PyroGenesis Reports Voting Results from 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Announces Appointment of Senior Legal Counsel, Audrey Haligua
June 21 2022 - 10:15PM
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR)
(NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company (hereinafter referred
to as the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops,
manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes, high
quality plasma atomized metal powder for 3D printing, and
sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases
(GHG), is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual
meeting of shareholders held on June 21, 2022 in a virtual format.
A total of approximately 52% of the issued and
outstanding common shares of PyroGenesis were represented at the
meeting.
All of the nominees for election as directors of
PyroGenesis referred to in its management information circular for
the meeting were elected. Votes cast on this matter were as
follows:
Nominee |
Votes For |
% of Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
% of Votes Withheld |
P. Peter Pascali |
71,260,036 |
99.56% |
312,940 |
0.44% |
Robert Radin |
71,189,443 |
99.46% |
383,533 |
0.54% |
Andrew Abdalla |
71,180,761 |
99.45% |
392,215 |
0.55% |
Dr. Virendra Jha |
71,210,086 |
99.49% |
362,890 |
0.51% |
Rodayna Kafal |
71,248,748 |
99.55% |
324,228 |
0.45% |
Ben Naccarato |
70,956,183 |
99.14% |
616,793 |
0.86% |
Nannette Ramsey |
71,268,801 |
99.58% |
304,175 |
0.42% |
Shareholders approved the appointment of Raymond
Chabot Grant Thornton LLP as auditor of PyroGenesis and the
directors of PyroGenesis were authorized to fix their
remuneration.
Shareholders authorized a change in the name of
the Corporation to “PyroGenesis Inc.” or to such other name the
Board of Directors deems appropriate. Shareholders also approved
the adoption of a new Long Term Incentive Plan.
Final voting results on all matters voted on at
the meeting can be found under PyroGenesis’ profile on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
Additionally, the Company announced today that
Audrey Haligua has joined the Company as Senior Legal Counsel.
Ms. Haligua was admitted to the Quebec Bar in
2002 and has over 20 years of experience in corporate and
commercial law. Ms. Haligua will be responsible for identifying,
assessing and managing legal, reputational and regulatory risks for
the Company and providing guidance on a variety of legal matters,
including securities, corporate governance, contracts, employment
and intellectual property. Before joining PyroGenesis, Ms. Haligua
worked for an international private manufacturing company as
Director of Corporate Affairs. As sole in-house counsel, she was
responsible for all legal matters associated to the organization.
Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Contract Specialist for a
publicly traded aerospace company. As a complement to her
corporate-centered practice, she advised clients on matters
relating to real estate, the Charter of the French Language, and
participated in the due diligence phase of transaction files. Ms.
Haligua completed a Bachelor of Civil Law at Université de
Sherbrooke, and a Common Law Bachelor (Juris Doctorate) at Queen’s
University.
The Company also announces the departure of
Sara-Catherine Tolszczuk. Ms. Tolszczuk, predecessor of Ms.
Haligua, has departed from her full-time in-house counsel role at
PyroGenesis to start her own enterprise through which she provides
legal services to public and private technology companies.
"We are excited to welcome Audrey to the team at
this exciting time. We look forward to benefiting from her deep
legal expertise as we continue to grow PyroGenesis into a truly
global organization with a focus on sustainability and reducing
GHGs,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and Chief Executive
Officer. “Sara-Catherine's intellectual property knowledge and
negotiation skills have been significant in the growth of the
Company over the last two years. We are pleased that Sara-Catherine
continues to serve the Company as Secretary of the Board and as
outside counsel on a project-by-project basis”
About PyroGenesis Canada
Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is
a leader in the design, development, manufacture and
commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. The
Company provides its engineering and manufacturing expertise and
its turnkey process equipment packages to customers in the defense,
metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing),
and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers,
scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office and
its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis
maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront
of technology development and commercialization. The Company’s core
competencies allow PyroGenesis to provide innovative plasma
torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical
processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace.
PyroGenesis’ operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified.
For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com.
This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate",
"continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and
other similar expressions which constitute "forward- looking
information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's current
expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our
expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the
market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the
capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to
research and development, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the
regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current
views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed
from time-to-time in the Corporation's ongoing filings with the
securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at
www.sedar.com, or at www.sec.gov. Actual results, events, and
performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The
Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward- looking statements either as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
applicable securities laws. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) nor the NASDAQ Stock
Market, LLC accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this press release.
SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
For further information please contact: Rodayna
Kafal, Vice President, IR/Comms. and Strategic BDPhone: (514)
937-0002, E-mail: ir@pyrogenesis.com RELATED LINK:
http://www.pyrogenesis.com/
PyroGenesis Canada (NASDAQ:PYR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
PyroGenesis Canada (NASDAQ:PYR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024