UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K/A

Amendment No. 1

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

or

 

 

Commission file number: 000-54192

REVA MEDICAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2016 totaled approximately $228,838,000 based on the closing price for the registrant's Common Stock trading in the form of CHESS Depositary Interests, or CDIs, as reported by the Australian Securities Exchange and based on the closing currency exchange rate in effect that day. Such value excludes Common Stock and CDIs held by directors, executive officers, and 10% or greater stockholders as of June 30, 2016. The identification of 10% or greater stockholders as of June 30, 2016 is based on Schedule 13G and amended Schedule 13G reports publicly filed before June 30, 2016. This calculation does not reflect a determination that such parties are affiliates for any other purposes.

As of April 20, 2017, there were 42,851,477 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

 

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REVA MEDICAL, INC.

FORM 10-K/A — ANNUAL REPORT

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

On February 28, 2017, REVA Medical, Inc. filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the “Original Filing”). Certain Part III information was omitted from the Original Filing in reliance on General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K provides that a registrant may incorporate by reference certain information from a definitive proxy statement which involves the election of directors, if such definitive proxy statement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) no later than 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year. Alternatively, the registrant may provide this information in an amendment to the Form 10-K, if such amendment is filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year. Accordingly, this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (this “Amendment”) supplements our Original Filing by amending and restating Part III, Items 10 through 14 of our Original Filing.

In addition, as required by Rule 12b-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, new certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by our principal executive officer and principal financial officer are filed as exhibits to this Amendment under Item 15(b) of Part IV hereof. Because no financial statements have been included in this Amendment, and this Amendment does not contain or amend any disclosure with respect to Items 307 and 308 of Regulation S-K, paragraph 3 of the certifications has been revised to omit the reference to financial statements and paragraphs 4 and 5 of the certifications have been omitted entirely.

Except as stated herein, this Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Filing, and no attempt has been made in the Amendment to modify or update other disclosures as presented in our Original Filing.

Throughout this Amendment, unless indicated otherwise, we refer to REVA Medical, Inc. as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our.”

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

Directors and Executive Officers

Our Board of Directors (the “Board” or “Directors”) comprise the following individuals:

 

Our executive officers comprise the following individuals:

Board of Directors’ Business Experience

We believe that the individuals who serve on our Board should have strong backgrounds and a vision toward our future. As set forth in our corporate governance guidelines, the criteria we generally consider in these individuals include, among other things, an individual’s business experience and skills (including skills in core areas such as operations, management, technology, accounting and finance, strategic planning, and international markets), as well as independence, judgment, knowledge of our business and industry, professional reputation, leadership, integrity, and the ability to represent the best interests of the Company’s stockholders. In addition, we consider a Board member’s ability to commit sufficient time and attention to the activities of the Board, as well as the absence of any potential conflicts with the Company’s interests.  We believe the individuals should possess the requisite intelligence, education, and experience to make a significant contribution to the Board and bring a range of skills, diverse perspectives, and backgrounds to discussions. While our Diversity Policy doesn’t contain specific guidelines as to Board composition, we believe that the backgrounds and qualifications of the directors, considered as a group, should provide a significant mix of experience, knowledge, and abilities that will allow our Board to fulfill its responsibilities.

Our Board currently consists of seven members and is divided into three classes. Class I and Class III comprise two directors each and Class II comprises three directors. The directors in each class serve three‑year terms and in each case until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

Each of our directors has a strong professional reputation and has shown a dedication to his or her profession and community. We also believe that our directors’ diversity of backgrounds and experiences results in different perspectives, ideas, and viewpoints, which makes our Board more effective in carrying out its duties. We believe that our directors hold themselves to the highest standards of integrity and that they are committed to representing the long‑term interests of our stockholders.

The skills, experience, expertise, diversity, independence, and related information for each of our directors holding office as of April 20, 2017 are set forth below, along with the attributes and skills that led our Board to the conclusion that each member should serve as a director.

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Ross Breckenridge, MD, MRCP, PhD, age 47, has served as a director since January 2015. Dr. Breckenridge is the Chief Executive Officer of Silver Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., since September 2016. Prior to that, he was a senior clinical lecturer and Programme Director for the Masters Programme in Clinical and Experimental Medicine at University College London since 2006. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) and a Consultant Physician at University College London Hospital from 2006 until September 2016. Dr. Breckenridge has provided consultation services to investors in the biotech and healthcare sector since 1998. He is a current board member of the Cornelia de Lange Society of Great Britain and has sat on numerous other medical and corporate boards. He obtained his medical degree from Oxford University, followed by his PhD in Developmental Biology at the University of Cambridge. He then completed his training in Clinical Pharmacology at University College London. Qualifications:  Dr. Breckenridge is qualified to sit on our Board due to his extensive medical background, particularly as it relates to research of cardiac disease, his experience serving on multiple other boards of directors, and his general business proficiency.

Brian H. Dovey, age 75, has served as a director since June 2001 and as Chairman of the Board since March 2016. Since 1988, Mr. Dovey has been a partner of Domain Associates, LLC, a private venture capital management firm focused on life sciences, where he has led innovative investments not only in life science companies, but also has established and directed new initiatives such as the collaboration between Domain and Rusnano. Since joining Domain, he has served on the board of directors of over 35 private and public companies and has been chairman of six, including REVA. Mr. Dovey currently sits on the board of three public companies:  REVA, Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc., and Miramar Labs, Inc. (since May 2016). Prior to joining Domain, Mr. Dovey spent six years at Rorer Group, Inc. (now part of Sanofi-Aventis), a pharmaceutical and medical device company listed on the NYSE. As president of Rorer from 1986 to 1988, he was the primary architect of the company’s strategic shift to pharmaceuticals. Previous to that, he was President of Survival Technology, Inc., a start-up medical products company. Mr. Dovey serves on the board of directors and is also chairman at the Center for Venture Education (Kauffman Fellows Program) and serves on the La Jolla Playhouse board of trustees.

Mr. Dovey was the former chair and currently serves on the board of trustees of the Wistar Institute, a leader in preclinical biomedical research in the non-profit sector. Mr. Dovey has served as both president and chairman of the National Venture Capital Association. He is a former board member of the industry association representing the medical device industry, as well as the association representing consumer pharmaceuticals. He is a trustee emeritus of Germantown Academy and is a former trustee of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research. Mr. Dovey received his B.A. in mathematics from Colgate University and his MBA from the Harvard Business School. Qualifications:  Mr. Dovey is qualified to sit on our Board due to his extensive financial background, his experience in corporate governance and risk management, his service as a director on over 35 private and public companies, his broad executive experience with medical device companies, and his extensive experience at a health care venture capital firm.

Scott Huennekens, age 53, has served as a director since March 2015. Since December 2015 he is President and Chief Executive Officer of Verb Surgical, Inc., a collaboration between Alphabet, Inc. (formerly Google) and Johnson & Johnson, focused on developing a comprehensive robotic surgical solutions platform. Previously, from April 2002 to February 2015, Mr. Huennekens was President and Chief Executive Officer of Volcano Corporation, a manufacturer of intravascular imaging equipment for coronary and peripheral applications. Prior to 2002, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Digirad Corporation, a diagnostic imaging solutions provider, and also held senior positions at Baxter International, Inc. in the Edwards Cardiovascular Division and the Novacor division. Mr. Huennekens currently serves on the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (“MDMA”) board and he served on the board of EndoChoice until November 2016. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Qualifications:   Mr. Huennekens is qualified to sit on our Board due to his vast experience in executive positions with medical equipment manufacturers, his broad business background, his experience serving on multiple other boards of directors, and his strong financial background, including his work early in his career at Deloitte, a provider of tax, audit, and advisory services.

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Anne Keating, age 63, has served as a director since October 2010. Ms. Keating is currently a director of a number of ASX-listed companies in a range of different industries, including GI Dynamics, Inc., a U.S.-based medical device company (since June 2011), and Goodman Group Limited, a global property development and management company (since January 2004). Ms. Keating has been Chairman of Houlihan Lokey Australia, investment bank, since April 2015. Ms. Keating is also a Director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research since January 2009 and an Inaugural Governor for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation since 2006. From 1993 to 2001, Ms. Keating held the position of General Manager, Australia for United Airlines. She was also a Delegate to the Australian/American Leadership Dialogue for 14 years. Ms. Keating previously served on the board of IAG, Australia’s largest general insurer, ClearviewWealth Ltd, life insurance and wealth management, NRMA, Australia’s largest mutual, and was an inaugural board member of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute where she served for ten years. She has also held former directorships with Spencer Street Station Redevelopment Holdings Limited, Easy FM China Pty Ltd, Radio 2CH Pty Ltd, and Workcover Authority of New South Wales. Qualifications:  Ms. Keating is qualified to sit on our Board due to her extensive business, management, and governance experience, including her positions on a number of boards of ASX-listed companies. Ms. Keating also brings Australian medical research and cardiac experience from her years of service with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Ms. Keating’s term as a Director expires at the Company's 2017 Annual Meeting and she has confirmed that she will not be submitting for re-election and that she will retire as a Director on and from the 2017 Annual Meeting.

