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[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0B629F” module_class=”ams-h-100 col-1-accordion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#03305D” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#03305D” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1rem|0rem|0rem|0rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”8px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle A” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” overflow-x=”scroll” overflow-y=”scroll” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cA successful company is led by an effective and entrepreneurial Board, whose role is to promote the long term sustainable success of the company, generating value for shareholders and contributing to wider society.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n AMS has a high-quality Board with diverse yet complementary backgrounds. The composition of the Board is regularly reviewed by the Nomination Committee to ensure there is a balance of appropriate skills, experience, independence and knowledge. It providesstrong and effective leadership and constructive challenge. Individual members of the Board have equal responsibility for the overall stewardship, management and performance of the Group and for the approval of its long-term objectives and strategic plans. The Board outlined in 2020 how it is being refreshed . This process has progressed well and is on schedule to be completed in 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principal B” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” overflow-x=”scroll” overflow-y=”scroll” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should establish the company\u2019s purpose, values and strategy, and satisfy itself that these and its culture are aligned. All Directors must act with integrity, lead by example and promote the desired culture.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n AMS\u2019s Purpose is \u2018to develop, to make a real difference and to add value\u2019 and has a Vision of \u2018a world where the outcome of every patient can benefit from our products and a company where every employee feels invested and valued\u2019.. The Board is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the Group. It is responsible for setting and executing the business strategy which is defined through four Strategic Pillars and seeks to deliver shareholder value while acting in the best interests of the Group\u2019s stakeholders. The Board has responsibility for AMS\u2019s \u2018Care, Fair, Dare\u2019 culture and sets the tone from the top. The Board reserves certain matters for its own determination and delegates to Board Committees, Executive Directors and the Senior Management Team where appropriate. The role and activities of the Board are discussed in more detail in the Annual Report and on the AMS website, which will be refreshed and relaunched at around the end of 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principal C” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should ensure that the necessary resources are in place for the company to meet its objectives and measure performance against them. The Board should also establish a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enable risk to be assessed and managed.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Board meets regularly each year with seven meetings scheduled in person and two by video conference. Ad-hoc meetings are arranged as required to manage urgent issues. Board meetings formulate AMS\u2019s strategy and commercial objectives, continuously monitor the performance of the Group against strategy and KPIs, ensure that AMS\u2019s principal risks and uncertainties are assessed and managed and actions are in place to manage ESG (sustainability).<\/p>\n \nAMS\u2019s risk register is reviewed by the Board at least bi-annually. AMS\u2019s risk management process is regularly reviewed and discussed with our internal auditors. In accordance with the Board\u2019s procedures, all Directors are required to notify the Board of any conflicts of interest and a register of such interestsis maintained by the Company Secretary. Transactions which engage an interest held by a Director are identified and the risks associated with any potential conflict are managed accordingly. Any planned changes to the interests of any Director, including Directorships outside the Group, are notified to the Board. Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) do not participate in any bonus, share option or pension arrangement. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principal D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cIn order for the company to meet its responsibilities to shareholders and stakeholders, the Board should ensure effective engagement with, and encourage participation from, these parties.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Board is committed to open and constructive dialogue with shareholders, investors and analysts regarding strategic objectives, governance and performance of the company. The Board recognises its responsibility to take into consideration the needs and concerns of the Group\u2019s stakeholders as it discusses matters and makes decisions. Further detail regarding the Board\u2019s engagement with all stakeholders is set out in the Annual Report. This process was set out in the Annual Report and in market announcements and we continue to engage with our significant shareholders. At the AGM, the lowest percentage of support for the re-election of any Board member was 88.99%.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principal E” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should ensure that workforce policies and practices are consistent with the company\u2019s values and support its long-term sustainable success. The workforce should be able to raise any matters of concern.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Board conducts an annual review of AMS\u2019s policies to ensure that they remain consistent with AMS\u2019s values and continue to support AMS\u2019s long-term sustainable success. The Code requires the Board implements mechanisms to ensure that it understands the views of the workforce. AMS\u2019s employees are actively encouraged to report any concerns through the appropriate internal channels, which include an employee question portal, open forums with the CEO, a Whistleblowing Policy, where employees can raise concerns in a confidential way, and an annual Employee Engagement Survey. The Board has nominated an independent NED as the delegated Director for workforce engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2rem||0rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||2rem||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0B629F” module_class=”ams-h-100 col-1-accordion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#03305D” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#03305D” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1rem|0rem|0rem|0rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”8px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle F” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Chairman sets the agenda for Board meetings with the Company Secretary, focusing on strategic matters and issues to be covered in an annual programme of meetings.<\/p>\n The Chairman promotes a culture of challenge, openness and scrutiny, built on his challenging but supportive relationship with the Chief Executive Officer. This sets the tone for Board interaction and discussions, encouraging contributions from the NEDs, as well as maintaining good working relations between all Directors. This culture will not change when Liz Shanahan takes on the role of Chair on January 2024.<\/p>\n There is provision for Directors to take independent professional advice relating to the discharge of their responsibilities should they feel they need it. Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of meetings to enable the Board to review and consider the materials provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle G” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Board consists of a Non-Executive Chairman, two Executive Directors and three NEDs. Together they bring a valuable range of expertise and experience to the Group when fulfilling their duties. Directors are subject to election or re-election by shareholders at each AGM.<\/p>\n The Chairman was independent when appointed on 1 January 2014 and is responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the Board. Liz Shanahan will take on the role of Chair in on 1 January 2024 and is considered to be independent. The Chief Executive Officer leads the Executive Management of AMS based on the strategy.<\/p>\n Each NED was considered to be independent at the time of appointment. They are considered independent in character and judgement, and free of relationships and circumstances that might impact their independence. The Chair and NEDs meet at least annually without the Executive Directors present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle H” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The amount of time that NEDs are expected to commit is agreed on an individual basis upon appointment and reviewed periodically, taking into account their involvement in Committees. All Directors allocate sufficient time to ensure they discharge their responsibilities effectively. The Board reviews any new external appointments of all Directors to ensure that they do not impact on their responsibilities to AMS. TheNEDs constructively challenge the Executive Directors on the performance of management. They help develop proposals on strategy, assuring themselves on the integrity of financial information, risk management and internal controls. Grahame Cook is the Senior Independent Director. The NEDs have a key role in the appointment, remuneration and succession planning of Executive Directors and to review succession planning for the Senior Management Team (SMT). <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle I” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board, supported by the Company Secretary, should ensure that it has the policies, processes, information, time and resources it needs in order to function effectively and efficiently.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Chairman and Company Secretary ensure that Directors are provided with accurate, timely and clear information for Board meetings. Board meetings are planned a year in advance. Video conferencing facilities are used where appropriate, for example throughout the COVID-19 pandemic or for ad-hoc meetings at short notice. The Company Secretary is available to all Directors as a source of advice on governance matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2rem||0rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||2rem||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0B629F” module_class=”ams-h-100 col-1-accordion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#03305D” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#03305D” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1rem|0rem|0rem|0rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”8px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle J” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cAppointments to the Board should be subject to a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure, and an effective succession plan should be maintained for Board and Senior Management. Both appointments and succession plans should be based on merit and objective criteria and, within this context, should promote diversity of gender, social and ethnic backgrounds, cognitive and personal strengths.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Nomination Committee is responsible for succession planning for Directors, Senior Management and membership of the Audit and Remuneration Committees, leading the Board appointments process and considering the size,structure and composition of the Board. A rigorous process for appointments is in place, giving due consideration to all criteria including diversity of gender, social and ethnic backgrounds, and cognitive and personal strengths. The overarching criteria is merit of the candidates and their ability to make an effective and relevant contribution to the Board. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle K” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board and its Committees should have a combination of skills, experience and knowledge. Consideration should be given to the length of service of the Board as a whole and membership regularly refreshed.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Directors are satisfied that the Board composition reflects an appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity.Details of each Board member\u2019s role and their biographies are set out in the Annual Report. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle L” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cAnnual evaluation of the Board should consider its composition, diversity and how effectively members work together to achieve objectives. Individual evaluation should demonstrate whether each Director continues to contribute effectively.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n An annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Directors is undertaken by the Chairman annually and is facilitated by the Company Secretary. It considers composition, diversity and how the Directors work together to implement the strategy, oversee risk and implement succession planning. The results are collated, discussed and acted upon by the Board and Committees. The Board reviews the outcomes of the Committee evaluations and assesses their performance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2rem||0rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||2rem||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0B629F” module_class=”ams-h-100 col-1-accordion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#03305D” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#03305D” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1rem|0rem|0rem|0rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”8px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle M” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should establish formal and transparent policies and procedures to ensure the independence and effectiveness of internal and external audit functions and satisfy itself on the integrity of financial and narrative statements.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle N” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should present a fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the company\u2019s position and prospects.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n AMS\u2019s Board has systems in place to ensure that the Annual Report is a fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the company\u2019s position and prospects, and includes the business model, strategy and a statement that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the group\u2019s accounts. There are formal and transparent arrangements for considering how corporate reporting, risk management and internal control principles are applied. The Group has a range of governance-related policies and procedures in place. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle O” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe Board should establish procedures to manage risk, oversee the internal control framework, and determine the nature and extent of the principal risks the company is willing to take in order to achieve its long-term strategic objectives.