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Marc Stanghieri: University and Work:

Mr Stanghieri founded PGS Advisers in 2024, after graduating from the University of Sydney Business School and a career working in Australia's financial markets in shareholder engagement.

Mr Stanghieri is also a graduate of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and the University of Technology, Sydney.

Marc is an expert at managing shareholder approval risks for routine and contested events that require shareholder approval.

MarcStanghieri has extensive expertise across M&A transactions, proxy fight mandates, and investor relations for Australian-listed companies. Mr Stanghieri has a strong interest in helping Boards and management teams understand the voting expectations and focus areas of governance-conscious investors and key shareholders.

Independent Australian Advisory Firm:

Prior to founding PGS Advisers in early 2024, Mr Stanghieri's previous workplaces included senior roles with the following firms in Australia:

* Managing Director and Head of M&A and Activism (Australia) at Morrow Sodali, a global leader in shareholder engagement and investor relations services (acquired by private equity).

* Key positions at Australian investor relations firms Market Eye (now Automic Markets) and Media and Capital Partners, focusing on investor relations and advisory services.

Marc Stanghieri has personally advised on M&A transactions and bids exceeding $100 billion in value across the APAC region and Australia.

At PGS Advisers, Mr Stanghieri's client list includes ASX200 companies and ASX300 companies, mutual banks, private equity firms, and activist shareholders. Marc's clients are across all sectors, including tech, financial services, and resources.

Reflecting the expertise of its team, PGS Advisers has grown rapidly since it was founded.

Notable Mandates and Transactions:

Marc Stanghieri has delivered results on numerous high-profile Australian M&A transactions, financial markets initiatives, corporate events, and advisory mandates, including:

* Sydney Airport Acquisition by Sydney Aviation Alliance

* Nearmap’s Takeover by Thoma Bravo

* St Barbara’s Sale of Leonora assets to Genesis Minerals

* Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust’s Defense against NorthWest’s takeover bid

Marc Stanghieri has also spearheaded well over 150 routine and contested shareholder meeting mandates for listed and unlisted Australian companies, providing critical shareholder advisory, governance consulting, and engagement strategies to management and Boards.

Mr Stanghieri has extensive relationships across APAC's financial markets, including at wealth advisory firms, institutional investors, and super funds.

About PGS Advisers

PGS Advisers is a principal-led and Australian-owned proxy solicitation company that only focuses on proxy solicitation, governance, and shareholder advisory in Australia's financial markets.

Under Marc Stanghieri's leadership, PGS Advisers has emerged as a trusted partner for Australian companies seeking shareholder engagement and proxy solicitation. The firm delivers conflict-free advisory services focused solely on achieving client success.

When to Engage Mr Stanghieri & PGS Advisers:

*When your Australian company requires shareholder engagement strategies, investor engagement, vote modelling, vote tracking, and proxy adviser engagement; or if you require

* Intelligence on shareholder composition, registry analysis and data, and a shareholder approval risk assessment for a takeover or activist event.

Contact Marc Stanghieri

To subscribe to updates and the latest news from PGS Advisers, or to learn more about the firm's services in Australia, please email marc@pgsadvisory.com.au. Alternatively, please visit the PGS Advisers website at pgsadvisory.com.au.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Marc's team are ready to assist with all shareholder engagement, governance advisory, and proxy solicitation needs. Testimonials from past clients are available upon request.

Marc Stanghieri’s unparalleled expertise, combined with PGS Advisers’ tailored approach, makes him a standout leader in the shareholder advisory market for Australian companies.

Whether you’re navigating a merger, communicating with governance conscious investors, handling shareholder activism, or seeking shareholder engagement strategies, Mr Stanghieri's guidance ensures success.

PGS Advisers' registered business office is located at Level 3, 478 George Street, Sydney 2000 NSW, Australia.