Gordon E. Nye, age 62, has served as a director since 1999. Since December 2014, he is Chief Executive Officer of R2 Dermatology, a development stage medical device company. He served as Chief Executive Officer of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., a medical device company, from September 2009 to April 2012. From August 2003 to July 2009, Mr. Nye served as general partner of Prism Venture Partners, a venture capital firm, where he was a member of the life sciences investment team. Prior to that time, he served as our Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2003 and President and Chief Executive Officer of two former Johnson & Johnson divisions (“A” Company Orthodontics, Inc. and Critikon Company, LLC) after they were acquired in management buyouts. He has also held a variety of marketing, sales, and general management roles for L.A. Gear, Inc., Olin Ski Company, Inc., Reebok, Ltd., and The Gillette Company. Mr. Nye received his MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where he also received his undergraduate degree. Qualifications:  Mr. Nye’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his knowledge of the medical device business, his broad operating experience as a senior executive, his extensive consumer marketing background, and his other board service.

Robert B. Stockman, age 63, our co-founder and a member of our Board, served as our Board Chairman from 1999 until March 2016; he was our Chief Executive Officer from August 2010 to September 2015. He served as a director of HeartWare Limited/HeartWare International, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed medical device company (formerly also ASX-listed), between December 2006 and August 2016 when they were acquired by Medtronic, Inc. He previously served on the board of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., a medical technology company listed on NASDAQ, from July 2010 until April 2012. Since 1999, Mr. Stockman has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Group Outcome LLC, a U.S.-based merchant banking firm that deploys its capital and that of its financial partners in private equity and venture capital investments in medical technology companies. Mr. Stockman also co-founded Centrimed, Inc., an internet-based software company, that was acquired by the Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC, and led the buyouts of Ioptex, an intraocular lens manufacturer, and two Johnson & Johnson divestitures, “A” Company Orthodontics, Inc. and Critikon Company, LLC, each of which was subsequently acquired. Prior to establishing Group Outcome LLC, Mr. Stockman spent 18 years with Johnston Associates, Inc. and Narragansett Capital Corporation, where he focused on venture capital investments and merger advisory work in health care.

Mr. Stockman holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard College and an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College, where he serves on Tuck’s Board of Overseers. Qualifications:  Mr. Stockman is qualified to sit on our Board due to his extensive experience as an entrepreneur driving the growth of five medical products companies, his experience as an executive of several medical device companies, and his experience as an executive in the investment banking industry, particularly in private equity and venture capital investments in medical technology. Mr. Stockman’s qualifications also include his strong financial background, including his work early in his career at Price Waterhouse, a provider of tax, audit, and advisory services, and his ability to provide financial expertise to the Board, including an understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, accounting, and capital markets.

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Robert Thomas, age 72, has served as a director since July 2010. He was a director and non-executive Chairman of the Board of HeartWare Limited/HeartWare International, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed medical device company (formerly also ASX-listed), between November 2004 and August 2016 when they were acquired by Medtronic, Inc. He is currently a director of a number of Australian public companies, including Virgin Australia Limited, and Biotron Limited; he is Chairman of Starpharma Limited. Between October 2004 and September 2008, Mr. Thomas was a consultant to Citigroup Corporate and Investment Bank. Between March 2003 and September 2004, he was Chairman of Global Corporate and Investment Bank, Citigroup Global Markets, Australia and New Zealand. Prior to that time, Mr. Thomas was Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup’s Corporate and Investment Bank (formerly known as Salomon Smith Barney), Australia and New Zealand from October 1999 until February 2003. Mr. Thomas is Chairman of Aus Bio Limited, a director of O’Connell Street Associates, and Chairman of Grahger Capital Resources. Mr. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, Australia. He is a member of the Stockbrokers Association of Australia and is a Master Stockbroker.

Mr. Thomas is also a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is on the board of the NSW State Library Foundation and serves on NSW State Library’s Audit and Risk Committee. Qualifications:  Mr. Thomas is qualified to sit on our Board due to his extensive investment banking experience, including his leadership of finance and strategic transactions, his involvement with medical device companies, and his experience in governance and risk management across a wide range of industries. Mr. Thomas also brings capital market and economics expertise to the Board from his years of service as a securities analyst and experience as a director of ASX-listed companies.

Executive Officers’ Business Experience

For information regarding the business experience of our executive officers, please refer to the section entitled “Item 1. Business – Executive Officers.”

Committees of the Board of Directors/Corporate Governance

Directors are expected to attend meetings of the Board and any Board committees on which they serve. The Board has three standing committees to facilitate and assist the Board in the execution of its responsibilities:  audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance. Each of these committees has the responsibilities described in the committee charters, which are available on our website at www.revamedical.com. Our Board may also establish other committees from time to time to assist in the discharge of its responsibilities.

As of April 20, 2017, membership of the committees of our Board is as follows:

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During the year ended December 31, 2016, all directors attended at least 75 percent of the aggregate of (i) the total number of Board meetings held during the period for which he or she was a director and (ii) the total number of committee meetings on which he or she served during the period that he or she served, except for Mr. Dovey who, attended 60 percent of the Audit Committee meetings.

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Following is a summary of meeting attendance during the year ended December 31, 2016:

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*   Indicates attendance at a meeting of a Committee on which the Director was not a member.

Audit Committee

Our audit committee oversees our corporate accounting and financial reporting, including auditing of our financial statements. Among other things, our audit committee:

Our audit committee reviews the effectiveness of internal controls and the adequacy of our reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. In addition, our audit committee is responsible for the performance of our internal audit function, as well as preparing any reports required under SEC rules. The audit committee will also provide advice to the Board and report on the status of business risks pursuant to our risk management policy.

We have adopted an audit committee charter, a copy of which is available in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website at www.revamedical.com.

Compensation Committee

Our compensation committee establishes, amends, reviews, and approves the compensation and benefit plans with respect to senior management and employees, including determining individual elements of total compensation for the chief executive officer and other executive officers, and reviews our performance and the performance of our executive officers with respect to these elements of compensation. In carrying out its responsibilities, the compensation committee will review all components of compensation for consistency with our compensation philosophy and with the interests of stockholders. Our compensation committee reviews compensation practices and trends, identifies performance goals of our Company and our executive officers, and sets compensation in light of these objectives. Our compensation committee also determines annual retainer, meeting fees, equity awards, and other compensation for members of the Board and its committees and administers the issuance of stock options and other awards under our equity incentive plans.

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Our compensation committee reviews and evaluates potential risks related to our compensation policies and practices for employees and has determined that we have no compensation risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. We structure our compensation to address Company‑wide risk. We believe the combination of base salary, bonus potential, and equity-based incentive awards with four‑year vesting periods, or vesting based on achievement of performances, is balanced and serves to motivate our employees to accomplish our business plan without creating risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our Company.

We have adopted a compensation committee charter, a copy of which is available in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website at www.revamedical.com.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Our nominating and corporate governance committee recommends the director nominees for each annual general meeting and ensures that the Board and the committees of the Board have the benefit of qualified and experienced independent directors. The committee’s primary responsibilities are to:

We have adopted a nominating and corporate governance committee charter, a copy of which is available in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website at www.revamedical.com.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

Our corporate governance guidelines are designed to ensure effective corporate governance of the Company. Our corporate governance guidelines cover topics including, but not limited to, director qualification criteria, director compensation, director orientation and continuing education, communications from stockholders to the Board, succession planning, and the annual evaluations of the Board and its committees. Our corporate governance guidelines are reviewed regularly by the nominating and corporate governance committee and revised when appropriate.

The full content of our corporate governance guidelines can be found in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website accessible at www.revamedical.com. A printed copy may also be obtained by any stockholder upon request.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Our Board adopted a code of business conduct and ethics to ensure that our business is conducted in a consistently legal and ethical manner. The code of business conduct and ethics establishes policies pertaining to, among other things, employee conduct in the workplace, securities trading, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, reporting violations, and compliance procedures. All of our employees, including our executive officers, as well as members of our Board, are required to comply with our code of business conduct and ethics.

