01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 22, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) filed this Form 8-K on March 22, 2024 to report that it had begun mailing its Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting and Notice of Availability of Meeting Materials to shareholders.
This is a procedural governance filing under Item 8.01 (Other Events), not a financial disclosure. It contains no earnings, guidance, financing, or material transaction information, so it carries little direct investment impact. The company is using Canadian notice-and-access rules to deliver its 2024 Management Information Circular and 2023 Annual Report online rather than by mail.
The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Shareholders will vote on 12 director nominees, the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and two shareholder proposals detailed in Appendix A of the circular.
For investors, the practical takeaways are the key dates: voting instructions must be received by 1:30 p.m. MDT on May 6, 2024, and paper copies of the circular can be requested until 5:00 p.m.
MDT on April 30, 2024. The full substance of the proposals, including executive compensation and shareholder resolutions, is in the Management Information Circular, which was previously filed on March 12, 2024.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Enbridge began mailing its 2024 Annual Meeting notices to registered and beneficial shareholders on March 22, 2024, using Canadian notice-and-access delivery.
- The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. MDT via live audio webcast.
- Shareholders will vote on electing 12 directors, appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors, a non-binding say-on-pay vote, and two shareholder proposals.
- Voting instructions must be received by 1:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, May 6, 2024, or 48 hours before any adjourned meeting.
- Paper copies of the Management Information Circular and 2023 Annual Report can be requested free of charge until 5:00 p.m. MDT on April 30, 2024.
- The filing is procedural (Item 8.01) and contains no financial results, guidance, or material transactions.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 8-K contain any financial results or material business news?
No. The filing is a procedural notice under Item 8.01 (Other Events) about the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. It contains no earnings, guidance, financing, or transaction information.
How and where can shareholders access the meeting materials?
Materials are available online at enbridge.com/noticeandaccess or sedarplus.ca. Shareholders can request paper copies by mail at no cost for up to one year from March 22, 2024, by calling the number on their proxy form or voting instruction form.
How can shareholders vote, and what is the deadline?
Shareholders can vote online at investorvote.com (registered holders) or proxyvote.com (beneficial holders), by telephone, or by mail using the enclosed form. Voting instructions must be received by 1:30 p.m. MDT on May 6, 2024. The notice itself cannot be returned as a vote.
What matters will shareholders vote on at the 2024 Annual Meeting?
Shareholders will vote on electing 12 director nominees, appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors and authorizing directors to set their pay, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and two shareholder proposals in Appendix A of the Management Information Circular.
How can shareholders attend the virtual meeting?
The meeting is held at web.lumiagm.com/434843715 with password 'enbridge2024' (case sensitive) on May 8, 2024. Registered shareholders log in with their control number, and appointed proxyholders use the username from the transfer agent. Non-registered holders who have not appointed themselves as proxy can attend only as guests, without voting or asking questions.
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