AGM Information • Apr 13, 2023
AGM Information
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If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of the proposals referred to in this document or as to the action you should take, you should seek your own advice from a stockbroker, solicitor, accountant, or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or otherwise transferred all of your shares, please pass this document together with the accompanying documents to the purchaser or transferee, or to the person who arranged the sale or transfer so they can pass these documents to the person who now holds the shares.
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at 11.00 a.m. on 18 May 2023 at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED is set out on pages 4, 5 and 6 of this Circular.
Whether or not you propose to attend the Annual General Meeting, please complete and submit a Form of Proxy in accordance with the instructions printed on the enclosed form. The Form of Proxy must be received no later than 11.00 a.m. on 16 May 2023. Completion of the Form of Proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting should you choose to do so.
Alternatively, you may register your appointment of a proxy electronically by logging on to the Registrar's website (www.eproxyappointment.com/login) or, if you hold your shares via CREST, by using the CREST electronic proxy appointment service. Further details are set out in the Explanatory Notes on pages 7, 8 and 9 of this Circular and in the Form of Proxy.

Nigel Stein (Chairman) Duncan Tait (Group Chief Executive) Jerry Buhlmann (Senior Independent Director) Nayantara Bali (Non-Executive Director) Juan Pablo Del Río Goudie (Non-Executive Director) Byron Grote (Non-Executive Director) Alexandra Jensen (Non-Executive Director) Jane Kingston (Non-Executive Director) Sarah Kuijlaars (Non-Executive Director) John Langston (Non-Executive Director)
12 April 2023
I am pleased to be writing to you with details of this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which we are holding at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED on 18 May 2023 at 11.00 a.m.
The formal notice of the AGM is set out on pages 4, 5 and 6 of this document. I thought it might be helpful for me to write a few words on the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM.
These resolutions deal with: the Annual Report and Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2022, together with the reports of the Directors (resolution 1); the Directors' Report on Remuneration (resolution 2); the Directors' Remuneration Policy (resolution 3); the declaration of a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2022 (resolution 4); the election or re-election of Directors (resolutions 5 to 13); and the re-appointment and remuneration of the Company's auditors (resolutions 14 and 15).
Each of these resolutions will be proposed as an ordinary resolution.
Shareholders are being asked to approve a final dividend of 21.3 pence per ordinary share of 10 pence each for the year ended 31 December 2022. If you approve the recommended final dividend, this will be paid on 19 June 2023 to all ordinary shareholders who are on the register of members on 12 May 2023.
These resolutions deal with: the Directors' authority to allot shares (resolution 16); authority to disapply pre-emption rights (resolution 17 and resolution 18); and authority for the Company to make market purchases of its own shares (resolution 19).
Resolution 16 will be proposed as an ordinary resolution and resolutions 17, 18 and 19 will be proposed as special resolutions.
The Companies Act 2006 requires that all general meetings must be held on 21 days' notice unless shareholders agree to a shorter notice period. At our 2022 AGM, a resolution was passed enabling us to preserve our ability to call general meetings (other than annual general meetings) on 14 clear days' notice. A similar resolution is being proposed this year.
Resolution 20 will be proposed as a special resolution.

Explanatory notes on all the business to be considered at this year's AGM appear from page 10 of this document.
The Board considers that each resolution to be proposed at the AGM is in the best interests of the shareholders as a whole and unanimously recommends shareholders to vote in favour of all resolutions, as the Directors intend to do in respect of their own shareholdings, representing approximately 3.16 per cent of the issued share capital of the Company.
If you would like to vote on the resolutions but cannot come to the AGM, please fill in the enclosed Form of Proxy and return it to our Registrars, Computershare, as soon as possible. They must receive it by 11.00 a.m. on 16 May 2023. If you prefer, you can submit your proxy electronically either by logging on to the Registrar's website (www.eproxyappointment.com) or, if you are a CREST member, through the CREST system by completing and transmitting a CREST proxy instruction as described in the Explanatory Notes on page 8 of this Circular and in the Form of Proxy.
Yours faithfully,
Nigel Stein Chairman

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Inchcape plc (Company) will be held at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED on 18 May 2023 at 11.00 a.m.
You will be asked to consider and, if thought fit, to pass the resolutions below. Resolutions 17 to 20 (inclusive) will be proposed as special resolutions.
All other resolutions will be proposed as ordinary resolutions.

and shall expire upon the expiry of the general authority conferred by Resolution 16, save that the Company shall be entitled to make offers or agreements before the expiry of such power which would or might require equity securities to be allotted after such expiry and the Directors shall be entitled to allot equity securities pursuant to any such offer or agreement as if the power conferred hereby had not expired.
and shall expire upon the expiry of the general authority conferred by Resolution 16, save that the Company shall be entitled to make offers or agreements before the expiry of such power which would or might require equity securities to be allotted after such expiry and the Directors shall be entitled to allot equity securities pursuant to any such offer or agreement as if the power conferred hereby had not expired.

