6-K
Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
UNITEDSTATES
SECURITIESAND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,D.C. 20549
FORM6-K
REPORTOF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuantto Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
Underthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Forthe month of April 2020
Commission File Number: 001-35829
VermilionEnergy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
3500,520 – 3^rd^ Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R3
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Exhibit
| Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | News Release dated April 29, 2020 - Vermilion Energy<br> Inc. Reports Voting Results of Election of Directors |
| 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: April 29, 2020
Exhibit 99.1
Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Election of Directors
CALGARY, April 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", "Us" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce that at its annual meeting of shareholders held on April 28, 2020 each of the ten nominees were elected as directors of the Company.
The detailed results of the vote by ballot are as follows:
| Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| Lorenzo Donadeo | 40,800,761 | 96.67% | 1,405,270 | 3.33% |
| Larry J. Macdonald | 39,447,319 | 93.44% | 2,770,515 | 6.56% |
| Carin A. Knickel | 40,361,411 | 95.60% | 1,856,423 | 4.40% |
| Stephen P. Larke | 40,005,735 | 94.76% | 2,212,099 | 5.24% |
| Loren M. Leiker | 40,942,072 | 96.98% | 1,275,762 | 3.02% |
| Dr. Timothy R. Marchant | 41,002,675 | 97.12% | 1,215,159 | 2.88% |
| Anthony Marino | 40,764,572 | 96.56% | 1,453,262 | 3.44% |
| Robert Michaleski | 40,258,838 | 95.36% | 1,958,996 | 4.64% |
| William B. Roby | 40,964,247 | 97.03% | 1,253,587 | 2.97% |
| Catherine L. Williams | 40,365,461 | 95.61% | 1,852,373 | 4.39% |
For complete voting results, please see our Report of Voting Results available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
An archive webcast of the annual meeting of shareholders and presentation by Anthony Marino, President & CEO, that provides a business overview and an update on recent developments, is available on Vermilion's website at www.vermilionenergy.com.
About Vermilion
Vermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing properties in North America, Europe and Australia. Our business model emphasizes free cash flow generation and returning capital to investors when economically warranted, augmented by moderate organic production growth and value-adding acquisitions. Vermilion is targeting growth in production primarily through the exploitation of light oil and liquids-rich natural gas semi-conventional resource plays in Canada and the United States, the exploration and development of high impact natural gas opportunities in the Netherlands and Germany, and through oil drilling and workover programs in France and Australia. Vermilion holds a 20% working interest in the Corrib gas field in Ireland.
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 as a top decile performer amongst Canadian publicly listed companies in governance practices, as a Climate Leadership level (A-) performer by the CDP, and a Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work® Institute's annual rankings in Canada, the Netherlands and Germany. In addition, Vermilion emphasizes strategic community investment in each of our operating areas.
Employees and directors hold approximately 5% of our fully diluted shares, are committed to consistently delivering superior rewards for all stakeholders, and have delivered over 20 years of market outperformance. 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 | [email protected] | www.vermilionenergy.com
CO: Vermilion Energy Inc.
CNW 19:00e 29-APR-20
Exhibit 99.2
VERMILION ENERGY INC.
REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS
(SECTION 11.3 OF NATIONALINSTRUMENT 51-102)
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 and special meeting of shareholders of Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") held virtually on April 28, 2020. A detailed description of the business of the Meeting is contained in the Proxy Statement and Information Circular dated March 24, 2020 (the "Information Circular") available on Sedar at www.sedar.com.
An aggregate of 55,364,245 common shares of Vermilion (being 35.28% 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<br>Vermilion to be elected at the Meeting at ten (10). | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes For | Votes Against | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| 41,506,735 | 98.32% | 711,099 | 1.68% | |
| 2. | Ordinary resolution to approve the election of the following<br>ten nominees to serve as directors of Vermilion for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed,<br>as described in the Information Circular. | |||
| --- | --- | |||
| Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| Lorenzo Donadeo | 40,800,761 | 96.67% | 1,405,270 | 3.33% |
| Larry J. Macdonald | 39,447,319 | 93.44% | 2,770,515 | 6.56% |
| Carin A. Knickel | 40,361,411 | 95.60% | 1,856,423 | 4.40% |
| Stephen P. Larke | 40,005,735 | 94.76% | 2,212,099 | 5.24% |
| Loren M. Leiker | 40,942,072 | 96.98% | 1,275,762 | 3.02% |
| Dr. Timothy R. Marchant | 41,002,675 | 97.12% | 1,215,159 | 2.88% |
| Anthony Marino | 40,764,572 | 96.56% | 1,453,262 | 3.44% |
| Robert Michaleski | 40,258,838 | 95.36% | 1,958,996 | 4.64% |
| William B. Roby | 40,964,247 | 97.03% | 1,253,587 | 2.97% |
| Catherine L. Williams | 40,365,461 | 95.61% | 1,852,373 | 4.39% |
| 3. | Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP,<br>Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Vermilion for the ensuing year. | |||
| --- | --- | |||
| Votes For | Votes Against | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| 54,534,184 | 98.50% | 830,061 | 1.50% | |
| 4. | Ordinary resolution to approve the reduction of the stated capital. | |||
| --- | --- | |||
| Votes For | Votes Against | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| 41,068,284 | 97.28% | 1,149,547 | 2.72% | |
| 5. | Ordinary resolution to accept on an advisory basis the approach to executive compensation,<br>as disclosed in the Information Circular. | |||
| --- | --- | |||
| Votes For | Votes Against | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Number | Percent (%) | Number | Percent (%) | |
| 27,420,605 | 64.95% | 14,797,225 | 35.05% |