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Gooch & Housego PLC announced on 10 August 2026 an update regarding voting outcomes from its 2026 Annual General Meeting held on 27 February 2026. At the AGM, 53.9% of votes were cast against Resolution 2 (Remuneration committee report) and 20.7% against Resolution 12 (disapplication of pre-emption rights). The Board engaged with shareholders regarding the opposition, following a recommended cash acquisition announced on 16 July 2026.
| Date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Time | 15:00:00 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 4201P |
10 August 2026
Gooch & Housego PLC
('G&H' or the 'Company' or the 'Group')
Statement regarding AGM resolution voting
Gooch & Housego PLC (AIM: GHH), the specialist manufacturer of optical components & systems, announces that following the voting outcomes at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting on 27 February 2026 on Resolutions 2 (Remuneration committee report - 53.9% against) and Resolution 12 (disapplication of pre-emption rights - 20.7% against), the Board has undertaken targeted engagement with shareholders to understand the reasons for the opposition to the Resolutions and is providing this update in accordance with Provision 4 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
While the recommended cash acquisition for G&H announced on 16 July 2026 may limit the practical relevance of any future actions, the Board remains mindful of shareholder views and has carefully considered the feedback received.
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For further information please contact:
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Gooch & Housego PLC |
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Charlie Peppiatt, Chief Executive Officer |
Tel: +44 (0) 1460 256 440 |
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James Corte, Chief Financial Officer |
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Burson Buchanan (Financial Communications) |
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Henry Harrison-Topham, Sophie Wills and Abigail Gilchrist |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 |
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Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Broker) |
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Christopher Baird, Carlton Nelson and Charles Craven |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 5970 |
Notes to editors
Gooch & Housego is a photonics technology business with operations in the USA and Europe. A world leader in its field, the company researches, designs, engineers and manufactures advanced photonic systems, components and instrumentation for applications in the Aerospace and Defence, Industrial and Telecom, and Life Sciences sectors. World-leading design, development and manufacturing expertise is offered across a broad range of complementary technologies. It is headquartered in Ilminster, Somerset, UK. For more information, please visit www.gandh.com.