Enerplus Announces Voting Results from the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, May 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) is pleased to announce the voting results from our Annual General Meeting held Friday, May 10, 2013. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the 2013 Notice of Annual Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated March 21, 2013 (the "Circular").

1. Election of Directors

Shareholders elected the following twelve nominees as Directors of the Corporation who will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed:

Name of Nominee		Votes For		Percent		Votes Withheld		Percent
David H. Barr		49,437,077		85.93%		8,097,418		14.07%
Edwin V. Dodge		49,437,451		85.93%		8,096,870		14.07%
James B. Fraser		53,557,891		93.09%		3,976,604		6.91%
Robert B. Hodgins		46,866,778		81.46%		10,667,541		18.54%
Gordon J. Kerr		53,521,056		93.02%		4,013,437		6.98%
Susan M. MacKenzie		49,399,343		85.86%		8,135,152		14.14%
Douglas R. Martin		53,500,926		92.99%		4,033,569		7.01%
Donald J. Nelson		52,883,527		91.92%		4,650,794		8.08%
David P. O'Brien		47,417,590		82.42%		10,116,904		17.58%
Elliott Pew		53,339,260		92.71%		4,195,061		7.29%
Glen D. Roane		50,597,021		87.94%		6,937,472		12.06%
Sheldon B. Steeves		53,227,306		92.51%		4,307,188		7.49%

2. Appointment of Auditors

Shareholders voted to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation:

Votes For		Percent		Votes Withheld		Percent
113,874,148		97.81%		2,552,361		2.19%

3. Approval of Unallocated Options under the Stock Option Plan

Shareholders voted to approve all unallocated stock options under the Stock Option Plan as described in the Circular:

Votes For		Percent		Votes Against		Percent
101,454,165		87.09%		15,037,170		12.91%

4. Approval of the Continuation and Amendment and Restatement of the Shareholder Rights Plan

Shareholders voted to approve the continuation and restatement of the Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan as described in the Circular:

Votes For		Percent		Votes Against		Percent
54,457,355		94.65%		3,078,923		5.35%

Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, complemented by growth assets in resource plays with superior economics.  We are focused on creating value for our investors through the successful development of our properties.  Through our activities, we strive to provide investors with a competitive return comprised of both income and organic growth

Gordon J. Kerr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation

 

 

 

SOURCE: Enerplus Corporation

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