BRCNF 6-K
Burcon NutraScience Corp (BRCNF)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September 2021
Commission File Number: 001-35289
Burcon NutraScience Corporation (Translation of registrant's name into English)
1946 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6J 1Z2 (Address of principal executive offices)
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Report of Voting Results |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BURCON NUTRASCIENCE CORPORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: September 16, 2021 | By: | /s/ Johann F. Tergesen |
| Johann F. Tergesen | ||
| Title: | President & CEO |
Burcon NutraScience Corporation: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
VIA SEDAR
September 16, 2021
| British Columbia Securities Commission | Alberta Securities Commission |
|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Securities Commission | Manitoba Securities Commission |
| Ontario Securities Commission | Office of the Administrator of Securities, New Brunswick |
| Nova Scotia Securities Commission | The Toronto Stock Exchange |
Dear Sirs:
Re: Burcon NutraScience Corporation - Report of Voting Results
In accordance with Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure, the matters voted upon and the outcome of the votes at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Burcon NutraScience Corporation (the "Corporation") held on September 15, 2021 **** in Vancouver, British Columbia are as follows:
1. Election of Directors
According to proxies received and a vote by show of hands, the following individuals were elected as directors of the Corporation, with the following results:
| Director Nominee | Votes For | % VotesFor | VotesWithheld | % VotesWithheld | Non Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Chau | 36,677,646 | 94.31 | 2,211,052 | 5.69 | 2,938,249 |
| David Lorne John Tyrrell | 37,498,243 | 96.42 | 1,390,455 | 3.58 | 2,938,249 |
| Alan Chan | 37,606,911 | 96.70 | 1,281,787 | 3.30 | 2,938,249 |
| J. Douglas Gilpin | 36,712,668 | 94.40 | 2,176,030 | 5.60 | 2,938,249 |
| Peter H. Kappel | 37,933,399 | 97.54 | 955,299 | 2.46 | 2,938,249 |
| Debora S. Fang | 37,464,659 | 96.34 | 1,424,039 | 3.66 | 2,938,249 |
| Jeanne McCaherty | 38,447,442 | 98.87 | 441,256 | 1.13 | 2,938,249 |
2. Appointment of Auditors
According to proxies received and a vote by show of hands, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were re-appointed as auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year, with the following results:
| Votes For | % | Votes Withheld | % | Non-Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41,648,993 | 99.57 | 177,954 | 0.43 | 0 |
3. A****pproval of Restricted Share Unit Plan
According to proxies received and a vote by a show of hands, the Restricted Share Unit Plan was approved by ordinary resolution of the shareholders, with the following results:
| Votes For | % | Votes Against | % | Non-Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,637,264 | 94.21 | 2,251,434 | 5.79 | 2,938,249 |
| BURCON NUTRASCIENCE CORPORATION | ||||
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| By: | "Dorothy K.T. Law" | |||
| Name: Dorothy K.T. Law<br>Title: Senior Vice President, Legal and<br>Corporate Secretary |
