Speedy Hire Plc held its annual general meeting on September 10, 2026, at its London offices, where shareholders approved a series of resolutions with overwhelming support. All 19 proposals passed by a poll, reflecting broad approval across financial accounts, dividends, director elections, and remuneration policies. The company’s final dividend of 0.70 pence per ordinary share was endorsed by 99.90% of shareholders, underscoring strong confidence in its financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the Directors’ Remuneration Report and Policy were approved with 99.44% and 97.47% support, respectively, while auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were reappointed with 99.63% backing. The total issued shares stood at 516,983,637, with 55,141,657 held in treasury, leaving 461,841,980 shares eligible for voting.
Five existing directors—Dan Evans, David Shearer, Rhian Bartlett, Shatish Dasani, and Carol Kavanagh—were re-elected with votes exceeding 98%. Newly elected directors included Judith Cottrell (99.78% approval) and Andrew McNaughton (99.61%), while board member David Garman resigned. Key committee appointments followed, with Carol Kavanagh joining the Audit & Risk and Nomination Committees, Rhian Bartlett the Remuneration Committee, and Shatish Dasani and Andrew McNaughton the Sustainability Committee. Shareholders also authorized directors to allot shares and purchase company shares in the open market.
The meeting’s outcomes reflect a stable governance structure and continued investor confidence in Speedy Hire’s strategic direction, particularly in its logistics and operational capabilities.
