AGM Information • Dec 18, 2025
AGM Information
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To be held at Mitchells & Butlers plc, Retail Support Centre, 27 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JP on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11.30am
If you are in any doubt about its content or the action you should take, you should consult your stockbroker, solicitor, accountant or other independent professional adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Mitchells & Butlers plc, please pass this document and the accompanying Form of Proxy to the stockbroker or other agent through whom you made the sale or transfer for transmission on to the purchaser or transferee.
A Form of Proxy for the Annual General Meeting is enclosed and should be completed and returned so as to reach Equiniti (the Company's Registrar) by no later than 11.30am on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Alternatively, you can register your proxy vote electronically by no later than 11.30am on Tuesday 27 January 2026, either by means of a website provided by Equiniti, www.shareview.co.uk, or by using the service provided by Euroclear. Further details are given in the notes to this document.
I am writing to you to inform you that the AGM of the Company will be held at Mitchells & Butlers plc's Retail Support Centre in Birmingham on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11.30am. We look forward to welcoming shareholders to the AGM.
Shareholders can attend in person or will be able to listen to the AGM proceedings remotely via a listen-only dial-in facility and submit questions in advance. The formal notice of the AGM is set out on pages 6 to 8 (the 'Notice').
If you wish to attend the AGM in person, we ask shareholders that they please register their intention to attend online at www.mbplc.com/ agm2026attendance by 11.30am on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, registration will assist us in planning and implementing arrangements for this year's AGM. Doors to the Retail Support Centre will be open from 11.00am for shareholders attending in person to register and be seated ready for the start of the AGM at 11.30am.
The dial-in details for shareholders to listen to the AGM remotely are as follows:
Shareholders are advised to allow up to 20 minutes prior to the start of the AGM at 11.30am on Thursday 29 January 2026 to access the dial-in listen-only facility. For any questions related to the dial-in facility, please dial the relevant dial-in number above and press *0 for operator assistance.
In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, (the 'Articles'), shareholders or their proxies listening remotely will not be counted as being present at the AGM.
We advise shareholders to check the Company's website www.mbplc.com in advance of the AGM in case there are further changes to the arrangements for, or requirements in order to attend, the AGM.
Your views are very important to us, and shareholders are encouraged to submit questions or raise matters of concern with the Board by submitting these via www.mbplc.com/agm2026qs by 11.30am on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Please remember to include your full name and your Shareholder Reference Number ('SRN') when submitting your question. Your SRN is available on your share certificate or on the hard copy Proxy Form which was posted to you. Answers will be given direct to you and/or made available on the Company's website as soon as practicable following receipt or if of general interest will be addressed at the AGM.
Shareholder participation is very important to the Directors and all shareholders are encouraged to vote ahead of the AGM by appointing a proxy to vote on the resolutions set out in the Notice of the AGM as soon as possible and in any event by 11.30am on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Shareholders can appoint a proxy in respect of any of the resolutions by any of the methods detailed in pages 7 to 8 in the Notice of AGM. Those submitting a proxy are encouraged to consider appointing the Chair of the AGM (rather than another named person), to ensure that your vote is counted.
Your vote matters to us. As in former years, the formal business at the AGM will be decided by way of a poll. We believe that this is a fair and democratic way to vote which embraces the principle of one vote for every share held. The poll will be conducted using poll cards at the meeting. The poll will close 10 minutes after the close of the AGM.
The Directors consider that all the resolutions to be put to the AGM are in the best interests of the Company and its members collectively and are most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole. The Directors unanimously recommend that you vote in favour of all the proposed resolutions as they intend to do in respect of their own shares.
No Final Dividend will be paid in respect of the financial year ended 27 September 2025 (FY 2024 nil). No Interim Dividend was paid during the year (FY 2024 nil).
You can view the 2025 Annual Report at www.mbplc.com/investors/ annualreport. If you wish to receive notice of future general meetings and other notifications online, please register at www.mbplc.com/investors/ shareholder-information/communications-sign-up or contact Equiniti at Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA.
Certain items of business are explained below.
Shareholders are given the opportunity by law to vote on whether or not they receive and approve the Annual Report on Directors' Remuneration (the 'Remuneration Report'). This, together with the annual statement by the Chair of the Remuneration Committee, forms the Annual Report on Remuneration and can be found on pages 98 to 118 (inclusive) of the Annual Report. This vote is advisory only. Payments made or promised to Directors will not have to be repaid, reduced or withheld in the event that the resolution is not passed. This vote will be in respect of the content of the Remuneration Report and is not specific to any Director's level or terms of remuneration. The Company's auditor, KPMG LLP, has audited those parts of the Remuneration Report that are required to be audited.
