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Filed by newsfilecorp.com Report of Voting Results Submitted Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations In accordance with Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Cont

Key Takeaway: ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. held its annual general and special meeting on December 13, 2022, where several matters were voted on by shareholders. Notably, the company has elected five directors, though one nominee withdrew due to a conflict of interest. Also, the reappointment of Grant Thornton LLP as auditors, the approval of a 10% rolling stock option plan, and the reconfirmation of the shareholder rights plan were all passed with strong majorities. This reflects a positive sentiment among shareholders towards the management's proposals.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • A significant majority of shareholders approved the board of directors.
  • The reappointment of auditors received overwhelming support.
  • The rolling stock option plan and shareholder rights plan were both ratified with high approval rates.

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Report of Voting Results
Submitted Pursuant to
Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations
In accordance with Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations, this report describes the matters voted upon and the outcome of the votes at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. (the "Company") held on December 13, 2022, at the offices of Lavery, de Billy, L.L.P., 1 Place Ville Marie, 40th Floor, Montreal, Quebec (the "Meeting"). Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the Company's management information circular dated November 11, 2022 (the "Circular").
(a) The number of directors was set at six. The following are the voting results on this matter:
FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST
Number of Directors 4,172,534 96.16% 166,745 3.84%
(b) In the Circular, management of the Company proposed six nominees for election as directors of the Company for the ensuing year or until their successors are duly elected or appointed. After distribution of the Circular and proxy materials, Anna K. Petterson, a nominee for re-election, notified the Company that she has accepted a position with another company and, due to a potential conflict of interest, will no longer be acting as a director of the Company. The remaining five nominees were elected. The following are the voting results on this matter:
FOR % FOR WITHHELD % WITHHELD
Jennifer L. Bath 4,277,141 98.57% 62,138 1.43%
Robert D. Burke 3,891,345 89.68% 447,934 10.32%
Lisa Helbing 4,148,499 95.60% 190,780 4.40%
James Kuo 1,664,677 38.36% 2,674,602 61.64%
Gregory S. Smith 3,733,816 86.05% 605,463 13.95%
(c) Grant Thornton LLP was reappointed as the Company's auditors and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration to be paid to the auditors. The following are the voting results on this matter:
FOR % FOR WITHHELD % WITHHELD
Reappointment of Auditors 6,210,748 99.84% 9,784 0.16%
(d) The Company's 10% rolling stock option plan was approved and ratified. The following are the voting results on this matter:
FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST
Stock Option Plan 4,273,041 98.47% 66,238 1.53%
(e) The Company's shareholder rights plan was reconfirmed. The following are the voting results on this matter:
FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST
Shareholder Rights Plan 4,297,459 99.04% 41,820 0.96%
Dated this 5th day of January 2023.
IMMUNOPRECISE ANTIBODIES LTD.
By: (signed) Brad McConn
Name: Brad McConn
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome for the number of directors vote?

The number of directors was set at six, with 96.16% voting in favor.

How many directors were elected at the meeting?

Five directors were elected after one nominee withdrew due to a conflict.

Who was reappointed as the Company's auditors?

Grant Thornton LLP was reappointed as auditors with 99.84% approval.

What percentage approved the stock option plan?

The stock option plan received 98.47% approval from the shareholders.

What did shareholders vote on regarding the rights plan?

The shareholder rights plan was reconfirmed with 99.04% voting in favor.

Last updated: Jan 5, 2023