Result of AGM
MWN-AI** Summary
Serabi Gold plc, focused on Brazilian gold mining, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 26, 2025, where shareholders unanimously approved all proposed resolutions. The meeting saw robust engagement, with voting conducted via poll. Key highlights include the adoption of the Directors' Report and financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, which received 100% support, reflecting strong shareholder confidence.
Several resolutions regarding director remuneration and policies were also well supported, with approvals of 99.93% for the Directors’ Remuneration Report and Policy. Directors’ re-elections were among the significant votes, with Mr. Michael Hodgson receiving 99.85% support, while Mr. Luis Azevedo faced a more modest backing with 90.68%. Five other directors, including newcomers, saw overwhelming support for re-election, evidencing shareholder commitment to current leadership.
The appointment of PKF Littlejohn LLP as the Company's auditors was confirmed with 99.98% approval. Additionally, shareholders authorized directors to allot shares and make market purchases of ordinary shares, showcasing a readiness for growth initiatives. Notably, up to a £2.5 million share allotment was approved, demonstrating the Company’s ambition for expansion and financing new opportunities.
Serabi Gold continues to maintain a production rate of 30,000 to 40,000 ounces annually through its Palito Mine and has plans to double this output with its Coringa Gold project in Brazil’s progressive Tapajós region. The AGM concluded with strong shareholder backing for the Company's direction and strategies, further solidifying Serabi Gold's growth trajectory in the competitive gold mining sector.
The meeting was managed by company representatives, including CEO Michael Hodgson and CFO Colm Howlin, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Serabi Gold plc's recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) results, held on June 26, 2025, provide a strong foundation for investor confidence. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including key governance aspects such as the Directors' Remuneration Report and the re-election of several board members. Notably, the overwhelming approval ratings for these resolutions signal strong support for the company’s strategic direction, particularly as it positions itself for future growth.
The results show significant backing for leadership, especially with Mr. Michael Hodgson re-elected with a rare majority of nearly 100%. However, Mr. Luis Azevedo's re-election received noticeably less support, garnering only 90.68% approval. This disparity may indicate potential shareholder concerns about his role or performance that could impact investor sentiment moving forward.
Financially, Serabi has consistently produced between 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold annually, with plans to double this output as it advances the Coringa Gold project. Additionally, the recent copper-gold discovery adds a new dimension to its growth prospects, enhancing the company's appeal amid rising commodity prices.
Investors should closely monitor Serabi’s operations, especially as it seeks to ramp up production and successfully integrate new projects. The approval to allot additional shares could indicate readiness for strategic financing, which should be leveraged carefully to avoid dilution while maximizing growth opportunities.
Given the current stability post-AGM and a promising operational trajectory, Serabi Gold may represent a compelling investment option, particularly in a bullish gold market. Nonetheless, potential investors should assess market conditions and execute due diligence regarding any changes in management dynamics or project timelines that could affect value in the medium to long term.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Results of Annual General Meeting
Serabi Gold plc (“Serabi” or the “Company”) (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI, OTCQX:SRBIF), the Brazilian focused gold mining and development company, announces that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held at 4:00 pm (BST) on 26 June 2025, Shareholders approved all the ordinary and special resolutions (the “Resolutions”) proposed in the notice of meeting dated 30 May 2025 (the "Notice of Meeting”).
Unless otherwise stated all defined terms in this announcement are consistent with the definitions set out in the Notice of Meeting.
