GECC Reports Director Election Results

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Global Education Communities Corp (TSX:GEC / OTCQX:GECSF) reported the director election results from its annual general meeting on February 27, 2026. All nominees named in the January 12, 2026 management information circular were elected, with vote support ranging from 98.47% to 100.00%.

Proxy tallies showed unanimous or near‑unanimous backing for directors; detailed results for other meeting items were filed today on SEDAR+ under the company's profile.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) reports the director election voting results from its annual general meeting held today. All of the director nominees, as listed in the management information circular dated January 12, 2026, were elected. Proxy voting as to each of the director nominees was as follows:

	Votes in Favor	Votes Witheld
Toby Chu	98.47%	1.53%
Tony David	100.00%	0.00%
Derek Feng	99.97%	0.03%
May Hsu	100.00%	0.00%
Troy Rice	99.97%	0.03%
Shane Weir	100.00%	0.00%

Please see the report of voting results filed today under GECC's profile on SEDAR+ for the results of the other matters voted on by shareholders at the meeting.

About GECC:
For nearly 32 years, GECC has been a leader in Canada's education and student housing landscape. Serving a vibrant community of nearly 10,000 domestic and international students annually, GECC operates across 24 student housing apartments, campuses, and offices in Canada and abroad.

Student housing and education super-centres:
GECC is committed to solving Metro Vancouver's critical student housing challenges under the GEC® Living brand. GECC specializes in developing and managing off-campus student-centric rental apartments and pioneering the concept of education super-centres. The GEC® portfolio, comprising both operational properties and development budgets for the pipeline, exceeds $1.3 billion. GECC provides housing solutions to 95 schools in Metro Vancouver, serving domestic and international students from across Canada and 79 countries worldwide. Visit us at: www.gecliving.com.

Education Services
GECC was the owner of Sprott Shaw College until its divestiture in August 2025. GECC's current academic division includes SSLC Language College, SSLC Business College (formerly Vancouver International College) and CIBT School of Business & Technology. These institutions offer a diverse range of business programs and ESL programs (English as a Second Language) designed to meet the evolving needs of international learners. Visit us at: www.studySSLC.com.

As part of its infrastructure, GECC also owns Global Education Alliance Inc. This student recruitment agency connects students with top-tier North American schools and places students into GECC's student housing properties. Irix Design is a leading design and media communications firm based in Vancouver.

Visit GECC online at www.GEChq.com to explore our services and watch our corporate video. Check out our video library on YouTube.com: https://www.youtube.com/gecliving

For more information, contact:
Toby Chu
Chairman, President & CEO
Global Education Communities Corp.

Investor Relations Contact: 1-604-871-9909 extension 319 or | Email: info@GEChq.com

SOURCE: Global Education Communities Corp

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

Who was elected to the board of Global Education Communities Corp (GECSF) on February 27, 2026?

All listed nominees—Toby Chu, Tony David, Derek Feng, May Hsu, Troy Rice and Shane Weir—were elected at the February 27, 2026 meeting. According to the company, proxy voting showed support between 98.47% and 100.00% for each nominee.

What were the proxy voting percentages for GECSF director nominees at the February 27, 2026 AGM?

Proxy results ranged from 98.47% to 100.00% in favor of the nominees. According to the company, five directors received near‑unanimous support and three recorded perfect 100.00% votes in favor.

Where can investors find the full shareholder vote results for GECSF dated February 27, 2026?

The complete voting report and results for other matters are filed on SEDAR+. According to the company, investors should view GECC's profile on SEDAR+ for the detailed report filed today.

Does the GECSF board change after the February 27, 2026 election affect company control or strategy?

No change in board composition was reported; all nominated directors were elected. According to the company, the outcome confirms the slate in the January 12, 2026 circular and maintains existing governance continuity.