Wizz Air Holdings Plc
Ticker: WIZZ
Meeting date: 27/07/2021
Meeting type: Annual
| Proposal | Mgt rec | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management proposals | |||
| 1 | Proposal Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 2 | Proposal Approve Remuneration Policy Vote rationale: The board is responsible for attracting the right CEO and setting appropriate remuneration. A substantial proportion of annual remuneration should be provided as shares that are locked in for five to ten years, regardless of resignation or retirement. The board should provide transparency on total remuneration to avoid unacceptable outcomes. The board should ensure that all benefits have a clear business rationale. Pensionable income should constitute a minor part of total remuneration. Global Voting Guidelines CEO remuneration | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 3 | Proposal Approve Remuneration Report | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 4 | Proposal Approve Omnibus Plan | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5 | Proposal Approve Value Creation Plan Vote rationale: Other concern regarding effective boards or shareholder protection. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 6 | Proposal Re-elect William Franke as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7 | Proposal Re-elect Jozsef Varadi as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 8 | Proposal Re-elect Simon Duffy as Director Vote rationale: Board members should devote sufficient time to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. The chairperson is responsible for leading all aspects of the board’s work and should devote a significant amount of time to fulfil his or her responsibilities effectively. Board members should contribute to effective discussions and decision-making by attending all meetings. Global Voting Guidelines Time commitment of board members | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 9 | Proposal Re-elect Simon Duffy as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) Vote rationale: Board members should devote sufficient time to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. The chairperson is responsible for leading all aspects of the board’s work and should devote a significant amount of time to fulfil his or her responsibilities effectively. Board members should contribute to effective discussions and decision-making by attending all meetings. Global Voting Guidelines Time commitment of board members | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 10 | Proposal Re-elect Stephen Johnson as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 11 | Proposal Re-elect Barry Eccleston as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 12 | Proposal Re-elect Barry Eccleston as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 13 | Proposal Re-elect Andrew Broderick as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 14 | Proposal Re-elect Charlotte Pedersen as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 15 | Proposal Re-elect Charlotte Pedersen as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 16 | Proposal Elect Charlotte Andsager as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 17 | Proposal Elect Charlotte Andsager as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 18 | Proposal Elect Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 19 | Proposal Elect Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20 | Proposal Elect Anthony Radev as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 21 | Proposal Elect Anthony Radev as Director (Independent Shareholder Vote) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 22 | Proposal Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 23 | Proposal Authorise the Audit Committee to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 24 | Proposal Authorise Issue of Equity | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 25 | Proposal Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 26 | Proposal Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights in Connection with an Acquisition or Specified Capital Investment | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
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