Burford Capital (BUR) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
2 Apr, 2026Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Shareholders will vote on the re-election of six directors and the election of one new director at the 2026 annual general meeting.
Proposals include declaring a final dividend of 6.25¢ per ordinary share and re-appointing KPMG LLP as external auditor.
Shareholders will vote to authorize the audit committee to set auditor compensation and to receive the 2025 accounts and reports.
Advisory approval of executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) is included among the voting items.
Proposals authorize the board to issue shares, make market acquisitions, and issue equity securities for cash without pre-emptive offers, including for acquisitions or capital investments.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board recommends re-election of six current directors and election of one new director.
Board is seeking authority to allot and issue shares and equity securities under specified conditions.
Executive compensation and say-on-pay
Advisory vote on executive compensation, including discussion, analysis, tables, and narrative, is on the agenda.
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