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William Hill PLC Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2013
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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William HILL
Computershare
All Correspondence to:
Computershare Investor Services PLC
The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road,
Bristol, BS99 6ZY
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Form of Proxy - Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 May 2013
Cast your Proxy online...It's fast, easy and secure!
www.investorcentre.co.uk/eproxy
You will be asked to enter the Control Number, Shareholder Reference Number (SRN) and PIN shown opposite and agree to certain terms and conditions.
Control Number: 911603
SRN: C0000000000
PIN: 1245
View the Annual Report and Notice of Meeting online: www.williamhillplc.com
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To be effective, all proxy appointments must be lodged with the Company's Registrars at:
Computershare Investor Services PLC, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS99 6ZY by 7 May 2013 at 11.00 am.
Explanatory Notes:
- Every holder has the right to appoint some other person(s) of their choice, who need not be a shareholder, as his proxy to exercise all or any of his rights, to attend, speak and vote on their behalf at the meeting. If you wish to appoint a person other than the Chairman, please insert the name of your chosen proxy holder in the space provided (see reverse). If the proxy is being appointed in relation to less than your full voting entitlement, please enter in the box next to the proxy holder's name (see reverse) the number of shares in relation to which they are authorised to act as your proxy. If returned without an indication as to how the proxy shall vote on any particular matter, the proxy will exercise his discretion as to whether, and if so how, they vote (or if this proxy form has been issued in respect of a designated account for a shareholder, the proxy will exercise their discretion as to whether, and if so how, they vote).
- To appoint more than one proxy, an additional proxy form(s) may be obtained by contacting the Registrar's helpline on 0870 703 6251 or you may photocopy this form. Please indicate in the box next to the proxy holder's name (see reverse) the number of shares in relation to which they are authorised to act as your proxy. Please also indicate by marking the box provided if the proxy instruction is one of multiple instructions being given. All forms must be signed and should be returned together in the same envelope.
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The 'Vote Withheld' option overleaf is provided to enable you to abstain on any particular resolution. However, it should be noted that a 'Vote Withheld' is not a vote in law and will not be counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes 'For' and 'Against' a resolution.
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Pursuant to Regulation 41 of the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001, entitlement to attend and vote at the meeting and the number of votes which may be cast thereat will be determined by reference to the Register of Members of the Company at close of business on the day which is two days before the day of the meeting. Changes to entries on the Register of Members after that time shall be disregarded in determining the rights of any person to attend and vote at the meeting.
- To appoint one or more proxies or to give an instruction to a proxy (whether previously appointed or otherwise) via the CREST system, CREST messages must be received by the issuer's agent (ID number 3RA50) not later than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting. For this purpose, the time of receipt will be taken to be the time (as determined by the timestamp generated by the CREST system) from which the issuer's agent is able to retrieve the message. The Company may treat as invalid a proxy appointment sent by CREST in the circumstances set out in Regulation 35(5)(a) of the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001.
- The above is how your address appears on the Register of Members. If this information is incorrect please ring the Registrar's helpline on 0870 703 6251 to request a change of address form or go to www.investorcentre.co.uk to use the online Investor Centre service.
- Any alterations made to this form should be initialled.
- The completion and return of this form will not preclude a member from attending the meeting and voting in person.
Kindly Note: This form is issued only to the addressee(s) and is specific to the unique designated account printed hereon. This personalised form is not transferable between different: (i) account holders; or (ii) uniquely designated accounts. The Company and Computershare Investor Services PLC accept no liability for any instruction that does not comply with these conditions.
All Named Holders
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Additional Holder 1
Additional Holder 2
Additional Holder 3
Additional Holder 4
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Form of Proxy
Please complete this box only if you wish to appoint a third party proxy other than the Chairman. Please leave this box blank if you want to select the Chairman. Do not insert your own name(s).
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I/We hereby appoint the Chairman of the Meeting OR the person indicated in the box above as my/our proxy to attend, speak and vote in respect of my/our full voting entitlement* on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting of William Hill PLC to be held at Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT on 9 May 2013 at 11.00 am, and at any adjourned meeting.
- For the appointment of more than one proxy, please refer to Explanatory Note 2 (see front).
☐ Please mark here to indicate that this proxy appointment is one of multiple appointments being made.
Please use a black pen. Mark with an X inside the box as shown in this example.
| Ordinary Business | For | Against | Vote Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To receive the Annual Report and Accounts and the reports of the directors and auditors thereon. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. To approve the directors' remuneration report. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. To declare a final dividend on the ordinary shares of 7.8p per share. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. To re-elect Gareth Davis as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. To re-elect Ralph Topping as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. To re-elect Neil Cooper as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. To re-elect David Edmonds as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. To re-elect Georgina Harvey as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. To re-elect Ashley Highfield as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. To re-elect David Lowden as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| For | Against | Vote Withheld | |
| --- | --- | --- | |
| 11. To re-elect Imelda Walsh as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 12. To re-appoint Deloitte LLP as auditor of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 13. To authorise the directors to determine the remuneration of the auditor of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 14. To authorise the Company or any of its subsidiaries to make donations to political organisations and to incur political expenditure. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 15. To renew the directors' authority to allot relevant securities. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 16. To authorise the directors to establish a schedule to the International Plan, as set out in the Notice of Meeting. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Special Business | |||
| 17. To renew the directors' authority to allot equity securities for cash. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 18. To renew the Company's authority to make market purchases of ordinary shares. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 19. That a general meeting, other than an Annual General Meeting, may be called at not fewer than 14 clear days' notice. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 20. That the Articles of Association of the Company be amended as set out in the Notice of Meeting. | ☐ | ☐ |
I/We instruct my/our proxy as indicated on this form. Unless otherwise instructed the proxy may vote as he or she sees fit or abstain in relation to any business of the meeting.
