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RNS Number : 0072K  Judges Scientific PLC  23 May 2025

23 May 2025

Judges Scientific plc

(the "Group" or "Judges")

Result of Annual General Meeting

Judges Scientific (AIM: JDG), a group focused on acquiring and developing
companies in the scientific instrument sector, announces that, at the Annual
General Meeting ("AGM") held yesterday, all of the resolutions put to
shareholders were duly passed.

The votes received at the AGM are detailed below:

 Resolution                                                                       Votes for    %                  Discretion  %     Votes against  %                  Votes withheld
 Resolution 1 (Ordinary)                                                          3,195,264    99.98              5           0.01  5              0.01               3,338

 To receive and, if approved, adopt the audited financial statements of the
 Company for the year ended 31 December 2024 and the reports of the Directors
 and auditor thereon.
 Resolution 2 (Ordinary)                                                          3,128,837    98.30              5           0.01  53,793         1.69               15,977

 To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report, other than the part containing
 the Directors' Remuneration Policy, as set out in the Annual Report and
 Accounts 2024.
 Resolution 3 (Ordinary)                                                          3,105,678    97.11              5           0.01  91,966         2.88               963

 To approve the Remuneration Policy as set out in the Annual Report and
 Accounts 2024, to take effect immediately after the conclusion of the meeting.
 Resolution 4 (Ordinary)                                                          2,168,154    79.93              5           0.01  543,989        20.06              486,464

 To re-elect Ralph Elman, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 5 (Ordinary)                                                          3,102,881    97.01              5           0.01  95,353         2.98               373

 To re-elect David Cicurel, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 6 (Ordinary)                                                          2,968,280    93.70              5           0.01  199,338        6.29               30,989

 To re-elect Bradley Ormsby, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 7 (Ordinary)                                                          3,070,401    96.92              5           0.01  97,217         3.07               30,989

 To re-elect Tim Prestidge, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 8 (Ordinary)                                                          3,076,036    96.62              5           0.01  107,184        3.37               15,387

 To re-elect Charles Holroyd, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 9 (Ordinary)                                                          3,147,923    98.42              5           0.01  50,311         1.57               373

 To re-elect Lushani Kodituwakku, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 10 (Ordinary)                                                         3,147,389    98.40              5           0.01  50,845         1.59               373

 To re-elect Susan Nyman, who retires annually, as a Director.
 Resolution 11 (Ordinary)                                                         3,090,931    97.57              5           0.01  76,687         2.42               30,989

 To elect Ian Wilcock, who was appointed by the Board on 2 September 2024, as a
 Director.
 Resolution 12 (Ordinary)                                                         3,198,036    99.98              5           0.01  235            0.01               336

 To approve a final dividend of 74.8p per Ordinary share.
 Resolution 13 (Ordinary)                                                         3,198,099    99.98              5           0.01  172            0.01               336

 To approve the re-appointment of BDO UK LLP as auditor to hold office formally
 from the conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of the next general
 meeting at which financial statements are laid before the Company and to
 authorise the Directors to fix the remuneration of the auditor for the year
 ending 31 December 2025.
 Resolution 14 (Ordinary)                                                         3,187,486    99.67              5           0.01  10,271         0.32               850

 To authorise the directors to allot relevant securities.
 Resolution 15 (Special)                                                          3,194,908    99.91              5           0.01  2,571          0.08               1,128

 To disapply pre-emption rights
 Resolution 16 (Special)                                                          3,131,890    99.89              5           0.01  3,232          0.10               63,485

 To resolve that the company be and is unconditionally authorised to make
 market purchases

* Percentage of votes cast excludes withheld votes.

The Board notes that more than 20% of shareholders voted against resolution
four.  The Board intends to consult with shareholders to understand their
views.

Details of the votes cast on all resolutions will also be available on the
Company's website: www.judges.uk.com (http://www.judges.uk.com) .

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 For further information please contact:

 Judges Scientific plc                     Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)

 David Cicurel, CEO                        Stephane Auton

 Brad Ormsby, CFO                          Harry Davies-Ball

 Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970                 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090

 Liberum (Joint Broker)                    Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker)

 Edward Mansfield                          Virginia Bull

 Nikhil Varghese                           Carlton Nelson

 Joshua Borland                            Tel: +44 (0) 207 597 4000

 Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222

 Alma (Financial Public Relations)

 Sam Modlin

 Rebecca Sanders-Hewett

 Joe Pederzolli

 Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205

 judges@almastrategic.com

 

Notes to editors:

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and
developing companies in the scientific instrument sector.  The Group consists
of 25 businesses acquired since 2005.

The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to
a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions,
scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities.
The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments.
The Group has received five Queen's Awards for innovation and export.

The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long
term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.

Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that
generate sustainable profits and cash.  Shareholder returns are created
through the reduction of debt, organic growth and dividends.

For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com
(http://www.judges.uk.com)

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