Icon Energy Annual Report 2024 53 OTHER KEY POLICIES In addition to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics, Icon has implemented a Whistleblower Policy to provide employees with a confidential and secure process for reporting improper conduct. Thie policy ensures that all reports can be made without fear of discrimination or harassment, and encourages staff to raise concerns about any conduct that may be inappropriate or unlawful. Icon is also committed to ethical conduct through its Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. This policy ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards concerning anti-corruption and bribery, emphasizing our commitment to acting ethically, honestly and responsibly. This Policy sets out the requirements for the management of gifts and benefits. The Board is informed if any material incident reported under the Whistleblower Policy and/or Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. Code of Conduct and Ethics, Whistleblower Policy and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy can be found in the Corporate Governance Section on the Company’s website. TRADING IN THE COMPANY’S SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES The Board has established a formal Share Trading Policy to regulate trading in the Company’s securities by Directors and employees. The policy outlines specific periods during which share trading is permitted, known as “Trading Windows”, and periods when trading is restricted, known as “Blackout Periods”. Generally, all Icon Energy personnel who do not possess unpublished price-sensitive information may only buy, sell or otherwise deal in the Company’s securities during designated Trading Windows. Trading Window are typically opened for a three week period following: − The announcement of the half yearly financial results; − The announcement of the annual financial results; − The announcement of the Quarterly Reports for the March and September quarters; − The holding of Icon Energy’s Annual General Meeting; − The Company issues a prospectus or a cleansing statement; or − As the Board otherwise determines. Under the Policy, Directors and Employees who wish to trade in the Company’s securities must seek prior clearance in writing from the Chairman (in the case of Directors) and the Managing Director (for the Chairman, Secretary or employees). The provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the Listing Rules of the ASX require advice to the ASX of any transactions by the Directors in the securities of the Company. IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS RISK The Board receives comprehensive monthly management reports which enables Directors to identify emerging risk factors and monitor management’s response to these risks.
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