Signature
Date
DD/MM/YY
In the case of a corporation, this proxy must be given under its common seal or be signed on its behalf by an attorney or officer duly authorised, stating their capacity (e.g. director, secretary).
H781
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WMH
William HILL
Computershare
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Attendance Card
AGM information
Time
The meeting will start at 11.00 am. Please arrive no later than 10.45 am for registration.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be served between 10.15 am and 10.45 am and light refreshments will be available for a period at the end of the meeting.
Venue
The meeting will be held on 9 May 2013 in the meeting room at Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT. If you have any queries, please contact the conference centre by telephone on 020 7706 7700.
ATTENDANCE CARD - DO NOT SEND BACK
Please bring this card with you to the Meeting and present it at Shareholder registration/accreditation
Additional Holders:
- ADDITIONAL HOLDER 1
- ADDITIONAL HOLDER 2
- ADDITIONAL HOLDER 3
- ADDITIONAL HOLDER 4
The Chairman of William Hill PLC invites you to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT on 9 May 2013 at 11.00 am.
Shareholder Reference Number
-1_51872_MAIL/000001/000002/SG131
Poll Card
To be completed only at the Annual General Meeting if a Poll is called.
Please use a black pen. Mark with an X inside the box as shown in this example. ☑
| Ordinary Business | For | Against | Vote Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To receive the Annual Report and Accounts and the reports of the directors and auditors thereon. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. To approve the directors' remuneration report. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. To declare a final dividend on the ordinary shares of 7.8p per share. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. To re-elect Gareth Davis as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. To re-elect Ralph Topping as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. To re-elect Neil Cooper as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. To re-elect David Edmonds as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. To re-elect Georgina Harvey as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. To re-elect Ashley Highfield as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. To re-elect David Lowden as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| For | Against | Vote Withheld | |
| --- | --- | --- | |
| 11. To re-elect Imelda Walsh as a director of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 12. To re-appoint Deloitte LLP as auditor of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 13. To authorise the directors to determine the remuneration of the auditor of the Company. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 14. To authorise the Company or any of its subsidiaries to make donations to political organisations and to incur political expenditure. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 15. To renew the directors' authority to allot relevant securities. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 16. To authorise the directors to establish a schedule to the International Plan, as set out in the Notice of Meeting. | ☐ | ☐ |
Special Business
| For | Against | Vote Withheld |
|---|---|---|
| 17. To renew the directors' authority to allot equity securities for cash. | ☐ | ☐ |
| 18. To renew the Company's authority to make market purchases of ordinary shares. | ☐ | ☐ |
| 19. That a general meeting, other than an Annual General Meeting, may be called at not fewer than 14 clear days' notice. | ☐ | ☐ |
| 20. That the Articles of Association of the Company be amended as set out in the Notice of Meeting. | ☐ | ☐ |
Kindly Note: This form is issued only to the addressee(s) and is specific to the unique designated account printed hereon. This personalised form is not transferable between different (i) account holders; or (ii) uniquely designated accounts. The Company and Computershare Investor Services PLC accept no liability for any instruction that does not comply with these conditions.
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William HILL
Computershare
All Correspondence to:
Computershare Investor Services PLC
The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road
Bristol, BS99 6ZY
Tel: +44 (0)870 703 6251
MR A SAMPLE
SAMPLE STREET
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you are in any doubt as to what action
to take please consult an appropriate
independent advisor
Shareholder Reference Number (SRN)
C0000000000
Help reduce the environmental impact of your communications
Dear shareholder
As a shareholder, you can help reduce the environmental impact of our communications with you by choosing to receive your shareholder communications in electronic form.
The Companies Act allows the default option for receiving and accessing shareholder communications (including your Annual Report) to be via a company's website. You now have the choice of receiving an email when your Annual Report and other shareholder communications become available or of continuing to receive a printed copy.
Please select one of the options opposite
If you do not indicate your preference to us by 7 May 2013 shareholder communications will be supplied to you by means of the website and information on accessing your shareholder communications online will be posted to you at the time of the mailing.
If you have any questions about this letter please refer to the back of this letter for more details.
Yours sincerely
Thomas Murphy
General Counsel & Company Secretary
What are your options?
Option 1
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Alternatively provide us with your e-mail address on the form overleaf.
You will receive an email notification when your shareholder communications become available online.
Option 2
To continue receiving printed copies of your shareholder communications on the reverse form.
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Computershare Investor Services PLC (CIS PLC) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
CIS PLC is registered in England & Wales, Company No. 3498808, at: The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 8AE.
SG149
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Option 1
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Please submit your email address and SRN by visiting our Investor Centre website:
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SRN: C000000000
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Option 2
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To continue to receive a printed copy of the annual report and other shareholder communications please cross this box and send this letter back to us in the enclosed reply paid envelope.
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