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AQP - Aquarius Platinum - Notice of Annual General Meeting and Explanatory
Memorandum
Aquarius Platinum Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda)
Registration Number: EC26290
Share Code JSE: AQP
ISIN Code: BMG0440M1284
Aquarius Platinum Limited
EXEMPT COMPANY NO. EC26290
ARBN 087 577 893
Notice of Annual General Meeting
and
Explanatory Memorandum
Date of Meeting: Friday, 28 November 2008
Time of Meeting: 9:00 am
Place of Meeting: Clarendon House
2 Church Street
Hamilton
BERMUDA
This Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum should be read
in their entirety. If shareholders are in doubt as to how they should
vote, they should seek advice from their accountant, solicitor or other
professional adviser prior to voting.
- Your 2008 Annual Report is now available at www.aquariusplatinum.com
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED
Exempt Company NO. EC26290
ARBN 087 577 893
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an annual general meeting of shareholders of
Aquarius Platinum Limited ("Company") will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, 28
November 2008 at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda.
The Explanatory Memorandum which accompanies and forms part of this Notice of
Annual General Meeting describes the various matters to be considered and
contains a glossary of defined terms for terms that are not defined in full
in this Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Agenda
Appointment of Chairman of the Meeting
Confirmation of the Notice and Quorum
Accounts for the Period Ended 30 June 2008
To receive the financial statements, directors` report and auditor`s report
for the Company and its controlled entities for the period ended 30 June
2008.
Resolution 1 - Re-election of Mr David Dix
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution:
"That Mr David Dix, who retires by rotation in accordance with the Company`s
Bye-Laws and being eligible, offers himself for re-election, be re-elected as
a Director."
Resolution 2 - Re-election of Sir William Purves
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution:
"That Sir William Purves, who retires by rotation in accordance with the
Company`s Bye-Laws and being eligible, offers himself for re-election, be re-
elected as a Director."
Resolution 3 - Re-appointment of Auditor
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the
following resolution:
"That, Messrs Ernst & Young of Perth, Western Australia, be and are hereby
appointed as Auditors of the Company until the conclusion of the next annual
general meeting at a fee to be agreed by the Directors."
By Order of the Board
Willi Boehm
Company Secretary
DATED: 3 November 2008
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED
Exempt Company NO. EC26290
ARBN 087 577 893
Explanatory Memorandum
This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared for the information of members
in Aquarius in connection with the business to be conducted at the Annual
General Meeting of the members of the Company to be held at Clarendon House,
2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda at 9:00 am on Friday, 28 November 2008.
This Explanatory Memorandum should be read in conjunction with, and forms
part of, the accompanying Notice of Annual General Meeting. A glossary of
terms is included at the end of this Explanatory Memorandum.
Full details of the resolutions to be considered at the Meeting are set out
below.
Resolution 1 - Re-Election of Mr David Dix as a Director
It is a requirement under the Company`s Bye-laws that Mr David Dix retire by
rotation. Mr Dix has offered himself for re-election as a Director.
The remaining Directors recommend to shareholders that Mr Dix be re-elected.
Resolution 2 - Re-Election of Sir William Purves as a Director
It is a requirement under the Company`s Bye-laws that Sir William Purves
retire by rotation. Sir William Purves has offered himself for re-election
as a Director.
The remaining Directors recommend to shareholders that Sir William Purves be
re-elected.
Resolution 3 - Re-Appointment of Auditor
Section 89(2) of the Companies Act 1981 provides that members of a company at
each annual general meeting shall appoint one or more auditors to hold office
until the close of the next annual general meeting. In addition, Section
89(6) provides that the remuneration of an auditor appointed by the members
shall be fixed by the members or by the Directors, if they are authorised to
do so by the members.
Ernst & Young are the Company`s auditors. Pursuant to resolution 3, Ernst &
Young will be re-appointed the Company`s auditors until the close of the next
annual general meeting at a fee to be agreed by the Directors.
Glossary of Terms
In the Notice of Annual General Meeting and this Explanatory Memorandum the
following words and expressions have the following meanings:
"ASX" means ASE Limited.
"ASX Listing Rules" means the official listing rules of ASX.
"Board" means the board of Directors.
"Companies Act" means the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda as amended from time
to time.
"Company" and "Aquarius" means Aquarius Platinum Limited ARBN 087 557 893.
"Directors" means the directors of the Company from time to time.
"Explanatory Memorandum" means this explanatory memorandum.
"Meeting" and "Annual General Meeting" means the annual general meeting of
shareholders in the Company or any adjournment thereof, convened by the
Notice.
"Notice" and "Notice of Annual General Meeting" means the notice of annual
general meeting which accompanies this Explanatory Memorandum.
"Resolution" means a resolution in the Notice of Meeting.
"Shareholder" means a registered holder of Shares.
"Share" means a fully paid common share in the capital of the Company.
03 November 2008
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