Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Tilray Stockholders Vote “FOR” Tilray’s Proposal to Protect Stockholders and Promote Accountability
November 03 2022 - 12:06PM
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Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ | TSX:
TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged
goods company, today announced that Institutional Shareholder
Services (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis), both
leading independent providers of proxy research and vote
recommendations to the investment community, have recommended that
Tilray stockholders vote
“FOR” Proposal 3,
the Company’s proposal to eliminate Tilray’s Class 1 common stock
at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual
Meeting”) to be held on November 22, 2022.
“We are pleased that ISS and Glass Lewis agree
that stockholders should support Proposal 3 at the upcoming Annual
Meeting,” said Irwin D. Simon, Tilray Brands’ Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. “The endorsement of the two major independent
proxy advisory firms reaffirms our conviction that Proposal 3 is in
the best interests of our stockholders and a critical part of our
strategy to simplify our capital structure and modernize our
corporate governance, which we believe will protect stockholders
and promote accountability. We encourage stockholders to vote “FOR”
Proposal 3 and all proposals at our upcoming Annual Meeting to
support strong corporate governance and oversight.”
In determining to recommend
“FOR” Proposal 3, ISS noted1:
“This proposal will
simplify and update the company's governing
documents to reflect that no shares of Class 1 common
stock are outstanding, and none will be issued in the future. In
addition, this will have no impact on the rights of current
shareholders. Therefore, support for this proposal
is warranted.”
Glass Lewis, which joined ISS in recommending
“FOR” Proposal 3, noted1:
“Allowing one
vote per share generally operates as a safeguard for common
shareholders by ensuring that those who hold a significant
minority of shares are able to weigh in on issues set forth by the
board.”
Tilray urges shareholders to vote today to
support these key initiatives to ensure best corporate governance
practices and help the Company protect the influence of its
stockholders. Your support is important, no matter how many or how
few shares you own.
If you have any questions, or need any
assistance in voting your shares, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC
at (800) 449-0910 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or (203)
658-9400 or by email at TLRY@info.morrowsodali.com.
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“FOR” TODAY!
About Tilray BrandsTilray
Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global
cannabis lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with
operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and
Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one
person at a time – by inspiring and empowering a worldwide
community to live their very best life, enhanced by moments of
connection and wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the most
responsible, trusted and market leading cannabis consumer products
company in the world with a portfolio of innovative, high-quality
and beloved brands that address the needs of the consumers,
customers and patients we serve. A pioneer in cannabis research,
cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production
platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including
comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft
beverages.
For more information on how we open a world of
wellbeing, visit www.Tilray.com and follow @tilray on all social
platforms.
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Statements Certain statements in this communication
that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking
information or forward-looking statements (together,
“forward-looking statements”) under Canadian securities laws and
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, that are intended to be subject to the “safe harbor”
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forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Certain
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were used in drawing the conclusions contained in the
forward-looking statements throughout this communication.
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our
intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses, or current
expectations concerning, among other things: the Company’s ability
to become the world's leading cannabis-focused consumer branded
company; the Company’s ability to achieve market share and revenue
growth in particular markets, including in Canada, the U.S. and the
EU; our ability to achieve $4B in revenue by the end of fiscal 2024
and projected cost savings; and the likelihood and timing of any
cannabis legislation in the U.S., Germany and other jurisdictions.
Many factors could cause actual results, performance, or
achievement to be materially different from any forward-looking
statements, and other risks and uncertainties not presently known
to the Company or that the Company deems immaterial could also
cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements contained herein. For a
more detailed discussion of these risks and other factors, see the
most recently filed annual information form of Tilray and the
Annual Report on Form 10-K (and other periodic reports filed with
the SEC) of Tilray made with the SEC and available on EDGAR. The
forward-looking statements included in this communication are made
as of the date of this communication and the Company does not
undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking
statements to reflect new information, subsequent events, or
otherwise unless required by applicable securities
laws.
ContactsFor media
inquiries, please contact:Berrin
Nooratanews@tilray.com
For investor inquiries, please
contact:Raphael Gross
203-682-8253Raphael.Gross@icrinc.com
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