such power to apply until the end of next year's AGM (or, if earlier, until the close of business on 17 August 2024) but during this period the Company may enter into a contract to purchase ordinary shares which would or might be completed or executed wholly or partly after the power ends and the Company may purchase ordinary shares pursuant to any such contract as if the power had not ended.
By order of the Board
Tamsin Waterhouse Group Company Secretary Date: 12 April 2023




The notes on the following pages explain the proposed resolutions.
Resolutions 1 to 16 are proposed as ordinary resolutions. This means that for each of those resolutions to be passed, more than half of the votes cast must be in favour of the resolution. Resolutions 17 to 20 are proposed as special resolutions. This means that for each of those resolutions to be passed, at least three-quarters of the votes cast must be in favour of the resolution.
English company law requires the Directors to lay the Annual Report and Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2022, together with the reports of the Directors, before a general meeting of the Company.
The Annual Report and Accounts includes an annual report detailing the remuneration of the Directors and a statement by the chair of the Remuneration Committee (together, the "Directors' Report on Remuneration"). Resolution 2 is an ordinary resolution to approve the Directors' Report on Remuneration. It is an advisory resolution and does not affect the future remuneration paid to any Director.
This year, the Company is required to seek shareholders' approval of its policy on remuneration of Directors (Directors' Remuneration Policy) it having been three years since the current Directors' Remuneration Policy was approved by shareholders at the AGM.
The proposed Directors' Remuneration Policy is set out In the Directors' Report on Remuneration on pages 100 to 102 of the annual report and accounts. This vote is a binding vote. The Directors' Remuneration policy, if approved, will take effect from 18 May 2023 and will apply for up to three years without further shareholder approval. Once the policy is effective, the Company will not be able to make remuneration payments to a Director, or loss of office payments to a current or past Director, unless the payment Is consistent with the approved policy or has been approved by shareholders.
If the Directors' Remuneration Policy is not approved by shareholders for any reason, the Company will, if and to the extent permitted to do so under the Companies Act 2006, continue to make payments to Directors in accordance with the Company's existing policy on Directors' remuneration.
A final dividend can only be paid by the Company after it has been approved by shareholders.
The Directors are recommending a final dividend of 21.3 pence per ordinary share payable on 19 June 2023 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 12 May 2023. The dividend payable to each shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole penny.
In accordance with the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 (Code), all Directors of the Company must retire at every AGM and, in addition, the Company's articles of association provide that any Director appointed since the previous AGM shall stand for election by the members at the next AGM. Biographical details of Directors standing for election or re-election are set out on pages 78 to 79 of the Company's Annual Report and Accounts.

Nayantara joined the Board as Non-Executive Director in May 2021. Nayantara is a Director of ANV Consulting Pte. Ltd, a boutique management consultancy based in Singapore. During her 28-year career at Procter & Gamble (P&G), Nayantara held various senior level management positions. Nayantara served on the Boards of P&G Gillette India from 2011 to 2013 and P&G Health & Hygiene India from 2003 to 2005 and was a member of P&G's Global Business Leadership Council and The Global Diversity & Inclusion Council. Nayantara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stella Maris College, University of Madras, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management – (IIM) Ahmedabad. Nayantara is also an independent director and CSR Committee Chair of Torrent Pharma, a leading pharmaceuticals company in India, and a Non-Executive Director and Risk & Sustainability Committee Chair of Starhub, a major Singapore telecoms company. Nayantara's executive and CSR knowledge enhances the Board's skills and knowledge of ESG matters.
Jerry Buhlmann joined the Board in March 2017. Jerry was the CEO of Dentsu Aegis until 2018 and has over 40 years' experience in the media and advertising industries. Jerry brings experience in digital and technology which is an increasingly important aspect of the automotive sector. As a former CEO, he also brings operational skills and knowledge to the Board's discussions. Jerry became the Senior Independent Director in May 2019 and as such will be available to shareholders should they wish to discuss any matters relating to the Group. Jerry also serves as a sounding board for the Chairman and as an intermediary to other members of the Board.
Juan Pablo served on the board of the Derco group until its acquisition by Inchcape in 2022, when Juan Pablo joined the Board of Inchcape plc as Non-Executive Director. Juan Pablo is currently a member of the board of directors of Cruzados S.A.D.P. (a company with shares listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange) and is chairman of Sodimac S.A, a position he has held since 1986. He was a member of the board of directors of Falabella S.A., a company with shares listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange, between 2015 and 2020 and has held a number of senior leadership roles across a range of companies within the automotive, retail, and real estate sectors. Juan Pablo's automotive experience and extensive knowledge of the Latin American markets is vital to the composition of the Board, bringing valuable insight and knowledge to the Board's strategic discussions.
Byron joined the Board in January 2023. Byron has extensive experience across a range of leading international businesses at Board level, particularly in finance and audit committees. Having previously been Chief Financial Officer at BP plc between 2002 to 2011, Byron is currently Senior Independent Director at Tesco plc, Non-Executive Director at InterContinental Hotels Group plc, and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Akzo Nobel N.V. Byron has previously served on the Boards of Anglo-American plc, Standard Chartered plc, and Unilever plc. Byron's long career as both an executive and non-executive provides an experienced voice to the Board's deliberations and strengthens the financial and governance skills on the Board.

