16 Jun 2009 09:20
16 June 2009
The ManagerCompany AnnouncementsAustralian Securities Exchange LimitedLevel 6, 20 Bridge StreetSydney NSW 2000By e-lodgementCorporate Update31 May 2009 Options
The Board of Range Resources Limited ("Company" or "Range") advises that it hascompleted the exercise programme from the January Rights Issue. There was a small shortfallthat was placed to clients of Max Capital Pty Ltd ("Max"). Following the placement of theshortfall from the January Rights Issue, Max were granted a first right of refusal to agreeto underwrite any options that were not exercised. A 6% fee is payable to Max in respect of all unâ€"exercised options.
A relevant Appendix 3B is attached.
Director Appointment and Appendix 3X
The Board is pleased to announce that Mr Anthony Eastman has been appointed as a Director of the Company.
Anthony Neville Chisholm Eastman (age 34) is a Chartered Accountant (BCom, CA)experienced in Financial Management and the provision of Corporate AdvisoryServices. He has previously worked with Ernst & Young and CalEnergy Gas Ltd, asubsidiary of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Companies in both Australia andthe United Kingdom. Anthony was also previously a Director of the ASX listedCompany Continental Capital Ltd.
Please find attached an Appendix 3X in respect of Mr Eastman's appointment to the Board.
Change in Company SecretaryThe Board wishes to advise that Mr Peter Landau has resigned as Company Secretary, whilst Mr Anthony Eastman and Ms Jane Flegg have been appointed joint Company Secretary.Mr Eastman's experience is mentioned above, whilst Ms Flegg has many years of experiencein finance and administration. During the past decade she has been a Corporate Advisor to several ASX Public Listed Companies specialising in corporate and financial management, compliance and company secretarial advice.
Appendix 3Y
Please find attached Appendix 3Y's for the Directors who exercised their A$0.015, 31 May 2009 options.
EndsContactsRange ResourcesPeter LandauTel : +61 (8) 8 9488 5220Em: plandau@rangeresources.com.auAustralia LondonPPR Conduit PRDavid Tasker Jonathan CharlesTel: +61 (8) 9388 0944 Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7429 6666Em: david.tasker@ppr.com.au Em: jonathan@conduitpr.comRFC Corporate Finance (Nominated Advisor) Fox-Davies Capital (Broker)Stuart Laing Daniel Fox-DaviesTel: +61 (8) 9480 2500 Tel: +44 (0) 207 936 5200 Rule 2.7, 3.10.3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5Appendix 3B New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.
Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 5. Amended 1/7/98, 1/9/99, 1/7/2000, 30/9/2001, 11/3/2002, 1/1/2003.Name of entity RANGE RESOURCES LIMITED ABN 88 002 522 009
We (the entity) give ASX the following information.
Part 1 - All issues
You must complete the relevant sections (attach sheets if there is not enough space).
1 +Class of +securities issued Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
or to be issued Listed Options (A$0.05 cents, 31 December 2011)
2 Number of +securities issued 16,686,964 Ordinary Fully Paid
Shares
or to be issued (if known) or maximum number which may 12,515,209 Listed Options be issued 3 Principal terms of the 16,686,964 Ordinary Fully Paid
Shares
+securities (eg, if options, exercise price and expiry 12,515,209 Listed Options (A$0.05 cents, 31 December 2011) date; if partly paid +securities, the amount outstanding and due dates for payment; if +convertible securities, the conversion price and dates for conversion) 4 Do the +securities rank Yes equally in all respects from the date of allotment with an existing +class of quoted +securities? If the additional securities do not rank equally, please state: * the date from which they do * the extent to which they participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a trust, distribution) or interest payment * the extent to which they do not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution or interest payment 5 Issue price or consideration Exercise of 7,205,377 Unlisted Options at A$0.015 each and issue of 5,404,020 Listed Options exercisable at A$0.05 cents on or before 31 December 2011, as per terms of the Company's recent non-renounceable rights issue Issue of 9,481,587 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares at $0.015 and issue of 7,111,189 Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 cents on or before 31 December 2011, as per terms of the Company's recent non-renounceable rights issue 6 Purpose of the issue Conversion of options (If issued as consideration Issue of options for the acquisition of assets, clearly identify Underwriting of options those assets) 7 Dates of entering 15 June 2009 +securities into uncertificated holdings or despatch of certificates Number +Class 8 Number and +class of all 328,155,759 Ordinary fully
paid shares (RRS)
+securities quoted on ASX (including the securities in 64,901,186 Listed Options
(RRSOA) (A$1.00, 1 October 2010)
clause 2 if applicable) 128,709,038 Listed Attaching Options (RRSO) ($A0.05, 31 December 2011) Number +Class 9 Number and +class of all 3,177,029 Unlisted Options +securities not quoted on (A$0.50, 30 June 2012) ASX (including the securities in clause 2 if applicable) 10 Dividend policy (in the case Not applicable of a trust, distribution policy) on the increased capital (interests)
Part 2 - Bonus issue or pro rata issue
