All resolutions at annual meeting approved by large majority
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Corporation (TELUS) (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) announced today that the nominees listed in the Company’s 2023 information circular were elected as directors of TELUS. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at TELUS’ annual meeting on May 4, 2023 (the Meeting) are set out below.
Each of the following 14 nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of TELUS:
Nominee
|
Votes For |
% Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
% Votes Withheld |
| Raymond T. Chan |
715,113,200 |
99.09% |
6,589,863 |
0.91% |
| Hazel Claxton |
718,494,779 |
99.56% |
3,184,619 |
0.44% |
| Lisa De Wilde |
713,591,419 |
98.88% |
8,088,267 |
1.12% |
| Victor Dodig |
710,157,719 |
98.46% |
11,095,242 |
1.54% |
| Darren Entwistle |
716,366,961 |
99.26% |
5,312,150 |
0.74% |
| Thomas Flynn |
719,715,632 |
99.73% |
1,959,839 |
0.27% |
| Mary Jo Haddad |
706,965,620 |
97.96% |
14,737,808 |
2.04% |
| Kathy Kinloch |
713,916,048 |
98.92% |
7,788,220 |
1.08% |
| Christine Magee |
715,835,382 |
99.19% |
5,869,770 |
0.81% |
| John Manley |
709,926,574 |
98.38% |
11,704,500 |
1.62% |
| David Mowat |
717,925,165 |
99.48% |
3,774,073 |
0.52% |
| Marc Parent |
709,666,857 |
98.33% |
12,032,937 |
1.67% |
| Denise Pickett |
715,165,208 |
99.09% |
6,539,903 |
0.91% |
| W. Sean Willy |
714,902,055 |
99.06% |
6,797,147 |
0.94% |
All matters voted on at the Meeting were approved as follows:
| Matter |
Votes For |
% Votes For |
Votes Withheld /
Against |
% Votes
Withheld/
Against
|
| Appointment of auditor |
675,954,638 |
92.38% |
55,777,096 |
7.62% |
Advisory vote to accept TELUS’ approach to
executive compensation |
678,805,377 |
94.06% |
42,887,495 |
5.94% |
| Approve an increase to the share reserve under the Company’s Restricted Share Unit Plan |
698,121,536 |
96.73% |
23,578,895 |
3.27% |
| Approve an increase to the share reserve under the Company’s Performance Share Unit Plan |
698,891,262 |
96.84% |
22,799,181 |
3.16% |
Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be published shortly on telus.com/agm, and filed with the Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $18 billion in annual revenue and 18 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better.
Operating in 31 countries around the world, TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media and eCommerce and fintech.
TELUS Health is a global health care leader, which provides employee and family primary and preventive health care and wellness solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS’ strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering 67 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.
Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute $1.5 billion, including 2 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.
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For more information, please contact:
Jacinthe Beaulieu
418-318-6102
Jacinthe.Beaulieu@telus.com
