Stantec Inc. 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Results
EDMONTON, Alberta & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stantec Inc. (“Stantec” or the “Company”) held its annual general
meeting of shareholders in Edmonton on May 10, 2019. A total of
approximately 87,756,453 shares (approximately 78.47% of outstanding
common shares) were represented in person or by proxy.
The complete voting results from the meeting are as follows:
1. Election of Directors
Each of the nine nominees listed in the Management Information Circular
was elected as a director of Stantec.
| Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | ||||||||
| Douglas K. Ammerman | 83,365,769 | 95.88 | 3,584,095 | 4.12 | ||||||||
| Richard C. Bradeen | 86,505,662 | 99.49 | 444,202 | 0.51 | ||||||||
| Shelley A. M. Brown | 86,683,024 | 99.69 | 266,840 | 0.31 | ||||||||
| Delores M. Etter | 86,343,165 | 99.30 | 606,699 | 0.70 | ||||||||
| Robert J. Gomes | 86,604,425 | 99.60 | 345,439 | 0.40 | ||||||||
| Susan E. Hartman | 82,941,769 | 95.39 | 4,008,095 | 4.61 | ||||||||
| Gordon A. Johnston | 86,662,025 | 99.67 | 287,839 | 0.33 | ||||||||
| Donald J. Lowry | 85,707,441 | 98.57 | 1,242,423 | 1.43 | ||||||||
| Marie-Lucie Morin | 86,214,863 | 99.15 | 735,001 | 0.85 |
2. Appointment of Auditors named in the Management Proxy
Circular
Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were reappointed
as auditors of Stantec until the close of the next annual general
meeting of shareholders, and the directors were authorized to fix the
remuneration of the auditors.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | ||||||
| 84,667,525 | 96.48 | 3,088,928 | 3.52 |
3. Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Shareholders accepted the Company’s approach to executive compensation
disclosed in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection
with the meeting.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against |
% Against |
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| 83,531,366 | 96.07 | 3,418,496 | 3.93 |
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the
globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and belonging.
That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our
communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our
expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been
considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate
toward a shared success.
We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers,
innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and
client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects
that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us
at stantec.com or find us on social media.
Design with community in mind
Contacts
Investor Contact
Cora Klein
Stantec Investor Relations
780-969-2018
cora.klein@stantec.com