Enerplus Announces Voting Results from the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, May 9, 2014 /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 9, 2014. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the 2014 Notice of Annual Meeting and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated April 2, 2014 (the "Circular").

1. Election of Directors

Shareholders elected the following thirteen 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			73,076,313			98.34%			1,232,797			1.66%
Michael R. Culbert			73,282,247			98.62%			1,026,863			1.38%
Edwin V. Dodge			72,779,591			97.94%			1,529,159			2.06%
Ian C. Dundas			73,444,592			98.84%			864,518			1.16%
Hillary A. Foulkes			73,386,194			98.76%			922,917			1.24%
James B. Fraser			73,509,422			98.92%			799,688			1.08%
Robert B. Hodgins			62,755,082			84.45%			11,554,028			15.55%
Susan M. MacKenzie			72,981,296			98.21%			1,327,814			1.79%
Douglas R. Martin			73,179,280			98.48%			1,129,830			1.52%
Donald J. Nelson			72,843,639			98.03%			1,465,471			1.97%
Elliott Pew			73,069,530			98.33%			1,239,580			1.67%
Glen D. Roane			67,289,720			90.55%			7,019,391			9.45%
Sheldon B. Steeves			73,063,948			98.32%			1,245,163			1.68%

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
116,830,811			98.25%			2,075,409			1.75%

3. Approval of Share Award Incentive Plan

Shareholders voted to approve the Share Award Incentive Plan as described in the Circular:

Votes For			Percent			Votes Against			Percent
65,875,085			88.65%			8,434,016			11.35%

4. Approval of the Confirmation of Amended and Restated By-Law No. 1

Shareholders voted to approve the Confirmation of Amended and Restated By-Law No. 1 as described in the Circular:

Votes For			Percent			Votes Against			Percent
45,168,329			60.78%			29,140,775			39.22%

5. Approval of the Non-Binding Resolution on Approach to Executive Compensation

Shareholders voted to approve the non-binding resolution on Enerplus' approach to executive compensation as described in the Circular:

Votes For			Percent			Votes Against			Percent
59,716,940			80.36%			14,591,533			19.64%

Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of oil and gas assets in resource plays with superior economics.  We are focused on creating value for our investors through the execution of a disciplined capital investment strategy that allows the successful development of our properties, supported by a strong financial plan.  We are a responsible developer of resources that strives to provide investors with a competitive return comprised of both growth and income.

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Ian C. Dundas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation

SOURCE: Enerplus Corporation

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