Rogers Communications Announces Voting Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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On April 26, 2023, Rogers Communications held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders, where all business items were approved. Shareholders cast votes on a total of 108,903,135 Class A Voting shares, representing 97.98% of issued shares, for the election of directors. Key elected directors included Jack L. Cockwell (99.987%), Michael J. Cooper (99.989%), and Tony Staffieri (99.992%). KPMG LLP was appointed as outside auditors, receiving 99.996% approval from 108,940,015 shares. Additionally, new directors Bradley Shaw, Trevor English, and Lisa Rogers were appointed. The results reflect solid shareholder support for the company's leadership and governance.

Positive

• All items of business were approved by shareholders.
• High approval rates for all elected directors, with most receiving over 99% support.
• Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors with 99.996% support.

Negative

• Martha L. Rogers and Melinda M. Rogers-Hixon received lower approval (99.643%) compared to other directors.

TORONTO, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Company), 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 (meeting) 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 108,903,135 Class A Voting shares representing 97.98% 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	99.987%	0.013%
Michael J. Cooper	Elected	99.989%	0.011%
Ivan Fecan	Elected	99.987%	0.013%
Robert J. Gemmell	Elected	99.990%	0.010%
Jan L. Innes	Elected	99.986%	0.014%
John (Jake) C. Kerr	Elected	99.988%	0.012%
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi	Elected	99.993%	0.007%
Philip B. Lind	Elected	99.988%	0.012%
David A. Robinson	Elected	99.984%	0.016%
Edward S. Rogers	Elected	99.988%	0.012%
Martha L. Rogers	Elected	99.643%	0.357%
Melinda M. Rogers-Hixon	Elected	99.643%	0.357%
Tony Staffieri	Elected	99.992%	0.008%

As described during the meeting, Bradley Shaw, Trevor English and Lisa Rogers were appointed as additional directors, in accordance with the Company’s articles, immediately following the meeting.

A total of 108,940,015 Class A Voting shares representing 98.01% 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	99.996%	0.004%

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

About Rogers Communications Inc.:

Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses. Rogers 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 more information, please visit: www.rogers.com or http://investors.rogers.com.

For further information:
Investor Relations
1-844-801-4792
investor.relations@rci.rogers.com 

FAQ

What were the voting results from Rogers Communications' AGM on April 26, 2023?

All business items were approved, including director elections and auditor appointments.

Who were the elected directors at Rogers Communications' AGM?

Directors elected include Jack L. Cockwell, Michael J. Cooper, Ivan Fecan, and Tony Staffieri among others.

What percentage of shares were voted in favor of KPMG LLP as auditors for Rogers Communications?

KPMG LLP was appointed with 99.996% of shares voted in favor.

How many Class A Voting shares were voted during the AGM of Rogers Communications?

A total of 108,903,135 Class A Voting shares were voted.

Who are the new directors appointed after the AGM of Rogers Communications?

Bradley Shaw, Trevor English, and Lisa Rogers were appointed as additional directors.