Copies of the Company's Annual Report have been sent to shareholders who have elected to receive them and are available from Equiniti or from the website: www.mbplc.com/investors/annualreport
In accordance with the Articles, and in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code, all Directors will stand for re-election. The Board took the decision not to proceed with a Board effectiveness evaluation during FY 2025. The Board will consider if it is appropriate to carry out such an evaluation, whether internal or using an external facilitator, in FY 2026. Notwithstanding this, the Board considers that the performance of each Board member continues to be effective, demonstrates the commitment required to continue in their present roles and contributes to the long term sustainable success of the Company, and accordingly supports the re-election of each Board member who has submitted themselves for re-election.
The Company has a controlling shareholder for the purposes of the UK Listing Rules, Odyzean Limited, which as at the date of this notice holds 56.52 per cent of its issued share capital. In order to comply with the UK Listing Rules relating to controlling shareholders, the re-election of Amanda Brown, Dave Coplin and Jane Moriarty, being the Company's three Independent Non-Executive Directors, must be approved by a majority of both: (a) the shareholders of the Company; and (b) the independent shareholders of the Company (being shareholders other than Odyzean Limited and its associates). Resolutions 3, 5 and 10 are proposed as ordinary resolutions and can be voted on by all shareholders of the Company. However, the votes cast by independent shareholders will be counted separately in order to assess whether both limbs (a) and (b) are satisfied and the Company will announce the results on this basis.
In accordance with the UK Listing Rules, if any of resolutions 3, 5 or 10 are not approved by a majority of both the (a) shareholders of the Company and (b) independent shareholders of the Company, the failed resolution may be put to shareholders of the Company at a general meeting which must be held between 90 and 120 days from the date of the original vote. In such circumstances, any Independent Non-Executive Director(s) whose appointment has not been approved by both (a) shareholders of the Company and (b) independent shareholders of the Company will be treated as having been re-elected from the date of the original vote until either (i) the date when they are re-elected, being the date of the subsequent general meeting, or (ii) the date of any announcement by the Board that the Independent Non-Executive Director(s) do(es) not intend to stand for re-election. If a subsequent general meeting does not take place, the appointment will be treated as ceasing 120 days from the date of the original vote. If a subsequent general meeting does take place and the further resolution is approved, the Independent Non-Executive Director(s) will be treated as having been re-elected until the following AGM of the Company. However, if at a subsequent general meeting the further resolution fails, the appointment(s) of the Independent Non-Executive Director(s) so concerned will cease on that date.
Biographical details of all Board Directors are also shown on pages 70 and 71 of the Annual Report and on page 5 of this document. The Board believes this information is sufficient to enable shareholders to make an informed decision on their re-election.
The Company is required to appoint an auditor to serve in office until the conclusion of the Company's next general meeting at which accounts are laid, which is expected to be its next annual general meeting. On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board proposes the reappointment of the Company's existing auditors, KPMG LLP, who have indicated their willingness to remain in office.
Resolution 12 proposes the reappointment of KPMG LLP as the auditor of the Company to hold office with effect from the end of the AGM.
Resolution 13 seeks authority for the Directors to determine the auditor's remuneration.
Part 14 of the Companies Act 2006 prohibits the Company and its subsidiaries from making political donations or from incurring political expenditure in respect of a political party or other political organisation or an independent election candidate unless authorised by the Company's shareholders. Aggregate donations made by the Group of £5,000 or less in any 12-month period will not be caught.
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has any intention of making any political donation or incurring any political expenditure. However, the Companies Act 2006 defines 'political party', 'political organisation', 'political donation' and 'political expenditure' widely. For example, bodies such as those concerned with policy review and law reform or with the representation of the business community or sections of it, which the Company and/or its subsidiaries may see benefit in supporting, may be included in these definitions.
Accordingly, the Company wishes to ensure that neither it nor its subsidiaries inadvertently commit any breaches of the Companies Act 2006 through the undertaking of routine activities, which would not normally be considered to result in the making of political donations or political expenditure being incurred.
As permitted under the Companies Act 2006, the resolution extends not only to the Company but also covers all companies which are subsidiaries of the Company at any time the authority is in place.
The resolution authorises the Company and its subsidiaries to:
provided that the aggregate amount of any such donations and expenditure shall not exceed £50,000 in the period up to the Company's Annual General Meeting in 2027, as defined in the Companies Act 2006. As required by the Companies Act 2006, the resolution is in general terms and does not purport to authorise particular donations. The authority will expire at the Company's Annual General Meeting in 2027.
