TORONTO, May 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the "Company") today announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held May 3, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.
Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting as set out below. A total of 6,033,253 shares were voted at the AGM representing 72.62% of the total issued and outstanding shares.
1. Election of Directors
The following seven nominees were elected to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed:
| Number of Votes |
Percentage of Votes Cast |
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| Name |
For |
Withheld |
For |
Withheld |
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| David Beutel |
5,905,247 |
3,101 |
99.95% |
0.05% |
|
| Tom Henderson |
5,802,097 |
106,251 |
98.20% |
1.80% |
|
| Ken Hitzig |
5,800,597 |
107,751 |
98.18% |
1.82% |
|
| Gary Prager |
5,905,046 |
3,302 |
99.94% |
0.06% |
|
| Robert Sandler |
5,895,247 |
13,301 |
99.78% |
0.22% |
|
| John Swidler |
5,895,247 |
13,301 |
99.78% |
0.22% |
|
| Stephen Warden |
5,896,047 |
12,301 |
99.79% |
0.21% |
|
2. Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were appointed as auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.
| For |
Withheld |
For |
Withheld |
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| 6,033,152 |
101 |
100% |
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About Accord Financial Corp.
Accord Financial Corp. is a leading North American finance company providing distinctive working capital solutions to companies from coast to coast. Accord's flexible finance programs cover the full spectrum of asset-based lending, from factoring and inventory finance, to equipment leasing and trade finance. For 39 years, Accord has helped businesses manage their cash flows and maximize financial opportunities – keeping business liquid.
SOURCE Accord Financial Corp.
please visit www.accordfinancial.com or contact: Stuart Adair, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Accord Financial Corp., 40 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 602, Toronto, ON M4P 3A2, (416) 961-0304 Ext. 207, [email protected]
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