Tim Hortons Inc. announces election of directors

OAKVILLE, ON, May 14, 2014 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI) today announced the results of the vote on the election of directors at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 8, 2014.

The Corporation's proxy circular provided for twelve nominees to the Board of Directors. The twelve persons nominated by the Board of Directors for election as directors of the Corporation were elected, each to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their respective successors are elected or appointed. Each nominee was an incumbent director.

The votes cast for or withheld with respect to each nominee were as follows:

Director Nominee	Votes For	%	Votes Withheld	%
M. Shan Atkins	94,461,103	99.71	274,925	0.29
Sherri A. Brillon	94,353,646	99.60	382,461	0.40
Marc Caira	94,354,370	99.60	381,742	0.40
Michael J. Endres	94,441,125	99.69	294,903	0.31
Moya M. Greene	93,886,511	99.10	849,600	0.90
Paul D. House	94,035,854	99.26	700,258	0.74
Frank Iacobucci	94,444,556	99.69	291,473	0.31
John A. Lederer	94,144,562	99.38	591,550	0.62
David H. Lees	94,497,718	99.75	238,395	0.25
Thomas V. Milroy	94,321,106	99.56	414,923	0.44
Christopher R. O'Neill	94,366,155	99.61	369,958	0.39
Wayne C. Sales	94,259,553	99.50	476,560	0.50

Final voting results on all matters at the Annual and Special Meeting have been filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.

Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products.  As of March 30, 2014, Tim Hortons had 4,524 systemwide restaurants, including 3,610 in Canada, 870 in the United States and 44 in the Gulf Cooperation Council. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

 

 

 

 

SOURCE: Tim Hortons

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