Big Rock Brewery Inc. Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, Alberta, May 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) ("Big Rock" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held today (the "Meeting"). The resolutions approved at the Meeting were as follows:
The resolution to fix the number of directors of the Corporation to be elected at the Meeting at seven (7) directors was approved.
The resolution to appoint the seven (7) nominees as directors of the Corporation to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed, was passed by way of ballot and each of the directors received the following votes for their election:
| Nominee | Votes For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent | ||||
| Michael Kohut | 3,823,561 | 99.25% | 28,941 | 0.75% | ||||
| Kathleen McNally-Leitch | 3,825,309 | 99.29% | 27,196 | 0.71% | ||||
| Robert G. Peters | 3,825,046 | 99.29% | 27,456 | 0.71% | ||||
| Jim Riddell | 3,832,999 | 99.49% | 19,503 | 0.51% | ||||
| P. Donnell Noone | 3,833,281 | 99.50% | 19,221 | 0.50% | ||||
| Stephen J. Giblin | 3,825,573 | 99.30% | 26,929 | 0.70% | ||||
| Alanna McDonald | 3,825,511 | 99.30% | 26,991 | 0.70% |
The resolution to appoint Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants of Calgary, Alberta as the Corporation's auditors was approved.
The resolution to approve the unallocated stock options under the Corporation's stock option plan was approved with 3,742,613 (97.15%) of the shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour of the resolution.
The resolution to approve the restricted share unit award plan of the Corporation was approved with 3,742,613 (97.15%) of the shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour of the resolution.
About Big Rock Brewery Inc.
In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings ? Bitter, Porter and Traditional Ale ? forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, four ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today. With brewing operations in Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, and sales in five Canadian provinces and two territories, Big Rock has been a significant supporter of local Canadian breweries and communities for over 33 years. Big Rock trades on the TSX under the symbol "BR".
For more information on Big Rock Brewery visit www.bigrockbeer.com
For further information, please contact:
| Wayne Arsenault, President & Chief Executive Officer, or Don Sewell, Chief Financial Officer: | |
| Phone: | (403) 720-3239 |
| Fax: | (403) 720-3641 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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