Date: 24 October 2017
Media ReleaseAt its Annual Shareholders Meeting in Auckland today, Metlifecare shareholders heard of the company's solid progress towards its growth ambitions and the achievements delivered through the 2017 financial year.
The Chair and Chief Executive Officer also discussed the company's plans to continue building value for shareholders, outlining the areas of focus and plans for 2018/beyond.
Chief Executive Officer, Glen Sowry, said "Metlifecare is committed not only to satisfying the needs of today's customers but also anticipating the expectations of the future generations of customers that will follow. By focusing on providing excellent customer experiences, accelerating our growth and executing on our commercial goals, we are confident of delivering for our customers and our shareholders".
The following resolutions were passed (by poll) by shareholders by votes cast in person or by a proxy holder:
Resolution | Votes: For | % | Votes: Against | % | Votes: Abstain | |
1. | To re-elect retiring director, Kim Ellis | 134,648,695 | 97.16% | 3,934,167 | 2.84% | 22,799 |
2. | To re-elect retiring director, Alistair Ryan | 136,595,089 | 98.57% | 1,987,773 | 1.43% | 22,799 |
3. | To elect director Mark Binns | 138,567,164 | 99.99% | 10,698 | 0.01% | 27,799 |
4. | To elect director Rod Snodgrass | 138,540,421 | 99.97% | 38,866 | 0.03% | 26,374 |
5. | To authorise an increase in the maximum aggregate remuneration payable to all non-executive directors of the Company from $690,000 plus GST (if any) per annum to $723,000 plus GST (if any) per annum | 95,698,751 | 99.59% | 396,973 | 0.41% | 42,509,937 |
6. | To authorise the directors to fix the fees and expenses of the auditor of the Company | 138,503,285 | 99.97% | 35,981 | 0.03% | 66,395 |
Andrew Peskett
General Counsel & Company Secretary Tel: +64 9 539 8004
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