Rogers Communications Announces Voting Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Rogers Communications announced the results from its Annual General Meeting held on April 20, 2022. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved all proposed items, including appointing KPMG LLP as auditors and electing all proposed directors. A total of 108,640,213 Class A shares, representing 97.74% of voting stock, participated in the director elections. Notable votes included Jack L. Cockwell and Ivan Fecan, who received 99.990% support. The auditors, KPMG LLP, were appointed with 99.995% approval from 108,668,529 shares.

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• High shareholder approval with 99.995% for KPMG LLP as auditors.
• Broad support for all director nominees, indicating strong confidence in leadership.

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• None.

TORONTO, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc., a leading diversified Canadian communications and media company, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today.

Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting, including the appointment of KPMG LLP as its outside auditors and the election of all director nominees. A total of 108,640,213 Class A Voting shares representing 97.74% of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Voting stock were voted in connection with the election of directors.

Director	Results	% of Shares Voted For	% of Shares Voted Withhold
Jack L. Cockwell	Elected	99.990%	0.010%
Michael J. Cooper	Elected	99.968%	0.032%
Ivan Fecan	Elected	99.990%	0.010%
Robert J. Gemmell	Elected	99.983%	0.017%
Alan D. Horn	Elected	99.976%	0.024%
Jan L. Innes	Elected	99.992%	0.008%
John (Jake) C. Kerr	Elected	99.960%	0.040%
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi	Elected	99.994%	0.006%
Philip B. Lind	Elected	99.974%	0.026%
David A. Robinson	Elected	99.978%	0.022%
Edward S. Rogers	Elected	99.967%	0.033%
Loretta A. Rogers	Elected	99.980%	0.020%
Martha L. Rogers	Elected	99.979%	0.021%
Melinda M. Rogers-Hixon	Elected	99.979%	0.021%
Tony Staffieri	Elected	99.974%	0.026%

A total of 108,668,529 Class A Voting shares representing 97.76% of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Voting stock were voted in connection with the appointment of auditors.

Auditors	Results	% of Shares Voted For	% of Shares Voted Withhold
KPMG LLP	Appointed	99.995%	0.005%

For director biographies, please visit https://investors.rogers.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/.

About the Company:

Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides world-class communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses on our award-winning networks. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960. Today, we are dedicated to providing industry-leading wireless, cable, sports, and media to millions of customers across Canada. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). 

For further information:

Investor Relations, 1-(844)-801-4792, investor.relations@rci.rogers.com

FAQ

What were the results of Rogers Communications' Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2022?

All items of business were approved, including the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors and the election of all director nominees.

What percentage of shareholders voted for KPMG LLP as auditors for Rogers Communications?

99.995% of shareholders voted in favor of KPMG LLP as auditors.

How many Class A Voting shares were voted in the director elections for Rogers Communications?

A total of 108,640,213 Class A Voting shares were voted in the director elections.

Who received the highest percentage of votes in the Rogers Communications director elections?

Jack L. Cockwell and Ivan Fecan both received 99.990% of votes in the director elections.

What is the significance of the shareholder vote results for RCI?

The overwhelming approval signals strong shareholder confidence in the company's leadership and governance.