James Fisher & Sons plc has announced the successful passing of all resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on May 30, 2024. The breakdown of proxy votes and the results of the Poll for each resolution were provided. The company reported a high percentage of votes in favor of the resolutions, indicating strong shareholder support for the proposed agenda.
The resolutions included approving the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as the Directors' Remuneration Policy and Report. Additionally, the AGM saw the election and re-election of several Directors, all of whom received overwhelming support from the shareholders. The appointment of KPMG LLP as the auditor of the company until the conclusion of the next AGM was also approved.
The total number of voting rights in the company was reported to be 50,398,063 ordinary shares, carrying one vote each, and 100,000 preference shares carrying one vote each, totaling 50,498,063 voting rights. Furthermore, it was noted that Aedamar Comiskey stepped down as a Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of the AGM, as reported in the company's 2023 Annual Report.
The company also provided information on the availability of resolutions that do not constitute ordinary business at an annual general meeting for inspection at the National Storage Mechanism. For further details, shareholders were directed to contact the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of James Fisher & Sons plc.
Overall, the results of the AGM indicate strong shareholder confidence and support for the company's proposed resolutions and leadership, as evidenced by the high percentage of votes in favor of the agenda items.