Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) has announced the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which took place on June 3, 2026. The meeting, held in Vancouver, BC, saw key resolutions passed, including the re-election of all director nominees and the reappointment of auditors.
Director Re-Election Results
Each of the Ballard directors was re-elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy. The detailed voting results are as follows:
- Kathy Bayless: 71,838,799 votes for (98.21%), 1,312,516 withheld (1.79%)
- Jacqueline Dedo: 72,258,610 votes for (98.78%), 892,705 withheld (1.22%)
- Douglas P. Hayhurst: 66,168,321 votes for (90.45%), 6,982,994 withheld (9.55%)
- Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser: 66,419,015 votes for (90.80%), 6,732,300 withheld (9.20%)
- Marty Neese: 72,533,025 votes for (99.16%), 618,290 withheld (0.85%)
- James Roche: 66,824,156 votes for (91.35%), 6,327,159 withheld (8.65%)
Board Changes
Ballard noted 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.
Other Resolutions
KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, was reappointed as auditor for the company, with 78,660,927 votes for (87.02%) and 11,730,437 abstentions (12.98%). An advisory vote on executive compensation was also approved, with 66,381,017 votes for (90.75%) and 6,770,299 against (9.25%).
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. The company's zero-emission PEM fuel cells enable electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. For more information, visit www.ballard.com.
Further Information
For investor inquiries, contact Sumit Kundu at +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com. The original press release is available on PR Newswire and Newswire.ca.
