Result of AGM

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) To receive and, if approved, adopt the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the reports of the Directors and auditor thereon.	2,684,182	94.00	171,100	5.99	191	0.01	3, 233
Resolution 2 (Ordinary) To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report, other than the part containing the Directors' Remuneration Policy, as set out in the Annual Report and Accounts 2025.	2,640,403	92.71	171,100	6.01	36,383	1.28	10,820
Resolution 3 (Ordinary) To approve the Remuneration Policy as set out in the Annual Report and Accounts 2025, to take effect immediately after the conclusion of the meeting.	2,596,197	91.16	171,100	6.01	80,577	2.83	10,832
Resolution 4 (Ordinary) To re-elect David Cicurel, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,340,679	84.46	171,100	6.17	259,590	9.37	87,337
Resolution 5 (Ordinary) To re-elect Tim Prestidge, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,679,935	93.79	171,100	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) To re-elect Brad Ormsby, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,655,154	93.89	171,100	6.05	1,820	0.06	30,632
Resolution 8 (Ordinary) To re-elect Charles Holroyd, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,493,312	87.24	171,100	5.99	193,537	6.77	757
Resolution 9 (Ordinary) To re-elect Lushani Kodituwakku, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,516,972	88.08	171,100	5.99	169,300	5.93	1,334
Resolution 10 (Ordinary) To re-elect Susan Nyman, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,521,919	88.26	171,100	5.99	164,357	5.75	1,330
Resolution 11 (Ordinary) To elect Ian Wilcock, who retires annually, as a Director.	2,655,318	92.92	171,100	5.99	31,006	1.09	1,282
Resolution 12 (Ordinary) To approve a final dividend of 82.3p per Ordinary share.	2,686,222	93.97	171,100	5.99	1,250	0.04	134
Resolution 13 (Ordinary) To approve the re-appointment of BDO UK LLP as auditor to hold office formally 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.	2,056,655	71.95	171,100	5.99	630,644	22.06	307
Resolution 14 (Ordinary) To authorise the directors to allot relevant securities.	2,653,399	92.84	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) To resolve that the company be and is unconditionally authorised to make market purchases	2,619,667	93.80	171,100	6.13	1,833	0.07	66,106

* 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 Tim Prestidge, CEO Brad Ormsby, CFO Tel: [phone]	Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) Stephane Auton Harry Davies-Ball Tel: [phone]
Liberum (Joint Broker) Edward Mansfield William King Tel : [phone]	Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker) Virginia Bull Carlton Nelson Tel: [phone]
Alma (Financial Public Relations) Sam Modlin Rebecca Sanders-Hewett Joe Pederzolli Sarah Peters Tel: [phone] [e-mail]

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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