Kinross announces Annual Shareholder Meeting voting results

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Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) held its virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2025, where shareholders voted on key governance matters. All ten nominated directors were successfully elected to the Board with strong approval ratings, with Elizabeth D. McGregor and David A. Scott receiving the highest approval at 99.62%. The "Say on Pay" resolution on executive compensation was approved with 93.69% support. Additionally, shareholders approved the appointment of auditors with 92.47% in favor. Kerry D. Dyte received the lowest approval rating among directors at 83.19%, with 16.81% of votes withheld.

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) has announced the detailed voting results of the election of its Board of Directors, which took place at the Company’s virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2025.

The nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated March 11, 2025, were elected as directors of Kinross at the meeting (see detailed voting results below).

Board of Directors voting results

Nominee	Votes for	% for	Votes withheld	% withheld
George V. Albino	871,979,303	99.36%	5,609,336	0.64%
Kerry D. Dyte	730,095,578	83.19%	147,493,060	16.81%
Glenn A. Ives	865,501,652	98.62%	12,086,987	1.38%
Ave G. Lethbridge	844,857,990	96.27%	32,730,649	3.73%
Michael A. Lewis	839,174,118	95.62%	38,414,520	4.38%
Elizabeth D. McGregor	874,253,046	99.62%	3,335,593	0.38%
Kelly J. Osborne	834,518,595	95.09%	43,070,043	4.91%
George N. Paspalas	871,831,842	99.34%	5,756,796	0.66%
J. Paul Rollinson	872,283,204	99.40%	5,305,435	0.60%
David A. Scott	874,280,120	99.62%	3,308,518	0.38%

Voting results on the other items of business at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

“Say on Pay” resolution on executive compensation

Votes for	% for	Votes against	% against
822,213,730	93.69%	55,374,903	6.31%

Appointment of auditors

Votes for	% for	Votes withheld	% withheld
866,323,042	92.47%	70,501,357	7.53%

A report on all matters voted on at the meeting has been filed on SEDAR+.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Media Contact
Victoria Barrington
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
phone: 647-788-4153
victoria.barrington@kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact
David Shaver
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations & Communications
phone: 416-365-2854
InvestorRelations@Kinross.com

Source: Kinross Gold Corp.

FAQ

What were the voting results for KGC's 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting?

All ten directors were elected with approval ratings ranging from 83.19% to 99.62%. The Say on Pay resolution passed with 93.69% support, and auditor appointment was approved with 92.47% of votes in favor.

Who received the highest approval rating among Kinross Gold's directors in 2025?

Elizabeth D. McGregor and David A. Scott received the highest approval ratings, both with 99.62% of votes in favor.

What was the approval rate for KGC's Say on Pay resolution in 2025?

The Say on Pay resolution on executive compensation received 93.69% approval, with 822,213,730 votes in favor and 55,374,903 votes against.

Which Kinross Gold director received the lowest approval rating in 2025?

Kerry D. Dyte received the lowest approval rating among directors with 83.19% votes in favor and 16.81% of votes withheld.