22 May 2020 07:00
Smart Metering Systems plc
("SMS" or "the Company")
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Smart Metering Systems plc (AIM: SMS.L) will be held at 9am on 23 June 2020 at SMS, 3rd Floor, 48 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5TS.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting has been posted to shareholders and is available on, and can be downloaded from, SMS's website: www.sms-plc.com.
The UK Government passed into law mandatory measures in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These mandatory measures prohibit, amongst other things, individuals engaging in non-essential travel and public gatherings of more than two people, save where the gathering is essential for work purposes (the "Stay at Home Measures").
The Company remains legally required to hold our AGM; however the Stay at Home Measures, if still in place at the time of the AGM, will significantly restrict our ability to follow a standard AGM format. In order to ensure shareholders can comply with the Stay at Home Measures, if these measures are still in place at the time of the AGM, your Board has concluded that shareholders should not plan to attend the AGM in person. It is currently intended that the AGM will be held with only the minimum number of shareholders present as required to form a quorum under the Company's Articles of Association, and who are essential for the business of the AGM to be conducted. These attendees will be officers or employees of the Company.
The results of the votes on the proposed resolutions will be announced in the normal way as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the AGM.
Having regard to their own safety and that of others, shareholders are respectfully asked to comply with the Stay at Home Measures and not make plans to attend the AGM. To ensure the safety of the limited number of people whose attendance is essential, the Company will not be able to allow other shareholders to gain access to the AGM on the day. Given the restrictions on travel and as to how the meeting itself may be conducted, shareholders are strongly encouraged to exercise their right to vote and to submit a proxy as early as possible.
For further information:
Smart Metering Systems plc | 0141 249 3850 |
Alan Foy, Chief Executive Officer | |
Dilip Kejriwal, Head of Investor Relations | |
Cenkos Securities plc (Nomad and Joint Broker) | 0131 220 6939 / 020 7397 8900 |
Neil McDonald / Pete Lynch | |
Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker) | 020 7597 5970 |
Christopher Baird / Henry Reast | |
Instinctif Partners | 020 7457 2077 |
Adrian Duffield / Kay Larsen / Chantal Woolcock |
Notes to editors
SMS plc (www.sms-plc.com) installs and manages smart meters and carbon reduction assets ("CaRe") to facilitate effective energy management. Established in 1995, SMS provides a full end-to-end service for metering financing, installation, management and maintenance, with a highly skilled workforce and deep engineering expertise.
SMS had 3.73 million meter and data assets under management as of 31 December 2019. SMS's smart meter expertise also enables the Company to provide consultancy services that allow organisations and corporates to enhance long term efficiency and effectiveness in the management of energy.
SMS's energy management and asset installation services also include infrastructure design, installation, consultancy and project management services for new gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections for licensed energy and telecoms suppliers, end consumers and the UK's licensed electricity Distribution Network Owners (DNOs).
SMS employs in excess of 1,200 people across the UK who support the installation and ongoing management of metering assets.
SMS plc is headquartered in Glasgow with 12 locations across the UK.
SMS's shares are listed on AIM.