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Globe and Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Roots Announces Results of Voting at Fiscal 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Changes to Board of Directors
Roots ('Roots,' 'Roots Canada' or the 'Company') (TSX: ROOT), a premium-outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced the results of voting at its Fiscal 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held today (the 'Meeting'). Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting as set out below is described in greater detail in the Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular of Roots dated June 6, 2025. The total number of shares represented at the Meeting was 32,924,989, representing approximately 82% of Roots' outstanding shares entitled to be voted. Election of Directors All of the nominees listed in the Management Information Circular prepared in connection with the Meeting were elected as directors by a resolution passed by a majority of the shareholders represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting, to hold office until the next annual meeting following their election or until their successors are elected or appointed. The following represents the votes received with regard to such matter: Nominee Votes For % Votes For Votes Against % Votes Against Phil Bacal 32,880,672 99.87% 43,987 0.13% Scott Cameron 32,882,972 99.87% 41,687 0.13% Mary Ann Curran 32,887,789 99.89% 36,870 0.11% Gregory David 32,887,732 99.89% 36,927 0.11% Edward H. Kernaghan 32,893,372 99.90% 31,287 0.10% Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O. Ont. 32,883,982 99.88% 40,677 0.12% Dexter Peart 32,886,772 99.88% 37,887 0.12% Meghan Roach 32,883,989 99.88% 40,670 0.12% Erol Uzumeri 32,867,677 99.83% 56,982 0.17% As previously disclosed, Richard Mavrinac and Joel Teitelbaum did not seek re-election at the Meeting. Meghan Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roots, stated: 'We look forward to welcoming Scott Cameron and Ed Kernaghan to the Roots Board of Directors. Scott's deep experience in Asia will be additive as we continue to explore global expansion, while Ed brings a strong background in capital markets and public company boards. I would also like to sincerely thank Joel Teitelbaum and Richard Mavrinac for their commitment and meaningful contributions to Roots over the years.' Erol Uzumeri, Chairman of the Board, added: 'We are excited to strengthen our Board with the appointments of Scott and Ed, whose complementary skills fit perfectly with our goals. Scott's international experience and Ed's governance expertise will bring valuable insights to our discussions as we work toward a promising future. On behalf of the Board, I am grateful to Joel and Richard for their thoughtful leadership and commitment throughout their tenure.' Scott Cameron is a self-employed consultant advising and financing ventures in the consumer, apparel, and sports/athletics sectors. Between 2021-2022, he served as CEO of Hourglass Cosmetics, a cruelty-free luxury beauty brand. Prior to that, Mr. Cameron held several senior executive roles at Canada Goose from 2016-2021, including President of Asia-Pacific, President of Greater China, EVP of Stores and Ecommerce, and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer. Before Canada Goose, Mr. Cameron was a Partner in the Consumer and Retail practice at McKinsey & Company, advising global brands on growth strategy, merchandising, international expansion, organization, and digital transformation. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a George Baker Scholar, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen's University. Edward Kernaghan is currently President of Kernwood Limited and a partner at Kernaghan & Partners, positions he has held since October 2000 and January 2015, respectively. Mr. Kernaghan has over 15 years of experience in the financial services business. He held the position of Executive Vice-President at Kernaghan Securities, a firm he started along with his father, Ted Kernaghan, in 2001. Mr. Kernaghan also currently serves on a number of other public company boards, including Velan Inc., Exco Technologies Limited, Obsidian Energy Ltd. and Black Diamond Group Limited. Mr. Kernaghan is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics, and he has a Bachelor of Science, Honors degree from Queen's University. Appointment of Auditors KPMG LLP was reappointed as auditor of Roots and the directors were authorized to fix the auditor's remuneration by a resolution passed by a majority of the shareholders represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. The following represents the votes received with regard to such matter: 32,905,219 99.94% 19,770 0.06% Approval of Amendment to Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan The adoption of the amendment to Roots' omnibus equity incentive plan was approved by a resolution passed by a majority of the shareholders present or represented by proxy at the Meeting. As a result, the total number of common shares of Roots available for issuance under the omnibus equity incentive plan has increased from 3,679,220 common shares to 4,084,703 common shares. The following represents the votes received with regard to such matter: Votes For % Votes For Votes Against % Votes Against 32,761,398 99.50% 163,261 0.50% About Roots Established in 1973, Roots is a global lifestyle brand. Starting from a small cabin in northern Canada, Roots has become a global brand with over 100 corporate retail stores in Canada, two stores in the United States, and an eCommerce platform, We have more than 100 partner-operated stores in Asia, and we also operate a dedicated Roots-branded storefront on in China. We design, market, and sell a broad selection of products in different departments, including women's, men's, children's, and gender-free apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories. Our products are built with uncompromising comfort, quality, and style that allows you to feel At Home With Nature TM. We offer products designed to meet life's everyday adventures and provide you with the versatility to live your life to the fullest. We also wholesale through business-to-business channels and license the brand to a select group of licensees selling products to major retailers. Roots Corporation is a Canadian corporation doing business as 'Roots' and 'Roots Canada'.
CBC
20 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
P.E.I.'s 4 major political parties have candidates in place for Aug. 12 byelections
Social Sharing There's now a full slate of candidates from P.E.I.'s four major parties for two provincial byelections being held this summer. Voters in District 9 and District 15 will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Brackley–Hunter River is former premier Dennis King's old district. The Progressive Conservative leader resigned in February after having served as the district's MLA since 2019. In alphabetical order, the District 9 candidates are: Kent Dollar for the Progressive Conservatives. Nicole Ford for the Liberals. Philip Hamming for the Green Party. Michelle Neill for the New Democratic Party. Charlottetown–Hillsborough Park was left vacant by the resignation of MLA Natalie Jameson, the district's MLA since 2019, who later ran federally for the Conservatives. In alphabetical order, the District 15 candidates are: Dennis Jameson for the Progressive Conservatives Dr. Janine Karpakis for the Green Party Carolyn Simpson for the Liberals Simone Webster for the New Democratic Party No Independent candidates are listed on the Elections P.E.I. site so far. The deadline for candidate nominations is Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Elections P.E.I. says advance polls will take place in both districts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2; Monday, Aug. 4; and Friday, Aug. 8. The byelection results cannot change the balance of power in the province. Premier Rob Lantz's Progressive Conservatives have a comfortable majority in the 27-seat P.E.I. Legislative Assembly, with 19 seats compared to three each for the Liberals and the Green Party.
Japan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
Upper House election confirms inexorable decline of voting blocs
The listless performance of established parties such as the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito in Sunday's Upper House election has confirmed the relentless decline of a long-time fixture of Japanese politics — voting blocs. While the rise of unaffiliated voters is not a new phenomenon, even in graying Japan, it's never been as apparent as on Sunday when the electorate turned up en masse for new forces able to seemingly address its frustration. Exit polls indicated that, when appealing to unaffiliated voters, the LDP faced fierce competition from smaller parties.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Early in-person voting begins for primary in Sedgwick County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Advance in-person voting began at the Sedgwick County Election Office for the primary election. Voters in Wichita will narrow down candidates for the Wichita City Council seat for District 1 and USD 259 Board of Education District 1 and District 5. Maize residents will decide whether to support a 1% sales tax. 'These local elections are municipal and school district elections. I get on my soapbox every time because I think the local and school board elections impact us more in our daily lives than the national elections do,' Laura Rainwater, Sedgwick County Election Commissioner, said. Woman killed in flash floods on Overland Park trail Advance voting begins at the following five satellite locations on Thursday, July 31.(Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.): Bel Aire City Hall, 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, KS Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS Maize City Hall, 10100 Grady Ave, Maize, KS Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2727 E 25th St N, Wichita, KS Westlink Church of Christ, 10025 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS Some other Kansas towns will be having primaries for city council or commissioner positions. Other counties that KSN News has contacted will not be holding primaries because there are only a few candidates. 'Only about 27% of eligible voters in Sedgwick County are able to vote in this election, so not everybody is eligible to vote, so it's going to be a really small turnout election,' Rainwater said. 5 million above-ground pools recalled after deaths reported in 6 states Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 5. Visit to check if you have a ballot. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rush County is now a Vote Center County
If you are a registered voter in Rush County and ever had trouble remembering where you had to fill out your ballot, that issue has been resolved. As of Jan. 1, 2026, Rush County will be a vote center county. This means registered Rush County voters may vote at any voting location in Rush County, eliminating designated precinct locations for primary or general election days. With the support of the Rush County Commissioners and the Rush County Council, the Rush County Election Board filed a plan to become a vote center county with the Indiana Secretary of State's Office. Here are the voting locations: * Community Building at the Rush County Fairgrounds, 1181 N. Sexton Street, Rushville * Ercel Beaver Community Building, 1 N. Main Street, CarthagePosey Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, 7560 W. US Hwy 52, Arlington * Manilla Volunteer Fire Department, 9234 W State Road 44, Manilla * Milroy United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pleasant St., Milroy * Center Christian Church, 9112 N. 50 West, Knightstown * New Salem Lion's Club, 4324 E. US Hwy 52, Rushville Early and absentee voting will be available at the Rush County Clerk's Office on the second floor of the Rush County Courthouse and at one of the voting locations on the two Saturdays prior to election day. Locations to be announced. Any further changes to the voting experience in Rush County will be posted on the clerk's webpage ( There are no scheduled election this year in Indiana. Solve the daily Crossword
