Pre-Annual General Meeting Information • Apr 17, 2025
Pre-Annual General Meeting Information
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ENERGEAN PLC
(Incorporated in England and Wales with Registered No. 10758801)
The Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Energean ("AGM"), to be held at the offices of Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited at 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET on Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9:00 a.m., is set out on pages 6 to 8 of this document.
The Form of Proxy for use in relation to the AGM is enclosed. Whether or not you propose to attend the AGM, you are requested to complete the Form of Proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and to return it to the Company's Registrar, Computershare Investor Services plc, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS99 6ZY as soon as possible but in any event, to be valid, your completed proxy instructions must be received no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday 20 May 2025. You can also appoint a proxy and indicate your voting instructions by using the electronic methods set out below.
A summary of the action to be taken by Shareholders is set out in the notes to the Notice of the AGM, set out on pages 13 to 15 of this document. The return of one or more completed Forms of Proxy will not prevent you from attending the AGM and voting in person if you wish to do so (and are so entitled).
The following definitions apply throughout this document unless the context requires otherwise (in addition to the terms defined in the text):
| 2024 Annual Report | the Company's annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Act | the Companies Act 2006 (as amended) |
| AGM or Annual General Meeting |
the annual general meeting of the Company for which the notice is set out at the end of this document, or any reconvened meeting following adjournment thereof |
| Auditors | the Company's auditors, Ernst & Young LLP |
| Board | the board of Directors of the Company |
| Company or Energean | Energean PLC |
| Computershare or Registrar |
Computershare Investor Services plc |
| Directors | the directors of the Company, whose names are set out on page 3 |
| FCA | the Financial Conduct Authority |
| Form of Proxy | the enclosed form of proxy for use by Shareholders in connection with the AGM |
| Listing Rules | the Listing Rules of the FCA |
| Notice or Notice of Meeting |
the notice of the Annual General Meeting of Energean, to be held at the offices of Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited at 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET on Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9:00 a.m. as set out on pages 6 to 8 of this document |
| Ordinary Shares | ordinary shares of £0.01 each in the capital of the Company |
| Resolutions | all resolutions to be put to the Annual General Meeting as set out in the notice of Annual General Meeting on pages 6 to 8 of this document |
| Shareholder | a holder of Ordinary Shares |
| United Kingdom or UK | the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| £ and p | pounds Sterling and pence Sterling, respectively |
All references in this document to laws and regulations are to English laws and regulations, unless otherwise stated, or as the context otherwise requires.
(Incorporated in England and Wales with Registered No. 10758801)
Accurist House, 44 Baker Street, London W1U 7AL
| Karen Simon | Chair |
|---|---|
| Matthaios Rigas | Chief Executive Officer |
| Panagiotis Benos | Chief Financial Officer |
| Andrew Bartlett | Senior Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Sayma Cox | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Martin Houston | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Andreas Persianis | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Efstathios Topouzoglou | Non-Executive Director |
| Kimberley Wood | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Company Secretary | Eleftheria Kotsana |
Dear Shareholder
I am pleased to inform you that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Company ("AGM") will be held at the offices of Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, at 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET on Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The formal Notice of the AGM and the Resolutions to be proposed are set out on pages 6 to 8 of this document. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an explanation of the Resolutions to be proposed at the AGM.
All Resolutions apart from Resolutions 17 to 20 are proposed as ordinary resolutions. For each of these to be passed, more than 50 per cent of the votes cast at the meeting must be in favour of the Resolution. Resolutions 17 to 20 are proposed as special resolutions. For each of these to be passed, at least 75 per cent of the votes cast at the meeting must be in favour of the Resolution. Voting on all Resolutions to be proposed at the AGM will be by way of a poll. This ensures that shareholders who are not able to attend the AGM, but who have appointed proxies, will have their votes fully taken into account.
Shareholders are welcome to attend and vote at the AGM in person. The AGM is an opportunity for Shareholders to engage directly with the Board and I hope that you will take the opportunity to do so. Questions can be submitted in advance of the AGM by emailing [email protected] by no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday 20 May 2025. All questions will be considered and, where appropriate, answered either ahead of, or at, the AGM.
If you are unable to attend the AGM on the day to vote in person, you are strongly encouraged to lodge a vote by proxy ahead of the meeting. You are encouraged to appoint the Chair of the meeting as your proxy to exercise all or any of your rights to attend, vote and speak at the AGM by using the Form of Proxy or other methods as further described below and in the notes on pages 13 to 15 of this document.
Any changes to the AGM arrangements will be published on the Company's website at https://www.energean.com/investors and announced through the London Stock Exchange. I would ask that Shareholders monitor the website for any announcements and updates.
Explanatory notes on all the business to be considered at the AGM appear on pages 9 to 12 of this document.
The resolutions that will be considered at the AGM, justifications for which are explained in the subsequent section and on pages 9 to 12 of this document, are as follows:
A resolution to receive the Company's annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 together with the Directors' report and the Auditors' report on those accounts (Resolution 1).
An advisory resolution to approve the Directors' Remuneration Report is proposed (Resolution 2). The Directors' Remuneration Report can be found on pages 130 to 143 of the 2024 Annual Report. The Directors' Remuneration Report gives details of the amounts paid or payable to Directors in connection with their performance and the performance of the Company during the year ended 31 December 2024. This Resolution is advisory in nature and will not affect the future remuneration that is paid to any Director.
Resolution 3 seeks to approve a revised Directors' Remuneration Policy (the "Policy"), a copy of which can be found on pages 20 to 28 of this document. A detailed explanation of the proposed changes to the Policy is set out in a letter from Kimberley Wood, Chair of the Remuneration & Talent Committee, on pages 16 to 19 of this document. The Policy sets out the Company's remuneration framework and is intended, if approved at the AGM, to take effect immediately following such approval. No remuneration will be paid or payment for loss of office made to former, current or prospective Directors of the Company unless permitted by the Policy.
Resolution 4 seeks to approve amendments to the rules of the Energean plc 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as shown in the marked-up version of the rules produced to the meeting, and that the Directors be and are authorised to do all acts and things that they consider necessary or expedient to give effect to the amendments.
In accordance with the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code, all the Directors should be subject to annual reelection. Accordingly, Resolutions 5 to 13 seek the appointment and re-appointment of the Directors. Biographies of each of the Directors can be found on pages 91 to 95 of the 2024 Annual Report.
Resolution 14 recommends the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors to the Company and Resolution 15 proposes that the Directors be authorised to set the remuneration of the auditors on the recommendation of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Resolutions 16, 17 and 18 relate to the Directors' authority to issue shares.
Resolution 16 seeks to renew the Directors' general authority to allot shares. The Investment Association Share Capital Management Guidelines state that an authority to allot up to two thirds of the existing issued share capital should be regarded by shareholders as routine business. The Company has taken authority for the full amount in prior years and seeks to do so again.
