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BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results of Shareholder Meeting

Key Takeaway: BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. successfully held its annual general meeting on January 30, 2024, where shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of all proposed resolutions, including the re-appointment of MNP LLP as auditors and the election of new directors. A total of 5,375,071 common shares were voted, representing 33.63% of the outstanding shares. Notably, Dr. William V. Williams received 99.71% of votes in favor of his re-election. The results will be formally filed on the Company's SEDAR+ profile.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of all proposed resolutions.
  • Dr. William V. Williams received 99.71% votes for re-election.
  • The company successfully conducted its annual general meeting.

Full Press Release Details

PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) (TSX:BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, is pleased to announce the results of its annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”) for the year ended July 31, 2023 held on January 30, 2024 (the “Meeting”). A total of 5,375,071 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) were voted, representing 33.63% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares.
At the Meeting, the Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of all proposed resolutions, consisting of the re-appointment of MNP LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration, and the election of each of Dr. William V. Williams, Mr. Jamieson Bondarenko, Mr. Marc Lustig, Dr. Jane A. Gross, Dr. Rebecca Taub, Mr. Vaughn C. Embro-Pantalony, and Mr. Martin E. Schmieg as directors of the Company.
A total of 5,375,071 common shares were voted in connection with the election of the directors as follows:
Director Votes For % of Votes For Votes Withheld % of Votes Withheld
Dr. William V. Williams 3,487,704 99.71% 10,251 0.29%
Mr. Jamieson Bondarenko 3,302,543 94.41% 195,412 5.59%
Mr. Marc Lustig 3,221,128 92.09% 276,827 7.91%
Dr. Jane A. Gross 3,491,308 99.81% 6,647 0.19%
Dr. Rebecca Taub 3,491,351 99.81% 6,604 0.19%
Mr. Vaughn C. Embro-Pantalony 3,489,398 99.76% 8,557 0.24%
Mr. Martin E. Schmieg 3,486,913 99.68% 11,042 0.32%
The formal report on voting results with respect to all matters voted upon during the Meeting will be filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.
BriaCell is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on BriaCell’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form, and under “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under the Company’s profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
William V. Williams, MD
Director of Public Relations
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the date of BriaCell's annual general meeting?

The annual general meeting took place on January 30, 2024.

How many shares were voted at the BriaCell meeting?

A total of 5,375,071 common shares were voted.

Who were re-elected as directors of BriaCell?

Directors re-elected include Dr. Williams, Mr. Bondarenko, and others.

What percentage of votes supported Dr. Jane A. Gross?

Dr. Jane A. Gross received 99.81% of the votes in favor.

Where can I find BriaCell's voting results?

The voting results will be filed on their SEDAR+ profile.

Last updated: Jan 31, 2024