CALGARY, May 8, 2015 /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 8, 2015. Each of the
matters is described in greater detail in the 2015 Notice of Annual
Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated
April 2, 2015 (the "Circular").
1. Election of
Directors
Shareholders elected the following ten 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
|
79,881,730
|
98.84%
|
938,023
|
1.16%
|
|
Michael R.
Culbert
|
79,286,200
|
98.10%
|
1,533,554
|
1.90%
|
|
Ian C.
Dundas
|
79,772,297
|
98.70%
|
1,047,457
|
1.30%
|
|
Hillary A.
Foulkes
|
79,238,370
|
98.04%
|
1,581,384
|
1.96%
|
|
James B.
Fraser
|
79,919,797
|
98.89%
|
899,957
|
1.11%
|
|
Robert B.
Hodgins
|
76,890,472
|
95.14%
|
3,929,281
|
4.86%
|
|
Susan M.
MacKenzie
|
79,815,212
|
98.76%
|
1,004,542
|
1.24%
|
|
Elliott
Pew
|
79,848,580
|
98.80%
|
971,174
|
1.20%
|
|
Glen D.
Roane
|
76,607,191
|
94.79%
|
4,212,563
|
5.21%
|
|
Sheldon B.
Steeves
|
79,240,273
|
98.05%
|
1,579,480
|
1.95%
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,342,390
|
97.79%
|
2,691,982
|
2.21%
|
3. Approval of the Non-Binding
Resolution on the Approach to Executive Compensation
Shareholders voted to approve the non-binding resolution on
Enerplus' approach to executive compensation as described in the
Circular:
|
Votes
For
|
Percent
|
Votes
Against
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,971,734
|
94.00%
|
4,846,488
|
6.00%
|
Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of
oil and gas assets in resource plays that offer significant organic
growth potential. We are focused on creating value for our
investors through the execution of a disciplined capital investment
strategy that supports the successful development of our
properties, and a monthly dividend to shareholders. We are a
responsible developer of resources that strives to provide
investors with a competitive return comprised of both growth and
income.
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Ian C. Dundas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation