Pursuant to Article 103 of the Company’s articles of association, three or more shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the general meeting to which the proposal relates, holding between them shares of an aggregate nominal value of at least £10,000 (not being the proposed director) may give notice in writing, signed by each such member, to the secretary of an intention to propose a person for appointment as a director stating the particulars required to be included in the Company’s register of directors if the proposed person is elected, together with confirmation in writing by that person of his willingness to be appointed as a director. Such notice must be given by the proposing shareholders not less than seven nor more than 42 days before the day appointed for the meeting.