Perpetual has continuous disclosure obligations under ASX Listing Rule 3.1 and the Corporations Act 2001. The Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary are members of the continuous disclosure committee responsible for deciding what information is required to be disclosed to the ASX.
In addition to its continuous disclosure obligations, the board ensures that shareholders are fully informed of all material matters that affect the position and prospects of the group through the:
- Annual Report, which is released in August each year;
- Chairman's and the Managing Director's addresses to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting;
- Report to Shareholders in February (on half yearly financial results) and the Chairman’s May Letter to Shareholders each year; and
- Posting of significant information on this website as it is disclosed to the market
The board considers its disclosure obligations at each scheduled board meeting. Copies of major announcements lodged with the ASX in the past year can be accessed through our website. Webcasts of half year and annual analysts' briefings and copies of our published Annual Report and Half Year Result can be found on our website.
Perpetual generally holds its Annual General Meeting in October and a copy of the Notice of Annual General Meeting will be posted on the Perpetual website. The board encourages shareholders to attend the Annual General Meeting and to vote on the motions by appointing a proxy if unable to attend.
Share dealings by directors, executives and employees
Provided they do not have price sensitive information, directors and employees are permitted to deal in the company’s shares only in the one month periods commencing:
- 24 hours after announcement of the half year and full year financial results;
- 24 hours after release of the Chairman’s letter to shareholders in May; and
- at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.
The group’s policy requires prior approval for any share dealings from the Chairman in the case of directors, from a nominated director in the case of the Chairman and from the Managing Director in the case of senior executives. Prior approval is also required from the Managing Director or Company Secretary in the case of certain employees who are more likely to have access to potentially price sensitive information through their position in the company.
