RE: AGM Results23 Apr 2020 20:01
Yes, they did lose voting, but it's such a high number so the company clarified it below:
"Response to votes against Resolution 13 - The Board notes that Resolution 13, to authorise the Directors to make allotments of shares, had a significant number (33%) of votes cast against it but, being an Ordinary Resolution, was passed. This vote against was a clear statement from a few of our shareholders one of whom the Executive Chair and CFO have been in regular engagement with, including ahead of today's meeting. The Board now has an understanding of the concerns raised by them. Resolution 13 was proposed in accordance with routine practice in the UK and complied with the guidance published by the Investment Association and the Pre-Emption Group. The Board has no present intention to exercise this authority, and only wishes to have the flexibility to do so in appropriate circumstances. The Board will now analyse the other votes against this resolution and will continue to consult and engage with major shareholders in order to understand the reasons for it. In accordance with the provisions of the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code, the Board shall provide an update on this engagement process within six months of the AGM."