Resolutions 17 and 18 relate to the ability to issue new shares for cash other than in accordance with statutory pre-emption rights. In November 2022, the Pre-Emption Group updated their Statement of Principles to, amongst other things, support companies seeking authority to issue non-pre-emptively for cash equity securities representing:
In both cases, an additional authority of up to 2 per cent may be sought for the purposes of making a follow-on offer. The Company proposes to request such an authority as part of Resolutions 17 and 18.
In addition, a resolution is proposed to retain a notice period of 14 days for general meetings (other than an annual general meeting, which has a longer notice period) (Resolution 19).
The Company is also seeking authority to make market purchases of its own shares up to an aggregate of 18,428,095 shares (being approximately 10 per cent of the Company's issued share capital on 9 April 2025, being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this document) (Resolution 20).
At the annual general meeting held on 23 May 2024, all resolutions passed with high levels of support. However, the resolutions in relation to the Directors' authority to issue shares and to approve a shorter notice period of 14 days for general meetings received less than 80% of the votes in favour. To understand the factors behind these voting outcomes, the Company undertook a shareholder consultation in 2024 as required by the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (as was in force at the time).
The Company committed to considering shareholder feedback when recommending resolutions for the 2025 annual general meeting and below I set out our approach and the rationale behind such approach.
The resolutions which were in relation to Directors' authority to issue shares generally allow for flexibility to raise equity finance, quickly, without having to hold a general meeting to get shareholder consent. This is particularly useful when unforeseen events impact the Company/market (e.g. Covid-19) or when opportunities arise (e.g. assists in structuring a takeover/acquisition of another company).
It is worth noting that despite having these authorities in place since IPO, the Company has not used them for anything other than in respect of the Edison transaction in 2019. This demonstrates that the pre-authorisation allowed the Company to move quickly without needing to wait for shareholder consent and that the Company will only raise capital for essential purposes.
The Resolution in relation to the shorter notice period for general meetings allows for meetings to be held on the shortest timetable possible (for maximum flexibility) when shareholder consent is required.
This resolution seeks to renew the Directors' general authority to allot shares and allows the Company to issue shares for the purposes of raising finance for the reasons set out in the previous section.
The authority sought is in line with the guidelines of the Investment Association in the UK, which sets the boundaries for accepted market practice, and recognises that an authority to allot up to two thirds of the issued share capital is regarded as routine business. The Company feels that it is important to maintain this authority as it allows flexibility to raise finance by way of an equity issue when other options, such as bank debt or a bond issuance, may be on less favourable terms and take much longer. Without this shareholder authority, raising finance by way of an equity issuance will not be an option available to the Company.
There are a number of circumstances when the Company may wish to issue shares without first offering them to existing shareholders. Essentially, it is for unforeseen and/or opportunistic events and having in place the appropriate authorities gives the Company maximum flexibility to act quickly.
The Company is seeking authority to disapply pre-emption rights to issue one-third of its share capital in exchange for non-cash consideration. This provides the flexibility to be able to offer shares as consideration in an acquisition (public takeover or private acquisition).
Additionally, the Company is seeking authority to disapply pre-emption rights to issue 10 per cent of the share capital for any purpose (Resolution 17) and 10 per cent of the share capital for a specified capital investment or an acquisition (Resolution 18), both of which are in line with the guidelines of the Investment Association in the UK and consistent with the updated Statement of Principles issued by the Pre-Emption Group in November 2022.
Both of these authorities allow for a follow-on offer in a placing of up to 2 per cent in the event that certain shareholders are unable to participate in the original equity issuance e.g. because there are not enough shares to allocate to all shareholders, or shareholders are not quick enough to obtain consents needed to participate. A shareholder can participate in the follow-on offer on the same terms and at the same price as the first placing. This is a shareholder-friendly mechanism, as it allows the Company to maintain relationships with shareholders who may have missed out on the first placing and, in particular, allows retail shareholders access to capital raises.
The Company has committed to follow the updated Pre-emption Guidelines issued by the Pre-Emption Group – this provides shareholders a degree of protection against voting dilution. The Pre-emption Guidelines require companies to follow soft pre-emption rights when raising finance by way of an equity issuance and requires companies to contact their major shareholders to offer them a role within the equity issuance.
This resolution provides the Company with the flexibility to act quickly where time is of the essence and shortens the timescales required for seeking shareholder approval. A general meeting may be required in response to unexpected events, so having this authority allows timetables to be condensed. The Company is seeking authority to reduce the notice period to 14 days.
The Directors consider that all the proposed Resolutions to be considered at the AGM are in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders 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 beneficial holdings, which represent approximately 19.96% per cent of the issued share capital on 9 April 2025 (being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this document).
Shareholders will find enclosed with this document a Form of Proxy for use in connection with the AGM. Shareholders are requested to complete, sign and return the enclosed Form or Proxy, in accordance with the instructions printed thereon, so as to be received by the Company's Registrar, Computershare Investor Services plc, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS99 6ZY as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday 20 May 2025. You can also appoint a proxy online and give your voting instructions at www.eproxyappointment.com/login or through CREST. If you hold your shares through a nominee service, please contact the nominee service provider regarding the process for voting and appointing a proxy.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Simon
Chair
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the offices of Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited at 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET on Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
You will be asked to consider and vote on the Resolutions below. Voting on all Resolutions will be by way of a poll. Resolutions 1 to 16 will be proposed as ordinary resolutions; this means that for each of those ordinary resolutions to be passed, more than 50 per cent of the votes cast must be in favour. Resolutions 17 to 20 will be proposed as special resolutions; this means that for each of those Resolutions to be passed, at least 75 per cent of the votes cast must be in favour.
but subject to such exclusions or other arrangements as the Directors may deem necessary or expedient in relation to treasury shares, fractional entitlements, record dates, legal, regulatory or practical problems in or under the laws of any territory or the requirements of any regulatory body or stock exchange; and
b) in any other case, up to an aggregate nominal amount of £613,655.59 (being approximately one-third of the nominal value of the Company's current issued share capital), such amount to be reduced by the nominal amount of any equity securities allotted pursuant to the authority in paragraph 16 a) above in excess of £613,655.59,
provided that this authority granted by this Resolution shall, unless renewed, varied or revoked by the Company, expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier, save that the Company may, before such expiry, make offers or agreements which would or might require Relevant Securities to be allotted and the Directors may allot Relevant Securities in pursuance of such offer or agreement notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this Resolution has expired.
