Rogers Communications Announces Voting Results from Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Rhea-AI Summary

Rogers Communications (NYSE: RCI) reported voting results from its Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2026. Shareholders voted in favour of all items, electing 15 director nominees and appointing KPMG LLP as auditors.

Around 108.54–108.57 million Class A Voting shares were voted, representing ~97.65–97.68% of issued Class A Voting shares; director vote-for rates exceeded 99.98% in each case and KPMG was appointed with 99.998% for.

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News Market Reaction – RCI

-0.35% 1.9x vol

80 alerts

-0.35% News Effect

+9.1% Peak in 6 hr 29 min

-$71M Valuation Impact

$20.24B Market Cap

1.9x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, RCI declined 0.35%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 80 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $71M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $20.24B at that time. Trading volume was above average at 1.9x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Price change: 13.61% Today’s volume: 3,498,705 shares Director election votes: 108,537,470 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Price change 13.61% Move vs prior close before AGM news

Today’s volume 3,498,705 shares Trading volume before AGM news

Director election votes 108,537,470 shares Class A Voting shares cast for director elections

Director turnout 97.65% Portion of Class A Voting shares participating in director elections

Auditor appointment votes 108,567,017 shares Class A Voting shares cast on KPMG LLP appointment

Auditor turnout 97.68% Portion of Class A Voting shares participating in auditor vote

Support for KPMG 99.998% Percent of shares voted for auditor appointment

Director support range 99.982%–99.997% Range of votes for director nominees

Market Reality Check

Price: $36.60 Vol: Volume 3,498,705 is 2.04x...

high vol

$36.60 Last Close

Volume Volume 3,498,705 is 2.04x the 20‑day average of 1,718,992, indicating elevated trading activity before this AGM update. high

Technical Shares trade above the 200‑day MA at $36.55, with price at $37.48 and 13.61% gain over the prior close.

Peers on Argus

RCI gained 13.61%, while peers were mixed: TLK up 0.8%, VIV down 3.23%, BCE down...

RCI gained 13.61%, while peers were mixed: TLK up 0.8%, VIV down 3.23%, BCE down 1.04%, SATS down 3.47%, and TU flat. This points to a stock‑specific move rather than a sector‑wide shift.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 22 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 22	Dividend declaration	Positive	+12.3%	Board declared a $0.50 per share quarterly dividend.
Apr 22	Earnings results	Positive	+12.3%	Q1 2026 results with revenue and free cash flow growth and raised guidance.
Apr 16	Service expansion	Positive	+0.2%	Expanded satellite‑to‑mobile coverage into the U.S. by 1.3M sq km.
Apr 09	Product launch	Positive	-1.4%	Launched Rogers Red Partner POS and credit card program for SMBs.
Mar 24	Debt offering	Neutral	+0.8%	Priced US$750M and C$1.25B subordinated notes for debt repayment.

Pattern Detected

Shares have shown strong positive alignment with dividend and earnings news, with occasional divergence on product and partnership announcements.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Rogers reported Q1 2026 results with service revenue of $4.9B, adjusted EBITDA of $2.36B, and free cash flow of $776M, alongside raised free cash flow guidance to $4.1B–$4.3B. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share and expanded satellite‑to‑mobile coverage by 1.3 million sq km. A CDN$7 billion equity investment and subordinated note offerings also featured, framing today’s AGM voting results within an active strategic and capital period.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed the Annual General Meeting outcomes, showing robust participation of over...

Analysis

This announcement detailed the Annual General Meeting outcomes, showing robust participation of over 97% of Class A Voting shares and near‑unanimous support for all director nominees and the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors. In the context of recent earnings growth, a new $0.50 quarterly dividend, and active capital markets activity, the AGM results underscored continuity in governance. Investors may watch future operational metrics and capital allocation decisions for the next catalysts.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

TORONTO, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI) (the “Company”), in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today.

Shareholders voted for all items of business put forth at today’s meeting, those being the election of the director nominees and the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s auditors. A total of 108,537,470 Class A Voting shares, representing approximately 97.65% of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Voting shares, were voted in connection with the election of directors.

Director Nominee	Result	% of Shares Voted For	% of Shares Voted Withhold
Michael J. Cooper	Elected	99.982%	0.018%
Trevor English	Elected	99.993%	0.007%
Ivan Fecan	Elected	99.991%	0.009%
Robert J. Gemmell	Elected	99.992%	0.008%
Jan L. Innes	Elected	99.993%	0.007%
Diane A. Kazarian	Elected	99.997%	0.003%
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi	Elected	99.991%	0.009%
David A. Robinson	Elected	99.993%	0.007%
Edward S. Rogers	Elected	99.984%	0.016%
Lisa A. Rogers	Elected	99.994%	0.006%
Bradley S. Shaw	Elected	99.992%	0.008%
Wayne Sparrow	Elected	99.993%	0.007%
Tony Staffieri	Elected	99.991%	0.009%
John H. Tory	Elected	99.992%	0.008%

A total of 108,567,017 Class A Voting shares, representing approximately 97.68% of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Voting shares, were voted in connection with the appointment of auditors.

Auditors	Result	% of Shares Voted For	% of Shares Voted Withhold
KPMG LLP	Appointed	99.998%	0.002%

For director biographies, please visit https://about.rogers.com/our-story/board-of-directors/.

About Rogers Communications Inc:
Rogers is Canada’s communications, sports and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or about.rogers.com/investor-relations.

For further information:
Investor Relations
1-844-801-4792
investor.relations@rci.rogers.com

FAQ

What were the April 22, 2026 voting results for Rogers Communications (RCI) directors?

All 15 director nominees were elected, each receiving over 99.98% of votes cast. According to the company, vote-for percentages for nominees ranged from 99.982% to 99.997% at the April 22, 2026 meeting.

How many Class A Voting shares were voted at the Rogers (RCI) AGM on April 22, 2026?

Approximately 108.54–108.57 million Class A Voting shares were voted, representing about 97.65%–97.68% of issued Class A Voting shares. According to the company, totals differ slightly by agenda item (directors vs auditors).

Was KPMG LLP appointed as auditors for Rogers Communications (RCI) on April 22, 2026?

Yes. KPMG LLP was appointed as auditors with 99.998% of votes cast in favour. According to the company, the appointment received 0.002% withhold votes at the April 22, 2026 meeting.

What were the closest withhold vote percentages for any Rogers (RCI) director on April 22, 2026?

The highest withhold rate reported was 0.018%–0.016% for a few nominees, with most at or below 0.009%. According to the company, all nominees were elected with greater than 99.98% for votes.

Where can investors find bios for the elected Rogers Communications (RCI) board members?

Investor-accessible director biographies are available online at the company’s board page. According to the company, the board bios provide background on each elected director and their roles on the board and committees.