Hardide PLC Notice of AGM (6383P)

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RNS Number : 6383P

Hardide PLC

19 February 2021

19(th) February 2021

Hardide plc

("Hardide" or "the Group" or "the Company")

Notice of AGM

Hardide plc (AIM: HDD), the developer and provider of advanced surface coating technology , announces that its Annual Report and Accounts and its notice of Annual General Meeting ("AGM") will be posted to shareholders today. Copies of the notice of AGM and proxy form are available to view on the Company's website, at https://hardide.com/investor-relations/hardide-annual-reports-and-documents/

The AGM will be held at 11.30am on 15(th) March 2021 at the offices of the Company at 9 Longlands Road

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 5AH.

In light of further UK Government regulations designed to control the pandemic, which prohibit, among other things, public gatherings as well as all non-essential travel and social contact, and the extension of those provisions set out in Schedule 14 to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, the Board has determined that this year's AGM will be held in a format different from that of previous years although the new format will still allow Shareholders to exercise their voting rights. The Company is committed to supporting the UK Government's efforts in relation to the pandemic and ensuring the AGM complies with current law and guidelines.

Accordingly, the AGM will take place as a closed meeting. This means the AGM will be held only with the minimum number of persons participating to ensure a valid meeting is held. Three directors, at least two of whom are either a Shareholder, or a proxy or corporate representative appointed by a Shareholder, will participate in the meeting. Please do not travel to the AGM as it is likely to be held by electronic means and anyone who seeks to attend the Company's offices in person will be refused entry.

Therefore, the Company is strongly urging all Shareholders to register their votes in advance by appointing the chairman of the AGM as their proxy and giving him voting instructions. Please do not appoint any other person as your proxy as they will not be able to participate in the AGM and your vote(s) will not be counted.

The Board recognises the importance of communication with Shareholders at any time, but especially in these times. Accordingly, Shareholders who wish to do so are encouraged to participate at the AGM by raising any questions in advance of the meeting.

You will need to do this by emailing [e-mail] so as to arrive by 12.00 pm on 8 March 2021. Answers to consolidated questions and on key themes will be provided via a 'Questions and Answers' document which will be available to view on the Company's website at https://hardide.com/investor-relations/hardide-annual-reports-and-documents/ from or about the date of the AGM.

 
 Enquiries: 
  Hardide plc                                     Tel: [phone] 
   Robert Goddard, Non-Executive Chairman          353830 
   Philip Kirkham, CEO 
   Jackie Robinson, Communications Manager 
  IFC Advisory                                    Tel: [phone] 
   Graham Herring / Tim Metcalfe / Florence        6630 
   Chandler 
  finnCap - Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker    Tel: [phone] 
   Henrik Persson / Matthew Radley (corporate      0500 
   finance)                                        Tel: [phone] 
   Richard Chambers (ECM)                          5656 
   Allenby Capital- Joint Broker 
   Jeremy Porter / Tony Quirke 
 

Notes to editors:

Hardide develops, manufactures and applies advanced technology tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix coatings to a wide range of engineering components. Its patented technology is unique in combining, in one material, a mix of toughness and resistance to abrasion, erosion and corrosion; together with the ability to coat accurately interior surfaces and complex geometries. The material is proven to offer dramatic improvements in component life, particularly when applied to components that operate in very aggressive environments. This results in cost savings through reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency. Customers include leading companies operating in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pump manufacturing, precision engineering and aerospace industries.

www.hardide.com

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