Trillium Announces Voting Results From the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: TRIL) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2020, announcing favorable voting results for its directors. Mr. Luke Beshar, Dr. Robert Kirkman, and Dr. Jan Skvarka received over 99% votes in favor. Ernst & Young LLP was reappointed as auditors. The shareholders also approved the 2020 omnibus equity incentive plan. Notably, Dr. Calvin Stiller and Dr. Michael Moore retired from the board. For additional details, refer to the Corporation’s Report of Voting Results dated July 6, 2020.

Positive

• Over 99% of votes in favor for Mr. Luke Beshar and Dr. Robert Kirkman.
• Reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors.
• Approval of the 2020 omnibus equity incentive plan.

Negative

• Retirement of board members Dr. Calvin Stiller and Dr. Michael Moore.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: TRIL) (the “Corporation”), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer, announced the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on June 30, 2020.

The results of the director elections were as follows:

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Name	Votes in Favor	% Votes in Favor	Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
Mr. Luke Beshar	40,277,008	99.9	52,069	0.1
Dr. Robert Kirkman	40,274,992	99.9	54,085	0.1
Dr. Thomas Reynolds	39,850,295	98.8	478,782	1.2
Dr. Jan Skvarka	40,288,126	99.9	40,951	0.1
Dr. Helen Tayton-Martin	40,309,723	99.9	19,354	<0.1
Mr. Paul Walker	40,301,058	99.9	28,019	0.1

The shareholders of the Corporation also voted to reappoint Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants as auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year. In addition, the disinterested shareholders approved the 2020 omnibus equity incentive plan. For complete voting results on all matters approved at the Meeting, please see the Corporation’s Report of Voting Results dated July 6, 2020 available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

“Dr. Calvin Stiller and Dr. Michael Moore elected to retire from the board and did not stand for reelection this year,” said Dr. Robert Kirkman, Chair of the Board of Directors of Trillium Therapeutics. “We wish to thank Dr. Stiller and Dr. Moore for the leadership and guidance which they have provided to Trillium for many years. We wish all the best for them in their future endeavors.”

About Trillium Therapeutics
Trillium is an immuno-oncology company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. The Company’s two clinical programs, TTI-621 and TTI-622, target CD47, a “do not eat me” signal that cancer cells frequently use to evade the immune system.

For more information visit: www.trilliumtherapeutics.com 

Company Contact:
James Parsons
Chief Financial Officer
Trillium Therapeutics Inc.
416-595-0627 x232
james@trilliumtherapeutics.com
www.trilliumtherapeutics.com  

Media Relations:
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown Inc.
312-961-2502
mikebeyer@sambrown.com

FAQ

What were the voting results for Trillium Therapeutics on June 30, 2020?

Mr. Luke Beshar and Dr. Robert Kirkman received over 99% of votes in favor during the shareholder meeting.

Who was reappointed as auditors for Trillium Therapeutics?

Ernst & Young LLP was reappointed as auditors for the ensuing year.

What did shareholders approve during the Trillium Therapeutics meeting?

Shareholders approved the 2020 omnibus equity incentive plan.

Did any board members retire from Trillium Therapeutics?

Yes, Dr. Calvin Stiller and Dr. Michael Moore elected to retire and did not stand for reelection.

What is Trillium Therapeutics focused on?

Trillium is focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment.