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FBR Limited (ASX:FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
88 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
30 September 2026
FBR LIMITED
ACN 090 000 276
The information contained in this report is strictly the property of FBR Group of Companies and is not to be
disclosed verbally, copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written approval of FBR. This information is not
to be acted upon in any manner without prior written approval of FBR other than for the purpose supplied.
Copyright© FBR Ltd.
Printed documents are Not Controlled Printed:
Policy number: N/A Version: 4.2
Drafted by: Company Secretary Approved by Board on: September 2026
Responsible person: Company Secretary Scheduled review date: September 2027
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As at the date of this statement, the Directors of the Company are:
NAME POSITION
Shannon Robinson Chair, Non-Executive (Independent Director) – Appointed 24 April 2024
Mark Pivac
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director (not independent) – Appointed 18
November 2015
Glenn Cooper Non-Executive (Independent Director) – Appointed 1 October 2025
Lindsay Partridge Non-Executive, (Independent Director) – Appointed 9 February 2026
FBR is committed to maintaining and promoting high standards of corporate governance. By corporate
governance we mean our structures for accountability and the framework of rules, relationships, systems
and processes within and by which authority is exercised and managed within our Company.
This statement outlines our principal governance arrangements and practices for effective decision-making
and accountability. It is current as at the date of this statement and has been approved by the Board. FBR’s
governance arrangements have been consistent with the fourth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance
Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations throughout the reporting period and
this statement reports compliance with the fourth edition other than departures from the recommendations
noted at the end of this statement.
The FBR Board and its committees regularly review FBR’s governance arrangements and practices to
ensure they are in line with regulatory requirements and developments in industry expectations, and that
they continue to support FBR’s business objectives.
1. Role of the Board
The Board is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the running of the Company and is accountable
to the shareholders for the performance of the Company. The Board’s role is to govern the Company rather
than to manage it. In governing the Company, the Directors must act in the best interests of the Company
as a whole.
The Board’s responsibilities are detailed in the Board Charter. The Board’s conduct is also governed by
FBR’s Constitution. The Board Charter and FBR's Constitution are available on FBR's website.
It is the role of senior management to manage the Company in accordance with the direction and
delegations of the Board and the responsibility of the Board to oversee the activities of management in
carrying out these delegated duties.
2. Responsibilities of the Board
The Board has the final responsibility for the successful operations of the Company. In general, it is
responsible for, and has the authority to determine, all matters relating to the policies, practices,
management and operations of the Company. It is required to do all things that may be necessary to be
done in order to carry out the objectives of the Company. In carrying out its governance role, the main task
of the Board is to drive the performance of the Company. The Board must also ensure that the Company
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complies with all of its contractual, statutory and any other legal obligations, including the requirements of
any regulatory body.
Without intending to limit this general role of the Board, the principal functions and responsibilities of the
Board include the following:
• Provide leadership to the Company by:
o guiding the development of an appropriate culture and values for the Company through the
establishment and review of rules and procedures to enforce ethical behaviour and provide
guidance on appropriate work methods; and
o always acting in a manner consistent with the Company’s culture and rules and
procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of an appropriate strategy by:
o working with the senior management team to ensure that an appropriate strategic direction
and array of goals are in place;
o regularly reviewing and amending or updating the Company’s strategic direction and goals;
o ensuring that an appropriate set of internal controls are implemented and reviewed
regularly;
o overseeing planning activities including the development and approval of strategic plans
and operating budgets; and
o reviewing the progress and performance of the Company in meeting these plans and
corporate objectives, including the outcome of such reviews on at least an annual basis.
• Ensure corporate accountability to shareholders primarily through adopting an effective
shareholder communications strategy, encouraging effective participation at general meetings and,
through the Chairperson, being the key interface between the Company and its shareholders.
• Oversee the control and accountability systems that ensure the Company is progressing towards
the goals set by the Board and in line with the Company’s purpose, the agreed corporate strategy,
legislative requirements and community expectations.
• Ensure robust and effective risk management, compliance and control systems (including legal
compliance) are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensure appropriate human resource systems (including OH & S systems) are in place to ensure
the well-being and effective contribution of all employees.
