Enerplus Announces Voting Results from the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, May 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) is pleased to announce the voting results from our Annual General Meeting held Friday, May 10, 2013. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the 2013 Notice of Annual Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated March 21, 2013 (the "Circular").
1. Election of Directors
Shareholders elected the following twelve nominees as Directors of the Corporation who will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed:
Name of Nominee | Votes For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent | ||||
David H. Barr | 49,437,077 | 85.93% | 8,097,418 | 14.07% | ||||
Edwin V. Dodge | 49,437,451 | 85.93% | 8,096,870 | 14.07% | ||||
James B. Fraser | 53,557,891 | 93.09% | 3,976,604 | 6.91% | ||||
Robert B. Hodgins | 46,866,778 | 81.46% | 10,667,541 | 18.54% | ||||
Gordon J. Kerr | 53,521,056 | 93.02% | 4,013,437 | 6.98% | ||||
Susan M. MacKenzie | 49,399,343 | 85.86% | 8,135,152 | 14.14% | ||||
Douglas R. Martin | 53,500,926 | 92.99% | 4,033,569 | 7.01% | ||||
Donald J. Nelson | 52,883,527 | 91.92% | 4,650,794 | 8.08% | ||||
David P. O'Brien | 47,417,590 | 82.42% | 10,116,904 | 17.58% | ||||
Elliott Pew | 53,339,260 | 92.71% | 4,195,061 | 7.29% | ||||
Glen D. Roane | 50,597,021 | 87.94% | 6,937,472 | 12.06% | ||||
Sheldon B. Steeves | 53,227,306 | 92.51% | 4,307,188 | 7.49% |
2. Appointment of Auditors
Shareholders voted to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation:
Votes For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent | |||
113,874,148 | 97.81% | 2,552,361 | 2.19% |
3. Approval of Unallocated Options under the Stock Option Plan
Shareholders voted to approve all unallocated stock options under the Stock Option Plan as described in the Circular:
Votes For | Percent | Votes Against | Percent | |||
101,454,165 | 87.09% | 15,037,170 | 12.91% |
4. Approval of the Continuation and Amendment and Restatement of the Shareholder Rights Plan
Shareholders voted to approve the continuation and restatement of the Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan as described in the Circular:
Votes For | Percent | Votes Against | Percent | |||
54,457,355 | 94.65% | 3,078,923 | 5.35% |
Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, complemented by growth assets in resource plays with superior economics. We are focused on creating value for our investors through the successful development of our properties. Through our activities, we strive to provide investors with a competitive return comprised of both income and organic growth
Gordon J. Kerr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
SOURCE: Enerplus Corporation
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