MDA Announces Election of Directors

RICHMOND, BC, May 7, 2014 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or the "Company") (TSX:MDA), a global communications and information company, today announced that the eight nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 26, 2014 were elected directors of MDA.  The detailed results of the votes held at its annual and special general meeting held on May 1, 2014 (the "Meeting") as set forth below:

	Votes FOR					Votes WITHHELD
	Numbers			%		Numbers			%
Robert L. Phillips	30,116,946			97.29		839,725			2.71
Daniel E. Friedmann	30,947,284			99.97		9,387			0.03
Brian C. Bentz	30,898,505			99.81		58,166			0.19
Thomas S. Chambers	30,814,198			99.54		142,473			0.46
Dennis H. Chookaszian	30,875,998			99.74		80,673			0.26
Brian G. Kenning	30,778,960			99.43		177,711			0.57
Fares F. Salloum	30,827,015			99.58		129,656			0.42
Eric J. Zahler	30,953,026			99.99		3,645			0.01

All other matters voted on at the Meeting carried. Final voting results on all matters at the Meeting have now been filed with Canadian Securities Regulators.

About MDA

MDA is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide.

MDA's business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, primarily in the Communications sector and the Surveillance and Intelligence sector. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development.

MDA's established global customer base is served by more than 4,800 employees operating from 11 locations in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDA."

Related Websites

www.mdacorporation.com

SOURCE: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

Contact

Wendy Keyzer
MDA External Relations
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