VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which was held on June 3rd.
Each of the Ballard directors was re-elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy.
|
Director Nominee |
Votes For |
% For |
Votes Withheld |
% Withheld |
|
Kathy Bayless |
71,838,799 |
98.21 |
1,312,516 |
1.79 |
|
Jacqueline Dedo |
72,258,610 |
98.78 |
892,705 |
1.22 |
|
Douglas P. Hayhurst |
66,168,321 |
90.45 |
6,982,994 |
9.55 |
|
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser |
66,419,015 |
90.80 |
6,732,300 |
9.20 |
|
Marty Neese |
72,533,025 |
99.16 |
618,290 |
0.85 |
|
James Roche |
66,824,156 |
91.35 |
6,327,159 |
8.65 |
Ballard notes that Janet Woodruff resigned from her board seat effective June 2, 2026. Additionally, Weichai Nominees, Michael Chen and Huajie Wang, resigned their seats effective May 13, 2026.
Director biographies are available in the “Our Leadership” section of the Company’s website.
In addition, KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as auditor for the Company, and an advisory vote approved the approach to executive compensation. Details of each of these resolutions are included in the Company’s Management Proxy Circular.
|
Item |
Votes For |
% For |
Votes |
% |
Withheld/ |
% Withheld/ |
|
Appointment of Auditors |
78,660,927 |
87.02 |
– |
– |
11,730,437 |
12.98 |
|
Executive Compensation |
66,381,017 |
90.75 |
6,770,299 |
9.25 |
– |
– |
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems’ (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.
Further Information
Ballard Power Systems:
Sumit Kundu –Investor Relations, +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com
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