[PRE 14A] Anteris Technologies Global Corp. Preliminary Proxy Statement
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) announced its 2025 Annual Meeting for December 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Central time in Brisbane with a concurrent webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. The record date is October 30, 2025.
Stockholders will vote on 13 proposals. Key items include electing two Class I directors (John Seaberg and Gregory Moss) and ratifying KPMG as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Several equity awards are up for approval under ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1,000,000 RSUs to Wayne Paterson, 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg, 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro, and 52,742 RSUs each to Gregory Moss and David Roberts. Additional annual director grants by value include $250,000 to Seaberg, $125,000 to Denaro, and $61,644 each to Moss and Roberts.
Two proposals under ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 seek approval for adjustments to certain option exercise prices and amendments to prior option terms. The Board recommends voting FOR all proposals. Holders of CHESS Depositary Interests receive notice and may vote in advance by directing CDN; CDI holders cannot vote during the meeting unless appointed as CDN’s proxy.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) ha annunciato la propria Assemblea Annuale 2025 per il 3 dicembre 2025 alle 17:00 ora centrale a Brisbane, con una trasmissione in webcast contemporanea su www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La data di registrazione è il 30 ottobre 2025.
I soci voteranno su 13 proposte. Elementi chiave includono l'elezione di due direttori di Classe I (John Seaberg e Gregory Moss) e la ratifica di KPMG come revisore indipendente per l'esercizio che termina il 31 dicembre 2025. Diversi premi azionari sono soggetti ad approvazione ai sensi della ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1.000.000 RSU a Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU a John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU a Stephen Denaro e 52.742 RSU ciascuno a Gregory Moss e David Roberts. Ulteriori premi annuali per i direttori in valore ammontano a $250.000 per Seaberg, $125.000 per Denaro e $61.644 ciascuno per Moss e Roberts.
Due proposte ai sensi della ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 chiedono l'approvazione di adeguamenti a determinati prezzi di esercizio delle opzioni e modifiche ai termini delle opzioni precedenti. Il Consiglio raccomanda di votare FOR su tutte le proposte. I detentori di CHESS Depositary Interests riceveranno una notifica e potranno votare in anticipo indicando CDN; i detentori di CDI non possono votare durante l'assemblea a meno che non siano nominati procuratori di CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) anunció su Reunión Anual 2025 para el 3 de diciembre de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m. hora central en Brisbane, con webcast simultáneo en www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La fecha de registro es el 30 de octubre de 2025.
Los accionistas votarán en 13 propuestas. Entre los puntos clave se incluyen la elección de dos directores de Clase I (John Seaberg y Gregory Moss) y la ratificación de KPMG como auditor independiente para el ejercicio que termina el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Varios premios de acciones están sujetos a aprobación conforme a la ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1.000.000 RSU para Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU para John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU para Stephen Denaro y 52.742 RSU para cada uno de Gregory Moss y David Roberts. Otros premios anuales para directores por valor incluyen $250.000 para Seaberg, $125.000 para Denaro y $61.644 para Moss y Roberts.
Dos propuestas bajo la ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 buscan la aprobación de ajustes a ciertos precios de ejercicio de opciones y enmiendas a términos previos de opciones. La Junta recomienda votar A FAVOR de todas las propuestas. Los titulares de CHESS Depositary Interests recibirán un aviso y pueden votar por adelantado indicando CDN; los titulares de CDI no pueden votar durante la reunión a menos que sean designados como apoderados de CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) 2025년 정기 주주총회가 2025년 12월 3일 오후 5시 중부 시간 브리즈번에서 열리며, 동시 생중계는 www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025에서 진행됩니다. 기준일은 2025년 10월 30일입니다.
주주는 13건의 제안에 대해 투표합니다. 주요 항목으로는 두 명의 Class I 이사 선출(John Seaberg 및 Gregory Moss) 및 2025년 12월 31일에 종료되는 회계연도에 대한 독립 감사인으로 KPMG의 재지명을 승인을 포함합니다. ASX Listing Rule 10.14에 따라 1,000,000 RSU가 Wayne Paterson에게, 83,333 RSU가 John Seaberg에게, 41,666 RSU가 Stephen Denaro에게, 그리고 52,742 RSU가 Gregory Moss와 David Roberts 각각에게 부여됩니다. 또한 이들의 이사 보상으로 $250,000이 Seaberg에게, $125,000이 Denaro에게, 그리고 $61,644가 Moss와 Roberts 각각에게 지급될 예정입니다.
ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4에 따른 두 제안은 특정 옵션 행사 가격의 조정 및 이전 옵션 조건의 수정 승인 을 구합니다. 이사회는 모든 제안에 대해 찬성(FOR) 투표를 권고합니다. CHESS Depositary Interests 보유자는 통지를 받고 CDN을 지시하여 사전 투표할 수 있으며, CDI 보유자는 CDN의 대리인으로 지명되지 않는 한 회의 중에는 투표할 수 없습니다.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) a annoncé son Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 pour le 3 décembre 2025 à 17h00, heure centrale, à Brisbane, avec une diffusion en direct sur www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La date d’enregistrement est le 30 octobre 2025.
Les actionnaires voteront sur 13 propositions. Les points clés incluent l’élection de deux administrateurs de Classe I (John Seaberg et Gregory Moss) et la ratification de KPMG en tant que commissaire aux comptes indépendant pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 décembre 2025. Plusieurs attributions d’actions sont soumises à approbation selon la règle de la ASX Listing 10.14 : 1 000 000 RSU à Wayne Paterson, 83 333 RSU à John Seaberg, 41 666 RSU à Stephen Denaro et 52 742 RSU chacun pour Gregory Moss et David Roberts. D’autres primes annuelles pour les administrateurs, d’une valeur, incluent 250 000 $ pour Seaberg, 125 000 $ pour Denaro, et 61 644 $ chacun pour Moss et Roberts.
Deux propositions au titre de la ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 visent à approuver des ajustements de certains prix d’exercice des options et des modifications des termes des options antérieures. Le Conseil recommande de voter POUR toutes les propositions. Les détenteurs de CHESS Depositary Interests reçoivent un avis et peuvent voter à l’avance en indiquant CDN; les détenteurs de CDI ne peuvent pas voter lors de l’assemblée, sauf nommé comme mandataire de CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) hat seine Jahresversammlung 2025 für den 3. Dezember 2025 um 17:00 Uhr Central Time in Brisbane angekündigt, mit zeitgleichem Webcast unter www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. Das Record Date ist der 30. Oktober 2025.
Die Aktionäre werden über 13 Vorschläge abstimmen. Zu den Schlüsselpunkten gehören die Wahl von zwei Class I-Direktoren (John Seaberg und Gregory Moss) und die Bestätigung von KPMG als unabhängigen Auditor für das Geschäftsjahr, das am 31. Dezember 2025 endet. Mehrere Aktienzuteilungen sollen gemäß ASX Listing Rule 10.14 genehmigt werden: 1.000.000 RSU für Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU für John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU für Stephen Denaro und 52.742 RSU jeweils für Gregory Moss und David Roberts. Weitere jährliche Direktorenzuwendungen in Höhe von €/$ 250.000 für Seaberg, €/$ 125.000 für Denaro und €/$ 61.644 jeweils für Moss und Roberts.
