Aegis’ upcoming AGM will see shareholders given one vote for each share they own, as Group Bolloré’s proposals to have Philippe Germond and Roger Hatchuel (see External Candidates For Aegis Board) elected to the board come under increased attack.
Lord Sharman, Aegis chairman, said: “We will use a poll at the AGM so that the votes of every shareholder can be fairly reflected. Using a poll is emerging best governance practice and the fairest and most democratic way of measuring the views of shareholders.
“We also remind shareholders of the Board’s view that voting against the Groupe Bolloré proposals, Resolutions 14 and 15, which present a severe conflict of interest, is important. We are asking those shareholders who have not yet voted to use what little time remains to make their vote count.”