Paris, 31 st January 2019
Outcome of the Mixed General Meeting of shareholders held on 31 st January 2019 Shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favor of the Principal Option
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (Euronext Paris: MBWS) has published the results of its Mixed General Meeting of shareholders, which took place today.
All resolutions endorsed by the Board of Directors were approved by shareholders, in particular:
- The Principal Option of the agreement between COFEP and MBWS, with Resolutions 28 and 29 respectively receiving more than 89% and 93% of votes in favor, even though COFEPP was not allowed to vote on Resolution 28;
- The annual and consolidated accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2017;
- The appointment of Pascale Anquetil, Anna Luc, Cyril Cahart and Georges Graux as members of the Board of Directors, representing COFEPP.
Andrew Highcock, Chief Executive Officer of Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits declared, “We are very satisfied that the Principal Option of our agreement with COFEPP was approved at the General Meeting. We are further gratified that it was favored by a large majority - almost 90% - of shareholders who voted. I would like to graciously thank our shareholders who have understood that this option is objectively the one that best enables us to defend the interests of the Company, including our employees, clients, partners, and of course, all of our shareholders. We now await the decisions of the French Financial Markets Authority and the anti-trust authorities in France and Poland, expected by 28th February 2019. I am encouraged by the vote and am enthusiastic about adapting our Group to overcome the many challenges ahead.”
The voting results will be available shortly on the Company’s website, http://fr.mbws.com/
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits produces and sells a range of wine and spirits across four geographic clusters: Western Europe, Middle East & Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. MBWS has distinguished itself for its know-how, the range of its brands, and a long tradition and history of innovation. From the inception of Maison Marie Brizard in Bordeaux, France in 1755, to the launch of Fruits and Wine in 2010, MBWS has successfully developed and adapted its brands to make them contemporary while respecting their origins. MBWS is committed to providing value by offering its customers bold, trustworthy, flavorful and experiential brands. The company has a broad portfolio of leading brands in their respective market segments, notably William Peel scotch whisky, Sobieski vodka, Krupnik vodka, Fruits and Wine flavored wine, Marie Brizard liqueurs and Cognac Gautier. MBWS is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris, Compartment B (ISIN code FR0000060873, ticker MBWS) and is included in the EnterNext© PEA-PME 150 index, among others.
| Investor Contact: Raquel Lizarraga raquel.lizarraga@mbws.com Tél : +33 1 43 91 50 | Press Contact: Simon Zaks, Image Sept szaks@image7.fr Tél : +33 1 53 70 74 63 |
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