Page 42 - Demo

40 GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS(continued)AUDITORSFees for services provided by the independent external auditors (EY)The IESBA Code requires communication of fee-related information for both audit and other services to assist those charged with governance in their assessment of independence. The fees billed by and payable to the independent external auditors (EY) in respect of professional services to the Group for the fiscal years ended 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 are set out below.Notes:1. For the audit of Guardian Media Limited%u2019s annual consolidated financial statements, as well as other services normally provided by the principal auditor in connection with the audit together with other assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of Guardian Media Limited%u2019s financial statements and employee benefit plans.2. For tax compliance and advisory services.3. For other non-audit services.Ernst & Young have expressed their willingness to continue in office. 31 December 2023 2022 Fees billed and payable (TT$ thousands) NoteAudit fees (1) 415 382Tax fees (2) %u2013 %u2013Other (3) %u2013 %u2013 415 382BY ORDER OF THE BOARDCandice ChangoorCompany SecretaryMarch 11, 2024