EX-99.1 2 d582485dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO    News Release

Stantec 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Results

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY (May 11, 2018) TSX, NYSE:STN

Stantec Inc. (“Stantec” or the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Edmonton on May 10, 2018. A total of approximately 89,992,013 shares (approximately 79% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy.

The complete voting results from the meeting are as follows:

 

1. Election of Directors

Each of the nine nominees listed in the Management Information Circular was elected as a Director of Stantec.

 

         

Nominee

      Votes For        % For        Votes Withheld        % Withheld  
         

Douglas K. Ammerman

      86,911,283        97.60        2,139,941        2.40  
         

Richard C. Bradeen

      88,774,884        99.69        276,340        0.31  
         

Delores M. Etter

      81,225,876        91.21        7,825,348        8.79  
         

Robert J. Gomes

      88,056,839        98.88        994,385        1.12  
         

Susan E. Hartman

      77,756,939        87.32        11,294,285        12.68  
         

Gordon A. Johnston

      88,233,273        99.08        817,951        0.92  
         

Aram H. Keith

      78,465,839        88.11        10,585,385        11.89  
         

Donald J. Lowry

      80,870,126        90.81        8,181,098        9.19  
         

Marie-Lucie Morin

      81,251,661        91.24        7,799,563        8.76  

 

2. Appointment of Auditors named in the Management Proxy Circular

Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were reappointed 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
       

85,445,323

    94.95    4,546,690    5.05

 

3. Approval of By-law No. 2

Shareholders approved By-law No. 2, which sets out advance notice requirements for director nominations as described more particularly in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection with the meeting.

 

       
Votes For   % For   Votes Against   % Against
       
87,441,860   98.19   1,609,309   1.81

4. Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

Shareholders accepted the Company’s approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection with the meeting.

 

       
Votes For   % For   Votes Against   % Against
       
78,423,538   88.07   10,627,686   11.93

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.

Investor Contact

Cora Klein

Stantec Investor Relations

Ph: (780) 969-2018

cora.klein@stantec.com

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