Empire Industries Ltd. announced changes to the composition of its board of directors, arising from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on September 17, 2014. The new director is Peter White Robinson, who has many years of experience in international contracting businesses. Not returning this year are Campbell McIntyre and Bruce Jackson.

Mr. McIntyre announced his intention to retire from Empire before the information circular was issued, and was therefore not included in the slate of candidates. Bruce Jackson announced his retirement after the information circular was issued, and withdrew his candidacy accordingly.