Corporate

Continuous Disclosure Policy - Summary

Purpose of policy

The purpose of the Continuous Disclosure Policy is to establish a process by which the Company can promptly identify and, if required, disclose relevant information to the market. 

Identification of relevant information

The Market Disclosure Committee has responsibility for making decisions about what information is to be disclosed, in accordance with Listing Rule requirements and taking into account any available exceptions in the Listing Rules. 

Disclosure Officers have been appointed to each Business to co-ordinate the collection of price sensitive information concerning the Company, and promptly passing it on to the Market Disclosure Committee.
Employees must not prejudge whether information may be material, but must pass on any information which they become aware of to a Disclosure Officer for assessment.  Guidelines have been prepared by the Market Disclosure Committee as to what type of information concerning the Company may need to be disclosed.

Disclosure of information

All information disclosed to the ASX will be placed on the Company's website.

Information provided to ASX will not be released to other parties until the Company receives formal confirmation from ASX.  The Company Secretary is responsible for confirming that ASX acknowledgment has been received.
The Company has a policy of not responding to market speculation and rumours.  However, there may be times when it is necessary to release a statement or information.  The Market Disclosure Committee is responsible for determining the statement or information to be released.

A trading halt can only be sought by the Market Disclosure Committee, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer.

Breaches of policy

Employees are expected to strictly comply with the Continuous Disclosure Policy and breaches will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Responsibilities