursuant to the Tranche 1 Placement, on the terms and
conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of persons who
participated in the issue of Shares pursuant to the Tranche 1 Placement or an associate of that person
(or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
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(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
RESOLUTION 6 – ISSUE OF SHARES TO HANCOCK UNDER THE TRANCHE 2
PLACEMENT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
authorise and approve the issue of up to 21,600,000 Shares (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) to
Hancock (and/or its nominee(s)) pursuant to the Tranche 2 Placement, on the terms and conditions in
the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Hancock
(and/or its nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the
proposed issue of the Shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities
in the Company) or an associate of Hancock or of any of the other abovementioned persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
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(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
RESOLUTION 7 – ISSUE OF SHARES TO MR MICHAEL EDWARDS UNDER THE
TRANCHE 2 PLACEMENT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.11, Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders authorise and
approve the issue of up to 500,000 Shares (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) to Mr Michael
Edwards (and/or his nominee(s)) pursuant to the Tranche 2 Placement, on the terms and conditions
in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Michael
Edwards (and/or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of
the proposed issue of the Shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary
securities in the Company) or an associate of Mr Michael Edwards or of any of the other
abovementioned persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting Prohibition
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 Mr Michael Edwards or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates. However, subject to the voting exclusion above and the further voting prohibition below,
this does not prevent the casting of a vote if:
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(a)
it is cast by a person as a proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote
on this Resolution; and
(b)
it is not cast on behalf of Mr Michael Edwards or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates.
RESOLUTION 8 – ISSUE OF SHARES TO MR NICHOLAS RATHJEN UNDER THE
TRANCHE 2 PLACEMENT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.11, Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders authorise and
approve the issue of up to 1,000,000 Shares (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) to Mr Nicholas
Rathjen (and/or his nominee(s)) pursuant to the Tranche 2 Placement, on the terms and conditions in
the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Nicholas
Rathjen (and/or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of
the proposed issue of the Shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary
securities in the Company) or an associate of Mr Nicholas Rathjen or of any of the other
abovementioned persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting Prohibition
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 Mr Nicholas Rathjen or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates. However, subject to the voting exclusion above and the further voting prohibition below,
this does not prevent the casting of a vote if:
(a)
it is cast by a person as a proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote
on this Resolution; and
(b)
it is not cast on behalf of Mr Nicholas Rathjen or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates.
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RESOLUTION 9 – ISSUE OF SHARES TO MR ROBIN COX UNDER THE
TRANCHE 2 PLACEMENT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.11, Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders authorise and
approve the issue of up to 250,000 Shares (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) to Mr Robin Cox
(and/or his nominee(s)) pursuant to the Tranche 2 Placement, on the terms and conditions in the
Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Robin
Cox (and/or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the
proposed issue of the Shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities
in the Company) or an associate of Mr Robin Cox or of any of the other abovementioned persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting Prohibition
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 Mr Robin Cox or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their, associates.
However, subject to the voting exclusion above and the further voting prohibition below, this does not
prevent the casting of a vote if:
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(a)
it is cast by a person as a proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote
on this Resolution; and
(b)
it is not cast on behalf of Mr Robin Cox or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their, associates.
RESOLUTION 10 – ISSUE OF SHARES TO MR PAUL BROWN UNDER THE
TRANCHE 2 PLACEMENT
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.11, Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders authorise and
approve the issue of up to 500,000 Shares (at an issue price of $0.10 per Share) to Mr Paul Brown
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(and/or his nominee(s)) pursuant to the Tranche 2 Placement, on the terms and conditions in the
Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Paul
Brown (and/or his nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of
the proposed issue of the Shares (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary
securities in the Company) or an associate of Mr Paul Brown or of any of the other abovementioned
persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting Prohibition
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 Mr Paul Brown or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their, associates.
However, subject to the voting exclusion above and the further voting prohibition below, this does not
prevent the casting of a vote if:
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(a)
it is cast by a person as a proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote
on this Resolution; and
(b)
it is not cast on behalf of Mr Paul Brown or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their, associates.
RESOLUTION 11 – ISSUE OF LEAD MANAGER OPTIONS TO CANACCORD
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
authorise and approve the issue of up to 3,000,000 Options to Canaccord (and/or its nominee(s)) on
the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Canaccord
(and/or its nominee(s)) and any other person who will obtain a material benefit as a result of the
proposed issue of the Options (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary securities
in the Company) or an associate of Canaccord or of any of the other abovementioned persons.
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
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(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
RESOLUTION 12
GOLDFELLAS
–
RATIFY
CONSIDERATION
SHARES
ISSUED
TO
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
ratify and approve the prior issue by the Company of 27,505,429 Consideration Shares issued to
Goldfellas pursuant to the Acquisition on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Goldfellas or
an associate of that person (or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
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(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
RESOLUTION 13 – RATIFY CONSIDERATION PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ISSUED
TO GOLDFELLAS
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
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'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders
ratify and approve the prior issue by the Company of 27,505,429 Consideration Performance Rights
issued to Goldfellas pursuant to the Acquisition on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory
Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Goldfellas or
an associate of that person (or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
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(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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:
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
RESOLUTION 14 – ISSUE OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO MR MICHAEL
EDWARDS
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.14 and Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the
issue of up to 7,500,000 Performance Rights to Mr Michael Edwards (and/or his nominee(s)), under
the Plan on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Michael
Edwards (and/or his nominees(s)) and each person referred to in Listing Rules 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or
10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Plan or an associate of that person (or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to the Chairperson to vote on this Resolution as the
Chairperson decides; or
(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
this Resolution; and
(ii)
the holder votes on this Resolution in accordance with directions given by the
beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way.
Voting Prohibition
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 Mr Michael Edwards or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates. However, subject to the voting exclusion above and the further voting prohibition below,
this does not prevent the casting of a vote if:
(a)
it is cast by a person as a proxy appointed by writing that specifies how the proxy is to vote
on this Resolution; and
(b)
it is not cast on behalf of Mr Michael Edwards or his nominee(s) or any of his, or their,
associates.
Further, in accordance with section 250BD of the Corporations Act, a vote on this Resolution must not
be cast by a person appointed as a proxy, where that person is either a member of the Key
Management Personnel or a Closely Related Party of such member.
However, a vote may be cast by such person if the vote is not cast on behalf of a person who is
otherwise excluded from voting, and:
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(a)
the person is appointed as a proxy and the appointment specifies how the proxy is to vote; or
(b)
the person appointed as proxy is the Chairperson and the appointment does not specify how
the Chairperson is to vote but expressly authorises the Chairperson to exercise the proxy even
if this Resolution is connected directly or indirectly with the remuneration of a member of the
Key Management Personnel.
RESOLUTION 15 – ISSUE OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO MR ROBIN COX
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without amendment, as an ordinary resolution the
following:
'That, pursuant to and in accordance with Listing Rule 10.14 and Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act
(including section 208 of the Corporations Act) and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the
issue of up to 7,500,000 Performance Rights to Mr Robin Cox (and/or his nominee(s)), under the Plan
on the terms and conditions in the Explanatory Memorandum.'
Voting Exclusion
The Company will disregard any votes cast in favour of this Resolution by or on behalf of Mr Robin
Cox (and/or his nominees(s)) and each person referred to in Listing Rules 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3
who is eligible to participate in the Plan or an associate of that person (or those persons).
However, this does not apply to a vote cast in favour of this Resolution by:
(a)
a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on this Resolution in that way;
or
(b)
the Chairperson as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on this Resolution, in
accordance with a direction given to t
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