CALGARY, May 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus" or the
"Corporation") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) is pleased to announce the voting
results from our Annual General Meeting held Friday, May 10, 2013. Each
of the matters is described in greater detail in the 2013 Notice of
Annual Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated March
21, 2013 (the "Circular").
1. Election of Directors
Shareholders elected the following twelve nominees as Directors of the
Corporation who will serve until the next annual meeting of
shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected
or appointed:
|
Name of Nominee
|
|
Votes For
|
|
Percent
|
|
Votes Withheld
|
|
Percent
|
|
David H. Barr
|
|
49,437,077
|
|
85.93%
|
|
8,097,418
|
|
14.07%
|
|
Edwin V. Dodge
|
|
49,437,451
|
|
85.93%
|
|
8,096,870
|
|
14.07%
|
|
James B. Fraser
|
|
53,557,891
|
|
93.09%
|
|
3,976,604
|
|
6.91%
|
|
Robert B. Hodgins
|
|
46,866,778
|
|
81.46%
|
|
10,667,541
|
|
18.54%
|
|
Gordon J. Kerr
|
|
53,521,056
|
|
93.02%
|
|
4,013,437
|
|
6.98%
|
|
Susan M. MacKenzie
|
|
49,399,343
|
|
85.86%
|
|
8,135,152
|
|
14.14%
|
|
Douglas R. Martin
|
|
53,500,926
|
|
92.99%
|
|
4,033,569
|
|
7.01%
|
|
Donald J. Nelson
|
|
52,883,527
|
|
91.92%
|
|
4,650,794
|
|
8.08%
|
|
David P. O'Brien
|
|
47,417,590
|
|
82.42%
|
|
10,116,904
|
|
17.58%
|
|
Elliott Pew
|
|
53,339,260
|
|
92.71%
|
|
4,195,061
|
|
7.29%
|
|
Glen D. Roane
|
|
50,597,021
|
|
87.94%
|
|
6,937,472
|
|
12.06%
|
|
Sheldon B. Steeves
|
|
53,227,306
|
|
92.51%
|
|
4,307,188
|
|
7.49%
|
2. Appointment of Auditors
Shareholders voted to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP,
Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the
Corporation:
|
Votes For
|
|
Percent
|
|
Votes Withheld
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113,874,148
|
|
97.81%
|
|
2,552,361
|
|
2.19%
|
3. Approval of Unallocated Options under the Stock Option Plan
Shareholders voted to approve all unallocated stock options under the
Stock Option Plan as described in the Circular:
|
Votes For
|
|
Percent
|
|
Votes Against
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
101,454,165
|
|
87.09%
|
|
15,037,170
|
|
12.91%
|
4. Approval of the Continuation and Amendment and Restatement of the
Shareholder Rights Plan
Shareholders voted to approve the continuation and restatement of the
Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan as described in the Circular:
|
Votes For
|
|
Percent
|
|
Votes Against
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,457,355
|
|
94.65%
|
|
3,078,923
|
|
5.35%
|
Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of
high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, complemented by growth
assets in resource plays with superior economics. We are focused on
creating value for our investors through the successful development of
our properties. Through our activities, we strive to provide investors
with a competitive return comprised of both income and organic growth
Gordon J. Kerr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
SOURCE: Enerplus Corporation
please contact Investor Relations at 1-800-319-6462 or e-mail investorrelations@enerplus.com.
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