Ann: Notices pursuant to sections 203D and 249D of the Corps Act, page-6

The audacity to dismiss a clear and justified shareholder request for resignation after failed mine developments, quarters and quarters of losses, and three evaporated capital raises over the past 2 years, as an "unnecessary and unfortunate distraction" reeks of hubris and a shocking detachment from reality.

This loss of reality and blatant disregard for shareholder interests are glaringly evident in the above announcement. Rather than offering transparency about the company's bleak prospects or presenting a clear strategy to rescue Bowen, the company instead targets "the shareholder," attempting to portray "him" (shouldn't a legal entity be a "they"?) as an unreasonable, obstinate child refusing to heed paternal guidance. This condescending tone further underscores the board's failure to engage meaningfully with those who have a legitimate stake in the company's future.

Nick's refusal to step down exemplifies the worst kind of corporate arrogance. Calling the request for his resignation a "distraction" is not only tone-deaf but also reveals a stunning disregard for the wealth destruction that has been inflicted on the very people who trusted and invested in his empty promises which he doesn't stop to make at every occasion. In the face of such glaring failures, a responsible leader would have the humility to acknowledge their shortcomings and step aside to allow for new leadership and fresh perspectives that could salvage what remains of Bowen's value.

Instead, Nick seems more concerned with clinging to power and setting himself up as the spokesman of the Australian coal industry, indifferent to the erosion of shareholder wealth and confidence he holds responsible for. The irony of him with his track record at Bowen chairing his own non-profit "Coal Australia" cannot be overstated - touting the coal industry's contribution to the Australian economy when in fact he has shown to be incapable of delivering the long promised turnaround of Bowen, is nothing short of a joke. It is high time for him to put aside his delusions of indispensability and face the stark reality: the company's downward spiral under his tenure is not a mere "distraction". It is a crisis that demands immediate and decisive action which cannot wait until another quarter because soon Bowen may hit a wall.

We need a doer instead of a talker.