Zwei Vorschläge nach ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 zielen darauf ab, Anpassungen bestimmter Ausübungspreise von Optionen und Änderungen der Bedingungen vorheriger Optionen zu genehmigen. Der Vorstand empfiehlt, für alle Vorschläge abzustimmen. Inhaber von CHESS Depositary Interests erhalten eine Benachrichtigung und können im Voraus abstimmen, indem sie CDN angeben; CDI-Inhaber können während der Hauptversammlung nicht abstimmen, es sei denn, sie werden als CDN-Vertreter ernannt.
أنتيرس تكنولوجيز غلوبال كورب. (AVR) أعلنت عن اجتماعها السنوي 2025 في 3 ديسمبر 2025، الساعة 5:00 مساءً بتوقيت الوسط في بريزبين، مع بث ويب متزامن على www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. تاريخ التسجيل هو 30 أكتوبر 2025.
سيناقش المساهمون 13 اقتراحاً. تشمل البنود الرئيسية انتخاب مديرين من الفئة I (جون سيبيرغ وجريغوري موس) وتثبيت KPMG كم مراجِع مستقل للسنة المالية المنتهية في 31 ديسمبر 2025. عدة منح أسهم مقترحة بموجب ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1,000,000 RSU للويين باترسون، 83,333 RSU لجون سيبيرغ، 41,666 RSU لستيفن دينارو، و52,742 RSU لكل من جريجوري موس ودايفيد روبرتس. تشمل منح المديرين السنوية الأخرى بقيمة $250,000 لسيربيرغ، $125,000 لدينارو، و$61,644 لكل من موس وروبرتس.
اقتراحان بموجب ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 يهدفان إلى الموافقة على تعديلات في أسعار ممارسة خيارات محددة وتعديلات على شروط الخيارات السابقة. يوصي المجلس بالتصويت لصالح جميع الاقتراحات. يتلقى حاملو CHESS Depositary Interests إشعاراً ويمكنهم التصويت مقدماً بتحديد CDN؛ لا يمكن لحاملي CDI التصويت أثناء الاجتماع ما لم يتم تعيينهم وُكالاء لـ CDN.
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Insights
Routine annual meeting with director elections, auditor ratification, and equity grants.
AVR is holding a standard annual meeting that covers board composition, auditor ratification, and equity compensation aligned with ASX rules. The equity items include specific RSU grants tied to roles and IPO-related awards, plus proposals to adjust and amend option terms under ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4.
These actions are typical for post‑IPO governance and compensation alignment. Voting standards vary by proposal (e.g., plurality for director elections; majority of shares present for others). Auditor ratification is classified as a routine matter for brokers.
Practical effects depend on stockholder approvals and subsequent grant mechanics. CDI holders participate by pre‑instructing CDN. Outcomes will be disclosed via ASX announcement and a Form 8‑K within four business days after the meeting.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) ha annunciato la propria Assemblea Annuale 2025 per il 3 dicembre 2025 alle 17:00 ora centrale a Brisbane, con una trasmissione in webcast contemporanea su www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La data di registrazione è il 30 ottobre 2025.
I soci voteranno su 13 proposte. Elementi chiave includono l'elezione di due direttori di Classe I (John Seaberg e Gregory Moss) e la ratifica di KPMG come revisore indipendente per l'esercizio che termina il 31 dicembre 2025. Diversi premi azionari sono soggetti ad approvazione ai sensi della ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1.000.000 RSU a Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU a John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU a Stephen Denaro e 52.742 RSU ciascuno a Gregory Moss e David Roberts. Ulteriori premi annuali per i direttori in valore ammontano a $250.000 per Seaberg, $125.000 per Denaro e $61.644 ciascuno per Moss e Roberts.
Due proposte ai sensi della ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 chiedono l'approvazione di adeguamenti a determinati prezzi di esercizio delle opzioni e modifiche ai termini delle opzioni precedenti. Il Consiglio raccomanda di votare FOR su tutte le proposte. I detentori di CHESS Depositary Interests riceveranno una notifica e potranno votare in anticipo indicando CDN; i detentori di CDI non possono votare durante l'assemblea a meno che non siano nominati procuratori di CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) anunció su Reunión Anual 2025 para el 3 de diciembre de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m. hora central en Brisbane, con webcast simultáneo en www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La fecha de registro es el 30 de octubre de 2025.
Los accionistas votarán en 13 propuestas. Entre los puntos clave se incluyen la elección de dos directores de Clase I (John Seaberg y Gregory Moss) y la ratificación de KPMG como auditor independiente para el ejercicio que termina el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Varios premios de acciones están sujetos a aprobación conforme a la ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1.000.000 RSU para Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU para John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU para Stephen Denaro y 52.742 RSU para cada uno de Gregory Moss y David Roberts. Otros premios anuales para directores por valor incluyen $250.000 para Seaberg, $125.000 para Denaro y $61.644 para Moss y Roberts.
Dos propuestas bajo la ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 buscan la aprobación de ajustes a ciertos precios de ejercicio de opciones y enmiendas a términos previos de opciones. La Junta recomienda votar A FAVOR de todas las propuestas. Los titulares de CHESS Depositary Interests recibirán un aviso y pueden votar por adelantado indicando CDN; los titulares de CDI no pueden votar durante la reunión a menos que sean designados como apoderados de CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) 2025년 정기 주주총회가 2025년 12월 3일 오후 5시 중부 시간 브리즈번에서 열리며, 동시 생중계는 www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025에서 진행됩니다. 기준일은 2025년 10월 30일입니다.
주주는 13건의 제안에 대해 투표합니다. 주요 항목으로는 두 명의 Class I 이사 선출(John Seaberg 및 Gregory Moss) 및 2025년 12월 31일에 종료되는 회계연도에 대한 독립 감사인으로 KPMG의 재지명을 승인을 포함합니다. ASX Listing Rule 10.14에 따라 1,000,000 RSU가 Wayne Paterson에게, 83,333 RSU가 John Seaberg에게, 41,666 RSU가 Stephen Denaro에게, 그리고 52,742 RSU가 Gregory Moss와 David Roberts 각각에게 부여됩니다. 또한 이들의 이사 보상으로 $250,000이 Seaberg에게, $125,000이 Denaro에게, 그리고 $61,644가 Moss와 Roberts 각각에게 지급될 예정입니다.
ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4에 따른 두 제안은 특정 옵션 행사 가격의 조정 및 이전 옵션 조건의 수정 승인 을 구합니다. 이사회는 모든 제안에 대해 찬성(FOR) 투표를 권고합니다. CHESS Depositary Interests 보유자는 통지를 받고 CDN을 지시하여 사전 투표할 수 있으며, CDI 보유자는 CDN의 대리인으로 지명되지 않는 한 회의 중에는 투표할 수 없습니다.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) a annoncé son Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 pour le 3 décembre 2025 à 17h00, heure centrale, à Brisbane, avec une diffusion en direct sur www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. La date d’enregistrement est le 30 octobre 2025.
Les actionnaires voteront sur 13 propositions. Les points clés incluent l’élection de deux administrateurs de Classe I (John Seaberg et Gregory Moss) et la ratification de KPMG en tant que commissaire aux comptes indépendant pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 décembre 2025. Plusieurs attributions d’actions sont soumises à approbation selon la règle de la ASX Listing 10.14 : 1 000 000 RSU à Wayne Paterson, 83 333 RSU à John Seaberg, 41 666 RSU à Stephen Denaro et 52 742 RSU chacun pour Gregory Moss et David Roberts. D’autres primes annuelles pour les administrateurs, d’une valeur, incluent 250 000 $ pour Seaberg, 125 000 $ pour Denaro, et 61 644 $ chacun pour Moss et Roberts.