This Resolution revokes and replaces all unexercised authorities previously granted to the Directors to allot Relevant Securities but without prejudice to any allotment of shares or grant of rights already made, offered or agreed to be made pursuant to such authorities.
but subject to such exclusions or other arrangements as the Directors may deem necessary or expedient in relation to treasury shares, fractional entitlements, record dates, legal, regulatory or practical problems in or under the laws of any territory or the requirements of any regulatory body or stock exchange;
provided that the power granted by this Resolution will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier, save that the Company may, before such expiry, make offers or agreements which would or might require equity securities to be allotted (or treasury shares to be sold) after such expiry and the Directors may allot equity securities (and sell treasury shares) in pursuance of any such offer or agreement notwithstanding that the power conferred by this Resolution has expired.
This Resolution revokes and replaces all unexercised powers previously granted to the Directors to allot equity securities as if section 561(1) of the Act did not apply but without prejudice to any allotment of equity securities already made or agreed to be made pursuant to such authorities.
contemplated by the Statement of Principles on Disapplying Pre-Emption Rights most recently published by the Pre-Emption Group prior to the date of this Notice; and
b) limited to the allotment of equity securities or sale of treasury shares (otherwise than pursuant to paragraph 18 a) above) up to a nominal amount equal to 20 per cent of any allotment of equity securities or sale of treasury shares from time to time pursuant to paragraph 18 a) above, such authority to be used only for the purposes of making a follow-on offer which the Directors determine to be of a kind contemplated by paragraph 3 of Section 2B of the Statement of Principles on Disapplying Pre-Emption Rights most recently published by the Pre-Emption Group prior to the date of this Notice,
provided that the power granted by this Resolution will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier, save that the Company may, before such expiry, make offers or agreements which would or might require equity securities to be allotted (or treasury shares to be sold) after such expiry and the Directors may allot equity securities (and sell treasury shares) in pursuance of any such offer or agreement notwithstanding that the power conferred by this Resolution has expired.
any number of the Company's Ordinary Shares on the trading venue where the purchase is carried out,
provided that the authority conferred by this Resolution shall expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier, save that the Company may, before the expiry of the authority granted by this Resolution, enter into a contract to purchase Ordinary Shares which will or may be executed wholly or partly after the expiry of such authority.
Dated: 17 April 2025
By order of the Board Eleftheria Kotsana Company Secretary
Registered office: Accurist House, 44 Baker Street, London W1U 7AL
The Directors are required to present the accounts, Directors' report and Auditors' report to the meeting. These are contained in the 2024 Annual Report.
The Directors' Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 December 2024, a copy of which can be found on pages 130 to 143 in the 2024 Annual Report, is submitted for approval by the Shareholders. The report gives details of the Directors' remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Auditors have audited those parts of the Directors' Remuneration Report capable of being audited. Resolution 2 is an advisory vote.
The revised Directors' Remuneration Policy, a copy of which can be found on pages 20 to 28 of this document, is submitted for approval by the Shareholders. A detailed explanation of the proposed changes to the Policy is set out in a letter from Kimberley Wood, Chair of the Remuneration & Talent Committee, on pages 16 to 19 of this document. The Policy sets out the Company's remuneration framework and is intended to take effect immediately following its approval at the AGM. No remuneration will be paid or payment for loss of office made to former, current or prospective directors of the Company unless permitted by the Policy.
This Resolution is to amend the rules of the Energean plc 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") in line with the revised Directors' Remuneration Policy.
Under the existing rules of the LTIP, awards may be granted in respect of a financial year to an eligible employee (including an Executive Director) over shares with a value of up to 200% of salary (excluding Recruitment Awards). Resolution 4 proposes the approval of an amendment to these rules to increase this limit to 300% of salary. This amendment will align the terms of the LTIP with the new Directors' Remuneration Policy for which approval is sought as referred to in respect of Resolution 3.
The rules of the LTIP marked up to show the proposed amendment will be available for inspection at the place of the Annual General Meeting for at least 15 minutes before and during the meeting and on the National Storage Mechanism from the date of this Notice.
In accordance with the recommendations of the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code, the Directors appointed at last year's annual general meeting will offer themselves for re-appointment by the Shareholders at the AGM. Resolutions 5 to 12 seek such re-appointments.
Additionally, in accordance with the Company's articles of association, a director appointed by the Board since the last annual general meeting is required to retire and may then be considered for election. The Director appointed since the last annual general meeting is seeking election through Resolution 13.
The Board has reviewed the role of each of the Directors and remains satisfied that each of the Directors continues to be fully competent to carry out their responsibilities as a member of the Board and that each such Director's performance continues to be effective and demonstrates commitment to the role. Biographies of each of the Directors can be found on pages 91 to 95 of the 2024 Annual Report.
The Company is required at each general meeting at which the Company's annual report and accounts for the previous financial year are presented to appoint auditors to hold office until the next such meeting. Accordingly, the Board, on the recommendation of the Audit & Risk Committee, recommends to Shareholders the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's auditors.
This Resolution, which is conditional on the passing of Resolution 14, seeks Shareholder consent for the Directors to set the remuneration of the auditors of the Company on the recommendation of the Audit & Risk Committee.
The Company's Directors may only allot Ordinary Shares or grant rights over Ordinary Shares if authorised to do so by the Shareholders. The authority granted at the general meeting of the Company held on 23 May 2024 under section 551 of the Act to allot relevant securities is due to expire at the conclusion of this AGM. Accordingly, this Resolution seeks to renew the Directors' authority to allot Relevant Securities in accordance with section 551 of the Act.
If passed, the Resolution will authorise Directors to allot: (i) in relation to a pre-emptive offer, equity securities (as
defined by section 560 of the Act) up to a maximum nominal amount of £1,227,311.18 which represents approximately two thirds of the Company's issued Ordinary Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document). This maximum is reduced by the nominal amount of any Relevant Securities allotted under the authority set out in paragraph 17 b); and (ii) in any other case, Relevant Securities up to a maximum nominal amount of £613,655.59 which represents approximately one third of the Company's issued Ordinary Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document). This maximum is reduced by the nominal amount of any equity securities allotted under the authority set out in paragraph 17 a) in excess of £613,655.59.
The maximum nominal amount of Relevant Securities (including equity securities) that may be allotted under this Resolution is £1,227,311.18.
As at close of business on 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document), the Company did not hold any treasury shares.
The authority granted by this Resolution will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier.
The Directors have no present intention of exercising the authority granted by this Resolution, but the authority provides the flexibility to allow them to do so in the future. The Directors would not exercise the authority unless they believed that the expected effect would promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its Shareholders as a whole.
In this Resolution, Relevant Securities means:
At the annual general meeting held on 23 May 2024, the equivalent resolution to Resolution 16 (being Resolution 15 in 2024), received less than 80% of the votes in favour, and a shareholder consultation was undertaken as required by the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (as was in force at the time). A summary of the views heard during the shareholder consultation is published on the Company's website at https://www.energean.com/media/5937/shareholder-consultation-response-2024.pdf.
