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2025 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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MAINFREIGHT 2025
Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Notice of Meeting

and Explanatory Notes

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NOTICE OF MEETING

Agenda

Chairman’s Address

Group Managing Director’s Address

Annual Report

To receive and consider the annual report of

the Company for the year ended 31 March

2025, including the f inancial statements for

that year and the directors’ and auditor’s

reports to shareholders.

Resolutions

To consider and, if thought f it, to pass the

following ordinary resolutions (which require

the approval of a simple majority of the

votes of those shareholders entitled to vote

and voting on the resolution in person or by

proxy or representative):

1. Re-election of Don Braid

That Don Braid, who retires by rotation

at the annual meeting and is eligible for

re-election, be re-elected as a Director of the

Company (see explanatory note).

2. Re-election of Simon Cotter

That Simon Cotter, who retires by rotation

at the annual meeting and is eligible for

re-election, be re-elected as a Director of the

Company (see explanatory note).

Notice is given that the annual meeting of shareholders of

Mainf reight Limited (the “Company”) will be held at 4.00pm on

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 in the Level 4 Lounge, South Stand,

Eden Park, Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland, New Zealand.

3. Re-election of Kate Parsons

That Kate Parsons, who retires by rotation

at the annual meeting and is eligible for

re-election, be re-elected as a Director of the

Company (see explanatory note).

4. Auditor

That the Directors be authorised to f ix

the fees and expenses of the auditor (see

explanatory note).

Other Business

To consider any other matters that may

lawfully be considered at the meeting.

By Order of the Board



BRUCE PLESTED, Chairman

30 JUNE 2025

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EXPLANATORY NOTES

Don Braid

Don has over 48

years’ experience in

the f reight industry,

including 31 with

Mainf reight. As

Group Managing

Director since 2000,

Don has led the

business through an

extraordinary period

of growth.

His leadership is underpinned by a strong

belief in Mainf reight’s international

competency and capabilities to provide

high-quality supply chain solutions for

our customers. His visits to our local and

overseas operations guide our teams to

be sales-focused and always aiming for

operational excellence. He is f iercely proud

of the Mainf reight culture, seeing this as a

key reason customers choose Mainf reight

over the competition.

Simon Cotter

Simon has had a

long association

with Mainf reight

having served as

the Company’s

main adviser for

acquisitions, debt

structure and other

matters since 2003

(through Grant

Samuel & Associates),

prior to joining the

Mainf reight Board in 2013.

Simon brings strong f inancial skills and

business acumen to the role. He has an

in-depth knowledge of the business, which

supports wide-ranging discussion at the

Board table. He is the Chair of the Board’s

Audit Committee.

RESOLUTION 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTOR

In accordance with NZX Main Board Listing

Rule 2.7.1, Don Braid retires by rotation and

being eligible, offers himself for re-election.

The Board of Directors unanimously

recommends that shareholders vote in

favour of the re-election of Don Braid. The

Board of Directors considers that Don Braid

does not qualify as an independent director.

RESOLUTION 2: ELECTION OF DIRECTOR

In accordance with NZX Main Board

Listing Rule 2.7.1, Simon Cotter retires by

rotation and being eligible, offers himself

for re-election. The Board unanimously

recommends that shareholders vote in

favour of the re-election of Simon Cotter.

He is considered by the Board to be an

independent director.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Meeting Details

Venue: Level 4 Lounge, South Stand

Eden Park, Reimers Avenue

Kingsland, Auckland

Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Time: 4.00pm

Registered & Administration Office

2 Railway Lane, Otahuhu

Auckland 1062

PO Box 14038, Panmure

Auckland 1741

Tel +64 9 259 5500

www.mainfreight.com

Eden Park is well served by rail and bus

services. Kingsland train station is a short

walk f rom Eden Park.

There are car parks available at the South

Stand (through car park entrance G, off

Reimers Avenue) on a f irst come, f irst served

basis.

Enter Eden Park at Gate G and take the lift

to Level 4.

RESOLUTION 3: RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR

In accordance with NZX Main Board

Listing Rule 2.7.1, Kate Parsons retires by

rotation and being eligible, offers herself

for re-election. The Board unanimously

recommends that shareholders vote in

favour of the re-election of Kate Parsons.

She is considered by the Board to be an

independent director.

Kate Parsons

Kate’s extensive

f inancial and

analytical experience

has been acquired

in a range of

industries, both in

New Zealand and

overseas. She joined

Mainf reight’s Board

in 2017.

Kate’s knowledge

of high-tech companies is a welcome

addition to the Board’s capabilities, as

is her familiarity with the complexities

of acquisitions, and steering companies

through growth and change.

RESOLUTION 4: AUDITOR

EY is automatically reappointed at the

annual meeting as the auditor of the

Company under section 207T of The

Companies Act 1993. This resolution

authorises the Board to f ix the fees and

expenses of the auditor.

The Directors recommend that shareholders

vote to approve Resolution 4.

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LODGE YOUR POSTAL VOTE OR PROXY
Online

www.investorvote.co.nz

By Mail

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Go online to lodge your postal vote/proxy or turn over to complete the form

If you’ve ticked the “Proxy’s Discretion” box and your named proxy does

not attend the meeting or you haven’t named a proxy, the Chair of the

meeting will act as your proxy.

How to Sign

Individual

Where a shareholder is an individual, this Voting/Proxy Form must be

signed by you or someone you authorise to sign for you.

Companies

Where a shareholder is a company, this Voting/Proxy Form must be

signed by a director or someone the company authorises to sign for it.

Trusts

Where a shareholder is a trust, this Voting/Proxy Form should be signed

by at least one trustee in accordance with the relevant trust deed (using

the rules for an individual or a company, as applicable).

