Playtech plc
("Playtech" or the "Company")
Results of Annual General Meeting
Playtech (LSE: PTEC) announces that at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today on 20 May 2026, ordinary resolutions numbers 1 to 11, as set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 16 April 2026, were duly passed by shareholders by means of a poll vote. Special resolution number 14 was also passed by shareholders by means of a poll vote. Ordinary resolution number 12 did not meet the required 'simple majority' (more than 50%) threshold and, therefore, was not approved. Special resolution number 13 did not meet the required 75% threshold and, therefore, was not approved.
Following the announcement that Ian Penrose would not be standing for re-election, ordinary resolution number 6 was withdrawn.
For information, the votes cast were as follows:
|
Resolutions |
For |
% |
Against |
% Votes |
Total Votes Cast |
Votes |
|
1. Accounts and Reports |
225,439,883 |
100.00 |
1,932 |
0.00 |
225,441,815 |
179,771 |
|
2. Remuneration Report |
175,589,505 |
77.83 |
50,019,714 |
22.17 |
225,609,219 |
12,367 |
|
3. Re-Elect John Gleasure |
219,298,414 |
97.20 |
6,319,408 |
2.80 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
4. Re-Elect Mor |
225,520,432 |
99.96 |
97,390 |
0.04 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
5. Re-Elect Chris McGinnis |
225,496,482 |
99.95 |
121,340 |
0.05 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
7. Re-Elect Linda |
205,674,227 |
91.16 |
19,943,595 |
8.84 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
8. Re-Elect Samy Reeb |
176,571,424 |
78.26 |
49,046,398 |
21.74 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
9. Re-Elect Doreen Tan |
213,498,080 |
94.63 |
12,111,742 |
5.37 |
225,609,822 |
11,764 |
|
10. Re-appoint Auditors |
220,040,716 |
97.53 |
5,574,549 |
2.47 |
225,615,265 |
6,321 |
|
11. Determine Auditors' Remuneration
|
225,548,172 |
99.97 |
69,650 |
0.03 |
225,617,822 |
3,764 |
|
12. Directors' Power |
100,965,864 |
44.75 |
124,643,958 |
55.25 |
225,609,822 |
11,764 |
|
13. Disapplication of |
101,720,719 |
45.09 |
123,887,302 |
54.91 |
225,608,021 |
13,565 |
|
14. Make Market Purchases of Own Shares |
225,562,978 |
100.00 |
7,314 |
0.00 |
225,570,292 |
51,294 |
Resolution numbers 2, 8, 12 and 13
The Board notes that resolutions 12 and 13 were not passed and that resolutions 2 and 8 were passed with the requisite majority, but received less than 80% of votes in favour.
Playtech will consult with those shareholders who voted against these resolutions to understand their specific concerns. In accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Company will publish a further statement detailing the outcome of its shareholder engagement in relation to these resolutions, including any actions taken as a result, within six months of the 2026 AGM.
At 20 May 2026, the issued share capital of the Company was 309,294,243 ordinary shares of no par value.
In accordance with UKLR 6.4.2, copies of the resolutions (other than those concerning ordinary business) will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available for viewing at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.
The proxy figures for the resolutions will also be displayed on the Company's corporate website - www.playtech.com.
- ENDS -
For further information please contact:
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Playtech plc |
+44 (0) 20 3805 4822 |
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Rohan Chitale, Director of Investor Relations |
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|
Headland (PR adviser to Playtech) |
+44 (0) 20 3805 4822 |
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Lucy Legh, Jack Gault |
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About Playtech
Founded in 1999 and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a leading global B2B technology provider to the online betting and gaming industry. The Company employs over 7,400 people across 20 countries and operates in more than 50 regulated and regulating jurisdictions worldwide.
Playtech provides operators with a full proprietary, end-to-end, turnkey solution including its platform (PAM+), content and services, enabling customers to deliver an innovative, seamless and responsible player experience, supported by industry-leading player protection technology. Playtech's product suite covers the industry's most popular verticals including casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo and poker.