MONTREAL, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Inc. ("PyroGenesis" or the "Company") (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1), the leader in ultra-high temperature processes and engineering innovation, and a plasma-based technology provider to heavy industry & defense, announces the voting results from its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on June 23, 2026, in a virtual format.
A total of approximately 34.18% of the issued and outstanding common shares of PyroGenesis were represented at the meeting.
Resolution #1:
All nominees for election as directors to PyroGenesis' board, referred to in its management information circular for the meeting, were elected. Votes cast on this matter were as follows:
| Nominees | For | % For | Against | % Against | ||
| 1. Alan Curleigh | 65,064,314 | 99.65% | 226,402 | 0.35% | ||
| 2. P. Peter Pascali | 64,840,443 | 99.31% | 450,273 | 0.69% | ||
| 3. Robert M. Radin | 65,143,364 | 99.77% | 147,352 | 0.23% | ||
| 4. Andrew Abdalla | 65,092,389 | 99.70% | 198,327 | 0.30% | ||
| 5. Dr. Virendra Jha | 65,161,313 | 99.80% | 129,403 | 0.20% | ||
| 6. Ben Naccarato | 65,110,368 | 99.72% | 180,348 | 0.28% | ||
| 7. Nannette Ramsey | 64,905,893 | 99.41% | 384,823 | 0.59% | ||
| 8. Paul Rajchgod | 65,052,283 | 99.63% | 238,433 | 0.37% | ||
| 9. Pierre Carabin | 65,101,414 | 99.71% | 189,302 | 0.29% | ||
Resolution #2:
On a ballot, the shareholders approved the Appointment of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, as Auditors:
| Total Votes | Percentage | ||||
| For: | 70,553,494 | 99.79 | - | ||
| Withhold: | 145,257 | 0.21 | - | ||
| Total: | 70,698,751 | 100.00 | - | ||
Resolution #3:
On a ballot, the shareholders approved all Unallocated Awards under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan (Renewal for 3 Years of the LTIP):
| Total Votes | Percentage | ||||
| For: | 64,327,294 | 98.52 | - | ||
| Against: | 963,422 | 1.48 | - | ||
| Total: | 65,290,716 | 100.00 | - | ||
Resolution #4:
On a ballot, the shareholders ratified all Grants Made since June 21, 2025, under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan:
| Total Votes | Percentage | ||||
| For: | 64,244,442 | 98.39 | - | ||
| Against: | 1,046,274 | 1.61 | - | ||
| Total: | 65,290,716 | 100.00 | - | ||
Resolution #5:
On a ballot, the shareholders approved the Amendment to Increase the Limit Under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan from 10% to 15% of the Shares Issued and Outstanding from Time to Time:
| Total Votes | Percentage | ||||
| For: | 63,778,726 | 97.68 | - | ||
| Against: | 1,511,990 | 2.32 | - | ||
| Total: | 65,290,716 | 100.00 | - | ||
Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting can be found under PyroGenesis' profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca
About PyroGenesis Inc.
PyroGenesis leverages 35 years of plasma technology leadership to deliver advanced engineering solutions to energy, propulsion, destruction, process heating, emissions, and materials development challenges across heavy industry and defense. Its customers include global leaders in aluminum, aerospace, steel, iron ore, utilities, environmental services, military, and government. From its Montreal headquarters and local manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis' engineers, scientists, and technicians drive innovation and commercialization of energy transition and ultra-high temperature technology. PyroGenesis' operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, with ISO certification maintained since 1997. PyroGenesis' shares trade on the TSX (PYR), OTCQX (PYRGF), and Frankfurt (8PY1) stock exchanges.
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