Kinross announces Annual Shareholder Meeting voting results

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Kinross Gold announced the detailed voting results of its Board of Directors election at the virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were elected as directors. The voting results for each nominee and other business items were disclosed.

TORONTO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) has announced the detailed voting results of the election of its Board of Directors, which took place at the Company’s virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 8, 2024.

The nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated March 12, 2024, were elected as directors of Kinross at the meeting (see detailed voting results below).

Board of Directors voting results

Nominee	Votes for	% for	Votes withheld	% withheld
Kerry D. Dyte	763,966,358	95.76%	33,838,456	4.24%
Glenn A. Ives	790,145,889	99.04%	7,658,922	0.96%
Ave G. Lethbridge	773,109,953	96.90%	24,694,858	3.10%
Michael A. Lewis	789,269,572	98.93%	8,535,239	1.07%
Elizabeth D. McGregor	796,309,472	99.81%	1,495,338	0.19%
Catherine McLeod-Seltzer	681,020,185	85.36%	116,784,572	14.64%
Kelly J. Osborne	789,473,477	98.96%	8,331,333	1.04%
George Paspalas	794,628,439	99.60%	3,176,371	0.40%
J. Paul Rollinson	796,291,562	99.81%	1,513,249	0.19%
David A. Scott	796,515,263	99.84%	1,289,547	0.16%

Voting results on the other items of business at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

Appointment of auditors

Votes for	% for	Votes withheld	% withheld
839,757,579	97.41%	22,364,699	2.59%

Reconfirmation of Shareholder Rights Plan

Votes for	% for	Votes against	% withheld
759,363,511	95.18%	38,441,303	4.82%

“Say on Pay” resolution on executive compensation

Votes for	% for	Votes against	% withheld
743,795,499	93.23%	54,009,309	6.77%

A report on all matters voted on at the meeting has been filed on SEDAR+.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Media Contact
Victoria Barrington
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
phone: 647-788-4153
victoria.barrington@kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact
Chris Lichtenheldt
Vice-President, Investor Relations
phone: 416-365-2761
chris.lichtenheldt@kinross.com

Source: Kinross Gold Corp.

FAQ

Who were the elected directors at Kinross Gold 's Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

The nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated March 12, 2024.

What were the voting results for Kerry D. Dyte at the meeting?

763,966,358 votes for and 33,838,456 votes withheld, with a percentage of 95.76% for and 4.24% withheld.

What was the voting percentage for the 'Say on Pay' resolution on executive compensation?

93.23% votes for, 6.77% votes against.

Where can the full report on all matters voted on at the meeting be accessed?

The full report has been filed on SEDAR.