Draper must go supprised he not on this list11 Jul 2023 11:17
The company has announced support from certain shareholders to vote against the EGM resolutions. Namely, 19.26% to vote against all resolutions and 28.49% to vote against my appointment to the board. With a 50% majority required to carry an ordinary resolution they are a long way from having the required support. If many shareholders choose not to vote, shareholders representing just 28.5% of the outstanding capital would be required to pass all resolutions on a 50% majority. Every vote is equal. Choose to make it count.
Fortunately, the company’s AGM is being held on 21st July, ahead of the 27th July EGM. It is not only an opportunity for shareholders to vote on a number of the current board members, but also an opportunity to hear answers to the above questions directly from this board. We encourage all shareholders get a letter of representation from their nominee broker and attend where possible. I will also be happy to discuss my nomination with any shareholder who wishes outside of the meeting.
We also encourage the company to live stream the AGM to ensure that all shareholders have access to meeting rather than keeping it closed to those able to travel. This service is readily available and would surely be in the interests of all shareholders and indicate that this board truly intends to actively engage with shareholders from this point forward.
I also encourage those institutional investors that have indicated their support of this board’s positions, and those considering doing so, to contact me directly and make a personal decision on whether I can add the expertise and oversight that the many shareholders already supporting my nomination believe. I am more than happy to be questioned on my proposals and judged on my merits.
The upcoming AGM and EGM allow all shareholders the opportunity to exercise their rights and directly impact the future of the business that they own. They get to choose whether the track record of this board merits the continued service of all the directors or whether there is a need for change and a measurable plan for realising the enormous value potential of the business.
It is for the owners of the business to now decide, not this board.