Nutrien Announces Results of 2021 Annual Meeting

Rhea-AI Summary

Nutrien Ltd (NTR) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 17, 2021, with 420,788,206 common shares represented, accounting for 73.80% of outstanding shares. All 11 director nominees were elected, with approval percentages ranging from 97.87% to 99.77%. KPMG LLP was re-appointed as auditors, receiving 99.72% approval. An advisory vote on executive compensation was accepted with 94.58% approval. The full voting results will be available on SEDAR and EDGAR.

Positive

• All 11 director nominees elected with high approval rates, reflecting strong shareholder confidence.
• KPMG LLP re-appointed as auditor with 99.72% approval, indicating trust in the financial oversight.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation approved with 94.58%, suggesting shareholder support for management's compensation strategy.

Negative

• None.

Nutrien Ltd (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 17, 2021 (the “Meeting”). A total of 420,788,206 common shares, representing 73.80% of common shares outstanding, were represented at the Meeting.

Results of the matters voted on at the Meeting are set out below.

Election of Directors

Nutrien’s 11 director nominees were elected:

			Votes For (percent)		Votes Withheld (percent)
Christopher M. Burley			99.46%		0.54%
Maura J. Clark			98.79%		1.21%
Russell K. Girling			97.87%		2.13%
Miranda C. Hubbs			99.77%		0.23%
Raj S. Kushwaha			99.62%		0.38%
Alice D. Laberge			99.40%		0.60%
Consuelo E. Madere			99.38%		0.62%
Keith G. Martell			98.62%		1.38%
Aaron W. Regent			99.06%		0.94%
Mayo M. Schmidt			99.66%		0.34%
Nelson L.C. Silva			99.72%		0.28%

Appointment of Auditors

KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as auditor of Nutrien.

Votes For (percent): 99.72%
Votes Withheld (percent): 0.28%

Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

A non-binding advisory vote to accept Nutrien’s approach to executive compensation was approved.

Votes For (percent): 94.58%
Votes Against (percent): 5.42%

Full voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

About Nutrien

Nutrien is the world's largest provider of crop inputs and services, playing a critical role in helping growers increase food production in a sustainable manner. We produce and distribute 27 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products world-wide. With this capability and our leading agriculture retail network, we are well positioned to supply the needs of our customers. We operate with a long-term view and are committed to working with our stakeholders as we address our economic, environmental and social priorities. The scale and diversity of our integrated portfolio provides a stable earnings base, multiple avenues for growth and the opportunity to return capital to shareholders.

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FAQ

What were the results of Nutrien's annual meeting held on May 17, 2021?

Nutrien's annual meeting on May 17, 2021, saw the election of all 11 director nominees with high approval rates, re-appointment of KPMG as auditors, and acceptance of executive compensation.

Who was re-appointed as auditor for Nutrien in 2021?

KPMG LLP was re-appointed as Nutrien's auditor, receiving 99.72% of votes in favor.

What was the approval percentage for Nutrien's executive compensation plan?

The advisory vote on Nutrien's executive compensation plan received 94.58% approval.

How many shares were represented at Nutrien's 2021 annual meeting?

A total of 420,788,206 common shares, or 73.80% of the outstanding shares, were represented at the meeting.

What is Nutrien's stock symbol?

Nutrien's stock symbol is NTR.