Shareholders Approve Significant Increase in Stock Option Plan Shares

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FirstService shareholders approved an amendment to the stock option plan, increasing the shares reserved for issuance by 2,000,000, alongside the election of directors and auditor appointment at the annual meeting.

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• Stock Option Plan Expanded

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the stock option plan, increasing the maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance by 2,000,000. The resolution passed with 64.79% of votes for and 35.21% against.

• Directors Re-elected

  All eight director nominees listed in the management information circular were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders, with high approval rates ranging from 91.67% to 99.81%.

• Auditors Appointed

  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was re-appointed as the independent auditors of FirstService until the close of the next annual meeting, with 99.30% of votes in favor.

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FirstService shareholders approved an amendment to the company's stock option plan, authorizing an additional 2,000,000 common shares for issuance. This represents a substantial potential future dilution for existing shareholders. The resolution passed with 64.79% of votes in favor, indicating notable shareholder dissent (35.21% against). This approval occurs while the company's stock is trading near its 52-week low, potentially making the options a stronger incentive for management if the stock recovers. Other routine matters, including the election of all director nominees and the appointment of auditors, were also approved with high shareholder support.