• Delegate appropriate powers to the Executive Directors to ensure the effective day-to-day
management of the business and monitoring the exercise of these powers.
3. Specific Matters Reserved for the Board
• Acquiring or selling shares of the Company
• Acquiring, selling or otherwise disposing of property
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• Founding, acquiring or selling subsidiaries of or any company within the Company, participating
in other companies or dissolving or selling the Company’s participation in other companies
• Acquiring or selling patent rights, rights in registered trade marks, licences or other intellectual
property rights of the Company
• Founding, dissolving or relocating branch offices or other offices, plants and facilities
• Starting new business activities, terminating existing business activities or initiating major
changes to the field of the Company’s business activities
• Approving and/or altering the annual business plan (including financial planning) for the Company
or any part of the Company
• Taking or granting of loans including, without limitation, issuing of promissory notes or loans
• Granting securities of any type
• Granting loans to Company officers or employees and taking guarantees from the Company’s
officers and employees
• Determining the balance sheet strategy for the Company or any part of the Company
• Entering into agreements for recurring, voluntary, or additional social benefits, superannuation
agreements or agreements for general wage and salary increases
• Determining the total amount of bonuses and gratuities for Company officers and employees
• Appointing and, where appropriate, removal of Executive Directors
• Ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of the Group General Manager,
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
• Determining the appointment, termination, prolongation of employment or amendment to
conditions of employment of members of the Board of Directors
• Granting or revoking a power of attorney or limited authority to sign and/or act on behalf of the
Company
4. Board Composition
The composition of the Board is reviewed and considered at least annually at a meeting of all Directors.
Directors are elected by shareholders and remain accountable to them. The Board meet formally on a
regular basis.
The Board presently comprises three non-executive Directors and one executive Director.
The Company policy regarding the written terms and conditions for remuneration relating to the appointment
and retirement of Board members are approved at a meeting of all Directors following professional advice.
The Directors of the Company, meeting as a Board, determine the fees of non-executive Directors within
the aggregate limit established by shareholders in a general meeting.
The remuneration and written terms and conditions of executive Directors and officers are reviewed and
approved by the Directors after seeking professional advice.
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The non-executive members of the Board have the right to seek independent professional advice in the
furtherance of their duties as Directors at the Company’s expense. The Chairperson’s approval of such
expenditure is required.
Where any Director has an interest, other than a shareholding in the Company, of any kind in relation to
any matter dealt with at a Board or committee meeting that Director abstains from participation in the
decision process.
Directors must inform the Chairperson, in advance, of any proposed dealing in the Company’s securities,
refrain from buying or selling in the black out periods (other than where exception circumstances apply)
and observe all legal requirements relating to dealing in securities. Directors and officers are prohibited
from acting on material information until it has been released to the market and adequate time has been
given for this to be reflected in the security’s prices.
5. Director Appointment and Renewal
Before appointing a director, FBR undertakes comprehensive reference checks including education,
employment, and character checks, and provides shareholders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director.
The Board regularly reviews its composition and succession plans and the process for nominating and
selecting FBR directors. Directors are generally elected for three years.
Once elected, FBR undertakes an informal induction program for new Directors.
6. Director skills and experience
The Board reviews the skills represented by Directors and considers whether the composition, mix of those
skills and succession plans remain appropriate for FBR’s strategy. It makes recommendations based on its
reviews. The Board also periodically reviews the skills represented by Directors and considers whether
there is a need for existing Directors to undertake training or professional development to maintain the skills
and knowledge needed to perform their roles as Directors effectively.
The Board also considers and makes recommendations about the process for selection and appointment
of Directors for the Board and Board committees, and about the performance of Directors.
The Board considers that the selection and appointment of Directors is such an important task that it should
be the responsibility of the entire Board to consider the nominations process and accordingly it does not
have a separate nomination committee. As the Board consists of four Directors this is considered best
practice at this stage in the Company’s development.
To guide its assessment of the skills and experience of non-executive directors and to identify any gaps in
the collective skills of the Board, the Board uses a skills matrix.
The skills matrix chart below shows the Board’s current assessment of its skills coverage.
