STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
21 August 2023
Closing date for director nominations and ASM date
The period for nomination of directors to Chorus’ Board opens today and closes 5.00pm New Zealand time on Monday 11 September 2023.
Nominations may only be made by a shareholder entitled to attend and vote at Chorus’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (ASM) to be held at 2pm (NZ time) on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at Chorus’ offices at Level 10 Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington and online.
Full details of how to attend the ASM, including participating and voting online, will be provided in our notice of meeting.
Chorus has been granted a waiver from the NZX listing rules relating to restrictions on the persons who may be appointed as directors to allow Chorus’ Constitution to include a restriction prohibiting Associated Persons of Telecommunications Services in New Zealand (other than the services provided by Chorus) from being Chorus directors.
Nominations must be accompanied by the consent in writing of the person being nominated and should contain sufficient information to enable shareholders to make an informed decision as to whether or not to elect the candidate, including:
• Biographical details, qualifications, experience and the skills the candidate will bring to the Board; and
• Details of other material directorships held.
Nominations should be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to:
Chief Corporate Officer & General Counsel
Chorus Limited PO Box 632
Wellington 6140
Authorised by:
Elaine Campbell
Chief Corporate Officer & General Counsel
ENDS
For further information:
Brett Jackson
Investor Relations Manager
Phone: +64 4 896 4039
Mobile: +64 (27) 488 7808
Email: [email protected]
Steve Pettigrew
Head of External Communications
Mobile: +64 (27) 258 6257
Email: [email protected]
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