2025 Corporate Governance Statement
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Felix Group Holdings Ltd (ACN: 159 858 509)
2025 Corporate Governance Statement
The Board of Felix Group Holdings Ltd (“Felix” or “the Company”) is responsible for the
governance of the Group and its controlled entities (collectively, “the Group”).
The Board has adopted a suite of charters and key corporate governance documents which
define the policies and procedures followed by the Group. These documents can be found in
the Corporate Governance section of the Group’s website.
The policies and procedures were adopted in November 2020 and were effective from the
date the Company listed on the ASX, 12 January 2021. The corporate governance policies
and practices are reviewed periodically and developed to meet the needs of Felix. In the period
minor amendments were made to some policies and procedures as well as more
comprehensive changes to the Board and Subcommittee Charters.
The Group’s Corporate Governance Statement references the ASX Corporate Governance
Council Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition) (the “ASX
CGPR”).
The ASX CGPR are outlined on the following pages with the corresponding section of this
Corporate Governance Statement addressing the Group’s practices.
This statement provides an outline of the main corporate governance policies and practices
the Group had in place during the 2025 financial year and how the Group’s frameworks aligns
with the ASX CGPR (unless otherwise noted).
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Group and the information
contained herein is correct as of 25 August 2025.
Website Links:
Company Information
www.felix.net/about
Investors
www.investorhub.felix.net
Corporate Governance
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance
Recommendations
Compliance with Recommendations
Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 Roles and responsibilities The Board adopted and approved a Board Charter on 18
of Board and management
November 2020. The Charter was reviewed and updated
in the prior period on 20 June 2024. A copy of the Charter
is available at https://investorhub.felix.net/corporategovernance.
The Board is committed to acting in the best interests of the
Company, and has established the functions and
responsibilities for the Board and those delegated to
management in the Charter.
1.2 Appointment and
election of Directors
re- The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is
responsible for recommending candidates for appointment
to the Board. This includes background checks on
nominated candidates to ensure they have the required
competence, experience and skill levels required by the
business and that candidates are legally eligible to act as
Directors. Full background checks, including criminal
record and bankruptcy checks were performed on all
Directors.
Comprehensive biographical information is provided to
shareholders in the notice of meetings to enable them to
make an informed decision whether to elect or re-elect a
Director.
1.3 Written agreement with All directors and senior executives have a written
Directors
agreement which formalises the terms of their
appointment. Each Director executes a letter of
appointment which details the terms of their appointment,
and expectation of duties relating to the position.
1.4 Company Secretary
The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board,
through the Chair, on all matters to do with the proper
functioning of the Board. All Directors have access to the
Company Secretary. Their biographical details and
qualifications are included in the 2025 Annual Report.
1.5 Diversity
The Group has a diversity policy under which the Board is
responsible for setting of measurable objectives for
achieving gender diversity and monitoring the Group’s
process. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is
responsible for the implementation and ongoing
management of the policy. A copy of the diversity policy is
available
at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporategovernance.
Gender diversity statistics as at 30 June 2025 are outlined
in the table below:
Number
of
total
employees
Percentage of total
employees
Number of senior
executives*
Percentage of senior
executives
Number
of
total
Board members
Percentage of total
Board members
Male
45
Female
7
84%
16%
5
1
83%
17%
4
1
80%
20%
*Direct reports to the CEO
1.6
Board
evaluation
The Group is committed to ensuring equal employment
opportunity for all its employees and senior management,
based on merit, ability, performance and potential, in a way
that contributes to the achievement of its corporate
objectives, including diversity.
performance A review of Board performance is conducted by the
Chairperson and Directors on an ongoing basis and
through an annual self‐assessment process. A Board
evaluation process was conducted during the financial
year. Each director’s performance was evaluated against a
set criteria and for any areas of deficiency a mutual action
plan was formulated. All Directors have access to
continuing education and are provided with the information
they need to discharge their responsibilities effectively. The
Company Secretary plays an integral role in supporting the
Board by monitoring Board policy and procedures and co‐
ordinating meeting documentation.
1.7
Management The Board has a process in place for the evaluation of
performance evaluation
senior executives, which is implemented through the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Key
performance indicators for each executive are monitored
on regular basis. A formal assessment of senior executives
was performed during the current financial year.
