Galiano Gold Inc 6-K, filed Jun 11, 2021
Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU)
About this 6-K
Galiano Gold Inc filed this 6-K on June 11, 2021.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES 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 June 2021
Commission File No. 001-33580
GALIANO GOLD INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 1640, 1066 West Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3X1, Canada (Address of principal executive office)
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
| Exhibits | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | News Release dated June 11, 2021, Galiano Gold announces general meeting voting results |
| 99.2 | Voting Results Report |
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.
GALIANO GOLD INC.
/s/ Fausto Di Trapani ________________________________ Fausto Di Trapani Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 11, 2021
Galiano Gold Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
GALIANO GOLD ANNOUNCES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VOTING RESULTS
Vancouver, British Columbia, June 11, 2021 - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE American: AKG) (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) announces today that all the resolutions put to shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") held on June 11, 2021 were duly passed. The results for each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting are set out below:
Election of Directors
The seven nominees listed in the Company's Management Information Circular dated April 27, 2021, were elected at the Meeting as directors of Galiano.
| Director Name | Votes For | % Votes For | Votes Withheld | % Votes Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg McCunn | 132,945,505 | 99.91% | 121,581 | 0.09% |
| Marcel de Groot | 127,826,927 | 96.06% | 5,240,159 | 3.94% |
| Gordon Fretwell | 132,621,122 | 96.66% | 445,964 | 0.34% |
| Shawn Wallace | 105,334,038 | 79.16% | 27,733,048 | 20.84% |
| Michael Price | 132,625,474 | 99.67% | 441,612 | 0.33% |
| Judith Mosely | 132,946,574 | 99.91% | 120,512 | 0.09% |
| Paul N. Wright | 132,949,427 | 99.91% | 117,659 | 0.09% |
Appointment of Auditors - KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP was re-appointed as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration paid to KPMG LLP.
| Votes For | % Votes For | Votes Withheld | % Votes Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146,267,718 | 99.97% | 48,091 | 0.03% |
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation was approved.
| Votes For | % Votes For | Votes Against | % Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117,373,003 | 88.21% | 15,694,083 | 11.79% |
A report on all matters voted on at the meeting has been filed on SEDAR.
Enquiries:
Peter Lekich
VP Investor Relations
Toll-Free (N. America): 1-855-246-7341
Telephone: 1-778-729-0608
Email: peter.lekich@galianogold.com
About Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano is focused on creating **** a sustainable business capable of long-term value creation for its stakeholders through organic production growth, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The company currently operates and manages the Asanko Gold Mine, located in Ghana, West Africa which is jointly owned with Gold Fields Ltd. The Company is strongly committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighbouring communities. For more information, please visit www.galianogold.com.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Source: Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano Gold Inc.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
VOTING RESULTS REPORT Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102
OF
GALIANO GOLD INC. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) (the "Company")
The Company reports that the following matters were voted upon and passed by the Shareholders of the Company at the annual general meeting of the Company held on June 11, 2021 (the "Meeting"). Attendance at the Meeting was nil Shares represented and voted in person and 146,315,809 Shares represented and voted by proxy for a total of 146,315,809 voting shares represented at the Meeting, being 65.14% of the outstanding shares. Voting results on the resolutions were as follows:
- The following directors were elected, with the following voting results for each nominee:
| DIRECTOR | VOTES FOR | % FOR | VOTES WITHHELD | % WITHHELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg McCunn | 132,945,505 | 99.91% | 121,581 | 0.09% |
| Marcel De Groot | 127,826,927 | 96.06% | 5,240,159 | 3.94% |
| Gordon J. Fretwell | 132,621,122 | 96.66% | 445,964 | 0.34% |
| Shawn Wallace | 105,334,038 | 79.16% | 27,733,048 | 20.84% |
| Michael Price | 132,625,474 | 99.67% | 441,612 | 0.33% |
| Judith Mosely | 132,946,574 | 99.91% | 120,512 | 0.09% |
| Paul N. Wright | 132,949,427 | 99.91% | 117,659 | 0.09% |
KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration paid to KPMG LLP. Of the Shares voted, 146,267,718 represented votes For (99.97%) and 48,091 represented votes Withheld (0.03%).
A non-binding advisory resolution was approved, accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation. Of the Shares voted, 117,373,003 represented votes For (88.21%) and 15,694,083 represented votes Against (11.79%).
There were 13,248,723 non-votes recorded (but not voted) on each resolution, except for the appointment of auditors which had no non-votes. Non-votes are discretionary votes given to a broker by a US beneficial holder not allowed under Canadian Securities Regulations.