Bird Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Voting Results for the Election of Directors
15 Maggio 2024 - 11:00PM
Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce the
election of one new member to its Board of Directors (the "Board").
Ms. Sophia Saeed was elected as a member of the Board following
Bird's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2024.
Ms. Saeed is an independent director and brings valuable experience
and expertise to complement the capabilities of the Board.
Mr. Arni Thorsteinson announced his retirement
from the Board and as such did not seek re-election. Mr.
Thorsteinson served on the Board for more than three decades before
his retirement, leaving an indelible mark on the Company with his
substantial contributions during his impressive tenure.
"I am delighted to welcome Sophia to the Board.
Sophia is a seasoned professional with a demonstrated history of
making significant contributions to mature, well-run businesses.
She has excellent experience related to mergers and acquisitions as
well as capital markets. Her expertise aligns seamlessly with the
existing Board and promises to enhance our strategic vision and
priorities. I am confident that her fresh insights will inject new
energy and fortify our prospects for future success," stated Mr.
Paul Raboud, Chair of the Board. "On behalf of the entire Board, as
well as management, staff, and all stakeholders, I express
heartfelt gratitude to Arni for his steadfast commitment and
significant contributions throughout his remarkable tenure."
The Board will continue to ensure its
composition includes a diversity of perspectives and is well
aligned to support management in executing the next phase of the
Company's growth.
Each of the nominees listed in the Management
Information Circular dated March 21, 2024 was elected as a Director
of the Company to hold office until the next annual meeting of
shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected or
appointed. The results are as follows:
Nominee |
Votes in Favour % |
Votes Withheld % |
J. Richard Bird |
92.24 |
% |
7.76 |
% |
Karyn A. Brooks |
99.89 |
% |
0.11 |
% |
Steven L. Edwards |
99.84 |
% |
0.16 |
% |
J. Kim Fennell |
99.22 |
% |
0.78 |
% |
Jennifer F. Koury |
99.19 |
% |
0.81 |
% |
Terrance L. McKibbon |
99.90 |
% |
0.10 |
% |
Gary Merasty |
99.21 |
% |
0.79 |
% |
Luc J. Messier |
93.01 |
% |
6.99 |
% |
Paul R. Raboud |
98.64 |
% |
1.36 |
% |
Sophia Saeed |
99.86 |
% |
0.14 |
% |
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The final voting results on all matters voted on
at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders have been posted
on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
More information on Bird's Board of Directors
can be found here.
Background of Ms. Sophia
Saeed
Ms. Sophia Saeed has over 20 years of finance
experience, spanning roles in accounting, mergers and acquisition
(M&A) advisory, corporate development and investor relations.
Ms. Saeed is the Vice President of Investor Relations at a major
Canadian financial institution, where she plays a pivotal role in
fostering relationships with key stakeholders including investors,
equity research analysts and ratings agencies. Prior to moving to
Investor Relations, Ms. Saeed held progressively senior roles in
M&A advisory during her investment banking career and has a
track record of completed international and domestic M&A
transactions as a corporate development executive in both the
financial services and infrastructure sectors. Ms. Saeed also
serves as a director on the board of Family Service Toronto. Ms.
Saeed is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has a BA from the
University of Toronto and an MBA from the Ivey Business School.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, contact:T.L. McKibbon,
President & CEO orW.R. Gingrich, CFOBird Construction Inc.5700
Explorer Drive, Suite 400Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6Phone: (905)
602-4122
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction and
maintenance company operating from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Servicing all of Canada's major markets through a collaborative,
safety-first approach, Bird provides a comprehensive range of
construction services, self-perform capabilities, and innovative
solutions to the industrial, buildings, and infrastructure markets.
For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an
unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that
provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca
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