Canada NewsWire
TORONTO, May 4, 2017
TORONTO, May 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Accord Financial Corp. (TSX –
ACD) (the "Company") today announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held
May 3, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.
Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting as set out below. A total of 6,033,253 shares
were voted at the AGM representing 72.62% of the total issued and outstanding shares.
1. Election of Directors
The following seven nominees were elected to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders
or until their successors are elected or appointed:
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Number of Votes
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Percentage of Votes Cast
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Name
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For
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Withheld
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For
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Withheld
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David Beutel
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5,905,247
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3,101
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99.95%
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0.05%
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Tom Henderson
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5,802,097
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106,251
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98.20%
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1.80%
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Ken Hitzig
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5,800,597
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107,751
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98.18%
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1.82%
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Gary Prager
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5,905,046
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3,302
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99.94%
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0.06%
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Robert Sandler
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5,895,247
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13,301
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99.78%
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0.22%
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John Swidler
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5,895,247
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13,301
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99.78%
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0.22%
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Stephen Warden
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5,896,047
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12,301
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99.79%
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0.21%
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2. Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were appointed as auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2017.
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For
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Withheld
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For
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Withheld
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6,033,152
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101
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100%
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About Accord Financial Corp.
Accord Financial Corp. is a leading North American finance company providing distinctive working capital solutions to
companies from coast to coast. Accord's flexible finance programs cover the full spectrum of asset-based lending, from factoring
and inventory finance, to equipment leasing and trade finance. For 39 years, Accord has helped businesses manage their cash flows
and maximize financial opportunities – keeping business liquid.
SOURCE Accord Financial Corp.
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