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LONDON - James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) plc, a leading marine service provider, announced that all proposed resolutions were passed at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday. The voting results showed overwhelming shareholder support for the company’s direction and management, with the majority of resolutions receiving above 99% approval.
The resolutions included the adoption of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2024, approval of the Directors’ Remuneration Report, and the re-election of all board members. Additionally, KPMG LLP was re-appointed as the company’s auditor, and the Audit Committee was authorized to set the auditor’s remuneration.
Shareholders also approved the James Fisher and Sons plc 2015 Sharesave Plan, which aims to incentivize employees through share ownership. The directors received authorization to allot shares and grant rights to subscribe for or convert securities into shares, with specific provisions for allotting equity securities for cash bypassing pre-emptive rights under certain conditions.
Further, the company was authorized to make market purchases of its ordinary shares, and a resolution was passed allowing general meetings to be called with not less than 14 clear days’ notice.
The total number of voting rights in the company was confirmed to be 50,498,063 as of May 9, 2025, which includes both ordinary and preference shares.
The detailed proxy vote breakdown prior to the AGM was made available, reflecting the company’s commitment to transparency. Resolutions not constituting ordinary business will soon be accessible for inspection at the National Storage Mechanism.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from James Fisher and Sons plc, a company known for delivering specialized marine solutions in various sectors, including Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. The company continues to focus on providing safe and innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by industries and governments globally.
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