Alex joined the Board in January 2020 as Non-Executive Director and is the Chair of the CSR Committee and is the Designated Non-Executive Director responsible for workforce engagement under provision 5 of the Code. Alex was a senior executive at bp plc for over 30 years, serving as the CEO Mobility and Convenience Europe and Southern Africa before leaving the company in June 2022. Alex is also trustee and member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, and Retail board of the mental health charity, Mind. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge, including digital experience gained in her executive roles, as well as a broad understanding of the global automotive industry. This experience supports the Board's decision-making as we advance the omni-channel customer service, sales, and marketing platform.
Jane Kingston was appointed in July 2018 and became the Remuneration Committee chair in July 2019. Jane has had a long-standing HR career with several international organisations, including Compass Group PLC. Jane is also a Non-Executive Director of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, where she serves as Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Jane has considerable experience consulting with shareholders in her role as a Non-Executive Director, including the successful consultation for the Remuneration Policy which was approved by shareholders at the 2020 AGM. Jane's extensive remuneration experience as both an executive and non-executive is beneficial to the Company as remuneration continues to be an increasingly complex area.
Sarah joined the Board as Non-Executive Director in January 2022. Sarah is Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of De Beers plc and was previously a Non-Executive Director at Aggreko plc. Sarah was also previously CFO of Arcadis NV, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Prior to this, Sarah was Deputy CFO at Rolls Royce Holdings plc, and held a number of senior financial leadership roles during a 25-year career at Royal Dutch Shell plc. Sarah has a Mathematics degree from Oxford University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Sarah's considerable financial and executive experience and knowledge allows her to understand Group's the control environment and risk framework and the contribution of the internal functions and external advisors. Sarah will become Chair of the Audit Committee following the 2023 AGM.
Nigel Stein has been a member of the Board since 2015 and became the Chairman in May 2018. Nigel was previously CEO of GKN plc and brings a wealth of automotive and international experience to the Board's deliberations. As Chairman, Nigel leads the Board as it shapes the strategy of the Group in a fast-changing automotive market. Through the Nomination Committee he also ensures that the Board has robust succession plans in place which both embrace diversity in all its forms and ensure that the Board has the correct skills and experience to promote the longterm sustainability of the Company. Nigel's role as Chairman is key to supporting the Executive Directors and also crucial for overseeing corporate culture and how this influences, and drives, the long-term strategy.
Duncan Tait is the Group Chief Executive, having joined the Company in June 2020, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group as well as leading the Group Executive Team. Duncan was most recently on the board of directors at Tokyo listed company Fujitsu Ltd, the global technology services company, with responsibility for EMEIA & Americas, a business with \$10bn turnover and 35,000 people. He has significant international experience and consistently proven success in several globally recognised companies. Duncan currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Agilisys Ltd. He previously held executive and senior management positions at Unisys, Hewlett Packard and Compaq in a technology services-focused career of over 30 years.
Following formal evaluations, the Board is satisfied that each Director continues to contribute effectively to the Board and contributes to its long-term sustainability. The Board is also satisfied that each Director gives sufficient time to his or her duties as a Director of the Company. Full details on the role of the Board and its Committees can be found in the Corporate Governance Report on pages 70 to 122 of the Annual Report and Accounts.