The voting was determined by a poll and the results in respect of each Resolution were as follows:
| RESOLUTION | VOTES FOR | % | VOTES AGAINST | % | VOTES TOTAL | % of ISC* VOTED | VOTES WITHHELD |
| 1. That the Directors' Report and financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024 be received and adopted. | 37,061,040 | 100% | 1,045 | 0.00% | 37,062,085 | 48.94% | 166,665 |
| 2. To approve the Directors’ Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 71-84 of the 2024 Annual Report (excluding the Remuneration Policy) | 37,150,141 | 99.93% | 27,723 | 0.07% | 37,177,864 | 49.09% | 50,886 |
| 3. To approve the Directors’ Remuneration Policy set out on pages 73-78 of the 2024 Annual Report. | 37,138,645 | 99.93% | 27,719 | 0.07% | 37,166,364 | 49.07% | 62,386 |
| 4. To re-elect Mr Michael Hodgson as a Director. | 37,109,983 | 99.85% | 54,991 | 0.15% | 37,164,974 | 49.07% | 63,776 |
| 5. To re-elect Mr Luis Azevedo as a Director. | 32,954,073 | 90.68% | 3,388,277 | 9.32% | 36,342,350 | 47.99% | 886,400 |
| 6. To re-elect Mr Michael D Lynch-Bell as a Director. | 22,000,192 | 99.92% | 17,365 | 0.08% | 22,017,557 | 29.07% | 15,211,193 |
| 7. To re-elect Ms Deborah Gudgeon as a Director. | 37,147,623 | 99.95% | 17,336 | 0.05% | 37,164,959 | 49.07% | 63,791 |
| 8. To elect Mr Colm Howlin as a Director. | 37,060,943 | 99.75% | 93,416 | 0.25% | 37,154,359 | 49.06% | 74,391 |
| 9. To re-appoint PKF Littlejohn LLP as auditor of the Company. | 37,163,096 | 99.98% | 8,263 | 0.02% | 37,171,359 | 49.08% | 57,391 |
| 10. To authorise the Audit and Risk Committee of the Company to fix the auditors' remuneration and the terms of their engagement. | 37,163,816 | 99.99% | 3,915 | 0.01% | 37,167,731 | 49.08% | 61,019 |
| 11. That the Directors be and are hereby authorised to allot shares in the Company up to a nominal value of £2,500,000. | 36,972,011 | 99.50% | 187,359 | 0.50% | 37,159,370 | 49.07% | 68,401 |
| 12. That subject to the passing of resolution 11, the Directors are empowered to allot equity securities for cash, up to (a) a maximum nominal value of £757,000 and (b) a further nominal amount of 20% of the allotment or sale under (a) for the purpose of a follow-on offer. | 36,859,469 | 99.21% | 294,048 | 0.79% | 37,153,517 | 49.06% | 74,254 |
| 13. That subject to the passing of resolution 11, the Directors, in addition to the authority granted under resolution 12, are empowered to allot equity securities for cash, up to (a) a maximum nominal value of £757,000 for the purpose of financing an acquisition or other capital investment and (b) a further nominal amount of 20% of the allotment or sale under (a) for the purpose of a follow-on offer. | 36,827,131 | 99.11% | 331,724 | 0.89% | 37,158,855 | 49.06% | 68,916 |
| 14.That the Company be and is hereby unconditionally and generally authorised for the purpose of section 701 of the Companies Act 2006 to make market purchases (as defined in section 693 of that Act) of ordinary shares of one pence each in the capital of the Company | 37,078,084 | 99.82% | 67,316 | 0.18% | 37,145,400 | 49.05% | 83,350 |
* ISC – Issued Share Capital
About Serabi Gold plc
Serabi Gold plc is a gold exploration, development and production company focused on the prolific Tapajós region in Para State, northern Brazil. The Company has consistently produced 30,000 to 40,000 ounces per year with the Palito Complex and is planning to double production in the coming years with the construction of the Coringa Gold project. Serabi Gold plc recently made a copper-gold porphyry discovery on its extensive exploration licence. The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom with a secondary office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Andrew Khov, Vice President, Investor Relations & Business Development.