Principle 2 – Structure the Board to be effective and add value
2.1 Nomination Committee
A Nomination & Remuneration Committee has been
established with its own charter, available at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
The
charter was reviewed and updated on 20 June 2024.
The committee was Chaired by an independent Director
and made up of a further independent Director and two
non-independent Directors during the period.
The qualifications of all members are set out in the FY25
Annual Report (Directors’ Report).
2.2 Board skills matrix
The skills, knowledge and experience set out in the table
below have been identified as those that are required for
the effective management of the Group.
Skill
No of Directors (5)
CEO
&
Executive
4
Leadership
Audit, Finance, Risk
4
Contracting Industry
2
Software/ SaaS
2
Customer/ Marketing
2
M&A
3
International
4
Listed
3
Growth/ Innovation
3
2.3 Board independence and The Group currently has five Directors, of which three are
length of service
independent Non-executive Directors. The Board is
chaired by Michael Bushby, an independent Non-executive
Director.
2.4 Board composition
Details of the skills and length of service of each Director
are set out in the FY2025 Annual Report (Directors’
Report).
The Board is currently compliant as it has more
independent than non-independent Directors.
The non-independent Directors are, founder - Mike Davis
due to being current executive of the business, and George
Rolleston, a significant shareholder and long-term Director.
The decision as to whether a Director is independent is
made by the Board.
2.5 Chair independence
The Chair, Michael Bushby, is an independent Nonexecutive Director.
2.6 Induction and professional Each new Board member has been afforded the
development.
opportunity to meet with existing Board members, relevant
senior executives and managers. All Board members are
expected to maintain the skills required to discharge their
respective roles. Where appropriate, specific updates to
changes in regulations and standards will be
communicated to the Directors as part of formal meetings
of the Board or sub-committees.
Principle 3 – Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
3.1 Values
1. Build a better way
2. Roll the sleeves
3. Be the team
4. Make your mark
5. Drive the standard
6. Bring the joy
3.2 Code of conduct
The Group has a Code of Conduct for Directors, senior
executives and employees, which set out the fundamental
principles of business conduct expected by the Group. The
Code of Conduct, as it relates to Directors, is contained
within
the
Charter,
available
at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance
3.3 Whistleblower policy
The Board has adopted a Whistleblower policy to ensure
concerns regarding unacceptable conduct including
breaches of the Group’s code of conduct can be raised on
a confidential basis, without fear of reprisal, or
discriminatory treatment.
Under the Group’s policy, any material breaches are to be
reported to the Chairman and the Company Secretary of
the Board.
3.4
Anti-bribery
corruption policy
A copy of the Whistleblower Policy is available at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance
and The Board has a zero-tolerance approach to any acts of
bribery and corruption and is committed to ensuring
Directors and employees are acting professionally, fairly
and with integrity in all business dealings.
Under the Group’s policy, any material breaches are to be
reported to the Chairman and the Company Secretary of
the Board.
A copy of the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy is
available
at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporategovernance.
Principle 4 – Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
4.1 Audit committee
An Audit & Risk Committee has been established with its
own
charter,
available
at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
The committee was Chaired by an independent Director
and made up of a further independent Director and two
non-independent Directors during the period.
The qualifications of all members are set out in the FY25
Annual Report (Directors’ Report).
4.2 CEO & CFO declaration of The Board has received the declaration from the CEO and
financial statements
CFO required under section 295A of the Corporations Act
2001 in respect of the 2025 financial report.
4.3 Integrity of corporate To verify the integrity of periodic corporate reports to the
reports
market which are not audited or reviewed by an external
auditor, all corporate reports are, at a minimum, reviewed
prior to release by the CEO, CFO and a Director, usually
the Chairman. In addition, the review of all market sensitive
releases is a permanent Board meeting agenda item.
Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 Disclosure policy
The Group has adopted a formal Market Disclosure policy,
a copy of which is available to view at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
The
policy describes the key obligations of the Board and senior
management to ensure the Group’s compliance with its
disclosure requirements as well as guidelines for the
determination of what information and events trigger
reporting requirements. The Board has overall
responsibility for the establishment, implementation and
supervision of the Company’s continuous disclosure
process, it has delegated this authority to the Company
Secretary.
