Corporate Governance

The directors recognise the importance of and are committed to high standards of corporate governance. Changes to the AIM rules as of 30 March 2018 require AIM companies to apply a recognised corporate governance code. Of the two widely recognised formal codes the directors have decided to adhere to the Quoted Companies Alliance’s Corporate Governance code for small and mid-size quoted companies. The Group’s statement of compliance with this code can be found here.

  • Key Information

  • People

  • Advisors

  • AIM Rule 26 Information

Key Information

About SRT

The SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) group is the global leader in Automatic Identification System (AIS) based maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems. AIS is used around the world to enhance maritime domain awareness. Our target market is the world’s 26 million vessels, millions of buoys and tens of thousands of ports dispersed across millions of km of coastline and over 370 million square kilometres of seas, lakes and inland waterways.

Key information

FULL COMPANY NAME

SRT Marine Systems plc.

FINANCIAL YEAR END

31st March

REGISTERED NUMBER

5459678

NUMBER OF SECURITIES IN ISSUE

180,676,939 *

PERCENTAGE NOT IN PUBLIC HANDS

14.42%*

Trading information

SEDOL NUMBER: 80M8KM3

ISIN NUMBER: GB00B0M8KM36

Quoted on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)

Significant Shareholders Ordinary Share Holding
Mr and Mrs Persey 28,683,819 15.88%
Hargreaves Lansdown, stockbrokers (EO) 18,307,368 10.13%
Directors 17,767,000 9.83%
Mr & Mrs Brierwood 13,840,067 7.66%
Mr J M Horne 8,290,100 4.59%
Mr Ian Michael & Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Laing 8,014,700 4.44%
Mr & Mrs David Newlands 5,838,332 3.23%
AJ Bell, stockbrokers (EO) 5,579,121 3.09%

Share Price

Software Radio Technology plc

Operating Subsidiaries

SRT MARINE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Develops and provides customised core technology and OEM product and display solutions to marine electronics brand owners wanting their own range of high quality customised AIS products.

SRT MARINE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Provides complete turn-key maritime tracking, safety and security system solutions to strategic locally based system integrators.

EM-TRAK MARINE ELECTRONICS LIMITED

Provides a range of em-trak branded AIS transceivers to a global dealer network addressing price conscious commercial and leisure boat owners.

People

People

Executive Directors

SIMON TUCKER – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Simon joined SRT in 2002 as an advisor to the Board, was appointed to the Board as Commercial Director in 2004 and CEO in 2008. With over 16 years experience of creating, building and running international businesses, Simon drives the business in an aggressive yet disciplined style.

NEIL PENIKET – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Neil joined SRT in 2005. As COO he has responsibility for the delivery of all technology and product development and manufacturing of all SRT products. A Chartered Electrical Engineer, Neil has worked in the electronics industry for 18 years in the defence and mobile telecommunications sectors with companies including GEC-Marconi, UbiNetics and Aeroflex.

RICHARD HURD – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Richard joined SRT in January 2009 as Financial Controller and was appointed to the Board in November 2009. An ACA qualified accountant, he has many years of combined commercial and professional practice experience which is an asset now of benefit to SRT.

JEAN-FRANCOIS BONNIN – PRODUCT MANAGEMENT  DIRECTOR

Jean-Francois is in charge of the SRT product development roadmap, defining all functionality. A professional meteo-scientist, after a successful career in the French Navy and at an EU fisheries monitoring organisation, Jean-Francois joined SRT in 2020.

Non-Executive Directors

KEVIN FINN – CHAIRMAN

Kevin is a highly respected international businessman with significant strategic and operational experience of complex businesses. His experience in the automotive industry brings significant expertise and knowledge in respect of strategies for managing complex product supply chains, the operation of large dealer networks, big data systems, completion of acquisitions and negotiation of complex international contracts all of which are highly relevant to SRT’s business. Kevin is Chairman of the Audit and Nomination Committees and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

SIMON ROGERS

Simon had a career in Marketing and Business Management in FMCG, IT and service industries before establishing and selling two highly successful technology media businesses. He has served on the boards of a number of small and medium sized companies and was a founder investor in SRT, being one of the main backers of the initial buyout. Simon is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.

