Vista Gold Corp. Announces Voting Results from Annual General Meeting

Rhea-AI Summary

Vista Gold Corp. held its annual meeting on April 29, 2021, with 52,443,389 common shares represented, accounting for 50.52% of total shares. Key outcomes included the successful election of directors, with John M. Clark securing 97.69% support and Frederick H. Earnest receiving 98.71%. Shareholders also appointed Plante & Moran PLLC as auditors and approved executive compensation and stock options. Vista’s flagship asset is the Mt Todd gold project, the largest undeveloped gold project in Australia.

Positive

• High voter turnout with 50.52% of common shares represented.
• All director election proposals received over 96% approval.
• Appointment of reputable auditors, Plante & Moran PLLC.

Negative

• None.

DENVER, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vista Gold Corp. (“Vista” or the “Company”) (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) today announced the voting results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 (the “Meeting”).

A total of 52,443,389 common shares in the capital of the Company (“Common Shares”) were represented at the meeting, being 50.52% of the Common Shares. Detailed results for the ballot votes for the election of directors are as follows:

Proposal	Votes For %	Votes Withheld %
Election of John M. Clark as Director	97.69	2.31
Election of Frederick H. Earnest as Director	98.71	1.29
Election of W. Durand Eppler as Director	97.67	2.33
Election of Deborah J. Friedman as Director	98.13	1.87
Election of C. Thomas Ogryzlo as Director	97.61	2.39
Election of Michael B. Richings as Director	96.95	3.05
Election of Tracy A. Stevenson as Director	97.75	2.25

In addition, at the Meeting, shareholders appointed Plante & Moran PLLC as auditors of the Company and passed ordinary resolutions to approve: on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers and all unallocated stock options under the Company’s Stock Option Plan.

About Vista Gold Corp.

The Company is a gold project developer. The Company’s flagship asset is the Mt Todd gold project in Northern Territory, Australia. Mt Todd is the largest undeveloped gold project in Australia.

For further information, please contact Pamela Solly, Vice President of Investor Relations, at (720) 981-1185 or IR@vistagold.com. You may also visit our website at www.vistagold.com.

 

FAQ

What were the results of the Vista Gold Corp. shareholder meeting on April 29, 2021?

The meeting resulted in the election of directors with over 96% approval and the appointment of Plante & Moran PLLC as auditors.

What percentage of votes were cast for directors in the Vista Gold Corp. meeting?

A total of 52,443,389 common shares were represented, accounting for 50.52% of shares, with director elections receiving over 96% support.

Who were elected as directors during the Vista Gold Corp. meeting?

John M. Clark, Frederick H. Earnest, W. Durand Eppler, Deborah J. Friedman, C. Thomas Ogryzlo, Michael B. Richings, and Tracy A. Stevenson were elected as directors.

What is Vista Gold Corp.'s flagship asset?

Vista Gold Corp.'s flagship asset is the Mt Todd gold project in Northern Territory, Australia.