5.2
Material
market Under the Group’s Market Disclosure policy, all members
announcements
of the Board will receive material market announcements
prior to being released.
5.3 Investor presentation Under the Group’s Market Disclosure policy, all substantive
disclosures
investor analyst presentations will be released on the ASX
Market Announcements Platform ahead of such
presentations.
Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders
6.1
Publicly
available The Group’s website contains extensive information on the
governance information
Group, its history and business activities and information
relevant to investors are set out in the guidelines.
6.2
Investor
programs
relations
6.3 Facilitate participation at
meetings of security holders
6.4 Resolutions by poll at
meetings of security holders
6.5 Electronic communication
to and from security holders
Investors may access copies of ASX announcements,
investor presentations, annual reports and the Shareholder
Communication Policy at www.investorhub.felix.net.
The Group has implemented an investor relations program
and includes the contact details for investor relations on its
market releases.
To facilitate participating at meetings, all security holders
are provided advance notice of meetings which contain
information on how investors could participate in the
meeting.
The Group’s resolutions at previous AGM’s was conducted
by poll and plans to have all substantive resolutions at
meetings of security holders decided by poll, rather than a
show of hands.
Security holders are afforded the option of being able to
receive communications electronically, which is managed
through our security registry. The Group also provides
email address to enable investors to contact investor
relations contacts.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
7.1 Risk committee
An Audit & Risk Committee has been established with its
own
charter,
available
at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
The committee was Chaired by an independent Director
and made up of a further independent Director and two
non-independent Directors during the period.
The qualifications of all members are set out in the FY25
Annual Report (Directors’ Report).
Risks affecting the Group have been regularly monitored
and mitigated as part of the ordinary Board review
processes. A formal risk management framework will be
implemented by the Audit & Risk committee.
7.3 Internal audit
The Group, due to its size, does not currently have an
internal audit function. It has employed its Chief Financial
Officer who has been formally tasked with implementing
and improving the current system of controls with regular
feedback to the Board. This has been monitored and
reviewed throughout the year.
7.4 Environmental and social Material risks associated with the operations of the Group
risk management
have been identified and a Risk Register is maintained by
the Group. The Board does not currently consider the
Group to be materially exposed to environmental or social
risks.
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly
8.1 Remuneration committee A Nomination & Remuneration Committee has been
established with its own charter, available at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
7.2 Annual risk review
The committee was Chaired by an independent Director
and made up of a further independent Director and two
non-independent Directors during the period.
The qualifications of all members are set out in the FY25
Annual Report (Directors’ Report).
8.2 Disclosure of Executive The Group seeks to attract and retain high performing
and Non-Executive Director Directors and Executives with appropriate skills,
remuneration policy
qualifications and experience to add value to the Group and
fulfil the roles and responsibilities required. Additional
details of the Group’s remuneration methodologies are
displayed in the FY25 Annual Report.
Executive remuneration is to reflect performance and
accordingly, remuneration is structured with a fixed
component and performance-based component.
Non-Executive Directors are paid fixed fees for their
services in accordance with the Group’s Constitution.
The Group provides long term incentives to executives and
Directors via its Short and Long Term Management
Incentive and Director Option Plan. The Plans are designed
to focus on long-term shareholder returns. Under the Plans,
participants will be able to exercise their securities subject
to vesting conditions being satisfied.
Further details regarding remuneration and share retention
policies and the remuneration of Executive and NonExecutive Directors, are set out in the 2025 Annual Report
and detailed in the Securities Trading Policy available at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
8.3 Policy on hedging equity Details of the Group’s Short and Long Term Management
incentive schemes
Incentive and Director Option Plan are set out in the
Remuneration Report and included in the FY25 Annual
Report.
The Group’s Plan agreements prohibit transactions which
conflict with the Group’s Securities Trading Policy (which
prohibits Directors and executives entering into margin
lending arrangements or short-term dealings trading in
relation to company securities).
A copy of the Securities Trading policy is available at
https://investorhub.felix.net/corporate-governance.
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