The Investment Association Share Capital Management Guidelines state that an authority to allot up to two thirds of the existing issued share capital should be regarded by shareholders as routine business, and pre-emption rights will apply on issuance, save for the disapplication of such pre-emption rights as sought by Resolutions 17 and 18. The Directors believe that it is important to have the flexibility to allot shares under a general authority for the reasons set out in the Chair's letter on pages 3 to 5 of this document.
Resolutions 17 and 18 are to approve the disapplication of pre-emption rights. Section 561(1) of the Act provides that if the Directors wish to allot any equity securities or sell any treasury shares (if it holds any), for cash, they must first offer them to existing shareholders in proportion to their existing shareholdings. Section 561 does not apply to allotments of equity securities made in connection with an employee share scheme.
Resolution 17 will, if passed, give the Directors power, pursuant to the authority to allot granted by Resolution 16, to allot equity securities (as defined by section 560 of the Act) or sell treasury shares for cash without first offering them to existing Shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings: (a) in relation to pre-emptive offers and offers to holders of other equity securities if required by the rights of those securities or as the Directors otherwise consider necessary, up to a maximum nominal amount of £613,655.59 which represents approximately one third and, in relation to pre-emptive offers only, up to a maximum additional amount of £613,655.59 which represents approximately a further one third of the Company's issued Ordinary Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document); (b) in any other case, up to a maximum nominal amount of £184,280.95 which represents approximately 10 per cent of the Company's issued Ordinary Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document); and (c) up to an aggregate nominal amount equal to 20 per cent of any allotments or sales under Resolution 17 b) in relation to a follow-on offer which the Directors of the Company determine to be of a kind contemplated by paragraph 3 of Section 2B of the Statement of Principles on Disapplying Pre-Emption Rights most recently published by the Pre-Emption Group prior to the date of this Notice.
The Board considers the authority in Resolution 17 to be appropriate in order to allow the Company flexibility to finance business opportunities or to conduct a pre-emptive offer or rights issue without the need to comply with the strict requirements of the statutory pre-emption provisions. Resolution 17 is consistent with the guidance issued by the Pre-Emption Group.
Resolution 18 will, if passed, give the Directors further power, pursuant to the authority to allot granted by Resolution 16, to allot equity securities or sell treasury shares for cash without first offering them to existing Shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings for transactions which the Directors determine to be an acquisition or specified capital investment defined by the Pre-Emption Group's Statement of Principles, up to a further total amount of £184,280.95 which represents approximately 10 per cent of the Company's issued Ordinary Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document).
Resolution 18 follows from Resolution 17 and, if approved, Resolution 18 would give the Directors of the Company an additional authority to issue ordinary shares, or sell treasury shares, for cash in connection with an acquisition or capital investment of a kind contemplated by the Pre-Emption Group's Statement of Principles up to an additional aggregate nominal amount of £184,280.95 (being equal to 10 per cent of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company as at the latest practicable date prior to the publication of the notice of the meeting) without first offering them to existing shareholders in proportion to their existing shareholdings.
This Resolution will allow the Directors to allot shares only in connection with an acquisition or specified capital investment which is announced contemporaneously with the allotment or which has taken place in the preceding 12-month period and is disclosed in the announcement of the issue. Resolution 18 also provides for a further authority of up to an aggregate nominal amount equal to 20 per cent of any allotments or sales under Resolution 18 a) to be used only for the purposes of making a follow-on offer of a kind contemplated by paragraph 3 of Section 2B of the Pre-Emption Group Statement of Principles.
The Board considers the authorities in Resolution 18 to be appropriate in order to allow the Company flexibility to finance business opportunities or to conduct a rights issue or other pre-emptive offer without the need to comply with the strict requirements of the statutory pre-emption provisions. Resolution 18 is consistent with the guidance issued by the Pre-Emption Group. This power is being sought in order to give the Company the flexibility to raise funds in the future should it choose to do so.
Resolutions 17 and 18 have been separated in accordance with the guidance issued by the Pre- Emption Group. If the Company makes a non-pre-emptive issue of ordinary shares for cash using the power conferred by Resolution 17 or 18 above, the Board confirms that the Company will comply with the shareholder protections contained in Part 2B of the Pre-Emption Group's Statement of Principles regarding how such an issue should be carried out. Among other things, the Board will give due consideration to the possibility of giving retail investors and other existing investors who are not allocated shares an opportunity to subscribe for ordinary shares at a similar price. Resolution 17 c) and Resolution 18 b) are intended to enable the Company to do this by making a follow-on offer to such investors, as described above.
These authorities will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or at close of business on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier. It is the intention of the Directors to seek to renew these authorities every year and these Resolutions will revoke and replace the power granted by Shareholders at last year's annual general meeting.
At the annual general meeting held on 23 May 2024, the equivalent resolutions to Resolutions 17 and 18 (being Resolutions 16 and 17 in 2024), received less than 80% of the votes in favour and a shareholder consultation was undertaken as required by the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (as was in force at the time) . A summary of the views heard during the shareholder consultation is published on the Company's website at https://www.energean.com/media/5937/shareholder-consultation-response-2024.pdf.
The Company was an early adopter of the updated Statement of Principles issued by the Pre-Emption Group in November 2022 and current trends indicate that increasingly, companies are requesting, and obtaining, approval for the maximum authority allowed by the Statement of Principles. The Directors believe that it is important to have the flexibility of the maximum authority for the reasons set out in the Chair's letter on pages 3 to 5 of this document.
Under the Act, the notice period required for all general meetings of the Company is 21 clear days. Annual general meetings will always be held on at least 21 clear days' notice but Shareholders can approve a shorter notice period for other general meetings.
This Resolution would, if passed, allow the Company flexibility to call general meetings, other than annual general meetings, on not less than 14 clear days' notice. The approval will be effective until the Company's next annual general meeting, when it is intended that a similar resolution will be proposed.
At the annual general meeting held on 23 May 2024, the equivalent resolution to Resolution 19 (being Resolution
18 in 2024), received less than 80% of the votes in favour and a shareholder consultation was undertaken as required by the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (as was in force at the time). A summary of the views heard during the shareholder consultation is published on the Company's website at
The Directors believe that it is important to have the flexibility of the shorter time period to call general meetings for the reasons set out in the Chair's letter on pages 3 to 5 of this document.
This resolution seeks authority for the Company to make market purchases of its own Ordinary Shares and is proposed as a special resolution. If passed, the resolution gives authority for the Company to purchase up to 18,428,095 of its Ordinary Shares, representing just under 10 per cent of the Company's issued Ordinary Share capital (excluding treasury shares) as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the date of this document).
The resolution specifies the minimum and maximum prices which may be paid for any Ordinary Shares purchased under this authority. The authority will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or on the date falling 15 months from the date of passing this Resolution, whichever is earlier.
The Directors do not currently have any intention of exercising the authority granted by this Resolution. The Directors will only exercise the authority to purchase Ordinary Shares where they consider that such purchases will be in the best interests of Shareholders generally and will result in an increase in earnings per Ordinary Share.