The full content of our code of business conduct and ethics can be found in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website accessible at www.revamedical.com. A printed copy may also be obtained by any stockholder upon request. Any waiver of the code of business conduct and ethics for our executive officers or directors must be approved by our Board after receiving a recommendation from our audit committee. We disclose any amendments or waivers to our code of business conduct and ethics on our website within four business days following the date of an amendment or waiver.

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Communicating with the Board

Our nominating and corporate governance committee establishes procedures by which stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with the Board, any committee of the Board, any individual director, or the independent or non-executive directors as a group. Such parties can send communications by mail to the Board in care of the Corporate Secretary, REVA Medical, Inc., 5751 Copley Drive, San Diego, California 92111, U.S.A. In addition, parties can contact the Board by emailing the Corporate Secretary at boardmember@revamedical.com. The name or title of any specific recipient or group should be noted in the communication. Communications from stockholders are distributed by the Corporate Secretary to the Board or to the committee or director(s) to whom the communication is addressed, however the Corporate Secretary will not distribute items that are unrelated to the duties and responsibilities of the Board, such as spam, junk mail and mass mailings, business solicitations and advertisements, and communications that advocate the Company’s engaging in illegal activities or that, under community standards, contain offensive, scurrilous, or abusive content.

Identification and Evaluation of Nominees for Directors

Our nominating and corporate governance committee uses a variety of methods for identifying and evaluating nominees for director. The committee regularly assesses the appropriate size and composition of the Board, the needs of the Board and the respective committees of the Board, and the qualifications of candidates in light of these needs. Candidates may come to the attention of the committee through stockholders, management, current members of the Board, or search firms. The evaluation of these candidates may be based solely upon information provided to the nominating and corporate governance committee or may also include discussions with persons familiar with the candidate, an interview of the candidate or other actions the nominating and corporate governance committee deems appropriate, including the use of third parties to review candidates.

Director Independence

In accordance with our corporate governance guidelines, the majority of our Board members are independent directors. Our Board considers that a director is independent when the director is not an officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries, does not have any relationship which would, or could reasonably appear to, materially interfere with independent judgment, and otherwise meets the independence requirements under the rules of the ASX, SEC, and NASDAQ. Our Board has reviewed the materiality of any relationship that each of our directors has with us, either directly or indirectly.

Based on this review, our Board has determined that:

There are no family relationships among our directors and officers, nor are there any arrangements or understandings between any of our directors or officers or any other person pursuant to which any director or officer was, or is, to be selected as a director or officer.

Board Leadership Structure

Although Mr. Dovey is not considered to be independent by ASX standards, the Board considers his appointment as Chairman of the Board to be in the best interest of our Company and our Stockholders. The ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations provide guidance on corporate governance practices, including director independence, but are not binding rules or regulations. Mr. Dovey possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the Company, and we believe he is the person best positioned to develop agendas that ensure the Board’s time and attention is focused on the most critical matters. Further, our Board believes that his decisive leadership ensures clear accountability and enhances our ability to communicate our message and strategy clearly and consistently to stockholders, employees, customers, and suppliers.

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The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

Our Board’s role in risk oversight includes receiving reports from members of management on a regular basis regarding material risks faced by the Company and applicable mitigation strategies and activities, at least on a quarterly basis. The reports cover the critical areas of development, regulatory and quality affairs, intellectual property, clinical development, operations, sales and marketing, and legal and financial affairs. Our Board and its committees consider these reports, discuss matters with management, and identify and evaluate any potential strategic or operational risks and appropriate activities to address those risks.

We have adopted a risk management policy that sets out how we identify, assess, and manage risk in business operations, a copy of which is available in the “Investors ─ Corporate Governance” section of our website at www.revamedical.com.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

No member of our compensation committee has at any time been our employee with the exception of Gordon E. Nye who served as our chief executive officer from 2001 to 2003. Except as set forth herein, none of our executive officers serves, or has served during the last fiscal year, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of our Board or our compensation committee.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the common stock and other equity securities of our Company. Officers, directors, and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are required by SEC regulation to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. Based solely upon information furnished to us and contained in reports filed with the SEC, as well as any written representations that no other reports were required, we believe that all required reports were timely filed during 2016, except for Senrigan Master Fund, which inadvertently failed to file a Form 4 for two transactions and which were subsequently reported on a Form 5.

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Australian Disclosure Requirements

Because we are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (the “ASX”), we are required to comply with various disclosure requirements as set out in the ASX Listing Rules. The following information is provided to comply with the ASX Listing Rules and is not intended to fulfill SEC information required by Part III of Form 10-K.

Substantial Holders at February 15, 2017

The number of our equity securities held by our substantial securityholders (i.e., those holders, who together with their affiliates, have an interest in at least five percent of our voting securities), assuming the conversion of common stock held by those securityholders into CHESS Depositary Interests, or “CDIs” (ten CDIs are equivalent to one share of common stock), based on our review of our shareholder registers and available public filings, as of February 15, 2017 are as follows:

Distribution of Security Holders as of February 15, 2017

As of February 15, 2017, we had a total of 42,851,477 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, a portion of which were held as CDIs (ten CDIs are equivalent to one share of common stock). The table below presents the number of shares of common stock (including restricted stock) and CDIs held, as well as the number of shares underlying outstanding stock options to purchase common stock, convertible notes, and restricted stock units.

 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of CDIs (being a parcel of securities not less than A$500) as of February 15, 2017 was 66.

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Top 20 CDI Holders as of February 15, 2017

Following are the top 20 holders of our CDIs on February 15, 2017 (does not include common stock holdings):

The following table provides a list of the top 20 holders of our securities as of February 15, 2017, taking into account securities held in the form of both common stock and CDIs and prepared on the assumption that all CDIs are held as common stock. Related but separate legal entities are not aggregated for the purposes of the table below.

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Unlisted Options, Unlisted Convertible Notes, and Unlisted Restricted Stock Units

As of February 15, 2017, we had 6,128,192 unlisted options to purchase shares of common stock on issue under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2001 Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan. These options are held by 36 individuals. With the exception of our Chief Executive Officer, Regina E. Groves, who holds 2,000,000 options representing 32.6 percent of the outstanding options, no other single person holds 20 percent or more of the outstanding options.

As of February 15, 2017, we had issued 250 unlisted convertible notes, each with a face value of $100,000, and each of which is convertible into 46,024.62 shares of common stock. The convertible notes are held equally by two entities, Goldman Sachs International and Senrigan Master Fund.

As of February 15, 2017, we had 754,000 unlisted restricted stock units on issue; each restricted stock unit entitles the holder to one share of common stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are held by 18 individuals. The only individuals holding 20 percent or more of the RSUs are Robert K. Schultz, who holds 158,400 RSUs, and Katrina L. Thompson, who holds 151,800 RSUs.

Restricted Stock

As of February 15, 2017, we had 11,875 unlisted shares of restricted stock on issue under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, all of which was held by Robert B. Stockman.

Voting Rights

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws provide that each stockholder has one vote for every share of common stock entitled to vote and held by such stockholder on a record date. In addition, although holders of restricted stock are subject to restrictions on transfer until vesting, holders of restricted stock have the same voting rights as holders of shares of common stock.

If holders of CDIs wish to attend our general meetings, they will be able to do so. Under the ASX Listing Rules, REVA Medical, Inc., as an issuer of CDIs, must allow CDI holders to attend any meeting of the holders of the underlying securities unless relevant U.S. law at the time of the meeting prevents CDI holders from attending those meetings. In order to vote at such meetings, CDI holders have the following options:

Because holders of CDIs do not appear on REVA Medical’s share register as the legal holders of the common stock, they will not be entitled to vote at our stockholder meetings unless one of the above steps is undertaken. Proxy forms and details of these alternatives will be included in each notice of meeting sent to CDI holders by REVA Medical.

Holders of options and warrants to purchase stock, convertible notes, and restricted stock units are not entitled to vote.

Required Statements

REVA Medical makes the following disclosures:

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General Information

The name of the Company Secretary is Katrina Thompson. The address of our office in the United States, which is our principal administrative office, is REVA Medical, Inc., 5751 Copley Dr., San Diego, California 92111, telephone +1 (858) 966-3000.

The address of our registered office in Australia is c/o Buchan Pty Ltd, Suite 4, Level 14, 6 O’Connell Street, Sydney NSW 2000, telephone +61 2 9237 2800.

