The Public Register is the world’s first register tracking shareholder dissent at listed companies. The Register details companies in the UK FTSE All Share that have received significant opposition by shareholders to a resolution (written statements by a company’s board of directors detailing a binding corporate action), or any resolution withdrawn before a shareholder vote. 

In doing so, it helps to identify which companies are acknowledging shareholder dissent and how they are addressing their shareholders’ concerns.

We included the idea of setting up a Public Register of shareholder votes in our response to the Government’s Green Paper on Corporate Governance Reform in 2017. In its final response in August 2017, the Government asked the IA to develop and maintain the Register, which includes:

  • key details about the resolution (title, meeting date etc)
  • results of the shareholder vote (percentage of votes cast for and against, number of votes withheld, and percentage of the issued share capital voted)
  • a link to the AGM/GM results, including any statement made by the Board in response to the significant vote against at the time of the meeting – as required under provision E.2.2. of the UK Corporate Governance Code
  • a link to any further announcements by the company in response to the dissent, including shareholder views and what the company has done or plans to do.

The new UK Corporate Governance Code requires an update statement within six months of the shareholder meeting. To help companies, we’ve produced guidance setting out what investors would like to see from these update statements. You can find this guidance here.

You can find more details about the approach on the methodology page. For any further questions or to submit an update statement to the Public Register email [email protected]. For media enquiries email [email protected].

 

