Rotork plc will hold two separate court meetings on September 3, 2026, in London to seek shareholder approval for proposed schemes of arrangement under the Companies Act 2006. The meetings, ordered by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales on August 4, will address the company’s Ordinary Scheme Shares and Preference Scheme Shares respectively.

The Ordinary Share Court Meeting will convene at 10:15 a.m. at the offices of Rothschild & Co, located at New Court, St Swithin’s Lane, London. It is intended for holders of Ordinary Scheme Shares registered at the designated voting record time, who will consider whether to approve the proposed scheme of arrangement between Rotork and the holders of these shares. Each shareholder or their proxy is entitled to one vote per ordinary share held, with approval requiring a majority in number representing at least 75 percent in value of shares voting.

Thirty minutes later, at 10:45 a.m., the Preference Share Court Meeting will be held in the same location. This meeting targets holders of Preference Scheme Shares registered at the relevant voting record time. Similar to the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, participants may vote in person or by proxy to accept or reject the proposed arrangement affecting preference shareholders. The same voting thresholds apply, requiring majority approval by number and at least 75 percent by value.

Rotork’s management emphasizes the importance of robust participation in both meetings to demonstrate a fair and reasonable representation of shareholder opinion to the Court. Shareholders are advised to appoint proxies even if they plan to attend, as proxy votes contribute to quorum and help ensure comprehensive voting outcomes. Appointment of proxies does not restrict a shareholder’s right to attend, speak, or vote in person at the meetings or any adjournments.

To facilitate voting, shareholders who have not received their proxy forms—blue for ordinary shares and green for preference shares—are encouraged to contact the company’s registrars, Equiniti Limited, either by phone or in writing. The Scheme Document outlining the particulars of the proposed arrangements and explanatory statements pursuant to section 897 of the Companies Act is accessible on Rotork’s investor relations website. Hard copies of the document can be requested from Equiniti Limited as well.

The court-sanctioned meetings form part of a formal legal process required for Rotork to implement changes affecting its share capital structure through the proposed schemes of arrangement. Shareholder approval in these meetings is a key step toward finalizing the company’s restructuring plans.