GRIMSBY, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 13, 2016) – Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A)(TSX:ADW.B) (“APL” or the “Company”) today announced the final director and auditor election results from its 2016 Annual and Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders held on September 9, 2016.
The total number of Class B Voting Shares represented by shareholders present in person or by proxy at the Meeting was 27, representing 86.74% of the 3,004,041 voting shares issued and outstanding as of the record date.
- Election of Directors – The following nine nominees were elected to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed. The nominees were listed in the Company’s management information circular dated July 29, 2016.
| Nominee |
| Dino J. Bianco |
| Mark W. Cosens |
| Lori C. Covert |
| Michelle DiEmanuele |
| Richard D. Hossack Ph.D. |
| Perry J. Miele |
| A. Angus Peller MD |
| John E. Peller |
| Randy A. Powell |
- Appointment of Auditors – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as the auditor of the Company (and the directors were authorized to fix their remuneration).
- Approval of amending the Articles of the Corporation -Authorization was received to amend the Corporation’s articles to provide for (1) the division of each Class A Non-Voting Share into Three Class A Non-Voting Shares, and (2) the division of each Class B Share into Three Class B Shares.
Andrew Peller Limited is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. The Company owns and operates more 100 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop and Wine Country Vintners store names. The Company also owns Andrew Peller Imports based in Vancouver and The Small Winemaker’s Collection Inc. based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company’s products are sold predominantly in Canada with a focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products.
Mr. Brian D. Athaide
CFO and EVP HR and IT
(905) 643-4131 Ext. 2210
[email protected]
