Successful AGM: SPAR Shareholders Approve Resolutions

  • SPAR's AGM on Feb 21, 2024, saw overwhelming approval for key resolutions, including director appointments and auditor re-elections.
  • Shareholders showed confidence with high approval rates ranging from 98.39% to 100% for director appointments.
  • Non-binding advisory votes on remuneration policies and special resolutions concerning financial assistance received significant support.
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Lethabo Ntsoane

In a display of confidence in the leadership and direction of The SPAR Group Limited, shareholders gathered for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 21, 2024, where a series of resolutions were put forth and overwhelmingly approved.

Director Appointments

The AGM saw the confirmation of several key appointments to the Board of Directors. Shirley Zinn, Pedro da Silva, Trudi Makhaya, Angelo Swartz, Megan Pydigadu, Marie Jamieson, and Liesbeth Botha were all confirmed as directors, with approval rates ranging from 98.39% to 100%. Shareholders expressed overwhelming support for these appointments, indicating confidence in the expertise and leadership these individuals bring to the company.

DirectorApproval Rate
Shirley Zinn99.72%
Pedro da Silva99.95%
Trudi Makhaya99.94%
Angelo Swartz98.39%
Megan Pydigadu99.93%
Marie Jamieson100.00%
Liesbeth Botha100.00%

Re-elections and Auditors

The re-election of non-executive directors Lwazi Koyana and Sundeep Naran garnered strong support, with both receiving approval rates of over 99%. Additionally, the re-election of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as the independent external audit firm, along with the re-appointment of Thomas Howatt as the designated individual audit partner, were approved with rates of 97.09% and 97.26% respectively.

Audit Committee and Share Issuance

Shareholders also voted in favor of electing members to the Audit Committee, with all candidates receiving approval rates above 99%. Furthermore, the authority to issue shares for The SPAR Group Limited Conditional Share Plan was granted with an approval rate of 79.82%.

Remuneration and Special Resolutions

In non-binding advisory votes, shareholders expressed support for SPAR’s remuneration policy, with a 91.25% approval rate, and the remuneration implementation report, with a 80.44% approval rate. Additionally, special resolutions concerning financial assistance to related parties and non-executive directors’ fees were approved with rates of 94.54% and 85.45% respectively.

Shareholder Confidence

The overwhelming approval of these resolutions reflects the confidence shareholders have in SPAR’s strategic direction and governance framework. The strong support for director appointments, re-elections, and other resolutions underscores the commitment of shareholders to the long-term success and sustainability of the company.

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Lethabo Ntsoane

Lethabo Ntsoane holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa. He is a Financial Product commentator at Rateweb. He is an expect financial product analyst with years of experience in reviewing products and offering commentary. Lethabo majors in financial news, reviews and financial tips. He can be contacted: Email: lethabo@rateweb.co.za Twitter: @NtsoaneLethabo