Forward Partners Group plc
("Forward Partners" or "the Group")
Results of 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM")
Forward Partners Group plc (LSE: FWD), the London-based investment firm specialising in supporting high-growth, early-stage technology businesses is pleased to announce that all resolutions as set out in the Notice of AGM were duly passed on a show of hands.
Details of proxy voting instructions, lodged prior to the Meeting are set out below:
|
Resolution |
Votes for |
Votes against |
Votes withheld |
Votes in favour % |
|
Ordinary resolutions |
|
|
|
|
|
1. To receive the Annual Report and Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2021. |
103,901,700 |
0 |
0 |
100.00% |
|
2. To elect Mr Lloyd Smith as a Director of the Company pursuant to the Company's articles of association with effect from the end of the meeting. |
103,896,254 |
520 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
3 To re-elect Nicholas Brisbourne, as a Director of the Company. |
103,896,254 |
520 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
4. To re-elect Jonathan McKay, as a Director of the Company. |
103,896,254 |
520 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
5. To re-appoint Grant Thornton UK LLP as auditor of the Company. |
103,896,254 |
520 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
6. To authorise the Audit Committee of the Company to determine the amount of the auditor's remuneration. |
103,901,180 |
520 |
0 |
100.00% |
|
7. To authorise the Directors to allot Relevant Securities. |
103,896,254 |
520 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
Special resolutions |
|
|
|
|
|
8. To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities of Ordinary Shares for cash as if section 561(1) of the Companies Act 2006 did not apply to any such allotment. |
103,895,754 |
1,020 |
4,926 |
99.99% |
|
9. To authorise the Company to make market purchases of Ordinary Shares. |
103,900,680 |
1,020 |
0 |
100.00% |
|
10. To authorise the Directors to call a General Meeting other than an annual general meeting on not less than 14 clear days' notice. |
103,900,680 |
1,020 |
0 |
100.00% |
Notes
A vote Withheld is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of votes "For" and "Against" a resolution. Any proxy votes which are at the discretion of the Chairman have been included in the "for" total. At the date of the Annual General Meeting the total number of Ordinary shares of 1p each in issue is 134,613,117. The total number of voting rights was 134,613,117.
The Notice of AGM can be found on the Company's website at https://forwardpartners.com/investor-centre
ENDS
Enquiries
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FORWARD PARTNERS GROUP PLC |
Via Maitland/AMO |
|
Nic Brisbourne Chief Executive Officer |
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|
Liberum Capital Limited |
|
|
(Nominated Adviser and Broker) |
Tel: +44 20 3100 2222 |
|
Neil Patel |
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|
Lauren Kettle |
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|
Cara Murphy |
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|
Maitland/AMO (Financial PR) |
forwardpartners@maitland.co.uk |
|
Sam Turvey |
Tel: +44 (0) 207 379 5151 |
About Forward Partners
Founded in 2013, Forward Partners is an established and respected London-based venture capital firm, specialising in supporting high growth, early-stage technology businesses.
The Group brings together venture capital provider Forward Ventures, equity-free revenue-based financing through Forward Advances and highly specialised growth support from Forward Studio. This model supports founders to build stronger businesses faster to provide better outcomes for companies and investors alike.
The Group makes equity investments in early-stage, high growth UK companies, and from inception to its admission to London's AIM market in July 2021 had made over 60 unique investments and built a portfolio with an Initial Portfolio NAV in excess of £100m. It holds an eight-year track record of making venture capital investments, and targets underlying NAV growth of 20% per annum on average over the cycle.
The management team brings together highly experienced venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and expert consultants. Since 2015, Forward Partners has been backed by BlackRock, one of the largest institutional investors in the world. The Group receives over 4,000 start-up funding applications every year.
For more information, visit https://forwardpartners.com
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