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ENBRIDGE INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 6, 2020)

Filed May 6, 2020For Securities:ENBENBMFEBBGFEBRGFEBRZFENBGFENBRFENFFFEBGEFENBFFENBHFENBNFENBOFENBSFEBBNFENNPF

Summary

Enbridge Inc. (ENB) filed an 8-K report on May 6, 2020, detailing the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 5, 2020. The key event reported is the shareholder approval of amendments, reconfirmation, and approval of the company's Shareholder Rights Plan. This plan is designed to protect shareholders in the event of a take-over bid and requires periodic shareholder reconfirmation. The approved amendments stipulate that the plan must be re-approved every three years to remain in effect. In addition to the Rights Plan, the report confirms the election of all 11 nominated directors to the Board of Directors with strong shareholder support. Shareholders also approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's auditor and ratified certain amendments to Enbridge's General By-Law No. 1. Furthermore, shareholders provided advisory approval of the company's approach to executive compensation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholder approval of amended and reconfirmed Shareholder Rights Plan, with required triennial re-approval.
  • 2All 11 director nominees were elected to the Board of Directors.
  • 3PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed as the company's auditor.
  • 4Shareholders ratified certain amendments to Enbridge's General By-Law No. 1.
  • 5Advisory vote on executive compensation received shareholder approval.
  • 6The Shareholder Rights Plan triggers when an entity acquires or intends to acquire 20% of Enbridge's shares without board approval, allowing other shareholders to buy shares at a 50% discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Shareholder Rights Plan is designed to encourage fair treatment of all shareholders in the event of a take-over bid. It aims to deter coercive or unfair take-over tactics by giving existing shareholders the right to purchase additional Enbridge shares at a discount if a party acquires a significant stake (20% or more) without board approval.

The main amendment requires the Rights Plan to be re-approved by shareholders every three years. Additionally, there were certain other non-material changes made to the plan.

Shareholders strongly supported the company's slate, with all 11 nominated directors being elected to the Board. The votes 'For' each nominee ranged from approximately 85.23% to 99.57%, indicating broad shareholder confidence in the current board.

Shareholders approved Enbridge's approach to executive compensation in an advisory vote. The proposal received approximately 94.08% of the votes in favor.