Deux propositions au titre de la ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 visent à approuver des ajustements de certains prix d’exercice des options et des modifications des termes des options antérieures. Le Conseil recommande de voter POUR toutes les propositions. Les détenteurs de CHESS Depositary Interests reçoivent un avis et peuvent voter à l’avance en indiquant CDN; les détenteurs de CDI ne peuvent pas voter lors de l’assemblée, sauf nommé comme mandataire de CDN.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR) hat seine Jahresversammlung 2025 für den 3. Dezember 2025 um 17:00 Uhr Central Time in Brisbane angekündigt, mit zeitgleichem Webcast unter www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. Das Record Date ist der 30. Oktober 2025.
Die Aktionäre werden über 13 Vorschläge abstimmen. Zu den Schlüsselpunkten gehören die Wahl von zwei Class I-Direktoren (John Seaberg und Gregory Moss) und die Bestätigung von KPMG als unabhängigen Auditor für das Geschäftsjahr, das am 31. Dezember 2025 endet. Mehrere Aktienzuteilungen sollen gemäß ASX Listing Rule 10.14 genehmigt werden: 1.000.000 RSU für Wayne Paterson, 83.333 RSU für John Seaberg, 41.666 RSU für Stephen Denaro und 52.742 RSU jeweils für Gregory Moss und David Roberts. Weitere jährliche Direktorenzuwendungen in Höhe von €/$ 250.000 für Seaberg, €/$ 125.000 für Denaro und €/$ 61.644 jeweils für Moss und Roberts.
Zwei Vorschläge nach ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 zielen darauf ab, Anpassungen bestimmter Ausübungspreise von Optionen und Änderungen der Bedingungen vorheriger Optionen zu genehmigen. Der Vorstand empfiehlt, für alle Vorschläge abzustimmen. Inhaber von CHESS Depositary Interests erhalten eine Benachrichtigung und können im Voraus abstimmen, indem sie CDN angeben; CDI-Inhaber können während der Hauptversammlung nicht abstimmen, es sei denn, sie werden als CDN-Vertreter ernannt.
أنتيرس تكنولوجيز غلوبال كورب. (AVR) أعلنت عن اجتماعها السنوي 2025 في 3 ديسمبر 2025، الساعة 5:00 مساءً بتوقيت الوسط في بريزبين، مع بث ويب متزامن على www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025. تاريخ التسجيل هو 30 أكتوبر 2025.
سيناقش المساهمون 13 اقتراحاً. تشمل البنود الرئيسية انتخاب مديرين من الفئة I (جون سيبيرغ وجريغوري موس) وتثبيت KPMG كم مراجِع مستقل للسنة المالية المنتهية في 31 ديسمبر 2025. عدة منح أسهم مقترحة بموجب ASX Listing Rule 10.14: 1,000,000 RSU للويين باترسون، 83,333 RSU لجون سيبيرغ، 41,666 RSU لستيفن دينارو، و52,742 RSU لكل من جريجوري موس ودايفيد روبرتس. تشمل منح المديرين السنوية الأخرى بقيمة $250,000 لسيربيرغ، $125,000 لدينارو، و$61,644 لكل من موس وروبرتس.
اقتراحان بموجب ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 يهدفان إلى الموافقة على تعديلات في أسعار ممارسة خيارات محددة وتعديلات على شروط الخيارات السابقة. يوصي المجلس بالتصويت لصالح جميع الاقتراحات. يتلقى حاملو CHESS Depositary Interests إشعاراً ويمكنهم التصويت مقدماً بتحديد CDN؛ لا يمكن لحاملي CDI التصويت أثناء الاجتماع ما لم يتم تعيينهم وُكالاء لـ CDN.
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1. | to elect each of John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as a Class I director to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualified or until the earlier of his death, resignation, disqualification or removal; |
2. | to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year; |
3. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 1,000,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Wayne Paterson in connection with our U.S. initial public offering (the “IPO”), on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
4. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
5. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
6. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
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7. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
8. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
9. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
10. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
11. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
12. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
13. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement; and |
14. | to consider and transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting. |
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS | 1 | ||
TABLE OF CONTENTS | 3 | ||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 4 | ||
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND REORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS | 4 | ||
2025 PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY | 5 | ||
PROXY STATEMENT | 6 | ||
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 7 | ||
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING | 20 | ||
PROPOSAL ONE – ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS | 20 | ||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 23 | ||
2024 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 29 | ||
2025 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PACKAGE | 31 | ||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 32 | ||
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS | 41 | ||
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 44 | ||
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE | 45 | ||
PROPOSAL TWO – RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 46 | ||
REPORT OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE | 48 | ||
PROPOSAL THREE – TO APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 10.14 AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, THE GRANT OF 1,000,000 RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS TO WAYNE PATERSON ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT | 49 | ||
PROPOSALS FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN – TO APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 10.14 AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, THE INITIAL GRANT OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | 52 | ||
PROPOSALS EIGHT, NINE, TEN AND ELEVEN – TO APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 10.14 AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, THE GRANT OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | 57 | ||
PROPOSAL TWELVE – TO APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 6.23.4 AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, ADJUSTMENTS TO THE EXERCISE PRICE OF CERTAIN STOCK OPTIONS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN, ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT | 62 | ||
PROPOSAL THIRTEEN – TO APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 6.23.4 AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS OF STOCK OPTIONS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER THE COMPANY’S 2017 INCENTIVE PLAN AND 2020 INCENTIVE PLAN OR THROUGH SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL, AS SET OUT IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT | 64 | ||
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Date and Time: | December 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Central time (being 9:00 a.m. AEST December 4, 2025) | ||
Location*: | InterContinental Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane,Queensland 4000 Australia and live webcast on the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVR2025 | ||
Record Date: | October 30, 2025 (being 7:00 a.m. AEST October 31, 2025) | ||
* | If you are a stockholder, you may attend, ask questions relating to meeting matters, and vote during the Annual Meeting via the live webcast on the Internet at the link above (subject to time restrictions). If you are a CDI holder that plans to attend the Annual Meeting online via live webcast, you may attend as a guest, but you will not be able to ask questions relating to meeting matters or vote electronically during the Annual Meeting. |
Proposal | Matter | Board Recommendation | ||||
1 | Election of John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as Class I directors. | FOR the nominees | ||||
2 | Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. | FOR | ||||
3 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 1,000,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Wayne Paterson in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR the grant | ||||
4 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR the grant | ||||
5 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR the grant | ||||
6 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR the grant | ||||
7 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR the grant | ||||
8 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; | FOR the grant | ||||
9 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; | FOR the grant | ||||
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10 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; | FOR the grant | ||||
11 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; | FOR the grant | ||||
12 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | FOR | ||||
13 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement | FOR | ||||
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1. | to elect John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as Class I directors, each to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualified or until the earlier of his death, resignation, disqualification or removal (“Proposal One”); |
2. | to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year (“Proposal Two”); |
3. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 1,000,000 RSUs to Wayne Paterson in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Three”); |
4. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Four”); |
5. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Five”); |
6. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Six”); |
7. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Seven”); |
8. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Eight”); |
9. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Nine”); |
10. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Ten”); |
11. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Eleven”); |
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12. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Twelve”); and |
13. | to approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement (“Proposal Thirteen”). |
