Shareholders Elect Six Directors with Up to 99.64% Support at AGM
At the Feb. 24 AGM, shareholders representing 51.38% of eligible shares elected all six director nominees with vote tallies ranging from 80.00% to 99.64%. Attendees also re-appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with 99.40% support and approved amended compensation and deferred share unit plans extended through Feb. 24, 2029.
1. AGM Turnout and Director Elections
Shareholders holding 51.38% of issued shares eligible to vote attended the Feb. 24 meeting in Vancouver and Johannesburg. All six board nominees were elected on a show of hands, with individual support ranging from 80.00% for John Copelyn to 99.64% for Diana Walters.
2. Auditor Re-appointment
The meeting approved the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors for the coming year, with 99.40% of votes cast in favour and fees to be set by the board.
3. Amended Compensation Plan Approval
Shareholders voted 78.82% in favour of the Amended Share Compensation Plan, extending the plan’s term until Feb. 24, 2029.
4. Deferred Share Unit Plan Extension
The Amended and Restated Deferred Share Unit Plan was approved by 98.11% of votes cast, also extending its term through Feb. 24, 2029.