Registers of CDI securities are held at Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, Level 3, 60 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Investor Enquiries 1300 855 080. Registers of common stock securities are held at Computershare Trust Company, N.A., 250 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021, USA, Investor Inquiries (800) 962-4284.

Quotation has been granted for CDIs (and the underlying shares of common stock) on the ASX Limited.

Australian Corporate Governance Statement

Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) is committed to promoting and strengthening good corporate governance practices and a culture of good corporate governance and ethical conduct throughout the Company. The Board has evaluated the Company’s corporate governance policies and practices in light of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3^rd Edition (“ASX Recommendations”) for the Company’s financial year ended December 31, 2016 and confirms that the Company’s corporate governance framework is generally consistent with the ASX Recommendations, other than as set forth below. Following is a summary of the approach adopted and used by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2016, using the same numbering sequence as contained in the ASX Recommendations.

Principle 1 — Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

Recommendation 1.1 — Establish the roles and responsibilities of the board and management; disclose those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to senior executives

The roles and responsibilities of the Board and of management have been established. The Board’s responsibilities are defined by the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. Management is responsible for implementing the strategic objectives set by the Board, to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Company, and to make accurate, timely, and clear reports to the Board. There is a clear delineation between the Board’s responsibility for the Company’s strategy and activities and management’s responsibilities for the day-to-day management of operations.

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Recommendation 1.2 — Undertake appropriate assessments prior to appointing a board member; provide all relevant material information to stockholders regarding a candidate proposed for election to the board

The Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines provide general criteria for Board member qualification. Additionally, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board is responsible for assessing the qualifications and background of Board candidates and appointees. Prior to recommending a new Board candidate, the Committee undertakes to check a candidate’s independence, experience, education, and general character. Annually and prior to recommending re-election of a director, the Committee assesses performance, interests and independence, outside commitments, and availability for Board responsibilities. Only qualified candidates are recommended for appointment or candidacy. The backgrounds and qualifications of directors who are recommended for election or re-election are provided to stockholders in the Company’s proxy statement. A partial list of the evaluations to be made of Board candidates is contained in the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s charter, which is available on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com in the Corporate Governance section Each Board member’s background is also available on the Company’s website in the Corporate Governance section.

The skills, experience, expertise, diversity, independence, and related information for each of our directors holding office as of February 15, 2017 are set forth previously in this Form 10-K.

Recommendation 1.3 — Provide a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of his or her appointment

The terms of Board membership are set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and remuneration to Board members is provided in accordance with stockholder approvals following the Compensation Committee’s recommendation. While the Company does not have a separate written agreement with each of its Board members, it believes these guidelines are adequate to provide a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Board members. In the case of senior executives, the Company has provided a letter of employment to each executive detailing the terms of employment and has developed job descriptions setting forth the position, duties, and reporting structure. Where there are any agreed entitlements upon termination, such agreed items are set forth in the employment letters. For the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no material variations to any of the Company’s employment letters.

Recommendation 1.4 — The Company secretary is accountable directly to the board on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board

The role and responsibilities of the Company’s secretary are set forth in the Company’s bylaws. The Board is responsible for electing or appointing the secretary and for prescribing the duties and powers of the secretary. The secretary is responsible for preparing and maintaining the appropriate corporate records, including such items as meeting notices, meeting minutes, and stock ledgers, and to provide such records to the Board as requested or required. The secretary is accountable to the Board on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board. Each director is able to communicate freely and directly with the secretary and vice versa.

Recommendation 1.5 — Establish and maintain a gender-based diversity policy and provide an annual report of the Company’s measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity

The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy, which includes measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and provisions for the Board to annually assess both the objectives and the Company’s progress in achieving them. A copy of the Diversity Policy is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com.

The Board continued to evaluate the gender diversity of the Company’s employees, its senior management, and its Board during 2016 and determined that the gender diversity continued at levels generally consistent with the prior year and in line with expectations. The Board endorsed the Company’s objective for diversity to remain at the same relative proportions, if not higher, of females in each category measured. The base level expectations for females are a minimum 15 percent of Board members, 30 percent of senior management, and 40 percent of employees. As of December 31, 2016, the Company reports that women represented 14 percent of its Board members, 40 percent of its senior executives (those positions of vice presidents and higher), and 49 percent of its entire workforce, which was aligned with its Diversity Policy.

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Recommendation 1.6 — Establish and maintain a process to periodically evaluate the board, the board committees, and individual directors and provide an annual report of the undertaking of such process

The Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines provide for annual assessments of the performance of the Board and each committee of the Board, to be provided to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The performance assessments include evaluations of numerous items, including each Board and committee member’s independence and skill levels, process and effectiveness in addressing Company, Board, and committee matters, interactions with management and outside service providers, meeting attendance, and governance items, including annual charter reviews. The assessments are to be completed by individual Board members, aggregated by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and evaluated and discussed by the Board and the individual committees of the Board. Such Board and committee assessments were performed and evaluated for the year ended December 31, 2016 in accordance with the guidelines.

The Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines do not call for evaluation of each individual director. The size of the Board and each committee is relatively small, Board and committee meetings are held frequently throughout the year, and the process to assess the Board and each committee considers the involvement and effectiveness of the individual directors. These factors allow for continuous self-assessment, as well as Board level assessments and feedback, of individual performance and contribution.

Recommendation 1.7 — Establish and disclose the process to evaluate the performance of senior executives and provide an annual report of the undertaking of such process

The Company’s employment and personnel policies provide for annual performance evaluations and goal setting for all employees, including senior executives. The Compensation Committee of the Board, in accordance with its charter, annually reviews the performance of each senior executive and reviews and approves each personal performance goal, then subsequently measures attainment of the goals. The assessments made by the Compensation Committee are reported to the Board. In accordance with the established processes, the performance of the senior executives of the Company was evaluated by the Company’s Compensation Committee and Board for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Principle 2 — Structure the board to add value

Recommendation 2.1 — Establish a nomination committee and disclose its charter and membership

The Board has established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to oversee the selection and appointment practices of the Company. The Committee consists of three members:  Anne Keating (Chair), Dr. Ross Breckenridge, and Gordon Nye. All members of the Committee are non-executives and are considered independent directors for both ASX and SEC purposes. The Committee held two formal and numerous informal meetings during the year ended December 31, 2016; all members attended all meetings. A copy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com.

Recommendation 2.2 — Establish and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity the board currently has or is looking to achieve

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board is responsible for developing and recommending the mix of skills and diversity for Board and committee members. The committee continually assesses the needs of the Company and the current mix of skills provided by Board members. While the Company has been, and continues to be, in a pre-revenue stage, the skill mix of the Board has been focused on the needs of a pre-revenue company. As the Company prepares for commercialization, a formal skills matrix is anticipated to be developed in 2017.

Recommendation 2.3 — Disclose director independence and length of service

The Company considers a director to be independent when that director is free from any interest and any business or other relationship that could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the director’s decisions relating to the Company or with the director’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company. In accordance with the Corporate Governance Guidelines, a director will not be considered to be independent until the Board affirmatively determines that such director meets all applicable standards. Annually, the Board will review its determinations based on recommendations from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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At the Company’s expense, the Board collectively or the directors acting as individuals are entitled to seek advice from independent external advisors in relation to any matter that is considered necessary to fulfill their relevant duties and responsibilities. Individual directors seeking such advice must obtain approval of the Chairman (which may not be unreasonably withheld). Any advice so obtained will be made available to all Board members.

The composition and tenure of the members of the Board as of December 31, 2016, as well as each member’s independence status during 2016, is set forth previously in this Amendment. No changes occurred between December 31, 2016 and April 20, 2017.

Recommendation 2.4 — A majority of board members should be independent

A majority of the Company’s Board was independent during the year ended December 31, 2016. Mr. Dovey is a principal in a firm that has invested in our Company and for ASX purposes he is not considered to be independent. Mr. Stockman was Chief Executive Officer until September 2015 and, as a result, will not be considered an independent director until September 2018. All other members of our Board are considered to be independent.  

Recommendation 2.5 — The Chair of the board should be an independent director and should not be the chief executive officer

Mr. Dovey was appointed Chairman of our Board on March 28, 2016. Mr. Dovey is not considered an independent director under ASX Listing Rules as he is a principal in a firm that has an approximate 8.6 percent ownership interest in REVA. Prior to Mr. Dovey’s appointment, Mr. Stockman was the Chairman. Mr. Stockman was also our Chief Executive Officer until September 18, 2015. Because Mr. Stockman was an officer of REVA, he was not an independent director during the time he was Chairman. The Board appointed a new Chief Executive Officer in September 2015, Regina E. Groves, who is not a Board member; see “— Executive Officers” above for Ms. Groves’ biography.

We believe that our Board, and in particular the role of Chairman, is able to carry out their responsibilities in an independent manner since the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer have been separate since September 2015 (and for the entire year ended December 31, 2016) and there is adequate segregation of responsibilities between the Board and management. Management continues to be responsible for, and carry out, the day-to-day operations of the Company while oversight and governance functions are addressed by the Board, a majority of who are independent.

Recommendation 2.6 — Establish a program for inducting new directors and ongoing development opportunities for directors

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board continually assesses the needs of the Company and the skills and knowledge required of its Board members. On appointment, new directors are provided with induction information that generally includes historical information about the Company and its operations, details of the Company's directors’ and officers’ insurance, the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, and other Company governance policies. The induction process also involves one-on-one discussions with the Chairman and other directors and briefings from senior management to help new directors participate actively in Board decision making at the earliest opportunity. When it is necessary, resources are provided for the Board as a whole, and for individual Board members as needed, to supplement their skills and knowledge and fill any identified gaps. Any outside expertise guidance or training undertaken by Board members in furtherance of their responsibilities to the Company is generally paid by the Company.

Principle 3 — Act ethically and responsibly

Recommendation 3.1 — Establish a code of conduct and disclose a summary of the code

The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, an Insider Trading Policy, and a Related Party Transaction Policy. A copy of each policy is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. These Company codes apply to all directors, senior executives, and employees and, in general, call for personal integrity, ethical conduct, and balanced business approaches and dealings. The policies are reinforced on a regular basis and provide for disciplinary action for any violations.

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Principle 4 — Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

Recommendation 4.1 — Establish an audit committee

The Board has established an Audit Committee to oversee the management of the Company’s financial and internal risks and reporting. The Audit Committee has adopted and is governed by a formal charter, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. The Audit Committee regularly reports to the Board about Committee activities, issues, and related recommendations.

The Audit Committee comprises three members, who are Mr. Huennekens (Chair), Mr. Dovey, and Mr. Thomas. All Committee members are non-executive directors and a majority are independent. Mr. Huennekens and Mr. Thomas are considered independent directors for ASX purposes; however, Mr. Dovey is not considered to be independent for ASX purposes but is considered to be independent under SEC rules. The Committee held five meetings during 2016; Mr. Huennekens attended all meetings, Mr. Dovey attended three meetings, and Mr. Thomas attended four meetings.

All members of the Audit Committee are considered to be financially literate and familiar with financial and accounting matters and qualified to adequately understand the financial and accounting matters that relate to the Company. Mr. Huennekens is considered to be a financial professional with appropriate financial and accounting expertise.

Recommendation 4.2 — Receive declarations from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer prior to approving financial statements regarding compliance with accounting standards, accuracy and fairness of disclosures, and the systems of internal controls and risk management underlying the financial statements

The Company is a U.S. SEC registrant and, as such, complies with SEC requirements in addition to the ASX Listing rules. In accordance with SEC requirements, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer review and assess the financial statements and related disclosures and the underlying financial records, internal controls, and policies and procedures. At each financial reporting date, the Audit Committee of the Board is provided certifications, which are filed with the SEC and lodged with the ASX, by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer regarding their assessments of the financial statements and underlying internal controls. During the year ended December 31, 2016, such certifications were filed with the SEC and lodged with the ASX.

Recommendation 4.3 — The Company’s external auditor should attend its AGM

The Company’s policy is to ensure its external auditor attends the Annual General Meeting of stockholders, in person, to have an opportunity to make a statement, if desired, and to respond to appropriate questions from security holders regarding the audit. The Company’s auditor for the year ended December 31, 2016 was Grant Thornton LLP, who attended the AGM.

Principle 5 — Make timely and balanced disclosure

Recommendation 5.1 — Establish a policy for continuous disclosure and disclose that policy

The Company is committed to providing timely and balanced disclosure to the market in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations, as required under ASX Listing Rules. In accordance with its commitment to fully comply with these obligations and to ensure accountability at a senior management level for that compliance, the Company has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy, together with other internal mechanisms and reporting requirements. A copy of the Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on its website at www.revamedical.com in the Corporate Governance section. In addition, copies of all the Company’s ASX announcements, financial reports, and related public information are also available on the Company’s website.

Principle 6 — Respect the rights of security holders

Recommendation 6.1 — Provide information about the Company and its governance via a website

The Company is committed to providing ready access to information about the Company, its approach and policies regarding governance, and its reports. Accordingly, the Company hosts and maintains a website at www.revamedical.com that includes information about the Company, its products, methods of contact, answers to frequently asked questions, and a separate section with information for Investors. In addition to providing links to the Company’s ASX trading information, news releases, and ASX and SEC filings, the Investor section includes information about the Company’s directors and senior management, committee composition and charters, and its corporate governance policies.

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Recommendation 6.2 — Design and implement a program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors

The Company has adopted a Shareholder Communication Policy that supports effective two-way communication with its shareholders. The Shareholder Communication Policy is included in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. The Company seeks to utilize numerous modes of communication, including electronic communication, to ensure that its communication with Shareholders is frequent, clear, and accessible. Additionally, the Company announces briefing calls in advance of such calls, provides relevant information on its website, and maintains internal records of matters discussed with shareholders. Shareholders are entitled to and encouraged to participate in briefing calls and/or contact the Company directly with questions or concerns. Contact information in both Australia and the U.S. is provided in each communication with shareholders, as well as on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 6.3 — Facilitate and encourage shareholder participation at meetings

All shareholders are invited to attend the Company’s annual meeting either in person or by proxy. To facilitate attendance, the Company arranges the annual meeting to be held in an easily accessed and well-known public location in Sydney and announces the date and location of the meeting in advance of the meeting. Notices of the meeting are mailed to all securityholders. The Board regards the annual meeting as an excellent forum in which to discuss issues relevant to the Company and accordingly encourages full participation by shareholders. Shareholders have an opportunity to submit questions to the Board and auditors. The meeting may also be audio cast and/or webcast to provide access to those shareholders who are unable to attend the annual general meeting in person.

Recommendation 6.4 — Provide security holders the option to receive communications electronically

The Company’s share registry is managed by Computershare Investor Services, who provides security holders the option to receive and send communications from and to the share registry electronically. Additionally, the share registry facilitates electronic distribution of Company materials. In addition, the Company provides ongoing electronic notices and reports to shareholders and other third parties who have provided their electronic contact details to the Company and have requested to receive such notices and reports electronically. The Company provides an e-mail alert subscription form on its website at www.revamedical.com under the Investor section that allows the subscriber to select which information to receive about the Company. The selections include press releases, ASX announcements, SEC filings, and webcasts and events.

Principle 7 — Recognize and manage risk

Recommendation 7.1 — Establish a committee to oversee risk

While the Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy that sets forth the process to identify, assess, and manage risk in the Company’s business operations, it has not established a formal Risk Committee. A copy of the Risk Management Policy is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. In addition to following its Risk Management Policy, the Board and its committees have developed its charters and policies with a focus on risk identification and management. The Board’s role in risk oversight includes receiving reports from external auditors, internal auditors, other independent parties, and from members of management on a regular basis regarding material risks faced by the Company and applicable mitigation strategies and activities. The reports from management are provided at least quarterly. The reports cover the critical areas of operations, research and development, regulatory and quality affairs, intellectual property, clinical developments, and legal and financial affairs, as well as management’s assessment of risks facing the Company. The Board and its committees consider these reports, discuss matters with management and independent parties, and identify and evaluate any potential strategic or operational risks and appropriate activity to address those risks, thereby ensuring effectiveness in identifying and managing material business risks.

Recommendation 7.2 — Review the risk management framework and disclose the results of such review

While the Board does not currently conduct a formal annual review of the material risks to the Company and the methods used to identify and communicate those risks, the Board continually assesses these matters and believes this current approach is effective. As the Company prepares for commercialization and anticipates the related additional business risks in 2017, it intends to develop a formal review process of the Company’s risk identification and management processes.

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Recommendation 7.3 — Disclose the structure and role of internal audit

The Company engages a third party independent firm for its internal audit function. This independent internal audit firm reports directly to the Audit Committee and is responsible for developing independent risk-based reviews and testing of the Company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting. The independent internal audit firm shares its results and reports with management and the Company’s external auditors and provides recommendations for improvements if necessary.

