Following the Annual Meeting of Abano Healthcare Group Limited (“Abano”) held on 30 October 2012, and pursuant to NZSX Listing Rule 3.3.2, the following directors have been determined by the Abano Board to be Independent Directors as defined in NZSX Listing Rule 1.6.1:

Trevor Janes (Independent Chairman)
Susan Paterson
Danny Chan
Ted van Arkel
Philippa (Pip) Dunphy

The following directors are not Independent Directors due to a Disqualifying Relationship as defined in NZSX Listing Rule 1.6.1:

Alan Clarke: An executive of Abano
Peter Hutson: An executive of the Abano Group and Associated Person of a Substantial Security Holder of Abano

ENDS