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Anglo American plc (the "Company")
Registered office: 20 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AN
Registered number: 3564138 (incorporated in England and Wales)
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43
Anglo American AGM 2019 - voting results
Anglo American plc (the "Company") announces that all resolutions were passed by the requisite majorities at the Company's Annual General Meeting held at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. In line with recommended practice, a poll was conducted on each resolution at the meeting.
The total voting rights (the issued share capital excluding Treasury Shares) on 26 April 2019 was 1,405,079,530. The total number of votes received on each resolution is as follows:
Resolution | For
| % of Votes Cast | Against | % of Votes Cast | Votes cast as % of Issued Share Capital | Votes Withheld |
1. Report and Accounts | 1,036,423,946 | 99.98 | 171,733 | 0.02 | 73.77% | 13,517,640 |
2. Final Dividend | 1,048,741,223 | 99.99 | 136,330 | 0.01 | 74.65% | 1,238,507 |
3. Elect Marcelo Bastos | 773,967,460 | 73.80 | 274,804,355 | 26.20 | 74.64% | 1,336,434 |
4. Re-elect Ian Ashby | 1,046,012,530 | 99.74 | 2,752,365 | 0.26 | 74.64% | 1,346,637 |
5. Re-elect Stuart Chambers | 1,032,136,235 | 98.75 | 13,087,124 | 1.25 | 74.39% | 4,889,629 |
6. Re-elect Mark Cutifani | 1,046,871,469 | 99.81 | 1,999,021 | 0.19 | 74.65% | 1,244,288 |
7. Re-elect Nolitha Fakude | 1,046,808,112 | 99.81 | 1,964,576 | 0.19 | 74.64% | 1,335,561 |
8. Re-elect Byron Grote | 999,255,507 | 95.65 | 45,441,470 | 4.35 | 74.35% | 5,411,272 |
9. Re-elect Tony O'Neill | 1,046,525,674 | 99.79 | 2,210,710 | 0.21 | 74.64% | 1,371,865 |
10. Re-elect Stephen Pearce | 1,046,692,895 | 99.79 | 2,155,015 | 0.21 | 74.65% | 1,260,339 |
11. Re-elect Mphu Ramatlapeng | 1,046,852,433 | 99.82 | 1,920,954 | 0.18 | 74.64% | 1,334,862 |
12. Re-elect Jim Rutherford | 1,046,872,249 | 99.82 | 1,895,577 | 0.18 | 74.64% | 1,340,423 |
13. Re-elect Anne Stevens | 1,033,734,286 | 99.14 | 9,017,446 | 0.86 | 74.21% | 7,356,517 |
14. To re-appoint the Auditors | 839,313,739 | 80.08 | 208,731,666 | 19.92 | 74.59% | 2,067,915 |
15. Auditors' remuneration | 1,047,526,763 | 99.95 | 547,688 | 0.05 | 74.59% | 2,037,081 |
16. Implementation report | 961,964,923 | 92.07 | 82,858,529 | 7.93 | 74.36% | 5,284,796 |
17. Authority to allot shares | 968,095,617 | 92.30 | 80,717,648 | 7.70 | 74.64% | 1,296,773 |
18. Disapply pre-emption rights | 815,332,907 | 77.75 | 233,370,949 | 22.25 | 74.64% | 1,404,293 |
19. Authority to purchase own shares | 1,022,784,891 | 97.52 | 25,991,091 | 2.48 | 74.64% | 1,335,549 |
20. Hold general meetings (other than an AGM) on not less than 14 days' notice | 975,477,481 | 93.32 | 69,847,206 | 6.68 | 74.40% | 4,788,634 |
In respect of Resolution 3 (Election of Marcelo Bastos), the Company plans to consult with shareholders to understand the reasons behind the result and intends to continue its engagement with shareholders in relation to the composition of the Board. Anglo American has a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure to ensure the Board has the appropriate mix of skills, experience and knowledge that reflect the breadth of its business.
In respect of Resolution 18 (Disapplication of pre-emption rights), the authority sought by the Company is aligned with the Investment Association's share capital guidelines and market practice for FTSE listed companies. However, Anglo American is mindful of the concerns expressed by a number of its South African shareholders which has led to Resolution 18 not receiving the same high level of support compared to previous years. The Company will engage with its South African shareholders to clarify their concerns.
This announcement will be available for viewing on the Company's website, www.angloamerican.com, as soon as practicable.
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.2, a copy of all resolutions passed, other than resolutions concerning ordinary business, have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority via the National Storage Mechanism and are available for inspection at www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/nsm.
Ellie KlonaridesDeputy Company SecretaryAnglo American plc1 May 2019