Recommendation 7.4 — Disclose material exposures to economic, environmental, and social sustainability risks

The Company provides a complete assessment of risks to the business in the “Risk Factors” section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Considering its pre-revenue stage, location of facilities, and intended products and markets, the Company does not believe it has exposure to material economic, environmental, or social sustainability risks beyond those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section.

Principle 8 — Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Recommendation 8.1 — Establish a remuneration committee

The Board has established a Compensation Committee to review and assess executive and director compensation. The Compensation Committee has adopted and is governed by a formal charter, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com. The Compensation Committee regularly reports to the Board about Committee activities, issues, and related recommendations.

The Committee comprises three members, who are Mr. Nye (Chair), Mr. Dovey, and Mr. Thomas. Mr. Nye and Mr. Thomas are both considered to be independent for ASX purposes; however, Mr. Dovey is not considered to be independent for ASX purposes but is considered independent under SEC rules. The Compensation Committee consists of a majority of independent directors and is also chaired by an independent director. The Committee held one formal and numerous informal meetings during 2016. All Committee members attended all meetings.

Recommendation 8.2 — Disclose the policies and practices regarding remuneration of directors and senior executives

In accordance with its charter, the Compensation Committee is responsible for ensuring that the policies and practices regarding compensation for directors and senior executives are defined and disclosed. The Company has adopted a non-executive director compensation policy pursuant to which directors are compensated for their services to the Board. Non-executive director compensation comprises a base fee, committee membership fees, chair fees, and the ability to receive annual equity grants at the Board’s discretion (subject to shareholders’ approval being obtained as required under the ASX Listing Rules). The Company has adopted a separate executive compensation program that consists of base salary, equity-based incentives, performance-based cash bonuses, severance benefits, and other customary benefits such as health insurance on the same basis as provided to all other employees. None of the Company’s non-executive directors are entitled to any retirement benefits.

The Company discloses compensation details, including philosophy, policy, and compensation payments for each director and each executive officer in its annual Proxy Statement as lodged with the ASX, filed with the SEC, and provided to shareholders ahead of the Annual General Meeting. A copy of the prior proxy statements can be found in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com.

While the Compensation Committee reviews and reports compensation items to the Board for both non-executive directors and executive management, including each individual’s skills, knowledge, and contributions to the Company, the Committee does not provide a separate report of compensation by gender.

Recommendation 8.3 — Disclose the policy regarding permitted equity-based transactions

The Company provides compensation in the form of equity-based awards to non-executive directors (upon approval by shareholders), senior executives, and employees of the Company. Awards are made under the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, which has been approved by shareholders. The Company’s Insider Trading Policy, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Governance section on the Company’s website at www.revamedical.com, sets out the Company’s policy that prohibits certain transactions involving REVA’s securities, including short-term or speculative transactions and publicly traded options, short sales, puts and calls, hedging, and other transactions.

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

The following discussion and analysis of compensation arrangements is designed to provide stockholders with an understanding of our compensation philosophy and objectives, as well as an overview of the analyses that we performed in setting executive compensation. It discusses the compensation committee’s determination of how and why, in addition to what, compensation actions were taken for the year ended December 31, 2016 for each person serving as our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, as well as for our three other most highly compensated executive officers during 2016 (the “named executive officers”), all of whom were employed as of December 31, 2016, who were as follows:

This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans, considerations, expectations, and determinations regarding our business objectives and anticipated achievement under existing and future compensation programs. Actual compensation programs that we may adopt in the future may differ materially from currently planned programs as summarized in this discussion.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Overview of Executive Compensation Program

Our compensation committee oversees our executive compensation program and determines executive compensation. Our compensation program is intended to align the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders by rewarding performance for the achievement of goals as established by the compensation committee. Our compensation approach for 2016 was tied to our pre-revenue stage and performance goals were set with the objective of advancing our product toward commercialization and, thereby, increasing stockholder value. Our compensation approach for 2017 is tied to successfully commercializing our first product, adequately capitalizing the Company, expanding our clinical trials, and sourcing feasible follow-on products for development and commercialization.

In an effort to ensure our 2016 executive compensation practices were comparable to those of similar public medical device companies, the compensation committee engaged Radford, an Aon Hewitt Company (“Radford”), an independent compensation consultant, to provide compensation advisory services that included the following:  

The compensation committee oversees, reviews, and approves all compensation programs, initiatives, and decisions relating to our executives. Our compensation program is designed to attract and retain talented employees, to motivate them to achieve our key financial, operational, and strategic goals, and to reward them for superior performance. As we commercialize our first product, add to our senior management team, and continue product development, we expect that the specific direction, emphasis, and components of our executive compensation program will continue to evolve. During 2016, the objectives of the compensation program included:

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Compensation Process

Our compensation committee is responsible for establishing our compensation philosophy and setting the compensation levels for our executives, including base salaries, cash bonuses, and equity‑based incentive awards. To assist the compensation committee in their executive compensation evaluations, our chief executive officer prepares a report at the beginning of each fiscal year recommending base salaries, bonus targets, and equity‑based incentive awards for each executive officer. In addition to this report, our compensation committee considers market compensation data presented by Radford. The compensation committee in its sole discretion may accept or adjust the compensation recommendations it is provided. No executive officer is allowed to be present at the time his or her compensation is being discussed or determined by the compensation committee.

Benchmarking

As part of Radford’s advisory services to the compensation committee, Radford recommended a “peer” group, comprising 23 medical device or medical technology companies, for purposes of benchmarking our compensation program in 2016. Each member of the peer group was selected based on an evaluation of the nature and location of its operations, number of employees, revenues and revenue growth, operating income or loss, outstanding securities, and market capitalization. Since we are a pre-revenue stage company and have not yet generated revenue or operating income, the selection of peer companies focused on those with annual revenues less than $100 million and a market capitalization less than $300 million. The following companies comprised our peer group for 2016:

The compensation committee reviewed market data made available by Radford to benchmark our executive compensation relative to the peer group. The compensation committee used this data to evaluate whether our executive compensation levels, including base salary and incentive awards, were within industry norms.

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the compensation committee analyzed updated market data with the assistance of Radford and made a determination to revise the Company’s peer group for 2017. Each member of the revised peer group was selected based on the same criteria used for the 2016 peer group, with emphasis on companies as similar to REVA as possible, except the criteria for market capitalization was revised to focus on companies between $150 million and $1 billion in market capitalization, reflective of our progress toward commercialization. As a result of the updated analysis, the following companies comprise our peer group for 2017:

Determination of Executive Compensation

In setting compensation for our executive officers, our compensation committee’s philosophy is to consider market levels of compensation, an executive’s contributions and responsibilities, and the goals and overall progress of the Company. Compensation for this purpose comprises total cash compensation, which includes base salary and annual cash bonus consideration, and long-term equity incentives. During 2016, with the assistance of Radford, the compensation committee measured our executives’ compensation against the peer group for 2016, generally targeting compensation between the 25^th and 75^th percentile of market.

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In addition to market benchmarking, the compensation committee reviews the compensation recommendations of our chief executive officer (other than with respect to determining her own compensation), considers the Company’s overall performance and each executive’s individual contributions during the prior fiscal year, as well as each individual’s annual performance reviews based on achievement of annual goals. With respect to new hires, our compensation committee considers an executive’s background and historical compensation in lieu of prior year performance.

Components of Executive Compensation

Our current executive compensation program consists of the following components:

We combine these elements in order to formulate compensation packages that provide competitive pay; reward achievement of financial, operational, and strategic objectives; and, align the interests of our named executive officers with those of our stockholders.

Base Salary:  We provide our executive officers with a base salary to compensate them for the services they provide to the Company. In setting base salaries, our compensation committee considers the executive’s position, our success in achieving prior year corporate goals, the individual’s responsibilities, contributions, and performance during the prior year, relevant market data, and benchmark levels. The evaluations and recommendations proposed by our chief executive officer are also considered. Our compensation committee evaluates and sets base salaries following annual performance evaluations, as well as upon a promotion or other change in responsibility. We expect our compensation committee to continue these policies going forward.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, although our named executive officers had successfully achieved prior year personal and corporate goals and had continued to successfully carry out their responsibilities, our compensation committee determined to keep base salaries unchanged from the prior year, based on the recommendation of the chief executive officer, so that additional funds could be available for non-executive employee salaries. For 2017, the compensation committee determined to increase the base salaries of the named executive officers between three and five percent from the 2015 levels, based on general economic trends, rather than performance or market data.

