Post by ErraticPhil on Dec 7, 2014 18:54:48 GMT
How to vote - Broker-by-Broker 4.0.pdf (389.64 KB)
This is the updated generic version of guidelines on voting via nominee accounts.
As before this will continue to be updated periodically as information on deadlines etc. filters through from the various brokers for specific GMs/AGMs. To that end please feel free to add any comments about difficulties with certain brokers and how you have got around it etc. by contacting me or one one of the other RIG reps or email to rangeinvestorgroup@gmail.com. We have in the past experienced misleading / incorrect info from some brokers to the effect that it's not possible to vote on AIM shares etc., some of their staff seemingly don't know their own system or suffer internal comms issues. Feedback received suggests the experience is improving, but obviously we wouldn't want members to be denied a vote because of a problem with the broker.
Note that in general brokers will be wanting the votes to be in a few days in advance of the GM/AGM so that they can collate them and pass the proxies on to Range. Each varies with their timescales.
RIG reps do not advise a 'party line' on which way to vote on the resolutions, i.e. for, against or abstain - we consider that individual members are intelligent enough to form their own view on how they should vote on each resolution. However, we do strongly advise all members to vote in some way, as it is a real opportunity to make your voice heard, and as such the abstain option would be better than not voting at all.
If you wish to attend the GM/AGM in person, note that brokers usually have registration arrangements for this, so you need to check with them to avoid disappointment. Details will be added to the living document as and when known, so please let us you when you do!