EGI Financial Announces Election of Directors

TORONTO, May 16, 2014 /CNW/ - EGI Financial Holdings Inc. ("EGI") (TSX: EFH) today announced the voting results for the election of its board of directors at its annual general meeting of shareholders.

Mr. Robert Purves, Chair of the Board, is pleased to welcome EGI's newest directors - Ani Hotoyan-Joly, Serge Lavoie and Carol Poulsen.  Their combined experience will enhance the effectiveness of EGI's board with their background in insurance, finance and information technology.  Biographies of the directors can be viewed at the following link:
www.egi.ca/senior.html

Mr. Purves also thanked the departing directors, Mark Curry, Pat Hodgson and Paul Little, for their valuable contribution during their years of service as directors.

All nine nominees listed in the EGI management information circular dated March 14, 2014, were elected as directors.  The detailed results of the vote held at its annual general meeting of shareholders on May 13, 2014, are set out below.

Nominees	Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
Peter Crawford	7,869,909	99.99%	1,000	0.01%
Steve Dobronyi	7,869,909	99.99%	1,000	0.01%
Ani Hotoyan-Joly	7,869,909	99.99%	1,000	0.01%
Serge Lavoie	7,869,909	99.99%	1,000	0.01%
Douglas E. McIntyre	7,869,909	99.99%	1,000	0.01%
Carol Poulsen	7,869,789	99.99%	1,120	0.01%
Robert Purves	7,869,789	99.99%	1,120	0.01%
Angus Ross	7,869,789	99.99%	1,120	0.01%
Bruce West	7,823,291	99.40%	47,618	0.60%

The resolution to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditors of the Corporation and authorizing the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration was carried.

About EGI Financial

Founded in 1997, EGI Financial operates in the property and casualty insurance industry in Canada and Europe, primarily focusing on non-standard automobile insurance and other specialty insurance products.

 

SOURCE: EGI Financial Holdings Inc.

Kathy Shulman
Investor Relations Manager
905-214-7880
[email protected]
www.egi.ca