BARRIE,
ON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MediPharm
Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm
Labs" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in
precision-based cannabinoids, today announced the results of
matters voted on at its annual meeting of holders of common shares
held on Thursday, June 30, 2022
(the "Meeting"). The voting results for each of the matters
presented at the Meeting are outlined below.
There were 293 shareholders represented virtually or by proxy at
the Meeting holding 56,374,684 common shares, representing
20.564% of MediPharm Labs total issued and outstanding common
shares as at the record date for the Meeting. As the Meeting was
held virtually, all resolutions were passed by a ballot vote.
1.
Election of Directors
Each of the nominees for election as directors were elected as
directors of MediPharm Labs for the ensuing year or until their
successors are elected or appointed. Voting results for the
election of the individual directors are as set out below:
Nominee
|
Votes
For
|
Votes
Withheld
|
#
|
#
|
Chris Halyk
|
36,883,329
|
3,554,621
|
Shelley
Martin
|
36,960,397
|
3,457,553
|
Miriam
McDonald
|
33,318,261
|
7,119,689
|
David
Pidduck
|
37,912,649
|
2,525,301
|
Chris Taves
|
29,147,199
|
11,290,751
|
At the completion of his term, Dr. Paul
Tam did not run for re-election for the Board of Directors
and effective today resigned from the position. The Company's Board
of Directors continues to be composed entirely of Independent
Directors, with David Pidduck being
the only Executive Director.
2.
Appointment of Auditor
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed
auditor of MediPharm Labs until the next annual meeting of the
holders of the Shareholders at remuneration to be fixed by the
directors. Voting results are as set out below:
Votes
For
|
Votes
Withheld
|
#
|
#
|
52,284,746
|
4,069,938
|
3.
Amendment to Equity Incentive Plan
An amendment was approved to the Company's rolling long-term
omnibus equity incentive plan to increase the plan limit from 10%
to 15%. Voting results are as set out below:
Votes
For
|
Votes
Against
|
#
|
#
|
30,897,488
|
9,540,462
|
The amended equity incentive plan will, among other things,
provide the Company with an equity-based mechanism to attract,
retain and motivate qualified directors, employees, and
consultants, to reward contributions towards the Company and to
enable and encourage long-term investment in the Company.
About MediPharm Labs
Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development
and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis
concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced
derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices
certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm
Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team,
state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies
and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for
delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for
its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms,
MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory
testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and
advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international
markets.
In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug
Establishment Licence from Health Canada, becoming the only company
in North America to hold a
domestic Good Manufacturing Licence for the extraction of natural
cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance
with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.
Website: www.medipharmlabs.com
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