CALGARY, May 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation
("Enerplus" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) is pleased
to announce the voting results from our Annual General Meeting held
Friday, May 10, 2013. Each of the
matters is described in greater detail in the 2013 Notice of Annual
Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated
March 21, 2013 (the "Circular").
1. Election of Directors
Shareholders elected the following twelve nominees as Directors
of the Corporation who will serve until the next annual meeting of
shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are
elected or appointed:
| Name of Nominee |
|
Votes For |
|
Percent |
|
Votes Withheld |
|
Percent |
| David H. Barr |
|
49,437,077 |
|
85.93% |
|
8,097,418 |
|
14.07% |
| Edwin V. Dodge |
|
49,437,451 |
|
85.93% |
|
8,096,870 |
|
14.07% |
| James B. Fraser |
|
53,557,891 |
|
93.09% |
|
3,976,604 |
|
6.91% |
| Robert B. Hodgins |
|
46,866,778 |
|
81.46% |
|
10,667,541 |
|
18.54% |
| Gordon J. Kerr |
|
53,521,056 |
|
93.02% |
|
4,013,437 |
|
6.98% |
| Susan M. MacKenzie |
|
49,399,343 |
|
85.86% |
|
8,135,152 |
|
14.14% |
| Douglas R. Martin |
|
53,500,926 |
|
92.99% |
|
4,033,569 |
|
7.01% |
| Donald J. Nelson |
|
52,883,527 |
|
91.92% |
|
4,650,794 |
|
8.08% |
| David P. O'Brien |
|
47,417,590 |
|
82.42% |
|
10,116,904 |
|
17.58% |
| Elliott Pew |
|
53,339,260 |
|
92.71% |
|
4,195,061 |
|
7.29% |
| Glen D. Roane |
|
50,597,021 |
|
87.94% |
|
6,937,472 |
|
12.06% |
| Sheldon B. Steeves |
|
53,227,306 |
|
92.51% |
|
4,307,188 |
|
7.49% |
2. Appointment of Auditors
Shareholders voted to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP,
Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the
Corporation:
| Votes For |
|
Percent |
|
Votes Withheld |
|
Percent |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 113,874,148 |
|
97.81% |
|
2,552,361 |
|
2.19% |
3. Approval of Unallocated Options under the Stock Option
Plan
Shareholders voted to approve all unallocated stock options
under the Stock Option Plan as described in the Circular:
| Votes For |
|
Percent |
|
Votes Against |
|
Percent |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 101,454,165 |
|
87.09% |
|
15,037,170 |
|
12.91% |
4. Approval of the Continuation and Amendment and Restatement
of the Shareholder Rights Plan
Shareholders voted to approve the continuation and restatement
of the Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan as described in the
Circular:
| Votes For |
|
Percent |
|
Votes Against |
|
Percent |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 54,457,355 |
|
94.65% |
|
3,078,923 |
|
5.35% |
Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of
high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, complemented by
growth assets in resource plays with superior economics. We
are focused on creating value for our investors through the
successful development of our properties. Through our
activities, we strive to provide investors with a competitive
return comprised of both income and organic growth
Gordon J.
Kerr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation