EX-99.1 2 d730859dex991.htm EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

OF STANTEC INC.

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 – 10:30 A.M. MOUNTAIN TIME

EDMONTON, ALBERTA

VOTING RESULTS:

In accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, the following sets out matters voted on at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders of Stantec Inc. (“Stantec”) held on May 15, 2014. Full details of the matters for shareholder action can be viewed by accessing the Management Proxy Circular for the meeting (http://www.stantec.com or http://www.sedar.com).

The Directors of Stantec recommended that Shareholders vote FOR matters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 below:

1.  Election of Directors

Each of the 9 nominees listed in the Management Proxy Circular was elected as a Director of Stantec.

Nominee		Votes For		% For		Votes Withheld		% Withheld
Douglas K. Ammerman		32,304,799		97.72		752,305		2.28
David L. Emerson, PC		32,851,725		99.38		205,379		0.62
Delores M. Etter		32,223,488		97.48		833,616		2.52
Anthony P. Franceschini		32,291,231		97.68		765,873		2.32
Robert J. Gomes		32,812,873		99.26		244,231		0.74
Susan E. Hartman		32,185,947		97.36		871,157		2.64
Aram H. Keith		32,890,876		99.50		166,228		0.50
Donald J. Lowry		31,986,805		96.76		1,070,299		3.24
Ivor M. Ruste		32,769,231		99.13		287,873		0.87

2.  Appointment of Auditors named in the Management Proxy Circular

Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants were appointed as auditors of Stantec until the close of the next annual general shareholders’ meeting and the Directors were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors.

Votes For		% For		Votes Withheld		% Withheld
32,313,319		95.66		1,465,725		4.34

3.  Rescindment and Approval of Bylaws

The Shareholders rejected the rescindment of Bylaw No. 1 and the adoption of Bylaw No. 2.

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
15,866,547		48.0		17,190,057		52.0

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4.  Approval of LTI Plan and Ratification of Awards

The Shareholders approved the long-term incentive plan and the grant of certain awards made under that plan as disclosed in the Management Information Circular delivered in advance of the 2014 annual and special meeting of shareholders.

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
28,793,388		87.10		4,263,216		12.90

5.  Advisory Vote to Accept Stantec’s Approach to Executive Compensation

The Shareholders accepted the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Information Circular delivered in advance of the 2014 annual and special meeting of shareholders.

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
30,889,791		93.45		2,166,813		6.55