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Whitbread PLC - AGM arrangements
Whitbread PLC - AGM arrangements.
About this update from Whitbread Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n RNS Number : 9309A\n Whitbread PLC\n 04 June 2021\n \n \n \n \n Whitbread PLC\n \n \n (the \"Company\") \n \n \n \n \n \n Annual General Meeting 2021 - Arrangements\n \n \n \n \n \n This announcement provides an update to the Company's Annual General Meeting ('AGM') arrangements, as detailed in the Notice of AGM published on 7 May 2021 (a copy of which can be obtained on the Company's website at \n https://www.whitbread.co.uk/investors/shareholder-centre/annual-general-meeting-2021/\n ).\n \n \n \n \n \n Since the publication of the Notice, and from the 17th May, the UK Government has permitted gatherings organised on businesses premises, subject to complying with on-going COVID-secure requirements, including social distancing. As a consequence, it is legally permissible for shareholders to attend the AGM in person, and the Company's AGM will no longer be held on a closed basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n The safety and security of our shareholders, directors, colleagues and guests is of paramount importance. COVID-19 restrictions remain in place and the Government has urged people to maintain social distancing and reduce time spent in crowded areas. The Company believes a cautious approach to situations, particularly indoor events, that appear to carry a higher COVID-19 transmission risk is deemed appropriate. \n \n \n \n \n \n Therefore, shareholders and corporate representatives are strongly encouraged not to attend the AGM in person, and to continue to vote by proxy or to participate in the business of the AGM electronically through the online meeting platform, as described further below.\n \n \n \n \n \n Voting by Proxy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n We remind shareholders of the arrangements for voting by proxy:\n \n \n \n \n \n · \n If you will not be participating in the meeting electronically or otherwise wish to vote in advance, you may appoint a proxy by post, online or through CREST.\n \n \n · \n To be effective, the instrument appointing a proxy, must be deposited at the offices of the Company's registrars, Link Group, Whitbread Share Register, PXS 1, Central Square, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL, not later than 2.00pm on Tuesday 15 June 2021.\n \n \n \n \n \n Shareholders are kindly asked to appoint the Chairman of the meeting as their proxy. \n...