EX-99.1 2 d745583dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO    News Release

Stantec Inc. 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Results

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY (May 10, 2019) TSX, NYSE: STN

Stantec Inc. (“Stantec” or the “Company”) held its annual general meeting of shareholders in Edmonton on May 10, 2019. A total of approximately 87,756,453 shares (approximately 78.47% 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   83,365,769   95.88   3,584,095   4.12
Richard C. Bradeen   86,505,662   99.49   444,202   0.51
Shelley A. M. Brown   86,683,024   99.69   266,840   0.31
Delores M. Etter   86,343,165   99.30   606,699   0.70
Robert J. Gomes   86,604,425   99.60   345,439   0.40
Susan E. Hartman   82,941,769   95.39   4,008,095   4.61
Gordon A. Johnston   86,662,025   99.67   287,839   0.33
Donald J. Lowry   85,707,441   98.57   1,242,423   1.43
Marie-Lucie Morin   86,214,863   99.15   735,001   0.85

 

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 meeting of shareholders, and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors.

 

Votes For   % For   Votes Withheld   % Withheld
84,667,525   96.48   3,088,928   3.52

 

3.

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
83,531,366   96.07   3,418,496   3.93


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

780-969-2018

cora.klein@stantec.com

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