MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Cargojet Inc. ("Cargojet" or the "Corporation") (TSX: CJT) announced today that it will make a minor amendment (the "Amendment") to the omnibus long-term incentive plan (the "Plan") to be put forward to shareholders for their approval at the upcoming annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled for March 30, 2020. The Amendment is being made to address the voting recommendation of Institutional Shareholder Services.

The Amendment will provide that shareholder approval is required for any amendment to the Plan that permits awards granted under the Plan to be transferable or assignable, other than for normal estate settlement purposes. The Amendment is not expected to affect the Corporation's compensation practices going forward. The full text of the Plan, as amended by the Amendment, is available under the Corporation's profile at www.sedar.com. 

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time sensitive premium overnight air cargo services and carries over 8,000,000 pounds of cargo weekly. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night serving 15 major cities, and selected international destinations. Cargojet owns a fleet of 26 aircraft.

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SOURCE Cargojet Inc.

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