11 Is security holder approval N/A required? 12 Is the issue renounceable or N/A non-renounceable? 13 Ratio in which the +securities will N/A be offered 14 +Class of +securities to which the N/A offer relates 15 +Record date to determine N/A entitlements 16 Will holdings on different N/A registers (or subregisters) be aggregated for calculating entitlements? 17 Policy for deciding entitlements in N/A relation to fractions 18 Names of countries in which the N/A entity has +security holders who will not be sent new issue documents Note: Security holders must be told how their entitlements are to be dealt with. Cross reference: rule 7.7. 19 Closing date for receipt of N/A acceptances or renunciations 20 Names of any underwriters N/A 21 Amount of any underwriting fee or N/A commission 22 Names of any brokers to the issue N/A 23 Fee or commission payable to the N/A broker to the issue 24 Amount of any handling fee payable N/A to brokers who lodge acceptances or renunciations on behalf of +security holders 25 If the issue is contingent on N/A +security holders' approval, the date of the meeting 26 Date entitlement and acceptance N/A form and prospectus or Product Disclosure Statement will be sent to persons entitled 27 If the entity has issued options, N/A and the terms entitle option holders to participate on exercise, the date on which notices will be sent to option holders 28 Date rights trading will begin (if N/A applicable) 29 Date rights trading will end (if N/A applicable) 30 How do +security holders sell their N/A entitlements in full through a broker? 31 How do +security holders sell part N/A of their entitlements through a broker and accept for the balance? 32 How do +security holders dispose of N/A their entitlements (except by sale through a broker)? 33 +Despatch date N/A
Part 3 - Quotation of securities
You need only complete this section if you are applying for quotation ofsecurities34 Type of securities (tick one) (a) Securities described in Part 1 (b) All other securities Example: restricted securities at the end of the escrowed period, partly paid securities that become fully paid, employee incentive share securities when restriction ends, securities issued on expiry or conversion of convertible securities
Entities that have ticked box 34(a)
Additional securities forming a new class of securities
Tick to indicate you are providing the information or documents
35 If the +securities are +equity securities, the names of the 20 largest holders of the additional +securities, and the number and percentage of additional +securities held by those holders 36 If the +securities are +equity securities, a distribution schedule of the additional +securities setting out the number of holders in the categories 1 - 1,000 1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 - 100,000 100,001 and over 37 A copy of any trust deed for the additional +securities
Entities that have ticked box 34(b)
38 Number of securities for which +quotation is sought 39 Class of +securities for which quotation is sought 40 Do the +securities rank equally in all respects from the date of allotment with an existing +class of quoted +securities? If the additional securities do not rank equally, please state: * the date from which they do * the extent to which they participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a trust, distribution) or interest payment * the extent to which they do not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution or interest payment 41 Reason for request for quotation now Example: In the case of restricted securities, end of restriction period (if issued upon conversion of another security, clearly identify that other security) Number +Class 42 Number and +class of all +securities quoted on ASX (including the securities in clause 38)
Quotation agreement
1 +Quotation of our additional +securities is in ASX's absolute discretion. ASX may quote the +securities on any conditions it decides.
2 We warrant the following to ASX.
• The issue of the +securities to be quoted complies with the law and is not for an illegal purpose.
• There is no reason why those +securities should not be granted +quotation.
• An offer of the +securities for sale within 12 months after their issue will not require disclosure under section 707(3) or section 1012C(6) of the Corporations Act.
Note: An entity may need to obtain appropriate warranties from subscribers for the securities in order to be able to give this warranty
• Section 724 or section 1016E of the Corporations Act does not apply to anyapplications received by us in relation to any +securities to be quoted andthat no-one has any right to return any +securities to be quoted under sections737, 738 or 1016F of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the+securities be quoted.
• We warrant that if confirmation is required under section 1017F of the Corporations Act in relation to the +securities to be quoted, it has been provided at the time that we request that the +securities be quoted.
• If we are a trust, we warrant that no person has the right to return the +securities to be quoted under section 1019B of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the +securities be quoted.
3 We will indemnify ASX to the fullest extent permitted by law in respect ofany claim, action or expense arising from or connected with any breach of thewarranties in this agreement.
4 We give ASX the information and documents required by this form. If any information or document not available now, will give it to ASX before +quotation of the +securities begins. We acknowledge that ASX is relying on the information and documents. We warrant that they are (will be) true and complete.
