Articles of Association

18 Apr 2008 11:20

Sportech PLC18 April 2008 Sportech Plc (the "Company") Adoption of new Articles of Association Sportech plc has today given notice to shareholders of its Annual GeneralMeeting ("AGM") to be held on 1 July 2008 at which a resolution will be proposedto adopt new Articles of Association. The Company has, in accordance with DTR6.1.2, supplied a draft of the Company's proposed new Articles of Association tothe UK Listing Authority. The revised Articles of Association will shortly be available for inspection atthe UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility, which is situated at theFinancial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E145HS. They are also available on the Company's website (www.sportechplc.com) andhard copies are available for inspection at the Company's head office, and willbe available at the AGM venue on the day of the AGM shortly before the meeting. It is proposed that the Company adopt new Articles of Association, to takeaccount of the changes brought about by the implementation of the Companies Act2006. The new Articles of Association are different from the current Articles ofAssociation of the Company in a number of respects: • articles which reflect statutory provisions have beenamended to reflect the changes brought about by the Companies Act 2006, forexample in relation to the form of resolutions, the variation of class rightsand the period of notice required to convene general meetings; • further amendments have been made to existing articles, forexample entitling proxies to vote on a show of hands and allowing members toappoint more than one corporate representative to attend a meeting, reflectingthe provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and • new articles have been added to take advantage of newpowers in the Companies Act 2006 (for example provisions relating to directors'conflicts of interest, making provision for employees on cessation of business,electronic and website communications and directors' indemnities and loans tofund expenditure). The new Articles of Association will come into force if and when adopted at theAGM (or any adjournment of the AGM). A further announcement will be made in duecourse confirming the results of the AGM. For further information please contact: Steve Cunliffe, Finance Director & Company Secretary Tel 0151 288 3561E-mail: enquiries@sportechplc.com David Rydell / Emma Kent / Rosanne PerryBell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Tel: 020 7861 3232 End This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange