AGI Announces Approval of All Resolutions at Annual Meeting of Shareholders
WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) ("AGI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2025. A total of 11,874,006 common shares, representing approximately 63% of AGI's outstanding shares, were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting.
The following nominees were elected as directors for the ensuing year, with the specific voting results being as follows:
Director
Votes For
Percentage
Votes Against
Percentage
Rohit Bhardwaj
8,934,310
75.70%
2,868,231
24.30%
Jean-Philippe Choquette
11,779,210
99.80%
23,331
0.20%
Mike Frank
8,623,174
73.06%
3,179,367
26.94%
Daniel Halyk
11,090,391
93.97%
712,150
6.03%
Paul Householder
11,112,535
94.15%
690,006
5.85%
Corrine Ricard
11,119,912
94.22%
682,629
5.78%
Mary Shafer-Malicki
7,099,816
60.15%
4,702,725
39.85%
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In addition, all other resolutions presented at the meeting were approved by AGI's shareholders, including the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors and the acceptance, on a non-binding advisory basis, of AGI's approach to executive compensation. Detailed voting results for all resolutions will be posted under AGI's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Company Profile
AGI is a provider of the equipment and solutions required to support the efficient storage, transport, and processing of food globally. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy and distributes its product worldwide.
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