MDA announces election of Directors
RICHMOND, BC, May 7, 2015 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or the "Company") (TSX:MDA), a global communications and information company, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, announced the voting results from its annual shareholder meeting held on May 4, 2015 in Richmond, British Columbia.
A total of 30,724,200 million Common Shares representing 85.04% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares were voted in connection with the meeting. Shareholders voted in favor of all items of business put forth at the meeting, including the appointment of KPMG LLP as its outside auditors, approving the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 long-term incentive plans and the reservation of shares thereunder, approving the deferred share unit plan and the reservation of shares thereunder, and the election of all director nominees as follows:
| DIRECTOR |
VOTES IN FAVOR |
WITHHELD |
||
| Robert L. Phillips |
29,827,753 |
97.32% |
821,816 |
2.68% |
| Daniel E. Friedmann |
30,638,762 |
99.96% |
10,807 |
0.04% |
| Thomas S. Chambers |
30,597,325 |
99.83% |
52,244 |
0.17% |
| Dennis H. Chookaszian |
30,527,638 |
99.60% |
121,931 |
0.40% |
| Brian G. Kenning |
30,136,007 |
98.32% |
513,562 |
1.68% |
| Fares F. Salloum |
30,597,165 |
99.83% |
52,404 |
0.17% |
| Eric J. Zahler |
30,640,971 |
99.97% |
8,598 |
0.03% |
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."
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For further information: Wendy Keyzer, MDA External Relations, (604) 231-2743, [email protected]
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