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SEC filingBurford Capital Limited shareholders at the 2026 AGM approved all resolutions including director elections, a 6.25¢ final dividend, auditor reappointment, and share issuance authorities with 70.02% voter turnout.
Burford Capital Limited's 2026 AGM saw strong shareholder support across all resolutions, with voter turnout of 70.02% of Ordinary Shares outstanding as of the March 16, 2026 record date. Director re-elections received solid majorities, though John Sievwright faced the highest opposition at 15.21% abstentions and against votes. The approval of a 6.25¢ final dividend confirms capital return commitment, payable post-record date of May 22, 2026. Overwhelming endorsement of KPMG LLP's reappointment and auditor fee authorization reflects governance stability. Accounts for 2025 were received with near-unanimous support. The advisory Say-on-Pay resolution passed at 72.92%, signaling reasonable alignment on executive compensation despite 27% opposition. Key governance authorities for share issuances and buybacks were renewed with 96%+ approval, providing Board flexibility for capital management without immediate dilution risks given specified limits.