• | “FOR” the election of John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as Class I directors; |
• | “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 1,000,000 RSUs to Wayne Paterson in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
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• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; and |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, of amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement. |
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• | delivering a written notice of revocation of your proxy to the attention of the Secretary at the address included herein in the section titled “Stockholder Communications”; |
• | delivering to us an authorized proxy bearing a later date (including a proxy over the Internet or by telephone); or |
• | attending the Annual Meeting and voting, as indicated above under “How do I vote during the Annual Meeting?”, but note that attendance at the Annual Meeting will not, by itself, revoke a proxy. |
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• | delivering to Computershare a written notice of revocation bearing a later date than the CDI Voting Instruction Form previously sent, which notice must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. Central time on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (being 9:00 a.m. AEST on Monday, December 1, 2025); |
• | delivering to Computershare a new CDI Voting Instruction Form bearing a later date than your previous electronic vote or CDI Voting Instruction Form, which form must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. Central time on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (being 9:00 a.m. AEST on Monday, December 1, 2025); or |
• | submitting a new vote via the Internet at www.investorvote.com.au by logging on and entering the 6-digit control number found on your CDI Voting Instruction Form, which vote must be cast by no later than 5:00 p.m. Central time on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (being 9:00 a.m. AEST on Monday, December 1, 2025). |
Proposal | Matter | Vote Required | Broker Discretionary Voting Allowed | Effect of Broker Non-votes | Effect of Abstentions | ||||||||||
1 | Election of John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as Class I directors. | Plurality of Votes Cast | No | No Effect | No Effect | ||||||||||
2 | Ratification of the appointment of KPMG as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | Yes* | N/A | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
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3 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 1,000,000 RSUs to Wayne Paterson in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
4 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
5 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
6 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
7 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
8 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
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Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | |||||||||||||||
9 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
10 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
11 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
12 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
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Proposal | Matter | Vote Required | Broker Discretionary Voting Allowed | Effect of Broker Non-votes | Effect of Abstentions | ||||||||||
13 | Approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement. | Affirmative Vote of the Majority of Shares Present in Person or Represented by Proxy at the Meeting and Entitled to Vote on the Matter | No | No Effect | Same as Vote Against | ||||||||||
* | We understand that certain brokerage firms have elected not to vote even on “routine” matters without your voting instructions. If your bank, broker or other nominee has made this decision, and you do not provide voting instructions, your shares will not be voted at the Annual Meeting. A broker non-vote would have the effect on each proposal as noted in the chart above. |
• | Proposal Three by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Four by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Five by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Six by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Seven by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Eight by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Nine by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Ten by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Eleven by or on behalf of any person referred to in ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1, 10.14.2 or 10.14.3 who is eligible to participate in the Equity Plan or their associates. |
• | Proposal Twelve by or on behalf of any person who holds an Affected Option (defined below) that is the subject of the approval sought under Proposal Ten, and any associates of those persons. |
• | Proposal Thirteen by or on behalf of any person who holds an Outstanding Option (defined below) that is the subject of the approval sought under Proposal Eleven, and any associates of those persons. |
• | a person as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the relevant proposal, in accordance with directions given to the proxy or attorney to vote on the relevant proposal in that way; |
• | the chair of the Annual Meeting as proxy or attorney for a person who is entitled to vote on the relevant proposal, in accordance with a direction given to the chair to vote on the relevant proposal as the chair decides; or |
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• | a holder acting solely in a nominee, trustee or custodial or other fiduciary capacity on behalf of a beneficiary provided the following conditions are met: |
○ | 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 relevant proposal; and |
○ | the holder votes on the relevant proposal in accordance with directions given by the beneficiary to the holder to vote in that way. |
• | “FOR” the election of John Seaberg and Gregory Moss as Class I directors; |
• | “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 1,000,000 RSUs to Wayne Paterson in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 83,333 RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 41,666 RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the IPO, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of 52,742 RSUs to David Roberts in connection with appointment to the Board, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to John Seaberg in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
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• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Stephen Denaro in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to Gregory Moss in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and for all other purposes, of the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to David Roberts in connection with the Annual Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, adjustments to the exercise price of certain stock options previously granted under the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan, on the terms and conditions set out in this Proxy Statement; and |
• | “FOR” the approval, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.4 and for all other purposes, amendments to the terms of stock options previously granted under the Company’s 2017 Incentive Plan and 2020 Incentive Plan, as set out in this Proxy Statement. |
• | will be counted as present for purposes of establishing a quorum; |
• | will be voted in accordance with the broker’s, bank’s, or other nominee’s discretion on “routine” matters, which is the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 (Proposal Two); and |
• | will not be counted in connection with the other proposals or any other non-routine matters that are properly presented at the Annual Meeting. For each of these proposals, your shares will be treated as “broker non-votes.” |
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Name | Current Position | Independent Under NASDAQ Rules | Age | ||||||
Class I Director Nominee: | |||||||||
John Seaberg(1)(2)(3) | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Yes | 74 | ||||||
Gregory Moss(3) | Director | Yes | 42 | ||||||
Class II Directors (Terms Expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders) | |||||||||
Stephen Denaro(1)(2)(3) | Director | No | 64 | ||||||
David St Denis | President, Director | No | 57 | ||||||
Class III Directors (Terms Expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders) | |||||||||
Wayne Paterson | Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | No | 59 | ||||||
David Roberts(1)(2) | Director | Yes | 61 | ||||||
(1) | Member of the Audit and Risk Committee. |
(2) | Member of the Compensation Committee. |
(3) | Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. |
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• | appointing, retaining, compensating and overseeing the work of our independent registered public accounting firm; |
• | assessing the independence and performance of the independent registered public accounting firm; |
• | reviewing with our independent registered public accounting firm the scope and results of the firm’s annual audit of our financial statements; |
• | overseeing the financial reporting process and discussing with management and our independent registered public accounting firm the financial statements that we will file with the SEC; |
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• | pre-approving all audit and permissible non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm; |
• | reviewing policies and practices related to risk assessment and management; |
• | reviewing our accounting and financial reporting policies and practices and accounting controls, as well as compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; |
• | reviewing, overseeing, approving, or disapproving any related-person and related-party transactions; |
• | reviewing with our management the scope and results of management’s evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures and management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting, including the related certifications to be included in the periodic reports we will file with the SEC; |
