Encana Reports on the Election of Directors Voting Results From the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - May 03, 2016) - The following matter was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Encana Corp. (TSX: ECA)(NYSE: ECA) (the "Corporation") held on May 3, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. The matter is described in greater detail in the Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Information Circular dated March 1, 2016 (the "Circular").
- Election of Directors
By resolution passed via ballot, the following 11 nominees were appointed as Directors of the Corporation to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The results of the ballot were as follows:
Name of Nominee | Votes For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent |
Peter A. Dea | 518,537,447 | 99.50% | 2,623,541 | 0.50% |
Fred J. Fowler | 515,716,386 | 98.96% | 5,444,602 | 1.04% |
Howard J. Mayson | 517,612,094 | 99.32% | 3,548,894 | 0.68% |
Lee A. McIntire | 515,633,084 | 98.94% | 5,527,904 | 1.06% |
Margaret A. McKenzie | 515,049,676 | 98.83% | 6,111,312 | 1.17% |
Suzanne P. Nimocks | 515,665,506 | 98.95% | 5,495,482 | 1.05% |
Jane L. Peverett | 511,999,675 | 98.24% | 9,161,313 | 1.76% |
Brian G. Shaw | 518,662,159 | 99.52% | 2,498,829 | 0.48% |
Douglas J. Suttles | 518,629,931 | 99.51% | 2,531,057 | 0.49% |
Bruce G. Waterman | 516,238,259 | 99.06% | 4,922,729 | 0.94% |
Clayton H. Woitas | 517,284,961 | 99.26% | 3,875,000 | 0.74% |
Encana Corporation
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates. Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.
Contact
Further information on Encana Corp. is available on the company's website, www.encana.com, or by contacting:
Investor contact:
Brendan McCracken
Vice-President, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2978
Patti Posadowski
Sr. Advisor, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2252
Media contact:
Simon Scott
Vice-President, Communications
(403) 645-2526
Jay Averill
Director, Media Relations
(403) 645-6553