Bombardier Announces the Election of its Board of Directors

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Bombardier (BDRBF) held its annual general meeting on May 1, 2025, where shareholders elected all 13 nominated directors to the company's board. The election results showed strong shareholder support, with most candidates receiving over 97% approval. Notable appointments include Pierre Beaudoin (97.93% approval), Éric Martel (99.50% approval), and Douglas R. Oberhelman, who received the lowest but still strong approval at 90.99%. Bettina Fetzer and J. Allen Smith received the highest approval rates at 99.93% each.

MONTRÉAL, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier announces that all nominees in its management proxy circular dated March 7, 2025, were elected as directors of Bombardier Inc. during its annual general meeting of shareholders held earlier today. Detailed results of the ballot for the election of directors are below.

Election of Directors
Following a vote, each of the following 13 candidates proposed by management was elected a director of Bombardier:

Candidates	Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
Pierre Beaudoin	150,250,679		97.93%		3,174,441		2.07%
Joanne Bissonnette	151,569,467		98.79%		1,855,653		1.21%
Charles Bombardier	150,999,067		98.42%		2,426,053		1.58%
Rose Damen	152,881,603		99.65%		543,518		0.35%
Bettina Fetzer	153,323,736		99.93%		101,385		0.07%
Diane Fontaine	151,601,101		98.81%		1,824,019		1.19%
Diane Giard	149,539,685		97.47%		3,885,435		2.53%
Anthony R. Graham	152,880,075		99.64%		545,036		0.36%
Éric Martel	152,659,680		99.50%		765,441		0.50%
Douglas R. Oberhelman	139,602,675		90.99%		13,822,445		9.01%
Melinda Rogers-Hixon	150,341,831		97.99%		3,083,289		2.01%
J. Allen Smith	153,312,323		99.93%		112,756		0.07%
Antony N. Tyler	150,355,236		98.00%		3,069,874		2.00%

About Bombardier

At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

For Information

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com.

Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Bombardier.

Media Contacts

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Francis Richer de La Flèche Vice President, Financial Planning and Investor Relations Bombardier +1 514 240-9649	Mark Masluch Senior Director, Communications Bombardier +1 514 855-7167

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FAQ

Who are the newly elected board members of Bombardier (BDRBF) in 2025?

Bombardier's 13 elected board members include Pierre Beaudoin, Joanne Bissonnette, Charles Bombardier, Rose Damen, Bettina Fetzer, Diane Fontaine, Diane Giard, Anthony R. Graham, Éric Martel, Douglas R. Oberhelman, Melinda Rogers-Hixon, J. Allen Smith, and Antony N. Tyler.

What was the voting result for Bombardier's CEO Éric Martel in the 2025 board election?

Éric Martel received strong shareholder support with 152,659,680 votes (99.50%) in favor and 765,441 votes (0.50%) against.

Which Bombardier board nominees received the highest approval rate in the 2025 election?

Bettina Fetzer and J. Allen Smith received the highest approval rates, both at 99.93% of votes in favor.

Who received the lowest approval rate in Bombardier's 2025 board election?

Douglas R. Oberhelman received the lowest approval rate with 90.99% of votes in favor and 9.01% against, though still maintaining strong overall support.