Result of AGM
M Winkworth plc announced that all resolutions were passed at its Annual General Meeting on 21 May 2026, with strong support for the Annual Report and Accounts, auditor re-appointment, and share allotment authorities, all receiving over 99% of votes cast. However, the company noted a significant number of withheld votes for resolutions concerning director re-elections and the EMI Share Option Plan, indicating a need for further shareholder engagement and consideration of feedback.
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M Winkworth plc announces that, at the Company's annual general meeting held on 21 May 2026 (the "AGM"), all resolutions set out in the Notice of AGM dated 14 April 2026 were duly passed on a poll.
The results of the poll are set out below:
| RESOLUTIONS | VOTES FOR | % | VOTES AGAINST | % | VOTES TOTAL | % I.S.C. | VOTES WITHHELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Receive Annual Report and Accounts | 7,668,397 | 99.99% | 545 | 0.01% | 7,668,942 | 59.41% | 9,714 |
| 2. Approve Directors' Remuneration Report | 4,987,462 | 99.91% | 4,454 | 0.09% | 4,991,916 | 38.67% | 2,686,740 |
| 3. Approve Directors' Remuneration Policy | 7,662,562 | 99.94% | 4,454 | 0.06% | 7,667,016 | 59.39% | 11,640 |
| 4. Re-appoint Auditors (Crowe U.K. LLP) | 7,666,897 | 99.97% | 2,045 | 0.03% | 7,668,942 | 59.41% | 9,714 |
| 5. Authorise Directors to Fix Auditors' Remuneration | 7,666,897 | 99.97% | 2,045 | 0.03% | 7,668,942 | 59.41% | 9,714 |
| 6. Re-elect Simon Agace as Director | 7,665,488 | 99.95% | 3,454 | 0.05% | 7,668,942 | 59.41% | 9,714 |
| 7. Re-elect Dominic Agace as Director | 2,369,272 | 99.85% | 3,454 | 0.15% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 8. Re-elect Andrew Nicol as Director | 2,369,272 | 99.85% | 3,454 | 0.15% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 9. Re-elect Thuang Lin Tan as Director | 2,370,681 | 99.91% | 2,045 | 0.09% | 2,372,726 | 17.41% | 5,430,930 |
| 10. Re-elect Jonathan Adams as Director | 2,244,272 | 99.85% | 3,454 | 0.15% | 2,247,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 11. Re-elect Thomas Fyson as Director | 2,369,272 | 99.85% | 3,454 | 0.15% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 12. Approve EMI Share Option Plan 2025 | 2,346,634 | 98.90% | 26,092 | 1.10% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 13. Authority to Allot Shares | 2,367,884 | 99.80% | 4,842 | 0.20% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 14. Disapplication of Pre-emption Rights | 2,296,580 | 96.79% | 76,146 | 3.21% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
| 15. Authority for Market Purchase of Own Shares | 2,372,723 | 99.99% | 3 | 0.01% | 2,372,726 | 18.38% | 5,305,930 |
Notes:
* The Company's issued share capital consists of 12,908,792 ordinary shares of 0.5p each, each carrying one vote.
** Votes Total does not include withheld votes.
While pleased that all resolutions at the AGM were approved by shareholders, the Board of Directors of Winkworth notes that a significant number of votes were withheld in respect of Resolutions 2 and 7 to 15. Following the AGM, the Company will continue to engage with its shareholders and carefully consider all feedback.
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