Enerplus Announces Voting Results from the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, May 8, 2015 /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 8, 2015. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the 2015 Notice of Annual Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated April 2, 2015 (the "Circular").
1. Election of Directors
Shareholders elected the following ten 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 |
79,881,730 |
98.84% |
938,023 |
1.16% |
Michael R. Culbert |
79,286,200 |
98.10% |
1,533,554 |
1.90% |
Ian C. Dundas |
79,772,297 |
98.70% |
1,047,457 |
1.30% |
Hillary A. Foulkes |
79,238,370 |
98.04% |
1,581,384 |
1.96% |
James B. Fraser |
79,919,797 |
98.89% |
899,957 |
1.11% |
Robert B. Hodgins |
76,890,472 |
95.14% |
3,929,281 |
4.86% |
Susan M. MacKenzie |
79,815,212 |
98.76% |
1,004,542 |
1.24% |
Elliott Pew |
79,848,580 |
98.80% |
971,174 |
1.20% |
Glen D. Roane |
76,607,191 |
94.79% |
4,212,563 |
5.21% |
Sheldon B. Steeves |
79,240,273 |
98.05% |
1,579,480 |
1.95% |
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 |
119,342,390 |
97.79% |
2,691,982 |
2.21% |
3. Approval of the Non-Binding Resolution on the Approach to Executive Compensation
Shareholders voted to approve the non-binding resolution on Enerplus' approach to executive compensation as described in the Circular:
Votes For |
Percent |
Votes Against |
Percent |
75,971,734 |
94.00% |
4,846,488 |
6.00% |
Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of oil and gas assets in resource plays that offer significant organic growth potential. We are focused on creating value for our investors through the execution of a disciplined capital investment strategy that supports the successful development of our properties, and a monthly dividend to shareholders. We are a responsible developer of resources that strives to provide investors with a competitive return comprised of both growth and income.
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Ian C. Dundas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation
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