Montreal, Quebec - May 10, 2023 - Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) ("Stella-Jones" or the "Company") today announced its director election results following its Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Meeting"), held this morning.
All of the nominees proposed as directors in the Company's Management Information Circular dated March 14, 2023 were elected to the Board of Directors of Stella-Jones by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders at the Meeting or represented by proxy at the Meeting. Detailed voting results for the election of directors were as follows:
Nominee
Votes for
Votes Against
#
%
#
%
Robert Coallier
46,253,996
96.55
1,651,809
3.4
Anne E. Giardini
46,249,960
96.55
1,654,145
3.5
Rhodri J. Harries
47,763,845
99.70
141,960
0.3
Karen Laflamme
47,023,668
98.16
882,137
1.8
Katherine A. Lehman
46,644,295
97.37
1,259,810
2.6
James A. Manzi, Jr.
46,982,583
98.07
923,222
1.9
Douglas Muzyka
45,392,314
94.75
2,513,491
5.2
Sara O'Brien
46,480,540
97.02
1,425,265
3.0
Simon Pelletier
45,507,082
94.99
2,398,723
5.0
Éric Vachon
47,768,209
99.71
137,596
0.3
Additionally, the advisory vote on executive compensation (Say on Pay) received 91.72% approval.
Results on all matters voted at the Meeting are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
ABOUT STELLA-JONES
Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX : SJ) is North America's leading producer of pressure-treated wood products. It supplies the continent's major electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with wood utility poles and North America's Class 1, short line and commercial railroad operators with railway ties and timbers. Stella-Jones also provides industrial products, which include wood for railway bridges and crossings, marine and foundation pilings, construction timbers and coal tar-based products. Approximately 70%-75% of the Company's sales are typically derived from these infrastructure-related product categories. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes premium treated residential lumber and accessories to Canadian and American retailers for outdoor applications, with a significant portion of the business devoted to servicing the Canadian market through its national manufacturing and distribution network. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information, visit: www.stella-jones.com.
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Stella-Jones Inc. is a Canada-based producer of pressure-treated wood products. The Company supplies various electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with wood utility poles and North Americaâs short line and commercial railroad operators with railway ties and timbers. The Company also provides industrial products, which include wood for railway bridges and crossings, marine and foundation pilings, construction timbers and coal tar-based products. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes premium treated residential lumber and accessories to Canadian and American retailers for outdoor applications, with a significant portion of the business devoted to servicing Canadian customers through its national manufacturing and distribution network. The Company operates 45 wood treating plants and a coal tar distillery. These facilities are located across Canada and the United States and are complemented by a procurement and distribution network.
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