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Timely and balanced disclosure

Goodman is committed to providing timely, balanced and readily available disclosure of material information to Securityholders, the investment community generally, other stakeholders and regulators. It believes that ethical and responsible decision making is critical to the success of its business. Goodman also believes that the transparency of these processes promotes market and Securityholder confidence in its integrity and sustainability.

Goodman’s Continuous Disclosure Policy outlines the procedures followed internally to ensure timely and full disclosure of material through the ASX. Under this policy, Investor Relations is responsible for the co-ordination of all ASX announcements, however it relies on the input and signoff of key staff in each division to which the ASX announcement relates. The Group Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary (the “Communications Officer”) review all filings prior to lodgement with ASIC or the ASX and are responsible for ensuring timely lodgement of all documentation.

Where possible, the Board’s policy is to review announcements (or near final drafts) on key transactions, disclosure documents and other periodic or other mandatory disclosures.

All announcements are reported to the Board and a record is made as part of Board papers, whether the announcement has been reviewed by the Board or otherwise. The Communications Officer has responsibility for all communications with the ASX. The Communications Officer authorises all market communications and should be kept informed of issues discussed during meetings with investors/analysts. The Communications Officer reviews other market communications such as press releases and other corporate publications, to ensure a consistent approach is adopted in relation to disclosure. Following receipt of confirmation of lodgement and the release of announcements, relevant information is then published on the Group’s website.

The Group’s senior executives, including the Communications Officer, regularly meet to consider operational matters and regulatory compliance including the consideration of identified potential transactions that may require disclosure. In particular, this includes significant corporate or property transactions, and refinancing at the Group level or within the Group’s managed funds.

The Continuous Disclosure Policy also sets out when trading halts are to be used, how to respond to market speculation and guidelines regarding how communications are to be made through differing forms of media.

Information on continuous disclosure is made available to all employees on commencement of employment. Goodman’s Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on its website.

Securityholders
Goodman has implemented a number of processes in order to facilitate the effective and efficient exercise of the rights of all Securityholders. It communicates information to Securityholders through a range of media, including annual reports, half year results, quarterly updates, general communications and ASX announcements. Results presentations are webcast and available for downloading on the website. Key financial information and stock performance are also available on Goodman’s website. Securityholders can raise questions by contacting Goodman by telephone, facsimile, email or post. Contact details are provided on the website and at the back of this Annual Report. Goodman’s policy and procedures in relation to investor communications are incorporated into its Continuous Disclosure Policy.

Securityholders are invited to attend the AGM either in person or by proxy. The Board regards the meeting as an excellent forum in which to discuss issues relevant to Goodman. The Board encourages the full participation of Securityholders at these meetings to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with Goodman’s strategy and objectives. Securityholders are invited to submit questions to the external auditor for discussion at the AGM.

The meeting is webcast to further inform Securityholders who are unable to attend and the address of the Chairman is immediately announced to the ASX. Voting results (including a summary of proxy voting) on matters considered at the meeting are released to the ASX as soon as practicable after they are determined.

Complaints handling
Goodman has both internal and external complaints handling procedures. Investor Relations responds to Securityholder enquiries and complaints and provides a thorough and transparent communications service to Securityholders. GFM is also a member of the Financial Ombudsman Service, an external industry complaints handling service.

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