You are investing in BrisConnections Unit Trusts (comprising a
stapled security made up of one unit in BrisConnections Investment
Trust and one unit in BrisConnections Holding Trust).
BrisConnections is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
("ASX").
BrisConnections has been awarded by the State of Queensland the
concession to design, construct, operate, maintain and finance
AirportlinkM7 for a period of 45 years from 2008 and to receive
toll revenues.
BrisConnections' ASX code is BCS.
A stapled security is a security that is made up of one unit in
BrisConnections Investment Trust and one unit in BrisConnections
Holding Trust (together referred to as BrisConnections). Because
they are stapled together you cannot trade one without the other.
In the case of listed securities, they are jointly quoted on ASX as
"stapled securities". BrisConnections investors hold one
BrisConnections Investment Trust unit and one BrisConnections
Holding Trust unit "stapled" together and jointly quoted on the ASX
under the code "BCS".
BrisConnections is listed on the ASX. Therefore to purchase or
sell securities it is necessary to contact your broker. If you do
not already have a broker you can call the ASX Broker Referral
Service on 1300 300 279 or go to their website: www.asx.com.au
BrisConnections is listed on the
ASX. Therefore it is not possible to redeem your
securities. To dispose of your investment you need to sell your
securities on the ASX via your broker. If you do not already have a
broker you can call the ASX Broker Referral Service on 1300 300 279
or go to their website: www.asx.com.au
Through the web pages of BrisConnections' registry, Link Market
Services, or via the telephone service, you can check previous
distribution payments related to your current or previous holding
and access the relevant forms to notify us of any changes to your
address and direct credit details for future distributions.
You will need your Shareholder Reference Number or Holder
Identification Number.
Link Market Services
Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Telephone: 1300 554 474/+61 2 8280 7111
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au
The Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) provides for
reinvestment of investors' distribution payments by subscribing for
additional stapled securities under the DRP, in lieu of receiving a
cash distribution.
When operable, the DRP operates so that for distributions paid
by BrisConnections, payment will be made in BrisConnections stapled
securities UNLESS a unitholder elects not to participate in the DRP
by completing a variation form.
Securities are allocated at the daily weighted average market
price of the Schemes' securities on the ASX over a period of 20
business days commencing on the day before the distribution record
date. As stated above, BrisConnections has suspended distributions
so the DRP is not currently operational.
Click here for the terms of the DRP.
A DRP variation form is also available from our
website or our registry Link Market Services at www.linkmarketservices.com.au
Your DRP variation will only be effective for a future
distribution if it is received sufficiently in advance of the
distribution. The closing date for lodging a DRP variation form in
respect of a forthcoming distribution will be announced at the same
time the distribution is announced but is likely to be a few days
before the record date.
You will need to send written authorisation to Link Market
Services quoting your Shareholder Reference Number or Holder
Identification Number and signing your request. It is not possible
to do this over the internet as your signature is required.
BrisConnections provides a complaints handling and dispute
resolution process for unitholders and is a member of the Financial
Ombudsman Service. BrisConnections also has a policy for
dealing with complaints. A copy of the policy can be found here.
Unitholders who wish to complain should write to:
BrisConnections
C/- Link Market Services Limited
Locked Bag A14
Sydney South NSW 1235
If you are dissatisfied with the response from BrisConnections,
you can raise the complaint directly with the Financial Ombudsman
Service at:
Financial Ombudsman Service
GPO Box 3
Melbourne Vic 3001
Telephone: 1300 780 808
Fax: (613) 9613 6399
Website: www.fos.org.au
Email: info@fos.org.au
Through the web pages of BrisConnections' registry, Link Market
Services, you can check on your current holding and access the
relevant forms to notify us of any changes to your address and
direct credit details.
You will need your Shareholder Reference Number or Holder
Identification Number.
Link Market Services
Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Telephone: 1300 554 474/ +61 2 8280 7111
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au
Advice of TFNs can be made over the phone or in writing to the
Link Market Services. You may choose not to provide your TFN,
but if you are an Australian tax resident individual and you do not
provide your TFN, distributions you receive that are assessable
income will have income tax deducted from them at the highest
marginal rate.
You can request to be sent the Annual Report, in either
electronic or hard copy, by writing to Link Market Services or
completing the annual report election form on our website and
sending it to Link Market Services. If you do not request to be
sent a copy of the Annual Report, you will receive notification
when it is made available on the BrisConnections website.
SRN - Shareholder Reference Number for Issuer Sponsored
holdings.
HIN - Holder Identification Number for Broker Sponsored
holdings.
These can be found on your latest holding statement.
