Algonquin Power & Utilities details 2026 vote results
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. held its annual meeting of common shareholders, where all nine director nominees listed in the May 19, 2026 management information circular were elected with strong majority support.
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. held its annual meeting of common shareholders, where all nine director nominees listed in the May 19, 2026 management information circular were elected with strong majority support. Each nominee received more than 96% of votes cast in favour.
Shareholders also approved the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the ensuing year, an amendment to the Corporation’s Performance and Restricted Share Unit Plan, and an advisory resolution supporting the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation, each with over 94% support.
Key Figures
Auditor appointment support: 480,212,261 votes (94.11% for)
Share unit plan amendment support: 477,027,991 votes (97.51% for)
Say-on-pay advisory support: 474,250,933 votes (96.94% for)
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4 metrics
Auditor appointment support
480,212,261 votes (94.11% for)
Ernst & Young LLP re-appointed as auditor, June 29, 2026 meeting
Share unit plan amendment support
477,027,991 votes (97.51% for)
Amendment to Performance and Restricted Share Unit Plan
Say-on-pay advisory support
474,250,933 votes (96.94% for)
Advisory resolution on executive compensation approach
Brett Carter director election
472,674,061 votes for (96.62%)
Director nominee election result at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
foreign private issuer, management information circular, Performance and Restricted Share Unit Plan, advisory resolution, +1 more
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foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
management information circular regulatory
"nine nominees listed in the Corporation’s management information circular dated May 19, 2026"
A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.
advisory resolution regulatory
"an advisory resolution approving the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
executive compensation financial
"approving the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation as disclosed in the Circular"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
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What did Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) announce in its June 29, 2026 6-K?
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported the results of its June 29, 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders elected nine directors, re-appointed Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and approved both an amendment to the share unit plan and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Which directors were elected at AQN’s 2026 annual meeting and with what support levels?
Nine nominees, including Brett Carter, Amee Chande, D. Randall Laney, David Levenson, Christopher Lopez, Gavin Molinelli, Dilek Samil, DeAnn Walker, and Roderick West, were elected. Each received more than 96% of votes cast in favour, indicating very strong shareholder support.
What were the results of Algonquin’s say-on-pay advisory vote in 2026?
The advisory resolution approving Algonquin’s approach to executive compensation passed with strong support. Shareholders cast 474,250,933 votes for, or 96.94%, and 14,969,269 votes against, or 3.06%, on a total of 489,220,202 ballots for the say-on-pay item.
Where can investors find full 2026 voting results for AQN’s annual meeting?
Final voting results on all matters from Algonquin’s June 29, 2026 annual meeting will be filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators. Investors can review them on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca and on the SEC’s EDGAR system at sec.gov/edgar.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date: June 29, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-37946
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
354 Davis Road
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1, Canada
(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 ☒ |
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated June 29, 2026
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99.2
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Report of Voting Results 2026
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SIGNATURE
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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ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
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(registrant)
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Date: June 29, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Robert Stefani |
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Name: Robert Stefani
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Announces Election of Board of Directors
OAKVILLE, Ontario – June 29, 2026 – Algonquin Power & Utilities
Corp. (“AQN” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: AQN) today held an annual meeting of common shareholders. At the meeting, each of
the following nine nominees listed in the Corporation’s management information circular dated May 19, 2026 were elected as directors of AQN:
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Nominee
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Votes For
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% For
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Votes Against
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% Against
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Brett Carter
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472,674,061
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96.62%
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16,548,143
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3.38%
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Amee Chande
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487,282,111
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99.60%
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1,940,092
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0.40%
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D. Randall Laney
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487,115,266
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99.57%
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2,106,936
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0.43%
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David Levenson
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481,552,062
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98.43%
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7,670,140
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1.57%
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Christopher Lopez
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486,321,555
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99.41%
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2,900,649
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0.59%
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Gavin Molinelli
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482,547,117
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98.64%
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6,675,087
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1.36%
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Dilek Samil
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485,613,456
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99.26%
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3,608,750
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0.74%
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DeAnn Walker
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486,207,217
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99.38%
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3,014,989
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0.62%
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Roderick West
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487,371,870
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99.62%
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1,850,336
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0.38%
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Shareholders also voted in favour of: (i) the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Corporation’s auditor for the ensuing year, (ii) a resolution approving the amendment of
the Corporation’s share unit plan, and (ii) an advisory resolution approving the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation.
Final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual meeting of shareholders will be filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities at www.sedarplus.ca
and www.sec.gov/edgar.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty Utilities Co.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty Utilities Co., is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed
to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United
States and Canada. AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares and Series 2019-A
subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNB, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpower.com and follow us on X.com @AQN_Utilities
Investor Inquiries:
Brian Chin
Vice President, Investor Relations
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
E-mail: InvestorRelations@APUCorp.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Media Inquiries:
Stephanie Bose
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
E-mail: Corporate.Communications@libertyutilities.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Exhibit 99.2
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
(the “Corporation”)
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
JUNE 29, 2026
VOTING RESULTS
Resolution # 1:
By way of ballot, the shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year.
Ballots Tabulated:
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For:
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480,212,261
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94.11%
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Withheld:
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30,080,369
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5.89%
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Total:
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510,292,630
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100%
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Resolution # 2:
By way of ballot, the shareholders elected each of the following director nominees to hold office until the end of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her
successor is duly elected or appointed.
Ballots Tabulated:
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Nominees
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FOR
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%
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AGAINST
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%
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Brett C. Carter
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472,674,061
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96.62%
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16,548,143
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3.38%
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Amee Chande
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487,282,111
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99.60%
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1,940,092
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0.40%
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D. Randall Laney
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487,115,266
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99.57%
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2,106,936
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0.43%
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David Levenson
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481,552,062
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98.43%
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7,670,140
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1.57%
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Christopher F. Lopez
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486,321,555
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99.41%
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2,900,649
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0.59%
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Gavin Molinelli
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482,547,117
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98.64%
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6,675,087
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1.36%
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Dilek Samil
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485,613,456
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99.26%
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3,608,750
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0.74%
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DeAnn Walker
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486,207,217
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99.38%
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3,014,989
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0.62%
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Roderick West
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487,371,870
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99.62%
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1,850,336
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0.38%
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Resolution # 3:
By way of ballot, the shareholders passed the resolution set forth on page 18 of the management information circular dated May 19, 2026 (the “Circular”) approving the amendment to the Performance and Restricted Share Unit Plan for Employees of the Corporation and its Participating Affiliates; and
Ballots Tabulated:
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For:
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477,027,991
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97.51%
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Against:
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12,194,212
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2.49%
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Total:
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489,222,203
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100%
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Resolution # 4:
By way of ballot, the shareholders passed the advisory resolution set forth on page 18 of the Circular approving the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation as
disclosed in the Circular.
Ballots Tabulated:
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For:
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474,250,933
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96.94%
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Against:
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14,969,269
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3.06%
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Total:
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489,220,202
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100%
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DATED this 29th day of June, 2026
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
/s/ Ryan Elger
Ryan Elger
Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary