Senwes Integrated Reports Senwes 2013/2014 Integrated Report | Page 24

Abridged Corporate Governance Report n e S CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES AND PRACTICES l o H The Board is guided by corporate best practices as contained in the King Reports on Corporate Governance (King III). These sound principles are taken into account on a continuous basis in the decision-making process. SENWES LIMITED SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE Senwes Capital (Pty) Ltd Senwesbel Ltd 6.36% SHAREHOLDING The shareholder structure changed during the course of the year which, to a large extent, dictates the composition of the Board. The structure is as reflected on the right. 51.09% Grindrod Trading Holding (Pty) Ltd The following applies in respect of the material corporate governance and best governance practices: 20% 16.33% 6.22% Senwes Producer Shareholders Public Shareholders THE BOARD During the year the Board once again critically evaluated its role in providing strategic guidance to the Senwes Group and confirmed as such that it would continue to focus on the material aspects which could promote the continued sustainability and growth of the Group. The 2020 vision remains the Board’s focus within the governance and risk management frameworks that were created within the embedded compliance platforms. 22 The Board’s role, as well as the roles of other stakeholders, including the governance structures of subsidiaries and joint venture partners, is considered regularly at the various levels of governance and commitment is confirmed in each instance. The functions and role of each are well defined and are contained in the Board Charter.