1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Shareholder Communications Policy (Policy) is to:
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promote effective communications with shareholders of Mint Wireless Limited (Mint);
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ensure all information relevant to their shareholding is disseminated to shareholders; and
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encourage effective participation by shareholders at Mint General Meetings.
1.2 Scope
This Policy endorses the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council's Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations (ASX Principles).
1.3 Maintaining Shareholder Communications
Mint will ensure that:
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materials detailed in this Policy are available on the Mint website (www.mint-wireless.com) within a reasonable timeframe;
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shareholder communications are distributed to shareholders in accordance with the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules (Listing Rules); and
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this Policy is updated and maintained as required.
2. ASX ANNOUNCEMENTS
2.1 Outline
Mint will make announcements to the ASX in accordance with the Listing Rules.
2.2 Availability
All announcements made to the ASX are available to shareholders:
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under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website under "ASXAnnouncements");
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under the Company Announcements section of the ASX website; or
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by email notification (when shareholders provide their email address to Mint via the website and elect to be notified of all Mint announcements).
3. THE MINT SHARE REGISTRY
3.1 General
For all share related enquiries, shareholders should contact the Mint Share Registry.
3.2 Contact Details
Link Market Services Limited
Locked Bag A14
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone: +61 2 8280 7111
Facsimile: +61 2 9287 0303
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au
Website: http://www.linkmarketservices.com.au
4. SHAREHOLDER DETAILS
If shareholders wish to amend any of their details they can do so via the Mint "Shareholders Services" website. Alternatively, shareholders can amend their details on the Mint Share Register by completing the appropriate form and sending it back to the Mint Share Registry.
5. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
5.1 General
Mint holds its Annual General Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act.
5.2 Date and Location of General Meeting
The date, time and location of the Annual General Meeting will be detailed:
Alternatively, shareholders can contact the Mint Share Registry directly to obtain this information.
5.3 Notice of Meeting
The Notice of Meeting will be distributed to all shareholders prior to the Annual General Meeting pursuant to the timeframe set by the Corporations Act.
Archived versions of Notices of Meeting will be available under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website (under "Meetings").
5.4 Proxy Form
A proxy form allowing shareholders to appoint a proxy in the event they cannot attend the Annual General Meeting will accompany the Notice of Meeting distributed to all shareholders.
5.5 Questions From Shareholders
At the Annual General Meeting, shareholders can ask questions about or comment on the management of Mint and/or on the conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the auditor's report.
5.6 Chairman's Address
Any addresses from the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer will be announced to the ASX prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules. They will be available to shareholders in the same manner as other ASX Announcements (see paragraph 2.2). A copy of any address will also be made available under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website (under "Meetings").
5.7 Meeting Results
Results of all Annual General Meetings will be announced to the ASX at the conclusion of the General Meeting in accordance with the Listing Rules. They will be available to shareholders in the same manner as other ASX Announcements (see paragraph 2.2). Results will also be made available under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website (under "Meetings").
6. HALF-YEAR & FULL-YEAR RESULTS
6.1 Timing
The financial results for the half-year ended 31 December will normally be reported in February each year. The financial results for the full-year ended 30 June will normally be reported in August each year.
6.2 Availability
As Mint's Half-Year and Full-Year Results are announced to the ASX pursuant to the Listing Rules, they will be available to shareholders in the same manner as other ASX Announcements (see paragraph 2.2). In addition, the results are accessible under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website (under "Meetings").
7. ANNUAL REPORT
7.1 Timing
The Annual Report contains key financial information about Mint, as well as important operating and corporate information.
Unless the Share Registry has been notified otherwise, the Annual Report will be sent to all shareholders (at the address recorded on the Mint Share Register) within the timeframe set by the Corporations Act.
7.2 Availability
Shareholders can elect not to receive an Annual Report or elect to be notified by email when the Annual Report is available on the Mint website. For either of these to occur, a shareholder must complete an Annual Report Election Form, available from the Mint Share Registry.
The Annual Report for the current year and previous years is available under the "Investor Centre" section of the Mint website (under "Reports").
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In accordance with Recommendation 6.1 of the ASX Principles, Mint has a "Corporate Governance" section on its website. The Board is committed to maintaining the currency of its "Corporate Governance" website.
9. INFORMATION TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Beneficial owners of Mint are encouraged to contact the Mint Share Registry to arrange the direct receipt of shareholder materials. |