TORONTO, May 6, 2021 /CNW/ - Accord Financial Corp.
(TSX: ACD) (the "Company") today announced the voting results
from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("ASM") held on
May 5, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth
at the meeting as set out below. A total of 6,330,020 shares were
represented at the ASM representing 73.96% of the total issued and
outstanding shares.
1. Election of Directors
The following six 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
|
Name
|
For
|
Withheld
|
|
For
|
Withheld
|
David
Beutel
|
6,031,649
|
171,146
|
|
97.24%
|
2.76%
|
Ken Hitzig
|
5,955,009
|
247,786
|
|
96.01%
|
3.99%
|
Simon
Hitzig
|
5,994,649
|
208,146
|
|
96.64%
|
3.36%
|
Jean Holly
|
6,057,695
|
145,100
|
|
97.66%
|
2.34%
|
Gary
Prager
|
6,063,995
|
138,800
|
|
97.76%
|
2.24%
|
Stephen
Warden
|
6,063,995
|
138,800
|
|
97.76%
|
2.24%
|
2. Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as
auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For
|
Withheld
|
|
For
|
Withheld
|
6,202,495
|
300
|
|
100%
|
0.00%
|
3. Approval of 2021 Stock Option
Plan
The 2021 Stock Option Plan was approved by the shareholders of
the Company.
|
|
|
|
|
For
|
Against
|
|
For
|
Against
|
6,160,005
|
42,790
|
|
99.31%
|
0.69%
|
About Accord Financial Corp.
Accord Financial is
North America's most dynamic
commercial finance company providing fast, versatile financing
solutions for companies in transition including factoring,
inventory finance, equipment leasing, trade finance and film/media
finance. By leveraging our unique combination of financial
strength, deep experience and independent thinking, we craft
winning financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses,
simply delivered, so our clients can thrive. For 43 years, Accord
has helped businesses manage their cash flows and maximize
financial opportunities.
SOURCE Accord Financial Corp.