• | establishing procedures for the confidential anonymous submission of concerns regarding questionable accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters, or other ethics or compliance issues; |
• | reviewing reports from our management and our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of the internal control, risk management systems and management of material business risks; |
• | establishing and reviewing our risk management framework, including the risk profile developed by our management covering material risks to our business; |
• | reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of our internal controls, policies, programs, guidelines and procedures making up our risk management framework and reporting systems, including in light of any material breakdowns and reports from our management on new or emerging sources of risk; and |
• | reviewing with our management and recommending to our Board additional or material amendments to our risk management reporting and governance policies. |
• | reviewing and approving the compensation of our executive officers, including reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives with respect to compensation; |
• | administering our equity incentive plans; |
• | reviewing and approving, or making recommendations to our Board with respect to, incentive compensation and equity plans; |
• | reviewing and recommending that our Board approve the compensation for our non-employee board members; and |
• | establishing and reviewing general policies relating to compensation and benefits of our employees. |
• | identifying and recommending candidates for membership on our Board, including the consideration of nominees submitted by stockholders, and on each of our Boards’ committees; |
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• | reviewing and recommending our corporate governance guidelines and policies; |
• | reviewing proposed waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics”) for directors and executive officers; |
• | overseeing the process of evaluating the performance of our Board; and |
• | assisting our Board on corporate governance matters. |
• | the candidate’s experience in corporate management, such as serving as an officer or former officer of a publicly held company; |
• | the candidate’s experience as a board member of another publicly held company, including those dual-listed in the United States and Australia; |
• | the candidate’s professional and academic experience relevant to the Company’s industry; |
• | the strength of the candidate’s leadership skills; |
• | the candidate’s experience in finance and accounting and/or executive compensation practices; |
• | whether the candidate has the time required for preparation, participation and attendance at Board meetings and committee meetings, if applicable; and |
• | the diversity of viewpoints, background, experience and other characteristics. |
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• | managing the Company’s long-term growth; |
• | strategic and operational planning, including significant acquisitions and the evaluation of the Company’s capital structure; and |
• | legal and regulatory compliance. |
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• | periodic risk assessments; |
• | annual security assessment and penetration testing; |
• | a third-party Security Operations Center (“SOC”) partner to monitor, manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents; |
• | the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls; |
• | a cyber risk management process for service providers, suppliers, and vendors that have access to our critical systems and information managed through the selection of typically larger well-known providers, which is supplemented by review of contractual arrangements, insurance and information requests; |
• | cybersecurity awareness training and simulated phishing campaigns are conducted for all staff; |
• | disaster recovery plans and procedures; |
• | access control and CCTV systems (where appropriate) for the physical protection of Anteris systems; and |
• | incident response and recovery procedures, for cybersecurity incidents. |
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Name | Fees earned or paid in cash ($)(2) | Stock awards ($) | Option awards ($)(3) | Nonequity incentive plan compensation ($) | Change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($) | All other Compensation(4) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||
John Seaberg | 152,033 | — | 365,356 | — | — | — | 517,389 | ||||||||||||||
Stephen Denaro | 108,089(1) | — | 243,570 | — | — | 8,430 | 360,089 | ||||||||||||||
Wenvi Gu | 71,706 | — | 243,570 | — | — | 8,430 | 323,706 | ||||||||||||||
(1) | Mr. Denaro received $72,217 plus superannuation for directors fees and received $35,872 for Company secretarial services. |
(2) | The amounts in this column are presented in USD using the average exchange rate for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.66. |
(3) | The values in in this column, which have been computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Codification Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“FASB ASC Topic 718”) represent the aggregate grant date fair value of option awards granted in 2024. Options issued with a grant date fair value in AUD have been translated into USD using the spot exchange rate of approximately A$1.00 to $0.66 as of May 29, 2024, the date of grant. As of December 31, 2024, our Non-Employee Directors held the following outstanding equity awards: Mr. Seaberg - 40,000 options exercisable at $7.13, 80,000 options exercisable at $8.25, 157,500 options exercisable at $15.28, and 75,000 options exercisable at $14.64; Mr. Denaro - 16,500 options exercisable at $6.96, 40,000 options exercisable at $8.06, 80,500 options exercisable at $14.92, and 50,000 options exercisable at $14.30; and Dr. Gu - 40,000 options exercisable at $8.06, 80,500 options exercisable at $14.92, and 50,000 options exercisable at $14.30. The exercise prices of options held by the Australian directors, which are designated in AUD, have been converted using the year-end spot exchange rate as of December 31, 2024, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.62. |
(4) | The amounts in this column are presented in USD using the average exchange rate for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.66. All other compensation amounts relate to superannuation entitlements. |
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Non-Executive Board Chair* | $150,000 | ||
Board Member | $45,000 | ||
Lead Independent Director (if appointed) | $25,000 | ||
Audit Committee Chair** | $20,000 | ||
Compensation Committee Chair** | $15,000 | ||
Nominating & Governance Committee Chair** | $10,000 | ||
Audit Committee Member | $10,000 | ||
Compensation Committee Member | $7,500 | ||
Nominating & Governance Committee Member | $5,000 | ||
* | This is the total cash compensation and the Non-Executive Board Chair is not eligible for any additional cash retainers. |
** | Annual retainers for Committee chairs are paid in lieu of, not in addition to, annual retainers for Committee members. |
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• | Base salary of $725,000. |
• | Target annual short-term incentive bonus of up to 100% of base salary, which is typically paid in March of the subsequent year. |
• | One-time IPO-related long-term incentive award with a target grant date fair value of $6,000,000 (granted in December 2024). |
• | 401(k) plan matching contributions of $10,500. |
• | Certain health and other customary benefits. |
• | Base salary of $475,000. |
• | Target annual short-term incentive bonus of up to 80% of base salary, which is typically paid in March of the subsequent year. |
• | One-time IPO-related long-term incentive award with a target grant date fair value of $3,000,000 (granted in December 2024). |
• | 401(k) plan matching contributions of $10,500. |
• | Certain health and other customary benefits. |
• | Annual cash retainer of $154,500. |
• | Annual grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $250,000. |
• | One-time IPO-related long-term incentive award with a target grant date fair value of $500,000 (granted in December 2024). |
• | Annual cash retainer of $78,967 plus statutory superannuation benefits of approximately $9,788. |
• | Annual cash fee of approximately $36,113 for secretarial services provided to the Company and its subsidiaries. |
• | Annual grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $125,000. |
• | One-time IPO-related long-term incentive award with a target grant date fair value of $250,000 (granted in December 2024). |
• | Cash retainer of $32,102 for the period from appointment on June 7, 2025, through the Annual Meeting date. |
• | Initial grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $250,000. |
• | Prorated annual grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $61,644. |
• | Cash retainer of $37,337 for the period from appointment on June 7, 2025, through the Annual Meeting date. |
• | Initial grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $250,000. |
• | Prorated annual grant of restricted stock units with an aggregate grant date fair value of $61,644. |
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Name | Age | Position | ||||
Wayne Paterson | 59 | Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
David St Denis | 57 | President, Director (former Chief Operating Officer) | ||||
Matthew McDonnell | 53 | Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($)(1) | Bonus ($) | Stock awards ($)(2) | Option awards ($)(2) | Nonequity incentive plan compensation(3) | Change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($) | All other compensation ($)(4) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wayne Paterson Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | 696,389 | 125,000 | — | 1,461,423 | 725,000 | — | 35,533 | 3,043,345 | ||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 676,381 | 200,000 | — | 5,510,065 | 393,592 | — | 35,220 | 6,815,258 | |||||||||||||||||||
David St Denis President and Former Chief Operating Officer | 2024 | 450,000 | 50,000 | 3,000,000 | — | 380,000 | — | 34,596 | 3,914,596 | ||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 416,844 | 20,000 | — | 3,970,906 | 249,480 | — | 35,004 | 4,692,234 | |||||||||||||||||||