Remuneration policy
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
ASHTEAD GROUP PLC 04/09/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 63.2% 36.8% 2.01% 72.12% Yes
No
ASTRAZENECA PLC 11/04/2024 AGM Resolution 7: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 64.43 35.57 2.85 76.26 Yes
Yes
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC 18/09/2024 AGM Resolution 11: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 73.24% 26.76% 0.03% 73.18% Yes
No
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 2: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 56.78% 43.22% 0.26% 77.45% Yes
No
SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 56.81% 43.19% 1.17% Yes
No
STV GROUP PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 2: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 73.57% 26.43% 0.00% 82.98% Yes
Yes
THE GYM GROUP PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 77.32% 22.68% 3.36% 63.56% Yes
No
TRAVIS PERKINS PLC 22/04/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 79.06% 20.94% 0.00% 78.17% Yes
No
WIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC 25/09/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 63.32% 36.68% 0.44% 17.23% Yes
No
XPS PENSIONS GROUP PLC 07/03/2024 GM Resolution 1: To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy 76.44% 23.56% 0.00% 82.61% Yes
No
Remuneration report
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
CLARKSON PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 2: To approve the directors' remuneration report
57.43% 42.57% 5.92% 70.04% Yes
Yes
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC 18/09/2024 AGM Resolution 10: To approve the directors' remuneration report 79.08% 20.92% 0.03% 73.18% Yes
No
HUNTING PLC 17/04/2024 AGM Resolution 4: To approve the Annual Report on Remuneration 76.02 23.98 0.59 Yes
Yes
PEARSON PLC 24/04/2024 AGM Resolution 13: To approve the Annual Report on Remuneration 69.83% 30.17% 0.04% 78.66% Yes
Yes
PLUS500 LTD 07/05/2024 AGM Resolution 9: To approve the directors' remuneration report 34.14% 65.86% 0.00% 36.8% Yes
No
STV GROUP PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Annual Report on Remuneration 74.11% 25.89% 4.84% 78.97% Yes
Yes
SYNTHOMER PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 2: To approve the Annual Report on Remuneration 55.4% 44.6% 0.02% Yes
Yes
TBC BANK GROUP PLC 21/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: To approve the Annual Report on Directors Remuneration 75.09% 24.91% 4.42% 60.5% Yes
No
Share scheme approval
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
ASHTEAD GROUP PLC 04/09/2024 AGM Resolution 16: Approval of the amendment to the rules of the Ashtead Group Long-Term Incentive Plan 2021 62.49% 37.51% 2.01% 72.12% Yes
No
ASTRAZENECA PLC 11/04/2024 AGM Resolution 8: To approve amendments to the AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan 2020 65.34 34.66 3.21 75.97 Yes
Yes
DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC 10/05/2024 AGM Resolution 19: Amendment of Long Term Incentive Plan 74% 26% 0.33% Yes
No
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 19: To approve the Restricted Share Plan 55.95% 44.05% 0.25% 77.45% Yes
No
SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 14: Amendment of 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan 59.06% 40.94% 1.17% Yes
No
STV GROUP PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 14: Amendment of Long Term Incentive Plan 75.38% 24.62% 0.00% 82.98% Yes
Yes
THE GYM GROUP PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 4: To approve the rules of the Company’s Incentive Plan. 76.84% 23.16% 3.36% 63.56% Yes
No
WIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC 25/09/2024 AGM Resolution 4: To approve certain amendments to the rules of the Wizz Air Omnibus Plan 73.89% 26.11% 0.44% 17.23% Yes
No
Director re-election
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
AEW UK REIT PLC 04/09/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Mark Kirkland as a director of the company 77.46% 22.54% 0.22% 26.43% Yes
No
ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Chris Sullivan as a director of the company (independent shareholder vote) 73.67% 26.33% 5.08% Yes
No
ASTRAZENECA PLC 11/04/2024 AGM Resolution 5m: To re-elect Marcus Wallenberg as a Director 77.93 22.07 0.09 78.42 Yes
Yes
BURBERRY GROUP 16/07/2024 AGM Resolution 11: to re-elect Antoine de Saint-Affrique as a director of the company 76.29% 23.71% 0.03% 79.74% Yes
No
CARD FACTORY 20/06/2024 AGM Resolution 3: to re-elect Paul Moody as a director of the company 75.13% 24.87% 11.85% Yes
No
CLARKSON PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Laurence Hollingworth as a director of the company 78.27% 21.73% 0.55% No
Yes
CLARKSON PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Dr Tim Miller as a director of the company 61.95% 38.05% 0.61% No
Yes
CUSTODIAN PROPERTY INCOME REIT PLC 08/08/2024 AGM Resolution 8: to re-elect Elizabeth McMeikan as a director of the company 75.3% 24.7% 0.02% 27.3% Yes
No
DIGITAL 9 INFRASTRUCTURE PLC 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 3: to re-elect Le Cornu as a director of the company 39.73% 60.27% 0.05% 54.89% No
No
FERREXPO PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Vitalii Lisovenko as a director of the company 47.14% 52.86% 1.28% No
Yes
Foresight Group Holdings Ltd 02/08/2024 AGM Resolution 8: To reappoint Michael Liston as a director (independent shareholders)
76.57% 23.43% 0.13% 82.41% Yes
No
FRESNILLO PLC 21/05/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Alberto Tiburcio as a director of the company 78.03% 21.97% 0.01% Yes
No
GCP ASSET BACKED INCOME FUND LTD 20/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: to re-elect Alex Ohlsson as a director of the company 72.18% 27.82% 7.50% Yes
additional announcement
No
Goodwin PLC 02/10/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Mrs. J.E. Kelly as a Non-Executive Director
