RE: Logistical nightmare4 Oct 2022 09:30
Hi Sandgrounded, this isnt as tricky as it seems. There will be a cut off date for the votes to be received, most are exercised via the Crest system online and hoted by institutions, usually they come in fairly near the deadline, in the prior 48 hours. Where shares are held by PIs online they will usually be in one nominee account, if votes are split between for and against then the nominee will vote them accordingly.
If there are certicated shares then a voting proxy firm will be sent out either by post or email and then needs to be received by the registrar by the deadljne stipulated, i.e. 48hrs before the meeting. The process is outlined in the company’s articles.
Shares not voted will simply be disregarded, its not unusual for only 70-80% of shares to be voted.