MustGrow Biologics Corp. Announces Results of Shareholder Meeting
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 29, 2023 – MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO; OTC: MGROF; FRA: 0C0) (the “Company” or “MustGrow”), is pleased to announce the results of its 2023 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on June 29, 2023. At the Meeting, shareholders approved the setting of the number of directors of the Company at seven and all director nominees listed in the Company’s management information circular dated May 31, 2023 were elected as directors of the Company on a vote held by ballot. The results of the ballot were as follows:
|
Director |
Vote Type |
Number of Votes |
Percentage of Votes |
|
Corey Giasson |
For |
8,958,408 |
99.20% |
|
Withheld |
72,412 |
0.80% |
|
|
Colin Bletsky |
For |
8,996,698 |
99.62% |
|
Withheld |
34,122 |
0.38% |
|
|
Brad Munro |
For |
8,996,698 |
99.62% |
|
Withheld |
34,122 |
0.38% |
|
|
Thomas Flow |
For |
8,736,398 |
96.74% |
|
Withheld |
294,422 |
3.26% |
|
|
Matt Kowalski |
For |
8,996,698 |
99.62% |
|
Withheld |
34,122 |
0.38% |
|
|
David Borecky |
For |
8,998,898 |
99.65% |
|
Withheld |
31,922 |
0.35% |
|
|
Laura Westby |
For |
9,025,298 |
99.94% |
|
Withheld |
5,522 |
0.06% |
In addition, shareholders approved the reappointment of Ersnt & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Company’s auditors and authorized the directors of the Company to fix their remuneration, and reapproved the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan (the “Omnibus Plan”). Having received shareholder approval, the Company’s Omnibus Plan remains subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.
The formal report on voting results with respect to all matters voted upon at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR under www.sedar.com.
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About MustGrow
MustGrow is an agriculture biotech company developing organic biopesticides and bioherbicides by harnessing the natural defense mechanism of the mustard plant to protect the global food supply from diseases, insect pests, and weeds. MustGrow and its leading global partners – Janssen PMP (pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson), Bayer, Sumitomo Corporation, and Univar Solutions’ NexusBioAg – are developing mustard-based organic solutions to potentially replace harmful synthetic chemicals. Over 150 independent tests have been completed, validating MustGrow’s safe and effective approach to crop and food protection. Pending regulatory approval, MustGrow’s patented liquid products could be applied through injection, standard drip, or spray equipment, improving functionality and performance features. Now a platform technology, MustGrow and its global partners are pursuing applications in several different industries from preplant soil treatment and weed control, to postharvest disease control and food preservation. MustGrow has approximately 49.7 million basic common shares issued and outstanding and 55.6 million shares fully diluted. For further details, please visit www.mustgrow.ca.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Corey Giasson”
Director & CEO
Phone: +1-306-668-2652
info@mustgrow.ca
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