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RNS Number : 7144Q
Tanzanite One Limited
16 April 2009
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16 April 2009
TanzaniteOne Results of SGM
The Board of TanzaniteOne ("TanzaniteOne" or "the Company") (LSE AIM: TNZ.L) is
pleased to announce the following resolutions placed before shareholders at the
Special General Meeting of Tanzanite One Limited on Thursday, 16 April 2009 were
approved.
Commenting on the passing of the resolutions Ami Mpungwe, Chairman of
TanzaniteOne, said "The successful passing of both resolutions completes the
process we embarked on late last year to ensure that all shareholders are
treated equally and fairly in the event of a takeover. The amendments to the
Company's bye-laws now affords shareholders equivalent takeover protection in
line with standard UK practice."
Fifty shareholders attended the meeting by proxy and in person. Of the 50
shareholders that voted, 47 shareholders represented by proxy voted in favour of
Resolution One to amend the bye-laws of the company. Only three shareholding
blocks, all of which are associated with Gemfields voted against the resolution.
These were Gemfields - Pallinghurst block, Mike Nunn and Ian Harebottle CEO of
Gemfields.
Contrary to Gemfields' allegations concerning class "A" shares, Mike Nunn and
Ian Harebottle both of whom have class "A" shares were able to vote at this
meeting.
Resolution 1 -Amendments to Bye-laws
To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the
following resolution:
"That the Company amend the Bye-laws in the form tabled at the meeting and
signed by the Chairman for the purpose of identification"
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| In Favour: | Against: 28,012,528 | Abstain: nil |
| 110,054,182 | | |
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| In Favour: 79.71% | Against: 20.29% | Abstain: nil |
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Resolution 2 - Increase of authorised capital
To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without amendment, the
following resolution:
"That the Company increase its authorised capital from US$50,000 to US$75,000 by
the creation of an additional 83,333,333 common shares of US$0.0003 each."
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| In Favour: | Against: 29,351,528 | Abstain: 7,462 |
| 108,707,720 | | |
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| In Favour: 78.74% | Against: 21.26% | |
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For more information please visit www.tanzaniteone.com or contact:
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| Willi Boehm, Company Secretary | Alex Buck, Public Relations |
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| +61 (0)8 9367 5211 | +44 (0)7932 740 452 |
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| Nick Bias, Investor Relations | Laurence Read, Public Relations |
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| +41 (0)79 888 1642 | +44 (0)7979 955 923 |
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| Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker: | Joint Broker: Ambrian Partners |
| Evolution Securities | |
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| Simon Edwards or Neil Elliot | Richard Chase |
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| +44 (0)20 7071 4300 | +44 (0)20 7634 4700 |
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| Financial Advisor: Lazard & Co | |
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| Spiro Youakim or Chris Seherr-Thoss | |
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| +44 (0)20 7187 2000 | |
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