Result of EGM

RNS Number : 0409Y

Premier Energy & Water Trust PLC

15 December 2010

 



Premier Energy and Water Trust PLC

Results of Shareholder Meetings

For immediate release

15 December 2010

At the Class Meeting of holders of Zero Dividend Preference Shares this afternoon the resolution was passed on a show of hands without any demand for a poll.  Proxy votes were cast as follows:

	Votes for*	Votes against	Votes withheld
Special resolution to consent to changes to the Articles of Association and certain share allotments to be considered at the General Meeting	5,575,379	10,537	4,000

*includes votes at the Chairman's discretion

At the General Meeting held this afternoon, Shareholders approved all the resolutions.  The resolutions were passed on a show of hands without any demand for a poll.  Proxy votes were cast as follows:

	Votes for*	Votes against	Votes withheld
Ordinary Resolution to authorise the allotment of New PEWT Shares	7,732,765	25,483	445,796
Special Resolution to amend the Articles of Association	7,726,127	24,776	452,436

*includes votes cast at the Chairman's discretion

The passing of the resolutions at the Shareholder Meetings today permits Premier Energy and Water Trust PLC ("PEWT") to issue New PEWT Ordinary Shares and New PEWT ZDP Shares in connection with the reconstruction of Premier Renewable Energy Fund Limited ("PREF"). 

Words and expressions in this announcement have the same meaning as in the circular to shareholders of the Company dated 22 November 2010.

Enquiries:

Premier Fund Managers Limited (investment manager of Premier Energy and Water Trust PLC)

Nigel Sidebottom                                                                                  Tel: [phone]

 

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