6-K
PRECISION DRILLING Corp (PDS)
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 May 2024
Commission File Number: 001-14534
Precision Drilling Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
800, 525 - 8 Avenue S.W.Calgary, AlbertaCanada T2P 1G1 (Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [ X ]
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.
| Precision Drilling Corporation | |
|---|---|
| (Registrant) | |
| Date: May 16, 2024 | /s/ Carey T Ford |
| Carey T Ford | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
| Exhibit | DESCRIPTION |
| --- | --- |
| 99.1 | PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM THE 2024 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS |
| 99.2 | REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS |
EdgarFiling EXHIBIT 99.1
Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Voting Results from the 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, Alberta, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Company) is pleased to announce the results of the election of board members at its 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 16, 2024 (the Annual Meeting). Shareholders approved the election of all eight (seven of whom are independent) of the nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular (the Circular), dated April 3, 2024.
The shares represented at the Annual Meeting voting in favour of individual nominee directors are as follows:
| Nominee | # Votes For | % Votes For | # Votes Withheld | % Votes Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William T. Donovan | 7,926,016 | 98.58 | 114,578 | 1.42 |
| Steven W. Krablin | 7,360,243 | 91.54 | 680,351 | 8.46 |
| Lori A. Lancaster | 7,924,950 | 98.56 | 115,644 | 1.44 |
| Susan M. MacKenzie | 7,901,897 | 98.28 | 138,697 | 1.72 |
| Kevin O. Meyers | 7,452,216 | 92.68 | 588,378 | 7.32 |
| David W. Williams | 7,944,654 | 98.81 | 95,940 | 1.19 |
| Alice L. Wong | 7,529,780 | 93.65 | 510,814 | 6.35 |
| Kevin A. Neveu | 7,963,039 | 99.04 | 77,555 | 0.96 |
All other items of business set forth in the Circular and considered at the Annual Meeting passed, including the non-binding advisory vote on the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation.
Michael R. Culbert has decided to retire from our Board after serving as a director since 2017. We thank Mr. Culbert for his dedicated service and many contributions as a director through the years. We are also pleased to welcome Alice L. Wong to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. Alice has over 35 years of diverse experience in the nuclear fuel industry and currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer at Cameco. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will enhance Precision’s existing Board.
The full results on all matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting will be filed on SEDAR (www.sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha^TM^ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen^TM^ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA Vice President, Investor Relations 403.716.4500
800, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1 Website: www.precisiondrilling.com
EdgarFiling
Exhibit 99.2
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
of
PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION
May 16, 2024
REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS
National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations- Section 11.3
In respect of the Annual and Special Meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of holders of common shares of Precision Drilling Corporation (the "Corporation"), the following sets forth a brief description of each item of business (as more fully described in the Corporation’s Management Information Circular, dated April 3, 2024) which was voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the outcome of the vote:
| Description of Matter | Votes For | Percent | Votes Against/Withheld | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ordinary resolution to approve the election of the following<br> nominees to serve as the directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year, or until successors are duly elected or appointed: | ||||
| William T. Donovan | 7,926,016 | 98.58% | 114,578 | 1.42% | |
| Steven W. Krablin | 7,360,243 | 91.54% | 680,351 | 8.46% | |
| Lori A. Lancaster | 7,924,950 | 98.56% | 115,644 | 1.44% | |
| Susan M. MacKenzie | 7,901,897 | 98.28% | 138,697 | 1.72% | |
| Kevin O. Meyers | 7,452,216 | 92.68% | 588,378 | 7.32% | |
| David W. Williams | 7,944,654 | 98.81% | 95,940 | 1.19% | |
| Alice L. Wong | 7,529,780 | 93.65% | 510,814 | 6.35% | |
| Kevin A. Neveu | 7,963,039 | 99.04% | 77,555 | 0.96% | |
| 2. | Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of the Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders at a remuneration to be fixed by the board of directors. | 8,406,762 | 98.44% | 133,303 | 1.56% |
| 3. | Advisory resolution on the Corporation's approach to executive compensation (‘Say on Pay’). | 6,238,920 | 77.59% | 1,801,674 | 22.41% |
| 4. | Resolution approving the adoption of a new Director Share Unit Plan. | 7,173,657 | 89.22% | 866,937 | 10.78% |
| 5. | Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Corporation’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of common shares that may be issued under the plan by 500,000 shares. | 7,153,951 | 88.97% | 886,643 | 11.03% |