Murray Irrigation to host hybrid AGM on 30 November

Murray Irrigation is hosting its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 30 November at 10.00am. 

In a company first, this year's meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, which will enable shareholders to attend either in-person or online. 

Under this model, shareholders will also be able to cast their votes electronically ahead of the AGM in the event they are unable to participate on the day. 

Murray Irrigation CEO Ron McCalman said the company has introduced the hybrid AGM format this year to ensure all shareholders have the ability to participate. 

"The AGM is an important and valued way shareholders can be kept up to date and involved in important company matters," Mr McCalman said. 

"Murray Irrigation is keen to ensure that all shareholders have an equal opportunity to participate and stay informed. 

"We are hoping this year's online attendance option will prove particularly convenient for shareholders who are currently in the midst of harvest." 

Three resolutions will be put to the vote as part of the Murray Irrigation's 2023 AGM, including two proposed modifications to the company's constitution and a share register administrative matter. 

The results of this year's Member Director Election will also be officially declared during the proceedings, with new Directors-Elect, Brendan Barry and Troy Mauger, and returning Director-Elect, Steve Fawns, set to commence their four-year terms immediately after completion of the meeting.

In addition, representatives from the company's Auditor, Grant Thornton, will be available to take shareholder questions in relation to the company's financial statements and reports. 

For shareholders attending in person, the meeting will be held at the Deniliquin RSL Club, 72 End Street, with registrations opening at 9.30am. 

Online attendees can log in at https://meetings.linkgroup.com/milagm23 and will have the ability to cast their vote online at the same time as shareholders attending in person cast their vote. 

In line with the company's constitution, all proxy forms must be received by Murray Irrigation before 10.00am on Tuesday, 28 November. Direct online voting prior to the AGM also closes at this time. 

To be eligible to vote, a shareholder must have paid all fees presently due and payable to the Company by the shareholder by 10:00am on Monday, 27 November 2023, that is, at least 72 hours before the meeting. 

Shareholders who have a formal payment arrangement in place and are meeting the terms of their arrangement as at 10:00am on Monday, 27 November 2023 are also eligible to vote. 

The Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting, which includes the meeting agenda, details on resolutions, proxy forms, Murray Irrigation's 2023 Annual Report and instructions on how to attend and vote at the AGM virtually can be found on the company's AGM website: www.murrayirrigation.com.au/AGM 

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