25th Jul 2011 15:23
25 JULY 2011 HOGG ROBINSON GROUP PLC (`HRG' or `the Company') 2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Hogg Robinson Group plc, the international corporate travel services company, today held its Annual General Meeting at The Barcelo Basingstoke Country House Hotel. All of the Resolutions put to the meeting were approved unanimously on a show of hands. The following is a summary of the votes cast including proxy votes received by the Registrars:
Votes For Votes Against Votes Withheld TOTAL VOTE No. of votes % No. of votes % No. of votes %Ordinary resolutions:
1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2011
191,564,063 100.00% 0 0% 0 0% 191,564,063
2. To approve the payment of a final dividend of 1p per share
191,564,063 100.00% 0 0% 0 0% 191,564,063
3. To elect Kevin Ruffles as a Director of the Company
191,100,745 99.76% 463,318 0.24% 0 0% 191,564,063
4. To elect Paul Williams as a Director of the Company
189,569,759 98.96% 1,994,304 1.04% 0 0% 191,564,063
5. To re-elect Julian Steadman as a Director of the Company
191,100,949 99.76% 463,114 0.24% 0 0% 191,564,063
6. To re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration
191,396,397 99.91% 167,666 0.09% 0 0% 191,564,063
7. To authorise the Directors to allot shares pursuant to section 551 of theCompanies Act 2006 191,534,639 99.98% 27,091 0.01% 2,333 0% 191,564,063Special resolutions:
8. To disapply pre-emption rights in relation to the allotment of shares
191,468,206 99.95% 45,900 0.02% 49,957 0.03% 191,564,063
9. To authorise the Company to make market purchases of its own Ordinary Shares
191,542,063 99.99% 22,000 0.01% 0 0% 191,564,063
10. To approve holding general meetings on 14 days' notice
191,243,198 99.83% 320,865 0.17% 0 0% 191,564,063
Ordinary resolution:
11. To receive and adopt the report of the remuneration committee
185,408,469 96.78% 4,863,092 2.55% 1,292,501 0.68% 191,564,062 * Ends - Enquiries
Hogg Robinson Group +44 (0)1256 312 600
Keith Burgess, Company Secretary
Angus Prentice, Head of Investor Relations
Tulchan Communications +44 (0)20 7353 4200
David AllchurchStephen MalthouseNotes to Editors
Hogg Robinson Group plc (HRG) , was established in 1845 and is an international corporate travel services company with headquarters located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. The HRG worldwide network, including contracted partners, extends to over 120 countries.
HRG's focus on its clients is underpinned by four differentiators - size and scope, people, technology and flexible service offering. The company has experienced management and skilled operators together with proprietary technology which has been developed in-house. HRG offers a range of services around the globe to deliver value, cost savings, efficiency and innovation, without compromise.
www.hoggrobinsongroup.com
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