TORONTO, May 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Accord Financial Corp. (TSX –
ACD) (the "Company") today announced the voting results from
its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held
May 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario.
Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth
at the meeting as set out below. A total of 6,012,583 shares were
represented at the AGM representing 72.37% 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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5,984,327
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18,401
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99.69%
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0.31%
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Tom
Henderson
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5,881,031
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121,697
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97.97%
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2.03%
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Ken Hitzig
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5,881,831
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120,897
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97.99%
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2.01%
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Gary
Prager
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5,984,327
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18,401
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99.69%
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0.31%
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Robert
Sandler
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5,984,327
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18,401
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99.69%
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0.31%
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John
Swidler
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5,984,327
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18,401
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99.69%
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0.31%
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Stephen
Warden
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5,984,327
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18,401
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99.69%
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0.31%
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2. Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as
auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
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For
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Withheld
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For
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Withheld
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6,011,132
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401
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99.99%
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0.01%
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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 receivables and inventory finance,
equipment lending and leasing, trade finance, to film and media
finance. For 40 years, Accord has helped businesses manage their
cash flows and maximize financial opportunities – keeping business
liquid.
SOURCE Accord Financial Corp.