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AGM/EGMMay 1, 2026, 07:31 AM

GIL Shareholders Elect 9 Directors, Approve Auditor & Rights Plan

AI Summary

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that all nine nominees proposed as directors were elected by shareholders at its hybrid annual meeting held on April 30, 2026. Shareholders also approved the reappointment of the company's auditor, ratified and renewed the Shareholder Rights Plan, and passed the non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation ("Say on Pay"). All resolutions passed with significant majority support.

Key Highlights

  • Nine directors proposed in the management proxy circular were elected.
  • Reappointment of the auditor was approved with 92.71% of votes FOR.
  • Shareholder Rights Plan was approved, ratified, and renewed with 93.78% of votes FOR.
  • Non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation ("Say on Pay") passed with 97.18% of votes FOR.
  • Glenn J. Chamandy was elected with 99.78% of votes FOR.
  • Peter Lee was elected with 97.38% of votes FOR.
  • Michael Kneeland was elected with 98.34% of votes FOR.