Shareholders will be able to observe and/or listen to the EGM proceedings through a “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream via their mobile phones, tablets or computers, submit questions in advance of, or “live” at, the EGM and vote at the EGM (i) “live” by the shareholders themselves or their duly appointed proxy(ies) (other than the Chairman of the Meeting) via electronic means; or (ii) by appointing the Chairman of the Meeting as proxy to vote on their behalf at the EGM. To do so, they will need to complete the following steps.

Shareholders (including, where applicable, their appointed proxy(ies)) and CPF Investors and SRS Investors who wish to follow the proceedings of the EGM must pre-register for access to the “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings at the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22 from 27 February 2022 up to 10.00 a.m. on 11 March 2022 to enable the Company to verify their status.

Following the verification, authenticated shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), who have pre-registered via the pre-registration website will receive a confirmation email by 10.00 a.m. on 12 March 2022, via the e-mail address provided during pre-registration or as indicated in the Proxy Form.

Shareholders will be able to access the “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings by signing in to the pre-registration website with their account credentials created during pre-registration. Shareholders must not share their login credentials to other persons who are not Shareholders and who are not entitled to attend the EGM. This is also to avoid any technical disruptions or overload to the live audio-visual webcast of the EGM proceedings. Shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), who do not receive the confirmation email by 10.00 a.m. on 12 March 2022, but have registered by 10.00 a.m. on 11 March 2022, may contact our Investor Relations team at ir@ifastfinancial.com.

Shareholders, including CPF Investors and SRS Investors, can submit questions in advance of, or “live” at, the EGM.

Submission of substantial and relevant questions in advance of the EGM. Shareholders, including CPF Investors and SRS Investors, can submit substantial and relevant questions related to the resolution to be tabled for approval at the EGM to the Chairman of the Meeting, in advance of the EGM, in the following manner:

• Via pre-registration website: Shareholders who pre-register to observe and/or listen to the EGM proceedings may submit their questions via the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22;
• Via email. Shareholders may submit their questions via email to ir@ifastfinancial.com; and/or
• By post. Shareholders may submit their questions by post to the Company’s registered office at 10 Collyer Quay, #26-01 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315.

When sending in questions via email or by post, please also provide include the following details: (a) full name; (b) address; and (c) the manner in which the Shares are held (e.g. via CDP, CPF, SRS and/or scrip).

Deadline to submit questions in advance of the EGM. All questions submitted in advance of the EGM via any of the above channels must be received by 10.00 a.m. on 7 March 2022. Shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), who have pre-registered to the “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings can also ask “live” at the EGM substantial and relevant questions related to the resolution to be tabled for approval at the EGM, by typing in and submitting their questions or using a video call option via the online platform hosting the audio-visual webcast and audio-only stream.

Pre-register for access to the “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings to ask substantial and relevant questions “live” at the EGM. Shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), can also ask the Chairman of the Meeting substantial and relevant questions related to the resolution to be tabled for approval at the EGM, “live” at the EGM, by typing in and submitting their questions or using a video call option via the online platform hosting the audio-visual webcast and audio-only stream.

Shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), who wish to ask questions “live” at the EGM must first pre-register at the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22.

Addressing questions. The Company will endeavour to address all substantial and relevant questions received from Shareholders prior to the EGM by publishing the responses to such questions on the Company’s website at the URL: www.ifastcorp.com and on SGXNet website at the URL: https://www.sgx.com/securities/company-announcements before 10.00 a.m. on 9 March 2022 (the “Pre-EGM Reply”). The Company will address those substantial and relevant questions which have not already been addressed in the Pre-EGM Reply, as well as those received “live” at the EGM itself, during the EGM through the “live” audio-visual webcast and “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings. Where substantially similar questions are received, the Company will consolidate such questions and consequently not all questions may be individually addressed.

The Company will publish the minutes of the EGM on SGXNet and on the Company’s website and on SGXNet within one (1) month from the date of EGM, and the minutes will include the responses to substantial and relevant questions from Shareholders which are addressed during the EGM.

Shareholders who wish to exercise their voting rights at the EGM may:

• (where such shareholders are individuals) vote “live” via electronic means at the EGM or (where such shareholders are individuals or corporates) appoint a proxy(ies) (other than the Chairman of the Meeting) to vote “live” via electronic means at the EGM on their behalf; or
• (where such shareholders are individuals or corporates) appoint the Chairman of the Meeting as their proxy to vote on their behalf at the EGM.

Pre-register to vote “live” at the EGM. Shareholders (including CPF Investors and SRS Investors) and, where applicable, appointed proxy(ies), who wish to vote “live” at the EGM must first pre-register at the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22.

Submission of instruments of proxy. Shareholders who wish to submit instruments appointing a proxy(ies) must do so in the following manner:

• if submitted by post, the instrument must be lodged with the Company’s registered office at 10 Collyer Quay, #26-01 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315; or
• if submitted electronically, the instrument must be submitted (i) via email to ir@ifastfinancial.com; or (ii) via the online process through the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22,

in each case, by 10.00 a.m. on 11 March 2022 (not less than 72 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM).

A Shareholder who wishes to submit an instrument appointing a proxy(ies) by post or via email can either use the printed copy of the Proxy Form which is sent to him/her/it by post or download a copy of the Proxy Form from the Company’s website and SGXNet, and complete and sign the Proxy Form, before submitting it by post to the address provided above, or before scanning and sending it by email to the email address provided above. A Shareholder may also appoint a proxy(ies) via the online process through the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22.

In view of the current COVID-19 measures which may make it difficult for Shareholders to submit completed Proxy Forms by post, members are strongly encouraged to submit completed Proxy Forms electronically via email to ir@ifastfinancial.com or appoint a proxy(ies) via the online process through the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22.

Appointed proxy(ies) (other than the Chairman of the Meeting) will be prompted via email (within two (2) business days after the Company’s receipt of a validly completed and submitted Proxy Form) to pre-register at the pre-registration website at the URL: https://conveneagm.com/sg/ifastegm22  in order to access the “live” audio-visual webcast or “live” audio-only stream of the EGM proceedings. Shareholders who wish to appoint third party proxy(ies) are encouraged to submit their Proxy Forms early, and should request their proxy(ies) to pre-register by 10.00 a.m. on 11 March 2022 (not less than 72 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM), failing which the appointment shall be invalid.

CPF Investors and SRS Investors. CPF Investors and SRS Investors:

• may vote “live” via electronic means at the EGM if they are appointed as proxies by their respective CPF Agent Banks or SRS Operators, and should contact their respective CPF Agent Banks or SRS Operators if they have any queries regarding their appointment as proxies; or
• may appoint the Chairman of the Meeting as proxy to vote on their behalf at the EGM, in which case they should approach their respective CPF Agent Banks or SRS Operators to submit their votes at least seven (7) business days before the EGM (i.e. by 10.00 a.m. on 3 March 2022).  

If no specific direction as to voting is given, in respect of a resolution, the appointed proxy/proxies will vote or abstain from voting at his/her/their discretion. If the appointor is a corporate, the Proxy Form must be executed under seal or the hand of its duly authorised officer or attorney.

The Company shall be entitled to reject an instrument of proxy which is incomplete, improperly completed, illegible or where the true intentions of the appointor are not ascertainable from the instructions of the appointor specified on the instrument of proxy. In addition, in the case of shares entered in the Depository Register, the Company may reject an instrument of proxy if the member, being the appointor, is not shown to have shares entered against his/her/its name in the Depository Register as at 72 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM (i.e. 10.00 a.m. on 11 March 2022), as certified by CDP to the Company.