TORONTO, ON –(Marketwired – June 13, 2017) –
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Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: S) today announces the voting results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today. Total shares represented in person or by proxy were 126,056,293 or 42.79% of shares issued and outstanding. Voting for the 7 individual members of the Board of Directors was as follows:
| Total Votes | ||||
| Nominee | Total Votes For | % for | Withheld | % Withheld |
| Timothy Baker | 108,917,733 | 94.15 | 6,762,978 | 5.85 |
| R. Peter Gillin | 102,974,457 | 89.02 | 12,706,254 | 10.98 |
| Sir Richard Lapthorne | 102,753,369 | 88.82 | 12,927,342 | 11.18 |
| Adrian Loader | 102,790,420 | 88.86 | 12,890,291 | 11.14 |
| Lisa Pankratz | 102,769,528 | 88.84 | 12,911,183 | 11.16 |
| David V. Pathe | 108,631,783 | 93.91 | 7,048,928 | 6.09 |
| John Warwick | 109,085,500 | 94.30 | 6,595,211 | 5.70 |
The other motions at the meeting, being the re-appointment of the external auditor and non-binding advisory resolution known as “Say on Pay” were approved.
The full Report of Voting Results has been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About Sherritt
Sherritt, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2017, is the world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Canada, Cuba and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations across the island. Sherritt licenses its proprietary technologies and provides metallurgical services to mining and refining operations worldwide. The Corporation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.
Source: Sherritt Investor Relations
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations Telephone: 416-935-2451
Toll-Free: 1-800-704-6698
Email: investor@sherritt.com
www.sherritt.com