Sign here:Date: 16 JUNE 2009Print name: PETER LANDAU, DIRECTOR Rule 3.19A.1 Appendix 3X Initial Director's Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.Name of entity Range Resources Limited ABN 88 002 522 009
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.1 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
Name of Director ANTHONY EASTMAN Date of appointment 15 JUNE 2009
Part 1 - Director's relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered holder
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Number & class of securities Nil
Part 2 - Director's relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the registered holder
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Name of holder & nature of Number & class of Securities interest Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest. Smiding Pty Ltd - Related Party 1,000,000 ordinary fully paid Shares 1,000,000 listed options exercisable at 5 cents on or before 31 December 2011
Part 3 - Director's interests in contracts
Detail of contract N/A Nature of interest N/A Name of registered holder N/A (if issued securities)
No. and class of securities N/A to which interest relates
Date of Notice: 15 June 2009
Rule 3.19A.2 Appendix 3Y Change of Director's Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.Name of entity Range Resources Limited ABN 88 002 522 009 We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of theCorporations Act.Name of Director Sir Samuel Esson Jonah Date of last notice 3 March 2009
Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Direct or indirect interest Indirect Nature of indirect interest Erine International Limited (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest. Dates of change 15 June 2009 No. of securities held prior to 8,270,025 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares change 4,135,013 New Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 1,033,753 Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Class Ordinary Fully Paid Shares Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number acquired 4,135,013 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 3,101,260 Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number disposed 4,135,013 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 Value/Consideration $62,025.20 being the exercise of 4,135,013 New Unlisted Options at
Note: If consideration is non-cash, $0.015 provide details and estimated valuation No. of securities held after change 12,405,038 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
4,135,013 Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Nature of change Exercise of Options
Example: on-market trade, off-market Issue of Options trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts
Detail of contract N/A Nature of interest N/A Name of registered holder N/A (if issued securities) Date of change N/A No. and class of securities N/A to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed Interest acquired N/A Interest disposed N/A Value/Consideration N/A Note: If consideration is
non-cash, provide details and
an estimated valuation Interest after change N/A
Date of this Notice: 15 June 2009
Rule 3.19A.2 Appendix 3Y Change of Director's Interest Notice Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon asavailable. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and maybe made public.Introduced 30/9/2001.Name of entity Range Resources Limited ABN 88 002 522 009 We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of theCorporations Act.Name of Director Peter Neil Landau Date of last notice 3 March 2009
Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Direct or indirect interest Indirect Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest. Dates of change 15 June 2009 No. of securities held prior to 5,000,000 New Unlisted Options change exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 1,250,000 Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 1,500,000 Partly Paid Shares * * to be cancelled subject to shareholder approval Class Ordinary Fully Paid Shares Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number acquired 5,000,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 3,750,000 Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number disposed 5,000,000 New Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 Value/Consideration $75,000 - being exercise of 5,000,000 New Unlisted Options at $0.015
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation No. of securities held after change 5,000,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
1,500,000 Partly Paid Shares 5,000,000 Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 1,500,000 Partly Paid Shares * * to be cancelled subject to shareholder approval Nature of change Exercise of options
Example: on-market trade, off-market Issue of options trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts
Detail of contract N/A Nature of interest N/A Name of registered holder N/A (if issued securities) Date of change N/A No. and class of securities N/A to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed Interest acquired N/A Interest disposed N/A Value/Consideration N/A Note: If consideration is
non-cash, provide details and
an estimated valuation Interest after change N/A
Date of this Notice: 15 June 2009
Rule 3.19A.2 Appendix 3Y Change of Director's Interest Notice Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon asavailable. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and maybe made public.Introduced 30/9/2001.Name of entity Range Resources Limited ABN 88 002 522 009 We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of theCorporations Act.Name of Director Marcus Edwards-Jones Date of last notice 3 March 2009
Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Direct or indirect interest Direct Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest. Dates of change 15 June 2009 No. of securities held prior to 600,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares change 300,000 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 75,000 Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 750,000 Partly Paid Shares * * to be cancelled subject to shareholder approval Class Ordinary Fully Paid Shares Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number acquired 300,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 225,000 Attaching Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 Number disposed 300,000 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.015 on or before 31 May 2009 Value/Consideration $4,500 - being the exercise of 300,000 New Unlisted Options at $0.015 Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation No. of securities held after change 900,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
300,000 Listed Options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 31 December 2011 750,000 Partly Paid Shares * to be cancelled subject to shareholder approval Nature of change Exercise of Options
Example: on-market trade, off-market Issue of Options trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts
Detail of contract N/A Nature of interest N/A Name of registered holder N/A (if issued securities) Date of change N/A No. and class of securities N/A to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed Interest acquired N/A Interest disposed N/A Value/Consideration N/A Note: If consideration is
non-cash, provide details and
an estimated valuation Interest after change N/A
Date of this Notice: 15 June 2009
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