CALGARY, Canada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blackline Safety Corp. (“Blackline” or the “Company“) (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, held its annual and special meeting (the “Meeting“) of shareholders on March 18, 2025.
Cheemin Bo-Linn, the lead independent director of Blackline, did not stand for re-election at the Meeting and has retired as a director of Blackline. As a result of Ms. Bo-Linn’s retirement from the Board, effective as at the termination of the Meeting, Mr. Jason Cohenour, a current independent director of the Company, has been appointed the lead independent director of Blackline. “I am honored to be appointed as Lead Director of Blackline Safety and grateful for the trust of my fellow board members. I look forward to working alongside the board and management team to support strong governance, strategic growth, and long-term value creation for our stakeholders,” stated Cohenour.
By ordinary resolution passed via ballot, all of the nominees proposed as directors were duly elected as directors of Blackline to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly appointed or elected. The results of the ballot were as follows:
|
Name of Nominee |
Votes For |
Percent (%) |
Votes |
Percent (%) |
|
Cody Slater |
61,315,447 |
97.2% |
1,765,886 |
2.8% |
|
Robert Herdman |
62,569,154 |
99.2% |
512,179 |
0.8% |
|
Michael Hayduk |
59,785,499 |
94.8% |
3,295,834 |
5.2% |
|
Brad Gilewich |
57,255,539 |
90.8% |
5,825,794 |
9.2% |
|
Barbara Holzapfel |
61,007,002 |
96.7% |
2,074,331 |
3.3% |
|
Jason Cohenour |
53,498,560 |
84.8% |
9,582,773 |
15.2% |
All other resolutions at the Meeting were successfully approved by shareholders including: (i) fixing the number of directors, (ii) the appointment of auditors, (iii) amending the Company’s stock option plan, approving all unallocated options issuable under the stock option plan and the ratification of the grant of 1,424,400 stock options, (iv) approving the Company’s directors’ deferred share unit plan, (v) approving the Company’s share award incentive plan, and (vi) approving the amendments the Company’s employee stock ownership plan. All voting results will be posted under Blackline Safety’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 275 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.
Contacts
INVESTOR/ANALYST CONTACT
Blackline Safety
Jason Zandberg, Director, Investor Relations
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+1 587-324-9184
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Blackline Safety
Christine Gillies, Chief Product and Marketing Officer
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