REG - Barr(A.G.) PLC - 2025 Annual General Meeting Update

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RNS Number : 0509X  Barr(A.G.) PLC  28 August 2025

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
28 August 2025

 

A.G. BARR p.l.c.

("A.G. BARR" or "the Company")

 

2025 Annual General Meeting Update

 

A.G. BARR, the multi-beverage business with a portfolio of market-leading UK
brands including IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Boost and FUNKIN, today provides an update
regarding the actions taken following the outcome of Resolution 4 at the 2025
Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), held on 23 May 2025, in line with Provision 4
of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

 

As previously announced, Resolution 4 was supported by a clear majority of our
shareholders, with 79.5% in support. However, the Board acknowledges that a
minority of shareholders voted against.

 

Following the AGM, the Company undertook a consultation process with those
shareholders. The feedback received indicated that the overall composition of
the Board remained an area for enhancement, with a particular focus on
improving diversity. As Chair of the Nomination Committee, accountability for
this was attributed to the Chair of the Board.

 

The Company values and prioritises Board diversity in all of its forms and is
committed to fostering a Board that encompasses a broad range of perspectives,
experiences, and backgrounds. The Board ensures all appointments are made
through a rigorous process, focusing on selecting the most suitable candidates
to support the long-term success of the business.

 

Board composition and the potential addition of another Independent
Non-Executive Director was a strong consideration for the Board during 2024,
and a formal recruitment process took place in early 2025. This process
resulted in the appointment of Dr Rohit Dhawan, as announced on 29 July 2025.
 Rohit brings significant experience in transforming businesses through data,
AI and digital innovation, bringing a complementary skill set and adding to
the breadth of perspectives on the Board.

 

The Board would like to thank shareholders for their constructive engagement
and feedback, and will continue to consult with shareholders, as appropriate,
in respect of the Company's ongoing nomination practices.

For more information, please contact:

 

 A.G. BARR                        MHP Group

 0330 390 3900                    07801 894 577

 Christopher K. O'Donnell,        agbarr@mhpgroup.com (mailto:agbarr@mhpgroup.com)

 Company Secretary                Oliver Hughes

                                  Rachel Farrington

                                  Veronica Farah

 

 

 

 

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