Enquiries
| SERABI GOLD plc Michael Hodgson t +44 (0)20 7246 6830 Chief Executive m +44 (0)7799 473621 Colm Howlin m +353 89 6078171 Chief Financial Officer Andrew Khov m +1 647 885 4874 Vice President, Investor Relations and Business Development e contact@serabigold.com www.serabigold.com | BEAUMONT CORNISH Limited Nominated Adviser & Financial Adviser Roland Cornish / Michael Cornish t +44 (0)20 7628 3396 PEEL HUNT LLP Joint UK Broker Ross Allister t +44 (0)20 7418 9000 TAMESIS PARTNERS LLP Joint UK Broker Charlie Bendon / Richard Greenfield t +44 (0)20 3882 2868 CAMARCO Financial PR - Europe Gordon Poole / Emily Hall t +44 (0)20 3757 4980 HARBOR ACCESS Financial PR – North America Jonathan Patterson / Lisa Micali t +1 475 477 9404 |
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Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor any other securities regulatory authority, has approved or disapproved of the contents of this announcement.
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Assay Results
Assay results reported within this release are those provided by the Company's own onsite laboratory facilities at Palito and have not yet been independently verified. Serabi closely monitors the performance of its own facility against results from independent laboratory analysis for quality control purpose. As a matter of normal practice, the Company sends duplicate samples derived from a variety of the Company's activities to accredited laboratory facilities for independent verification. Since mid-2019, over 10,000 exploration drill core samples have been assayed at both the Palito laboratory and certified external laboratory, in most cases the ALS laboratory in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. When comparing significant assays with grades exceeding 1 g/t gold, comparison between Palito versus external results record an average over-estimation by the Palito laboratory of 6.7% over this period. Based on the results of this work, the Company's management are satisfied that the Company's own facility shows sufficiently good correlation with independent laboratory facilities for exploration drill samples. The Company would expect that in the preparation of any future independent Reserve/Resource statement undertaken in compliance with a recognised standard, the independent authors of such a statement would not use Palito assay results without sufficient duplicates from an appropriately certificated laboratory.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘could’’, “should” ‘‘envisage’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking statements.
Qualified Persons Statement
The scientific and technical information contained within this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Michael Hodgson, a Director of the Company. Mr Hodgson is an Economic Geologist by training with over 30 years' experience in the mining industry. He holds a BSc (Hons) Geology, University of London, a MSc Mining Geology, University of Leicester and is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and a Chartered Engineer of the Engineering Council of UK, recognizing him as both a Qualified Person for the purposes of Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and by the AIM Guidance Note on Mining and Oil & Gas Companies dated June 2009.
Notice
Beaumont Cornish Limited, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority, is acting as nominated adviser to the Company in relation to the matters referred herein. Beaumont Cornish Limited is acting exclusively for the Company and for no one else in relation to the matters described in this announcement and is not advising any other person and accordingly will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the protections afforded to clients of Beaumont Cornish Limited, or for providing advice in relation to the contents of this announcement or any matter referred to in it.
Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor any other securities regulatory authority, has approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release
FAQ**
Given the overwhelming approval of resolutions at the AGM, what specific strategies will Serabi Gold plc implement to enhance shareholder value and address the concerns raised by dissenting votes, especially regarding the Directors' performance and remuneration?
With 90.68% support for the re-election of Mr. Luis Azevedo as a Director, what initiatives will Serabi Gold plc prioritize to improve communication and transparency with shareholders, particularly those who voted against the resolution? (Serabi Gold Plc Ordinary Shares SBI:CC)
Considering the results show a notable percentage of withhold votes for certain directors, what steps will Serabi Gold plc take to engage with shareholders and understand their feedback to foster a more unified vision for the company's future?
How will the passage of the resolution granting directors the authority to allot shares for financing acquisitions impact Serabi Gold plc's growth strategy, and how does management plan to ensure these actions align with shareholder interests? (Serabi Gold Plc Ordinary Shares SBI:CC)
**MWN-AI FAQ is based on asking OpenAI questions about Serabi Gold Plc Ord (OTC: SRBIF).
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