7 Oct 2020 13:20
DWF Group plc
("DWF", the "Group" or the "Company")
LEI: 213800O9QREOHTOGQ266
7 October 2020
Update on the arrangements of the 2020 Annual General Meeting (the "AGM")
In our Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020 made available to shareholders on 22 September 2020, we explained we would continue to monitor the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest Government guidance, and that the Company would keep shareholders updated should its plans for the AGM change in light of those developments. Following the Government's announcement of updated national measures to address the COVID-19 outbreak and the extension of relevant provisions in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 to 30 December 2020, the Company's AGM will be broadcast via live audiocast from 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3AG on 21 October 2020 at 2.00pm and shareholders will not be permitted to attend the meeting in person.
Although physical attendance is no longer permitted, the Board encourages shareholders to participate in the AGM via live audiocast, which can be accessed by logging on to https://web.lumiagm.com. Shareholders can vote and ask questions in advance of or during the AGM using this platform. Shareholders are encouraged to submit any questions, either through the web platform, or by emailing them to AGM@dwf.law in advance, so as to be received no later than 12.30pm on 21 October 2020.
In light of the above, we strongly encourage you to vote on all resolutions electronically in advance of the meeting, appointing the Chairman as your proxy.
The results of voting on the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM will be announced in the normal way through a regulatory information service and will be available on the Company's website as soon as practicable following the conclusion of the meeting.
The Board is of course disappointed that the format of the AGM had to be changed but this is to protect the health and well-being of shareholders, Directors, employees and other key stakeholders. We therefore encourage shareholders not to travel to the venue on the day, as those who do will, regrettably, have to be turned away.
For further information:
DWF Group plc
Mollie Stoker, Company Secretary +44 (0)20 7280 8929
Nahidur Rahman ‐ Senior PR Manager
Finsbury (PR advisers to DWF)
Ed Simpkins +44 (0)20 7251 3801
Charles O'Brien