Major Firms See Broad Approval at 2025 AGMs

Several major companies, including Secure Trust Bank, Literacy Capital, Gamma Communications, Travis Perkins, and NiSource, recently held Annual General Meetings where shareholders strongly backed all proposed resolutions. Approvals included adoption of annual reports, re-election or election of directors, dividend declarations, and the reappointment of auditors such as Deloitte LLP and Mazars LLP. Shareholders also authorized directors to allot shares, conduct market purchases, and largely disapplied pre-emption rights to enhance capital management flexibility. Special resolutions, including the ability to call meetings on short notice and implement performance share plans, received broad support. The outcomes indicate robust shareholder confidence in corporate governance and strategic direction. Nearly all companies reported overwhelming support for dividend policies and executive remuneration reports, highlighting continued trust in board stewardship.