Competency Area Specific skills and experience
Leadership Successful history in business at a senior executive level. Public
listed company experience. Understanding/influencing organisation
culture.
Strategic Thinking Experience in developing and implementing successful strategy.
Ability to provide oversight of management for the delivery of
strategic objectives.
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International Experience Experience in and exposure to multiple cultural, regulatory, and
business environments. Experience with doing business in Europe,
US, and the Asia region.
Governance Experience in governance with complex organisations. Commitment
to ensuring effective governance structure. Maintaining effective risk
management and internal control.
Financial Acumen Experience in financial accounting and reporting, corporate finance
and internal financial controls. Experience in business analysis and
financial forecasting.
Health, Safety and
Environment
Experience related to workplace health and safety. Experience with
environmental and community issues in a large organisation.
Stakeholder Management Experience with community relations and government affairs.
Executive experience with industrial relations.
Capital Projects Experience in the delivery of large-scale capital projects. Experience
in project governance and risk management.
Sales and Marketing Senior executive experience in sales and marketing. Building long-
term, sustainable customer relations across a diverse customer
base. Detailed knowledge of the Company’s strategy, markets, and
competitors.
Public Policy and Regulation Experience in managing how organisations adapt and respond to
changing public policy settings. Oversight and management of
regulatory frameworks and processes designed to ensure that all
regulatory obligations are met.
Information Technology and
Innovation
Knowledge and experience in use and governance of critical
information technology infrastructure and applications.
Understanding of potential exposure of organisations to cyber risk
and leveraging digital technology to support growth and drive
competitive advantage.
Robotics and Technology Knowledge and experience in robotic research and application,
including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and
computer science that deals with the design, construction, operation,
and application of robots.
Operations and Manufacturing Senior executive experience in operations and manufacturing field,
including experience in successful product development and
manufacture and the implementation of operating models and
systems.
Construction Senior executive experience in a construction environment, including
a strong background in developing and implementing the controls to
comply with National and International construction standards and
ensuring compliance with construction standards.
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The Board considers that individually and collectively, the directors have an appropriate mix of skills,
experience and expertise to understand FBR and its operating environment, to navigate current and
emerging issues, and to oversee the performance of management in executing the Board-approved
strategy.
The Board keeps up-to-date with market and industry developments through regular briefings at Board
meetings and through site visits.
7. Delegation to Management
Mark Pivac, as Executive Director and CEO, is responsible for managing the Company in accordance with
the strategy and policies approved by the Board.
Executives support and report to the CEO. Key Executives’ biographies are available on FBR’s website.
Executives intermittently attend and regularly report at Board meetings.
8. Company Secretaries
The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary is
accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairperson, on all matters to do with the proper functioning
of the Board.
The Company Secretary is responsible for the communication of administrative matters to the ASX.
Significant announcements are posted on the Company’s website as soon as possible after receiving ASX
clearance of the release.
9. Evaluation of the performance of senior executives, the Board, its committees and
individual Directors
The Board reviews the performance of the senior executives annually by way of formal and informal
discussions as appropriate throughout the year. This process was completed for the year ended 30 June
2026.
A review of the performance of the Board and its Committees during the financial year is conducted by the
Chairperson through formal and informal discussions. Significant issues that are identified or changes
recommended are actioned by the Board. The Board takes these evaluations into consideration when
recommending directors for election. This process was completed for the year ended 30 June 2026.
The Company will be undertaking regular skills assessment and formal performance reviews and
evaluations of individual Directors and senior executives. The Board (having assumed the role of the
Remuneration and People Committee during the financial year ended 30 June 2026) was responsible for
establishing a framework for executive remuneration, performance, and assessment.
The process for evaluating individual Directors and senior executives’ performance and remuneration is set
out in the Remuneration Report contained in the Annual Report.
10. Conflict of Interest
Directors are required to disclose all interests that may conflict with their duties. If a director has a material
personal interest in a matter being considered by the Board, they must not be present for the consideration
of that matter or vote on the matter (unless approved by other directors who do not have a material personal
interest in the matter).
