Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
May 07 2015 - 4:30PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: May, 2015
Commission File Number: 001-14460
AGRIUM INC.
(Name of registrant)
13131 Lake
Fraser Drive S.E.
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2J 7E8
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form
20-F ¨ Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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AGRIUM INC. |
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| Date: May 7, 2015 |
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/S/ GARY J. DANIEL |
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Gary J. Daniel |
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Corporate Secretary & |
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Senior Legal Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Exhibit |
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News Release dated May 7, 2015 |
Agrium Shareholders Vote in line with Management’s
Recommendations for All Resolutions at the Annual General Meeting
May 7, 2015—ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN U.S.$
CALGARY, Alberta — Agrium Inc. (TSX and NYSE: AGU) held its annual general meeting of shareholders on May 6, 2015 at Agrium Place in Calgary,
Alberta. A total of 109,431,934 shares, representing 76% of shares outstanding were represented in person or by proxy.
Below are the results of the matters that were voted on by shareholders:
Agrium’s eleven director nominees were re-elected:
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| Nominee |
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Votes For (percent) |
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Votes Withheld (percent) |
| David C. Everitt |
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99.26% |
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0.74% |
| Russell K. Girling |
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99.62% |
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0.38% |
| M. Marianne Harris |
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99.90% |
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0.10% |
| Susan A. Henry |
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99.06% |
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0.94% |
| Russell J. Horner |
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99.46% |
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0.54% |
| John E. Lowe |
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99.30% |
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0.70% |
| Chuck V. Magro |
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99.67% |
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0.33% |
| A. Anne McLellan |
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99.58% |
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0.42% |
| Derek G. Pannell |
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99.89% |
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0.11% |
| Mayo M. Schmidt |
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99.78% |
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0.12% |
| Victor J. Zaleschuk |
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99.41% |
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0.59% |
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2. |
Appointment of Auditors |
The re-appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors was approved.
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| Votes For (percent) |
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Votes Withheld (percent) |
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| 97.75% |
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2.25 |
% |
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation |
The advisory vote on management’s
approach to executive compensation was approved.
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| Votes For (percent) |
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Votes Against (percent) |
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| 97.40% |
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2.60 |
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The shareholder proposal was not approved.
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| Votes For (percent) |
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Votes Against (percent) |
| 11.96% |
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88.04% |
About Agrium
Agrium Inc. is a
major producer and distributor of agricultural products and services in North America, South America, Australia and Egypt through its agricultural retail-distribution and wholesale nutrient businesses. Agrium supplies growers with key
products and services such as crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, and agronomic and application services, thereby helping to meet the ever growing global demand for food and fiber. Agrium produces nitrogen, potash and phosphate fertilizers, with
a combined wholesale nutrient capacity of over nine million tonnes and with competitive advantages across all product lines. Agrium retail-distribution has an unmatched network of close to 1,500 facilities and over 3,000 crop consultants. We partner
with over half a million grower customers globally to help them increase their yields and returns on more than 50 different crops. With a focus on sustainability, the company strives to improve the communities in which it operates through safety,
education, environmental improvement and new technologies such as the development of precision agriculture and controlled release nutrient products. Agrium is focused on driving operational excellence across our businesses, pursuing value-enhancing
growth opportunities and returning capital to shareholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor/Media Relations:
Richard Downey, Vice
President, Investor & Corporate Relations
(403) 225-7357
Todd Coakwell, Director, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7437
Louis Brown, Analyst, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7761
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