GALIANO GOLD ANNOUNCES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VOTING RESULTS
Galiano Gold (TSX: GAU, NYSE American: GAU) announced that all resolutions presented at their Annual General Meeting on June 13, 2024, were approved by shareholders. Key decisions included fixing the number of directors at seven, re-electing the seven nominees as directors, re-appointing EY LLP as auditors, and approving the company’s executive compensation approach. The number of directors was set with 99.31% of votes in favor. Each director nominee received over 99.82% votes in favor. EY LLP was reappointed with 99.31% approval, and 99.64% of shareholders endorsed the executive compensation plan.
- All resolutions were approved, indicating strong shareholder support.
- The number of directors was set at seven with 99.31% votes in favor, showing consensus on board structure.
- Each director nominee received over 99.82% votes in favor, demonstrating confidence in leadership.
- EY LLP was reappointed as auditors with 99.31% approval, ensuring continuity in financial oversight.
- Executive compensation approach was approved with 99.64% votes, reflecting shareholder satisfaction with management policies.
- 0.69% of votes were against setting the number of directors at seven, indicating a small dissent within shareholders.
- 0.17%-0.18% of votes were withheld for each director nominee, reflecting minimal but existent dissent.
- 0.69% of votes were withheld against the re-appointment of EY LLP, showing some shareholder concerns.
- 0.36% of votes were against the executive compensation approach, indicating some discontent with compensation policies.
Set the Number of Directors at Seven
The resolution to fix the number of directors at seven was approved.
Votes for | % Votes for | Votes Against | % Votes Against |
186,204,478 | 99.31 | 1,290,646 | 0.69 |
Election of Directors
The seven nominees listed in the Company's Management Information Circular dated May 3, 2024, were elected as directors of the Company.
Director Name | Votes for | % Votes for | Votes Withheld | % Votes Withheld |
Matt Badylak | 172,503,173 | 99.86 | 233,309 | 0.14 |
Paul N. Wright | 172,510,731 | 99.87 | 225,751 | 0.13 |
Judith Mosely | 172,476,702 | 99.85 | 259,780 | 0.15 |
Dawn Moss | 172,437,215 | 99.83 | 299,267 | 0.17 |
Greg Martin | 172,497,171 | 99.86 | 239,311 | 0.14 |
Moira Smith | 172,452,359 | 99.84 | 284,123 | 0.16 |
Navin Dyal | 172,429,810 | 99.82 | 306,672 | 0.18 |
Appointment of Auditors – EY LLP
EY LLP was re-appointed as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year, and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration paid to EY LLP.
Votes for | % Votes for | Votes Withheld | % Votes Withheld |
186,196,202 | 99.31 | 1,298,922 | 0.69 |
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation was approved.
Votes for | % Votes for | Votes Against | % Votes Against |
172,120,771 | 99.64 | 615,705 | 0.36 |
A report on all matters voted on at the Meeting has been filed on www.sedarplus.ca.
About Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company owns the Asanko Gold Mine, which is located in
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