Matthew McDonnell Chief Financial Officer | 2024 | 267,432 | 50,000 | 499,998 | — | 158,757 | — | 24,471 | 1,000,658 | ||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 242,330 | — | — | 1,269,074 | 105,262 | — | 20,146 | 1,636,812 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | The amount reported in this column for Mr. McDonnell for 2024 is presented in USD using exchange rates which averaged over the year to approximately A$1.00 to $0.65. |
(2) | The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value for the stock and option awards granted in 2024, each computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Mr. Paterson’s option award issued with a grant date fair value in AUD has been translated into USD using the spot exchange rate as of the date of grant, May 29, 2024, for which the exchange rate was approximately A$1.00 to $0.66. Note 16(f) to the company’s consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report, for a description of the assumptions made in the valuation of stock and option awards under FASB ASC Topic 718. |
(3) | The non-equity incentive plan compensation bonus for Mr. McDonnell, which has been accrued at year-end, has been translated using the spot exchange rate, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.62. |
(4) | The amounts disclosed as “all other compensation” set out above for Messrs. Paterson and St Denis include amounts related to health and other benefit related payments in the amounts of $25,183 for Mr. Paterson and $25,170 for Mr. St Denis and the Company’s 401(K) match in the amounts of $10,350 for Mr. Paterson and $9,426 for Mr. St Denis. The amount disclosed as “all other compensation” set out above for Mr. McDonnell includes $23,944 of superannuation payments. All such payments are presented in USD using exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions, which averaged over the year to approximately A$1.00 to $0.65. |
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Name | Principal Position | Target STI Bonus % | ||||
Wayne Paterson | Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | 100% of base salary | ||||
David St Denis | President, Director (former Chief Operating Officer) | 80% of base salary | ||||
Matthew McDonnell | Chief Financial Officer | 60% of base salary | ||||
• | the Admedus Ltd (now known as “n/k/a” ATGC) Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2017 Incentive Plan”), which was approved by stockholders in November 2017; and |
• | the Employee Incentive Plan (the “2020 Incentive Plan”). |
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• | Option rights; |
• | Appreciation rights; |
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• | Restricted stock; |
• | RSUs; |
• | Cash incentive awards; |
• | Performance shares; |
• | Performance units (“PSUs”); and |
• | Other equity-based awards. |
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Option awards | Stock awards(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Name | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) unexercisable | Equity incentive plan awards: Number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#) | Option Exercise Price ($)(2) | Option Expiration Date | Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#) | Market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested ($) | ||||||||||||||
Wayne Paterson | 14,358 | — | — | 23.56 | 12/31/2027 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
31,890 | — | — | 3.76 | 5/15/2029 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
233,000 | — | — | 7.13 | 3/20/2025 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
41,222 | — | — | 6.04 | 6/13/2027 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
258,778 | — | — | 8.25 | 6/13/2027 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
233,333 | 466,667(3) | — | 15.28 | 9/15/2028 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
— | 300,000(4) | — | 14.64 | 6/19/2029 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
David St Denis | 5,430 | — | — | 23.56 | 12/31/2027 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
60,000 | — | — | 5.65 | 9/23/2026 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
133,334 | 66,666(5) | — | 8.25 | 6/13/2027 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | 700,000(6) | 498,204 | |||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | 500,000(7) | 2,790,000 | |||||||||||||||
Matthew McDonnell | 2,001 | — | — | 4.23 | 7/12/2029 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
60,000 | — | — | 5.52 | 9/23/2026 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
33,334 | 16,666(5) | — | 8.06 | 6/13/2027 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | 233,334(8) | 28,420 | |||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | 83,333(7) | 464,998 | |||||||||||||||
(1) | Stock awards include awards granted under the Share Price Performance Plan (“SPP Units”) and restricted stock units. NEOs who hold SPP Units may receive cash post-vesting that is based on positive increases in the price of the Company’s common stock from the base price specified at grant date. |
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(2) | All options held by Mr. McDonnell are issued in AUD. The exercise prices and share price hurdles have been translated using the year-end spot exchange rate as of December 31, 2024, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.62. |
(3) | Options vest in substantially equal installments on September 15, 2025 and September 15, 2026, subject to Mr. Paterson’s continued employment through each vesting date. |
(4) | Options vest in substantially equal installments on June 19, 2025, June 19, 2026, and June 19, 2027, subject to Mr. Paterson’s continued employment through each vesting date. |
(5) | Options vest on September 19, 2025, subject to the NEO’s continued employment through such vesting date. |
(6) | SPP Units vest as follows: the first tranche vests upon our share price reaching $38.20, the second tranche vests upon our share price reaching $47.75, and the third tranche vests on September 13, 2026. The first and second tranches vest and become exercisable on the earlier of the achievement of the specified share price hurdles for ten consecutive trading days and the completion of three years of service. If the share price hurdles for the first and second tranche are not achieved, the options vest on September 13, 2026. |
(7) | Restricted stock units vest in substantially equal installments on December 16, 2025, December 16, 2026, and December 16, 2027, subject to the NEO’s continued employment through such vesting dates. |
(8) | SPP Units vest in substantially equal installments on September 13, 2025 and September 13, 2026, subject to Mr. McDonnell’s continued employment through such vesting dates. |
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Plan Category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a) | Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b) | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))(c) | ||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 3,088,874(1) | $ 11.57(2) | 0 | ||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(3) | 749,999(4) | Not applicable(5) | 4,413,024(6) | ||||||
Total | 3,838,873 | $11.57 | 4,413,024 | ||||||
(1) | Reflects 30,561 options outstanding under the 2017 Incentive Plan, 769,065 options outstanding under the 2020 Incentive Plan, and 2,289,248 options outstanding which were granted to directors pursuant to ATPL stockholder approval. Such plans and outstanding options were assumed by the Company in 2024. |
(2) | The weighted-average exercise price relates to outstanding options. |
(3) | See “Anteris Technologies Global Corp. Equity Incentive Plan” above for a description of the material features of the Equity Plan. |
(4) | Reflects RSUs outstanding under the Equity Plan. |
(5) | The Company’s RSUs have no exercise price. |
(6) | Consists of 4,413,024 shares of Common Stock available under the Equity Plan. In general, the aggregate share limit under the Equity Plan will be automatically increased by 5% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis on the last day of the preceding fiscal year on the first day of each fiscal year, for a period of ten years commencing in the first fiscal year following the effective date of the Equity Plan. |
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Name of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership Common Stock(1) | Percentage(2) | ||||
Directors and NEOs | ||||||
J. Seaberg | 229,710(3) | * | ||||
W. Paterson | 945,855(4) | 2.6% | ||||
S. Denaro | 134,055(5) | * | ||||
G. Moss | — | * | ||||
D. Roberts | — | * | ||||
D. St Denis | 265,430(6) | * | ||||
M. McDonnell | 112,001(7) | * | ||||
All directors and executive officers as a group (seven persons) | 1,687,051 | 4.5% | ||||
5%+ Stockholders | ||||||
L1 Capital Pty Ltd | 6,741,401(8) | 18.7% | ||||
Sio Capital Management, LLC | 2,934,027(9) | 8.1% | ||||
* | Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1% of the outstanding Common Stock. |
(1) | Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of the Common Stock listed above, based on information furnished by such owners, have sole investment and voting power with respect to such shares, subject to community property laws where applicable. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. |
(2) | Percentage of ownership is based on 36,062,370 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding as of October 15, 2025 (including shares of Common Stock represented by CDIs). Shares of Common Stock underlying options or RSUs exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025 are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such option or RSUs but are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. |
(3) | Reflects 19,710 shares of Common Stock and 210,000 stock options to acquire 210,000 shares of our Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025. |
(4) | Reflects 32,941 shares of Common Stock and 912,914 stock options to acquire 912,914 shares of our Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025. |
(5) | Reflects 23,722 shares of Common Stock held by Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited and 110,333 stock options to acquire 110,333 shares of our Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock represented by CDIs) exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025 which are held by Sloane Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Denaro Family Trust. Mr. Denaro serves as the director and sole shareholder of Sloane Pty Ltd, which Mr. Denaro is deemed to beneficially own. |
