Stantec 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Results

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May 11, 2018 08:45 am
EDMONTON, Alberta & NEW YORK -- 

TSX, NYSE:STN

Stantec Inc. (“Stantec” or the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Edmonton on May 10, 2018. A total of approximately 89,992,013 shares (approximately 79% 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 86,911,283 97.60 2,139,941 2.40
Richard C. Bradeen 88,774,884 99.69 276,340 0.31
Delores M. Etter 81,225,876 91.21 7,825,348 8.79
Robert J. Gomes 88,056,839 98.88 994,385 1.12
Susan E. Hartman 77,756,939 87.32 11,294,285 12.68
Gordon A. Johnston 88,233,273 99.08 817,951 0.92
Aram H. Keith 78,465,839 88.11 10,585,385 11.89
Donald J. Lowry 80,870,126 90.81 8,181,098 9.19
Marie-Lucie Morin 81,251,661 91.24 7,799,563 8.76

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 shareholders’ meeting and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors.

Votes For   % For   Votes Withheld   % Withheld
85,445,323 94.95 4,546,690 5.05

3. Approval of By-law No. 2

Shareholders approved By-law No. 2, which sets out advance notice requirements for director nominations as described more particularly in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection with the meeting.

Votes For   % For   Votes Against   % Against
87,441,860 98.19 1,609,309 1.81

4. 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
78,423,538 88.07 10,627,686 11.93

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

Stantec Inc.
Investor Contact
Cora Klein, (780) 969-2018
Stantec Investor Relations
[email protected]

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