The business of the EGM will be to consider and, if thought fit, approve certain resolutions relating to the replacement of CREST with a system operated by
The circular which includes the notice of the EGM ('Circular') and a Form of Proxy relating to the EGM are being issued to shareholders today. The Board strongly urges shareholders to review the contents of the Circular in their entirety, including the documents referred to therein (a copy of which can be found on the Company's website, www.greencore.com), and consider the Board's recommendation to vote in favour of the Resolutions.
Public Health Guidelines and the Meetings
The wellbeing of stakeholders, in particular our shareholders, colleagues and service providers is a primary concern for the Directors of the Company. Due to the ongoing restrictions on gatherings and travel, save for very limited purposes, under the regulations and the guidance issued by the
Shareholders are requested not to attend the Meetings in person and instead to appoint the Chairman of the relevant meeting (or their substitute(s)) as their proxy by submitting proxy forms to ensure they can vote and be represented at the Meetings without attending in person. If shareholders wish to listen live to the proceedings of the Meetings, they can do so by availing of the telephone facility, which is accessed by dialling the number or the audio webcast set out below. Shareholders with questions can submit those questions in writing in advance of the Meetings, either by post or by email to the addresses set out below and in the Circular and the Notice of the AGM.
We will be seeking to conduct the Meetings as safely and efficiently as possible and in compliance with applicable law and guidance in effect in connection with COVID-19 at the time of the Meetings.
In the event that it is not possible to convene and hold the Meetings either in compliance with applicable public health guidelines or requirements, applicable law or where it is otherwise considered that proceeding with the Meetings as planned poses an unacceptable health and safety risk, the Meetings may be adjourned or postponed to a different time and/or venue, in which case notification of such adjournment or postponement will be given in accordance with applicable law.
The Company continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and any relevant updates regarding the Meetings, including any changes to the arrangements outlined in the Notice of AGM and Circular, will be announced via a
Further information in relation to the Meetings
Documents
The following documents have been posted or made available to shareholders today:
Notice of the 2021 AGM (together with the Chairman's Letter to Shareholders);
Circular, which includes the Notice of the EGM and Chairman's Letter;
AGM Form of Proxy; and
EGM Form of Proxy.
The Circular, EGM Form of Proxy and copies of the documents referred to in the Circular will be available for inspection during normal business hours on any business day from the date of this notice up to the date of the Meetings at the Company's registered office at No.
All documents, including a copy of the Articles of Association in the proposed amended form, are also available here on the
The 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statements is available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.The Notice of the AGM, the AGM Form of Proxy, Circular, EGM Form of Proxy and proposed amended Articles of Association will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.
Listening live to the Meetings
If you wish to listen live to the proceedings of the Meetings, you can do so by availing of the telephone facility which you access by dialling one of the following numbers at the time of the Meetings*:
All other locations: +44 (0)20 3936 2999
Shareholder participation code: 475170
*Shareholders are advised to have their Shareholder Reference Number ('SRN') as set out on their Form of Proxy available if using the above contact numbers. Shareholders are also requested to check our website www.greencore.com for any updates in relation to the Meetings.
Alternatively, shareholders will be able to listen live to the Meetings through an audio webcast where there will be a facility to submit questions online during the Meetings. Details of the audio webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section on our website, www.greencore.com, in advance of the Meetings. To access the webcast, shareholders will be requested to confirm their SRN.
Shareholders availing of the telephone or audio webcast facilities should also please ensure to submit their Forms of Proxy by the relevant deadline in advance of the Meetings, as it will not be possible to vote using these facilities.
Questions
If you wish to submit a question in advance of the Meetings, please send your question(s) in writing with evidence of your identity and shareholding to be received in advance of the EGM by email to investor.relations@greencore.com, or by post to the
Group Company Secretary
No.
Santry
D09 X5N9
Tel: +353 (0) 1 486 3309
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