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11. Keeping the market informed
The Company has documented policies for communications and continuous disclosure procedures and
practices. The management group is required to bring any matters which may be of a price sensitive nature
to the Board’s attention. The Board also specifically addresses the issue of process sensitive information
at each of its Board meetings. When the Company gives a new and substantive investor or analyst
presentation the Company releases a copy of the presentation materials on the ASX Market
Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. All ASX announcements are sent directly to the
Director’s immediately after they are released, to ensure Directors are fully aware and have timely visibility
of the nature and quality of the information being disclosed to the market.
12. Communications to Shareholders
The Board of Directors is committed to communicating promptly, accurately and in plain language with
shareholders and aims to ensure that the shareholders, on behalf of whom they act, are informed of all
information necessary to assess the performance of the Directors. Information is communicated to
shareholders through:
• All market announcements which are published on FBR’s website following release on the ASX
Market Announcements Platform. FBR also publishes media releases and other relevant
information on its website (including its corporate governance arrangements).
• The annual report which is distributed to all shareholders;
• The annual general meeting and other meetings so called to obtain approval for Board action as
appropriate;
• The appointment of a staff member and an investor relations program for shareholder liaison to
respond to telephone and written shareholder inquiries; and
• A number of platforms and technologies, including social media, to communicate promptly,
transparently. The Company’s interactive website at http://www.fbr.com.au/ provides shareholders
with information on the Company, its services and products. This provides shareholders the ability
to communicate electronically.
The Company Secretary ensures that the Company’s share registry provides shareholders the option to
communicate and receive notices electronically.
13. Annual General Meetings
The AGM is an opportunity for shareholders to hear from and put questions to the Board, external auditor
and executives. FBR encourages shareholders to attend and participate.
All substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of
hands.
14. Audit & Risk Committee
During the financial year ended 30 June 2026 the Company had an Audit and Risk Committee consisting
of the following Directors:
a) Richard Grellman (Committee Chairperson) [1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025];
b) Glenn Cooper (Committee Chairperson) [1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026];
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c) Shannon Robinson (Committee member) [1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026];
d) Nancy Milne (Committee member) [1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025]; and
e) Lindsay Partridge (Committee member) [9 February 2026 to 30 June 2026].
The Audit & Risk Committee has a formal charter and its objectives to assist the Board in fulfilling its
statutory responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, risk management and internal control include:
• assessing the risk and control environment – review accounting policies, internal controls, practices
and disclosures to assist the board in making informed decisions;
• monitor and review the integrity of the financial reporting of the Company, reviewing significant
financial reporting judgments. Overseeing the financial reporting to ensure it is appropriate and of
a high quality prior to recommending adoption of the financial statements by the Board for release
to the ASX and shareholders;
• review the Company's internal financial control system and risk management systems including the
Company's Risk Management and Internal Compliance and Control policy;
• monitor, review and oversee the external audit function including matters concerning appointment
and remuneration, independence and non-audit services;
• monitor and review compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct; and
• perform such other functions as assigned by law or the Company's Constitution.
Committee members are financially literate, that is, have the ability to read and understand financial reports
including the statements of financial performance, financial position and cash flow. The Committee
members have accounting and financial experience, are knowledgeable about financial and auditing
processes and are responsible for the planning and conduct of meetings and overseeing the reporting to
the Board.
The Audit & Risk Committee meets at least each half year to coincide with the production of published
financial statements and the assessment of external audit reports. The external auditor, and Chief Financial
Officer (or equivalent) and Company Secretary are invited to attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
The Committee members consult directly with the external auditor as required. This consultation may be
independent of management in order to provide an opportunity for the auditor to discuss any contentious
issue or raise concerns. The external auditor is also invited to the Annual General Meeting.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Audit and Risk Committee has a role in safeguarding the
integrity of FBR’s corporate reporting.
Before it approves the financial statements for the half-year and full-year, the Board receives a statement
from the CEO and Chief Financial Officer (or the person who performs those functions) consistent with the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, confirming that to the best of their knowledge the financial
reports present a true and fair view of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and are in
accordance with relevant accounting standards. This statement is made at half yearly intervals. The Audit
and Risk Committee charter is available on FBR’s website.
