Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. Announces Results of Shareholders' Meeting and Annual Stock Option Grant
Pine Cliff Energy (TSX: PNE) announced the results of its annual shareholders' meeting held on May 16, 2024. All proposals were approved, with 42.08% of issued shares voted. Six directors were re-elected, with Philip B. Hodge receiving the highest approval at 99.86%. Deloitte LLP was appointed as auditors. Additionally, the Board approved an annual stock option grant totaling 11,989,857 options to directors, officers, and employees. These options, priced at $1.02 per share, will vest over one to three years and expire between May 16, 2026, and May 16, 2028.
- All proposals presented at the shareholders' meeting were approved.
- 42.08% of issued shares were voted, showing strong shareholder engagement.
- High re-election rates for directors, with Philip B. Hodge receiving 99.86% approval.
- Deloitte LLP reappointed as auditors, ensuring consistency in financial oversight.
- Stock option grants could incentivize and retain key personnel.
- Only 42.08% of issued shares were voted, indicating potential lack of full shareholder engagement.
- Significant dilution potential with the issuance of 11,989,857 stock options.
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (TSX: PNE) ("Pine Cliff" or the "Company") is pleased to announce all matters presented for approval at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 16, 2024 (the "Meeting") have been approved. A total of 149,966,568 common shares representing
Each of the six nominees proposed by Pine Cliff and as set out in the Information Circular - Proxy Statement provided to shareholders in connection with the Meeting were duly elected as directors. Each of the nominees was elected as shown below:
| Name of Nominee | Voted For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent |
| Hilary A. Foulkes | 136,797,431 | 9,064,491 | ||
| Robert B. Fryk | 140,340,969 | 5,520,953 | ||
| Philip B. Hodge | 145,652,144 | 209,778 | ||
| Calvin B. Jacober | 142,790,014 | 3,071,908 | ||
| Jacqueline R. Ricci | 136,925,746 | 8,936,176 | ||
| William S. Rice, K.C. | 145,634,069 | 227,853 |
Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and the Board of Directors of Pine Cliff (the "Board") were authorized to fix their remuneration. The complete report on the voting results for the Meeting is available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Board has approved an annual stock option grant of an aggregate of 11,989,857 stock options to its directors, officers and employees. The stock options vest between one to three years, have an exercise price of
About Pine Cliff
Pine Cliff is a natural gas and oil company with a long-term view of creating shareholder value. Pine Cliff's current focus is on acquiring, developing, and operating long life assets that generate free funds flow that allows for capital to be returned to shareholders in the form of a dividend. Further information relating to Pine Cliff may be found on www.sedarplus.ca as well as on Pine Cliff's website at www.pinecliffenergy.com.
For further information, please contact:
Philip B. Hodge - President and CEO
Kristopher B. Zack - CFO and Corporate Secretary
Telephone: (403) 269-2289
Fax: (403) 265-7488
Email: info@pinecliffenergy.com
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