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JUDGES SCIENTIFIC PLC

Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements May 23, 2025

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Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements

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RNS Number : 0072K

Judges Scientific PLC

23 May 2025

23 May 2025

Judges Scientific plc

(the "Group" or "Judges")

Result of Annual General Meeting

Judges Scientific (AIM: JDG), a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector, announces that, at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held yesterday, all of the resolutions put to shareholders were duly passed.

The votes received at the AGM are detailed below:

Resolution Votes for % Discretion % Votes against % Votes withheld
Resolution 1 (Ordinary)

To receive and, if approved, adopt the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024 and the reports of the Directors and auditor thereon.
3,195,264 99.98 5 0.01 5 0.01 3,338
Resolution 2 (Ordinary)

To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report, other than the part containing the Directors' Remuneration Policy, as set out in the Annual Report and Accounts 2024.
3,128,837 98.30 5 0.01 53,793 1.69 15,977
Resolution 3 (Ordinary)

To approve the Remuneration Policy as set out in the Annual Report and Accounts 2024, to take effect immediately after the conclusion of the meeting.
3,105,678 97.11 5 0.01 91,966 2.88 963
Resolution 4 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Ralph Elman, who retires annually, as a Director.
2,168,154 79.93 5 0.01 543,989 20.06 486,464
Resolution 5 (Ordinary)

To re-elect David Cicurel, who retires annually, as a Director.
3,102,881 97.01 5 0.01 95,353 2.98 373
Resolution 6 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Bradley Ormsby, who retires annually, as a Director.
2,968,280 93.70 5 0.01 199,338 6.29 30,989
Resolution 7 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Tim Prestidge, who retires annually, as a Director.
3,070,401 96.92 5 0.01 97,217 3.07 30,989
Resolution 8 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Charles Holroyd, who retires annually, as a Director.
3,076,036 96.62 5 0.01 107,184 3.37 15,387
Resolution 9 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Lushani Kodituwakku, who retires annually, as a Director.
3,147,923 98.42 5 0.01 50,311 1.57 373
Resolution 10 (Ordinary)

To re-elect Susan Nyman, who retires annually, as a Director.
3,147,389 98.40 5 0.01 50,845 1.59 373
Resolution 11 (Ordinary)

To elect Ian Wilcock, who was appointed by the Board on 2 September 2024, as a Director.
3,090,931 97.57 5 0.01 76,687 2.42 30,989
Resolution 12 (Ordinary)

To approve a final dividend of 74.8p per Ordinary share.
3,198,036 99.98 5 0.01 235 0.01 336
Resolution 13 (Ordinary)

To approve the re-appointment of BDO UK LLP as auditor to hold office formally from the conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of the next general meeting at which financial statements are laid before the Company and to authorise the Directors to fix the remuneration of the auditor for the year ending 31 December 2025.
3,198,099 99.98 5 0.01 172 0.01 336
Resolution 14 (Ordinary)

To authorise the directors to allot relevant securities.
3,187,486 99.67 5 0.01 10,271 0.32 850
Resolution 15 (Special)

To disapply pre-emption rights
3,194,908 99.91 5 0.01 2,571 0.08 1,128
Resolution 16 (Special)

To resolve that the company be and is unconditionally authorised to make market purchases
3,131,890 99.89 5 0.01 3,232 0.10 63,485

* Percentage of votes cast excludes withheld votes.

The Board notes that more than 20% of shareholders voted against resolution four.  The Board intends to consult with shareholders to understand their views.

Details of the votes cast on all resolutions will also be available on the Company's website: www.judges.uk.com.

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For further information please contact:
Judges Scientific plc

David Cicurel, CEO

Brad Ormsby, C FO

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)

Stephane Auton

Harry Davies-Ball

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Liberum (Joint Broker)

Edward Mansfield

Nikhil Varghese

Joshua Borland

Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222
Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker)

Virginia Bull

Carlton Nelson

Tel: +44 (0) 207 597 4000
Alma (Financial Public Relations)

Sam Modlin

Rebecca Sanders-Hewett

Joe Pederzolli

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205

[email protected]

Notes to editors:

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector.  The Group consists of 25 businesses acquired since 2005.

The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities.  The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments.  The Group has received five Queen's Awards for innovation and export.

The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.

Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash.  Shareholder returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth and dividends.

For further information, please visit  www.judges.uk.com

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