Last checked at 14 Jun 2021 15:51
14 June 2021
Mirriad Advertising plc
("Mirriad" or the "Company")
Approval of resolutions at AGM
Mirriad Advertising plc, the leading in-content advertising company, announces that on 14 June 2021, it held its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting").
During the business proceedings at the Meeting, Mirriad shareholders passed all resolutions as follows:
VOTES FOR | % | VOTES AGAINST | % | VOTES TOTAL | % of ISC VOTED | VOTES WITHELD | |
Resolution 1 - Receive Report and Accounts | 183,255,397
| 100 | 0
| 0
| 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 2 - Approve Remuneration Report | 139,814,009
| 76.29
| 43,441,388
| 23.71
| 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 3 - Re-appoint auditor | 182,471,394
| 99.57
| 784,003
| 0.43
| 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 4 - Remuneration of auditor | 182,471,394
| 99.57
| 784,003
| 0.43
| 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 5 - Elect Kelsey Lynn Skinner | 156,776,388
| 88.10
| 21,178,243
| 11.90
| 177,954,631
| 63.78 | 5,309,466
|
Resolution 6 - Re-elect John Pearson | 156,776,388
| 94.88
| 8,466,924
| 5.12
| 165,243,312
| 59.23 | 18,020,785
|
Resolution 7 - Re-elect David Dorans | 183,255,397
| 100.00
| 0
| 0 | 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 8 - Authority to allot shares | 183,255,397
| 100.00
| 0
| 0 | 183,255,397
| 65.68 | 8,700
|
Resolution 9 - Disapplication of pre-emption rights | 181,581,647
| 99.11
| 1,623,750
| 0.89
| 183,205,397
| 65.66 | 58,700
|
Notes:
1. All resolutions were passed.
2. The Company notes it received 43,441,388 votes against Resolution 2. Although this only represented 23.71% of the total votes cast, the board acknowledges that it is more than 20% of the independent votes cast in respect of Resolution 2. The Board acknowledges that this was based on a potential concern about the level of independence of certain Non-executive Directors, given the share option packages they received during the year. These options were fully disclosed in the Annual Report and Account for 2019 and were the subject of a shareholder vote on the Remuneration Report at the 2020 AGM which was unanimously carried.
The Chairman noted in his Corporate Governance Statement in the 2020 Annual Report and Accounts that, although he and Bob Head have been granted options to purchase shares in the Company, the Board as a whole is satisfied that both he and Bob Head are considered by the Board to be independent in character and judgement and that there are no relationships or circumstances that would materially affect or interfere with the exercise of their independent judgement, including the options held.
Following today's AGM result, the Board will reflect and review its policy on Non-executive Director remuneration and will look to discuss further with its institutional shareholders as appropriate.
3. The full text of the resolutions passed at the AGM can be found in the Notice of Annual General Meeting made available on the Company's website at mirriadplc.com/investor-relations/reports-and-documents.
4. Computershare acted as scrutineer of the poll on all resolutions.
John Pearson, Chairman of Mirriad, said: "We have worked hard to provide operational stability during what has been a challenging period, and I'm pleased to see this recognised by shareholders today. Our priority remains building for long-term scale while also maximising shareholder value.
ENDS
About Mirriad
Mirriad's market-first solution seamlessly integrates with existing subscription and advertising models, improving the viewer experience by limiting commercial interruptions whilst delivering dramatically increased reach and impact for advertisers.
Mirriad currently operates in the US, Europe and China.
Enquiries:
For further information please visit www.mirriad.com or contact:
Mirriad Advertising plc
Stephan Beringer, Chief Executive Officer
David Dorans, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +44 (0)207 884 2530
Nominated Adviser & Broker:
Canaccord Genuity Limited
Simon Bridges
Richard Andrews
Thomas Diehl
Tel: +44 (0)20 7523 8000
Financial Communications:
Charlotte Street Partners
Tom Gillingham Tel: +44 (0) 7741 659021
Andrew Wilson Tel: +44 (0) 7810 636995