Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC Regulatory News (BGS)

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC

Annual General Meeting

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As a result of current Government restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Company is preparing for the AGM on the basis that shareholders will not be able to attend in person. Shareholders are encouraged to register their votes in advance by submitting Forms of Proxy to the registrar by 10 am on 12 May 2020, appointing the Chairman of the Meeting as their proxy. Under current guidance from the UK Government, it will not be possible to allow entry to anyone seeking to attend the AGM in person.

The AGM will be held on 14 May 2020 as set out in the Notice of Meeting dated 8 April 2020. The meeting will be held with the minimum required quorum present in order to conduct the business of the meeting. The usual format of the AGM will be amended and only the formal business of the meeting will be conducted. The Company's registrar will attend remotely and act as scrutineer. The votes of all resolutions will be announced as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the meeting. 

The Board is closely following developments and is actively exploring opportunities to allow shareholders to engage with the Board and Managers at a time when it is safe to do so. Should shareholders have questions for the Board or the Managers or any queries as to how to vote, they are welcome as always to submit them by email to trustenquiries@bailliegifford.com or call 0800 917 2112.

Baillie Gifford & Co Limited

Managers and Secretaries

7 May 2020