2020 AGM - Change of Arrangements

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Symphony International Holdings Ltd

20 April 2020

 

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Symphony International Holdings Limited ("Symphony")

20 April 2020

2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Change of Arrangements

Symphony's AGM, scheduled for 3.00 p.m. (GMT +8) on Thursday, 30 April 2020 at the Company's offices in Singapore, will now be held as a closed meeting.

In light of the ongoing "Stay at home" measures and travel restrictions, introduced by the Singapore Government as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will no longer be possible for Shareholders to attend the meeting in person. Shareholders or any other person attempting to attend the AGM will be refused entry. This measure is designed to promote the health and wellbeing of the Company's Shareholders, employees and the wider community, which is of paramount importance.

Shareholders are requested to exercise their votes by completing a proxy form¹. The proxy form should be deposited at Link Asset Services, PXS, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TU, United Kingdom². Given the restrictions, Shareholders are strongly encouraged to nominate the "Chairman of the Meeting" as their proxy, rather than another person who will not be permitted to attend the meeting. If any shareholders have already submitted a proxy form appointing someone other than the "Chairman of the Meeting", they are encouraged to contact the Link Asset Services on [phone]³ , to change their proxy appointment to the "Chairman of the Meeting". To ensure proxy votes are counted, proxy appointments must be made by 10.30 a.m. (BST) on 28 April 2020.

At least two directors who hold shares will be present at the AGM to form the necessary quorum. The business to be conducted at the meeting remains the same as set out in the Notice of Meeting dated  15 April 2020 which has already been sent to Shareholders and is also available on Symphony's website ( www.Symphonyasia.com ). The Board continues to believe these resolutions to be in the best interest of the Company and its Shareholders as a whole and recommends that you vote in favour of them.

It is intended that, as soon as is practical, there will be another meeting of Shareholders scheduled where management will make a presentation on the Company's affairs and answer any related questions as is done each year after the AGM's formal business.

¹   The Form of Proxy can be accessed on the Company's website  in the publications section at: http://www.symohonyasia.com/publications/

Depository Interests may be voted through the CREST Proxy Voting Service in accordance with the procedures set out in the CREST manual.

²  In order to be valid, this Form of Proxy together with the power of attorney (if any) or other authority (if any) under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy thereof, must be deposited at Link Asset Services, PXS, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TU, United Kingdom no later than 10.30 a.m. (BST) on Tuesday 28 April 2020

³ Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom are charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales

If it becomes necessary to make further changes to these arrangements, we will keep Shareholders updated on our website. The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders for their continued support and understanding in these exceptional circumstances and wish them well during this time.

For further information:

Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.     :  [phone]

  [e-mail] 

Anil Thadani 

Rajgopal Rajkuma r

Dealing codes

The ISIN number of the Ordinary Shares is VGG548121059, the SEDOL code is B231M63 and the TIDM is SIHL.

The LEI number of the Company is 254900MQE84GV5DS6F03 .

About Symphony

Symphony International Holdings Limited (LSE:SIHL) is a   London   listed strategic investment company that invests in consumer related businesses, primarily in the healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle (including branded real estate developments), logistics and education sectors predominantly in   Asia. It offers a way for investors to gain exposure to rising disposable incomes and wealth in fast growing economies. Symphony's objective is to provide superior capital growth by investing in high quality companies and form long-term business partnerships with talented entrepreneurs and management teams. Symphony's investment team has a broad range of expertise - many of its professionals have been working in   Asia   for more than 30 years. For more information please visit our website at www.symphonyasia.com.  

No representation or warranty is made by the Company as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this announcement and no liability will be accepted for any loss arising from its use.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decisions.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into   the United States. The Company's securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in   the United States   absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in   the United States.

The Company and the Investment Manager are not associated or affiliated with any other fund managers whose names include "Symphony", including, without limitation, Symphony Financial Partners Co., Ltd.

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