Index of disclosures made in relation to the QCA principles
All QCA principles are addressed one by one in:
In addition and where relevant, the following signposted disclosures are identified in relation to the relevant principle:
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QCA Principle
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Principle 1 – Establish a strategy and business model which promote long term value for shareholders
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N/A
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Principle 2 – Seek to understand and meet shareholder needs and expectations
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N/A |
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Principle 3 – Take account of wider stakeholder and social responsibilities and their implications for long term success
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- See also ESG Report pages 13 – 20 of the annual report for the year ended 31 August 2023
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Principle 4 – Embedded effective risk management, considering both opportunities threats, throughout the organisation
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N/A
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Principle 5 – Maintain the board as a well-functioning, balanced team led by the chair
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N/A
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Principle 6 – Ensure that between them the directors have the necessary up-to-date experience, skills and capabilities
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- See directors’ profiles/biographies in the “Board of Directors” tab on the company’s website: http://www.thecharacter.com/board-of-directors/
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Principle 7 – Evaluate board performance on clear and relevant objectives, seeking continuous improvement
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N/A
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Principle 8 – Promote a corporate culture that is based on ethical values and behaviours
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N/A
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Principle 9 – Maintain governance structures and processes that are fit for purpose and support good decision-making by the board
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- See remuneration committee report for the year ended 31 August 2023 at page 32 of the annual report for the year ended 31 August 2023.
- See the terms of reference for the Audit, Remuneration, Nominations and Corporate Governance committees of the board in the “Company Documents” tab on the company’s website:
http://www.thecharacter.com/company-documents/
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Principle 10 – Communicate how the company is governed and is performing by maintaining a dialogue with shareholders and other relevant stakeholders
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- See 2023 AGM proxy/voting statistics: polling-report-for-agm-held-on-20-january-2023.pdf (thecharacter.com)
- See historical annual reports: http://www.thecharacter.com/financial-reports/
- See AGM notices for the AGMs held in January 2018, 2019 and 2020 and to be held in 2024 – at end of each annual report for the years ended 31 August 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023 in the “Financial Reports” tab on the company’s website: http://www.thecharacter.com/financial-reports/
- See AGM notices for the AGMs held in January 2021 and 2022 – in the relevant circular in the “Company Documents” tab on the company’s website: http://www.thecharacter.com/company-documents/
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