The Company may either cancel any shares it purchases under this authority or transfer them into treasury (and subsequently sell or transfer them out of treasury or cancel them).
The Board confirms that, in its opinion, all of the proposed Resolutions are in the best interests of the Shareholders of the Company as a whole and unanimously recommends that Shareholders vote in favour of them.
shall be entitled to vote at the meeting. Changes to the register of members after the relevant deadline shall be disregarded in determining the rights of any person to vote at the meeting.
If you submit more than one valid proxy appointment, the appointment received last before the latest time for the receipt of proxies will take precedence.
The Directors' holdings as at 9 April 2025 (the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this document) are shown in the table below:
| Director | Shares owned outright | Interests in share incentive schemes, subject to performance conditions |
Interests in share incentive schemes, subject to employment |
Interests in share incentive schemes, subject to holding periods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTIP | DBP | LTIP | ||
| Matthaios Rigas | 15,837,084 | 492,275 | 40,330 | 189,096 |
| Panagiotis Benos | 3,951,112 | 393,820 | 32,264 | 150,157 |
| Karen Simon | 282,072 | - | - | - |
| Andrew Bartlett | 5,554 | - | - | - |
| Sayma Cox | 0 | - | - | - |
| Martin Houston | 20,500 | - | - | - |
| Andreas Persianis | 10,000 | - | - | - |
| Efstathios Topouzoglou | 16,677,249 | - | - | - |
| Kimberley Wood | 0 | - | - | - |
As at 9 April 2025 (being the latest practicable date prior to publication of this document), the Company had received notifications in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.1.2 of the following interests of 3% or more in the voting rights of the Company. The per cent. of Issued Share Capital was calculated as at the date of the relevant disclosures:
| 1 Shareholder |
Number of Shares |
Number of Voting Rights |
% of Issued Share Capital |
Date of Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efstathios Topouzoglou | 16,677,249 | 16,677,249 (indirect) |
9.050% | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Trustena GmbH2 | 16,278,599 | 16,278,599 (indirect) |
8.872% | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Oilco Investments Limited3 | 16,278,599 | 16,278,599 (direct) |
8.872% | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Matthaios Rigas4 | 14,854,444 | 14,854,444 (indirect) |
8.34% | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Growthy Holdings Co. Limited5 | 13,948,260 | 13,948,260 (direct) |
7.83% | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Clal Insurance Company Limited | 13,599,003 | 283,577 (direct) 13,315,426 (indirect) |
7.68% | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. | 9,317,983 | 9,317,983 (indirect) |
5.26% | 23 Nov 2023 |
| The Phoenix Holdings Ltd. | 8,968,710 | 8,968,710 (indirect) |
5.06% | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Aggregate of abrdn plc affiliated investment management entities with delegated voting rights on behalf of multiple managed portfolios6 |
6,640,126 | 6,640,126 (indirect) |
3.73% | 8 Nov 2022 |
1 A notification received from The Capital Group Companies, Inc. on 26 November 2019 disclosed a position of 8,214,141 shares. Company analysis based on the Register of Members would indicate this shareholding is no longer greater than 3% despite no further TR1 having been received. A notification received from Pelham Capital Limited on 10 September 2019 disclosed a position of 7,353,314 shares. Company analysis based on the
Register of Members would indicate this shareholding is no longer greater than 3% despite no further TR1 having been received. 2 Trustena GmbH, in its capacity as trustee to "The Energy Trust", is a trust in which Efstathios Topouzoglou is the sole primary beneficiary. A notification was received from Trustena GmbH on 19 May 2023 disclosing the transfer for nil consideration of the entire issued share capital of OilCo Investments Limited (at the time a direct holder of 16,228,599 shares in Energean plc). Company analysis based on subsequent PDMR notifications and a notification received from Efstathios Topouzoglou on 7 February 2024 would indicate the indirect shareholding of Trustena GmBH to be 16,278,599 shares in Energean plc as at 7 February 2024. 3
See Footnote 3. A notification received from Efstathios Topouzoglou on 7 February 2024 disclosed a position for OilCo Investments Limited of 8.872%. Company analysis would indicate the direct shareholding of OilCo Investments Limited to be 16,278,599 shares in Energean plc as at 7 February 2024. 4
A notification received from Growthy Holdings Co. Limited, a company owned by Matthaios Rigas, on 12 September 2022 disclosed a position of 8.34% for Matthaios Rigas. This notification was a replacement correcting an announcement originally released on 1 July 2022. 5
A notification received from Growthy Holdings Co. Limited on 12 September 2022 disclosed a position of 7.83%. This notification was a replacement correcting an announcement originally released on 1 July 2022. Company analysis indicates this holding was 13,948,260 as at 12 September 2022. 6
A notification received from abrdn plc on 8 November 2022 disclosed a position of "Below 5%". Company analysis based on the Register of Members dated 30 November 2022 indicates holding was 6,640,126 as at 30 November 2022.
As outlined in my Remuneration & Talent Committee Chair's letter within the annual report, the Committee in recent weeks has undertaken consultation with shareholders regarding two key adjustments to the remuneration approach for executive directors.
Following shareholder consultation and consideration of the shareholder feedback received, the Committee has decided to proceed with the proposed changes. As such, at our Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 22 May 2025, the Board are presenting a resolution (Resolution 3) to approve a new Directors' Remuneration Policy (the "Policy").
We are proposing two changes to our reward approach for executive directors for 2025. The first adjustment involves a proposed increase in the Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") award level for executive directors, marking the first such increase in the LTIP maximum under our Policy since our 2018 listing. The second change is an uplift in executive director salaries, representing the first salary adjustment for both directors since 2022. These changes reflect the significant evolution in the business, as well as broader changes in the E&P sector pay landscape, which has accelerated over the last year.
While only the LTIP award level increase necessitates a change to our Directors' Remuneration Policy, we sought shareholder perspectives on both proposals. Therefore for clarity, the only change to our Directors' Remuneration Policy relative to the one approved by shareholders at the last annual general meeting is the increase in the LTIP maximum.
We have decided to make these changes to the remuneration approach for the following reasons:
The only change to our Directors' Remuneration Policy is an increase in the LTIP maximum to 300% of salary. While both executive directors are significant shareholders, our view is that it is right that their Long-Term Incentive, which aligns to continued longer term out-performance, is at a level which is appropriate for our size and scale.
In finalising the proposed positioning of the package, the Committee reflected on market data for the E&P sector. As set out above, there has been significant movement on pay levels within the sector which partially reflects the increasing geopolitical and economic complexities of the industry.
