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Update on arrangements for the AGM

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RNS Number : 6963M
Vivo Energy PLC
13 May 2020
 

13 May 2020

 

Vivo Energy plc (the "Company")

(LSE: VVO / JSE: VVO)

Update on arrangements for the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") in light of COVID-19

The Company notes the restrictions on public gatherings imposed by the Government following the publication of the Company's Notice of AGM and associated announcement on 26 March 2020. The Company's AGM will still be held at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, 28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0BH at 2:00 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2020, but regrettably, in order to comply with Government measures, it will not be possible for shareholders to physically attend the AGM in person.

The Board encourages shareholders to vote electronically or to appoint the Chair of the meeting as their proxy with their voting instructions. Shareholders should refer to the voting instructions set out on pages 8 and 9 of the Notice of AGM. Shareholders are encouraged to submit their voting instructions as soon as possible. The voting instructions of UK registered shareholders must be received by the Company's registrars in the UK by 2:00 pm (UK time) on Monday 18 May 2020 and South African registered shareholders must submit their voting instructions to their Central Securities Depository Participant or broker by 3.00 pm (SAST) on 14 May 2020.

All valid proxy appointments will be included in the poll to be taken at the AGM. The results of voting will be announced to the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and published on the Company's website, as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the AGM.

Despite the challenging circumstances, we remain committed to our engagement with shareholders. Shareholders wishing to raise any questions relating to the business of the AGM may do so by submitting them to the Company Secretary ahead of the meeting at cosec@vivoenergy.com. The Company will publish a summary of responses on its website as soon as possible after the meeting.

Please note that as announced on 30 April 2020, the Board has withdrawn its recommendation to pay a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019, and accordingly that Resolution 3 will not be put to the AGM.  The Board intends to consider the appropriateness, quantum and timing of an additional dividend payment relating to the financial year ended 31 December 2019 when there is more clarity around the effects of COVID-19 on the Group's operations.

The situation in relation to COVID-19 continues to develop. The Board encourages shareholders to monitor the Company's website and regulatory news services for any updates in relation to the AGM. The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank all shareholders for their support and understanding in these unprecedented circumstances.

 

ENDS

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Claire Dhokia

Group Company Secretary

+44 2030 343 718

claire.dhokia@vivoenergy.com

 


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