MONTRÉAL, Dec. 13,
2024 /CNW/ - Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA)
("Cogeco Communications" 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:
1. Election of ten
directors;
2. Appointment of
auditors and authorization of the Board of Directors to set their
compensation;
3. 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 Communications website:
https://corpo.cogeco.com/cca/en/investors/shareholders-meetings/
4. Exemption
Due to the Canada Post workers' strike and resulting postal
service disruptions, Cogeco Communications 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
Communications 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:
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- 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:
-
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- 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 Communications' proxy solicitation agent, Morrow Sodali
Canada Ltd., 1-888-444-0598 toll-free in North America, or call collect outside
North America at 1-289-695-3075 or
by email at assistance@morrowsodali.com.
Cogeco Communications encourages all shareholders to review
these materials and actively participate in the meeting. Due to the
Canada Post workers' strike, Cogeco Communications 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 Communications Inc.
Cogeco Communications Inc. is a leading telecommunications
provider committed to bringing people together through powerful
communications and entertainment experiences. 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. Our services are
marketed under the Cogeco and oxio brands in Canada, and under the Breezeline brand in the
U.S. We take pride in our strong presence in the communities we
serve and in our commitment to a sustainable future. Cogeco
Communications Inc.'s subordinate voting shares are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).
Information:
Claudja Joseph
Director, Communications & DEI
Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc.
Tel.: 514-764-4600
claudja.joseph@cogeco.com
SOURCE Cogeco Communications Inc.