Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting
Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting as set out below. A total of 6,406,657 shares were represented at the AGM representing 74.85% of the total issued and outstanding shares.
1. Election of Directors
The following seven nominees were elected to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed:
Number of Votes
Percentage of Votes Cast
Name
For
Withheld
For
Withheld
David Beutel
6,105,873
300,599
95.31%
4.69%
Burt Feinberg
5,836,773
569,699
91.11%
8.89%
Simon Hitzig
5,798,373
608,099
90.51%
9.49%
Jean Holly
5,853,373
553,099
91.37%
8.63%
Gary Prager
5,829,873
576,599
91.00%
9.00%
David Spivak
5,813,273
593,199
90.74%
9.26%
Stephen Warden
5,836,773
569,699
91.11%
8.89%
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2. Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
For
Withheld
For
Withheld
6,391,547
15,110
99.76%
0.24%
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About Accord Financial Corp.
Accord Financial is one of North America's most dynamic commercial finance companies providing fast, versatile financing solutions including asset-based lending, factoring, inventory finance, equipment finance (in Canada), trade finance and film/media finance. By leveraging our unique combination of financial strength, deep experience and independent thinking, we craft winning financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, simply delivered, so our clients can thrive.
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