Vermilion Energy Inc 6-K, filed May 12, 2022
Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
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Vermilion Energy Inc filed this 6-K on May 12, 2022.
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 2022
Commission File Number: 001-35829
Vermilion Energy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
3500, 520 – 3rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R3
(Address of principal executive offices)
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| Exhibit | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | News Release dated May 12, 2022 - Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Annual General Meeting | |
| 99.2 | 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.
VERMILION ENERGY INC.
| By: | /s/ Lars Glemser | |
| Title: | Lars Glemser, VP and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 12, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Annual General Meeting
CALGARY, AB, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce the voting results from our annual meeting of shareholders held on May 11, 2022. A total of 69,579,996 common shares representing 42.75% of Vermilion's issued and outstanding common shares were voted in connection with the meeting.
The vote on each matter was conducted by ballot. The manner in which the proxies were voted or ballots cast, as applicable, in respect of each matter is set out below.
| 1. | Ordinary resolution to approve fixing the number of directors of Vermilion to be elected at the Meeting at nine (9). |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 60,995,625 | 99.53% | 286,926 | 0.47% |
| 2. | Ordinary resolution to approve the election of the following ten nominees to serve as directors of Vermilion for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, as described in the Information Circular. |
| Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |||
| Lorenzo Donadeo | 60,158,292 | 98.21% | 1,097,759 | 1.79% | ||
| James J. Kleckner Jr. | 60,768,401 | 99.20% | 487,650 | 0.80% | ||
| Carin S. Knickel | 59,504,558 | 97.14% | 1,751,493 | 2.86% | ||
| Stephen P. Larke | 60,103,402 | 98.12% | 1,152,649 | 1.88% | ||
| Dr. Timothy R. Marchant | 57,280,013 | 93.51% | 3,976,038 | 6.49% | ||
| Robert Michaleski | 60,089,140 | 98.10% | 1,166,911 | 1.90% | ||
| William B. Roby | 60,771,903 | 99.21% | 484,148 | 0.79% | ||
| Manjit K. Sharma | 60,406,672 | 98.66% | 821,630 | 1.34% | ||
| Judy A. Steele | 60,700,462 | 99.09% | 555,522 | 0.91% | ||
| 3. | Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Vermilion for the ensuing year. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 66,734,857 | 96.24% | 2,609,704 | 3.76% |
| 4. | Ordinary resolution to accept on an advisory basis the approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in the Information Circular. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 59,100,61010 | 96.55% | 2,110,202 | 3.45% |
| 5. | Ordinary resolution to approve adoption of the Omnibus Incentive Plan, as disclosed in the Information Circular. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 57,262,609 | 93.50% | 3,978,729 | 6.50% |
About Vermilion
Vermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing assets in North America, Europe and Australia. Our business model emphasizes free cash flow generation and returning capital to investors when economically warranted, augmented by value-adding acquisitions. Vermilion's operations are focused on the exploitation of light oil and liquids-rich natural gas conventional resource plays in North America and the exploration and development of conventional natural gas and oil opportunities in Europe and Australia.
Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings. We have been recognized by leading ESG rating agencies for our transparency on and management of key environmental, social and governance issues. In addition, we emphasize strategic community investment in each of our operating areas.
Employees and directors hold approximately 4% of our outstanding shares and are committed to delivering long-term value for all stakeholders. Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.
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For further information: Kyle Preston, Vice President Investor Relations, TEL (403) 269-4884 | IR TOLL FREE 1-866-895-8101 | investor_relations@vermilionenergy.com | www.vermilionenergy.com
CO: Vermilion Energy Inc.
CNW 16:05e 12-MAY-22
Exhibit 99.2
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VERMILION ENERGY INC. REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS (SECTION 11.3 OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 51-102) |
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In accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations, this report briefly describes the matters voted upon and the outcome of the votes at the annual general meeting of shareholders of Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") held virtually on May 11, 2022. A detailed description of the business of the Meeting is contained in the Proxy Statement and Information Circular dated March 15, 2022 (the "Information Circular") available on Sedar at www.sedar.com.
An aggregate of 69,579,996 common shares of Vermilion (being 42.75% of the common shares eligible to be voted at the Meeting) were represented at the Meeting.
The vote on each matter was conducted by ballot. The manner in which the proxies were voted or ballots cast, as applicable, in respect of each matter is set out below.
| 1. | Ordinary resolution to approve fixing the number of directors of Vermilion to be elected at the Meeting at nine (9). |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 60,995,625 | 99.53% | 286,926 | 0.47% |
| 2. | Ordinary resolution to approve the election of the following ten nominees to serve as directors of Vermilion for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, as described in the Information Circular. |
| Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||
| Number | Percent (%)) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| Lorenzo Donadeo | 60,158,292 | 98.21% | 1,097,759 | 1.79% |
| James J. Kleckner Jr. | 60,768,401 | 99.20% | 487,650 | 0.80% |
| Carin S. Knickel | 59,504,558 | 97.14% | 1,751,493 | 2.86% |
| Stephen P. Larke | 60,103,402 | 98.12% | 1,152,649 | 1.88% |
| Dr. Timothy R. Marchant | 57,280,013 | 93.51% | 3,976,038 | 6.49% |
| Robert Michaleski | 60,089,140 | 98.10% | 1,166,911 | 1.90% |
| William B. Roby | 60,771,903 | 99.21% | 484,148 | 0.79% |
| Manjit K. Sharma | 60,406,672 | 98.66% | 821,630 | 1.34% |
| Judy A. Steele | 60,700,462 | 99.09% | 555,522 | 0.91% |
| 3. | Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Vermilion for the ensuing year. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 66,734,857 | 96.24% | 2,609,704 | 3.76% |
| 4. | Ordinary resolution to accept on an advisory basis the approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in the Information Circular. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 59,100,61010 | 96.55% | 2,110,202 | 3.45% |
| 5. | Ordinary resolution to approve adoption of the Omnibus Incentive Plan, as disclosed in the Information Circular. |
| Votes For | Votes Against | ||
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) |
| 57,262,609 | 93.50% | 3,978,729 | 6.50% |