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Boyd Group Services (NYSE: BGSI) shareholders approve board, auditors and 97% say-on-pay

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Boyd Group Services Inc. reported voting results from its May 13, 2026 annual general meeting. Shareholders approved fixing the board size at nine directors, with 24,413,456 votes for, representing 99.89% support.

All management-nominated directors were elected, each receiving strong majorities. Support ranged from 90.00% of votes cast for Brock Bulbuck to 99.47% for Brian Kaner, with the remaining nominees all above 95% in favour.

Shareholders also approved Deloitte LLP as auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 84.39% of votes for. An advisory resolution on Boyd’s approach to executive compensation passed with 97.02% support, indicating broad shareholder backing for the company’s governance and pay practices.

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Board size approved 9 directors Resolution to fix the number of directors
Board size support 24,413,456 votes for (99.89%) Fixing number of directors at nine
Lowest director support 90.00% for Brock Bulbuck Election of directors at AGM
Highest director support 99.47% for Brian Kaner Election of directors at AGM
Auditor appointment support 20,624,734 votes for (84.39%) Appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors
Auditor votes withheld 3,814,446 votes (15.61%) Appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors
Say-on-pay support 23,512,205 votes for (97.02%) Advisory resolution on executive compensation
Say-on-pay against 721,001 votes (2.98%) Advisory resolution on executive compensation
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, may be “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
National Instruments 51-102 regulatory
"Report of voting results Section 11.3 of National Instruments 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations"
Annual General Meeting financial
"The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026"
say-on-pay financial
"A vote was conducted for an advisory resolution on BGSI’s approach to executive compensation."
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
third party administrator financial
"The Company also operates a third party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services (“GNCS”)"
A third party administrator (TPA) is an outside firm hired to handle day-to-day administration of insurance or employee benefit plans—things like processing claims, keeping records, enrolling members and ensuring regulatory filings are done. Investors care because a TPA affects how quickly and accurately bills and claims are paid, the plan’s operating costs, and legal or compliance risks; think of a TPA as a property manager who runs the operations so the owner can focus on strategy.
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-42925

 

 

BOYD GROUP SERVICES INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

1745 Ellice Avenue, Unit C1

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H 1A6

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

 

 

 

 


DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

 

Exhibits     
Exhibit No.    Description
99.1    Press Release dated May 14, 2026
99.2    Report of Voting Results


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

BOYD GROUP SERVICES INC.

By:

 

/s/ Peter Toni

 

Name:

 

Peter Toni

 

Title:

  Senior Corporate Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Date: May 14, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

NEWS RELEASE

Boyd Group Services Inc. Election of Directors

Winnipeg, Manitoba – May 14, 2026 – Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) (“BGSI”, “Boyd” or “Boyd Group”) today announced that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 24, 2026 were elected as Directors of BGSI. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 are set out below.

 

Nominee     

   Votes For           % For           

Votes Against

   % Against

David Brown

   23,332,185   

96.28%

    901,021      3.72%

Brock Bulbuck

   21,810,687   

90.00%

    2,422,519      10.00%

Robert Espey

   24,086,561   

99.39%

    146,644      0.61%

Christine Feuell

   23,802,637   

98.22%

    430,569      1.78%

John Hartmann

   23,593,062   

97.36%

    640,144      2.64%

Brian Kaner

   24,105,961   

99.47%

    127,245      0.53%

Violet Konkle

   23,873,572   

98.52%

    359,634      1.48%

William Onuwa

   23,225,241   

95.84%

    1,007,964      4.16%

Sally Savoia

   23,528,541   

97.09%

    704,664      2.91%

The final voting results on all matters voted upon at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 13, 2026 will be filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

About Boyd Group Services Inc.

Boyd Group Services Inc. is a Canadian corporation and controls The Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. Boyd Group Services Inc. shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol BYD.TO and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol BGSI. For more information on The Boyd Group Inc. or Boyd Group Services Inc., please visit our website at https://www.boydgroup.com.

About The Boyd Group Inc.

Boyd Group Services Inc. (“BGSI”), through its operating company, The Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Boyd” or the “Company”), is one of the largest operators of non-franchised collision repair centers in North America in terms of number of locations and sales. The Company currently operates locations in Canada under the trade name Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive, as well as in the U.S. under the trade name Gerber Collision & Glass. The Company is also a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S., under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. In addition, the Company operates a third party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services (“GNCS”), that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services. The Company also operates Mobile Auto Solutions (“MAS”) in the U.S. and Volta Auto Diagnostics Ltd. (“Volta”) in Canada that offer scanning and calibration services. For more information on The Boyd Group Inc. or Boyd Group Services Inc., please visit our website at http://www.boydgroup.com.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Boyd Group Services

ir@boydgroup.com


Caution concerning forward-looking statements

Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, may be “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws of the U.S. and Canada, respectively (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) and therefore subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may”, “will”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “continue”, “will”, “project”, “target”, “plan”, “goal” or the negative thereof or similar variations.

Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on a number of assumptions and estimates. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Boyd concerning its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties related to Boyd’s business include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to: acquisition and new location risk; employee relations and staffing; operational performance; brand management and reputation; market environment change; reliance on technology; corporate governance; decline in number of insurance claims; low capture rates; supply chain risk; margin pressure and sales mix changes; economic downturn; changes in client relationships; environmental, health and safety risk; climate change and weather conditions; pandemic risk; competition; access to capital; dependence on key personnel; tax position risk; increased government regulation and tax risk; fluctuations in operating results and seasonality; risk of litigation; execution on new strategies; insurance risk; interest rates; U.S. health care costs and workers compensation claims; foreign currency risk; capital expenditures; public company costs; foreign private issuer status; differences in Canadian and U.S. corporate and securities laws; enforceability against foreign persons and of foreign judgments; intellectual property; and energy costs; and Boyd’s success in anticipating and managing the foregoing risks.

We caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and that when reviewing our forward-looking statements, investors and others should refer to the “Business Risks and Uncertainties” section of Boyd’s Annual Information Form, the “Business Risks and Uncertainties” and other sections of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operating Results and Financial Position and our other periodic filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC from time to time, available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements presented herein should be considered in conjunction with such filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the Boyd’s current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs based on information currently available, including with respect to such things as conditions in the collision and auto glass repair business, including weather, accident frequency, cost of repair, miles driven and available repairable vehicles; the Company’s ability to complete the integration of acquired businesses within anticipated time periods and at expected cost levels; the Company’s ability to achieve synergies arising from successful integration of acquired businesses; the impact of acquisitions on growth; the accuracy and completeness of the information (including financial information) regarding acquired businesses; the absence of significant undisclosed costs or liabilities associated with acquisitions; the successful implementation of margin improvement initiatives; the future performance and results of our business and operations; general economic conditions, industry forecasts and/or trends, the government and regulatory environment and potential impacts thereof. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, and they should not be unduly relied upon. There can be no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation describe the expectations of the Company as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Exhibit 99.2

BOYD GROUP SERVICES INC.

(“BGSI”)

Report of voting results

Section 11.3 of National Instruments 51-102

Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“NI 51-102”)

Following the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Boyd Group Services Inc. (“BGSI”) held on May 13, 2026 (the “Meeting”), this report discloses the matters voted upon at the Meeting. Reference is made to the Management Proxy Circular of BGSI dated March 24, 2026 (the “Circular”).

Number of Directors

A vote was conducted for the resolution to fix the number of Directors at nine (9). Proxies were received on this matter as follows:

 

Votes For

   Percent    Votes Against    Percent

24,413,456

   99.89%    25,724    0.11%

Election of Directors

A vote was conducted for the resolution to elect the nominees proposed by management in the Circular to serve as Directors of BGSI. Proxies were received on this matter as follows:

 

Director

   Votes For    Percent    Votes Against    Percent

David Brown

   23,332,185    96.28%    901,021            3.72%

Brock Bulbuck

   21,810,687    90.00%    2,422,519            10.00%

Robert Espey

   24,086,561    99.39%    146,644            0.61%

Christine Feuell

   23,802,637    98.22%    430,569            1.78%

John Hartmann

   23,593,062    97.36%    640,144            2.64%

Brian Kaner

   24,105,961    99.47%    127,245            0.53%

Violet Konkle

   23,873,572    98.52%    359,634            1.48%

William Onuwa

   23,225,241    95.84%    1,007,964            4.16%

Sally Savoia

   23,528,541    97.09%    704,664            2.91%

Appointment of Auditors

A vote was conducted for the resolution to appoint Deloitte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as auditors of BGSI for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and thereafter until the close of the Annual Meeting of shareholders of BGSI next following and the Board of Directors was authorized to fix the auditors’ remuneration. Proxies were received on this matter as follows:

 

Votes For

   Percent    Votes Withheld    Percent

20,624,734

   84.39%    3,814,446    15.61%

Approach to Executive Compensation

A vote was conducted for an advisory resolution on BGSI’s approach to executive compensation. Proxies were received on this matter as follows:

 

Votes For

   Percent    Votes Against    Percent

23,512,205

   97.02%    721,001    2.98%

(signed) Jeff Murray

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary-Treasurer

FAQ

How did Boyd Group Services (BGSI) shareholders vote on the number of directors?

Shareholders approved fixing the Boyd Group Services board at nine directors. The resolution received 24,413,456 votes for and 25,724 votes against, representing 99.89% support and 0.11% opposition at the May 13, 2026 meeting.

Were all Boyd Group Services (BGSI) director nominees elected at the 2026 AGM?

Yes, all management-nominated directors were elected to the Boyd Group Services board. Support ranged from 90.00% for Brock Bulbuck to 99.47% for Brian Kaner, with all other nominees receiving more than 95% of votes cast in favour.

What were the 2026 auditor appointment results for Boyd Group Services (BGSI)?

Shareholders approved Deloitte LLP as Boyd Group Services’ auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The auditor appointment received 20,624,734 votes for or 84.39% support, with 3,814,446 votes withheld, representing 15.61%.

How did Boyd Group Services (BGSI) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders supported Boyd Group Services’ advisory resolution on executive compensation. The say-on-pay approach received 23,512,205 votes for, representing 97.02% support, and 721,001 votes against, or 2.98%, indicating strong backing for the company’s pay practices.

Which Boyd Group Services (BGSI) director received the highest shareholder support?

Director nominee Brian Kaner received the highest support among Boyd Group Services directors. He obtained 24,105,961 votes for, representing 99.47% of votes cast, with only 127,245 votes, or 0.53%, recorded against his election.

What is Boyd Group Services (BGSI) and where does it operate?

Boyd Group Services controls The Boyd Group Inc., one of the largest non-franchised collision repair operators in North America. It operates under brands such as Boyd Autobody & Glass, Assured Automotive, and Gerber Collision & Glass across Canada and the United States.

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