As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the measures that the UK Government has put in place restricting public gatherings of more than two people and all but essential travel, for the health and safety of our shareholders, employees, Board members, partners, service providers and the general public, attendance in person at the 2020 AGM will not be possible and shareholders or their appointed proxies (other than the chair of the 2020 AGM) will not be permitted entry to the 2020 AGM.

Shareholders are strongly encouraged to ensure that their votes are counted at the 2020 AGM by appointing the chairman of the 2020 AGM as their proxy

If you require a copy of the Proxy Form this can be downloaded on this page.

Once printed, please complete your Proxy Form in the usual way in accordance with the instructions thereon, however, please ensure you also add your full name, post code and shareholder reference number if known. Once completed and signed, please scan or take a picture of your proxy form and e-mail this to proxyvotes@equiniti.com.

To be valid, your proxy instruction must be received by Equiniti by no later than 11:00 am (BST) on Wednesday, 3 June 2020.

Please remember that if you are the beneficial owner of shares who has been nominated by a registered holder to enjoy information rights, in order to vote you must contact the registered holder of the shares i.e. the nominee or custodian who looks after your shares on your behalf.