72.78% 27.20% 0.04% No
No
Hochschild Mining 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 6: re-elect Eduardo Hochschild
78.60% 21.40% 0.0% No
No
Hochschild Mining 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 10: re-elect Michael Rawlinson (independent shareholders)
79.04% 20.96% 0.0% Yes
No
INDIVIOR PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Joanna Le Couilliard as a director of the company 76.62% 23.38% 0.02% 63.00% Yes
No
INDIVIOR PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 11: to re-elect Barbara Ryan as a director of the company 76.11% 23.89% 0.02% 63.00% Yes
No
INDIVIOR PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 13: to re-elect Juliet Thompson as a director of the company 76.24% 23.76% 0.02% 63.00% Yes
No
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED 04/06/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Giles Frost as a director of the company 76.6% 23.4% 0.00% Yes
No
IP GROUP PLC 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Heejae Chae as a director of the company 78.29% 21.71% 11.18% 62.69% Yes
No
LSL PROPERTY SERVICES PLC 20/06/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Gaby Appleton as a director of the company 74.99% 25.01% Yes
No
MITCHELLS & BUTLERS 23/01/2024 AGM Resolution 10: Election of Josh Levy as a director 77.72% 22.28% 2.26% 87.51% No
Yes
MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC 23/01/2024 AGM Resolution 8: Election of Bob Ivell as a director 70.44% 29.56% 0.01% 89.52% No
Yes
MITON UK MICROCAP TRUST PLC 24/09/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Peter Dicks as a director of the company 78.92% 21.08% 0.31% Yes
No
MITON UK MICROCAP TRUST PLC 24/09/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Ashe Windham as a director of the company 78.85% 21.15% 0.31% Yes
No
PEARSON PLC 24/04/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Sherry Couti as a director of the company 71.84% 28.16% 0.05% 78.65% Yes
Yes
PLUS500 LTD 08/01/2024 GM Resolution 2: Re-election of Tami Gottlieb as a director 78.47% 21.53% 0.08% 70.61% Yes
Yes
PLUS500 LTD 08/01/2024 GM Resolution 3: Election of Daniel King as a director 75.24% 24.76% 3.67% 68.07% Yes
Yes
PLUS500 LTD 07/05/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Jacob A. Frenkel as a director of the company 71.57% 28.43% 5.28% 34.86% Yes
No
PLUS500 LTD 08/01/2024 GM Resolution 1: Re-election of Anne Grim as a director 77.6% 22.4% 0.59% 70.25% Yes
No
POLLEN STREET PLC 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Joanne Lake as a director of the company 74.6% 25.4% 0.00% 80.16% No
No
STV GROUP PLC 01/05/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Naomi Climer CBE as a director of the company 76.08% 23.92% 0.00% 82.98% Yes
Yes
THE GYM GROUP PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 11: to re-elect Richard Stables as a director of the company 71.19% 28.81% 3.36% 63.56% Yes
No
TRAVIS PERKINS PLC 22/04/2024 AGM Resolution 12: to re-elect Jasmine Whitbread as a director of the company 76.41% 23.59% 0.00% 78.17% Yes
No
UTILICO EMERGING MARKETS TRUST PLC 17/09/2024 AGM Resolution 7: to re-elect Mr Stobart as a director of the company 77.98% 22.02% 0.03% Yes
No
VISTRY GROUP PLC 16/05/2024 AGM Resolution 3: to re-elect Gregory Paul Fitzgerald as a director of the company 79.28% 20.72% 1.05% 79.76% Yes
No
WIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC 25/09/2024 AGM Resolution 8: to re-elect Barry Eccleston as a director of the company 77.72% 22.28% 0.00% 17.3% Yes
No
WIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC 25/09/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect Barry Eccleston as a director of the company (INDEPENDENT VOTE) 71.32% 28.68% 22.30% 13.45% Yes
No
WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC 10/07/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Doug McCutcheon as a director of the company 74.64% 25.36% 4.90% Yes
No
WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC 10/07/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Sven Borho as a director of the company 73.14% 26.86% 0.03% Yes
No
Authority to allot shares
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
ANGLO-EASTERN PLANTATIONS PLC 24/06/2024 AGM Resolution 12: Directors' authority to allot shares 74.21% 25.79% 0.14% No
additional announcement
No
ENERGEAN PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 15: Directors' authority to allot shares 77.50% 22.50% 0.06% 78.46% Yes
Yes
FERREXPO PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 13: Directors' authority to allot shares 30.30% 69.70% 0.00% Yes
Yes
HAMMERSON PLC 25/04/2024 AGM Resolution 14: Directors' authority to allot shares 79.39% 20.61% 0.05% 84.67% Yes
Yes
INDIA CAPITAL GROWTH FUND LTD 26/06/2024 AGM Resolution 8: Directors' authority to allot shares 70.23% 29.77% 0.48% Yes
additional announcement
No
KINGFISHER PLC 20/06/2024 AGM Resolution 15: Directors' authority to allot shares 79.24% 20.76% 0.04% 88.7% Yes
No
PLAYTECH PLC 22/05/2024 AGM Resolution 13: Directors' authority to allot shares 41.09% 58.91% 0.10% Yes
Yes
SIRIUS REAL ESTATE LTD 28/06/2024 AGM Resolution 16: Directors' authority to allot shares 78.51% 21.49% 0.22% 73.67% Yes
Yes
VPC SPECIALTY LENDING INVESTMENTS PLC 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 9: Directors' authority to allot shares 79.8% 20.2% 0.02% 68.86% Yes
No
XP POWER LTD 25/04/2024 AGM Resolution 14: Directors' authority to allot shares 75.89% 24.11% 0.15% Yes
No
Disapplication of pre-emption rights
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
ASCENTIAL PLC 09/05/2024 AGM Resolution 16: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 79.72% 20.28% 0.00% Yes
No
CHELVERTON UK DIVIDEND TRUST PLC 11/10/2024 Resolution 9: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 79.22% 20.63% 0.08% Yes
No
