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RNS Number : 1453F Judges Scientific PLC 20 May 2026
20 May 2026
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 today, 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) 94.00 171,100 191 0.01 3, 233
To receive and, if approved, adopt the audited financial statements of the 2,684,182 5.99
Company for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the reports of the Directors
and auditor thereon.
Resolution 2 (Ordinary) 92.71 171,100 6.01 1.28
To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report, other than the part containing 2,640,403 36,383 10,820
the Directors' Remuneration Policy, as set out in the Annual Report and
Accounts 2025.
Resolution 3 (Ordinary) 91.16 171,100 6.01 80,577 2.83
To approve the Remuneration Policy as set out in the Annual Report and 2,596,197 10,832
Accounts 2025, to take effect immediately after the conclusion of the meeting.
Resolution 4 (Ordinary) 84.46 171,100 9.37 87,337
To re-elect David Cicurel, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,340,679 6.17 259,590
Resolution 5 (Ordinary) 171,100
To re-elect Tim Prestidge, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,679,935 93.79 5.99 6,389 0.22 1,282
Resolution 6 (Ordinary)
To re-elect Ralph Elman, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,306,095 80.70 171,100 5.99 380,263 13.31 1,248
Resolution 7 (Ordinary) 171,100
To re-elect Brad Ormsby, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,655,154 93.89 6.05 1,820 0.06 30,632
Resolution 8 (Ordinary) 2,493,312 171,100 6.77
To re-elect Charles Holroyd, who retires annually, as a Director. 87.24 5.99 193,537 757
Resolution 9 (Ordinary) 88.08 171,100 5.93
To re-elect Lushani Kodituwakku, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,516,972 5.99 169,300 1,334
Resolution 10 (Ordinary) 88.26 1,330
To re-elect Susan Nyman, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,521,919 171,100 5.99 164,357 5.75
Resolution 11 (Ordinary) 92.92 171,100 31,006 1,282
To elect Ian Wilcock, who retires annually, as a Director. 2,655,318 5.99 1.09
Resolution 12 (Ordinary) 93.97 171,100 5.99 1,250 0.04 134
To approve a final dividend of 82.3p per Ordinary share. 2,686,222
Resolution 13 (Ordinary) 630,644
To approve the re-appointment of BDO UK LLP as auditor to hold office formally 2,056,655 71.95 171,100 5.99 22.06 307
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 2026.
Resolution 14 (Ordinary) 92.84
To authorise the directors to allot relevant securities. 2,653,399 171,100 5.99 33,379 1.17 828
Resolution 15 (Special)
To disapply pre-emption rights 2,667,104 93.40 171,100 5.99 17,320 0.61 3,182
Resolution 16 (Special) 171,100 6.13 1,833 0.07
To resolve that the company be and is unconditionally authorised to make 2,619,667 93.80 66,106
market purchases
* Percentage of votes cast excludes withheld votes.
The Board notes that more than 20% of shareholders voted against resolution
thirteen. 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
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For further information please contact:
Judges Scientific plc Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)
Tim Prestidge, 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
William King Carlton Nelson
Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222 Tel: +44 (0) 207 597 4000
Alma (Financial Public Relations)
Sam Modlin
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
Joe Pederzolli
Sarah Peters
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
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