An Issuer Sponsored holding is maintained by the issuer of your
stapled securities, BrisConnections, via the registry. Issuer
sponsored securities can be traded through any broker to whom you
have given permission to access your holding for the purposes of
buying or selling securities. Issuer Sponsored holdings are
allocated a Shareholder Reference Number (SRN) prefixed by an 'I'
and can be found on your holding statement.
Broker Sponsored holdings are allocated a Holder Identification
Number (HIN). Your SRN will then become your HIN prefixed by an
'X'.
When a holder dies their assets form part of their estate. The
administration of an estate can be complex, time consuming and
sometimes distressing. BrisConnections' registry, Link Market
Services, has created a range of services for assistance when
dealing with an estate. Contact Link
Market Services for for further information.
Yes, you can transfer your stapled securities to another person
by off-market transfer. Simply contact Link
Market Services to have the appropriate forms mailed to
you.
BrisConnections Management Company Limited (BCMCL) acts as the
responsible entity of the BrisConnections Unit Trusts. BCMCL is a
public company ultimately owned by BrisConnections Holding
Trust and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence issued by
the Australian Securities and Investment Commission to act as
responsible entity of BrisConnections.
BCMCL has entered into a services agreement so that its
management services are provided by BrisConnections Operations Pty
Limited, a subsidiary of BrisConnections, in consideration of a
rebate on the management fee. This agreement does not, however,
relieve BCMCL from its obligations as responsible entity under the
Corporations Act.
BCMCL is entitled to an annual management fee of $1.35 million
(subject to CPI adjustment) as responsible entity of the
BrisConnections Unit Trusts. In addition, BCMCL is entitled to be
reimbursed for costs and expenses incurred in the proper
performance of its duties as responsible entity. Pursuant to the
internalisation of BCMCL, all of that management fee is now
captured within BrisConnections.
BrisConnections' corporate governance principles are guided and
informed by the ASX Principles.
All BrisConnections' corporate governance practices and policies
are implemented to ensure that the interests of security holders
and other stakeholders in BrisConnections are protected at all
times.
BrisConnections' guiding corporate governance principles are
to:
• Lay solid foundations for management and oversight;
• Structure the Board to add value;
• Promote ethical and responsible decision-making;
• Safeguard integrity in financial reporting;
• Make timely and balanced disclosure;
• Respect the rights of security holders;
• Recognise and manage risk; and
• Remunerate fairly and responsibly;
Full details and copies of the various policies and charters are
available under corporate governance.
AirportlinkM7 is a multi-lane electronic free-flow tollroad,
approximately 6.7 kilometres with approximately 5.7 kilometres
of this comprising the tunnel. Located in Brisbane, Queensland
AirportlinkM7 provides a link between the northern suburbs and
Brisbane CBD to Brisbane Airport and the Australian Trade
Coast.
BrisConnections has been awarded by the State of Queensland the
concession to design, construct, operate, maintain and finance
AirportlinkM7 for 45 years from 2008.
BrisConnections also constructed the Windsor to Kedron
section of the Northern Busway and the Airport Roundabout
Upgrade, an upgrade to the roundabout at the East-West Arterial /
Airport Drive / Gateway Motorway interchange.
AirportlinkM7 connects more than just roads. Brisbane has
a multitude of desirable destinations that are visited by thousands
of people every day for business, travel and entertainment.
AirportlinkM7 provides the missing link between these
destinations and connects commonly used destinations such
as the airport precinct, the CBD, northern suburbs and South Bank
offering easy access to hotels, restaurants, exhibitions, major
events and educational facilities.
This improved and reliable road network connects communities and
introduces economic and social benefits. Significant
reductions in travel time provide the option of spending more time
on the things that are important. AirportlinkM7 also creates
the opportunity for businesses to increase
efficiency.
AirportlinkM7 plays a key role in building a better Brisbane by
enhancing choice, reducing congestion and transforming the road
network.
The Queensland Government appointed BrisConnections to deliver
AirportlinkM7, Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and Airport
Roundabout Upgrade Projects. BrisConnections designed,
constructed, operates, maintains and finances AirportlinkM7 from
2008 for 45 years. BrisConnections also delivered the
Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and Airport Roundabout Upgrade
projects, which were handed back to the State upon completion.
Thiess John Holland, a joint venture between Thiess Pty Ltd and
John Holland Pty Ltd, were contracted by BrisConnections to design
and construct the projects. Thiess John Holland Motorway
Services, a joint venture between Thiess Services Pty and John
Holland Services Pty Ltd, have been contracted by BrisConnections
to operate and maintain AirportlinkM7.