Kontrol Technologies Announces AGM Results
Kontrol Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: KNRLF) announced positive outcomes from its Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2021. Shareholders approved all items presented by the Board, including the election of Joseph Ragusa as an independent Board member, bringing the total to seven directors. Additionally, the Company transitioned Kristian Lavereau from COO to Director of Smart Building Technologies, focusing on product management and innovation. Financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2020, were also reviewed.
- All AGM resolutions were passed unanimously by shareholders.
- Election of Joseph Ragusa strengthens the Board's expertise.
- Transition of Kristian Lavereau to focus on Smart Building Technologies supports innovation.
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TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO: KNR) (OTCQB: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) ("Kontrol" or the "Company"), a leader in smart building technologies, is pleased to announce the results of voting at its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of all items put forward by the Board of Directors ("the Board") and Management. At the meeting, Mr. Joseph Ragusa was elected to the Board. Kontrol's Board now consists of Paul Ghezzi (CEO), Claudio Del Vasto (CFO), Andrew Bowerbank (Independent), Ernest Belyea (Independent), Joanna Osawe (Independent), Zhengquan Chen (Independent) and Joseph Ragusa (Independent).
As a founding partner and former Principal of Sussex Strategy Group ("Sussex"), Mr. Joseph Ragusa was involved in every facet of the business, taking the firm from being a start up to one of Canada's premier public affairs consulting firms. With over 30 years of experience in business, government, consulting, and politics, Mr. Ragusa has strength in assessing complex situations, devising plans to achieve outcomes, then leading the execution of those plans. Mr. Ragusa is an expert at identifying and working toward the right solutions, be they legislative, regulatory, policy, fiscal or political, to accomplish win-win scenarios for clients and government.
Shareholder also voted in favour of: (i) receiving and considering the comparative financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2020; (ii) setting the number of Directors at seven; (iii) electing Directors for the ensuing year as noted above; (iv) appointing MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor of the Company; (v) approving the adoption of the Company's Stock Option Plan, as described in the Information Circular; and (vi) approving the adoption of the Company's Restricted Share Compensation Plan, as described in the Information Circular.
Company COO Transition
Mr. Kristian Lavereau will transition from the Company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Director of Smart Building Technologies. Mr. Lavereau will take on the important responsibility of product management and innovation for Kontrol's smart building technologies. In particular, he will focus on the growth of the SmartSuite and SmartSite building technologies which also has a direct relationship with the monetizing of carbon credits for customers.
"We thank our Board and welcome Mr. Joseph Ragusa as new independent board member," said Paul Ghezzi. "We would also like to thank Mr. Lavereau for his efforts as he continues as part of the Kontrol leadership team in the role of Director of smart building technologies."
About Kontrol Technologies Corp.
Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides a combination of software, hardware, and service solutions to its customers to improve energy management, air quality and continuous emission monitoring.
Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
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However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, that sufficient capital and financing cannot be obtained on reasonable terms, or at all; that those technologies will not prove as effective as expected; those customers and potential customers will not be as accepting of the Company's product and service offering as expected; and government and regulatory factors impacting the energy conservation industry.
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