We used the following peer companies in our analysis: Africa Oil, Aker BP, APA Corporation, Capricorn Energy, Diversified Energy Company, EnQuest, Harbour Energy, Hunting, Ithaca Energy, Kosmos Energy, NewMed Energy, Savannah Energy, Seplat Energy, Serica Energy, Wood Group. These companies are regarded as similar to Energean in that either they are UK-listed, TASE-listed or listed on an alternative exchange with international operations. While we included two US-listed businesses, these have predominately international operations and
are therefore regarded as appropriate peers for comparison7. Within the E&P sector, there is significant diversity of performance, which we have also considered.
As set out below, the proposed 300% LTIP award level would be aligned with market median for the CEO. From a total compensation perspective, this would be positioned between median and upper quartile for the CEO, and above upper quartile for the CFO. The CFO's positioning reflects the increased scope of his commercial role, which extends the role beyond what is market typical for a CFO.

Our view is that a performance overlay is important when viewing peer companies and the benchmarks. Therefore, we also considered fundamentals such as TSR performance in finalising the proposed package for the executive directors. As set out in the analysis below, Energean would be reasonably positioned against the peer group when contextualised by their market performance8.

7 The peer groups used for benchmarking and TSR purposes are substantially the same, however, there are minor differences reflecting the different purposes of the two groups. For pay benchmarking, the key factors in identifying peers are their size, complexity and jurisdiction, as the purpose of benchmarking is to consider the appropriate market rate for executive director roles. In contrast the E&P TSR peer group is focussed on those E&P peers we would aspire to out-perform. 8
Note that the TSR calculation is based on Energean (or 3m average RI) since Energean's listing date in 2018.
While not forming part of our updated Remuneration Policy, for completeness, the Committee is also proposing the following salary adjustments to apply from 1 January 2025:
As set out below, with these changes, Energean would be positioned competitively relative to the market on salary and fixed pay, particularly when considering our strong performance context. The Committee believe the proposed salaries are reflective of the CEO's and CFO's market value and substantiated by their significant achievement in their respective roles over recent years.

The combined impact on total remuneration of the salary adjustments and the increase in LTIP opportunity would be an increase in target compensation of 32% and 36% for the CEO and CFO respectively. The Committee believes the proposed pay level is appropriately calibrated to the growth in Energean's size and scope, and reflective of management's experience in their roles as well as the performance of the business.
Prior to finalising our approach to the Policy, the Committee sought to engage with our material shareholders to understand their views on our proposals. The majority of shareholders who engaged in the process understood the rationale and were broadly support of the proposals. A summary of feedback in relation to the proposals is as follows:
The Committee considered all of the feedback received and, based on the level of support received, has decided to move forward with the proposals. The Committee will continue to reflect on the wider feedback received, and
9 Note that the TSR calculation is based on Energean (or 3m average RI) since Energean's listing date in 2018.
welcomes any further input from shareholders on remuneration matters. I would like to thank all shareholders who took part in the consultation.
As a technical point, the increase in the LTIP maximum in the Directors' Remuneration Policy also requires a change to the award limits within the Energean Long-Term Incentive Plan 2018 plan rules. An update to the LTIP rules is therefore included as Resolution 4.
The Board considers the proposed New Policy, to be in the best interests of the Company and shareholders. Accordingly, the Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the ordinary resolutions set out in this Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Kimberley Wood Chair of the Remuneration & Talent Committee
Below sets out our Directors' Remuneration Policy (the "Remuneration Policy"). This Policy will be subject to a binding shareholder vote at the 2025 AGM and will apply to payments made from the date of approval.
The Committee is proposing an increase to the LTIP opportunity from 200% of salary to 300% of salary. This is the first increase in the maximum LTIP opportunity in the Policy since our IPO in 2018. No other change to the Policy is proposed from the Policy approved by shareholders at the last AGM. We believe the overall structure and the time horizons over which incentives assess performance remain appropriate for the company and its strategy.
In determining the new Remuneration Policy, the Remuneration & Talent Committee (the "Committee") followed a robust process. The Committee ensured that conflicts of interests were mitigated, and external perspective was provided by our independent advisors.
Our Group-wide remuneration strategy is to provide remuneration packages that will:
Consistent with this remuneration strategy, the Remuneration & Talent Committee has agreed a Remuneration Policy for Executive Directors whereby:
The remuneration framework intended to deliver this Policy will be a combination of base salary, benefits, annual bonus and awards under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The following table sets out details of each of these remuneration components.
| Base Salary | |
|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To appropriately recognise skills, experience and responsibilities and attract and retain talent by ensuring salaries are market competitive. |
| Operation | Generally reviewed annually with any increase normally taking effect from 1 January although the Remuneration & Talent Committee may award increases at other times of the year if it considers it appropriate. The review takes into consideration a number of factors, including (but not limited to): • The individual Director's role, experience and performance. • Business performance, including growth in size and scale of the business. • Market data for comparable roles in appropriate comparator businesses. • Pay and conditions elsewhere in the Group. |
| Maximum Opportunity |
No absolute maximum has been set for Executive Director base salaries. Any annual increase in salaries is at the discretion of the Remuneration & Talent Committee taking into account the factors stated in this table and the following principles: • Salaries would typically be increased at a rate no greater than the average salary increase for other Group employees. • Larger increases may be considered appropriate in certain circumstances (including, but not limited to, a change in an individual's responsibilities or in the scale of their role or in the size, internationality, and complexity of the Group). • Larger increases may also be considered appropriate if a Director has been initially appointed to the Board at a lower than typical salary. |
| Performance Conditions |
No performance conditions |
| Pension | |
|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To provide competitive post-retirement benefits or cash allowance as a framework to save for retirement. This is to support the recruitment and retention of talent. |
| Operation | Typically, payable as a cash allowance, however executives can also choose to participate in a company pension scheme or receive payments into a personal pension or a combination thereof. Contributions are set as a percentage of base salary. Post-retirement benefits do not form part of the base salary for the purposes of determining |
| Maximum Opportunity |
incentives. Pension contributions will be set in line with the average workforce pension contribution (in percentage of salary terms). For 2025, this rate will continue to be 4% of salary. This is the rate that is currently available to the wider workforce (based on the rate applicable to the workforce in Greece). |
| Performance Conditions |
No performance conditions. |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To provide market competitive benefits. |
| Operation | Benefits are currently provided as a single benefits allowance (in lieu of separate payments for relevant benefits). The Remuneration & Talent Committee has discretion to replace the benefits allowance by separate payments for relevant benefits or to provide additional benefits (for example relocation or tax equalisation). Executive Directors are entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses (including any tax thereon). Executive Directors also have the benefit of a qualifying third-party indemnity from the Company and directors' and officers' liability insurance. |
| Maximum Opportunity |
