JDW Wetherspoon ( J.d.) Plc

21 November 2024

J D WETHERSPOON PLC

Result of 2024 Annual General Meeting

At the Annual General Meeting of J D Wetherspoon plc ("J D Wetherspoon" or the "Company") held earlier today, 21 November 2024, all resolutions proposed at the meeting were duly passed by poll.

A copy of the resolutions and the certified votes have been submitted to the FCA ESS and a summary of the certified votes in respect of each resolution will be made available shortly on the Company's website at www.jdwetherspoon.com/investors-home/general-meetings 

The Company notes the number of votes received against resolution 7 of the Annual General Meeting. The Company has stated, on numerous occasions, its view that it benefits from the experience of directors who have served more than nine years and does not agree that it impacts the individual's independence.  The Company will continue to discuss its views with shareholders on this and other topics.

Enquiries:

Nigel Connor

Company Secretary

J D Wetherspoon plc

01923 477777

Notes to editors

1.     J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK and Ireland. The Company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are individually designed, and the Company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.

2.     Visit our website: www.jdwetherspoon.com      

3.     This announcement has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of J D Wetherspoon, to meet the requirements of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party, for any other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the directors in good faith, using information available up until the date on which they approved this statement. Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution, because of the inherent uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.

4.     The current financial year comprises 52 trading weeks to 27 July 2025.