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Fidelity European Trust shareholders approve asset combination with Henderson

Published 15/09/2025, 13:18
Fidelity European Trust shareholders approve asset combination with Henderson
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LONDON - Fidelity European Trust PLC (LON:FEV) announced on Monday that shareholders have approved the ordinary resolution for issuing new shares related to the proposed combination with Henderson European Trust plc (LON:HNE).

At a general meeting held today, shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the resolution, with 99.98% of votes cast supporting the share issuance necessary for the asset combination. The resolution received 164,421,986 votes in favor and only 198,741 votes against, with 264,118 votes withheld.

The implementation of the proposed combination remains conditional on several factors, including the passing of a resolution at Henderson European Trust’s second general meeting scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025.

The approved resolution authorizes Fidelity European Trust to allot new shares in connection with the transaction. The total number of voting rights in the company as of the September 11 voting record time was 403,430,523 shares, with approximately 40.81% of the issued share capital participating in the vote.

Full details of the resolution can be found in the company’s circular to shareholders dated August 21, 2025, which is available on the National Storage Mechanism and the company’s website.

The announcement was made according to UK Listing Rules requirements, based on a company press release statement.

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