Sun Life announces election of directors

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On May 12, 2022, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) announced the election of 10 directors during its annual meeting of common shareholders. Significant votes included Deepak Chopra, who received 99.0% approval, and Stephanie L. Coyles, who garnered 99.8%. The company provided detailed voting results, which are accessible through its official website and securities regulators. As of March 31, 2022, Sun Life managed total assets of $1.35 trillion, offering a range of financial services globally.

Positive

• Over 99% approval for most directors elected.
• Strong total assets under management at $1.35 trillion.

Negative

• Only 98.1% approval for Barbara G. Stymiest, the lowest among nominees.

TORONTO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) announced that the 10 nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 18, 2022 were elected as directors of the Company. The detailed results of the vote held yesterday at its annual meeting of common shareholders are set out below.

Nominee	Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
Deepak Chopra	318,160,730	99.0%	3,202,597	1.0%
Stephanie L. Coyles	320,814,473	99.8%	548,854	0.2%
Ashok K. Gupta	320,700,800	99.8%	662,527	0.2%
M. Marianne Harris	320,237,789	99.6%	1,125,538	0.4%
David H. Y. Ho	320,664,759	99.8%	698,568	0.2%
Helen M. Mallovy Hicks	320,808,953	99.8%	554,374	0.2%
Marie-Lucie Morin	320,757,534	99.8%	605,793	0.2%
Scott F. Powers	319,261,887	99.3%	2,101,440	0.7%
Kevin D. Strain	320,799,884	99.8%	563,443	0.2%
Barbara G. Stymiest	315,189,097	98.1%	6,174,230	1.9%

The voting results on all matters voted at the annual meeting of common shareholders will be available on www.sunlife.com and through Canadian and U.S. securities regulators at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.

About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2022, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.35 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars

Media Relations Contact:	Investor Relations Contact:
Krista Wilson	Yaniv Bitton
Director	Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets
Corporate Communications	T. 416-979-6496
T.  226-751-2391	yaniv.bitton@sunlife.com
krista.wilson@sunlife.com

 

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SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.

FAQ

What was the outcome of the Sun Life Financial Inc. director election on May 12, 2022?

All 10 nominees were elected as directors, with most receiving over 99% approval.

How many directors were elected at the Sun Life Financial Inc. annual meeting?

Ten directors were elected during the annual meeting held on May 12, 2022.

What is the total asset under management for Sun Life as of March 31, 2022?

Sun Life managed total assets of $1.35 trillion as of March 31, 2022.

What percentage of votes did Deepak Chopra receive in the director election?

Deepak Chopra received 99.0% of votes in favor during the election.

Where can I find detailed voting results for Sun Life Financial Inc.'s director election?

Detailed voting results are available on Sun Life's official website and through Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.