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A substantial profit, gearing at historically low levels and a fully cash covered distribution are the financial highlights of FY17. The most important features of this year’s operating performance however, are the refinements to the portfolio and realisation of longer-term strategic objectives.
FINANCIAL MARKETS
ANNUAL MEETING
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CONDUCT ACT 2013
OF UNITHOLDERS
As a leading investment entity with strong governance structures, the Board has welcomed the additional regulation of the fund management industry provided by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
GMT has transitioned into the new regulatory regime with minor amendments being made
to the governing Trust Deed to ensure that it complies with the Act.
To ensure Unitholders are fully informed about their investment, GMT’s Trust Deed and the Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives are provided on the Trust's website (as well as the Disclose Register), together with other key documents and market announcements.
With a dedicated investor relations
resource, Unitholders also have direct access to professional support, through a toll free number or email correspondence. The contact details are located in the Corporate Directory on page 93 of this report.
This year’s Annual Meeting is to be held at 1:30 pm on 2 August 2017 at the SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland.
The Board encourages investor participation at all its forums and has again selected a centrally located hotel with complimentary parking at the venue for this year’s meeting. A live webcast will be broadcast for those who are unable to attend.
The formal business will include the election of one Independent Director. Further details will be contained in the Notice of Meeting, which
is expected to be distributed on or around
30 June 2017.
GOODMAN PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2017 GMT BOND ISSUER LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2017
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