TORONTO, April 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) today announced the
results of its annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”), held in Toronto, Ontario on April 17, 2018.
The Corporation is pleased to report that each of the director nominees listed in its management information circular dated March
5, 2018 were elected as directors of FTG. The directors have been elected to serve until the close of the next annual meeting
of shareholders. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors of FTG are set out below.
Each of the following five director nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of FTG:
Nominee |
Votes
For |
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% Votes
For |
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Votes
Withheld |
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% Votes
Withheld |
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Mike L. Andrade |
13,076,713 |
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99.99% |
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1,468 |
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0.01% |
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Robert J. Beutel |
13,077,013 |
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99.99% |
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1,168 |
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0.01% |
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Bradley C. Bourne |
13,076,253 |
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99.99% |
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1,928 |
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0.01% |
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Edward C. Hanna |
12,634,029 |
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96.60% |
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444,152 |
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3.40% |
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David F. Masotti |
13,076,253 |
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99.99% |
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1,928 |
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0.01% |
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In addition, at the AGM, the shareholders also approved appointing BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Professional
Accountants, as the Corporation’s auditor and authorizing the directors to fix the auditor’s remuneration. For more
information on these matters, please refer to FTG’s management information circular dated March 5, 2018, available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
ABOUT FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating
units:
FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high
reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defense, and high
technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, and a joint venture in
Tianjin, China.
FTG Aerospace manufactures illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and sub-assemblies for original equipment
manufacturers of aerospace and defense equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California,
Fort Worth, Texas and Tianjin, China.
The Corporation's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
related to, but not limited to, FTG’s operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies.
Forward-looking information typically contains words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”,
“plan” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such statements are based on the current
expectations of management of the Corporation and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including
economic factors and the Corporation’s industry, generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible factors.
Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events and results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Corporation. The reader is cautioned to
consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to the Corporation and not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Other than as may be required by law, FTG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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For further information please
contact: |
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Bradley C. Bourne, President and CEO |
Tel: (416) 299-4000 |
Firan Technology Group Corporation |
bradbourne@ftgcorp.com
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Melinda Diebel, Vice President and CFO |
Tel: (416) 299-4000 |
Firan Technology Group Corporation |
melindadiebel@ftgcorp.com
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Additional information can be found at the Corporation’s website www.ftgcorp.com.