15. Risk Management
During the reporting period the Company did not have a separate Risk Management Committee. Given the
current size of the Company and Board, the Directors believed there were no efficiencies in forming a
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separate committee and the Audit & Risk Committee, together with the Board as a whole, performed this
role of overseeing the Company’s risk management framework.
The Audit & Risk Committee was comprised of three independent Non-Executive Directors (other than the
period between 1 October 2025 and 9 February 2026 when it was comprised of two independent Non-
Executive Directors), all of whom have considerable commercial qualifications and experience to fulfil the
roles. The Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee was independent and was not the Chair of the Company.
The Board as a whole considers the major risks affecting the business. The Company has developed a risk
management system to evaluate and control risks effectively to ensure opportunities are not lost.
Competitive advantage is enhanced, and management time is not spent reacting to issues or events. It is
not intended to eliminate risk.
This risk management system encompasses all financial operational and compliance controls and risk
management and is subject to regular review.
Financial controls and procedures are clearly defined.
The Company does not have an internal audit function and due to its size and lack of complexity relies on
financial, procedural and managerial controls to mitigate risk.
The Company’s Financial Consultant provided a written statement to the Board, with regards to the annual
financial statements, that in his opinion:
• the statement given in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound
system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all
material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.
16. Whistleblower Policy
The Company has implemented a Whistleblower Policy.
A number of options are available to employees who have questions or who wish to report suspected
violations of the law, the Code of Conduct or related policies and standards. In addition to reporting any
concerns to their line manager, officers, employees (as well as contractors) have the ability to raise
concerns with FBR’s Company Secretary or, alternatively, to FBR’s independent Whistleblower
representatives.
FBR’s Whistleblower representatives are independent non-executive directors who are available for
reporting any breaches of Company policy or breaches of the law by FBR.
All material breaches are reported to the executive team and the Board. Depending on the nature of the
disclosure, investigative reports may include recommendations for remedial or disciplinary action. Persons
providing information to FBR’s Whistleblower representatives have the option to remain anonymous,
ensuring the protection of the individual as well as the integrity of the Whistleblower service.
17. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
The Company has implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
FBR acts with integrity and honesty wherever it does business and is committed to a zero tolerance
approach to bribery and corruption.
FBR is committed to conducting its business ethically and in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
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FBR prohibits bribery and corruption, in any form, whether direct or indirect, whether in the private or public
sector, anywhere in the world, and FBR employees must comply with all relevant laws and regulations in
Australia and other jurisdictions
Any material breach of the Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy is reported to the Board.
18. Verification of periodic reports
The Company is committed to providing clear, concise and effective disclosure in its corporate reports.
Activities reports contained with annual, interim and quarterly reports are prepared by Executives and
Directors and circulated to the full Board for review and comment to ensure accuracy with each individual
Directors’ knowledge and understanding of operations during the period. Financial data is prepared and
sent to the Board for review against Directors’ knowledge and understanding of operations for each period
before approval for release to the market in the reports.
19. Equity Based Remuneration Scheme
The Company has a Securities Incentive Plan which is available to Directors and Employees. The Plan was
last approved by shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
20. ASX Corporate Governance Council Guidelines
This Corporate Governance Statement of the Company has been prepared in accordance with the Fourth
Edition of the Australian Securities Exchange’s (‘ASX’) Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council (‘ASX Principles and Recommendations’)
and a link to it is included in the Company’s Annual Report pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3. The
Corporate Governance Statement is available at https://www.fbr.com.au/view/corporate-governance. The
ASX Principles and Recommendations and the Company’s response as to how and whether it follows those
recommendations are set out below.
The Board has not adopted the following ASX recommendations:
Recommendation 1.5: Diversity policy
The Company is committed to workplace diversity through acting in fairness and without prejudice. The
Company believes that decision-making is enhanced through diversity and supports and encourages
diversity at all levels of the organization.
The Board is responsible for setting measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and annually
reviewing any such objectives and the Company’s progress towards achieving them.
Given the size and stage of the Company, the Directors do not consider it appropriate to set measurable
objectives in relation to diversity. Notwithstanding this the Company strives to provide the best possible
opportunities for current and pr
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