Clarkson PLC Result of AGM (6872X)

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RNS Number : 6872X

Clarkson PLC

05 May 2021

Clarkson PLC

("Clarksons" or "the Company")

5 May 2021

Results of 2021 Annual General Meeting

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company, held electronically by audiocast at 12 noon today, all resolutions were passed on a poll. The total number of votes received on each resolution was as follows:

 
      Description      Votes for    % of votes       Votes against   % of votes cast   Votes cast as    Votes withheld 
                                    cast                                               % of issued 
                                                                                       share capital 
 1    Annual Report    22,425,194   99.97            7,764           0.03              73.73            2,301 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Remuneration 
 2    Report           12,212,035   60.47            7,984,193       39.53             66.38            2,239,031 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 3    Final dividend   22,433,177   100.00           0               0.00              73.73            2,082 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Sir 
 4    Bill Thomas      20,259,034   90.36            2,161,232       9.64              73.69            14,993 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Mr A 
 5    L Case           22,432,051   100.00           1,049           0.00              73.73            2,159 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Mr J 
 6    D Woyda          22,427,294   99.98            4,563           0.02              73.72            3,402 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Mr P 
 7    Backhouse        22,417,818   100.00           992             0.00              73.68            16,449 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Elect Ms S 
 8    Harris           22,416,112   100.00           561             0.00              73.67            18,586 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Elect Mr L 
 9    Hollingworth     22,415,648   100.00           1,025           0.00              73.67            18,586 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Dr T 
 10   Miller           18,379,405   81.99            4,037,405       18.01             73.67            18,449 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Mr B 
 11   Nergaard         20,617,464   91.97            1,799,346       8.03              73.67            18,449 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-elect Ms H 
 12   Truol            22,422,751   99.99            1,142           0.01              73.70            11,366 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Re-appoint PwC 
      as auditor of 
 13   the Company      22,397,481   99.95            12,192          0.05              73.65            25,411 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 14   Authority for    22,407,153   99.99            1,551           0.01              73.65            26,380 
      the Board to 
      determine the 
      auditor's 
      remuneration 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Directors' 
      authority to 
 15   allot shares     21,779,007   97.14            642,160         2.86              73.69            14,092 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Political 
 16   donations        22,095,207   99.41            130,704         0.59              73.05            209,348 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Disapply 
      pre-emption 
 17   rights*          22,323,894   99.93            16,075          0.07              73.42            95,290 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      Purchase own 
 18   shares*          22,401,764   99.95            10,327          0.05              73.66            23,168 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
      General 
      meeting notice 
 19   period*          21,689,221   96.76            727,007         3.24              73.67            19,031 
     ---------------  -----------  ---------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 

*Special resolution requiring 75% majority.

Notes:

1. Any proxy appointments which give discretion to the Chairman have been included in the "for" total.

   2.   The total number of shares in issue is 30,426,655. 

3. A "vote withheld" is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes "for" or "against" a resolution.

Statement regarding voting result

The Company notes that the Directors' Remuneration Report resolution was passed with approximately 60% support. We appreciate the support from most of our shareholders and will continue our engagement over the year ahead.

Availability of documents

This information will also shortly be available to view on the Company's website at www.clarksons.com/investors/

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.2R, copies of the resolutions (other than those comprising ordinary business) passed at the AGM will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

In addition, copies of resolution 15 and resolutions 17 to 19 will be filed with Companies House.

For further details please contact:

Company enquiries:

Deborah Abrehart, Company Secretary

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Mob: [phone]

Camarco:

Billy Clegg

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Mob: [phone]

Jennifer Renwick

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Mob: [phone]

About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated shipping services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business, developing digital solutions which underpin the Group's unrivalled expertise and knowledge with leading technology.

The Company has delivered 18 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com .

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