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Board carries out bi-annual, robust assessments of the principal risks and how they would be mitigated. The Board also reviews the long-term viability of the Company on an annual basis against various scenarios over a five-year period. Risk management and internal control is monitored by the Board annually, and more regularly by the Audit Committee. The Group has an established risk-based internal audit function which is a key component of internal control and is managed and delivered against an agreed plan by an external audit firm (RSM). It reviews areas of potentially significant risk and substantial process improvement and provides assurance that key controls are effectively designed and operated consistently. Findings and recommendations are reported directly to the Audit Committee. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2rem||0rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||2rem||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#03305D” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0B629F” module_class=”ams-h-100 col-1-accordion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#03305D” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#03305D” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2rem||2rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1rem|0rem|0rem|0rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem|0.5rem” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”8px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle P” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cRemuneration policies and practices should be designed to support strategy and promote long-term sustainable success. Executive remuneration should be aligned to company purpose and values, and be clearly linked to the successful delivery of the company\u2019s long-term strategy.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The level and components of remuneration, and how it promotes the long- term sustainable success of AMS, is explained in the Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report in the Annual Report, together with the remuneration policy. The Remuneration Committee consults with shareholders on Directors\u2019 remuneration when appropriate. Code Provision 36 has not been implemented in full in that the Remuneration Committee does not have a formal policy for post-employment shareholding requirements which is not considered to be necessary at this time. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle Q” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cA formal and transparent procedure for developing policy on executive AMS\u2019s Remuneration Committee comprises four NEDs. The Committee, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, determines the Group\u2019s policy on Executive remuneration, employment conditions and the individual remuneration packages of the Executive Directors of all Group companies, SMT members or other senior role where shares are included in the joining package. It also approves all new incentive schemes, the grants of options under the Group\u2019s share option schemes and the grant of shares under the Group\u2019s Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The Remuneration Policy will be reviewed in 2024 to ensure it is competitive and drives Executives and Senior Management retention. The terms of reference for the Remuneration Committee were updated in 2023. No Directors or SMT members are involved in setting their own remuneration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Principle R” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0rem||1rem||false|false” custom_padding=”1rem||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cDirectors should exercise independent judgement and discretion when authorising remuneration outcomes, taking account of company and individual performance, and wider circumstances.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Remuneration Committee retains the right to exercise discretion. Any use of discretion is independent and would take into account both Group and individual performance. No discretion was been used in 2023. Further detail regarding the work of the Remuneration Committee can be found in the Annual Report.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2rem||0rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0rem||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Corporate Governance Statement of Compliance with the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (Statement)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5805,"parent":115,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"page_collections":[],"class_list":["post-116","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n Part 1<\/span> \u2013 Board Leadership and Company Purpose<\/h5>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Part 2<\/span> \u2013 Division of Responsibilities<\/h5>\n
Part 3<\/span> \u2013 Composition, Succession and Evaluation<\/h5>\n
\nThe Nomination Committee has a majority of independent Directors in accordance with Code Provision 17.
\nAll new Directors undergo a comprehensive induction and development programme designed to help them make an early contribution to the Board which includes details of how the Board and Committees operate, meetings with the SMT and information on Group strategy, products and performance.
\nThe Nomination Committee\u2019s terms of reference were updated in 2023. They are available on the website together with further details of the work carried out by the Nomination Committee.
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\nMembership of the Board was reviewed in detail in 2020 and a plan for Board refreshment, which was outlined in the Annual Report and market announcements. This process commenced with Peter Steinmann stepping down at the 2020 AGM and continued in 2021 with the appointment of Grahame Cook and Douglas Le Fort, and Steve Bellamy stepping down at the 2021 AGM. Penny Freer stepped down at the 2022 AGM and Liz Shanahan was appointed to the Board. Peter Allen will step down as Chairman at the end of 2023 and will be replaced by Liz Shanahan, following a rigorous selection process which considered both internal and external candidates. The recruitment of a NED to replace Liz has commenced and will be completed in early 2024. NED recruitment is a formal, rigorous and transparent process using an appropriate executive search consultancy. A shortlist of candidates is developed before interviews are conducted with all members of the Board. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Part 4<\/span> \u2013 Audit, Risk and Internal Control<\/h5>\n
\nGrahame Cook, Douglas Le Fort and Liz Shanahan are members of the Audit Committee. Code Provision 24 states that the Chair should not be a member of the Audit Committee. This Provision was implemented on 6 May 2020 when Peter Allen stood down from the Audit Committee. Liz Shanahan will step down from the Audit Committee on 1 January 2024 when she is appointed as Chair to ensure ongoing compliance with this Provision. The composition and terms of reference of the Audit Committee were reviewed in 2023 and can be found on AMS\u2019s website. The Chairman of the Committee reports to the Board on the discussions and findings. The external auditors, Deloitte, were appointed in 2008 after a competitive tender. Deloitte\u2019s independence is reviewed annually and is supported by regular partner rotation and by limitation of non-audit services provided. The last partner rotated in 2022.
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Part 5<\/span> \u2013 Remuneration<\/h5>\n
\nThe LTIP and Deferred Annual Bonus Schemes have malus provisions and clawback provisions (Code Provision 37). AMS has implemented a policy that future Executive Director appointments will receive the same pension contributions as the workforce. The Executive Directors currently receive pension contributions of 10% which is not in line with the workforce contributions (Code Provision 38) but is not considered by the Committee to be excessive. The above Code compliance exceptions are reviewed at least annually.
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\nremuneration and determining director and Senior Management remuneration should be established. No director should be involved in deciding their own remuneration outcome.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n