- At the April 2026 AGM, the Directors' Remuneration Report, Directors' Remuneration Policy, and off-market share buyback authority each received more than 20% votes against the board's recommendation.
- The board conducted a programme of shareholder consultation to understand the reasons for the votes.
- Feedback on remuneration focused on transparency, limits, alignment with UK governance expectations.
- Feedback on the buyback resolution focused on governance and process, not opposition to capital returns.
- The board will evaluate the CEO's annual bonus approach and submit a revised Remuneration Policy at the 2027 AGM.
- The board's response on the buyback resolution from April 15 remains accurate.
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