SIMON BARRELL

Simon joined SRT in July 2019 and is a qualified, experienced Finance Director, latterly specialising in acquisitions,  closures, mergers and the management of AIM flotations. He is an experienced Non-Executive Director of numerous plc’s dealing with strategy and commercial issues, preparation of business plans and assisting with all aspects of finance, accountancy and statutory requirements.

Advisors

Advisors

BANKERS Barclays Bank 1 Queen Square Bath BA1 2HA

AUDITORS Nexia Smith & Williamson Audit Ltd Chartered Accountants Portwell Place Portwell Lane Bristol BS1 6NA

TAX ADVISORS Smith & Williamson LLP Chartered Accountants Portwell Place Portwell Lane Bristol BS1 6NA

SOLICITORS CMS Cameron McKenna Mitre House 160 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4DD

NOMINATED ADVISER & BROKER finnCap Ltd 60 New Broad Street London EC2M 1JJ

REGISTRARS Computershare Investor Services plc PO Box 82 The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS99 7NH

AIM Rule 26 Information

AIM Rule 26 Information

The following information is being disclosed for the purposes of Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies.  This information was updated on 10th May 2021.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

The SRT Marine Systems plc (‘SRT’) group of companies develop and provide technologies, products and services which enhance maritime domain awareness. Globally there are 26 million vessels, 1.6 million km of coastline and thousands of major ports. Today, 90% of global trade by value relies on this vital infrastructure to be transported from one place to the next by sea. SRT develops sophisticated wireless communication technologies, products and services that significantly enhance the safety and security of the global maritime domain. In recent years, a new technology called Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been introduced by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and adopted globally as the standard maritime domain information technology system. This sophisticated and complex mesh network technology enables the precise identification and monitoring of all marine traffic as well as a platform to communicate other information and services applicable to the marine environment. SRT has deployed its internal wireless communication development abilities to create a range of AIS technology and product solutions which marine electronics companies can use to create their own unique AIS products. Over the last decade, SRT has invested heavily in the creation of a wide range of best in class AIS products and a global network of customers each with their own established brands and sales channels. SRT develops and sells a range of core technology modules and standard OEM products to existing marine electronics companies who wish to have their own AIS product range. Market applications for the products range from leisure through to commercial and homeland security.

NUMBER OF SECURITIES IN ISSUE

164,251,939 * There are no other exchanges or trading platforms on which SRT Marine Systems plc. has applied or agreed to have its AIM securities admitted or traded. There are no restrictions on the transfer of AIM securities..

COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION AND MAIN COUNTRY OF OPERATION

SRT Marine Systems plc. was incorporated in England and Wales on 23rd May 2005. All operations are located in the UK.

ADMISSION TO AIM

SRT Marine Systems plc. floated on AIM on 2nd November 2005.

Executive directors

Simon Tucker – Chief Executive Officer

Neil Peniket – Chief Operating Officer

Richard Hurd – Chief Financial Officer

NON-executive directors

Kevin Finn – Chairman

Simon Rogers

Simon Barrell

board committees

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Committee comprises Simon Rogers (Chairman) and Kevin Finn. The Committee meets at least twice per year, with its principal objective to attract and retain executives. It does this by providing them with appropriate incentives to encourage enhanced performance and ensure that, in a fair and responsible manner, they are rewarded for their individual contributions to the success of the Company.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee comprises Kevin Finn (Chairman) and Simon Rogers. It meets at least twice per year with the principal responsibility to review the effectiveness of the Company’s systems of internal control and to review with the external auditors the nature and scope of their audit. The Committee also reviews the results of that audit, and evaluates and selects external auditors.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Nomination Committee comprises Kevin Finn (Chairman) and Simon Rogers. The Committee meets to discuss the appointments of new members of the Senior Management Team. The Company is subject to the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

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