ENERGEAN PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 16: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 77.46% 22.54% 0.00% 78.51% Yes
Yes
ENERGEAN PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 17: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 75.50% 24.50% 0.00% 78.51% Yes
Yes
FERREXPO PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 14: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 30.46% 69.54% 0.01% Yes
Yes
FUNDING CIRCLE HOLDINGS PLC 15/05/2024 AGM Resolution 17: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 78.52% 21.48% 0.03% 74.96% Yes
No
FUNDING CIRCLE HOLDINGS PLC 15/05/2024 AGM Resolution 18: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights in connection with an acquisition or specified capital investment
78.52% 21.48% 0.03% 74.96% Yes
No
PLAYTECH PLC 22/05/2024 AGM Resolution 15: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 41.41% 58.59% 0.53% Yes
Yes
TRIPLE POINT SOCIAL HOUSING REIT PLC 16/05/2024 AGM Resolution 14: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 78.91% 21.09% 0.02% 51.4% Yes
No
VPC SPECIALTY LENDING INVESTMENTS PLC 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 11: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 76.56% 23.44% 0.03% 68.85% Yes
No
WIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC 25/09/2024 AGM Resolution 27: To approve an additional authority to disapply pre-emption rights 74.77% 25.23% 0.03% 17.30% Yes
No
Rule 9 waiver
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
Foresight Group Holdings Ltd 02/08/2024 AGM Resolution 16: That the waiver of Rule 9 be approved (indendent shareholders)
70.24% 29.76% 0.00% 82.51% Yes
No
HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC 25/04/2024 AGM Resolution 22: To approve the Rule 9 Waiver 56.62% 43.38% 0.22% 57.38% Yes
No
Hochschild Mining 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 16: approve the rule 9 waiver granted by the Panel on Takeover and Mergers 62.58% 37.42% 0.0% No
No
POLLEN STREET PLC 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 18: approve the rule 9 waiver granted by the Panel on Takeover and Mergers 79.73% 20.27% 29.15% 44.24% Yes
No
POLLEN STREET PLC 13/06/2024 AGM Resolution 19: approve the rule 9 waiver granted by the Panel on Takeover and Mergers 66.8% 33.2% 35.12% 40.51% Yes
No
Own share purchase
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
Rio Tinto Plc 04/04/2024 AGM Resolution 25: Authority to purchase Rio Tinto plc shares 79.59 20.41 0.14 72.77 No
No
Political donations
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
QUILTER PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 15: To authorise the Company to make political donations 72.74% 27.26% 0.03% 76.42% Yes
No
Other resolutions
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
ABRDN PROPERTY INCOME TRUST LIMITED 27/03/2024 GM Resolution 1: Approval of the All-share Merger of the Company and Custodian Property Income REIT plc 61.37% 38.63% 0.2 36.87 Yes
No
ENERGEAN PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 18: To call general meetings on 14 clear days' notice 77.64% 22.36% 0.05% 78.47% Yes
Yes
FORESIGHT SOLAR FUND 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 16: to discontinue the Company in its present form 24.44% 75.56% 0.78% 65.72% No
No
GCP ASSET BACKED INCOME FUND LTD 20/05/2024 GM Resolution 2: THAT the Side Letter to the Investment Management Agreement be and is hereby approved 61.62% 38.38% 0.04% Yes
No
MIGO OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC 18/09/2024 AGM Resolution 14: To authorise the Company to re-purchase Elected shares in the market 77.50% 22.50% 0.50% Yes
No
MIGO OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC 18/09/2024 AGM Resolution 15: To authorise the Company to re-purchase Realisation shares in the market 77.42% 22.58% 0.29% Yes
No
NEXTENERGY SOLAR FUND LTD 12/08/2024 AGM Resolution 14: Discontinuation vote: That the Company ceases to continue in its present form 5.99% 94.01% 0.04% No
No
REAL ESTATE CREDIT INVESTMENTS LIMITED 18/09/2024 AGM Resolution 12:to approve the New Articles 58.73% 41.25% 9.57% Yes
No
SHELL PLC 21/05/2024 AGM Resolution 22: Shell's Energy Transition Strategy 2024 resolution 78.03% 21.97% 6.08% 59.95% Yes
Yes
Climate resolution
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY PLC 22/05/2024 AGM Resolution 14: To approve the Company's Climate Progress Report 74.78% 25.22% 3.40% Yes
No
Withdrawn resolution
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
AVIVA PLC 02/05/2024 AGM Resolution 11: To re-elect Mike Craston as a director of the company No
No
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC 16/07/2024 AGM Resolution 9: to re-elect James Harding as a director of the company No
No
BRITVIC PLC 25/01/2024 AGM Resolution 11: Election of Euan Sutherland as a director No
No
BURBERRY GROUP 16/07/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Jonathon Akeroyd as a director of the company No
No
CARD FACTORY 20/06/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Roger Whiteside as a director of the company No
No
DIGITAL 9 INFRASTRUCTURE PLC 12/06/2024 AGM Resolution 4: to re-elect Gailina Liew as a director of the company No
No
PENNON GROUP 24/07/2024 AGM Resolution 5: to re-elect Steve Buck as a director of the company No
No
PHAROS ENERGY PLC 23/05/2024 AGM Resolution 6: to re-elect Marianne Daryabegui as a director of the company No
No
PORVAIR PLC 16/04/2024 AGM Resolution 10: To elect Sarah Vawda as a Director No
No
Requisitioned resolutions
Company name Meeting date Meeting type (AGM/GM) Resolution number & title % Voted for % Voted against % Withheld % Issued share capital voted Statement in results Update statement
Grafton Group PLC 02/05/2024 AGM Resolution 12: Impact of share buybacks on earnings per share performance condition of awards granted to participants of the 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan of the Company. 21.41% 78.59% 0.17% Yes
No