Equinox Gold Corp 6-K, filed May 6, 2021
Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX)
About this 6-K
Equinox Gold Corp filed this 6-K on May 6, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANTTO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2021.
Commission File Number 001-39038
| EQUINOX GOLD CORP. |
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| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
| 700 West PenderStreet, Suite 1501<br><br> <br>Vancouver, BritishColumbia<br><br> <br>V6C 1G8 |
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| (Address of principal executive office) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F
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SIGNATURE
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.
| EQUINOX GOLD CORP. | ||
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| Date: May 5, 2021 | /s/ Susan Toews | |
| Name: | Susan Toews | |
| Title: | General Counsel |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Report of<br> Voting Results |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Annual and Special Meeting ofShareholdersMay 5, 2021
Report of Voting Results
In accordance with Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, we advise of the results of the voting on the matters submitted to the annual and special meeting (“Meeting”) of the shareholders of Equinox Gold Corp. (“Company”) held on May 5, 2021.
The matters voted on at the Meeting and the results of the voting were as follows:
Item 1: Number of Directors
On a vote by ballot, the shareholders approved setting the number of directors at nine.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122,018,286 | 99.82% | 220,486 | 0.18% |
Item 2: Election of Directors
On a vote by ballot, the following nominees were elected as directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company or until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed.
| Director Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ross Beaty – Chairman | 117,102,894 | 95.80% | 5,136,401 | 4.20% |
| Ms. Maryse Bélanger | 118,480,224 | 96.92% | 3,759,071 | 3.08% |
| Mr. Lenard Boggio – Lead Director | 114,638,211 | 93.78% | 7,601,084 | 6.22% |
| Mr. Tim Breen | 121,731,860 | 99.58% | 507,435 | 0.42% |
| Mr. Gordon Campbell | 121,580,640 | 99.46% | 658,655 | 0.54% |
| Gen. Wesley Clark | 121,970,790 | 99.78% | 268,505 | 0.22% |
| Dr. Sally Eyre | 120,017,121 | 98.18% | 2,221,651 | 1.82% |
| Mr. Marshall Koval | 112,276,546 | 91.85% | 9,962,226 | 8.15% |
| Mr. Christian Milau | 119,436,635 | 97.71% | 2,802,136 | 2.29% |
Item 3: Appointment of IndependentAuditor
On a vote by ballot, the shareholders re-appointed KPMG LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorised the Board to set the auditor’s pay.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
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| 139,524,075 | 99.59% | 576,180 | 0.41% |
| Suite 1501 - 700 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1G8<br><br>ir@equinoxgold.com +1 604.558.0560 www.equinoxgold.com |
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Item 4: Amendment of CompanyArticles
On a vote by ballot, the shareholders approved a special resolution to amend the Company’s Articles to increase the threshold for a quorum at shareholder meetings and remove the right for directors to appoint alternates.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against |
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| 95,397,649 | 78.04% | 26,675,914 | 21.82% |
Item 5: Say on Pay AdvisoryVote
On a vote by ballot, the shareholders approved a non-binding advisory resolution approving the Company’s approach to executive compensation.
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against |
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| 120,794,067 | 98.82% | 1,252,476 | 1.02% |
Yours truly,
Equinox Gold Corp.
/s/ Susan Toews
General Counsel
