MONTRÉAL, Dec. 13,
2024 /CNW/ - Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) ("Cogeco" or the
"Corporation") informs its shareholders that the proxy materials
for the upcoming shareholder meeting have been published and filed
on the SEDAR+ platform and the Corporation's official website. Key
information is as follows:
1. Date, Time,
and Location of the Meeting
The meeting will be held on Tuesday,
January 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
(Eastern Standard Time):
- Live via webcast at:
https://my.400.lumiconnect.com/r/participant/live-meeting/400-608-173-827
- In person at: Lumi Experience Montreal, 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd
West, Suite 3610 (36th floor).
2. Matters On Which to be
Voted
In addition to receiving the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, and the related auditor's
report, shareholders will be invited to vote on the following items
at the meeting:
- Election of eight directors;
- Appointment of auditors and authorization of the Board of
Directors to set their compensation;
- Consideration and, if deemed appropriate, approval of an
advisory resolution on the Board's approach to executive
compensation.
3. Access to Documents
The electronic versions of the proxy and voting instruction
forms, the circular, and other proxy-related documents are
available:
- On the SEDAR+ website at: www.sedarplus.ca
- On the official Cogeco website:
https://corpo.cogeco.com/cgo/en/investors/shareholders-meetings/
4. Exemption
Due to the Canada Post workers' strike and resulting postal
service disruptions, Cogeco is availing itself of a temporary
exemption from the obligation to send proxy-related materials for
its meeting. This exemption is granted under Decision No.
2024-PDG-0065 of the Autorité des marchés financiers:
Coordinated Blanket Order 51-93 - Temporary Exemption from
requirements in National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure
Requirements and National Instrument 54-101 Communication with
Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer to send
certain proxy-related materials during a postal strike. Cogeco
confirms that it has complied with all conditions of this
exemption.
5. Instructions for Registered
Shareholders and Employees (share are held in your name and
represented by a physical certificate or participant in Cogeco
Communication's Employee Share Purchase Plan)
Shareholders and employees can request the following:
- A copy of the circular, proxy form, or voting instruction
form.
- The control number required to vote on the voting platform
at: https://www.investorvote.com
- Information on alternative voting or instruction submission
methods that do not rely on postal services.
Requests can be sent to:
- Email: Service@computershare.com
- Telephone: 1-800-564-6253
6. Instructions for Beneficial
Shareholders (shares are held with an investment dealer, a broker,
bank or other intermediary)
Beneficial shareholders must contact their brokerage firm to
obtain the following:
- A copy of the circular or voting instruction form.
- The control number required to vote on the voting platform
at www.proxyvote.com.
- Information on alternative voting or instruction submission
methods that do not rely on postal services.
For assistance or to request meeting-related documents,
shareholders may contact the company at 514-764-4600 or by email at
legalcorpo@cogeco.com. For questions regarding the meeting and any
assistance in voting their shares, shareholders can also contact
Cogeco's proxy solicitation agent, Morrow Sodali Canada Ltd., at
1-888-444-0593 toll-free in North
America, or call collect outside North America at 1-289-695-3075 or by email at
assistance@morrowsodali.com.
Cogeco encourages all shareholders to review these materials and
actively participate in the meeting. Due to the Canada Post
workers' strike, Cogeco also encourages all shareholders to vote
electronically. It is recommended that any physical proxy form or
voting instruction form be delivered in person or via courier
(other than Canada Post) to ensure timely receipt.
Shareholders voting by proxy must do so no later than
January 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time).
About Cogeco Inc.
Cogeco Inc. is a North American leader in the telecommunications
and media sectors. Through Cogeco Communications Inc., we provide
world-class Internet, video and wireline phone services to 1.6
million residential and business subscribers in Canada and thirteen states in the United States. We also offer wireless
services in most of our U.S. operating territory. Through Cogeco
Media, we operate 21 radio stations in Canada, primarily in the province of Québec,
as well as a news agency. We take pride in our strong presence in
the communities we serve and in our commitment to a sustainable
future. Both Cogeco Inc.'s and Cogeco Communications Inc.'s
subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: CGO and CCA).
Information:
Claudja Joseph
Director, Communications & DEI
Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc.
Tel.: 514-764-4600
claudja.joseph@cogeco.com
SOURCE Cogeco Inc.