(6) | Reflects 265,430 stock options to acquire 265,430 shares of our Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025. |
(7) | Reflects 112,001 stock options to acquire 112,001 shares of our Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock represented by CDIs) exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025 which are held by Quadroo Pty Ltd, as Trustee for the McDonnell Family Trust. Mr. McDonnell and his spouse serve as directors of Quadroo Pty Ltd and share voting and investment power over such shares. |
(8) | Represents shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by L1 Capital Pty Ltd, as of December 16, 2024, as reported on the Schedule 13G filed by L1 Capital Pty Ltd with the SEC on January 23, 2025. The address for L1 Capital Pty Ltd is Level 45, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia. |
(9) | Represents shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Sio Capital Management, LLC (“Sio”), as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1 filed by Sio with the SEC on August 13, 2025. Sio is a registered investment adviser to certain affiliated funds that directly hold the shares of Common Stock for the benefit of their respective investors, and in such capacity, Sio has voting and dispositive power over such shares. The address for Sio is 600 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016. |
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2024 | 2023 | |||||
Audit fees(1) | $649,610 | $321,661 | ||||
Audit-related fees | — | — | ||||
Tax fees | — | — | ||||
All other fees | — | 769 | ||||
Total fees | $649,610 | $322,430 | ||||
(1) | Audit fees consist of fees for professional services provided primarily in connection with the annual audit of our financial statements, quarterly reviews and services associated with SEC registration statements and other documents issued in connection with the IPO including comfort letters and consents. |
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Stephen Denaro, Chairperson John Seaberg | |||
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a) | a director of the Company; |
b) | an associate of a director of the Company; or |
c) | a person whose relationship with the Company or a person referred to in ASX Listing Rules 10.14.1 or 10.14.2 is such that, in ASX’s opinion, the acquisition should be approved by its stockholders, |
Number of RSUs | Vesting conditions | Number that vest upon satisfaction of the vesting condition | Vesting date schedule | ||||||
1,000,000 | Remain continuously employed through each vesting date. | One-third of the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of December 16, 2024. | RSUs to vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of December 16, 2024, subject to continued employment | ||||||
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• | Grant Price: There is no consideration payable for the grant of the RSUs. |
• | Vesting Conditions: Remain continuously employed through each vesting date. |
• | Termination: If Mr. Paterson’s employment terminates due to his death or disability, his RSUs immediately vest in full. If Mr. Paterson’s employment terminates without “cause” or for “good reason,” a pro rata portion of his RSUs will vest, based on the time elapsed in the full vesting period. |
• | Adjustment of Shares of Common Stock: The Company may make or provide for such adjustments in the number of and kind of shares of Common Stock covered by the outstanding RSUs and in other terms, as we determine is equitably required in the event of certain adjustments to our Common Stock or certain corporate transactions. |
• | Change in Control: In the event of a change in control of the Company, Mr. Paterson’s RSUs will vest in full unless a replacement award is provided that meets certain requirements described in the RSU Agreement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.1): The RSUs are proposed to be granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wayne Paterson. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.2): Mr. Paterson is an executive director of the Company, and therefore falls into the category under ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.3): It is proposed that 1,000,000 RSUs will be granted to Mr. Paterson in connection with the IPO, with each RSU on vesting entitling Mr. Paterson to be issued one fully paid share of Common Stock for no monetary consideration. |
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• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.4): The details of Mr. Paterson’s current total remuneration package (in US dollars), is set out in the “2025 Director Compensation Package” section on page 31 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | ASX Listing Rule 10.15.5): No securities have previously been issued to Mr. Paterson under the Equity Plan. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.6): The securities proposed to be granted to Mr. Paterson, if approved under Proposal Three, are RSUs. The material terms of the RSUs are set out above under the headings “Number of RSUs and Vesting Conditions” and “Material Terms of the RSU Agreement”. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.7): If approved under Proposal Three, the Company intends to issue the RSUs to Mr. Paterson as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting, but in any event no later than three years after the Annual Meeting. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.8): The Company will receive no form of consideration for the grant of the RSUs or for the Common Stock to be issued to Mr. Paterson upon their vesting, other than the continued provision of employment or director services and the satisfaction of the applicable vesting conditions by Mr. Paterson. Consequently, there is no issue price for the RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.9): The RSUs are proposed to be issued pursuant to the Company’s Equity Plan. A summary of the material terms of the Equity Plan is set out in the “Equity Compensation Plans” section on page 35 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.10): No loan will be provided by the Company to Mr. Paterson in relation to the grant of RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.11): Details of any securities issued under the Equity Plan will be published in the Company’s annual report relating to the period in which they were issued, along with a statement that approval for the issuance was obtained under ASX Listing Rule 10.14. |
• | ASX Listing Rule 10.15.12): A voting exclusion statement applies to Proposal Three, as set out on page 49 of this Proxy Statement. |
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Non-Employee Director | RSUs to be Granted(1) | Vesting Schedule | ||||
John Seaberg | 83,333 RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs to vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of December 16, 2024, subject to continued service on each vesting date. | ||||
Stephen Denaro | 41,666 RSUs to acquire CDIs | RSUs to vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of December 16, 2024, subject to continued service on each vesting date. | ||||
Gregory Moss | 52,742 RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs to vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of June 7, 2025, subject to continued service on each vesting date. | ||||
David Roberts | 52,742 RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs to vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of June 7, 2025, subject to continued service on each vesting date. | ||||
(1) | Upon the vesting of an RSU award, the holder will be entitled to be issued or transferred the relevant number of shares of Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, without the payment of any cash or other form of consideration. |
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• | a director of the Company; |
• | an associate of a director of the Company; or |
• | a person whose relationship with the Company or a person referred to in ASX Listing Rules 10.14.1 or 10.14.2 is such that, in ASX’s opinion, the acquisition should be approved by its stockholders, |
• | Grant Price: There is no consideration payable for the grant of the NED RSUs. |
• | Vesting Conditions: Remain in continuous service through each vesting date. |
• | Lapsing on Cessation as a Director: Each non-employee director’s NED RSUs will be forfeited on the date that his continuous service as a non-employee director terminates. |
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• | Adjustment of Shares of Common Stock: The Company may make or provide for such adjustments in the number of and kind of shares of Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, covered by the outstanding NED RSUs and in other terms, as we determine is equitably required in the event of certain adjustments to our Common Stock or certain corporate transactions. |
• | Change in Control: In the event of a change in control of the Company, each non-employee director’s NED RSUs will vest in full. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.1): The NED RSUs are proposed to be granted to Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss, and Mr. David Roberts. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.2): Each of Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss, and Mr. David Roberts are directors of the Company, and therefore fall into the category under ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.3): It is proposed that Mr. Seaberg will be granted 83,333 NED RSUs and Mr. Denaro will be granted 41,666 NED RSUs, and Mr. Moss and Mr. Roberts will each be granted 52,742 NED RSUs, with each NED RSU on vesting entitling the holder to be issued one fully paid share of Common Stock for no consideration. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.4): The details of each non-employee director’s current total remuneration package (in U.S. dollars) is set out in the “2025 Director Compensation Package” section on page 31 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.5): No securities have previously been issued to Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss, or Mr. David Roberts under the Equity Plan. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.6): The securities proposed to be granted under Proposal Four, Proposal Five, Proposal Six, and Proposal Seven (inclusive) are the NED RSUs. The material terms of the NED RSUs are set out above in Table 1 and under the heading “Material Terms of the NED RSU Agreements.” |
