CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/16/16 -- Olympia Financial Group Inc. ("Olympia") (TSX: OLY) announces that at its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 15, 2016 the following seven (7) director nominees were elected:
NOMINEE VOTES FOR VOTES WITHHELD Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%) Rick Skauge 822,005 99.64% 3,002 0.36% Craig Skauge 822,005 99.64% 3,002 0.36% Brian Newman 822,005 99.64% 3,002 0.36% Gerard Janssen 822,005 99.64% 3,002 0.36% Tony Lanzl 819,278 99.31% 5,729 0.69% Alan Rice 822,105 99.65% 2,902 0.35% Dennis Nerland 822,105 99.65% 2,902 0.35%
In addition, the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation was approved.
VOTES FOR VOTES WITHHELD Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%) 706,843 99.76% 1,702 0.24%
Finally, Olympia's board directors have accepted the resignation of Mr. James Bell as Corporate Secretary of Olympia and thank Mr. Bell for his years of service. Mr. Jonathan Bahnuik, General Counsel for Olympia, has been appointed as a replacement for Mr. Bell and will serve as Corporate Secretary for Olympia.
About Olympia Financial Group Inc.
Olympia conducts most of its operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary Olympia Trust Company, a non-deposit taking trust company. Olympia Trust Company is licensed to conduct trust activities in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Olympia Trust Company administers self-directed registered accounts and offers foreign currency exchange services. OFGI also offers private health services plans through its wholly-owned subsidiary Olympia Benefits Inc. and operates an ATM business through its wholly-owned subsidiary Olympia ATM Inc.
Olympia's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "OLY".
Contacts:
Olympia Financial Group Inc.
Rick Skauge
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 261-0900
Gerhard Barnard
Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(403) 261-0900
(403) 265-1455 (FAX)