Following are the 2015, 2016, and 2017 base salaries for our named executive officers:

Performance-Based Cash Bonuses:  To help align each executive officer’s efforts with the Company’s operational, financial, and strategic goals, we have utilized a combination of discretionary bonuses and defined programs for cash bonuses. In considering and awarding cash bonuses, our compensation committee considers the executive officer’s position and individual responsibilities, contributions and accomplishments, and performance. The committee also evaluates the Company’s success in achieving corporate goals, relevant market data, and benchmark levels. The recommendations proposed by our chief executive officer are also considered.

The Company’s approach, however, is to ensure individual incentive payments will not be considered an entitlement. As a provision of her employment offer, Ms. Groves was guaranteed 50 percent of her bonus potential for 2016. None of the other executive officers were guaranteed bonuses.

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For the year ended December 31, 2016, the compensation committee established a bonus program for the named executive officers; we had awarded bonuses on a discretionary basis for 2015. The 2016 bonus program was primarily based on the Company’s goals to complete clinical enrollments, submit for European CE Marking of the Fantom scaffold, and finalize preparations for commercial operations. Metrics related to these goals were defined at the beginning of 2016 and assigned individual weighting. Achievement of goals was measured each quarter, with final measurement at December 31, 2016. Bonus payout was scheduled for the first quarter of 2017. Each goal was assigned a target performance metric, as well as a minimum and maximum value. Achievement at target would result in earning 100 percent of that goal’s bonus value; achievement of the minimum criteria would result in earning 85 percent and achievement of the maximum criteria would result in earning 110 percent of the goals’ bonus values.

Following is a summary of the Company’s 2016 bonus program goals, metrics, and the 2016 result by metric:

The 2016 Company goal achievement result applied universally to all executives; however, each executive was assigned an individual bonus target level, stated as a percent of base salary, to which the goal achievement applied.

At its meeting on February 1, 2017, the compensation committee determined to continue a bonus program for the named executive officers, similar in structure with defined company goals, weighting, and target, minimum, and maximum potential for each goal. The compensation committee also considered and set the 2017 individual bonus target levels at that meeting.

Following is a summary of the 2016 bonus program and the 2017 individual bonus targets:

Equity‑Based Incentives:  In addition to base salary, we provide long‑term equity‑based incentives to our executives. These equity-based awards generally consist of options to purchase shares of our common stock, and in some cases, shares of restricted stock or restricted stock units (“RSUs”). We believe that equity-based incentives help further our compensation objectives by encouraging our executives to remain with us through at least the vesting period for these awards and providing them with an incentive to continue to focus on our long‑term financial performance and to build stockholder value.

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Historically, our executive officers have received grants of equity awards at the time of hire or promotion, on an annual basis, and occasionally on an ad‑hoc basis. The grants of equity awards are made in accordance with our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2010 Plan”).

During the year ended December 31, 2016, our Board granted equity-based incentives to our named executive officers as follows:

No equity-based incentives were awarded to Ms. Thompson, Mr. Anderson, or Dr. Schultz during 2016 because option grants and RSU awards to them in March 2015 were performance-based and designed to vest over a two-year period that would align with the Company’s timelines for commercialization and listing of its securities on a U.S.-based stock exchange. Through December 31, 2016, two of the option milestones had been achieved for total vesting of 65 percent; none of the RSU milestones had been achieved and, therefore, no RSUs had vested. The vesting schedule is as follows:

We plan to continue to grant equity incentive awards, including stock options, restricted stock, and/or restricted stock units, to our executive officers upon hire, following promotions, and on an annual or occasional basis. The guidelines for initial grants are based on the executive’s position and the guidelines for annual grants are designed to partially replace the number of equity awards initially granted to the executive at hiring that vest after one year. For new hires, we also will consider the executive’s background and historical compensation when determining the equity incentive to grant or award. The actual number of options or shares of stock for an executive may be higher or lower than these guidelines, based on individual performance or extraordinary achievements.

Stock and Option Grant Practices:  All equity awards to our employees, consultants, and directors have been granted at no less than the fair market value on the date of the award or grant. The amount of realizable value related to such grants and awards is determined by our stock price following the dates of vesting and, therefore, will be determined by our financial performance in the time after award but prior to vesting. Whether the stock price moves up or down shortly after an award date is largely irrelevant for purposes of the equity awards.

The exercise price of any option grant and the value of any restricted stock or RSU award are determined by reference to the fair market value of the underlying shares, which the 2010 Plan defines as the closing price of our common stock. The closing price of our common stock is calculated in U.S. dollars based on the closing price of our CDIs traded on the ASX on the date of grant or award. However, because options have been, and will continue to be, granted at fair market value, such options only have cash value to the holder to the extent that the price of our common stock increases during the term of the option. Restricted stock awards and RSUs generally have cash value equal to the current stock price.

All vesting of equity-based incentive awards is subject to continued service to the Company. Certain stock options were granted that allow immediate exercise; any common stock issued upon exercise of those stock options is subject to a lapsing right of repurchase until fully vested. All options have a 10‑year term; the RSUs awarded in 2015 have a five-year life. Additional information regarding accelerated vesting prior to, upon, or following a change in control is discussed below under “Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control.”

Severance and Change of Control Benefits

We have entered into employment agreements that require specific payments and benefits to certain executive officers in the event their employment is terminated following a change of control or in the event their employment is terminated without cause or by the executive for good reason. See “Employment Agreements” below.

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Other Benefits

In order to attract and retain qualified individuals and pay market levels of compensation, we have historically provided, and will continue to provide, our executives with the following benefits:

Employment Agreements

Regina E. Groves:  In August 2015, we entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Groves to serve as our chief executive officer. Ms. Groves’ offer letter provided for, among other things:  (i) an annual base salary, subject to annual review; (ii) eligibility to participate in the Company’s bonus plan, with half of her 2016 bonus guaranteed, provided employment continued through December 31, 2016; (iii) award of options to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the grant date; (iv) reimbursement for monthly expenses of up to $3,000 for commuting and up to $3,000 for housing in San Diego until such time as Ms. Groves relocates from her residence in Minnesota to San Diego, California; (v) moving allowance of $50,000, provided relocation occurs prior to receipt of CE Mark on Fantom (during 2016, the compensation committee extended this timeframe to June 1, 2017);  (vi) reimbursement of pre-employment legal fees of up to $7,500; and (vii) four weeks of paid vacation annually. In the event Ms. Groves’ employment is terminated Without Cause or if she resigns for Good Reason (both as defined in the employment agreement), we will pay Ms. Groves severance equal to (i) 12 months of base salary and (ii) continuation in our medical and dental insurance plans for 12 months. The offer letter also provides immediate vesting of all stock options upon a Change in Control (as defined in the employment agreement).

Katrina L. Thompson:  In October 2010, we entered into an employment offer letter with Ms. Thompson to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Thompson’s offer letter provides for, among other things:  (i) an annual base salary subject to annual review; (ii) eligibility to participate in the Company’s bonus plan; and, (iii) award of options to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the grant date. In the event Ms. Thompson’s employment terminates, any options exercised prior to vesting that have not become vested will be subject to a repurchase right by us at the lesser of cost or fair market value. In addition, in the event Ms. Thompson’s employment is terminated Without Cause or if she resigns for Good Reason (both as defined in the employment offer letter), we will pay Ms. Thompson severance equal to (i) six months of base salary and (ii) continuation in our medical and dental insurance plans for six months.

Jeffrey A. Anderson:  In February 2011, we entered into an employment offer letter with Mr. Anderson, to serve as our Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs (Mr. Anderson was promoted to Senior Vice President in December 2013). Mr. Anderson’s offer letter provides for, among other things:  (i) an annual base salary subject to annual review; (ii) eligibility to participate in the Company’s bonus plan; and, (iii) award of options to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the grant date. In the event Mr. Anderson’s employment terminates, any options exercised prior to vesting that have not become vested will be subject to a repurchase right by us at the lesser of cost or fair market value. In addition, in the event Mr. Anderson’s employment is terminated Without Cause or if he resigns for Good Reason (both as defined in the employment offer letter), we will pay Mr. Anderson severance equal to (i) three months of base salary and (ii) continuation in our medical and dental insurance plans for three months.

Robert K. Schultz, Ph.D.:  In October 2010, we entered into an employment offer letter with Dr. Schultz to serve as our Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Schultz’s offer letter provides for, among other things:  (i) an annual base salary subject to annual review; (ii) eligibility to participate in the Company’s bonus plan; and, (iii) award of options to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the grant date. In the

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event Dr. Schultz’s employment terminates, any options exercised prior to vesting that have not become vested will be subject to a repurchase right by us at the lesser of cost or fair market value. In addition, in the event Dr. Schultz’s employment is terminated Without Cause or if he resigns for Good Reason (both as defined in the employment offer letter), we will pay Dr. Schultz severance equal to (i) six months of base salary and (ii) continuation in our medical and dental insurance plans for six months.