Partnerships

Where a shareholder is a partnership, this Voting/Proxy Form should be

signed by at least one partner in accordance with the rules governing the

partnership (using the rules for an individual or a company, as applicable).

Joint Shareholders

At least one joint shareholder should sign this Voting/Proxy Form (on

behalf of all joint shareholders). If a joint shareholder votes differently f rom

another joint shareholder, the vote of the shareholder named f irst in the

share register will be counted.

Power of Attorney

If this Voting/Proxy Form is completed by an attorney, the power of

attorney or a certif ied copy must, unless already provided to Mainf reight

Limited, accompany the Voting/Proxy Form together with a completed

certif icate of non-revocation of authority.

Body Corporate

Where a body corporate is appointing a representative to act on its behalf,

pre-registration will not be required. Instead it will be suff icient for the

appointed person to produce reasonable evidence at the meeting of his

or her authority to represent the body corporate, as well as a completed

copy of this Voting/Proxy Form.

Voting

You are entitled to one vote for every fully paid share in Mainf reight

Limited that you hold as at 4.00pm on Monday 28 July 2025. Voting at the

meeting will be by way of a poll (which the Chairman of the meeting will

call at the start of the meeting). You may cast a postal vote or appoint a

proxy to vote on your behalf.

How to Vote

Please bring this Voting/Proxy Form to the meeting to assist registration.

To vote by postal vote or appoint a proxy instead, please complete either

process online or post this form.

Please read the instructions below before completing this form.

Postal Vote (refer to Step 1 overleaf)

The Company’s Chief Financial Off icer has been authorised to receive and

count postal votes at the meeting.

You may cast a postal vote by completing the “For”, “Against” or “Abstain”

boxes in Step 1 overleaf.

If you return your postal vote without indicating how you wish to vote on

a resolution, you will be treated as not having voted on that resolution.

Appointment of Proxy (refer to Steps 1 & 2 overleaf)

If you do not plan to attend the meeting, you may appoint a proxy (or, in

the case of a corporate shareholder, a representative). A proxy does not

need to be a Mainf reight shareholder. You may direct the proxy on how

to vote on some or all resolutions or leave a decision, some decisions

or all decisions to the proxy’s discretion – do this by ticking the “Proxy

Discretion” box.

Any votes where you’ve directed the proxy by ticking the “For”, “Against” or

“Abstain” boxes will be counted as postal votes, so you don’t need to worry

if your proxy is unable to make it to the meeting.

You may appoint the Chair of the meeting, or any other director, as your

proxy. To do this, enter ‘the Chairman’ or the director’s name in the space

allocated in ‘Step 2’ of this form. The Chair of the meeting and directors

will vote for resolutions marked “Proxy’s Discretion”, even if they have an

interest in the outcome of the resolution.

For your postal vote or proxy to be effective it must be received by 4.00pm Monday 28 July 2025

Lodge your proxy online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

Your secure access information

Control Number:

CSN/Securityholder Number:

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Scan the QR code to vote now.

Voting/ProxyForm

PLEASE NOTE: You will need your CSN/Securityholder Number and postcode or country of residence (if outside

New Zealand), to securely access InvestorVote and then follow the prompts to appoint your

proxy and exercise your vote online.

www.investorvote.co.nz

The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Mainf reight Limited will be held in the Level 4 Lounge, South Stand, Eden Park, Reimers Avenue, Kingsland,

Auckland on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 commencing at 4.00pm.

Annual Meeting of Mainf reight Limited to be held in the
Level 4 Lounge, South Stand, Eden Park, Reimers Avenue,

Kingsland, Auckland on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.

Appointment of a proxy

Step 2

I/We being a shareholder/s of Mainf reight Limited

hereby appoint of

or failing him/her of

as my/our proxy to act generally at the meeting on my/our behalf and to vote as directed above at the Annual Meeting of Mainfreight

Limited to be held in the Level 4 Lounge, South Stand, Eden Park, Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland on Wednesday, 30 July 2025

commencing at 4.00pm and at any adjournment of that meeting.

(full name of proxy)

(full name of proxy)(full address) Note: Leave blank if appointing the Chair or a Director as your proxy

(full address) Note: Leave blank if appointing the Chair or a Director as your proxy

Please note: If you mark any of the boxes above “Proxy’s Discretion”, you must also appoint a proxy (although if you’ve marked “For”,

“Against” or “Abstain”, these will be counted as postal votes whether or not your proxy attends the meeting). Even if you cast a postal

vote, you may also appoint a proxy to attend the meeting on your behalf by f illing out this section. You can choose the Chair of the

meeting or any Director to be your proxy.

Elect Electronic Communications

Want to receive your communications quickly? Elect electronic communications by providing your email address below

Email Address

(By providing an email address above it is acknowledged that all communications for my portfolio will be received electronically where offered)

Contact Name Daytime Telephone Date

Securityholder 1

or Sole Director/Directoror Director (if more than one)

Securityholder 2Securityholder 3

Signature of Securityholder(s)

This section must be completed

Sign

Attendance Slip

Voting Instructions/Voting Paper

Step 1

Resolutions

1. That Don Braid, who retires by rotation at the annual meeting and is eligible for reelection,

be re-elected as a Director of the Company.

2. That Simon Cotter, who retires by rotation at the annual meeting and is eligible for reelection,

be re-elected as a Director of the Company.

3. That Kate Parsons, who retires by rotation at the annual meeting and is eligible for reelection,

be re-elected as a Director of the Company.

4. That the Directors be authorised to f ix the fees and expenses of the auditor.

ForAgainst

Abstain

Proxy

Discretion

Proxy/Corporate Representative Form

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