Stantec Inc. 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Results
05/10/2019 EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY TSX, NYSE: STN
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 |
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.
Investor Contact
Cora Klein
Stantec Investor Relations
780-969-2018
cora.klein@stantec.com