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○ | 83,333 NED RSUs to be granted to Mr. Seaberg – $500,000; |
○ | 41,666 NED RSUs to be granted to Mr. Denaro – $250,000; |
○ | 52,742 NED RSUs to be granted to Mr. Moss – $250,000; and |
○ | 52,742 NED RSUs to be granted to Mr. Roberts – $250,000. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.7): If approved under Proposal Four, Proposal Five, Proposal Six, and Proposal Seven (as applicable), the Company intends to issue the NED RSUs to the relevant non-employee directors as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting, but in any event no later than three years after the Annual Meeting. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.8): The Company will receive no form of consideration for the grant of the NED RSUs (or for the Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, to be issued or transferred upon the vesting of the NED RSUs), other than the continued provision of non-employee director services by the non- employee directors. Consequently, there is no issue price for the NED RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.9): The NED RSUs are proposed to be issued pursuant to the Company’s Equity Plan. A summary of the material terms of the Equity Plan is set out in the “Equity Compensation Plans” section on page 35 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.10): No loan will be provided by the Company to the non-employee directors in relation to the grants of the NED RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.11): Details of any securities issued under the Equity Plan will be published in the Company’s annual report relating to the period in which they were issued, along with a statement that approval for the issuance was obtained under ASX Listing Rule 10.14. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.12): A voting exclusion statement applies to Proposal Four, Proposal Five, Proposal Six, and Proposal Seven as set out on page 52 of this Proxy Statement. |
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• | in recognition of each directors’ past and likely future contributions to the development, governance and performance of the Company; and |
• | to align the interests of each director with those of stockholders, by linking rewards to the creation of stockholder value, while also minimizing the cash expenses of the Company. |
Director | RSUs to be Granted(1) | Vesting Schedule | ||||
John Seaberg | the grant of $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant. | ||||
Stephen Denaro | the grant of $125,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs to acquire CDIs | RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant. | ||||
Gregory Moss | the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant. | ||||
David Roberts | the grant of $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs to acquire shares of Common Stock | RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant. | ||||
(1) | The number of RSUs to be granted will equal the stated grant date value divided by the closing price of a share of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the Annual Meeting. Upon the vesting of an RSU award, the holder will be entitled to be issued or transferred the relevant number of shares of Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, without the payment of any cash or other form of consideration. |
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• | a director of the Company; |
• | an associate of a director of the Company; or |
• | a person whose relationship with the Company or a person referred to in ASX Listing Rules 10.14.1 or 10.14.2 is such that, in ASX’s opinion, the acquisition should be approved by its stockholders, |
• | Grant Price: There is no consideration payable for the grant of the FY25 RSUs. |
• | Vesting Conditions: Each director remains in continuous service through each vesting date. |
• | Lapsing on Cessation as a Director: Each director’s FY25 RSUs will be forfeited on the date that his continuous service as a director terminates. |
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• | Adjustment of Shares of Common Stock: The Company may make or provide for such adjustments in the number of and kind of shares of Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, covered by the outstanding FY25 RSUs and in other terms, as we determine is equitably required in the event of certain adjustments to our Common Stock or certain corporate transactions. |
• | Change in Control: In the event of a change in control of the Company, each director’s FY25 RSUs will vest in full. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.1): The FY25 RSUs are proposed to be granted to the Company’s directors, namely Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss and Mr. David Roberts. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.2): Each of Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss and Mr. David Roberts are directors of the Company, and therefore fall into the category under ASX Listing Rule 10.14.1. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.3): It is proposed that Mr. Seaberg will be granted $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs, Mr. Denaro will be granted $250,000 (in grant date value) of RSUs, Mr. Moss will be granted $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs, and Mr. Roberts will be granted $61,644 (in grant date value) of RSUs, with each FY25 RSU on vesting entitling the holder to be issued one fully paid share of Common Stock for no consideration. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.4): The details of each director’s current total remuneration package (in US dollars) is set out in the “2025 Director Compensation Package” section on page 31 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.5): No securities have previously been issued to Mr. John Seaberg, Mr. Stephen Denaro, Mr. Gregory Moss or Mr. David Roberts under the Equity Plan, other than those proposed under Proposal Four, Proposal Five, Proposal Six and Proposal Seven set out in this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.6): The securities proposed to be granted under Proposal Eight, Proposal Nine, Proposal Ten and Proposal Eleven are the FY25 RSUs. The material terms of the FY25 RSUs are set out above in Table 2 and under the heading “Material Terms of the FY25 RSU Agreements.” |
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○ | FY25 RSUs to be granted to Mr. Seaberg – $250,000; |
○ | FY25 RSUs to be granted to Mr. Denaro – $125,000; |
○ | FY25 RSUs to be granted to Mr. Moss – $61,644; and |
○ | FY25 RSUs to be granted to Mr. Roberts – $61,644. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.7): If approved under Proposal Eight, Proposal Nine, Proposal Ten and Proposal Eleven (as applicable), the Company intends to issue the FY25 RSUs to the directors as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting, but in any event no later than three years after the Annual Meeting. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.8): The Company will receive no form of consideration for the grant of the FY25 RSUs (or for the Common Stock or CDIs, as applicable, to be issued or transferred upon the vesting of the FY25 RSUs), other than the continued provision of director services by the directors. Consequently, there is no issue price for the FY25 RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.9): The FY25 RSUs are proposed to be issued pursuant to the Company’s Equity Plan. A summary of the material terms of the Equity Plan is set out in the “Equity Compensation Plans” section on page 35 of this Proxy Statement. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.10): No loan will be provided by the Company to the directors in relation to the grants of the FY25 RSUs. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.11): Details of any securities issued under the Equity Plan will be published in the Company’s annual report relating to the period in which they were issued, along with a statement that approval for the issuance was obtained under ASX Listing Rule 10.14. |
• | (ASX Listing Rule 10.15.12): A voting exclusion statement applies to Proposal Eight, Proposal Nine, Proposal Ten and Proposal Eleven as set out on page 57 of this Proxy Statement. |
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Number of Options | Grant Date | Expiry date | Original Exercise Price (After IPO Adjustment) (US$) | ||||||
75,000 | March 26, 2024 | April 16, 2029 | 12.45 | ||||||
5,250 | March 29, 2024 | April 23, 2029 | 13.02 | ||||||
3,000 | July 1, 2024 | August 8, 2029 | 11.63 | ||||||
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Grant Date | Original Exercise Price (After IPO Adjustment) (US$) | Adjusted Exercise Price (US$) | ||||
March 26, 2024 | 12.45 | 14.29 | ||||
March 29, 2024 | 13.02 | 14.95 | ||||
July 1, 2024 | 11.63 | 11.66 | ||||
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Optionholder | Total Number of Shares Subject to Plan Options/Director Options | Exercise Price Range(1) | |||||||
Low | High | ||||||||
John Seaberg | 312,500 | 8.25 | 15.28 | ||||||
Wayne Paterson | 1,346,248 | 3.76 | 23.56 | ||||||
Stephen Denaro | 170,500 | 8.56 | 15.84 | ||||||
Wenyi Gu (former Director) | 80,500 | 15.84 | 15.84 | ||||||
David St Denis | 265,430 | 5.65 | 23.56 | ||||||
Matthew McDonnell | 112,001 | 4.49 | 8.56 | ||||||
Executive Officers as a Group | 1,723,679 | 3.76 | 23.56 | ||||||
Non-Executive Directors as a Group | 563,500 | 8.25 | 15.84 | ||||||
Non-Executive Officer Employees as a Group | 368,915 | 2.29 | 24.43 | ||||||
(1) | The exercise prices reported for Messrs. Denaro and McDonnell and Dr. Gu, which are designated in AUD, have been translated to USD using the spot exchange rate as of September 30, 2025 of approximately A$1.00 to $0.66. |
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Toowong, Queensland Australia | By Order of the Board of Directors, | ||
October 30, 2025 | Wayne Paterson Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman | ||
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