MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2026 /CNW/ - Following the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of METRO INC. held on January 27, 2026, METRO INC. is announcing the voting results obtained at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the election of its directors.
The 11 nominees proposed by management were elected as directors. According to proxies received and ballots cast, each of the following 11 individuals was elected as directors of METRO INC. until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until such person's successor is elected or appointed. Voting results are as follows:
NAME OF THE NOMINEE
VOTES FOR
%
VOTES WITHHELD
%
Lori-Ann Beausoleil
165,449,083
97.99 %
3,389,354
2.01 %
Maryse Bertrand
159,262,833
94.33 %
9,575,604
5.67 %
Pierre Boivin
167,304,931
99.09 %
1,533,506
0.91 %
Geneviève Brouillette
168,767,827
99.96 %
70,610
0.04 %
Stephanie Coyles
164,328,298
97.33 %
4,510,139
2.67 %
Geneviève Fortier
165,448,280
97.99 %
3,390,157
2.01 %
Marc Guay
167,678,039
99.31 %
1,160,398
0.69 %
Eric R. La Flèche
167,959,892
99.48 %
878,545
0.52 %
Brian McManus
166,060,644
98.35 %
2,777,793
1.65 %
Michael Motz
168,595,441
99.86 %
242,996
0.14 %
Pietro Satriano
168,538,193
99.82 %
300,244
0.18 %
The Corporation congratulates the directors for their election.
About METRO Inc.
With annual sales of more than $22 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of some 1,000 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Première Moisson, and some 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.
METRO INC. is a Canada-based company, which specializes in food and pharmacy in Quebec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of e-commerce services, the Company operates or services a network of approximately 995 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premiere Moisson, and some 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. Under the concept of Marche and Depot, Super C banner offers consumers access to a range of grocery products. Food Basics is a discount store providing low priced quality products to value-seeking customers across Ontario. Brunet’s engagement is to provide Quebecers with personalized advice and services related to their health. Food Basics Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy and offers customers professional services such as health reminders, blood pressure monitoring, medication and syringe disposal, and others.
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