The purpose of resolution 15 is to put in place an authority to enable the Company to make market purchases of up to 29,973,049 ordinary shares representing 5% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital (excluding treasury shares of which there are none) as at 17 December 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this document). The Company has certain fixed obligations, notably in respect of debt service, and as such capital allocation decisions are made primarily to manage the current level of gearing in the balance sheet in order to protect the ongoing and future health of the Company, whilst ensuring that sufficient funds remain available to continue investing in the Group's sites and brands in order to maintain the competitive position of its business. The Company is therefore taking the opportunity to seek shareholder approval at the AGM through resolution 15 to maximise future flexibility. There is no present intention, nor any immediate plans, to exercise such authority and the Directors intend to keep any such exercise under review and will only do so after careful consideration and in circumstances where they are satisfied that to do so would result in an increase in earnings per share and would be likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders as a whole.
If granted, this authority will expire on the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or, if earlier, 18 months after this resolution is passed. If the authority conferred by this resolution is exercised, the Company will have the option of either holding in treasury or of cancelling any of its own shares purchased pursuant to this authority and will decide at the time of purchase which option to pursue. Such shares may be resold for cash but all rights attaching to them, including voting rights and any right to receive dividends are suspended whilst they are held in treasury. As at 17 December 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this document), there were options and awards to subscribe for shares outstanding under the Company's share plans in respect of 19,099,978 ordinary shares representing 3.19% of the Company's issued share capital (excluding treasury shares of which there are none). If the authority to purchase the ordinary shares were exercised in full, then the total number of options and awards to subscribe for ordinary shares outstanding would represent 3.35% of the reduced issued share capital (excluding treasury shares of which there are none).
Under the Shareholders' Rights Regulations the notice period for general meetings of a company (other than annual general meetings) is 21 clear days unless certain requirements are satisfied. The Company has met the requirements and, accordingly, resolution 16 is proposed to allow the Company to continue to call general meetings on 14 clear days' notice. The Directors believe it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole to preserve the shorter notice period and, accordingly, are putting this resolution to the AGM. It is intended that this flexibility will only be used for non-routine business and where merited in the interests of shareholders as a whole. The approval will be effective until the Company's Annual General Meeting in 2027, when it is expected that a similar resolution will be proposed. It should also be noted that in order to be able to call a general meeting on less than 21 clear days' notice, the Company must make a means of electronic voting available to all shareholders.
Yours faithfully
Chair 18 December 2025
Non-Executive Director
A, R, N, C
Amanda joined the Board in July 2022 as an independent Non-Executive Director. She is Remuneration Chair of Entain plc and Manchester Airport Group, and was formerly the Chief Human Resources Officer of Hiscox Limited, and was a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Micro Focus International PLC. She previously held senior executive roles with Whitbread Group PLC, PepsiCo, Inc and Mars, Inc. Amanda is Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Non-Executive Director
P
Appointed as a Non-Executive Director in September 2016, Keith is a nominated shareholder representative of Elpida Group Limited, which, as part of the Odyzean Group, is a significant shareholder in Mitchells & Butlers. Keith obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University College Dublin, qualified as a chartered accountant in 1994 and subsequently gained an MBA from University College Dublin. After joining KPMG Corporate Finance in 1996, he became a partner in the firm in 2001 and Head of Corporate Finance in 2009. He retired from the partnership to operate as an Independent Consultant in 2011.
Non-Executive Director
A, R, N, C
Appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director in February 2016, Dave is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Envisioners Limited. He was formerly the Chief Envisioning Officer for Microsoft Limited, and is an established thought leader on the role of technology in our personal and professional lives. For over 30 years he has worked across a range of industries and customer marketplaces, providing strategic advice and guidance around the role and optimisation of technology in modern society, both inside and outside of the world of work. Dave is also a Non-Executive Director of both Pensions UK and Vianet Group plc.
Non-Executive Director
N, C
Appointed as a Non-Executive Director in March 2012, Eddie is a nominated shareholder representative of Elpida Group Limited which, as part of the Odyzean Group, is a significant shareholder in Mitchells & Butlers. Eddie is Finance Director of Coolmore, a leading thoroughbred bloodstock breeder with operations in Ireland, the USA and Australia. He graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and he is a Fellow of both The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Chartered Governance Institute.
