Global Proxy Solicitation Information

GPS is recognised as the Australian leader in shareholder engagement and proxy strategies, discrete institutional and retail investor research and corporate governance advisory services. As the most experienced and only specialist shareholder engagement firm in Australia, boards and shareholder groups turn to GPS for professional advice and services. GPS provides conflict-free advice and in-depth research to a wide range of Australian and overseas clients including ASX listed companies, activist funds and institutional investors. Our detailed analysis combined with deep equity market insights and thorough understanding of both institutional and retail shareholders underpin the high standard of service quality we provide to our clients. The business is led by expert principals and executed by an outstanding team of research and solicitation specialists. We stand out because • Execution is led by GPS principals, guaranteeing outcome alignment • We are independent and have no hidden conflicts • Our expert advice is based on a significant track record for M&As and AGMs • We flawlessly execute to the highest standard Since 2006 GPS has been mandated in over 500 transactions valued in excess of $550 billion. On 21 March 2017 GPS announced that the global consultancy, Morrow Sodali, had acquired a majority interest in GPS. Specialties Shareholder Engagement • Proxy solicitation - retail and institutional • Vote monitoring • Shareholder Helplines • Microwebsites Corporate Governance • Remuneration reports • Governance audits • Board composition and skills matrix • M&A advisory services • Activist response & activist governance services • Proxy advisor consultation Research • Institutional opinion research • Retail shareholder polling • Focus groups