Changes to the Board - 2nd March 2004
HOMEX - Perth
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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Grant as Managing Director and CEO, and Mr Clayton Nelson as an executive Director of the Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd group.
Michael Grant, 46, will be replacing Nigel Ferguson who announces his retirement from the managing director role. Nigel will continue on the Board as a non executive Director, and will provide corporate consulting services to the company.
Mike is a founding director of Deep Sea Fisheries, responsible for all aspects of marketing and promotion of the Group and its products. He has 30 years experience, and is well known and respected in the fishing industry. He will continue to perform his marketing role as well as leading the group into the future.
Clayton Nelson, 41, has a long association with the company, starting as a skipper in 1985, and serving as the group’s fleet master for the last 7 years. Clayton brings considerable expertise and will add a youthful and innovative voice to the Board.
Mike Grant paid tribute to Nigel Ferguson who was the founding Chairman and Managing Director of the Group.
“Nigel’s contribution to the success of the company to date cannot be measured. We are pleased that he will continue to provide his skills and knowledge to the Board in a non executive role, and wish him well in his retirement,” said Mr Grant. “I am looking forward to taking over at the helm of a company well positioned for long term growth. We have been very active in lobbying for continued restructure in our principal fishery to further lower our production costs, and the rewards of recent changes will be seen in the near future.”
I am very pleased with the new composition of the Board. The appointments will add fresh enthusiasm to the management of the group, which will be a key factor in our ongoing success.
Gordon Hill
Chairman
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Dividend Reinvestment Plan Share Issue Price - 9th December 2003
HOMEX - Perth
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Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd is pleased to announce a discounted DRP issue price of 45 cents per share in relation to the upcoming dividend.
The price reflects a 5% discount to the weighted average price of shares recently traded, as determined in accordance with the Company's DRP Rules.
The dividend of 0.5 cents per share will be paid to shareholders on 12 December 2003. Eligible DRP participants will be allotted new shares on this date in lieu of cash dividends, rounded up to the nearest whole share.
Application for quotation of the shares issued under the DRP will be made within 10 business days following the allotment in accordance with Listing Rule 2.8.3
Mark Douglas
Company Secretary
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Managing Director's Update - 18th November 2003
HOMEX - Perth
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It is with pleasure that I provide this update to Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd shareholders and other interested parties.
The last three years has been a period of rationalisation and consolidation within our industry. During this time representatives of Deep Sea Fisheries have worked with industry bodies to promote a more sustainable industry. Coinciding with these developments, we have been building a future for Deep Sea Fisheries by purchasing Statutory Fishing Rights, providing the company with a larger stake in a tighter and more commercially viable industry. We have started to see the fruits of these initiatives in improved catches and believe this trend will only improve.
Now that the foundations are laid we intend exploring further growth opportunities.
To coincide with these developments we have elected recently appointed Director Gordon Hill to Chair the Board. Gordon's experience includes 12 years in State politics with responsibility for portfolios in Fisheries, Police, Mines and Trade. As Chairman he will bring independence and other measurable benefits to the Board.
We believe Gordon's skills in promoting a range of industries at a government level will prove invaluable in terms of the contribution he will make in shaping the company's future direction.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as Chairman since the inception of the Company in 1986. My retirement from this position will enable me to focus on progressing the company as Group Managing Director. In addition Gordon's appointment will enhance our Corporate Governance procedures.
The Directors are positive about the company's future, and I look forward to updating shareholders with further developments during what promises to be a dynamic phase for the industry and Deep Sea Fisheries.
Nigel Ferguson
Chairman of Directors
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Results of Annual General Meeting - 14th November 2003
HOMEX - Perth
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Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 14 November 2003 the following resolutions were passed by a show of hands without amendment.
In accordance with section 251AA of the Corporations Act, the following proxy votes were received:
RESOLUTION 1 - ADOPTION OF 2003 ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 2,438,130. Voting results were:
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 2,438,130. Voting results were:
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 2,438,130. Voting results were:
RESOLUTION 4 - APPROVAL OF THE DEEP SEA FISHERIES LTD DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 2,438,130. Voting results were:
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 2,438,130. Voting results were:
The total number of proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed was 733,755. Voting results were:
Appointment of Director - 20 October 2003
HOMEX - Perth
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The Board of Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd has pleasure in announcing the appointment of Mr Gordon Hill, former WA Minister for Fisheries, to the Board of Directors.
During his 12 years in State politics, Gordon was responsible for portfolios in Fisheries, Police, Mines and Trade, and his appointment will bring valued experience and independence to the Board.
Gordon currently practices as a commercial and corporate solicitor, and is a Board member of several Australian and international public and private companies.
Gordon's thorough knowledge of the fishing industry will benefit the group, particularly with his strong expertise in operating and negotiating within regulated industries. He has vast experience in accessing international markets which will be valuable for future product sales.
The Company's major fishery is undergoing a reform process to rebuild stocks and increase future catches. Concurrently the Deep Sea Fisheries group is actively exploring strategies that will enable it to take full advantage of the future benefits of these reforms. We consider that Gordon's appointment to the Board will be invaluable to the progression of these initiatives.
The Group expects to make some significant developments in these areas by the end of this year. We will provide a further update to shareholders at this time.
Nigel Ferguson
Chairman of Directors
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Dividend Reinvestment Plan Discount - 25 September 2003
HOMEX - Perth
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At a Board meeting today, the Directors of Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd resolved that shares issued under the Company's proposed Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will be priced at a discount of 5% to the weighted average market price of the Company's shares.
Registered shareholders that lodge a DRP Election/Variation Form with the Company's Share Registry by 5pm WST on 5 December 2003 will be eligible to participate in the DRP for the 2003 final dividend of 0.5 cents payable on 12 December.
The implementation of the DRP is subject to shareholder approval at the 2003 Annual General Meeting to be held on 14 November 2003. Shareholders will be provided with details of the DRP in the notice for that meeting. The resolution to adopt the DRP has the support of all Directors.
DRP Election/Variation Forms and a summary of the DRP Rules will be sent to all shareholders immediately following approval at the AGM.
Nigel Ferguson
Chairman of Directors
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