Non-Executive Chair
R, N, M, C, P
Appointed to the Board in May 2011, Bob has over 50 years of extensive food and beverage experience with a particular focus on food-led, managed restaurants, pubs and hotels. He is currently a board member of UK Hospitality and was previously Senior Independent Director of AGA Rangemaster Group plc and Britvic plc, and a main board Director of S&N plc as Chair and Managing Director of its Scottish & Newcastle retail division. He has also been Chair of Carpetright plc, Regent Inns, Park Resorts and David Lloyd Leisure Limited, and was Managing Director of Beefeater Restaurants, one of Whitbread's pub restaurant brands, and a Director of The Restaurant Group. Bob is Chair of the Nomination Committee, the Pensions Committee, the Market Disclosure Committee and the Corporate Responsibility Committee.
Chief Financial Officer
M, E, P
Tim was appointed Chief Financial Officer in October 2010. Prior to joining the Company, he held the position of Group Finance Director for Interserve plc, a support services group. Previously, he was Director of Financial Operations at Novar plc and held senior financial roles both in the UK and overseas in the logistics company, Exel plc. He was previously Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of Poundland PLC. Tim obtained an MA in Economics at Cambridge University. Tim will retire from the Board of Directors and the Company in the Summer of 2026 following a full handover.
Non-Executive Director
R, P
Appointed as a Non-Executive Director in November 2015, Josh is a nominated shareholder representative of Piedmont Inc., which, as part of the Odyzean Group, is a significant shareholder in Mitchells & Butlers. Josh is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tavistock Group, and a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance Group and is a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Agricultural Company, Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producer.
Senior Independent Director
A, R, N, C, M
Appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director in February 2019, Jane is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, and currently a Non-Executive Director of Babcock International Group PLC, Tennants Consolidated Limited and Nyrstar NV. Jane was previously a senior advisory partner with KPMG LLP. Jane is Chair of the Audit Committee.
Chief Executive
M, E, P
Phil joined Mitchells & Butlers in January 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and became Chief Executive in September 2015. Phil was previously Managing Director at Grosvenor Casinos, a division of Rank Group and Chair of the National Casino Forum. Prior to that, he was Managing Director for Whitbread's Pub Restaurant Division, and for Scottish & Newcastle Retail's Restaurants and Accommodation Division. Phil has an MBA and is a qualified management accountant ('CIMA').
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Mitchells & Butlers plc will be held at Mitchells & Butlers plc 's Retail Support Centre, 27 Fleet Street, Birmingham B3 1JP on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11.30am, or at any adjournment thereof, for the following purposes:
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions, of which numbers 1 to 14 will be proposed as Ordinary Resolutions and numbers 15 and 16 as Special Resolutions.
Voting on all Resolutions will be by way of a poll.
By order of the Board
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
18 December 2025
Registered Office: 27 Fleet Street Birmingham B3 1JP Registered number: 4551498 Registered in England and Wales
The following notes explain your general rights as a shareholder and your rights to participate in the AGM and vote on the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM (the 'Resolutions') or to appoint someone else to vote on your behalf. The arrangements for attendance and voting at this year's AGM and for asking questions on the business of the AGM are explained in the Chair's letter. Any changes to the arrangements will be communicated to shareholders through the Company's website, and where appropriate, by regulatory announcement.
CREST members who wish to appoint a proxy or proxies through the CREST electronic proxy appointment service should follow the procedures described in the CREST Manual. CREST personal members or other CREST sponsored members, and those CREST members who have appointed (a) voting service provider(s), should refer to their CREST sponsor or voting service provider(s), who will be able to take the appropriate action on their behalf.
Shareholders should note that it is possible that, pursuant to requests made by shareholders of the Company under Section 527 of the Companies Act 2006, the Company may be required to publish on a website a statement setting out any matter relating to: (i) the audit of the Company's accounts (including the Auditor's report and the conduct of the audit) that are to be laid before the AGM or (ii) any circumstance connected with an Auditor of the Company appointed for the financial year ceasing to hold office since the previous meeting at which annual accounts and reports were laid. The Company may not require the shareholders requesting any such website publication to pay its expenses in complying with Sections 527 or 528 (requirements as to website availability) of the Companies Act 2006. Where the Company is required to place a statement on the website under Section 527 of the Companies Act 2006, it must forward the statement to the Company's Auditor not later than the time when it makes the statement available on the website. The business which may be dealt with at the AGM for the relevant financial year includes any statement that the Company has been required under Section 527 of the Companies Act 2006 to publish on a website.
27 Fleet Street Birmingham B3 1JP
Tel: +44 (0) 121 498 4000 www.mbplc.com
Registered number: 4551498 Registered in England and Wales
Equiniti Tel: +44 (0)371 384 2065
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