Compensation Committee Report

The compensation committee has reviewed and discussed this Compensation Discussion and Analysis with management and, based on such review and discussion, the compensation committee recommended to the Board that it be included in this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A.

By the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on April 20, 2017:

Gordon E. Nye (Chair)

Brian H. Dovey

Robert B. Thomas

 

2016 Summary Compensation Table

The following table presents the compensation provided during 2016 to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, and our three other most highly compensated officers who continued serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2016. We refer to these executive officers as our “named executive officers.”

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2016 Grants of Plan‑Based Awards

The following table describes the grants of plan-based awards made under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, to our named executive officers in 2016.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2016

The following table (continued on the next page) comprises outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers at December 31, 2016.

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2016 Option Exercises and Vesting of Restricted Stock

The table below sets forth restricted stock awards that vested during 2016 for each of our named executive officers. During 2016, our named executive officers did not exercise any options and no RSUs vested. The value realized upon vesting of restricted stock awards is calculated by multiplying the number of shares shown as vesting in the table by the ASX closing market price of our common stock on the date of vesting, as converted to shares and U.S. dollars.

Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control

The following table describes the potential payments or benefits to our named executive officers under the arrangements discussed above, for various scenarios involving a change of control or termination of employment of each of our named executive officers, assuming a December 31, 2016 termination date. Please see the employment offer letters described in “Employment Agreements” for additional information.

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Non‑Executive Director Compensation

In October 2010, our Board adopted our Independent Director Compensation Policy, pursuant to which non‑executive directors are compensated for their services on our Board. Prior to July 1, 2016, non-executive Directors earned the following fees as annual cash compensation under the policy:

Following shareholder approval at our 2016 Annual Meeting, and effective July 1, 2016, our non-executive Directors earn the following fees as annual cash compensation under the policy:

The fees payable pursuant to the Independent Director Compensation Policy are payable quarterly within thirty days of the beginning of each quarter.

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In addition, under the Independent Director Compensation Policy, each director may receive an annual equity award, either a grant of options to purchase shares of our common stock or an award of restricted stock units with the Board chair eligible to receive double the annual equity grant; grants and awards are at the discretion of the Board. Any such grant or award will be subject to stockholder approval in accordance with ASX Listing Rules. Any option grants to directors will have an exercise price per share determined at the fair market value on the date of grant. Any options granted during and prior to the year ended December 31, 2013, and any options granted to newly appointed Board members, vest over four years, with 25 percent of the options vesting one year from the date of the grant, and 75 percent of the options vesting in equal monthly installments over the subsequent 36‑month period. In January 2014, our Board revised the vesting policy such that any options granted in 2014 or after will vest in quarterly installments over a 12-month period beginning on the three month anniversary of the grant date. Options exercised prior to vesting, if any, will be subject to a repurchase right by us until fully vested at the lesser of cost or fair market value.

Each director is also entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in connection with attending Board meetings and any committee meetings on which he or she serves as a committee member.

The following table presents compensation to our non-executive directors during the year ended December 31, 2016. Employee directors do not receive compensation for their services as directors.

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The following table presents the number of stock options granted and RSUs awarded under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, to our non-executive directors in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 10.14 following receipt of stockholder approval at each of our three most recent Annual Meetings. No RSUs were granted in 2014. All grants and awards were for nil consideration. Each option allows a director to purchase one share of our common stock and each RSU entitles a director to one share of our common stock upon vesting.

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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The table on the following page presents information about the beneficial ownership of our common stock (as converted and aggregated for any holdings in the form of CHESS Depositary Interests) as of April 20, 2017 by:

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned and the percentage ownership by a person or entity, shares of common stock subject to options, warrants, or other conversions held by that person or entity that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of April 20, 2017 are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person or entity. To our knowledge, except as set forth in the footnotes to this table and subject to applicable community property laws, each beneficial owner named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite such owner’s name, based on information provided to us by such stockholders. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each stockholder is c/o REVA Medical, Inc., 5751 Copley Drive, San Diego, California 92111, U.S.A.

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The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding options and shares reserved for future issuance as of December 31, 2016 under equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders. We do not have any equity compensation plans that have not been approved by stockholders.

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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Policy for Approval of Related Party Transactions

Pursuant to the written charter of our audit committee, the audit committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all transactions in which we are a participant and in which any parties related to us, including our executive officers, our directors, beneficial owners of more than five percent of our securities, immediate family members of the foregoing persons, and any other persons whom our Board determines may be considered related parties, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. If advanced approval is not feasible, the audit committee has the authority to ratify a related party transaction at the next audit committee meeting. For purposes of our audit committee charter, a material interest is deemed to be any consideration received by such a party in excess of $120,000 per year.

In reviewing and approving such transactions, the audit committee shall obtain, or shall direct our management to obtain on its behalf, all information that the committee believes to be relevant and important to a review of the transaction prior to its approval. Following receipt of the necessary information, a discussion shall be held of the relevant factors if deemed to be necessary by the committee prior to approval. If a discussion is not deemed to be necessary, approval may be given by written consent of the committee. This approval authority may also be delegated to the Chair of the audit committee in respect of any transaction in which the expected amount is less than $250,000. No related party transaction may be entered into prior to the completion of these procedures.

The audit committee or its Chair, as the case may be, shall approve only those related party transactions that are determined to be in, or not inconsistent with, the best interests of us and our stockholders, taking into account all available facts and circumstances as the committee or the Chair determines in good faith to be necessary. These facts and circumstances will typically include, but not be limited to, the material terms of the transaction, the nature of the related party’s interest in the transaction, the significance of the transaction to the related party and the nature of our relationship with the related party, the significance of the transaction to us, and whether the transaction would be likely to impair (or create an appearance of impairing) the judgment of a director or executive officer to act in our best interest. No member of the audit committee may participate in any review, consideration, or approval of any related party transaction with respect to which the member or any of his or her immediate family members is the related party, except that such member of the audit committee will be required to provide all material information concerning the related party transaction to the audit committee.

Certain transactions with related parties will be subject to stockholder approval in accordance with ASX Listing Rules, including but not limited to, any issuances of securities to related parties.

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Related Person Transactions

During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, there were no transactions, or currently proposed transactions, in which we were or are to be a participant involving an amount exceeding $120,000, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than the compensation arrangements with directors and executive officers, which are described under the “Executive Compensation” section, and transactions under that certain Convertible Note Deed dated September 25, 2014, as amended, which has been approved by our shareholders in accordance with ASX Listing Rules.

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The following table presents the fees for professional services rendered to the Company by Grant Thornton LLP for audit of the Company’s financial statements and tax compliance for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

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Policy Regarding Pre-Approval of Services Provided by the Independent Auditor

The audit committee has established an audit and non‑audit services compliance policy (the “Policy”) requiring pre‑approval of all audit and permissible non‑audit services performed by the independent auditor to monitor the auditor’s independence from the Company. The Policy provides for the annual pre‑approval of specific types of services and gives detailed guidance to management as to the specific services that are eligible for such annual pre‑approval and for all other permitted services. For all types of pre‑approval, the audit committee considers whether the provision of a non‑audit service is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.

Additionally, the audit committee considers whether the independent auditor is best positioned to provide the most effective and efficient service, for reasons such as its familiarity with the Company’s business, people, culture, accounting systems, risk profile, and other factors, and whether the service might enhance the Company’s ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.

All services require pre‑approval as set forth in the Policy and within the established guidelines prior to being provided by the independent auditor. In its review, the audit committee will also consider the relationship between fees for audit and non‑audit services in deciding whether to pre‑approve such services.

As provided under the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC’s rules, the audit committee has delegated pre‑approval authority to the chair of the audit committee to address certain requests for pre‑approval of services, and the chair must report his or her pre‑approval decisions to the audit committee at its next regular meeting. The Policy is designed to help ensure that there is no delegation by the audit committee of authority or responsibility for pre‑approval decisions to management. The audit committee monitors compliance by requiring management to report to the audit committee on a regular basis regarding the pre‑approved services rendered by the independent auditor. Management has also implemented internal procedures to promote compliance with the Policy.

The audit committee appointed Grant Thornton LLP for 2016 and selected them to serve as our independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2017, subject to ratification by our stockholders.

 

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

The following documents are filed as part of this Amendment:

 

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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