Exhibit 99.1
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NYSE, TSX: NTR |
May 9, 2019
Nutrien Shareholders Vote in line with Management’s
Recommendations for All Resolutions
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Nutrien Ltd. (“Nutrien”) announced today the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 9, 2019 (the “Meeting”). A total of 459,023,838 common shares, representing 76.83% of common shares outstanding, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.
Results of the matters voted on at the Meeting are set out below.
Election of Directors
Nutrien’s 12 director nominees were elected:
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| | | Votes For (percent) | | Voted Withheld (percent) |
Christopher M. Burley | | 99.27% | | 0.73% |
Maura J. Clark | | 97.48% | | 2.52% |
John W. Estey | | 96.96% | | 3.04% |
David C. Everitt | | 95.03% | | 4.97% |
Russell K. Girling | | 99.59% | | 0.41% |
Miranda C. Hubbs | | 99.71% | | 0.29% |
Alice D. Laberge | | 99.21% | | 0.79% |
Consuelo E. Madere | | 99.59% | | 0.41% |
Charles V. Magro | | 99.25% | | 0.75% |
Keith G. Martell | | 96.80% | | 3.20% |
Aaron W. Regent | | 97.36% | | 2.64% |
Mayo M. Schmidt | | 99.27% | | 0.73% |
Appointment of Auditors
KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, wasre-appointed as auditor of Nutrien.
Votes For (percent): 99.49%
Votes Withheld (percent): 0.51%
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Anon-binding advisory vote to accept Nutrien’s approach to executive compensation was approved.
Votes For (percent): 88.45%
Votes Against (percent): 11.55%
Full voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
