Result of AGM

RNS Number : 6538X

Anglo American PLC

30 April 2019

 

Anglo American plc (the "Company")

Registered office: 20 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AN

Registered number: 3564138 (incorporated in England and Wales)

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43

Anglo American AGM 2019 - voting results

Anglo American plc (the "Company") announces that all resolutions were passed by the requisite majorities at the Company's Annual General Meeting held at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. In line with recommended practice, a poll was conducted on each resolution at the meeting.

The total voting rights (the issued share capital excluding Treasury Shares) on 26 April 2019 was 1,405,079,530.  The total number of votes received on each resolution is as follows:

Resolution	For	% of Votes Cast	Against	% of Votes Cast	Votes cast as % of Issued Share Capital	Votes Withheld
1. Report and Accounts	1,036,423,946	99.98	171,733	0.02	73.77%	13,517,640
2. Final Dividend	1,048,741,223	99.99	136,330	0.01	74.65%	1,238,507
3. Elect Marcelo Bastos	773,967,460	73.80	274,804,355	26.20	74.64%	1,336,434
4. Re-elect Ian Ashby	1,046,012,530	99.74	2,752,365	0.26	74.64%	1,346,637
5. Re-elect Stuart Chambers	1,032,136,235	98.75	13,087,124	1.25	74.39%	4,889,629
6. Re-elect Mark Cutifani	1,046,871,469	99.81	1,999,021	0.19	74.65%	1,244,288
7. Re-elect Nolitha Fakude	1,046,808,112	99.81	1,964,576	0.19	74.64%	1,335,561
8. Re-elect Byron Grote	999,255,507	95.65	45,441,470	4.35	74.35%	5,411,272
9. Re-elect Tony O'Neill	1,046,525,674	99.79	2,210,710	0.21	74.64%	1,371,865
10. Re-elect Stephen Pearce	1,046,692,895	99.79	2,155,015	0.21	74.65%	1,260,339
11. Re-elect Mphu Ramatlapeng	1,046,852,433	99.82	1,920,954	0.18	74.64%	1,334,862
12. Re-elect Jim Rutherford	1,046,872,249	99.82	1,895,577	0.18	74.64%	1,340,423
13. Re-elect Anne Stevens	1,033,734,286	99.14	9,017,446	0.86	74.21%	7,356,517
14. To re-appoint the Auditors	839,313,739	80.08	208,731,666	19.92	74.59%	2,067,915
15. Auditors' remuneration	1,047,526,763	99.95	547,688	0.05	74.59%	2,037,081
16. Implementation report	961,964,923	92.07	82,858,529	7.93	74.36%	5,284,796
17. Authority to allot shares	968,095,617	92.30	80,717,648	7.70	74.64%	1,296,773
18. Disapply pre-emption rights	815,332,907	77.75	233,370,949	22.25	74.64%	1,404,293
19. Authority to purchase own shares	1,022,784,891	97.52	25,991,091	2.48	74.64%	1,335,549
20. Hold general meetings (other than an AGM) on not less than 14 days' notice	975,477,481	93.32	69,847,206	6.68	74.40%	4,788,634

In respect of Resolution 3 (Election of Marcelo Bastos), the Company plans to consult with shareholders to understand the reasons behind the result and intends to continue its engagement with shareholders in relation to the composition of the Board. Anglo American has a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure to ensure the Board has the appropriate mix of skills, experience and knowledge that reflect the breadth of its business.

In respect of Resolution 18 (Disapplication of pre-emption rights), the authority sought by the Company is aligned with the Investment Association's share capital guidelines and market practice for FTSE listed companies.  However, Anglo American is mindful of the concerns expressed by a number of its South African shareholders which has led to Resolution 18 not receiving the same high level of support compared to previous years. The Company will engage with its South African shareholders to clarify their concerns. 

This announcement will be available for viewing on the Company's website, www.angloamerican.com, as soon as practicable.

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.2, a copy of all resolutions passed, other than resolutions concerning ordinary business, have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority via the National Storage Mechanism and are available for inspection at www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/nsm.

Ellie Klonarides
Deputy Company Secretary
Anglo American plc
1 May 2019

 

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