No maximum allowance is prescribed under the Policy. The value of the allowance will be set at a level which the Committee considers to be appropriately positioned taking into account typical market levels for comparable roles, individual circumstances and the overall cost. For FY25, the allowance will be £48,000 for the CEO and £25,000 for the CFO, in line with the allowances payable under the previous Policy. The allowance excludes any expenses treated as taxable benefits by tax authorities or tax equalisation benefits, should these be provided in certain circumstances, or any one-off costs relating to recruitment, loss of office or relocation. |
| Performance Conditions |
No performance conditions. |
| Annual Bonus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To link reward to key financial and operational targets for the forthcoming year. Additional alignment with shareholders' interests through the operation of bonus deferral where shareholding is below the guideline. |
|
| Operation | The Executive Directors are participants in the annual bonus plan which is reviewed annually to ensure bonus opportunity, performance measures and targets are appropriate and supportive of the business plan. Where the Executive Director's share ownership guideline is not met, typically, no more than two-thirds of an Executive Director's annual bonus is delivered in cash following the release of audited results and the remaining amount is deferred into an award over Company shares under the Deferred Bonus Plan (DBP). • Deferred awards are usually granted in the form of conditional share awards or nil-cost options (or, exceptionally, as cash-settled equivalents). • Deferred awards usually vest two years after award although may vest early on leaving employment or on a change of control (see later sections). • An additional payment or award may be made in respect of shares which vest under deferred awards to reflect the value of dividends (including special dividends) which would have been paid on those shares during the vesting period (this payment may assume that dividends had been reinvested in Company shares on a cumulative basis). For bonus awards made in respect of 2024 onwards, where an Executive Director's share ownership is met, no deferral will apply and the bonus will be delivered in cash following the release of the audited results. |
|
| Maximum Opportunity |
The maximum award that can be made to an Executive Director under the annual bonus plan is 200% of salary. For 2025, both Executive Directors will receive a maximum opportunity of 200% of salary. |
|
| Performance Conditions |
The bonus is based on performance against financial, strategic, operational, ESG or personal measures appropriate to the individual Executive Director, typically assessed over one year. The precise measures and weighting of the measures are determined by the Remuneration & Talent Committee ahead of each award to ensure they are aligned with strategic priorities. Where appropriate, a sliding scale of targets will be applied to a measure. The payment schedule for each metric will normally be scaled based on the stretch of the underlying target. Normally, up to 20% of the maximum opportunity will be received for threshold performance. In relation to operational, milestone or qualitative targets, the structure of the target may vary based on the nature of the target set and may be based on the Remuneration & Talent Committee's judgement in assessing the performance outturn. Any bonus pay-out is ultimately at the discretion of the Remuneration & Talent Committee. The Committee will consider the use of discretion when determining the actual overall level of individual bonus payments and it may adjust the formulaic bonus pay-out upwards or downwards if it considers it appropriate to do so. |
| Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To link reward to key strategic and business targets for the longer term and to align executives with shareholders' interests. |
|
| Operation | Awards are usually granted annually under the LTIP to selected senior executives. Individual award levels and performance conditions on which vesting will be dependent are reviewed annually by the Remuneration & Talent Committee. LTIP awards are usually granted as conditional awards of shares or nil-cost options (or, exceptionally, as cash-settled equivalents). Awards granted to Executive Directors normally vest or become exercisable at the end of a period of at least three years following grant and normally have a holding period taking the time horizon to no earlier than five years following grant. Awards may vest early on leaving employment or on a change of control (see later sections). An additional payment or award may be made in respect of shares which vest under LTIP awards to reflect the value of dividends (including special dividends) which would have been paid on those shares during the vesting and, if relevant, holding period (this payment may assume that dividends had been reinvested in Company shares on a cumulative basis). |
|
| Maximum Opportunity |
The maximum award permitted to be granted to an Executive Director in respect of any one year under the LTIP is shares with a market value (as determined by the Remuneration & Talent Committee) of 300% of salary. |
|
| Performance Conditions |
All LTIP awards granted to Executive Directors must be subject to a performance condition. The precise measures and weighting of the measures are determined by the Remuneration & Talent Committee ahead of each award to ensure they are aligned with strategic priorities. Performance will usually be measured over a performance period of at least three years. For achieving a 'threshold' level of performance against a performance measure, no more than 25% of the portion of the LTIP award determined by that measure will vest. Vesting then increases on a sliding scale to 100% for achieving a maximum performance target. Any LTIP vesting is ultimately at the discretion of the Remuneration & Talent Committee. |
| Share ownership Guidelines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To create alignment between the long-term interests of Executive Directors and shareholders. | |
| Operation | Executive Directors are required to build and maintain a holding of 200% of salary in Company shares. |
|
| Until or unless an Executive Director is compliant with this guideline, they are normally required to retain at least 50% of vested post-tax shares. |
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| Unless the Remuneration & Talent Committee determines otherwise, this guideline will continue to apply for two years after an Executive Director ceases employment with the Group. |
1. The LTIP and bonus deferral will be operated in accordance with the relevant plan rules including any discretions therein.
if considered appropriate.
| Non-Executive Director fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose and link to strategy |
To appropriately recognise responsibilities, skills and experience by ensuring fees are market competitive. |
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| Operation | NED fees comprise payment of an annual basic fee and additional fees for further Board responsibilities including but not limited to: • Senior Independent Director • Audit & Risk Committee Chairman • Remuneration & Talent Committee Chairman • Environment, Safety & Social Responsibility Committee Chairman |
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| The Chairman of the Board receives an all-inclusive fee. No NED participates in the Group's incentive arrangements or pension plan. Non-Executive Directors may be provided with role-appropriate benefits. Where travel to the Company's registered office is recognised as a taxable benefit, a NED may receive the grossed up costs of travel as a benefit. Non-Executive Directors are entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses (including any tax thereon). Fees are reviewed annually and are paid in cash or shares. Non-Executive Directors also have the benefit of a qualifying third-party indemnity from the Company and directors' and officers' liability insurance. |
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| Maximum Opportunity |
Fees are set at an appropriate level that is market competitive and reflective of the responsibilities and time commitment associated with specific roles. No absolute maximum has been set for individual NED fees. The total aggregate fees paid to the Chairman and NEDs will be in line with the limit set out in the Company's Articles of Association. |
The "Implementation of remuneration policy in 2025" section of the Annual Report on Remuneration details how the Remuneration & Talent Committee intends to implement the Remuneration Policy during 2025.
The charts below illustrate, in four assumed performance scenarios, the total value of the remuneration package potentially receivable by Mathios Rigas and Panos Benos in relation to 2025. This comprises salary, pension and benefits for 2025 (Mathios Rigas: £850,000, 4% pension and £48,000; Panos Benos £700,000, 4% pension and £25,000). Annual bonus opportunities are shown as 200% of salary for both directors and LTIP opportunity as 300% of salary.
The charts are for illustrative purposes only and actual outcomes may differ from those shown.




| Assumed Performance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum performance | • No pay-out under the annual bonus • No vesting under the LTIP |
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| Performance in line with expectations |
• 50% of the maximum pay-out under the annual bonus • 50% vesting under the LTIP |
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| Maximum performance | • 100% of the maximum pay-out under the annual bonus • 100% vesting under the LTIP |
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| Maximum performance plus share price growth |
• As above, with 50% increase in the share price attributable to the LTIP. |
In determining remuneration arrangements for new appointments to the Board (including internal promotions), the Remuneration & Talent Committee will apply the following principles:
The maximum level of variable remuneration which may be granted to new Executive Directors in respect of recruitment shall be limited to the maximum permitted under the Remuneration Policy, namely 500% of their annual salary. This limit excludes any payments or awards that may be made to buy out the Director for terms, awards or other compensation forfeited from their previous employer (discussed below).
To facilitate recruitment, the Remuneration & Talent Committee may make a one-off award to buy out compensation arrangements forfeited on leaving a previous employer. In doing so, the Remuneration & Talent Committee will take account of all relevant factors, including any performance conditions attached to incentive awards, the likelihood of those conditions being met, the proportion of the vesting/performance period remaining and the form of the award (e.g. cash or shares). The overriding principle will be that any replacement buyout award should be of comparable commercial value to the compensation which has been forfeited. However, such buyout awards would only be considered where there is a strong commercial rationale to do so.
The remuneration package offered to new appointments may include any element within the Remuneration Policy. In considering which elements to include, and in determining the approach for all relevant elements, the Remuneration & Talent Committee will take into account a number of different factors, including (but not limited to) market practice, existing arrangements for other Executive Directors and internal relativities. If appropriate, different measures and targets may be applied to a new appointment's annual bonus or LTIP award in their year of joining.
The Remuneration & Talent Committee would seek to structure buyout and variable remuneration awards on recruitment to be in line with the Company's remuneration framework so far as practical but, if necessary, the Remuneration & Talent Committee may also grant such awards outside of that framework as permitted under Listing Rule 9.4.2 subject to the limits on variable remuneration set out above. The exact terms of any such awards (e.g. the form of the award, time frame, performance conditions, and leaver provisions) would vary depending upon the specific commercial circumstances.
In the event of the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, remuneration arrangements will normally be in line with the Remuneration Policy for Non-Executive Directors. However, the Remuneration & Talent Committee (or the Board as appropriate) may include any element within the Policy Table which the Remuneration & Talent Committee considers is appropriate given the particular circumstances, with due regard to the best interests of shareholders. In particular, if the Chairman or a Non-Executive Director takes on an executive function on a shortterm basis, they would be able to receive any of the standard elements of Executive Director pay.
Key terms of the current Executive Directors' service agreements and Non-Executive Directors' letters of appointment are summarised in the table below. It is envisaged that any future appointments would have equivalent contractual arrangements unless otherwise stated in this Report.
| Provision | Policy |
|---|---|
| Notice period | Executive Directors - termination of the current Executive Directors' service agreements would require six months' notice by either the Company or the Executive Director. The Remuneration & Talent Committee retains discretion to include a notice period of up to 12 months in an Executive Director's service agreement. Non-Executive Directors - at the Company's discretion, Non-Executive Directors may have a notice period of up to three months. All current Non-Executive Directors have a three-month notice period. |
| Termination payment |
Following the serving of notice by either party, the Company may terminate employment of an Executive Director with immediate effect by paying a sum equal to salary and benefits in respect of their notice period. Non-Executive Directors are only entitled to receive any fee accruing in respect of their period up to termination. |
| Expiry date | Executive Directors have rolling six months' notice periods so have no fixed expiry date. Non-Executive Directors' letters of appointment have no fixed expiry date. |
In accordance with the Code, each Director will retire annually and put themselves forward for re- election at each AGM of the Company.
All Executive Directors' service agreements and Non-Executive Directors' letters of appointment are available for inspection at the Company's registered office.
If the Executive Director's employment terminates (or notice is served to terminate their employment) prior to the payment of an annual bonus, the Director has no contractual entitlement to that bonus. At its discretion, the Remuneration & Talent Committee may determine that the Executive Director is eligible to receive a bonus in respect of the financial year in which they cease employment (and / or the financial year in which notice is served to terminate their employment). This bonus would usually be time apportioned and may, at the Remuneration & Talent Committee's discretion, be settled wholly in cash. In determining the level of bonus to be paid, the Remuneration & Talent Committee may, at its discretion, take into account performance up to the date of cessation or over the financial year as a whole based on appropriate performance measures as determined by the Remuneration & Talent Committee.
The treatment of outstanding share awards held by an Executive Director upon cessation of employment is governed by the relevant share plan rules as summarised below.
• If an individual ceases to hold employment as a result of death, ill-health, injury, disability, redundancy, transfer of a business out of the Group or any other reason at the Remuneration & Talent Committee's discretion (except where an individual is dismissed for gross misconduct), their unvested LTIP awards will be permitted to vest on a time pro-rated basis (unless the Remuneration & Talent Committee determines otherwise) and subject to performance assessed over the original performance period (or a shortened performance period where appropriate, for example following an individual's death). The release date for vested LTIP awards will remain the original release date unless the Remuneration & Talent Committee in its discretion elects to accelerate the release date to cessation of employment or such other intermediate date as is deemed appropriate
The Remuneration & Talent Committee reserves the right to make any other payments in connection with a Director's cessation of office or employment where the payments are made in good faith in discharge of an existing legal obligation (or by way of damages for breach of such an obligation) or by way of a compromise or settlement of any claim arising in connection with the cessation of a Director's office or employment. Any such payments may include but are not limited to payments in relation to accrued but untaken holiday, paying any fees for outplacement assistance and/or the Director's legal and/or professional advice fees in connection with his or her cessation of office or employment.
The Board has appointed a workforce Board representative, a designated NED, who is responsible for ensuring the "employee voice" is provided at Board-level. Currently, the designated NED is Kimberley Wood who is Chair of the Remuneration & Talent Committee. The Remuneration & Talent Committee is also kept informed of general management decisions made in relation to employee remuneration and, in the development of this Policy, has been conscious of the importance of ensuring that its remuneration decisions for Executive Directors are regarded as fair and reasonable within the business. Pay and conditions in the Group are one of the specific considerations taken into account when the Remuneration & Talent Committee is considering changes in remuneration for the Executive Directors.
A greater proportion of Executive Directors' potential wealth is 'at risk', either through their existing shareholding or through LTIP awards than for our employees generally and a greater proportion determined by performance than for our employees generally. However, common principles underlie the Remuneration Policy through the Company including for the Executive Directors. In particular, we place great emphasis throughout the Company on reward being linked to performance and on encouraging share ownership.
The Committee engaged with key shareholders in the development and finalisation of this Remuneration Policy. A consultation on the proposed changes was held in early 2025, with communication to the majority of the shareholder base. The feedback provided contributed to the Committee's decisions for the final policy put to shareholders for approval.
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