In accordance with English law, the Company is required to appoint an auditor at each general meeting at which accounts are laid before shareholders.
The Directors are recommending retaining Deloitte LLP as the Company's auditor and seek authority for the Audit Committee of the Board to determine the remuneration of the Auditor.
At last year's AGM, shareholders passed a resolution giving the Directors authority to allot ordinary shares in the Company. That power will expire at the conclusion of this year's AGM.
Resolution 16 gives the Directors the authority to allot ordinary shares or grant rights to subscribe for or convert any securities into ordinary shares up to an aggregate nominal amount equal to £13,766,904 (representing 137,669,044 ordinary shares). This amount represents approximately onethird of the issued ordinary share capital (excluding treasury shares) of the Company as at 22 March 2023, the latest practicable date prior to publication of this Notice. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.
The authority sought under Resolution 16 will expire at the earlier of close of business on 17 August 2024 or the conclusion of the AGM of the Company held in 2024. The Directors have no immediate plans to make use of this authority, however, consider it appropriate to maintain the flexibility this authority provides.
Resolutions 17 and 18 will give the Directors authority to allot ordinary shares in the capital of the Company pursuant to the authority granted under Resolution 16 for cash without complying with the pre-emption rights in the Companies Act 2006 in certain circumstances.
This disapplication authority is in line with institutional shareholder guidance, and in particular with the Pre-Emption Group's Statement of Principles (Pre-Emption Principles), which allow the authority for an issue of shares for cash otherwise than in connection with a pre-emptive offer.
Resolution 17 will permit the Directors to allot:
Resolution 18 will permit the Directors to allot additional equity securities up to a maximum nominal value of £2,065,035, representing approximately a further five per cent of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company as at 22 March 2023 (the latest practicable date prior to publication of this document), otherwise than in connection with a pre-emptive offer to existing shareholders for the purposes of financing or refinancing a transaction as contemplated by the Pre-Emption Principles described above. The Directors believe that it is appropriate to seek this additional five per cent authority in Resolution 18 to give the Company the flexibility that this resolution affords.
The Directors are aware of the revised Statement of Principles published November 2022, which include an increase in the limit on the disapplication of pre-emption rights. The Directors have decided that they do not wish to increase the disapplication threshold at the current time, but that they will keep emerging market practice under review.

The Directors confirm that, in accordance with the Pre-Emption Principles, they do not intend to issue shares for cash representing more than 7.5 per cent of the Company's issued ordinary share capital in any rolling three-year period to those who are not existing shareholders (save in accordance with Resolution 18) without prior consultation with shareholders.
As noted in relation to Resolution 16, the Directors have no current intention of issuing ordinary shares.
The authority contained in Resolutions 17 and 18 will expire upon the expiry of the authority to allot shares conferred in Resolution 16 (that is at the end of the next AGM of the Company or, if earlier, on 17 August 2024).
Authority is sought for the Company to purchase up to 10 per cent of its issued ordinary shares (excluding any treasury shares), renewing the authority granted by the shareholders at previous AGMs. The minimum price, exclusive of expenses, which may be paid for an ordinary share is its nominal value. The maximum price, exclusive of expenses, which may be paid for an ordinary share is the highest of (i) an amount equal to 105 per cent of the average market value for an ordinary share for the five business days immediately preceding the date of the purchase, and (ii) the higher of the price of the last independent trade and the highest current independent bid on the trading venues where the purchase is carried out.
In considering whether to use this authority, the Directors will take into account factors including the financial resources of the Company, the Company's share price and future funding opportunities. The authority will only be exercised if the Directors believe that to do so would result in an increase in earnings per share and would be in the interests of shareholders generally.
Ordinary shares purchased by the Company pursuant to this authority may be held in treasury or may be cancelled. The Directors' current intention is to cancel any shares it may purchase pursuant to this authority, however, they will consider holding any ordinary shares the Company may purchase as treasury shares depending on the Company's capital requirements and prevailing market conditions.
The total number of options to subscribe for ordinary shares in the Company outstanding as at the close of business on 22 March 2023 was 5,862,635, representing approximately 1.42 per cent of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company as at that date and, if the authority to make market purchases now being sought were to be fully used, would represent approximately 1.58 per cent of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.
The authority will expire at the earlier of close of business on 17 August 2024 or the conclusion of the AGM of the Company held in 2024.
The Company purchased 2,843,684 shares in the period from the last AGM to 13 July 2022 under the £100m share buyback announced on 24 February 2022.
The Companies Act 2006 requires that all general meetings be held on 21 days' notice unless shareholders agree to a shorter notice period. This Resolution seeks to renew the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2022 AGM which preserved the Company's ability to call general meetings (other than annual general meetings) on 14 clear days' notice. This authority will be effective until the Company's next AGM, when it is intended that a similar resolution will be proposed. The Company confirms that it intends to give as much notice as is practicable when calling a general meeting. The 14 clear days' notice period will not be used as a matter of routine, but only in circumstances where it would clearly be to the advantage of shareholders as a whole, the business of the meeting is time-sensitive or flexibility is merited by the nature of the business of the meeting.


The following documents are available for inspection at 22a St James's Square, London, SW1Y 5LP, the registered office of the Company, on Monday to Friday (except for public holidays) during normal working hours and at the AGM at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED from 15 minutes before the AGM until it ends:
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